Anytime Rhett and Link share Ben with us, I feel honored. He's the third to our favorite duo. To have a friendship that not only lasts so long but to extend beyond a lifetime, that's something special. Thank you Rhett and Link, and thank you Ben.
They didn't add anything to that story though. We've heard all of this a few times now. This one actually felt a bit live a grave dance when the squirrels jumped in. They were the best part of the show by a mile but it completely sucked the air out of the reflection.
@@apeekintimeI’m not sure that’s the point though. Yes they made this about Ben and yes it’s a sad story but they said a lot of what they do is inspired by him. For this one, they probably care less if the audience finds it funny because they know Ben would’ve thought it was funny. At least that’s my take:)
@@apeekintime they added to it by creating an absurd and ridiculous video that they know the concept and execution of would make ben laugh, because being silly and outrageous is what he did in his short time of being alive. You clearly didn't understand the video and that's fine, but to say that this video is them "dancing on his grave" is disgusting. He was their friend and I think they'd know better than you what he did and would like so if you have nothing nice to say except dogshit on how they choose to grieve and pay their respects to THEIR friend then maybe you should just keep quite, shouldn't you.
@@apeekintime I’m sorry you feel that way. Ben’s life and Rhett and Links’ memories of him are not a “story” to add to. They knew Ben and shared something special that you clearly don’t understand. I hope you are able to come back to this after sometime, and maturity, to realize the beauty of this tribute. Be Your Mythical Best.
I think what got me the most emotional was that after everything was done and the tree was down, there was no cheering, no talking. Just contemplative, reverent silence in memory of a lost friend.
@@MapllTree I started to really cry at that point. The squirrel musical kept it a little lighter during, but the end when the tree fell and the silence followed. The whole series just seems like a cinematic masterpiece tribute to a life with a person that isn't a romantic partner or family member, but a friend. To CHOOSE to stick together in every reality they could imagine and then showcase that in a way that conveys all the things they felt along the way.....I just love the OG channel so much. I love that they always keep Ben with them and his memory alive as well. Just shows how wonderful they are as humans, to hold their friends that closely.
This really is why I love Rhett and Link's content. They're not comedians - they're humans who have been shaped by so many shared experiences and so many people that we, the viewers, will never meet, but they damn well make sure to honor it... with humor! I love every time they tell us stories about Ben because you can just feel his presence through everything they do.
By killing a tree while talking about themselves most of the time? I swear yall would pay to watch these idiots kill an endangered animal and think it’s cute in the process
@@dgornowicz8417the tree was in an area that was already going to be cleared and they’re going to be responsible for the planting of 1000 trees. I think it’s going to be ok.
@@dgornowicz8417its a fckn tree. There are billions of them and there are thousands destroyed every year from wildfires which is a natural occurrence (more common from current circumstance) but still natural. Go help living people
To live a life with no regrets is something we all aspire to. But to say that you still have regrets, even to this day, and still continue to move forward, is something even more powerful and validating. I simply do not understand how each episode keeps getting better than the last. I could say, alongside many others, that this series is such an underrated gem on this weird, unpredictable, and often failing platform. But right now, I cannot be more grateful to be experiencing this narrative. You three have truly made something wonderful and amazing--Rhett, Link, and Ben.
@@frearthis He died at 32, a lot older than I had originallly thought. Sounds like he got ill very young with the chronic fatigue, and he was given a shitty hand. :(
The squirrel musical kept it a little lighter during, but the end when the tree fell and the silence followed. The whole series just seems like a cinematic masterpiece tribute to a life with a person that isn't a romantic partner or family member, but a friend. To CHOOSE to stick together in every reality they could imagine and then showcase that in a way that conveys all the things they felt along the way.....I just love the OG channel so much. I love that they always keep Ben with them and his memory alive as well. Just shows how wonderful they are as humans, to hold their friends that closely.
As an outdoorsman that loves bushcraft, watching them chop down a tree so inefficiently was painful. As a human watching 2 men slowly chip away at 2 decades of grief, I’ve never felt more seen. This is genius storytelling.
Did you think they were going to use peanut butter and chop it down super efficiently? :P Out of curiosity though, what should they have done differently?
as someone who was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, thank you so much for speaking about it. Many people still do not believe that it is a real thing, they just believe people are too lazy. I’ve been a fan of you both for years and this just shows how truly thoughtful and genuine you are. I couldn’t thank you enough ❤
Did I just cry at two men falling a tree with peanut butter axes? Ben's memory will live on through you guys forever. I can only hope that my friendships are as strong as yours.
Only Rhett and Link can make me laugh and cry uncontrollably in the same video. When the tree started going… and when it hit the ground and the celebration was over… wow. Such a powerful moment
this is quite possibly one of my favorite things you guys have ever done. I am so glad you guys are doing these kinds of videos. There is just something so special about this series.
When the tree came down, I lost it. I cried like a baby. Thank you both for being so vulnerable. I have been watching you guys religiously (pun intended) for over 12 years and I left the faith publicly right before yall shared your spiritual deconstructions. I cannot stress to yall how much that helped me. I found it so relatable.
Wonderhole overall is a literal masterpiece of a show but this episode in particular was so beautiful in so many ways!! It was earnest and emotional, clever and interesting, ironic and hilarious, all together compelling and executed flawlessly. This project is a genuine work of art, all the wonder of GMM, all the personality of Rhett & Link, with a smooth TV finish. This is a genuine gift!
It started out as two guys digging a hole that they didn't really have an idea of what size it should be, so they chose medium, but it ended up turning into something much bigger. Now it's Rhett & Link's Wonderhole
😂 honestly this is the perfect representation of how these two guys have made this show together, going and going into a bigger hole that is all of us combined😢
What a video. Never in my life would I had thought at 30 years old I would be crying over a couple of dudes honoring their friend by felling a tree. Bravo gentlemen!
@@csakadiosgyor94 I think it's close to overacting but not quite. Given the character it makes sense to be over the top here in my opinion. I thought it was perfect.
I was not expecting all of these famous people to be wearing squirrel pajamas singing and that genuinely made me laugh during this heart-throbbing video
by the way i just want to say that this is an actual form of therapy specifically designed for men in the last few years in australia, where a group of or more men get together and say work on a bike, or chop down a tree, it helps put an added layer of distance to painful memories and was very successful in its time. this is an excellent example of that. Mens mental health is woefully undertalked about and this type of therapy actually does something for men, well done lads!
Thanks for the info! Do you mind dropping any resources or links for this sort of therapy? Maybe any studies done for it? This genuinely seems to be the best option to bridge the communication gap most men find. When our hands are busy, our minds are free and the thoughts can flow out more naturally.
The shot at 20:58 is beautiful with what appears to be the sapling in front of the tree. Grief may break down and create huge crashes and obstacles that feel unavoidable, but something new can grow out of it as well. Thank you, Rhett and Link.
The cinematography on this was absolutely fantastic. The opening shot with the trees wiping between each of them, leaving empty space at the end. Hard cutting between Rhett & Link as the axe swings to show how they were working together. Framing from a distance to give the feeling of observation. The final, still shot showing how each individual cut led up to the final product. Amazing.
i lost my best friend almost three years ago now and watching this made me realise that there’s nothing worse than looking back and thinking, “what could i have done different?” “what could i have said?” “should i have spent more time with them?” “could i have?” i can’t believe a wonderhole video is about to make me cry
It cant leave you, that feeling will fade but never die because you loved them, the worst thing is if there was a 'simple' solution like if they wore a seat-belt when it happened and you could have made a bet with them to keep them belted the whole journey or some other far-fetched solution like take the longer road or have them explain their steering-wheel wasn't centered, sometimes they die because of easily prevented but somehow nontrivial factors that will haunt you forever with what-ifs.
I lost one of my dearest friends this month and think those things a lot. But ultimately, I have to trust that our friends knew how much we loved them and want us to have amazing experiences on their behalf. ❤
The way you honored your friend’s life while also simultaneously giving a funny drama squirrel story was perfectly executed. Rest in peanut butter Ben 🤍
I would hope that I am the type of person that if I died of testicular cancer, my friends created a lengthy RUclips comedy musical about nuts. I don’t want anything serious. Just the nut jokes. Perfect tribute to your friend!
I can’t believe GMM fans aren’t showing Wonderhole more love. These videos have been phenomenal. A squirrel musical?!?! Come on, what more can you ask for?
I am a GMM fan, I love this video. I just skipped the squirrel musical parts since that just isn’t something I enjoy. I’ve loved all the other wonderhole videos since I found them yesterday.
It's so important to keep those we love that aren't with us on this earth around in anyway we can. It's so easy to get lost in grief and forget that they'd want us to keep on, and maybe one day chop down a tree with some peanut butter. I hope everyone who's grieving remembers that their Ben is still there with them in the love they gave us to keep with us forever. It's the most precious gift to have love in this life that we feel for a lifetime, to be able to think back fondly on it. Thank you for the reminder Rhett, Link, and Ben.
When I read three friends, I heard the name Ben. Because I remembered the episode you both talked about him. That had to be years ago.....I've been through so much in my own life these past years but Ben somehow I instantly remembered and I know that's because of you guys. Ben lives on and will not be forgotten because I can fully say I never forgot about Ben.
Randall mythical f*cking Park!?! What a pull, the production value of this series is definitely recognized. The love and care y'all put into all of these episodes, this one especially, is beyond incredible. Y'all are really doing and being your mythical best.
What a beautiful last frame with the focus fading from the fallen tree to the tiny new plant growing. Representative of the HUGE impact Ben had on your lives. The trio as you knew it came to a dramatic halt with his passing, but his extraordinary way of living continues on through you both now, and forever with all the lives you’ve touched. An endless cycle. One tree fallen, one thousand more planted. Thanks for all the life you gave us, tree. And thank you, Ben. Tears once again, boys. Such a creative and special tribute to your other best friend.
this was beautiful, you guys. i feel so moved. ive never heard of ben before today but now i also feel like hes always been a part of the mythical crew. 🕊️
Its been over a decade since i lost one of my best friends to depression. He never met my kids and they never got to see the unending selflessness one person could be capable of. The unrelenting humor and lighthearted joy he was as a person. I take my kids to play atthe park he passed away at often. They just get to enjoy it, and i get to remind myself the best way for him to live on is to be like him and continue his mission to be kind and funny and carefree and thoughtful and adventurous. They know him, they just dont know it. Cried my grown man tears watchin this one.
Just wanted to say this was really a wonderfully full and heartfelt story, and worthy lesson, all in one RUclips comment. Thanks for posting it and best to you and your family!
Thanks for sharing. As someone massively struggling with depression, it's helps to hear that others have at least had a legacy and didn't just evaporate. I'm so sorry for your loss, though...
this is such a silly, beautiful, loving and tender memorial and dedication to a lost friend. this is some of the most genuinely i think we've ever heard yall speak; not speaking to us, but to ben. the humor and love behind all of this is amazing, and its clear how much ben had an impact on your lives. with how you keep his name alive, and how you love him so dearly, im sure that wherever he may be he knows and can see it.
So much symbolism in this video. Making an entire song-and-dance surrounding chopping down the tree only for it to actually fall, leaving everyone speechless and a permanent, unfillable hole. The whole idea of the tree "not minding" you cutting it down, only for a family of squirrels to lose everything. You created poetry in a ridiculous twenty-minute video. Ben is so proud of you.
The moment of silence once the tree fell was so loud. My heart goes out to Rhett, Link, and Ben’s family. As a mother now myself, the way you two still keep Ben’s memory alive & showcase how much he still has an impact on your life makes me tear up. Ben, Rest in Peace. I hope you know how many people’s hearts you’ve touched all these years later.
As a fellow Ben, Our Other Best Friend was the episode that got me into Ear Biscuits, and probably the most honest and moving thing I've ever seen on RUclips. You guys make it clear how important he was to you and how hard confusing that time of loss was. And you've kept his memory alive. Wherever he is I'm sure he's proud he got to call you two friends.
To see two grown men that are my fathers age, mourn a childhood friend and carry his life on for all these years is truly beautiful. Ben is carried through so much you guys do and for just a simple viewer of years, it’s so beautiful to see. I have been loving Wonderhole, maybe this series isn’t for everyone. But I think EVERYONE can find something in at least one video. Thank you guys for doing this.
The visuals here were very touching. Seeing the tree on the the ground with a small plant growing in foreground really hit me. The cinematography was really top notch. I;m really loving this series. Thank you for sharing it with us. In addition, the writing for the squirrel segments was really well done!
Except for the last squirrel scene (by which time I was crying), I kept becoming so immersed in Rhett and Link's discussion that I forgot about the squirrels until the next squirrel scene. This was ridiculous and absolutely beautiful!
I honestly cried. I lost a couple of my best friends this year that I've known since I was a kid. And I lost my mother over 5 years ago. Lifes not fair but having people like you to give us hope is a blessing I'm glad to have. Thank you Rhett and Link...
Well now I’m just a sobbing mess😭 Having lost many family members (three to cancer) in the span of 9 months almost a couple years ago now, it really hit home going through that grief of watching someone fade away with out any way to help. Honestly I haven’t really worked through it so this really helped. Love you guys, thank you and thank you Ben.
I'm not crying, you're crying. 😭I do feel the squirrel bit could've been done so much better, but the story about Ben is beautiful, insightful, and heartbreaking. Not that I think you will, but please *do not* listen to all of these toxic people who are belittling your tribute to your friend. They're wrong. Maybe when they're older they will recognize the damage their mindsets can do, and will better themselves as the 2 of you have.
This is my favorite Wonderhole video so far. Funny while still being real and emotional. We know everything when we’re young, don’t we? Bravo, gentlemen.
Rhett & Link & Ben, when I was 3 years old I was also diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. I'm 21 now and incredibly lucky to be alive after years of treatment, but I'm even more lucky to have been surrounded by my friends through it all, just like the three of you. This video, the way you talk about your friendship-- it's beautiful, it's full of so much love, and it's truly such an honor to get a window into it all. Rhett & Link, thank you for making this video, for making me cry, and for all the creative joy and wonder you bring to the world. And Ben, thank you for helping them to get here.
I'll be honest... I'm in tears. My sister died in 2000, at the age of 21. I was 18. I think back to all the memories and I'm so happy I have them, but can't believe it's been so long and all of the memories that could have been..... RIP Ben.
Rhett & Link, the depth of your love for Ben and your ability to honour him in this creative and humorous way is remarkable. Please keep making these types of videos in the next Season of Wonderhole. Even though this type of content isn't for everyone, for the ones who get it, it's everything. The last image with the new growth in the foreground really touched my heart.
This series is the best, most important thing you guys have ever made. It’s funny, touching and thought provoking. As a fan since the days of the Velcro song, I’ve seen you try many different things over the years, some better than others, some not so great..but I’ve always enjoyed being along for the ride. But this, this show here, is something special. I’m looking forward to each new episode and hope you continue on in this style as long as you can, this show has legitimately blown away all my expectations. 10/10
Feels like Ben is this.. mythical guardian Angel who’s always there lol. When bizarre things happen on set, while they’re filming, it’s Ben messing around. When they suddenly get a great idea and they have no idea where it came from.. Ben. Like it feels like it is a trio, we just see Rhett and link.
He was a real person not some symbol. When I die, I better not have to stick around as some sort of spirit. Will it be sad for a couple people, yes. Will I want to extend my horrible existence on this trash ball of terrible people? No. If people want that, then they are selfish. Let him rest in peace; he's gone.
My favorite part of these videos is finding out how it’s going to subvert my expectations with some weird unhinged thing. The squirrel family really delivered.
I'm so happy to see an episode dedicated to Ben. I remember the Ear Biscuits you two did about him way back when, the visual of Rhett getting choked up about it still sits in my brain. How lucky he was to have the two of you, and how lucky you two were to have him. I love that his guiding hand of "just do the thing" steered the two of you into Mythical and all it's brought. Thank you for sharing that energy with all of us.
Your vulnerability in this is heart pulling. I think many ppl have wished those last days with a friend or loved one were different. I know I have regret in this situation. I do believe that they are still with us and know how we wish it had been different 💗😢
I didnt think i would cry but when that tree fell i felt emotions coming back from when I lost my Aunt to cancer, she was very close.... Thank yall for sharing your story
The cinematography on this was INSANE! I don't have any mythical friends but it's always an honor to be a part of this community. These two are my favorite.
The Ear Biscuits episode where they detail their memories with Ben is still in the forefront of my mind weekly. The depths R&L go to to explain their emotions and reflect on how and why they acted with Ben felt like their most introspective religious experience. That they continue to include Ben in their videos heartwarming.
Angela... You're wonderful! Unhinged and a pure joy. Rhett and Link talking about Ben will never not make me tear up. He sounds like an hilarious dude to grow up with. I'm glad he did to the boys what he did, because we might not have had these people in our lives if not. Thank you, Ben.
every time you two share stories about ben it feels like we knew him too. this video made me laugh and cry, and i think that balance is whats needed to process grief. ben was the third to one of my favorite duos, and his memory will remain with you and your fans for the rest of time. this is a wonderful and very funny way to keep his memory alive, especially since its so personal to both you two and ben himself. i know hes up in heaven laughing with you guys and i know hes proud of everything youve done.
he was someone so special to you both there's a lot of love here love the message for those guys don't delay it go to a Dr. and get checked my husband has prostate cancer
Had I known how heartbreaking this video was going to be I would've at least put on like a bowtie or something under that squirrel costume
Hey you’re the guy!
Amazing to see you in a video with Rhett and Link your videos are amazing 👏
I love your skits and videos dude :)
Great job! Did you help with music?
seeing daniel thrasher in a rhett and link video was not on my bingo card! but what a welcome surprise
Anytime Rhett and Link share Ben with us, I feel honored. He's the third to our favorite duo. To have a friendship that not only lasts so long but to extend beyond a lifetime, that's something special. Thank you Rhett and Link, and thank you Ben.
They didn't add anything to that story though. We've heard all of this a few times now. This one actually felt a bit live a grave dance when the squirrels jumped in. They were the best part of the show by a mile but it completely sucked the air out of the reflection.
@@apeekintimeI’m not sure that’s the point though. Yes they made this about Ben and yes it’s a sad story but they said a lot of what they do is inspired by him. For this one, they probably care less if the audience finds it funny because they know Ben would’ve thought it was funny. At least that’s my take:)
@@apeekintime they added to it by creating an absurd and ridiculous video that they know the concept and execution of would make ben laugh, because being silly and outrageous is what he did in his short time of being alive. You clearly didn't understand the video and that's fine, but to say that this video is them "dancing on his grave" is disgusting. He was their friend and I think they'd know better than you what he did and would like so if you have nothing nice to say except dogshit on how they choose to grieve and pay their respects to THEIR friend then maybe you should just keep quite, shouldn't you.
@@apeekintime I’m sorry you feel that way. Ben’s life and Rhett and Links’ memories of him are not a “story” to add to. They knew Ben and shared something special that you clearly don’t understand. I hope you are able to come back to this after sometime, and maturity, to realize the beauty of this tribute. Be Your Mythical Best.
It goes to show that no matter your age, special people remain with you for life. I love that they celebrate and keep him alive
I think what got me the most emotional was that after everything was done and the tree was down, there was no cheering, no talking. Just contemplative, reverent silence in memory of a lost friend.
The silence was loud.
I CRIED
EXACTLY THERE TOO
I was already crying. Thanks for making me now sob.
It made me tear up at that point, very poignant.
@@MapllTree I started to really cry at that point. The squirrel musical kept it a little lighter during, but the end when the tree fell and the silence followed. The whole series just seems like a cinematic masterpiece tribute to a life with a person that isn't a romantic partner or family member, but a friend. To CHOOSE to stick together in every reality they could imagine and then showcase that in a way that conveys all the things they felt along the way.....I just love the OG channel so much. I love that they always keep Ben with them and his memory alive as well. Just shows how wonderful they are as humans, to hold their friends that closely.
This really is why I love Rhett and Link's content. They're not comedians - they're humans who have been shaped by so many shared experiences and so many people that we, the viewers, will never meet, but they damn well make sure to honor it... with humor! I love every time they tell us stories about Ben because you can just feel his presence through everything they do.
the switching Between the beautiful story of Ben, and Angela as Rabid squirrel, this video was such emotional whiplash.
Fr, I’m laughing my ass off and then crying my eyes out. It was magical tbh
These boys are really keeping Ben alive and loved by millions, thank you guys for ensuring he lives on
By killing a tree while talking about themselves most of the time? I swear yall would pay to watch these idiots kill an endangered animal and think it’s cute in the process
@@dgornowicz8417the tree was in an area that was already going to be cleared and they’re going to be responsible for the planting of 1000 trees. I think it’s going to be ok.
@@dgornowicz8417its a fckn tree. There are billions of them and there are thousands destroyed every year from wildfires which is a natural occurrence (more common from current circumstance) but still natural. Go help living people
It's a tree. Calm the hell down.@@dgornowicz8417
@@iheartbusterk82 you really don’t get it do you? They’re using Ben as an object in another absolutely terrible video
16:48 “we knew everything back then” absolutely destroyed me. Thank you for encouraging and being open about emotional and spiritual growth
Before my partner died I thought I knew everything. That line got me too!
Yep. Me too. It's so true. Sometimes we grow less wise with age and it's actually the wisest thing of all.
Yeah, same here.
@@missbeaussie The more we know, the more we realize we don't know. That's wisdom gained with age, rather than intelligence/knowledge.
Rhett chuckling through some pain for sure
Was not expecting Randall Park.
Was really not expecting him in that outfit
Wait I thought that was John Krasinski?
They teased him at the end of last week's video
@@jenelam2831 kudos to you for not seeing race 😂
Was not expecting the whole ass NUTS song 🤣
That's Jim
The shot at 17:19 made me cry. The young tree in the foreground, felled too soon, watching over Rhett and Link as they chop at their grief. Beautiful.
To live a life with no regrets is something we all aspire to. But to say that you still have regrets, even to this day, and still continue to move forward, is something even more powerful and validating.
I simply do not understand how each episode keeps getting better than the last. I could say, alongside many others, that this series is such an underrated gem on this weird, unpredictable, and often failing platform. But right now, I cannot be more grateful to be experiencing this narrative. You three have truly made something wonderful and amazing--Rhett, Link, and Ben.
Grief lasts a lifetime. This is a beautiful and funny video to honor Ben.
I’m not sure why squirrel ads are appearing on a tribute video
@@neisjothe squirrels 🐿️ r there to help lighten the mood and not make it so sad, I believe. Ben was so young it sounds like.😢
@@frearthis He died at 32, a lot older than I had originallly thought. Sounds like he got ill very young with the chronic fatigue, and he was given a shitty hand. :(
I love the asymmetrical framing of this shot at 0:28 because it feels like Ben is on the right side, walking with them.
yeah that was a nice touch, well spotted
I noticed that too, thought I would be the only one.
Guys, my only thought was "Why isn't this centered?" and "Rhett looks great." I love your reason!! Well said.
I thought that was what they were doing. Very clever.
Well now I’m sobbing
The squirrel musical kept it a little lighter during, but the end when the tree fell and the silence followed. The whole series just seems like a cinematic masterpiece tribute to a life with a person that isn't a romantic partner or family member, but a friend. To CHOOSE to stick together in every reality they could imagine and then showcase that in a way that conveys all the things they felt along the way.....I just love the OG channel so much. I love that they always keep Ben with them and his memory alive as well. Just shows how wonderful they are as humans, to hold their friends that closely.
I cried the whole video, truly the embodiment of "what is grief if not love persevering?"
Randall Park is so random and unexpected in the best way. Angela as a squirrel is perfect casting.
angela was born for this role
@@muaddibbytoo true
I came looking for these comments @@muaddibby
Angela as a squirrel is perfect casting
In the best way
She always COMMITS
I came here to say the same thing. Could not agree more.
Yes she is. 🐿️
Her being the one with rabies was perfect
I had to skip those parts
As an outdoorsman that loves bushcraft, watching them chop down a tree so inefficiently was painful.
As a human watching 2 men slowly chip away at 2 decades of grief, I’ve never felt more seen.
This is genius storytelling.
Did you think they were going to use peanut butter and chop it down super efficiently? :P Out of curiosity though, what should they have done differently?
@@Silvercanthuse a peanut butter chainsaw
@@tostitossssssI was expecting one at the end
@@Silvercanth Way to ruin such an endearing comment. Must be great at parties!
Efficiency was never the goal.
as someone who was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, thank you so much for speaking about it. Many people still do not believe that it is a real thing, they just believe people are too lazy. I’ve been a fan of you both for years and this just shows how truly thoughtful and genuine you are. I couldn’t thank you enough ❤
I’ve had it since August 2021 after getting mono. It’s literally hell I can’t do anything anymore
As someone that has crohn’s disease with CF as a symptom i felt that
Did I just cry at two men falling a tree with peanut butter axes? Ben's memory will live on through you guys forever. I can only hope that my friendships are as strong as yours.
Only Rhett and Link can make me laugh and cry uncontrollably in the same video. When the tree started going… and when it hit the ground and the celebration was over… wow. Such a powerful moment
Glad I wasn’t the only one.
As a mom, I feel like Ben's parents must be honored that you are so inspired by their child.
As a fellow mom, this comment made me instantly well up with tears.
this is quite possibly one of my favorite things you guys have ever done. I am so glad you guys are doing these kinds of videos. There is just something so special about this series.
Agreed!
Yea, my mind d was blown.
When the tree came down, I lost it. I cried like a baby.
Thank you both for being so vulnerable. I have been watching you guys religiously (pun intended) for over 12 years and I left the faith publicly right before yall shared your spiritual deconstructions. I cannot stress to yall how much that helped me. I found it so relatable.
Wonderhole overall is a literal masterpiece of a show but this episode in particular was so beautiful in so many ways!! It was earnest and emotional, clever and interesting, ironic and hilarious, all together compelling and executed flawlessly. This project is a genuine work of art, all the wonder of GMM, all the personality of Rhett & Link, with a smooth TV finish. This is a genuine gift!
It started out as two guys digging a hole that they didn't really have an idea of what size it should be, so they chose medium, but it ended up turning into something much bigger. Now it's Rhett & Link's Wonderhole
😂 honestly this is the perfect representation of how these two guys have made this show together, going and going into a bigger hole that is all of us combined😢
What a video. Never in my life would I had thought at 30 years old I would be crying over a couple of dudes honoring their friend by felling a tree. Bravo gentlemen!
Felling a tree....with peanut butter. ;P
with nuts.
Angela giving everything she has for this role is why i love her. She just throws herself into it with her whole being❤
I would call it overacting
@@csakadiosgyor94 I think it's close to overacting but not quite. Given the character it makes sense to be over the top here in my opinion. I thought it was perfect.
@@Silvercanth Yeah but she always does that on Smosh
@@csakadiosgyor94 well yeah. It’s Smosh. What do you expect?
@@csakadiosgyor94 it's a squirrel with rabies
how would you have played it?
I was not expecting all of these famous people to be wearing squirrel pajamas singing and that genuinely made me laugh during this heart-throbbing video
by the way i just want to say that this is an actual form of therapy specifically designed for men in the last few years in australia, where a group of or more men get together and say work on a bike, or chop down a tree, it helps put an added layer of distance to painful memories and was very successful in its time. this is an excellent example of that. Mens mental health is woefully undertalked about and this type of therapy actually does something for men, well done lads!
I love that.
Thanks for the info! Do you mind dropping any resources or links for this sort of therapy? Maybe any studies done for it? This genuinely seems to be the best option to bridge the communication gap most men find. When our hands are busy, our minds are free and the thoughts can flow out more naturally.
The shot at 20:58 is beautiful with what appears to be the sapling in front of the tree. Grief may break down and create huge crashes and obstacles that feel unavoidable, but something new can grow out of it as well. Thank you, Rhett and Link.
The cinematography on this was absolutely fantastic. The opening shot with the trees wiping between each of them, leaving empty space at the end. Hard cutting between Rhett & Link as the axe swings to show how they were working together. Framing from a distance to give the feeling of observation. The final, still shot showing how each individual cut led up to the final product. Amazing.
YES
The way they stood looking at the fallen tree in silence at the end made me so emotional, I'm not sure why.
because its so final. like death. their friend is gone, the tree is down. it was almost like them saying goodbye again. made me cry too.
That's the part that got me too.
the shot at 0:26 with space for Ben already has me sobbing, I think this one’s going to be a somber watch
I think this absolutely made Ben smile, wherever he is. Another great episode.
I just keep thinking about how happy it must make Ben's family to hear Rhett and link keeping his memory alive all these years.
i lost my best friend almost three years ago now and watching this made me realise that there’s nothing worse than looking back and thinking, “what could i have done different?” “what could i have said?” “should i have spent more time with them?” “could i have?” i can’t believe a wonderhole video is about to make me cry
It cant leave you, that feeling will fade but never die because you loved them, the worst thing is if there was a 'simple' solution like if they wore a seat-belt when it happened and you could have made a bet with them to keep them belted the whole journey or some other far-fetched solution like take the longer road or have them explain their steering-wheel wasn't centered, sometimes they die because of easily prevented but somehow nontrivial factors that will haunt you forever with what-ifs.
I lost one of my dearest friends this month and think those things a lot. But ultimately, I have to trust that our friends knew how much we loved them and want us to have amazing experiences on their behalf. ❤
You can hear the sadness in Link's voice. RIP to Ben your BFF. He's now your mythical.
Wonderful point.
Them walking away in silence after the tree fell is what finally got the tears to fall... ugh wish we could've met you Ben ♡
They’ve honored Ben in every project they’ve done. Makes me cry every time. I feel like they are the Rhett and Link we love because of Ben. ❤
The way you honored your friend’s life while also simultaneously giving a funny drama squirrel story was perfectly executed. Rest in peanut butter Ben 🤍
I would hope that I am the type of person that if I died of testicular cancer, my friends created a lengthy RUclips comedy musical about nuts. I don’t want anything serious. Just the nut jokes. Perfect tribute to your friend!
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I can’t believe GMM fans aren’t showing Wonderhole more love. These videos have been phenomenal. A squirrel musical?!?! Come on, what more can you ask for?
Unfortunately those are the same people who don't watch the non-food relatable episodes...
Their channel is so big now that unfortunately a lot of their viewers aren't really fans just random people that watch whatever is trending
I am a GMM fan, I love this video. I just skipped the squirrel musical parts since that just isn’t something I enjoy.
I’ve loved all the other wonderhole videos since I found them yesterday.
I watched the show mostly around my early teens but ended up watching other things over time. This series interests me a lot more now, so I'm back
RUclips isn't recommending it to people. It took way too long for me to discover this channel
It's so important to keep those we love that aren't with us on this earth around in anyway we can. It's so easy to get lost in grief and forget that they'd want us to keep on, and maybe one day chop down a tree with some peanut butter. I hope everyone who's grieving remembers that their Ben is still there with them in the love they gave us to keep with us forever. It's the most precious gift to have love in this life that we feel for a lifetime, to be able to think back fondly on it. Thank you for the reminder Rhett, Link, and Ben.
When I read three friends, I heard the name Ben. Because I remembered the episode you both talked about him. That had to be years ago.....I've been through so much in my own life these past years but Ben somehow I instantly remembered and I know that's because of you guys.
Ben lives on and will not be forgotten because I can fully say I never forgot about Ben.
Randall mythical f*cking Park!?! What a pull, the production value of this series is definitely recognized. The love and care y'all put into all of these episodes, this one especially, is beyond incredible. Y'all are really doing and being your mythical best.
Also i imagine checking out the script made it an automatic yes.
I did not expect the musical numbers.
Rhett and link specialise in something musical each episode
There will always be music ❤❤
@@melmurrayN.Z true I just meant the way they executed the song.
Angela’s rap will forever stick out, the whole thing was very Hamilton to me 😂
@@IIBeefII To me it felt quite reminiscent of Rhett and Link's old rap songs.
Can't believe they got John Krasinski to show up in a video.
This comment needs recognition 😂
I was waiting for someone to make this comment😂
Bro, this comment is only for a select group of people. The best comment I ever seen in a while!
Came here to say the same!
IDENTITY THEFT IS NOT A JOKE
What a beautiful last frame with the focus fading from the fallen tree to the tiny new plant growing. Representative of the HUGE impact Ben had on your lives.
The trio as you knew it came to a dramatic halt with his passing, but his extraordinary way of living continues on through you both now, and forever with all the lives you’ve touched. An endless cycle.
One tree fallen, one thousand more planted. Thanks for all the life you gave us, tree.
And thank you, Ben.
Tears once again, boys. Such a creative and special tribute to your other best friend.
this was beautiful, you guys. i feel so moved. ive never heard of ben before today but now i also feel like hes always been a part of the mythical crew. 🕊️
I feel like Angela was made for this role. Secretly she has always wanted to play a squirrel because it just fits with who she is.
Its been over a decade since i lost one of my best friends to depression. He never met my kids and they never got to see the unending selflessness one person could be capable of. The unrelenting humor and lighthearted joy he was as a person.
I take my kids to play atthe park he passed away at often. They just get to enjoy it, and i get to remind myself the best way for him to live on is to be like him and continue his mission to be kind and funny and carefree and thoughtful and adventurous. They know him, they just dont know it. Cried my grown man tears watchin this one.
Just wanted to say this was really a wonderfully full and heartfelt story, and worthy lesson, all in one RUclips comment. Thanks for posting it and best to you and your family!
Thanks for sharing. As someone massively struggling with depression, it's helps to hear that others have at least had a legacy and didn't just evaporate. I'm so sorry for your loss, though...
Ben would be so immensely proud of Rhett and Link.
Amazing video, this made meso emotional. At 17:30 im on the brink of tears amd these damn squirrels come back😭😭😭😭😭
that's literally why I opened the comments 😭😭
this is such a silly, beautiful, loving and tender memorial and dedication to a lost friend. this is some of the most genuinely i think we've ever heard yall speak; not speaking to us, but to ben. the humor and love behind all of this is amazing, and its clear how much ben had an impact on your lives. with how you keep his name alive, and how you love him so dearly, im sure that wherever he may be he knows and can see it.
Why am I crying at a video about two guys chopping down a tree with four tiny am-dram actors in squirrel onesies inside?!
Same same!!!
I wasn't expecting to cry as much as I did
it unexpectedly hit hard
I hated the squierrels so much
right!!!??!
Randall Park is a class act.
Angela Killed this as she does anything she does!
Rest in Peace Ben.
What a great video Rhett and Link!
So much symbolism in this video. Making an entire song-and-dance surrounding chopping down the tree only for it to actually fall, leaving everyone speechless and a permanent, unfillable hole. The whole idea of the tree "not minding" you cutting it down, only for a family of squirrels to lose everything. You created poetry in a ridiculous twenty-minute video. Ben is so proud of you.
Their expressions at 20:26 that’s not acting, man. That’s so genuine
The small sinking of Links’ shoulders is what made me fully sob. It was a beautiful moment of excitement and remembrance all in one.
The moment of silence once the tree fell was so loud. My heart goes out to Rhett, Link, and Ben’s family. As a mother now myself, the way you two still keep Ben’s memory alive & showcase how much he still has an impact on your life makes me tear up. Ben, Rest in Peace. I hope you know how many people’s hearts you’ve touched all these years later.
Thank you, Ben, for giving us Rhett and Link. They do a great job honoring you and your friendship ❤
The framing of Rhett and Link walking at :27 seconds is next level. They left a spot for Ben 💕
That’s exactly what I saw too
Ur giving me more scenes to cry about 😢
As a fellow Ben, Our Other Best Friend was the episode that got me into Ear Biscuits, and probably the most honest and moving thing I've ever seen on RUclips. You guys make it clear how important he was to you and how hard confusing that time of loss was. And you've kept his memory alive. Wherever he is I'm sure he's proud he got to call you two friends.
To see two grown men that are my fathers age, mourn a childhood friend and carry his life on for all these years is truly beautiful. Ben is carried through so much you guys do and for just a simple viewer of years, it’s so beautiful to see.
I have been loving Wonderhole, maybe this series isn’t for everyone. But I think EVERYONE can find something in at least one video. Thank you guys for doing this.
The visuals here were very touching. Seeing the tree on the the ground with a small plant growing in foreground really hit me. The cinematography was really top notch. I;m really loving this series. Thank you for sharing it with us.
In addition, the writing for the squirrel segments was really well done!
Except for the last squirrel scene (by which time I was crying), I kept becoming so immersed in Rhett and Link's discussion that I forgot about the squirrels until the next squirrel scene. This was ridiculous and absolutely beautiful!
If you haven't, find the Ear Biscuit episode. It's a beautiful, emotional episode that left me loving the whole friendship more.
I honestly cried. I lost a couple of my best friends this year that I've known since I was a kid. And I lost my mother over 5 years ago. Lifes not fair but having people like you to give us hope is a blessing I'm glad to have. Thank you Rhett and Link...
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And we lost Thick...
Rip thick44
DANIEL THRASHER THE GOAT HAS GRACED US WITH HIS PRESENCE
Well now I’m just a sobbing mess😭 Having lost many family members (three to cancer) in the span of 9 months almost a couple years ago now, it really hit home going through that grief of watching someone fade away with out any way to help. Honestly I haven’t really worked through it so this really helped. Love you guys, thank you and thank you Ben.
No role has been more perfect for Angela than this!
I was so happy and shocked when I saw her!
A heartfelt tribute to Ben and the perfect vessel for Angela’s energy. Another win for Wonderhole!
12:52 the best squirrely rabid rap I ever done seen
Angela is an absolute treasure
@@jimmy_the_squid9456i love her so much 😭😂
RIP Ben! ❤
Also... Angela is absolute gold
She's gonna bitch slap a mouse! 😂
Had me laughing so hard 😂
Mythical and Starkid kinda just fit together I think
I love smosh, starkid and mythical crossover
What a sweet, lovely, heartbreaking tribute to your friend Ben. Brought tears to my eyes.
I'm not crying, you're crying. 😭I do feel the squirrel bit could've been done so much better, but the story about Ben is beautiful, insightful, and heartbreaking. Not that I think you will, but please *do not* listen to all of these toxic people who are belittling your tribute to your friend. They're wrong. Maybe when they're older they will recognize the damage their mindsets can do, and will better themselves as the 2 of you have.
This is my favorite Wonderhole video so far. Funny while still being real and emotional. We know everything when we’re young, don’t we? Bravo, gentlemen.
Rhett & Link & Ben, when I was 3 years old I was also diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. I'm 21 now and incredibly lucky to be alive after years of treatment, but I'm even more lucky to have been surrounded by my friends through it all, just like the three of you. This video, the way you talk about your friendship-- it's beautiful, it's full of so much love, and it's truly such an honor to get a window into it all. Rhett & Link, thank you for making this video, for making me cry, and for all the creative joy and wonder you bring to the world. And Ben, thank you for helping them to get here.
This is definitely the most Rhett & Link & Ben video they've ever done.
I can't help but imagine what RLB would've been up to today and how Mythical would've been a trio. It still is, in spirit.
Ben would be so proud of you both
I'll be honest... I'm in tears. My sister died in 2000, at the age of 21. I was 18. I think back to all the memories and I'm so happy I have them, but can't believe it's been so long and all of the memories that could have been..... RIP Ben.
I didn't think I'd be crying at a video of two men chopping down a tree with peanut butter axes but here I am
R.I.P. Ben🙏🕊️
R.I.P.
I never thought I see Angela Giarratana from Smosh, Daniel Thrasher, and Asian Jim in the same video. COMEDY GOLD 😂🤣
Rhett & Link, the depth of your love for Ben and your ability to honour him in this creative and humorous way is remarkable. Please keep making these types of videos in the next Season of Wonderhole. Even though this type of content isn't for everyone, for the ones who get it, it's everything. The last image with the new growth in the foreground really touched my heart.
This series is the best, most important thing you guys have ever made. It’s funny, touching and thought provoking. As a fan since the days of the Velcro song, I’ve seen you try many different things over the years, some better than others, some not so great..but I’ve always enjoyed being along for the ride. But this, this show here, is something special.
I’m looking forward to each new episode and hope you continue on in this style as long as you can, this show has legitimately blown away all my expectations. 10/10
Fully ready to cry.
Same here
I definitely did
Listen to the earbiscuit about him. You will.
I am crying. (Also previously listened to the ear biscuits about him.)
Feels like Ben is this.. mythical guardian Angel who’s always there lol. When bizarre things happen on set, while they’re filming, it’s Ben messing around. When they suddenly get a great idea and they have no idea where it came from.. Ben. Like it feels like it is a trio, we just see Rhett and link.
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He’s Belvedere
Here comes the ugly crying again.
100% every hijinx moment and every philosophical light bulb feels ben inspired.
He was a real person not some symbol.
When I die, I better not have to stick around as some sort of spirit. Will it be sad for a couple people, yes. Will I want to extend my horrible existence on this trash ball of terrible people? No. If people want that, then they are selfish. Let him rest in peace; he's gone.
My favorite part of these videos is finding out how it’s going to subvert my expectations with some weird unhinged thing. The squirrel family really delivered.
Pubescent squirrel Angela is everything to me
I'm so happy to see an episode dedicated to Ben. I remember the Ear Biscuits you two did about him way back when, the visual of Rhett getting choked up about it still sits in my brain. How lucky he was to have the two of you, and how lucky you two were to have him. I love that his guiding hand of "just do the thing" steered the two of you into Mythical and all it's brought. Thank you for sharing that energy with all of us.
Your vulnerability in this is heart pulling. I think many ppl have wished those last days with a friend or loved one were different. I know I have regret in this situation. I do believe that they are still with us and know how we wish it had been different 💗😢
Angela being in this made me so happy but I was confused for a second because I was sure I didn’t click on smosh today 😂
3:15 Angela always thinking of Spencer
LMAO
I didnt think i would cry but when that tree fell i felt emotions coming back from when I lost my Aunt to cancer, she was very close.... Thank yall for sharing your story
The cinematography on this was INSANE! I don't have any mythical friends but it's always an honor to be a part of this community. These two are my favorite.
The Ear Biscuits episode where they detail their memories with Ben is still in the forefront of my mind weekly. The depths R&L go to to explain their emotions and reflect on how and why they acted with Ben felt like their most introspective religious experience. That they continue to include Ben in their videos heartwarming.
Angela...
You're wonderful! Unhinged and a pure joy.
Rhett and Link talking about Ben will never not make me tear up.
He sounds like an hilarious dude to grow up with.
I'm glad he did to the boys what he did, because we might not have had these people in our lives if not.
Thank you, Ben.
I lost my dad 17 years ago today and this made me so happy to see. What a beautiful way to honour someone ❤️
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every time you two share stories about ben it feels like we knew him too. this video made me laugh and cry, and i think that balance is whats needed to process grief. ben was the third to one of my favorite duos, and his memory will remain with you and your fans for the rest of time. this is a wonderful and very funny way to keep his memory alive, especially since its so personal to both you two and ben himself. i know hes up in heaven laughing with you guys and i know hes proud of everything youve done.
he was someone so special to you both there's a lot of love here love the message for those guys don't delay it go to a Dr. and get checked my husband has prostate cancer
Their episode about Ben is what made me start listening to Ear Biscuits. I'm so glad to see him continuing to inspire