Wowie, those were good. I'd forgotten how cringe some of the show is and how they, Dan especially, ham it up so much. Remember it's for ironic nostalgia and it'll be okay They're both so expressive, Phil with such a cute cheeky face and hopping here and there, Dan with his sharp comments on things. The way Phil said "why I was a weird kid" sounded really good, more succinct than I remembered.
I'd forgotten his silence and Dan's commentary in the magic show. I'm torn about whether I want to know how all the tricks are done or not especially with huge things to pull out of nowhere like the bowling ball. Amazing how it took Dan until it said "bowli" before he got what type of ball it was
The craft section was sweet, there were some really good artworks and their reactions to their Kanye and Buddy portraits were lovely. The Dildoll was lame, but I guess it makes for a daft joke. They looked cute as heck in their cat whiskers as old guys especially Phil. I often find they remind me of mice with the whiskers on and this one really did it.
The existential crisis, fan fiction and Dil with his messages was all good, by that point I was so invested in them and loving everything. Did wonder why Dil looked like he'd lost some paint fro me below his mouth. Then the ending, by gods I'd been waiting for this. They do sing well and it's such a good take on the typical song and dance routine, I remember when I first saw the photo of them in the gold suits, I admit I burst out laughing because they're not exactly high class jackets, but the symbolism of going for it in top hat and tails, and gold ones no less. I think I hit peak fandom at that moment. I did expect more closeups of their faces, but there was a good mix I suppose. Could have done with the final ticker tape explosion all close up to really feel the effect, but it got there a few shots later.
Then onto the doc. I like how they organised it into segments and started with clips of pinofs so enough injokes were explained and some of their history given to anyone new. Great to hear how they started thinking about it, which parts each of them wanted to put in, how they round to the final story, deciding which shirts to wear (good choice, Phil, red was too strong, dark was too dark and the blue has good speckles), the process of all the parts to it and all the people it involved. The director seems lovely. I wanted to see the choreographers and know their names too, though! Even if they'd never been in Cats (it's a particular favourite that I've seen a lot of people in over 20 years), the musical theatre fan in me likes to namespot. The ending was adorable with the roundup of fans and YouTubers giving their opinions. I was surprised to see Hank Green, but that was lovely, fits in with him naming them as one of his five to watch a while ago.
So many funny and cute moments, loved them singing their warmup song and Dan saying he'd finally got to right. Poor Phil losing track of the words, it's hard to get back into a tongue twister like that once it's gone. He was so cute standing by the suitcase while Dan and the crewlady pulled out his three left trainers. Like a little kid just resigned to being known for forgetful disorganisation. They didn't even tell us if they found the other shoes. I was surprised Dan's trainers are that grey to start with, I thought they'd faded over time, but then that doesn't really make sense cos they wouldn't have been washed like the rest of his clothes. I was glad they explained why they decided to scrub off each other's whiskers after Phil did his fringecheck with not only a mirror but also a torch held by a crew person. Staff and everything, yet still they went for reciprocal whisker removal. It was funny seeing them having makeup done even while they're warming up, and by their management, but it's ordinary enough makeup.
The bed situation made me laugh. The tour of the bus took in so many details of the bowls in the cupboards, the non-slip table mats and Phil's snarky commentary on the bunks and the shower. Babypoo coloured sheets and a serial killer red light, such an innocent flower we have here
When they got to the bedroom, actually putting up a pink and yellow graphic and made such a thing out of it, I couldn't believe they were taking it far. I wasn't expecting anything especially in such a high profile video so I'm not bothered otherwise, tbh if anything I thought they might say it wasn't so comfortable sleeping together, but they survived. I can't sleep with anyone without waking up all the time whenever they move, but I also wouldn't want to be in a bunk and I'm not that tall.
True or not, Dan clambering out of the bunk... he's so cute in his pyjamas, they're all baggy and he looks so young I just want squish him. On the omg so hot note, Phil in his magic show rehearsal outfit of all black with the jacket... also his green party shirt was good to see. Lots of those moments for both of them really, there's just certain tshirts and jumpers that really suit them, and Dan with his hair pushed back.
I get where people are upset, though. Ages ago when I discovered things they've lied about like their mutual friend I was very disenamoured with them, especially Phil as I had a huge crush on him for a while, and I came to the conclusion that I don't know what it's been like for them to grow up in a spotlight like that. Even so, taking the piss out of us all would not be great to discover, if that is even the case. As people as have, they denied it and weren't listened to, then gave up, but haven't necessarily done anything overt to suggest anything. Tbh I'd have a hard time dropping them as they've helped me through one of the roughest times of life that I'm not quite through yet, so it'd be a bit empty without them.
That aside, the show and the documentary were pretty much everything I was hoping for so this evening has been amazing. I witch-cackled a lot and would gladly squish them both. That photo of Dan in his Totoro onesie, so cosy and incongruous with the flute glass of rose.
I'd forgotten his silence and Dan's commentary in the magic show. I'm torn about whether I want to know how all the tricks are done or not especially with huge things to pull out of nowhere like the bowling ball. Amazing how it took Dan until it said "bowli" before he got what type of ball it was
The craft section was sweet, there were some really good artworks and their reactions to their Kanye and Buddy portraits were lovely. The Dildoll was lame, but I guess it makes for a daft joke. They looked cute as heck in their cat whiskers as old guys especially Phil. I often find they remind me of mice with the whiskers on and this one really did it.
The existential crisis, fan fiction and Dil with his messages was all good, by that point I was so invested in them and loving everything. Did wonder why Dil looked like he'd lost some paint fro me below his mouth. Then the ending, by gods I'd been waiting for this. They do sing well and it's such a good take on the typical song and dance routine, I remember when I first saw the photo of them in the gold suits, I admit I burst out laughing because they're not exactly high class jackets, but the symbolism of going for it in top hat and tails, and gold ones no less. I think I hit peak fandom at that moment. I did expect more closeups of their faces, but there was a good mix I suppose. Could have done with the final ticker tape explosion all close up to really feel the effect, but it got there a few shots later.
Then onto the doc. I like how they organised it into segments and started with clips of pinofs so enough injokes were explained and some of their history given to anyone new. Great to hear how they started thinking about it, which parts each of them wanted to put in, how they round to the final story, deciding which shirts to wear (good choice, Phil, red was too strong, dark was too dark and the blue has good speckles), the process of all the parts to it and all the people it involved. The director seems lovely. I wanted to see the choreographers and know their names too, though! Even if they'd never been in Cats (it's a particular favourite that I've seen a lot of people in over 20 years), the musical theatre fan in me likes to namespot. The ending was adorable with the roundup of fans and YouTubers giving their opinions. I was surprised to see Hank Green, but that was lovely, fits in with him naming them as one of his five to watch a while ago.
So many funny and cute moments, loved them singing their warmup song and Dan saying he'd finally got to right. Poor Phil losing track of the words, it's hard to get back into a tongue twister like that once it's gone. He was so cute standing by the suitcase while Dan and the crewlady pulled out his three left trainers. Like a little kid just resigned to being known for forgetful disorganisation. They didn't even tell us if they found the other shoes. I was surprised Dan's trainers are that grey to start with, I thought they'd faded over time, but then that doesn't really make sense cos they wouldn't have been washed like the rest of his clothes. I was glad they explained why they decided to scrub off each other's whiskers after Phil did his fringecheck with not only a mirror but also a torch held by a crew person. Staff and everything, yet still they went for reciprocal whisker removal. It was funny seeing them having makeup done even while they're warming up, and by their management, but it's ordinary enough makeup.
The bed situation made me laugh. The tour of the bus took in so many details of the bowls in the cupboards, the non-slip table mats and Phil's snarky commentary on the bunks and the shower. Babypoo coloured sheets and a serial killer red light, such an innocent flower we have here
When they got to the bedroom, actually putting up a pink and yellow graphic and made such a thing out of it, I couldn't believe they were taking it far. I wasn't expecting anything especially in such a high profile video so I'm not bothered otherwise, tbh if anything I thought they might say it wasn't so comfortable sleeping together, but they survived. I can't sleep with anyone without waking up all the time whenever they move, but I also wouldn't want to be in a bunk and I'm not that tall.True or not, Dan clambering out of the bunk... he's so cute in his pyjamas, they're all baggy and he looks so young I just want squish him. On the omg so hot note, Phil in his magic show rehearsal outfit of all black with the jacket... also his green party shirt was good to see. Lots of those moments for both of them really, there's just certain tshirts and jumpers that really suit them, and Dan with his hair pushed back.
I get where people are upset, though. Ages ago when I discovered things they've lied about like their mutual friend I was very disenamoured with them, especially Phil as I had a huge crush on him for a while, and I came to the conclusion that I don't know what it's been like for them to grow up in a spotlight like that. Even so, taking the piss out of us all would not be great to discover, if that is even the case. As people as have, they denied it and weren't listened to, then gave up, but haven't necessarily done anything overt to suggest anything. Tbh I'd have a hard time dropping them as they've helped me through one of the roughest times of life that I'm not quite through yet, so it'd be a bit empty without them.
That aside, the show and the documentary were pretty much everything I was hoping for so this evening has been amazing. I witch-cackled a lot and would gladly squish them both. That photo of Dan in his Totoro onesie, so cosy and incongruous with the flute glass of rose.
I would've enjoyed it more if it felt at least a little more personal and touched more upon their own feelings regarding everything, but it felt almost as distant as the book/tour announcement last year. Everything they said was full of clichés and things we've already heard a thousand times before. Staged, fabricated.. And that's just not why I watch YouTube. That's an issue I have with YTR in general though, it wants to be professional and TV like so bad but it forgets what YouTube actually is about for me and many other users. Whatever happened to Broadcast Yourself hm?
