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YourMomsCouch
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Okay so this is possibly the best video Ive ever seen on the internet. I know its kinda long but it'll really change the way you see everyday life, so its definitely worth a watch.

This is Water from Patrick Buckley on Vimeo.

Aug 24 2013 2:32PM
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Cannaburner
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If only I had permission..
Aug 24 2013 2:39PM
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YourMomsCouch
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just click this is water under the video if the link doesnt work. If thatd doesnt work then Ive failed ns...
Aug 24 2013 2:40PM
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Cannaburner
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I had to read this last year for my freshman comp class it was the first semester too and I'm glad. After reading this I lived my life differently. and now I find it here, thanks man.
Aug 24 2013 2:51PM
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profa_212
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That was pretty great!
Aug 24 2013 2:53PM
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ad.mcleod
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Found it on youtube, an interesting watch for sure

Aug 24 2013 2:55PM
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JeremyClarkson
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Millions of people are dying from disease and starvation around the world yet we have the nerve to bitch about our repetitive daily routines, the unbearable task of being stuck in a traffic jam or having to wait in line to pay for your groceries.

If you have a roof over your head and plenty of food to eat, you really don't know how lucky you are.
Aug 24 2013 3:11PM
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Zimmerman
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There are much better speeches/writings on that topic than this one.
Aug 24 2013 3:31PM
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Spinoza
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i recommend watching this video.

Aug 24 2013 4:06PM
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Puzzled
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Now everyone knows how much of a simpleton you really are. Awkward.
Aug 24 2013 6:56PM
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Chief.
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I'd let that chick blow me on a week night
Aug 25 2013 3:14AM
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Wulfty
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Interesting enough
Aug 25 2013 3:31AM
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.eljusto
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Moral of the story: Kill yourself.
Aug 25 2013 3:42AM
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midwestpowhunter
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this is water
Aug 25 2013 10:54AM
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NotoriousT.S.E
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Proud to say I already think like that.
Aug 25 2013 11:07AM
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sNaubi
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This me approving that butt
Aug 25 2013 12:57PM
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Toaster-Tony
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Definitely some truth behind what he's saying. Whenever I try to get into that mindset, I always feel happier and better about myself.

Cool video and great speech.
Aug 25 2013 1:20PM
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Wolffy
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Can't tell if trolling or just stupid.
Aug 25 2013 2:16PM
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JAHBRADOR
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Idk, i always think whenever i see one of these "inspirational" videos that i wonder why most people don't think these ways already. Its pretty much common sense with a tiny bit of intelligence.


Aug 25 2013 2:29PM
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SamMcChesney
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english teacher showed this to our class last year, good stuff.
Aug 25 2013 3:11PM
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rockersteez
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Not gonna lie, I thought that was pretty meh.


Aug 25 2013 3:58PM
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dvx100
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saw it like 6 months ago, idk it was like up and down for me. stood out but not enough to be like "woah that shit was deep and i wanna change my life." it made me look at life a little different but it was still cool.
Aug 25 2013 4:06PM
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PsychedelicMoose
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This is why I will always live 1-2 miles from a grocery store.
Aug 25 2013 4:11PM
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HamFaceGirl
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Aug 25 2013 5:05PM
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Bogs
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Simple in theory, but much harder to adopt as a legitimate practice.

And i don't think it's supposed to be particularly "inspirational"
Aug 25 2013 5:51PM
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JAHBRADOR
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I think everyone has their own way of making their day to day lives more positive. Its more down to the people that can be bothered to write a speech or make a video about it.

I would have to disagree with you on that one. Why would someone make a video like this if it were not to inspire people. Everything is inspiring in some way, from a pencil to winning gold at the olympics.

Dat philosophy.
Aug 25 2013 5:57PM
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Bogs
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The speaking part (which I hope we can agree is the real "meat" of the "inspirational" part), is a shortened version of a commencement address given by David Foster Wallace at Kenyon. The video was made separately. If you read anything by Wallace you'll know the last thing he tries to be is inspirational.
Aug 25 2013 6:14PM
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JAHBRADOR
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Why dont you fucking marry Wallace you dumb bitch.


Being logical and fair on NS was fun for about 2 seconds. Fuck it.


Aug 25 2013 6:16PM
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Bogs
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well that escalated quickly.

and coming from the guy who said that "everything is inspiring in some way," this is rich.
Aug 25 2013 6:28PM
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last_tango
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I kind of think this way but after you live in a small town and know most of the peoples stories you kind of get pissed again because you know they are falsely claiming disability, falsely claiming food stamps, and using government money to buy ciggy butts and booze with you tax money that you work hard for and that's them imo being straight up disrespectful to everyone that actually works.
Aug 25 2013 6:53PM
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newnewschool
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It took me five whole minutes to realize it wasn't actually about water
Aug 25 2013 8:06PM
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