Game Grumps

In 2012, Egoraptor created one of the longest running series in the history of series. That is Game Grumps and it has had literally thousands of individual videos devoted to it. It started off with JonTron and then to Dan. I've seen about the first thousand. Okay, that's not all of them but you have to admit that's still pretty impressive. What makes this show (can I call it that?) so great it that it just has funny conversations that go on forever.

The conversations can range from literally every topic imaginable. There's absurd topics like "Buffalo buffalo buffalo" and criticism of Mother Theresa. A lot of it's related to the games, but it can still be anything. To even describe this series is hard to do as there's an infinite number of jokes. There might be more funny moments in this than anything ever created. One joke that comes to mind is one of the "Mega Man" games with the freeze cracker joke.

It helps that everything about this is so real. As far as I know, it's completely unscripted. It's just crazy to look at every single video game that these people have ever played. I think the longest running was the "Sonic The Hedgehog" which ended after over a 100 videos! They STILL didn't beat the game! I've been watching these videos forever and they always entertain me! ****

Been watching for quite a few years now and whenever I've had a stressful day, I could always unwind and watch the two grumps talk stories, personal experiences, or just have friendly banter while playing video games. These two have often times given stronger moral messages and teachings while playing games like Legend of Zelda then many major movies hoped to achieve. They are also incredibly relatable even though they have had very different life experiences, and their friendship makes this show one of the bests on the internet.

I love watching these guys. Their commentary and stories are really good. I also like just putting their videos on as background noise.

It really says something that I can still laugh at these couple of cards after 7000+ videos!

I love these guys with all my heart and soul. They're hilarious, intelligent, and in some cases profound and inspirational. They have kept me smiling and laughing through some tough times, and I completely adore them. They have just my brand of humour and wit, and I love them SO MUCH. I only started watching the story after Danny showed up and I love him, I love Arin, I love their dynamic, and just I love all the Grumps. Arin and his intelligence and comical outbursts, Danny and his sweet personality and voice of an angel, Ross and his undeniable sadism yet likability, Barry and his editing skills and insightful commentary, Suzy and her cheery demeanor and sound advice, Kevin and his general adorableness, Holly and her simultaneous cuteness and badassery, Brian and his hilariously inappropriate yet nonchalant comments, I JUST LOVE THEM ALL SO MUCH.

The pairing of internet comedians Jon Jafari and Arin Hanson truly was one of the best ideas You Tube has to offer. It's strange to think that the simple premise of the show, two guys sitting around bantering while playing video games, initially put me off. But then I caught the first part to their Sonic '06 series and I was instantly hooked.

The two share such perfect chemistry with each other. It's strange to think a show could surpass over 500 episodes and still manage to stay fresh and appealing, but Hanson and Jafari managed to and then some. Far from becoming stale, each episode genuinely gets better and better as you become accustomed to these two likable, hilarious friends and their strange yet wonderful conversations.

Not only that, but the clear passion and effort that goes into the show surpasses it from just any internet show. It seems professional, yet not-so. It's a strange mix that cannot be described thoroughly through a simple online review. One minute the two are guffawing over a silly scenario they themselves created, the next their having an in depth discussion on game design. It's wonderful.

Of course, on top of this you have the marvelous editing by Barry Kramer, who manages to add something special to the show despite never appearing physically in it (as of 2013 anyway).

Overall, it really is a fantastic show. If you plan on giving it a miss just because of the premise or the fact it's online, you're only doing yourself wrong. I leave with a quote from Game Grumps very own Hanson. 'DEHN OUTTA DEHN!'