JEFF CAN'T SWIM | Omeleto
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- A man goes on a date with a co-worker.
JEFF CAN'T SWIM is used with permission from Michaela Myers. Learn more at michaelamyers.com.
Jeff is waiting for his date with a co-worker at a coffee shop, nervous, eager and chatting with his mom. He's thrilled when she arrives, but as the date goes on, his nerves power a mile-a-minute stream of patter.
But is it nerves? As Jeff goes on, he's sweet and eager to please, but his propensity for acting out and endless banter escalate, much to the bewilderment of his fellow coffee shop denizens -- and his date's embarrassment. Jeff's raw nervous energy causes the date to take a downturn, much to his dismay.
Directed by Michaela Myers and written by Jon Ebeling (who also plays the titular role of Jeff), this nimble romantic comedy is essentially a self-contained scene of a date that goes off the rails. But from top to bottom, it's a delight to watch, thanks to its effervescent pacing, quick-witted writing and a bright, engaging approach to visuals that make for a cheerful optimism.
The film has a visual breeziness that characterizes many romantic comedies, matched by a jaunty rhythm that keeps viewers' attention constantly engaged. But it's Ebeling's performance that anchors the film, which captures both Jeff's near-manic animated chatter while keeping the emotions real and grounded in a man's eagerness to impress his date (and hide his nervousness.) The chatter itself is a tour-de-force of hilarious observations, opinions and general randomness, one that paints a picture of a man who has a lot to say and perhaps not a lot of opportunities to say it.
As Jeff gets going, the action and dialogue are well-calibrated and well-paced, starting with the occasional quip and non-sequitur. But when Jeff realizes his date isn't as it seems -- and likely not even a date, much to his disappointment -- his torrent of talk escalates, with Jeff stuffing his conversation with impersonations, characters and commentary. It's self-sabotage, perhaps, but in terms of its latent underlying anxiety and nerves, it's also very relatable.
But there's good news for Jeff, when his real self can't help but bubble to the surface during his romantic challenge. Charming, sweet and funny, JEFF CAN'T SWIM ends on a hopeful note, one that proves that there's indeed someone for everyone when it comes to love and romance. But that only can happen if you lead with your authentic self, fully expressed in all its glory.
There was Jim Carrey in Jeff's soul. Love his acting. Then, Jeff found his soulmate is the best part 😂
I literally thought the same thing. I thought he was a mini Jim Carrey
This was the first thing I thought while watching
Same here!
But can u imagine both of them going on a date ? The tables next to them will be empty I'm sure 😂😂😂
Thank you for watching and for the kind words Nyssa!!! So happy you liked it!!
♥️ the new Jim Carrey
I don’t know why, but as soon as a waitress showed up, I knew exactly where this was going. It kinda felt like it had to end as it just did.
Such a great short, made me smile!
Happy we made you smile!! That's all we wanted!
"maybe even prettier than grandma..." This short is brilliant in every way.
Thank you so much!!
There’s someone for everyone. Life is good.
wow, really didn't expect that ending. Truly did an amazing job
Are they related to Jim Carrey😅
Anyways a lovely story
Priceless
I guess that's the moral of the story. It says it right there on the table.
"Do what makes you happy."
Definitely giving this a thumbs up. Too funny and the lead is brilliant. Thank you Omeletto for sharing this.
Appreciate it, John! Thanks for the love :-)
Appreciate you watching and for leaving this very generous comment! Thanks John!!
Bro is really jim carrey
The car crash was the best part. I love Jim Carrey. He should be proud if an influence. More Ace Ventura pretty please. Aaaalrighty then
Jeff can't swim.
@@glennparker5516 Too bad cuz Ace could call to some fish to help
That was the cutest thing ever! 😅
I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Amy! Thank you for the love! :-)
Great work all round, funny & very entertaining. John Ebelling was amazing in the role. Nailed it.
Thank you so much!
both of them r incredible actors !!...full props !!
Thank you! Happy you enjoyed it!
“Gimme the *BOOOOZE”*
💀💀
I was laughing hysterically🤣
i wonder how many takes were needed due to one of the players cracking up?
I was laughing and cringing at the same time, good job done by all.
Oh my gosh!!!! Super cute! Amazing job, everyone! I loved it (no spoilers!!!) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
THANK YOU SO MUCH! We love you!
Ok..now THAT was fun...It's like when you think you have to go to school one day but your parents really have planned a trip to Disneyland and then you're all like, "Man, I wish I didn't have to go to school today, waa, waaa,waaa!" And then your parents tell you to get in the car because you're going to be late and then you start driving but then you realize you've been driving a long time, way past your school and then you're like, "Hey, where are we going?" And then your parents are like, "Well, you're not going to school today, we have a surprise for you.." And then you're all like,"Oh my god, Oh my god, Oh my god, I don't have to go to school today?!! Aaaaagggggghhhhhh! I'm so excited!!" And then you just keep driving and then all the sudden you see the sign for "Disneyland" and your parents pull in and you're just like, "NooooooooWaaaaaaayyyyy!!! And your whole body just feels like it's going to split in 10 directions at once like, part of you goes way over there and part of you goes way over there and part of you over here and, GHAAAAAAYAAAAAA!!"...you know what I mean? 😏
This is one of the greatest compliments EVER. Thank you!!!
Absolutely fabulous 👌
I'm glad I found this video. I literally act like that guy, just a milder version of it. It's just like tourette but instead of specific tics I can't stop thinking out loud, literally shouting whole sentences about anything that comes in my mind. Fortunately I have some kind of control over it, basically I start whispering before saying my thoughts out loud and if I'm concious enough when that happens I can took advantage of that small window to keep my mouth shut.
What
I'd love to see the outtakes/bloopers from this!
Honestly...there were no real bloopers! Jon is such a skilled comedian, he nailed it every time! It was incredible to watch :-)
@@giddyupmichaela y'all did great! I was dying laughing.
Great, I didnt expect this end, thanks god every body has a soul mate, web only have to find/meet her 🤗🤗
Even tho I'm not a fan of over act scripts - I must give this dude a pat on the back - well done sir! And she stayed quite a lot longer one would have assumed 😁
I had a good time watching this. Didn’t see the ending coming though. The girls reactions as well as that of the patrons added to the fun. The guy reminds me of Jim Carry
They need each other desperately...No human being with just a bit of a soul would stand those kind of freaks for more than 10 minutes.
That was hilarious...😆😆😆
Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it :):):)
Very silly haha nice 💗
This is awesome
I loved this❤
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahha, hilarious.
Jim Carrey’s younger brother! 😂
Awesome!!
Loveee it
🤣
Great video! Very entertaining and that guys filter is priceless.
Hi everyone! I'm the director of "Jeff Can't Swim," and I'm so grateful to Omeleto for sharing it. This was such a joy to create, and I was so honored to work with the star and writer Jon Ebeling on it. We sincerely just wanted to make you all laugh and bring you joy. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this. Bloody brilliant and engaging
Wish I could give your video a double thumbs up. Totally made my day. Thanks for creating it!
It is always good to end the day with a laugh. Thank you for providing mine for the day, and maybe for the rest of the week.
I don't think it has any relation, but are you a fan of the youtube account Jim Can't Swim?
That was really good, at least to be yourself in this robot s world ☺️
I'm watching this saying to myself, "*Please* let this end well for him." And it did, in a way I did not see coming. Loved it all. The shots of the other patrons was an especially great touch, too.
Omeleto always finds a way to do that and maybe give you more than you knew you needed
Greatest plot twist since Sixth Sense.
The second hand embarrassment is strong in this one! What a cute, quirky, fun little film. 😁👍
Thank you so much for watching K W!
I love this, cause I'm an old fashioned romantic, and I feel like even every annoying person, has their annoying person out there lol.
We love a weirdo finding another weirdo
Aw, cute comment!
Who makes up these stories, how do you come up with them? Didn't expect the ending.😀 I really need these videos to keep my emotions calm and zen. Because of all the bad things happening in this world, it's getting harder and harder for me to be happy on a daily basis. So thank you Omeleto.
I am sorry that it's been tough. Take heart: Know that all is not as it seems out there in the world. The media is not a depiction of reality. (Fear sells and that is what they peddle.) A helpful strategy may be to take a break from all mainstream media.
Based on a true story fur sure
hugs and kisses!
He's met someone just as mad as himself , so i guess him & the waitress will get together now ha ha.
@@gemstar7286 Not necessarily weird, just different. Her different matched his different!
😂
I think the actor had so much fun 😂
Not acting just off his meds for this short.
I truly did :)
This guy really has jim carrey vibes haha
Literally
Not really
@@Gaetano.94 You've never seen Jim Carrey acts?
Oh that's what it was haven't seen jim in so long. He better watch his back " there can be only one"
@@cahidijoyoraharjo7833 Jim Carrey is actually funny
Do they sell alcohol here.? Lol
This hurts to watch lol, love it
The worst train wreck in history.
Love the ending. There’s a match for everybody.
Even the worst train wreck.
Even a dumpster fire will get some attention.
@@nathanhyde2079 LOL. That's mean, but accurate.
So happy you enjoyed the film! Thanks for watching!
Not for me though.
Robin Williams, Jim Carey, and a splash of "Michael Scott"? Nice twist - didn't see that one
I think we will see a lot more of Jeff in the future...I sure hope so!
Jim Carrey is going to put a contract out on him.
I hope I don't. That was the most annoying thing I've seen in a long time. Ugh
Perhaps it was to be assumed that he was better suited with the waitress !
Thank you so much Mike! That’s the plan! 🙏❤️🙏❤️
@@jenniehughes6927 don't u have a sense of humor ??? Sad 😗
Michael Scott and Holly!!!!
Granted Jon and Michaela were the perfect pair in the end, but a shout out to Kirstin Leigh's near perfect reactions to Jon's rising crescendo of nervousness!
She is SO talented and working with her was a dream!
She’s a ⭐️!!!
"do they serve alcohol here" is where I literally LOLd 😂😂😂😂
There are People actually like that Guy, Scary but true and They make this world 🌎 a more interesting place. And how do I know ??, because my best friend actually behaves like the guy in the film and He's absolutely Hilarious. I can't wait to show him this film. Oh yes very funny 😄 😆 and Kudos to the "Crazy Guy".
he's cute and she's gorgeous like really gorgeous
4:58 The actor neiled
correction : Jeff can't Keep it cool
Can’t argue with that
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha, my God!
You know honestly… if a person did this around me I’d clap it up. Buddy isn’t weird he’s a comedian.
In real life people are smug and do not appreciate real people.
Tommy Boy
Thank you so much! :):)
We should all be more Jeff. Well, a bit. But seriously - love that actor and the writing.
Enjoyed this everyone always has their someone lol
Jeff may not be able to swim but he can certainly act! I was cringing for this guy. Great short film and I love the ending. Maybe the 2 couples can double date LOL!
Thank you so much Mari! I’m glad you enjoyed the short :)
Moral of the story : You're not weird in any way just be yourself you'll find the right person someday 😊😊
whelp as I like to say for every weird man out there... There's a lady for that. Hope I find mine one day.
Yep me too, I'm weirdo. I guess that would be the moral of this story.
As a mom, when he said, "I love you more than you could possibly know" my heart ❤️ felt that 🎶 😇
Touch of the 'tism.
Good job guys
Jon Ebeling has quite some serious comedic chops. Does he do stand up? Hey there are openings on SNL. Lorne Michaels, I advise you to check out this video!
Brilliant!!!!!!!!!
This is fantastic! Love it! Uh, his perfect match was a few yards away from his table
This was so awkward to watch at first but then it became hilarious
So happy to hear Matt! Thanks for sticking with it :)
Wonderful!
When she had her bag in her lap.. I knew she was ready to get up and go any minute now 😂
Michaela Myers was the waitress and directed this nice short. Michaela, you should do a feature version. x
Hi! We are definitely hoping to do that! It's in the works :-)
@@giddyupmichaela Great stuff, I'm a director too. :)
HOW did she keep a straight face sitting across from THAT?
i didn't🤣
SO cute and funny! was really rooting for jeff from sherman oaks.
Too funny!!!!
Thank you so much Marg! Glad you enjoyed it :):)
Loved it from Start to Fin🤣 Oh and let's mention those beatbox skills🤣
There is someone for everyone!
Unexpected ending 😂🤣😂
that waiter is way hotter than the date girl, lucky guy
nice one :D thanks!
I’d be the guy in the restaurant not so secretly recording this amazing interaction and then instantly posting it for the world to see. Hilarious stuff and hope to see much more!
😂I would be the one looking around thinking is anyone else catching this
This was hilarious, too real to life. Great job to everyone involved
The guy’s acting was amazing. Also I had an ex *almost* like him 😅
So cute! Totally cringing for his coworker but still happy for him when he connected! ❤️
aww... that was cute! i love it!
That was Awesome. I'm a nervous person. I live in Hollywood
Had no idea what direction this was going to take after the "she's prettier than Grandma" line. 😱😂
What a delight. Such talent from all the actors, I couldn't stop laughing. Highly recommend!😆
Just never know where you going to meet your perfect match lol
I feel like Jeff needed that double Vodka on the rocks to calm down, ha ha. Im like that on first dates, but after the first drink kicks in, I'm a lot more calm. Loved this. Well done to the Director
Unbelievable acting. In the good way.
I was sooo creeped out by him…. Then,the perfect ending!
This is perfectly unexpected match ❤️
He needs some poontang, that's all! The waitress is more his speed . . . very funny!
When he was acting like he was in his car and then breaking his window, floating in slow-motion bc the water coming in, I could TOTALLY picture exactly what was happening, and what it would really look like!! Did a great job!! I loved this little short, THANKS!!!!
This is sooo good!!!
Thank you so much!! We're so happy you enjoyed it!
"do what makes you happy"
Lol, there's a lid for every pot. Glad they met. Hilarious!
Those actors are gold.
Not only the Jeff guy (hilarious!),
but also his date.
She is such a natural. Amazing 😍