Ron Swanson in Half-Life 2 

The less I know about other people’s affairs, the happier I am. I’m not interested in caring about people. I once met a scientist who doesn't talk. Best friend I ever had. We still never talk sometimes

I adore the implication that Ron showed up at the Citadel in his regular clothes and then changed into a suit specifically just to punch Breen in the face

0:21 - 0:29 I love how genuine the dialogue exchange is.

I love how delighted Alyx is by Ron punching Breen in the face. She'd been waiting for it ever since that offhand remark back at the resistance hideout.

The rotoscoping, cropping, lighting and angles are world class 11/10. Insane.

This is great but there's something extra cozy seeing Ron in the Episode Two environments.

I have never played Half Life 2. I have never seen Parks & Rec. This is phenomenal.

I like the idea that Ron brought his own table onto that subway car into City 17. Like he absolutely just had to have one

Ron Swanson is a video game protagonist who knows he's too powerful to go into any videogame world.

It's a travesty that you didn't have him toss the civilian's TV out the window in Red Letter Day.

0:26 Alyx's look back at Ron is priceless

0:42 to 0:53 is actually genius. You made it meta while breaking the 4th wall.

This is just phenomenal and love how all the stuff ron says really fits the situation

Man… your stuff is _always_ good, but the narrative progression and flow of this one is in just a league of its own!

Alex's facial reaction to Ron saying he'll punch Breen FITS SO WELL!!!

Ron punching Breen made my entire year.

I like how he didn't fail to get his "he could use a swift punch on his face" line paying off!

i love how you edit the camera movement to be like that of a parks and recs episode

This has the best narrative flow of all your recent stuff, it felt like Half Life was made to fit Ron’s dialogue as opposed to the other way around. Amazing work!

Ron Swanson visiting Lagavulin and smiling is one of my favorite moments in all TV history. Him sitting on the bluff in Islay writing still brings a tear to my eye.

His insurance guy's going to love it even more :D

I want a mod that makes Gordon say Ron's dialogue now. That would be amazing!

Those tracking shots when he runs and on the boat at the end there are actually super impressive

1:36 Now that was god-tier.

Looks like he’s having fun 1:57 he’s finally smiling

I love how Gordon can't go through a vat of waste even in his hazard suit yet there's Ron running through it barefoot (i think?) without getting damaged

1:23 The blue light on his back and head, the details man.

I'm a video editor and I'm impressed by the quality of this, it's really really well made, huge props. I even took notice of the detail at the end of having his reflection in the water, that's nuts. Plenty of small details that you covered nicely, just wow.

Outstanding. The handheld tracking is so good! When he mugs the camera after Eli says Alyx is the one thing Gordon can't handle... And when he runs to the fire, what a difficyltb scene to compose !🤘

This is so perfect I beat Opposing Force yesterday and decided to start up HL2 again

Obligatory comment letting everyone know this video is great.

0:49 killed me

It feels like some documental episode from City-17 TV Amazing

This is some exceptional editing. The perspectives match up perfectly in each shot, and I love how you blended Swanson's lines with in-game events.

1:44 iconic

1:49 Stay tuned for episode 2!

God, your motion tracking is so smooth.

I'd pay actual money to see 10 or 20 minutes versions of your videos like in a series. Great job.

This is hilarious but the compositing is just mind-blowing, and the details! They even tracked the photo he took on his phone at 0:10. Astounding.

You made a masterpiece to top your masterpieces .. I always enjoy watching these. I look forward to more ❤

The face Alyx makes after the sentence like a "Dayum" reaction 0:24 lmao its insane

I love how you pick different characters from different franchises so every fan can see their favourite franchise shine. Today's mine. :)

There’s a calmness in having Ron being the protagonist that makes you feel bad for the enemy

every video you fit the characters more seamleslly into a diffrent world, absolute art.

Ron would fix everything in this universe

1:13, first time i went through that area.. Splat on the dune buggy from that train

1:17 Love how Ron literally stops his siege on the citadel to tell Barney how he’s going to cut their funding

Everytime I think this channel has topped itself, some fantastic mash-up like this that I didn't know I wanted is released and I have to revaluate my order of best videos on the channel. Thank you and keep up the great work!

This looks very good like he’s supposed to be there! Good job!

0:35 Damn He Wun Fast 🏃🏃🏃

The shot when eli_handle_b․wav plays is legendary. Love it.

I love how the conversations between characters fits so well

Wow this is really well done. He fits the role just perfectly. :D

I continue to be amazed by how well you match the camera perspective and motion. Any bozo with after effects can do a half decent rotoscope, but this is insanely impressive.

That look he gives the camera when Eli is giving his daughter crap about Gordon is priceless

Ron Swanson is a National treasure and needs a series.

You never fail to seamlessly work real world people into video games.

To be fair, The Citadel really was a prime example of reckless government spending

This is my favorite RU-vid channel. Every video is absolutely fantastic. Bravo sir!

These are always good. Thank you, makes my day each time.

Wow this is on another level. Light adjustment and pacing. Very well done 👌🏼

Incredible, his dialogue is perfect for this world. Also the swift punch to the face scene will live rent free in my head for the rest of time.

I can't believe how well you chose fitting clips, this is incredible.

Fantastic job dude. Ron Swanson is really himself wherever he goes.

Ron's smile at the end always gets me

0:42 *wheeze*

These are all so good and this is one the best yet!

I've just found your channel and can't stop. Every bit combines perfect editing with very fitting and clever jokes that few can pull off

0:10 he edited the fucking camera screen.

0:56 - he was shot in the back.

ANOTHER GLORIOUS UPLOAD FROM YOU MR.ELI, AWESOME WORK!

Man, this one became one of my favorites! I couldn't stop smiling! Nice work!

This isn't even a meme at this point. It's too high effort to be a meme. It's a work of art.

This is the best one yet! A coherent story, dialog that makes sense, Ron is always lit fitting to the environment and I see no artifacts, even when he's behind the grass. Amazing! EDIT: The grass wowed me so much that I had to figure out how you did it. it's not even in the scene, you took the texture from the game files and made it an overlay, didn't you? So simple, yet so effective.

Another masterpiece. Thank you for your hard work!

Incredible work. The editing is top notch as always!

Dear Redditors, if you're gonna steal this person's hard work and post it for likes, at the very least give him credit so he continues giving us more videos like this

The legend returns with probably the greatest edits we've ever seen this is absolutely quality over quantity though. Really wonder how much effort and time it took to find the perfect clips, get ingame footage, rotoscope, light etc. But either way marvelous job its awesome!

You’re back! I love your work man 👍🏼

Damn dude you keep getting better. This is amazing work!

Ron calling Breens Tower the Sears Tower killed me.

Dude these are so good. You’re insanely talented

Man I love this channel!!

What an amazing job! I also appreciate how well the lighting matches up.

Man, that's insane quality, I love that. Great video, I enjoyed ut a lot

amazing editing - great job!!!

Its such a high quality edit this deserves a applause

Amazing video as always!

amazing work as always :)

This is like the best one of these yet. Great work!

Your videos always crack me up 😂. Keep doing what you’re doing because it always puts a smile and changes my mood to happy

My favorite of your work so far

This is incredible, I’m speechless as to how well put together this is.

Fantastic work! A masterpiece.

This is amazing! Was super excited to see a Ron Swanson edit! These went perfectly together. You’re a true visionary my friend! Thanks for doing what you do. 👍

Omg, I normally pass on these kind of videos, but this one is absolutely perfect!

Gotta love to see it :D. Great editing

I needed this. Thank you.

Phenomenal work as always.

i love Rons amazing ability to change shirts every few seconds.