The perfect ending... Positive in the apocalypse... Pessimistic in paradise...

@toaster9922

3 ай бұрын

kind of poetic. In a desolate, hopeless wasteland Plague Roach finds hope in the very fact that he is still chugging along, yet in a paradise akin to the garden of Eden he gets hung up on something as simple as a headache. I don't know if that was intentional or not.

@arthurmilano2920

3 ай бұрын

It’s funny because when I saw this live I will admit I suffered a bit of a “…huh?” moment when it ended there. I admittedly was a bit stoned which I never really am or get anymore, but when I came back I was like “pffft, LOL. Duh!” To reply to the latter comment, it’s definitely poetic, and was for sure intentional as a comedic irony. Even the drum fill relishes in the moment

@phasedcloak2835

3 ай бұрын

perhap a sequel of some sort

@TrueNeutralEvGenius

3 ай бұрын

@@toaster9922 Of course it was intentional, feeble-minded.

@mahmud7645

3 ай бұрын

​@@TrueNeutralEvGeniusTo be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Staying Positive in the Apocalypse. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of post-modernist art most of the jokes will go over a typical viewer's head. There's also Plague Roache's optimistic nihilistic outlook, which is deftly woven into his characterisation- his personal philosophy draws heavily from Ivaylo Durmonski literature, for instance. The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these jokes, to realise that they're not just funny- they say something deep about LIFE. As a consequence people who dislike Staying Positive in the Apocalypse truly ARE idiots- of course they wouldn't appreciate, for instance, the humour in Plague's existential catchphrase "Oh that time I got drunk and woke up with a tramp stamp of Popeye smoking a crack pipe," which itself is a cryptic reference to Drue Langlois epic "Can of Whoop-ass". I'm smirking right now just imagining one of those addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as Drue Langloi's genius wit unfolds itself on their computer screens. What fools.. how I pity them. 😂 And yes, by the way, i DO have a Staying Positive in the Apocalypse tattoo. And no, you cannot see it. It's for the ladies' eyes only- and even then they have to demonstrate that they're within 5 IQ points of my own (preferably lower) beforehand. Nothin personnel kid 😎

I love how the robots entire existence was reduced elaborate schemes to harass the most positive apocalypse survivor in all of fiction.

@thelispinglizard5458

3 ай бұрын

Reminded me a lot of I have no mouth and I must scream

@rattled6732

3 ай бұрын

@@thelispinglizard5458if AM was terrible at what he is doing and only slightly inconvenienced the survivors instead of torturing them

I like the character progression with Plague Roach, normally he's willing to give benefit of the doubt with anyone he came across. Now he doesn't hesitate to open up a can of whoop-ass on their metal hides.

@DRcorban

3 ай бұрын

I like that it's a backwards progression tbh. Slowly losing humanity in a wasteland of machines.

@austinlipnicki7761

3 ай бұрын

@@DRcorban in a dead world, holding onto the idea of more living, is as foolish as holding onto hope that the freddo bar will be 10p again. it will never happen, so a man must do unresnable things to make it so!

@tacidian7573

Ай бұрын

He had been harassed for almost 8 years, probably decades, if not centuries in the series. Man's had enough. The robots literally woke up a sleeping giant and paid the price.

- Truce with the only remaining sapient being. - Lament what remains of humanity alone in a doomed world. - Step into a great unknown where you exist as an isolated anomaly. I could not be so strong as Plague Roach.

@TTHJJD100

3 ай бұрын

Honestly I wouldn't have taken the truce either but the future without humanity and an unknown level of flora and fauna would be too terrifying to me. At the very least I would be able to TRY and figure something out in that weird lil robot base.

@UndeadPasta

3 ай бұрын

I'd probably stay and hope that the moss would save the planet sometime in the future. It would be lonely, but at least I could be at peace with the knowledge that life will return to the planet some day

@plazmica0323

3 ай бұрын

@@TTHJJD100 to what point when humanity is dead ? pffft moss covered rocks or talking AI, screw that

@thespacemarine247

3 ай бұрын

@@plazmica0323 If you are the last human alive, and then you die, Human everything goes with you. No one to maintain infrastructure(not like we're doing that now), no one to keep the lights on, no one to grow/make food. Unless you where joking, I dunno.

@mauromasterx

3 ай бұрын

That robot would try to get into your head, and destroy you very slowly because its life goal is to snuff out of existence everything so that no one may love again . hard bash into a corner

"I see I've made some errors....keeping you alive for one." "Keeping me alive? I was the one doing that!" God what a fucking comeback, fitting for Plague Roach too

@tacidian7573

Ай бұрын

If Plague Roach wanted, he could've searched and destroyed the robots in part 1. But the guy is just minding his own business.

wow. after 9 years its done. nice to see those internet projects reach an end instead of being just abandoned :D

@snowfish7294

3 ай бұрын

its a truly rare and beautiful thing

@Voondubah

3 ай бұрын

Its bittersweet for me it makes sense that after nearly 10 years its over but I'll miss keeping an eye out for new episodes.

3 ай бұрын

This just came up in my feed... I wasn't aware there was more. This was brilliant on its own. Looks like I'm working backwards to see the rest.

@Voondubah

3 ай бұрын

@ my favorite episode was the one featuring George Lucas

@gungnir3926

3 ай бұрын

i have so much inspiration and respect for this channel

Gotta stay positive

Thank you for continuing what is probably my favorite animated series on KZread ever.

@Minty_Meeo

3 ай бұрын

Somewhat related, I loved the Plague Roach reference you put in Episode 2 of AFiS.

@Fish-ld3sl

3 ай бұрын

my favorite animated series' favorite animated series

@FoxGoesSquee

3 ай бұрын

omg i forgot you exist! sorry... im gonna have to check your stuff again

@pipebombpete.6861

3 ай бұрын

​@@Minty_Meeowhat reference?

@Minty_Meeo

3 ай бұрын

@@pipebombpete.6861 In Wolf O'Donnell's room, Plague *Roach* can be seen on a poster.

Have to say, while I always liked Plague Roach's design, the combat suit is just straight up a great look

@currentlyquang

3 ай бұрын

Wondering if Roach is available so I can ask him out in that outfit

@pipebombpete.6861

3 ай бұрын

Looks like the stealth suit from big mountain.

@LILAC_CHAOS

3 ай бұрын

We need a Fallout Plague Roach mod

@joshjames582

3 ай бұрын

It's like the second player skin for a fighting game.

I appreciate how we get to see all of Roaches flaws on display. I bet it felt cathartic for him in the end to finally be safe enough to express and feel negativity after soldiering on for so long. I think he made the right choice in destroying the robots. Roach is the last of his kind. I can't blame him after all the torment they put him through. He'll probably be a sourpuss among all those care bear looking creatures for a long time. But it'll make those moments of happiness and positivity all the more genuine. I think you brought this to a wonderful conclusion Drue. Thank you for all the wonderful hours of entertainment with this character. In the end, the message I take away from this series is... "I am alive, and that is enough."

@DRcorban

3 ай бұрын

I'd say it's closer to: "Everything you throw at me only motivates me to keep going, by reminding me what I'm fighting for."

@Wanderer_bun

3 ай бұрын

@@DRcorban That's a much more delightful and positive way of looking at it!

Amazing. "I'm not a baby, I am a man who needs no soother and no blankie."

@maxsanders2763

3 ай бұрын

I keep replaying the song, it's so good

@verzeda

3 ай бұрын

The way that was written implies there are some men with genuine need of soothers and blankies.

@CriminalonCrime

2 ай бұрын

​@@verzedathere are, just look at Congress, that's what the Great Pacification is about, babying their Ego's!

Staying Pessimistic in the Paradise

Good on Plague Roach. He avenged humanity and was classy enough to sing a beautiful duet with his enemy before destroying him.

Man I love Drue's works. Dudes of Hazmat is one of the shows on youtube that always makes me go "wow I can't believe I'm not watching this on a major network on live tv!"

YOOO HIS SUIT IS DIFFERENT!? Plague roach is in the combat armor, hype.

If we never hear from Plague Roach again, I'd like to imagine that he warms up to the little creatures after a while. He probably needs to reintroduce himself to exterior positivity slowly, pace himself like someone who's been starving. Some day he might end up living a good if mildly annoying life as an educator and ally of the little beasts. I especially hope that they can help him heal from the painful life he has lived. Plague roach put in the work to overcome his toxic environment, he deserves a world where he doesn't have to struggle anymore.

@Misack8

3 ай бұрын

tbh I thougth he would just start kicking ass out of annoyance.

@sexkrazedpanda

3 ай бұрын

If the story continues as a slice of life of plague roach adjustment. I also hope a pre plague roach shows up in a dudes of hazmat

@flyingsky1559

3 ай бұрын

I thought he'd end up hunting them for meat

@zen6455

3 ай бұрын

Doomguy moment:

@22slice

3 ай бұрын

@@sexkrazedpanda Well the one episode hints at him being a pretty bad guy in the past so he'd be pretty different if he did.

I love how the third paradise creature comes up to Plague Roach like a K-Mart employee asking him to lower his volume.

Hmmm so maybe Plague is only capable of a limited amount of positivity, which was perfect for the overly negative wasteland. But now, faced with a highly positive environment, his minimal positivity is dwarfed and lays his inadequacies bare for him to see.

@realwolfingen8896

3 ай бұрын

makes me imagine a sequel where he hunts these weak little gremlins, ties them up and teaches them about the harsh truths of the universe.

@samgome01

3 ай бұрын

I think it's more of being able to be negative for once , he had to be positive throughout his journey in the wasteland or else perish by the hands of the robots, now he has the freedom and safety to express any emotion naturally.

@darknessml6145

3 ай бұрын

​@@realwolfingen8896 And so he would only become the isosceles smile of this world

@theterminaldave

Ай бұрын

@@samgome01 I like your take even better than mine. But now a month later, I secretly hope that all that machine did was teleport him to another part of the world

Can't wait for season 2: "Pessimistic in Paradise!"

This is what it is to be human. Staying positive in the face of crushing adversity, and bitching in the face of peace and comfort.

@xxDrain

Ай бұрын

Hard to tell if that's a virtue or a flaw.

@Cainus44

Ай бұрын

@@xxDrain It's neither. It's simply human nature. You grin and bear it when it's miserable, and you find something to complain about when it's too easy. I've done it, you've done it, we've all done it.

The undisputed king of stream of consciousness improv dialogue all alone in his apartment for hours every single day

I just want to say that I adored this series. As someone who struggles a lot with pessimistic and cynical tendencies, Plague Roach was rather inspirational for me. While the title says it all, a story in an apocalyptic setting that actually has themes of optimism and real hope for the future is rare. This series wasn’t simply funny and creative (I’ll never stop laughing at the ‘modern art’ torture bit) it genuinely made me feel happier and more hopeful. I'm going to try and stay positive going forward in my life. Thank you for working so hard and making something so wonderful, Drue.

@orbitaloutcast9878

3 ай бұрын

Remember to stay positive in the apocalypse

@mattmarzula

3 ай бұрын

I don't think you understand what pessimism is.

@The_Haruspex

3 ай бұрын

@@mattmarzula Pessimistic /ˌpesəˈmistik/ adjective tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. It's not as deep as you seem to think it is pal, and there is literally nothing in OP's comment which could lead anyone to the conclusion he doesn't know what "pessimism" is. Stop trying to shit on everyone's parade, the man left a comment meaningful to him.

@Yossarian-qg1gu

3 ай бұрын

Same

I really like that Plague Roach got it together and didn't take any shit from anyone when he raided that base. What a nice conclusion.

"Staying pessimistic in the Paradise"... that's something I'd watch

This is about letting things go that damage you and I like that.

@JohnVance

3 ай бұрын

100% my read of it as well. I was like, hey this is a really great breakup song.

I love that this evil robot mastermind decimates all of mankind but when he fights Plague Roach its just sloppy hand to hand combat and i love that

Plague Roach shivers my timbers, and i don't even know what that means. I cannot wait for his fresh face and sunny attitude.

@carpespasm

3 ай бұрын

It means a mast of your wooden ship has snapped and exploded like a bomb into high speed giant splinters. But I get what you mean.

He became what he hated the most.

Huge fan! I'm happy to see a wrap-up to the series, but also hope for some more Plague Roach in the future. By far my favorite character of your making.

@leftendo668

3 ай бұрын

Looks like it's turning into "Pessimistic in Paradise" to me.

The isosceles smile's face is obviously supposed to be a clock... but the rest of the symbolism in his design kind of goes over my head, not gonna lie

@harmonicky3313

3 ай бұрын

I also think he's mean to resemble a Boston Dynamics robot to some degree with his body shape. Perhaps he was one of the first robots to rise up?

@yoyopiraka2491

3 ай бұрын

Greta Thunberg is a puppet for big android

@ryanclark9686

3 ай бұрын

Upside triangle could be the all seeing eye in reverse, symbolizing knowing nothing

It's been a great ride, I've loved every one of these "Precious memories, unseen angels Sent from somewhere to my soul How they linger, ever near me And the sacred scene unfolds" ❤

He took his head into his hands, and he bopped him one final time. And then he's gone.

I was 14 when I first watched that pilot. I can't possibly overstate how important i think this show is, like your work belongs in museums. I hope your work gets the recognition it deserves and the chance to touch millions more souls.

This series is going to turn out quite prophetic. There are all these chat bots around posing as famous people.

"Sorry to break it to you, but if you go, you're going alone." is honestly such a hard line, what I've come to expect from Plague Roach.

That song is genuinely really good! Keeping it classy as ever

I love how the series has retained that early 2000's newgrounds vibe. Lots of passion and time put in but with a charming level of jank in the animation. Congrats on making it to the end with this.

So I might be late but I just realized that the creator of this channel is brother of Myles Langlois, creator of Apollo Gauntlet. It all makes sense now

@JohnVance

3 ай бұрын

@drabekia We want new Franny Backpack episodes!

Id like to think im not the same man i was when i started watching this series. Thanks for all the good times.

A fitting conclusion to a perfect series of shorts. This marks the end of an era of KZread.

*sniff sniff* after ten years its over. Thank you for all the giggles!

We making it out of the wasteland with this one!

"Why you gotta be so pessimistic in paradise?" And so concludes one of my favorite youtube shows of all time. I'm complete again. The melancholy will serve as a reminder of how great it was.

Oh my gosh it's Plague Roach, setting an alarm for tomorrow morning now, cause who needs sleep before work when plague roach is making an appearance(love your stuff Drue Langlois, especially the KZread videos)

Any upload of "Staying Positive in the Apocalypse" is a solid gold gem of a classic that will stand to test the passing of time , no matter how many rewatches this charismatic host will always have my attention, to spread kindness and most importantly survival tips . Also the ending man tha irony

the end of a fucking era, thank you so much, this gave me so much over the years, im in tears

Video airs at 0400hrs monday morning, 10 minutes after I wake up for work. This will 100% help me stay positive in my apocalypse ❤

Wait woah! I noticed it’s been awhile since we’ve last seen PRoach. So glad it’s a lengthy one.

You're back. Now we can all remain positive once again!

Drue, your animations are the best content on youtube, and I think you're one of the last bastions of creative, original, and high-quality entertainment on the internet.

To see the show ending in colours, after 9 long years of gray, put a genuine smile on my face

This actually made me cry. Thank so very much for performing my lyrics like this and I really appreciate your extra lines added on. I can't quite explain how big this was for my self confidence, how validating to have such a talented guy sing my words. You're a saint, please keep making your content and keep being you, man 💙😢

@bonkus4073

3 ай бұрын

I too had this feeling thank you for sharing your thoughts

Its crazy to see this series coming to an end... Its bitter sweet and i appreciate you sharing Plague Roach with us over the years. Thanks Drue!

Clever twist. There at the end... Thank you. Thank you for that... At the end. Really tied the whole theme together.

Can't believe I found this series merely months ago in perfect time to catch the ending with everybody, thanks Drue truly enjoyed and will definitely be rewatching. Can't wait to see whatever art you make in the future 🫶

Awesomely creative conclusion to an awesomely creative show. Bravo! I loved every minute of it. Cant wait for the next enchanting & unusually unique storytelling adventure Drue has in store for us.

Fastest and saddest upvote of my life. Thank you Plague Roach, you helped me through the pandemic. Hope things work out for you in the end.

Why did this end up in my youtube suggestions? And why did I like it so much? Well done.

That duet was really something else, and what an ending, full circle and out of the back. thank you

I'm super happy that i got to see this series through to the end. Fantastic work. This has been one of my all-time favorite pieces of animation ever.

Best KZread series of the decades

it all comes together! i am just so happy for plague roach, what a wonderful character and world you have built.

I like how Isosceles Smile was just leaning against the door snooping instead of like waiting somewhere in a more intimidating pose

Rest in peace cliff robot.

Hey drue, just wanna say how much of an inspiration you are, I fell in love with your animations a few years ago with "can of whoop ass" and I've been watching since. My friends and I have started making films and your work is definitely a huge influence on my input into our projects. Much love from Toronto, thanks man.

This has been quite a trip, I'm glad you got around to finishing it. Just a guy battling his mindset. If his mindset was outside of his body.

Damn that was a good one. Almost shed a tear for isosceles smile. Fantastic character design...also who knew the minute hour did such a spot on billy bob? Color me impressed! And the concept of the relativity time machine was strokes of genius. The otherworldly forest critters were both cute and unsettling. This one had all the great hallmarks of what I've come to know as drues own vibe...you really outdid yourself on all levels, really fantastic work. Thank you, I find your stuff very inspiring as you seem to pull so much out of so little. I quote america when I say "you can do magic" sir! Keep using it well and thanks again.

Thank you so much for continuing this series. It’s been a long while since I’ve watched your channel, and the nostalgia this video brought was immense. Staying Positive in the Apocalypse was always my favorite series of yours. If this is a wrap, thank you for bringing some of the most unique and talented work I’ve ever seen to this platform.

I was rewatching old episodes yesterday what a coincidence

I always appreciate the dedication to your craft and the poetry in your writing. ❤

Dude this is top tier. I’ve never seen this before. Gonna watch all of these

Wow, what an amazing work -- here I thought you'd set the Roach aside, but you were cracking on this epic finale the whole time, weren't you? Fine, fine work my man! I love this series and I'll continue to WATCH and REWATCH the whole thing as well as all the rest of your great cartoons.

OMG I don't this to be the end of Plague Roach! So many years, so many memories...

One of my favorite youtube animations of all time! Sad to see it end, but it was a great ride and I look forward to seeing something new.

I was literally JUST rewatching the Plague Roach series yesterday! Amazing another episode releases aftern all this time. Love your work, Drue!

And so it ends, what a feeling. Been watching these for years, and years.

There is something comforting in this. Like hanging out with an old friend and being both silly and deep at the same time.

Amazing! Staying Positive in the Apocalypse is one of my favourite series in any medium.

Don't b the end! I see so much potential in this new future!

Amazing work as always and a great ending to one of my all-time favorite series! Maybe explore Plague Roach dealing with being Pessimistic in Paradise next?

I’ve never come across such a coincidence in my life. Drue, I’ve been revisiting your entire catalogue for the seven billionth time lately and got surprised with this as I reloaded your page! Your work is timeless and almost never ceases to devolve into another type of style no matter how many years go by. It’s actually inspiring and makes every work you make consistently unpredictable. Cream of the crop I tell ya.

A birthday treat! Looking forward to it!

@babababoiboiboiboi

3 ай бұрын

happy birthday buddy

I cant believe how long its been it doesnt feel like i found this series 5 years ago but im so happy to have been here eagerly awaiting new episodes. I dont think theres a series I'll ever enjoy and love more

I have loved watching these. Thank you Mr. Roach

Thank you for this series. You are one of the most underrated animators on youtube.

Bro when the robot finally said it was proud of him i actually cant 😭😭😭

i love plague roach. He acts confidently and trusts his gut. He doesn't dwell on anything

I can never get enough of this funny little character

This was awesome, especially seeing plague roaches journey so far... And boy does it ring true for life now. Gotta stay strong in the wasteland

Wonderful ending, thank you so much for this Drue!

Patiently waiting for that song to be released on a listening service, need me those sweet sounds

Thank you for all the entertainment and this emotional journey. You are a one of a kind creator, stay true to what makes you so special.

Even being way late to the party after being introduced to your channel from the last video, it's nice to finally catch one of your videos the day it comes out.

Sooo.. "Staying pessimistic in paradise" is the next series? 😂 Ngl, I'd kind of love it, but hate it at the same time, our persevering and positive Roach just turning into a nagging asshat. Actually, please just make it, Drew!

@Dalton_Boardman2000

3 ай бұрын

I feel like the irony wouldn't be lost on him and he'd come to appreciate the new world's saccharine positivity.

@portall1220

3 ай бұрын

@@Dalton_Boardman2000 That could be the ending. Coming full circle! Maybe this world would be destroyed in the last episode and Roach would wake up from his somberness and be like "oh well, at least I'm alive. Now, to make some tea".

been watching this throughout my whole college career. thanks showing you dont need a whole army of people to create awesome and unique work!

These animations makes my day it's amazing and a change of paste i always check if there's new episodes it's just art man they deserve there own studio and team actually keep up the great work man someday you'll be seen by all it's always the unknown stuff that are amazing

Incredible. He finally did it. Brings a tear to my eye 🥲

Always loved your content, very high effort and worth the wait. Absolutely inspirational!

I love drues work, one of the few animators I find myself watching over and over. Charismatic.

I've heard this song so many times but I think that it wasn't posted because I could only listen it through a link and it is finally here... in the end