Watching Eugene being amazing, like literally AMAZING in everything he does and still having imposter syndrome and wanting to practice more and more, him being so persistent and even when he was injured not wanting to give up! Is just sooo Eugene of him. best way to end this season ❤️🩹
This video is making me cry because it feels like a good old-fashioned Try Guys video. My favorite guys trying something hard, expressing their vulnerabilities, having fun and being goofy, and showcasing an art form people may not know a lot about. The nostalgia is hitting hard, particularly with Eugene's announcement. Thank you for all you have done for us and what you'll continue to do. Shine one, crazy diamonds.
Fun fact: this happened at my school and during my band period, we all had to wait in the theater (where you see the "interview" portions of the video) and i almost bumped into kieth when trying to walk out the door and the only words i could muster was "hi, kieth from try guys." so that was the tale of how i fumbled in front of the try guys. i talked to him later though because i had found out we both had played horn, really a nice guy.
also when he had spooked himself out of catching the rifle so he didn't even have the reflex to try to grab it at first, just flinch or jump back. It reminds me of in gymnastics when you'd take on a new move on the bars, fall and get the wind knocked out of you... then have a bit of a mental block where your nerves would fail you every time you tried to do something easy like, say, jump from lower bar to top bar. It's one of those hurdles of getting into a sport that you've never considered and suddenly factoring a million new risks lol
THIS is what I’ve missed. Not just the “try guys try something new” format, but the high production value and huge commitment to the video. A very clear storyline that felt sincere and vulnerable. I didn’t know anything about color guard until now, and I hope they keep teaching us new things in the future. I hope with the start of 2nd try that we’ll get more videos like this!
Zach literally flew a freaking plane and got frustrated by a wooden rifle, goes to show how the mind can trick us into making the smaller things seem huge when it only takes a change of perspective or small adjustments to the process :)
It’s more than that, the physicality of color guard was well beyond sky diving and honestly a bit unfair to Zach given his medical issues. His vertebrae are literally fused together and he had to catch and carry a jumping human. I can’t imagine the pain he was in after this.
i remember having so many issues with rifle for the first time i was sobbing trying to record my audition video, first year my HS had one so they only wanted to show i could figure out a drop spin and a single but i was ugly crying with my mom recording. She was such a G for telling me to just breath and get it done because she knew id like it once i got better, which then i did cg, flag and weapon line in all years of hs and college :)
Hearing how physically challenging makes me feel validated, growing up and being in marching band / color guard and hearing "its not a sport" by a lot of other kids at the time it shows that they did not have any idea just how much work it is. Great job guys!
Basically the same thing for dance. So many people I knew growing up danced (and now I dance), and people have no idea how physically challenging it is. I guess because there's no ball involved they just automatically discount it
Them huddled up trying to sike eachother up and comparing injuries brought back memories of crying about audition routines 😊 I can now look back on it fondly
Dude yes!! I did color guard in high school like 10 years ago and I’m now chronically ill and just have a weird relationship with my body and athletics and I constantly invalidate myself, but this made me remember that I was an athlete in high school and that colorguard is an amazing thing I did!
We didn't have this 30 years ago (still not sure if it's even a thing in Canada) but I know our cheerleaders in high school worked harder, got more injuries AND more medals than the sportsball teams. Made me realize then that while things like dance and cheerleading may not be sports, they're not to be discounted as physical challenges. And now as I'm doing martial arts, students who come in with a gymnastics, dance or figure skating background usually pick everything up so much faster than the rest of us.
Hands-down, the biggest lesson I took from this was how incredibly important it is to have Arts in school. Every single one of the guys talked specifically about having access to Theater, band, and other similar things really helped change their lives for the better. Not everyone is athletically inclined to do sports and it’s so important that there’s access to some form of art programs. Coming from someone who danced and did arts most their life but didn’t do traditional sports and was “fat”.
As a plus size person who did colorguard (and recently got back into performing guard in my 30s) it was way more inclusive than most sports. It's about what you can personally achieve and I loved that it's how well the group does. In many sports you have 2 great players and you can get by, if your guard only has 2 good members you aren't getting very far.
Why is nobody talking about the coach's pep talk? "We don't do it for a score, we do it for ourselves." Something many a dance team has waited to hear over the years. I didn't do color guard in high school, but I did do dance, and I can say that wasn't a sentiment we heard a lot from one teacher (another was great). I'm so grateful for those good arts teachers-- you deserve the world.
ive done colorguard at two different highschools and doing it for a score was definetly a mindset the coaches had for the choreo but not nessecarily for the people (hard to explain) feels nice to hear it
Thank you so much for showing us what it means to be in colorguard! And congrats on the 1st place at the end - when the judges gave the guys a 77 I was like "vox did them so good" lol
Yaassssss! You all did so well! I used to compete in WGASC myself! Was the competition the San Diego signature show? I’m now a guard director in CCGC so it’s cool to see how WGASC has progressed 😍😍😍
I appreciate Zach being so genuine about his mental state as the sessions progressed. This is exactly how me and many other students felt our first year during color guard. I remember it was so disheartening and frustrating to not get it and feel like you’re failing. It does get better though. And it’s exhilarating to perform and finally get into a good groove where things start clicking. I love that Zach and the other guys kept persevering and began having fun and feeling the true atmosphere of what guard is like.
As an incoming freshman who just had their first day of practice yesterday, that's exactly how I'm feeling! I dropped the flag so many times and kept messing up all the moves. I won't lie, it hurt to look around and see a bunch of other people doing it perfectly. But everyone's really encouraging and helpful, and it felt amazing when I managed to do something right! I'm half nervous and half excited about what'll happen next.
i remember i joined my junior year in high school and i remember being very discouraged from my clumsiness but being with my teammates certainly brought the encouragement!
23:29 "We're like professional fast-learners." And then showing Zach catching that rifle had me quite emotional. This whole season will probably make me emotional a lot.
18:00 I’m a guard instructor and in years of color guard I can’t name a single person, including every one of my students and including myself, who hasn’t felt what Zach is expressing. It’s HARD!! As much as it is about learning an artistic skill color guard is just as much about learning to deal with frustration and challenge and struggle, all while trying to maintain a positive mindset and perform well at the same time. Grateful to Zach for being open to voicing that and working through it in this episode, because it’s a nearly universal and also important side of the guard world
This is so true when I performed at SAPA and WGI this was a constant thing I also had to deal with. What I loved about guard is that there is a mutual respect for how hard the sport is. Yes it’s a competition but in my experience competition days were so fun because I felt that mutual respect and shared experience from all teams. Miss this so much and loved that the guys did this.
I did guard for 3 years, I loved it but it was so hard and I remember that feeling Zach had. Guard is where I learned how to push through my limits and recognize when I needed help.
@@r.kathleenloyd6074 bingo!! HS guard is where I learned so much about resilience, toughness, emotional maturity as a teenager- it was a huge growth experience!
Why did I start crying with Zack being so vulnerable and open with his challenge of this episode. Out of the 3, he comes in with the least experience of skills, and it really is discouraging when others around you click in and you can't. I'm 32 and still feel like this sometimes and I appreciate Zack being honest and not editing it out. ❤
As much as I love Keith and Eugene, I’ve always related with Zack the most for reasons like this. I also struggle with severe chronic pain and mental health and I really like seeing how open he is about it.
Reading the comments and seeing that what he went through is considered a universal experience for folks in color guard I now understand why no one was telling him he was being silly or to cheer up. Every person on that team knew what he was going through and helped him move through his frustration so he could find joy in what he was doing.
THIS IS WHAT TRY GUYS HAS BEEN MISSING! Finally we have them actually TRYING SOMETHING NEW. Being raw and vulnerable with comedy and entertainment. Since day 1, this is what I’ve loved. And all of the side shows by the try guys just don’t hit the same. I hope even after Eugene is gone, they continue THESE type of videos. These will always be my favorite
They've talked about how one of the reasons for expanding the cast was to now have more people to try stuff. Now that the OG Guys have tried SO MANY THINGS, now there are new people to try some of those same things again (and of course, Zach and Keith will keep trying new stuff, it's just that there are few things they haven't tried yet).
Same. I thought I was crazy, because everyone loooved the shows and loved the new people, but I missed the OG cast TRYING things. I was so happy when the high diving video came out, after they lost their mojo for me, but then you know what happened and it was never the same for me... and I only have 2 channels I am subscribed to, Try Guys are one of them. I really hope they stick to what we love, all the eating and shows killed me
absolutely! I for one like the shows they make, but I think that one of the shows they should add is specifically "try cast tries ___". I love all the gameshows and food stuff they have, but I feel like the trying stuff has that educational aspect and emotional aspect as well, not just another funny video.
Im just going to cry this whole season. Watching them transform back into the old version of the Try Guys, watching them strugfle, and then having a kickass performance. So bittersweet
the screams from the crowd for them are just so sweet 😭 they were so worried they would get judged by these kids and instead they were embraced with open arms. love to see it.
Former HS band teacher here (quit 2 years ago, taught HS band for 12 years,) and just wanted to say thank you to the guys for talking about the impact of the arts on their lives. Teaching is often a thankless job. Teaching in the arts (especially band,) is a lot of 70-80 hour weeks year round for only a bit more pay than what the other teachers make. The impact I knew it was making on kids’ lives was what made it worth it for so long… hearing the guys talk about that impact as successful adults is super validating. Thanks for bringing attention to this art form. (Also thought you guys did incredibly well considering your time constraints!)
I still often think about my time in the arts (dance and color/winter guard) from high school and college days. I remember the instructors and the way I got to feel overcoming frustration, pain, and exhaustion to get to perform and shine on the stage and field. Thank you to arts and music educators like you!!
keith saying "some people's last performace is color guard in high school" hit me HARD. i discovered my love of performing through guard at the end of high school and have been going through my old marching band videos and reminiscing... guess it's time to join a winter guard huh
24:14 "Bad rehearsal, great show." This is a mantra that I still use to this day, that I remember from back in my choir days. Back when I was doing singing competitions, I *knew* I was going to get first place if I had a nosebleed before going on stage. The one time I didn't get a nosebleed, I came in second!
When Zach dropped the rifle during the actual performance, out loud, I said "Just keep going ! You got this !" And then when he caught that flag, I yelled "LETS GO ZACH !!!" I totally get what he meant about having his mental health affected while being in the gym; I would feel the exact same way. I'm so proud of them, they did so well !!!!!
This episode made me cry. The pre show “circle up” moment is truly a special moment in theatre culture. It reminds you that all of the blood, sweat, and tears that you put into this show was all worth it and the people in this circle are so incredibly special and talented. The arts truly saved me as a kid and continues to save me way into adulthood. Support the arts! They are the most important!
This was the first episode I have ever seen of theirs; I watched because I was really impressed with the transparency and compassion they handled the betrayal situation with, and I absolutely was crying especially with the performance and the end. Absolutely beautiful; respectful, compassionate, sweet, and a wonderful insight into how important the arts are to our communities.
no way your name is shelby ray and you do color guard- my name is shelby rae and i do color guard !!!! i know my name says shelly but i swear my name is shelby rae!!
One of my biggest regrets from high school is not getting into theater and dance. I was so so shy and awkward but now that I do dance as adult I feel so wistful watching things like the circle up and hearing about how special it was for everyone, like I missed out on the "what if"
I love that they chose to do something Eugene would really enjoy before he makes his departure. And its so nice to see him on screen with Keith and Zac again. 🙂
i did color guard for three years in high school and i want to say, keith and zach, you are both valid in your two different types of pain. i can’t even remember how many times my hands (and honestly everywhere) were covered in brusies from color guard, specifically rifle, especially while learning. the physical aspect aside the mental strain is absolutely insane. it is an art where you have this natural tendency to strive for perfection from the start because in your mind you know how painfully obvious it is if you’re even a tiny bit off the mark and drops amplify that feeling by a million. there were so many times that i would drive home in tears after a drop or a mistake during a full band practice or performances. it is a lot of pressure to handle even if you’re used to putting yourself out there and trying your best. you all did so phenomenal especially with learning how to do all of this in such a short period of time.
I was in the marching band and we worked closely with the color guard. Like Keith said, if one person struggles, everyone does. My band director used to say, "Most sports can put their weakest players on the bench or a lesser team. In band there is no bench. That's why we all have to work together and help each other." He was my favorite teacher. He did the band stuff. His wife did the color guard stuff. They worked together and made us great
The thing about Eugene is that he's the BEST version of an Asian kid, not as in the parents' eyes, but on the kids' side. Like, he's such an all-rounder, he can pick up things quickly and do stuffs with confidence like he had learned that long before, and he keeps his grace all the time no matter what happened. As a fellow Asian I feel so proud of him for all reasons. I know he had been through a lot of tough times and I really wish he could stay on Try Guys, but if this means he can live an even better life, I support him in all ways!
No but seriously this is so healing! There’s this bond that forms in a guard because of all the literal blood, sweat, broken bones, concussions, strained joints, etc. I remember being absolutely covered in bruises learning weapon (like our teachers were worried we were all being beaten), but the friendships and adrenaline keep you coming back. But we also had kind of a toxic director (like, for every drop in a run through everyone else but the dropper had to run a lap, “you can cry later”, come to rehearsal sick, pull hits until whoever is late gets back etc). So seeing Zach getting frustrated but being supported and loved through it was honestly amazing!
hearing THE TRY GUYS say that guard is physically challenging was so validating bc it really is. ESPECIALLY during marching season and band camp during the summer
I kid you not I cried seeing Zach catch the flag at the end of the performance I am so proud of him for going out there and doing his best. I totally resonate feeling discouraged and avoiding things I’m not immediately good at, and watching Zach work through his mental block was so motivating. This year I have really clung on to saying “I can do hard things!” It might sound childish and silly, but that’s the simple positive affirmation you have to give yourself to see things through when they get tough. Loved watching this video and even though it was fun and joyous and funny, I appreciate the vulnerable moments so much as well!
I also love that excluding Zach was never an option. No one tried to say, "let's move him to the back" or "let's swap him out for another member of the team" and they never tried to make him feel like he wasn't trying hard enough. Everyone, including the Vox folks, supported him and adjusted so that he could perform and be comfortable
Me, too. I have mental blocks all the time, and this year was especially a hard year for me. But I always tried to puss through,and in Ohio this year, I cried during my performance because it was the best I'd ever done it
Honestly, the entire part starting from roughly 17:30 where they start talking about their struggles and just doing their best and basically being kind to themselves and especially each other is sth I really needed right now. I'm in a pretty deep depression hole right now and beating myself up over not being able to deliver the way I want to in my bachelors project and just hearing the guys talk like this really, really helped me. Thank you so much for that
As a former colorguard captain, I am SO impressed by you guys! I can’t believe how good you guys look for such a small amount of practice. It’s not just about the choreography, it just amazes me that you went in to learn with no ability to spin the flags or rifles that you had to perform with. WOW! Get it guys!
Guys, I'm so grateful you're doing some classic TRY episodes before Eugene's gone. It's silly, I know, but I'm a little tearful watching this and appreciate you all so much.
I’m happy that they specifically chose to do winter guard since that has a more full experience of color guard performance and competition, rather than just color guard in marching band.
The other guards "saluting" in retreat during the Try Guys score announcment hit me right in the feels. It's a big sign of respect. Im going to have my kids watch this seeing as some of the new kids are struggling the same way Zach was.
I think this whole season will have moments that give me happy tears. The fact that Eugene, Zach, and Keith gave us one last season with the them as a group means so much to the fans that have been here for as long as “Try Guys” have been a thing. They didn’t have to do that, Eugene could have simply left, and we would have respected that. But they did us the kindness of giving us one last season to cherish. Thank you guys
🥺 Zach being so honest about his struggles & Keith kissing the top of his head (he’s truly in dad mode) & Eugene not being touchy feely but so encouraging and basically saying “if you can’t do it it’s okay we will change it for you” 🥹
this video is amazing. as somebody in color guard, i think that it’s important to appreciate both sides of it. when i first began color guard , i came home crying from almost every practice. i felt like it was impossible and that everybody around me was judging me for it. but once i pushed through that, i found that color guard is the most fun and exciting thing that i’ve ever done in my life. something that i learned is that, once you become good, you become free.
Keith getting emotional about how everyone came together to do something they love and are proud of us exactly how I feel in every competition ever. I cry every competition or performance show because I just know they’ve worked so hard to be here and are proud to show everyone their hard work.
@@bostonlatina this is me even after 2 years,,, man i miss guard so so much and i wish i could go back :( first sport i ever felt a sense of belonging in
Y'all are the TRY guys, not the do guys, or perfect guys, you teach with your tenacity and moving forward, identifying your weaknesses helps you, I love your honesty Zach you are a living try!
As a former color guard member in high school this is so validating and inspiring to see! Color guard is HARD! My first year in color guard was majority emotional breakdowns thinking I couldn’t do it. But it is also SO rewarding and fun!! It takes a lot of hard work and practice and literal blood sweat and tears and I really hope this helps other people appreciate it more!
This episode actually has me sobbing. Y’all were incredible, and the emotions from this being Eugene’s last performance plus the ensemble being so accepting and supportive of you guys and acknowledging how difficult every part of this was… this is what the Try Guys is all about, like Zach said - pushing through and not giving up even though you so badly want to. So proud of you all, and I hope you are, as well. 🫶❤️
Zach is so used to being in pain all the time, that he wasn’t as discouraged by pain on the second day. Sometimes chronic illnesses can teach you so much about yourself and about life. It sucks. And also, you learn a lot.
color guard saved me as a teenager. band was super fun but the acceptance of my leadership in color guard was lifesaving as an lgbtqia kid in small town texas. we had laminated sheets that told us our positions for guard during marching season, and i had mine all color coded and rainbow with sharpies, and one of my sheets said ‘DONT SAIL ME NOW!!!’ lol
Oh my gosh drill sheets!!! One time our drill director was teaching us a new movement on the field that we nicknamed "the circle" and he shouts "it's not a circle, it's two archs put together!" 😂
@@wompwomp90lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, intersex, asexual/aromantic More get added as time goes on because more and more people get recognized as valid and are respected as being who they are and being proud of it.
the production value on this episode was insane. this is going to be such a bittersweet season, but we love that Eugene is along for one more classic ride!
I did colorguard all four years of high school and still have my rifle after 15+ years. Throwing and catching a quint (5x spins) rifle in a state competition is still one of the most exhilarating experiences I've ever had. Arts programs save lives!!!
As someone who does colorguard, it's wonderful to see someone who has never touched any equipment go through a fraction of the training we have to endure. It was fun just watching them try and fail, because I've done wthid sport for so long now. BTW I LOVE YOU VOX. YOUR SHOW THIS YEAR WAS SO GOOD!!!
23:19 I really appreciate Zach expressing his anxieties in this video. I myself have a lot of anxiety and that’s why I respect the try guys a lot because of how much they try. It feels like exposure therapy lol.
As a former band kid who was friends with many color guard members, it’s so cool to see the Try Guys be so respectful and impressed with this art. Color guard _is_ physically challenging and must have a lot of focus. I’m also really impressed by their understanding of the rifle -and I’m not just saying that because I tried to spin a rifle and hit my jaw in the process-
bruh while i was in my rotc’s tandem team, my brother (who was in color gaurd) tossed a rifle at me bc he thought we tossed and caught rifles the same 😭 we did not and my jaw was fucked for days 😭😭 just sayin i feel you
As someone who marches in indoor percussion and performs at WGI competitions, seeing the try guys practice and struggle and get tired feels really validating lol. Indoor color guard and indoor percussion is a very difficult (and very fun) activity that not a lot of people talk about. Thank u try guys!!
I can tell that this season was made for the fans and as an homage to the classic Try videos that, for many of us, are our favorite. I legit started crying at the mashup intro. Thank you so so so much, you couldn’t have nailed this more perfectly.
I wanted to say how much I relate to Zach’s vulnerability in this. I’m physically disabled and I’ve often had times where I was trying a new thing (swing dance, musical theatre) and I just felt terrible about myself because I felt like my body couldn’t do what I wanted it to do and everyone noticed. I appreciate that it was included in the cut and not glossed over because it’s so common for people like us. ♥️
Your comment made me tear up, I am coming to terms with being disabled now and the slow progression of my body doing less and less what I want it to be able to do is... heartrending. But videos like this help remind me that we shouldn't stop trying - we should keep trying, and make some adjustments like they did in the routine to make activities more accessible.
Your comment is so validating - I’ve a progressing disability and have lost the ability to do a lot of things I used to - trying new things or things I used to be able to do but now can’t is so discouraging sometimes - it means a lot to know others also struggle when their body can’t seem to keep up - sending lots of hugs 💛
Yes, YES! This is exactly how I felt watching this video. Especially when you want to push yourself harder, but you know that there's a barrier looming that you can't 'work through', where you're only going to make yourself worse, in a way that just wasn't there before (as someone who became disabled later in life). Lots of emotions right now, but I'm glad that I watched this.
I am disabled and fairly young (AS like Zach actually)... I tried Tai Chi for the first time, and was the youngest by over 20 years. Halfway through the class the teacher called me to stand at the very front because clearly I 'couldn't see' since I wasn't doing the moves right. -_- Lady, I was TRYING!!! It's tough sometimes.
This is so real, the way you highlighted how supportive the guard community is and the hard work we all put in to bring the show together, thank you for this incredible video !
As a former colorguard captain, this is SO IMPRESSIVE!!! Usually we spend a week of 8 hour days just to get a rough draft of a show, not to mention the countless hours to get it competition ready! Such a good job :)
If something doesn't snap or bend in a funny way AT LEAST once, are you really doing Guard? (I say, as someone who's only regret in doing color guard in high school is that it sped up the progress of her wrist problems by 5-10 extra years because of the stress I put them under)
I literally felt that in my soul. A girl in my old color guard accidentally tripped me while marching with her flag and I landed on my wrist with my flag in my hand and tore my wrist ligament. I performed the entire marching season with a healing ligament, I never wore a brace during shows.
I remember jamming my thumb the night before a competition (it went numb for a bit). I was on the rifle line, still performed and had a drop less run 😂
I was in color guard in high school, and it's absolutely amazing that Keith, Zach, and Eugene were able to learn so much in such a short amount of time. It's much harder than it looks! This video brought back so many good memories for me.
As someone who spent my entire high school life doing marching band (except for 2020-2021) but it is so validating hearing them say its physically taxing it most definitely is. The color guard at my school was incredibly talented and they worked their butts off during band camp and practices (in Alabama heat mind you) and im thankful the guys brought attention to this amazing sport. Which it is. Jocks and our teachers didnt give our band and gaurd the respect we honestly deserved. Especially since our school didnt respect us as a sport.
I won't lie, I got a little emotional watching this. Not just because of Eugene’s departure, but because of my high school years in color guard. Some of the meaner kids would try to call us cheerleader rejects, in truth though. Cheerleaders and Guard walked hand in hand at our school. We supported each other to the fullest. I survived many battle wounds and frustrations, from being clocked in the head by a bad flag toss, and actually getting stabbed in the shoulder by my sabre. (Thankfully it had a rubber tip, but it still hurt like a mofo.) Thank you for putting this video out, and giving the viewers an understanding of just how hard of a sport this is.
Very relatable. I never did color guard but I did ballet and belly dance, and I experienced this as well at some point. Your body is being moved and adjusted in ways that are totally new and unfamiliar and it takes a bit for it to get with the program, and your brain kind of starts focusing on everyone else and how good they are... and you spiral into a self-loathing funk. I think we all go through that when taking on a new kind of physical activity. I appreciated hearing Zach voice it out because I always thought I was one of those whiny whiners... but yeah, I guess it's a common and human feeling, and what counts is to just let it out, and KEEP GOING!
it got to a point where my instructor banned the phrase "i can't" and told us to replace it with "i can't yet" and it was very helpful it those moments of frustration
@@mandiestockbauer3239 my instructor also did this! We had to do push-ups if we said “I can’t” but we were okay if we added the word “yet” on the end. It definitely makes it more positive!
Remind me what age middle school is again? I've worked with ages 10-17 and I have to say, the 15-17-year-olds were definitely worse. The younger ones were still adorable, still listen to you, take initiative and ask questions - the older ones think they know better and you've really got to be able to shake stuff off. Especially with the teasing 15-year-old boys.
As a Grade 5 teacher, I wholeheartedly agree. Those little (insert curse words here, but I can't really say them genuinely because despite being little evil beings, I love them)
I used to do Colorguard and Eugene said that we’re true athletes brought me so much joy, because anytime I would tell someone that I did Colorguard and what we do is always be told “oh that’s not a sport” or “oh that’s nothing”. Like if it’s nothing then tell that to my sprained ankle, or broken tailbone from marching season, or all the concussion I had gotten😂
I got the same thing, despite my dislocated knee (more than once), my fellow Guard members breaking different bones over the years, sprained ankles/wrists, and uncountable bruises.
It's been soooooo long since they did a Classic Try, I was crying through a lot of it. Definitely going to rewatch as a "Eugene cam," a "Keith cam" and a "Zach cam."
This right here is the initial reason why I started watching the try guys. I LOVED that they just go out and try stuff out. While I thoroughly enjoy all the shows they've done at 2nd try and am thrilled with the new cast. I do hope they continue to follow something similar to this with Kwesi, Johnny etc. At it's core, this was the content I enjoyed the most. New experiences with a group of friends. ❤
As someone who did color guard in both the marching band season and winter guard for a school that took it too seriously, I expect a lot of giggles. EDIT: this was an amazing representation of color guard and the little speech from Eugene at the end… I’m crying
This is the type of content we love. I'm so happy to see videos of try guys trying something, and having it be a video that's over 30 minutes. I loved this. Y'all are so back!!
"It's really impressive and you should be impressed." You're dang right I'm impressed. Yall were so inspiring. Zack showing that kind of vulnerability and then bouncing back. It was an absolute treat to watch this video. I've been watching since the VERY first video and it's been such an roller coaster journey. Thank you, Zack, Keith, and Eugene for sharing your lives with us.
I love that you're showing how hard it is to do color guard! While doing color guard in high school i broke my nose twice, messed up my thumb, knocked myself out more than once, and had more blisters than I could count. No matter how good you are with the flag, wind can catch a flag and put it where you don't expect it.
@alexisoelberg7448 Yep, I can empathize. One year at flag camp we brought fancy practice flags with three points. It started raining, the flags got wet, and we all ended up with blisters on our calves from the wet points popping our legs. Also, that's one of the times I got knocked out. Getting hit on the temple knocked me out like a light switch!
The feeling of “I can’t” is something that almost every performer struggles with at some point in time it’s a very difficult part of learning new skills like this
I was not expecting to have such an emotional reaction to this video. When it was said “ this is some people’s last performance in high school” I cried. It was. And I forgot how much I knew and loved my experience in colorguard. And yeah, constantly breaking fingers 😂 with a smile.
Oh wow this one made me so unexpectedly emotional! Zach’s vulnerability, Keith’s reaction, and knowing it’s Eugene’s last hurrah as an official Try Guy. Plus the dedication and commitment of the Vox Fox Guard. This was a great one ❤
My favorite years growing up were when I did color guard in high school. This video made me tear up when you all performed; seeing the electric atmosphere in that gym is EXACTLY how it is at every competition. Love that they showed you all that love!
crying. as someone who was good at most things growing up without having to put in too much effort and only now as an adult starting to confront things that take more hard work, seeing Zach be so open about the struggle really meant a lot to me. also the arts were so important to me in high school too - marching band, chorus, theatre (mostly community as my hs only did 1 show while i was there). and this idea of the last performance really hit me as i've recently moved far away from everything and everyone familiar. this is why i love the try guys
I was in Color Guard 30 years ago. It was all dance, flag, guns, and swords. Even then, IT was very dance based. It was great... they called us the Cattle Guard, lol
Interesting... I did color guard in high school (86-90) and there was no dance involved. They called us names too, and I didn't care, flags was so fun.
Former guardie here from 20 years ago and same. This definitely brought back si many memories and while I would NEVER want to go back to high school, I did have a fun time with my friends.
Also did color guard in high school! Yes, it is very dance-based. We had an equipment coach AND a dance coach. And to all the people who always said color guard must be so easy: if your coach is scary enough, which they oftentimes are, color guard becomes a mix of ballet and military. It's rough, but it sure is fun!
The mental block of guard is so real when you’re first starting out. But that push through and seeing the progress and succession makes it sooooo worth it. Letting team members work with each other and help teach the tiny details directors might gloss over is a BIG part in the growth and learning process
For zach- I just started a new position at my job (promotion, woo!) and had a super overwhelming first day. I know how you felt, and are amazing at persevering. If you couldn't do it, they wouldn't have you do it. This is a great lesson for everyone watching. And I appreciated seeing this. Y'all are awesome!!! ❤
“we didn’t sleep very well, everyone’s in pain, i don’t think we remember the routine” that’s the real colorguard experience
literally the MOST accurate comment ive seen so far
That’s so accurate
Absolutely
deciding to do one last season before Eugene's exit was so cool of them
@@danonimals nothing u said contradicts the OP. It IS Eugene's last season with the try guys and they say it repeatedly this ep.
🥺 we're so thankful 💜💚💙
@@danonimalsthey have always shot videos months ahead, what's your point?
Watching Eugene being amazing, like literally AMAZING in everything he does and still having imposter syndrome and wanting to practice more and more, him being so persistent and even when he was injured not wanting to give up! Is just sooo Eugene of him. best way to end this season ❤️🩹
Yeah, I don't even get flashbacks about my parents divorce..
This video is making me cry because it feels like a good old-fashioned Try Guys video. My favorite guys trying something hard, expressing their vulnerabilities, having fun and being goofy, and showcasing an art form people may not know a lot about. The nostalgia is hitting hard, particularly with Eugene's announcement. Thank you for all you have done for us and what you'll continue to do. Shine one, crazy diamonds.
Exactly! Also the intro is such a good mix... oof nostalgia is going strong but i love it so much ♡
This😢
HOW DARE YOU MAKE ME CRY MY OWN TEARS 😭😭😭🥹🥹🥹
So much agreed
Yes!!!!
Fun fact: this happened at my school and during my band period, we all had to wait in the theater (where you see the "interview" portions of the video) and i almost bumped into kieth when trying to walk out the door and the only words i could muster was "hi, kieth from try guys." so that was the tale of how i fumbled in front of the try guys. i talked to him later though because i had found out we both had played horn, really a nice guy.
omg im going to that school next year lol I recognized the the big w on the bleachers
Did you get the chance to ask him about his love of fried chicken?
Lol, "keith from Try Guys" reads like "Sans from undertale"
@@hihi-or6bt join the mello section in marching band
@@mattatron1629 the best section fr
Eugene: “I wasn’t allowed to direct, but I was choreographing all the high school. So I was was basically”
Me: “Ryan Evans”
🌟
YES
yup.
Yessssss
The way my brain said the same thing 😂
As someone who did colorguard and is now an instructor, Zac's breakdown is part of the color guard experience trust
also when he had spooked himself out of catching the rifle so he didn't even have the reflex to try to grab it at first, just flinch or jump back. It reminds me of in gymnastics when you'd take on a new move on the bars, fall and get the wind knocked out of you... then have a bit of a mental block where your nerves would fail you every time you tried to do something easy like, say, jump from lower bar to top bar. It's one of those hurdles of getting into a sport that you've never considered and suddenly factoring a million new risks lol
@@hexonyouHe is afraid of pain and that is legit but also makes it easier to be injured.
gotta tear you down to build you back up.
My sister is also a color guard coach (at our high school) and I was in ROTC drill team and it’s 100% part of both. You don’t get better without it
TRUSTTTTTT
Eugene is not scared of anything... Except high schoolers
Fair enough.
And babies
no cause high schoolers are VICIOUS
Valid tho lol
And Keith as a chair 😂
THIS is what I’ve missed. Not just the “try guys try something new” format, but the high production value and huge commitment to the video. A very clear storyline that felt sincere and vulnerable. I didn’t know anything about color guard until now, and I hope they keep teaching us new things in the future.
I hope with the start of 2nd try that we’ll get more videos like this!
Zach literally flew a freaking plane and got frustrated by a wooden rifle, goes to show how the mind can trick us into making the smaller things seem huge when it only takes a change of perspective or small adjustments to the process :)
Rifle can be genuinely terrifying. I'm just grateful they did Winter Guard (in my circuit, the WGASC!!!) so they didn't have to deal with wind.
Those rifles are scary!!!!! It’s like a right of passage to get a bloody nose from missing a toss 😂
It’s more than that, the physicality of color guard was well beyond sky diving and honestly a bit unfair to Zach given his medical issues. His vertebrae are literally fused together and he had to catch and carry a jumping human. I can’t imagine the pain he was in after this.
i remember having so many issues with rifle for the first time i was sobbing trying to record my audition video, first year my HS had one so they only wanted to show i could figure out a drop spin and a single but i was ugly crying with my mom recording. She was such a G for telling me to just breath and get it done because she knew id like it once i got better, which then i did cg, flag and weapon line in all years of hs and college :)
Also rifle hurts even when you do it right!
Hearing how physically challenging makes me feel validated, growing up and being in marching band / color guard and hearing "its not a sport" by a lot of other kids at the time it shows that they did not have any idea just how much work it is. Great job guys!
Basically the same thing for dance. So many people I knew growing up danced (and now I dance), and people have no idea how physically challenging it is. I guess because there's no ball involved they just automatically discount it
Them huddled up trying to sike eachother up and comparing injuries brought back memories of crying about audition routines 😊 I can now look back on it fondly
Dude yes!! I did color guard in high school like 10 years ago and I’m now chronically ill and just have a weird relationship with my body and athletics and I constantly invalidate myself, but this made me remember that I was an athlete in high school and that colorguard is an amazing thing I did!
We didn't have this 30 years ago (still not sure if it's even a thing in Canada) but I know our cheerleaders in high school worked harder, got more injuries AND more medals than the sportsball teams. Made me realize then that while things like dance and cheerleading may not be sports, they're not to be discounted as physical challenges. And now as I'm doing martial arts, students who come in with a gymnastics, dance or figure skating background usually pick everything up so much faster than the rest of us.
Yes! Me too, I love that they did this and shed light to how hard it actually is - I miss performing so much
Hands-down, the biggest lesson I took from this was how incredibly important it is to have Arts in school. Every single one of the guys talked specifically about having access to Theater, band, and other similar things really helped change their lives for the better. Not everyone is athletically inclined to do sports and it’s so important that there’s access to some form of art programs. Coming from someone who danced and did arts most their life but didn’t do traditional sports and was “fat”.
As a plus size person who did colorguard (and recently got back into performing guard in my 30s) it was way more inclusive than most sports. It's about what you can personally achieve and I loved that it's how well the group does. In many sports you have 2 great players and you can get by, if your guard only has 2 good members you aren't getting very far.
Why is nobody talking about the coach's pep talk? "We don't do it for a score, we do it for ourselves."
Something many a dance team has waited to hear over the years. I didn't do color guard in high school, but I did do dance, and I can say that wasn't a sentiment we heard a lot from one teacher (another was great). I'm so grateful for those good arts teachers-- you deserve the world.
ive done colorguard at two different highschools and doing it for a score was definetly a mindset the coaches had for the choreo but not nessecarily for the people (hard to explain) feels nice to hear it
We absolutely loved doing this with the guys!!! They were so fun to work with and really gave our activity the respect it deserves! 💙🦊💙
omg hi you guys did such a good job mentoring them!
Thank you so much for showing us what it means to be in colorguard! And congrats on the 1st place at the end - when the judges gave the guys a 77 I was like "vox did them so good" lol
Yaassssss! You all did so well! I used to compete in WGASC myself! Was the competition the San Diego signature show? I’m now a guard director in CCGC so it’s cool to see how WGASC has progressed 😍😍😍
Such a great job breaking it down and building their confidence.
Vox Fox ROX!💜
I appreciate Zach being so genuine about his mental state as the sessions progressed. This is exactly how me and many other students felt our first year during color guard. I remember it was so disheartening and frustrating to not get it and feel like you’re failing. It does get better though. And it’s exhilarating to perform and finally get into a good groove where things start clicking. I love that Zach and the other guys kept persevering and began having fun and feeling the true atmosphere of what guard is like.
Totally! My spastic self went from clumsy freshman recruit to senior co captain. It's an arduous process, but SO worth it!
that's honestly how i feel on a daily basis and hearing someone explain *exactly* how i feel is very nice.
As an incoming freshman who just had their first day of practice yesterday, that's exactly how I'm feeling! I dropped the flag so many times and kept messing up all the moves. I won't lie, it hurt to look around and see a bunch of other people doing it perfectly. But everyone's really encouraging and helpful, and it felt amazing when I managed to do something right! I'm half nervous and half excited about what'll happen next.
@pixxL_ you got this! Guard is so rewarding and probably the best thing I've done in awhile.
i remember i joined my junior year in high school and i remember being very discouraged from my clumsiness but being with my teammates certainly brought the encouragement!
saving color guard for pride month was a calculated move lol
for sure it was dude 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🫶
It definitely looks..."pridish"!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
And that Eugene got to go out with a bang in an element he truly thrives in.
THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING LOL
And it’s DCI 2024 premiere month as well!!
23:29 "We're like professional fast-learners." And then showing Zach catching that rifle had me quite emotional. This whole season will probably make me emotional a lot.
18:00 I’m a guard instructor and in years of color guard I can’t name a single person, including every one of my students and including myself, who hasn’t felt what Zach is expressing. It’s HARD!! As much as it is about learning an artistic skill color guard is just as much about learning to deal with frustration and challenge and struggle, all while trying to maintain a positive mindset and perform well at the same time. Grateful to Zach for being open to voicing that and working through it in this episode, because it’s a nearly universal and also important side of the guard world
I agree! It's so difficult. Even when I was performing at WGI for the third time, I still had my breakdowns
This is so true when I performed at SAPA and WGI this was a constant thing I also had to deal with. What I loved about guard is that there is a mutual respect for how hard the sport is. Yes it’s a competition but in my experience competition days were so fun because I felt that mutual respect and shared experience from all teams. Miss this so much and loved that the guys did this.
If it was easy, it wouldn't be worth doing! Pushing past the "I can't" moment might be one of the most important lessons you learn in Guard.
I did guard for 3 years, I loved it but it was so hard and I remember that feeling Zach had. Guard is where I learned how to push through my limits and recognize when I needed help.
@@r.kathleenloyd6074 bingo!! HS guard is where I learned so much about resilience, toughness, emotional maturity as a teenager- it was a huge growth experience!
“We are professional fast learners” is such a flex. Goes to show the power that ten years of challenging yourself has!
Why did I start crying with Zack being so vulnerable and open with his challenge of this episode. Out of the 3, he comes in with the least experience of skills, and it really is discouraging when others around you click in and you can't. I'm 32 and still feel like this sometimes and I appreciate Zack being honest and not editing it out. ❤
As much as I love Keith and Eugene, I’ve always related with Zack the most for reasons like this. I also struggle with severe chronic pain and mental health and I really like seeing how open he is about it.
Reading the comments and seeing that what he went through is considered a universal experience for folks in color guard I now understand why no one was telling him he was being silly or to cheer up. Every person on that team knew what he was going through and helped him move through his frustration so he could find joy in what he was doing.
As someone who did colorguard in high school, I can say this is incredibly unappreciated and difficult. I’m so excited to watch this!
“Keep doing the things we’re bad at until we learn that they’re not so scary” will be my life mantra from now on
THIS IS WHAT TRY GUYS HAS BEEN MISSING! Finally we have them actually TRYING SOMETHING NEW. Being raw and vulnerable with comedy and entertainment. Since day 1, this is what I’ve loved. And all of the side shows by the try guys just don’t hit the same. I hope even after Eugene is gone, they continue THESE type of videos. These will always be my favorite
They've talked about how one of the reasons for expanding the cast was to now have more people to try stuff. Now that the OG Guys have tried SO MANY THINGS, now there are new people to try some of those same things again (and of course, Zach and Keith will keep trying new stuff, it's just that there are few things they haven't tried yet).
Same. I thought I was crazy, because everyone loooved the shows and loved the new people, but I missed the OG cast TRYING things. I was so happy when the high diving video came out, after they lost their mojo for me, but then you know what happened and it was never the same for me... and I only have 2 channels I am subscribed to, Try Guys are one of them. I really hope they stick to what we love, all the eating and shows killed me
Agreed!
absolutely! I for one like the shows they make, but I think that one of the shows they should add is specifically "try cast tries ___". I love all the gameshows and food stuff they have, but I feel like the trying stuff has that educational aspect and emotional aspect as well, not just another funny video.
I made a comment similar to this too! And I completely agree! And I do hope they add a series where the cast does try stuff like this content.
The intro, the more personal talking to camera segments, showing the hard side of trying something new, this season is already amazing
Hitting the mental wall in the middle of practice, and the most capable member getting injured really brought back my high school memories. 😂
Im just going to cry this whole season. Watching them transform back into the old version of the Try Guys, watching them strugfle, and then having a kickass performance. So bittersweet
Totally!
samesies
Yep, I'm surprised by my own tears. I knew I missed this, but I didn't realize how much.
Same
Im glad im not the only one bawling.
the screams from the crowd for them are just so sweet 😭 they were so worried they would get judged by these kids and instead they were embraced with open arms. love to see it.
this activity is so inclusive. this is how it sounds at EVERY competition for EVERY group.
I was there during that performance. Kids were screaming the entire time. I have a video from the back of course
keith saying “somehow i’m in the middle the whole time, that’s eugene’s job” had me dying🤣
SAMEEEE! at 29:15 if anyone wants to watch it again, I know I rewinded it like 10 times
Former HS band teacher here (quit 2 years ago, taught HS band for 12 years,) and just wanted to say thank you to the guys for talking about the impact of the arts on their lives. Teaching is often a thankless job. Teaching in the arts (especially band,) is a lot of 70-80 hour weeks year round for only a bit more pay than what the other teachers make. The impact I knew it was making on kids’ lives was what made it worth it for so long… hearing the guys talk about that impact as successful adults is super validating. Thanks for bringing attention to this art form. (Also thought you guys did incredibly well considering your time constraints!)
I still often think about my time in the arts (dance and color/winter guard) from high school and college days. I remember the instructors and the way I got to feel overcoming frustration, pain, and exhaustion to get to perform and shine on the stage and field. Thank you to arts and music educators like you!!
7:45 and that’s why we have to continue funding and encouraging legitimate arts programs with teachers that care.
LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
YES!!
SHOUT IT TO THE PEOPLE WHO FORGET
100%
I would definitely be more sharp and not lost of an artist if MAPEH teachers I had weren't just in it for teaching PE.
keith saying "some people's last performace is color guard in high school" hit me HARD. i discovered my love of performing through guard at the end of high school and have been going through my old marching band videos and reminiscing... guess it's time to join a winter guard huh
Do it! And come back to this comment section and give us an update when you do. We can all celebrate with you! 🎉
It got me emotional and thinking about all my shows 😢 i always wanted to join a DCI and WGI but i could never afford it
I just graduated College last month, and Eugene is right. My last performance was being Captain of my Color Guard in highschool.
literally me too this video made me so emotional ahhh
Same! 💔💖
Absolutely loved editing this video 🥹🩵
And you did another wonderful job!
You did a gorgeous job! Wonderful filmic storytelling. 🌟
And it turned out so well!
it shows! i feel like you can tell when someone enjoys what they’re doing, and it’s clear that you enjoyed it and put a lot into it!
❤❤❤
24:14 "Bad rehearsal, great show." This is a mantra that I still use to this day, that I remember from back in my choir days. Back when I was doing singing competitions, I *knew* I was going to get first place if I had a nosebleed before going on stage. The one time I didn't get a nosebleed, I came in second!
When Zach dropped the rifle during the actual performance, out loud, I said "Just keep going ! You got this !" And then when he caught that flag, I yelled "LETS GO ZACH !!!" I totally get what he meant about having his mental health affected while being in the gym; I would feel the exact same way. I'm so proud of them, they did so well !!!!!
This episode made me cry. The pre show “circle up” moment is truly a special moment in theatre culture. It reminds you that all of the blood, sweat, and tears that you put into this show was all worth it and the people in this circle are so incredibly special and talented. The arts truly saved me as a kid and continues to save me way into adulthood. Support the arts! They are the most important!
It was so cool seeing their pre-performance rituals! Brings me back to my high school marching band days 😊
This was the first episode I have ever seen of theirs; I watched because I was really impressed with the transparency and compassion they handled the betrayal situation with, and I absolutely was crying especially with the performance and the end. Absolutely beautiful; respectful, compassionate, sweet, and a wonderful insight into how important the arts are to our communities.
no way your name is shelby ray and you do color guard- my name is shelby rae and i do color guard !!!! i know my name says shelly but i swear my name is shelby rae!!
One of my biggest regrets from high school is not getting into theater and dance. I was so so shy and awkward but now that I do dance as adult I feel so wistful watching things like the circle up and hearing about how special it was for everyone, like I missed out on the "what if"
I love that they chose to do something Eugene would really enjoy before he makes his departure. And its so nice to see him on screen with Keith and Zac again. 🙂
i did color guard for three years in high school and i want to say, keith and zach, you are both valid in your two different types of pain. i can’t even remember how many times my hands (and honestly everywhere) were covered in brusies from color guard, specifically rifle, especially while learning. the physical aspect aside the mental strain is absolutely insane. it is an art where you have this natural tendency to strive for perfection from the start because in your mind you know how painfully obvious it is if you’re even a tiny bit off the mark and drops amplify that feeling by a million. there were so many times that i would drive home in tears after a drop or a mistake during a full band practice or performances. it is a lot of pressure to handle even if you’re used to putting yourself out there and trying your best. you all did so phenomenal especially with learning how to do all of this in such a short period of time.
I was in the marching band and we worked closely with the color guard. Like Keith said, if one person struggles, everyone does. My band director used to say, "Most sports can put their weakest players on the bench or a lesser team. In band there is no bench. That's why we all have to work together and help each other." He was my favorite teacher. He did the band stuff. His wife did the color guard stuff. They worked together and made us great
it took me entirely too long to realize the try guys had little uniforms in their colors omg i teared up a bit
Now I kinda want them to have a "retire Eugene's color and give all the newbies their own color" episode
The thing about Eugene is that he's the BEST version of an Asian kid, not as in the parents' eyes, but on the kids' side. Like, he's such an all-rounder, he can pick up things quickly and do stuffs with confidence like he had learned that long before, and he keeps his grace all the time no matter what happened. As a fellow Asian I feel so proud of him for all reasons. I know he had been through a lot of tough times and I really wish he could stay on Try Guys, but if this means he can live an even better life, I support him in all ways!
I love how he was supporting Zach saying we can adjust to make it work. It's what we do, we try!
I thought eugene was leaving try guys ?
@@Hi_itsm0chaxdti this is his last season
@@oliviam9229wait is he still considered a ceo of try guys or not at all
@@catrice1296 I'm not entirely sure, but I would assume not at all.
No but seriously this is so healing! There’s this bond that forms in a guard because of all the literal blood, sweat, broken bones, concussions, strained joints, etc. I remember being absolutely covered in bruises learning weapon (like our teachers were worried we were all being beaten), but the friendships and adrenaline keep you coming back. But we also had kind of a toxic director (like, for every drop in a run through everyone else but the dropper had to run a lap, “you can cry later”, come to rehearsal sick, pull hits until whoever is late gets back etc). So seeing Zach getting frustrated but being supported and loved through it was honestly amazing!
hearing THE TRY GUYS say that guard is physically challenging was so validating bc it really is. ESPECIALLY during marching season and band camp during the summer
With your CG instructor telling you don't worry about position, just get the choreography and the band director telling you the exact opposite 😂
I know right! A lot of people don’t consider color guard as a sport and don’t value the work we put in and this just made me feel really really happy!
Especially when the band is the one saying you’re not working that hard!
And our school has the audacity to take away PE credits for marching band and guard!
i’m currently in band camp and i feel like im dead
Something I wasn't expecting on my bingo card for 2024: the try guys doing colorguard at my old high school
WWWW Westview best view
BRO FR!! 😭 me and all my friends are having strokes right now. wish i didnt graduate four years ago
WHAT A FLEX!!!!!!!!!!
Just graduated from there :D
@@adamlevin9783 Congrats!
I kid you not I cried seeing Zach catch the flag at the end of the performance I am so proud of him for going out there and doing his best. I totally resonate feeling discouraged and avoiding things I’m not immediately good at, and watching Zach work through his mental block was so motivating. This year I have really clung on to saying “I can do hard things!” It might sound childish and silly, but that’s the simple positive affirmation you have to give yourself to see things through when they get tough.
Loved watching this video and even though it was fun and joyous and funny, I appreciate the vulnerable moments so much as well!
Me when the crowd screamed seeing the try guys.
I also love that excluding Zach was never an option. No one tried to say, "let's move him to the back" or "let's swap him out for another member of the team" and they never tried to make him feel like he wasn't trying hard enough. Everyone, including the Vox folks, supported him and adjusted so that he could perform and be comfortable
Me, too. I have mental blocks all the time, and this year was especially a hard year for me.
But I always tried to puss through,and in Ohio this year, I cried during my performance because it was the best I'd ever done it
Honestly, the entire part starting from roughly 17:30 where they start talking about their struggles and just doing their best and basically being kind to themselves and especially each other is sth I really needed right now. I'm in a pretty deep depression hole right now and beating myself up over not being able to deliver the way I want to in my bachelors project and just hearing the guys talk like this really, really helped me. Thank you so much for that
As a former colorguard captain, I am SO impressed by you guys! I can’t believe how good you guys look for such a small amount of practice. It’s not just about the choreography, it just amazes me that you went in to learn with no ability to spin the flags or rifles that you had to perform with. WOW! Get it guys!
“We had an unrealistic amount of time to learn this” said EVERY guard kid ever when coach changes huge blocks of choreo the morning before the show 😂
Real, so flipping real
Real
Lmao my coach changed the end of our show HOURS before state I almost smacked her
Guys, I'm so grateful you're doing some classic TRY episodes before Eugene's gone. It's silly, I know, but I'm a little tearful watching this and appreciate you all so much.
I’m happy that they specifically chose to do winter guard since that has a more full experience of color guard performance and competition, rather than just color guard in marching band.
The other guards "saluting" in retreat during the Try Guys score announcment hit me right in the feels. It's a big sign of respect. Im going to have my kids watch this seeing as some of the new kids are struggling the same way Zach was.
I think this whole season will have moments that give me happy tears. The fact that Eugene, Zach, and Keith gave us one last season with the them as a group means so much to the fans that have been here for as long as “Try Guys” have been a thing. They didn’t have to do that, Eugene could have simply left, and we would have respected that. But they did us the kindness of giving us one last season to cherish. Thank you guys
🥺 Zach being so honest about his struggles & Keith kissing the top of his head (he’s truly in dad mode) & Eugene not being touchy feely but so encouraging and basically saying “if you can’t do it it’s okay we will change it for you” 🥹
this video is amazing. as somebody in color guard, i think that it’s important to appreciate both sides of it. when i first began color guard , i came home crying from almost every practice. i felt like it was impossible and that everybody around me was judging me for it. but once i pushed through that, i found that color guard is the most fun and exciting thing that i’ve ever done in my life. something that i learned is that, once you become good, you become free.
Keith getting emotional about how everyone came together to do something they love and are proud of us exactly how I feel in every competition ever. I cry every competition or performance show because I just know they’ve worked so hard to be here and are proud to show everyone their hard work.
I’m crying watching this as a former guard member. It was literally one of the best times of my life. It was also 40 yrs ago.
Saaaame
@@bostonlatina this is me even after 2 years,,, man i miss guard so so much and i wish i could go back :( first sport i ever felt a sense of belonging in
@@spaccipeechii7138 Such a great point. The sense of belonging
Can we please acknowledge the “Millennial Devision”? Dude I burst out laughing
Y'all are the TRY guys, not the do guys, or perfect guys, you teach with your tenacity and moving forward, identifying your weaknesses helps you, I love your honesty Zach you are a living try!
As a former color guard member in high school this is so validating and inspiring to see! Color guard is HARD! My first year in color guard was majority emotional breakdowns thinking I couldn’t do it. But it is also SO rewarding and fun!! It takes a lot of hard work and practice and literal blood sweat and tears and I really hope this helps other people appreciate it more!
This episode actually has me sobbing. Y’all were incredible, and the emotions from this being Eugene’s last performance plus the ensemble being so accepting and supportive of you guys and acknowledging how difficult every part of this was… this is what the Try Guys is all about, like Zach said - pushing through and not giving up even though you so badly want to. So proud of you all, and I hope you are, as well. 🫶❤️
Zach is so used to being in pain all the time, that he wasn’t as discouraged by pain on the second day. Sometimes chronic illnesses can teach you so much about yourself and about life. It sucks. And also, you learn a lot.
color guard saved me as a teenager. band was super fun but the acceptance of my leadership in color guard was lifesaving as an lgbtqia kid in small town texas.
we had laminated sheets that told us our positions for guard during marching season, and i had mine all color coded and rainbow with sharpies, and one of my sheets said ‘DONT SAIL ME NOW!!!’ lol
Oh my gosh drill sheets!!!
One time our drill director was teaching us a new movement on the field that we nicknamed "the circle" and he shouts "it's not a circle, it's two archs put together!" 😂
How many more letters are you gonna add to LGBT smmfh 🤦♀️
@@wompwomp90lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, intersex, asexual/aromantic
More get added as time goes on because more and more people get recognized as valid and are respected as being who they are and being proud of it.
@@wompwomp90 If you think there's only four distinct identities outside of being straight and cisgender, that's a grave misjudgement 😂
@@wompwomp90 ironic u added an extra letter to smfh, point one finger three point back I guess, lol
the production value on this episode was insane. this is going to be such a bittersweet season, but we love that Eugene is along for one more classic ride!
I like the moment when Zach asked them to tell him "We can do it" and Keith kissed him on the head gently. Eugene's face though lololol
“No other path, no other way, no day but today”
The theatre kid colour guard crossover is no joke.
Midway through I was like, "Are they doing Rent?" then I yelled lol
I got a huge grin on my face, that was fantastic
I did colorguard all four years of high school and still have my rifle after 15+ years. Throwing and catching a quint (5x spins) rifle in a state competition is still one of the most exhilarating experiences I've ever had. Arts programs save lives!!!
As someone who does colorguard, it's wonderful to see someone who has never touched any equipment go through a fraction of the training we have to endure.
It was fun just watching them try and fail, because I've done wthid sport for so long now.
BTW I LOVE YOU VOX. YOUR SHOW THIS YEAR WAS SO GOOD!!!
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23:19 I really appreciate Zach expressing his anxieties in this video. I myself have a lot of anxiety and that’s why I respect the try guys a lot because of how much they try. It feels like exposure therapy lol.
As a former band kid who was friends with many color guard members, it’s so cool to see the Try Guys be so respectful and impressed with this art. Color guard _is_ physically challenging and must have a lot of focus. I’m also really impressed by their understanding of the rifle -and I’m not just saying that because I tried to spin a rifle and hit my jaw in the process-
oh jeez lol, hope u recovered ok from that thing that totally didn't happen
@@higoodbye7545 well, about the thing that totally didn’t happen, I was okay. Thankfully, it wasn’t bad. Thanks for asking :)
bruh while i was in my rotc’s tandem team, my brother (who was in color gaurd) tossed a rifle at me bc he thought we tossed and caught rifles the same 😭 we did not and my jaw was fucked for days 😭😭 just sayin i feel you
Ouch! My brother did ROTC and dislocated his kneecap doing the rifle spinning once.
I'm freaking thrilled they decided to do a last OG season. The perfect last hurra.
As someone who marches in indoor percussion and performs at WGI competitions, seeing the try guys practice and struggle and get tired feels really validating lol. Indoor color guard and indoor percussion is a very difficult (and very fun) activity that not a lot of people talk about. Thank u try guys!!
I can tell that this season was made for the fans and as an homage to the classic Try videos that, for many of us, are our favorite. I legit started crying at the mashup intro. Thank you so so so much, you couldn’t have nailed this more perfectly.
I literally cried my eyes out. Loved that Eugene and Keith were so supportive of Zach during the practice aftermath.
I wanted to say how much I relate to Zach’s vulnerability in this. I’m physically disabled and I’ve often had times where I was trying a new thing (swing dance, musical theatre) and I just felt terrible about myself because I felt like my body couldn’t do what I wanted it to do and everyone noticed. I appreciate that it was included in the cut and not glossed over because it’s so common for people like us. ♥️
Your comment made me tear up, I am coming to terms with being disabled now and the slow progression of my body doing less and less what I want it to be able to do is... heartrending. But videos like this help remind me that we shouldn't stop trying - we should keep trying, and make some adjustments like they did in the routine to make activities more accessible.
Your comment is so validating - I’ve a progressing disability and have lost the ability to do a lot of things I used to - trying new things or things I used to be able to do but now can’t is so discouraging sometimes - it means a lot to know others also struggle when their body can’t seem to keep up - sending lots of hugs 💛
Yes, YES! This is exactly how I felt watching this video. Especially when you want to push yourself harder, but you know that there's a barrier looming that you can't 'work through', where you're only going to make yourself worse, in a way that just wasn't there before (as someone who became disabled later in life).
Lots of emotions right now, but I'm glad that I watched this.
I am disabled and fairly young (AS like Zach actually)... I tried Tai Chi for the first time, and was the youngest by over 20 years. Halfway through the class the teacher called me to stand at the very front because clearly I 'couldn't see' since I wasn't doing the moves right. -_- Lady, I was TRYING!!! It's tough sometimes.
This is so real, the way you highlighted how supportive the guard community is and the hard work we all put in to bring the show together, thank you for this incredible video !
As a former colorguard captain, this is SO IMPRESSIVE!!! Usually we spend a week of 8 hour days just to get a rough draft of a show, not to mention the countless hours to get it competition ready! Such a good job :)
Eugene: "I felt something snap"
Eugene, two seconds later: "I'm fine, it's fine, let's rehearse"
He's just like me for real
no fr flashbacks to me crying thru my back injury while performing a show:,)
If something doesn't snap or bend in a funny way AT LEAST once, are you really doing Guard? (I say, as someone who's only regret in doing color guard in high school is that it sped up the progress of her wrist problems by 5-10 extra years because of the stress I put them under)
literally fought thru my whole last season with a wrist injury (nerve damage from rifle lol 😅)
I literally felt that in my soul. A girl in my old color guard accidentally tripped me while marching with her flag and I landed on my wrist with my flag in my hand and tore my wrist ligament. I performed the entire marching season with a healing ligament, I never wore a brace during shows.
I remember jamming my thumb the night before a competition (it went numb for a bit). I was on the rifle line, still performed and had a drop less run 😂
I was in color guard in high school, and it's absolutely amazing that Keith, Zach, and Eugene were able to learn so much in such a short amount of time. It's much harder than it looks! This video brought back so many good memories for me.
I still do colorguard now, bur your right. They get to experience how we all feel/felt!
As someone who spent my entire high school life doing marching band (except for 2020-2021) but it is so validating hearing them say its physically taxing it most definitely is. The color guard at my school was incredibly talented and they worked their butts off during band camp and practices (in Alabama heat mind you) and im thankful the guys brought attention to this amazing sport. Which it is. Jocks and our teachers didnt give our band and gaurd the respect we honestly deserved. Especially since our school didnt respect us as a sport.
I won't lie, I got a little emotional watching this. Not just because of Eugene’s departure, but because of my high school years in color guard. Some of the meaner kids would try to call us cheerleader rejects, in truth though. Cheerleaders and Guard walked hand in hand at our school. We supported each other to the fullest. I survived many battle wounds and frustrations, from being clocked in the head by a bad flag toss, and actually getting stabbed in the shoulder by my sabre. (Thankfully it had a rubber tip, but it still hurt like a mofo.) Thank you for putting this video out, and giving the viewers an understanding of just how hard of a sport this is.
"lactic acid nightmare" is my new favorite phrase, lol
New band name called it
This is Zach’s emotional fulfilment. He’s finally finished his main character arc lol!
Eugene helping Zac ask for what he needed was so wonderful!
The “I Can’t” moment is a part of color guard lore. You must experience it at some point.
Very relatable. I never did color guard but I did ballet and belly dance, and I experienced this as well at some point. Your body is being moved and adjusted in ways that are totally new and unfamiliar and it takes a bit for it to get with the program, and your brain kind of starts focusing on everyone else and how good they are... and you spiral into a self-loathing funk. I think we all go through that when taking on a new kind of physical activity. I appreciated hearing Zach voice it out because I always thought I was one of those whiny whiners... but yeah, I guess it's a common and human feeling, and what counts is to just let it out, and KEEP GOING!
Honestly the "I cant" is a cannon event
it got to a point where my instructor banned the phrase "i can't" and told us to replace it with "i can't yet" and it was very helpful it those moments of frustration
@@mandiestockbauer3239 my instructor also did this! We had to do push-ups if we said “I can’t” but we were okay if we added the word “yet” on the end. It definitely makes it more positive!
24:57 Correction: Middle schoolers are the meanest people
source: middle school teacher
Can heartily confirm. Source: Middle school SUBSTITUTE teacher.
Agreed !!!
Source: Middle School Nurse
this is so valid
source: older sibling of a middle schooler
Remind me what age middle school is again? I've worked with ages 10-17 and I have to say, the 15-17-year-olds were definitely worse. The younger ones were still adorable, still listen to you, take initiative and ask questions - the older ones think they know better and you've really got to be able to shake stuff off. Especially with the teasing 15-year-old boys.
As a Grade 5 teacher, I wholeheartedly agree. Those little (insert curse words here, but I can't really say them genuinely because despite being little evil beings, I love them)
THEY GAVE THEM THEIR OWN COLOURS FOR THE SHOW THAT'S SO CUTE!!!
I used to do Colorguard and Eugene said that we’re true athletes brought me so much joy, because anytime I would tell someone that I did Colorguard and what we do is always be told “oh that’s not a sport” or “oh that’s nothing”. Like if it’s nothing then tell that to my sprained ankle, or broken tailbone from marching season, or all the concussion I had gotten😂
I got the same thing, despite my dislocated knee (more than once), my fellow Guard members breaking different bones over the years, sprained ankles/wrists, and uncountable bruises.
It's been soooooo long since they did a Classic Try, I was crying through a lot of it. Definitely going to rewatch as a "Eugene cam," a "Keith cam" and a "Zach cam."
This right here is the initial reason why I started watching the try guys. I LOVED that they just go out and try stuff out. While I thoroughly enjoy all the shows they've done at 2nd try and am thrilled with the new cast. I do hope they continue to follow something similar to this with Kwesi, Johnny etc. At it's core, this was the content I enjoyed the most. New experiences with a group of friends. ❤
As someone who did color guard in both the marching band season and winter guard for a school that took it too seriously, I expect a lot of giggles. EDIT: this was an amazing representation of color guard and the little speech from Eugene at the end… I’m crying
I did winter guard and this has me in tears both funny and nostalgic. Some of the best years of my youth.
AGREED! Same! I did colorguard age 12-18 then coached for 3 years after I graduated. I miss it every day and they REALLY represented it perfectly!
This is the type of content we love. I'm so happy to see videos of try guys trying something, and having it be a video that's over 30 minutes. I loved this. Y'all are so back!!
good grief, Eugene practicing with his shirt off gave such Li Shang "Let's Get Down To Business" vibes for some reason, I love it!
Hmmm... shirtless, buff Asian man doing military-esque exercises with a very focused/determined look on his face? Checks out.
"It's really impressive and you should be impressed."
You're dang right I'm impressed. Yall were so inspiring. Zack showing that kind of vulnerability and then bouncing back.
It was an absolute treat to watch this video. I've been watching since the VERY first video and it's been such an roller coaster journey. Thank you, Zack, Keith, and Eugene for sharing your lives with us.
I love that you're showing how hard it is to do color guard! While doing color guard in high school i broke my nose twice, messed up my thumb, knocked myself out more than once, and had more blisters than I could count. No matter how good you are with the flag, wind can catch a flag and put it where you don't expect it.
I had to march a show with a bleeding nose because the wind caught my flag😂 I don't know how I hadn't broke my nose 😅
@alexisoelberg7448 Yep, I can empathize. One year at flag camp we brought fancy practice flags with three points. It started raining, the flags got wet, and we all ended up with blisters on our calves from the wet points popping our legs.
Also, that's one of the times I got knocked out. Getting hit on the temple knocked me out like a light switch!
I’ve got a permanently bent finger from a rifle toss gone wrong, this sport can get brutal!
@@LaynieFingersgetting hit in the temple can be deadly! Glad you survived that!
@@sheagaier7582 Me too!
"It's only a minute long and we spent eight hours on it" is the motto of marching band, doesn't make learning quickly less impressive
The feeling of “I can’t” is something that almost every performer struggles with at some point in time it’s a very difficult part of learning new skills like this
The day 2 pain after using muscles you didn’t know you had in ways you didn’t know you could
I was not expecting to have such an emotional reaction to this video. When it was said “ this is some people’s last performance in high school” I cried.
It was. And I forgot how much I knew and loved my experience in colorguard.
And yeah, constantly breaking fingers 😂 with a smile.
Oh wow this one made me so unexpectedly emotional! Zach’s vulnerability, Keith’s reaction, and knowing it’s Eugene’s last hurrah as an official Try Guy. Plus the dedication and commitment of the Vox Fox Guard. This was a great one ❤
My favorite years growing up were when I did color guard in high school. This video made me tear up when you all performed; seeing the electric atmosphere in that gym is EXACTLY how it is at every competition. Love that they showed you all that love!
crying. as someone who was good at most things growing up without having to put in too much effort and only now as an adult starting to confront things that take more hard work, seeing Zach be so open about the struggle really meant a lot to me. also the arts were so important to me in high school too - marching band, chorus, theatre (mostly community as my hs only did 1 show while i was there). and this idea of the last performance really hit me as i've recently moved far away from everything and everyone familiar.
this is why i love the try guys
I was in Color Guard 30 years ago. It was all dance, flag, guns, and swords. Even then, IT was very dance based. It was great... they called us the Cattle Guard, lol
Interesting... I did color guard in high school (86-90) and there was no dance involved. They called us names too, and I didn't care, flags was so fun.
"IT was very danced based" I was imagining a tech guy dancing lol
Former guardie here from 20 years ago and same. This definitely brought back si many memories and while I would NEVER want to go back to high school, I did have a fun time with my friends.
Also did color guard in high school! Yes, it is very dance-based. We had an equipment coach AND a dance coach. And to all the people who always said color guard must be so easy: if your coach is scary enough, which they oftentimes are, color guard becomes a mix of ballet and military. It's rough, but it sure is fun!
Me too. And we had a legit ballet class twice a month.
The mental block of guard is so real when you’re first starting out. But that push through and seeing the progress and succession makes it sooooo worth it. Letting team members work with each other and help teach the tiny details directors might gloss over is a BIG part in the growth and learning process
For zach- I just started a new position at my job (promotion, woo!) and had a super overwhelming first day. I know how you felt, and are amazing at persevering. If you couldn't do it, they wouldn't have you do it. This is a great lesson for everyone watching. And I appreciated seeing this. Y'all are awesome!!! ❤