Our Rivalry
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- Опубликовано: 28 янв 2025
- We've been brothers for more than 39 years, and not every moment has been all hugs and rainbows. But somehow we have avoided the thing that every reporter now feels obligated to ask me about, whether I am going to feel compelled to compare my success with yours.
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re. the dooblydoo: We have in fact been brothers for less than 39 years, but I think it's great you don't know your own age. -John
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Lul
Perhaps Hank added the 9 months in the womb?
John, he's a first-time author less than two weeks out from his release date. Remembering his own *name* is close to being a miracle at this point. In fact, having any thought in his head other than "oh god, oh god, oh god" on repeat is miraculous.
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I love the fact that none of the two brothers are trying to be one thing, and both of them are being the best they can, no limits, both in their own special way.
Respect!
I come from a big family and I have never felt this way with some of my spellings.. It's very extremely rare what they have.
"I honestly feel like every time something good happens to you, it's a good thing happening to me."
What a mellow lesson I've inherited from you just now, Hank. Every positive contribution to the world just ends up bettering us all, really, and doesn't have to evoke jealousy or brew rivalry. After that rather blissful epiphany I'm going to continue my day basking in the successes of others and reveling in the unique glow of my own. Thank you.
Beautiful
This is SO PURE. 17/10 brother content
Brooks Gillespie 👍+++
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someone else’s success doesn’t mean the absence of your own 😊🖤
Chelsea & Franz +++
My favourite thing about vlogbrothers is that it's collaboration and all the rivalry is in weird random things. 😂
I am so happy for every ounce of John's success, but I will never get over him throwing a log farther than me in the Quadragocon.
@@vlogbrothers WHEN IS THE NEXT QUADRAGOCON
QUADRAGOCON!!!!!
Quadragocon was the best thing that’s ever happened on this channel
*Frantically searches channel for Quadragocon*
John's video on Tuesday got me thinking about how I can support my younger brother better. Alas, I can't buy him billboards or sponsor teams for him (insufficient funds, also I think he would find that uncomfortable), but I can find other ways to show him that I'm hugely proud of him and glad we're friends. And I am grateful to have had that video prompt me to do it. Thanks, vlogbrothers, for reminding me to be a better sibling.
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The nice thing about sibling rivalry is, that it becomes less crushing the older you get. Now when my big brother and I were still at home I really tried to out do him in everything, I wanted to be the better child. And I was weirdly successful, but my parents never acknowledged this which frustrated me endlessly but as I grew older and moved out, I realized that you can't compare siblings in terms of success. Because for my parents the most important thing is that we are happy and healthy. Our sibling rivalry has shrunk to be almost non existent, except when we are playing a game. Beating my brother at any kind of game is still one of the best things in life
Try telling that to the Gallagher brothers 😂
my mom's family name is Gallagher and she does have two brothers :D
This level of being supportive (genuinely) is such a breath of fresh air on a dirtybag filled RUclips
I have to say vlogbrothers has been steadily decreasing worldsuck for me on a personal level for at least 6 years now, not to mention how well they've done on a more global enterprise.
John and Hank, you beautifully marvellous, absolutely remarkable things, you.
I try really hard to remember that art isn't a ladder, it's a tree, and sure you can climb higher but there is no top there's a bunch of diverging paths because art demands diversity! It would be really boring if your work was just a replication of John's, but I doubt that'd be the case because you are different people with different stories to tell, and regardless of how well you told it and how well it's received, the world is a better place because you made something new.
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing comes out September 25th!
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Trees have highest points. You probably can't stand on the top, because it won't be enough to support your weight, but trees have tops.
I kinda like that extension to the metaphor!
erm4gundr Well, obviously they have a highest point at any given time, but they don't stop growing until they die.
Hank, I support your support of John’s support.
Max, I support your support of Hank’s support of John’s support
@@margoshamelnikova Margo I support your support of Max's support of Hank's support of John's support!
Worst. Rivalry. Ever.
Too much love and support. For shame.
Y'all's relationship is such a good example of what sibling rivalry should be like.
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John and Hank have such a great brotherhood with each other that it never fails to make me smile
Rehan Arshad +++
Rehan Arshad We haven't seen the out takes...
I’ve seen first hand how much other people’s definitions of stress can strain a relationship. I feel like my little brother has always tried to compare himself to me, and I wish he didn’t feel like he had to. I’ve been at a expensive east coast college for few years, and he just started community college. He’s been down on himself in large part because people are telling him he’s worse off for going to community college. I wish he could see he’s just as smart and as talented as me or his friends, if not more so. It’s hard not to compare yourself to others, especially in your family. I often think will I be able to be as good a man as my father? I think with concerns around success there’s also an underlying desire to prove yourself as worthy. I wish my brother could see that he is worthy of feeling intelligent, and that the standard of success he’s comparing himself to is BS. Thanks for this video Hank, a little more reflection than I planned for today but much needed.
My brother & I had the same thing. It got really rough for us for awhile, but as of a year or two ago he's found a good wife & a career he enjoys &--though he still feels inferior to me in some ways--he is happy with his life. Hopefully your story will turn out just as good if not better.
10/10 would recommend the backpack. My first one is still going strong and sturdy and now I'll have the red one to match.
AVAILABLE AT DFTBA.COM!
For pre-order, link in the doobly-doo?
Yes I can attest I am wearing it right now
Is it at all water proof? It rains A LOT where I live
Okay, but I thought you said "pressed people" instead of "press people", but it still fits tbh
"John, thank you for being the absolute model" Hank
Hank and John's relationship truly is and absolutely remarkable thing.
Crazy to think this all started as just a little project between brothers
I recently graduated from college, and the shape of my success has changed a lot over the last year. Now I'm at the point where I really don't know exactly what I sort of job or life I want. It takes a while to figure that out. Thanks so much for talking about that.
Crying two videos in a row!! Hank, you didn’t explicitly say this, but another way to think about it is that your brother’s success doesn’t diminish your own. You absolutely are in this together. Success for one of you is success for you both! And that is wonderful. It makes me want to figure out some new ways to support my younger sister, because she’s amazing. DFTBA, nerdfighters ❤️
I think this is my favorite Vlogbrothers from Hank.
I love that Hank's voice gets kind of high pitched when he gets emotional we love u bb
This is such a good mental space and such a good brotherhood relationship, and I'm so glad we're getting to see a part of it
Second vlogbrothers video this week that has me crying by the end.
Awwwhaha only four minutes of PURE WHOLESOME!
I had to hug my pillow, and that's usually only reserved for anime series I'm already heavily emotionally invested in.
... hm... vlogbrothers the anime...
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I think it helps that you have both shared success as a unit versus just individually. That must be so rewarding :)
Congrats on the new book. As the mom of four children, I teared up a little when I saw all of the fun and helpful ways that you brother secretly went around promoting your book. It says a lot about your character that the person who knew you best, knew that promoting your book while giving to others was what was going to touch you most. You guys represent exactly the sort of relationship that I would wish my own children to have with each other.
This is very heartening; your book will sell very well, Mr. Green!
"Heartening". I like that. As in opposition to "disheartening". I very much enjoy this. I will use it.
I love just sappy brotherly videos and this is one of them and it is beautiful
I have cried twice in one week because of this channel. Congrats hank, and thanks to both of you and all of nerdfighteria for showing us all what supportiveness can look like in its best form 💕
I LOVE YOUR BROTHERHOOD!
I usually comment about the content of the video but I just want to say that two days out of the week while I’m at work I’ll take my break and get on my phone to find a new vlogbrothers video and it always feels like a little surprise. Today I’ve been stressed, I’ve been work three weeks straight, and extremely tired and just not in the best mood and I want to say thank you for these few moments of peace and positivity.
I think it's so awesome that you're brotherhood works that way, with such kindness and mutual generosity. Seeing John's gift to you and the way you reacted to it is incredibly heartwarming.
Also, on a different note, my Nerdfighter backpack just came in and now I feel a little bit more prepared for the madness of going to university, so that's cool ^^
As the youngest child, I admire your confidence in yourself and not comparing yourself to your siblings. It's a hard thing to avoid doing and it's taken me years to stop. I'm so excited to see you with my amazing older sister next month in LA!!!!!!!
I honestly teared up a little bit here. You're brotherly relationship is amazing.
please vlog a green brothers mini golf tournament
Beth Blvd I'd pay 2 see that. I'm in!
You guys are so sweet to each other. You’re the kind of humble I aspire to.
For the past decade I have gone back and forth between watching the brothers everyday to not watching for months. Somehow, they have a way of finding me when there is something I need to hear.
God, you guys are so freaking wholesome.
I loved the billboards. It really showed the love and pride he has for you. I think the great thing about your relationship is the fact that you both respect each other’s strengths and are always excited for and supportive of each other. Sibling goals!
A little thing, but thanks for correcting Kansas City, Kansas to Kansas City, Missouri! Means a lot 😊
As a KCMO native, I want nothing to do with those roughians.
I am just joking... Some of my best friends are from Kansas
Woot KC MO!
I was a little confused myself when I originally saw the list, but excited nonetheless (to not have to drive an extra 15 minutes lol)
Same! I mean, the bookstore is in KCK, kinda, but Unity Temple is not.
Looking forward to seeing you at the Boston stop!
Omg me too!! Do you happen to be on the Tuataria discord?
Aww. I wanna cry. I'm glad you guys have that kind of relationship where you can just be happy for one another.
Hank I just bought a ticket for your LA show...for the first time since 2008 I am able to attend a nerdfighter thing, and I could not be more excited !!!!
I'd call it sibling chivalry, too bad it doesn't rhyme.
Funny thing about success is it varies so much from one period of time to the next for people. Just look at the Video Game Pianist. He is the guy who did the 10 minute video of himself playing Nintendo music blindfolded on the piano. Ask pretty much anyone in the gaming community and they've seen it. Today he does streams on Twitch, still playing the piano and just as well, and he gets maybe 20-30 viewers. How does that even happen, it's a total mystery to me.
Sibling Rivalry versus Sibling Chivalry. Nice one!
I don't know the Video Game Pianist, but that sounds freaking amazing and I'm definitely checking him out. Thanks for the suggestion!
Sibling SHYVALRY!
This is why I think life is full of successes and never "making it"
Easily my favorite week of vlogbrothers this year!
Holy smokes I needed this! I just ended my first year of uploading stuff on youtube and the whole year has been a crazy ass rollercoaster. Thanks for another 3+ minutes of wisdom Hank.
Every time I think about your book I hear the Pointer Sisters “IM SO EXITED” in my head
An awesome support team is all you can ask you! See you two in NYC for the release!!!
I am a 25 year old who has been watching these videos since I was in the 8th grade (!!!). I have always loved watching you two interact and model ways to use power for good, consider ideas complexely, and foster healthy relationships. Thanks for being you!!
You both r so honest with each other and you both really really love each other. I love your brotherhood
I feel like the fact that you guys collaborate on so many things makes it impossible to compare one's success against the other because your success TOGETHER is the part that is most amazing! Can't wait to see you in SD, Hank!
Powell's Books Shirt
I know, right?! I love it and Powell's.
I went there and bought two books but I feel like the experience of being there is so much more than the books you get there. It's basically a book theme park and I love it!
I can spend hours just wandering room to room.
Oh, first I thought it was Orwell's Books
YES!
it blows my mind how even with all the similar things you guys have done, it took a book to make media ask the rivalry question. i can't wait for this book to come out!!
I love that instead of trying to bring each other down so you can be the “better brother”, you two build each other up to be the best versions of yourself.
It’s been awesome seeing you two grow as people, and grow closer as brothers over the years. Hopefully there are many more years to come!
I have two young son's and I can only hope that when they're older they are as supportive of each other as you two are😊
This is the only RUclips channel that keeps getting better.
First of all, I found your commentary on competition and most of the commentaries you make interesting and powerful. Secondly, I loooved your book. I hate most books because school has forced me to read gory, horrible books as well as the fact that I am incredibly picky with what I like. So, when I picked up your book, I couldn't stop reading. I was consumed and happy and sad and I'm pretty sure I have a picture of parts of your book on my phone. It was so beautiful, and I wrote a similar character for a couple pages in my notebook the next day. I was up until midnight on the Monday after I bought it and only regretted it the next day. My Nana has it now and I hope she reads it soon because it's sooo good! I am also writing, and my 23-page book fuelled by the worst year of my life that somehow manages to be hopeful despite all that happens to my character without factoring the diversity of the MC is my passion. (She is on my profile picture, actually!) I love both courageous young women, in my book and your book) with all of my heart. I appreciated and was surprised by your indifference to the fact that April was bisexual and that it was just a thing that existed. I liked your commentary on how your identity reflects on your image, especially in our landscape of Fame today.
Something about this video really gave me the warm fuzzies. You two have such an amazing relationship; it is a delight to see! Thank you for sharing with us!
OMG Hank you made me CRY!
You two are just amazing and the best and I am so happy that you have created this community that supports people and their interests and dreams and aaaaaaaaah I love this.
I think you two are one the greatest brother duo on RUclips. The amount of support you give each other is amazing! DFTBA!!
Omg the shape of success changed for me that is so useful to think
As soon as my brother and I were old enough to understand, our parents sat us down and explained, "One day - though hopefully not for a long time yet - we will not be here, and all you will have is each other. There will not be a single other person on the planet who remembers that family holiday, or that inside joke, or that big celebration... or even just the daily ins and outs of life growing up. You can choose to make an enemy of that person, or you can choose to form a strong friendship with the best ally you'll have in your life. Choose wisely."
Our relationship has obviously changed over time, as we grew through different developmental stages, as I left home and moved to another city, as he finished high school, etc. But I think it's one of my greatest successes to know my grown-up little brother still feels he can come to me for advice or somewhere safe to vent or even just coz.
I went frame by frame when you flipped through your book and was able to read the whole book that way. Good read.
My brother and I got tickets to your Canton OH show, and I've been so excited. I keep wanting to tell people, in a school girl, jump up and down and squeal manner, but luckily I have restrained myself. We have both been huge fans, going back years ago to early Crash Course. I can't wait to see you guys in person and read your book :D
On the topic of sibling rivalry, my brother tells me I am excessively competitive, and not everything is a competition. To which I reply he is wrong! But really it's always in a joking way. Siblings are great.* I have 7 older brothers, and for the most part it's like having built in best friends.
So excited to see you in Denver!!!
Hank you're a wonderful man who deserves every inch of your significant accomplishments.
You guys...you guys....I love you both.
All admiration and respect to you
Keep on
This is such a sweet and wholesome video that now makes me miss my younger sister back home
So excited to see you in Milwaukee!!!!
This clicked with me. One of the reasons I didn't want to do everything my brother did as he grew up was because I didn't want him to measure his own sense of worth and success against my own. It worried me, but what's awesome, is it never occurred to him as a competition. And that's how we've been able to enjoy so much together and love doing it. Not making it about competition, but about collective art and creativity.
This is wonderful- also, you made me cry. You guys are the best.
This made me tear up a little. My brother is 13 months younger than me and we're not that close (both because we have pretty different personalities and we live nearly 3,000 miles apart) but I am still so proud of him and what he's accomplished. He's working so hard now on a graduate degree and I can't wait to see what the future holds in store for him. You go, little bro.
I really wish more people were like you and your brother!
this was the sweetest thing ever.
And kudos to Mum and Dad Green because they always sound awesome and their boys are great!
This is such a good point! I sometimes forget that as brothers you guys have siblingly love for each other which is certainly a type of love that has a lot of rivalry within it!
I love how much John loves you.
You guys are sibling goals. Congratulations on your book. I can't wait to read it.
Your siblingship has always made me feel so happy, and is so lovely.
This is a good way to show that not everything is about being better, just being the best of ourselfs to ourselfs.
To you both, brothers in such a beautiful sense of the word, Thank you. You and the community that has grown up around you,, give me hope for my granddaughters. Good men, promoting good things, people and ideas. Again I say Thank you! I can’t wait to purchase your book at my local book store.
I have the exact same relationship with my older brother! We love each other but will fight to the death on a minigolf course. But i will also always be happy for his successes, as he will be for mine.
Awwww, we love you guys, its so cute how much you guys love each other
AFC Wimbledon ❤️❤️❤️
Every time I see Kadocha in the background it always makes me so happy. Shout-out to my favorite manga.
I've got the original nerdfighter backpack! I love it so much. Glad you're making more.
I’m so excited for the tour! I’m going to the Bellingham stop literally a day before I leave for graduate school overseas
My sister and I are really looking forward to reading your book! We even had to order 2 (although she doesn't get her copy until her birthday)!
It is a gift to understand how competition can be used for fun, to drive us to do more and better without twisting up our souls. Also, you're different people! Similar but success, accomplishment, expression and art all look different on ya. Congratulations on yours because it really is all of that.
for real though, this is so wholesome. IM SO EXCITED FOR AN ABSOLUTELY REMARKABLE THING
This is just so wholesome. I think I audibly squeed at least once while watching.
You and John's relationship is an absolutely remarkable thing.
I was starting to get used to John every now and then bringing at tear to my eyes with his words, but Hank is starting to tigger those as well? I think you two are becoming more alike with age than you might realise
Feels! Oh the feels! I love the love. You guys do a great job of remembering to be awesome.
1:36 using chom choms for scale, excellent!
You guys being amazing brothers is the sort of thing I live for. It's a great reminder that the sibling relationship, particularly relationships with brothers, doesn't have to be one of resentment. You guys have inspired me to humanize my own older brother in my mind, and reach across the gap that formed between us during sibling rivalries and petty arguments when I was smaller. We're much better friends now, and I have you, the Brothers Green, to thank for it. DFTBA my friends.
Ordered today! Looking forward to reading your book Hank. :)
I’m so excited to read your book!!!!