If that man had waited a little longer, he'd also have met legless Larry, who had just overtaken rump boy wiggling his way to his work with the underpriviliged.
Gary Mcguckin I perceived it as say the man in this story Peter has a job has money has a decent life yet he gets bogged down about the little things then he meets this homeless man apologies I cannot remember his name and this man literally has nothing he is a alcoholic and drug addict who seems happier than Peter Idk that’s how I perceived the comment
the 2 characters being played by the same actor is actually pretty deep, being homeless could happen to anyone. they are supposed to look like a mirror to eachother
If he didn't stop by the guy with the kid either, he wouldn't have gotten punched in the balls. That's what makes no sense, he acts stressed and rushed in one scene but completely changes in the next.
@@IamsuperSam That's what people do. They have vices, and feelings of obligation- so they get their vices and meet their seemingly unavoidable obligations(speaking to a neighbour in this case) and blame everyone else for their mistakes. Because doesn't everyone need a coffee in the morning? Don't you have to be polite to your neighbour? Don't you have to put on a painted face and continue like nothing happened?
iry x that parent has the type of kid who’s gonna grow up to be a degenerate loser. I know this is acting lol, but the guy at the beginning made me hate him so much😂
We all have bad days but imagine having the day this homeless man had and he still is able to show compassion for his fellow man. Can we all say that we could do the same thing?
"Sorry for the smell." "I'm here just 'cause I don't think I'm gonna make it." No joke. Some of us are on our last legs, suffering in silence, putrid, hurting and near being without spirit. This is the real deal. Actually, it is the beginning. The lady friend asked for help and received none; died. He's trying hoping not to have the same fate.
@@heilhonkler6981 , it's literally hell on earth. Each day, you must take it minute by minute. You must not throw yourself into an excruciating cycle of guilt, blame, shame, and mental pain. You say you will do this or that, never accomplish it, and then lament over your lack to not complete a simple task. If you accomplish one thing, one simple thing, take pride in it. Build on it. Know the struggle. It is ever so present. For the first time, I stepped out of my shell. Greeted customers (that's hard) and asked for donations (even harder) for a children's hospital. Usually, I'd feel rejected if I got a, "No. Not today.", but, I slowly let go of that rejection feeling. It tinges a bit, every now and then, but I realized it's not me they are rejecting. Some give and some don't. I had to step out. A colleague wanted to give me his donation collection to boost my morale and improve my numbers for the company. I said, "No, this is personal." I know I can do whatever I set my mind to. I just needed to STEP OUT, not take offense at the "no's", gain confidence in what I'm doing, and move positively forward. This is new ground. Taking a chance. Thank you for the encouragement. Seeing you work your way through, once more. Blessings. Many blessings!
@@heilhonkler6981 , you will work your way out, once again. I'm with you on this. It is not easy. I'm not there myself but I know. This is a pain I wish on no one. Yet, in order for others to truly understand, they really need to walk several miles in your shoes. Maybe hundreds just to get the gist of it. Depression is real. Alcoholism to cope with it is just as real. Too many of us are suffering in silence. It truly is a painful existence. We're not living. I see you working your way out. It is doable. I see me doing the same. Just a minute and one task daily. If it's not completed, no shame. Just commit to some other task (smile). One step at a time. Never mind how small. Just one, and be proud about it. Peace and love.
omg i watched ast night and im rewatching now and i saw ur post and ... my mind was like wait a minute and then i looked over again and sure enough they where the same actor xD
I think Charlie is Donald in a few years and Donald figures this out. Donald now understands that anyone under the right circumstances can become Charlie. I lost Triplet boys 40 years ago and my wife walked out with another man soon after. She just never could accept their deaths. I started down Charlie's path. My encounter with a church going girl changed that course. These days although I am still single by choice, I own my own home and am retired now. Life can change in the blink of an eye.
Exactly! Everyone has a right to feel upset and sad, but it’s important to try and not take things for granted. Being miserable all the time and having no serious issues is a little bit toxic.
@@patman0250 damn you have absolutely no idea what goes on inside other peoples head... damn... what is most scary is that you make up stories in your own head and in same instance lie to yourself and tell you the story is a truth... no wait... the most scary thing is that nobody calls you out anymore...
A sad note to one scene is the one where the father with the little boy defended him after he punched the guy in the crotch. The sad part is, there are really assholes out there just like him. And the look on the boys face as he walked away shows he will be a jerk like his dad when he grows up. It is a cancer of society and produces many other problems for people.
Agreed - the boy "doesn't know better" because his dad neglects to teach him. Many teachers today have to face parents who do not give enough guidance and support to their children. Then the children act out - and then when the teacher gives that child a consequence, that parent would "defend" the child against the teacher. Then they wonder why education doesn't work despite the billions poured into it. Education starts with building good character: self-confidence based on growing achievement, self-restraint, determination, focus, mindfulness, caring, compassion, communicating well, and so on. Once a child has this, he or she could learn everything else they might need, much of it by themselves.
I love the fact that one of the last phrase of the homeless man was "I just don't think I am gonna make it". That carries a lot of significance since his friend just died. He was so used to living like this that it took the death of someone, a look on his past and those he loved and a savage beating to make him rememeber that he is going to die out there. At the same time making the social worker realize his pointless anger. It is like he is looking in a mirror (maybe this is one of the reasons the actor plays both parts), everything is upside down : the lamentation in the social worker and the humbleness in the homeless man
The social worker is talking about the homeless guy getting clean and a place to live and a job etc but that's so far away from what the homeless guy can imagine he might as well be talking about sending him to the moon. The homeless guy is just trying to stay alive another day. This is where a lot of these programs just don't work the way they're supposed to. Anyone who's sat where the homeless man sits knows this is a spot on description of what is like.
Exactly. He's still dealing with the trauma of losing his child, and now alcoholism as a coping mechanism. A home and a job won't help him with his trauma, he needs support to deal with this first, before anything else - otherwise it is just a mask.
I worked in a holiday resort one summer, lots of people of varying ages, one guy probably in this forties seemed a bit out of place. He had been in the (UK) forces stationed in Germany for a while, wife and kid in MOD accommodation, drunk driver had killed his daughter, not much seemed to make sense after that, it took him apart, separated from his wife bounced from short term job to job. The distant look in his eye when he described his daughter and said simply "she'd have broken a few hearts". He asked about my day too, I couldn't think of anything.
This made me cry - I have met TOO many gentlemen and ladies like this - you can NEVER know what someone has gone through until you ask.....everyone has their own story.
i actually found that when you get out and meet other people, their perspective changes your mind because everyday when we stay in our castle we forget our privilege
Agreed, there's no better way to recognize one's class privilege, race privilege, educational privilege, health privilege, and many others without directly interacting with people of different backgrounds.
@@rutvin8763 You are right on! Thank you for sharing with people! If many people can learn about their privileges and programming about race, gender, income and so on, the world will be much more just and harmonious. This film deals with income, work, health privileges, and maybe to some degree, race and gender.
Most homeless persons I've talked to are like that. They have the biggest heart. And their hearts remain soft despite the misery. And the narcissists in this society remain cruel despite all the luxury they live in.
I'm totally floored by this piece. There is such a thin line from what we have and how quickly we can lose it and become homeless. Best to never take anything for granted.
Native American saying: *Never judge a man, until you've walked a mile in his mocassins.* Old Charlie's story put the scocial worker's bad morning into perspective.
It's always good to look on the bright side, but don't down play your feeling just because someone has it worse. If you've had a truly bad day, you can vent. If people weren't allowed to complain due to the fact that others had it worse, nobody would be allowed to complain. No, don't let your bad mood affect other's good mood, but it's okay to be sorry for yourself. It's okay to be mad. It's okay to complain. Have a good day folks 👍
I was homeless for 9 years. It got pretty rough sometimes and I started getting really depressed. I started volunteering at the soup kitchen and it flat out saved me. So many ppl so generous and going thru so much...staff, volunteers and homeless, all going thru their own trials n trib's. Really brought me a lot closer to ppl as family, reality, really living. I'm so humbled n so grateful for my experience and for all u lovely ppl out there. If you're alone this holiday season, volunteer...you'll be amazed at how accepted and embraced you'll be! Life is beautiful if u make the effort to join it!
Stacey Kersting Thanks for the message, friend! Unfortunately, all I can offer this season is food since I've got plans, but ill be sure to spread the message.
Hannigram i see, so what you have to do is just listen to your ego and complain alot eh? Sure that is far more better things to do than thinking about what of the "worst" peoples had been gone through, thats a fine point you got there.
sulthon naseer Well you completely missed my point, didn't you? Congrats. I said if your situation is bad, you're aloud to vent. I lived with anxiety and depression for 2 years and didn't get help because "Ohh some people have it worse! Who cares if I feel bad? Some are starving!" I kept all of those emotions bottled up and it led to things that it didn't need to lead to. My point is it's always good to keep in mind that others have it worse, but if you need to vent you need to vent.
"When I woke up ... again ... well, that's when I thought maybe I should ..." I really thought he was going to say "I thought maybe I should kill myself." and when he said "maybe I should come here" it kind of made me feel he's reaching out one last time. The writing and acting here are really good.
The line between “making it”, and life on the street, is so thin as to be almost non-existent....and realizing it, he pushed back from the table. And the one with heart, leaned forward.
oh god 😥🤧 I didn't expect for this to hit me so hard. We're all just one terrible experience away from losing everything and this man's story could be anyone. It makes me sad that we aren't all more appreciative.
Great acting.... kinda me today. I truly did not realize that the 2 main characters were the same person (actor). A good reminder that someone is always having a worst day than you.
well if it's YOU have the most horrible day in the human history? how's that.....is there anyone horrible than u? ... i mean if Someone havin a worst day than you it will keep going but it will STOP at a person :) dumb sentences from schools or parents
Moral of the story , everybody is dealing with their share of sufferings and nobody can decide whos misery is greater. It is life after all filled with all sorts of experiences.
He is looking at himself and does not even recognize that his rock bottom for that one day is nothing compared to the potential rock bottom of his life. Amazing Short.
"If you think you're having a bad day, think about just how much worse it could be." is what I get from this. That seemed to be his future self and the smallest things got to him, he had no idea how much worse it was going to get and wasn't grateful for what he currently had.
Shaggy - well worse is not all abt going cashless n homeless n ending up on da road. I am destroyed from d inside. Nothing remaining. Everyday sucks. Yeah I got cash n I roof to survive n stuff. But its useless. Comparing is nt really a gd idea. I know its sucks for the homeless guy but no problem should be compared bcoz each n everyone is suffering in their own way.
Omeleto is better than most films out there. Imagine trying to convey a thought-provoking message and emotion in just a few minutes. Gotta be very creative.
It’s not the perspective that someone has it worse than you, but that life can throw curveballs and you could very well be one day in that position. It could be you, homeless and self-medicating. Beautiful and heartbreaking and heart...warming?
My dad taught me this. Everyone has bad days, and it’s okay for us to complain because it’s a way to vent, but he also said that if you were to take your problems to the streets, you’d be fighting your way out to get to the top. This means that someone else is having an even worse day than you and to just be thankful that you’re not that person, and also it taught me that in the end when I have a bad day I’m thankful that I’m not having a terrible or upsetting day that someone else is going through. Now I’m thankful to be the way I am.
God I don't know why this hurt me so bad. I just want to hug and squeeze the hell out of that homeless man. Take him out for food and spoil him with what little money I have
When you watch this film, they both went through common experiences. This is why the social worker and the homeless can relate to one another. The man and his son who couldn't discipline his son. The women who knock his coffee over without saying I'm sorry. The theft who took his bag. In-turn, the homeless explained how he became homeless. Then their is people beating on him as well as the hospital won't allow him care for his injuries.
Things my Mom says that this movie made me think about: "There but for the Grace of God, go I" "No matter how bad you have it, someone else always has it worse." "Life is not fair". Excellent film, I think she would appreciate it too!
His frank statement of "I don't think I'm gonna make it" is a powerful phrase. It isn't easy to admit something that troubling to another person. The actor was just about perfect for it, too, what a talent. BTW, thank you for helping me discover Olenka and the Autumn Lovers, their music is fantastic.
That woman... Not only was it her fault for not paying attention and she didn't even utter a single apology, but she also SAW him getting robbed and said nothing, either. That may just be worse than that miserable kid and his overly protective dad.
Yayat Rezza Sadly, many of them are doomed. Period. I’m not saying they failed or anything. They’re doomed through no fault of their own. Nature deals everyone a hand of cards, and some people are just screwed over from the very start. There is a small chance that an external factor might free them out of their situation, but sadly that’s extremely rare. It’s not a nice, pleasant, or comforting thought, but that’s reality.
Tyler Parr nails this one as a homeless man. The sincerity with which he plays the role is oozing out of the screen. Disappointed that mainstream film and TV is not utilizing this artist to tell their stories
I don't often do rewatches, whether movies or Omeleto videos. But here I am two years later. This ranked near the top of my all-time favorite list of Omeleto videos after my first viewing. And the rewatch only solidified that ranking for me. It certainly holds the top spot (by a wide margin) for the most impactful three minutes of Omeleto. In that time, Charlie delivers spectacularly on multiple levels. Of course, he couldn't do that without the fine setup. But Charlie...wow...just every.single.thing...from inflections to expressions, pace and personality and all things in between. Kudos to everyone involved with this.
You can't slap the kid as he "doesn't know better". Just slap the dad infront of the kid and say "this is what happens if u hit someone after becoming an adult, so change your attitude before it's too late son". Just perfect enough to traumatize the kid.
While it's great to have perspective, you gotta remember that just because people somewhere in this world are literally getting tortured and killed doesn't mean you having a bad day is any less valid. While it is nice to consider that compared to others you have it great, it also shouldn't illegitimize your own feelings and personal "suffering".
that moment when he describe meeting his wife and daughter... As a recent father whose been plagued by doubts, that is one of my nightmare... a combination of humiliation of beeing in this situation at all, and shame of showing such a pitiful exemple to your child.. Seeing this, realising its not just my bad imagination, but the actual life of some people, and an actual possibility for mine... Man everyday i find new reasona to hug my son and his mom.
I'm on the verge of crying. It's those little expressions in Charlie's face. Those tiny smiles that disappear as quickly as he shows them. What great acting.
Wonderful juxtaposition between the two characters. Even more so as they're the same actor. Just such a treat watching the endless facial moves of the homeless man as he told his story. A true gem.
The complexity of our emotions, especially in regards to their connection to the foundation of the psyche, is our single-greatest gift and curse as human-beings. It is both what gives life meaning and pain, and it can make you robust, or it can tear you down.
Lol, I was wondering about that myself like, if my social worker were running late I know theirs like 10 other people minimum that will cover in a heartbeat moments notice. Maybe I'm spoiled though. I am in a good program.
This was beautiful, funny, relatable and painful to watch. I've had bad days when nothing went right. I've also had had horrifying days when I was homeless. It makes my bad days (now) seem so much more trivial, in retrospect. Kudos to this actor, also, for playing both parts. Anyone struggling in life who happens to read this; Just know that it can get better and that I love you.
damm ! i've lost my home yesterday ,an now i'm watching this n our shelter , i've seen many who's scars runs even deeper! respect! very nice you diserve more subs!
Perhaps it's a bit silly, but... I become excited when I identify a restaurant I've been in, or a bus stop I've stood at. It makes the production easier to identify with!?!?! 'A day in the life' so to speak!!! :-)
The moral is its not about how bad you have it its about how you deal with it. We all have some types of struggles in our lives that effect us differently yet we cant let our problems defeat us nor taoe our anger out on others. Failing a simple test can mean more to someone who is clinically depressed than someone who isnt. Everything in life has perspective, its our choice to see that. Ive had a really rough life myself but Ive been blessed to at least have managed to keep shelter through it all. For everyone who has had it better than theres people who have it worse so I never take my anger of my struggle out on others and always pray people can over come their issues whether its depression, obesity, disease, money, or being bullied. Whether its a greater evil or a lesser evil evil is evil.
There is a thin line that separates us from where we are at today and where we were at in the past. Choices have led us to where we are today. I worked in a shelter when I was younger and met Tom. A big man 6’4” and strong as an ox who used the shelter to sleep in when he was sober which was one of our rules. Tom got a job in the foundry and started at $6/hour and told me that Monday night they would give him $0.50/hour raise each week that he worked without missing a day. On Tuesday he told me what he was going to do with all the money he was going to make. On Wednesday, he told me how the supervisor tried to tell him to do something he wasn’t hired to do. How he power-tripped on him. So, Tom said, “I quit.” I told him I was sorry to hear that. He told me not to feel sorry for him. He said, “Life is about choices and I live by the choices I make. You go to work because you have to: bills to pay, college debt, car debt, etc. But I am free and owe no debt. If I want to get high or drunk I am free to do that and people like you pay for it when I panhandle. When I don’t have money I come here and get supper and a bed. My choice is the freedom I have in my life. Your choice is to live within someone else’s limits. Today, I remembered what I had and what I was giving up for $6/hour and chose to be walk away. Never feel sorry for a man who makes his own choice because I am freer than you are. Ha ha ha.” And he walked away laughing and he did not feel sorry for me because he knew that I was where I was at: a graduate student seeking a master’s degree and working this job because it paid the bills that my loans didn’t cover. I was wracking up future expenses in a profession that would pay less than teachers and felt the heavy weight of that slavery to my debt as Tom walked away, laughing at me because I had felt sorry for him.”
👍🏻must be nice to be homeless in Canada, when I was homeless the VA told me I had to be homeless for at least 6 months before they would help me. Lucky me, disability money kicked in a moth later. People say they care about veterans but when ur on the inside looking out the world is a very dark place.
Well who said the world was a bright Place. World has never been bright always dark because people are dark. Yeah there's good people out there but for every good person there's 20 bad people.
Actually I couldn't have gotten the point more spot on. But that's ok Chrissie I don't blame you for not getting it. I mean there are a lot of 50cent word's in there but maybe some day champ..
No bro, people freeze to death every winter. They walk over the homeless as if they were garbage and pretend to see everything else but the person. It isn't nice to be homeless anywhere. It is especially unpleasant in the frozen north that has more winter months than warm months. Homeless die every winter and people don't even take notice.
That "lady" who knocked his coffee over was absolutely toxic.
@Obamathanosgoku -Obamanosoku the final memélord
She was rude, but not completely in the wrong. Hand rails are designed for hands, not drinks.
@@StannisTheMannis305 but she was not respectful about it at all. Seems like a generally terrible person.
@Gage Aldrich
I agree. But his initial reaction easily escalated the whole thing. He immaturely blamed her in a very disdainful manner.
I believe she was in cohoots with the thief, they split the spoils. Otherwise why would she completely ignore the theft
@Race Chapman
Good point.
"A man felt badly because he had no shoes, until he met a man with no feet."
If that man had waited a little longer, he'd also have met legless Larry, who had just overtaken rump boy wiggling his way to his work with the underpriviliged.
Gary Mcguckin I perceived it as say the man in this story Peter has a job has money has a decent life yet he gets bogged down about the little things then he meets this homeless man apologies I cannot remember his name and this man literally has nothing he is a alcoholic and drug addict who seems happier than Peter Idk that’s how I perceived the comment
Then he felt envy... Imagine never having to worry about shoes again.
@Gary Mcguckin dude, humble yourself
@Gary Mcguckin why are you speaking in caps
the 2 characters being played by the same actor is actually pretty deep, being homeless could happen to anyone. they are supposed to look like a mirror to eachother
Are you sure the homeless person is also him? 😱 Such a good actor...
Adela Setara Yes, same actor -- and the director as well. It says so in the description. I was completely surprised as well. Nice job!
This is what I thought, they looked alike too much. I'm glad Im not crazy and it is him. :)
@@carolinemaluca Who's to say who's crazy or not? LOL!
Steve Jarvis "We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad..." 😁
He shouldn't stopped for a conversation and coffee if he was running late.
If he didn't stop by the guy with the kid either, he wouldn't have gotten punched in the balls. That's what makes no sense, he acts stressed and rushed in one scene but completely changes in the next.
@@IamsuperSam That's what people do. They have vices, and feelings of obligation- so they get their vices and meet their seemingly unavoidable obligations(speaking to a neighbour in this case) and blame everyone else for their mistakes. Because doesn't everyone need a coffee in the morning? Don't you have to be polite to your neighbour? Don't you have to put on a painted face and continue like nothing happened?
Addiction
@Trashcan Troubadour He was very believable ( the homeless man ).
it's canada. it's normal.
"He doesn't know any better"
Isn't that kind of the point of being a parent, to teach your kid what not to do so they can know better? Like... what?
He the parent that uses there kid to fight for them I seen mom have have kid bite an kick adults knowing they wouldn’t beat her butt
iry x that parent has the type of kid who’s gonna grow up to be a degenerate loser.
I know this is acting lol, but the guy at the beginning made me hate him so much😂
You act as if there are only a few types or kinds of people in the world.
A good thing to say to the dad would be "you know less than that."
Also the kid is like 8 not like he's 2
We all have bad days but imagine having the day this homeless man had and he still is able to show compassion for his fellow man. Can we all say that we could do the same thing?
Brown sugar Dumpling knowing myself, i’d say definitely not
Seth Daugherty but you're honest, and better than me though.
Brown sugar Dumpling Tbh, I'd probably would; up to a certain point, though. There's a tipping point where you have had enough.
That's just me.
when i have a really bad day, i can still laugh if i want to, but when im mad at someone i cant laugh to that one person
Without a great family and friends to back you in your worst of times, it can be very easy to find yourself in this mans position.
"Sorry for the smell." "I'm here just 'cause I don't think I'm gonna make it."
No joke. Some of us are on our last legs, suffering in silence, putrid, hurting and near being without spirit. This is the real deal. Actually, it is the beginning. The lady friend asked for help and received none; died. He's trying hoping not to have the same fate.
Don't give up bud, I worked myself out of a hole years ago and trying to again.
@Animiki Pineshi Nagamowin , yes, I know.
@@heilhonkler6981 , it's literally hell on earth. Each day, you must take it minute by minute. You must not throw yourself into an excruciating cycle of guilt, blame, shame, and mental pain. You say you will do this or that, never accomplish it, and then lament over your lack to not complete a simple task.
If you accomplish one thing, one simple thing, take pride in it. Build on it.
Know the struggle. It is ever so present.
For the first time, I stepped out of my shell. Greeted customers (that's hard) and asked for donations (even harder) for a children's hospital. Usually, I'd feel rejected if I got a, "No. Not today.", but, I slowly let go of that rejection feeling. It tinges a bit, every now and then, but I realized it's not me they are rejecting. Some give and some don't. I had to step out.
A colleague wanted to give me his donation collection to boost my morale and improve my numbers for the company. I said, "No, this is personal."
I know I can do whatever I set my mind to. I just needed to STEP OUT, not take offense at the "no's", gain confidence in what I'm doing, and move positively forward.
This is new ground.
Taking a chance.
Thank you for the encouragement.
Seeing you work your way through, once more.
Blessings. Many blessings!
@@SuperVendetta9 thanks for your reply man. I am struggling with alcoholism but I think your points can apply to me also.
@@heilhonkler6981 , you will work your way out, once again. I'm with you on this. It is not easy. I'm not there myself but I know.
This is a pain I wish on no one. Yet, in order for others to truly understand, they really need to walk several miles in your shoes. Maybe hundreds just to get the gist of it.
Depression is real. Alcoholism to cope with it is just as real.
Too many of us are suffering in silence.
It truly is a painful existence. We're not living.
I see you working your way out. It is doable. I see me doing the same. Just a minute and one task daily. If it's not completed, no shame. Just commit to some other task (smile). One step at a time. Never mind how small. Just one, and be proud about it.
Peace and love.
For someone who’s late to work this guy sure took his sweet time getting to the bus stop
I was just about to say that .. he did his Normal early guy routine.
They usually leave on a schedule. He probably thought he had time. Then showed up just a little too late/they left early.
Just because you get to the bus stop quicker doesn't mean it arrives early.
You’re already late, why rush lol
Sounds like me even when late I walk like a tourist 😳
I didn’t even realise that both characters were the same actor😱😱😱😱👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
?! WAT?!
I didn't even realize until you pointed it out lol
omg i watched ast night and im rewatching now and i saw ur post and ... my mind was like wait a minute and then i looked over again and sure enough they where the same actor xD
ArtistVai That's why they looked similar
That's impossible I would have realized it.
I think Charlie is Donald in a few years and Donald figures this out. Donald now understands that anyone under the right circumstances can become Charlie. I lost Triplet boys 40 years ago and my wife walked out with another man soon after. She just never could accept their deaths. I started down Charlie's path. My encounter with a church going girl changed that course. These days although I am still single by choice, I own my own home and am retired now. Life can change in the blink of an eye.
No words that I can find will suffice. Please accept a hug from me.
Thats very sad n heartbreaking to lose three children..hope u OK now
I mean yeah 👍
your worst day could be someone else’s blessing
Exactly! Everyone has a right to feel upset and sad, but it’s important to try and not take things for granted. Being miserable all the time and having no serious issues is a little bit toxic.
anyone else binging these Omeleto short films?
Right here man :^)
Me, myself & I
I haven’t accomplished anything in days lol
Each one is kicking a rock and finding a gemstone ...
me
Damn that homeless guy was cool about all his misfortune he was just worried about making it through the program.
efrem peters he was worried he wasn't going to live
Its the same guy!
What makes you think he was cool about everything that happened . He obviously took all that anger out on himself just look at him.
Not to mention he even checked on the social worker to see if HE was okay, and not until the end did he realize the courtesy from the homeless man
@@patman0250 damn you have absolutely no idea what goes on inside other peoples head... damn...
what is most scary is that you make up stories in your own head and in same instance lie to yourself and tell you the story is a truth...
no wait... the most scary thing is that nobody calls you out anymore...
A sad note to one scene is the one where the father with the little boy defended him after he punched the guy in the crotch. The sad part is, there are really assholes out there just like him. And the look on the boys face as he walked away shows he will be a jerk like his dad when he grows up. It is a cancer of society and produces many other problems for people.
Agreed - the boy "doesn't know better" because his dad neglects to teach him. Many teachers today have to face parents who do not give enough guidance and support to their children. Then the children act out - and then when the teacher gives that child a consequence, that parent would "defend" the child against the teacher. Then they wonder why education doesn't work despite the billions poured into it.
Education starts with building good character: self-confidence based on growing achievement, self-restraint, determination, focus, mindfulness, caring, compassion, communicating well, and so on. Once a child has this, he or she could learn everything else they might need, much of it by themselves.
Like father like son
55Ramius That's when you hire a hitman
I woulda just beat em both
55Ramius yeah this how parents get knocked out in front of their kids
I love the fact that one of the last phrase of the homeless man was "I just don't think I am gonna make it". That carries a lot of significance since his friend just died. He was so used to living like this that it took the death of someone, a look on his past and those he loved and a savage beating to make him rememeber that he is going to die out there. At the same time making the social worker realize his pointless anger.
It is like he is looking in a mirror (maybe this is one of the reasons the actor plays both parts), everything is upside down : the lamentation in the social worker and the humbleness in the homeless man
The social worker is talking about the homeless guy getting clean and a place to live and a job etc but that's so far away from what the homeless guy can imagine he might as well be talking about sending him to the moon. The homeless guy is just trying to stay alive another day. This is where a lot of these programs just don't work the way they're supposed to. Anyone who's sat where the homeless man sits knows this is a spot on description of what is like.
THIS
Homeless schemes should be devised by the homeless and the health service ran by ill people.
Very true. Homelessness is a very complex situation to get out of for someone trying to survive day to day.
Exactly. He's still dealing with the trauma of losing his child, and now alcoholism as a coping mechanism. A home and a job won't help him with his trauma, he needs support to deal with this first, before anything else - otherwise it is just a mask.
Exactly he's so dismissive making assumptions about Charlie's life
A guy trying to make the best of what could be his last few days. This is sad and eye opening. Well done.
To be fair, the affluent West is by far the best place to be homeless in.
Funny how you should use the phrase eye opening.
How did u know that its his last days 😂
I worked in a holiday resort one summer, lots of people of varying ages, one guy probably in this forties seemed a bit out of place. He had been in the (UK) forces stationed in Germany for a while, wife and kid in MOD accommodation, drunk driver had killed his daughter, not much seemed to make sense after that, it took him apart, separated from his wife bounced from short term job to job. The distant look in his eye when he described his daughter and said simply "she'd have broken a few hearts".
He asked about my day too, I couldn't think of anything.
powernumpty
What’s MOD?
You made cry...thanks.
Seriously...I needed it. Feel much better now. ✌🏼❤️
@@eldenarchonofcinder2036
Ministry of Defence.
Military quarters for personnel and family.
MOD is also associated with UK military intelligence.
You listened with attention and did your best to be pleasant. That's plenty right there.
This guy: *Hits rock bottom*
Rock bottoms older brother: Yo is this the dude that hit you?
*top ten funny jokes for likes on TH-cam NEW 2010!*
SpikefallYT it’s funny
Oh boy, rock bottom has a basement
Perspective I like ittt
The homeless man’s story legit made my eyes water. You just never know someone’s story. We all have one.
iy happens. 2 yrs after ur comment, how're you
Is that his future self?
Saving/ me that's what I was thinking
Saving/ me thats what i was thinking
It's written in the description that both guys are portrayed by the director. And the film's name is Ironied.
More like a mirror self. Just a representation of how this could all be much worse
Saving/ me ikr
Exceptional acting!
Exceptional acting is an understatement! I am in all kinds of awe!
For some reason I see sarcasm in your sentence...
He isn't being sarcastic. The social worker and homeless man are the same guy. He is the director and he acted for both parts.
They are Canadian. Always throws me off a bit.
Mr IY iiiii
This made me cry - I have met TOO many gentlemen and ladies like this - you can NEVER know what someone has gone through until you ask.....everyone has their own story.
I HAVE MY OWN STORY WILL TAKE IT TO THE GRAVE
i actually found that when you get out and meet other people, their perspective changes your mind
because everyday when we stay in our castle we forget our privilege
Agreed, there's no better way to recognize one's class privilege, race privilege, educational privilege, health privilege, and many others without directly interacting with people of different backgrounds.
@@rutvin8763 You are right on! Thank you for sharing with people! If many people can learn about their privileges and programming about race, gender, income and so on, the world will be much more just and harmonious. This film deals with income, work, health privileges, and maybe to some degree, race and gender.
I love the homeless guy he is so sweet humble and so positive
I Love his smile!
Most homeless persons I've talked to are like that. They have the biggest heart. And their hearts remain soft despite the misery. And the narcissists in this society remain cruel despite all the luxury they live in.
@Tim Jones that's what I was thinking the whole time.
@Tim Jones yeah I was thinking the exact same thing!
Plot twist, the homeless guy is also the social worker!
I'm totally floored by this piece. There is such a thin line from what we have and how quickly we can lose it and become homeless. Best to never take anything for granted.
Native American saying: *Never judge a man, until you've walked a mile in his mocassins.*
Old Charlie's story put the scocial worker's bad morning into perspective.
I used to complain I had no mocassins, until I met a man without a sense of humor.
When he said he had enough for a bottle of mouthwash... I don't know that really got to me. It hurt to realize how low his little happy things are.
It's always good to look on the bright side, but don't down play your feeling just because someone has it worse. If you've had a truly bad day, you can vent. If people weren't allowed to complain due to the fact that others had it worse, nobody would be allowed to complain. No, don't let your bad mood affect other's good mood, but it's okay to be sorry for yourself. It's okay to be mad. It's okay to complain. Have a good day folks 👍
Hannigram preach brother, serieusly I agree
I was homeless for 9 years. It got pretty rough sometimes and I started getting really depressed. I started volunteering at the soup kitchen and it flat out saved me. So many ppl so generous and going thru so much...staff, volunteers and homeless, all going thru their own trials n trib's. Really brought me a lot closer to ppl as family, reality, really living. I'm so humbled n so grateful for my experience and for all u lovely ppl out there. If you're alone this holiday season, volunteer...you'll be amazed at how accepted and embraced you'll be! Life is beautiful if u make the effort to join it!
Stacey Kersting Thanks for the message, friend! Unfortunately, all I can offer this season is food since I've got plans, but ill be sure to spread the message.
Hannigram i see, so what you have to do is just listen to your ego and complain alot eh? Sure that is far more better things to do than thinking about what of the "worst" peoples had been gone through, thats a fine point you got there.
sulthon naseer Well you completely missed my point, didn't you? Congrats. I said if your situation is bad, you're aloud to vent. I lived with anxiety and depression for 2 years and didn't get help because "Ohh some people have it worse! Who cares if I feel bad? Some are starving!" I kept all of those emotions bottled up and it led to things that it didn't need to lead to. My point is it's always good to keep in mind that others have it worse, but if you need to vent you need to vent.
This has probably got to be my favorite short film ever.
TOTALLY!
"When I woke up ... again ... well, that's when I thought maybe I should ..." I really thought he was going to say "I thought maybe I should kill myself." and when he said "maybe I should come here" it kind of made me feel he's reaching out one last time. The writing and acting here are really good.
The line between “making it”, and life on the street, is so thin as to be almost non-existent....and realizing it, he pushed back from the table. And the one with heart, leaned forward.
That’s exactly how people are now days...
eph elle negative mental aditude
gabi hakler attitude*
It's makes it even deeper once you realize there the same actor
Makes you wonder if he’s looking at his future self o.0
Wait what
Right?! I thought he was looking at a potential future version of himself.
nani?!
The person who played the homeless man needs an Oscar because i am trying so hard not to cry right now.
It's the same guy who played the social worker. He played both.
oh god 😥🤧 I didn't expect for this to hit me so hard. We're all just one terrible experience away from losing everything and this man's story could be anyone. It makes me sad that we aren't all more appreciative.
Great acting.... kinda me today. I truly did not realize that the 2 main characters were the same person (actor). A good reminder that someone is always having a worst day than you.
yamaneko lunardragon I was not victimizing myself. I reffing to me rushing to reach to work on time.
well if it's YOU have the most horrible day in the human history? how's that.....is there anyone horrible than u? ... i mean if Someone havin a worst day than you it will keep going but it will STOP at a person :) dumb sentences from schools or parents
Chevon Newman
Look at credits, not the same as actors, brothers I believe.
Matthew Horizon you're wrong. same person. *READ THE DESCRIPTION* It's the film director...
That was one of the best videos I've seen on this channel. Writer and actor if this short film was awesome.
Guila Hernandez watch the one where the boy gets bit by a snake
Watch "a janitor's son is bullied by rich kids. So his dad stands up for him in the most heartwarming way."
Moral of the story , everybody is dealing with their share of sufferings and nobody can decide whos misery is greater. It is life after all filled with all sorts of experiences.
He is looking at himself and does not even recognize that his rock bottom for that one day is nothing compared to the potential rock bottom of his life. Amazing Short.
"If you think you're having a bad day, think about just how much worse it could be." is what I get from this. That seemed to be his future self and the smallest things got to him, he had no idea how much worse it was going to get and wasn't grateful for what he currently had.
Shaggy - well worse is not all abt going cashless n homeless n ending up on da road. I am destroyed from d inside. Nothing remaining. Everyday sucks. Yeah I got cash n I roof to survive n stuff. But its useless. Comparing is nt really a gd idea. I know its sucks for the homeless guy but no problem should be compared bcoz each n everyone is suffering in their own way.
You could have gotten: don't compare.
Except despite all of the misfortune to the homeless man still cares for others even asking the man what happened to his face, you invalidate others
Omeleto, this is channel is certainly incredibly underrated! I'm loving each and every video! I love how all of them have their own unique story.
How is it underrated with 1 million subs
thats what i am thinking this channel is pretty famous and notorious for these things.
videos taken from other channels.
Omeleto is better than most films out there. Imagine trying to convey a thought-provoking message and emotion in just a few minutes. Gotta be very creative.
It’s not the perspective that someone has it worse than you, but that life can throw curveballs and you could very well be one day in that position. It could be you, homeless and self-medicating.
Beautiful and heartbreaking and heart...warming?
My dad taught me this. Everyone has bad days, and it’s okay for us to complain because it’s a way to vent, but he also said that if you were to take your problems to the streets, you’d be fighting your way out to get to the top. This means that someone else is having an even worse day than you and to just be thankful that you’re not that person, and also it taught me that in the end when I have a bad day I’m thankful that I’m not having a terrible or upsetting day that someone else is going through. Now I’m thankful to be the way I am.
god this hits hard
Me too
Yeah how so.
Hits as hard as Peter.
God I don't know why this hurt me so bad. I just want to hug and squeeze the hell out of that homeless man. Take him out for food and spoil him with what little money I have
Speechless. .. we cry about petty things! The one in sorrow somehow finds a reason to smile
Apparently helping others is the only way out of our own misery
Yaup , if the world is cruel suffering then being nice and compassionate is the best rebellion against it.
Ah yes because my upset feelings are invalid because others have it worse :) thank you for the life lesson stranger
@@medhyatripathi2093 Nah, tried that, didn't work.
@@g0reh0und48 There has got to be at least one person on earth who has it worst. Maybe it is you.
When you watch this film, they both went through common experiences. This is why the social worker and the homeless can relate to one another. The man and his son who couldn't discipline his son. The women who knock his coffee over without saying I'm sorry. The theft who took his bag. In-turn, the homeless explained how he became homeless. Then their is people beating on him as well as the hospital won't allow him care for his injuries.
Things my Mom says that this movie made me think about:
"There but for the Grace of God, go I"
"No matter how bad you have it, someone else always has it worse."
"Life is not fair". Excellent film, I think she would appreciate it too!
Moral of the story IT COULD'VE BEEN WORSE
Or that good things don't happen depends on how positive are you :D
Not much worse . Death would be sweeter by far , I'm thinking ....
That actually wasn't the moral of the story but okay.
patman0250 yeah it was.. talking about Donald the social worker..
Moral of the story: Dont oversleep
STOP it! 😂
His frank statement of "I don't think I'm gonna make it" is a powerful phrase. It isn't easy to admit something that troubling to another person. The actor was just about perfect for it, too, what a talent.
BTW, thank you for helping me discover Olenka and the Autumn Lovers, their music is fantastic.
That woman... Not only was it her fault for not paying attention and she didn't even utter a single apology, but she also SAW him getting robbed and said nothing, either. That may just be worse than that miserable kid and his overly protective dad.
The homeless man is his future self
Tabitha Barton probable
The homeless man is you in the future lol
Tabitha Barton same actor so maybe
no it portrays 2 different ppl.
@@cithrichdidntwakeup3812 dude thats not funny.
This is me today. But yeah no homeless man came and change my life. Ferk
aiman zainal same man. Fuk
aiman zainal *H* *E* *C* *K*
+aiman zainal. no homeless man had to come change your life......you found this video instead :) have a great day
If you’re relying on some external force or event to change your life, then you’re doomed. The only person who can change your life is you.
Yayat Rezza
Sadly, many of them are doomed. Period. I’m not saying they failed or anything. They’re doomed through no fault of their own. Nature deals everyone a hand of cards, and some people are just screwed over from the very start. There is a small chance that an external factor might free them out of their situation, but sadly that’s extremely rare. It’s not a nice, pleasant, or comforting thought, but that’s reality.
Tyler Parr nails this one as a homeless man. The sincerity with which he plays the role is oozing out of the screen. Disappointed that mainstream film and TV is not utilizing this artist to tell their stories
Incredibly powerful. Makes one grateful for what they have. Having perspective is a gift.
Life happens to us 10% and we react like 90%
Partha Sarathi Barman i remeber that as a quote from some notable person
10%? No man life happens to us 100% all the time.
I know that line from an inspirational attitude quote
@@patman0250 90%
@@keuwlcat1319 no I'm pretty sure it's 100%.
This film almost made me cry in the end, it really almost did. When he said that he didn't think he would make it almost made me cry.
It reminded me of discrimination, some people can't cope with one incident, whereas others live it every day of their lives
One man here has reconciled his flaws. The other man is discovering them.
My father use to say
"I used to complain I had no shoes, until I saw a man with no feet!"
After life, this saying is the only gift he ever gave me.
Apparantly at the end of his life, he could have left you his shoes. That's harsh man.
the truth is that some ppl just suck
I don't often do rewatches, whether movies or Omeleto videos. But here I am two years later. This ranked near the top of my all-time favorite list of Omeleto videos after my first viewing. And the rewatch only solidified that ranking for me. It certainly holds the top spot (by a wide margin) for the most impactful three minutes of Omeleto. In that time, Charlie delivers spectacularly on multiple levels. Of course, he couldn't do that without the fine setup. But Charlie...wow...just every.single.thing...from inflections to expressions, pace and personality and all things in between. Kudos to everyone involved with this.
If I was a walking and some kid nailed me I would literally speak like a teacher to him you know what I mean?
Slap!
You can't slap the kid as he "doesn't know better". Just slap the dad infront of the kid and say "this is what happens if u hit someone after becoming an adult, so change your attitude before it's too late son". Just perfect enough to traumatize the kid.
@@1..0w0..3 ty for the life lesson
@@1..0w0..3 Outfucking standing I wish I could bookmark comments like that LOLOL.
@@1..0w0..3 nah just nail his dad then him
While it's great to have perspective, you gotta remember that just because people somewhere in this world are literally getting tortured and killed doesn't mean you having a bad day is any less valid. While it is nice to consider that compared to others you have it great, it also shouldn't illegitimize your own feelings and personal "suffering".
I was just thinking that.
yup. i agree
He has no idea he's interviewing himself.
Yes, how even so few people noticed that?
Actually, I think it's sinking in...
This made me cry. Nobody should be homeless, nobody should be beaten up because they're homeless, nobody should be alone.
that moment when he describe meeting his wife and daughter... As a recent father whose been plagued by doubts, that is one of my nightmare... a combination of humiliation of beeing in this situation at all, and shame of showing such a pitiful exemple to your child.. Seeing this, realising its not just my bad imagination, but the actual life of some people, and an actual possibility for mine... Man everyday i find new reasona to hug my son and his mom.
When you think "damn the actor who played Charlie did a really good job" and then find out its the same actor...well done
Great cinematography!
These are Oscar nominated/really good shorts from other people
I'm on the verge of crying. It's those little expressions in Charlie's face. Those tiny smiles that disappear as quickly as he shows them. What great acting.
Wonderful juxtaposition between the two characters. Even more so as they're the same actor. Just such a treat watching the endless facial moves of the homeless man as he told his story.
A true gem.
This video makes me bawl like a baby every time I watch it.
And I’m a burned out 33 year paramedic!
The complexity of our emotions, especially in regards to their connection to the foundation of the psyche, is our single-greatest gift and curse as human-beings. It is both what gives life meaning and pain, and it can make you robust, or it can tear you down.
What I would give to lose everything and still shine as sweetly as this character.
This social worker is why I want to be a social worker. People deserve campassion and kindness
Wow. As someone who is going into the Social Work field, the guy that is the social worker is god awful at being one.
Lol, I was wondering about that myself like, if my social worker were running late I know theirs like 10 other people minimum that will cover in a heartbeat moments notice. Maybe I'm spoiled though. I am in a good program.
The Cinematographer needs to be given a special award
We all have days like that and then we remember what we have to be grateful for. A very well-done narrative.
This was beautiful, funny, relatable and painful to watch.
I've had bad days when nothing went right. I've also had had horrifying days when I was homeless. It makes my bad days (now) seem so much more trivial, in retrospect.
Kudos to this actor, also, for playing both parts.
Anyone struggling in life who happens to read this; Just know that it can get better and that I love you.
Talk about having a bad day, and seeing a bad life
The fact that he still has some smile in him, wow!
damm ! i've lost my home yesterday ,an now i'm watching this n our shelter , i've seen many who's scars runs even deeper! respect! very nice you diserve more subs!
I'm sorry you lost your home. I hope you can stay safe and find yourself a more favorable situation soon!
@@MrDionstarrr thank you for the nice reply for the moment i'm pretty safe have a nice day too!
How's your life going so far? Hopefully it've gotten better
My heart is exploding with emotions for humanity and all its walks
Perhaps it's a bit silly, but...
I become excited when I identify a restaurant I've been in, or a bus stop I've stood at.
It makes the production easier to identify with!?!?! 'A day in the life' so to speak!!! :-)
How does that Channel only have 1.2 Million subs??
MasterChicken 55 because only that amount of people hit the subscribe button
Great actors, especially the guy playing Charlie. So much emotion on his face throughout. Superb film, thanks.
That hit the nail on the head. Clever use of comedy , tension, emotion and truth.
Alright, so Tyler Parr wrote, directed and starred in this as both Donald AND Charlie both having bad days huh...well done.
I love how he straight up asks Karma "What did I do?" So relatable! 😂💯
The moral is its not about how bad you have it its about how you deal with it. We all have some types of struggles in our lives that effect us differently yet we cant let our problems defeat us nor taoe our anger out on others. Failing a simple test can mean more to someone who is clinically depressed than someone who isnt. Everything in life has perspective, its our choice to see that.
Ive had a really rough life myself but Ive been blessed to at least have managed to keep shelter through it all. For everyone who has had it better than theres people who have it worse so I never take my anger of my struggle out on others and always pray people can over come their issues whether its depression, obesity, disease, money, or being bullied. Whether its a greater evil or a lesser evil evil is evil.
There is a thin line that separates us from where we are at today and where we were at in the past. Choices have led us to where we are today. I worked in a shelter when I was younger and met Tom. A big man 6’4” and strong as an ox who used the shelter to sleep in when he was sober which was one of our rules. Tom got a job in the foundry and started at $6/hour and told me that Monday night they would give him $0.50/hour raise each week that he worked without missing a day. On Tuesday he told me what he was going to do with all the money he was going to make. On Wednesday, he told me how the supervisor tried to tell him to do something he wasn’t hired to do. How he power-tripped on him. So, Tom said, “I quit.” I told him I was sorry to hear that. He told me not to feel sorry for him. He said, “Life is about choices and I live by the choices I make. You go to work because you have to: bills to pay, college debt, car debt, etc. But I am free and owe no debt. If I want to get high or drunk I am free to do that and people like you pay for it when I panhandle. When I don’t have money I come here and get supper and a bed. My choice is the freedom I have in my life. Your choice is to live within someone else’s limits. Today, I remembered what I had and what I was giving up for $6/hour and chose to be walk away. Never feel sorry for a man who makes his own choice because I am freer than you are. Ha ha ha.” And he walked away laughing and he did not feel sorry for me because he knew that I was where I was at: a graduate student seeking a master’s degree and working this job because it paid the bills that my loans didn’t cover. I was wracking up future expenses in a profession that would pay less than teachers and felt the heavy weight of that slavery to my debt as Tom walked away, laughing at me because I had felt sorry for him.”
I love that both of them are the same actor. That's deep.
As if he is looking into a mirror of his older self.
Gets hit in crotch by little kid, Spills coffee, loses bag: worst day of his life
You forgot where he stubbed his toe, jeez I would rather die.
hilakleiner And misses his bus and his appointment I think I haven’t finished yet
Compared to a normal day of his, yes.
One of the best short movies I ever seen, this is awesome work, impressive and touching. thank you.
Excellent, best short I've seen in a long time. Thank you.
I saw somebody in the store like the guy and kid Peter. Great parenting skills I might say so😷👌
Shlæhbi L'ätlasi So, you want to take that man from behind?? some things you should probably keep to yourself..lol
@@christophercombs6663 thank god he said punch not pound
Amir Fahmi Jalilluddin lol. i didn't even think of that.. THATS TOO FUNNY!
👍🏻must be nice to be homeless in Canada, when I was homeless the VA told me I had to be homeless for at least 6 months before they would help me. Lucky me, disability money kicked in a moth later. People say they care about veterans but when ur on the inside looking out the world is a very dark place.
Well who said the world was a bright Place. World has never been bright always dark because people are dark. Yeah there's good people out there but for every good person there's 20 bad people.
Actually I couldn't have gotten the point more spot on. But that's ok Chrissie I don't blame you for not getting it. I mean there are a lot of 50cent word's in there but maybe some day champ..
No bro, people freeze to death every winter. They walk over the homeless as if they were garbage and pretend to see everything else but the person. It isn't nice to be homeless anywhere. It is especially unpleasant in the frozen north that has more winter months than warm months. Homeless die every winter and people don't even take notice.
john smith here here
john smith va..... trying to find the right number for help will turn anyone to the dark side.....
perfect acting especially from the homeless guy. I could really feel his pain.
The same person plays both characters, its the director.