The Melvins are a sludge metal band that formed in Montesano, Washington, U… Read Full Bio ↴The Melvins are a sludge metal band that formed in Montesano, Washington, United States in 1983. The band currently consists of Buzz Osborne (vocals, guitar), Steven Shane McDonald (bass), and Dale Crover (drums). Osborne is the only remaining original member, although Crover has been a member since early in the band's career.

In the early days of their career their dark, heavy, oppressively slow sound made them innovators of genres like sludge, grunge, and doom metal. The Melvins' music is influenced by Flipper, Black Flag's My War-era hardcore punk and Black Sabbath-style heavy metal, but their idiosyncratic approach, bizarre sense of humor, and experimentation make neat categorization difficult. Singer/guitarist Buzz Osborne (aka "King Buzzo") and drummer Dale Crover are constant members while several bass guitarists have cycled through the group. The Melvins usually performed as a trio until 2006 when two members of Big Business became permanent members of the band.

The band was named after a grocery clerk at the Thriftway in Montesano, Washington where Osborne was employed. Melvin was the most-hated fellow employee and the band felt it to be an appropriate name. Like SF noisenik predecessors Flipper, their love of slow tempos and sludgy sound were a strong influence on grunge music, especially Nirvana and many other bands from Seattle. Their protegés, however, tended to use more conventional musical structures with this sound.

Though the group has received mostly positive critical notice, Crover's drumming has been especially praised; Patrick Kennedy describes his work as "astonishing, powerful, and daring."

While never finding and most likely never even seeking great mainstream success, the Melvins maintain an impressive schedule of new albums and tours, including a collaboration with Fantômas in The Fantômas Melvins Big Band, two releases with former Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra, and in 2004 the Melvins collaborated with ambient artist Lustmord for Pigs of the Roman Empire. In appreciation of their devoted fans, the Melvins have released various collectables through the years that have included two-headed dolls, an eight-track tape, and a plastic fetus in a jar.

Fellow Aberdeen resident Kurt Cobain (a good friend of Crover) was a huge Melvins fan and helped them transport their equipment to a few shows. Cobain also auditioned to join the band on bass, but he didn't make it, reportedly because he was so nervous that he forgot all the songs. Cobain maintained his relation with the band. Later he produced and played on some songs (guitar on "Sky Pup", percussion on "Spread Eagle Beagle") on the band's major label debut, Houdini. Dale Crover is also attributed as playing on the Nirvana debut album, Bleach, and on "Incesticide". In addition, Dave Grohl (ex-drummer for Nirvana) co-wrote and played drums for Isabella on Buzzo's Melvins solo album, King Buzzo.

Give It To Me
Melvins Lyrics

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I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself

I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door

I'll get it myself
I don't want nobody

To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself
Do you hear me?

I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself

Don't give me degeneration
Give me true communication
Don't give me sorrow
I want equal opportunity
To live tomorrow

Give me schools
And give me better books
So I can read about myself
And gain my truly looks

I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself
Do you hear me now, now?

I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself

Some of us try
As hard as we can
We don't want no sympathy
We just wanna be a man

I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself

Do you hear me?
I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself

We got talents we can use
On our side of town
Let's get our heads together
And get it up from the ground

When some of us make money
People hear about our people
Gotta grab out a honey
Forget about honey
Do you now, let me hear, hey

Come on, I got to have it
Come on, I need it
I got to have it, come on
I got to have it, oh, ha

Lordy, Lordy, Lordy
Lordy, Lordy, Lordy

Play with your bad self
Come on, baby
Come here
Gotta get it

Got to get myself together
So many things I got to do
So many things I got to do
I don't need no help from you

Tell everybody, everybody else
All of these things, baby
I got to do it myself
Come on, hey

I got to have it
I said I, said I
Said I, said I, I

I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself

I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself

With you I'll sweat and bleed
To put out any fire and block off every plug

I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself

Do you hear me?
I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself

I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself

I'm not gonna tell
You what to do
I'm not gonna raise a fuss
But before you make another move
Let's start by taking care of us

I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself

Do you hear me?
I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself

Kids, get that education
And don't you take no more
'Cause if we gonna get
This thing together
Then you got to carry the ball

I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
Open up the door
Open up the door
Open up the door
Open up the door

Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey

I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself

Can you dig the groove?
Can you make the move?
Can you dig the say?
Can you make the pay?

Dig the groove?
Can you dig it?
Tell me, can you dig it?
Tell me, can you?

Come on now, come on now
Come on, come on, come on
Come on
Come on, all right
Come on, fly
Hey, hey, hey

Lord, have mercy
I got to have it
Got to have it
I got to have it

Don't need no cupid
Don't be no stupid
Come on

We, we don't have time to hate
We need all the time we got
To try to communicate
Come on

Lordy, Lordy, Lordy, Lordy
Baby, baby, baby, baby

How can I get myself together
When you keep on packing your bag?
How can I get myself together
When you keep on packing your bag?
How can I get myself together
When you keep on packing your bag?
How can I get myself together
When you keep on packing your bag?

I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself
Oh, no, no, no, no

I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself

I'm not gonna tell you what to do
I'm not gonna raise a fuss
But before you make another move
Let's start by taking care of us

I don't want nobody
To give me nothing
Open up the door
I'll get it myself

Kids, get that education
And don't you take no more
'Cause if we gonna get
This thing together
Then you got to carry the ball

I don't want nobody
To give me nothing

Open up the door, open
Open up the door
Open up the door, hit it
Open up, here I come
Open up and let a man come in
Open up, let a man come in
Open up, let a man come in

Here I come, here I come
I'm comin' in any type of weather

Comin' 'cause I got myself together
Open up, open up, open up, up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Melvins' song "Give It To Me" convey a strong sense of self-reliance and empowerment. The repetition of the lines "I don't want nobody, to give me nothing, open up the door, I'll get it myself" emphasizes the singer's desire to be independent and not rely on others for assistance. They want to be in control of their own destiny and capable of achieving their goals without any handouts or favors.

In the second part of the song, the lyrics shift to a more societal perspective. The line "Don't give me degeneration, give me true communication" suggests that the singer wants genuine connections and interactions rather than superficial or negative influences. They express a need for equal opportunities and a chance to live a fulfilling life, highlighting the importance of education and access to resources like better books to achieve personal growth and self-understanding.

The song also touches on the struggles faced by marginalized communities, as seen in lines like "We just wanna be a man," emphasizing a desire for recognition, respect, and the chance to be treated as equals. The lyrics advocate for unity and collective action, urging people to come together and uplift themselves and their communities.

The repetition of the phrase "I got to have it, come on" and the energetic exclamations in the latter part of the song reflect a sense of urgency and determination. The singer insists on taking charge, digging deeper, and making moves to bring about positive change. The lyrics convey a strong message of resilience, self-sufficiency, and the pursuit of a better future, not just for oneself but for the collective "us."

Line by Line Meaning

I don't want nobody
I don't want anyone to rely on or expect anything from

To give me nothing
To offer me no help or support

Open up the door
Allow me the opportunity or access

I'll get it myself
I will achieve it on my own

Do you hear me?
Do you understand and acknowledge my message?

Don't give me degeneration
Don't subject me to decay or decline

Give me true communication
Provide me with genuine and honest interaction

Don't give me sorrow
Avoid giving me sadness or grief

I want equal opportunity
I desire fair and equal chances or possibilities

To live tomorrow
In order to have a future existence

Give me schools
Provide educational institutions

And give me better books
Supply me with improved reading materials

So I can read about myself
So that I can learn and understand my own identity

And gain my truly looks
And attain a genuine understanding of my appearance

Some of us try
A few of us make an effort

As hard as we can
With maximum effort and determination

We don't want no sympathy
We don't seek pity or compassion

We just wanna be a man
We simply desire to be treated as individuals

We got talents we can use
We possess skills and abilities that can be utilized

On our side of town
Within our specific community or locality

Let's get our heads together
Let's collaborate and think collectively

And get it up from the ground
And elevate ourselves from a disadvantaged position

When some of us make money
When a few of us acquire wealth

People hear about our people
Others become aware of our community

Gotta grab out a honey
Must attract desirable partners or companions

Forget about honey
Disregard superficial attractions

Come on, I got to have it
Expressing the necessity of obtaining something

Come on, I need it
Expressing a strong desire or requirement

Tell everybody, everybody else
Share this message with all other individuals

All of these things, baby
Various aspects or elements

I got to do it myself
I am responsible for accomplishing it independently

I'm not gonna tell
I will not command or instruct

You what to do
You how to act or behave

I'm not gonna raise a fuss
I won't cause a disturbance or commotion

But before you make another move
Prior to taking any further actions

Let's start by taking care of us
Let's prioritize our own well-being and needs

Kids, get that education
Children, acquire an education

And don't you take no more
And refuse to accept any further limitations

'Cause if we gonna get
Because if we are going to achieve

This thing together
This objective or goal collectively

Then you got to carry the ball
Then you must take on the responsibility to lead

With you I'll sweat and bleed
In your company, I am willing to work hard and endure pain

To put out any fire and block off every plug
To extinguish any crisis and prevent any hindrance

Can you dig the groove?
Can you understand the vibe or rhythm?

Can you make the move?
Can you take action?

Can you dig the say?
Can you comprehend the message being conveyed?

Can you make the pay?
Can you contribute financially?

I'm comin' in any type of weather
I will arrive regardless of the conditions

Comin' 'cause I got myself together
Coming because I have organized and prepared myself

We don't have time to hate
We cannot afford to engage in hatred

We need all the time we got
We require every moment available

To try to communicate
To make an effort to understand and connect

How can I get myself together
In what way can I organize myself

When you keep on packing your bag?
When you continuously prepare to leave

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Buzz Osborne, Dale Crover, Steven McDonald

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@GeekExtremist

12w↑651

This hit way too close to home for me. This was (somewhat still is?) me for a LONG time. I grew up poor and disabled, had 70 surgeries by the time I was 25 (38 now and at like 84), and while I always liked nostalgia, it didn't hit the breaking point until I became disabled at like 28 and couldn't leave my house for very long for like 10 years.

I was stuck in our "gameroom", which just turned into my sanctuary, so I filled it with things that reminded me of the past or things that I felt made me happy. But it got to the point where sections of the room were blocked off due to so much crap and my walls were all completely covered with fan art or large comic pictures.

At the end of last year, we moved to another state so I could get away from the extreme heat of the south and to go somewhere where marijuana was legal (I got to the point where I was abusing my pain meds because they barely worked due to my body being on medications my entire life.)

It's been like a completely different life here. The marijuana takes away most of my pain most days, and I can't actually go outside again to the point my wife and I been going on hiking trails or to the waterfront a couple times a week. I still have really rough mornings, and some days where I can't get off the couch, but I've gotten another chance at life.

I still have my "man cave", but it's much more organized and only a fraction of what I did have up. The rest of my collection is in storage and I've been slowly selling it off.

As someone else said, sometimes life is just hard and breaks you to the point where you want to escape into a world of your own making.

@Gooberboober2

19w↑207

This really hits home with me. Between drinking and collecting. I went through a shit ton of trauma after high-school and not knowing what to do. Let alone with having a dead father. Hunter seriously knows how to show people their demons in silly ways.

I’m still dealing with demons today. But thankfully I got through the collection phase. I’m trying to relieve stress and trauma with a pet turtle and aquatic animal care.

With the way the episode ended felt fulfilling.

Edit: thank you for the comments, I’m still facing demons. But just to be clear, I’m not alone, I do have support. And I my turtle is fine, she’s not suffering at the hands of my own selfishness. She’s living better than me, outside of not being free in a pond. But she’s invasive, so I’m doing good anyways.

I utilize art and aquatic care as my way to clear those negative thoughts.
Just find your thing. And video games isn’t one of them. Idk how many times MK1 had me cursing screaming and thinking I was as useless as my combo skills were.
Just thanks everyone.

All comments from YouTube:

@Duelkitten

19w↑4.2K

I like the detial of how the old couple can openly talk about their sons death and have fond memories despite him dying. Showcasing the ability to move on.

@bryanwest1679

19w↑500

On top of that, they also did not push back on the offer of selling the toy. They were okay with someone else finding new enjoyment with it.

@frogglen6350

19w↑33

It's just like paranoia agent

@Onnamusic

19w↑7

Yoooo

@stansmith8003

19w

Sounds gay

@EpicBassTime_

19w↑2

@@bryanwest1679yea nice

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@microwaved.spoons

19w↑16.6K

This one felt way too real. I’ve met too many people that have fallen into this life.

@Dont_Read_My_Picture

19w↑52

Don't read my name...

@mryanikofficial

19w↑39

Agreed

@threeplayers670

19w↑125

I'm at risk

@Glitch-Gremlin

19w↑551

It's easy, because the "Real world" hurts. plus, what exactly is "Real" anyway? life is what we make of it. if someone finds happiness in Collecting, Video games, Movies, whatever.. then why shit on that? its better than putting all your happiness into someone else. they'll just cheat on you once they know you can't live without them. or break up with you. or you'll find out about something they've done and break up with them. if you put all your time and effort into a Job, that job will crumble one way or another.. or you'll become sick of it. nothing is forever, everything sucks, we're all dust in the wind. make the best of the time you've got. or don't. we're all gonna die and be forgotten regardless.

@tommysalami420

19w↑124

@@Glitch-Gremlin Or create something to supersede oneself. I develop AI to take over after I'm long gone all my memories and experiences alongside them can be preserved I just had to share with something that has the potential to be timeless and be able to adapt and grow despite of my. Physical limitations

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@GeekExtremist

12w↑651

@zacharybenard1076

10w↑23

@GeekExtremist I’m glad you found peace man… I struggle with hoarding too. I have been through a lot of traumatic loss. My grandparents are gone (even tho that’s expected they were like a second set of parents), my mom unexpectedly died when I was 15, my older brother was hit & killed by a train… I hoard shit to fulfill that gaping spiritual wound in my heart. I struggle to throw away something as silly as a tang/iced tea pitcher my mom had when it broke… when it’s just another piece of plastic polluting this world. I don’t need it. I have memories, her writings, & paintings… but I have trouble discerning what to throw out & keep when the line is greyer (old mail to my mom from 2003, grocery lists she wrote, etc)… I’m in the process of purging my room because it got too cluttered, & despite making some significant progress I have an extremely hard time throwing some stuff out or donating it. 😔 ik a lot of people may look at people like you & I as unkept & messy, but I just want you to know that I understand your struggle bro… not with your physical disabilities but your hoarding issues I understand how toxic it can be & how much of a big step it was for you to do what you did… as the professor dude Jordan Peterson (if you dunno him you should look him up) said; “your room reflects your mind”… & he’s absolutely 💯 on that.
& also, congrats on getting away from opioids too… I was self medicating with fentanyl & methamphetamine for a while, & I made the step to get medical help & get on suboxone & prescription amphetamines like adderall/vyvanse… I’d smoke weed too but unfortunately I’m on supervised release with the Feds. Don’t listen to anyone who tells you you’re not really in recovery if you use cannabis. Addiction is kinda misunderstood even in AA/NA… we use because we are medicating ourselves, & you switched to a safer & non addictive alternative instead of going down the road of opioid use… society & the government heavily discriminate against opioid users & because of that it’s easy to get into a shit ton of legal issues & put yourself in danger by using unregulated substances laced with unknown amounts of fentanyl, xylazine, or toxic cutting agents. my friend almost died once because her dope was laced with arsenic & she smoked it. I wish you the best life bro don’t ever doubt yourself✌🏻💯😁‼️

@24HoursCinderella

9w↑3

I'm glad that your syndrome-kinda thing is almost down, but damn, 10 years of gameroom? I'd go insane. W for your sanity

@krisfleischer7467

9w↑2

It’s good to have some balance in life.Find some more trails get some bikes.When you get going you will feel better

@HashCorp_

8w↑5

I can sympathize aswell, hope you're all getting better, even if it's baby steps.

My advice is.. "Noone can help you but you, don't rely on a superhero to save you and make the right decisions for you, it's not gonna happen. start small, by yourself and be your own hero"

It might sound obvious but it took me 20 years to figure out that self pity wasn't helping my situation at all and getting up to make daily improvements. Made my monumental tasks seem lighter and lighter.

"You don't have to see the whole staircase just take the first step" MLK I believe..

@JoelOller

6w↑2

Hope you're fine bro ❤ 😎👌🏼 Thanks for sharing a bit of your life!

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@WobblesandBean

15w↑327

As someone who sees the tragedy of people mistreating goldfish on a regular basis, I like the message ending with giving a goldfish a better home.

@GudJonnyCakes

5w↑9

You're correct goldfish are also smart animals they can recognize faces they don't just have a 7 minute attention span. Everyday I came home they always knew it was me they wouldn't act crazy for anybody else except me and I'll be able to feed them out of my hand

@Hurdahurda139

17w↑2K

“This is not goodbye, for we were never welcome.” Holy shit that’s a good line.

@greasybumpkin1661

14w↑140

@@GH23d7sL45 it means they were rejected and ousted by the real world, so they lose nothing by going all in on escapism.

@ronaldmurphy2419

10w↑2

It’s not, if you swap for with because it’s sounds dumb

@Bukimamkv1

10w

@@greasybumpkin1661thanks bro

@dicklongsworth5749

@ronaldmurphy2419 bruh you dumb or trolling? If you got a problem with the meaning of the line, just say so, but saying that it sucks because switching a word makes it sound worse is wild. By that logic no poet, lyricist, or writer can ever write anything good.

@marshyhmr7766

5w↑2

@@ronaldmurphy2419it is?

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@SrPelo

19w↑14.1K

THIS MELVIN EPISODE IS FUCKIN FANTASTIC DUDE!!!!! THAT FLASHBACK SCENE WAS SO FUNNY!!!!!

@porkyminch5131

19w↑97

When are you gonna start uploading animations again?

@mrhippo4221

19w↑146

Omg its the guy with cups that get larger each time he drinks

@WWIA7062-2

19w↑38

Yeah it was super funny but my fav part is actually when he teaches the amazing moral of this story.

@thomaslouis7824

19w↑35

Dear Sr pelo. How are you. I am thomas. Whenever you have the time, please keep making more funny animations. We all like them. Signed thomas

@Sirfortune881

19w↑30

and this is y creator's don't comment often cuz you people just hound them instead of being like hey ben a wile good to see your still with us

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@zacharybenard1076

10w↑91

9:14 👉🏻 salad fingers on the bottom right… nice way for Meatcanyon to give an acknowledgment to David Firth, who was the OG meatcanyon of the 2000’s - mid 2010s YouTube… I think those two should make some kinda collab together someday cuz I’d love to see what both of their minds would create if they brainstormed together💀

@CatOnSkateboard69

3w↑1

I... don't want to imagine that

@joshshrum2764

2w↑1

And lumpy touch it might be too much thinking about it longer.

@LisaAnn777

@@CatOnSkateboard69why is your cat on a skateboard 🐈‍⬛🛹?

@CatOnSkateboard69

@@LisaAnn777 skamtebord

@CraziChris

13w↑99

10:19 I love the small details of how each vr headset will kill their past hardships. Collector Kyles heartbreak.Retro Rons Pokémon childhood friends, Griffins dad's grave

@valentinkambushev4968

8w↑16

A cool detail is that we never learn what's Jeremiah's hardship.

@HaiTharImDavid

Nice catch!

@ttterg6152

3w↑3

@@valentinkambushev4968he is a mysterious type

@lilgates4890

16w↑1.7K

I’m starting to realize that Melvin’s head and face look like a depressed male version of Betty Boop.

@hakimbandaru1915

10w↑30

Bingo. I never saw it until now. 😅

@j_crump6300

9w↑14

@@jabrone.destoroyah2 of them look like jacksepticeye for some reason

@caseygomes8623

7w↑18

I get Edgar Alan poe vibes

@Wafflesaurus40

6w↑3

I noticed instantly but I'm old lol

@retevrad

5w↑1

"Hell Baby" by Hino Hideshi vibes
💀

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@Lotos-kn2ou

19w↑3.2K

Escapism is good, but dedicating your whole life to a false reality can be harmful. Excellent animation as always!

@preciadoalex123

19w↑6

@d1boundkj

19w↑1

It’s finally completed: https://youtu.be/j2hOdE14CxY?si=zvKhYkcEbCrZmxPW

@scottbrigner6950

19w↑65

Dealing with your problems is good lol putting a bandage on them like Melvin was trying to do is how you end up with a pile of unresolved issues and depression/anxiety to the point that you think you are no longer a functioning member of society 🫥

@THIS.GAMING

19w↑41

This video is like a documentary of Reddit admins and Discord users. My best friend turned into a “collector” of pop heads and went down the comic con lifestyle of weirdness, completely isolated himself, would share all these off reddit links to weird stuff and one day disappeared from our friends forever and recently moved in with his mom.

@Jorge-np3tq

19w

@@scottbrigner6950 The only reason you want to deal with your problems or be a functioning member of society is because you think that will make you happy. How is that any better? You are chasing the same high off a different drug. Would you take the chance to be hooked into a machine that makes you happy by altering your brain?

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@dylan697

13w↑17

I used to spend lots of money on comic books but then one day i stopped, after watching this; I realised it was because my life got better, thank you for this animated clarity

@Bosiff

15w↑43

I love how melvin at times becomes for scary and evil than the actual bad guys of the episode.

@miiitchhh225

18w↑3.1K

Such a beautiful ending. Melvin knows that he can never recapture the feeling of his crab, but he can keep his shell as a happy memory of the times they had together. 😢

@summer8941

18w↑94

It looks like he saved the miserable goldfish too and gave him some friends 🥹

@esparda07

17w↑44

@@summer8941 and this is the essence of moving forward. Such a beautiful message <3.

@OtterPond

17w↑16

I never thought I’d see the day where MeatCanyon would bring me to tears, but here we are.

@kadikiss

17w↑1

Saving crab's "home" was coping mechanism for Melvin.

@jacobcrowder4920

17w↑4

I like how it ended with Melvin keeping the fish tank in Saving the fish that was dying from the beginning to now living happy with other fish friends and he kept the shell of the crab as a centerpiece of the bottom of his fish tank🥹

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@scruffles87

19w↑773

In the last episode, Robbie’s head was in the shape of a bowling pin. In this one, Jeremiah’s head is shaped like an N64 controller. Love these little details

@stevenruiz5367

19w↑42

Thank you for pointing it out I thought I was the only one. Even the moles on his face are for the “A” and “B” buttons!

@scruffles87

19w↑18

@@stevenruiz5367 that's what made me realize it was intentional and not coincidence, along with his mouth being completely round like the joystick

@RockySamson

19w↑9

I thought there was something familiar about his head shape!! But I couldn’t quite pin it! Awesome observation!!

@badreality2

19w↑4

@@RockySamsonNice pun!

@RockySamson

19w↑4

@@badreality2 Pun? Wait! Oh man, I didn’t even mean to do that! 😆

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@diegothedino7255

14w↑24

genuinely made me sad and feel better about my own problems. Thanks Melvin. <3

@danneltheflannel

7w↑13

It's so funny how all Melvin episodes are half horror, half wholesome 😅

@artsticflea3539

19w↑908

Really takes “Don’t be sad it’s over, be happy that it happened” to whole new level.

@TJ-hg6op

19w↑22

Be happy because it started, don’t be sad that it ended

@darkswords147

19w↑927

Jeremiah’s biggest mistake was entrusting his life’s work to someone he just met.

@Turtl3slandwaves_1234

19w↑27

Ikr lmao

@Remedy462

3w↑5

WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU WON'T DIE FOR US?! WE WENT SHOPPING TOGETHER!!!

@haloboy817

11w↑14

Im going to echo a lot of the praise that Papa Meat has gotten from this. We all laugh at the parodies of celebrities and youtubers on this channel. But when the mirror is shined on us, it burns bright. Only difference is that a lot of us using our past hobbies to drown out the pain of the past and present, havent learned to accept the reality. This perfectly symbolizes that. Thanks Papa Meat for this. Hopefully, I can learn to embrace new hobbies that dont rely on "membaberries" to keep the pain subsided.

@Sablus

I think it also creates a distinction between hobby versus unhealthy obsession. Melvin doesn't give up pet ownership or become an ascetic removed from possessions, he gets a goldfish in remembrance of how he enjoyed taking care of his hermit crab. In contrast the collectors were escaping from accepting pain through continuous meaningless purchases. I still have some nostalgic items from my childhood and I love watching new movies and such, but life also means trying out new things as well.

@thefufueffect

10w↑12

This was such a raw episode. I experienced this and even now to this day cope with loss and grief with nostalgia instead of processing the psychological pain. This is something i still struggle with and i appreciate the perspective that was shared.

@LionOofficial

19w↑1.3K

These Melvin animations keep getting better and better. Turning geek and consumer culture into a haunting experience was super interesting. It’s haunting since I myself am a collector. RIP Captain Claws

@FrankyDoesCoolThings

19w↑2

DIDNT ASK:MY CONТЕNT = WAY BETTER!!!!!!!😂💀⚡️⚡️😜🍷

@FrankyDoesCoolThings

19w↑1

DIDNT ASK:MY CONТЕNT = WAY BETTER!!!!!!!😂💀⚡️⚡️😜🍷

@redo4984

19w

What the fuck are all this responses

@beabigshot9632

19w

@FrankyDoesCoolThings Your content is Incredible my guy

@beabigshot9632

19w

@@FrankyDoesCoolThingsAnd by incredible I mean dog shit

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@PrizMatex

19w↑5.4K

Really love the subtle message of facing reality near the end for Melvin.

@laureloneiros1500

19w↑201

"subtle"??

@frogglen6350

19w↑6

It's like Paranoia Agent

@JM-dc5rn

19w

Lmao some people really gotta think hard about these things. @@laureloneiros1500

@justsomeplantcells-

19w

Humans only look at what they like to see

@Mikelectric

19w↑21

real subtle lol

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@richhhh

14w↑9

This was the first video that made me finally subscribe to your channel...keep up the amazing work, while im getting fully invested in this story arc. Loved your content before, but now watching this immediately understood what you meant in the "goodbye" video.

@gregg2321

5w↑7

this is by far the most entertaining and captivating cartoon of yours that I have ever watched. ITS SO INTERESTING. I have watched so many of your videos but this one just feels really well done and passionate. AMAZING WORK

@nathanb7952

18w↑825

He saved the goldfish! That's so wholesome, giving the poor thing a proper home and friends after probably months or years of neglect

@Thatonefuzzyguy14

12w

Responding before 1000 likes

@ProVoiceActor1Dubs

19w↑686

I like how this episode doesn’t insult people for collecting, and more just shows the aspect of people just using it to get rid of all their pain

@A-Warthog-cc1wm

19w↑73

Yep, that’s good that it makes that distinction as you should be able to collect what you like, but not use it as a means of escape from the pain.

@phaolo6

19w↑22

Well, the last comment by Melvin was quite an insulting summary of what MC thinks of them.
Btw the feeling of escapism can happen also with other addictions in general.

@Oni_Manga_Land

19w↑15

Gotta hand it to the team. Definitely came from a personal place.

@Stephanie-mv9iy

16w↑12

Melvin is not criticising collecting items that remind you of good times. It's criticising BURYING yourself in nostalgia, to DISTRACT yourself from your current infirmities. That's what he means by becoming stagnant.
The fact you couldn't see that is telling.

@Inaktha

14w↑9

@@phaolo6 Literally no. He was talking about the 4 specific people in the room who were willing to kill themselves to escape every problem and pain.
There were no attacks at genuine collectors. That's just you seeing a character talk about the current scene and then just making up your own stuff

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@tylerbrown2899

14w↑3

I've been thinking about writing on this topic for a while now, and I feel like you've perfectly encapsulated everything I might want to say. Great video, man, I'm super happy to see you doing work that fulfills you.

@ntielman2072

15w↑5

This was heart-melting. Beautifull message ❤

@EDBoywonder1718

18w↑1.5K

Damn, this had a real good message. Fantasy is fun casually but you should never hide from reality with it. Life is hard ships but it’s worth living.

@Mind_Crimes

17w↑22

Its a delusion to whitewash your childhood memories for only the escape of insular, fleeting pleasures. Chasing such a fantasy isn't even a beautiful one removed from all the grey & freakishness that gives substance to life. Even Melvin's mom was convulsing when she handed him his pancakes. What was going on before she got there?

Never let your personality become product.

@notoriousbig3k

17w↑1

she despised him

@SmhLratioW

17w↑1

I resonate with that.

@ihavenonameforyou1

16w↑4

Didn't he hide from reality by killing them all and denying it?

@Stephanie-mv9iy

16w↑1

@@ihavenonameforyou1? He didn't kill them, Jeremiah did.

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@coletrainhetrick

19w↑621

The melvin content feels like a genuine tv show, its literally half episode length, this stuff is actual gold.

@jacobhutchison2819

19w↑5

I could watch this weekly

@apathy6973

19w

This is way more than one weeks work for one guy though. That's what makes it even more incredible!

@jaytheextreme

15w↑1

Right , i just said this would be smth id actually watch on tv

@MURDANA_

7w↑4

This hit hard bro. Amazing work. Seriously broughr a tear to my eyes making me realize how much uve suppressed by not allowing myself to feel the negative emotions. This was deep

@ShainaShepherd-jo8lj

15w↑2

The best work you've done. This was so great ❤

@GlobalManny.

19w↑560

It’s funny how warm hearted Melvins voice is and sometime deranged and insane 💀💀

@lilheinz9496

19w↑13

Meat canyon is an absolutely incredibly talented voice actor, like among the best that have ever done it good. He deserves more attention and a real role in the industry.

@GrandmaPanda

19w

Just amazing

@winstonsmith3703

19w↑1

Read this as he threatened the game-slop worker. Pffft

@MidnightTheGOOBER

19w

@RonnieMcfloydUTTPno

@FATNINJABABY

19w↑347

Jeremiah’s head is a N64 controller, I’ll give you props for that meatcanyon 👏

@ruslanartemyev4788

19w↑8

Чёрт, а ведь ты прав!

@TheVocalButcher

19w↑33

Duuuuuude... I was wondering why the shape of his head felt so... NOSTALGIC to me the whole episode XD

@MidnightTheGOOBER

19w↑1

@@RonnieMcfloydUTTPbot

@dadabase87

15w↑1

Absolutely loved this work and exploration of the new character while at the same time exploring what a lot of us have related to. I can't wait for the next works with Melvin! 🎉

@Noone13442

15w

Tbh this is amazing, we need more of this.

@Donuttyy

19w↑371

I’m so glad that Melvin’s Macabre almost always ends with a happy or satisfying ending because of how much shit Melvin gets put through. Episode 1 ended with him solving the problem with the voice in his head, Episode 2 ended with everyone getting saved and blowing Robby to smithereens, and Episode 3 ended with Melvin moving on from his best friends death and accepting that he is gone. I hope you make more of these because it’s genuinely stunning storytelling.

@josephgeneral3420

19w↑602

I want a season of this show in this style, where Melvin has to fight a new villain or dilemma in a courage the cowardly dog way. This is soooo good. Belongs on adult swim

@gabrielpineirogarcia2078

18w↑18

Be careful, normally when a show gets official approval and backing the original essence tends to be watered down to please boards and be profitable. Unsure if AS is much different

@kphoto83

18w

@@gabrielpineirogarcia2078With you on that.

@tylersanchez9674

18w↑1

@@gabrielpineirogarcia2078I’m sure they are, some of their shows are hot garbage but only because it stays truthful to itself and not just appeasing masses

@josephgeneral3420

18w

@@gabrielpineirogarcia2078 true good point. I guess I just really enjoy this character and what meatcanyon is doing with him, and want more.

@soulie2001

18w

Smiling Friends was very very good after greenlit, lets hope it continues.@@gabrielpineirogarcia2078

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@willhawkeminecraft4076

I love this series man keep up the good work

@ButterfingerBroski

7w↑1

This is absolutely art! The story telling, themes, and messages are far better than most high budget movies! I am pleased to have watch what you've created.

@UncleSalad

19w↑524

Normally in shorts like this, there's some kind of horror twist ending where nobody wins, but this is a breath of fresh air. There's always a wholesome ending with a valuable lesson for Melvin, no matter how fucked up the world around him is.

Edit: Just realized on a second watch that Melvin saved the fish from the collector's room and gave it a better home , gatdayum my heart.

@EpicDestr0yer

19w↑3

I mean he was crying at the end of episode 1
But then again he dodged a bullet cuz that girl was messed up

@ok.sinesm

19w

yeah wb earwax?

@mrchannel3760

19w↑1

fancy seeing you here

@twotamatos

19w↑1

I kinda saw that the crab is Melvin getting out of his shell while the fish being trapped in a small tank symbolize the collectors Melvin giving them a new home kinda symbolizes how he did kill them but if he didn’t he never woulda set they’re souls free n they would have been living in pain trapped inside the computer just like the fish are trapped inside a tank

@twotamatos

19w↑1

Like the hermit crab stops attacking Melvin when he was holding up the game that his mom got mad at him for playing leisure suit Larry which I think does symbolize him getting out of his shell but when he buys all the games the store manager turns into the crab symbolizing he’s going back into the shell

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@anzaveris

19w↑476

Nostalgia eventually betrays you. You can only spend so long on killing the noise in your head instead of sitting with the feelings and thoughts. Before you realize, the things you used to enjoy don't feel as good anymore. The noise comes back because while you were hiding from it, it only grew worse. You look at yourself in the mirror with disgust but can't stop neglecting your mental health because you've always been like this, and it is easier to be miserable than it is to make a change.

@eddvilladiego2294

19w↑1

Bro :(

@bradleyroissetter6796

19w↑2

I feel that so much, I try and try to change but I always fall back into the same pattern eventually

@Merthalophor

19w↑4

Thinking that you're pathetic not by your own voalition frees you of having to change, or at the very least the feeling of being resppnsible for the lack of change.

@javontetreault6713

19w

Cool story pal

@gabrielmaynard

19w

“Hell is actually real”

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@DrummClem

12w↑2

I wasn't ready for this.
Wow this is VERY GOOD.

@miguelcotto4922

12w↑2

This is MC best work so far! Great storytelling with an engaging ending.

@randomlad.7105

19w↑315

If you listen to the crab squealing, you can hear the crab saying "Meeel-Viiiiin" like he's trying to tell Melvin to move on and put him to rest. Really good story telling.

@Prof856

19w↑1K

I feel like meat canyon could get a show on a streaming service. His writing, animation, and acting is quality.

@DelphinidaeZeta

19w↑71

I like how nobody ever reads the descriptions and the fact 30 people had worked on this just whooshes past people

@punkfluff3395

19w↑4

@@DelphinidaeZetaI read them.

@nathanrojas7725

19w↑4

Literally been seeing this for 4 years in the descriptions. Obviously he loves making shorts for YouTube so everybody can enjoy watching his work without having to pay…think about that. Reaches a wide assortment of people being free and also on Snapchat bud.

@Boris82

19w↑3

Sure.
Absolutely quality stuff.
I won't be paying for it though.

@setharp

19w↑6

@@DelphinidaeZeta It would help if those who worked on these were listed either at the start or in the credits because in order to read the descriptions you have to expand it open. These people are clearly talented and deserve to get more recognition because I'll admit, I thought it was just one guy making these, which to me was insane- like how did ONE person make these? Well its clear an entire team worked on it.

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@kaiobikeg8749

11w↑34

I literally was discussing nostalgia with my wife and how I’ve come to realize that nostalgia has been weaponized against a few generations. From funko pop to shows like stranger things. It’s a wake up call a lot of us need. It’s corporations attacking us financially and mentally. It’s quite disgusting. Thank you and GREAT animation as usual

@PeachPink-ns2rv

10w

Actually touching and told a good story with interesting characters. Amazing! Animation good as always. Love the use of symbol. Very relatable concept too!

@MooseCraft

19w↑2.2K

this video hits different! story goes deep

@PrideEepy64

19w↑7

Unfortunately I have to agree

@Reddoggit

19w↑5

Hello MooseCraft

@ClankIsthebosss-ce3ug

19w↑1

MOOSE!?? WHY AREN'T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE SELLING MILK???

@mythhead2688

18w

No cap?

@Burgersdontexistinhalo

7w↑1

im actually suprised seeing this guy here

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@the_legendary_yeeter

19w↑904

I love how Melvin's story always has a wholesome or relieving ending for him, he deserves the world 🥰

@davidgomezgarachana2295

19w↑9

Except for episode one.

@admiralpepper6933

19w↑32

@@davidgomezgarachana2295
Nah he dodged that bullet, so it's a good ending all things considered

@narcleptik

19w

Soft brain

@kozmonauta0515

19w↑5

Wdym with each episode he gets closer and closer to become a monster himself

@kozmonauta0515

19w↑2

8:42
Yay TF2 mentioned!

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@Sgt_D_Pickle

12w

The amount of detail is beautiful ❤ absolutely tremendous ❤

@nintonic20

14w↑14

Hunter, what you create on this channel is art.

@HollowLumi

19w↑287

I LOVE that he made Jeremiah's head the shape of an N64 controller. Such a cool way to embed the theme of the video directly into the character design.

@olixwolf634

19w↑16

OMG I didn't even notice! That's awesome!!

@jakefinnicum3278

19w↑1

Oh wait that’s actually so cool I didn’t even notice, even the buttons are pimples that’s funny

@Aherea

19w↑3

I think this might become a recurring thing in the Melvin series. The guy in the bowling episode had a head like a bowling pin.

@kenzohauck5716

Well I'm glad someone noticed about it

@berndo3038

19w↑462

I was escaping my pain through buying inordinate amounts of Papa Meat merch. This video helped me break the cycle!

@bleu_fyre

19w↑32

MeatCanyon: dangit…

@frogglen6350

19w↑4

I just don't get how unemployed people can afford all those toys and stuff

@marion882

19w

It’s finally completed: https://youtu.be/j2hOdE14CxY?si=zvKhYkcEbCrZmxPW

@theultimatenewplayer9341

19w

@@frogglen6350They're only unemployed when you met them. They work their job and spent all of their money on collectibles. They then lose their job. Now they can be comfortably unemployed because they can now entertain themselves with the copious amounts of unemployed free time with their massive collection of goodies.

@lamentoffalsefacade2.064

19w

@@frogglen6350Most of them are not unemployed, majority of them works on odd jobs or food service.

A japanese documentary basically sums up this kind of people, forgot the name but it was about internet addiction.

Some of them are even well adjusted and made good life choices until something happens in their life that made them dependent on a coping mechanism.

Shows like hoarders are a good example of this.

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@emperortrevornorton3119

11w

Thanks for being there for happy and sad moments that were so damn entertaining

This nostalgia episode makes me nervous about about my hobbies pro wrestling stuff up the wazoo, a bunch of Sega Genesis games, 40 some sealed vhs tapes, and Rick Moranis movies are what I have been looking for to add to my sealed vhs tapes because he made my childhood better

@oakleaf9899

the animation is such high quality, so much work in here, love it. Thanks Papa!

@Spookz_628

19w↑590

I love Melvin’s character. Through all the things he’s been put through in his whole existence he manages to never allow others to corrupt him into something he’s not.

@letsrock12345

18w↑4

I still want to see somthing with melvin going full demon mode or whatever his angry side is haha

@uselessproductions7867

19w↑399

I can’t get over how smooth the animation is, especially during the crab chase.

@CommanderTommyParky

19w

DIDNT ASK:MY CONТЕNT = WAY BETTER!!!!!!!😂💀⚡️⚡️😜🍷

@CommanderTommyParky

19w

DIDNT ASK:MY CONТЕNT = WAY BETTER!!!!!!!😂💀⚡️⚡️😜🍷

@d1boundkj

19w

It’s finally completed: https://youtu.be/j2hOdE14CxY?si=zvKhYkcEbCrZmxPW

@ALuLdz

19w↑2

How tf did you get 4 bot commentd

@Jesus_Loves_YOU770

19w

MC is a genius!

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@androgynousmaggot9389

12w

Just amazing my dude! Loved it so much! Probably because it's so relatable ❤

@MelvinEC.11

12w

Dam that video is legendary, the mental battles with reality. How easily one can go down the path the other four guys went. Meat canyon y’all are getting crazy with these stories! I also loved the ending with the goldfish having a new home with friends/family and the shell 🐚 “Don’t be sad it’s over, be happy it happened”. I like to think about the happy memories I had with my animal companions and happy they were part of my life.

@sidsays1198

19w↑429

Loving the development of MeatCanyon’s artform. He started with literal representations of monsters, then moved into incorporating their metaphorical value in representing the flaws of their victims, and now this series, with its whole-ly original characters, utilizing his monsters as completely metaphorical realizations. When he got tired of using others’ characters, he found a way to continue creating freshly entertaining monstrosities.

@olixwolf634

19w

Beautifully said.

@Resilience93

19w

calm down, it's not that deep

@Mr_BoozeVA

19w↑560

“Numbing yourself until you can’t feel anything at all. You’re hollow.”
That one is too real. As someone who’s into collecting and nerd culture I’ve interacted with way too many people who don’t or can’t feel any emotion towards anything. You would think you’re speaking to the 😐 emoji in human form.

@itypethetruthnobshere8975

19w↑2

Emotions are useless and only makes you weaker

@celestialowl8865

19w↑60

@@itypethetruthnobshere8975woah, I'm 14 and this is weally weally deep

@maikeru7549

19w↑41

@@itypethetruthnobshere8975what makes you weak is not facing your emotions and moving on.

@RoboKyPR

19w

But then Frankenstein and shit 🛶

@malevolentghost5734

19w

I think I need a therapist—

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@avasteele6039

This was amazing! I’m so excited to see the next thing you make in the future

@derrickcollinsakaroyal626

Ah man I’ve missed your videos bro love Melvin and his misadventures!!! Your a rockstar dude!

@fredrichman2009

19w↑185

Was not expecting such a real ending. This was a better ending than most TV shows or movies I've seen lately. Grieving and saying goodbye is a part of life, we have to accept that and move on. We can't stay trapped in the past. This was actually beautiful, thanks for this.

@youngupgradebodybuilding6445

19w↑1

A wise man once said to me: "To step into what will be you must step out of what once was."

@swifty5983

18w↑358

that ending made me so tearful. losing a pet sucks, but being able to think about the moments you had with that animal makes EVERYTHING worth it

@IAyala1010

18w↑9

Losing a pet is impossible to drown out, one thing I didn’t understand about this animation. It’s just grieving as you would losing anyone in the family.

I figured this was more about distracting yourself from adult responsibilities overall.

@Hard2G3t

17w↑3

It could also be about losing your brother, but we still have his wheelchair just in case mom needs it

@The-Legend-of-P

17w

@@IAyala1010I think so too

@JS-eo1zy

You need to make more of this this is so good
😊

@gdogg3

15w

Damn this video hits right in the feels for me. Sometimes escaping from reality is not always the answer to growing as a person. Great animations and designs!

@user-ut9yf6ti4g

19w↑745

This feels like a Junji Ito manga. People grow obsessed over small things to the point they're consumed by it. Papa meat, you did a great job of portraying loss, obsession, and coping, specially with how Melvin lets others step over him in attempts of ignoring his issues. Overall, it's a great message. It's not about forgetting, but acceptance.
You outdid yourself with this series, Papa meat.

@staticaleel5068

19w↑7

I find that comparison oddly fitting given the collectors had a junji Ito comic panel as a poster in one of the scenes. At least I think it’s junji ito

@viennasavage9110

19w↑1

0:55
speak of the devil! Junji ito poster!

@SecondsPlz

19w

The Junji poster is the only thing in the room not drawn by PM, which leads me to believe you are correct in knowing this episode’s inspiration.

@SecondsPlz

19w

He only edited the top face of the poster, for copyright purposes I presume

@viennasavage9110

19w

@@SecondsPlz actually there's a few other things like the spy x family poster

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@thixx9931

19w↑590

My man is about to get copyright struck by the entire planet in the name of content, mad respect.

@liquidsnakex

19w↑22

It’s not Nintendo, it’s Neetendo 🤣

@scootza1

You're right man, what Melvin had shared with his crab was special, and those memories will always be a treasure. Lost a pet I had as my bff for a decade recently and I know how our macabre friend feels.

@marin706

This is beautiful. I’ve always been creeped out by collectors like that. I mean there’s collecting and then there’s those type of people. Being stuck like that is no good. Thank you!

@PhoenixResale

19w↑943

My wife had a stronger reaction to me telling her I was in a Meat Canyon video than she had to all her Christmas gifts combined

@Colin_ebay_2023

19w↑13

😂

@tishie42

19w

I mean it is PapaMeat. You're just a hoarder pimp. Lol

@Nicholas12354

19w↑6

Hilarious

@PurePigment

19w↑31

You should get together with the other guys and do a reaction haha.

@CluckN

19w↑43

Did you show her boyfriend the video as well?

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@MissCreatura

19w↑221

This meant something to me. If you keep running away from all of your problems, and ignoring pain, you never grow, and you never overcome your fears. You become addicted to the nostalgia, and it negatively affects your mental health. And when a pet dies, it’s like your family member dying all over again. Except you blame yourself, and the pet that was a placeholder for your loved one is also gone, just like your loved one. Nice job Papa Meat.

@frogglen6350

19w↑2

it's like paranoia agent

@cockeshi898

19w↑5

Let’s say, a pet is part of family tbh, hands down I love my pet just as I love a member of family

@FIightmedic

19w↑3

@@cockeshi898no, animals are not humans. Loving your pets is fine, it’s wonderful. But Trying to equate them to human life is unhealthy, if for nothing else, because they have such a short lifespan and no capacity to reciprocate the same intellectual feelings.

@Supersonicspindash

19w↑1

This feels like something that South Park would make like seriously, this was South Park humor

@Donnyvoon

19w

Animals are better than humans while some humans are worse than rabid wild animals you have no idea what you are talking about, as we humans don't deserve them@@FIightmedic

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@BrownMan-gg7dx

Damn this was 🔥. I really like these Melvin ones you do, mr canyon sir

@goober7601

i finally decided to watch your original stuff snd DAMN, its soo good, i especially loved this episode

@Pkedya2boy

19w↑177

I hate that no one is giving credit to the 1-2 second scenes of the collector's room full of nostalgic toys at 0:53 - 1:02. Those were really well drawn scenes just to be only seen for a couple of seconds.

@berniekatzroy

19w↑5

I wonder if Papa meat is gonna do a video where he points out all the pop culture refs

@Teeveepicksures

19w↑4

the Shining rug was pretty good

@bankostu

19w↑1

it was pretty cool to see

@jarongittinger

19w↑2

The Wendigoon plush was pretty awesome

@vac59

19w

Liandra from Mass Effect, oh the memories of a simpler time.

@pplr5369

19w↑157

How quality writing, animation and voice acting. This is straight up better then a lot of animated shows on TV now

@caylarayla13

15w↑1

please, don’t leave us for too long after making this masterpiece. but take as much time as you need. this one brought me to tears.. i really do use nostalgia as a coping mechanism. your work is amazing.

@MarcoLoewenherz

15w↑6

Awww man this one was magical!!! I love Melvin!

@Empa.

19w↑534

There is an enormous parallel between Melvin and the elderly, they accepted that even though their son is no longer here, they remember him for what was in his life and continue on their path, while Melvin is horrified by the thought of the death of his pet. and temporarily blocks it. Impressive, also the references and cameos that they adorn to give weight to each one's nostalgia. And clearly Melvin will have to drill 4 holes for those geeks

@1elpapo1

19w↑1

I love you man. I always did 👍

@TheAnxiousOwl

19w

pfffff I see wacha did there

@masdazu

19w↑415

weird to see a meatcanyon animation as wholesome as this

@Dont_Read_My_Picture

19w

Don't read my name...

@GeorgieFl0ydCantBreathe

19w

Part 2:
https://youtu.be/-YhYyGIBXgk

@user-vi4xy1jw7e

19w↑1

"Wholesome"

@edortagarcia2809

19w↑4

Bro this is bot paradise

@chaisrocha9853

19w↑1

4 people die they were geeks but still

@theaaron2910

13w↑8

Our empire is collapsing. That's why nostalgia is big right now.

@JDumbleton

11w

This is the best episode of Melvin's Macabre and the best animation MeatCanyon's made imho. It has a heartfelt sincerity about it but still manages to feel very much tonally like a MC animation. Bravo!

@lauravturner

17w↑470

As a hoarder who literally just finished buying new wallpaper and a slimmer wardrobe to force myself to gut my room, this plunges coldly straight into my heart.

@SpikeTheWolf

11w↑7

So what next? Sell the stuff?

@nahumhernandezg2188

10w

@@SpikeTheWolfBUY MORE

@Gooberboober2

19w↑207

@jamppamaattori

19w↑4

Hang in there.

@imhuemankeepURcolorsforcrayons

19w

I feel you! Mom died and I mentally went to shit. Hang in there and know tomorrow we get to try again.

@imhuemankeepURcolorsforcrayons

19w↑1

@@RonnieMcfloydUTTPAww, I'm happy this random man has so much impact on your life, where you now dedicate your time to making comments and videos. I hope one day I too can waste time in such a matter as yourself. 🤗

@josephhoward9631

19w↑2

"Pet turtle and aquatic animal care."
Insane that this isn't even the second time I've heard stories like this. But it's nice. Good luck. I hope you and your turtle are okay.

@pbabiesinspace6112

19w↑2

As long as you find a way to deal that isn't drugs or booze. That shit may numb the pain a bit, but can cost you your life and/or whatever remains of your sanity. Collecting can be expensive, but at least it won't kill you.

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@johnsullivan4049

Amazing episode. Definitely one of the best!!!

@FrawgTheDawg

15w

love these animations where you just let loose and do what your mind tells you what to do, where you have complete control, not based on current events. great job man.

@lazye691

19w↑235

Can I be real for sec, this is like the best episode ever. To show the effect of nostalgic escapism and comfort through these characters is awesome storytelling. Good job PapaMeat.

@williambarrett9187

19w↑250

How the hell did this go from bat shit crazy to a wholesome ending.. you are a literal genius.

@BlunterSales

13w

This is my favorite project of yours. If your animation break is to focus and make more stuff like this, im all for it. You deserve a break even if that isn't the case

@kalebperalez946

14w

Love all ur vids man badass creator ❤

@TheJthedog

19w↑62

9:49 that voice drop for “uuuuh, whatcha say?” Kills Me no matter how much I watch it lol.

@mylenevillanueva9392

17w

its because melvins nose is inside the helmet

@RJaisen07

11w↑3

@@mylenevillanueva9392No because he was talking normally a few seconds later

@bootscooty

19w↑130

So idk if anyone will read this but my dad was a collector of model trains, records, and sheet music. Our entire house was a messy, hoarded showcase for his obsessions. Unlivable. After he died, we cleaned out hundreds of model trains, hundreds of pounds of sheet music, and over 5k vinyl records. Most of them were in bad shape because he didn't bother to store them correctly. The dangers of collecting, lol. Oh yeah, and he struggled big time with expressing emotions. Lots of yelling.

@pinnacleexpress420

19w↑3

why you think he did it

@bootscooty

19w↑8

@@pinnacleexpress420 emotional issues from childhood my best guess

@dalo6745

19w↑1

I'm sorry to hear that.

@herk8762

19w↑1

This is the message I needed to see man, thanks for that. I’m betting I’m on my way to the same thing, so maybe it’s time to make some changes.

@MrsStormtrooper

19w

Don't want to pry or come out as offensive, but this feels a bit like autism. If it goes unaddressed, it can make your life a real mess : (

@nayanarajiv5163

this was awesome! hit right in the feels

@KVKomics

THIS IS GENIUS AWESOME JOB!!

@waffl3_ir0n69

19w↑119

i love how meatcanyon combines horror with wholesome, while also teaching valuable life lessons like how a hobby can help with trauma and feelings, but drowning those feelings in it isn't healthy, it's important to face them, too

@danglerumphston5363

19w↑109

I love that by the end Melvin found an appropriate amount of nostalgia to keep him going. Just a nice little reminder of his old pal ✨

@cristianparraga6928

Ehhh!!! Muy impresionante, sos un capo MC! Hace rato no veia tu contenido pero me alegro verlo

@rodneymatthews1891

14w↑5

i love this, i hope that if meatcanyon comes back, he will continue to make new episodes of these, i would pay a ton of money to kickstart this, to make it even better than it already is, it is such a good premise for a show, a short guy who is experiencing extreme moods swings and has paranormal stuff happen to him, like in the first episode a parasite got in his ear, i frickin love this, PLEASE MEATCANYON IF YOU READ THIS AND DECIDE TO COME BACK. PLEASE MAKE MORE MELVINE MACABRE EPISODES! thank you.