One thing is for sure: he graduated from one of Canada's top business schools with really good grades

@Homer-OJ-Simpson

3 жыл бұрын

@KamikazeDreamer, Are you dumb?

@KamikazeDreamer

3 жыл бұрын

@@Homer-OJ-Simpson yes

@Winteramen

3 жыл бұрын

@@KamikazeDreamer another thing for sure is that lie-detector machines are broken, and that Nathan doesn't watch pornography

@growlerzero883

3 жыл бұрын

@@Winteramen in fact they really are broke. In reality they don’t work nearly as good as I believed. This is just one of many failures of those machine.

@Eralen00

3 жыл бұрын

@@growlerzero883 Yeah a lie-detector test is not admissible as evidence in a court trial in most places, since they're not very reliable

He transcends acting. He is a whole other being

Acting or not, the man is a genius.

@solo5865

3 жыл бұрын

@@criminalsaint9611 um what

@solo5865

3 жыл бұрын

@@criminalsaint9611 no, I was just surprised by how preposterous and dumb your comment was

@TheNiiinjaa

3 жыл бұрын

@@criminalsaint9611 what the fuck bruh

@willjensen5595

3 жыл бұрын

@@criminalsaint9611 What is wrong with you? What a strange and horrible thing to say.

@chrishyslop4792

3 жыл бұрын

@@willjensen5595 what'd he say? it's deleted

Nathan's ability to handle uncomfortable situations is incredible.

@maxgamesst1

3 жыл бұрын

Most people accidentally creat uncomfortable situations, he actively creates them and makes them constantly more uncomfortable

@andreswang6666

3 жыл бұрын

somehow he has a lot more opportunities to practice, not sure why

@garyhardy4865

3 жыл бұрын

He is the uncomfortable situation.

@ststst981

3 жыл бұрын

His ability to also push the situations into the uncomfortable is incredible

@ringtail5021

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he creates uncomfortable situations, handles them uncomfortably and makes others uncomfortable as well

"Genuinely shocked and concerned for her safety" Nathan (monotone voice): Are u ok... Sue

@Mothgoth1

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a serious tone though right?

@marianoguy

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mothgoth1 exactly, in real life people would guard their concern a little, so as to not seem to overreact.

@ich243

2 жыл бұрын

@@marianoguy man i dont know... Sue legit looked like she had a heart attack or just passed out. She losssst it. I'd be concerned too hahaha.

@dfhdf4214

2 жыл бұрын

i think it was still mostly just funny to point out Sue's exhausted melted state and that's the nicest way to point it out. doesn't mean he wouldn't be concerned if she actually started having a heart attack. that would genuinely scare him/he'd be calling an ambulance.. i mean he's not an alien guys.. lol

@vincevvn

Жыл бұрын

He clearly was being comedic in his tone 100%

Many philosophers have pondered on this question for thousands of hours

@truenickspivak

3 жыл бұрын

Some say it’s linked to the fall of Constantinople

@postbunnie

Жыл бұрын

@@truenickspivak Istanbul?

I went to a mac demarco concert once and Nathan was on the stage the whole time playing a guitar that wasn’t plugged in. He and mac kissed at the end, beautiful.

@antocool100

3 жыл бұрын

Is that true? 😂

@yeetusfetus8687

3 жыл бұрын

@@antocool100 you can find it here lmao

@flowerfairies4685

3 жыл бұрын

he did that on Conan while Mac was playing On The Level too

@joshualarue1624

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahah

@yaboicolvin2870

3 жыл бұрын

This is so wholesome

I think Nathan's most obvious (and hilarious) character-break is his reaction to when the gas station man reveals he sometimes drinks his grandsons pee, for good luck. From eposode "Gas Station Rebate"

@conoroates

3 жыл бұрын

Also when Bill says 'here I go, digging in again' when reaching to pick up a peanut in his nieces kitchen in the final episode.

@michaeld9226

3 жыл бұрын

@@conoroates also when bill said you gotta know what you’re sticking it into. nathan actually smiled

@AK907LSD25

3 жыл бұрын

I like when he threatens to take away the ladies horse ride as he walks away he covers his mouth and looks like hes trying to hide a smile

@valeriag9443

3 жыл бұрын

YES I was watching that episode yesterday and Nathan’s reaction took me out of the episode

@leahdresser2290

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! My boyfriend and I quote that damn scene so much. Whenever anyone says they're scared, we say "Drink the grandson's pee!" Lol. Best show ever.

He is acting... but his style is so bizzarre. He is just so damn serious and that's the comedy, he talks in a monotone voice, he is very serious and never breaks. It's just an incredible performance and the show was so brilliant.

@myfriendscallmepat

3 жыл бұрын

He broke a tiny bit when the gas station dude told him he drank piss, but he is so iron faced.

@Alex-lf5yi

3 жыл бұрын

100%. This is an interesting video, but I'm not sure how anyone could think he's not acting. If he didn't know how weird and funny it all was, there's no way he'd just accidentally stumble into 4 perfect seasons of TV. Plus he does drop his character somewhat during that AMA.

@forposterity4031

3 жыл бұрын

He's just doing Andy Kaufman's style pretty much.

@tomyoung2682

Жыл бұрын

Are you watching his new show on HBO? It’s called The Rehearsal and I highly recommend it. It essentially takes Nathan for You up a level or two.

@FreddyMacT

Жыл бұрын

@@tomyoung2682 nah haven't caught it yet, but I can only imagine how much more elevated they take the discomfort.

Finding Francis by Nathan Fielder should be required study for all high school students.

@voztoklov1393

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for dying for my sins man

@DragonsFrogs

3 жыл бұрын

@@voztoklov1393 seriously, you’re a real stand up guy JC...well I guess its kind of cheating if you’re nailing your body to wood but still

@takahashierik

3 жыл бұрын

Preach

@DilgFLIX

3 жыл бұрын

Dude that felt like a Nathan for you movie in the spirit of movies based on other shows and felt conclusive to the shows narrative.

@WHITEPERSUAS1ON

3 жыл бұрын

Youre always surfing on your Crucifix in the comments. Love you Jesus

I watched that show a few years back. My take: the dude is naturally awkward and smart enough to know it, so it dials to 11 for the show.

@erk9822

2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I think too. Smart enough to find a way to take advantage of his natural personality, so he exaggerates it

@ich243

2 жыл бұрын

@@erk9822 not sure if it was after this video was posted but Nathan has said in interview(s) that that is his real personality but he just exaggerates it. Similar to Lil Dicky when he's rapping or acting vs not.

@joyusachoobarb

Жыл бұрын

right, so, exactly what it says at the top of the video?

@vincevvn

Жыл бұрын

That’s almost literally what they said in the video

@hellzeine

Жыл бұрын

Well, his natal chart is basically Taurus with a ton of conjunctions and just one square. That's what he has to live with.

The one thing we know for sure about Nathan is that he is fun. It’s been scientifically proven.

@94_pu

7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

The title of the show says it all, "This is Nathan (for you)"

@altangerelol

3 жыл бұрын

Brah

@oxxen100

3 жыл бұрын

Dang

@matthewdavis8774

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect

@sbv7210

3 жыл бұрын

Omg you nailed it

I remember Nathan's best bit ever, where he had an interview with his boss at the Canadian public TV channel he was working for, and at some point he pressed him on whether he actually watched his bits. The guy said yes, but as he pressed him more, it became more and more awkward, as it became clear that the guy had just been lying.

@ShivamSharma-5622

Жыл бұрын

"don't do this to me Nathan" (Nathan smiles then regains composure) "You haven't watched a single show have you?"

@cube2fox

8 ай бұрын

Or one where he interviewed an expert on how to hack the Emmy Awards while hinting that this is very much what he wants people to do.

i came for Nathan Answers but I left with Shaquille Questions :/

@NowYouSeeIt

3 жыл бұрын

OMG Internet Shaquille!!! Big fan, I've watched all your videos. KZreadrs with separate full-time jobs who hate the Attention Economy unite!

@Spaghettaboutit

3 жыл бұрын

Staaaaaaaay Salty!

@scarredfanumberone

3 жыл бұрын

shaquille ALL IN !

@GreMLinSLoveCoOkies

3 жыл бұрын

@@NowYouSeeIt are you.... acting ? ... :3

@Maestro-gh2ei

3 жыл бұрын

AYOOO

I think Nathan is like the old magician from "The Prestige", a true artist committed to his craft.

@NowYouSeeIt

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! This almost went into the video, but when we added it in, it totally did not fit the tone of the video haha

@danlightened

Жыл бұрын

That's what exactly came to my mind, watching another such video.

I met Nathan on the street after one of his talking events. I was waiting for a ride and I noticed he was standing a few feet away trying to pet a cat on the sidewalk. Nice guy. He liked my LCD Soundsystem shirt (turns out we went to the same show).

@postbunnie

Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't you have had to have gone to the same show? If he was the one performing at the talking event, and you went to see him, you had to have known before meeting him on the street.

@Oliver_Hallowee

Жыл бұрын

@@postbunnie they had seen LCD soundsystem performance

@postbunnie

Жыл бұрын

@@Oliver_Hallowee oooo Same band concert! That makes wayyyy more sense. Lol

Dude went to school with Seth Rogen. I think he is putting on a show for the camera. Nobody can be that consistently self aware and hilarious without knowing it.

@kymandjamesshh

3 жыл бұрын

Went to Humber University in Canada

Ethan Klein met him at a party and said on a later podcast that Nathan acts the same way (monotone, awkward) in real life and that he was confused about whether he's getting trolled by Nathan or not

@inlinechris

2 жыл бұрын

It’s pretty obvious that’s his “character”. Just like how Larry the cable guy is always in character

@SinisterShrink

Жыл бұрын

I mean Nathan himself said that his character is just a slightly exaggerated version of his actual personality

@user-ut4hp9fr9b

Жыл бұрын

Fupa troopa?👀

@handsoap3346

Жыл бұрын

@@user-ut4hp9fr9b family

@user-ut4hp9fr9b

Жыл бұрын

@@handsoap3346 family

I met the caricature artist he had on the show, the one he turned into “The King of Sting” - that show definitely had real life impact! He now gets lots of celebrity gigs and commissions wanting him to roast them like he did on the show. He didn’t have any say in the direction Nathan had him go in, but it ended up working out well. It’s honestly really cool to see.

@charles67198

3 жыл бұрын

That's pretty cool

@snavs420

Жыл бұрын

"I like this!"

@JordanBeagle

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that one was actually amazing

This almost reminds me of when Filthy Frank used to leave in errors. Like when he woke up his neighbors filming or when random people would just ignore him.

@victheimpa15

3 жыл бұрын

I remember I think it was in bad internet rappers where he was in public stalls and he threw his mixtape on some guys feet and he got caught so he and his friend ran, it was hilarious I love seeing little bits like that left in

@devilex121

3 жыл бұрын

rip papa franku :(

Nathan is a completely accurate representation of how all Canadians actually act on a regular day. I don't see why everyone has so much issue figuring out that it's real.

this video deserves a pulitzer it's literally like a doctoral thesis in performance studies

@ignaciomartinez6245

3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way, although I'm sure the film students are all going "duh, what's new"

@Lonnie123

Жыл бұрын

Lol for real. I came for a yes or no answer and got a dissertation on the TV landscape and audience viewing behavior over the last 30 years

Nathan knew real people would act in front of the camera so he put them in awkward and absurd situations, to squeeze what's real

A buddy of mine who works behind the scenes at Knotts Berry Farm saw him at a Halloween scary maze walk through type thing. He was completely alone and still being as weird and awkward as he is on the show, apparently.

@Mark-td6wh

3 жыл бұрын

Really

@lemonwhxre

3 жыл бұрын

He was just in character

@BritneyLaZonga

2 жыл бұрын

Well, obiously he was not alone and he knew it. Even an audience of one is an audience.

I feel all of this can be applied to Jordan Schlansky. He's not a main character but the "acting vs not acting" dilemma is alive and well with this dude

I like how the second search result was, “ is Nathan Fielder single?”

I can’t believe that i just found out about this show this year. One of the funniest shows of all time. Thank you for this video!

Nathan for You is one of the most genius and original television shows in recent years. I can't help but laugh at virtually everything Nathan does, as it seems he's always (very cleverly and convincingly) playing this fabricated character that perfectly combats the expectations of what reality television is normally like.

@CelicGames

Жыл бұрын

Watch The Rehersal, its basically a sequel

He took an acting program at my college! Not one of Canada's top business schools though, unfortunately.

@maxgamesst1

3 жыл бұрын

Must not have been him, everyone knows the real Nathan Fielder graduated from one of Canadas top buisness schools with pretty good grades

@kymandjamesshh

3 жыл бұрын

Humber!

@emillelee5999

3 жыл бұрын

yess he was with seth rogen right?

You touched on so many topics and amazing shows--- from Fleabag to The Office to the movie Eighth Grade-- all to answer a one simple question about Nathan. I just loved how this whole episode felt like a journey and it offered a visual representation of how the brain of a movie geek or a TV geek is continuously resonated while watching something. It shows us why we geeks love the things we love. Loved it.

@Varphi_

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏽🙌🏽

I think the only thing "fake" about his shows is his awkwardness level, because only someone with supreme confidence could do some of the shit he does. I think Nathan is going to go down in history as one of the great comics of our time. Yes he knows how to make a show funny but he also is a master of human behavior, which often leads to very profound insights. Very few comedy shows can make you feel such a wide range of emotions.

@eladguitar

8 ай бұрын

I agree

I’m dying to know the full truth of every second of the show, and yet, I also don’t want to shatter any of the illusions.

Finding Frances is unironically some of the best filmmaking in recent years

Fastest click of my life. We STAN Nathan Fielder

This kind of mockumentary format is quite established in the UK, so it kind of feels like, "yeah, of course it's acting". Think all Sacha Baron Cohen work in the late 90s, which was part of a bigger show doing the same with different characters.

One things for sure. Quiznos use chef inspired sauces.

Clicked for Nathan and got wayyy more than I expected thank you for the deep dive into reality tv. Great video!

There really is no mystery. He's a very unique and experienced comedian. Every moment he is being filmed, like Sacha Baron Cohen or other next level prank performers, he is always 'in character' and always 'acting'.

@jajo492

5 ай бұрын

Exactly, there is no mystery. Well put!

Nathan for You is the one show that everyone i know loves. i could watch this with my mom, dad, brother, sister, girlfriend and all my homies, and we’d all be sitting there cracking up.

He broke character once on the drunk antique shopping episode. So yes he is acting. He even said that as soon as the cameras roll other people start acting just for the camera.

I find that entire concept - everyday life as performance, as acting - incredibly interesting. Why am I acting one way to this friend, but a different way to another? What am I trying to express, how do I want to be seen? Who am I posting on social media for? There's so much you can learn about yourself when viewed through a performativity lense.

this is the most enlightening video I've seen in a while, thank you for breaking down so fluently what I found so satisfying and relatable about Fleabag and Nathan For You.

Nathan For You has more humanity and depth in its portrayal of our world than just about anything on TV right now.

Perfect timing, I have been binge watching this show for two weeks!

i really needed this video 😭

I cannot wait to hear your thoughts on The Rehearsal.

Excellent insight! Great video to watch before the premiere of The Rehearsal!

super well done, as always !

Excellent breakdown. Very impressive editing and examples.

great man thanks for the video x

I love how slowly you hammer the point home, fantastic vid

How brilliantly you broke that down!!

This video was so well done, good job!

I loved this so much I saved it to favs, which I don’t think I’ve ever done (on purpose). Thank you.

“The Rehearsal” adds a whole new layer to this question 👀

This is SUCH a well made video. Props.

Wow I didn't expect such a great video!

Really good video, good comparisons and great writing, thanks !

Amazing video! 🏆👏

Hands-down the funniest show on TV

Fantastic analysis!

Man the title of this video does not do it justice. Amazing video, I loved the insight about how characters aware of the audience have changed over time. genius

This is a BRILLIANT video! A completely unexplored topic (Or at least I haven't seen it explored before) that is constantly presented to us and we don't even realize, and even more so we contribute to. So glad you were able to explore this topic using Nathan Fielder, one of the funniest people of the generation.

This video really hits home for me, especially on how you view your public/private self. Thank you. I appreciate this discussion.

Great video!

Really great video, thanks for putting in the Time

I was hoping you'd touched on his work on This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Growing up watching him do those segments I knew what a genius he was destined to be!

That was an incredible video!

In some sense, we are nearly always acting. Even alone people lie to themselves or have a biased view of themselves that informs their actions. It's more like a spectrum of authenticity rather than a binary acting or not acting

@jonb3167

2 жыл бұрын

If you're fraud then be that.

@tony6795

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonb3167 Acting like a tough guy, eh?

@josuepena269

2 жыл бұрын

I reached this conclusion on lsd too. As it was wearing off if became easier to "act" like myself. I realized i didn't know how to be authentic or what that meant. We just get used to acting a certain role and "performing" a certain way.

was not expecting moonlight and eighth grade to be referenced in a video about nathan for you but i couldn’t be happier about it

Awesome video! You did such a good job explaining the impact of reality tv and how Nathan has turned it on its head.

What a great video!

Nathan breaks only three times in the whole series from what they show in Nathan For You. One time with a gas station attendant who admits to drinking his grandsons pee and offers it to Nathan, another time when he meets two drunk brothers who brag about tag teaming girls they meet (it’s very quick but you see him painfully hold back a smile and bite his tongue hard), and finally on the last episode when an old impersonator he’s talking to says “you better know what you’re sticking it in” when talking about using escorts to Nathan. Those moments in the show are absolute gold.

what a wonderful video this was highly entertaining what a great subject and script

You blew my mind. Thanks:)

I oftentimes comment on social media as a “character”. It’s my real profile that I’m using, but I say things that don’t necessarily reflect my true feelings because it’s more interesting to have conversations with strangers as someone who thinks differently than I do. Does that make sense? Maybe it doesn’t, I don’t know.

@isabellamorris7902

3 жыл бұрын

This is interesting. Do you tend to have a consistent idea of the character you're acting out when you post? How detailed is the character perspective you're working from?

@Mr_Case_Time

3 жыл бұрын

@@isabellamorris7902 not really. Usually it’s just a character that’s at least somewhat ignorant to what is being discussed, regardless of the level of actual knowledge I have on the subject. That way I get to ask more questions about it, rather than just saying what I already know. I actually learn a lot that way. People are more willing to explain their case to someone if they think they’re actually teaching something.

My mom was always weirded out that I could properly pronounce “realtor” when I was a toddler.

Wow this is a good video the final conclusion and question was really great and expanded what I thought would be a simple video

really well put-together essay

Wonderful video well done

This is such a good video I've seen it multiple times :p.

Fantastic piece of art. Very thought provoking.

Goddamn this video hits so many of the points I love to bring up. Great job!

Brillant Video, Made me think about the Show Even More.

Is this the same channel that dissected the Casey Frey video? You guys are brilliant.

This was a very good look into the human experience thank you for making this!

this video has given me a lot to think about. thank you so much.

@NowYouSeeIt

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

This video is such a great explanation

Brilliant video

great video man.

@NowYouSeeIt

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Have you seen Pretend That You Love Me by Joel Haver? It dovetails perfectly into what you're talking about in this video - the blend of reality with fiction, authentic versus projected self, but with the purpose of exploring how we strive for authentic connection despite all these hindrances of projection. It's really beautiful and made me cry, I strongly recommend it.

@hahathatsgood

3 жыл бұрын

He shares a family resemblance with a lot of these shows / creators

@noelvalenzarro

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I couldn’t really tell where reality split from the film. It was amazing.

Incredible video

Awesome video

I love this show so much because of how deeply I connect and relate with nathan in the show , and it is just so hilarious

This is a very brilliant breakdown

Good shit I really appreciate this type of film analysis

My favorite character break is the photo of him with his pet fly…he looks so happy

@npcimknot958

Жыл бұрын

hahahha and him laughing at thr ghost sex LOL

This show had myself and partner in tears laughing. Absolute genius comedy.

13:50 *Nathan Posts Photo* and chuckles to himself: *"Good one Nathan"*