Real talk, you captured how kids talk so well which makes this so much more funnier in the contrast to anger lmao

At this point I'm convinced this channel is just Joel having a slow breakdown on camera

But how is he not cold?

That crushed gum between your teeth at 1:22 is honestly the most terrifying thing about this.

"I was your age at one point." Dear lord... I've heard that far too much.

Anyone who dislikes this video is a two bit floozy

I was expecting someone to laugh with him at the end and had a sudden realization it's literally just him yelling at nobody in the woods.

Love that outfit. Reminds me of a youth pastor

My little Michael would never do anything like that!

i like how some scenes don't even hide the fact that he's just kneeling as the kids

Michael is such a little angel :)

Jesus christ dont ever remove your laughing clips at the end. These are gold

I sincerely hope Joel was completely alone in the woods with a tripod for this

That little girl has a beard? I guess they do hit puberty earlier.

You are unironically so good at acting and writing dialogue, this is so naturalistic. Reminds me of a Noah Baumbach film.

God this channel is so underrated

2:04 That echo after "DEAD!" haha XD that killed me

Picturing the Dad character actually laughing and walking off like that is somehow way more chilling than just playing the scene out

My mom volunteered for every field trip and was always the most popular group leader. We had the van with the new dvd player, spongebob complete season 1 with special features, 2 flavors of capri sun, and like cookies or something. My mom was definitely more popular than I was.

I love the absurdity of a field trip to a random forest to find rocks

If you see a man by himself in the woods with a camera, probably best to just head back the way you came in.

Holy shit this channel is the best thing I've stumbled upon this year

Every time my mom chaperoned kids would call her “The eagle” cuz they said she looked like a big bird. I told her the namesake was because she was so vigilant. I felt so bad lol

Love the fact that all the kids have beards, really ties in to how true this story is

This reminds me of my tattletale days in elementary school where this kid gave me the finger and I found out his grandma was the yard chaperone after she said, "you're saying MY GRANDSON gave you the finger?" My trauma response kicked in and she gaslit me about it That shit is corrupt

Joel's videos feel like when you step outside and smell something that reminds you of the scholastic book fair when you were 9

I love when the skits end with you breaking chracter and laughing about your own jokes

After the Dad broke down and laughed into the woods I wonder what happened to the kids in group D?

I have to wonder what some random person in the forest would think when they came upon this

imagine walking through the woods and coming across joel filming this. No idea whats going on just some man changing costumes and shouting at a camera as you watch from your bush

The most elaborate try not to laugh challenge yet

Insane man in the woods with his imaginary son and pupils

Listen you can't talk to the world's only child mayor like that buddy!

You've captured the energy of parent chaperones so perfectly

2:03 That echo had me in stitches

Suzie : * Is concerned about you being cold because everyone else is wearing sweaters and you're in a shirt * Knows you're from the same town so saying "I don't know where you come from" doesn't make sense Honestly love that she just has a liiiitle bit more deductive reasoning than the other kids.

I don't think I've ever seen an actor with the range you have, nor a sketch comedian that so perfectly meshes comedically exaggerated performances into an otherwise accurate yet simplistic representation. I didn't mean for that last sentence to sound as pseudo-intellectual as it did but regardless, keep up the good work Joel.

I love the character breaks at the end of these. It cuts the tension perfectly. Outstanding work man I'm busting at my seams. My literal seams. Like. Help. Get some patches, my seams on my clothes are tearing.

Your talent never ceases to amaze me dude

"i'm gonna love you all equally today" "....................... okay."

The kids would instantly tear up because he is being angry and they wouldn’t know why

I sense that you may have had a traumatic experience involving a chaperone playing favorites when you were little.

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I can only hope that one day I can be successful enough to be both the mayor and entire populace of my town

It really seems that all these bits go on as long as Joel can keep his composure, once he breaks it videos over.

"I'm gonna love you all equally-- today." So enjoy this fleeting hours haha

How you end videos has quickly become one of my favorite styles.

i know this is acting but sometimes i question the effect it has on the emotional development of child actors

christ, joel, i think this is one of your best. it glances off of a bunch of tropes and dynamics really effortlessly

This one is such a winner, you made my fiance laugh. That's a high bar, Joel

Holy fuck, the sound design was perfect! hahah

Wait a second... ... ...IS THIS ALL ONE PERSON?

This might be one of my favorites. It's so intense and funny and I love you breaking at the end.

the kids outfits are amazing.

Your costume design in all your shorts is so high quality! Gives me so much inspiration to actually dress my characters with unique outfits instead of what i usually do which is wear sweat pants lollll

I just watched the spike lee masterclass and he spoke about the effectiveness of the high/low camera angles for story building. For a youtube creator joel and his fellas actually put a lot of thought to framing and camera angles. You guys make some darn good videos👍

Man that ending was actually so tense. I think this represents how we feared other kid's parents would treat us.

I am ready for a count of all of Joel’s different characters.

OMLL wayyy too accurate The timing of "are you cold?" And the teacher chewing gummmmm

Not even trying to hide the mic is such a brilliant touch

😂 I've only watched a handful of videos so far and I love how they have ended going out of character.

It takes such a dark turn. Gods that is just so good. He is breaking the fourth wall.

I love you, Joel ❤ Your live-action stuff is amazing! I'm glad I'm discovering so many comedy gems!

Guy turns from lovable dad to John Wick real quick

I love how he broke character at the end and just gave up. Hahaha

Thank you for sacrificing your pants and possibly knee caps for this, it is highly appreciated

wow this was awesome - "I will love you all equally" : that sounded weird - I loved the part where the kids were talking at the same time it's hilarious and very accurate

Live action Joel Haver = Animated Joel Haver. I'm glad we get a mix of both this channel is quality

Man, for weeks I've been seeing thumbnails for your vids and each time I'd just pass em by. Too many channels that attempt this sort of thing out there and that has made me rather dismissive since they tend to disappoint. Not you though. Everything I've watched on your channel thus far has been rather remarkable. You are the very example of how good things come to those who work hard and persevere. I hope you keep it up.

You just became my favorite content creator. I watch your videos at least twice a day and replay them over and over

Damn dude, the dedication it takes to run around on your knees in wet leaves! It's appreciated

"... love you equally today. O-ke"

Omg I remember going on a field trip with two other kids and one of the girl's mom was our guide. It was super unenjoyable because she wouldn't let us go try stuff other groups were doing and just followed her daughter around pampering her and buying her stuff. We also couldn't stay at each area that long even if we wanted to stop and look at something or spend longer in a gift shop because the girl wasn't interested or wanted to leave. It sucked, but that girl is one of my best friends now lol and she told me she felt bad her mom was like that and she didn't enjoy it much either

This has to be the most underrated video on your channel

I'm so happy I found this channel. I laugh so freaking hard watching these skits!

You are legit the best adult child actor

i have tears in my eyes.

The beginning was pretty funny for me cuz I work at an elementary school and was asked that very question when I was walking back into the building one day. "Are you cold?!?!?!"

loved this one man, you got some heaters hidden away. i dig it

Joel, this is amazing. You're amazing :)

dudes adorable characters are just too convincing. so adorable it hurts

You are great man, I love this

The chewing gum clenched between his teeth is priceless

I feel like I’ve struck gold just by coming across this channel now.

Dude, your deliveries are fucking glorious!

I think I like watching you break character more than anything else here

Wtf!? That was amazing!

Came for the animation. Stayed for Joel ❤

I'm binge watching these god damn these are so good

Love this channel.

Some real nuanced use of lens and perspective here.

"Nah, its cool, ill just play ALL the characters!"

This is the most realistic pro trail of children talking that I have seen in the media ever. lol 😂 great work

hah, these are getting better and better! Nice work dude!

you scared me in this one Joel

You pull the kids happy smiles so well lmao

Yep... I'm sitting this one out.

The ending is gold.

I have become very fond of Joel's wierd, little eyes. As funny in his skits as they are heart-breaking in his feature films.

I need a closet tour after watching so many of your skits