On a re-listen to my favourite podcast 'Everything is Alive', I was shocked and delighted to see i'd heard them before! Highly recommend their episode, Mirror.
This is a good bit. I feel obligated to mention that even at the time the slogan was made Heinz sold more than 57 varieties, and the number was picked for marketing reasons.
@@VivaLaDnDLogs it’s because the founder of Heinz believed the number 57 to be lucky and magical because his lucky number was five and his wife’s lucky number was seven. It’s actually kind of a cute thing to do lol.
the humour comes from how a number of unexpected, rare circumstances are lined up perfectly in this moment: it's unexpected that someone would 1) happen to know the number of heinz condiments. 2) base their favourite number off of that. 3) roll it on a d100 (and then casually bring it up) maybe 'joke' is not quite the right word: it's a funny coincidence, and alex' casual yet absolute genuine delivery adds to the humour of it
There is humour in how the the situation seems like a set up for a funny outcome, but it swerves to become a completely different funny outcome twice in a row. Brennen sets up the situation so that you think that the funny outcome of the roll is Alex getting a low probability roll under 11: 1) Alex gets the completely unexceptional 89% chance roll higher than 11 of 57 and then treats it like its an exceptional roll. The rest of the table think Alex is exaggerating it for a comedic bit. 2) It turns out that the roll is actually *is* exceptional for a completely unrelated reason.
Mr "jokes have rigid guidelines and definitions" over here, take this friggin "ooo I'm so mad ur all laughing at this" HOOEY and throw it in a garbanzo can
There's definitely something tragic about someone saying a true fact about themselves knowing that others will laugh at it, speaking as someone who does this a lot, but there's also a strength in recognizing that some of your characteristics are genuinely hilarious, and that's okay. In my experience, what hurts is making this kind of joke when you're even a little bitter that people are going to laugh at what you say, and I don't think that's the case here.
this is one of those moments where the line between Conrad and Alex is virtually indistinguishable
Alex was such an unexpected treasure
Agreed! Would love to see more of them in future campaigns.
The most joyous smile at the silliest jokes, a very very good combo
@@meganjones3427GOOD NEWS
What really makes this is Brennan assuming the funniest outcome of this roll, only for a funnier, more unexpected outcome to occur instead
I'm saving this joke for when I am 86 years old and finally land a 57 on a divine intervention
I’d never seen Alex before watching this season and now I’d watch them in anything
On a re-listen to my favourite podcast 'Everything is Alive', I was shocked and delighted to see i'd heard them before! Highly recommend their episode, Mirror.
@@ambiguousaesthetic4170oh no way I love everything is alive and had no idea!!
@@annnabee omg amazing!! We love a convergence moment :))
I love how clearly I can hear Hank's laugh in this
Alex/Conrad was SO funny the whole campaign.
Also one of the cutest moments in D20
I wanted to like your comment but it had Heinz varieties likes
This is one of the best parts of learning other people’s interests like _Alex why do u know that😭_
it actually says it on the bottle lol
This is a good bit. I feel obligated to mention that even at the time the slogan was made Heinz sold more than 57 varieties, and the number was picked for marketing reasons.
But why? Why pick 57 if it's not even accurate?
@@VivaLaDnDLogsmy question
@@VivaLaDnDLogs it’s because the founder of Heinz believed the number 57 to be lucky and magical because his lucky number was five and his wife’s lucky number was seven. It’s actually kind of a cute thing to do lol.
Freddie losing it is delightful to watch 😂
I want to point out that even with a roll that involves percentile dice, Hunch and Ivana's contest STILL had a greater result disparity.
When Freddie Wong cracks, there is no coming back from that.
Truly we live in the best timeline for this joke to exist
Alex is hilarious, I hope they come back for another season!
Protec Alex
Its because of this joke that I cannot see a bottle of Heinz and not go "My favorite number :)"
god i need alex in a new campaign NOW
I love this season. I love Dungeons and Daddies and I was so excited to have Freddie Wong! Alex was an unexpected additional delight.
The neurodivergency is so strong in this season and I’m here for it ❤😂
Big BMO energy
One of THE Dimension 20 clips of all time.
Alex was so freaking adorable/funny, I'd love to see them in the dome again
Meanwhile on Critical Role, shiver and queef
LMAO yes, I'm laughing at that hilarious moment everytime someone brings it up. XD
Alex is so adorable
Can't tell if Alex just likes the number and it being the number of Heinz varieties is a coincidence or if they're just really into ketchup.
i dont get it
Heinz (the condiment company) makes 57 different condiments
the humour comes from how a number of unexpected, rare circumstances are lined up perfectly in this moment: it's unexpected that someone would 1) happen to know the number of heinz condiments. 2) base their favourite number off of that. 3) roll it on a d100 (and then casually bring it up)
maybe 'joke' is not quite the right word: it's a funny coincidence, and alex' casual yet absolute genuine delivery adds to the humour of it
@Melirith Also added in the fact that Conrad, the character Alex is playing, is a very sad character
There is humour in how the the situation seems like a set up for a funny outcome, but it swerves to become a completely different funny outcome twice in a row.
Brennen sets up the situation so that you think that the funny outcome of the roll is Alex getting a low probability roll under 11:
1) Alex gets the completely unexceptional 89% chance roll higher than 11 of 57 and then treats it like its an exceptional roll. The rest of the table think Alex is exaggerating it for a comedic bit.
2) It turns out that the roll is actually *is* exceptional for a completely unrelated reason.
This isn't a joke. 57 is their favourite number. Frustrating that so many of you can't see that.
Mr "jokes have rigid guidelines and definitions" over here, take this friggin "ooo I'm so mad ur all laughing at this" HOOEY and throw it in a garbanzo can
There's definitely something tragic about someone saying a true fact about themselves knowing that others will laugh at it, speaking as someone who does this a lot, but there's also a strength in recognizing that some of your characteristics are genuinely hilarious, and that's okay. In my experience, what hurts is making this kind of joke when you're even a little bitter that people are going to laugh at what you say, and I don't think that's the case here.