Loving the timestamps, commentary and outfit ratings
rizzo,
Catallena and
dizzy.
I'm having a bit of a hard time processing the video, as I was in a very negative headspace right before watching it the first time. I didn't love any of the outfits, but I did appreciate the video itself. Not my fave of the year, but definitely in my top 5.
I thought I'd do something a little different for my post and include my husband and son's reactions. As they watched it with me later.
-Kiddo thinks Phil looks "amazing" in the first outfit. He loves the beanie. I don't, but the shoes are cool. I noticed a bit of northern!Phil came out when he said he doesn't do hats. Black ripped jeans are a win.
-Kiddo squealed with delight at Phil's tongue wiggle (oh to be innocent and not understand the connotations). I like the jacket, but not the white cap. Phil you look good in black, accept this please. Kind of sad that this was the only floral reprentation we got, I love some of those suggested shirts.
-Phil looks so soft and fuzzy, it reminded me of that tan stuffed puppy Dan nuzzled that pic Phil took of him in 2009. Had to make a side by side comparison post on Tumblr.
-I love the fringe shirt. I know he wouldn't wear it out, but somehow I think it suits him. Keep it for flapping and cawing and twirling at home.
-Kiddo cackles at Phil's butt in the glass.
(At this point I find it worth mentioning that the husband thought Phil was changing out on their balcony during the whole video. This prompted much discussions on the layout of their apartment afterwards.)
-"Our lumberjack dad" again with the "our". Dan is so gracious to share. And on the anniversary of the "oi he's mine" tweet.
-Husband cracking up at fireman bants.
-I don't like this outfit one bit, but it was nice to see Phil's arms from the sides. I'm used to them straight on in gaming videos and they look so thin that it makes me roll my eyes at the Tumblr url "philsmeatyarms" (goes to see what they have posted, yep it's arm porn), but they are actually nice.
-Neither of them had a reaction to the ring. I almost died. (It doesn't help that I thought I saw a flash of gold on Dan's finger in the Sim's vid... it was nothing, I was hallucinating.) Of course I don't think Dan would propose to Phil in a sleeveless plaid shirt (or on camera).
-Husband likes the pearlescent hoodie, wants it for himself, kiddo agrees. I love it on Phil, not for me.
-Love the color of the suit, just not the shorts. Poor Phil.
-Husband thinks Phil looks good in the olive green tee, if not the camo. We were all appalled at the idea of the dungarees, but I've gotta agree with Dan here.
-Boys are a bit quiet during cheese part. (Afterward husband said he didn't understand why it was blurred out, as men's boxers are just like shorts. Clearly he doesn't understand Phil's modesty or the humor. Queue discussion about Dan blurring his nipples.)
-Husband agrees with the world that the yellow and white outfit is the best. I'm not quite sold on the top, but love the jeans.
-Kiddo wants the Studio Ghibli shirt (we've been attending G-Kids movie screenings this year. He has his own Totoro plushie.) I agree and think it's a good look for Phil. White on black is a fave of mine.
-The green shirt is a beautiful color on Phil, but the material, ick. See arm squeeze quote below.
-Husband wonders if all the trousers were picked out by Dan with the idea that he could wear them. I don't think he would go for the light blue denim, but take the straps off the bondage pants and you're left with some nice black trousers with unconventional zips and a cute little metal pull in the back.

-Husband was also distracted by Dan in the reflection, didn't think he was in pjs. I agree it was the Australia animal shirt.
Loafer wrote: Mon Oct 02, 2017 12:09 am
3. That format worked so well?? I'm sure logistically it's easier to have someone filming but I think having dan to respond to gave the video a much more natural and intimate feel. I think it wouldn't have worked as well if it had just been Phil giving his thoughts in a normal talky video. I mean it would've been fine, but we all know they're better together. I think Dan being behind the camera made him filter himself a little less, so we got some rather enthusiastic comments. Phil seemed totally focused on Dans reactions (he's not even looking at the camera most of the time) so it makes the whole thing seem less...idk like less forced reactions? More genuine interaction between them and less putting on a show for the cameras than I was expecting.
4. Dan squeezing Phil's arm?? Surely it wasn't necessary to SQUEEZE it
Completely agree with number three, it worked really well and yes, wth to number four?!
I would love for this to be a series.