The Art of Flaking

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  • @wikiwiki1093
    @wikiwiki1093 4 роки тому +5913

    "Sorry, my mom said no"
    "Dude, you're 26"

  • @Karzakus
    @Karzakus 4 роки тому +1708

    "sorry i'm broke"
    "you watched infinity war in theaters 6 times!"
    "So you see why I'm broke then"
    Checkmate.

    • @annamariakrm
      @annamariakrm 3 роки тому +23

      Exactly what i thought😂

    • @mertensiam3384
      @mertensiam3384 3 роки тому +3

      I thought they'd reply that lol

    • @riyak.7393
      @riyak.7393 3 роки тому +7

      CHECKMATE

    • @IveGotBeef
      @IveGotBeef 3 роки тому +2

      And also why you're dumb

    • @chizy8i8
      @chizy8i8 3 роки тому +3

      if anyone says that to me, i just say, ill pay idc just come. haha

  • @martinhodges572
    @martinhodges572 3 роки тому +5298

    “You’re probably flaking on them right now to watch this video!”
    No, they're flaking on me right now and so I'm watching this video while waiting.
    Update: they just hate me.

  • @tophatowl6724
    @tophatowl6724 Рік тому +497

    I feel like flaking just makes you more isolated. I have a friend whod Id invite to things and ask to hang out and what not, but abt half the time they had some medical excuse along the lines of "oh im just feeling a bit ill today" and like sure, fine, it happens but not 6 times a month, every month, and youre completely okay the next day. Eventually people will just think youre avoiding them and they will stop asking you. Dont do that. Be honest.

    • @sr81
      @sr81 Рік тому +14

      They might be suffering from depression, personally I think you should give them a bit of grace

    • @tophatowl6724
      @tophatowl6724 Рік тому +50

      ​@@sr81 Sure, but Id say that 1) I cant go through a list of every possible mental/physical health issue that they haven told me about every time in my head that someone flakes on me and 2) Just tell me what exactly is wrong. If youre not gonna tell me then im not gonna and cant care.
      If youre having a mental health struggle then say that. But imma keep it 100% with you, if you do that 50% of the time i ask to do smth with you, then i will stop. Its not your fault sure, but its not mine either and to have throw away plans all the time and waste days that i wouldve spent with someone then, im sorry, but my time is limited and valuable too. If I have friends that will be more reliable, then I will ask them over you. Understanding for that situation can only go so far if you keep wasting my time agreeing to do things you will likely not do.

    • @adunce.5422
      @adunce.5422 Рік тому +6

      @@tophatowl6724 facts

    • @nopenopenopenopenope4101
      @nopenopenopenopenope4101 Рік тому +10

      you’re giving a whole paragraph of reasons about why it bothers you, but it’s not about you.

    • @tophatowl6724
      @tophatowl6724 Рік тому +31

      @@nopenopenopenopenope4101 Yes youre right, its all about you. Everyone should keep planning their lives around you and keep making plans that you will inevitably flake on. Everyone should sacrifice their time to accommodate you. Is that seriously what you think?
      If I truly am your friend, then you should feel comfortable to tell me about your issues and then I am more than happy to help. And if I am not that close with you, I have no responsibility or obligation to sacrifice my time for you over and over again.
      If you agree to something, see that you attend or tell them that you wont in a timely manner, or dont agree in the first place. Its not selfish of me to ask others to respect my time. Its selfish of you to expect from everyone around you to plan their lives around you and be okay with you flaking half the time you make plans.
      If something happens every now and again, thats okay. I understand that life happens and plans need to be canceled sometimes. But thats not what I am talking about. I am talking about people who frequently flake. Not just occasionally say "hey look smth happened". THose are very different

  • @Domics
    @Domics  5 років тому +6750

    You're not a flaker if you say no to plans. Your reasons are yours to be respected. You are a flaker if you say yes and then fail to commit. And those reasons are subject to debate.

  • @Kadz
    @Kadz 5 років тому +5235

    I like corn flakers

  • @badlie4858
    @badlie4858 Рік тому +43

    i'm not a flaker myself, but i had two flaker friends and it was f**king awful. i felt like the only one who actually cared about our friendship. if it wasn't for me to remind them about the upcoming event or to call them to ask why they didn't come (and said nothing about it to anyone, of course), it'd be like interacting with a wall. it was really draining. made me feel alone and used, like i'm only needed when they want to get a quick free positive energy, but when it's something that requires just a little commitment or effort, they're off board. and to all the flakers who read this - saying "yes" and changing your mind later is more rude and offensive than saying "no" in the first place. trust me, i know.

    • @eveapple4928
      @eveapple4928 10 місяців тому +2

      Totally get it - I often feel used. People tap me up when they wants quick positive energy session, but then routinely flake on me for arranged meet ups. I often feel superficially liked - because I am happy go lucky and understanding, I get used. I’m starting to become really transactional now - if someone bails on me once, I don’t make another arrangement with them. They have to really work to get back into my space. Im almost 40 and just decided I am too old now for these immature games, I have a busy life and hate having my time wasted.

  • @vaporeon344
    @vaporeon344 2 роки тому +393

    I’m not gonna lie, this video made me realized how much I was flaking on the friends I was close to. I almost lost two of my close friends because I was flaking over and over and over again saying I had the excuse that I was busy instead of being a good friend. It felt awful to realize but I’m glad I did before I lost them.
    Thank you for making this video, and I look to be a better friend for those who care about me in the future.

    • @deltaxcd
      @deltaxcd Рік тому +5

      do you even need friends like that if you need to find excuses not to be with them?

    • @vaporeon344
      @vaporeon344 Рік тому +12

      @@deltaxcd Honestly, it was less so excuses about being with them. It’s because I was making promises I couldn’t keep, just cause I got excited to see them, which was killing the connection.

    • @deltaxcd
      @deltaxcd Рік тому +1

      @@vaporeon344 I don't understand what you mean with that, You were truly incapable to follow your promises even if you wanted to do it?

    • @vaporeon344
      @vaporeon344 Рік тому +12

      @@deltaxcd Explaining the exact scenario is hard for me cause there was a lot more going on than the surface would show. Mostly it was just me wanting to make plans and do things, but my busy school schedule eating up time. But I didn’t wanna disappoint them so I’d make plans but cut them short or be late to balance my schedule. Frankly, Im not proud of myself for it, but I learned important time management skills from that

    • @deltaxcd
      @deltaxcd Рік тому +8

      @@vaporeon344 Oh ok, so you were genuinely trying to follow your promises but did not make enough effort. I think that's not exactly flaking then but rather prioritizing things in certain way. You were really busy not just making dumb excuses.
      But yes it is good that you eventually found out that friends are more important than those other things.

  • @HighCaliberGarbage
    @HighCaliberGarbage 5 років тому +6462

    My parents told me my pet gold fish was visiting a friend. He must be a mega flaker because he’s been gone for 6 years.

  • @ulyssespaculaba8886
    @ulyssespaculaba8886 4 роки тому +5821

    Me: Sorry, I’m broke.
    Person: You watched Endgame in theaters 6 times.
    Me: Exactly...

    • @mufidamunir9216
      @mufidamunir9216 4 роки тому +98

      But you watched it again for the 7th time sooo...

    • @haris1881
      @haris1881 4 роки тому +65

      He got a loan

    • @-m0ldybr3ad-63
      @-m0ldybr3ad-63 4 роки тому +19

      That’s what I thought and btw I went a seventh time cuz my mom forst me to

    • @Apple_Slices.
      @Apple_Slices. 4 роки тому +15

      THATS Y AM BROKE IDIOT!

    • @RandomKlallamGuy
      @RandomKlallamGuy 4 роки тому +7

      Ulysses Paculaba 😂😂😂 that’s what I was thinking

  • @MissMajalis
    @MissMajalis 3 роки тому +559

    When you flake bc depression /feeling of shame/ feeling ugly and people stop to invite you so you feel even lonelier, misérable, unloved... That hurts so much.

    • @Skylinersontape
      @Skylinersontape 2 роки тому +205

      The thing is, you cannot blame your friends for not wanting to be the only one putting effort in a friendship, especially if they don’t know what you’re going through…
      They might also feel insecure and believe that you dislike them if you keep flaking on them :/
      it’s the hard truth, but you can get through it and always try to reconnect, a true friend will accept it if you had a bad mental health time and want to try again.

    • @sumonovee6759
      @sumonovee6759 2 роки тому

      Yeah

    • @sumonovee6759
      @sumonovee6759 2 роки тому

      Yeah

    • @sumonovee6759
      @sumonovee6759 2 роки тому

      Yeah

    • @sumonovee6759
      @sumonovee6759 2 роки тому +8

      No

  • @fabsmaster5309
    @fabsmaster5309 Рік тому +50

    Just remembered how I purposefully flaked my way out of dating this girl in college because my friend said she was a flake. I didn’t realize it till now, but I was both a flake and a hypocrite. Don’t be a hypoflake boys and girls.

    • @SoggyPinkyToe
      @SoggyPinkyToe Рік тому +11

      “don’t be a hypoflake boys and girls”
      this is perhaps one of the best conclusions i’ve ever read

  • @evaristegalois6282
    @evaristegalois6282 5 років тому +2499

    0:54 "It's me. I'm that friend. I have no friends now."
    _Relatability 100_

    • @arrctykfeather
      @arrctykfeather 5 років тому +1

      Same bro same

    • @joyceee.1504
      @joyceee.1504 5 років тому +3

      5:49 lol this one was funny too

    • @HumanGarbag
      @HumanGarbag 5 років тому +1

      Can't argue with that

    • @aze480
      @aze480 5 років тому

      Reality 100

    • @journey578
      @journey578 5 років тому

      Evariste Galois why do I see you everywhere wtf..?

  • @CasuallyExplained
    @CasuallyExplained 5 років тому +5693

    oh no I am sorry Domics I will play smash with you at vidcon next time

  • @knthskyo5930
    @knthskyo5930 Рік тому +37

    "You can't post on social media while flaking"
    Me who never posts: I am 4 parallel universes ahead of you

  • @hopeful4243
    @hopeful4243 Рік тому +101

    I'm sometimes the opposite. Especially when it's exam season. I say no outright when my friends tell me that we're gonna grab some drinks cuz I'm gonna study for the exam. And a few hours later I'll just invite myself again and appear like a jack in a box in the bar 😂

    • @samanthalassele4890
      @samanthalassele4890 Рік тому +1

      I think they’d rather a little surprise after an honest reason rather than a flake. You can’t flake on something you never agreed to do.

  • @frosty9820
    @frosty9820 5 років тому +10438

    I dont even get included so I cant be a flaker

  • @justchillin2999
    @justchillin2999 5 років тому +2741

    "It's a bunch of bULl SHeEt!" Someone make this a shirt

    • @fatpig8808
      @fatpig8808 5 років тому +33

      A load*

    • @amymomosama1988
      @amymomosama1988 5 років тому +5

      I like ur profile pic ;)

    • @gaillewis5472
      @gaillewis5472 5 років тому +11

      Somebody made it an hour long loop. It's everything you've been missing from your life. ua-cam.com/video/VfuBpd4q4_A/v-deo.html

    • @nova9321
      @nova9321 5 років тому

      Yasss!!

    • @dmad8082
      @dmad8082 5 років тому +1

      sandy victorin love your profile pic

  • @6illyloomer955
    @6illyloomer955 3 роки тому +50

    What really gets me is the "friends" who leave you on R, and then come back out of the blue and you're just supposed to be there for them.

  • @Ewyn4851
    @Ewyn4851 2 роки тому +57

    1:36 Dom: feeling like your wanted is amazing
    Me: well not if you're 'wanted dead or alive'

  • @callmesofia
    @callmesofia 5 років тому +14099

    bold of you to assume i have friends to flake on

  • @Taikamuna
    @Taikamuna 5 років тому +1452

    I don't have any plans to begin with

    • @sacofrice7581
      @sacofrice7581 5 років тому +10

      About that... Sorry it’s a snow day today because there’s 4 feet of snow outside and when the snowplough passed to clean the roads, it created a mountain of snow at the end of my driveway so I’m currently trapped in my house for the next day or two.
      Thank you Canada

    • @Kukkedid
      @Kukkedid 5 років тому

      Oh hi taikamuna mitäs kuuluu

    • @hisky.
      @hisky. 5 років тому +4

      Ay, yoo dat jackfilmz duude

    • @narainnavaneethan2025
      @narainnavaneethan2025 5 років тому +1

      Taikamuna are you the jakefilms dude

    • @saivarsha
      @saivarsha 5 років тому +1

      you're in every vid. The next Justin Y.

  • @wolfgirl5636
    @wolfgirl5636 2 роки тому +112

    PSA: some situations are more complicated than your friend just not wanting to commit to plans. They might have a plethera of reasons for being "flakey". Examples: social anxiety, depression, chronic illness or other health problems, domestic violence or abuse, having poor communication skills due to trauma.
    Be understanding

    • @Jul_ire
      @Jul_ire Рік тому +18

      yeah, i was a huge flaker because of my anxiety and trauma, no one tried to understand or ask if everything is okay soo.. people should really try to be more open minded sometimes and give their friends the benefit of the doubt

    • @leonardnetzlaw1697
      @leonardnetzlaw1697 Рік тому +8

      That might be true but not if they are the most extraverted friend you have... Talking to you Lukas

    • @M33f3r
      @M33f3r Рік тому +2

      Or all or most of those things at the same time.

    • @tobyonatabe2601
      @tobyonatabe2601 Рік тому +11

      -a professional flaker

    • @evryatis9231
      @evryatis9231 Рік тому +2

      late stage flaker here ; beyond saving

  • @RoosSkywalker
    @RoosSkywalker Рік тому +8

    A friendship ending flake moment was when I asked flaker half a year in advance (Already caught onto his bs) if he wanted to attend my collega graduation ceremony, you know the once in a lifetime event.
    Of course he agreed. fast forward to a month before the ceremony and I asked again. Of course he agreed. Fast forward to one week before graduation and I asked again. Again, he agreed.
    Finally when it was time for my ceremony, he didn't show up because (he confessed) went to Defqon 2016 festival instead.
    This was the final straw that broke the camel's back and he was violently expelled from the friend group.

  • @trashboy5940
    @trashboy5940 4 роки тому +1916

    My grandma died...
    “T h a t w a s l a s t t i m e s e x c u s e.”

    • @grilsonderdebrug2393
      @grilsonderdebrug2393 3 роки тому +119

      You see. I have two grandma’s

    • @riyak.7393
      @riyak.7393 3 роки тому +52

      @@grilsonderdebrug2393 I have 5

    • @AsdfAsdf-mi6ks
      @AsdfAsdf-mi6ks 3 роки тому +77

      “All my grandmas are lesbians!”

    • @hiddenalien
      @hiddenalien 3 роки тому +26

      You see I cloned my grandma a couple idk, octillion times

    • @elenakeller7199
      @elenakeller7199 3 роки тому +12

      IM STILL RECOVERING TIM 😂😭

  • @SoYeahLol
    @SoYeahLol 5 років тому +2350

    Plot Twist: *He’s flaking on his friends right now by making this video on flakers.*

  • @thorthegodofthunder2313
    @thorthegodofthunder2313 3 роки тому +12

    2:20 3:49
    The *”iTs A LottA BuLLa- SHIIItah!”*
    Got me dying 🤣🤣🤣

  • @amyo
    @amyo Рік тому +9

    i have a person in my life who is just like 1:17 lol. super enthusiastic when making plans but also super vague and unclear, and doesn’t seem to be self aware / respectful of my time. has promised plans so many times that she never followed up with, and pretended like she didn’t make them in the first place.
    mentally distanced myself and let go energetically. 10/10 would recommend. respect your own time and yourself y’all

  • @misantrophic3580
    @misantrophic3580 4 роки тому +10647

    Ah yes the combination of being an introvert and being a flaker.

  • @abdcaf761
    @abdcaf761 4 роки тому +2577

    Me: oh new video
    *2 seconds later* “Made 8 months ago”
    Me: w a i t

  • @floridaman6572
    @floridaman6572 2 роки тому +12

    I have a flaky friend, but what makes this different is they’re the one asking me to do something. Every time I’ve said yes and we’ve just “forgotten” about it. I even asked to hang out with him and he just switched the convo. It just feels like I’m being on like a fish with a fishing rod, it sucks so pls don’t be flaky.

  • @screamingperson999
    @screamingperson999 2 роки тому +7

    "Mom said no" is the only reason I'm not looking forward to moving out.

  • @starrymarch
    @starrymarch 5 років тому +1568

    Im not a flaker, im a *frosted flaker*

  • @IveGotBeef
    @IveGotBeef 3 роки тому +4460

    I like how Dom goes like "BULL-AH SHIII EHT"

  • @triange1304
    @triange1304 3 роки тому +121

    “You’re probably flaking on your friends now”
    Everyone who’s in lockdown and isn’t allowed to meet up with their friends: 👁👄👁

  • @qnl8724
    @qnl8724 3 роки тому +109

    Didnt know flaking was an actual thing this was so relatable

  • @gemsiey9264
    @gemsiey9264 5 років тому +1748

    Bold of you to think I have friends to flake

  • @ihaveaname7055
    @ihaveaname7055 4 роки тому +6595

    Domics:*Exists*
    NordVPM:Im about to fund this mans whole career

    • @missmelonfries
      @missmelonfries 4 роки тому +224

      Crunchyroll: *am I a joke to you?*

    • @pandagacha7620
      @pandagacha7620 4 роки тому +72

      No joke they sponsored him like 10 times

    • @TJ0564
      @TJ0564 4 роки тому +114

      Audible- Hold my audiobook.

    • @epic9163
      @epic9163 4 роки тому +36

      It is VPN not VPM

    • @inkshotinkushotto8014
      @inkshotinkushotto8014 4 роки тому +6

      IF YOU HAVE A NAME THEN WHAT IS IT ??????????

  • @harshitverma2951
    @harshitverma2951 Рік тому +6

    I used to be a borderline Flaker but then quickly realised how me not following through with plans, I kinda didnt agree with, got everyone/people involed upset. SO I slowly learnt the idea of just straight up saying no. And I was baffled how many problems could be solved by being crystal clear about it lol.

  • @alexismandelias
    @alexismandelias Рік тому +8

    I don't consider myself a flaker but here's a thing: if I go out 15 times and just ONCE I decline saying "I'm tired" my friends will think that I don't want to go out ever again. So I resort to rather easily saying yes and figure things out from there

  • @dremula
    @dremula 5 років тому +646

    So guys he did it.
    He talked about me.
    The guy who watched infinity war 7 times.

  • @minoo2949
    @minoo2949 5 років тому +573

    You cant be a flaker to ur friends if u dont have friends

  • @codenamefox5920
    @codenamefox5920 2 роки тому +4

    5:10
    Adios, amigos

  • @igorblack3641
    @igorblack3641 Рік тому +3

    Sometimes you're just an introvert and really want to go and follow up with plans, but just when the moment approaches you stress out and panic. Happened to me a few times. Felt bad about it but couldn't help it in the moment. When it happens all the time it's definitely a different story though.

  • @BobMcCoy
    @BobMcCoy 5 років тому +802

    *_Frosted Flakes have joined the chat_*

  • @CircleToonsHD
    @CircleToonsHD 5 років тому +1721

    You bless the world with another video after only 4 days?
    are you going MAD with POWER

    • @trackmaniaIIDX
      @trackmaniaIIDX 5 років тому +5

      Now we wait

    • @plumella
      @plumella 5 років тому +1

      Don't tempt him he might just do it again!!!

    • @Kuragi_Kriada
      @Kuragi_Kriada 5 років тому

      Yoooo.
      When's the next friggin YT in the last hour?

    • @thomas.02
      @thomas.02 5 років тому

      he probably got so pissed with flakers he made an entire video to vent his frustration

    • @chrisalexander9729
      @chrisalexander9729 5 років тому

      Shaggy now has a competition

  • @FAB1150
    @FAB1150 Рік тому +7

    It happened to me a few times to flake by not knowing how to say no, thinking about it for a minute or two, do something else, and just forgetting to reply to the message. It also happened on something I really wanted to do, forgetting to say yes until it's too late. ADHD thing, I guess?
    Not only for flaking, sometimes also with giving bad news or answering to a serious message. Last thing that happened, I forgot to send a happy birthday message, and instead of sending "sorry, I missed the day!", I wrote the message, felt bad, did something else and completely forgot that I didn't send it until a few days later... But then it would be pretty awkward to send, and I still haven't wished a happy birthday to my cousin. Agh

  • @ov3ryond3r
    @ov3ryond3r Рік тому

    Thank you for making this video. it definitely called me out a little bit, but it can get pretty tough sometimes.
    Since a very young age I’ve been almost entirely independent, and because of that I’ve pretty much always been consistently busy. Due to that I also feel like I’ve had to tell people no a lot to hanging out or getting together simply because I can’t afford it, or back before I could drive I wouldn’t have a ride, or simply I am busy with either work or school. I don’t think I used to be a flaker because I was honest and just said “no I can’t make it” but after saying that so much people stopped including me because I was so busy. So that’s when I think I started flaking.
    I started saying yes to things, even knowing full well I couldn’t make it, afford it, etc. but out of fear of not being included anymore I started saying yes I’ll be there, and then “not making it.” I want to try and get better with it because I do feel like I’ve been a bad friend in a lot of ways, It’s just tough sometimes because I feel like since the age of 15 I’ve been working my life away so I can at least have food to eat, or working hard in school so I can get a better job to get out of how tough things are now.
    I feel like I’ve forgotten to live in the moment, and to be with my friends now while I can. Because time is precious and valuable, and if people are committing time to me, I need to put my all into being there for them. So, thank you for making this video. Yes it called me out, but it was a rude awakening I needed, and I’m going to try my best to improve myself so I’m not wasting peoples time, and can maintain my relationships

  • @katlee3036
    @katlee3036 5 років тому +633

    Flaker = a classmate in a group project

    • @ihatemyself2292
      @ihatemyself2292 5 років тому +3

      So true

    • @Lucky-tq6ln
      @Lucky-tq6ln 5 років тому +13

      me- writes a 6 paragrph essay on the tell tale heart
      freind- but i wrote the TitTLe

    • @caitlin7477
      @caitlin7477 5 років тому +2

      @afootineachworld i wish i had that option. i had to do a group project yesterday and i was not having it.

    • @ansh_satish
      @ansh_satish 5 років тому +1

      Kat LOLOLOLOL no ur WHOLE GROUP

    • @jehonathandestine1301
      @jehonathandestine1301 5 років тому +2

      My entire f**king group was flakers!! 😤

  • @mayrasoto2727
    @mayrasoto2727 5 років тому +679

    bold of you to assume that people invite me anywhere

    • @Ryan-br6ic
      @Ryan-br6ic 5 років тому

      Why would you bacially steal a comment

    • @choccmilk
      @choccmilk 5 років тому +12

      @@Ryan-br6ic
      Why would you basically steal a profile picture?

    • @milenalorang7088
      @milenalorang7088 5 років тому +1

      Lumen shii

    • @catastrophicivy
      @catastrophicivy 5 років тому

      Same but when they do I'm not a flaker

    • @emilyzhou2576
      @emilyzhou2576 5 років тому

      Ryan Kim this ‘person didn’t copy your comment, this one is way funnier and yours barely has any related words to this one

  • @mcawesomest1
    @mcawesomest1 3 роки тому +5

    I love your videos!! My teen son is on the spectrum and social stuff is hard... these are perfect!!

  • @Kyrrinx
    @Kyrrinx Рік тому +6

    Honestly I used to flake a lot but now I just tell people straight up “I can probably come but I don’t know if I can commit to coming. So I’ll text you an hour before the plan starts so you know wether to wait for me or not.” And *I do text them* I’m not evil. 😂

  • @ritvik1340
    @ritvik1340 5 років тому +1173

    Time Dom said bullahsheeet!-
    2:20
    3:48

  • @buttercat3242
    @buttercat3242 5 років тому +711

    I used to flake on my friends because they always wanted to go out to eat on 'nice places' and I couldn't explain to them that I'm poor and can't always afford to go out with them. Once, I brought it up and it just became really uncomfortable. Then i went to college and my circle of friends was mostly broke anyway so I didn't have to flake anymore lol

    • @debatingmusic
      @debatingmusic 5 років тому +16

      Faxx, mine make fun of me actually about being broke so i said foh

    • @dora9487
      @dora9487 5 років тому +17

      You should have explained it to them from the beginning. Every normal person would understand the situation you're in and instead of going to expensive restaurants they would change it to somewhere where you can afford.

    • @poxcosplay
      @poxcosplay 5 років тому +65

      @@dora9487 sadly not everyone is like that

    • @Cloud-gk2lk
      @Cloud-gk2lk 5 років тому +6

      HelloImGalaxy technically yes, but also closed mouths don’t get fed lol. If you don’t say anything you’ll never know.

    • @sunnysideupp1797
      @sunnysideupp1797 5 років тому +8

      is it really flaking if the excuse is legit?

  • @meganharding6069
    @meganharding6069 2 роки тому

    Thanks for making this videos they help me relax when my anxiety is acting up plus they are entertaining

  • @elkoikan5993
    @elkoikan5993 Рік тому +1

    I love how he explained difference between actually busy people and flakers, that was spot on!

  • @TheBadDeadFox
    @TheBadDeadFox 5 років тому +433

    *_Let's hang out!_*
    *_(No fomo)_*

  • @achtet3697
    @achtet3697 4 роки тому +1107

    Can’t flake since I’m the one that organises everything and never gets invited

    • @ghost3485
      @ghost3485 4 роки тому +6

      @OneHundred Two Hundred Ikr

    • @antoniop1507
      @antoniop1507 4 роки тому +1

      Can’t spell organize

    • @IEBlaze
      @IEBlaze 4 роки тому +27

      @@antoniop1507 It is also spelt organise

    • @FarikoWishless
      @FarikoWishless 4 роки тому +35

      @@antoniop1507 I bet you think spelling Color as Colour is incorrect as well. It's not there's this thing called The U.K. American English has made it a dam mission to jumble up as much as possible to differentiate.

    • @Mongoretard123
      @Mongoretard123 4 роки тому +2

      So you don't invite yourself then?

  • @yuiitodoro7791
    @yuiitodoro7791 Рік тому +27

    A person with commitment issues will most likely be a flaker, I know cause I am one

  • @theconqueror742
    @theconqueror742 3 роки тому

    those belts are fine as hell. thank you RBA, RBO, RBC, RBF, and The Ring for making those amazing belts for this fight. it'd be my honor to fight for it

  • @SouthernSpace
    @SouthernSpace 5 років тому +775

    Friend: are *you* in china right now?
    Flaker: *takes plane to china* , *opens messaging app* Yes.

    • @1256936
      @1256936 5 років тому +60

      I mean, they could have used NordVPN to make it appear like they were in china

    • @Nazirm7
      @Nazirm7 5 років тому +3

      LMAO

    • @ash-ok6dr
      @ash-ok6dr 5 років тому +3

      I_Pancake OMG me

    • @rachelebono2683
      @rachelebono2683 5 років тому +7

      @@1256936 that was masterful

    • @jenna0412
      @jenna0412 5 років тому

      Ri_Ri B. YES

  • @ImpaledBerry
    @ImpaledBerry 3 роки тому +1361

    "hey are you there?" "Yeah" "I don't see you" "yeah" "so you're not here" "yeah"

  • @workout9594
    @workout9594 3 роки тому +4

    I love the periodic 'bullshieet' in the background

  • @taramaforhaikido7272
    @taramaforhaikido7272 Рік тому +28

    I am not a flaker. I commit once I set my mind to doing something.
    It's my lover that can make promises and not keep them. Better to not make any at all. Plans is a mindset. Have the can do attitude. Every time I've done this I've never failed. Even saved lives doing it. That was just me getting started.
    Still need to get my ass in gear writing a book and being a dungeon master in D&D though. I'll get round to it. Going to enjoy Christmas first. Once I start though, I keep rolling. Got plans already. Just got to put them into action. Being active about 6 hours a day and being creative every day (legit) really helps a lot too.

    • @jason3114
      @jason3114 Рік тому +1

      I'm the same. Except it's my friends who are the flakers. Like bro, I freed my schedule for this shite, the least you could is come, doesn't matter if you don't have money, I'll pay for you.
      And I have planned for my beloved's birthday and went to buy some prep today(I'm making his gift).

  • @omarifrfr
    @omarifrfr 5 років тому +337

    I died when he said "BUT ITS A LOAD OF BULLASHEAT" 😂🤣🤣🤣

  • @asiboe
    @asiboe 5 років тому +619

    Im usually feel too guilty to flake. Even when I have an actual excuse i usually force myself to go anyways

  • @OdinWright
    @OdinWright Рік тому

    the beauty of discord's do not disturb feature: I literally did not know you messaged me, and if I saw the notification on my phone afterwards, I haven't been on my phone all day

  • @LILLYENTITY
    @LILLYENTITY 9 місяців тому

    There were a couple instances where I was “flaked”, but this situation really stuck with me.
    I had baked a batch of Christmas cookies and was really proud of them. I had made more than my family could eat, so I asked my friend if she wanted some, and told her she could come over and grab some. She had agreed and we had a date and a time. I even picked out the best looking cookies just for her.
    On the day, I had waited for a while for her to show up, but she never did. I had even cancelled my plans I had wanted to do after, to make sure I could meet with her. I kept those cookies, but ended up tossing them cause they got spoiled.
    Just made me kinda sad that she didn’t say anything about not showing up.
    Even later when I spoke to her, she acted like nothing happened.
    We don’t interact much anymore.

  • @minsugakookies
    @minsugakookies 5 років тому +630

    My grades flaked on me. They said they'd be an A

  • @tidalshores
    @tidalshores 4 роки тому +843

    “[People can see] your Instagram stories.”
    Jokes on them, I don’t have an Insta!
    ...or a social life, for that matter.

    • @witheredrose7835
      @witheredrose7835 4 роки тому +6

      Same

    • @leiliabug5240
      @leiliabug5240 4 роки тому +8

      Me neither, boi! I have friends, but absolute no social media! HA!

    • @KittyCat_Gacha
      @KittyCat_Gacha 4 роки тому +6

      same, my only social media is facebook and i barely know how to make posts XD

    • @tastyanxiousbeef7919
      @tastyanxiousbeef7919 4 роки тому +5

      @@KittyCat_Gacha same and its okay 🙂👍

    • @leafy1694
      @leafy1694 4 роки тому +3

      Same I got no friends online or in real life

  • @jaydo4545
    @jaydo4545 Рік тому +1

    I flaked out a lot of relationships, i realized even if I rather stay home and play games its still better to hang with friends because that creates stronger memories then

  • @ahmrh
    @ahmrh Рік тому

    perfectly like my one person in my college's end term project team, he said he has nothing to do and always available at whatever time you wish but alas when there's an assignment coming, he's gone.

  • @PowWowAnimations
    @PowWowAnimations 5 років тому +1796

    My mom flaked on me when I was born. Didn't even show up smh

    • @jopenny4038
      @jopenny4038 5 років тому +41

      Oof

    • @effcee
      @effcee 5 років тому +88

      Dad must’ve had a bad time

    • @Cygerion
      @Cygerion 5 років тому +32

      but.. but.. she had to be there to make you exist...

    • @nikittan.4863
      @nikittan.4863 5 років тому +42

      @@Cygerion r/wooosh

    • @b.c.a.d.3071
      @b.c.a.d.3071 5 років тому +68

      Dr Doofenshmirtz in disguise.

  • @kavya1459
    @kavya1459 5 років тому +311

    That's a whole lot of *BULLESHET*

  • @rosebride5620
    @rosebride5620 9 місяців тому +1

    I used to be a flaker during my teenage years... I had issues, and yup I can confirm that many times I flaked for the exact reasons Domics explained, was I severely depressed and burned out as a product of a then undiagnosed ADHD? Yes, I was, but in hindsight I understand why I ended up losing potential friendships over this behavior of mine.
    Nowadays I have a cousin/friend who is a flaker, but a weird variant of flaker in which she flakes on plans made for friend outings... in favor of her partner's plans, literally, we can have plans for the whole week to go to the movies, and maybe at some point in the week her partner came out up with a date idea, and not only she agreed without even telling me, she will continue to act as if our original plans are still in place, right up until the last minute, in which she will go like "sorry, just now [Partner] asked if we could go to X place." and she will mention a place or activity that clearly has to be planned ahead.
    One infamous time in which we went to one of those scary circus, she did her whole thing, the only difference was that this time, my sister who is into all that stuff wanted to tag along, I made sure to ask my cousin about it, I made sure to tell her that my sis only wanted to tag for the show, and had no interest in where we were going afterwards (a cafe) and would go back home, she said it was fine. When me and my sister arrived, she said that she would go a head to save us seats, while I waited for my cousin, I waited until the very last minute when they were closing the doors and gave up and went inside with my sister, who luckily had saved front seats so it wasn't difficult to find her, I told her what happened and since she already knew how she is, only rolled her eyes at me, since she think I'm dumb for still putting up with that.
    The show had a 15 minute break in the middle and my sister went to the bathroom, and came back stomping and looking mad, and when she sat down she told me this: "Don't you ever make plans with her again, I just saw her in the bathroom with her partner!" and she explained me how she found her waiting outside and how my cousin definitely saw her and had a panicked look, tried to pretend like she was busy with her phone and had not seen her, and when my sister approached her to ask her if she had been late, and then the partner came out from the stall and without even acknowledging her, went to their seats, ironically just a little behind ours.
    Yeah, I ghost her for a long time after that, but because she is a cousin, we still run into her at family gatherings, we just don't hang out as friends anymore.

  • @danielwilliams3161
    @danielwilliams3161 Рік тому

    You finally popped up in my recommended list after many years of trying to find you since the first time I've watched you 😃

  • @tombuck
    @tombuck 5 років тому +380

    I misread the title as “The Fart of Laking” and REALLY wondered what was happening here.

    • @ThePener
      @ThePener 5 років тому +4

      I laughed so hard at this I farded and shidded and camed my pant

    • @jnuy764
      @jnuy764 5 років тому

      XD

    • @jnuy764
      @jnuy764 5 років тому

      @@DarkDashara ????

    • @systemoverrider4270
      @systemoverrider4270 5 років тому +3

      the big dislexia

    • @Bri-wz4hf
      @Bri-wz4hf 5 років тому +1

      How dyslexic do you have to be to see that idek man

  • @PopCross
    @PopCross 5 років тому +975

    Wow, this is a surprisingly good breakdown behind the psychology of flakers XD Not what I was expecting but was great!

  • @MultiCommissar
    @MultiCommissar Рік тому

    One of the most valued traits in friends is reliability.
    If you can't be counted on to keep your word in small things, chances are people will assume you won't keep your word when it really counts.

  • @jadeak6550
    @jadeak6550 Рік тому +3

    I don’t think that flaking on people is justified, but sometimes so many things go on in our lives. Especially if you have depression. You don’t feel good enough to hang out but feel so damn lonely. You try to make plans, but then the anxiety hits. It’s a vicious cycle between loneliness and isolation. I’ve lost a lot of friends from doing that, and I’ve been on the other side as well. But I don’t really blame people when they do it.

  • @RedOak30
    @RedOak30 4 роки тому +1245

    My relationship with my best friend ended because I told him he needed to be more reliable, and he responded by ignoring me for a month. I've reached a point where I cannot stand flakers

    • @dedeluv2draw469
      @dedeluv2draw469 4 роки тому +163

      Yup. Don’t waste your time on people who don’t value friendships.

    • @iman2020
      @iman2020 4 роки тому +17

      Ugh me too i don't stand them

    • @caydos7471
      @caydos7471 4 роки тому

      Anya Delventhal I am in the same situation but I am still friends with him. I need help

    • @kdfan35
      @kdfan35 4 роки тому +27

      Cayuga if you’re in a situation where the other doesn’t value your friendship, they arent worth keeping in my opinion.

    • @caydos7471
      @caydos7471 4 роки тому

      PybroPictures okay thanks

  • @badgeholster
    @badgeholster 5 років тому +979

    Hah, I’m a flaker!
    *to my imaginary friends*
    **cries**

  • @sambobaggins9188
    @sambobaggins9188 Рік тому

    Love your video style! Subbed!

  • @soronorjspro3516
    @soronorjspro3516 Рік тому +1

    Finally I have an explanation for why I suddenly lose motivation to play games and stuff even after planning. I have however noticed that it is mostly because I don't fully know myself what I am interested in.

  • @MusicDecomposer
    @MusicDecomposer 5 років тому +72

    People who use the “too much snow” excuse are called Frosted Flakes.

    • @unsapient2197
      @unsapient2197 5 років тому +1

      ...uhh hello? Why is this comment not getting more attention? This actually made me Lol

    • @reesespuffs21
      @reesespuffs21 5 років тому

      😂

    • @PawzNClawz09
      @PawzNClawz09 5 років тому

      GOOD ONE XD

    • @heyitsspooky6904
      @heyitsspooky6904 5 років тому

      This made me laugh so loud I scared my dad 😂😂 then I showed him and he did the same lmfaooo

  • @Obi-Wan_Kenobi
    @Obi-Wan_Kenobi 5 років тому +945

    I totally flaked on Darth Vader in our lightsaber duel.

  • @AndrewChumKaser
    @AndrewChumKaser Рік тому +1

    Literally just be honest. If you don't feel like going or don't think you will, then say no. A friend that is willing to risk coming across as rude or not being fun and admit their true feelings, even the negative ones, is far more valuable than a liar pretending to care.

  • @kevinsundelin8639
    @kevinsundelin8639 Рік тому

    I did this last week, I told my band I was sick and now this week I got sick. Thanks Loke

  • @pandoranlistener8222
    @pandoranlistener8222 5 років тому +338

    anyone else notice how smooth domics mouth movements are?

    • @PPPeepeepoopoo
      @PPPeepeepoopoo 5 років тому +4

      it sounds sexy as hell

    • @-butterfly-594
      @-butterfly-594 5 років тому +5

      He made a whole video on how to animate mouth movements, he takes a lot of time into the mouth flaps. Well, he just puts in a lot of time in general.

    • @lemonad275
      @lemonad275 5 років тому

      its always been pal

  • @hatdogplays6194
    @hatdogplays6194 5 років тому +512

    2:19 but it's a lode of BullaSheet!!!

  • @Uchiha...Itachi
    @Uchiha...Itachi 2 роки тому +1

    The "because it's a load of bullsheat"was the funniest shi* I had ever heard,and that is also why I came here after 2 years,again

  • @user61696
    @user61696 Рік тому

    I used to be like that. I genuinely wanted to go out with my friends, and even was looking forward it, but as the time our gathering was nearing, I just felt unmotivated from tiredness, since I was working all day long, all week.
    As my friends showed displease I gradually stopped doing so, therefore basing my intention of unwillingness to go out in advance, or leaving that as an open option if the other part is o.k with that, and doesn't have other business :)

  • @magenta3712
    @magenta3712 5 років тому +663

    *My Dad is very good at flaking*
    *He still isn't back*
    *Come back dad..Please*

  • @thedarkknight9193
    @thedarkknight9193 4 роки тому +369

    My friend is a flaker, but even if he says *he can’t* come. I drive to his house pick him up and then return to my house. then the cycle of life repeats as it should.

    • @Ar3Ar3
      @Ar3Ar3 4 роки тому +44

      Friends who can force to socialize.
      Your friend must be a gifted person.

    • @thedarkknight9193
      @thedarkknight9193 4 роки тому +4

      Rishabh Rathi Thanks I guess. 😂😂

    • @thedarkknight9193
      @thedarkknight9193 4 роки тому +10

      Rishabh Rathi Btw I fixed the comment a little bit. I knew there was something wrong with it and I knew I can fix it but I just ignored it. I updated it. Now it is more understandable
      Edit: This comment is useless.

    • @s.mojtabatabatabaei1002
      @s.mojtabatabatabaei1002 3 роки тому +13

      I have alot of these friends once they talked to my mom to convince me to come out... im 19

    • @thedarkknight9193
      @thedarkknight9193 3 роки тому +3

      Mojtaba Taher
      Haha. Poor dude.

  • @eveapple4928
    @eveapple4928 10 місяців тому

    Im very ADHD and time management can be an issue for me. However I learned very quickly the importance of being reliable and trustworthy, and that it is wrong to waste people’s time. I learned to become organised and not commit to things unless I knew I was free and also to keep a diary so I didn’t forget things. Forgetting scheduled meet ups is one of the worst ADHD things it’s an absolute curse. So I have several safety nets of remembrance these days and also am really open with people - I will make efforts not to forget but just in case, please remind me of this the day before etc. it works. 99% of the time I make every commitment and I don’t bail on people. If I say I will be there I will be there. I have a busy life with plenty of stress like everyone else, and am of the ‘I can’t do tomorrow but I can do Friday’ type. Conversely I find others in my life to be massive flakes and have little patience because of the personal work I’ve had to do to sort my own self out and it frustrates me that others don’t necessarily take that responsibility. I just can’t be bothered with them after one or two flake episodes.
    I also have zero time for those who hide behind introversion as an excuse - introversion means you need less social interaction to keep yourself emotional well, not that you have a golden ticket to be unreliable, self serving and use others to validate yourself when it suits you only. That’s simple narcissism.

  • @kwik7
    @kwik7 Рік тому

    Sometimes people flake because of issues like social anxiety, depression, etc., ... So how about just knowing how to communicate and being comprehensive?
    I know how people can relate to both sides, I personally do. Like seriously, just being honest sometimes is the best thing to do!
    If you are a flaker, be honest! Take your time to express how you really feel!
    Like "Oh I'd be glad to join but I don't know if I'll had any social battery left when the time will come. Don't count me in it, but if I do have some energy I'll be there!"
    But always remind yourself, sometimes it's good to come out of your comfort zone. You'll see, the thought of going is tiring, but once you're on the spot, it's always fun to hang out with your friends! Try listening to your needs too, you're not going to be hated if you refuse an invitation (I mean if you are, that means they're not really good friends, aren't they?). But you can let your friends know you are very happy that they thought of you for example!
    And if you're on the other side, be patient, comprehensive! Tbh, I could be on both sides but what triggers my flaker mode the most is when people are being too pushy too! Like they expect you soooo much and they put too much pressure on your shoulders. No thanks just let me live!
    If someone say that they're not sure to come because their social battery is low, just be comprehensive, don't be pushy! Answers like "Come oooooon you'll seeee it's gonna be fuuuuuuun!! Come oooon you're just being lazyyyyy" BRUH! They made the effort not to made up an excuse and to be honest, don't make them regret, they don't want to deal with convincing you they're socially tired, it's not helping!
    If you know your friend is introvert and tend to be a flaker, invite them but don't push them! What I do with those friends usually is that I let them know they can give me a last minute answer that's not a problem and I acknowledge the struggles they could feel inside (Because I know them too well! Wanting to come, happy to be invited... But the energy to go out of your comfort zone, wanting to have alone time too...), I love to say that it is a safe place when I invite people over!
    Ofc if you know someone could be a flaker and could stand you up, don't invite them on things that needs like to book something or to buy tickets or what! What I do is inviting them to my place, so anyway I won't be going anywhere.

  • @Sinecery
    @Sinecery 5 років тому +566

    Two Domics videos in one week?
    Man, we have been blessed 👏

  • @Orangecatinahoodie
    @Orangecatinahoodie 4 роки тому +642

    “But is a load of BULLESHEET!” 😂
    2:19
    3:49

  • @mannyathabang1315
    @mannyathabang1315 Рік тому

    This just hits home home

  • @justaverage4134
    @justaverage4134 3 роки тому +14

    "My mom said no sorry"
    *Your 45 and live with your husband and kids.*
    "....my husband said no?"