Dave Hill does stand-up, plays in the bands Valley Lodge and Diamondsnake, podcasts, and just wrote a book, Tasteful Nudes, which you can pre-order here. And he tweets like a champ, here. He’s the king of all media! He’s also chockfull of advice for The Youth, as you will see in this video.
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Hello, you. June’s theme will be LONGING. Unlike more-acute forms of desire like desperation or need, longing is a sweet ache—more pining for something than dying for it. It’s nostalgia, homesickness, boredom, a persistent feeling of lack, dreaming of escape/the future. It’s summer: summer homes & cottages, stuffy summer bedrooms, sun-bleached memories of summers past. The shadow of September that hangs over June. It’s secret hangouts, crushes, unrequited love. Send what you’ve got here, and thanks. ♥
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I don’t know why, but this is one of the best things I have ever watched.
Log in to replyI didn’t think anything could beat Paul Rudd’s video, but here we are…
Log in to replyI KNOW, RITE?!!!?
Log in to replythis is so good, oh my
Log in to replylove it! plus gar guitar sounded awwwwesome. the answers seemed really sincere, which i love. thanks!
Log in to replywow, this was so great. when he said, “well, as a completely heterosexual young lady who is interested in men, i can completely relate to what you’re saying, travis” i burst out laughing. best pick-up line ever. also his facial expressions are the best! rookie is so rad.
Log in to replySame!! I could not contain my laughter. Dave Hill is a genius!!
Log in to replyDa beeeest aaaaaah sooooo goooood yaaaaaay
Log in to replyAhhh so awesome. This makes a lot of sense. The movie date is lame not only because you don’t really talk and get to know each other, but that it has such big expectations. You spend the whole time worrying about if he’s going to say kiss you or not and then the movie’s over and you are like ” what just happened? I missed that entire movie?”
Anyways…really great Ask A Grown Man post
Log in to replySO TRUE oh my gosh. Every time I’ve had a movie date, I missed the entire movie. I was just sitting there, making sure to laugh every single time he laughed at something and find some way to inch my hand up the armrest to his. Would he find that weird? Is it too soon? WHO’S GOING TO BREAK THE TOUCH BARRIER?!
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Log in to replyI could hardly contain myself throughout this. Every second was dripping with perfection.
Log in to replyI plan on throwing in winks everywhere from now on. *wink*
Log in to replyhe is so witty
Log in to replySO MUCH LOVE IS HAPPENING
Log in to replythis one is awesome.
AND THAT MUSIC. YUM
Oh my word, this is the best video ever. Dave Hill is the man! Does the jam he played have a name? I love it!
Log in to replyThis section of my fave mag is quickly becoming my fave section of this mag. Btdubs I have no idea who that guy was but he is terrif!
Log in to replyTHIS IS THE BEST.
Log in to replyHe seems like a person I would like to know.
Log in to replyThese get better every time!
Log in to reply“They eat pizza, mostly.”
He seemed very sweet and sincere and this was hilarious.
why yes dave, you are a total catch.
Log in to replyI would totally have a pizza eating date with Dave
Log in to replyi want to buy him pizza.
Log in to replyThis was awesome.He was heartfelt and just amazing.He reminds me of my dad,in a weird kind of way.He was like awkward in a funny way…just like my dad.This was really awesome and now I can go to bed comfortably and happily.
Log in to replyTO ALL ROOKIE READERS: YOU GUYS RULE :)
Loved it!! Couldn’t stop laughing!!!
“Hey, Gary!”
“You wanna go get some lunch?” *wink*
I’m so gonna do that the next time i talk to a boy!
Log in to replywhy do you do this to me?? he is so incredibly awesome! i love his voice, and demeanor, and guitar-playing-interrupting-speaking, and his facial expressions. i also make facial expressions—A LOT.
Log in to replywait…this is amazing.
Log in to replyThat was beautiful.
Log in to replyI loved this, this was perfection. This video sums up exactly what rookie is to me. I enjoyed it immensely
Log in to replySO AWESOME.
Log in to replyhahahah ohhh dave hill, you card.
dave hill is a beautiful human being.
Log in to replyHis random little mini-solos between thoughts. YES <3
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Log in to replyThis is beautiful. Greatest facial expressions made on a hypothetical date ever.
Log in to replythe guitar in the background was so mesmerizing.
Log in to reply“You know what? I guess we’re just friends WITHOUT benefits now.”
Facial expression at the end wins all the awards.
Log in to replyI have been reading Rookie since its beginnings =3= you are awesome Dave! I finally get to know a little bit better a guy’s mind…
Log in to replythis is actually my favourite thing that has ever been posted on rookie EVER!! funny but not condescending at all. PLUS THERE WAS ACTUAL ADVICE IN THERE! now i just need to order his book…..
Log in to replydid any one else’s ovaries explode while they were watching this. And I though nothing could beat the Paul Rudd segment.
Log in to replyDear dave,
Log in to replyLets go get pizza. You’re a total catch *wink*
amazing, to say the least
Log in to replyGreat advice and wonderfully subtle book pitch. I’ve started adding “but that’s just my opinion as a straight, white, female in her early twenties” after everything I say. I advice you to do the same, it really changes the way people look at you…..like you’re crazy.
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Log in to reply‘also I’m terrified of people.’ Dave is lovely
Log in to replyDave Hill hugs my soul!
Log in to replyI’m sitting here staring at the screen just trying to come up with something to say about this video. But like, it was, you know, totally awesome. And I’m like….speechless. I don’t know. Maybe I’ll watch it again some time.
And sorry to totally whore this out, but I have four listings on etsy that expire in two days and I don’t plan on re-listing them.
Log in to replyHere’s one of them:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/86898458/chainmaille-earrings-bronze-beauty
Help a sister out?
Just sitting. In my room. Alone. Laughing at this awkward, perfect gentleman. Wondering how to make him my best friend. REALLY THOUGH.
Log in to reply“guys are dopes.” I’m in love with this and the facial expressions while playing guitar. :)
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Log in to replyOMFG OMFG YOU ANSWERED MY QUESTION AHHH THANK YOUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! too bad the boy is now a total poo who is not talking to me, but no worries, i am turning my sorrow into angsty, depressing poems :D and i actually saw said boy the other month on my birthday when i was hanging out with my best friend and we were walking down the street holding hands so i bet he thought we were totally dating SO YEAH HAHA TO HIM. yeah. okay. AHHH JUST THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN YOU JUST MADE MY DAY!!!!!!! :DDD
Log in to replyI LOVE THIS COMMENT! <3
Log in to replyI LOVE *YOU* <3!!!!! and no more love for poo-boy! (that is what i refer to him as now)
Log in to reply*that is what i now refer to him as
Log in to replythe purple velvet blazer! the wallpaper! the banjo! this video has been super adorable.
Log in to replyI love this! :D It’s just so wonderfully perfect in every way. Fantastic “Ask A Grown Man”, Mr. Hill! <3 I'm asking for his book for my birthday now! ^_^
Log in to replyBy far the best “Ask A Grown Man” ever
Log in to replySwoon!
What a charming, charming, sweet man.
Must go check out all of his stuff now.
Log in to replyAh! This is literally my favorite thing I’ve seen on Rookie. He’s just such a genuinely witty but sweet man and I like that he refused to belittle anyone that asked him questions and just AH.
Log in to replyGOOD VIBES.
This video + One Direction marathon = Ovaries exploding
Log in to replyAh, my ovaries exploded when I watched this.
Log in to replyTHE BEST
Log in to replyI loved this!! So much! It remeinded me of the begining of Ferris Buller, somewhat. Thanks for the awesome answers and music Dave. Made my day
Log in to replyOh my gosh, I had the same thought about him being like Ferris!
Log in to replyThis guy is great.
Log in to replyStill Absolute Gold.
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