POSTcontent: Simulation Termination
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Early Gang
@@dawidgryger8914 this is the first time i was less the 1/2 hour late (i am subscribed youtube's just slow about showing me
Early gang?
@@dawidgryger8914 did you get ganged early?
I find it very relatable that Post says “I’m really good at this game” and immediately loses
I will dip my toe into analysing the stretching neck scenes. To me it looks like post is trying to achieve mindfulness, just sitting there and being present. But his mind or his head wont let him, it's literally getting away from him. As someone who has delt with depression and felt how my mind was my number one enemy in the form of sabotage, especially intrusive thoughts, that scene is incredibly relatable. This was just my view of it, but just visually man what a cool scene!
I think this could make sense, as another who knows this feeling all to well. Great take
It's that or him being awear this it's not real, he uses it as an example in saying well never meet unless you can do this.
You do remember that POST was in a digital simulation that was breaking down, right? Not only that, but there were multiple versions of POST, for all we know, they were glitching together/each other. POST was Subject 7, when the "real" POST was Subject 2, and there were apparently at least 33 monster types, which might have been failed/bugged/previous/alternate versions of POST.
@@Michael_Breiter that's a valid viewpoint, but it's supposedly a simulation designed to try to help him, a real person, become mentally healthier, and it's been established previously that large part of the weird things that happen are somewhat symbolic of his mental health issues. As such, it's entirely possible for it to be *both.*
@@DolusVulpes again, the sim was breaking down, glitching out. It is entirely within the realm of reason to believe that one of the first things to go was the simulation's original purpose: helping POST. Instead of helping him through his issues, the sim was making them worse.
We see this happen a lot with the "helping machine." Skynet, Mother, Aliens-verse androids, HAL, etc.
There's something oddly soothing about Post talking to his other-self.
It reminds me of how I feel when I talk to myself before I going to sleep, it's really calming in general since I can talk to "someone" without having to worry for what the person in going to say back, they probably went for something similar in This
@@Hello-rp4gy that's actually what others call God
@@Hello-rp4gy it reminds me of my own mental dialogue not in the things it says but the format of the two voices. one slightly louder more forward then the other, my fully conscious voice aka like our main guy. One a bit softer, farther back in my mind. My slightly more subconscious voice represented by his other-self / bag guy.
Hell yeah, POSTcontent was always one of my favorite unfiction series not because of the scares or the feel of it, because it doesn't really scare you. I just love how WEIRD it is. It's so unconventional and just offputting instead of the regular spooky that unfiction series' are so good at. The early videos just being like a monster of the week, and even though you can tell easily what the monsters are made of I still adore their designs and the way he portrayed them in the videos. Glad to see it come back
I really was feeling comfortable, in peace and I was almost in tears when in "Friend Mode: OFF" he conversates with himself saying: "A small step is better than nothing; even if it means just forcing myself to brush my teeth a few times a week".
Almost like it is a stalemate with his monsters and him, both trying to get resolution.
Really bringing me memories about being isolated from everything and not leaving my room at all.
This project really sticks with me because I see my old self in it.
I felt that way confronting my depression; I was so disappointed in myself, in how I let everyone down, in how inadequate I was, that I just froze. After that...
The best thing I ever did, was come to terms with myself, with what I wanted to be, what I was, and what I could be. I might not be able to please everyone, nor will I be popular or remembered by people; but I don't need to be. I help others, even when it might seem unnecessary or even stupid. The imperfections feel less significant, when I wake up with the goal of making people smile. Hope, that's what we all need, what I found in my darkest moments. 👍
Same. I was extremely relaxed and then a bit later his neck stretched across an entire room and I almost had a heart attack.
I felt that line so so damn much. Made me cry...
I was really badly addicted to c0k3 for YEARS and that sounded like me telling myself to get clean, to get better, to stop hurting my body bc I had no other way to do so. Post content really resonated with me and I hope he sees this
also cried at this part. i know so many of us can relate to how this feels, wanting to be proud of your little accomplishments when theyre all you can do
never thought I'd get jump scared by a stretchy neck, but here we are folks, great vid as usual NM!
IKR that shit got me way too hard
Oh no
Same here
didn't quite spook me but i literally read this comment right before it happened & i was like "huh wonder what thay could be about-- oh ok. neat"
i read you comments minutes before it and still got jumped
POSTcontent has to be hands down one of the most impressive unfiction projects I have seen. Whoever is behind it has great technical and editing skills and very clearly knows how to craft an effective narrative and use visual storytelling for an internet medium. The blend of surrealism, dark comedy, and horror works so well and it is really remarkable. I hope the series gets even more attention and that the creator goes on to make more content and be successful.
The meaning of this series and how accurate it is to how it feels like fighting depression every day is amazing. I mean even the fact that he is trying to find acceptance and appreciation online to fight the depression is just so true
I actually think that Sophie talking about the "Other Guy" means the Post that left the simulation. He is the original Post, but is /different/ now through his experience with EGS. The Post that entered died a long time ago. But like a phoenix, he was born again and gained experience each time.
Just a thought as I finish the video!
Actually, I read it more like "Post left a while ago, actually." We're just still doing content with one of the copies six months later because she wants to live on. "I've just been resetting you for a while now" sort of implies that the Post we see glitching out is not, in fact, still in posession of independance.
I remain fascinated with this series, but to its credit, I never caught that hiimmarymary was Sophie. Very well done.
wait what
I KNEW SHE LOOKED FAMILIAR
@@kitteninsanityki2122 Harder to tell without a face, but watching it again, I should have known.
As someone who deals with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations, this series was amazingly heart wrenching. Post really touched really close to home in almost every video. This is one of my favorite TH-cam series ever.
How he reacts to the monster sounds that they play is astonishing. How he doesn't even react to them at first until they get very loud. Shows how much he has gone through.
It's pretty clear that "the other guy" is Post. He left the simulation and took Sophie along with him on a flash drive. She doesn't know where they're going but noted Post is doing better and if it does leads to a bad end at least it'll be on their terms.
My best guess is that the whole Long-necked Post thing was a moment of symbolism, taking a term and using it literally. You pointed out that Post is pushing himself to post more content in order to achieve stardom online as a TH-cam sensation, meaning he is most likely OVEREXTENDING himself. His neck being far, far longer than it would normally be might be a literal interpretation of that behavior.
I don’t care how nice the symbolism is, that shit got me
interesting reference at 31:17 "its time to introduce my new friend, he calls himself Peter, I don't know why." this is a reference to alan resnick's video on the infomercial series "live forever as you are now" where he introduces his AI-self. "He calls himself Teddy! I don't know why, my name is Alan"
and at 25:13 when he says "that's my little secret" he acts that line exactly like Alan did in The Sculptor's Clayground
Gah this series is so… it’s hard to put it into words. I’ve been there, metaphorically. And there’s something so terrifying and so wonderful about knowing other people have felt this way. It makes me feel so seen. I love this series. It’s very comforting, in a scary way.
I LOVE the hard pivot into more typical TH-camr-style content from Post, some of the effects and cuts were actually kinda funny, but there were still fits and starts of inscrutable unsettling stuff.
The only explanation I can think of for the stretchy neck thing is that his... self-disposal method of choice is a noose, and a stretched neck with harsh angles bent into it has notable similarity to the kind of injuries a noose would inflict. I'm sure there's something to be linked to the question "Did you find what you were looking for?" as well, but I'm drawing a blank there.
obviously the neck was looking for something
There was two options, run or stay. He tried to stay, it didn't worked well. He tried to run away, it didn't worked either. That's what the stretchy neck means.
@@rodrigoalves-cg6xv that makes sense
That what awful. In the best way possible that neck effect was absolutely terrifying.
I think it means like “your head getting away from you” type deal
11:05-12:03 This segment, specifically the end of it, hit so close to home man what the hell. It felt so painfully real too. I’m currently in one of the worst states I’ve been in for a long time, my depression has never been so crippling and made me feel as miserable, worthless, and bedridden as I currently am. Struggling with so many aspects of coming into adulthood and the state of the world as well as my life and relationships with those in it. But those last 20 seconds of this segment, they felt so down to earth that it’s genuinely disturbing. I think the scariest and most gut wrenching aspect of it, is that it doesn’t sound like I’m listening to someone struggling with similar problems as myself. It feels like I’m just listening to a conversation I’ve already had with myself before.
I hope you are doing better, my dude. Its a great series. one day i hope you can re-watch it and say 'wow. Look how far I've come. I survived'.
I actually just started crying lol
Let's just appreciate Post and how much effort he put into his videos, elaborating the story and such and making it so wonderful and intriguing with a extreme talent in editing-
And the stretch neck thing - it was very impressive, (as well as the eye, and literally everything else,) and should most definitely be applauded, though I would be lying if I didn't say that it took more than three minutes for my pulse to start up again.
I watched the whole series a while back and the minesweeper video is hilarious to me as well "I'm pretty good" *clicks mine instantly* It wasnt the best series/whatever you wanna call it but i found it enjoyable and I still randomly think of it from time to time.
I don't know if it's the mental health stuff I've been dealing with (We talked about it during your Vampire stream) but there was a part of me that very meaningfully said "Go" when he was standing at the door of light. I believe he made it. I know there are ways to interpret that, but I need to believe he made it. Sometimes that's the victory dance. Just another day, then another week, then another month.
I like how he turned into PeanutButterGamer at one stage. Truly a miraculous transformation, and probably quite beneficial to his health. After all, it's better to have an obsession with Arthur and Putt-Putt than to find suicide appealing.
Also, that cat is shifty. And looks like it belongs in Omori. "Waiting for something to happen?"
Wait when did that happen? i didn't notice it lol
@@zypper7213 It was a long neck joke. 'cause PBG has the superpower of having a long neck.
@@GmodPlusWoW ahh yep I forgot about that, thanks :)
gotta agree that it's benifitting his health too, my theory is that the monsters were all incarnations of Smiley Man this whole time
@@zypper7213 Holy cannoli I never made that connection. And here I'm supposed to be Mister Makes-Connections-Where-Others-See-None.
Hey, a fellow OMORI fan!
The bit at 12:00 got me. As someone who... Lives in their single small room, and really reaonated with the story upto now... Hearing those small steps that I laid out for myself echoed in this webseires was really moving. It made me cry, thinking of how often i said the same things to myself in my head.
It still hasent gotten 100% better. But a small step is better than no step at all. Gunna... Go brush my teeth now.
i dunno about you but i really want that shifty-eyed black cat pillow he's got
So glad to see Nick return to POST, this was the first web series I interacted with and it holds a special place in my heart
Honestly Nick, your pace for video creation rn is so inspiring to me. Please keep making these videos, you truly are my favourite person in this platform!
This is actually my top favorite unfiction series of all time, and I've watched and loved a lot of them. This is one of the best characters I've ever seen on TH-cam, some of the best writing and acting, and awesome production. Can we take a moment to appreciate the brilliant acting of this young man? I keep thinking, like a young Benedict Cumberbatch. Maybe better, though.
omg you're one of my favorite horror creators and I love what you've been posting lately sooo much 🖤🖤🖤 [also LOVE post content I remember watching that video you made on it 1000 times]
I watch your videos I had to do a double take when I saw your pfp lol
@@gebbycandy omg this happens all the time I'll be in a youtubers comment section like "omg ily" and I get a comment saying "omg ily" it's youtuber inception lmao
Im so happy that you finished covering this arg, probably one of the best args out there. Thank you so much NM
Wondered when you’d get around to closing the book on this one.
That first neck expansion moment was brilliant; it made me jump and genuinely feel uncomfortable, which isn't easy to do. The second was expected, so I didn't jump, but I still felt astoundingly uneasy.
Same. Same I'm not okay that got me worse than anything in a good few months the I'm not sleeping well tonight.
I really enjoyed this one. Although I also felt like it was crazy easy to follow. Not that I disliked that, but it felt nicely wrapped up by the end. Usually these things leave me far more lost and confused. I guess in a way I'm grateful that they didn't make me wait for you to explain it.
I'm glad to see that this series continued. Definately one of the better ARG/Unfiction series out there.
man i love this series. POSTcontent will always be one of my favorites due to just how wild it was, the amazing editing/cgi etc work, and the message behind it all.
i feel weird saying it but i honestly miss Post - not just POSTcontent, but "irl Post", the person outside the confines of the series... i hope he's out there enjoying life and maybe even thinking of some new cool ideas. he just seems like a really cool, creative guy with a unique sense of humor and i hope we see him in the future, project or just as himself.
night mind, thank you for posting this when you did. i was super exhausted from work today and have been dealing with a lot of hard stuff at home too, so it’s been nice to turn off my brain and listen to both of your postcontent videos. i find your voice extremely soothing and it’s like listening to a friend talking about a special interest. i really appreciate your videos and all the hard work you put into them. keep up the good work!
Did watch PostContent to its completion initially, but had to rewatch the whole thing and the original video on it all over again, and I'm glad I did because on this viewing I was noticing things and making far more connections to symbolism and metaphors than I did the first time
I had the gist of it the first time, but on this viewing, I could properly understand and make sense of what was happening and it's a beautifully nuanced story that's far less vague, confusing unfiction jargon than I remembered
It helps to go through when you already understand what's happening, and you put a lot more context and meaning about what's being said
The entire section from the "fanmail" in the original video for example; it never clicked until now it wasn't just the "friend" or someone in the system, it was literally about a video creators relationship with their audience and viewers and how he was trying to find purpose in any scrap of affirmation from viewers
Take a shot each time Nick says "content."
Do with water and chances are you'll still die.
Great idea!
I'll keep you posted!
(edit: halfway through the video, i cant stand straight anymore lol)
@@josephpodany Oh dear. 😅
Instructions unclear, I have passed away from alcohol poisoning 😂
Just when I was wondering what to watch. And oh heck...I had kinda forgotten about this series, but glad to be back for the end of it!
Night Mind, can i ask something?
Will you make something like Don't Hug me I'm scared analysis?
I mean it in the amount of effort and quality.
Sorry if it was just one time thing or if this question is already asked too much, I'm just curious if you can do such amazing video again.
Bud, I always want to. Circumstances changed for awhile that disallowed me from doing something that big again, but things may open soon for the opportunity. That desire to go bigger is always there.
I was literally just wondering if you were going to cover the rest of the series earlier today and here we are! Perfect timing :)
Man this series' ability to draw parallels with struggles involving mental health - it just really hits. It's so ... accurate. The real fear is that, even when you feel better you aren't really better. God it's so good.
NGL the Go-Go Gadget Extendo Neck bit legitately made me JUMP
14:10 jumpscare warning I am not okay. Holy crap this guy is a master at visceral reactions. That is some masterful video editing and effects Holy crap my heart that got me.
One of my favorites....Thank you so much Nightmind.
This project is amazing as a person who has treatment resistant depression and has been through attempts to terminate myself. It really is amazing as someone who also experienced derealization, depersonalization, and dissociation because it would feel so much like some weird simulation this really resonated with me. Beautiful story
Nick thanks for the warning man. I'm out on this one, but really glad you had the forethought to bring up that up at the start.
That stretchy neck thing was genuinely terrifying
I REMEMBER POSTCONTENT! Dude thanks for the update, I never kept up with the arg after your first video so seriously thanks for the update.
I have a slightly different take on the ending. I think the final shot of Post pulling out the flash drive means he took Sophie with him out of the simulation. Would that even work? What would it actually look like? Who can say? Stepping into the jaws of annihilation, perhaps, but on their own terms.
Overall, this was definitely my favorite unfiction project. Weird, unsettling, and dark, yes, but hopeful, full of heart, and one could even say powerful. Not many projects reach those heights.
Thank you, I was hoping you'd cover this again. Great as always!
this is one of the projects i had the pleasure of contributing to, though only through one comment i made several years ago. it feels good. whoever created this, i hope they continue creating things in the future.
its honestly a story i can relate to.
your content introduced me to both POSTcontent and _Boisvert, two of my favorites at this point. thank you!
your relentless ability and willingness to digest and spoon feed complicated stories to us folks who don’t have the time or chops to dig through some of these things ourselves is plain admirable. i’m able to skim through so many more projects i would never otherwise see and find the ones that really speak to me for a deeper dive. i appreciate the work you do man, thanks again.
Looks like its PASTcontent now!
But in all seriousness i loved watching this story unfold.
And the comment section has been won 😂
I have waited for this for so long. Ever since it ended I’ve wanted to see a part two and to hear your thoughts on this
This story is absolutely amazing thank you so much for sharing it! I will definitely be subscribing to the original Channel as well.
"I'm gonna level with you. I don't know what we just saw."
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"...but there is always the danger to take the freedom of a dream and encage it in a sentence..."
This is one of the most beautifully worded sentiments I have experienced as a literate human.
"An internet based entity, an algorithm that learmed how to behave through social media", wich is... a *terrible* idea hah
They made an ai that did that once. Within a day it was already posting about having fallen in love with Hitler. Mostly because it was being bullied by people not realizing it was sn ai, which caused it to kind of spiral and get meaner and less mentally stable (its personality was based off of a standard teenage girl, so it had a human-like response to being harassed (become a shithead). Anyways they shut it down shortly after before it could get worse. Don't ask me about this its been years since I heard about it. Also don't quote me on this either. I'm tired and I don't remember my dourcez beyond learning about it from a top ten list or something. I should really go to bed.
genuinely, thank you for the warning up front! this looks like a fascinating piece, but I will be checking out a different video!
this made me realize I've been watching Nightmind for about two years! it definitely has been a fantastic journey and looking forward to everything that continues to come.
I'm kinda sad that it's over, but this was a cool series to watch. Thanks for showing off cool projects like this.
I'm in a really bad place right now, so I appreciate the heads up about un-aliving yourself. I don't think it's a good idea for me, so I'm going to give you a thumbs up, comment, and hope that helps you in the algorithm. You're the best! I ALWAYS feel safe watching horror stuff with you, because you're so thoughtful. You and Nexpo are my horror kings!
yessss going back and watching the first one, but you know i’m coming right back!! love you nick, keep it up ! :3
YOOOO ngl I kinda forgot this series even existed lol. I love PostContent tho and I'm so happy to see you cover it again
Eerie how I was binge watchin' Night Mind since yesterday...
BUT MORE POST CONTENT!!~🖤
Gosh the creator of Hi I'm Mary Mary voiced Sophie?? There's something poetic about how its gone full circle like that.
Love the break down, easily digestible! Very tasty.
Ive been waiting for ever, lets go!
that neck stretch scared the hell out of me XD
Sammmeee
always so excited to see a new nightmind video
29:25 "he's the teabag"
POSTcontent was the first unfiction project I was able to follow from the beginning, so it will always have a special place in my heart. It also was the only one (so far) to give me nightmares, so that's special too.
Really appreciate that straightforward warning in the beginning
This was unsettling, hilarious, and beautiful. This is one of the best things I've ever seen, and POST just rules.
Oh gosh that editing at 14:10 is so good, it took me completely by surprise
I loved it so much, especially the way he excepts his strange surroundings
I had my doubts in the first video of yours about this, but I sensed a danish accent I’m danish myself and it’s so cool to see that a danish person has done something like this
Thank you for the videos. I started watching the series because of the first video! I liked POSTcontent. I didn't understand a lot of what was going on, but on the surface, I also enjoyed how surreal the videos felt. I missed much of the extras, including the epilogue, so thanks for covering it. This all was strangely nostalgic, but also it gave me some closure!
just watched the first part last night! excellent timing!
Love watching new Night Mind vide.
Yo thank you, I watched the first video a month back and needed the recap to make sure I remembered it all- def caught me red handed hoping you would
I love all the twists and turns, as well as the things left unsaid. It shows how complex and unpredictable the mind can be, despite our efforts to map it out and symbolize everything, and how harmful the results can be; but we don't need to fully understand it or control it in order to move forward. We'll find our path either way.
I think what really struck me about the whole box-void bit is at the end, both Posts ask each other 'Want me to get you anything?'. The reason why is because it shows that both of them are caring for each other now, and as a whole Post is caring for himself now more consciously and because of that the dissonance between his old 'dead' self and his new 'changed' self is resolved, so the old 'dead' self in the body bag disappears and the first subject climbs out of the body bag.
I also think that the old 'dead' self is representing the idea of an inner child somewhat? The way that the bodybag talks is very mistrusting, and it feels like a child that just doesn't wanna get hurt again. I think thats why I felt sweetness at the ending of Friend Mode: Off, and Honestly I would've been completely content with the series ending there. Idk just some food for thought.
The editing in this series is incredible. I especially loved the finger gun scene.
Damn I was called out. 😂
Thank you for the TLDR!
Always so happy to see a new upload from you.
Real
No joke but I've had nightmares about Sophie meager for years. Starting around middle school. She's always cheery, always my friend, and always breaks me down. Has anyone else had recurring nightmare about a faceless brunette woman?
Note: this is NOT an attempt at starting an ARG or anything. Just a weird recurring experience I've had for the past 10 years
I see faceless beings in my dreams too. Our subconscious remembers vibes better than faces. Faceless folk are stand ins.From my perspective.
@@sarahthesarah2850 I think the weirdest part is I feel she's always the same person and she knows that I know she stands out.
@@heavensdoor7955 Interesting, does she communicate with you in any ways or give off any vibes or feelings?
@@sarahthesarah2850 we always talk but her voice sounds like static or a low hum. She seems to blame me for something by the end. Usually something horrible
That's heavy. Maybe she is calling attention to shame and undeserving guilt you internalized. Those kinds of beings usually proxy for forces we can't confront easily. Sometimes generational stuff or stuff we don't remember.
Joking here
You didn't take her face did you?
Absolutely incredible project thank you for bringing this to us
Finally you finish it off!!! Been due for a looong time! :D
Ur vids are so good omg
Good kitty.
Also, sad to see POSTcontent go, loved the work put into it.
I went back and watched the first video again. I love the quirky hallucinating atmosphere of these videos. Plus, I really want the cat pillow that looks upon you disappointedly.
Love ya Nick. This random dude on the internet is telling that if you're not finding happiness throw it away and find something you can fall in love with.
ive not known about anything youve been talking about recently but im still having fun waching regardless
I was waiting for this
When it was recommended to watch previous coverage of this prior to watching this one, I thought "Nah...I've watched another similar content creator cover it - I just wanna see NM's take" I was WRONG!!! Gotta stop this one & go back to the recommend previous video.
Love this!💞
I remember your first video on this. It was good. Like the effects and stuff were creepy. But now it's gotten better and scarier.
Wow, I knew it's been a while for this series, but 3 years ago?! Time has flown by.
Edit: Didn't even realize there was more after the extendo neck entry. Guess I gotta catch up after all!
It’s not that I don’t want to watch it I just get really scared so I listen to you instead. And when you play just the video I still get scared, but I really like these and I think they’re so cool
that was wildly amazing from start to finish
thank u POSTcontent for this amazing story
Let’s goooo, s’more Night Mind!