I imagine that when an author in your "alive" section dies. you have to have a sad moment when you move them from one place in your library, to another.
Like having a personal ceremony saying goodbye to a friend, if the book was special to you. I know we shouldn't dwell on it, but let's hope for the best for the both of them. Having your brother's book on those shelves, damn.
I would never insult john green, however i have a Shakespeare insult; "I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but I see you are unarmed"- William Shakespeare
John... Have you ever had to move any of the books from the "living authors" section to the "novels by dead guys" section? If so... did you weep in the process?
This is the first Vlogbrothers Video I've ever seen, around about late 2008. I was researching how to sort my budding home library. I'm very happy to have had Hank and John in my life ever since 💚
I remember taking Shakespeare in high school and reading Twelfth Night and Richard III and actually laughing out loud at the jokes in it in the middle of class and people thinking I was weird. This video brought me back to that and as I'm laughing out loud in my chair at the amazing insults, my uncle is looking at me like I'm weird. God, I love Shakespeare insults.
This is the first video that hooked me on UA-cam. It was 2007. I subscribed, read all John's books, went to a signing and met Hank. Have an autographed pre-order of TFiOS, a shirt and the CD. I saw TFiOS 3 times. Just ordered the blu-ray. I have two channels now and post on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nerdfighters for the win!
One of my favorite insults comes from Martin Luther (paraphrased): I love to hear you speak, you have such a beautiful way of phrasing words that I could never hope to match. It's such a shame that you never say anything true because you would say it so well.
That library is the start of giving Belle a run for her money......I one day aspire to have a Library of Awesome (Similar to Library of Congress, but only has books deemed awesome by Nerdfighteria)
No, some people still say those type of things. People are that immature. How long has it been since you've been on the internet? I'm just joking but, seriously.
One day at school, a "bully" approached me while I was reading a book on communism and called me a nerd who reads books and I said "I would challenge you to a battke of wits, but I see you are unarmed." ...... he told a teacher (and english teacher), who simply laughed and gave me a high five and said "nice one. I have never heard that from the mouth of a 2nd grader." After that, I became her favorite student.
Is this comment even true? This comment was from 11 months ago. A different comment stated that this insult was from Shakespeare and commented a year ago. I'm sorry, but I think you just copied a different comment to seem, intelligent. And if it was true, I'd have to say you're a very intelligent person. A second grader whose read Shakespeare and read about Communism! I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you're unarmed.
wolfkinzxo don't be a rude little shit. I didn't make anything up. I was reading at a high school level by the time i got out of 1st grade and a college level no later than 4th grade. Believe me, don't believe me, i don't care. But don't insult my intelligence.
Emrys Hale Do you want to know why I don't believe any of that? For one, a very intelligent person wouldn't go and just call someone a rude little shit. Two, you didn't capitalize the beginning of your sentence, smart guy. 3, you didn't use comma where you should've. 4, you didn't capitalize I in the middle of your sentences. So, Mr. I'm so intelligent guy how's that for rude little shit. By the way I'm 13 so go brag about how you got beat in an argument by a 13 year old. Keep trying to argue, it's entertaining.
What the hell even is this? Okay, so i don't type perfectly, there's a difference between intellgence and effort put into something. Just because one knows something doesn't mean one has to prove it to another. But just so you know, when i write with pen and paper, i write how it would be expected. On side note, the names i pick to call someone are in no way a measure of my intelligence. Some of the most intelligent men and women would call you a bloody twat. Moreover, i technically didn't "call you" a rude little shit, i simply told you not to be one. Additionally, i did not argue with you in my last comment. I told you not to be rude, proceeded to give you facts/background info that supported that i was reading material at the level of Shakespeare and communist-related books at that age, then made it clear that you shouldn't insult my intelligence. Also, just curious, what does your age have to do with anything here? I'm pretty sure I've made it clear that age doesn't measure capabilities of a person. And once again, do not insult my intelligence. As you see, i have been kind enough to avoid doing such to you, though the opportunity presented itself many times.
Saying you're a nerd is like saying: "Hey I noticed that you'd rather be intelligent than be stupid, that you'd rather be thoughtful than vapid, that you believe that there are things that matter more than the arrest record of Lindsay Lohan, why is that?"
I was cracking up at the Shakespearean insults. In 7th grade we had an assembly on Shakespeare. So, prior to the assembly, our teacher gave us a sheet of paper. On one side, were Shakespearean insults, the other, compliments. It was a very fun and funny day, insulting one another(mainly, we rarely complimented each other) with insults and words far from out normal vocabulary. I wish I still had the paper...
My English teacher showed this video to my class when I was in 8th grade. I had no idea what this awesomeness was then. Now, I'm on a mission to watch every Vlogbrother video. Oh, the changing times.
"and then over here we have my collection of first editions of books that are about conjoined twins" talk about an unexpected ending- I nearly fell off my chair :P
As soon as you started talking about how terrible modern insults are, the first thing I thought of was Shakespeare and his notorious insults. Nerdfighter all the way!
Interesting idea to split your books into dead versus living authors, but then you have to keep tabs on the living authors and move their books once they die...
Has anyone noticed that looking like a nerd is somewhat accepted? I don't get it why would you want to go out of your way to wear cloths that give nerd vibes yet fashion them so they are still "accepted". This happening however could just be me, I personally wouldn't say I look like a nerd but I let my intelligence, passions, and strive to learn speak for itself. Being a nerd to me isn't about look (although I do like to sport my green tshirt of Darth Vader trimming a tree into the shape of a death star quite often) I believe it is about passion, intelligence and or the will to gain intelligence and think critically about it.
I have many of these insults on a mug. I think my mom got me that mug. Does that say something about my mom? Or about me? Or about the way I've been toward my mom? ... I better call her.
you have a grouping "first editions of books that are about conjoined twins." That is literally the moment that I realized that no matter how hard I try, I will never be nerdier than you John Green. Well done.
I actually said "Oh, Shut up, you presumptuous vassal" He didn't get it. I told him it's Shakespearean. He called me a nerd. Then I showed him this video. I have bested all you carcasses fit for hounds.
A guy called me a nerd in my biology class today. I felt like crying. Then I remembered this and came here straight away. Thank you John Green. Thank you for making me smile again. I wish I had called him a "monstrous malefactor." The teacher probably would not have liked that much.
Your home library is amazing! I've been slowly collecting books since I was little and I'm definitely going to have an awesome home library like yours one day!
It's 3:35 AM, I just started watching vlogbrothers videos for the first time ever about two hours ago, and can I just say "Brothers on a Hotel Bed" by Death Cab for Cutie is an amazing song and I got ridiculously excited when I heard it in the intro and god I need some sleep.
I'll admit to being jealous of how nicely organized your library is. I need to get that book on library organization. (Yes I am in 2016 attempting to watch all the Vlogbrothers videos in order.)
AHHHHHHHHHH! I love your library. I have been trying to save up enough to buy an Ex Libris stamp with my name on it from Etsy. Then I want to put those pockets with cards in each book so I can stamp when I read it instead of writing the month and year on the inside front cover in pen. But THEN, I am going to organize it! Thanks for the inspiration!
Good god this is an old video lol Ive just been clicking on random vlog brothers videos that I haven't seen over the last 7 days lol new subscriber! Enjoying every second
I am so envious of your home library. One of my dreams since before I was 10 was to have a home library. A really fancy one with a squishy armchair, a desk, tall windows, and a fireplace. Of course, to have one of those I would also need to acquire a fancy velvet robe and a pipe, but I don't smoke so it would just have bubbles coming out of it. I guess I was a pretty awesome kid with some pretty awesome dreams because that one has yet to die.
Earlier today, I caught my little brother and little cousin arguing, and they kept calling each other "nerd"--like it was a bad thing. This just couldn't stand. So what did I do? I quoted John, of course! John, thank you for helping me come up with the words to set my brother and cousin on the path to awesomeness :)
Thank you for making this video (even though it was forever ago). I was made fun of at volleyball practice today for being a nerd, and watching this video made me feel a lot better about my life.
I forgot how much I loved this video... still know all the words... this is the second video I watched when I became a nerdfighter... back in 2009 :') such happy memories
YOUR LIBRARY IS AMAZING! I'm so jealous. AND I WANT TO BE A NERDFIGHTER REALLY BADLY BECAUSE YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME. I now want to catalog a library for myself with all the book I own and love.
Yours is one of the most beautiful home libraries I've ever seen. *librarygasm* None of the whole double-stacking in shelves or book-piles on the floor like I have to do.
You are such a nerd---and that is a compliment. I just started watching your videos and think you guys are awesome. And I wish I could have that many books, I always check them out from the Library. (I have a friend who uses Shakespearian insults whilst driving. Yes, I did just use whilst in a real sentence) Go Nerdfighters!
Hahaha I think it's so awesome that in your pile of books about conjoined twins, you put "The Girls" ! I love that book, and it's the first one I thought about!
John, one of the reasons i admire you so is because you're awesome enough to have a separate library section for books about conjoined twins, and you're smart enough to insult using Shakespeare; all I'm saying, is that between you and Hank, your parents did something right. dftba.
I imagine that when an author in your "alive" section dies. you have to have a sad moment when you move them from one place in your library, to another.
How sad would it have been when Amy Krouse Rosenthal died!😌😢😢
I was thinking the same thing!!
Like having a personal ceremony saying goodbye to a friend, if the book was special to you. I know we shouldn't dwell on it, but let's hope for the best for the both of them. Having your brother's book on those shelves, damn.
I was thinking the same thing! You would have a little procession, maybe play a little bagpipes, raise a drink in their honor.
I would never insult john green, however i have a Shakespeare insult; "I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but I see you are unarmed"- William Shakespeare
* heimerdinger
BURNNNN!!!!!!!
I wish I had found Nerd Fighters earlier in life.
same
Better late than never.
It's 2019 and I only learned of Nerdfighteria this year, how do you think _I_ feel?!
When this came out I just turned 3. I still wish I would have found it then 😂
same sis.
"carcass fit for hounds" sounds like a death metal band
John... Have you ever had to move any of the books from the "living authors" section to the "novels by dead guys" section? If so... did you weep in the process?
This is the first Vlogbrothers Video I've ever seen, around about late 2008. I was researching how to sort my budding home library. I'm very happy to have had Hank and John in my life ever since 💚
I remember taking Shakespeare in high school and reading Twelfth Night and Richard III and actually laughing out loud at the jokes in it in the middle of class and people thinking I was weird. This video brought me back to that and as I'm laughing out loud in my chair at the amazing insults, my uncle is looking at me like I'm weird. God, I love Shakespeare insults.
My goal is to have one of my books in John Green's home library
+Emma Garcia Send him a copy, or give it to him at vidcon or something
That's actually a really good goal
This is the first video that hooked me on UA-cam. It was 2007. I subscribed, read all John's books, went to a signing and met Hank. Have an autographed pre-order of TFiOS, a shirt and the CD. I saw TFiOS 3 times. Just ordered the blu-ray. I have two channels now and post on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nerdfighters for the win!
One of my favourite of Shakespeare's insults is: 'I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but I see you're unarmed.'
One of my favorite insults comes from Martin Luther (paraphrased): I love to hear you speak, you have such a beautiful way of phrasing words that I could never hope to match. It's such a shame that you never say anything true because you would say it so well.
My class watched this in English class today... It was beautiful. Nerdfighter teachers are the best!
How did I just discover this channel? This is the most amazing youtube channel I have ever seen.
audrey m. Are you a nerdfigther now? DFTBA
Not only is Shakespeare a master of puns, but an insult generator too.
"You undigested lump."
That library is the start of giving Belle a run for her money......I one day aspire to have a Library of Awesome (Similar to Library of Congress, but only has books deemed awesome by Nerdfighteria)
Verbal abuse man, it's a lost art.
Ok fellow nerds, I have an AMAZING insult:
Your comprehension speed is slower then a Bose Einstein Compensate
*slow clap*
"You couldn't pour water outta a boot if the instructions were on the heel."
+PeachCreamNShit You mean condensate?
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i love your profile pic
My favourite one of mine is "I'm quite sure I can find a plastic spoon that is sharper than you are."
You have to seperate them with a wicker basket so they don't get mad at eachother. XD
This is my favorite video I have seen so far. I am a total Shakespeare nerd and it is so fun for me to watch people I admire talk about Shakespeare.
As much as I love a good Shakespearean insult, I don't think John has heard a "contemporary" insult since the 3rd grade.
No, some people still say those type of things. People are that immature. How long has it been since you've been on the internet? I'm just joking but, seriously.
i wonder how long it took John to take Terry Pratchett books off the living authors section. I don't think i'd be able to do it even now, really.
I don't want to take him off either 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
I still haven't done it
+urbex and tea I doubt he has done it even now
+urbex and tea Or Gabriel Garcia Marquez! He gave one of GGM's books a big feature in Looking for Alaska.
One day at school, a "bully" approached me while I was reading a book on communism and called me a nerd who reads books and I said "I would challenge you to a battke of wits, but I see you are unarmed." ...... he told a teacher (and english teacher), who simply laughed and gave me a high five and said "nice one. I have never heard that from the mouth of a 2nd grader."
After that, I became her favorite student.
NOICE!
Is this comment even true? This comment was from 11 months ago. A different comment stated that this insult was from Shakespeare and commented a year ago. I'm sorry, but I think you just copied a different comment to seem, intelligent. And if it was true, I'd have to say you're a very intelligent person. A second grader whose read Shakespeare and read about Communism! I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you're unarmed.
wolfkinzxo don't be a rude little shit. I didn't make anything up. I was reading at a high school level by the time i got out of 1st grade and a college level no later than 4th grade. Believe me, don't believe me, i don't care. But don't insult my intelligence.
Emrys Hale Do you want to know why I don't believe any of that? For one, a very intelligent person wouldn't go and just call someone a rude little shit. Two, you didn't capitalize the beginning of your sentence, smart guy. 3, you didn't use comma where you should've. 4, you didn't capitalize I in the middle of your sentences. So, Mr. I'm so intelligent guy how's that for rude little shit. By the way I'm 13 so go brag about how you got beat in an argument by a 13 year old. Keep trying to argue, it's entertaining.
What the hell even is this? Okay, so i don't type perfectly, there's a difference between intellgence and effort put into something. Just because one knows something doesn't mean one has to prove it to another. But just so you know, when i write with pen and paper, i write how it would be expected.
On side note, the names i pick to call someone are in no way a measure of my intelligence. Some of the most intelligent men and women would call you a bloody twat. Moreover, i technically didn't "call you" a rude little shit, i simply told you not to be one.
Additionally, i did not argue with you in my last comment. I told you not to be rude, proceeded to give you facts/background info that supported that i was reading material at the level of Shakespeare and communist-related books at that age, then made it clear that you shouldn't insult my intelligence.
Also, just curious, what does your age have to do with anything here? I'm pretty sure I've made it clear that age doesn't measure capabilities of a person.
And once again, do not insult my intelligence. As you see, i have been kind enough to avoid doing such to you, though the opportunity presented itself many times.
nearly 5 years later, this is still my absolute favorite vlogborthers video
Saying you're a nerd is like saying:
"Hey I noticed that you'd rather be intelligent than be stupid, that you'd rather be thoughtful than vapid, that you believe that there are things that matter more than the arrest record of Lindsay Lohan, why is that?"
Just here 15 years later to say that Carcass Fit For Hounds is an excellent name for a metal band.
I was cracking up at the Shakespearean insults. In 7th grade we had an assembly on Shakespeare. So, prior to the assembly, our teacher gave us a sheet of paper. On one side, were Shakespearean insults, the other, compliments. It was a very fun and funny day, insulting one another(mainly, we rarely complimented each other) with insults and words far from out normal vocabulary. I wish I still had the paper...
"then up here we have novels by dead guys"
My English teacher showed this video to my class when I was in 8th grade. I had no idea what this awesomeness was then. Now, I'm on a mission to watch every Vlogbrother video. Oh, the changing times.
I have watched this video more than any other vlogbrothers video. It remains my favorite.
unghhh so jealous of your book collection.... I'm like salivating over here.
"and then over here we have my collection of first editions of books that are about conjoined twins" talk about an unexpected ending- I nearly fell off my chair :P
As soon as you started talking about how terrible modern insults are, the first thing I thought of was Shakespeare and his notorious insults. Nerdfighter all the way!
Years later, and half of these are in my favorite Hank song.
This is quite possibly my favorite Vlogbrothers video ever.
Interesting idea to split your books into dead versus living authors, but then you have to keep tabs on the living authors and move their books once they die...
Has anyone noticed that looking like a nerd is somewhat accepted? I don't get it why would you want to go out of your way to wear cloths that give nerd vibes yet fashion them so they are still "accepted". This happening however could just be me, I personally wouldn't say I look like a nerd but I let my intelligence, passions, and strive to learn speak for itself. Being a nerd to me isn't about look (although I do like to sport my green tshirt of Darth Vader trimming a tree into the shape of a death star quite often) I believe it is about passion, intelligence and or the will to gain intelligence and think critically about it.
I want your library please
This is my favourite Vlogbrothers video of all time
I aspire to have a home library like yours. It has seriously just become on of my life goals. Thank you.
The best insult is " Factionless pansycake muggle mundane who doesn't like books".. :)
I have many of these insults on a mug. I think my mom got me that mug. Does that say something about my mom? Or about me? Or about the way I've been toward my mom? ... I better call her.
"…ugly bags of mostly water…"
you have a grouping "first editions of books that are about conjoined twins." That is literally the moment that I realized that no matter how hard I try, I will never be nerdier than you John Green. Well done.
Your library makes me cry with tears of joy. I thought I had a lot of books!
I actually said "Oh, Shut up, you presumptuous vassal"
He didn't get it.
I told him it's Shakespearean. He called me a nerd. Then I showed him this video.
I have bested all you carcasses fit for hounds.
I am so ridiculously envious of your library right now.
your library is so beautiful i could cry
I think this was my seconf or third Vlogbrother videos, and watching now after I have seen so many, it a whole different expirence.
I'm insanely jealous of your home library and how good it looks! You are a nerd, good job!
I was excited to see John Green's library as much as he was for cataloging it.
I knew that I was a true Nerdfighter!
A guy called me a nerd in my biology class today. I felt like crying. Then I remembered this and came here straight away. Thank you John Green. Thank you for making me smile again. I wish I had called him a "monstrous malefactor." The teacher probably would not have liked that much.
Neither of them would have understood it.
Hope you are still a proud nerd!
I totally want to check out your library and read every single one of your books!
Your home library is amazing! I've been slowly collecting books since I was little and I'm definitely going to have an awesome home library like yours one day!
A convo with my friend about nerdy insults reminded me of this video, had come and watch it again❤
It's 3:35 AM, I just started watching vlogbrothers videos for the first time ever about two hours ago, and can I just say "Brothers on a Hotel Bed" by Death Cab for Cutie is an amazing song and I got ridiculously excited when I heard it in the intro and god I need some sleep.
I cannot even begin to express how strong my love for John Green is!
Man, John, I love you.
I'll admit to being jealous of how nicely organized your library is.
I need to get that book on library organization.
(Yes I am in 2016 attempting to watch all the Vlogbrothers videos in order.)
THIS POST, THOUGH IT WAS A LONG TIME AGO, MADE YOU MY FAVORITE PERSON.
That library is inspiring. A work of art indeed.
This was my first Vlogbrothers video! Roughly a year later, and I'm a proud Nerdfighter!
AHHHHHHHHHH! I love your library. I have been trying to save up enough to buy an Ex Libris stamp with my name on it from Etsy. Then I want to put those pockets with cards in each book so I can stamp when I read it instead of writing the month and year on the inside front cover in pen. But THEN, I am going to organize it! Thanks for the inspiration!
I can't wait to have a library like that someday... The collection has already begun to grow :)
Good god this is an old video lol Ive just been clicking on random vlog brothers videos that I haven't seen over the last 7 days lol new subscriber! Enjoying every second
"It's not that I mind being insulted, it's that I mind being insulted so poorly."
I really think this is a good one.
I am so envious of your home library. One of my dreams since before I was 10 was to have a home library. A really fancy one with a squishy armchair, a desk, tall windows, and a fireplace. Of course, to have one of those I would also need to acquire a fancy velvet robe and a pipe, but I don't smoke so it would just have bubbles coming out of it.
I guess I was a pretty awesome kid with some pretty awesome dreams because that one has yet to die.
Your library is just delightful.
Wow I clicked on this video and was hit by a wave of nostalgia when the intro started "I... I found an original"
I flipping love your library. SO MUCH WIN!
Oh, and from now on, I will be using Shakespearean insults. I am looking them up now.
Earlier today, I caught my little brother and little cousin arguing, and they kept calling each other "nerd"--like it was a bad thing. This just couldn't stand. So what did I do? I quoted John, of course! John, thank you for helping me come up with the words to set my brother and cousin on the path to awesomeness :)
Thank you for making this video (even though it was forever ago). I was made fun of at volleyball practice today for being a nerd, and watching this video made me feel a lot better about my life.
I forgot how much I loved this video... still know all the words... this is the second video I watched when I became a nerdfighter... back in 2009 :') such happy memories
You always need a section for your novels about conjoined twins.
these videos never disappoint!
Omg! I finally found where my favourite John Green quote comes from!!!!
And five years later this video is still completely relevant.
I work in a Library. Your home Library gave me deep satisfaction. Also a reminder that I really should get to organising mine...
I only have about 500 books and I'd say only 20 or so are non-fiction. Your library impresses me and leaves me in awe.
This was the first Vlogbrothers video I watched.
YOUR LIBRARY IS AMAZING! I'm so jealous. AND I WANT TO BE A NERDFIGHTER REALLY BADLY BECAUSE YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME. I now want to catalog a library for myself with all the book I own and love.
When this came out, I had just turned 3. A week before this came out. This is going down a road man.
I'm fascinated by your home library!
I think one of my favorite Shakespearean insults is from Hamlet, when Hamlet tells Gertrude, "Get thee to a nunnery."
I may be wrong, but I believe that that was actually said to Ophelia
Yours is one of the most beautiful home libraries I've ever seen. *librarygasm* None of the whole double-stacking in shelves or book-piles on the floor like I have to do.
I really like these old videos, mostly since John had to know what day it was for the title. :)
i love your library! I want a huge library one day!
your chin and jawbone game is strong. I never thought I would day that, just wow.
You are such a nerd---and that is a compliment. I just started watching your videos and think you guys are awesome. And I wish I could have that many books, I always check them out from the Library. (I have a friend who uses Shakespearian insults whilst driving. Yes, I did just use whilst in a real sentence) Go Nerdfighters!
You left out my favorite: "You are a senator!" from Othello.
Hahaha I think it's so awesome that in your pile of books about conjoined twins, you put "The Girls" ! I love that book, and it's the first one I thought about!
I have officially found my favorite thing on the internet!
dude i am proud of your library o,o !
This was my first vlogbrothers video. My language arts teachers showed it in class
John, one of the reasons i admire you so is because you're awesome enough to have a separate library section for books about conjoined twins, and you're smart enough to insult using Shakespeare; all I'm saying, is that between you and Hank, your parents did something right. dftba.
ever since I saw this, I've loved Shakespearian insults. We put on a Midsummer Night's Dream last summer. Needless to say, I was extrememly happy!
I like the classic 'Canker-blossom' from Midsummer Night's Dream.
Look how far they've come oml
I love your home library. Seriously.
Look at all of these beautiful pixels