The Science of Awkwardness

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  • čas přidán 19. 03. 2015
  • awkward.........
    Sources and extra links below!
    me on twitter: / tweetsauce
    me on instagram: / electricpants
    music by / jakechudnow
    Embarrassment and prosociality: ist-socrates.berkeley.edu/~kel...
    Empathetic Embarrassment:
    www.npr.org/2014/07/19/3327600...
    healthland.time.com/2011/05/05...
    Cringe subreddit: / cringe
    awkward hug gifs: giphy.com/search/awkward-hug
    Embarrassment: www.apa.org/monitor/2012/11/em...
    The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows: www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows...
    The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows (on CZcams): / obscuresorrows
    “Why Are We Morbidly Curious?” (related Vsauce video): • Why Are We Morbidly Cu...
    social rejection and physical pain: www.pnas.org/content/108/15/62...
    Social awkwardness and genetics:
    news.sciencemag.org/social-sci...
    www.snpedia.com/index.php/Rs53576
    Psychology experiments that test the breaking of social norms are called “breaching experiments”: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breachin...
    Stage Fright: business.uni.edu/buscomm/Prese...
    Oxytocin:
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxytocin
    www.psyneuen-journal.com/artic...
    Oxytocin and fear/anxiety:
    www.eurekalert.org/pub_release...
    negativity bias: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negativi...
    more negative emotions than positive:
    www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/artic...
    www.psychologytoday.com/blog/...
    Eleanor Roosevelt quote: / you-wouldn-t-worry-so-...
    “in you 20s and 30s…” quote: www.ihhp.com/equotes/
    The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows: www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows...
    The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows (on CZcams): / obscuresorrows
    “sonder” gif: i.imgur.com/zxBZ0vF.gif
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  • @yagorg1492
    @yagorg1492 Před 4 lety +21570

    - "Bye"
    - "See you soon"
    *Both proceed to walk the same way*

    • @ch-17vevo55
      @ch-17vevo55 Před 4 lety +1155

      YagoRG and then you both turn the other way to prevent awkwardness but make it so much worse

    • @nerox8531
      @nerox8531 Před 4 lety +750

      Thats why you ask which way they are going before you say bye

    • @dieshyguy2197
      @dieshyguy2197 Před 4 lety +206

      @@nerox8531 but they you will feel weird so you keep walking then start sweating intensely

    • @AK-jt7kh
      @AK-jt7kh Před 4 lety +334

      I think if this happened to me I would burst out laughing

    • @ZzDC2
      @ZzDC2 Před 4 lety +266

      I just punch them in the gut and run

  • @naryosh_
    @naryosh_ Před 7 lety +6270

    "You can't wear pants made out of molten lead." *Then what's the point of living*

    • @lebigmacke123
      @lebigmacke123 Před 7 lety +57

      +100 I guess you can wear them once, don't give up on your dreams :)

    • @finleycastello6512
      @finleycastello6512 Před 7 lety +2

      100, I SWEAR I HAVE SEEN YOU BEFORE IN THE COMMENT SECTION ON ANOTHER VIDEO! Same profile pic, same username.

    • @naryosh_
      @naryosh_ Před 7 lety +14

      Tell me where and I'll be amazed

    • @eyekosaeder5387
      @eyekosaeder5387 Před 7 lety +5

      100 just stick to mercury meanwhile... molten and, like lead, poisonous. 😂

    • @JimMy-js2bu
      @JimMy-js2bu Před 6 lety +15

      I take it as a challenge :)

  • @Clankeh
    @Clankeh Před 8 měsíci +472

    Michael is so charismatic even his attempt at awkwardness oozes charisma

  • @elongatedcarp6309
    @elongatedcarp6309 Před rokem +2162

    I love how all vsauce videos are effectively timeless. A 7-12 year old video doesn't feel old at all. Any other video stands out so much if it's like 3+ years old

    • @pierreo33
      @pierreo33 Před 9 měsíci +33

      It's gonna blow your mind if you ever watch movies made before the 2000's

    • @psycho.artist
      @psycho.artist Před 8 měsíci +34

      Oh my god, I would've never guessed this was from 8 years ago. Wow

    • @TheFilipFonky
      @TheFilipFonky Před 7 měsíci +41

      @@pierreo33 dafuq? There are plenty of movies before the 2000s that aged well and others that aged terribly. That's got nothing to do with what that guy said

    • @MrPatPatriot223
      @MrPatPatriot223 Před 7 měsíci +12

      I legit thought he posted this video recently until i saw your comment haha

    • @killjinxx
      @killjinxx Před 6 měsíci

      @@pierreo33????

  • @thedynamicdoggo4155
    @thedynamicdoggo4155 Před 4 lety +5324

    “Nice weather today”
    “Thanks”

  • @wobbmin3705
    @wobbmin3705 Před 3 lety +5537

    "Nice weather today."
    "Thanks."
    "You're welcome."

  • @kiwimiwi5452
    @kiwimiwi5452 Před rokem +1605

    I hate watching "cringey" things or shows that have embarrassing elements (a really common thing in many shows for kids and teens) because I always felt so dang embarrassed for the characters, so I usually just left the room. I think that's the main reason why I stopped watching shows entirely, I just couldn't deal with that awkwardness

    • @JustCallMeMikey
      @JustCallMeMikey Před rokem +95

      i feel you on this. there are very little shows i enjoy bc i think everything is cringe

    • @shokingblazemangaming
      @shokingblazemangaming Před rokem +31

      Reminds me of how horrible Americas got talent is

    • @trohpi
      @trohpi Před rokem +59

      it happens most frequently to me when im reading embarrassing situations, reading them makes me want to throw the book across the room 😭 i usually just end up having to take a small break b4 persevering

    • @Skadi.-
      @Skadi.- Před rokem +13

      Reading this comment making me cringe uncontrollably

    • @JustCallMeMikey
      @JustCallMeMikey Před rokem +4

      @@Skadi.- im cringing rnrnrn

  • @collidingforces9589
    @collidingforces9589 Před 11 měsíci +447

    To me feeling awkward is the inability to face ourselves as imperfect. We seek perfection in order to be loved by others. That is the biggest error a human can make. We are absolutely imperfect and we need to learn to laugh at ourselves and voice it out to others. It's good medicine.

    • @JarredG1
      @JarredG1 Před 11 měsíci +4

      Good point 👍

    • @laurencereynolds7626
      @laurencereynolds7626 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Ion think it's that deep

    • @suhanasid
      @suhanasid Před 10 měsíci +17

      @@laurencereynolds7626 it is

    • @teagan914
      @teagan914 Před 10 měsíci +10

      @@laurencereynolds7626it is a complex subject

    • @helmerdelcito3941
      @helmerdelcito3941 Před 6 měsíci +5

      I really wish I could just act like a normal human being
      I can tell how awkward people behave around me, and that makes me consequently awkward. It's gotten to a point where I wonder if it has anything to do with my appearance

  • @liambuffet3328
    @liambuffet3328 Před 8 lety +3880

    "What is awkwardness, and who is the main character of the universe?"
    that escalated quickly.

  • @badmontad
    @badmontad Před 3 lety +11938

    "not illegal to sneeze on a crowded bus"
    me: ahhhhh the good old days

    • @raulgalets
      @raulgalets Před 3 lety +158

      When you could also drink and drive, chew tobacco and smoke indoors

    • @WyteChinpira
      @WyteChinpira Před 3 lety +64

      I found the comedian

    • @wolfgamiing89
      @wolfgamiing89 Před 3 lety +10

      Ahh yes...back in the old days!

    • @brentwebster2821
      @brentwebster2821 Před 3 lety +19

      I was thinking to myself about how well that aged too

    • @pre-d
      @pre-d Před 3 lety +5

      900th like :0

  • @declan99
    @declan99 Před rokem +90

    1:00 ..or walking down an excessively long hallway and seeing someone you know on the other side. Then pretending to look around like you didn’t see them instead of stare at them the entire time you’re walking down that hallway.
    Gets me every damn time and it’s probably the most common thing that I find awkward.

    • @shanelefebvre9481
      @shanelefebvre9481 Před rokem +11

      You gotta own the awkwardness and greet them from far away

    • @name2l
      @name2l Před 11 měsíci +1

      ​@@shanelefebvre9481that would feel fine to me to with my friends but not my teachers or other people like that ykyk

  • @SwampyTT
    @SwampyTT Před 7 měsíci +27

    "it effects all of you." is he saying that it doesnt effect him and he is the main character of the universe

  • @notmozart8866
    @notmozart8866 Před 4 lety +14618

    When you send a message in a group chat but no one replies

  • @an_annoying_cat
    @an_annoying_cat Před 4 lety +10662

    The camera man is definitely feeling awkward because he’s trying to walk away from Michael but he just keeps on approaching

    • @theenviousfox7589
      @theenviousfox7589 Před 4 lety +351

      Hoo, you're approaching me?

    • @llounfox9290
      @llounfox9290 Před 4 lety +16

      Crix - Crox what does that mean

    • @deeperbobcat6996
      @deeperbobcat6996 Před 4 lety +67

      Llounfox You will never reach the truth

    • @llounfox9290
      @llounfox9290 Před 4 lety +17

      Deeper Bobcat I need help man

    • @llounfox9290
      @llounfox9290 Před 4 lety +13

      Adonis Rodriguez thanks for the suggestion it i will try it and see how it goes

  • @leslieenriquez4085
    @leslieenriquez4085 Před rokem +157

    I never thought I was awkward until it hit me like a freight train when all my best friends described me as awkward…I had to self reflect a lot that night…😫

    • @PerkeleenPelle
      @PerkeleenPelle Před rokem +45

      Win for you since you aren't the one feeling awkward, you're good at making others awkward haha

    • @ericparrish1515
      @ericparrish1515 Před rokem +5

      May the pointers get the boomerang. That way you're golden.

    • @sp00kyd4ddy6
      @sp00kyd4ddy6 Před 10 měsíci +1

      ​@fuckingpikachu5695 probably why he's considered an awkward person cuz he's let it go on for so long 😂

  • @Marcomanexists
    @Marcomanexists Před rokem +76

    The thing with cringey awkward moments is we tend to only remember the things we did, not what others did. There’s only a handful of embarrassing things other people have done in my past that I remember. I’d imagine for most people it’s the same.

    • @wokie.3204
      @wokie.3204 Před rokem +3

      Yeah people are just looking at themselves and thinking about things that do and not about other people

    • @ViliTheFox
      @ViliTheFox Před 8 měsíci

      Nope you are just the only awkward one lol

  • @ot2081
    @ot2081 Před 7 lety +14241

    thank you, bald science man

    • @rainbowisticfarts
      @rainbowisticfarts Před 6 lety +282

      but he has 4 k g
      mustach

    • @mingzijeff5431
      @mingzijeff5431 Před 6 lety +98

      Kirby superstar lol dude, all he said was bald, and you start attacking him, its hilarious you think thats an insult

    • @Lucas.02.
      @Lucas.02. Před 6 lety +23

      kirby superstar was that a joke? Please say that was a joke.

    • @GodsTodd
      @GodsTodd Před 6 lety +14

      kirby superstar are you trolling or joking?

    • @ihavenosociallifedaddy0253
      @ihavenosociallifedaddy0253 Před 6 lety +61

      Bald man of science

  • @herc5639
    @herc5639 Před 4 lety +3199

    "enjoy your meal"
    *You too*

    • @SkillUpMobileGaming
      @SkillUpMobileGaming Před 4 lety +126

      Jokes are like food; some people just don't get it.

    • @jakegarza2671
      @jakegarza2671 Před 4 lety +67

      @@SkillUpMobileGaming looks like africa needs more comedians lol

    • @ghostofbungie9780
      @ghostofbungie9780 Před 4 lety +12

      OH MY GOD IVE DONE THIS SO MANY TIMES

    • @grunstudio
      @grunstudio Před 4 lety +77

      Hey how are you?
      Fine and you?
      Fine and you? (Oh shit)

    • @danny55531
      @danny55531 Před 4 lety +14

      This could be fixed by simply adding "When the time comes"

  • @lissyw1529
    @lissyw1529 Před rokem +49

    Great video. I have depression and anxiety. Sometimes „protagonist disease” gives me social anxiety, but when I’m depressed it changes to “sonder” and I’m feeling like the world with all those complex lives keeps turning around me while my life is just empty and irrelevant to others. I feel like my ideology is changing constantly from one extreme to another.

    • @forgottenmemories978
      @forgottenmemories978 Před 11 měsíci +9

      I know it's been ten months since you wrote this comment but after seeing zero replies I just had to reply to you (I don't really do this often).
      Of course we are both internet strangers that barely know anything from each other, like me not knowing the origins of the issues that you are facing currently.
      All I know is, that we both feel the same thing.
      I've always been a quiet person since the start, but stuff has gotten worse over the years (call it bad experiences).
      That thing you said, about the complex lives that are turning around you while your life was "empty" and "irrelevant", I know that feeling too damn well.
      You might think, that you haven't accomplished anything or anything worth mentioning, but you are wrong. It just depends on your perspective.
      We simply exist in a time, where we constantly worry about achieving all of our major goals as fast as possible.
      Something that is flat out unrealistic due to the sheer amount of possibilities that are put on a person (and our interests shifting over time).
      And with the ideologies shifting from one extreme to another, that's just social media for you. None of that stuff should take up any more of your attention than it already has.
      So as corny as this may sound, just remember that you are the hero of your own story while others are their own as well.
      I know this feeling of yours won't change immediately from one day to another, but it will slowly over time if you keep the right mentality up (it's not impossible).
      And if you don't think you can do it by yourself, then that's completely fine. Everyone, and I mean everyone needs a helping hand at times, some people can just hide it very well.
      Be the hero of your own story, internet stranger! While I try to be my own as well.
      (sorry for the long comment)

    • @joeyb3889
      @joeyb3889 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@forgottenmemories978thank you. I felt that^^ and that. Needed that

  • @boingyboop4960
    @boingyboop4960 Před 5 měsíci +9

    12:27 I think I first experienced “sonder” at around the age of 8. It’s good to have words for these things because then we can actually talk about them rather than having these curious nameless thoughts trapped in your brain unable to be communicated properly.

  • @BG-dq9pp
    @BG-dq9pp Před 4 lety +1799

    “The science of Awkwardness”
    1 minute later
    *Who is the main character of the universe?*

  • @leandrotavarez9
    @leandrotavarez9 Před 5 lety +4585

    When I forget someone's name they automatically become bro

    • @gareyal3172
      @gareyal3172 Před 5 lety +447

      When I forget someone's name they automatically become "hey"

    • @ChaosRayZero
      @ChaosRayZero Před 5 lety +99

      @LTU MOVIES
      Then there's that *awkward* moment when people call me "dude" or "bro" online, and I can't help but *wonder if they think I'm* some annoying weirdo when I bother to correct them that I'm actually a "dudette" or "sistah." >﹏>

    • @gareyal3172
      @gareyal3172 Před 5 lety +77

      @@ChaosRayZero that's why I just say "hey" because its gender neutral

    • @leandrotavarez9
      @leandrotavarez9 Před 5 lety +11

      @@ChaosRayZero Now if you were to change you channel name or profile picture we wouldn't have to go through these problems

    • @ChaosRayZero
      @ChaosRayZero Před 5 lety +8

      @@leandrotavarez9
      I've asked before why people think I'm male. I've ONCE before gotten the answer "your screen name", but the person didn't elaborate when I asked why. =^/
      Not to mention there was no difference during the time when I temporarily changed my profile pic to Vanellope Von Schweets.

  • @DearHumanity48
    @DearHumanity48 Před rokem +68

    This made me feel better on a really rough mental health day. Getting out of my head and in to someone else's, sitting on a park bench and having sonder for everyone passing by, was actually a big stress. So thank you for that.

  • @JackDSquat
    @JackDSquat Před rokem +31

    The Joe Biden sniffing the girl’s hair clip 😂

  • @Iosima
    @Iosima Před 5 lety +1611

    What is awkwardness?
    *skip 5 seconds by accident*
    Who is the main character of the universe?

    • @damienbenson9985
      @damienbenson9985 Před 4 lety +17

      original

    • @yacy5954
      @yacy5954 Před 4 lety +8

      @@damienbenson9985 very.

    • @kath.h.523
      @kath.h.523 Před 4 lety

      don't get it

    • @Untiforgins
      @Untiforgins Před 4 lety +7

      @@kath.h.523 Boy. He's talking bout' the first five seconds of the video. Go rewatch it.

    • @kath.h.523
      @kath.h.523 Před 4 lety +2

      @@Untiforgins Still don't get it

  • @yeehaw142
    @yeehaw142 Před 4 lety +2656

    "It's not illegal to sneeze on a bus without covering your nose"
    2020:

    • @jackr4507
      @jackr4507 Před 4 lety +12

      was just thinking this

    • @--x--2083
      @--x--2083 Před 3 lety +20

      *Wait thats illegal-*

    • @vistagreat9994
      @vistagreat9994 Před 3 lety +1

      @Carl Kirchhoff The funniest.

    • @mrinfo2821
      @mrinfo2821 Před 3 lety +5

      Wear a 😷 at least

    • @pepe371
      @pepe371 Před 3 lety +2

      This is sadly true people would literakly flip the heck out if you went on a bus sneezing nowadays

  • @kaigogov5453
    @kaigogov5453 Před rokem +10

    i love this video. I have a lot of anxiety about social interactions and a large part of what makes me anxious is the possibility of an awkward interaction. Fully explaining the concept of sonder really helped me out with calming my anxiety about such awkward situations lingering in my mind. Thanks Vsauce!

  • @sp00kyd4ddy6
    @sp00kyd4ddy6 Před 10 měsíci +10

    One thing I learned as an awkward kid growing up was that mentioning awkward situations when they arise usually gets rid of any tension from others

  • @YoMamasLlama22
    @YoMamasLlama22 Před 3 lety +2370

    A conversation I had in passing:
    “Hey, good to see you”
    “Good, you?”
    “You too”
    “Enjoy your day”

    • @That-One-Auden
      @That-One-Auden Před 3 lety +19

      Haha

    • @7yep4336dfgvvh
      @7yep4336dfgvvh Před 3 lety +190

      I was so tired and rushed one day that I said 'How's it doing?' To someone, then immediately tried to regain my balance and said, "how are you going?" Lmao

    • @Maca64N
      @Maca64N Před 3 lety +37

      @@7yep4336dfgvvh as a non-native English speaking person, I don't see the error. D:

    • @7yep4336dfgvvh
      @7yep4336dfgvvh Před 3 lety +6

      @@Maca64N lol

    • @MatVeiQaaa
      @MatVeiQaaa Před 3 lety +19

      @@7yep4336dfgvvh i, as a non-native too, would describe it as maybe slightly weird (but acceptable), but overall it wouldnt matter and fly out of my attention in next 10 seconds.

  • @bills1377
    @bills1377 Před 4 lety +2077

    Waiter: "Enjoy your food"
    Me: "You too"

  • @CelestialChannel333
    @CelestialChannel333 Před 8 měsíci +8

    I'm gonna to watch this everytime I feel awkward.

  • @Newfsters
    @Newfsters Před 8 měsíci +7

    Ngl, Michael made me tear up with this one, as I have recently developed a horrible fear of what others think about me, and now I understand that they don't. All this from an eight year old video.

  • @ConnorsXbox
    @ConnorsXbox Před 3 lety +3109

    “Hey how are you?”
    “Not bad yourself?”
    “Not bad you?”

  • @jupie1471
    @jupie1471 Před 4 lety +1628

    " Be careful the food may be a little hot "
    " You too "

    • @michealpants
      @michealpants Před 3 lety +21

      @disabled account no it couldnt

    • @Kapin05
      @Kapin05 Před 3 lety +40

      There's an easy solution to this. *Start a food-fight.*

    • @ondra_rx732
      @ondra_rx732 Před 3 lety +11

      @disabled account yea I wanna try to say that to a girl rn

    • @sasdagreat8052
      @sasdagreat8052 Před 3 lety +7

      @@ondra_rx732 So, how awkward was it?

    • @ondra_rx732
      @ondra_rx732 Před 3 lety +27

      @@sasdagreat8052 u rlly think I can talk to girls?

  • @TweekLudwig
    @TweekLudwig Před rokem +9

    VSauce giving all the examples at the start, but he missed the biggest one:
    Waving at someone you thought was waving at you

  • @jameswalton5733
    @jameswalton5733 Před rokem +4

    3:05 its awkward that this video is 7 years old and this clip is still relevant in 2022

  • @Shmozone
    @Shmozone Před 7 lety +2245

    I think it's awesome how every single person has their own life story as complex as your own.

    • @adamdrury5556
      @adamdrury5556 Před 7 lety +47

      Deathshredder58 i think its awesome that beyond our stories and thoughts we are all the same thing but one big communicating plasm of signals

    • @Zigby_
      @Zigby_ Před 7 lety +82

      Deathshredder58 here's a good analogy for people
      People are like icebergs viewed from the sky, appearing small but in reality are huge and complex below the surface

    • @iwantmykidssusan4941
      @iwantmykidssusan4941 Před 7 lety +18

      Deathshredder58 what if it's a simulation and you're the control

    • @cliffordtan5472
      @cliffordtan5472 Před 7 lety +83

      i think its cool that even though we are the main characters of our own lives, for others we are just part of their backgrounds.

    • @lemonmint5851
      @lemonmint5851 Před 7 lety

      Deo LeBrundo Sim 3?

  • @namelessperson2732
    @namelessperson2732 Před 3 lety +2624

    “It’s not illegal to not cover a sneeze when on a crowded bus”
    2020: hmmmm

  • @jjtrades7186
    @jjtrades7186 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I love how Michael puts things into perspective. I always leave his videos feeling better about life in general. Thanks awkward bro

  • @AgushhLondres
    @AgushhLondres Před rokem +10

    I don't think you have an idea of how much your videos mean to me, Michael. You put out the best content on this app. Without a doubt.

  • @Sarfnic
    @Sarfnic Před 4 lety +34142

    If you're reading this, I'm a very small side character in your world.

    • @shovel5526
      @shovel5526 Před 4 lety +2912

      true, I’ll probably forget about this comment u made in a week & until then, I’ll only remember u as one sentence you formed

    • @voidhorizons9096
      @voidhorizons9096 Před 4 lety +1615

      Typical of me to get sentimental over a comment as simple as that

    • @Sarfnic
      @Sarfnic Před 4 lety +823

      @@shovel5526 Same here I guess. But, who knows how many secretly reoccurring characters there are.

    • @kettlefleet829
      @kettlefleet829 Před 4 lety +251

      im the same to you

    • @emmadabdelkrim3073
      @emmadabdelkrim3073 Před 4 lety +466

      At this moment you're the most important character I'm my life

  • @jonathan-zo9nh
    @jonathan-zo9nh Před 3 lety +2843

    Me: time to sleep
    Brain: heres some cringey stuff happened last year

    • @gokulkrishna9037
      @gokulkrishna9037 Před 3 lety +50

      OMG so true so true so true so true

    • @tunahairextensions5008
      @tunahairextensions5008 Před 3 lety +42

      its alright, if you remember a cringe moment it means you have developed as a person :)

    • @pixtron8936
      @pixtron8936 Před 3 lety +3

      @parpanbacyrcym well true. it also depends on that person

    • @diegomo1413
      @diegomo1413 Před 3 lety +9

      Mine sometimes goes for the classics, from 5 years ago 😀🔫

    • @NoSaysJo
      @NoSaysJo Před 3 lety

      @@Reality_Gamer_2 tf are you on about you git

  • @heyimkira5332
    @heyimkira5332 Před rokem +5

    I’ve overcome awkward interactions with pure confidence and enthusiasm. Making myself comfortable with it eventually helps the other person overcome the awkward feeling.

  • @antichrist4485
    @antichrist4485 Před 10 měsíci

    Mike youre such a great host love the whole series

  • @DrowseeGameplay
    @DrowseeGameplay Před 8 lety +1424

    How to make any Vsauce video
    We all eat food right? But how many atoms make up an infinite universe?

    • @muddymutt5815
      @muddymutt5815 Před 8 lety +47

      Sounds about right.

    • @Mo-Man
      @Mo-Man Před 8 lety +109

      +Drowsee Then que Vsauce's "shit about to get real" music

    • @soleilcrona1390
      @soleilcrona1390 Před 8 lety +143

      "Michael here. But who is 'Michael,' and what does 'Here' taste like?"

    • @s3dchr
      @s3dchr Před 8 lety +34

      +Drowsee "One and a half minutes into the vid and chill and Michael gives you this look"

    • @alexryback8253
      @alexryback8253 Před 8 lety +27

      We all have emotions but what is? ..... THE MAIN CHARACTER OF THE UNIVERSE!

  • @HessSR
    @HessSR Před 7 lety +15704

    lol how is vsauce so good at acting awkward

    • @usermikaelm
      @usermikaelm Před 7 lety +992

      Mekkel because he's a drama student

    • @HessSR
      @HessSR Před 7 lety +442

      Really?

    • @JustinMacFadden
      @JustinMacFadden Před 7 lety +263

      because he likes French fries

    • @ijs8548
      @ijs8548 Před 7 lety +211

      Mekkel he always jump from down or from leaft or right.. its like watching a PowerPoint slides xD

    • @anntony5585
      @anntony5585 Před 7 lety +35

      You should watch LAHWF

  • @grandmaester9463
    @grandmaester9463 Před rokem

    Amazing sound choices, its just crazy how much you put up in a video.

  • @ZaidIsm007
    @ZaidIsm007 Před rokem +4

    Being confident in our awkwardness, while also looking down in submission to the social order of things (etiquette, being normal) helps reintegrate (welcome) ourselves into the social ranks.
    It tells other people you want to work together, and that you're mostly innocent. All of which conveys trustworthiness. Owning who you are with confidence and not running away from it, be it social errors or failing, is key here. People who aren't confident seem untrustworthy, because they look like they're hiding something by not owning who they are, what they say, or do. Which could be malicious.

  • @vanrosenthal8236
    @vanrosenthal8236 Před 4 lety +875

    Cashier: “Receipt in bag?”
    Me: “you too”

    • @TotallyNotSena
      @TotallyNotSena Před 4 lety +138

      Cashier proceeds to get in the bag

    • @suwinkhamchaiwong8382
      @suwinkhamchaiwong8382 Před 4 lety +42

      @@TotallyNotSena nice hentai plot will adapt

    • @alexconnolly5448
      @alexconnolly5448 Před 4 lety +20

      that's one of the best comments ever I've been laughing for a while

    • @sentosaco
      @sentosaco Před 4 lety +9

      I got so excited, I busted a nut for this comment. As a former retail employee, my body developed a new organ to process all of the cringe that I had to endure for working in a store.

    • @anonymebande8561
      @anonymebande8561 Před 4 lety +17

      Cashier: „Receipt in Bag?“ Me:“you too!“ Cashier: „ Have a great day“ Me: „No, thanks :)“ *ooof* moment

  • @marilynm7806
    @marilynm7806 Před 7 lety +1821

    how many strangers have photos of me in the background? how many times have i been an extra in someone elses life? i ask myself these questions alot

    • @TeganBurns
      @TeganBurns Před 7 lety +236

      Welp you're currently an extra in my life.
      Hello stranger on the internet that I'll never know anything about!! That's pretty weird to think about...

    • @radRadiolarian
      @radRadiolarian Před 7 lety +164

      Ari McGuire someone took a picture at a restaurant and i was in the background throwing up

    • @gingerbreadman7729
      @gingerbreadman7729 Před 7 lety +66

      how many times ones have you been a CZcams comment that someone scrolled right by?

    • @ghost_curse
      @ghost_curse Před 7 lety +34

      By virtue of me seeing your comment, you are now an extra in my life.

    • @arcaderabbit7788
      @arcaderabbit7788 Před 7 lety +35

      Here's my own self insertion as an extra character

  • @philippburger923
    @philippburger923 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Great Video. Even though it takes a lot more to "overcome" awkwardness than knowing about these concepts, it really made me think different about social interaction. Next time I feel the "pain", I will have that in mind. Thanks!

  • @jahjahjah213
    @jahjahjah213 Před 6 měsíci

    I'm rewatching all of his videos and have been amazed at how many facts i know and remember come directly from him

  • @churmmmcuz2823
    @churmmmcuz2823 Před 4 lety +1310

    “What is awkwardness? Why is it good? And... Who is the main character of the universe?”
    Wait, what?

  • @huhneat1076
    @huhneat1076 Před 4 lety +1892

    My grandma: "You're so handsome, you must get all the girls!"
    Me:

  • @LeSandro_
    @LeSandro_ Před rokem +1

    one of the greatest vsauce videos ever made. thank u Michael :)

  • @tazmycreations9185
    @tazmycreations9185 Před rokem

    Years of listening to you these are the best

  • @ezman-vn8zy
    @ezman-vn8zy Před 4 lety +1333

    "You can't wear pants made out of molten lead."
    Well, there goes my Friday night.

    • @mr.nolife4697
      @mr.nolife4697 Před 4 lety +16

      I wanna see what your weekends are like

    • @ezman-vn8zy
      @ezman-vn8zy Před 4 lety +26

      @@mr.nolife4697 Oh believe me you don't

    • @mr.nolife4697
      @mr.nolife4697 Před 4 lety +7

      @@ezman-vn8zy clowns, peanut butter, and hardcord acts of intimacy that would cause God to shutter?

    • @ezman-vn8zy
      @ezman-vn8zy Před 4 lety +14

      @@mr.nolife4697 h-how did you...
      How did you know?

    • @mr.nolife4697
      @mr.nolife4697 Před 4 lety +6

      @@ezman-vn8zy lucky guess?

  • @Lee-mv3im
    @Lee-mv3im Před 6 lety +3057

    There's a spooky skeleton inside your body right now copying everything you do.

    • @HavnisD2
      @HavnisD2 Před 6 lety +76

      Blue eyes white Pepe the best comment I have ever read on a Vsauce video by far

    • @fennec4234
      @fennec4234 Před 6 lety +141

      YO THATS FUCKING SCARY WHEN YOU IMAGINE IT

    • @Lee-mv3im
      @Lee-mv3im Před 6 lety +95

      wait what?
      this was supposed to get lost in the comments.
      and i got likes.

    • @wortwortwort117
      @wortwortwort117 Před 6 lety +18

      Blue eyes white Pepe holy shit! I can feel it now!

    • @carlosmarco9865
      @carlosmarco9865 Před 6 lety +4

      Blue eyes white Pepe even blinking?

  • @bungercolumbus
    @bungercolumbus Před 9 měsíci +4

    I am the type of guy who intentionally fucks up handshakes with my friends just because I think it's funny.

  • @Entropy67
    @Entropy67 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I can't believe I used to watch these videos in middleschool and high-school. Vsauce really provided the foundation of a lot of my beliefs and understandings about the world. Truly wonderful. Thanks, Michael.

  • @MickeyMarlin
    @MickeyMarlin Před 5 lety +3095

    What is awkwardness?
    *2 seconds later*
    And who is the main character of the universe?

  • @adloltery
    @adloltery Před 6 lety +2963

    What is awkwardness?
    AND WHO is the main charcter in the universe?
    Me: well that was quick

    • @FluorescentGreen5
      @FluorescentGreen5 Před 6 lety +191

      lets face the main character is Morgan Freeman

    • @roodycall1033
      @roodycall1033 Před 6 lety +48

      morgan freeman and samuel l jackson

    • @orabetic
      @orabetic Před 6 lety +114

      No, I believe they're the narrators

    • @pen4uin332
      @pen4uin332 Před 6 lety +49

      i was like "HERE WE GO AGAIN"

    • @mysticmac5555
      @mysticmac5555 Před 6 lety +45

      Find out ON THE NEXT EPISODE OF DRAGON BALL Z!

  • @ebishrimpy9366
    @ebishrimpy9366 Před rokem +13

    Listening to this helped me more with social and performance anxiety than all the psycho therapist youtubers I'm subscribed to 😆

  • @215Xavier
    @215Xavier Před rokem +3

    Holy crap, that cardboard analogy was baked in my brain. Revisiting this video after 8 years… can’t believe it’s been so long.

  • @gui18bif
    @gui18bif Před 7 lety +15140

    Why doesn't school teach us like vsauce does.

    • @daniel117100
      @daniel117100 Před 7 lety +682

      because most people only become teachers because they are too stupid or lazy to get a good job with their degree

    • @gui18bif
      @gui18bif Před 7 lety +325

      daniel117100 well then i will become a teacher

    • @adrianpawlik6616
      @adrianpawlik6616 Před 7 lety +224

      daniel117100 More like they dont want a different job because they would rather just have an easy job. Despite what people might think the job of a teacher is actually quite easy. You just repeat what you already know, you dont need to work to hard either physically or mentally. The only downside is that kids can be shits but just like patients at the doctor or people buying at the shop or getting a taxi etc. Basically in most jobs you encounter people who will make your job harder/more annoying from time to time

    • @daniel117100
      @daniel117100 Před 7 lety +99

      +Adrian Pawlik I'm currently in high school and I can't understand why they get paid for the extremely little they do

    • @chickendew2223
      @chickendew2223 Před 7 lety +369

      +daniel117100 Well the bad ones yeah... But the good ones they deserve more money. They work harder than they need to for their pay just so we get good grades that allow us to earn way more than they ever will. I have a huge amount of respect for good teachers. The fact they work harder than they need to for our benefit is so generous.

  • @swarnimvajpai6373
    @swarnimvajpai6373 Před 3 lety +1326

    "Hey! Happy birthday!"
    "You too!"

  • @chloeanastasia8440
    @chloeanastasia8440 Před 8 měsíci

    Quality videos as always Vsauce never disappoints

  • @--luke--
    @--luke-- Před rokem +4

    I rewatch this every once in while so I can remember to just chill lmao

  • @jimmypratt
    @jimmypratt Před 3 lety +9843

    I refuse to believe Michael has ever been awkward. He’s too charismatic. In a...enthusiastic cult leader way.

  • @jaimitoelcartero5758
    @jaimitoelcartero5758 Před 3 lety +2060

    6:37 just imagine being on a first date and the other person body instinctively contracts into a protective fetal position because of an awkward silence

  • @alexiryo
    @alexiryo Před rokem +1

    I’ve never seen this one before but by far one of the best VSauce videos ever

  • @1shpendi
    @1shpendi Před 9 měsíci

    I was about to comment that life gets instantly better when Vsauce makes new videos just seeing it is 8 years old video. Great stuff.

  • @FarHowling
    @FarHowling Před 7 lety +1519

    I've been in that handshake-Fistbump dilemma way too often. Last time it happened I shook the other persons fist.

    • @seanhardy_
      @seanhardy_ Před 7 lety +26

      FarHowling try to use handshakes for first impressions or your boss or for formal occasions, use the fist bump for friends. Its also easier to stick to one type instead of changing.

    • @Baconmanperson
      @Baconmanperson Před 7 lety +41

      I usually make the decision that we are adults and we will shake hands. If they go for a fist bump I just say, "nah, shake my hand." so they're wrong.

    • @Whahaa
      @Whahaa Před 7 lety +36

      The best way to avoid that situation is not to change. If the other person goes in for a fistbump and you go in for a handshake, most often both of you will change. If you put out your hand, just keep it there and let the other person shake your hand.

    • @superymariowest2403
      @superymariowest2403 Před 7 lety +2

      where I am handshakes are standard when in business or meeting acquaintances and colleagues. Even among friends we greet with a handshake-to-hug or a standard handshake to backpat or standard handshake.
      Fistbumps are dated and impractical (usually miss lol) so they're rarely used in my area. Go for the Handshake, less awkward

    • @Kathkere
      @Kathkere Před 7 lety

      Never experienced it myself. I have, however, experienced high five-fistbump mixups. And those tend to get awkward, no matter how much you try to joke it off. :p

  • @anguskeenan4932
    @anguskeenan4932 Před 3 lety +2491

    “Welcome to McDonalds can I take your order?”
    “Sorry”

  • @kanjohn491
    @kanjohn491 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love all of these and I want more. More new VSauce vids pleeeeeease 😊

  • @simonebk86
    @simonebk86 Před rokem

    I absolutely love your channel. ❤️❤️

  • @dickiemckay
    @dickiemckay Před 9 lety +1160

    The acting is real.
    When are we going to see you in a major Hollywood film Michael!?
    10/10 would cast.

    • @Adam-cq2yo
      @Adam-cq2yo Před 9 lety +1

      That sounds so rude, even when it's flat true. XD

    • @Tryler_
      @Tryler_ Před 9 lety

      How did you find out he's been an actor this whole time dickie damn never would have saw that coming WOW

    • @machinegun20
      @machinegun20 Před 9 lety +3

      You know why I think that Michaell would be a great actor. Because I saw a video of him that wasn't scripted on the Foodtube channel with Jamie Oliver, and there, Michael acted a little of awkward. But when it's scripted and it is his own thing, he is gonna rock it!

    • @Adam-cq2yo
      @Adam-cq2yo Před 9 lety +6

      +neuralshock7 It's because the typical arch villain is Dr. Reallysmart. ;)
      "Hello, Micheal here. What if… Hitler succeeded in his quest for world domination? Could it happen in our time? What would it take?" ;)

    • @Tryler_
      @Tryler_ Před 9 lety

      machinegun20 nah bro havent you seen the video when he was on jimmy kimmel talkin bout the grand canyon or sum shit he was awkward on there prob just as much as where you saw him idk if he is an actor for this vsauce channel im lovin it no one could do these videos like him just as ray with =3

  • @kaamn1829
    @kaamn1829 Před 5 lety +1716

    i came here to get unawkward.

    • @sidneyverite1219
      @sidneyverite1219 Před 5 lety +6

      Nope

    • @TrounceJ
      @TrounceJ Před 5 lety +29

      Didnt work

    • @plxnetastro
      @plxnetastro Před 5 lety +36

      Knowing the problem is the first step to fixing your issue!! Good luck!!

    • @THE-NC2
      @THE-NC2 Před 5 lety +8

      In order to not make something awkward, you should not say anything at all lol

    • @iiromutanen5719
      @iiromutanen5719 Před 5 lety +3

      123MRFRIENDZONED your username and comment are a good duo

  • @nothingisordinary
    @nothingisordinary Před rokem +2

    This video actually helped me with lack of confidence going to the gym for the first time. Thanks Vsauce!

  • @Dhips.
    @Dhips. Před rokem +1

    Sonder is something I've thought about for a very long time, but I see it as a beautiful thing. It should fill you with joy and wonder.

  • @jakefromstatefarm7363
    @jakefromstatefarm7363 Před 4 lety +9696

    No one:
    Vsauce's eyebrows: ⬆️↗️➡️↘️⬇️↙️⬅️↖️↕️↔️↩↪⤴️⤵️🔃🔄

    • @samruddhi7262
      @samruddhi7262 Před 4 lety +72

      Jake From State Farm lol yeah!! And I really cant even raise an eyebrow...

    • @mewtimewarps9666
      @mewtimewarps9666 Před 4 lety +36

      did you know that vsauce guy had his fly undone

    • @fryingpanda9103
      @fryingpanda9103 Před 4 lety +64

      Who is the main character ↖️ of the universe

    • @fleshmanson9295
      @fleshmanson9295 Před 4 lety +7

      Hahahhaha

    • @esededr
      @esededr Před 4 lety +11

      I am so proud to have the 696th like

  • @3FishProductions
    @3FishProductions Před 4 lety +4976

    Vsauce: it's not illegal not to cover a sneeze
    Corona-Virus: *laughs microscopically*

  • @M.a.c.m.a.n
    @M.a.c.m.a.n Před 8 měsíci +1

    This channel is such a masterpiece

  • @hiroshizurati656
    @hiroshizurati656 Před 3 měsíci +1

    "words put handles on things"
    that is a beautiful metaphora which will stuck in my head for too much

  • @andreea8188
    @andreea8188 Před 5 lety +2095

    The weather is so nice today huh?
    *Thanks*

    • @riku4861
      @riku4861 Před 5 lety +19

      Spinach and Scenery this reply chain is so awkwardly funny

    • @riku4861
      @riku4861 Před 5 lety +16

      Spinach and Scenery ah thanks you too

    • @vistagreat9994
      @vistagreat9994 Před 4 lety +16

      @Spinach and Scenery y-you too

    • @ikkuhishikawa7982
      @ikkuhishikawa7982 Před 4 lety +20

      YES MORTAL
      I AM THE WEATHER

    • @AXharoth
      @AXharoth Před 4 lety

      ahhahahah @@ikkuhishikawa7982

  • @tashaz1232
    @tashaz1232 Před 3 lety +1567

    When he showed the clip of Biden, I knew he was a time traveler.

    • @barnacles1352
      @barnacles1352 Před 3 lety +2

      TashaZ123 how?

    • @ballsach8864
      @ballsach8864 Před 3 lety +109

      Creepy joe has been molesting for ever

    • @pranavlimaye
      @pranavlimaye Před 3 lety +18

      Yes Joe is pretty creepy, but what does that have to do with time travel?

    • @mannyyy6993
      @mannyyy6993 Před 3 lety +19

      this was the comment I've been looking for 😂

    • @xxxod
      @xxxod Před 3 lety +42

      trump has 25 allegations against him so yes trump is creepy as well just look at his 'locker room talk'

  • @studiosandi
    @studiosandi Před měsícem

    This is an excellent video. Thank you so much for making it.

  • @esauponce9759
    @esauponce9759 Před rokem +1

    Awesome insights on this topic. Thank you!

  • @niklasvilhelm7247
    @niklasvilhelm7247 Před 4 lety +1575

    "Hey"
    "Hey"
    "Cool"
    "Yes"
    "Yep"
    "Mhm"
    "Aha"
    "Yup"
    *Cough cough*
    "Bless you"
    "Thanks"
    "Yes"
    "Sure"
    "Yup"
    "Jajaja"
    "Mhm"
    "How's the weather?"
    "Agree"
    "Cool"
    ...
    "Yes"
    "Aha"

  • @Zigby_
    @Zigby_ Před 7 lety +395

    When you try to move out of the way of somebody and they move the same way

  • @gravyonyourgrits
    @gravyonyourgrits Před rokem +2

    I know I’m late to the game but this is one hell of a video, thank you Michael

  • @branominal8564
    @branominal8564 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I've only ever had one really embarrassing moment that I can think of, and my friend never let me forget it, so yeah sometimes people actually do pay attention to your awkward moments

  • @quatreunhuit
    @quatreunhuit Před 5 lety +785

    If we're all the protagonist of our own story/life then every interractions I have with other people is a crossover.

    • @lij4335
      @lij4335 Před 4 lety +4

      Krenjura 🤯

    • @squidlytv
      @squidlytv Před 4 lety +81

      Marvel ain't got nothing on Earth.

    • @samyuktag4842
      @samyuktag4842 Před 4 lety +10

      Krenjura hi I’m just a random character

    • @hewhomustnotbenamed5912
      @hewhomustnotbenamed5912 Před 4 lety +4

      I'm guessing Trump the UN is the real life equivalent of the Avengers movies.

    • @davivasconcelos7632
      @davivasconcelos7632 Před 4 lety +2

      ​@@samyuktag4842 hello i'm just a random character who liked your comment

  • @alik250
    @alik250 Před 3 lety +3216

    That clip of Biden trying to kiss that kid sure didn't age well

    • @alisa8869
      @alisa8869 Před 3 lety +99

      So that was Biden?? Lol. I thought it was because he was creepily kissing some girl, but I wasn't sure if I was just imagining it

    • @jojo.s_bekaar_adventures
      @jojo.s_bekaar_adventures Před 3 lety +70

      @D JL whatever

    • @TheSlicingSword
      @TheSlicingSword Před 3 lety +80

      I came to the comments looking for this hahaha

    • @wijny4222
      @wijny4222 Před 3 lety +70

      now this video is deleted from all platforms.. hmmmm

    • @ethanwild3301
      @ethanwild3301 Před 3 lety +12

      @@jojo.s_bekaar_adventures once you past the threshold of evil corruptness all you can do is just focus on your self. and local and state politics.

  • @DanGoodShotHD
    @DanGoodShotHD Před 29 dny +1

    That last part of the video is just how I feel every day. Always have.

  • @lockmancoal8508
    @lockmancoal8508 Před 10 měsíci +4

    3:07 he was ahead of his time

  • @retroruin4917
    @retroruin4917 Před 4 lety +935

    Someone in the elevator: Hey what's that smell?
    You: (rambling) what's a fart?

  • @blacknaker5200
    @blacknaker5200 Před 9 lety +508

    A group of friends:
    The ice breaker guy
    The popular guy
    The popular guys girlfriend
    The tag along and join in guys
    The guy who just stands there saying nothing
    I'm that guy who just stands there saying nothing :(

    • @OrangeUtan1
      @OrangeUtan1 Před 9 lety +117

      Blacknakers im not on de list because i have no friends.

    • @AfonsodelCB
      @AfonsodelCB Před 9 lety +14

      I know those guys. I always try to make them talk

    • @madhavsingh5693
      @madhavsingh5693 Před 9 lety +6

      Blacknakers i am the guy who just stands there saying nothing :/

    • @AfonsodelCB
      @AfonsodelCB Před 9 lety +47

      I'm the guy that I dont think gets a classification, because I just stay out of the groups. I don't like talking to more then 1 person at a time, because I feel like when there is someone else, people act differently. Usually I make a couple of friends from each group, and I just talk with them at school, and at home I stick to my web friends.

    • @bobbybrogenlie6177
      @bobbybrogenlie6177 Před 9 lety

      I try to be the snarky guy. Then again, we're all snarky, so it doesn't even matter anymore.

  • @skylarelizabeth669
    @skylarelizabeth669 Před rokem +13

    1:39 I think that the list of all possible behaviors could very well be infinite. There are various named infinite sets that still have limits on them. Limitations don't necessarily imply finiteness.

    • @duruldavrasl5748
      @duruldavrasl5748 Před rokem +2

      In theory, yes. But infinity doesn't exist in real life and since behaviours are an element of real life they are finite.

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    @cannedsas Před rokem +1

    This video is making me just now realize how versatile of an actor Michael is