Joel went to Spirit Halloween and asked himself, "How can I incorporate Halloween costumes into my sketch?" The answer was: By just wearing them and not acknowledging them at all.

"you can make the machines that make the machines" - me (Clint Eastwood)

When Joel talked about the shredder, showed a real knowledge about the machines. I think he can really try a career in that sector.

On the third "please, I need this" I wasn't sure whether to laugh or to cry. Masterful acting

"Once the machine's made it doesn't need a guy anymore" is such a brilliant bit of writing

Fuck me this hits hard, was made redundant 4 months ago (all Good now) but the sheer number of people suggesting I do rando shit was so awkward, you love em and understand they want to help but really can't understate how bad the suggestions are 😂

Seth walking out in the walrus costume was the best part of the video lol

That was a weird time for a phone call. No wonder it’s such a rough day.

That “please I need this” posture was spot on

The cape flutter while turning to the chair had me dying. This is quality comedic content.

How many takes were there for them to not laugh at the end bit? 😄

Omg the seal noises killed me. You're so good at keeping it together.

I think its that "know it all" attitude that got Joel fired in the first place. His friends were there trying to brainstorm and Joel with his infinite wisdom kept shutting down their incredibly helpful ideas... Its a shame.

Holy heck this is relevant to me. I just lost my job at the company I worked for after 4.5 years... hang in there, Joel, we'll make it through this rough patch.

"Please, I need this" resonated deep within me

Amazing video, I've definitely had a phone call or two like that in my day. Also the walrus costume was incredible.

I didn't lose a job, but the owner of my apartment told me the other day that he sold it to someone who doesn't rent, so I have until next April to get a new one. I live in Argentina and our rent laws are not very friendly. Couple that with how bad our economy is tanking and the forecast looks pretty bleak. Even so, all my friends came to my support and to this day I don't understand how can I be so blessed to have people in my life who go above and beyond to help me out. They say I earned it, but I still find that hard to believe. Thank you for this video, Joel.

I remember that one time I lost my job and my friend who was dressed as a walrus galumphed up to me and grieved with me. Such a pivotal moment ❤

I had an awful time this weekend. Was dressed as a priest in a club when I got dumped and embarrassed. So I felt this to my core lmao

We all need someone whos got our back like Seth, what a guy

My husband was laid off a little while ago and hasn't been able to get nearly what he was getting paid before despite all his years of work experience. Sometimes you really do think you have life figured out and then it takes a big ol' dump on you. Thanks for this ♥

Walrus at the end is the perfect Joel Haver touch. You’re a genius my friend.

I'm so impressed that Joel didn't break character and laugh at the end there.

at roughly 5:33, Joel Haver (acting as a recently-unemployed Batman or guy in a Batman suit, depending on interpretation) seems to flick his cape back--this may be a nod to an earlier short by the name of "Perfect for A Guy Like You" wherein the 'guy' (Ron) also wears a cape and indignantly flicks his cape back after verbally assaulting an assuming realtor. Fascinating to see the parallels between caped characters!

I love how utterly raw and real this one is. Just the other day my friend also got a phone call at a weird time so this hits really close to home

Brilliant piece of art, the somber tone of the dialogue paired with the absurdity of the costumes: brilliant.

Way to keep a straight face during the walrus noises

The guy getting in and out of the hammock felt like a metaphor for my life.

The three amigos… it tells a story of friendship, loss, grief, and that it is probably Halloween or a crossover. Great short film, loved the use of the aspect ratio and filter to make it look more “classic” (or if you used a specific camera to make it look the way it does double props!)

So relateable.

I love how Seth wormed over to the chair like an actual walrus 😂

Always nice to get a new joel upload You guys are hilarious. Not always in a "rofl" way, but always making my day better. Specially after a busy Monday at work

SETHWARD DEBUT?? Congratulations Joel you have officially made it

Today was one of the worst days I’ve had in a long time and this video honestly makes it so much better you are a gift to my word right now thank you

I'm pretty sure if I had encountered this video as a kid it would deeply traumatise and scare me, as I had a really weak abhorrence of all things weird and crazy. Wish I could be a kid again. Love Joel.

With every video this channel becomes more like Goodlongpee. We are blessed.

The 4:3 aspect ratio made this so good, my focus was basically forced onto the characters, so i had to bask in the absurdism

This video feels like one of those weird dreams that you wake up from as confused as ever

Having a rough day myself and man this really did some cheering me up. It’s really something the way you can take such random concepts and absurd humor stuff and make them feel so real and heartfelt at the same time. All while bringing some killer laughs. I appreciate you Joel, thanks for making this rough day a little better

I really appreciate the cape flourish on your way to grieve

Man, I got let go last week, I felt this in my soul.

That walrus bit may have been one of the best bits on the channel. Phenomenal work young man

Wow the cinematography in this one is gorgeous 🤩

Thank you for brightening people's days, Joel. Keep on keepin' on

Joel skits always perfectly portray how I feel trying to socialize with social anxiety.

The walrus part at the end, genius. Just great stuff, so smart. Wish I had creative friends

"Once the machine's made it doesn't need the guy anymore." -Ned Ludd

Spose that’s one way to write off your Halloween costume.

This is one of my favourite vids now. Dialogs and acting are brilliant!

Dude, you’re the best, Joel. You make so many happy. That’s all I have to say.

Was not expecting the super realistic seal walk.

The shoe rack bit got me good, I adore how you can make the weird and the serious blend so well together.

what really astonishes me about the human mind is how they were able to film that last scene without laughing

Seth got his back.

I love how special all of your characters are and the room you leave around them is great. Sometimes I'll be watching and I'll notice something going on behind them, and that is just great. I know the reason those things are placed there, thank you for sharing them with us so we can enjoy them as viewers of your content and as individuals that are living and getting on with our own lives.

Thanks Joel, I NEEDED THIS

"Please, I need this" Dogs hear the message like wtf is going on over there

I had a rough day and this was what I needed

Poor Batman. His boss just told him he's the employee the company deserves, but not the employee the company needs right now.

Wait dude you could be the guy that makes the guy that makes the machine, that’s definitely a job

That walrus is fucking fantastic.

So much on this channel is hilarious, but super wholesome. Hits me in the feels.

I think this is my new favourite film. The feeling is so real. really wholesome.

This cowboy guy is giving me heavy "dry creek wrangler school" vibes

So that's how Christian Bale got his Batman voice. He kept saying "Pleaase! I need this!" to Christopher Nolan.

No one deserves to lose their job while innocently wearing a batman suit.

They look like good friends to have, whatever the circumstances.

Sometimes there's nothing scarier than losing your job.

"Hey the boys. Took a major L today."

Thank you Joel and all the best !!

Thumbs up to the video but thumbs down to the phone call… PLEASE you needed this!

Lots of love to you Joel.

Joel is a pretty good actor, that whole getting fired scene was very believable. I almost thought he was getting fired by UKposts Gods.

I really liked when you had the presence of mind to just be like "you guys I think I just need a day to grieve" and they were like "oh yeah, cool" and then after that it was just chill. If only more people had that presence of mind, they'd be a lot more mentally healthy.

Well I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought today was Sunday instead of Monday.... I needed that

It's times like this you realise who your real friends are... and who is conspicuously absent.

Absolutely pissed myself laughing loved the dry humour Rowan Atkinson would be proud 😂

this looks beautiful

it took me far too long to realise that this is just a costume party and not actually batman being fired from being batman

The single tear from L-Man's nose =(

"We have VR and you're mindblown by a shoerack?" Killed me

This might be my favourite skit so far

"Some days you just can't get rid of a bomb! Or keep a job." -Batjoel

This is without a doubt one of the best videos youve made yet homie

A hug is always a good way to start.

This was amazing to listen to eyes closed blazed out of my mind

I want you to know the walrus is responsible for coffee spray on my keyboard. very stricky

The LLC bit killed me 😂

I love this so much, I need more of “what if you were the guy who..” content in my life

this gets my walrus of approval 🦦

If I'm ever in the hospital, I'm going to call for Batman Joel to make me more happier!

"Hey boys, took a massive L today" - Batman

wow the animation quality has really improved. GJ Joel!

No-one should have one bad day

the cinematography in this skit has more beauty than a better call saul episode

This is what i needed after a rough day

When that Walrus hop-waddled in I lost it

I only discovered your stuff recently Joel but god I love it! Wishing you all the success in the world 👍👍

Wonderful casting job on those dogs as background actors. Really sold the piece for me.

True story, back in the late 90s when I was in highschool one of my friendships dads was the guy who made machines that made machines. He was an odd sort but pretty cool. Showed us a vhs tape of a toilet his company pitched NASA for the space shuttle. Was super proud of their design which had and I quote "patented spread cheek technology." I wonder what happened to that toilet lol.