@@sandystudios223 sorry for the late repy, the answer is soon but it will be art storytime/ commentary related. That's the topic of this channel, and I uploaded this before we really got organized. If you want to see more fan edit type stuff, you can find that on my personal channel @Elliart 7
Thought it was just a sorta relatable/funny compilation until I saw each segment was labeled. At first I was like "Could chose literally 10 minutes worth of any time they're on screen" but seeing the effort to point out stuff like Stimming and Info Dumping made this a much better video for me. It also explains why I feel like a less violent version of these characters.
I'm really glad you appreciate it! I think sometimes when compilations like these are made without explanations it can just look like "oh, this guy's a bit kooky so he must be autistic"
4:25 This is the main plot of that episode, and they don't just get upset, they spend the next few days chasing down the guy who got them banned in order to get them back.
As someone who is autistic and proud of it, I got a real kick out of this compilation. Perhaps I have more in common with the freelance police than I originally thought I did...
@@game84cube I've certainly heard of the VR game, but I have yet to play it myself as... well, I don't have a VR headset. I'll be sure to check it out as soon as I can, because more Sam & Max content is always good.
I have autism, but for most of my life I thought it didn’t change much because never realised how different I was because of it (not in a bad way, just different). This makes me reflect and notice how different thing are for me. Thanks for the comp and explaining things in the desc!
That happened to me too, when I received my diagnosis, after a long time I realized that everything was very different for me and I had not realized it before (sorry if I have any misspelling, I have problems with it)
Imma be honest, I feel like small Sam and Max speak to me on a spiritual level. My brother and I are both neurodivergent, and I think I could pick apart every one of their mannerisms and relate it to me/my brother. Specifically, the way that Sam is very good with machines and seems to be able to tone out the rest of the world while doing it, how Max never knew about the feelings of people around them, and even how my brother and I play arcade games not only for the game itself, but also because arcade games are a perfect mix of visual, audio, and physical stimulation that makes it perfect for stimming. I also see how they are so attached to eachother that they develop hobbies and interests specifically for the other person. I also heavily relate to the line that Max says, about turning down Jenny, and feeling much more attached emotionally to the arcade machine. I can relate to Sam and Max's interests in machines heavily, even in the different ways they express it. I think Max also has a very specific relatable quirk for neurodivergents. That quirk in question is his voice. He usually yells or screams, unintentionally. I also relate to the way of how they --for lack of a better word-- just never shut up. They talk and describe things right down to the detail. I realized that Sam in particular has a more neurodivergent way of speaking, in terms of grammar and sentence structure. I still whisper to myself what is going on in vast detail, often recounting my experience of something multiple times in my head, and saying it out loud. I kinda see that on a small level in the way of how Sam recounts the items in his inventory. I know that its the norm in point-and-click games, but sometimes the way he describes his items seems less neurotypical. Not to mention the fact as far as I am aware, the only clothes that Max wears are pajamas, outside of gags and jokes. This could be a possible overstimulation problem for him. Not to mention, the fact that Max is generally very hyper, and him and Sam both live very *eccentric* lives, goes a lot more into the idea that they are neurodivergent, also taking into account the way they interact with people. I would also go so far as to say that the Geek may be neurodivergent, albeit most likely in a different way.
This is great to see ^^ I also consider it an uncomfy stim in one episode when sam is changing the channels of an old tv and max flinches and scrunches up his face in response to seeing/hearing it. Max in general does lots of fun movements tbh. He also controls his voice volume differently (like on bad day on the moon when he yells WHATS THAT?)
1:08 omg. I never know how to explain to people that my memory is awful in general, but somehow I can memorize stupid things that aren't useful at all. Like math concepts are totally out the window as soon as I leave school, but I've had cutscenes from some video games memorized for 10 years. I didn't know this was something I could attribute to my autism, I thought I was just stupid lmao
I relate to this so much. I immediately forget things people tell me about in the present, but somehow remember random things from the past that aren't even relevant or important.
I have autism myself and I picked up on some of their behaviors and find it a comfort that they exhibit some of my behaviors that I usually can’t help. Sure I may be able to hold a conversation but I struggle in a lot of social situations and jump around with topics and struggle to stay on one as adhd is also in the mix.
I got adhd/add (if you are old school) and I do those things too, maybe that's why I love the series. It just helps me get through the day by being silly and chaotic
I'm sure there's plenty more examples from any part of the series. One I can think of especially is the part where-even though they talk to the clients- they don't seem to let more people join their personal group.
gotta enjoy how all of them kinda just do what comes first. plus i remember in the telltale game in season 3 where max gets his brain removed, Max just spirals into an aggressive spiral and intimidates people.
I love these two even more now, considering in the past most compilations I saw of them was just them being gay for each other. Or at least it being implied.
As someone with undiagnosed aspergers relating to a lot of these and had a whole Sam and Max phase 2 years ago, seeing this made me happy 😊 And 2:02 is no stretch (at least for me.) Sorry if it's TMI but I have times like that where I feel like the dumbest in the room and they're legit the only times I physically cry lol
I’m autistic as well and this is a fantastic video of displaying neurodivergent behaviors! Also, one of my favorite things to do is over analyze jokes/gags, and this is a refreshing new look on a franchise I truly love
loved these funky lil guys for years, never really understood why. now I have the brain to understand things especially about my neurodivergency and oh god I am so happy videos like this are around cos they are the most interesting way of not only getting into the characters again but also realise specifically why I relate to them a lot. Fantastic video! wishing you 5,000 much good and nice in your future :}
Yup I'm an autist, and while yeh some of these are a stretch and a lot of Sam's are just him being dog, I'm ngl the guys freaking out cause the regular product they go to get (and are excited to get) isn't there hits hard. Especially in the literal context; if I'm shopping with a specific product in mind and it's not there I find that hard to accept (at times).
I have autism and honestly I love seeing videos like these especially with my Kins and comfort characters I kin max and sams a comfort character just made me very happy to see
I am autistic and my special interest is psychology which includes the full diagnostic criteria of autism as well as its several presentations and secondary symptoms. In what universe would I not rake this seriously? Lmao (I’m op btw)
As someone with autism, I experience all the things shown in this video to a certain degree, although I didn't understand until I read the descriptions for each clip since it all seemed normal to me. This was very interesting tho, thanks for pointing everything out
I have autism and ADHD and usually been struggling a lot of sensory and overstimming This video helped me figure out what issues i have i couldn't quite word out
When I first played Sam and max save the world when I got to the casino I’d listen to the bears sing just for the “N-O-M-A-F-I-A” part because it made me stim too 💀
I feel like there could be a point for max in the clip where Sam over explains that it was the geek and not the commissioner. Max asks Sam if it was the commissioner, then, after a hefty explanation that it was instead the geek, max immediately points out a long black hair growing out of sam's nose. Perhaps this is max forgetting that he was the one that brought up wether or not the commissioner was on the phone, and instead finding something he thought was much more important to bring up, rather than tanking Sam for the clarification, or asking what the geek wanted. Or something, idk All in all, good video
Also, I'm sure it's probably been brought up in the comments elsewhere, but Sam seems to have something of a obsession with food. There's obviously the glazed mcguffon, but there things like Sam admitting the he can have fudge but it goes to his hips in poker night two, and there are several times in the show where he's kinda highly focussed on food, important ones being: suggesting eating a cookie for Max's lightheadedness after going ages without a brush with death (though this might just be Sam trying to give some solid advice), asking max to look back in the haunted fridge for fudgescicles, saying he shouldn't have any more sticky buns, before immediately eating the entire tray (all from the first episode alone), Sam practically packing up the entire table after getting a message from the commissioner in Max's big day, immediately gorging himself on the mad thespians dinner, and being gifted the godhood of high caloric snack intakeage (presumably their godhood gifts being based off of things they already enjoy or are focussed on, especially since max being really into useless novelty gizmos just makes sense). Of course, these could just be from an eating disorder or something completely unrelated to neurodivergancy or something, but I felt it was atleast worth mentioning
Ok I was watching this, the whole time thinking that it's supposed to be another funny compilation of sam and max clips, I looked in the description expecting to find like sources of the clips or whatever but there was an actual explanation to everything. God damn maybe the psychologist was right when saying I'm probably on the spectrum. I find so many of those relatable
Ignore the video chapters, I didn't know they'd be created automatically and it just looks like a mess
They actually help imo!
Warning for twitching in this clip btw
When will you make a new video?
Better than nothing
@@sandystudios223 sorry for the late repy, the answer is soon but it will be art storytime/ commentary related. That's the topic of this channel, and I uploaded this before we really got organized. If you want to see more fan edit type stuff, you can find that on my personal channel @Elliart 7
I never realized that making noises like that was a kind of stimming. I love learning about traits of Autism and going "Ohhh, THAT's why I do that."
Yes it’s vocal stimming, pretty common I’m sure. I even had one from this show 😂, Max going “Shabooga booga!” In the glazed Mcguggin episode
This, but with most things people consider wired about me
The universal nurodivergent experience lol
Thought it was just a sorta relatable/funny compilation until I saw each segment was labeled. At first I was like "Could chose literally 10 minutes worth of any time they're on screen" but seeing the effort to point out stuff like Stimming and Info Dumping made this a much better video for me. It also explains why I feel like a less violent version of these characters.
I'm really glad you appreciate it! I think sometimes when compilations like these are made without explanations it can just look like "oh, this guy's a bit kooky so he must be autistic"
that's very interesting, I feel like a more violent version of these characters with even less redeeming qualities
@@kajixdn are you okay
@@kajixdn honestly same
@@kajixdnsometimes it just feels nice to be as feral as max
"you're cute when you make up tech fads, max." THATS UNRELATED BUT OH MY GOD THAT WAS SO CUTE
I am an autistic person, Sam and Max make me feel so identified
Same
Same, especially with max
@@MsYukizomesorangejuice YEAH SAMESAME
1:43
“I think I feel one of my lame songs coming on.”
HE KNOWS.
4:25 This is the main plot of that episode, and they don't just get upset, they spend the next few days chasing down the guy who got them banned in order to get them back.
autism powers
2:16
Sam: Read my lips
His lips: oomwamawoocaomoaatpacuwomaot
💀
As someone who is autistic and proud of it, I got a real kick out of this compilation. Perhaps I have more in common with the freelance police than I originally thought I did...
wow same
me too
Have you tried out the VR game? You get to join the ranks of the Freelance Police
@@game84cube I've certainly heard of the VR game, but I have yet to play it myself as... well, I don't have a VR headset. I'll be sure to check it out as soon as I can, because more Sam & Max content is always good.
Wtf does that mean. Should I be proud of not being autistic?
I have autism, but for most of my life I thought it didn’t change much because never realised how different I was because of it (not in a bad way, just different). This makes me reflect and notice how different thing are for me. Thanks for the comp and explaining things in the desc!
No problem! I’m not diagnosed but I’m hoping I can be evaluated soon, I totally get what you’re talking about with “what makes me different”
That happened to me too, when I received my diagnosis, after a long time I realized that everything was very different for me and I had not realized it before (sorry if I have any misspelling, I have problems with it)
@@haemei Also I just realized I commented from my other account, lol, I'm the person who made this video
@@elliart7432 omg hiii >
me too i can relate because i have it myself.
as a neurodivergent person with sam and max being my #1 comfort, i love this soo much, thank you!!
Oh my god same! It makes me feel accepted for who I am.
Same.
Me too.
We out here, nd and sam and max pilled
I never understood why I found these characters relatable until it was pointed out to me lol.
Imma be honest, I feel like small Sam and Max speak to me on a spiritual level. My brother and I are both neurodivergent, and I think I could pick apart every one of their mannerisms and relate it to me/my brother. Specifically, the way that Sam is very good with machines and seems to be able to tone out the rest of the world while doing it, how Max never knew about the feelings of people around them, and even how my brother and I play arcade games not only for the game itself, but also because arcade games are a perfect mix of visual, audio, and physical stimulation that makes it perfect for stimming.
I also see how they are so attached to eachother that they develop hobbies and interests specifically for the other person. I also heavily relate to the line that Max says, about turning down Jenny, and feeling much more attached emotionally to the arcade machine. I can relate to Sam and Max's interests in machines heavily, even in the different ways they express it.
I think Max also has a very specific relatable quirk for neurodivergents. That quirk in question is his voice. He usually yells or screams, unintentionally. I also relate to the way of how they --for lack of a better word-- just never shut up. They talk and describe things right down to the detail. I realized that Sam in particular has a more neurodivergent way of speaking, in terms of grammar and sentence structure. I still whisper to myself what is going on in vast detail, often recounting my experience of something multiple times in my head, and saying it out loud. I kinda see that on a small level in the way of how Sam recounts the items in his inventory. I know that its the norm in point-and-click games, but sometimes the way he describes his items seems less neurotypical.
Not to mention the fact as far as I am aware, the only clothes that Max wears are pajamas, outside of gags and jokes. This could be a possible overstimulation problem for him. Not to mention, the fact that Max is generally very hyper, and him and Sam both live very *eccentric* lives, goes a lot more into the idea that they are neurodivergent, also taking into account the way they interact with people. I would also go so far as to say that the Geek may be neurodivergent, albeit most likely in a different way.
I really need to stop procrastinating and go to that appointment with the psychiatrist.
did you ever go to that appointment with the psychiatrist
Op is Max
Second reply is Sam
This is great to see ^^ I also consider it an uncomfy stim in one episode when sam is changing the channels of an old tv and max flinches and scrunches up his face in response to seeing/hearing it. Max in general does lots of fun movements tbh. He also controls his voice volume differently (like on bad day on the moon when he yells WHATS THAT?)
I really wanted to point out Max’s permanent shouting voice but there’s no one moment in the series I can pinpoint for it
1:08 omg. I never know how to explain to people that my memory is awful in general, but somehow I can memorize stupid things that aren't useful at all. Like math concepts are totally out the window as soon as I leave school, but I've had cutscenes from some video games memorized for 10 years. I didn't know this was something I could attribute to my autism, I thought I was just stupid lmao
Same, duud! :
Door frames are my worst enemy, every time I walk through them my brain resets.
Savant. You know a whole deck of things but the chances of them being related to the situation at hand is miniscule.
Same
I relate to this so much. I immediately forget things people tell me about in the present, but somehow remember random things from the past that aren't even relevant or important.
0:34 I CANNOT STOP LAUGHING AT THIS PART! XD
Wasn't expecting to see you here of all places.
0:46 Max be like: " *slow* a little bit " and then throws it away
BUNAAAAANG
bonang
2:45 max with his mouth closed is horrifying
Imagine a bodygroup where his head has smaller lips or none.
As someone with ADHD who info dumps the second a friend ask a question, will jump and climb anything...the first 23 seconds already got me hooked.
Sure, I'll adopt this into my worldview.
I have autism myself and I picked up on some of their behaviors and find it a comfort that they exhibit some of my behaviors that I usually can’t help. Sure I may be able to hold a conversation but I struggle in a lot of social situations and jump around with topics and struggle to stay on one as adhd is also in the mix.
i had to look up what echolalia was turns out i do it all the time lmfao
I got adhd/add (if you are old school) and I do those things too, maybe that's why I love the series. It just helps me get through the day by being silly and chaotic
the awkward silence yet absolute noise while Max jumps on the bed
This is amazing!! It makes me really happy to see this :))
SAME :D!
i guess max like animatronics
I love this. 😭😭 They give me comfort. 🥺👌
I'm sure there's plenty more examples from any part of the series. One I can think of especially is the part where-even though they talk to the clients- they don't seem to let more people join their personal group.
gotta say, neurologically they are pretty damn divergent
(before you get mad at me, I'm an Aspie, I can make this joke)
I am angry at you for saying something that could be seen as offensive >:( /j /nm
@@aasliceofteaa bahahahahahaha, my evil plan has come to fruition
@@FourOf92000 *dramatic gasp*
@@aasliceofteaadunn dunnn dunnn.....
gotta enjoy how all of them kinda just do what comes first. plus i remember in the telltale game in season 3 where max gets his brain removed, Max just spirals into an aggressive spiral and intimidates people.
And that's how I found out that I'm neurodivergent
Max saying the pi decimals just broke me
I couldn’t stop laughing
I am autistic. This is literally the best Sam and Max compilation i have ever seen. My crops are watered and my diseases cured.
as an autistic person, i find this to be quite enjoyable. quite gigglegaggling if i do say so myself.
As an ASD/ADHD sufferer...this one video was more validating than years of therapy and meds
I can't believe I'm only finding this video now. this is amazing, thank you^^
*_My boyfriend sent this to me and we are both gayly sobbing over the validation._* (He's autistic I'm ADHD :D)
Would you say that you're the Max to his Sam?
I have learned more about myself from this dog and lagomorph duo than I have through medical professionals
For 3:10, im 19 and can say i still make up words every once in a while
NOW IM REALIZIINF HOW MUCH MAX STIMS IN THE GAMES AAAAAAAA
I love these two even more now, considering in the past most compilations I saw of them was just them being gay for each other. Or at least it being implied.
You really did your research. Bravo!
As someone with undiagnosed aspergers relating to a lot of these and had a whole Sam and Max phase 2 years ago, seeing this made me happy 😊
And 2:02 is no stretch (at least for me.) Sorry if it's TMI but I have times like that where I feel like the dumbest in the room and they're legit the only times I physically cry lol
Dude I feel you so hard, there was just something about that clip, especially when you’re “supposed to be smart”
(I’m op btw)
@@elliart7432 op?
@@the_yt_crok original poster, as in I made this video
I’m autistic as well and this is a fantastic video of displaying neurodivergent behaviors! Also, one of my favorite things to do is over analyze jokes/gags, and this is a refreshing new look on a franchise I truly love
loved these funky lil guys for years, never really understood why. now I have the brain to understand things especially about my neurodivergency and oh god I am so happy videos like this are around cos they are the most interesting way of not only getting into the characters again but also realise specifically why I relate to them a lot. Fantastic video! wishing you 5,000 much good and nice in your future :}
it’s only just dawned on me now why i was so obsessed with sam and max when i was a child
0:35 I LOVE HIS ELMO LAUGH
Yup I'm an autist, and while yeh some of these are a stretch and a lot of Sam's are just him being dog, I'm ngl the guys freaking out cause the regular product they go to get (and are excited to get) isn't there hits hard. Especially in the literal context; if I'm shopping with a specific product in mind and it's not there I find that hard to accept (at times).
okay but Sam whinning was just precious
6:04
Was that like... the voice actor actually messing up, but they just included it in the game anyways? Cause that's pretty funny. XD
4:27 me when the local market no longer had Pear applesauce (yes that's a thing)
I have autism and honestly I love seeing videos like these especially with my Kins and comfort characters I kin max and sams a comfort character just made me very happy to see
I wasn't expecting you to take this seriously
I am autistic and my special interest is psychology which includes the full diagnostic criteria of autism as well as its several presentations and secondary symptoms. In what universe would I not rake this seriously? Lmao
(I’m op btw)
As someone with autism, I experience all the things shown in this video to a certain degree, although I didn't understand until I read the descriptions for each clip since it all seemed normal to me. This was very interesting tho, thanks for pointing everything out
Sam and Max are my spirit animals and comfort characters
Idk why but getting to the glazed mcguffin scene and seeing (there’s a lot to unpack here) just made me die giggling
I love this vid, I feel so seen pls don't ever delete
I have autism and ADHD and usually been struggling a lot of sensory and overstimming
This video helped me figure out what
issues i have i couldn't quite word out
theyre such chaotic nd moods, max especially
3:43 this is amazing
0:10 Can you just make a separate ten hour video of Max bouncing on the bed like that?
yeahhhh as an adult I still make up words sometimes if I haven't the actual word.
i'm neurodivergent, and this is so accurate
When a cartoon dog and rabbit can give me a better understanding of my life than any article on the internet
8:46 I think that is a great example. Just making stuff up and saying it out loud feels so good on my brain
my brain decided a few days ago that it was new hyperfixation time
now i just love this series more lmao
I didn’t think it was possible for me to find others similar to me
Their interactions are pretty much like my friend (Sam) and I (Max) lol xD
9:34 lmao I felt the exact same way when I first heard that expression.
The representation we need
When I first played Sam and max save the world when I got to the casino I’d listen to the bears sing just for the “N-O-M-A-F-I-A” part because it made me stim too 💀
7:26 I think they accidentally predicted a multi-million view youtube channel
I feel like there could be a point for max in the clip where Sam over explains that it was the geek and not the commissioner. Max asks Sam if it was the commissioner, then, after a hefty explanation that it was instead the geek, max immediately points out a long black hair growing out of sam's nose. Perhaps this is max forgetting that he was the one that brought up wether or not the commissioner was on the phone, and instead finding something he thought was much more important to bring up, rather than tanking Sam for the clarification, or asking what the geek wanted. Or something, idk
All in all, good video
Also, I'm sure it's probably been brought up in the comments elsewhere, but Sam seems to have something of a obsession with food. There's obviously the glazed mcguffon, but there things like Sam admitting the he can have fudge but it goes to his hips in poker night two, and there are several times in the show where he's kinda highly focussed on food, important ones being: suggesting eating a cookie for Max's lightheadedness after going ages without a brush with death (though this might just be Sam trying to give some solid advice), asking max to look back in the haunted fridge for fudgescicles, saying he shouldn't have any more sticky buns, before immediately eating the entire tray (all from the first episode alone), Sam practically packing up the entire table after getting a message from the commissioner in Max's big day, immediately gorging himself on the mad thespians dinner, and being gifted the godhood of high caloric snack intakeage (presumably their godhood gifts being based off of things they already enjoy or are focussed on, especially since max being really into useless novelty gizmos just makes sense). Of course, these could just be from an eating disorder or something completely unrelated to neurodivergancy or something, but I felt it was atleast worth mentioning
As an autistic person I can confirm this is certified accurate and funny
First one is me when my brother decides he hasnt had enough to dRINK JUST DRINK DIRECTLY OUT OF THE CUP YOU ABSOULUTE DUMBA-
Watch it, buddy. All the words I made up ended up in the dictionary! :P
I LOVE THIS
Ok I was watching this, the whole time thinking that it's supposed to be another funny compilation of sam and max clips, I looked in the description expecting to find like sources of the clips or whatever but there was an actual explanation to everything. God damn maybe the psychologist was right when saying I'm probably on the spectrum. I find so many of those relatable
max is my friend now
I have aspergers syndrome which is a form of autism and these are kinda relatable (idk how else to put it)
I have autism and OCD and I can relate to most of these.
Max is my spirit animal/comfort character
when i got to the vocal stimming part i deadass said "wait a minute"
Oh I ADORE this video
3:34 AIRPLANE RIDE!!!!!
“Wait a second, where’s the past me”
“Oh he turned into a giant monster”
Stares in DID😂
I love these silly little guys more than anything
0:34
SAM JUST GOES "BUANGG!!!!"
AND MAX IS LIKE "HIHI ^_^"
I JUST CANT THIS IS SO FREAKING AMAZING LIKE OMGMGMGMGM
Being autistic and having adhd makes me proud i found these goober
Oh dear oh dear, gorgeous
So that's why I love them so much.
1:53 max jumpscare
I'm so relatable to most of these clips
Its my favorite neurodivergent couple 🥺🥺🥺
1:44 Max: Oh no, not that!
9:26 the coneman death sound effect
Now that i think about it the first clip could also be max hyperfocusing
So THATS why i like them so much
Thank you so much, i cant thank you enough thank you thank you for making us feel valuable thank you💖💓💞
The ultimate AuDhd couple
Me and my little brother watching this and relating to every clip without ever telling our ableist family: