I have been LOVING GUBBINS! The postcard function, gameplay, and art style are all SO lovely! And the lack of adds, amazing! I bought the launch pack and it's worth every penny. Great investment, Hank!
"Do you have your phone? It's probably nearby." Hank, it's sweet you think I'm not stood in my untidy kitchen, heating up frozen leftover stew while I watch you on the tiny screen that is my phone.
The thing people forget - or don’t know - about impulse decisions during stressful times is that if you’re listening to your heart and it’s something that brings you joy, it might help! Love to see it.
Pretty sure the heart dun't thunk no good. Especially when it's in overdrive and it just wants anything to happen because anything is better than nothing. Nothing means it stopped and its stopping means no more thrunking.
I (an ADHD person) have joked before that you were "ADHD Green" and John is "Anxiety Green," but I'm sorry that that observation is seeming to be even more on point than normal this week. Love you both so much.
*Hank wearing shirt advertising 'Goop' brand* AHA! I KNEW Hank and John's videos, company, etc. was somehow a well-hidden but nonetheless cynical ploy to make a personal profit however necessary, using a large degree of seemingly charitable and socially beneficial behavior to mask their true intentions (like any smart modern corporation). Now, at this late date, they're capitalizing on the immense goodwill they have with their audience and customers to cozy-up to other new-age, relatively big-money organizations and promote their crap, which can generate even MORE dollars for the Green brothers!! You see?! All those genuinely good actions were just a way to build positive credibility that they can now profit from as their audience insists good people like this would NEVER act in such bad faith! *Hank ACTUALLY wearing shirt with an authentically good and fairly selfless social message, as always* ...Huh... Well, I'll be damned. I guess they're good, uncorrupted people after all.
I have a feeling that selling Hank 10% of the company is one of the soundest financial decisions the developers could have possibly made because the number of nerdfighters that are buying this game will easily quadruple the sales of this game with all of the free marketing that Hank is pumping into this game.
If I were the company and Hank offered me no money to buy 10% of the game with those proceeds going to charity and him promoting it I would take the deal.
Just downloaded 🌻 Also happy to see its here in Australia 😊 AND not only is it endorsed by Hank (which is reason enough for me), but its also supported by the Aussie Government & Screen Australia, which often means its of quality/they deem it to provide value to folk, cuz they don't just give out those grants willy nilly... Looking forward to playing & helping further diminish world suck 🌈 Thanks Hank
I saw Witchbeam on that screen too! They did Unpacking, which was a really solid little cozy game. Of all the apps to impulse invest in, this feels like a good pick!
I'm suprised that john and hank are able to frequently make content despite the things they go through in their personal lives, it's really impressive.
I think it's helpful for them to know that their viewers don't mind if they "go off script." We're more interested in them being happy and doing good work. Still super impressive tho
I'm right there with you. As a silent member of Nerdfighteria, I've been following these guys and the community they've helped build for years. The fun, knowledge and inspiration they have brought to my life is too profound to express adequately. It's amazing how many times one of their videos will hit with a message I need to hear at that moment; or information that sparks my curiosity; or just makes me smile. Sometimes that last one is all I need to get out of my head when things seem overwhelming.
I've never understood so fully that Hank is a DAD until i heard the "I'm not joking around Have you opened the app store??" like that tone shot to my very core
Yes, poor John... I hope things turn around for him soon. Between his brother going through cancer, taking over all of Hank's many duties, and writing a new book, that's sure to take its toll.
I love word games, and the chance to support a small company of developers, as well as knowing that some of the money I spend will go to charity via DFTBA sounds fantastic. I'll spread the news of Gubbins alongside you!
Hank! If I switch apps, RUclips will stop playing and I won't be watching you freak out over how awesome this is! Other than that, good job at doing your job. 💯 A++ 10/10 recommend
Since I’ve been having my cancer along with you, I’m always interested in your comments about it. I’m 73, so I guess it’s normal for me to be doing a lot of unexpected life review. But cancer does enhance it. I’m mostly the same but I’ve noticed that little things don’t bother me so much and my very recent energy improvement is glorious 🎉
YES HANK I DID IT I never do stuff like this but you relentlessly badgered me into doing it. I don't regret it. Also something I haven't commented before: I had cancer (Acute Lymphatic Leukemia, not very dissimilar to Hodgkins) as a teen. Following your journey meant a lot to me. It was cathartic. Thank you for sharing so much and being so open about it all, that is something so unique and special, I really appreciated it. And the crazy thing is you were already my favourite youtuber before you got cancer!
THE SOCKS!! Plus a box for cat toys! Idk if you'll see this, Hank, but I bought the evening variety and love them. I've got a thing with clothing textures and these win. My cat also enjoyed this delivery, as she likes the box they came in. I've put her 100 fuzzy poof ball toys in it (all 100 fit!) and now when she wants to play she scoots the box across my wood floor 😂
Hey there it might not be related to the video but I just wanted to say that vlogbrothers have been a great source of joy and peace for me . Everytime I am feeling low I scroll through your videos. I don't follow this channel very actively but your videos never fail to make me feel better .It really does make me feel more hopeful in times of despair. I have been watching you since I was in 8th grade I just wanted you to know that both of you have had a great impact on me . Sometimes I just dive in the older videos they distract me and help me escape the quick sand my mind feels like sometimes . Forgive me for my English not my first language .
I feel like vlogbrothers videos always pop up at a time we need them. The ones that get posted every week, yes, but also ones from years ago that show up in the recommended tab and remind me that my illness is not my fault, that despair is simple and the world is complex, that things getting better or things getting worse are not inevitable but the result of our human effort. And videos that just make me smile.
@@dragonflies6793 they really do :) And its not just the videos I have always found vlogbrothers comment sections to be incredibly welcoming and thoughtful as well .I don't really recall seeing any hate or mean comments.
I came to this video knowing it would be an ad for gubbins and merch, both of which I have already bought, and I stayed anyway. Glad to see you super passionate Hank!
I'm totally okay with Hank talking about his cancer battle. Hank is in a position to bring cancer to the forefront of many minds and still show that there's Life After Scary Stuff. He's not letting it stop him. He's moving forward and doing stuff. Hank is an inspiration. I got a coma last August and as you can observe in this very sentence, I'M STILL TALKING ABOUT IT. Why? Cuz it's a major deal to me and if other people have experienced similar incidents, I don't want them to feel alone.
@@vlogbrothersand yet you ended up doing it anyway - Which is up there with like, dimension reducing glasses, in the list of the most Hank things ever
I’ve been loving Gubbins! I was bummed to discover “fighteria” was not considered a word yesterday! I shall be requesting this as an over right word. I usually hate word games cause they stress me out. Gubbins has been so fun, I was even playing it when I saw this videoZ
I downloaded Gubbins when Hank first introduced us to it and regardless of English being my second language and being dyslexic, both of which make the game harder, I’ve been enjoying it thoroughly ☺️
"Honestly why don't we just do this together right now. Do you have your phone?" - this made me burst out laughing and I went and got my phone to download it. :D
You and John have become my guide stars over the past few months after I've finished college and started work. You two are slowly giving me a hope I didn't think was possible after a few traumatic years I've had. Thanks ❤
It's always refreshing to see someone who has money actually use it for good. I know that happens all the time, but we normally don't see it. This is very cool. It was a great idea, chemo or no! And how inspiring - we all undoubtedly have ways we can think creatively to make the world better in whatever our sphere of influence is.
I really like that you normalize having a not clear career path. I am a 24yo that has chronic health issues. I have a very bumpy career path because I have a very different life than other people my age and sometimes it makea me feel like I am not doing enough. But I am also acheiving alot! I am an active member of my community, I study worker rights in the sex work space, I am an artist and have been a caregiver! I won a prize for my volunteering recently! That is so cool! Having a not straight forward "normal" career path is so fun because you get to make it what you want! Thank you for all you do even through the rough times!
Happy birthday 🎉🎁🎊 Buy yourself the socks, & wear them when you're making wonderful memories 🌻 (Then bring them out to remind you of those/cheer you up when you feel sad - Almost a literal "Don't forget to be awesome" lol) Hope you have a really special birthday, sending well wishes from Australia 🌈
I just love every single thing that Hank and John stand for and represent in the world. At times, when I'm feeling particularly cynical and apathetic, I foolishly convince myself that people are generally not great, and that most of the time, bad people do get ahead, trampling anyone and anything necessary to so so... but then a video from vlogbros pops up, I watch, and a surge of what I can only describe as "ohhmmggg wowwowowowow these kinds of people actually do exist AND they CAN be successful without losing themselves to that success, its not a myth from the movies and storybooks wowowo💓💗😭" feelings come forth and my faith in humanity has somehow been restored... because its not "just" that Hank and John are both successful, but that the reason they're so successful (apart from crazy work ethic, excellent public speaking skills, delegation skills etc etc etc etc) is because soo many people love what they're doing, and with that many people involved, wow, we really can "be the change".. It's hard to articulate, but dear Hank & John, thank you for sharing yourselves with us, thank you for everything you do, its been such an absolute pleasure to learn from/with you both (and all the awesome people you've worked with and introduced us to over the years), and I'm thankful that you guys exist. That's all.
I’ve experienced 5 years of deep depression. Did get loads of treatments, but I never fully recovered. Doing a lot better now, luckily. However, like you, we both have to accept that we’re different than we were before our diagnoses.
It's always so comforting seeing a new brothers' video. They always manage to instill a bit of hope, excitement, and causes that are worth checking out. Thank you for the happy vibes!
Have already downloaded it yesterday while I was searching for another app in the app store.when I saw gubbins, I immediately remembered that this was the game that you mentioned in your previous video. ❤ really enjoyed everything about it! Both the good and bad gubbins.Lol. Thank you, Hank!😊
I avoided Wordle cuz i felt too "dumb" to play it but im an illustrator and designer so i couldnt resist Gubbins, its so well done and pretty! I paid for it so i can play more than once a day and im hoping i will improve my ability to think words 😂
Already downloaded from your personal announcement Short! Been waiting since you originally mentioned it. I really like it and at the same time it is more difficult for me than I would like, but that's good. I have MS and I am dealing with some cognitive issues. No one else seems to notice, but I do. Playing word games will be so good for me and this one is so different and engaging. Super fun! When I am not feeling frustrated by my cognitive changes. Thanks Hank!
I LOVE gubbins. I've been playing a ton. It was also the fastest I've ever thrown money at a phone game. It's so enjoyable and relaxing and charming. I've been playing so much especially when my anxiety is bad or I need to refocus from depression issues (which is a lot right now, but it'll get better) and I'm so glad you found it so I could play
@@vlogbrothers yay! Really having a lot of fun with it, and as an independent board game developer myself, I'm always excited to see independent creative work thriving.
You are doing awesome. Dont Forget to be it and lets keep doing whatever we feel like decreases the world's suck the most. Long plans and 'life stories' are nice, but they can only be conceived post fact, during it we need to ride the flow ❤
I was sitting in my garage in Colorado and I followed Hank’s instructions to download Gubbins. I did the thing. Thanks Hank, glad you’re feeling better
I've got a cold so I've been playing gubbins while rewatching the old dimension20 zoom-era adventuring party episodes, pretty much non-stop since I saw hank's tweet about it this week. It's a good time!
Hank, you saying "lets do it together. Ive got my phone. Here it is. Now go to the app store." Was enough. That was highly effective I did. I had to leave the video and come back to it. And i came back to "im not joking around. Did you do it?!" - yea hank! I did it! Thank you! Youre such an awesome human being.
The MUSIC in this game is absolutely fantastic. Its like a warm hug when Im sitting on the train heading in to work in the dark. Plus, some of the gubbins are music-related and they add their sounds to the music when you play them!
Cancer and the treatment for it has taken up a huge part of your life and effected you a lot. It's ok to talk about it and honestly I'm here for it. I think you have good things to say on the subject.
I've enjoyed playing Gubbins almost as much as I have enjoyed watching you lose your mind multiple times over the course of a 6 minute video :) Maybe you've answered this question already, but how exactly do you constantly stumble upon such opportunities? Seriously, is there like a career path that you can follow to get to the point where you engage in a milion seemingly random projects, or is it the case of having the right mindset?
With love, this is the 3rd consecutive regular vlogbrothers spot slated for an ad - last Friday was Cancer Socks, Tuesday was supposed to be soap boxes, today is Gubbins. I know the profits go to charity, but they're still ads. It is... a lot. Again, with love. I know y'all are doing your best.
I think it was just the perfect storm tbh. The socks I think they wanted to make sure could ship in time for Christmas, and Hank is just now returning fully to work (and even then, he’s stepped down as CEO) after chemo. The soap, same thing re: prepping for Christmas stocking/shipping/prepping while their lives were upturned and just now having it ready for the biggest few shopping weeks of the year. And this game JUST came out in the time since the last video Hank did, so yes he’ll want to promote it ASAP. I understand that three in a row can seem like a lot, but yeah… I think it was just the perfect storm.
i just saw your short from a month ago about this yesterday and immediately downloaded it ☺️ so fun! and knowing what it is supporting makes it even better. great idea hank!!
Gonna level with you. I don't think I've ever had the thought "Gee, ____ sure talks about their cancer a lot." Literally any amount of thinking about cancer except zero seems like a normal response to having cancer.
Hank, thank you so much for recommending “Gubbings”. I am going to download this game for me on my phone and my kids on their phones. And hopefully they will end up doing something meaningful while sitting on the train on their way to school. Saves me time in the evenings for cooking for example! Good one, thanks a lot! Take care.
I downloaded Gubbins the first day that it went live and paid for the unlimited game option because honestly, you and your brother are the kind of human beings I love and love to surround myself by. ❤️❤️
As someone whose thoughts and outward conversation and actions are very often concerned with my chronic illness, I absolutely do not begrudge Hank talking about his cancer as much as he wants.
Paying for Gubbins was a good financial choice of mine. It is so wholesome and fun and colourful. You two make such wonderful videos and educate the world in a way that's understandable, yet factual!
The truest thing i have heard in awhile was "imagine what it's like in my head." i have chronic pain and illness and these things can be like a mountain in your life you have to navigate around, but others cannot see.
I’ve played Gubbins for the last three days and I ABSOLUTLEY ADOOOOOORE IT! The drawings and animations, the music is ridiculously good, the game is just so fun and satisfying!
I have been LOVING GUBBINS! The postcard function, gameplay, and art style are all SO lovely! And the lack of adds, amazing! I bought the launch pack and it's worth every penny. Great investment, Hank!
Honestly better than a car probably
same!
Also gotta love that relaxing jazz soundtrack
@@nicholaswhitman4620 seriously!!! all of the sounds in this game make me so happy
Agreed! The gameplay is great and I love the art style.
"Do you have your phone? It's probably nearby." Hank, it's sweet you think I'm not stood in my untidy kitchen, heating up frozen leftover stew while I watch you on the tiny screen that is my phone.
Hilarious...I didn't even think of THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE watching on their phones.
@@vlogbrothers Well, your sales pitch worked regardless. I just downloaded Gubbins! It's fun :) And I'm not even a fan of word games usually.
I was gonna comment something similar lmao
Haha love this and in the same place 😂
I‘m standing in my kitchen heating up leftover tortellini whilst watching this on my iPad so close.
I feel like about 70% of John and Hank's relationship is John saying, "Hank, don't do the thing," with Hank then saying, "I'M GOING TO DO THE THING!"
Hank did more in chemotherapy than I've done in my entire life...
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For some people, it's founding a meth empire, for others it's... buying 10% of a mobile game. I'm glad it's the latter for you Hank
That's what happens when you're "Green" instead of "White" I suppose
You don't know what I do in my spare time...
@@vlogbrothers… are you sure? The parasocial relationship is pretty strong
@@vlogbrothersWHAT spare time?!
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Loving Hank's brute force approach to marketing these days...I dutifully downloaded it alongside him lol
:( I did not
I was able to resist ... right up til the "I'M NOT KIDDING!"
I love that Hank is living his best "has money" life. This is the kind of eccentric rich person we should all aspire to be!
The thing people forget - or don’t know - about impulse decisions during stressful times is that if you’re listening to your heart and it’s something that brings you joy, it might help! Love to see it.
Oh sure, but the heart can change!
Pretty sure the heart dun't thunk no good.
Especially when it's in overdrive and it just wants anything to happen because anything is better than nothing.
Nothing means it stopped and its stopping means no more thrunking.
I (an ADHD person) have joked before that you were "ADHD Green" and John is "Anxiety Green," but I'm sorry that that observation is seeming to be even more on point than normal this week.
Love you both so much.
I spent 90% of this video trying to come to terms with Hank wearing a GOOP shirt, only to finally discover with relief that it said "Good"
😂😂😂
*Hank wearing shirt advertising 'Goop' brand*
AHA! I KNEW Hank and John's videos, company, etc. was somehow a well-hidden but nonetheless cynical ploy to make a personal profit however necessary, using a large degree of seemingly charitable and socially beneficial behavior to mask their true intentions (like any smart modern corporation). Now, at this late date, they're capitalizing on the immense goodwill they have with their audience and customers to cozy-up to other new-age, relatively big-money organizations and promote their crap, which can generate even MORE dollars for the Green brothers!! You see?! All those genuinely good actions were just a way to build positive credibility that they can now profit from as their audience insists good people like this would NEVER act in such bad faith!
*Hank ACTUALLY wearing shirt with an authentically good and fairly selfless social message, as always*
...Huh... Well, I'll be damned. I guess they're good, uncorrupted people after all.
This made me chuckle.
"good enough," even. Nathan zed merch if I'm not mistaken
@@flamshiz Yes, it's Good enough hoodie indeed.
I have a feeling that selling Hank 10% of the company is one of the soundest financial decisions the developers could have possibly made because the number of nerdfighters that are buying this game will easily quadruple the sales of this game with all of the free marketing that Hank is pumping into this game.
If I were the company and Hank offered me no money to buy 10% of the game with those proceeds going to charity and him promoting it I would take the deal.
@@El-mi4vi sounds like a win-win deal to me.
I hate to be repetitive, but - it's amazing to be alive in the same generation as you guys. You are awesome, and you make humanity better.
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Definitely this.
I just said this to my mother the other day. "How fortunate we are to be alive in the same timeline as Hank and John."
I agree! Vlog Brothers restore my faith in humanity regularly.
Just downloaded 🌻 Also happy to see its here in Australia 😊 AND not only is it endorsed by Hank (which is reason enough for me), but its also supported by the Aussie Government & Screen Australia, which often means its of quality/they deem it to provide value to folk, cuz they don't just give out those grants willy nilly... Looking forward to playing & helping further diminish world suck 🌈 Thanks Hank
I saw Witchbeam on that screen too! They did Unpacking, which was a really solid little cozy game. Of all the apps to impulse invest in, this feels like a good pick!
This is a fantastic recommendation
I'm suprised that john and hank are able to frequently make content despite the things they go through in their personal lives, it's really impressive.
I think it's helpful for them to know that their viewers don't mind if they "go off script." We're more interested in them being happy and doing good work. Still super impressive tho
I'm right there with you. As a silent member of Nerdfighteria, I've been following these guys and the community they've helped build for years. The fun, knowledge and inspiration they have brought to my life is too profound to express adequately. It's amazing how many times one of their videos will hit with a message I need to hear at that moment; or information that sparks my curiosity; or just makes me smile. Sometimes that last one is all I need to get out of my head when things seem overwhelming.
I've never understood so fully that Hank is a DAD until i heard the "I'm not joking around Have you opened the app store??" like that tone shot to my very core
You're taking it down a notch, RIGHT?
From where we started the year collectively, it feels like we are several notches displaced
As John once said many years ago, “For a person who’s basically a communist, Hank sure loves money”
54 other people have either been here a long time or binged almost all the old vlogbrothers videos ❤
Im glad Hank seems more himself nowadays. On a related not also, I hope John is doing better or atleast managing.
Yes, poor John... I hope things turn around for him soon. Between his brother going through cancer, taking over all of Hank's many duties, and writing a new book, that's sure to take its toll.
I love word games, and the chance to support a small company of developers, as well as knowing that some of the money I spend will go to charity via DFTBA sounds fantastic. I'll spread the news of Gubbins alongside you!
Gubbins is indeed super fun. Congrats to Hank for continuing to re-set the Days since Hank Green Started a New Thing counter.
4:22 "Abolish reality, NERD"
That hits hard. Real hard.
Hank! If I switch apps, RUclips will stop playing and I won't be watching you freak out over how awesome this is! Other than that, good job at doing your job. 💯 A++ 10/10 recommend
Since I’ve been having my cancer along with you, I’m always interested in your comments about it. I’m 73, so I guess it’s normal for me to be doing a lot of unexpected life review. But cancer does enhance it. I’m mostly the same but I’ve noticed that little things don’t bother me so much and my very recent energy improvement is glorious 🎉
Congratulaions 🎆
YES HANK I DID IT
I never do stuff like this but you relentlessly badgered me into doing it.
I don't regret it.
Also something I haven't commented before: I had cancer (Acute Lymphatic Leukemia, not very dissimilar to Hodgkins) as a teen. Following your journey meant a lot to me. It was cathartic. Thank you for sharing so much and being so open about it all, that is something so unique and special, I really appreciated it.
And the crazy thing is you were already my favourite youtuber before you got cancer!
THE SOCKS!! Plus a box for cat toys!
Idk if you'll see this, Hank, but I bought the evening variety and love them. I've got a thing with clothing textures and these win.
My cat also enjoyed this delivery, as she likes the box they came in. I've put her 100 fuzzy poof ball toys in it (all 100 fit!) and now when she wants to play she scoots the box across my wood floor 😂
Hey there it might not be related to the video but I just wanted to say that vlogbrothers have been a great source of joy and peace for me .
Everytime I am feeling low I scroll through your videos. I don't follow this channel very actively but your videos never fail to make me feel better .It really does make me feel more hopeful in times of despair.
I have been watching you since I was in 8th grade I just wanted you to know that both of you have had a great impact on me .
Sometimes I just dive in the older videos they distract me and help me escape the quick sand my mind feels like sometimes .
Forgive me for my English not my first language .
I feel like vlogbrothers videos always pop up at a time we need them. The ones that get posted every week, yes, but also ones from years ago that show up in the recommended tab and remind me that my illness is not my fault, that despair is simple and the world is complex, that things getting better or things getting worse are not inevitable but the result of our human effort. And videos that just make me smile.
@@dragonflies6793 they really do :)
And its not just the videos I have always found vlogbrothers comment sections to be incredibly welcoming and thoughtful as well .I don't really recall seeing any hate or mean comments.
I came to this video knowing it would be an ad for gubbins and merch, both of which I have already bought, and I stayed anyway. Glad to see you super passionate Hank!
I'm totally okay with Hank talking about his cancer battle. Hank is in a position to bring cancer to the forefront of many minds and still show that there's Life After Scary Stuff. He's not letting it stop him. He's moving forward and doing stuff. Hank is an inspiration. I got a coma last August and as you can observe in this very sentence, I'M STILL TALKING ABOUT IT. Why? Cuz it's a major deal to me and if other people have experienced similar incidents, I don't want them to feel alone.
“I WANTED TO BE ALIVE” gave you one of the best decisions ever, the game is beautiful I love it so much.
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roadwork giving "sure hope it does" as a congratulations is the best thing ever
HANK has turned into a game publisher too 😂🎉 what can't this man do
Gubbins looks really cool. I downloaded it 😊
I haven't stopped playing it lol
When the Studio Folly team was like "Does this mean you want to be our publisher" I was like, "I do not know what that means, and also, no."
@@vlogbrothersand yet you ended up doing it anyway - Which is up there with like, dimension reducing glasses, in the list of the most Hank things ever
The artwork has a little bit of a schoolhouse rock vibe, wholesome. The postcards, not so much 😂
Thank you! I was trying to figure out what it reminded me of
@@remi4610 sure thing
Coming back 11 days later to say Ive been playing Gubbins daily since this video!! So happy I gave it a chance, thank you Hank
I’ve been loving Gubbins! I was bummed to discover “fighteria” was not considered a word yesterday! I shall be requesting this as an over right word. I usually hate word games cause they stress me out. Gubbins has been so fun, I was even playing it when I saw this videoZ
*Is* fighteria a word? Obviously Nerdfighteria is (as a proper noun), but I always thought of it as all one word, not Nerd and Fighteria.
In the same form, request for Aerofighters.
I downloaded Gubbins when Hank first introduced us to it
and regardless of English being my second language and being dyslexic, both of which make the game harder, I’ve been enjoying it thoroughly ☺️
Slowly regrowing your hair to a modest tuft is what you're currently doing, and it's going great :)
"Honestly why don't we just do this together right now. Do you have your phone?" - this made me burst out laughing and I went and got my phone to download it. :D
You and John have become my guide stars over the past few months after I've finished college and started work. You two are slowly giving me a hope I didn't think was possible after a few traumatic years I've had. Thanks ❤
DID YOU DO IT??!!???
Hank, to return with the same energy: YES I DID AND I LOVE GUBBINS
It's always refreshing to see someone who has money actually use it for good. I know that happens all the time, but we normally don't see it. This is very cool. It was a great idea, chemo or no! And how inspiring - we all undoubtedly have ways we can think creatively to make the world better in whatever our sphere of influence is.
I really like that you normalize having a not clear career path. I am a 24yo that has chronic health issues. I have a very bumpy career path because I have a very different life than other people my age and sometimes it makea me feel like I am not doing enough. But I am also acheiving alot! I am an active member of my community, I study worker rights in the sex work space, I am an artist and have been a caregiver! I won a prize for my volunteering recently! That is so cool! Having a not straight forward "normal" career path is so fun because you get to make it what you want! Thank you for all you do even through the rough times!
Congratulations on finishing treatment and turning 43. It's my birthday today and those socks look cute and it's for a good cause, so I may buy them!
Happy birthday 🎉🎁🎊
Buy yourself the socks, & wear them when you're making wonderful memories 🌻 (Then bring them out to remind you of those/cheer you up when you feel sad - Almost a literal "Don't forget to be awesome" lol)
Hope you have a really special birthday, sending well wishes from Australia 🌈
@@EmmaAus oh my gosh idk why but this comment almost made me cry. thank you for the wishes! faith in humanity restored :)
@@dotdotdot...176 You're so welcome 🌻🌻 I hope today makes you smile so much 🌈 Its gunna be a wonderful year, I can feel it in my bones xx
Cancer changes everything, I somehow went from being in school for bioinformatics to running an art RUclips channel.
I had fun downloading this game while Hank yelled at me in the background
I just love every single thing that Hank and John stand for and represent in the world. At times, when I'm feeling particularly cynical and apathetic, I foolishly convince myself that people are generally not great, and that most of the time, bad people do get ahead, trampling anyone and anything necessary to so so... but then a video from vlogbros pops up, I watch, and a surge of what I can only describe as "ohhmmggg wowwowowowow these kinds of people actually do exist AND they CAN be successful without losing themselves to that success, its not a myth from the movies and storybooks wowowo💓💗😭" feelings come forth and my faith in humanity has somehow been restored... because its not "just" that Hank and John are both successful, but that the reason they're so successful (apart from crazy work ethic, excellent public speaking skills, delegation skills etc etc etc etc) is because soo many people love what they're doing, and with that many people involved, wow, we really can "be the change".. It's hard to articulate, but dear Hank & John, thank you for sharing yourselves with us, thank you for everything you do, its been such an absolute pleasure to learn from/with you both (and all the awesome people you've worked with and introduced us to over the years), and I'm thankful that you guys exist. That's all.
I’ve experienced 5 years of deep depression. Did get loads of treatments, but I never fully recovered. Doing a lot better now, luckily. However, like you, we both have to accept that we’re different than we were before our diagnoses.
"Did you download Gubbins?" Better be in the next Nerdfighter Cenus
Being financially stable enough to invest in small companies and donate the profits is my dream scenario
4:13 I see that old school Nerdfighteria deep pull 😂
Hank, I can't open the app-store when I'm watching you on my Phone, have some patience 😂😂
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It's always so comforting seeing a new brothers' video. They always manage to instill a bit of hope, excitement, and causes that are worth checking out. Thank you for the happy vibes!
Gubbins is so fun!! Word games aren’t my strong suit but it’s so cute I can look past my incompetency! :D
I got an override word for “sorry” lol
Have already downloaded it yesterday while I was searching for another app in the app store.when I saw gubbins, I immediately remembered that this was the game that you mentioned in your previous video. ❤ really enjoyed everything about it! Both the good and bad gubbins.Lol. Thank you, Hank!😊
Having a blast packing the cancer socks out!
Just submitted “Sneezing is not normal. I never sneeze.” for sneezing. This is such a cool idea
Yes hank I did download it!!! It's so fun!!! Also this override word thing is very cool
Just wanted to take the time to say, you're looking good, man. Keep it up. We're rooting for you.
I avoided Wordle cuz i felt too "dumb" to play it but im an illustrator and designer so i couldnt resist Gubbins, its so well done and pretty! I paid for it so i can play more than once a day and im hoping i will improve my ability to think words 😂
Already downloaded from your personal announcement Short! Been waiting since you originally mentioned it.
I really like it and at the same time it is more difficult for me than I would like, but that's good. I have MS and I am dealing with some cognitive issues. No one else seems to notice, but I do. Playing word games will be so good for me and this one is so different and engaging. Super fun! When I am not feeling frustrated by my cognitive changes. Thanks Hank!
"Just imagine what it's like inside my head"
My brain is already too busy trying to keep 50 different hamster wheels running to even contemplate that
Hank Green, this video moved me so much. It is very inspiring to see you fight cancer and just live life.
Friday, 10 years ago: I wonder what silly thing Hank will do on camera today.
Friday, now: I wonder what silly thing Hank will try to sell me today.
And I'll then totally buy it 👀😂
I wonder what silly thing Hank will sell me today. -- edited to remove typo. ;)
Getting on Hank, a cancer patient, about talking about his cancer a lot is next-level tone deaf. Carry on, man. You do great stuff
Gubbins is totally fun. I just downloaded it yesterday, I'm loving it.
Unsaraposcially, Ilove you Hank. Thank you for being a beacon of joy at one of the hardest times in my 25 year career of lifing
Oh man, i'll definitely buy stuff at good store someday! ❤ Really happy to see such a good project flourish!
I'm not a games person but I fully applaud doing crazy things while on chemo. You have to! So downloaded.
Hanks interpretation of high pressure sales tactics are extremely amusing to me
I have a feeling he understands sales tactics better than any of us.
I LOVE gubbins. I've been playing a ton. It was also the fastest I've ever thrown money at a phone game. It's so enjoyable and relaxing and charming. I've been playing so much especially when my anxiety is bad or I need to refocus from depression issues (which is a lot right now, but it'll get better) and I'm so glad you found it so I could play
I WANTED TO BE ALIVE
great impulse buy Hank. I love the game
I am in support of midlife crises ending up with bigger budgets for video games. More people doing this, please.
I'm addicted to Gubbins right now! Tell them they need to add leaderboards, haha
I know right. It’s delightfully chill and uncompetitive, but I kinda want it to be competitive anyway
I think they're working on it!
@@vlogbrothers yay! Really having a lot of fun with it, and as an independent board game developer myself, I'm always excited to see independent creative work thriving.
You are doing awesome.
Dont Forget to be it and lets keep doing whatever we feel like decreases the world's suck the most. Long plans and 'life stories' are nice, but they can only be conceived post fact, during it we need to ride the flow
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Hi Hank, I hope you are doing well.
I was sitting in my garage in Colorado and I followed Hank’s instructions to download Gubbins. I did the thing.
Thanks Hank, glad you’re feeling better
I've got a cold so I've been playing gubbins while rewatching the old dimension20 zoom-era adventuring party episodes, pretty much non-stop since I saw hank's tweet about it this week. It's a good time!
Hank, you saying "lets do it together. Ive got my phone. Here it is. Now go to the app store." Was enough. That was highly effective I did. I had to leave the video and come back to it. And i came back to "im not joking around. Did you do it?!" - yea hank! I did it! Thank you! Youre such an awesome human being.
I DID IT HANK, I PROMISE I DID IT
The MUSIC in this game is absolutely fantastic. Its like a warm hug when Im sitting on the train heading in to work in the dark. Plus, some of the gubbins are music-related and they add their sounds to the music when you play them!
I almost forgot about the dog poop debate!
Cancer and the treatment for it has taken up a huge part of your life and effected you a lot. It's ok to talk about it and honestly I'm here for it. I think you have good things to say on the subject.
I've enjoyed playing Gubbins almost as much as I have enjoyed watching you lose your mind multiple times over the course of a 6 minute video :) Maybe you've answered this question already, but how exactly do you constantly stumble upon such opportunities? Seriously, is there like a career path that you can follow to get to the point where you engage in a milion seemingly random projects, or is it the case of having the right mindset?
Love yelling "I'M DOING IT, DAMMIT" at my computer, like a very normal human. 😆
With love, this is the 3rd consecutive regular vlogbrothers spot slated for an ad - last Friday was Cancer Socks, Tuesday was supposed to be soap boxes, today is Gubbins. I know the profits go to charity, but they're still ads. It is... a lot. Again, with love. I know y'all are doing your best.
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I think it was just the perfect storm tbh. The socks I think they wanted to make sure could ship in time for Christmas, and Hank is just now returning fully to work (and even then, he’s stepped down as CEO) after chemo. The soap, same thing re: prepping for Christmas stocking/shipping/prepping while their lives were upturned and just now having it ready for the biggest few shopping weeks of the year. And this game JUST came out in the time since the last video Hank did, so yes he’ll want to promote it ASAP.
I understand that three in a row can seem like a lot, but yeah… I think it was just the perfect storm.
i mean, this is how we're decreasing world suck lately
I had a calendar reminder set to download Gubbins on launch day and it def made me giggle, thanks Hank
WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR BEARD
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i just saw your short from a month ago about this yesterday and immediately downloaded it ☺️ so fun! and knowing what it is supporting makes it even better. great idea hank!!
Gonna level with you. I don't think I've ever had the thought "Gee, ____ sure talks about their cancer a lot." Literally any amount of thinking about cancer except zero seems like a normal response to having cancer.
Hank, thank you so much for recommending “Gubbings”. I am going to download this game for me on my phone and my kids on their phones. And hopefully they will end up doing something meaningful while sitting on the train on their way to school. Saves me time in the evenings for cooking for example! Good one, thanks a lot! Take care.
I downloaded Gubbins the first day that it went live and paid for the unlimited game option because honestly, you and your brother are the kind of human beings I love and love to surround myself by. ❤️❤️
Gubbins is a delight! Thank you for bringing it to Nerdfighteria’s attention!
As someone whose thoughts and outward conversation and actions are very often concerned with my chronic illness, I absolutely do not begrudge Hank talking about his cancer as much as he wants.
Done.
Got the socks too. They're so up my alley
Paying for Gubbins was a good financial choice of mine. It is so wholesome and fun and colourful.
You two make such wonderful videos and educate the world in a way that's understandable, yet factual!
The truest thing i have heard in awhile was "imagine what it's like in my head." i have chronic pain and illness and these things can be like a mountain in your life you have to navigate around, but others cannot see.
downloading Gubbins.
Love that I was able to follow along the instructions of downloading the app as I did each step... your timing was perfect haha
I love that this is framed as a conversation between Hank and John
Hair's lookin'good! I love your new socks. -a fellow cancer/chemo survivor, since 2005.
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I’ve played Gubbins for the last three days and I ABSOLUTLEY ADOOOOOORE IT! The drawings and animations, the music is ridiculously good, the game is just so fun and satisfying!
Gubbins is so fun! And Studio Folly is based in my home town in Australia!! Thanks Hank! 💛💚
thank you so much for crash course!