Are You Scared of The Man in the Crowd?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
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Possible triggers: mentions of emotional/physical distress, blood, murder mention, stalker, fight
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everytime Shane reveals some of his own childhood lore, i am continuously surprised he is not actually a Riverdale character that crawled out of the screen Sadako-style
someone needs to put together a compilation of all his childhood stories
Does he strike you as a character that would be from Riverdale?💀
😂
@@halatiny6537 yeah. ridiculous, silly guy who just inexplicably finds himself in increasingly weird horrendous scenarios most of the time by his own volition. very Riverdale core of him.
i went to therapy in schaumburg when i was 12 and i can see it tbh
Author here! I've been a fan of Watcher since it's birth and Ryan and Shane for years before that, so it was a real dream come true to be featured! Thank you to the amazing team at Watcher and for everyone showing love in the comments. It was a pleasure to scare the pants off you wonderful strangers!
Great story!!!!
@@pimpsalsa5098 thank you!!
i rlly loved this one. could you explain the grey eyed man? im so curious. and who is "her?"
literally the first story I had my heart racing. So well written!
Awesome writing. ❤🎉
going from an increasingly scary story to Shane immediately sharing some silly anecdote that’s barely linked to the plot never stops making me laugh
also thanks ghoul boys for top notch euphemisms for diarrhea 😂
This story was scaring me more than any other in this series UNTIL it turned supernatural.
I am always more horrified by the believable behavior of controlling, manipulative, and sadistic humans than accounts of ghosts and demons.
But I also don't believe in the supernatural and have many personal experiences with human evil. Whereas Ryan believes he has had many experiences with the supernatural, so it understandably terrifies him.
The best part of these stories 😂
It's just this duo in a nutshell. I love these two, i don't care if they talk about scary stories, hunt ghosts, history quiz, or anything, they're just amazing.
Just immediately sucked out of the vortex of fear and already laughing as Shane interrupts to go, "One time-" 😂 Can always count on Ryan to scare me and Shane to ground me, lmao.
“Are You Scared of the Man In the Crowd?”
That’s just the life of an introvert.
“Are You Scared of the Crowd?”
@@dudedude64 okay but that kinda gives me an idea for a story lmao
"Are you scared of leaving home?"
That's not being introverted, that's just being shy or having social anxiety. Being an introvert literally just means that interacting with people tires you out, not that you're afraid of them.
I love how they always call out men for creepy behaviour. Them immediately slamming the boyfriend for all his "red flags" was so funny and satisfying, even when it's in the context of a horror story. "Red flags all round" lmfao
They call out everyone, not just men. That entire story about the obsessed mannequin girlfriend comes to mind, among many others. Anyone could be creepy, regardless of gender
@@Nicholasryan17 Absolutely! It's just that often, especially in the media, the actions of the men who feel no empathy for the people they harrass or hurt gets downplayed significantly, and sometimes people with influence (some of whom are male) will also make excuses for these people. Seeing two men you respect having the opposite reaction is very pleasant. I love that they don't stand for any BS or bad behaviour from anyone, even if they're fictional. I was just commenting on this example
@@ambertregoning3821 What do you mean? Women get away with their crimes much, much more easily and more often than men do. And when the hell does anyone ever call out red flags from women?
@@gr33ngirlsea hm, almost like how the Supreme Court minimized female on male rape by classifying it as not rape?
@@Nicholasryan17yeah, idk what this original comment was trying to get at
This was the first story that actually scared the shit out of me. Nothing is scarier than a creepy man
I can think of 100's scarier things
The one that scared me a lot was the elevator one from a few years ago. This one was good too.
.... this was really bad ngl. LOL
@@goldenrosey4347 yeah like 2 creepy men, 3 creepy men, etc. Once you get over 101 creepy men though, it starts to get ridiculous instead of scary.
@@theimplications635 a black man, a big black man, a big black buff black man.
I think the most off putting and unique aspect of this story, is that the creature never fought back. Not against her. He just looked sad. Something about that is chilling to me. I'd be like "Am I having a hallucinatory episode and I just murdered my date??" I wish she had asked more questions in the ferris wheel, like who are you, what do you want, who is "her"? But I also recognize that just trying to ignore him was a pretty realstic way to respond to that terrible awful situation. And leaving it open-ended makes it more mysterious and interesting! That was actually a legit creepy story I didn't see coming! Like the dad at the very end, I was not expecting that twist! Very good story, very original, still leaves us with questions!
Yeah! Like he's so confident he'll have her he isn't going to fight like it has all the time in the world *shudders* there are legit stalkers like that. They'll just keep hounding you, find out where you live no matter what you do. They don't actually care about you, just a dream they've made up in their head.
That’s kinda where I went to too! The whole thing abt nobody having seen her date (ever) and the stranger acting like he’s not even there. The whole secluded little town being Her thing (not the guy’s). It’s like she went to a random town she read online during an acid trip and killed some random guy she met there from paranoia and now dad looks like it too
I definitely thought she was having an episode, rather than the guy being a demon. It all centers around her, and especially when the dad showed up with the same eyes I was like yep, she's just having a mental breakdown. Creepy but the supernatural stuff kinda got in the way of the actual creepiness imo.
@@soulc967 I like your interpretation... she was hallucinating.
I genuinely think she killed her date. At the end her dad has the same eyes
I love how Shane interrupts the story to talk about a violent episode of diarrhea he had lmao
That's pretty on brand honestly 😂
I was entirely expecting her to wake up in the hospital and learn that the guy was her date the whole time, and she went through a complete psychotic break. When she awoke, she was told the truth and realizes with horror what happened.
Then, right when you think that it was all in her head, she looks up...and there he is.
OMG THIS IS HOW I READ IT TOO. I thought the date ran after the stranger after seeing him on his way to get drinks and confronted him, he THINKS he won but in reality the stranger like, did some sort of demon possession that connected them cause the dates body was torn like someone tried to stretch him to fit the strangers proportions, and the stranger was acting like he was their date and like he didn't understand why she was so scared because he took care of that creepy guy, its ok now. But she sees him as the creepy guy and kills him, and that's why he's like "why would you hurt me??" because to him, he took this girl on a date and confronted some creep that made her feel unsafe but everything was fine now and things should have been going very well. I don't know if I think the demon like...steps into its victims and literally steals their skin and maybe their mind doesn't go/doesnt go just yet? itk but that's what I thought was going on the whole time
I thought it was dementia
I thought the same thing, I am frustrated that we didn't get more of the story! If it's the last thing I do, I will personally hunt the author down and kindly ask them if they could make a part 2.
I thought the same thing!
@@Worry-Panic RIGHT like, I need to know. There's so many possibilities. All of them spooky
I'm not finished with this episode but I gotta say, going to an undisclosed location with a man you don't know very well? And he starts driving out of the city? I'd start thinking about how long it would take for the police to find my body buried in a shallow grave under a barn.
yeah if i was in her position i would've thought i was getting kidnapped 💀 no matter how much i know the guy if he starts driving towards a secluded area, ESPECIALLY in the woods, i'm gonna assume he's going to murder me
Instead, an "odd peace" washed over her body. Like you serious lady? 🥴
@@bdaarmy9736 I thought it was going to be revealed that she had been drugged >.>
that's what i thought, too!! like, the first thing she says is "i haven't been dating this guy long", and then he takes her on a date and refuses to tell where they're going? sorry, i'm out
@@bdaarmy9736 That's just called dissociation /lh
the scariest part was when she and a near-stranger were driving so far into the woods at night that the radio went out and this girl didn't even THINK she might've been in danger 😭 i was worried for her survival instincts but she redeemed herself by immediately beating that thing to death
she might be a little slow on the uptake, but she can beat ass if necessary, and I respect that
This is one of the few stories that has actually made my heart race. Maybe because the thought of having a man chase you is terrifying and very real . But regardless, the author Abigail did amazing .
scariest portion of any of these stories so far was the anticipation at the beginning when i thought her date was bringing her somewhere to murder her. then the spooky guy showed up and i was like "oh sick it's just a monster, all good"
@@friday13thirteen it’s just a demon phew …
i just understood that the date killed the man, than the date became the "demon", i think thats why he was acting like the date
@@friday13thirteen Exactly.
@@davidtriana1549 that'd make a lot of sense except for the clothing? She recognized the body as the date by clothing so idk
shane wearing a beanie but not ryan feels like the simulation is breaking
“He’s gotta release the hostages.” is one of the best euphemisms I’ve come across 😂
it reminds me of Fargo season 3 I got to drop the kids off at the Pool
@@DJ-iu5bb Hahaha
honestly the scariest part of this story was before it got supernatural... if you're ever being harassed like this go into a shop with lots of people in it and ask a woman working there for help
RIGHT I was internally screaming when she just went into that building alone after all that like GIRL NO
Not even just a woman, just ask anyone, any sensible person will help you
@@theoledicktwist6247 Sadly, even when talking about being harassed and ask a guy for help, there’s a lot of guys out there who won’t help, or call you dramatic. You are much more likely to get help by asking a woman. Speaking from experience.
@@jadebeason7552 Also speaking from experience, there are plenty of men -- many of them fathers, husbands, brothers, and boyfriends -- who will help a woman in distress, even at their own risk. Just as there are many women who won't lift a finger to help another woman (particularly a young, attractive one like our protag.)
@@wobby1268stop encouraging women to depend on people who murder and assault us. It’s risky to talk to a strange man no matter what the situation is and you know it!
Side note- never go on “mystery dates,” ladies. You agree on the destination beforehand and meet them there. Do not get in a man’s car until you know and trust him, especially if he’s taking you to an undisclosed location.
THIS! The second the guy in the story said "second location" and I realized she didn't know where they were going, I was instantly SO scared for her.
I think for the sake of the story she had to be weirdly trusting like that because otherwise it wouldn't make sense.
Really the only time people should agree to a mystery date is if they’ve been dating their partner for a long time (like over a year) or if they’re married.
Mystery dates are only cute for long term couples who know each other well.
The line "everything's going to be alright again" made my stomach drop good job Abigail
I think the implication isn't that the creature _possessed_ her father, but rather that it murdered him and then stole his face, the same way it "took care" of her date.
So yeah, that's pretty chilling.
I'm with Shane here...the start to the date was kinda creepy...the narrator admits they don't know each other too well, and he's already hugging her from behind...which is kinda intimate and something you might do when you've been with someone for a longer while. And then not being told where where going? and then being driven down an empty, isolated road through the woods in pitch black? I would NOT be calm in the slightest. I'd be panicking and wondering if I'm making it out of this situation alive. If we're talking hypothetical scenario where I'm getting into that car with him in the first place. Because that'd be a very, very unlikely thing ESPECIALLY after the invasion of my personal space. Like really, gals and pals, if someone puts that kinda thing on you on a first date DON'T GET INTO THAT CAR. Bc in a lot of situations that ain't gonna end well for you.
I always recommend informing a couple of close friends about the date and then have location tracking turned on so they can check on you.
it’s not their first date, tho yeah, the guy was kinda creepy, yeah…
I had to rewatch the beginning because I thought this was a first blind date an I was wondering why did you buzz him in and why is your door unlocked? She says they haven’t been dating long but that could mean a few weeks or a few months. Maybe they knew each other before they started dating?
Same I was so glad Shane called it out!!
honestly just read like bad writing to me. SUPER creepy but written like it's supposed to be endearing : /
“It’s probably hard for Slenderman to date” one of Shane and Ryan’s best out of context quotes from this series lol
I think the whole getting lost business was so ingrained into some of us as children that you’re hyper vigilant. If I was in the protagonist’s place, I’d tag along everywhere.
“Nightcrawler would be a tender lover, cause he could-“
“Yeah, the TAIL”
I love how critical they are of men’s actions lmao
I feel like maybe his feelings were just hurt lmao
@@dominiquaivey2920 nah he was straight up acting like a creep and he knew it
Yeah, the story was written a little over the top for me!
I recently randomly bumped into Shane and he was kind enough to spare some time for a photo, making an already amazing evening even better. Thanks for the great content and for all the other times you've helped make my day even better than it was before
That's awesome!
Can't stand "celebrities" who have this facade of being nice when in all reality they're jerks.
Very cool to hear of the mutual appreciation. 🤳😁🤝👍
Did he crouch down to fit in the photo with you?
@@CallmeA_B I get what you're saying, but just want to mention that if a celeb says no to a photo, they're not being jerks. They should still treat you nicely, of course, but they shouldn't have to do anything just because they're famous. They're still regular people with private lives, and sometimes they don't want to have their photo taken or get interrupted in their daily life, just like you or me.
@@thespankmyfrank Absolutely agree with you! Totally depends on the context of the situation.
In today’s episode of ‘Watcher Fashion Police’, Shane is cosplaying Ryan and Ryan is giving Stanley Tucci prepping for his video on how to make a Cocktail.
The bathroom story was a familiar one to me. My dad disappeared into the bathroom on his first date with my mom! She obviously wasn't too upset as they were married for 44 years, when she passed away. She discovered nerves made him go to the bathroom! 😂
This is the first one to REALLY stick with me, especially as a woman. AYS once again proving that nothing is scarier than a creepy man
nothing scarier than a man** /lh /hj
The way Shane says " we're going camping with my grandma" scratches my brain
i will forever love any series the watcher brings in.
Look, me and my mom are from Chicago and she was so shocked that Shane had Harold’s Chicken. She was like “oh good for him! I’m surprised his white ass had some” and then when Shane expressed blowing up a porta-potty because it was too spicy she just nodded gravely.
This was giving Phantom of the Opera so much, between the daddy issues, the killing the boyfriend, the obsession with the girl, I’m not convinced this wasn’t a Phantom of the Opera reimagining-fanfic
Phantom goes so hard
i need a sequel to this so bad. Who is the grey eyed entity? where did they come from? who is 'she'? what happens to the character afterwards? do they gain knowledge and fight against this entity? do they travel the world in search of answers? I NEED TO KNOW !!!
It certainly feels like something that could be adapted into a film. I'd watch that.
Frrrr I need a backstory or after story smthn with at least some form of explanation
Probably my fav story so far. This one actually managed to surprise me with where it went. Also gotta love a flesh mask.
I always click SO fast when seeing the are you scared notifications!! It's been a LONG week, thank you for always delivering, watcher team ❤
Bros SAME
😂 we can't wait 😊
Bro I’ve been testing all week at school and it’s so nice to come home to one of these @sarasthoughts
Shane talking about Nightcrawler’s tail is going to be part of a compilation. It’s that iconic 😂
13:27 : "I was wondering when we'd get a moment alone. I'm Dave, and I'd like to talk about your car's extended warranty."
*That is true terror.*
the scariest stories are the ones with the potential to be real. this might have happened to someone. stalkers exist and that's what makes this story one of the scariest they've done.
I’m a big fan of you ghoul boys, the writing style of the contributors, and the animation. Only complaint is that almost none of the stories offer an explanation/conclusion. They all just end on “scary situation not over” note. Would love to mix a few in where things tie up…for better or worse…urban legend style.
these videos literally make my week 🫶 idk what i'd do without the watcher boys atp 😭
Love Bedtime Stories’s full-detail stills, but there’s something genuinely eerie and so fitting with Watcher’s rough pencil sketches. Always enjoyed it, keep up the good work!! 💖💜💙
you guys should make a series about Shane’s childhood lore it would be the best series yet😭
(My mom knocked on my bedroom door mid watch and it scared the shit out of me)
imagine if she just came in without you noticing and tapped you on the shoulder mid watch tho
I really like this one actually! A lot of interesting little details that (regardless of whether there actually was one or not) felt like there was some unspoken story behind them, rather than a bunch of creepy stuff thrown in for its own sake then waved away with the 'its a mysteryyyyyyy' card, balancing the concrete and the unexplained enough that it can be open without it feeling like one of those copout non-endings that these stories often fall victim to. And the writing style felt a lot more... true to life than a lot of the stories do? Like it was descriptive without my mind hitting any of those speedbump 'ah yes, a Writer is Writing this' moments. And the bf (while admittedly kinda creepy in the very beginning) was likable enough, at least on the surface, that it actually had some impact when he got smlarshed. The familiarity of the anxieties (being followed by a strange man, going somewhere isolated with someone you don't know all that well, losing someone in a crowd) act as an effective but not generic jumping off point, the panic and confusion escalate well, and when it does cross the threshold into the more visceral and more overtly supernatural stuff, its done without making it feel tacky or like an incongruous jump. Over all, *very* solid.
yeah this is one of the real bangers of AYS, still hits the very common mystery part but still satisfying too
as someone who zones out often, it's one of my fears that a person I accidentally "stared at" would confront me 😅
23:28 Shane saying "Papa Papa!" is so adorable 😂
oh this story is a GREAT example of terror vs horror. like, you KNOW something bad has happened when shes in that unmarked shop, when she hears the phone, when she locks the door..... but the horror of what HAPPENED to the date hits you and suddenly its so much worse than a creepy stalker who did something to the date
Omg imagining being trapped in an enclosed space with a random, strange man that you were already frightened of????? I am shuddering in fear
I in real life let out a little Yelp when she realized someone was in the basket with her. Like I’m already a little afraid of riding Ferris wheels without a creepy stalker
I LOVE that this show is basically a platform for horror writers! Creators supporting creators
Shane calling out the date for being creepy is so true
8:37 I do this too! My doctor told me it was my brains way of coping with stress due to trauma, sometimes my eyes get really sore and dry from staring off for so long. My partner picked up on it a lot, you could talk to me, move me, hurt me and I’d just keep staring. Very terrifying for someone to see who doesn’t know what is up lol.
i have social anxiety, so immediately yes
Team Social anxiety! ✌🏻
Same. It's why I haven't left the house today. It's the worst day where I live to go outside.
@@iaminpainauchocolat9300 why the "worst day"? Because of weekend?
@@einienj3281 because of the tourists and crowds
@@iaminpainauchocolat9300 tourists? Where do you live? At the louvre?
Abigail… congrats on writing the first creepypasta to ever terrify me in my approximately 20 years on the internet.
In a word, YIPES
In stories like these I want the woman to rush up to him and scream right in his face "leave me alone!"
Make him be afraid of you girl
Shane looks like a college student who goes to the local cafe, orders a coffee and begins working on his paper.
He’s just missing headphones 😂
Been obsessed with these vid lately, watched them all, and I honestly have never been so happy to see someone upload!!!
The sketches are always so great! I love how well they match the stories
the woman absolutely beating the shit outta that thing leads me to believe she'd absolutely do it again in that hospital room and I for one, commend her for it
Whoever does the CC for title card needs a raise. Perfect everytime. 🎉
These never cease to entertain me
Ryan: So…are you scared?
Me (nervous): …no…
Had something similar happen to me, not like the end, but definitely scared the hell out of me. I don't know if the dude thought I was someone else or was trying to pose as someone else. But the moment he touched me I yelled out "WHO ARE YOU?" turned heads immediately. I ran off and found my group. Didnt live in the area so I never saw him again. Strangers are scary.
saw the title and immediately got scared.. social anxiety lol
You're so real for this
Every episode, without fail, when Ryan says "Lock your doors" I can mentally only finish that with "Lower the blinds, and fire up the smokemachine!"
“Release the hostages” 🤣🤣 totally using that next time I gotta drop the kids off at the pool
thought this story was going in the direction that her date did have some Sinister Intentions, and the monster somehow knew and was protecting her by killing him
I always awkwardly catch strangers eyes and worry they think I'm watching them and I glance back at them in worry only to catch their eyes again and make it worse 😅
Shane with the papa smurf fit
I was literally binging the Are You Scared Playlist and here's a new video. Imma have a blast today!
Shane looks like one of those garden gnomes with that hat, and I here for it
Exceptionally good story this episode, not just the plot and execution but the writing itself. Such rich little details that make it much, much scarier
And is it just me or is the music and sound design especially top notch this episode too? 👌
I've always loved the idea of fusing carnivals and horror, it takes away the youthful joy of it, I guess
I've done that in my own work and it's really fun to do haha
I guess it’s similar to how clowns, little kids, toys/animatronics, etc are often used in horror as well
If you've never seen MTV's "Scream" I highly recommend it. The second season has a pretty significant arc (I think 3 or 4 episodes?) where they're at the town carnival. Very creepy!!
8:37 I do this!!! I zone out a lot and this makes me feel better about it haha
You know it's spooky time when you hear the intro music kicking in
So many red flags only a few minutes in! Never get in a car with a person u don’t really know especially when u don’t know where u r going!!! Literally a tinder date nightmare lol can’t wait to see where this goes 😂
If you do have your location on at all times
screaming at every bad decision she made, STOP GOING TO SECONDARY LOCATIONS 😭
As someone who lives near where Shane must have grown up, I found myself laughing at how he described Schaumburg.
Only 5 mins in and I'm already terrified of this date 😂 walking in to my home uninvited? 🚩🚩🚩🚩
I came here 2 hours ago when there were no captions but now I’m back and here they are. Thank you to person who makes all of Watcher’s captions 🙏💘
love this series sm !! though my all time favorite story is from season 1, nothing has topped it
Only OG's remember when Shane and Ryan was doing Unsolved cases
it's definitely way too early for comments like this lol you gotta wait at least a few years
I’m scared of the entire crowd 😭
this is probably my new favourite are you scared episode WOAH
john mulaney told us to never go to a second location
This story was so cool! I didn't know where it was going. I half expected a reversal where this man being creepy was a trick and he was actually trying to warn her about her date or something.
The description of him being stretched was so creepy! And the gentle demeanor of The Man. All of it was super interesting and very well crafted.
To the writer of this, fantastic job 👏 👏👏 most are predictable but this did not turn how expected. To the watcher team, amazing as always ❤️
I wish these videos were like an hour and a half, one of my favorite series to watch on TH-cam!!
I really love your Friday - Are you scared series…please keep it going. Really Appreciate❤
what a awesome story! And the art put to it added such amazing eerie details!
This is so well written! I have so many questions!
No one:
Shane and Ryan: *talking about how nice of a lover Nightcrawler would be*
I'm so glad you guys continued the are you scared series. Because I watched ALL of the ones from a year ago and I was waiting for.more
So happy yous are doing new Are You Scared videos!! Makes me day to have a new one loaded up and ready to watch on days when I’m feeling poorly. You lads are proper hilarious so you are! I’m looking forward to the next one already!!!
I’m sorry but Shane making a Brigadoon reference is the most Shane thing he’s ever Shaned 😭
I really wanted the Ferris wheel scene to be the stranger telling the main character that her date was actually a serial killer or something that plot twist would’ve been so good
I freaking wait for these!!!! I love you guys!!!
Love these two so much! Together they are the perfect team!
One of the best written stories they have shown
Ryan, there is a form of epilepsy that is basically the type you described when you talked about how you zone out. Might want to get checked out.
This was a good one! I was thoroughly invested & spooked. Well done!
Great story! And thank you guys so much for not beeping out the swear words this time.
i love this series sm