I FUCKEN died when he said that for some reason 😂😂😂 I would literally laugh if somebody asked me that. Yeah... My pile of laundry??? Art I made and can't throw away for some reason??? Lol what kinda fucken question is that xD
drew saying he wishes he had an obscure struggle like HPD and in the same breath saying its bc he wants to be special and wants the attention is SO funny to me I'm astrally projecting
HE'S RIGHT AND HE SHOULD SAY IT. Social media is making everyone more sick in SO many ways. And Drew, you don't have to ask me to like this video, I already liked it before I started watching
no literally everytime i see a video i send the link to like 3 friend LOL when he first came back we all FREAKED TGE FUCK OUT we never stopped talking about drew but he came back like 2 days after we spent hours talking about drew n garret 😮💨
Drew is so articulate, he’s put so many of my thoughts together perfectly while also making it easily digestible and hilarious. Ugh I wish I had a friend like him 😭
Drew speaks the things I'd say if I weren't ashamed thinking nobody else would get it. I worry that my relatable experiences aren't relatable enough lol. Drew makes me realize that it's normal to think things in general
i feel like EVERYONE who knows drew loves him, but it’s true that he’s still under appreciated compared to how fucking great he is. like fr i don’t know any other youtuber who is this naturally hilarious that he makes my belly ache from laughing and at the same time talks about the realest shit ever. i honestly think he needs to do standup shows again and gain more audience from that
@@williameyelash8053 Didn’t both of them get anxiety doing standup too? Must be how analytical they are. If you’re mind’s constantly going, it’s gotta think about everything that could go wrong before it happens.
"I don't wanna be rude but you guys have been setting up the ring light for like 45 minutes and I can't walk?" 😂😂😂 Drew makes me laugh so hard, the specificity of his jokes just kill me.
I really like that you are trying to talk better about yourself. Deprecating humor can get us in the mindset of always saying bad things and never praising ourselves or accepting compliments. Thank you for trying and showing how you are trying. It makes me think of myself and how I need to give myself a break and acknowledge all my good traits. Not judge ourselves so harshly. Thank you! Great video. You have a way with words
Drew is easily the most naturally funny human being ever. Like it’s such a niche humor that is beyond so many other people on this platform and others! I literally genuinely laugh out loud. Bravo, sir.
Netflix please give Drew his own comedy show already. Also, there were so many valid points made in this video I can’t begin to discuss them all I just felt like screaming yes at the screen the whole time. Drew, you may think you’re just rambling but you are very articulate and get your points across so well.
I feel you so much about the popularity of mental illness diagnoses. I don't want to think of tons of mundane stuff I do in my everyday life as "symptoms". People have made they're illnesses their identity and it never felt right to me bc I feel like that's being forced on me too. I don't want to think every little thing I do is something "wrong" with me. It's actually made me not want to be diagnosed at all.
I agree, it's good to be open about mental illness but at the same time theres so many people out there that make it their whole personality, like they're proud of it. Like damn my OCD and depression is a burden not a cool quirk
I feel like a lot of it is that when people get diagnosed, a lot of things fall into place about how it affects/effects your entire life. So people start recognizing possible symptoms in others and hope that helps you, the way knowing helped them. I’m not advocating for diagnosing others online, just saying I think it comes from a place of wanting to help 😊
YEAAAAAAAAAAS EXACTLY ♥️ I have bipolar BUT I'M NOT MY ILLNESS!!!! Mental illness is a part of people, but your absolutely right WE ARE NOT OUR ILLNESS!!!! ♥️👏👏👏
I can’t even describe how happy it made me to see drew trying to be nicer to himself, that is so huge and really hard to do, I’m genuinely really proud of him
I recently revealed the genders of my two girlfriends. It got a lot of hate and now has 30 times more dislikes than likes. I am really sad that people can be so mean. Sorry for using your comment to talk about my problems, dear cqro
fr, in this day and age of cancel culture and aggressive need to be unproblematic, it gets so tiring feeling guilty about watching a youtuber that did something sorta bad 7 years ago. But literally who cares! Watch that youtuber qween!!
@@natiyeahh2938 exactly! And I can understand people wanting to call out bad behaviour that's a good thing obviously but the cancel culture at the level we've got into with social media dominating our lives and stuff its getting to the point of making a mistake big or small = forever unworthy of forgiveness/help/understanding/change/a career/anything and where do we stop how do people grow and be better if they're immediately exiled by thousands maybe millions of strangers? How is it effecting peoples development? A lot of these people being cancelled were children or very young people during a lot of the controversy and its so unhealthy I am so glad I'm not a teenager in todays online world both because I said so much embarrassing/wrong stuff that doesn't align at all with what I know and align with now when I was young and I'd also have been sucked in to cancelling others for everything for sure, especially with the stuff young people are facing today that I wasn't exposed to. Mad to think..
As a master social worker I feel tremendous pressure to be a “tick tock” “life coach.” I find it very unethical. And the social media economy is driving me madddddd. So thank you for articulating this in such an honest and funny way. 😊
The way Drew talks his mind without fear makes him more funny than most youtubers. I relate to him more than anyone else, like it's like I'm listening to my own thoughts
"Things that stimulate me, not move me" Yep. I am guilty of this, 100%. I consume a lot of fluff, but picking up an actual show or watching a movie, even though I love them, feels like so much more of a commitment.
i literally have spent weeks on tiktok knowing a show ive been watching for half a decade just started the newest season and is 5 weeks/episodes in and i cannot get myself to watch it. keep in mind we're talking about this is the EIGHTEENTH SEASON of this show.
I just absolutely love the way Drew talks about things, he’s probably the only RU-vidr or person in general that I could listen to him just talking about anything for hours
Drew you mean so much to sooo many of us! I remember watching you in like 2012 after my fiancé died , I remember laughing outside this laundry mat and feeling shocked I could laugh so hard again.. you are seriously very precious to me & a bunch of others I’m sure!! Having you back has been so nice ! Thank you & goodnight 🧡
thanks daisy thats so sweet i hope you sleep well. when you said laundry mat i was imagining like a mat you have in your laundry room and trying to figure out how you got outside of it and how you were ever in it? but not i know what u meant. much love
someone needs to get him a role in a Netflix show, he would be so good in a comedy show, something like superstore, he's so funny and doesn't even have to try. It sucks that he feels under appreciated. Lots of people appreciate you drew, we love your videos and your music, you are talented! you should make videos that you want and stay true to yourself, you can always try out different types of videos and experiment, I think you would be good at skits!
It’s crazy you say that bc when I first moved to LA I auditioned for the pilot of superstore for a recurring role and was told I got it but then they said actually nvm bc Universal didn’t think I was right for the part 😔 and then I had a meeting with the creator to write on the show and never heard anything but I had no idea what i was talking about in the interview. They said they would consider me at some point for a guest role but never did
Drew: “they invented wifi when I was like 4” Wifi: created in 1997 Also Drew: “you think that you’re winning? They’ve been 17 steps ahead of you since 1997. I don’t even know what that means” It’s Drew. He’s been 17 steps ahead of all of us this entire time and he may not even realize it. 🤯
hearing u talk about doctors and whatever professions like also being influencers made me feel so much better bc i think about how wild that is literally all of the time like imagine ur nurse making a tik tok about you id wanna die
The ones that bother me the most are the ones that make TikToks like “that one patient that’s annoying…” and imitates what some patients do, like screw you, I would never wanna go to you. And other professions like drew was talking about. Seems oddly unethical even if there’s no rules against it. Seems like the people who are very good and dedicated to their jobs are not trying to be influencers in the way that people who use their profession to get famous do. Depends on the profession though.
My favorite genre is “people making stuff.” Historical costuming, sewing, cosplaying, cool engineering projects, resin art, doll repaints, baking-basically creative people showing off their creativity. I love it. That’s probably a subgenre of rich, but it’s so much less annoying when then rich people without an identifiable talent.
It is nice when actual talented people show off their talents. That's the kind of content people can have a genuine connection to. But I also think it doesn't necessarily matter what the creator themself is doing in a video as long as the audience feels a connection with them. And Drew is probably the perfect example of that type.
Does anyone else wishes Drew was your close friend but feels like he is like that really fun friend that you only meet every 6 months and have a blast with them but when you try to talk regularly they dont respond so you think you like them more than they like you but in reality they are just doing their own thing? You are one of my favorites, you do you Drew
I’ve gone down every toxic rabbit hole there is on RU-vid. And honestly, podcasts and people like Drew are the only ones I can enjoy/relate to anymore. Everything is so refined and edited that it doesn’t feel like content. It’s more of a production. Just give me an uninterrupted steady stream of consciousness and I’m happy. Anyways sorry that was my ADD talking
I feel the same way! I also think we need to be careful making jokes about "being mentally ill". Like I've seen things where it's like "talking to mentally stable people is soooo boring omg". I think that's dangerous! Kids are gonna feel like feeling okay is wrong and that it's more relatable to be sad/anxious. meanwhile, kids who ARE struggling will feel fake.
You put it into words so perfectly!! I feel like It’s also the way he seems to just speak all of our thoughts and concerns and other weird stuff that we all usually keep to ourselves or don’t know how to express. He just gets it on a level that makes it seem like I’m seeing a physical representation of my inner thoughts 😂
It’s because he’s an influencer but because he disappears so much he’s also like not an influencer it’s weird AHAHAH he never tries to influence us to do anything he just shows up and we love him
I can’t explain how much appreciation I have for the way that drew’s brain works. He always manages to say real things that maybe are in the back of your head but you never actually realised, and adds comedy to that. It’s such a smart form of entertainment. Love you drew, you’re a genius, and I know you’re going to be like “no I’m not” but to me you are so shut up love you bye
I’ve always respected Drew. He’s been on RU-vid almost as long as anyone and has always just been himself. He’s also super open about his life and struggles, and doesn’t try to hide that part of him. Much respect to you, sir. Subscriber for 15 years here.
I love to hear this ... that there are still viewers around who've been here since the beginning. I just discovered Drew fairly recently, and he has helped this 63-year-old woman from Michigan more than he will ever know. His dialogue is the same kind that's been running through my head since forever. Never before have I felt so "seen."
Drew, thank you for sticking to your authentic self even though you had the chance to make quick money, you stuck to your artistry and that's what makes a true artist imo. Still listening to your EP STILL gives me chills. Hope you're doing well off-screen
The whole diagnosing mental illnesses online thing has really affected my sister (shes 17) and i couldnt really find the words for what i was thinking until this video so thanks drew!
I thought most people were like this, and most people just don't care enough, or aren't brave enough, to put their face on the internet. Is that really not most of the world?
Coming out of constant self depreciating humor and negative headspace myself- it feels so refreshing to see someone else correcting and redirecting their own self talk like this. And yeah cringe/cancel/crime/rich content is like the junk food of internet content.
"They make it seem like, If you have this, you can't do this." You're so right, a lot of mental health awareness stuff online discourages me because it makes it feel like the stuff I'm struggling with is just how my brain is wired and will never get better
personally i have autism and a panic disorder and i think this type of awareness is important for a lot of disorders/disabilities that are lifelong/chronic and won't just go away with meds or therapy. it doesn't mean that every single person with a specific disorder or mental health issue absolutely cannot ever do this one specific thing, the point is that *some* people with these disorders might struggle or might not be able to do some things and we should try to accomodate them instead of making them feel guilt or shame. but of course it really depends what type of mental health issues and what type of posts that we're talking about because some of them are just super ignorant as a lot of things on the internet are. just wanted to add my two cents as someone with autism because i personally appreciate all of the recent autism awareness posts. :))
I just wanna say that Drew is the only person on this entire site that makes sponsors entertaining.I really need to get hellofresh also cause I get bad anxiety over what I'm going to eat and when, so thank you & get that $$$ !!
Drew working on loving himself and saying nice things about himself is such a beautiful thing! You ARE awesome Drew! I'm glad you're trying to see that in yourself
Drew why are you so right? I don't like mental health related channels especially the ones that focus on a single diagnosis, or maybe I would watch a video or two but never subscribe bc I don't want a diagnosis to be the focus of my life. I'd honestly feel more validated about my mental illness when I watch people like you just talk about it along with other things. It's such a fine line to walk between mental health appreciation and appropriation
5:38 - 6:14 Drew was speaking FACTS. Mental health has gotten so commercialized to remind people of their issues, almost to the point of worsening the illness, all for likes on a Insta or video.
CRAZY. To touch on what he said about the reminder of being sick.. It has changed my life when I weaned off the medication that I had been wanting to stop for years. Now, I'm an advocate for self help and if medicine is going to help BY ALL MEANS take it. Just saying my experience was that the medicine wasn't working well for me anymore and I kept telling myself I have to take my medicine. It kept my in this cycle. Kept me feeling sick constantly. I stopped taking my medicine (yes I told my psychiatrist) and WOW.. my perception has changed. I feel more confident and awake. I feel more accomplished and proud daily. I feel.. alive, free!
@@OOO_BARRACUDAAA exactly! Of course AWAYS take ur meds when instructed by a professional. But I’ve had instances of having a panic disorder when I was young and my meds did wonders and I got better. Later on I had depression and I tried going back on those same meds before (they could treat anxiety and depression) but as an adult, my body no longer reacted well to meds. Sometimes it’s possible to get better and no longer need the medication you used to and I know so many people who feel they can never get better because they’re taking Medication at the moment.
Your HELLO FRESH AD has been the best ad that I have seen a youtuber do. Not only was I convinced to get it but it was very entertaining, honest and so well done👏🏻👏🏻 Drew, you’re a genius.
The mental health “influencers” are the reason why I struggle with Instagram in particular for the exact reasons Drew said. The algorithm floods my explore feeds with so much of the people saying if you do xyz youre *insert illness here* if you engage with even a small amount of it it’s just ✨a lot✨. Its a lot easier to avoid that noise on YT I think
“It’s not like this big bad monster that you shouldn’t even attempt to fight against” that kinda hit me, I’ve been stuck in such a loop that there’s nothing I can do about my extreme anxiety- thanks to parental neglect when I reach out for help about it- so I just avoid doing remotely anything that triggers it.
Lean on your friends or teachers - get support elsewhere if possible. I know how hard it can be to want that validation so bad but sometimes it's just not going to happen. Our parents are just too traumatized themselves. Just hunker down until you're 18. Even if you have to find a room mate you can move out and start really building a friend family. So many people find others who are willing to step in - it can be anyone. Then look into local community mental health services that are maybe at a discount. I know it's fucking terrifying but hold on. You WILL be ok. If I got there anyone can.
I was stuck in this loop while I was still in high school. After I graduated, I moved in with a boyfriend & have been here with him the past 3 years, i haven’t had much anxiety since. Family/house tension can really stress you out & cause anxiety and depression. Things will get better, keep fighting for yourself, you deserve a good life ❤️ (Just wanted to mention, i was really alone thru most of it so it was really fucking difficult. Try to find at least 1 good friend to lean on.)
"the cbd add queen", your videos always leave me relfecting on myself and feeling like I gained an eye opening perspective/insight drew. btw love the positivity corn
whenever I see you being kind after being mean to yourself it makes me smile so much, i also have the tendency to say mean things about myself and then struggle to say something nice, but lately I've been trying so hard, it's cool to see someone doing it too...
Repeat after me: "I'm exactly who I'm supposed to be right now and this is a quality I guninely like about myself: ____________ Areas of my life need work but that's what it's all about! There can be great things existing alongside not-so-great things, they dont cancel eachother out."
I feel like Drew just sat me down and had an intervention with me about my social media habits (and to be clear, it was very much appreciated thank u Drew ❤️)
Yes! Thank you! I hate when people make their mental health issues their WHOLLLEE personality. Not to mention some people use their mental health issues to try and defect blame for being a shitting person. But I totally agree with the whole identification thing! Like yes, you have so and so but that doesn't mean you can't do anything about it!
You’re the embodiment of all the older millennials who’re stuck here watching and digesting the trauma of not only the older gen, but the younger gen too and can vocalize it so nicely. Love you and thank you from an almost 23 yr old who is always questioning everything Also, I’d love to read an article abt how social media has effected our psyche as a generation in like 50-60 yrs. Would love some evidence that this has created/impacted us for all eternity
@@maria1291 well he’s in his 20s so young millennial. The younger the millennial though, the more identity issues we have, especially compared to these gen z kids and older millennials imo
I only fully realised this year that I can do what I want. Like I knew before and I thought I was doing that but I didn't realise that all the weird rules I made up for myself were only real in my head. Thanks for talking about this kinda stuff Drew. You're the only person I could watch rant and joke for hours. Nice to see you're treating yourself better.
You legit are one of the only people on RU-vid that whenever I get a notification of an upload from you I get so excited and watch immediately. I also re-watch a bunch of your videos. I sing and quote your my comeback song and your self care video is a go to when I want to laugh. I love your content and I share it with other people. I appreciate you. You're like a breath of fresh air on RU-vid. You're worth watching. I wish the best for you 💕
TOTALLY agree about Doctors and professionals having side social media careers. I’m a law student and sometimes i’m tempted to do a little day in my life or something on tiktok but i wouldn’t want to send the wrong impression to any future clients! also i’m so opinionated and feel like i should keep that stuff to myself to not alienate people i may work with
i’m in school right now for psychology and we talk about this in classes sometimes. capitalism is making mental health into something it’s not and sells shit to us that we shouldn’t be. like self care? that’s different for everyone and way more than just a face mask. we must also help ourselves with therapy, possibly medication if thats for you and right for your body. like wtf. everything’s so wrong.
Drew I'm so beyond happy to see your content again. You have always been my friend type of person. How ever you come from the old youtube. This is just how it is now in modern youtube and I doubt it's just going to stop. Make any content you want however I hope you stay making this kind of thing. We love the classic feel of just a dude rambling on without all the fancy cameras and lights. Theres a certain charm to this video I haven't seen in YEARS.
you're not wrong when you say that you're underappreciated. Ive been watching for years and your content has been consistently hilarious and enjoyable and actually well made this whole time. I genuinely don't understand why some people stopped watching. Id have to say it's due to all the people that make it seem like you died or something. I also love the bag of popcorn kernel, no joke. It makes me happy to see you being kind to yourself!!
