@@ThatLongHairMetalGuy plot twist: kid's been drugging his dad to get out of fishing trips. leaves him roofied up in the bed of his own truck til the next day and stays at his friends house playing SNES
GAGAGAGAGAGA! I will now count to 3 and then I am still the unprettiest UA-camr of all time. 1...2...3. GAGAGAGAGAGA!!! Thank you for your attention, dear mark
I drank so much I remembered the great days I had with your mother, before we drifted apart and became bickering enemies, before you became an obligation and ultimately an incarnation of our own failures. I regret so many times not telling you I was proud of you. No matter your faults you were the greatest achievement I ever could hope to accomplish in a thousand lifetimes and if in this one you were the only thing I ever achieved, it was a life well spent. In my Autumn years I feel like I missed so many opportunities to tell you I love you, in the way that family avoids talking about things and leaving them unsaid. In truth I don't know why we do it, as the years go on it seems to be that we treat each other with contempt for things left unsaid. I still miss you and to an extent I still miss your mother but love what she produced from our carnal union. Alas it seems my time is running out and as my liver is failing I just have but one favor to ask you - can you top your old man off one more time? It's past last call and my brain is starting to sharpen, cutting the innards of my skull to bits.
I remember watching this when it was first posted, struggling with my sobriety. It’s been hard, but coming back to watch this is a reminder of how far I’ve come. Now I rarely drink and my quality of life has drastically improved. No more heaviness in the body and a veil of fog in my head. Still dabbin tho.
Dabbed to this with my pregnant wife on the way to the hospital. Hells yeah brother. Now I'm single ...and you bet your butt I'm ready to mingle. hells yeah #dabbin4divorceddads
I am genuinely impressed by the literary talent displayed in “The Coyote Tale” despite being a joke about someone’s insensitive comment. The metaphor of a predatory case of rabies that destroys an entire friend group and everyone it touches is apt for alcoholism. You can feel the fear and guilt and shame the narrator feels over not just his drinking but his actions that are informed by it. Very good stuff and I can’t wait for the Salvia Erik novel
Reminds me of the time I was like 9 and my mum kept feeding me bicardi. Next thing you know we were fucking having shots playing backgammon. Then some crack heads broke Ito my house and my dog ripped a chick out one of their arm. Next thing I know I'm sleeping at school for a month. Turned out I couldn't handle my liquor and bit my sister and killed all the chickens with an axe. To thus day my family is terrified of me. I swear I'm I good guy though
You're creativity and comedic art is amazing, like the roles you take and the sense you build from silly ideas that even lead to profoundly thoughtful critical thinking in a fun way which most people aren't capable of and this leads you right into a gainful present and you'll be well off for all you need because of it. However, you still seek something and that's what you continue to find in your hands, drinking. You burn so hot that your creativity gets fueled by drinking and perhaps this even helps boost your comedic ways, but at what point does your health become something you wish to sacrifice for your passion? I found myself becoming burnt out from that sort of thing but I think you'll keep on creating anyways. So what do you want? Water, or fuel? You'll have great things for yourself either way, but I believe in refinement; there's things in your shadow you need to look into, use that amazing creativity you're so good at to help with your shadow work I know you're very well capable. Its not your fault you feel this way about drinking. You use your platform to speak out and inform people in really smart ways that shouts from the underground and you do it well. I was even afraid from one of your videos from something I've got difficulty facing and you pushed me to face that further. You've got talent but as much as everyone is laughing with your incredible work, you might be hurting yourself with it. If you changed your drinking, your creativity might even take a blow and even lose 15lbs as you take on this role, but as you dance with this struggle emotions that are being pushed away may rise to the surface. You'll see that you have all you need to create without. Even though you've learned to embrace laughter, there's a pain underneath it and needs attention with care. Be kind and more patient with yourself, I sometimes wanna punch myself in the face for the blame and burden I want to carry but perhaps I won't need that one day, I won't need to beat myself up to learn. There's a hidden joy to be found within and the laugh sounds the same. If you are ok with yourself and this life, you'll still find sunshine.
That Mahalo Mint Julep video has been one of my go-to "I need a laugh" videos for years, and even now I still laughed like a hyena upon seeing that salad of mint glop from glass to glass
she pours like a pint of whiskey over a field of mint. Odds are her only "bartending" job she ever had was at like a Cheddars or Applebees.for a week until she got fired for extreme over pouring
I love how the comments section for this video is like half wholesome people who genuinely have or are trying to quit addictions and found some comfort in Erik relating to the struggle.
See I have to admit I was just confused because this is only the third video of Erik’s I’ve watched. I didn’t know if he was being serious about having a problem or it was all just for a bit. I guess I’m still confused. Long time viewers please fill me in does he actually have a serious problem?
@@evie5375 Yeah they got off them, luckily they were only using for two or so months. Two weeks of withdrawals was enough to scare them back to a couple of glasses of wine a night :)
i was quite litterally at the edge of my sit with that coyote story. craving to find out what happens next, and then he hit me with that dabbing joke and fell off my chair in a rolling laughter.
I haven't watched any of your videos in over a year. Mostly because I've been a sad alcoholic. After all that time and after watching this video I can proudly say that I am still in fact sad and currently almost daily wasted, but I have, in fact, watched this video. So I guess you've made a difference in my life.
Know I'm just a stranger from across the world, but hey, you're strong, Erik said in tweet from the class 23, it's still a good step to admit it, get out there and be open about it.
Recovery is a process, not an event. Allow yourself time and be patient, the first step is recognizing the problem so you can begin the healing process. You're stronger than you realize, those who care about you can provide a network of support so you can get over this hurdle. I believe in you. Get sober, get healthy.
Ended up, weirdly enough, watching this video while trying to distract myself enough to fall asleep after helping my depressive alcoholic brother who had passed out and pissed himself in bed. The usual routine: replacing his sheets, propping him on his side with towels so he wouldn't aspirate, and tidying his room up a bit (thankfully there was no vomit this time). I then stay up for the hour or so it takes him to progress from babbling, crying out in pain, and laughing incoherently to fully passed out. That brought me here, of all weird coincidences. This video didn't particularly help settle my mind or relieve me of the thought that he will not survive this addiction, so it looks like sleep will come in an hour or two. The entire thing is a humbling exercise in powerlessness and an upsetting reminder of how little control anybody really has over their life. Erik, or whoever else is struggling out there, I truly hope you find your way.
@@grammernotzi Sorry to hear it. I wish you all the best. Some are gonna make it and some aren't. Hopefully you and your family are in the former group.
@@mrtspence Thanks. I'll be honest, I'm an alcoholic too, but my brother takes it to the extreme! He can never just have a few, it's always drink everything in the house, and then multiple walks to the liquor store while completely intoxicated. He almost did a five year prison sentence in Iowa for multiple drunk and disorderlys.
@@dipperdandy Hey I hear you. Oh God I'd throw up every morning after I chugged my first glass of wine or few beers. Refreshing is not the word. Keep it up man! So glad you're working on it! :)
The attempts at a montage are chillingly realistic. The worst part is the last 3 or 4 day stint of sobriety, while the whole time you know you are absolutely not going to make it. You might make it one more day, but the day after it's over. I try to even just take a break from weed every few months. I never make it more than a day. I just don't know how to quit. Edit: So wow, I never respected this many people to see or especially commiserate so keenly with this comment. I want to thank everyone for their insightful replies. There are honestly some really good tips for helping to quit down there. Peace and Love!
Quitting varies from person to person. IDK how often you smoke, but a lot of the time going cold turkey is literally setting yourself up for failure. If you smoke twice a day, cut down to once. If you smoke once a day, cut down to weekends only. Sometimes, in order to not have one now, you just need the next to look forward to. Eventually, you'll find some happy medium - maybe you'll even end up not smoking at all.
I feel you man. I made it two years, then covid caught up with me and I started that slide. Watching this was just kinda like being confronted with my own failures. Shit was rough, ngl.
@@Isaacandjed I can't speak on addiction to more addictive drugs, but for weed, this has worked for me (previously smoked at least daily). Your willpower is something that needs to be trained. If you want to cut down on your use, get used to saying no, just once. Then twice. Etc. Make every time that you don't give in to your craving something to be proud of, instead of trying to make a 180 change overnight and feeling you've failed yourself when you relapse.
Willpower can actually be trained like a muscle. Start by doing easier things that require willpower, like doing cardio or lifting super heavy. Then once you have some discipline in your life, start to say no to drinking.
Everyone else left some great replies on this comment. The thing thats hardest to get past for me is the enjoyment of the process and preperation rather than the effect. If you can replace that aspect it makes stopping easier( i.e. CBD flower) because you can still experience the ritual of it without the thing itself.
Man I'm trying to quit drinking right now (and have been for months...) and that montage is EXACTLY what it feels like. Whoever's out there working on this too, you can do it. Don't give up! One of these times it'll click and you'll find yourself having been sober longer than you thought.
I honestly feel like the whole "counting days" thing is a bad idea. If you actually want to get clean, every day is day one. By counting days you are sort of planning to fail in a way. Because if you break up with your girlfriend on day 150 and go get drunk with your friends, you feel like you lost 5 months of progress, when in reality you have 5 months of proof that you can stop drinking. By never keeping track, you never feel like you lost progress, just that you made a mistake. Idk, thats what worked for me anyway
@@skeetsmcgrew3282 yeah absolutely, i didn't mean to suggest counting days is a good strategy, i just sort of threw out "40 days" as a "hey you're actually doing it!" number. I've quit drinking and other addictions before and it always seems to stop being such a constant thought after a few weeks. Once you get that far in you almost forget about cravings entirely
@@skeetsmcgrew3282 If I had an award to give you for a comment I would right now. I quit heroin cold turkey and it almost killed me, but this type of mentality is really what helped me through it. Relapse is a part of recovery
I was *not* expecting an SCP-level horror story, god damn, you can craft a narrative, teach. That was creative and entralling, especially turning the rabid foam into the dense fog, that was clever as fuck. I kinda wanna see the story of that Cyote and the madness rabies continue and expand. Like seriously, the way you described how the sinnew and veins were pulled out as the protag pulled the Cyote off of him, the fact the Cyote followed the crew to the hospital, the drunkenness being used as the explanation for why they all charged the Cyote, the nurse defending the Cyote, the broken window as our PoV character just ran, it was all genuinely so exilerating.
Here's the report on Eric and his groups of friends. When they got drunk they stumbled through an SCP-883 door that transports you to other realities. Fire team Alpha reported back mauled foaming corpses before their signal cut out. Fire teams Beta through Sigma gathered intel through multiple runs but never made it back through SCP-883 after more than 3 trips. Tau through Psi installed a comms system but their last reports were firefights and it seems they were captured. The reality they were transported to called Earth-1010, is known for its cultists who will stop at nothing to protect their deities. The town of Shanrut worships the rabid fox Jeth, whose bite will turn you into a rabid cultist as well. Every night at sunset the fox spews forth a foamy fog that covers a vast area around town helping drive new prey deeper within. The cultists perform daily tasks like normal to lure in unsuspecting travelers, hoping to use them for convert, food, or trophies. Nearby towns know to stay away during the fog but children, travelers and more tend to stumble through, and it seems the fog calls out with a subtle bell to cultists telling them where prey is. Each soul Jeth consumes spreads his fog further, and makes the night longer. If the SCP-7878 Jeth is not contained his fog could grow strong enough to breach the chaos to other realities. This is the end of your briefing, are you ready to continue with fire team Omega and step through SCP-883?
I've tried several methods to cut back/quit drinking, with very limited success. Cold turkey was too rough, so I tried regimenting my consumption. That helped for a bit, but I eventually started drinking more after work and generally feeling a lack of fortitude. Everything I tried ended the same and left me with low morale. That's when I started smelling cocaine. Smelling cocaine gave me a real sense of control and focus, to a level I have never felt. I've been completely sober for what has got to be months now thanks to smelling cocaine.
That montage brings back some really rough memories. But some people are lucky enough to quit the first time they try and the rest of us are stuck getting better at it through sheer practice. I've quit so many times, sometimes for years at a time, but this is the first time I actually don't feel like a relapse is completely inevitable. Last time I relapsed i was even able to convince myself to stop before I even had enough to get a hangover. Quitting truly is a skill and developing it to the point where you gain confidence in that skill is such a game changer and makes the weight of the world start to seem manageable. Good luck and keep trying Erik! (still dabbin tho)
good fuckin job!! i hate alcohol, never been able to drink more than a sip or two at a time, but from what ive heard, genuinely - being able to toss the bottle out before youve blacked out has to be some serious fucking improvement and immense impulse control on your part. im probably diabetic and at least somewhat lactose intolerant, but for the love of all that is holy i cannot bring myself to abandon my beloved mint chocolate chip, you are much stronger than i
I've finally killed my brain down to an almost manageable level. It took years of hard work. Given that and the improving quality of spellcheck, I'm good.
One of my new years resolutions for 2020 was to drink less. i went from drinking heavily every night to only drinking on weekends with my friends. I'm feeling a whole lot better now :3
Yeah a audibly went "holy shit" when he popped in frame. Lookin' like he spent the last 2 years stranded on an island with only a volleyball for company.
Seriously, the trick from breaking any bad habit like smoking or drinking is to toss the rest of your stash right then and there. When you do that you're making a commitment and its easier to build up momentum from there rather than finishing your stash because when you do that, you'll have hundreds of last cigs or drinks. It worked for me. Though I still dab.
I couldn't even imagine the regret I'd feel if I dumped my wine down the sink. Holy shit. Nah, that's going in my belly. Sorry. I can't part with it like that.
I've been off cigarettes a week now and those nicotine patches are like cheating, they make it so easy. I'd definitely recommend nicotine replacement therapy for quitting smoking.
@@StrazdasLT I will admit I had way too much yesterday. About three bottles. So today, I'm just sipping wine with the intent of tapering off a little bit instead of drinking to get drunk. The reason for that is alcohol withdrawal sucks, so I'd rather taper off. I'm not stopping, just slowing down. I feel like a peice of gum all dried out on the sidewalk, and it has little dirt particles in it. Not fun.
I've been an alcoholic for 18 years Erik, and this video gave me the kick in the head I need to finally try and get sober. I mean, I'm not really going to try that hard. But it was a nice thought though.
This video is great timing for me. I'm a struggling alcoholic, and I had to go home an hour early from work a couple days ago because I'm autistic and couldn't function. At least that's what I told my manager when she noticed I was kind of stumbling around a bit and dropping things. So that makes me nervous. Need to be more careful and abstain from having two margaritas during my lunch break. Anyway, great video, and hope I hope I'll still have a job on Friday when I'm scheduled to go in.
From a 14 year sober addict/alcoholic…good luck to you!!! no matter which way you go. (Edit….been sober 14 years, got sober when I was 20 from IV meth and heroin addiction) Not everybody needs to quit drinking/using, and you’re the only person who can decide that for yourself. I still go to meetings weekly, not necessarily because I’m at a danger for relapse… But because it’s a goddamn good way to get around like-minded folks, and hash out my life issues without having to pay a fucking counselor 😁 and I’m quite fond of all those old drunks now
As a fellow sober person, I have my reservations about AA/NA but the fact is that it does help people get and stay sober. It’s not perfect, far from it, but it does help.
Yeah AA helped for me in kind of the same way as far as like minded folks but I really viewed the old drunks as like a punishment. I'd go on Sunday when I still drank kinda heavy every Saturday night, so the hangovers while listening to rock bottom stories kind of makes it set in better.
That story was a trip. At first I thought it would be some horrifying monster, then I had to listen to the rest laughing while remembering that only like 3 people a year actually get rabies.
Rabies is also very, very slow acting, it doesn't happen on the order of minutes, more like weeks, possibly even years. But it really is defined by somebody becoming aggressive and losing all sense of higher level brain function as their brain eats itself over the course of a week or so. I'm no scientist but I believe that if there were a very fast acting strain something like that COULD happen, although I'd assume a hospital filled with doctors would figure out what was going on pretty quickly
It all starts with one beer, before you know it you're taking Everclear shots just to get out of bed in the morning. I'm glad being sober now. Still dabbin tho.
We say one day at a time because that’s what it is. Everyday is day one. If you can stay sober today, you can stay sober tomorrow, and you can stay sober the next day. If you have even one day sober you’ve already proven to yourself you can do it.
I call it a day John because I don't speak Spanish in America. Although if you change the R to an X American becomes A Mexican. Those cheeky Spaniards.
3:30 It’s so ironic that I refer to Erik as ‘Dad’ and he just so happens to appreciate DEVO much like my true to life Dad. I’ve never seen my dad and Erik in the same room but then again I do live across the world from them.
I'm watching this while in rehab and just want to say that of you want to quit, Erik, I believe you can do it! There is a lot more help out there than you think. You deserve a great life, man. I love your videos and I love you.
I wish you the best of luck yo! When I was getting sober I has getting hecc-ed up hallucinations, all sorts of body aches, cold sweats and all that jazz. Don't be afraid of getting medical assistance if you need it, shit can be real dangerous sometimes. I've got a little over 5 years clean now and all I can say is ultimatetly it's worth it❤️
Same here. Not the worst, but a pretty bad one. I'm on day five of drying out. Appetite has somewhat returned, but still shaky, sweaty with hot flashes, and weak as a lamb. We'll get there, buds.
can someone explain to me what "dabbing" is? Isn't it that dumb forearm to your head pose everyone was doing for like 2 weeks a few years ago? Like when people were doing "planking"?
Just remember, it's not day drinking if you don't have clocks, your phone is dead, and your blackout curtains are locked shut. Extra points if you dont know which half of the month it is
Happy late birthday, Erik!! Thank you for all the joy and validation you bring me. I also....drink a lot....and am the type of person to drink dial my senators as a coping mechanism (and I live in KY now so I need all the etiquette tips I can get!) Thank you You are awesome
That horror story was fucking immaculate. So insanely well done and detailed, and caught me off guard actually. Love that he introduced it in that way. More please, possibly in a physically published book. If not, then just more on here. You're a comedic, marketing, and story weaving genius, it's insane. In the best ways Also, this video is just amazing and so well done, but I'm worried more about my boy Big Money. I mean, him making an entire video about it in depth is a sure sign of self awareness. And putting it out there, even if just for himself if it truly has become a real problem at this point, which I could understand for many reasons, I feel is a good sign that he's working on it if so Much love Erik, and to all my fellow classmates
Today is probably about my 100th day one. Started drinking everyday since I was 14 and have tried repeatedly to stop my whole life after. I’m 19 now and want to be a sober 20 year old. Wish me luck, and thank you Erik for the years of fun and entertainment in this struggle.
How’d it go if you ever manage to quit don’t let anyone convince you to drink again you might think you quit once and you can do it again but it’s not that easy
@@centipede9467 you can do it man I started drinking at 14 too didn’t drink from 19 to 22 then I went to the bar with my girlfriend who I was having a rough patch with (probably shouldn’t have been dating a girl who made me go to a bar lol) and they told me I couldn’t sit at the bar unless I drank alcohol and she wanted to sit at the bar then she ended up sleeping with another dude that night and it took me a long time to quit again
@@centipede9467 the 3rd day is when it starts getting bad and you might need medical help for the withdraw so I would see a doctor ASAP not even to get started just to find out what you might need to do and maybe have the meds you might need in hand when you need them but after a point you’ll feel better than you ever have in your life and you won’t want to drink again
The montage was great. One of the hardest things about quitting to me is just wondering what else to do. Just feeling like it’s almost certain to happen because just what else is there
Hold in there man. It’s cliché and maybe not helpful in the moment, but it does get better. Not sure if you’re in America or not, but statistics says you probably are, so here’s a number you can call if you need. They can be there just to listen and help out, let you know you aren’t alone in this. 1-800-273-8255
@@RaisedBySheeps I think I'm too lesbian to properly enjoy his hairy, sweaty flappiness, but it would certainly be entertaining to watch him attempt such a feat. Last time we saw him in short shorts was, uh, revealing... He'd have a hard time just getting the cheeks to flap without everything else lol
@@cheshirecynic3061 no bromo, but I think it would be liberating to see some junk flying around for once, in the name of equality and so on. and with 70% of America morbidly obese, Erik doesn't even qualify as fat anymore.
@@RaisedBySheeps I totally see where you're coming from and agree. For the sake of equality. And yeah, he looks like he's been working out steadily and is quite a bit heathier than he used to be, but that doesn't him any less sweaty or hairy (aside from shaving the beard) lmao On a completely unrelated note, your screenname has reminded me of a game I used to play with friends on the school bus as a kid, which we called "Noun-Verb-Noun." Each person would be tasked with thinking of one of the words (first noun, verb/verb phrase, or second noun), and then we'd take turns speaking to make an often hilarious sentence, like "The Pope" "seduced" "Michael Jackson," or "Janis Joplin" "made a burrito out of" "Dr. Phil." If a fourth or fifth person is involved, they get to think of an adjective or adverb to say at the appropriate place in the sentence. With the right friends, it could be quite entertaining.
the hand tho. The hand was like, beautifully caressing the edge of the door during your weird raycon ad thing, and i loved it. I want that dude more pls
Erik… I need you know something. I never fall for advertising, but I trusted you. My raycons are okay I guess, not as loud (and a bit more irritating to cycle through modes)as my AirPods which I lost in my horrible bike accident where I probably shouldn’t have been wearing my AirPods. My face is still a bit mushy. Maybe I’m slightly more deaf after the accident, but I was underwhelmed and I’m kinda sad about it that I’ve now switched to to using my standard wired headphones most of the time. I also took a year off drinking so I can’t even drink away my disappointment for one brief moment. I’m not sure if I meant to turn this comment into a joke or a statement of irrelevant fact, but all these things are both amusing me and 100% true.
@@RealmsOfThePossible fortunately for me, for the next like … 4 months I think, I get to blame anything dumb I do on a traumatic brain injury. Fuck yeah, bike accidents!
Raycons are only good for speaking videos and audiobooks. Music is a no go, absolutely no mid range translation. :( Fυcking love me some salvia supporting though.
My friend put me on to this channel about 2 years ago and I honestly look forward to new episodes but every time I share it other friends they look at me like I’m losing it... Eric am I losing it..... Post
Not that anyone cares or has a reason to care. I'm a recovering addict and have been in recovery for over 5 years now. I started to try drinking again about 6 months ago and it has been going well, but this is not the norm. At least, that's what they tell you in the meetings. If I start to see myself slipping again, then I know where I need to go. Heroin was my D.O.C though. I couldn't imagine alcohol being my main squeeze because it's literally everywhere and normalized in most societies. If you struggle with addiction, then ask for help. It's okay to be vulnerable sometimes. Anyways, great video. I thoroughly enjoyed this. New sub 👍
I love how you gently remind your class about the real important things like epsteins and clintons pizze addiction as well as bringing up tower nr 7 timely to the 20th anniversary of the CIAs poppy fields! kudos Mr Erik!
"Three weeks sober. Took my son fishing and actually remembered the experience."
Damn that hit hard.
And remembering that experience reminded him why he drank in the first place, and right back to day one he went. His boy's a little prick.
@@ThatLongHairMetalGuy plot twist: kid's been drugging his dad to get out of fishing trips. leaves him roofied up in the bed of his own truck til the next day and stays at his friends house playing SNES
@@AllfatherBlack thats my boy
Bet it didn't hit as hard as your dad
Well now you know what you forgot? Which is ?
I'm drinking so much I'm imagining Erik without his beard.
GAGAGAGAGAGA! I will now count to 3 and then I am still the unprettiest UA-camr of all time. 1...2...3. GAGAGAGAGAGA!!! Thank you for your attention, dear mark
I drank so much I imagined a good life. I'm now even more depressed.
@@viscountrainbows6452 hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
I drank so much I remembered the great days I had with your mother, before we drifted apart and became bickering enemies, before you became an obligation and ultimately an incarnation of our own failures.
I regret so many times not telling you I was proud of you. No matter your faults you were the greatest achievement I ever could hope to accomplish in a thousand lifetimes and if in this one you were the only thing I ever achieved, it was a life well spent.
In my Autumn years I feel like I missed so many opportunities to tell you I love you, in the way that family avoids talking about things and leaving them unsaid. In truth I don't know why we do it, as the years go on it seems to be that we treat each other with contempt for things left unsaid. I still miss you and to an extent I still miss your mother but love what she produced from our carnal union.
Alas it seems my time is running out and as my liver is failing I just have but one favor to ask you - can you top your old man off one more time? It's past last call and my brain is starting to sharpen, cutting the innards of my skull to bits.
Same except its his pants and also he has a massive pulsating bulge
Beardless Erik is an entirely other beast than the the grizzled homeless man that blessed us this pandemic.
Just the right amount of slovenly.
We truly live in a majestic times
( ꈍᴗꈍ)
It's like real Erik is back!
Beardless Erik is an entirely different beast; than the homeless man that blessed during the pandemic.
Beardless Erik is build differently
I remember watching this when it was first posted, struggling with my sobriety. It’s been hard, but coming back to watch this is a reminder of how far I’ve come. Now I rarely drink and my quality of life has drastically improved. No more heaviness in the body and a veil of fog in my head. Still dabbin tho.
California sober 🤙
Hell yeah brother! Keep on dabbin'!
Dabbed to this with my pregnant wife on the way to the hospital. Hells yeah brother. Now I'm single ...and you bet your butt I'm ready to mingle. hells yeah
#dabbin4divorceddads
You wuss
bouncin’ on my boy’s D to this comment and we’re both proud of you, gangster. shit is a total game changer once you’re committed
I am genuinely impressed by the literary talent displayed in “The Coyote Tale” despite being a joke about someone’s insensitive comment. The metaphor of a predatory case of rabies that destroys an entire friend group and everyone it touches is apt for alcoholism. You can feel the fear and guilt and shame the narrator feels over not just his drinking but his actions that are informed by it.
Very good stuff and I can’t wait for the Salvia Erik novel
Reminds me of the time I was like 9 and my mum kept feeding me bicardi. Next thing you know we were fucking having shots playing backgammon. Then some crack heads broke Ito my house and my dog ripped a chick out one of their arm. Next thing I know I'm sleeping at school for a month. Turned out I couldn't handle my liquor and bit my sister and killed all the chickens with an axe. To thus day my family is terrified of me. I swear I'm I good guy though
@@michaelrogers7386 Are you still dabbing tho??
@@michaelrogers7386 still dabbin tho
The visual of the rabid foam rising up out of the infected's mouth and floating upwards like the head on a draft beer is a nice touch.
Yeah, he's genuinely a really talented writer
Finally Erik covers a topic he actually knows about
"Wtf is withdrawal" 🤣
*smokes a bowl of salvia*
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@@viscountrainbows6452 I read that in a racist voice and now YOU'RE racist. enjoy prison!
LMAO
i feel as if he was knowledgeable about the pants shitting one
This is the funniest, best-produced cry for help I've ever seen.
youre funny erik, but we care about you
Inside?
Bo Burnham - Inside
You're creativity and comedic art is amazing, like the roles you take and the sense you build from silly ideas that even lead to profoundly thoughtful critical thinking in a fun way which most people aren't capable of and this leads you right into a gainful present and you'll be well off for all you need because of it. However, you still seek something and that's what you continue to find in your hands, drinking. You burn so hot that your creativity gets fueled by drinking and perhaps this even helps boost your comedic ways, but at what point does your health become something you wish to sacrifice for your passion? I found myself becoming burnt out from that sort of thing but I think you'll keep on creating anyways. So what do you want? Water, or fuel? You'll have great things for yourself either way, but I believe in refinement; there's things in your shadow you need to look into, use that amazing creativity you're so good at to help with your shadow work I know you're very well capable. Its not your fault you feel this way about drinking. You use your platform to speak out and inform people in really smart ways that shouts from the underground and you do it well. I was even afraid from one of your videos from something I've got difficulty facing and you pushed me to face that further. You've got talent but as much as everyone is laughing with your incredible work, you might be hurting yourself with it. If you changed your drinking, your creativity might even take a blow and even lose 15lbs as you take on this role, but as you dance with this struggle emotions that are being pushed away may rise to the surface. You'll see that you have all you need to create without. Even though you've learned to embrace laughter, there's a pain underneath it and needs attention with care. Be kind and more patient with yourself, I sometimes wanna punch myself in the face for the blame and burden I want to carry but perhaps I won't need that one day, I won't need to beat myself up to learn. There's a hidden joy to be found within and the laugh sounds the same.
If you are ok with yourself and this life, you'll still find sunshine.
hE's CrYiNg fOr HaLp x(((((
Erik had been hitting the sauce so hard he stumbled into a barbershop
They thought he's a homeless alcoholic and gave him a free shave to improve his employment opportunities while he was passed out.
@@dickthegimp4280 they'd still be half right
His face got a Ctrl + X
He looks like that 'Gardening on Salvia' guy, only fatter.
That Mahalo Mint Julep video has been one of my go-to "I need a laugh" videos for years, and even now I still laughed like a hyena upon seeing that salad of mint glop from glass to glass
Yeah was that shit supposed to be a joke?
It ruined my ability to pay attention to the video. Two fucking ounces....
she pours like a pint of whiskey over a field of mint. Odds are her only "bartending" job she ever had was at like a Cheddars or Applebees.for a week until she got fired for extreme over pouring
I was gonna say.
Same, I work in restaurants and I love showing it to bartenders
I love how the comments section for this video is like half wholesome people who genuinely have or are trying to quit addictions and found some comfort in Erik relating to the struggle.
While the other half is people calling the first half pussies, people complimenting the coyote story, and people commenting on the no-beard
People can be surprisingly compassionate sometimes. It's pretty cool getting to see it.
Half wholesome? Halfsome?
But they still dabbin tho
See I have to admit I was just confused because this is only the third video of Erik’s I’ve watched. I didn’t know if he was being serious about having a problem or it was all just for a bit. I guess I’m still confused. Long time viewers please fill me in does he actually have a serious problem?
quit drinking and swap it out for something even more harmful
I'm 2 weeks sober from alcohol!
On an unrelated note, I've been addicted to black tar heroin for 2 weeks
What a wonderful day to start meth
@@braedengendron6981 This but literally a friend of mine. "I haven't had a drink in a month! I have been taking dark net opioids every day however"
@@kais2345 oh god. hope they got help!
@@evie5375 Yeah they got off them, luckily they were only using for two or so months. Two weeks of withdrawals was enough to scare them back to a couple of glasses of wine a night :)
I always love it when Erik gets to flex his writing skills. He’s extremely talented
You mean like when he writes an episode and then films what he wrote?
he's a genuinely talented and creative filmmaker and storyteller.
🎯👍🥂
@@rentzusuken lol right
i was quite litterally at the edge of my sit with that coyote story. craving to find out what happens next, and then he hit me with that dabbing joke and fell off my chair in a rolling laughter.
That coyote story is better than most the books I've paid actual money to read.
yeah, i'd read that novel
You must be reading some awful books.
I'd not read that book, but I'd watch a 20 part netflix adaptation which is cancelled on an amazing cliffhanger after the end of the second season.
True!
That story was so sobering that you'd have to be drunk to believe it lol.
I haven't watched any of your videos in over a year. Mostly because I've been a sad alcoholic. After all that time and after watching this video I can proudly say that I am still in fact sad and currently almost daily wasted, but I have, in fact, watched this video. So I guess you've made a difference in my life.
Life's tough my man.
A small difference, but a commendable one.
Still dabbin tho? Seriously tho you can do it. Be strong.
Know I'm just a stranger from across the world, but hey, you're strong, Erik said in tweet from the class 23, it's still a good step to admit it, get out there and be open about it.
Recovery is a process, not an event. Allow yourself time and be patient, the first step is recognizing the problem so you can begin the healing process. You're stronger than you realize, those who care about you can provide a network of support so you can get over this hurdle. I believe in you. Get sober, get healthy.
Ended up, weirdly enough, watching this video while trying to distract myself enough to fall asleep after helping my depressive alcoholic brother who had passed out and pissed himself in bed. The usual routine: replacing his sheets, propping him on his side with towels so he wouldn't aspirate, and tidying his room up a bit (thankfully there was no vomit this time). I then stay up for the hour or so it takes him to progress from babbling, crying out in pain, and laughing incoherently to fully passed out.
That brought me here, of all weird coincidences. This video didn't particularly help settle my mind or relieve me of the thought that he will not survive this addiction, so it looks like sleep will come in an hour or two. The entire thing is a humbling exercise in powerlessness and an upsetting reminder of how little control anybody really has over their life.
Erik, or whoever else is struggling out there, I truly hope you find your way.
I hope you and your family are doing better
@@kamkam3457 Getting by, bud. Thanks.
That hit a little too close to home...
@@grammernotzi Sorry to hear it. I wish you all the best. Some are gonna make it and some aren't. Hopefully you and your family are in the former group.
@@mrtspence Thanks. I'll be honest, I'm an alcoholic too, but my brother takes it to the extreme! He can never just have a few, it's always drink everything in the house, and then multiple walks to the liquor store while completely intoxicated. He almost did a five year prison sentence in Iowa for multiple drunk and disorderlys.
“Oh boy, that looks refreshing” *takes sip and almost pukes* “and it is.” Most underrated joke
First sip of a new drink can do that.
Yeah that made me gag. I'm on day five drying out and still withdrawling a bit, so that shit straight up triggers a reflex.
@@dipperdandy Hey I hear you. Oh God I'd throw up every morning after I chugged my first glass of wine or few beers. Refreshing is not the word. Keep it up man! So glad you're working on it! :)
Is it? Underrated? Are people not properly rating that joke? Outrageous.
@@michaelhaydenbell there's nothing more soy than someone with your username being pedantic and obtuse
The attempts at a montage are chillingly realistic. The worst part is the last 3 or 4 day stint of sobriety, while the whole time you know you are absolutely not going to make it. You might make it one more day, but the day after it's over.
I try to even just take a break from weed every few months. I never make it more than a day. I just don't know how to quit.
Edit: So wow, I never respected this many people to see or especially commiserate so keenly with this comment. I want to thank everyone for their insightful replies. There are honestly some really good tips for helping to quit down there. Peace and Love!
Quitting varies from person to person. IDK how often you smoke, but a lot of the time going cold turkey is literally setting yourself up for failure. If you smoke twice a day, cut down to once. If you smoke once a day, cut down to weekends only. Sometimes, in order to not have one now, you just need the next to look forward to. Eventually, you'll find some happy medium - maybe you'll even end up not smoking at all.
I feel you man. I made it two years, then covid caught up with me and I started that slide. Watching this was just kinda like being confronted with my own failures. Shit was rough, ngl.
@@Isaacandjed I can't speak on addiction to more addictive drugs, but for weed, this has worked for me (previously smoked at least daily). Your willpower is something that needs to be trained. If you want to cut down on your use, get used to saying no, just once. Then twice. Etc. Make every time that you don't give in to your craving something to be proud of, instead of trying to make a 180 change overnight and feeling you've failed yourself when you relapse.
Willpower can actually be trained like a muscle. Start by doing easier things that require willpower, like doing cardio or lifting super heavy. Then once you have some discipline in your life, start to say no to drinking.
Everyone else left some great replies on this comment. The thing thats hardest to get past for me is the enjoyment of the process and preperation rather than the effect. If you can replace that aspect it makes stopping easier( i.e. CBD flower) because you can still experience the ritual of it without the thing itself.
Man I'm trying to quit drinking right now (and have been for months...) and that montage is EXACTLY what it feels like. Whoever's out there working on this too, you can do it. Don't give up! One of these times it'll click and you'll find yourself having been sober longer than you thought.
I honestly feel like the whole "counting days" thing is a bad idea. If you actually want to get clean, every day is day one. By counting days you are sort of planning to fail in a way. Because if you break up with your girlfriend on day 150 and go get drunk with your friends, you feel like you lost 5 months of progress, when in reality you have 5 months of proof that you can stop drinking. By never keeping track, you never feel like you lost progress, just that you made a mistake.
Idk, thats what worked for me anyway
@@skeetsmcgrew3282 yeah absolutely, i didn't mean to suggest counting days is a good strategy, i just sort of threw out "40 days" as a "hey you're actually doing it!" number. I've quit drinking and other addictions before and it always seems to stop being such a constant thought after a few weeks. Once you get that far in you almost forget about cravings entirely
@@skeetsmcgrew3282 If I had an award to give you for a comment I would right now. I quit heroin cold turkey and it almost killed me, but this type of mentality is really what helped me through it. Relapse is a part of recovery
Do it now before your body does it for you
@@DaneGilly and here comes Dane to help no one
No idea how you're still the best thing on the internet. The montage and the coyote story were 2 masterpieces in 1 video. Best teacher ever
As someone in recovery, the montage was so accurate it hurt.
That yodelling music REALLY makes the self-abusive problem drinking feel so much less sad
...aaand now suddenly Germany makes much more sense.
Good comment
@@kaybeates4519 Good etiquette
You got any codeine?
@@cjk2761 I'm sorry, I don't really understand computers
@@cjk2761 I got some Dilaudid but you can't have any. Mayyybe some xr morphine if you're good
I feel so inspired!
I stopped drinking 4 times today already!
And it's not even lunchtime yet!
Keep up the good work, friend 8===D
😂😂😂
I was *not* expecting an SCP-level horror story, god damn, you can craft a narrative, teach. That was creative and entralling, especially turning the rabid foam into the dense fog, that was clever as fuck. I kinda wanna see the story of that Cyote and the madness rabies continue and expand.
Like seriously, the way you described how the sinnew and veins were pulled out as the protag pulled the Cyote off of him, the fact the Cyote followed the crew to the hospital, the drunkenness being used as the explanation for why they all charged the Cyote, the nurse defending the Cyote, the broken window as our PoV character just ran, it was all genuinely so exilerating.
scrote
I really wish he'd publish some short stories or something
Ah, so this is where all the commas from other comments went.
Here's the report on Eric and his groups of friends. When they got drunk they stumbled through an SCP-883 door that transports you to other realities. Fire team Alpha reported back mauled foaming corpses before their signal cut out. Fire teams Beta through Sigma gathered intel through multiple runs but never made it back through SCP-883 after more than 3 trips. Tau through Psi installed a comms system but their last reports were firefights and it seems they were captured.
The reality they were transported to called Earth-1010, is known for its cultists who will stop at nothing to protect their deities. The town of Shanrut worships the rabid fox Jeth, whose bite will turn you into a rabid cultist as well. Every night at sunset the fox spews forth a foamy fog that covers a vast area around town helping drive new prey deeper within. The cultists perform daily tasks like normal to lure in unsuspecting travelers, hoping to use them for convert, food, or trophies. Nearby towns know to stay away during the fog but children, travelers and more tend to stumble through, and it seems the fog calls out with a subtle bell to cultists telling them where prey is. Each soul Jeth consumes spreads his fog further, and makes the night longer. If the SCP-7878 Jeth is not contained his fog could grow strong enough to breach the chaos to other realities.
This is the end of your briefing, are you ready to continue with fire team Omega and step through SCP-883?
And it was all real
I've tried several methods to cut back/quit drinking, with very limited success. Cold turkey was too rough, so I tried regimenting my consumption. That helped for a bit, but I eventually started drinking more after work and generally feeling a lack of fortitude. Everything I tried ended the same and left me with low morale. That's when I started smelling cocaine. Smelling cocaine gave me a real sense of control and focus, to a level I have never felt. I've been completely sober for what has got to be months now thanks to smelling cocaine.
I did the same thing, just with paint.
Lmao
Okay this was extremely funny because this is exactly how I talked about my drinking before I got sober. Completely nailed it.
I shut up already
God, someone PLEASE animate the coyote story.
no, u!
K? Why?
That montage brings back some really rough memories. But some people are lucky enough to quit the first time they try and the rest of us are stuck getting better at it through sheer practice. I've quit so many times, sometimes for years at a time, but this is the first time I actually don't feel like a relapse is completely inevitable. Last time I relapsed i was even able to convince myself to stop before I even had enough to get a hangover. Quitting truly is a skill and developing it to the point where you gain confidence in that skill is such a game changer and makes the weight of the world start to seem manageable.
Good luck and keep trying Erik!
(still dabbin tho)
That’s great have a drink bud
good fuckin job!! i hate alcohol, never been able to drink more than a sip or two at a time, but from what ive heard, genuinely - being able to toss the bottle out before youve blacked out has to be some serious fucking improvement and immense impulse control on your part. im probably diabetic and at least somewhat lactose intolerant, but for the love of all that is holy i cannot bring myself to abandon my beloved mint chocolate chip, you are much stronger than i
This made me tear up a bit
Love to see it, keep it up big guy. The uploads that is, probably not the drinking
It is the warm embrace of mother ethanol that guides his hand through life. Party responsibly hard
Alcohol makes nipples 26% more sensitive. It's an important fact to know sometimes.
this episode has made day 2 of the worst hangover of my life so much worse, thank you Erik and god bless
Bounced on my boys Smirnoff to this
The “that’s piss” throughline is just 👨🍳 💋
I've finally killed my brain down to an almost manageable level. It took years of hard work. Given that and the improving quality of spellcheck, I'm good.
You gotta get it so even when you're wide awake you're blacked out, take the brain completely out the equation and let the liquor do the thinking
@@marcusdonahue7124 Working on that right now.
One of my new years resolutions for 2020 was to drink less. i went from drinking heavily every night to only drinking on weekends with my friends. I'm feeling a whole lot better now :3
Proud of you! That's a really big accomplishment.
Great job!!!
Good job, keep going. Unfortunately drinking on weekends is not enough to stop that brain cell death.
@@StrazdasLT to be fair, nothing is. They all die eventually.
Damn, you picked a hellofa year to quit. though worked out brilliantly I suppose. Nice!
I hope Narfi is doing okay, havent seen that dog pretend to just be a dog in any of your videos in a while!
I'm still waiting on Robot's next resurrection.
I'm STILL surprised this only has 500k views (as of 10/3/22) - This is by far one of his best videos and I come back to watch it all the time.
Always great to see him write short stires.
Shirt stores
ok, if before i had doubts about eriks problem, now i know for 100% absolutely sure that everythings fine
Shawn looking like a 70s keyboard player for a prog rock band after his 2nd stint in rehab, love it
Yeah a audibly went "holy shit" when he popped in frame. Lookin' like he spent the last 2 years stranded on an island with only a volleyball for company.
i genuinely hope he just grew it out for the sandlerverse video
Erik you look fantastic keep it up
hand over your check mark young man
Did you type this with an overpriced keyboard
@@waddalup6436 yes
Yo thanks for your vids. I was finally able to decide on a Skyloong SK68S not too long ago with the help of your vids!
He really does. I hope daddy feels better too ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
I, but I actually started crying when you read people’s stories of sobriety.
What I would pay for a book full of short stories written by Erik.
I never thought a minute long montage would literally sum up how addiction and recovery is like. Omg lmao
Seriously, the trick from breaking any bad habit like smoking or drinking is to toss the rest of your stash right then and there. When you do that you're making a commitment and its easier to build up momentum from there rather than finishing your stash because when you do that, you'll have hundreds of last cigs or drinks. It worked for me. Though I still dab.
@Stellvia Hoenheim Look at Stellvia here speaking from experience.
I couldn't even imagine the regret I'd feel if I dumped my wine down the sink. Holy shit. Nah, that's going in my belly. Sorry. I can't part with it like that.
I've been off cigarettes a week now and those nicotine patches are like cheating, they make it so easy. I'd definitely recommend nicotine replacement therapy for quitting smoking.
@@sunkcostfallacy2738 The only regret you should feel is for putting that wine in your belly. hangover is not bad enough.
@@StrazdasLT I will admit I had way too much yesterday. About three bottles. So today, I'm just sipping wine with the intent of tapering off a little bit instead of drinking to get drunk. The reason for that is alcohol withdrawal sucks, so I'd rather taper off. I'm not stopping, just slowing down. I feel like a peice of gum all dried out on the sidewalk, and it has little dirt particles in it. Not fun.
Hey I recently had to stop drinking so I really appreciate you Erik. Thank you. I’m gonna cry.
Cry it out, bud. 👊
Good for you 👍 go be your best self
I tried but turns out alcohol is addictive
Still dabbing tho?
@@kaybeates4519 try again. Indulge in other things, like chai tea!💛
I've been an alcoholic for 18 years Erik, and this video gave me the kick in the head I need to finally try and get sober.
I mean, I'm not really going to try that hard. But it was a nice thought though.
This video is great timing for me. I'm a struggling alcoholic, and I had to go home an hour early from work a couple days ago because I'm autistic and couldn't function. At least that's what I told my manager when she noticed I was kind of stumbling around a bit and dropping things. So that makes me nervous. Need to be more careful and abstain from having two margaritas during my lunch break. Anyway, great video, and hope I hope I'll still have a job on Friday when I'm scheduled to go in.
that coyote story was genuinely chilling, i loved it!
👁️
The most legendary comment you’ve ever written, congrats my man
From a 14 year sober addict/alcoholic…good luck to you!!! no matter which way you go.
(Edit….been sober 14 years, got sober when I was 20 from IV meth and heroin addiction)
Not everybody needs to quit drinking/using, and you’re the only person who can decide that for yourself.
I still go to meetings weekly, not necessarily because I’m at a danger for relapse… But because it’s a goddamn good way to get around like-minded folks, and hash out my life issues without having to pay a fucking counselor 😁 and I’m quite fond of all those old drunks now
Hell yeah. I go to the meetings now to see people I want to see.
As a fellow sober person, I have my reservations about AA/NA but the fact is that it does help people get and stay sober. It’s not perfect, far from it, but it does help.
Yeah AA helped for me in kind of the same way as far as like minded folks but I really viewed the old drunks as like a punishment. I'd go on Sunday when I still drank kinda heavy every Saturday night, so the hangovers while listening to rock bottom stories kind of makes it set in better.
Weekly meetings at a church filled with people who can't move on from mistakes they made decades ago oh yeah sounds productive af
You have to PAY for counselling? Oh, right. America.
I love how in between the time he started reading the letter and finishing it he had grabbed a drink, it's the little details like that that get me
Erik is actually such a good writer
holy shit the coyote story is so detailed and great
That story was a trip. At first I thought it would be some horrifying monster, then I had to listen to the rest laughing while remembering that only like 3 people a year actually get rabies.
I laughed out loud at the guy running towards the coyote and clapping his hands
I am still dabbin tho.
Rabies is also very, very slow acting, it doesn't happen on the order of minutes, more like weeks, possibly even years. But it really is defined by somebody becoming aggressive and losing all sense of higher level brain function as their brain eats itself over the course of a week or so. I'm no scientist but I believe that if there were a very fast acting strain something like that COULD happen, although I'd assume a hospital filled with doctors would figure out what was going on pretty quickly
I feel like that was a zombie story, not a rabies story.
@@aman11283 it was an alcohol story. the rabies is a metaphor for alcoholism
If I were your creative writing teacher, I would be so proud of what you've done with your talent.
Erik has returned to always sunny cameo form. Never thought I’d see the day
trying to relive the glory days
It all starts with one beer, before you know it you're taking Everclear shots just to get out of bed in the morning. I'm glad being sober now. Still dabbin tho.
Shout out to everyone on their Day One. Hopefully you don't have to keep having Day Ones like Erik
“Day ones” are the best day! Because that means you were smashed the night before. So withdrawals and shakes haven’t had the time to get you yet
Stop fucking shouting I'm hungover
@@hullinstruments just the slow zen-i-dont-understand-or-care-brain
We say one day at a time because that’s what it is. Everyday is day one. If you can stay sober today, you can stay sober tomorrow, and you can stay sober the next day. If you have even one day sober you’ve already proven to yourself you can do it.
I call it a day John because I don't speak Spanish in America.
Although if you change the R to an X American becomes A Mexican.
Those cheeky Spaniards.
I almost didn't think this was real seeing Erik upload with more than 48 hours to the end of the month
without a beard too
5:24 "I was a service dog for 3 years" put me in an early grave
3:30 It’s so ironic that I refer to Erik as ‘Dad’ and he just so happens to appreciate DEVO much like my true to life Dad. I’ve never seen my dad and Erik in the same room but then again I do live across the world from them.
Devolution is real, Spudboy.
I'm watching this while in rehab and just want to say that of you want to quit, Erik, I believe you can do it! There is a lot more help out there than you think. You deserve a great life, man. I love your videos and I love you.
man, you really captured what it feels like trying to quit and not being able to. oddly, this video kind of helped me.
Literally going through the worst of the withdrawal symptoms right now. I needed a good laugh, so thank you!
I wish you the best of luck yo! When I was getting sober I has getting hecc-ed up hallucinations, all sorts of body aches, cold sweats and all that jazz. Don't be afraid of getting medical assistance if you need it, shit can be real dangerous sometimes. I've got a little over 5 years clean now and all I can say is ultimatetly it's worth it❤️
Same here. Not the worst, but a pretty bad one. I'm on day five of drying out. Appetite has somewhat returned, but still shaky, sweaty with hot flashes, and weak as a lamb.
We'll get there, buds.
You have my sympathy, bro. Having been through that miserable experience myself, I know how much it sucks. Hang in there. 💙
Stay strong mate you can do it. Out of curiosity how much had you been drinking before you stopped?
ARE YOU SOBER STILL?
Erik, this video finally convinced me to make tomorrow or the day after my Day 1. STILL DABBIN THO
Fuck yah lets go! I decided the same thing, and then this video pops up. Good luck amigo.
can someone explain to me what "dabbing" is? Isn't it that dumb forearm to your head pose everyone was doing for like 2 weeks a few years ago? Like when people were doing "planking"?
@@dipperdandy its like weed oil
This helped me quit drinking, last year; Thanks Erik.
Just remember, it's not day drinking if you don't have clocks, your phone is dead, and your blackout curtains are locked shut. Extra points if you dont know which half of the month it is
It’s not the end of the month and Erik dropped a video? What world have I walked into?
Plus submissive and breed able
His deadlines became mid-month now
Does this mean I'm gonna have pay TWICE this month on patreon?
ah screw it, worth it.
13:48 Astounded by the etiquette displayed here, in this master's piece. I came, I saw, I learned. Then I came again.
You’re looking less greasy, younger and thinner. We’re worried about you Erik what’s wrong
That montage was scarily accurate.
Happy late birthday, Erik!!
Thank you for all the joy and validation you bring me. I also....drink a lot....and am the type of person to drink dial my senators as a coping mechanism (and I live in KY now so I need all the etiquette tips I can get!)
Thank you
You are awesome
The best part of the video is how calmly he reacts every time he accidentally drinks piss
depends how warm it is.
Good to know I'm not the only one who has done this. I've been sober just over 3 years now.
That horror story was fucking immaculate. So insanely well done and detailed, and caught me off guard actually. Love that he introduced it in that way.
More please, possibly in a physically published book. If not, then just more on here. You're a comedic, marketing, and story weaving genius, it's insane. In the best ways
Also, this video is just amazing and so well done, but I'm worried more about my boy Big Money.
I mean, him making an entire video about it in depth is a sure sign of self awareness. And putting it out there, even if just for himself if it truly has become a real problem at this point, which I could understand for many reasons, I feel is a good sign that he's working on it if so
Much love Erik, and to all my fellow classmates
This has to be a pre-recorded piece. I can't imagine Erik lost that much weight and hair in like a month.
Today is probably about my 100th day one. Started drinking everyday since I was 14 and have tried repeatedly to stop my whole life after. I’m 19 now and want to be a sober 20 year old. Wish me luck, and thank you Erik for the years of fun and entertainment in this struggle.
How’d it go if you ever manage to quit don’t let anyone convince you to drink again you might think you quit once and you can do it again but it’s not that easy
@@nothanks9503 I am the sisyphus of alcohol
@@centipede9467 you can do it man I started drinking at 14 too didn’t drink from 19 to 22 then I went to the bar with my girlfriend who I was having a rough patch with (probably shouldn’t have been dating a girl who made me go to a bar lol) and they told me I couldn’t sit at the bar unless I drank alcohol and she wanted to sit at the bar then she ended up sleeping with another dude that night and it took me a long time to quit again
@@centipede9467 the 3rd day is when it starts getting bad and you might need medical help for the withdraw so I would see a doctor ASAP not even to get started just to find out what you might need to do and maybe have the meds you might need in hand when you need them but after a point you’ll feel better than you ever have in your life and you won’t want to drink again
@@nothanks9503 keep strong bro, you don’t need people like her. I know we can achieve it together.
Thanks for the Video Erik, my mom died of alcoholism last summer because she kept drinking her own piss. I miss her so much, I'm still dabbin tho.
I’m still dabbin’ too bro, we’ll get through this together.
This episode made me feel sad more than anything.
Erik just wanted to flex that he has a Peloton. Joke's on him, I follow his girlfriend on Twitter.
The coyote story is actually really good dude, someone else mentioned the metaphors, but just in description and detail alone it went crazy.🔥🔥
The montage was great. One of the hardest things about quitting to me is just wondering what else to do. Just feeling like it’s almost certain to happen because just what else is there
Erik, I'm really feeling suicidal but it comes and goes depending on the week. Your vids help a lot so thank you.
Don't feel alone cause you're not! We're all struggling
Hold in there man. It’s cliché and maybe not helpful in the moment, but it does get better. Not sure if you’re in America or not, but statistics says you probably are, so here’s a number you can call if you need. They can be there just to listen and help out, let you know you aren’t alone in this. 1-800-273-8255
Stay with us, you have to watch the next video!
this neongrizzly ad has the finest badonkadonk i've ever seen from the front, truly impressive taintwork
Seeing her cheeks flap through her thigh gap was something I never knew I needed to see. My life is truly complete.
@@cheshirecynic3061 now if only we can get Erik to do the next one
@@RaisedBySheeps I think I'm too lesbian to properly enjoy his hairy, sweaty flappiness, but it would certainly be entertaining to watch him attempt such a feat. Last time we saw him in short shorts was, uh, revealing... He'd have a hard time just getting the cheeks to flap without everything else lol
@@cheshirecynic3061 no bromo, but I think it would be liberating to see some junk flying around for once, in the name of equality and so on. and with 70% of America morbidly obese, Erik doesn't even qualify as fat anymore.
@@RaisedBySheeps I totally see where you're coming from and agree. For the sake of equality. And yeah, he looks like he's been working out steadily and is quite a bit heathier than he used to be, but that doesn't him any less sweaty or hairy (aside from shaving the beard) lmao
On a completely unrelated note, your screenname has reminded me of a game I used to play with friends on the school bus as a kid, which we called "Noun-Verb-Noun." Each person would be tasked with thinking of one of the words (first noun, verb/verb phrase, or second noun), and then we'd take turns speaking to make an often hilarious sentence, like "The Pope" "seduced" "Michael Jackson," or "Janis Joplin" "made a burrito out of" "Dr. Phil." If a fourth or fifth person is involved, they get to think of an adjective or adverb to say at the appropriate place in the sentence. With the right friends, it could be quite entertaining.
Yo big money keep putting Shawn in episodes, you guys are a great combo
Nah, that Shawn guy sucks.
@@TheUniBaller dude no way! You're the best!
Not sure if that was Shawn, or his twin brother they keep locked in the attic.
@@dipperdandy definitely the latter
the hand tho. The hand was like, beautifully caressing the edge of the door during your weird raycon ad thing, and i loved it. I want that dude more pls
I should say thank you Erik this video actually makes me think I should not drink at least for today
This video hits different.. We love you Erik, just take care of yourself!
That Coyote history was one of your greatest master piece You are a hero Erik “dabs”
It’s a real struggle.I have to say you do look much healthier Erik.
That montage scene was one of the funniest things I've ever seen from you. You've outdone yourself.
Congrats on 1 million I know you’re not gonna see this and it’s not up to your standards of teaching but I do appreciate everything you’ve made.
Erik… I need you know something. I never fall for advertising, but I trusted you.
My raycons are okay I guess, not as loud (and a bit more irritating to cycle through modes)as my AirPods which I lost in my horrible bike accident where I probably shouldn’t have been wearing my AirPods.
My face is still a bit mushy.
Maybe I’m slightly more deaf after the accident, but I was underwhelmed and I’m kinda sad about it that I’ve now switched to to using my standard wired headphones most of the time.
I also took a year off drinking so I can’t even drink away my disappointment for one brief moment.
I’m not sure if I meant to turn this comment into a joke or a statement of irrelevant fact, but all these things are both amusing me and
100% true.
Yeah Raycons are kinda trash. Too much bass.
raycons suuuuuck, im glad erik is getting that skrilla but i wish it was with a product that stood on its own
Should have done a bit of research, Raycons are as bad as Dre Beats for their shitty unbalanced frequency response.
@@RealmsOfThePossible fortunately for me, for the next like … 4 months I think, I get to blame anything dumb I do on a traumatic brain injury. Fuck yeah, bike accidents!
Raycons are only good for speaking videos and audiobooks. Music is a no go, absolutely no mid range translation. :( Fυcking love me some salvia supporting though.
My friend put me on to this channel about 2 years ago and I honestly look forward to new episodes but every time I share it other friends they look at me like I’m losing it... Eric am I losing it..... Post
This was funny but hard to watch 120 days sober myself. I really felt all those relapses, man.
Congrats on 120 days, that is incredible! Keep going! 💚
hell yeah, cool as hell
Not that anyone cares or has a reason to care. I'm a recovering addict and have been in recovery for over 5 years now. I started to try drinking again about 6 months ago and it has been going well, but this is not the norm. At least, that's what they tell you in the meetings. If I start to see myself slipping again, then I know where I need to go. Heroin was my D.O.C though. I couldn't imagine alcohol being my main squeeze because it's literally everywhere and normalized in most societies. If you struggle with addiction, then ask for help. It's okay to be vulnerable sometimes.
Anyways, great video. I thoroughly enjoyed this. New sub 👍
This is the most well produced and edited cry for help I've seen since anything starring Charlie Sheen.
Erik looks 5 years younger, whatever you're doing health wise is clearly working
your eyes are drunk missy
He's doing nothing health wise. He just shaved his beard
Xirsamohtx' eyes are drunk too
yeeeEeeeAAA generalspecific3 gets it
He used to be a lot bigger tho, I know the beard is gone lol, but he seems to be losing weight also
That montage was too damn relatable
Not gonna lie, that was a very good depiction of how sobering up tends to be
The "getting Doug with High" mug is my favorite part
I love how you gently remind your class about the real important things like epsteins and clintons pizze addiction as well as bringing up tower nr 7 timely to the 20th anniversary of the CIAs poppy fields! kudos Mr Erik!
If you can't clock a punchline I don't really trust you to sniff out a billion dollar conspiracy, bud.
So you're a non-ironic Qanon nutjob?
You know I think your life would be a lot easier if you just have a designated piss bottle. Bounced on my wine to this for hours