History TearJerker / GameGrumps

* In October 2018, the annual Halloween series called Ghoul Grumps only lasted a single episode, where in previous years it was a week's worth of episodes. This resulted in some excessively harsh backlash from people, who even used the comment section of Ninja Sex Party's newest music video to complain. Arin humbly and sorrowfully apologized for these events in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OaGs5c9FOM "A Message About Ghoul Grumps"]]. He explained that he was sick at the time (and still was during the recording), and that planning for Ghoul Grumps was one of many things that were greatly stressing him. Despite this, he blamed himself, saying that what he feared most was that people would be believe he no longer cared about Game Grumps. He also feared that his so-called mistake was harming Dan's image and career, due to the pestering being taken to Ninja Sex Party's channel. This video is a poignant reminder of Arin's chronic anxiety issues (not helped by the constant ridicule and harassment he gets online), as well a bittersweet reminder of his occasionally self-detrimental insistence on putting the well-being of others before himself.

* In October 2018, the annual Halloween series called Ghoul Grumps only lasted a single episode, where in previous years it was a week's worth of episodes. This resulted in some excessively harsh backlash from people, who even used the comment section of Ninja Sex Party's newest music video to complain. Arin humbly and sorrowfully apologized for these events in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OaGs5c9FOM "A Message About Ghoul Grumps"]]. He explained that he was sick at the time (and still was during the recording), and that planning for Ghoul Grumps was one of many things that were greatly stressing him. Despite this, he blamed himself, saying that what he feared most was that his so-called mistake was harming Dan's image and career. This video is a poignant reminder of Arin's chronic anxiety issues (not helped by the constant ridicule and harassment he gets online), as well a bittersweet reminder of his occasionally self-detrimental insistence on putting the well-being of others before himself.

* In October 2018, the annual Halloween series called Ghoul Grumps only lasted a single episode, where in previous years it was a week's worth of episodes. This resulted in some excessively harsh backlash from people, who even used the comment section of Ninja Sex Party's newest music video to complain. Arin humbly and sorrowfully apologized for these events in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OaGs5c9FOM "A Message About Ghoul Grumps"]]. He explained that he was sick at the time (and still was during the recording), and that the inclusion for Ghoul Grumps was one of many things that were greatly stressing him. Despite this, he blamed himself, saying that what he feared most was that his so-called mistake was harming Dan's image and career. This video is a poignant reminder of Arin's chronic anxiety issues (not helped by the constant ridicule and harassment he gets online), as well a bittersweet reminder of his occasionally self-detrimental insistence on putting the well-being of others before himself.

* In October 2018, the annual Halloween series called Ghoul Grumps only lasted a single episode, where in previous years it be a week's worth of episodes. This result in some harsh backlash from fans, which Arin humbly and sorrowfully apologized for in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OaGs5c9FOM "A Message About Ghoul Grumps"]].

* During a live show, [[http://royaldickweed.tumblr.com/post/151591408663/arin-discussing-jon-leaving-the-show]]. While full of Heartwarming as Arin still says he and Jon are friends and even says he loves Jon, it is saddening to hear Arin admit he ''was'' a bit angry at Jon leaving Game Grumps, even wondering [[BreakTheCutie if he was a bad friend to drive Jon away]]. He even ''admits he had to go to therapy'' due to the fact he felt he was a factor in Jon's departure (which ''isn't'' the case).

* During a live show, [[http://thelate-merlehighchurch.tumblr.com/post/151591408663/arin-discussing-jon-leaving-the-show Arin discussed Jon's departure]]. While full of Heartwarming as Arin still says he and Jon are friends and even says he loves Jon, it is saddening to hear Arin admit he ''was'' a bit angry at Jon leaving Game Grumps, even wondering [[BreakTheCutie if he was a bad friend to drive Jon away]]. He even ''admits he had to go to therapy'' due to the fact he felt he was a factor in Jon's departure (which ''isn't'' the case).

!!Videos

* Regardless of debates, fans cried tears of joy when [[http://lolitazombie.tumblr.com/post/109055890747/met-my-favorite-two-youtubers-jontron-and this picture regarding Jon and Arin meeting up at Magfest 2015]] puts some tension aside.
** Makes it even better when Creator/MarcMues confirmed on his Website/{{Facebook}} that [[https://www.facebook.com/muesreviews/posts/10155175310525584 he saw Jon and Arin at a restaurant]].
* Creator/MontyOum's passing. Both [[http://egofaptor.tumblr.com/post/109935479534/monty Arin]] and [[http://rubberninja.tumblr.com/post/109929810190/rip-monty-oum-june-22-1981-february-1-2015 Ross]] made incredibly touching and provocative posts to honor the spirit of one of their best friends and the hardest-working man that either of them have known.
** Even worse when you consider something that happened during the Steam Train panel at Magfest 14. Ross receives a phone call coming from Monty's phone, which he ignores. It was Monty's wife trying to tell him about his coma. One could only imagine what would've happened if Ross actually answered the phone; who knows if Ross would've continued the panel if he heard the news right then and there.

* The reveal that Kevin has formally left the channel to pursue a career cutting trailers. Danny and Arin say it was amicable and they wish him the best in his new endeavors, but it's still sad to see him go.
* The podcast Before the Grumps can be a big tearjerker depending on how you see it. All six Grumps had to deal with their own trials which are both heartbreaking and inspiring.
** Dan struggled to live up to his family's name (his grandpa was a Holocaust survivor and created the hospital suction cups that saved millions) and was forced to do something besides music in college and the stress from that took a physical toll on him. After that he was in his first band, The Northern Hues, but they broke up because of personality clashes and his next band, Skyhill, which was the band where he was like "See, dad? I can be successful" also broke up because their only album wasn't financially successful given the issues the music industry was dealing with at the time.
** Brian's story isn't too sad, but the saddest part was when he got his professorship in London which at that time left Ninja Sex Party's future in doubt. Brian even cried to Dan when he told him he got the job because he was so worried about their band's future now that he would be on the other side of the Atlantic. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp3gROAUZF0&t=40m14s Another tearjerker]] was when Brian came to visit Dan and Dan simply asked him, "So, can you tell me why you're here again?".
** Ross' story about struggling with ADHD and living in Perth is pretty heartbreaking, especially for people who've been struggling with ADHD.
** Barry's story about constantly being sick as a teenager.
** Suzy's story about her abusive boyfriend.
** But the saddest of all the stories is Arin's. Here's a recap: Arin was bullied in school, he dropped out of high school, even though he was successful on Newgrounds the site was just as toxic as it was encouraging which can really mess with you as a teenager, he was barely paid for his shorts on The G-Hole, and he was living in his friend's living room and could barely keep up with the rent which caused strained relationships. Luckily, things took a turn for the better when he put out Awesome Reach on Website/YouTube and got not only loads of views but also loads of money (to the point of even going out and buying a car).

* During a live show, [[http://thelate-merlehighchurch.tumblr.com/post/151591408663/arin-discussing-jon-leaving-the-show Arin discussed Jon's departure]]. While full of Heartwarming as Arin still says he and Jon are friends and even says he loves Jon, it is saddening to hear Arin admit he ''was'' a bit angry at Jon leaving Game Grumps, even wondering [[BreakTheCutie if he was a bad friend to drive Jon away]]. He even ''admits he had to go to therapy'' due to the fact he felt he was a factor in Jon's departure (which ''isn't'' the case).

* After five years of being an integral part of Game Grumps, Barry announces his departure [[https://twitter.com/razzadoop/status/943992071949451264 on Twitter.]]
* The ending to their playthrough of "A Way Out", Listening to Dan [[spoiler: being made to face Arin as Leo and losing, meaning that Leo dies,]] you hear Dan actively bad mouth [[spoiler: Vincent killing him.]] It's very rare to hear someone like Dan to hate someone and to hear him like that really shows how much the ending got to him.

* [[https://youtu.be/MNxakZpohm4?t=8m43s Coming across an "RIP Robin Williams" message]] while playing ''SuperMario3DWorld''. And note that this was after they learned his daughter Zelda is a fan of theirs.
* In Mario 3D World Part 18, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7icSMTZ8Bkc&feature=youtu.be&t=8m50s Arin suddenly becomes very quiet and irritated after a blank Miiverse post appears.]] The general consensus is that the Miiverse post [[http://imgur.com/CPyzH7n told the grumps to acknowledge Jontron]] and Barry covered it up. Arin muttering what sounds like "I don't care about him anymore" as well as Jon making a Reddit post [[http://www.reddit.com/r/gamegrumps/comments/1n33qb/a_quick_statement_from_jontron/ denying Arin's claim that he didn't want to be associated with Game Grumps]], adds weight to the rumors that the two had a falling out.
** Just the ''entire'' implication that Jon and Arin had a fall out adds more sadness to the fact that they seemed like such great friends, many fans even considered them ''brothers''. To see so much dishonesty and any lack of information about what happened (which has frustrated fans alike about Jon's abrupt departure from Game Grumps) is basically this. It doesn't help that Arin ''barely'' [[UnPerson acknowledges Jon anymore on the show]], and while understandable due to several reasons to not upset the fan base, it leaves a heart breaking feel that Arin doesn't speak about his old friend anymore.

* This one is tears of joy, because in part 109 of their VideoGame/PokemonFireRed playthrough, they finally, [[UnPerson FINALLY]] mentioned Jon BY NAME. The comments section EXPLODED.
* During the "Thank You" video Danny and Ross filmed to celebrate their two years on the channel, Ross shared a story about the negative reaction to the first episodes of "Steam Train". He saw the dislike bar and the comments section, and (trying to not let it get him down) he decided forget working and spend the day at the beach with Holly. Unfortunately, he got stung by a bee on his hand and the pain caused all of his pent-up frustration he had to come out in one echoing "FUCK!!!" that shocked all the nearby swimmers and surfers. He got it patched up quickly by the lifeguards and the channel obviously sorted itself out soon after, but it's sad to hear that the negative reception to him and Danny's first appearances really DID get to them in one way or another.

** Brian's story isn't too sad, but the saddest part was when he got his professorship in London which at that time left Ninja Sex Party's future in doubt. Brian even cried to Dan when he told him he got the job because he was so worried about their band's future now that he would be on the other side of the Atlantic. Another tearjerker was when Brian came to visit Dan and Dan simply asked him, "So, can you tell me why you're here again?".

** And when he ''finally'' partners up with her, [[spoiler:[[ShootTheShaggyDog all of Zack Island goes up in flames, taking practically everyone with it, according to the Grumps]]]].]]

** And when he ''finally'' partners up with her [[spoiler:[[YankTheDogsChain All of Zack Island goes up in flames, taking practically everyone with it according to the Grumps]].]]

* In their VisualNovel/DokiDokiLiteratureClub playthrough, upon realizing that [[spoiler:Sayori has depression her whole life]], they immediately feel sorry for her and Danny even regrets giving her such a silly voice for such a dramatic moment.

-->'''Danny:''' You got stung by a bee, and also had your feelings stung by YouTube comments.

** But the saddest of all the stories is Arin's. Here's a recap: Arin was bullied in school, he dropped out of high school, even though he was successful on Newgrounds the site was just as toxic as it was encouraging which can really mess with you as a teenager, he was barely paid for his shorts on The G-Hole, and he was living in his friend's living room and could barely keep up with the rent which caused strained relationships. Luckily, things took a turn for the better when he put out Awesome Reach on YouTube and got not only loads of views but also loads of money (to the point of even going out and buying a car).

** What makes it worse is that [[MagnificentBastard Arin]] managed to trick Danny into [[spoiler: gushing about Agro right before her death]].

* Ross' stories about bullying in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4R_5XmNS5k Part 5 of ''Jet Grind Radio'']]

* The podcast Before the Grumps can be a big tearjerker depending on how you see it. All six Grumps had to deal with their own trials which are both heartbreaking and inspiring
** Dan struggled to live up to his family's name (his grandpa was a Holocaust survivor and created the hospital suction cups that saved millions) and was forced to do something besides music in college and the stress from that took a physical toll on him. After that he was in his first band, The Northern Hues, but they broke up because of personality clashes and his next band, Skyhill, which was the band where he was like "See, dad? I can be successful" also broke up because their only album wasn't financially successful given the issues the music industry was dealing with at the time
** Brian's story isn't too sad, but the saddest part was when he got his professorship in London which at that time left Ninja Sex Party's future in doubt. Brian even cried to Dan when he told him he got the job because he was so worried about their band's future now that he would be on the other side of the Atlantic. Another tearjerker was when Brian came to visit Dan and Dan simply asked him, "So, can you tell me why you're here again?"
** Ross' story about struggling with ADHD and living in Perth is pretty heartbreaking, especially for people who've been struggling with ADHD
** Barry's story about constantly being sick as a teenager
** Suzy's story about her abusive boyfriend
** But the saddest of all the stories is Arin's. Here's a recap: Arin was bullied in school, he dropped out of high school, even though he was successful on Newgrounds the site was just as toxic as it was encouraging which can really mess with you as a teenager, he was barely paid for his shorts on The G-Hole, and he was living in his friend's living room and could barely keep up with the rent which caused strained relationships. Luckily, things took a turn for the better when he put out Awesome Reach on YouTube and got not only loads of views but also loads of money (to the point of even going out and buying a car)

** Brian's story isn't too sad, but the saddest part was when he got his professorship in London which at that time left Ninja Sex Party's future in doubt. Brain even cried to Dan when he told him he got the job because he was so worried about their band's future now that he would be on the other side of the Atlantic. Another tearjerker was when Brian came to visit Dan and Dan simply asked him, "So, can you tell me why you're here again?"

** Makes it even better when Creator/MarcMues confirmed on his {{Facebook}} that [[https://www.facebook.com/muesreviews/posts/10155175310525584 he saw Jon and Arin at a restaurant]].