It's All Semantics

[ZachPankratz]

If you were.........you know what I mean?

[HLNProductions]

XD HHHHAA HA ^^ was this staged? or did this really take place?

[TheAtcyJAC]

@HLNProductions He always makes jokes on himself like this.

[R015Terrell]

Acting out the behavior he usually speaks against :p

[BRAYDENGatVHP]

This is sweet and hilarious!

[xDustinDollinpdx]

did this really happen?

:(

[nutcase4freedom]

The meeting happened, but it was scripted with the hat thing for sure, John Reuben is a reak down to earth guy, not like that :p

[Downerkid6]

Oh my gosh.

I know the movie's just a joke, but this still makes me want to punch John in the face for tormenting those poor animators. I guess this is an instance where the music video looks great despite the client.

By the way, nice Cintiq, guys. I want one of those so bad it hurts. And an Incredibles mug.

[nualive]

haha - thank you for the laughs...:)

[Jeric53742]

lol looks like its a fake set up

[OlemVolle]

Yes, I think it's supposed to be a joke :)

[BreezyFilm]

actually the actual animated music video is real, but it is a joke, but I love it nonetheless

[nagzul]

course it is. Johns not really a jackass like that. :P

its his comedy.

[zech48]

omg cintiq <3

want

[gdub85]

this is why designers/artists/animators hate dealing with clients

[TheAtcyJAC]

@gdub85 Its a joke, John Reuben consistently makes himself look like an arrogant jerk.

[alexvlk]

"nobody's gonna miss the hat"

[corndog251]

"no you have curly blond hair... and a baby face" lol

[j0more]

lay off the booze or hide your pw better from your little sis

[j0more]

what

[JResc2010]

Hat off, hat on

[WowVengeance]

I love John Reuben hhaha

[Masakino001]

its so funny...put a hat on

[THeMaskedBlogCritic]

I gotta tell ya, that was funny as hell..especially the point where you say, and now he's back and he's wearing a hat..

[gizmokitty89]

i liked it! :)

[KathaleenWhisper]

What a strange, and fun way to promote the new cartoon video (which turned out lovely by the way) I must admit I couldn't decide if this was 'for real' or not for a minute but then I caught on. When Mr. Rueben leaned over and just drew a hat on that animator's page I was horrified! I really enjoy his (your's I suppose..) music. It has a nice flow and the lyric's say something. Yay!

[LauraNikky]

sweet. i know where those houses are. Yay!

[anteaterpride]

John would make a good pastor...they do this before every service XD.

gj...

[Lietuvaitis777]

:) yeah whose semnatics is cool

[Rotorgust]

Dammit! Reuben says to put a freaking HAT ON IT! YOU PUT A HAT ON IT, OR I WILL COME CRAP AT YOUR HOUSE AND KILL YOUR PLUMBING! I WEIGH 420 LBS! YOUR PLUMBING WILL END AT THE NECK OF YOUR TOILET!

[mjplaymaker29]

thats the hat u wore to the mt. juliet center fest

[quixote22]

lol...just put a hat on

[stealth5976]

very funny 5 stars

[EggYolk]

Yeah you got tight hatz man. why don't you reply to vid comments anymore :( I shuppose he's beyond us now. being an animat0r though, this makes me laugh. although seriously adding a hat would have been EZZZZ =.=

[StanleyAsch]

Great job Dude!

Check out my New rap vid

let me know what you think.

Asch

[FreddyBenelli]

Lol I love what he writes on the drawing when he hangs it up: "To Chris and Steve: It's fans like you that keep me going."

[bullitproofvox18]

you people all do know this is all staged....this is the kind of humor he has...poking fun at the "high-maintenance" celebs

[InnerLock]

Hmm Johns music is amazing, but like all big music people or celebreties can be a jerk and naive.

-He Drew on a Drawing by a stranger who he hardly knew

-He cares about a god Damned Hat

-and If thwyey put a Hat on him, that like more that 1000 pictures to put a hat on, its not as easy as it looks. Animation is hard.

[tooomp]

I love this kind of behind the scenes stuff.

[KDANTEATER]

Jesus would have obviously gone to these lengths for the hat to be included. ;-)

[gavinovz]

HAHA this is so funny.

[gummybearsown]

This is so funny, yet your cruelty hurts me so much!

I still love you, anyway. Haha, good job.

[painpillar]

I have that cup. haha.

[emarzek04]

Nice note John~~" Its fans like you that keep me going"!

John,

soar the sky as high as you can,

but never ever forget to land!

Its all semantics, YAY!

newfan

mrz04

[sugarbat]

Oh God best ever.

[tomfoolery57]

i love it man! hat on, hat off! its that simple! man i love this! so good!

[InnerLock]

dude its not simple, thats more than 1000 pictures that they have to draw a hat on. Animation is HARD!! I mean u dont ahve to know much to know that uits not as easy as it seems, its rite there he said, like a YEAR to make that 4 minute 30 second animation! and he has to lip-sync. U make one, i'd love to see it.

[tomfoolery57]

i love it man! hat on, hat off! its that simple! man i love this! so good!

[dmsands]

brilliant web of a story, good work!

[CrossXFaith]

haha, man that made me laugh like mad XD

[valaurwen]

lmao hahahaha freaking hilarious. "It's a matter of sharpening your little colorful pencil." classic. lmao

[gangsterrsdot]

ha, that's great!

i'm sorry people don't realize that most of that was you being sarcastic.

[sagarajack]

wow...is he really stupid or trying to be? No wonder he tries to pick up on rap. I feel for the animator. dumbass...typical american.

[zrweber]

Anyone besides me starting to notice everyone who hates America are basing their hate off stereotypes? It absolutely fascinates me.

Anyway, did it occur to you that it was all a joke? It's actually all the opposite of what this guy is really like, you just don't understand this kind of sense of humor.. Which, is fine. I understand how you can get confused, but bashing Americans over 1 person (or people in general on the internet) is, to put it lightly, not smart.

[maverickMAM]

...and only a non-american would not understand.

people like...you.

[enderwign]

What a fascinatingly ignorant comment, sagarajack.

That video was funny, but got pretty uncomfortable, lol. I get that it's over the top sarcasm, but it's like watching some sitcoms--sometimes the situations get a little abrasive...

[well2doer]

Love the video Love the Music, got the new Cd, got all the CDs they're awesome. Go get them! As for this video, I was laughing so hard I watched it twice.

[nrgins]

"It's fans like you that keep me going." That was great!! :-)

[acapellajohn]

Oh, man. This is so painful. I've actually had clients like this. Thank God John's not this much of a dick in real life.

[MartySchrader]

"It's a simple matter of software." This is an actual quote from a former boss. It's one of the reasons I decided to go the consulting route.

"It's okay -- we bill by the hour." Another quote, this one from a fellow consultant with whom I have worked a few times. You want the hat? That'll cost you X dollars and Y weeks more. No prob.

Heh, heh.

[withanoxgoad]

hhahaha holy shit. fucking larry david. hahah holy shits! love it

[arcadiajeff]

The video seems great, now about the music ;)

[rob0tlove]

STARBUCKS!

[ProDeoSolus]

"you are john reuben right? "

" my name is john reuben and you have my word on it" haha.

[heatherp2006]

lol

[myspacegardener]

great clip...john reuben makes me laugh

[heatherp2006]

lol

[bringtheacapella]

What a jackass. He doesn't realize how much work it takes to put "just a hat" on his head. They said they were already behind schedule! I mean... if the deadline was extended and he was paid for the extra work that was asked of him, that would be a different story. He won't miss the hat.

[shomazta]

it's comedy smart one

[criticallanding]

So uncomfortable, awesome!

[wingeyes]

gah the technically impaired sigh always think life is so simple that you just do things and it is magic! Little do they knowt he slow painstaking process that is animation , editing , or anything visual

And yes I get that it is a joke and bit of a sendoff

[sporty04]

John has been drinking way too much coffee lately!

[MarineForceAlpha]

Kick ass vid...

[Sampsonxs]

Ha! That was funny! Just put a hat on it! I can't wait to see the animated music video.

[mcsheeky]

glad you stood your ground. I mean, if you give in here, whats next? you compromise your trademark jokes? before you know it, you sell out your music and start rapping about about pouring 40s on the curb. I'm glad you stay strong man. word.

[theSCgosu]

cool hat!

[danny2675]

JUST BOUGHT IT!

[missiondoe]

ok...

[gabrielle333]

lol, it looks like Chris won after all... Great job on the video guys, it was awesome! The concert rocked last night.

[JakeELee]

what was it all about? That sucked.

[pongman]

Geez what's the big deal?! Just put the hat on, already...lol. Johnny grab a pencil and put a hat on? It might take you seven months but hey! You can do it.

[DustyAfro]

lost your mine man...

[Diski]

Hahaha

[peppergod]

Word of mouf

[TheDiamondFactory]

Learn how to pell...peepergoud

[crex81]

It puts the hat on!

[SilentBoy22]

I have no other choice but to favorite this. Very well done!

[johnnyquestion25]

JohnnyReubonic... nice job with the video, one comment from a film student though. The cross cutting and A and B shots during your "Vérité" encounter with the animators is a little distracting, and it's obvious that it wasn't spontaneous. I love your music!... maybe someday I'll make a video for ya, Peace!

[PokeTenshin]

my cozin is his wife. He's really nice.

[sarinc]

haha great!

[danny2675]

Watch ya dipity doin'? Leave those poor guys alone.

[R4GENYC]

just put a fuckin hat on!

[MattPyrch]

lol that was soooo funny

[sepsiskills]

Dude this is hysterical

[danny2675]

Word of Mouth is spreading FAST!

[BigRedAfro]

Johnny Reubonic!

[cindysmart555]

lol..can't wait for the new album!

[jjlotion]

Is this dude for real?

[zpunisher321]

Animators are a weird breed. Not as weird as John Reuben though!

[LisaNova]

You have been wearing really cool hats lately.

[samtwist]

How profound.