Easter Eggs: Color Spectrum Albums on Tomato's wall. His brother is listening to "The Right Wrong". Biology sign has "All is as it Should Be". The Biology teacher's name is "Mr. E" as in "Miss Terry". Objectives are to "Read Chapter VI" a in Act VI. Then "Read Pages 18->78" as in the song "1878". The hands on the corner of the board are the album art for the new EP. Thad's bedroom door has "Der Hunter" backwards. And then, not really Easter Eggs, but the spaceship seems inspired by War of the Worlds, and the ending music and the tomato's eyes remind me of Thriller.
This is unironically the funniest music video i've seen but I kept getting distracted by it and forgot to pay attention to the song so i can only say i think the song is good probably
The first half of the video kinda reminds me of my high school days. Just without the girl that likes me, that never happened. Also, I wasn't a tomato.
It's tale as old as time Tomato meets girl, Tomato falls for girl Girl's pudding faced boyfriend beat up tomato Tomato becomes karate master Aliens invade and kill everyone Everyone lives happily ever after God I *love* the classics.
What a wonderful time to be alive. This popped into someone's brain and they whipped it up and I'm watching it for free. Looking forward to the EP, and the show in Akron!
In year 10 Drama, we were taught about the Verfremdungseffekt, or the Alienation Effect. The idea is that by doing something that the audience does not understand, it makes them try to think about what just happened. By creating that "Wait, what?" moment, the production successfully disconnects the audience emotionally. The purpose of this is to make them think about the production rather than feel. A completely realistic (or representational) performance provokes an emotional reaction, but something like this makes the audience think about what they saw and helps the creators get subtly woven ideas through to the audience. The protagonist being a tomato, Thad having that weird stuff on his face, the karate master out of nowhere, the aliens and even the name "Thad" being so close to Chad but not quite are all designed to make us think about the themes presented while also helping to create a memorable, out there and amazing performance.
You might be overthinking what is just a really bad music video because they didn't have the budget for something better. Sometimes a tomato is a unicorn.
Ever since I saw the dear hunter in 2008 they have been my favorite band, and now 10 years later they have still never written a bad song. Damn casey you are my hero
I don't know what happened but my copy came in the mail this morning and let me just say it is fantastic. Shake me (awake) and the title track are my favorites right now but i've only listened to it once.
Love it! One thing I haven't seen others mention in their comments to "references and/or easter eggs" is that the fight being at 3:00 is undoubtedly a reference to the 80's movie Three O'Clock High which is a hilarious movie by the way.... If someone did mention it, and I missed it, sorry... TDH rules! And to BigZ7337, this video is SUPPOSED to be ridiculous. But it's also funny, interesting, and super creative and professionally done! Can't wait to get my EP of All Is As All Should Be on vinyl asap!!!!
ok so i heard this song and thought "this is good i like it" and i didn't watch the video for the longest time but i just saw it and to be completely honest i don't know what i expected
I like it. That little piece at the end is the icing on the cake. Great job as always. I was also wondering if this video is done by the same people that did the Manchester Orchestra video for Simple Math.
I get the feeling that the theme of the video is that all the popular tropes get so recycled that they kinda get mashed together and become meaningless. But most people respond to them anyway, so they go through the recycler again.
Just like how listening to Radioactive makes me think about teddy bear fight club, I can't help but remember a tomato fighting a space octopus everytime I hear this track. Except this time I am not at all disappointed.
"Hey do you guys mind if we drag a well-dressed tomato through your school's hallways? It's for an art project"
Bethany Kosacek This is surprisingly accurate.
Casey? Buddy? You alright?
Yeah. Why, whats up?
yeah man all good
Casey Crescenzo The only good response possible. Lmao
This song is so badass
If I didn't already love this band, this response here would make me. Also, this video is weird. :)
Man, the weed in Washington must be better than I thought.
Fabio Dias the edibles
it is
I love how the end credits says that the Tomato played as himself.
Well no one else could play Tomato
And spacetopus -John malkovich 😂
Easter Eggs: Color Spectrum Albums on Tomato's wall. His brother is listening to "The Right Wrong". Biology sign has "All is as it Should Be". The Biology teacher's name is "Mr. E" as in "Miss Terry". Objectives are to "Read Chapter VI" a in Act VI. Then "Read Pages 18->78" as in the song "1878". The hands on the corner of the board are the album art for the new EP. Thad's bedroom door has "Der Hunter" backwards. And then, not really Easter Eggs, but the spaceship seems inspired by War of the Worlds, and the ending music and the tomato's eyes remind me of Thriller.
That's what I thought.. Thriller eyes!
Yeah but what color are those hands? ;)
Really can't wait to listen to this entire EP over and over let alone when Act VI gets here which won't be for a long while.
also there's a copy of Act V on Thad's bedside table!
Casey was on the TV too
Top 10 anime battles of all time
Mary Krape XD
This is unironically the funniest music video i've seen
but I kept getting distracted by it and forgot to pay attention to the song so i can only say i think the song is good
probably
NO WAIT SERIOUSLY
DID THAD EXPLODE INTO TINY WOLVES/HORSES??
No. That would be ridiculous. They're unicorns.
Casey Crescenzo I love you.
Casey Crescenzo I can live with that
Don't be sad, you're Thad!
The first half of the video kinda reminds me of my high school days. Just without the girl that likes me, that never happened. Also, I wasn't a tomato.
PhillipFry3000
pretty stupid comment.
What about the black guru?
Let me tell ya it's no fun being a tomato.
@@jspaz4657 someone doesn't get a joke. calls another person stupid. wow, big brain!
That transition at 1:32 -- it's the spaceship from the end!!
It's tale as old as time
Tomato meets girl,
Tomato falls for girl
Girl's pudding faced boyfriend beat up tomato
Tomato becomes karate master
Aliens invade and kill everyone
Everyone lives happily ever after
God I *love* the classics.
If you say so, tomatoman.
I get it. I'm the tomato.
there's so much symbolism but i have no idea what any of it means and i'm very intrigued
I'm so confused but thank you so much, TDH
I need some of whatever Casey's smoking.
Me too
The single greatest cinematic masterpiece of our time. Beautiful.
I had to watch this twice, because the first time I was too busy trying to figure out what the hell was going on in the video to focus on the song.
What a wonderful time to be alive. This popped into someone's brain and they whipped it up and I'm watching it for free. Looking forward to the EP, and the show in Akron!
In year 10 Drama, we were taught about the Verfremdungseffekt, or the Alienation Effect. The idea is that by doing something that the audience does not understand, it makes them try to think about what just happened. By creating that "Wait, what?" moment, the production successfully disconnects the audience emotionally. The purpose of this is to make them think about the production rather than feel. A completely realistic (or representational) performance provokes an emotional reaction, but something like this makes the audience think about what they saw and helps the creators get subtly woven ideas through to the audience. The protagonist being a tomato, Thad having that weird stuff on his face, the karate master out of nowhere, the aliens and even the name "Thad" being so close to Chad but not quite are all designed to make us think about the themes presented while also helping to create a memorable, out there and amazing performance.
You might be overthinking what is just a really bad music video because they didn't have the budget for something better. Sometimes a tomato is a unicorn.
@@CoreyDWillis yeah the production of it was pretty pro, but the storyline is just every high school movie ever, really nothing at all to think about
could it be
maybe we
are responsible for shitposting while casey lives the dream
of making all these memes?
These guys refuse to make a bad song x'D Chris.. youre one of my inspirations buddy
Ever since I saw the dear hunter in 2008 they have been my favorite band, and now 10 years later they have still never written a bad song. Damn casey you are my hero
Thad you....you got something on your face
Hey, you're the guy from UTF's comment section.
Professor Chocolate Cake maybe
I don't know what happened but my copy came in the mail this morning and let me just say it is fantastic. Shake me (awake) and the title track are my favorites right now but i've only listened to it once.
I got mine in the mail, too. Been listening to it since then. Shake Me (awake) and Blame Paradise are top notch.
Is this the greatest music video of all time? I'm willing to say it is.
The ending snippet has the melody from the title track of the EP, "All is As All Should Be". Awesome!
Blame Canada blame Canada. Such a catchy song
This is so insanely good thank you so much for the art you bring to the world
I just cant understand how this song only has 43000 views... it's so good!
The alien ship makes me think of Reapers from Mass Effect. Love the song, can't wait for the record!
That was a trip and a half, time to watch it again and actually pay attention to the lyrics this time
Love it! One thing I haven't seen others mention in their comments to "references and/or easter eggs" is that the fight being at 3:00 is undoubtedly a reference to the 80's movie Three O'Clock High which is a hilarious movie by the way.... If someone did mention it, and I missed it, sorry... TDH rules! And to BigZ7337, this video is SUPPOSED to be ridiculous. But it's also funny, interesting, and super creative and professionally done! Can't wait to get my EP of All Is As All Should Be on vinyl asap!!!!
I'm so excited for this EP.
This song gives me a strong The Cardiacs feeling. Awesome music as always from TDH!
This was great
What is thi-- yes, I do want it.
Is this stranger things new season trailer?
ok so i heard this song and thought "this is good i like it" and i didn't watch the video for the longest time but i just saw it and to be completely honest i don't know what i expected
- What part am I playing?
- You'll be the janitor who teaches a tomato wearing pants how to fight
That was fucking absurd. I love you guys. Props to the man who did an entire music video with...pudding?...cheese?...whatever on his face.
idk what i just watched, but i loved every second of it
My favorite time, March 16, 1980’s
This is the last thing I expected for this song. I am gladly amazed
This is why I listen to the dear hunter
Absurdism at its best! A great holiday gift, thanks Casey. This is great!
This so reminds me of luxury comedy. Best show ever.
So many 80s movie tropes. And I love that Thad's face is covered in what looks like potato salad for no reason.
My favorite band
Casey, at the meet and greet in Baltimore I am going to seriously question what you took to dream this video up.
Each time I see this I love it more.
That video... was utterly brilliant. Every single goddamn bit of it.
Coming soon on Netflix. Can't wait!
Love the song and honestly love the video too lmao great job as always
I just noticed that post credit scene. Ha! I love you guys so much
Best Troma movie ever.
I love it. That bass!!
Well that was just delightful :)
This is amazing. This is perfect. I need this in my life, and I can't wait for the album to come out ! Thanks for being awesome, guys !
Oh man those mushrooms must've kicked in.
Amazing
why aren't these guys famous yet?
That was absolutely hilarious, I loved it!
Damn, how'd you guys get John Malkovich on board?! Stellar performance!
Derek Johnson pull back the file cabinet. Take a ride and see. Be the puppeteer!
This is so strange and definitely I love it
This was very unexpected but it's amazing!
I love how Thad is literally a butterface.
Also the Thriller ending?
Also Mr. E 👏👏
you are the reason i DM for a RUclips group and go hard on rp and the jesters/bards. you give me inspiration to make music and song
I love how the video is so compelling that it takes multiple viewings to realize the song goes fucking HARD
Just goes to show you, never give up on the friend zone. If a tomato can get out of it, so can you!
THAD!!!
OH MY GOD this is the best thing I've ever seen
What a fun introduction to a band
*"Kung Fruit"*
This made me feel a whirlwind of emotions
I'm Thad. And I love bukkakes.
Yes!
This video reminds me a bit of the music video of I Feel Better by Hot Chip. Maybe just me.
Haha is it possible for Casey to make something I don't like? Video is fantastically silly.
I like it. That little piece at the end is the icing on the cake. Great job as always. I was also wondering if this video is done by the same people that did the Manchester Orchestra video for Simple Math.
antigravity420 check the credits
She's my girl!
*tomato*
I get the feeling that the theme of the video is that all the popular tropes get so recycled that they kinda get mashed together and become meaningless. But most people respond to them anyway, so they go through the recycler again.
This is the most amazing thing I've ever seen lol XD
i have so many questions
I love you guys, this video is gold XD
I'm more than ready for Act VI but I can totally dig this
that was hilarious. Love it :D
I assume the budget for this video was 2 bags of coke.
Wait, why is Thad's face covered in porridge?
I’m new to The Dear Hunter. My first impression of them is a tomato going to school. 😂
Did we ever get an explanation for this music video or was it just a fever dream?
Love you Casey. Wtf did I just watch.
Vaporwave TV Casey getting ready to shoop da whoop.
Just like how listening to Radioactive makes me think about teddy bear fight club, I can't help but remember a tomato fighting a space octopus everytime I hear this track.
Except this time I am not at all disappointed.
I wonder if he had his *cherry tomato* popped later that night.
So when is the dear hunter going to put out another album ? I really loved acts 1-5 they are the best albums the dear hunter as ever put out!
I see Dear Hunter I like
Also obligatory: PLAY. CAMERA.
Sure, why not? That may as well happen.
PERFECT