saving color guard for pride month was a calculated move lol

@EyvnPowell

Ай бұрын

for sure it was dude 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🫶

@etxkevin7452

Ай бұрын

It definitely looks..."pridish"!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@emiliaholmberg3320

Ай бұрын

And that Eugene got to go out with a bang in an element he truly thrives in.

@RiverCerny

Ай бұрын

THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING LOL

@coleberkey9494

Ай бұрын

And it’s DCI 2024 premiere month as well!!

deciding to do one last season before Eugene's exit was so cool of them

@aleks-33

Ай бұрын

​@@danonimals nothing u said contradicts the OP. It IS Eugene's last season with the try guys and they say it repeatedly this ep.

@aleks-33

Ай бұрын

🥺 we're so thankful 💜💚💙

@andreamarie6501

Ай бұрын

​@@danonimalsthey have always shot videos months ahead, what's your point?

@olimetztli1259

Ай бұрын

Watching Eugene being amazing, like literally AMAZING in everything he does and still having imposter syndrome and wanting to practice more and more, him being so persistent and even when he was injured not wanting to give up! Is just sooo Eugene of him. best way to end this season ❤️‍🩹

@ove---ka

Ай бұрын

Yeah, I don't even get flashbacks about my parents divorce..

Fun fact: this happened at my school and during my band period, we all had to wait in the theater (where you see the "interview" portions of the video) and i almost bumped into kieth when trying to walk out the door and the only words i could muster was "hi, kieth from try guys." so that was the tale of how i fumbled in front of the try guys. i talked to him later though because i had found out we both had played horn, really a nice guy.

@hihi-or6bt

21 күн бұрын

omg im going to that school next year lol I recognized the the big w on the bleachers

@kieraemerson9020

18 күн бұрын

Did you get the chance to ask him about his love of fried chicken?

@audhd_incarnate8001

12 күн бұрын

Lol, "keith from Try Guys" reads like "Sans from undertale"

“we didn’t sleep very well, everyone’s in pain, i don’t think we remember the routine” that’s the real colorguard experience

This video is making me cry because it feels like a good old-fashioned Try Guys video. My favorite guys trying something hard, expressing their vulnerabilities, having fun and being goofy, and showcasing an art form people may not know a lot about. The nostalgia is hitting hard, particularly with Eugene's announcement. Thank you for all you have done for us and what you'll continue to do. Shine one, crazy diamonds.

@arenc4169

29 күн бұрын

Exactly! Also the intro is such a good mix... oof nostalgia is going strong but i love it so much ♡

@ranmafan420

29 күн бұрын

This😢

@emilytorres1544

29 күн бұрын

HOW DARE YOU MAKE ME CRY MY OWN TEARS 😭😭😭🥹🥹🥹

@btbesquire5

29 күн бұрын

So much agreed

@nataliesuzannebrawner1496

29 күн бұрын

Yes!!!!

Eugene: “I wasn’t allowed to direct, but I was choreographing all the high school. So I was was basically” Me: “Ryan Evans”

@pixiestxNyomouf

Ай бұрын

🌟

@FlagCutie

Ай бұрын

YES

@imgabiireyes

Ай бұрын

yup.

@sheagaier7582

Ай бұрын

Yessssss

@madisonshortle

29 күн бұрын

The way my brain said the same thing 😂

24:57 Correction: Middle schoolers are the meanest people source: middle school teacher

@RaeCarson

28 күн бұрын

Can heartily confirm. Source: Middle school SUBSTITUTE teacher.

@NotYourWaifu1994

25 күн бұрын

Agreed !!! Source: Middle School Nurse

@smallfryy613

23 күн бұрын

this is so valid source: older sibling of a middle schooler

@unapologeticallylizzy

23 күн бұрын

Remind me what age middle school is again? I've worked with ages 10-17 and I have to say, the 15-17-year-olds were definitely worse. The younger ones were still adorable, still listen to you, take initiative and ask questions - the older ones think they know better and you've really got to be able to shake stuff off. Especially with the teasing 15-year-old boys.

@aly_aly_alyyy

22 күн бұрын

As a Grade 5 teacher, I wholeheartedly agree. Those little (insert curse words here, but I can't really say them genuinely because despite being little evil beings, I love them)

THIS is what I’ve missed. Not just the “try guys try something new” format, but the high production value and huge commitment to the video. A very clear storyline that felt sincere and vulnerable. I didn’t know anything about color guard until now, and I hope they keep teaching us new things in the future. I hope with the start of 2nd try that we’ll get more videos like this!

As someone who did colorguard and is now an instructor, Zac's breakdown is part of the color guard experience trust

@hexonyou

Ай бұрын

also when he had spooked himself out of catching the rifle so he didn't even have the reflex to try to grab it at first, just flinch or jump back. It reminds me of in gymnastics when you'd take on a new move on the bars, fall and get the wind knocked out of you... then have a bit of a mental block where your nerves would fail you every time you tried to do something easy like, say, jump from lower bar to top bar. It's one of those hurdles of getting into a sport that you've never considered and suddenly factoring a million new risks lol

@bostonlatina

Ай бұрын

@@hexonyouHe is afraid of pain and that is legit but also makes it easier to be injured.

@dirtyfiendswithneedles3111

Ай бұрын

gotta tear you down to build you back up.

@kittytheviking

Ай бұрын

My sister is also a color guard coach (at our high school) and I was in ROTC drill team and it’s 100% part of both. You don’t get better without it

@hayleyanne9504

Ай бұрын

TRUSTTTTTT

Eugene is not scared of anything... Except high schoolers

@cloudyskyz2237

Ай бұрын

Fair enough.

@biancacordaro3873

Ай бұрын

And babies

@cowgirlikepearl

Ай бұрын

no cause high schoolers are VICIOUS

@cadavher

Ай бұрын

Valid tho lol

@steam_jane5580

29 күн бұрын

And Keith as a chair 😂

keith saying “somehow i’m in the middle the whole time, that’s eugene’s job” had me dying🤣

@meganlincicome3309

22 күн бұрын

SAMEEEE! at 29:15 if anyone wants to watch it again, I know I rewinded it like 10 times

23:29 "We're like professional fast-learners." And then showing Zach catching that rifle had me quite emotional. This whole season will probably make me emotional a lot.

Hearing how physically challenging makes me feel validated, growing up and being in marching band / color guard and hearing "its not a sport" by a lot of other kids at the time it shows that they did not have any idea just how much work it is. Great job guys!

@ianluk8855

Ай бұрын

Basically the same thing for dance. So many people I knew growing up danced (and now I dance), and people have no idea how physically challenging it is. I guess because there's no ball involved they just automatically discount it

@pixiestxNyomouf

Ай бұрын

Them huddled up trying to sike eachother up and comparing injuries brought back memories of crying about audition routines 😊 I can now look back on it fondly

@domino6239

Ай бұрын

Dude yes!! I did color guard in high school like 10 years ago and I’m now chronically ill and just have a weird relationship with my body and athletics and I constantly invalidate myself, but this made me remember that I was an athlete in high school and that colorguard is an amazing thing I did!

@bunhelsingslegacy3549

Ай бұрын

We didn't have this 30 years ago (still not sure if it's even a thing in Canada) but I know our cheerleaders in high school worked harder, got more injuries AND more medals than the sportsball teams. Made me realize then that while things like dance and cheerleading may not be sports, they're not to be discounted as physical challenges. And now as I'm doing martial arts, students who come in with a gymnastics, dance or figure skating background usually pick everything up so much faster than the rest of us.

@Naoashmi

Ай бұрын

Yes! Me too, I love that they did this and shed light to how hard it actually is - I miss performing so much

We absolutely loved doing this with the guys!!! They were so fun to work with and really gave our activity the respect it deserves! 💙🦊💙

@silvermist5094

Ай бұрын

omg hi you guys did such a good job mentoring them!

@0b.d0

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for showing us what it means to be in colorguard! And congrats on the 1st place at the end - when the judges gave the guys a 77 I was like "vox did them so good" lol

@sheagaier7582

Ай бұрын

Yaassssss! You all did so well! I used to compete in WGASC myself! Was the competition the San Diego signature show? I’m now a guard director in CCGC so it’s cool to see how WGASC has progressed 😍😍😍

@bostonlatina

Ай бұрын

Such a great job breaking it down and building their confidence.

@huntressmma1822

Ай бұрын

Vox Fox ROX!💜

As someone who did colorguard in high school, I can say this is incredibly unappreciated and difficult. I’m so excited to watch this!

I literally cried my eyes out. Loved that Eugene and Keith were so supportive of Zach during the practice aftermath.

Zach literally flew a freaking plane and got frustrated by a wooden rifle, goes to show how the mind can trick us into making the smaller things seem huge when it only takes a change of perspective or small adjustments to the process :)

@anisvadjian5142

29 күн бұрын

Rifle can be genuinely terrifying. I'm just grateful they did Winter Guard (in my circuit, the WGASC!!!) so they didn't have to deal with wind.

@chuckscheller4346

28 күн бұрын

Those rifles are scary!!!!! It’s like a right of passage to get a bloody nose from missing a toss 😂

@daphneglasurus7886

27 күн бұрын

It’s more than that, the physicality of color guard was well beyond sky diving and honestly a bit unfair to Zach given his medical issues. His vertebrae are literally fused together and he had to catch and carry a jumping human. I can’t imagine the pain he was in after this.

@emmamakesbadart

27 күн бұрын

i remember having so many issues with rifle for the first time i was sobbing trying to record my audition video, first year my HS had one so they only wanted to show i could figure out a drop spin and a single but i was ugly crying with my mom recording. She was such a G for telling me to just breath and get it done because she knew id like it once i got better, which then i did cg, flag and weapon line in all years of hs and college :)

@madelynesquivel7045

27 күн бұрын

Also rifle hurts even when you do it right!

7:45 and that’s why we have to continue funding and encouraging legitimate arts programs with teachers that care.

@ar.iaofficial

Ай бұрын

LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@bostonlatina

Ай бұрын

YES!!

@mcolbert6138

Ай бұрын

SHOUT IT TO THE PEOPLE WHO FORGET

@sheagaier7582

Ай бұрын

100%

@cheesecakelasagna

28 күн бұрын

I would definitely be more sharp and not lost of an artist if MAPEH teachers I had weren't just in it for teaching PE.

Former HS band teacher here (quit 2 years ago, taught HS band for 12 years,) and just wanted to say thank you to the guys for talking about the impact of the arts on their lives. Teaching is often a thankless job. Teaching in the arts (especially band,) is a lot of 70-80 hour weeks year round for only a bit more pay than what the other teachers make. The impact I knew it was making on kids’ lives was what made it worth it for so long… hearing the guys talk about that impact as successful adults is super validating. Thanks for bringing attention to this art form. (Also thought you guys did incredibly well considering your time constraints!)

@vivsevs1087

Күн бұрын

I still often think about my time in the arts (dance and color/winter guard) from high school and college days. I remember the instructors and the way I got to feel overcoming frustration, pain, and exhaustion to get to perform and shine on the stage and field. Thank you to arts and music educators like you!!

I was in color guard in high school, and it's absolutely amazing that Keith, Zach, and Eugene were able to learn so much in such a short amount of time. It's much harder than it looks! This video brought back so many good memories for me.

@princessroiella9860

26 күн бұрын

I still do colorguard now, bur your right. They get to experience how we all feel/felt!

I appreciate Zach being so genuine about his mental state as the sessions progressed. This is exactly how me and many other students felt our first year during color guard. I remember it was so disheartening and frustrating to not get it and feel like you’re failing. It does get better though. And it’s exhilarating to perform and finally get into a good groove where things start clicking. I love that Zach and the other guys kept persevering and began having fun and feeling the true atmosphere of what guard is like.

@FlagCutie

Ай бұрын

Totally! My spastic self went from clumsy freshman recruit to senior co captain. It's an arduous process, but SO worth it!

@globalgeode4363

Ай бұрын

that's honestly how i feel on a daily basis and hearing someone explain *exactly* how i feel is very nice.

@pixxL_

Ай бұрын

As an incoming freshman who just had their first day of practice yesterday, that's exactly how I'm feeling! I dropped the flag so many times and kept messing up all the moves. I won't lie, it hurt to look around and see a bunch of other people doing it perfectly. But everyone's really encouraging and helpful, and it felt amazing when I managed to do something right! I'm half nervous and half excited about what'll happen next.

@mckennawhitney4825

Ай бұрын

​@pixxL_ you got this! Guard is so rewarding and probably the best thing I've done in awhile.

@naissalty9266

Ай бұрын

i remember i joined my junior year in high school and i remember being very discouraged from my clumsiness but being with my teammates certainly brought the encouragement!

18:00 I’m a guard instructor and in years of color guard I can’t name a single person, including every one of my students and including myself, who hasn’t felt what Zach is expressing. It’s HARD!! As much as it is about learning an artistic skill color guard is just as much about learning to deal with frustration and challenge and struggle, all while trying to maintain a positive mindset and perform well at the same time. Grateful to Zach for being open to voicing that and working through it in this episode, because it’s a nearly universal and also important side of the guard world

@leonaluna3307

Ай бұрын

I agree! It's so difficult. Even when I was performing at WGI for the third time, I still had my breakdowns

@sofiah1174

Ай бұрын

This is so true when I performed at SAPA and WGI this was a constant thing I also had to deal with. What I loved about guard is that there is a mutual respect for how hard the sport is. Yes it’s a competition but in my experience competition days were so fun because I felt that mutual respect and shared experience from all teams. Miss this so much and loved that the guys did this.

@r.kathleenloyd6074

Ай бұрын

If it was easy, it wouldn't be worth doing! Pushing past the "I can't" moment might be one of the most important lessons you learn in Guard.

@TheKhaliente

Ай бұрын

I did guard for 3 years, I loved it but it was so hard and I remember that feeling Zach had. Guard is where I learned how to push through my limits and recognize when I needed help.

@chlojo

Ай бұрын

@@r.kathleenloyd6074 bingo!! HS guard is where I learned so much about resilience, toughness, emotional maturity as a teenager- it was a huge growth experience!

I can tell that this season was made for the fans and as an homage to the classic Try videos that, for many of us, are our favorite. I legit started crying at the mashup intro. Thank you so so so much, you couldn’t have nailed this more perfectly.

Honestly, the entire part starting from roughly 17:30 where they start talking about their struggles and just doing their best and basically being kind to themselves and especially each other is sth I really needed right now. I'm in a pretty deep depression hole right now and beating myself up over not being able to deliver the way I want to in my bachelors project and just hearing the guys talk like this really, really helped me. Thank you so much for that

Can we please acknowledge the “Millennial Devision”? Dude I burst out laughing

@luxurypetscz

29 күн бұрын

That was so incredibly funny!!

@ghost_boy2581

28 күн бұрын

It killed me xD

@lifenbloom

27 күн бұрын

That took me OUT!

@sheagaier7582

25 күн бұрын

Me too! WGASC DID that!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@karenesq419

24 күн бұрын

true that was adorably funny

THIS IS WHAT TRY GUYS HAS BEEN MISSING! Finally we have them actually TRYING SOMETHING NEW. Being raw and vulnerable with comedy and entertainment. Since day 1, this is what I’ve loved. And all of the side shows by the try guys just don’t hit the same. I hope even after Eugene is gone, they continue THESE type of videos. These will always be my favorite

@AwkwardAnxiousJennifer

28 күн бұрын

They've talked about how one of the reasons for expanding the cast was to now have more people to try stuff. Now that the OG Guys have tried SO MANY THINGS, now there are new people to try some of those same things again (and of course, Zach and Keith will keep trying new stuff, it's just that there are few things they haven't tried yet).

@cassie1560

26 күн бұрын

Same. I thought I was crazy, because everyone loooved the shows and loved the new people, but I missed the OG cast TRYING things. I was so happy when the high diving video came out, after they lost their mojo for me, but then you know what happened and it was never the same for me... and I only have 2 channels I am subscribed to, Try Guys are one of them. I really hope they stick to what we love, all the eating and shows killed me

@nikkiknockout4513

26 күн бұрын

Agreed!

@rainbowswiftie8755

25 күн бұрын

absolutely! I for one like the shows they make, but I think that one of the shows they should add is specifically "try cast tries ___". I love all the gameshows and food stuff they have, but I feel like the trying stuff has that educational aspect and emotional aspect as well, not just another funny video.

@apriloviedo3348

6 күн бұрын

I made a comment similar to this too! And I completely agree! And I do hope they add a series where the cast does try stuff like this content.

Shoutout to the whole Try Guys team for the effort that was put into this. This video felt almost like a documentary because so much effort was put in to the editing and producing. I really appreciate that y’all aren’t just putting together random videos just to have a final OG season. Instead, y’all are making sure it is the best it could possibly be. Thank you. Your effort is not going unnoticed

As a now adult who did color guard in high school, this was amazing to watch. It validates a lot of feelings i had myself as a younger teen and also brings me back in a way to one of the only good parts (color guard) of a really hard time in my life (high school). Thank you for trying this, giving color guard the respect it deserves, and bringing attention to an activity many people know nothing about!

Hands-down, the biggest lesson I took from this was how incredibly important it is to have Arts in school. Every single one of the guys talked specifically about having access to Theater, band, and other similar things really helped change their lives for the better. Not everyone is athletically inclined to do sports and it’s so important that there’s access to some form of art programs. Coming from someone who danced and did arts most their life but didn’t do traditional sports and was “fat”.

hearing THE TRY GUYS say that guard is physically challenging was so validating bc it really is. ESPECIALLY during marching season and band camp during the summer

@superskittle4888

19 күн бұрын

With your CG instructor telling you don't worry about position, just get the choreography and the band director telling you the exact opposite 😂

@sapphire_2642

10 күн бұрын

I know right! A lot of people don’t consider color guard as a sport and don’t value the work we put in and this just made me feel really really happy!

@user-wc2mp4us1u

9 күн бұрын

Especially when the band is the one saying you’re not working that hard!

@WheretheWillowsGrow

9 күн бұрын

And our school has the audacity to take away PE credits for marching band and guard!

@AleighaCheramie-xe5pb

8 күн бұрын

i’m currently in band camp and i feel like im dead

Why is nobody talking about the coach's pep talk? "We don't do it for a score, we do it for ourselves." Something many a dance team has waited to hear over the years. I didn't do color guard in high school, but I did do dance, and I can say that wasn't a sentiment we heard a lot from one teacher (another was great). I'm so grateful for those good arts teachers-- you deserve the world.

Honestly, you all did absolutly amazing for learning flag, dance, and rifle in basically a day. Anyone who says that you didn't do well are lying! Having never picked up a flag before and doing all that is seriously impressive! Whenever I teach guard to anyone, we don't even get to tosses until day 3 of learning. Huge kudos to you all!

“Keep doing the things we’re bad at until we learn that they’re not so scary” will be my life mantra from now on

Something I wasn't expecting on my bingo card for 2024: the try guys doing colorguard at my old high school

@imaloaf1949

29 күн бұрын

WWWW Westview best view

@teddygyatso9445

29 күн бұрын

BRO FR!! 😭 me and all my friends are having strokes right now. wish i didnt graduate four years ago

@trinityplascencia4344

28 күн бұрын

WHAT A FLEX!!!!!!!!!!

@adamlevin9783

25 күн бұрын

Just graduated from there :D

@kimc181

25 күн бұрын

@@adamlevin9783 Congrats!

i did color guard for three years in high school and i want to say, keith and zach, you are both valid in your two different types of pain. i can’t even remember how many times my hands (and honestly everywhere) were covered in brusies from color guard, specifically rifle, especially while learning. the physical aspect aside the mental strain is absolutely insane. it is an art where you have this natural tendency to strive for perfection from the start because in your mind you know how painfully obvious it is if you’re even a tiny bit off the mark and drops amplify that feeling by a million. there were so many times that i would drive home in tears after a drop or a mistake during a full band practice or performances. it is a lot of pressure to handle even if you’re used to putting yourself out there and trying your best. you all did so phenomenal especially with learning how to do all of this in such a short period of time.

24:14 "Bad rehearsal, great show." This is a mantra that I still use to this day, that I remember from back in my choir days. Back when I was doing singing competitions, I *knew* I was going to get first place if I had a nosebleed before going on stage. The one time I didn't get a nosebleed, I came in second!

The thing about Eugene is that he's the BEST version of an Asian kid, not as in the parents' eyes, but on the kids' side. Like, he's such an all-rounder, he can pick up things quickly and do stuffs with confidence like he had learned that long before, and he keeps his grace all the time no matter what happened. As a fellow Asian I feel so proud of him for all reasons. I know he had been through a lot of tough times and I really wish he could stay on Try Guys, but if this means he can live an even better life, I support him in all ways!

@tulam1645

29 күн бұрын

I love how he was supporting Zach saying we can adjust to make it work. It's what we do, we try!

@Hi_id0ntkn0w64

22 күн бұрын

I thought eugene was leaving try guys ?

@oliviam9229

22 күн бұрын

​@@Hi_id0ntkn0w64 this is his last season

@catrice1296

3 күн бұрын

@@oliviam9229wait is he still considered a ceo of try guys or not at all

@oliviam9229

3 күн бұрын

@@catrice1296 I'm not entirely sure, but I would assume not at all.

Why did I start crying with Zack being so vulnerable and open with his challenge of this episode. Out of the 3, he comes in with the least experience of skills, and it really is discouraging when others around you click in and you can't. I'm 32 and still feel like this sometimes and I appreciate Zack being honest and not editing it out. ❤

@jamiegdubois

Ай бұрын

As much as I love Keith and Eugene, I’ve always related with Zack the most for reasons like this. I also struggle with severe chronic pain and mental health and I really like seeing how open he is about it.

@godrickstockwell1505

26 күн бұрын

Reading the comments and seeing that what he went through is considered a universal experience for folks in color guard I now understand why no one was telling him he was being silly or to cheer up. Every person on that team knew what he was going through and helped him move through his frustration so he could find joy in what he was doing.

I was pushing off watching this because I knew it'd make me cry. Watching The Try Guys for so long and they still move me and inspire me. I'm so proud of them moving to Second Try Productions and everyone joining but this original set up is incredible and will deeply miss what it use to be but excited for what's to come. Change is constant in life and they inspire me to embrace it and keep trying.

this video is amazing. as somebody in color guard, i think that it’s important to appreciate both sides of it. when i first began color guard , i came home crying from almost every practice. i felt like it was impossible and that everybody around me was judging me for it. but once i pushed through that, i found that color guard is the most fun and exciting thing that i’ve ever done in my life. something that i learned is that, once you become good, you become free.

“We are professional fast learners” is such a flex. Goes to show the power that ten years of challenging yourself has!

keith saying "some people's last performace is color guard in high school" hit me HARD. i discovered my love of performing through guard at the end of high school and have been going through my old marching band videos and reminiscing... guess it's time to join a winter guard huh

@feuilletoniste

29 күн бұрын

Do it! And come back to this comment section and give us an update when you do. We can all celebrate with you! 🎉

@LaLaLillium

29 күн бұрын

It got me emotional and thinking about all my shows 😢 i always wanted to join a DCI and WGI but i could never afford it

@trinityplascencia4344

28 күн бұрын

I just graduated College last month, and Eugene is right. My last performance was being Captain of my Color Guard in highschool.

@april4524

26 күн бұрын

literally me too this video made me so emotional ahhh

the production value on this episode was insane. this is going to be such a bittersweet season, but we love that Eugene is along for one more classic ride!

35:43 as a former hs color guard performer. I worked all 4 years. There is no feeling like it. But, it seems the try guys truly do understand what being in color guard is like.

Eugene: "I felt something snap" Eugene, two seconds later: "I'm fine, it's fine, let's rehearse" He's just like me for real

@foundnemo5

29 күн бұрын

no fr flashbacks to me crying thru my back injury while performing a show:,)

@shannonbug18

29 күн бұрын

If something doesn't snap or bend in a funny way AT LEAST once, are you really doing Guard? (I say, as someone who's only regret in doing color guard in high school is that it sped up the progress of her wrist problems by 5-10 extra years because of the stress I put them under)

@alison_gvf

29 күн бұрын

literally fought thru my whole last season with a wrist injury (nerve damage from rifle lol 😅)

@jasminehannah5653

29 күн бұрын

I literally felt that in my soul. A girl in my old color guard accidentally tripped me while marching with her flag and I landed on my wrist with my flag in my hand and tore my wrist ligament. I performed the entire marching season with a healing ligament, I never wore a brace during shows.

@MissGollyGood

29 күн бұрын

I remember jamming my thumb the night before a competition (it went numb for a bit). I was on the rifle line, still performed and had a drop less run 😂

This episode made me cry. The pre show “circle up” moment is truly a special moment in theatre culture. It reminds you that all of the blood, sweat, and tears that you put into this show was all worth it and the people in this circle are so incredibly special and talented. The arts truly saved me as a kid and continues to save me way into adulthood. Support the arts! They are the most important!

@queenemmers

Ай бұрын

It was so cool seeing their pre-performance rituals! Brings me back to my high school marching band days 😊

@rightsarentpolitical

Ай бұрын

This was the first episode I have ever seen of theirs; I watched because I was really impressed with the transparency and compassion they handled the betrayal situation with, and I absolutely was crying especially with the performance and the end. Absolutely beautiful; respectful, compassionate, sweet, and a wonderful insight into how important the arts are to our communities.

@shellyrae5784

Ай бұрын

no way your name is shelby ray and you do color guard- my name is shelby rae and i do color guard !!!! i know my name says shelly but i swear my name is shelby rae!!

@jadewolf22

29 күн бұрын

One of my biggest regrets from high school is not getting into theater and dance. I was so so shy and awkward but now that I do dance as adult I feel so wistful watching things like the circle up and hearing about how special it was for everyone, like I missed out on the "what if"

No but seriously this is so healing! There’s this bond that forms in a guard because of all the literal blood, sweat, broken bones, concussions, strained joints, etc. I remember being absolutely covered in bruises learning weapon (like our teachers were worried we were all being beaten), but the friendships and adrenaline keep you coming back. But we also had kind of a toxic director (like, for every drop in a run through everyone else but the dropper had to run a lap, “you can cry later”, come to rehearsal sick, pull hits until whoever is late gets back etc). So seeing Zach getting frustrated but being supported and loved through it was honestly amazing!

Pulling the mat out brought so much nostalgia it punched me. You pull it out, then 123 pull to make sure there's no creases in the mat or you're tripping during your performance, then you have to rush to pick all your equipment and if your unlucky enough but lucky enough to paint your mat, you have to haul ass to quickly fold that mat and get out to the second gym or outside to properly fold it and put it on the truck so you can get out of your uniform and go watch the other schools preform, or finally eat after a long day, or my favorite part meeting other people and learning more things or tricks you want to try or didn't know and making friends

Absolutely loved editing this video 🥹🩵

@KevinGamin

29 күн бұрын

And you did another wonderful job!

@feuilletoniste

29 күн бұрын

You did a gorgeous job! Wonderful filmic storytelling. 🌟

@izzybell3349

29 күн бұрын

And it turned out so well!

@alexseymour170

29 күн бұрын

it shows! i feel like you can tell when someone enjoys what they’re doing, and it’s clear that you enjoyed it and put a lot into it!

@Ana-de7nf

28 күн бұрын

❤❤❤

Im just going to cry this whole season. Watching them transform back into the old version of the Try Guys, watching them strugfle, and then having a kickass performance. So bittersweet

@raven__1234

Ай бұрын

Totally!

@audraleigh5777

Ай бұрын

samesies

@nilawarriorprincess

Ай бұрын

Yep, I'm surprised by my own tears. I knew I missed this, but I didn't realize how much.

@kallistitheatrecompany312

Ай бұрын

Same

@daniellekirsch5402

29 күн бұрын

Im glad im not the only one bawling.

I didn't know how close some of color guard was to dance, but I must admit, the dance instructor counting any number above 8 threw me XD

@rosemarycaldwell8611

23 күн бұрын

Colorguards are used to counting in all sorts of sets of numbers because our staging/drill sets are usually more than 8, so we usually count relative to the length of time we hold in a spot.

For zach- I just started a new position at my job (promotion, woo!) and had a super overwhelming first day. I know how you felt, and are amazing at persevering. If you couldn't do it, they wouldn't have you do it. This is a great lesson for everyone watching. And I appreciated seeing this. Y'all are awesome!!! ❤

I love that they chose to do something Eugene would really enjoy before he makes his departure. And its so nice to see him on screen with Keith and Zac again. 🙂

When Zach dropped the rifle during the actual performance, out loud, I said "Just keep going ! You got this !" And then when he caught that flag, I yelled "LETS GO ZACH !!!" I totally get what he meant about having his mental health affected while being in the gym; I would feel the exact same way. I'm so proud of them, they did so well !!!!!

Okay I 100% cried when Zach caught the flag 🥲

I 100% teared up at how much Zach has grown since Try Ballet.

I was in the marching band and we worked closely with the color guard. Like Keith said, if one person struggles, everyone does. My band director used to say, "Most sports can put their weakest players on the bench or a lesser team. In band there is no bench. That's why we all have to work together and help each other." He was my favorite teacher. He did the band stuff. His wife did the color guard stuff. They worked together and made us great

The intro, the more personal talking to camera segments, showing the hard side of trying something new, this season is already amazing

I only did Winter Guard for a year but for some reason just hearing "You may take the floor in competition" brought tears to my eyes. It's such a magical experience and I'm so glad they got to try it.

zach feeling like he just can't do it is such a common feeling in all the guards that i've been in. its just very interesting to see how that feeling is so present in every guard and is honestly a big reason why so many people quit before they truly GET it. I really loved seeing them talking about how much they had to persevere to get to where they wanted to be because a lot of the people I know that have never done guard just dont realize how hard it really is and just how much goes into it. I am just so happy with this video

“We had an unrealistic amount of time to learn this” said EVERY guard kid ever when coach changes huge blocks of choreo the morning before the show 😂

@princessroiella9860

26 күн бұрын

Real, so flipping real

@kennedicrenshaw2780

25 күн бұрын

Real

@asdfghjkl4187

23 күн бұрын

Lmao my coach changed the end of our show HOURS before state I almost smacked her

it took me entirely too long to realize the try guys had little uniforms in their colors omg i teared up a bit

@TheDriedfrogpills

29 күн бұрын

Now I kinda want them to have a "retire Eugene's color and give all the newbies their own color" episode

I was a captain on my high school color guard team and I will never experience something so fun and awesome ever again. I made so many memories doing it and would do it again if I could!

Thanks for picking a topic not many know about and others are so passionate about. I knew nothing about it being from Canada I don’t think any of our schools participated in it. I almost passed on the video entirely but I’m glad I gave it a watch! Love every part of it, the beauty in the art, the backstories, the comedy of course and wow the video quality and editing. Man I’m going to miss Eugene! 🥲❤️

color guard saved me as a teenager. band was super fun but the acceptance of my leadership in color guard was lifesaving as an lgbtqia kid in small town texas. we had laminated sheets that told us our positions for guard during marching season, and i had mine all color coded and rainbow with sharpies, and one of my sheets said ‘DONT SAIL ME NOW!!!’ lol

@FlagCutie

Ай бұрын

Oh my gosh drill sheets!!! One time our drill director was teaching us a new movement on the field that we nicknamed "the circle" and he shouts "it's not a circle, it's two archs put together!" 😂

@wompwomp90

Ай бұрын

How many more letters are you gonna add to LGBT smmfh 🤦‍♀️

@cloudyskyz2237

Ай бұрын

@@wompwomp90lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, intersex, asexual/aromantic More get added as time goes on because more and more people get recognized as valid and are respected as being who they are and being proud of it.

@emdove

Ай бұрын

​@@wompwomp90 If you think there's only four distinct identities outside of being straight and cisgender, that's a grave misjudgement 😂

@higoodbye7545

Ай бұрын

@@wompwomp90 ironic u added an extra letter to smfh, point one finger three point back I guess, lol

I kid you not I cried seeing Zach catch the flag at the end of the performance I am so proud of him for going out there and doing his best. I totally resonate feeling discouraged and avoiding things I’m not immediately good at, and watching Zach work through his mental block was so motivating. This year I have really clung on to saying “I can do hard things!” It might sound childish and silly, but that’s the simple positive affirmation you have to give yourself to see things through when they get tough. Loved watching this video and even though it was fun and joyous and funny, I appreciate the vulnerable moments so much as well!

@stacycamacho59

27 күн бұрын

Me when the crowd screamed seeing the try guys.

@godrickstockwell1505

26 күн бұрын

I also love that excluding Zach was never an option. No one tried to say, "let's move him to the back" or "let's swap him out for another member of the team" and they never tried to make him feel like he wasn't trying hard enough. Everyone, including the Vox folks, supported him and adjusted so that he could perform and be comfortable

@princessroiella9860

26 күн бұрын

Me, too. I have mental blocks all the time, and this year was especially a hard year for me. But I always tried to puss through,and in Ohio this year, I cried during my performance because it was the best I'd ever done it

As a former color guard member in high school this is so validating and inspiring to see! Color guard is HARD! My first year in color guard was majority emotional breakdowns thinking I couldn’t do it. But it is also SO rewarding and fun!! It takes a lot of hard work and practice and literal blood sweat and tears and I really hope this helps other people appreciate it more!

Zach's struggle was so real for me. I had the same problems in dance classes and it shatters your self-confidence so quickly to not be able to do what everyone else does so easily. I appreciate that the crew came together to support him so much in this. Maybe if my dance teachers cared enough to hype me up like that (or at all) I wouldn't be so scarred from it years later. Keep on keeping on Zach!

the screams from the crowd for them are just so sweet 😭 they were so worried they would get judged by these kids and instead they were embraced with open arms. love to see it.

I absolutely LOVE how all of them no matter what or how short of a time limit they have, they put in ALL their effort. And do their absolute best

My favorite years growing up were when I did color guard in high school. This video made me tear up when you all performed; seeing the electric atmosphere in that gym is EXACTLY how it is at every competition. Love that they showed you all that love!

🥺 Zach being so honest about his struggles & Keith kissing the top of his head (he’s truly in dad mode) & Eugene not being touchy feely but so encouraging and basically saying “if you can’t do it it’s okay we will change it for you” 🥹

“No other path, no other way, no day but today” The theatre kid colour guard crossover is no joke.

@godrickstockwell1505

26 күн бұрын

Midway through I was like, "Are they doing Rent?" then I yelled lol

@applextree1554

22 күн бұрын

I got a huge grin on my face, that was fantastic

The swishing of the flags and the click of the rifle strap hitting the body brought me back to my winter guard days in high school. SO much nostalgia in one video, oh god. The best I ever did on rifle was throw a messy quad, could never do 6s like these guys tho. O_O

Legitimately so proud of zach in this one, first of all during practice he did SO much better than his usual "oopsie I'm not coordinated" approach, and i was cheering for him getting those throws. Then the emotional sharing, openness, self awareness, was so cool to see. Honestly more than the original format, it's the honesty and emotional maturity from dudes that is the best, most integral part of the og try guys for me. So lucky we've had them and their vulnerability for so long

The other guards "saluting" in retreat during the Try Guys score announcment hit me right in the feels. It's a big sign of respect. Im going to have my kids watch this seeing as some of the new kids are struggling the same way Zach was.

Y'all are the TRY guys, not the do guys, or perfect guys, you teach with your tenacity and moving forward, identifying your weaknesses helps you, I love your honesty Zach you are a living try!

My older sister was in colorguard in HS, I used to visit her practices and attempt to do these things, they deserve the respect and recognition for their hard work. It’s not for the weak. She always had bruises from the pole. I was terrified of catching it. 😅😭 Their performances were so cool especially when they’d perform to good music. Colorguard competitions go OFF, I’d love to see one after so many years.

I havent genuinely enjoyed a try guys video in a minute. this is a breathe of fresh air. the ensemble makes the show just as much as the leads.

I like the moment when Zach asked them to tell him "We can do it" and Keith kissed him on the head gently. Eugene's face though lololol

THEY GAVE THEM THEIR OWN COLOURS FOR THE SHOW THAT'S SO CUTE!!!

I wasn’t in winter guard, rather winter percussion, but my region’s winter guard performed at the same contents winter percussion so we were always together at each other’s contests cheering each other on. They seriously did so good! It is very physically demanding, and learning a show like they did only in less than a day, it’s incredible. Great job, guys!!!!

Hi!!! I'm a Colorguard Captain at my local high school and I just gotta say that I am SO happy to see y'all try so hard in this video!! It brings me so much joy to see people explore Colorguard (Even just for fun)!!! Love y'all so much!!

"lactic acid nightmare" is my new favorite phrase, lol

@TheSalPic

Ай бұрын

New band name called it

The “I Can’t” moment is a part of color guard lore. You must experience it at some point.

@veevintage2619

Ай бұрын

Very relatable. I never did color guard but I did ballet and belly dance, and I experienced this as well at some point. Your body is being moved and adjusted in ways that are totally new and unfamiliar and it takes a bit for it to get with the program, and your brain kind of starts focusing on everyone else and how good they are... and you spiral into a self-loathing funk. I think we all go through that when taking on a new kind of physical activity. I appreciated hearing Zach voice it out because I always thought I was one of those whiny whiners... but yeah, I guess it's a common and human feeling, and what counts is to just let it out, and KEEP GOING!

@brookr0se69

Ай бұрын

Honestly the "I cant" is a cannon event

@mandiestockbauer3239

29 күн бұрын

it got to a point where my instructor banned the phrase "i can't" and told us to replace it with "i can't yet" and it was very helpful it those moments of frustration

@kittyover9000

29 күн бұрын

@@mandiestockbauer3239 my instructor also did this! We had to do push-ups if we said “I can’t” but we were okay if we added the word “yet” on the end. It definitely makes it more positive!

19:36 can I just say I love this moment right here between Eugene and Zach? They are so open with each other and Eugene is such a great friend that was there to support Zach in any way possible.

Keith giving Zach a little kiss when he was trying to hype himself up with the two of them was so sweet. I loved it.

As a former colorguard captain, I am SO impressed by you guys! I can’t believe how good you guys look for such a small amount of practice. It’s not just about the choreography, it just amazes me that you went in to learn with no ability to spin the flags or rifles that you had to perform with. WOW! Get it guys!

Guys, I'm so grateful you're doing some classic TRY episodes before Eugene's gone. It's silly, I know, but I'm a little tearful watching this and appreciate you all so much.

MY GOD I AM SO PROUD OF YOU ZACH I was screaming

As someone who does colorguard, it's wonderful to see someone who has never touched any equipment go through a fraction of the training we have to endure. It was fun just watching them try and fail, because I've done wthid sport for so long now. BTW I LOVE YOU VOX. YOUR SHOW THIS YEAR WAS SO GOOD!!!

@princessroiella9860

26 күн бұрын

This*

What made me the most happy was how body diverse and especially weight diverse all of the teams were. Fat people are so often excluded and gatekept from sports, performing, theater, you name it. Fat people get turned away from athletic clubs and get mocked for simply moving and breathing, and that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to fatphobia, a deadly form of oppression that not enough people talk about. Seeing so many fat athletes on these teams made me so happy.

@grllwrfr

29 күн бұрын

me too! i don't have any background in color guard but i was so impressed at how talented, athletic, and graceful all the performers were. you can tell that these are people who are really dedicated to their craft and i loved that so much!

@ManderzArl

29 күн бұрын

I love that it's inclusive to bigger individuals by working with their strengths and what they can do at that time. And then work up to doing more than what they were limited to. ALSO NO ONE IS PROMOTING OBESITY! We're promoting loving yourself first to better yourself.

@axelsorber1251

28 күн бұрын

@@grllwrfrcolor guard is one of the most diverse and inclusive sports out there (: i’ve been doing it for years, and ive seen teams consisting of girls with disabilities or mobility aids who still get to perform, people of all different shapes and sizes

@kalicarr4306

28 күн бұрын

I’ve done color guard for 5 years and it’s by far one of/if not the most diverse and inclusive sport. We’re also incredibly supportive of everyone, no matter what team they’re from. I can go up to anyone at a comp and make an instant friend no matter where they’re from

@alexare6655

28 күн бұрын

"Deadly form of oppression" omfg lmfao be fucking fr.

This is Zach’s emotional fulfilment. He’s finally finished his main character arc lol!

Eugene's energy during the reveal. Yaaaassss. It was so good seeing the three of them together and trying.

I always felt really connected to Zach struggling in these classic Try episodes, not feeling as strong or coordinated as the others and having a difficult time doing physical tasks like this was so much of my experience especially as a kid and it's still the case today. I now know a lot of these issues stem from autism and adhd causing problems with working memory, dexterity, hand-eye coordination and sensory issues, so while we don't have the exact same issues, both Zach and I now know we're disabled and it does make a difference but doesn't "fix" anything. It's so encouraging watching him try stuff out, and I almost cried seeing Eugene advocate for Zach in his moment of frustration and ask for simplified versions of the moves to accommodate for Zach.

Zach is so used to being in pain all the time, that he wasn’t as discouraged by pain on the second day. Sometimes chronic illnesses can teach you so much about yourself and about life. It sucks. And also, you learn a lot.

Keith getting emotional about how everyone came together to do something they love and are proud of us exactly how I feel in every competition ever. I cry every competition or performance show because I just know they’ve worked so hard to be here and are proud to show everyone their hard work.

@bostonlatina

Ай бұрын

I’m crying watching this as a former guard member. It was literally one of the best times of my life. It was also 40 yrs ago.

@Sarachox

Ай бұрын

Saaaame

@spaccipeechii7138

Ай бұрын

@@bostonlatina this is me even after 2 years,,, man i miss guard so so much and i wish i could go back :( first sport i ever felt a sense of belonging in

@bostonlatina

29 күн бұрын

@@spaccipeechii7138 Such a great point. The sense of belonging

I am so so glad that you guys did this. I’ve been in guard for years and watching you guys since buzzfeed. This channel and this sport hold in common the fact that they’ve basically raised me and provided a place of comfort. I screamed when I heard you guys did this, I hope you all enjoyed and appreciated this experience 🫶🫶

as someone who has done high school colorguard for 3 years now, this 40 minute video managed to capture every emotion that this activity has ever made me feel. thank you so much for making this lol it was weirdly validating.

I think this whole season will have moments that give me happy tears. The fact that Eugene, Zach, and Keith gave us one last season with the them as a group means so much to the fans that have been here for as long as “Try Guys” have been a thing. They didn’t have to do that, Eugene could have simply left, and we would have respected that. But they did us the kindness of giving us one last season to cherish. Thank you guys