Vlog #14 - Do Crosswalk Buttons Work?

[Ginjaruto]

every time I walk up to an automatic sliding door I do the little jedi hand thing to open it, i cant help myself, i feel so powerful :D

[MeLoVeUoVer9000]

This was great! GOTCHALOLOLOLOLOLOL....sure...

Some wise lessons for lots of ppl.

btw in Amsterdam for instance they now show the seconds a light will be red. Giving information is a much better way than the illusion of control.

[MyTakeOnStuff]

Hahaha. I love your videos, they keep me laughing and learning. BUT! you might wanna slow down a bit

[The80srockforever]

So do we or do we not loose our scence of the ilusion of control?

[ConnerDunivent]

I have no say on what you do your videos about, but I think it would be neat if you explained Eastern philosophy, because as a Westerner I know nothing about it.

[SalientK]

Wait, you went to Boston University? I'm almost did, but I didn't get accepted (I did not do well in high school). I'm at Northeastern, though.

[animewolf16]

I almost never pushed the crosswalk button, mainly because it never seems to work. Largely because the crosswalk simbol is always STOP! It NEVER changes. I usuall wait till there's a red light and run across the street behind the line of waiting cars. Havent been hit yet..

[Bartholh]

Yay for lost!!!

[SmokeyRoseWolf]

So if I press the like and subscribe button you wont make videos specifically for me but youll make them regardless... I have no control over you?

*broken heart*

[PeaceLoveAndMax]

Almost all of the crosswalk buttons that are around me are functional.

[Vauldas]

Aww man, you made me miss Lost :(

[wwoo100]

Haha you are my favorite!

[thechillerd]

Man, I left the video rolling and went to eat some pancakes, becouse you speak to much

[emoluvistrueluv]

our buttons work

[ChaoticMatters]

One time I kept pressing the button and the red stop hand flipped me off

[DanHolly3]

Be more like vsauce. You're almost there. But keep the sense of humor

[jmovlogs]

The illusion of control never existed for me, I've always known that those damn button dont do anything. I press them and nothing happens and sure eventually the light changes, but i realize that the light was probably going to change at that time anyway because it never happens very quickly.

[softiceification]

Press subscribe -> desired effect: getting more good videos. Feel the pressure, you don't want to brake the illusion of control!

[graphichabit]

I'm going to guess there are more functional crosswalk buttons in the US than non functional.

[TheRealDoctorBonkus]

Soo...even if I won't push the subscribe button, I will subscribe in the end? xD *pushes subscribe*

[ssbrwl]

As fellow pedestrian, I am grateful with this video! I would this all the time.

[cregxy]

lol ellen langer didnt create the illusion of control she just gave it a name...hints (Hitler) lmao

[deltabord]

I feel like im some sort of commander every time i press a Button. Because some time i control something. Like now. Im in control of this comment. I can control what this comment says by pressing a sertin Button. And i can misspell words like a pro.... But that is probably not a good thing..... And thanks to this video. I spent about 2-3 H just talking about Button pressings and playing Star Craft 2 vs my dad. I was trying to distract him. But i just ended up distracting my self... So i lost...

[JCFpitonzo]

To make (most) traffic signals change instantly to your favor, click the button three times fast, then two times slow, then one fast click, then two slow, then three fast. (from Kipkay)

Great vlog, I found this from my wheezywaiter subscription.

*subscribed*

[shisumi1]

. . .

does that mean i wont press the button?

because i'm depressed.

i have low self esteem.

and i fell like i have no control over anything.

[Nerdwriter1]

@shisumi1 Have you read the Serenity Prayer? Take the God out of it and you got a message that I think is perfect for you. Also, check out what my shirt says in the following vlog.

[shisumi1]

@Nerdwriter1 O.O

i have a pillow with the serenity prayer on it.

OK.

really didn't expect to get a response to that though.

[fizzle455]

@shisumi1 less than 1% of the adult population considers themselves to have high self-esteem

[claireifythis]

umm hey you're awesome. SUBSCRIBED :)

[hellbanemaster]

subbed, this guy is great.

[themefund]

This is a great video.

[habeeba12]

you're a mechanical placebo! lolol

[Aarvens]

I get it! Pedestrian is a term for both a walker and someone low in vitality, right?

[converseluvaxoxo]

I love this! Since I walk a lot every day I spend way to much time thinking about whether crosswalk buttons work or not

[Aresman70]

How on earth does this only have 421 views? You're amazing!

[purpleblake]

i feel like saying shut the fck up. but i found this very informative. But really who the hell talks that fast hang on cut video im out of breath ok record time to ramble again. haha i had to play back some parts to get all the info

[sillychick123]

Also, if I could change one thing about this video.... it would be a tad slower

[sillychick123]

0:36 hahah, that made my day

[brynosaurz]

Because of your P4A video, I just went through and watched all your other videos. Damn, I'm glad John Green featured it. You're pretty great.

[danielFARAHday]

Oh my god the LOST clip killed me.

[LAURAbrap]

dude you're hilarious, love your style!

[threewaystreet]

There is one by my house where if I press it, the walk sign shows up, but if I don't, even if the traffic lights say I could walk, the sign is still a red hand.

[silverpencil6]

I was in a lecture with a guest lecturer talking about the buttons. He asked, "So, what happens when you press the walk button." We all replied, "Nothing."

[cindyreddeer]

You need to do one of Elevator buttons, does pushing them repeatedly really speed up the elevator? Also, did you know who that was in the car or did you almost randomly get hit because someone didn't notice you prancing in the cross walk? lol

[SynesthesiaSoup]

Glad you sent me this :D

[robinna]

Nerdfighter in LA? You better be going to the gathering this Saturday in Long Beach!

[Nerdwriter1]

@robinna how do you hear about such a thing?

[MsIncognitoNerd]

have you ever seen "The Adventures of Pete&Pete"? I wish I had their clicker that made the light red so they could cross the street.

[Nerdwriter1]

@MsIncognitoNerd Have I ever seen it? Are you kidding? It was my favorite show as a kid. I wish I had a metal plate in my head so I could listen to the radio anytime.

[MsIncognitoNerd]

@Nerdwriter1 "Bite me Clem." haha okay I'm done.

[corrinmarq]

f**k mass comm... PREACH!

[Nerdwriter1]

@corrinmarq they did have those high-backed seats, great for sleeping.

[seandawn420]

Nerdwriter 1, you have convinced me to subscribe! lol seriously these vids are great, keep doing what you are doing, you're great at it! headed to the top.

[kevingendreau]

Haha, funny and informative...as usual. By the way, will you be self-publishing your book?

[Nerdwriter1]

@kevingendreau Depends. If I have enough followers by the time I'm done with it, then self-publishing may be the way to go.

[cndraycott]

I look forward to your blogs every week. They're funny, insightful, and the way you speak is right up there with VlogBrother precision and speed. Keep up the great work! I'll try to get more people to subscribe!

[Nerdwriter1]

@cndraycott Thanks! The vlogbrothers inspired me to do this.

[kobeisbose]

You need a link to your Facebook, and twitter :)

[Nerdwriter1]

@kobeisbose Put a link to my facebook in the doobly doo. Don't have a twitter (can't think of anything useful to say in 140 characters), but check out my tumblr.

[zilo500]

dude slow down with the talking



[CoolPplEatDoughnuts]

Okay, since the message you sent me was so honest about you punting for subscribers, I decided to check this video out. And you know what? I'm actually glad I did. So, thanks for sending me an ever-so-slightly original message to get me to come here. I appreciate it. Also, Kung Fu Panda is epicosity itself. Just saying.

[Nerdwriter1]

@CoolPplEatDoughnuts Thanks! And yes, you cannot deny the panda.

[kobeisbose]

Your great! I dont think 98 subscribers is enough so im going to do everything i can do to spred you around :)

[Nerdwriter1]

@kobeisbose Thanks so much! I've been trying everything to get the word out there.I'm grateful for your help.

[tuliptishuebox]

BAHAHA Also love the description "possibly contracts leprosy,"

[tuliptishuebox]

You REALLY deserve more subscribers. I LOVE these vlogs. 

[Nerdwriter1]

@tuliptishuebox Thanks so much, shuebox. Can I call you shuebox?

[tuliptishuebox]

@Nerdwriter1 ....eh. Why not. Can i call you riter1? (Which isn't funny at all so I never would :P)

[baligaandris]

why do you have the same video up twice?

[tuliptishuebox]

@baligaandris first one got shut down for copy write.

[Nerdwriter1]

@tuliptishuebox actually the first first one, which nobody saw, got pulled for copyright. Then I noticed the second one had some audio syncing issues, so I fixed those and posted a third one. Blughhh!

[tuliptishuebox]

@Nerdwriter1 Oh alright. Well I'm glad you got it all up and perfect! :) I know when I went to watch it the first time It said about the copyright thing.