you know the person is important when they get more than just dots for eyes

I had no idea NordVPN played such a pivotal role in shaping the history of so many countries

John Brown is the literal definition of chaotic good

I gotta tell you guys something. I homeschool a couple of ADHD kids and this channel is exactly the right kind of sarcastic, snarky, random humor that grabs their attention and they will hyper focus and binge watch your channel for hours and learn more history than they do any other way I've found yet. They can quote whole chunks of these videos verbatim. You've got something here guys. Can you please do a video on the Mayflower and Pilgrim story? Also can you point me in the direction of any similar channels that do other subjects in a similar manner like science?

OverSimplified: *Uploads* Me: Probably the only good thing that happened this month...

Politicians carried weapons in self defense” *Pulls out rocket launcher*

John Brown seems like an absolute chad. I always love it when someone who looks like they would be absolute bullies turn out to be compassionate towards everyone.

"Your majesty what should we do about the children down in the coal mines" " *NOTHING* "

how to be a great politician: step 1: have good cheekbones

"SIR! We outnumber the enemy 3 to 1!!" General Mclellan: "Then we are outmatched. Better hold here and retreat in a few days..."

“Bringing forth yourself upon someone” is a wild way to say you boinked somebody.

I am colombian. And I really dont mean to offend anyone, but man Lincoln was amazing, what a man and what a historic figure, no wonder why here there are schools, hospitals, streets, neighborhoods, etc under his name. He was an incredible man and my favorite president of the US.

"It was the Confederates who fired the first sh-" WENDY'S AD: THIS IS AMERICA'S FAVORITE BREAKFAST

Oversimplified: *Says 'War' in a video* UKposts: "There's gonna be a tax for that."

Going from "He knew he had to keep it all together." To "He had HAD it with this guy's behavior!" Was quick the change.💀

Amazing Lincoln was able to overcome his disability of having no legs, a true inspiration

McClellan rejected Lincoln's orders THIS ENRAGED LINCOLN, WHO PUNISHED HIM SERVERELY

"*THAT'S NOT HOW VICTIM MENTALITY WORKS*" is -perhaps- the best quote ever.

Honestly, your storytelling abilities are incredible. You use humor to get your point across, but you don't sugarcoat the ugly parts of history. Hats off to you, Mr. Oversimplified.

John Brown, what an absolute legend.

Who wants a Napoleonic wars video? Edit - He just released his Napoleonic Wars video! We did it!

Fun fact, Grant wasn’t as much of an alcoholic as history makes him out to be. He struggled with it in his early years in the army when he was stationed on the northwest coast, but after that he was rarely drunk. His biggest addiction was actually cigars, which he smoked 3-5 a day, and that is what eventually killed him.

I asked ChatGPT today for “fun history based channels” and you were it’s first pick. What a great find! Loving this channel already!

It took me a good couple of years to realize unconditional surrender grant is legit bc of what he said and its a meme on his initials

"But he's a looney drunk sir!" "Well, what does he like to drink?" "Whiskey sir." "Then; GIVE HIM MORE!"

General Thomas Jackson: "'Stonewall' Jackson" General Ulysses S. Grant: "As if he was determined to drive his head through a brick wall, and was about to do it"

It’s hilarious and scary how many people genuinely argue that “it had nothing to do with slavery.” Usually people here in the south that feel like the Confederacy got a raw deal.

28:26 it's a "blank and you miss it" moment, but you can actually see Jackson's capture of Harpers Ferry on the 14th. Here's some more info: when Lee split his army during the Maryland campaign, Stonewall Jackson was sent to capture the town of Harpers Ferry, which was defended by a Union garrison under one Colonel Dixon Miles, who would end up dying while riding to the Rebel lines to surrender. Aside from the initial fighting along the Maryland Heights overlooking the town, Jackson was able to win without much loss of life on either side.

Abe Lincoln: "You outnumber them, just attack!" "No I don't think I will."

“Also, he’s a loony drunk.” “Well, what does he like to drink?” “I believe whiskey, sir. “Then send. Him. MORE.”

"We should hang out sometime so I can tell you all about NordVPN" *Proceeds to tell us all about NordVPN without scheduling said hangout*

"Hey son want to go to a picnic" "Oh gee dad! Where to?" *a battle*

Oversimplified: he dabbled in politics Lincoln: *Becomes President*

The slavery loving senator who beat that man with a cain, moved to Florida afterwards, and now there is a town named after him. Brooksville. So this may be one of the first Florida man stories!

I recently had History Olimpics and at one point one of the topics was American Civil War. I don't live in America so knowledge from this video was definitely enough. Of course there were other stages of tournament, but this video is big reason why I got to the college. Thank you for that, Oversimpflied ❤

Here before the next civil war

I’m just glad Lincolns father didn’t punish him severely

John brown: *gets captured* Southern states: “it’s treason, then.”

Absolutely love your channel! I’m a homeschooler and living in WV so, we’re learning all about the Civil War. My kids not just laughed at the funny parts but listened the whole time!

26:17 Except because the ironclads where so strong a battle against two of them took quite a while. And sometimes even ended in both ships just leaving because neither could breach the other's hull.

Thanks for covering Lincoln's lesser known negative traits. He was quite 'melancholic', a term used back then to describe what we would call depression now. When Lincoln and Mary Todd's engagement was "apparently" called off, several close associates of Lincoln feared his suicide. The loss of his children left mental scars along with the huge emotional burden of not only limiting the amount of American deaths but having the fate of every slave in America in his hands. It's remarkable that Lincoln was able to make it through all of that. I remember reading a book where a character gave a fake quote "I do not know if great times make great men but they can most certainly break them."

Lincoln: ATTACK THEM Mclellan: *no i dont think i will*

as a canadian who never was taught american history in school, this was very informative in addition to it being funny, so many lovely cheekbones it seems 😂 seriously though i learned a lot here, thank you

Part 2. Let’s get it on!

Baby Lincoln: *Cries* Doctors: "I'm not touching that." This angered adult Lincoln which punished then severely!

Oversimplified uploaded: This did not anger his father who did not punish him severely

I love the Goodfellas reference with the "Funny How? Funny like I'm a Clown?" Cracks me up every time.

Did anyone notice in the Swedish part of the sponsor that it says “you have planted your final potato” lil mention of the upcoming pig war video, eh? And on the general lee’s battle plans, on the arrow toward Mexico, it says “spring break 1863” I love these little Easter eggs

I can’t believe he left out Lincoln’s wildly successful wrestling career. About 300 wins and invented the choke slam. That’s not even a joke, Lincoln was a beast in the wrestling ring in his youth.

I usually hate sponsors on videos, but it doesn’t feel like an oversimplified video without a nord vpn sponsorship

"I..... am not touching that" got me dead

One of my personal favorite moments in American history.

Ok this is actually the best way to teach history. I showed this channel to my teacher and whenever we are learning about history she literally just puts a video from your channel on. Keep up the amazing work. Edit: OMG I have never got this many likes thank you so much guys.

The north: The battle of Gettysburg. The south: The battle of Regretisburg

I love that Mcclellan basically exiled himself after the war. He made multiple long stay journeys to Europe after the war.

Fun fact: Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln were distant cousins, that’s why they have the same cheekbones.

"Is cereal a soup?" *Angry Lenin intensifies*

How does Oversimplified go from pure hilarity, to solemn and serious, and back to pure hilarity? It's rather impressive.

BTW... First Manassas was the very first battle for new West Point graduate and commissioned Lieutenant George Armstrong Custer. While the battle was a rout for the Union troops, Lt. Custer was able to stop some of the Union troops from fleeing willy-nilly, to conduct an ordered, fighting retreat. Custer would go on to fight in nearly all the major battles in the Eastern theater, courageously leading his cavalry from the front in charge after charge, and becoming a major factor in many Union victories. Becoming one of the youngest brigadier generals in the history of the US Army just days before the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg, on the third day of the battle he led his volunteer Michigan cavalry in repeated charges against a larger force of Jeb Stuart's Invincibles, handing them their first-ever combat defeat, preventing the possibility of Stuart's cavalry attacking Meade's troops from the rear during Pickett's Charge. While Stuart didn't have orders to do so, it's entirely possible that he would have, knowing Jeb, had the opportunity presented itself. In a later battle, it was Custer's troops who would be responsible for Stuart's death, removing one of Lee's best generals from the war. At Appomattox, General Phil Sheridan would purchase the table Lee signed the surrender papers on and present it to Libbie Custer, telling her that no one person had done more to bring about the Union's victory than her gallant husband...although I think Julia Dent Grant would've had a persuasive argument making that claim for her husband! George Armstrong Custer was a legitimate Civil War hero.

This was one of oversimplified’s best videos

Taking your family out in the carriage to picnic and watch a civil war unfold has to be the most American thing ever.

*four month hiatus* Fans: You quit! Oversimplified: I didn’t quit! I merely failed to upload.

Trying to write a paper so I’ve been reading all of these events, and your “re-enactments” are hilarious is and accurate way👏👏👏

already 4 years ago, crazy how he just keeps uploading with more and more quality

Oversimplified: he wrote some questionable poetry. Lincoln: that was not very finger licking good of you

I don’t even need this for class it’s just fun to watch

Hey buddy. Well aware you probably won't see this, but I hope you're doing great. Love your content, and I look forward to everything you share with us, your audience.

After the news today, i think the algorithm is officially the funniest internet thing

For those who don’t know, ‘Unconditional Surrender Grant’ was his real nickname. That is not a joke.

Oversimplified: *Doesn't make content for 4 months* This enraged his father who punished him severly

I love this channel because it so funny, but at the same time, educational.

This is such a skilfull made video. Funny, informative. Damn good job.

“What does he like to drink?” “Whiskey, I believe, sir” “Then send him MORE” I like the cut of this man’s jib.

Washington: Stay neutral at all costs! Lincoln: *No, I don’t think I will*

Midterm Thursday gotta lock in

love the content man great to prep before a lesson so you can have it in context a bit

I like the idea that Washington and Lincoln argue about who is the best President

“Hey, it’s war baby. What are you gonna do.” may be the best quote I’ve heard in years.

The parallels between the past and our modern situation are crazy.

Actually got this as my History homework and i am for once more than Happy to do my homework

"One of Lincoln's greatest traits, what made him such a great leader, was in the darkest of times, with composure and determination he kept moving forward". Damn that hit me hard.

“Well what does he like to drink?” “Whiskey.” “THEN. SEND. HIM. MORE!!!”

@Oversimplified you helped me out on my civil war test in social studies

I love this video so much! All facts accurate and humor in full force! lol

Mccalean : Gets fired McClellan’s wife : You got fired? McClellan: I didn’t get fired! I merely failed to keep my job!

Abraham Lincoln: "Hey, it's war, baby. What are ya gonna do?" John Wilkes Booth: "Aiight, bet!"

*Lincoln is fueled by determination!*

People: overSimplified memes will never catch on OverSimplified: TO THE GUILLOTINE

There were many reports that Grant actually suffered from many back problems after the war and underwent many surgeries. The reason for his back issues was having to carry the whole union for the whole war.

this video might just be the best thing ive ever seen in regards to school, in my life 😂

Oversimplified coming with that southern accent “Much to their heart” 11:24

Me: Going to sleep. Oversimplified: Wanna see a civil war. Me: Ah merde, here we go again.

Fun fact: In 1856, abarham lincon gave a speech. The speech was so well thought out and amazing, the reporters forgot to write down what he said. So this great speech is now lost to time.

i think i’ve learned more in these videos than i have in my apush class

Oversimplified fans: You haven't posted in a year! Oversimplified: False, I merely failed to upload!

I googled it. "Unconditional surrender grant" isn't a joke. It seems that was actually a name the historical figure had. I love the way oversimplified does this. Historical facts and Easter Egg fun in the narrative. Brilliant.

This guy is so entertaining even tho it's all history. Little story: my friends and I once had a sleep over and we watched oversimplified for like 2 hours and his parents were so confused.

Best video for studying with :)

Im learning about this in history this year so I'm watching this video also as a Texan I find our depiction absolutely hilarious and accurate lol

My high school teacher: We are going to be learning about the Civil War first. Me who has watched both of Oversimplified’s videos on it: *I AM READY*