You forget the part where the teacher stares at your answers then says: “Guys remember to check your answers”

“A brain just smart enough to recognize its fuck ups but not smart enough to stop fucking up” That hit me way harder than it should’ve

Everyone: "I wonder when Exurb1a will offer us deep introspection again." Exurb1a: *_"Yes but have you tried being a pine cone."_*

1: 98 Newtons 2: A 3: Immediately 4: B 5: The detailed drawing of a middle finger in the middle of a graph that represents a sense of purpose over the course of a human lifetime could be interpreted as a symbolic expression of frustration, defiance, or a rebellious attitude toward the concept of purpose. In this context, it may suggest a point in time where the individual feels a lack of purpose, existential frustration, or a rejection of societal or personal expectations. The placement in the middle of the graph could symbolize a midlife crisis or a period of questioning one's direction and purpose. It might indicate a moment of resistance or a desire to break away from conventional expectations and redefine one's sense of purpose. Of course, the interpretation could vary based on the specific context or intention of the person creating the graph, as metaphorical or artistic expressions can be subjective and open to individual perspectives. 6: The disagreement between Alice and Pierre seems to revolve around the question of whether Obi-Wan Kenobi remembers R2-D2 in Star Wars Episode IV. Let's break down the arguments: Pierre's Argument: Obi-Wan Kenobi states that he's never owned a droid before in Episode IV. This suggests that he doesn't remember R2-D2. Alice's Counter-argument: Alice brings up the moment when Obi-Wan calls R2-D2 "my little friend." She interprets this as a sign that Obi-Wan does, in fact, remember R2-D2. It's worth noting that the Star Wars canon has a vast and intricate storyline, and sometimes details are open to interpretation or might be explained in different ways. In the context of the specific dialogue mentioned, both Pierre and Alice have points that can be considered. Obi-Wan's statement about never owning a droid could be interpreted as a more general statement about not owning R2-D2, given the droid's history with Anakin Skywalker. Without a clear resolution within the Star Wars canon, this disagreement might persist, and fans may interpret the characters' interactions differently based on their own perspectives and assumptions. The nature of fictional universes often leaves room for various interpretations and discussions among fans. 7:N/A 8: N/A 9: B 10: 4 days , The reason James is suggested to live miserably ever after is a fictional or exaggerated assumption based on the described behavior of intentionally delaying responses to give the impression of disinterest while being infatuated. This behavior may lead to misunderstandings, miscommunication, and potential emotional distress in a relationship. The idea is that this deliberate misrepresentation of interest could negatively impact the dynamics between Ava and James, creating a scenario of prolonged unhappiness. However, it's important to note that real-life relationships are nuanced, and the described scenario is a fictional construct. 11: The description of Arthur pushing away people who are both nice to him and people he likes suggests a complex interpersonal dynamic. This intersection represents individuals who not only treat him well (niceness) but also align with his personal preferences or affections (liking them). The reasons behind pushing away such individuals can vary and may involve psychological or emotional factors: Fear of Vulnerability: Arthur might fear becoming emotionally vulnerable with people he genuinely likes and who are also kind to him. Opening up to others can be challenging, and the fear of being hurt or rejected may lead to pushing such individuals away. Self-Sabotage: Some individuals, consciously or unconsciously, engage in self-sabotaging behaviors that hinder the development of close relationships. This could be rooted in low self-esteem, past negative experiences, or a fear of success in relationships. Unresolved Issues: Arthur may have unresolved emotional issues or past traumas that affect his ability to connect with others on a deeper level. Pushing away those who could potentially form meaningful connections may be a defense mechanism to avoid confronting these underlying issues. Fear of Expectations: Building close relationships involves expectations and responsibilities. Arthur might fear the expectations that come with maintaining a relationship with someone he genuinely likes. This fear could be related to concerns about not meeting the expectations of the other person or not living up to his own standards. Understanding the specific reasons behind Arthur's behavior would require a deeper exploration of his personal history, experiences, and emotions. It's important to note that individuals are unique, and there could be a variety of factors influencing their actions in relationships. 12: Human relationships can be intricate and challenging, often influenced by a variety of factors such as emotions, communication, past experiences, and personal growth. The situation you've described between Will and Claire reflects the complexity of human emotions and the sometimes painful dynamics of relationships. Here are a few factors that contribute to such situations: Communication Breakdown: Miscommunication or a lack of effective communication can lead to misunderstandings and unexpressed feelings. In the scenario you presented, both Claire and Will express regret and sorrow, but the lines of communication seem to have broken down, preventing a reconciliation. Emotional Complexity: Human emotions are complex, and relationships often involve a mix of love, happiness, regret, and sorrow. People may find it challenging to navigate and express these emotions, leading to a sense of loss or separation. Past Hurts and Mistakes: Previous experiences and mistakes in a relationship can create lasting wounds. Even when there is love and positive memories, the pain from past events may prevent individuals from coming back together. Changing Circumstances: Life circumstances, personal growth, and external factors can influence the course of relationships. Sometimes, even if there is a desire to reconnect, changes in life paths may make it difficult for the lines to intersect again. Inability to Forgive: Forgiveness is a crucial element in rebuilding relationships. If individuals are unable to forgive or move past certain events, it can hinder the possibility of reconciliation. Despite the challenges, it's important to recognize that every relationship is unique, and the reasons behind its dynamics are multifaceted. Humans are complex beings, and the intricacies of relationships make them both beautiful and challenging to navigate. 13: Blank 14: A pinecone 15: "Gnaa aahhahah." 16: The fictional attributes assigned to the pine cone are metaphors to highlight the contrast between the simplicity of nature and the complexity of human emotions. The pine cone, lacking subjective experience, represents an idealized state of calm detachment. As for human behavior, it involves a combination of evolutionary history, cognitive biases, societal influences, and individual differences, making it challenging for individuals to consistently act in their long-term best interests. 17: The human brain's capacity for self-awareness allows recognition of mistakes, but behavioral change is often impeded by complex and interconnected factors. Happiness is a subjective and multifaceted concept influenced by various factors, including psychological well-being, life circumstances, and personal values.

I've never been so convinced that being a pine cone is ultimately better than reality.

as a student of philosophy, this is probably the only exam I ever was prepared for

One time my Spanish teacher made all the answers to a multiple choice exam “C” I got most of it wrong because of doubt so I went to the teacher and said “I came here to take a Spanish test not a psychology one”

I used to rewatch “Meaning is a jumper you have to knit by yourself” over and over again every time I had a crisis. But now I keep coming back to this video, playing it on repeat. Your channel is such a gift!

He's reading the script for this video while staring down a pinecone in envy.

Hey at least as a human I've got eyes that can watch videos like this one, but a pine cone doesn't. One point for humans.

Hi, exurb1a. In adavance, i'm not a native English speaker but I try to do my best to make misstakes as little as possible. But I needed to have said this. I was in a dark period (depressionn, in combination with my ADHD) for a long time. But your video's, somehow helped me out of it. And now Im feeling the best I have in a long time. You are a really Nice human being and I hope you inspire a lot more people like me! ❤️. I hope people (and especially you) see this message because you deserve to see this

Man this channel switches between comedy, cynicism, and cosmic terror

No joke, this is how I felt while solving physics past papers.

And for 4 minutes and 25 seconds, the world was a better place

I love this guy. He’s the only person who can make me roll with laughter and leave me depressed at the end of it.

The video ended with an advertisment of an alcoholic beverage. The KZfaq algorythm gets better every day

Exurb1a is the only person on the internet who can passive aggressively insult me and the rest of the human race for 4:25 and actually have me feeling less alone because of it

I like the implications of “answer ALL the questions in the lifetime provided”. makes me think about how silly i’ve been trying to answer every big question given to me

Taking the miniladd route huh

Been watching your videos for a while now. Literally get so excited when somthing new is realised. Thanks for putting ridiculous amounts of effort in to make a little master piece each month or so 🙌

Hello Exurbia just wanted to maybe have you see that your book the prince of milk actually ended up making me comfortable repairing my relationship with my mother. Thank you

“If the y-axis of this graph is a sense of purpose, and the x-axis is the course of a human lifetime, please explain this result’s significance.” I actually spat out my drink from laughing at that. It caught me so off guard.

the writing of this episode is absolutelly brilliant.

this is honestly one of my favorite videos of all time

Humans: “just smart enough to recognize its fuckups, but not smart enough to stop fucking up” Couldn’t have said it better myself

Psychologists laugh at the irony of understanding why they suffer, but not being able to do anything about it.

Starting each question with the last word used on the previous question always makes me smile

0:01 so first of all the answer is 7 Newtons. However the necessary information of a human head weighing around 5 kg was not given and that the train is moving at 300km/h is irrelevant. Also it's not meters per second but meters per second per second since it's acceleration not velocity and lastly 7 newtons is so little force that it would hardly even hurt considering that a usual punch is over 1000 Newtons of force

Just when we needed him most

So this "exam" is just a clever way at roasting destructive human behavior? First exam I'll get an A on.

This is an emotional rollercoaster filled with mixed emotions, and i hate that i love it

it hit me that “be a pine cone” is a lot like “just be a rock” from everything everywhere all at once

NEEDED HIM SO MUCH, FAILING THIS SEMESTER...NEEDED HIM

These are still arguably easier to answer and more relevant than actual GCSE questions

Your videos, though often comical, have helped me contemplate life and existence, as well as the way I previously viewed it. Your videos were a conduit of change for me. From one tiny human thousands of kilometres away to another, thank you.

screen recorded this and rewatched it before the last series of mocks, several times in my final art exams, and before my final gcse exam series. very cathartic, thank you very much. i think an extra layer of relatability is added due to the fact that i did not revise for any of my mocks, didn't get the results i wanted, and then continued to not revise for my final exams. i wish i was a pinecone

"merry" and "christmas" to you too exurb1a (& everyone else too... & all the pine cones too, not that they care)

Me at karaoke with friends: "have a holly jolly christmas" Also me: **crying at the eternal dread I feel as a human being rather than a pinecone while singing about the false happiness you should be feeling on a holiday made to sell expensive products under the justification that you should spend your hard earned money on people who are also suffering the same pain instead of everyone spending it on themselves to go to a therapist**

Man, I love this guy's videos, they resonate so well with me. I often suffer from existential crisies, especially since I live in a foreign country away from friends and family and my university has been under lockdown for a year and a half with all lectures distance via zoom. So naturally I spend a lot of time by myself, too much. I have literally had so many thoughts that parallel the author's, even the video about going back in time and how I could use my knowledge of the present to advantage myself in the past. It was pretty crushing to hear that the Authors mental state is only partially reflected in his videos, and that he portrays himself as someone who has found contentment in nihilism which is clearly not the case. I too have been driven insane by the nihilism of the universe combined with this stupid lockdown and turned to alcohol and done many things I have regretted. But I have never done anything as bad as is alleged against the author of this video thankfully. It kinda kills all the positive messages and conclusions the author reaches when it's clear he doesn't believe in them himself.

I love your videos. Every video puts me at the extreme of some emotions, this one was uncontrollable laughter.

Loved the slide transitions :) Thanks you, I hope your doing fine and merry Christmas

this is literally a piece of art, fucking genius.

This video soothed my ADHD like nothing else. I laughed until I wore myself out. My goodness the stress relief from this was epic. Thanks Legend 👏

I love you so much, you legit represent the life philosophy everyone should adopt. Thanks for being one of my biggest influences in the process of changing my stance about life.

Depression Turtle knows exactly when to drop vids so they will crush the most people (after exam period)

You’re actually doing gods work. Putting the complexities of genuine human existence into bite sized bits for us to relate to. You are an artist, a poet, and a breath of fresh air. Thank you.

I love these videos so much. I truly feel that if great philosophers exist now. THIS is what they would be doing, even though it’s humorous, that never hurt anyones way of life.

i come back to this channel something like twice a year so i can enjoy these kind of *delirious yet perfectly relatable* videos anyway, **gnaaaaaa**

Mom: Timmy, if you could be anything when you grow up, what would it be? Timmy: It's complicated...

Here we are once again with exurb1a passive aggressively making us realize how stupid we are as human beings. Anyway, I will now sleep instead of thinking about this issue because I would rather distract myself from the issue than face it :D

This guy is a gem, I've never been enlightened and laugh at the same time, not until this guy appears

Amazing. Pure excellence... It was a sheer delight. Do not ever stop making these videos. Never. You are truly a genius.

We have hundreds of pinecones around the house as Christmas decorations, and I was thinking a few hours ago how strange they are. Pleased to know exurb1a echoes these thoughts.

I really like transitions between slides, it really helps the flow. I also hope exurb1a is doing ok.

i love your videos. theyre like a short trip into the fantasy

Love the play on words in each transition. Also the whole pine cone thing made me laugh so hard 😂

Dear Exurb1a, I just got two of your books for Christmas and haven't looked forward to reading as much in a very long time. Your work and the spark it lit has truly saved my life from being wasted. Thank you ever so much and merry Christmas

You know, similarly, I wrote about how consciousness was overrated for an English AP, and later went on to describe how being a dog was a superior mode if existence. Pizza was also involved in the argument. I got a 3 on that exam.

sometimes i just need this channel, i need THIS, yknow?

you speak for me at the current time. Thank you!

This sounds like it was written by someone with depression, or at least a sense of nihilism not shared by most people. So entirely on brand for an Exurb1a video

I love how the questions are structured like a gcse exam. They feel this difficult, truly.

I hope that making and sharing this content is the therapy all of the involved parties need. Your mind works in a beautiful way. Well done, Friend.

This is one of few KZfaq videos I actually rewatch

Dude, this guy gives me an existential crisis every time I watch his videos, WHY DO I KEEP WATCHING HIM AND LOVE HIS VIDEOS SO MUCH??

Bro I haven't been revising you can't just spring a surprise exam on me like this.

Thank you, I've just had the nostalgia/horror of being transported back to my (I)GCSEs and AS levels, except this time I'm questioning my existence instead of my (in)ability to do maths 😅

This was an Absurdist piece of GOLD

Intersection part is going to have me thinking, crying, day-dreaming and miserably drunk texting her for the next week. Thank you exurb1a.

That pinecone one really said “Ignorance is bliss.”

Omg, exam coherence through similarity in sounds is quite decent. The pace it gives too!

“Misery is maybe the only thing that when shared, the sum of it ends up being less” - Why We Might Be Alone, Pursuit of Wonder.

I don't know if you are curing my depression or giving me more.

Having just finished exams, this hits hard. Especially since I'm more prepared for this than i was for any of the others.

This is always my goto channel for when I'm falling into an existential depression, these videos always make me feel better

This video is full of the finest level of absurdity. It’s terrifying. I also love it.

Life is basically like an exam Some people argue over whether the answer is 2.1 or 2.2 while I get Africa

I’ve been pretty happy recently, and I think the secret is gratitude. I’ve tried to be more conscious of things I’m grateful for, like that I’m alive at the time of the best standards of living in human history, or even that I’m alive at all and can experience the world, or that I was born after the advent of the internet and therefore have access to all the knowledge humans have ever written down. Obviously just because this is working for me doesn’t mean it will forever or that it will for everyone. But I’m happy and if someone reads this and tries it and it works, let me know! I hope it does help.

Thanks for this amazing video mate, you've inspired me to create my own!

How can you be so good at what you do? It's absolutely mind blowing

Not sure if this was what was intended to be taken away, but I see this as "no matter how badly I fuck up, I'm still just as human as everyone else."

Sounds like that's a "No, I haven't tried not being sad." You should give it a try.

video was chaotic enough for me to not fully understand but simple enough for me to feel depressed, jolly good show

The pinecone (the specific one depicted, not all of them) feels only endless suffering, but, having no way to express this, does not give off such an impression.

the pinecone doesn't get to have friends and good food and enjoy rainy days, though. the pinecone doesn't know how cool a pigeon is or how a robin disappears at dusk or how sparrows pull their wings in when they fly and bob up-and-down, up-and-down. the pinecone will never understand how it feels to make someone laugh or see them react to an unexpected christmas gift or have a meaningful discussion about something you both care about. pinecones don't know what suffering is, but they don't know what joy is, either.

Exerb1a genuinely breaks my soul everytime I see him upload. Because on one had I'm going to experience some emotional shit for the first time in weeks after the girl I love left me and my entire family got covid and on the other, I'm going to hear the sultry voice of a middle-aged man telling me a metaphorical story presented through a Exam representing the curse of the human condition somehow condensed down into the timeframe needed to eat a cheese toasty and skull a bottle of happy juice.

My brain is overwhelmed right now. Thank you.

Truly, I just wanted to say... Just how are you so amazing. As you've talked about, in your videos, I'm one of those people who have seen the dark abyss of their lives and who find it hard to unsee it now, to finally escape from that place of ultimate grief and chaos. And no one, no one ever has convinced me to look for life again just like you've. I'm not saying that I've healed but seeing you I realize exactly what kind of person you're. I thought I was alone in this but here you're. The person who knows, who knows about the abyss and the emptiness, who knows everything and who has answers as to why we should get out of it nd live the real world. I don't know if you'd even read this or not but just know that just this piece of knowledge that there is someone like you in this world, who knows and understands exactly what I feel, who has answers and the kind of intelligence that's not easy to find, just knowing this fact that such a person exist is a kind of hope for me. I feel like as long as there're people like you who understand, who r intelligent enough, life's still worth living. As long as I haven't seen everyone in the world who is that much remarkable, or been to all the beautiful places or experienced all the great moments, life's still worth living. Not that am trying to live just yet , but I have found a bit of hope, something I thought I'd never find. So, thankyou so much for existing and just know that the knowledge of someone like you existing is giving hope to me.. May God bless you❤

For some reason... this vid makes me feel really guilty for all the past years of me closing myself off to the world and sabotaging everything about myself and gives me motivation (finally!) to stop doing that and become better and kinder to myself, as well as others. Thank you, wise Turtle God for calling out my human bullsh*t :)

Exactly what I needed this evening. Thank you for uploading! 🌟

Always loved these videos👍🏼.

Never seen content like it, Exurb1a you're an absolute genius and God send to my KZfaq.

Hey man I wrote you a poem: The question asked has no answer you see It roams the mountains among the trees It wades in the rivers where the fish swim free It is in the pattern among the falling leaves You'll find it in a mothers warm embrace The stone gaze of a fathers protecting face A farmers strong hand The power of a wedding band No, I don't mis speak It is not something you can seek It's found in the friend you call brother And the woman just named a mother The questions answer is not something you see Its the answer to life and it's not so deep Let yourself stop asking and just look around Work together and soon it will be found

Distancing myself enough makes these things almost comical, so I try learning to love us for being like this. That and an occasional hug from someone helps a lot. Happy holidays :*

Intersection question just hit me into tears again. That was powerful

You chose a great time to post this, I have final exams next week and have been asking the same questions!

"And if happiness is the answer, please show your working" Gonna get that tattooed on my ass for real. Merry Chrysler everyone!

Already turned myself into a pinecone, and have realized that having no experience of the world is actually alot more like depression than happiness and when I'm a pinecone I can't make other people laugh

glad your back, enjoyed the video

I hope you make more videos and it pays off for you. Because you inspired me more than anyone. And put my mind on the right path let’s say. Changed the way I look on the world. THANK YOU GOOD SIR. I hope that cat of yours, is happy too! 👏🏽✌🏽