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515 asks recorded in a single video. Threads that continue across videos have their own pages: all threads.

2007

  • John asks Hank to match his $20 concert scholarship pledge (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • Hank asks John to upload his videos to the Brotherhood 2.0 podcast feed (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to post their kind of nerdfighter and nerdfighter lyrics on Brotherhood2.com (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to suggest Hank's punishment for his email slip (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • Hank asks eco-nerdfighters to step it up for Step It Up Day (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • John asks Hank or Nerdfighters to make a shorter, more visual Brotherhood 2.0 intro animation (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
    • asked · John suggests a shorter, more visual Brotherhood 2.0 animation that doesn't spell communication wrong, and asks Hank or a Nerdfighter to make it. (hedged) · Brotherhood 2.0: April 24: Moving 00:01:59
  • Hank asks Brooke and the Nerdfighters for permission to develop the Evil Baby Orphanage (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to suggest sections for the Brotherhood 2.0 forum (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • John asks Hank and Nerdfighters why they are nerds and proud to be nerds (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to report remaining spam on the Brotherhood 2.0 forum (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to suggest a song for his punishment dance (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to spread 'Accio Deathly Hallows' before the book's release (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to spread the song so as many people as possible hear it in the 12 hours before the book comes out. · July 20: Green Mohawk 00:02:39
  • Hank asks nerdfighters why Harry Potter is such a phenomenon (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • Hank asks commenters to stop posting Deathly Hallows spoilers (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters what John must mention in his ex-girlfriend punishment call (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • John asks Hank to donate to Daniel Biss's campaign before the midnight deadline (2007) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John points Nerdfighters to a Nerdfighter's head-shaving fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to help work out the difference between a nerd and a geek (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
    • asked · Prompted by a forum question, John asks the Nerdfighters to help work out the difference between a nerd and a geek. (hedged) · August 28th: Starring Mom 00:01:13
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters to help build stuffonheads.com (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • Hank encourages viewers to come out about what they hide, for National Coming Out Day (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • Hank invites viewers to read The Lathe of Heaven with him for Teen Read Week (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to vote for 'Hank' in a nerdfighter's baby-name poll (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • John asks Hank and Nerdfighters what they are grateful for (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to help solve 'our identity crisis' on the forum (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • John asks Hank for more green-living tips (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters about fights they have been in (2007) · asked in 2007; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to give money to their local humane society (P4A 2007) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank invites viewers to make a Project for Awesome 2007 video (2007) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank asks viewers to spay, neuter and adopt pets (P4A 2007) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks viewers to watch Project for Awesome 2007 videos and support charities they like (2007) · the project it belongs to reported its result

2008

  • John asks nerdfighters whether they like the new Vlogbrothers intro (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
  • Hank invites John to do the YouTube five-things tag (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
  • John relays a viewer's question: will Hank write more songs? (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to write letters defending the Depew teachers who want to teach Looking for Alaska (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to vote for Daniel Biss in the Golden Dot Awards (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to exchange Valentine's greetings on each other's Ning profiles (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters to comment on the video at the Ning and leave Valentine's greetings on each other's profiles. · The Puff Pwns Gravity 00:03:30
  • Hank asks viewers to use the new forum alongside nerdfighters.com news (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters what they think of throwing a nerdfighting convention (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters to get Slaughterhouse-Five for the second Blurbing Book Club (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters to pick favourite Slaughterhouse-Five blurbs in the forum (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks Nerdfighters to read the Slaughterhouse-Five blurbs in the forum and post their favourites in his new forum post. · Twitter After School Time 00:03:36
  • John asks Nerdfighters to suggest what the winner and loser of the Peeps contest should get (2008) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters for music recommendations (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks Nerdfighters to share in the comments what music they have been listening to. · ITCHY MUSIC! 00:03:37
  • Hank asks viewers to leave their gender in the comments (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to leave their gender in the comments so the brothers learn their audience's demographics. · BLOOD! I'm a KILLER! 00:01:43
  • John asks Nerdfighters for ideas for Hank's birthday (2008) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks librarians to host or sponsor Tour de Nerdfighting events (2008) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks for someone to make and host a Nerdfighter encyclopedia wiki (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters to film Tetris-piece clips for the Dr. Noise music video by June 14 (2008) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to make paper Tetris pieces, film themselves playing Tetris and being hit by the pieces (optionally lip-syncing an assigned verse), and send the clips to Dr. Noise by June 14. · also in: Tetris Day! · Tetris Day! 00:00:47
  • John asks Nerdfighters who should be Obama's running mate (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters, and potentially Barack Obama if he reads the comments, to say who should be vice president. · VEEPSTAKES! 00:03:44
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters to send Star Trek material for his song's montage (2008) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to send him anything to do with Star Trek, preferably The Next Generation with Captain Picard, at sparksflyup@gmail.com, for the song's Nerdfighting montage. · Questions Answered! 00:03:24
  • John asks viewers to support Debbie's auction of 'Mummy, How Do I Know If I'm a Nerdfighter?' for an orphanage in Lebanon (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
    • asked · John asks viewers to check out Debbie's video about her auction of the last Mummy books for an orphanage in Lebanon. · Don't Suck on That Bone 00:02:16
  • John asks Nerdfighters to leave questions for the next Question Tuesday (August 2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
  • Hank asks for an awards graphic for the non-existent Nerdfighting Prize of the Day (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters to vote on the T-shirt contest designs at nerdfighters.com (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters, especially Republicans, what they think of the Palin pick (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
  • John asks viewers which Paper Towns cover they prefer (2008) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks Nerdfighters to vote on how Shawn Ahmed spends the rest of the Bangladesh money (2008) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · John asks viewers to vote on which need Sean should fund first with the rest of the Nerdfighter money. · A Video about Videos 00:01:05
  • John asks Nerdfighters to make lovely things and send them to Amy Krouse Rosenthal (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
    • asked · John invites Nerdfighters to make and do lovely things and send them to Amy Krouse Rosenthal after The Beckoning of Lovely. · A Video about Videos 00:01:55
  • Hank asks viewers for their favourite viral video (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to comment if they like his friend Brian's song (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to comment if they like Brian's song so Brian knows the internet would welcome him. · Lonesome Cloud 00:02:46
  • John asks nerdfighters to return his camcorder left in Boston (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers for suggestions for his punishment for the 4:16 video (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters to learn the Nerdfighter chant to sing together at gatherings (2008) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank asks viewers to join the P4A supporters' mailing list (2008) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to become Project for Awesome supporters by joining the mailing list, which will point them to videos to rate, comment on and favourite. · The 2008 Project for Awesome!!! 00:01:10
  • Hank encourages others to award money to P4A charities (2008) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank asks viewers to spend the P4A days watching, rating and commenting on P4A videos (2008) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank asks viewers to fund a classroom project on DonorsChoose.org (P4A 2008) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John and Hank ask front-page viewers to search out more P4A 2008 videos (2008) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · The brothers tell front-page viewers to search around for more Project for Awesome videos, since many amazing ones were not featured. · Introducing...The Awesome 00:01:35
  • John asks Hank and Nerdfighters where their P4A 2008 charity money went (2008) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · John asks Hank where his money is going and asks Nerdfighters inspired by the P4A where their charity money went. · Skoodilypooping 00:00:40
  • Hank asks for volunteers interested in environmental technology and social news for a project with a friend (2008) · asked in 2008; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks people interested in environmental technology and people active in social news to email him to be included in a project he and a friend are working on. · Comment Haters and Christmas 00:02:58

2009

  • John asks viewers who is at fault for Somali piracy and the wars in Chad (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers and five tagged YouTubers to play the Google Verb meme in video replies (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers, and tags five YouTubers, to play the Google Verb meme and post video replies. · Google Verb! A Meme. 00:01:54
  • Hank asks viewers what they think of the new 2009 vlogbrothers intro (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers what they think of the new intro, as the brothers are considering a new intro or intro song. · Five Parts 00:00:23
  • John asks Nerdfighters for challenge ideas after the vlogbrothers pass Google in subscribers (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters to leave challenge ideas for the brothers in the comments. · Free Will Fetish 00:02:12
  • Hank invites viewers to carry out his give-away ideas (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters to share their brain crack ideas in comments and video responses (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to vote for Travis Ritchie to join the Big Gay Sketch Show (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks UK viewers to buy Tom Milsom's song for his April Fool's iTunes chart attempt (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks UK viewers with a spare pound to buy Tom's song (not before April 1) to help his April Fool's iTunes chart attempt. · A Few Of My Favorite Things 00:02:11
  • Hank asks viewers to share their favourite things in the comments (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers for other ways to travel backwards in time (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to take John's or Hank's side on historical vs non-historical evil babies (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to suggest something he could do 317 times in a day to replace the Peeps (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters for suggestions of things he could do 317 times in a single day that would make them laugh. · Weekend of Surreality 00:02:16
  • Hank asks viewers to post short book reviews in the comments (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to vote on whether he should be punished for his late Sunday video (May 2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters for their opinions and reviews of the new Star Trek film (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers what they think of his EcoGeek YouTube channel (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to leave him questions in comments (May 2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to post punishment ideas for John's missed video (June 2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to comment on and favorite John's fat sandwich video (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters for love and romance questions (July 2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to support the Book Wish Foundation (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to send music and art for DJ Paige Railstone (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • John invites Nerdfighters to join the 2009 Nerdfighter Fitness Challenge via the Ning group (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
    • asked · John points Nerdfighters who want to take part in the fitness challenge to a group on the Ning. · HipPOTATOmus 00:01:45
  • John asks Nerdfighters to suggest ridiculous fitness challenges (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters to suggest ridiculous fitness challenges in comments. · HipPOTATOmus 00:01:45
  • John asks Nerdfighters to comment with a charity for his and Willy's $1,000 (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters to read a New Yorker article on US health-care costs (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to vote in the comments for their favourite newspaper photo of him (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to send clips of themselves doing an end-of-show gesture to hankandjohn@gmail.com (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to submit clips of themselves doing a gesture (he adds the noise) to end the show, sent to the new address hankandjohn at gmail.com. (hedged) · Television Crime Shows Suck 00:03:31
  • John asks Nerdfighters to vote for Kristina Horner in a contest to go to Antarctica (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • John asks Cambridge, Massachusetts Nerdfighters to work for and vote for secret brother Tom (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to make Paper Towns videos or songs for the paperback contest (2009) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank asks viewers for venue contacts west of the Rocky Mountains for a possible album tour (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • John asks Hank and Nerdfighters: chickens that need TV, or no chickens at all? (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
    • asked · John puts a non-rhetorical question to Hank and Nerdfighters: a world where chickens need TV to avoid homicidal psychosis, or a world with no chickens at all? · TV For Chickens 00:02:08
  • John asks Nerdfighters to contribute to the relaunched wiki at wiki.brotherhood2.com (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters to tell him on Eventful where they are, to plan his western tour (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks everyone to sign up on Eventful and say where they are so he knows where to hold Nerdfighter gatherings. · DFTBA TAKEOVER!!! 00:02:40
  • John asks Nerdfighters for a new name for the sidebar (video description box) (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • John asks Hank and viewers who their 'silverback gorilla' (whose respect they seek) is (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Hank and viewers, as his non-rhetorical question of the day, who their silverback gorilla (the person whose respect they seek) is. · Fame: The Road Trip 00:03:41
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters to donate cameras and recording gear for Anne's digital-journalism students in the Congo (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks Nerdfighters to send cameras, camcorders, digital audio recorders and headphones for Anne's Congolese digital-journalism students, to the address in the description. · We Win When Everyone Wins 00:02:38
  • John invites Nerdfighters doing NaNoWriMo to the Ning group and NaNoWriMo forum (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
    • asked · John points Nerdfighters joining NaNoWriMo to a Ning group and the official forum on the NaNoWriMo website. · NaNoWriMo!!! 00:02:45
  • John challenges Hank to beat his Jumping Jack Push-Up Dance Move circuits (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to buy the Chartjackers charity single 'I've Got Nothing' (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to send get-well wishes to and subscribe to injured vlogger Chris (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers which songs and topics they want at his Tour de Hank shows (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to leave questions for his Question Tuesday (November 2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters to leave him questions in the comments for Question Tuesday. · Gus Is A Bug 00:02:34
  • John asks Nerdfighters where the world should start in helping Pakistan (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters his non-rhetorical question: where should the world start in helping Pakistan? · Shaving for Pakistan 00:02:56
  • Hank asks non-searchers to join the balloon mailing list for other jobs (2009) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · Hank asks those outside America, without cars or busy on Saturday to sign up for the mailing list on nerdfighters.com to learn their jobs. · $40,000 of Red Balloons 00:02:22
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters to keep balloon locations secret (2009) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank asks viewers to donate to the Nature Conservancy (P4A 2009) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks viewers to join him in donating to favourite P4A 2009 charities (2009) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks Nerdfighters what they want more and less of in the vlogbrothers for 2010 (2009) · asked in 2009; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighteria in comments what they want more and less of: an island, more projects, news, funny, interaction, pants? · Awesome Project Is Awesome 00:03:04

2010

  • Hank asks viewers to vote for Shawn Ahmed to go to the World Economic Forum in Davos (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to vote for Shawn Ahmed, a Davos finalist, via the sidebar link; the description says to thumb up 'A Message to Davos' at youtube.com/davos, once a day. · Introduction to Chemistry with Hank 00:02:55
  • Hank asks viewers to donate to the Red Cross for Haiti earthquake relief (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to vote for Robot, Ninja and Gay Guy for a Streamy Award (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to vote for their favourite 2010 Super Bowl ads on YouTube (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • John invites viewers to ask questions about baby Henry in the comments (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · John invites viewers to ask questions about the baby and says he'll try to answer them in the comments. (hedged) · Hello Baby!! 00:03:32
  • Hank asks viewers to leave Amanda Bynes their best wishes in the comments (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to comment on their broken bones, scars or surgeries by how long they have watched (200,000 subscribers, 2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to comment about broken bones, scars or surgeries depending on whether they have watched since 2009, 2008 or 2007. · TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND!! 00:02:54
  • John invites Nerdfighters to take part in a collab video for Ningmaster Tom (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters for questions for a weekend Question Tuesday video (March 2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • John asks Hank to do challenges again (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers how they feel about the new US health-care legislation (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters for their favorite animal power moves in the comments (2010) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks Nerdfighters to share their favorite quote in the comments (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • John asks Hank and Nerdfighters when they last cried (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters whether they find it harder to read books these days (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • John asks whether conjoined twins should be separated at birth (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers for their reaction to knowing we live on a tiny pale blue dot (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to suggest inexpensive presents for Hank's 30th birthday (2010) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank asks viewers to propose activities for VidCon 2010's user-generated Sunday as video responses on the VidCon channel (2010) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to propose what to do on VidCon's user-generated Sunday as video responses to the youtube.com/vidcon version of this video, and to get likes for them. · VidCon: User Generated Conference 00:01:38
  • John asks readers to design cover ideas for Lemniscaat's Dutch Looking for Alaska (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to read up on net neutrality at savetheinternet.com and join the debate (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to leave their problems in the comments for his Friday advice video (May 2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to sign sick Nerdfighter Esther Earl's guestbook (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to wish Katherine a happy birthday in the comments (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • John asks Hank and Nerdfighters to email Viacom asking where Jonathan Coulton's $37 is (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · John says he emailed Viacom asking where Jonathan Coulton's $37 is and invites Hank and Nerdfighters to do the same. · Viacom PWNED on Piracy 00:02:56
  • Hank asks viewers to support the Trevor Project by watching and voting on Be the Change videos (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to support the Trevor Project by watching Be the Change videos at memelabs.com/trevorproject and voting on favorites. · Be The Change - vlogbrothers 00:03:07
  • Hank asks viewers to make their own video for the Trevor Project's Be the Change contest (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • John asks VidCon 2010 attendees and live-stream viewers for their favourite parts (2010) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · John asks people who were at VidCon, in person or on the live stream, to say what their favourite parts were. · Top 10 VIDCON MOMENTS 00:03:18
  • John asks viewers who and what they want at VidCon 2011 (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · John asks viewers who and what they would like to see at VidCon 2011, if Hank is crazy enough to do it again. · Top 10 VIDCON MOMENTS 00:03:25
  • John asks viewers to comment who it is hard for them to say 'I love you' to (Esther Day 2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to help with the crowdsourced Guide to Nerdfighting book (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to give to the Friends of Esther Fund for Esther Earl's family (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · John asks those so inclined to give to the Friends of Esther Fund, which goes directly to her family for her care expenses. · Rest In Awesome, Esther 00:02:01
  • Hank asks Nerdfighteria whether there is alien life in the galaxy, whether we will see it, and whether it would be friendly (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks Nerdfighteria whether they think there is life elsewhere in the galaxy, whether we will ever see it, and whether it would kill us or be friendly. · Where are the Space Aliens?! 00:03:25
  • John (with Hank) asks viewers for nerd exercise suggestions for their Sonoma weekend (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · John asks viewers for exercise suggestions, specifically nerd exercises, for the brothers' weekend in Sonoma. (hedged) · Giant Baby Attack 00:02:45
  • Hank invites viewers to make their own positive prank calls using his script (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · Hank puts his positive prank call script in the description so viewers can make their own positive prank calls. · Positive Prank Calls!! 00:02:45
  • John asks Nerdfighters to ask and answer, non-snottily, their grammar and pronunciation questions in the comments (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · John asks commenters to come together and non-snottily ask and answer the grammar and pronunciation questions they have always had. · MY FRIEND CHESTER 00:02:46
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters to join the Vlogbrothers SuperNote team and post SuperNote video responses (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters who have met the brothers in real life for an honest appraisal of the experience (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers why we are so afraid of failure and what they are afraid of (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters where the $540 left over from the cat-surgery fundraiser should go (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters to say in the comments where the $540 should go; his inclination is This Star Won't Go Out plus a matching BlogTV fundraiser for the Uncultured Project and Save the Children. · You Are Awesome 00:02:04
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters dressing as Phineas Gage for Halloween to send pictures (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers what they thought of Glee's Rocky Horror episode and what they will be for Halloween (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks Nerdfighters to comment what they thought of Glee and what they'll be for Halloween. · Hank Has Questions 00:03:19
  • John asks Nerdfighteria to suggest topics for the vlogbrothers educational week (November 2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighteria to suggest topics for the educational week: things from school they don't understand or wish they had learned. · Consider the Lemming 00:03:15
  • Hank asks viewers to give blood (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · Hank hopes viewers give blood and closes with: give blood, it saves lives. · Blood!!! 00:04:52
  • Hank asks viewers in the comments when they last gave blood and what they thought (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks commenters when they last gave blood and what they thought. · Blood!!! 00:04:52
  • John asks Nerdfighters whether they could balance the federal budget with the New York Times app, and how (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · John's question of the day: using the New York Times app, were Nerdfighters able to balance the federal budget, and how? · Hey! You! Fix the Budget! 00:02:26
  • Hank asks viewers what they think of his new Vyou.com profile (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers what they think of a proposed new vlogbrothers end screen (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to watch Shawn Ahmed's Uncultured Project P4A 2010 video (2010) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank asks John and Nerdfighters what they got for Christmas (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to email photos of themselves in vlogbrothers/DFTBA/Nerdfighter t-shirts (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks people with vlogbrothers, DFTBA or Nerdfighter t-shirts to email photos of themselves wearing them to hankandjohn@gmail.com with 'shirt' in the title. · To: You - - From: The Vlogbrothers 00:00:39
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters what they enjoyed in 2010 and what they want from the vlogbrothers in 2011 (2010) · asked in 2010; no response reported

2011

  • John asks Nerdfighters for zombie-killing scenarios for his zombie apocalypse novella (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to help people affected by the Queensland floods (January 2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters for a word for a simple truth about how rare simple truths are (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks Nerdfighters to tell him in the comments whether there is a word for a simple truth about how rare simple truths are. · YOU ARE WRONG! 00:01:02
  • John asks viewers to keep paying attention to Egypt's story after it stops being shiny (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
  • Hank invites viewers to ask him, John, WheezyWaiter, Alex Day and Elmify questions on VYou (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to ask questions in the linked VYou space, preferably after signing up, for him, John, WheezyWaiter, Alex Day and Elmify to answer in video. · Cancer Sniffing Dog 00:03:22
  • Hank asks Missoula viewers to vote for mayor John Engen (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighteria to pay attention and help with the crises in Bahrain, New Zealand, Libya and Morocco (February 2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighteria to pay attention to the mega-worldsuck in Bahrain, New Zealand, Libya and Morocco and to help where they can, via links in the description. · WE ARE 812 YEARS OLD 00:03:13
  • John asks viewers to guess whether quotations were said by Charlie Sheen or Muammar Gaddafi, via annotations (March 2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
    • asked · John asks viewers to guess whether each quotation was said by Charlie Sheen or Muammar Gaddafi by clicking an annotation. · SHEEN or GADDAFI? 00:00:43
  • John asks teenage viewers to vote in the Children's Choice Book Awards, where Will Grayson, Will Grayson is a finalist (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
    • asked · John asks actual teenagers to vote for their favourite book of the year in the Children's Choice Book Awards, link in the description. · Participatory Geometry 00:01:16
  • John asks Nerdfighters how to spend his $26 Warner Chilcott stock profit to decrease worldsuck (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters for ideas in comments on how to use his $26 profit to decrease worldsuck, preferably in a way that hurts Warner Chilcott. · Many Truths, 1 Lie! 00:01:50
  • John asks the Nerdfighter boy from the Bel Air, Maryland Barnes and Noble to contact the girl looking for him (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
    • asked · At a viewer's request, John asks the Nerdfighter boy met in the Bel Air, Maryland Barnes and Noble to get in touch so she can find him. · Tales of Nerd Love! 00:02:43
  • John asks Nerdfighters to leave their Nerdfighterlike stories in comments (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to name their favourite of his 31 Jokes for Nerds by number (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to mail belated birthday cards for Hank to the P.O. box (Hanko de Mayo 2011) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · John tells Nerdfighters they can still mail Hank belated birthday cards to the P.O. box in the doobly-doo. · IT'S HANKO DE MAYO!! 00:00:48
  • Hank encourages viewers to vlog, and to vlog well (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters what they would like to see happen on the brothers' tour for his new book (2011) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighteria what they would like to see happen and do on the brothers' US tour, not where it should go. · Then I Took Off My Bra 00:02:39
  • John asks viewers to watch all YouTube NextUp Europe entries and vote, including Nerdfighters (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
  • Hank points viewers to the Harry Potter Alliance's Imagine Better art and ideas competitions (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
    • asked · Hank points viewers to ImagineBetter.org to learn about the Harry Potter Alliance's art and ideas competitions. · Harry Freaking Potter 00:03:11
  • John asks readers whether The Great Gatsby's portrait of wealth and the American dream is true, to discuss on Your Pants (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
  • Hank asks Ellen Hardcastle CD buyers to follow the secret track's instructions to appear in a music video with him (2011) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · Hank asks physical-CD buyers to listen to the secret last track for instructions on being in a music video with him. · HARDCASTLED! 00:03:07
  • Hank asks viewers to comment who they love and how they will tell them (Esther Day 2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to suggest a replacement for his sandwich punishment, for Hank to pick (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
    • asked · John asks viewers to suggest a different punishment for him; Hank will pick one. · HANKLERFISH! 00:02:09
  • Hank asks viewers to leave happy-birthday wishes for John in the comments (2011) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · Hank says the brothers celebrate each other's birthdays by asking people to leave happy-birthday wishes for John in the comments. · HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN! 00:00:00
  • Hank asks John and Nerdfighters what they would say to aliens, in comments or video responses (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks John and Nerdfighters, in comments or a video response, what they would say to the aliens if they had the chance. · A Letter to the Aliens 00:03:42
  • John asks Hank and commenters whether Gatsby's quest, and their own, is heroic (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
  • John invites viewers to answer Alex Day's YouTube survey (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
  • John invites viewers to make their own Beckoning of Lovely greeting for Amy Krouse Rosenthal's feature film (2011) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · John invites viewers to design their own greeting, based on a Beckoning of Lovely anagram, for Amy Krouse Rosenthal's feature film, via a how-to video. · SIGNING MADNESS 00:02:27
  • John asks Nerdfighters for questions in comments for his next Question Tuesday (October 2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to research the fake ruins in Holiday Park, Indianapolis (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighteria to explain the weird fake ruins in Holiday Park, Indianapolis, suggesting a forum on the Ning or YouTube comments since Your Pants is broken. · Signing Psychosis Takes Over 00:02:07
  • Hank asks viewers to submit VidCon ideas and questions on VidCon's Facebook page (2011) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks Nerdfighters to continue the brothers' word-association game in the comments, starting from Silvio Berlusconi (2011) · asked in 2011; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to sign up for the P4A mailing list (2011) · the project it belongs to reported its result

2012

  • John asks Nerdfighters what they want more of from the vlogbrothers and the community in 2012 (2012) · asked in 2012; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to cancel their cable subscriptions (2012) · asked in 2012; no response reported
  • John asks buyers of unsigned TFIOS pre-orders to email him (2012) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · John asks buyers whose TFIOS pre-order wasn't signed to email him with name, address and place of order. · The Fault in Our Stars 00:01:40
  • John asks Nerdfighters to check out and help fund Thought Bubble's documentary Kickstarter (2012) · asked in 2012; no response reported
    • asked · John asks viewers to check out, via the description, Thought Bubble's Kickstarter for a documentary that Nerdfighteria would executive-produce if enough Nerdfighters fund it. · Things I Can Do 00:02:55
  • John asks viewers whether and how to help Syria, to discuss in comments (2012) · asked in 2012; no response reported
  • Hank invites John to join him in vlogging extra days in April (2012) · asked in 2012; no response reported
  • Hank invites viewers to enter VidCon and Celebrate the Web's web series pilot contest (2012) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · Hank points viewers to VidCon and Celebrate the Web's web series pilot contest, deadline very soon, information in the description. · Screaming Through VidCon 00:01:57
  • Hank invites designers to enter the VidCon 2012 T-shirt design contest (2012) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank asks viewers to answer VidCon-related questions on VYou (2012) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank invites musicians to apply for the VidCon 2012 open mic room (2012) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank asks VidCon 2012 attendees to bring books for the charity book drive (2012) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · Hank asks VidCon 2012 attendees to bring books for the book drive raising money for the Project for Awesome and the Foundation to Decrease World Suck. · Screaming Through VidCon 00:02:56
  • John asks Nerdfighters to email their elected officials supporting NASA funding as a Hanko de Mayo present for Hank (2012) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters to wish Hank happy birthday by writing to their elected officials in support of NASA funding, with instructions and his own email in the description; he ends 'Contact your politicians!'. · It's HANKO DE MAYO!!!!! 00:01:43
  • John asks viewers to continue the gay-marriage conversation in comments with respect and generosity (2012) · asked in 2012; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to respond to some comments with niceness (2012) · asked in 2012; no response reported
  • John asks viewers who attended VidCon 2012 to share their favorite moments in comments (2012) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank asks viewers to send pictures of DFTBA license plates, aiming to collect all 50 states (2012) · asked in 2012; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to look into early voting in their state (2012) · asked in 2012; no response reported
    • asked · Hank encourages viewers short on time to investigate early voting in their state via the top description link. · You. Must. Vote. 00:02:24
  • Hank asks unregistered viewers to register to vote before the deadline (2012) · asked in 2012; no response reported
    • asked · Hank tells unregistered viewers to register to vote via the top description link before the coming deadline. · You. Must. Vote. 00:03:14
  • John asks viewers to donate to the Red Cross for those affected by Hurricane Sandy (2012) · asked in 2012; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to give books as holiday gifts, ideally bought at local bookstores (2012) · asked in 2012; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to donate to P4A 2012 through its Indiegogo campaign and rewards (2012) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks viewers to watch the P4A 2012 livestream and comment on P4A videos (2012) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank asks the community to vote on Our Pants whether P4A 2012 money goes to five or ten charities (2012) · the project it belongs to reported its result

2013

  • John asks viewers how real his London video feels as a virtual experience (2013) · asked in 2013; no response reported
  • John invites viewers to submit questions for President Obama's Google+ Hangout (2013) · asked in 2013; no response reported
    • asked · John tells Hank and viewers that anyone can submit questions to the President, with links in the description to submit and RSVP. · Talking to the President 00:01:47
  • Hank asks Nerdfighteria how many languages it speaks, in an Our Pants forum discussion (2013) · asked in 2013; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers which Vlogbrothers video they watched first, and when (one million subscribers, 2013) · asked in 2013; no response reported
  • Hank asks video remixers to enter the Hank's Face remix contest (2013) · asked in 2013; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks people who can remix video to remix the Hank's Face stems into whatever they want. · Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes 00:01:27
  • Hank asks viewers to make GIFs tagged 'GIF Master' for the GIFMaster Award (2013) · asked in 2013; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to create exceptionally good GIFs on any subject and tag them "GIF Master". · Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes 00:01:56
  • Hank encourages viewers to vlog every day in April too (2013) · asked in 2013; no response reported
  • Hank asks designers and developers to help him build a new business model for online content (2013) · asked in 2013; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks designers and developers to apply, via a description link, to work with him on changing the business model of content. · Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes 00:02:55
  • Hank asks graphic designers to apply for a job with the brothers' team (2013) · asked in 2013; no response reported
    • asked · Hank invites amazing graphic designers who want to join the team to get in touch via the link in the description. · What's Up with Start Ups 00:02:02
  • John asks viewers to join Shailene Woodley in donating hair to Children With Hair Loss (2013) · asked in 2013; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to donate to the UN Refugee Agency for people displaced by the Syrian civil war (2013) · asked in 2013; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to join him in donating to the UN Refugee Agency to help people displaced by the Syrian civil war. · Syria in Five Minutes 00:05:18
  • Hank asks viewers to sign up for the Harry Potter Alliance's Odds in Our Favor campaign (2013) · asked in 2013; no response reported
    • asked · Hank invites viewers to sign up for the Harry Potter Alliance's Odds in Our Favor campaign as a start against inequality. · I Am President Snow 00:03:32

2014

  • Hank asks viewers to check out and donate to Worldbuilders (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • John invites viewers to do The Art Assignment's meet-in-the-middle assignment with a friend and share it (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to say in comments what they're most excited about right now (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • Hank asks uninsured Americans to sign up for health insurance on the exchange before the deadline (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to post book reviews with photos every Tuesday for Reviewsday Tuesday (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to like and reblog their state on Tumblr to choose TFIOS film tour stops (2014) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters to like and reblog their state's post on Tumblr so they decide where the TFIOS tour goes. · I Don't Even Know 00:02:23
  • John suggests Nerdfighters read Maximum City alongside Behind the Beautiful Forevers for extra credit (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to call their members of Congress about net neutrality (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters what their 'lens' on the world is these days (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • John asks viewers for their thoughts on the first four chapters of Behind the Beautiful Forevers and on luck (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to watch the early online videos linked in his description, in lieu of VidCon (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
    • asked · Hank assigns viewers, whether or not they attend VidCon, to watch the old online videos he talks about, linked in the description, with a friend. · Pre-History of Online Video 00:00:58
  • John asks Nerdfighters to comment on where they'd like Nerdfighteria to go (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to suggest John's punishment in the comments (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • John asks viewers for their thoughts on charity in Behind the Beautiful Forevers (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to make a music video for his and Danny Weinkauf's kidney song (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters at universities without a nerdfighter club to start one (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers whether they still pass notes in high school (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters what the brothers should do less of (2014) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · John asks viewers (without a formal survey) what the brothers should do less of, so he can write a book and have more time for the community. · Keeping it EVEN REALER 00:03:31
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters to contribute music to the P4A 2014 compilation album perk (2014) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · Hank invites contributions of Nerdfighteria-inspired music to a P4A 2014 perk compilation album, with information in the description. · I Kinda AM Batman 00:03:26
  • Hank asks viewers to send his voting video to young people they know in America (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • Hank asks young Americans to check their voter registration at canivote.org and register (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • John invites Nerdfighters to photoshop the brothers' circa-1981 childhood photo further (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to mark the P4A 2014 dates and start planning their videos (2014) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John and Hank ask Nerdfighteria for one serious and one silly thing they're thankful for (2014) · asked in 2014; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to say in comments what they thought of P4A 2014 (2014) · the project it belongs to reported its result

2015

  • Hank asks viewers to suggest topics and questions for his interview with President Obama via #YouTubeAsksObama (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to join him in signing up as Global Citizens via the Gates letter (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to share 'Thoughts from the Edge' if it resonated with them (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to support the Field Museum's hyena diorama Indiegogo campaign (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
  • John asks UK and Ireland viewers to check out Penguin UK's Fault in Our Stars-themed Night of Infinities project for the Teenage Cancer Trust (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
    • asked · In a P.S., John says Penguin UK has a Fault in Our Stars-themed project raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust and asks UK and Ireland viewers to check it out. · Becoming Someone Else 00:03:31
  • John asks Nerdfighters to email questions for Dear Hank and John to hankandjohn@gmail.com (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters to email questions or problems for the podcast to hankandjohn@gmail.com. · Sixteen Parts 00:00:36
  • Hank asks viewers to share their favorite feelings (and hang-ups) in the comments (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
  • John asks Hank and Nerdfighters for their thoughts on the decoupling of wages and productivity (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Hank and Nerdfighters for more of their thoughts on the decoupling of wages and productivity. · Monday Bonus Video! 00:03:37
  • John asks Hank and Nerdfighters what they think it means to be human (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers for productive discussion in the comments on the words for 'cool' (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks for productive discussion in the comments on the topics he couldn't fit into the video. · Is This Video Cool? 00:03:20
  • Hank asks viewers to wish John a happy birthday (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to check his Wikipedia QR code maths and report mistakes (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to share strategies for dealing with the outrage cycle in the comments (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers who have strategies for dealing with the outrage cycle to discuss them in the comments. · Addicted to Outrage 00:03:03
  • John asks viewers to donate to the UN's and Save the Children's refugee work via links below (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to draw their favourite Global Goal on their face and share it online (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
    • asked · Hank tells viewers to get angry: choose the Global Goal that resonates most, draw it on their face with eyeliner or Sharpie, and share it on Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook. · Pissed Off for a Better World 00:01:52
    • reminder · Hank hopes whoever is watching will be inspired to share this with the people around them and in their community. (hedged) · Pissed Off for a Better World 00:03:22
  • Hank asks viewers to print a Global Goals poster from GlobalGoals.org and put it up (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to share the Global Goals by printing a poster at GlobalGoals.org and putting it up at school, at the office or around town, or showing it to their mom. · Pissed Off for a Better World 00:02:09
  • John asks Nerdfighters what his video wall is missing, in comments (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to donate to Daniel Biss's Illinois Comptroller campaign at danielbiss.com (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
  • John encourages viewers to get involved in the political process, whatever their beliefs (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to recommend, in comments, writers who cover complicated issues with context and no partisan agenda (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to tell him in the comments about writers who cover complicated issues with context and without a party agenda, to help his research. · Benghazi: Explained 00:08:32
  • Hank asks viewers to suggest gamers and gaming-world things to check out for VidCon 2016, in comments (2015) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank invites viewers to duplicate his challenge video with their own versions (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to set money aside for P4A 2015 perks (2015) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks Nerdfighteria what they want more or less of on Vlogbrothers next year and whether the rules and schedule should change (2015) · asked in 2015; no response reported

2016

  • John asks viewers to suggest a title for his new book in the comments (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to suggest other global challenges for the brothers to discuss (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to support UNHCR's underfunded mission for refugees (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
  • Hank invites viewers to join a street team for his upcoming tour via a form (2016) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks viewers to join him in signing UNHCR's With Refugees petition (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
  • Hank invites NerdCon: Nerdfighteria registrants to fund half or full scholarships for other Nerdfighters (2016) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks Nerdfighters for suggestions to improve the quality of conversations, in comments (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to share in comments how they came to read his books, or how any book found them unexpectedly (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters who have read one of his books to share in comments how they came to it, or any story of a book reaching them unexpectedly. · El Chapo and Me 00:02:05
  • John invites viewers to join him in reading Amy Krouse Rosenthal's Textbook (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
    • asked · John hopes viewers everywhere will join him in reading Amy's Textbook, with links in the doobly-doo. (hedged) · Beckoning Lovely 00:02:34
  • John asks Nerdfighters to comment about the people whose generosity has lifted them up (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters to comment about the people whose generosity lifted them up or held them together. · Beckoning Lovely 00:02:47
  • Hank asks viewers who still have his early CDs (Songs from Hank Green's Pants, incl. Terminus Edition) to sell them back to him (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to name in comments the candidates' policy topics they want videos about (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
  • John asks viewers with the time and talent to volunteer for Crash Course translation via a form (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to check out the free Crash Course AP World History curriculum and share it with their teachers (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to take the 2016 Nerdfighteria Census (2016) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank asks viewers to share their YouTube tips and tricks in the comments (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to suggest tweets for his paternity leave in comments, with their Twitter handles (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to suggest P4A 2016 perks in comments (2016) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks viewers to suggest P4A 2016 livestream guests in comments (2016) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hannah Hart, guest-hosting for Hank, asks viewers to talk politics with family members and friends who voted for Trump or didn't vote (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to suggest books to him in the comments (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
  • Hank asks John to Skype in for a Dear Hank and John at VidCon Europe and VidCon Australia, which John cannot attend (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to share their best of 2016 in comments or in a linked video (2016) · asked in 2016; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters to share their best of 2016 in the comments, or make a video and link to it there. · The Best of My 2016 00:03:02

2017

  • John asks Nerdfighters for suggestions for Hank's NerdCon: Nerdfighteria punishment in comments (2017) · asked in 2017; no response reported
  • John asks non-American Nerdfighters to suggest non-American topics in comments for next week (2017) · asked in 2017; no response reported
    • asked · John apologizes to non-American Nerdfighters for such an American video amid a US political discourse crisis and asks for non-American topics in comments to cover next week (week of 16 January 2017). · What Is the Real Unemployment Rate? 00:04:58
  • John asks viewers to name their favourite Oscar-contending movies in comments (2017) · asked in 2017; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to listen to his playlist of refugees telling their stories and see them as people (2017) · asked in 2017; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to share the songs or art that have been important to them (2017) · asked in 2017; no response reported
  • John asks viewers what books a new Crash Course Literature season should read (2017) · asked in 2017; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to sponsor his and Chris's 100 Days 10K run, proceeds to Exodus refugee resettlement (2017) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks Nerdfighters whether they have similar problems with the social internet (2017) · asked in 2017; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters to say in the comments whether they have similar problems with the social internet or whether his experience is an outlier. · My Information Diet 00:03:04
  • John asks viewers what from Vlogbrothers and Nerdfighteria should be archived, and whether they have copies (2017) · asked in 2017; no response reported
    • asked · John asks longtime and new viewers what they think of when they think of Vlogbrothers and Nerdfighteria, what should be archived, and whether they have copies. · What Should We Keep? 00:03:13
  • John asks viewers to tell him their favourite corners of the internet, on Reddit or elsewhere, in comments (2017) · asked in 2017; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to comment their thoughts or advice on starting a business, or what they would do with the capital they need (2017) · asked in 2017; no response reported
  • John asks viewers aged 13 to 30 to apply for a Project Lovely $5,000 grant from This Star Won't Go Out (2017) · asked in 2017; no response reported
  • John asks Nerdfighters to donate to relief organizations for flooding in Texas, Louisiana, India, Nepal and Bangladesh (2017) · asked in 2017; no response reported
    • asked · John tells friends and viewers affected by flooding in Texas, Louisiana, India, Nepal and Bangladesh that they are thinking of them, and asks Nerdfighters who are able to join him in donating to relief organizations via links below. (hedged) · 40 00:02:59
  • Hank asks viewers for better theories about his unopened but flat Dr Pepper can (2017) · asked in 2017; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to share in comments what they are reading and enjoying (2017) · asked in 2017; no response reported
  • John asks readers not to spoil Turtles All the Way Down and to discuss spoilers on its subreddit, not in comments (2017) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank asks viewers to vote in a poll on whether John's mustache should stay (2017) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks viewers whom they would like as P4A 2017 co-hosts (2017) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks viewers for P4A 2017 perk ideas that would tempt donations (2017) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks donors of $1,000 or more to join the P4A 2017 matching donation fund by email (2017) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · John asks anyone wanting to give $1,000 or more to P4A and join the matching donation fund to email him with the subject line 'matching' at hankandjohn@gmail.com. · Let's Talk about Money 00:02:59
  • John asks viewers to share in comments what the best of 2017 has been for them (2017) · asked in 2017; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to vote for P4A 2017 charity videos at projectforawesome.com (2017) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · Hank invites viewers who like the charity videos and charities to vote for them at projectforawesome.com; the top vote-getters get a portion of the second-half money. · Why Big Solutions Fail 00:03:19
  • John asks viewers to comment what they will hold on to from 2017 and what they will leave behind (2017) · asked in 2017; no response reported
    • asked · John asks viewers to say in comments what they will hold on to from 2017 and what they want to leave behind. · LEAVE IT IN 2017 00:03:03
  • Hank asks viewers to comment something they changed about themselves, and how they hope to change (2017) · asked in 2017; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to write in the comments something they changed about themselves, simple or complex, and if they want, ways they hope to change in the future. · Can You Ever Really Change? 00:03:13

2018

  • John asks viewers for more Cooking History ideas in comments (2018) · asked in 2018; no response reported
  • John asks viewers for feedback on his 2018 project ideas (2018) · asked in 2018; no response reported
    • asked · John asks viewers for feedback on any of his ideas, since there is still time to change all of them. · BRING IT IN 2018 00:03:32
  • John invites viewers to leave a goal of their own for 2018 in comments (2018) · asked in 2018; no response reported
    • asked · John invites viewers to leave a goal of their own in the comments, so they can return in 12 months and say they did it. (hedged) · BRING IT IN 2018 00:03:37
  • Hank asks viewers to comment ideas for making YouTube better (2018) · asked in 2018; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to vote, whether or not they live in Illinois (2018) · asked in 2018; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to donate to Daniel Biss's campaign for governor, with donations matched (2018) · asked in 2018; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to suggest in comments ways to raise money while choosing whom to root for at the 2018 World Cup (2018) · asked in 2018; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to read and vote for the best World Cup fundraising ideas in comments (2018) · asked in 2018; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to leave further questions about him in comments (2018) · asked in 2018; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to unsubscribe from channels they don't watch to declutter their subscription feeds (2018) · asked in 2018; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to unsubscribe from things they don't watch and that clutter their sub feed; it won't hurt his feelings. · Please Unsubscribe 00:03:11
  • John asks viewers to block out the P4A 2018 weekend starting December 7 (2018) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks viewers to leave questions about the book-to-movie process in comments (2018) · asked in 2018; no response reported
    • asked · John asks viewers with questions about the book-to-movie process to leave them in comments and says he will answer as many as he can. · The Book Was Better? 00:03:53
  • Hank asks viewers to get their flu shot (2018) · asked in 2018; no response reported
    • asked · Hank got a flu shot at the same visit; flu shots are good for you and viewers should get theirs; the needle is tiny now. · Watch My Dumb Dancing 00:02:50
  • John asks eligible US viewers to vote in the November 6, 2018 election (2018) · asked in 2018; no response reported
  • John asks viewers who have tried leaving social media, or have tips, to share them (2018) · asked in 2018; no response reported
    • asked · John asks viewers who have tried a version of this, or have tips for him, to tell him. · Taking a Year Off 00:03:24
  • John asks viewers for P4A 2018 perk ideas in comments (2018) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks viewers to hold small celebrations with friends or family, sharing what each is celebrating (2018) · asked in 2018; no response reported
    • asked · John proposes that every now and then people get a bottle of champagne (not the good stuff), or fancy tea, chocolate or cheese if they don't drink, and gather friends or family to celebrate. · Cause for Celebration 00:01:56
  • John asks viewers to vote for P4A 2018 videos at projectforawesome.com (2018) · the project it belongs to reported its result

2019

  • John encourages viewers to write down their 2019 goals and keep track of them (2019) · asked in 2019; no response reported
  • John asks uncommonly organized viewers good at calling strangers to apply for a job with him and Rosianna in Indianapolis (2019) · asked in 2019; no response reported
    • asked · John and Rosianna are hiring someone in Indianapolis to help make their things; uncommonly organized people good at calling strangers should check the link. · On Burning Resentment 00:02:55
  • Hank asks EU viewers to look into Article 13 (2019) · asked in 2019; no response reported
  • Hank asks viewers to draw the bar they picture in 'a man walked into a bar' jokes and email it to hankandjohn@gmail.com (2019) · asked in 2019; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to draw the bar a man walked into and email it to hankandjohn@gmail.com with 'my bar' in the subject; maybe he'll make a video or zine of them. · TOO MANY MILKS 00:02:38
  • Hank asks viewers to comment with their favorite recent YouTube discovery (2019) · asked in 2019; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to say in the comments what their favorite recent YouTube discovery was. · TOO MANY MILKS 00:03:40
  • John asks viewers for title ideas for the Partners In Health Sierra Leone project and Hank's sequel (2019) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · John asks viewers to suggest in the comments a title for the Partners In Health Sierra Leone project, or for Hank's sequel. · untitled 00:02:55
  • John asks viewers for advice for people who make things online, in the comments (2019) · asked in 2019; no response reported
  • John asks anyone who knows the man he gave his Gerrard jersey to how the man's day went (2019) · asked in 2019; no response reported
    • asked · John won't show the man's face without his consent, but asks anyone who knows him to tell John how his day went. · On Sharing the Walk 00:01:46
  • John asks viewers to vote and to register their friends (and enemies) to vote (2019) · asked in 2019; no response reported
  • John asks viewers to make P4A 2019 videos for charities they think deserve a grant, uploaded December 6 (2019) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · John says the P4A's second half funds charities chosen by viewers: make a great video for a charity, upload it on December 6, and if people vote for it, that charity might get a grant. · old fashioned parts video 00:02:55

2020

  • Hank asks business people to fill out the 'I can help' form to mentor and pick businesses (2020) · asked in 2020; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks business people who could mentor or help pick submitted business ideas, and who have expertise for a small decision board, to fill out the 'I can help' form in the description. · It's Like Shark Tank, but for Charity 00:02:19
  • Hank asks entrepreneurs to apply for the community business via the 'I need help' form (2020) · asked in 2020; no response reported

2021

  • Hank asks viewers what the brothers should do for their last collab video on Tuesday (2021) · asked in 2021; no response reported

2022

  • John asks viewers to leave questions for the Turtles All the Way Down cast and director (2022) · asked in 2022; no response reported

2023

  • Hank asks viewers to submit Gubbins override words through the description form within a week (2023) · asked in 2023; no response reported
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to suggest Gubbins override words and messages through the description form within the next week. · WHAT AM I DOING 00:04:23

2024

  • Hank asks viewers to make a P4A 2024 video for their favorite charity and submit it at projectforawesome.com between January 30 and February 13 (2024) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • John asks Filipino nerdfighters to join an email group for updates and feedback on the Philippines TB project (2024) · asked in 2024; no response reported
    • asked · John asks Filipino nerdfighters interested in the project to email nerdfightersphilippines at gmail.com for updates and to give ongoing feedback. · Our $80,000,000 Bet 00:03:53
  • Hank asks viewers to take the 2024 Nerdfighteria Census (2024) · the project it belongs to reported its result
  • Hank asks Book of Good Times backers to fill out the Kickstarter address survey before shipping starts (2024) · the project it belongs to reported its result

2025

  • Hank asks viewers to make a P4A 2025 video for a charity and submit it at projectforawesome.com between January 25 and February 8 (2025) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · Hank hopes viewers make a new P4A 2025 video about a charity they care about and submit it via projectforawesome.com between January 25 and February 8. · How the P4A is Changing in 2025! 00:01:33
  • Hank asks donors of more than $500 to join the P4A 2025 matching fund via the description form (2025) · the project it belongs to reported its result
    • asked · With the Project for Awesome coming soon, Hank asks people who can donate more than $500 to join the matching fund via the description form, which goes to their dad, who runs the program. · Am I OK? 00:06:54
  • Hank asks viewers to take the 2025 Nerdfighteria Census (2025) · asked in 2025; no response reported

2026

  • Hank asks viewers to mark their calendars for the Awesome Socks Club's 2026 sign-up window, opening November 3 (2026) · open (no report in 2026)
    • asked · Hank asks viewers who want socks in the mail or as a gift to mark their calendars for the Awesome Socks Club window, which helps fund the Maternal Center of Excellence, since all Good Store profit goes to charity. · The Last Normal Year 00:08:55

Recorded as asks, but not requests (promotions, announcements, invitations)

  • Hank asks viewers to suggest new places to film his videos (2007) · joke (not a request)
    • asked · Hank floats filming in new places (bedroom, skate park, downtown Missoula, Target) and asks viewers for suggestions. (playful, hedged) · June 19: GOOD LUCK JOHN 00:01:02
  • John encourages Hank to write young adult fiction (2007) · joke (not a request)
  • Hank asks Nerdfighters to comment more, join the forum and rate the videos on YouTube (2007) · joke (not a request)
    • asked · Hank asks nerdfighters to comment more, come to the forum and rate the videos on YouTube. (playful) · July 3: Decepticons 00:01:10
  • John asks Hank to write a 1960s-style ninja-pirate peace protest song (2007) · joke (not a request)
  • Hank asks John to show the songs he wrote for his high-school band idea (2007) · joke (not a request)
  • John asks Nerdfighters to decide the name of their land: Nerdfighterstan, Nerdfighterland or Nerdfighteria (2007) · joke (not a request)
    • asked · John offers Nerdfighterstan, Nerdfighterland or Nerdfighteria as the name of the Nerdfighters' world and leaves the choice to the Nerdfighters. (playful) · September 28th: Nerdfighting!!! 00:00:00
  • Hank asks viewers to identify the song he sings in the car, for a Nerdfighter prize (2007) · joke (not a request)
  • John asks nerdfighters to join the new Nerdfighter Ning and build profiles (2008) · joke (not a request)
  • Hank invites viewers to follow him on Twitter (2008) · promotion (not a request)
  • John asks the men of YouTube to explain their fascination with giraffe sex (2008) · joke (not a request)
    • asked · John asks the men of YouTube to explain in the comments what fascinates them about giraffes who love giraffes. (playful) · Guys Love Giraffe Love 00:01:10
  • John asks viewers to subscribe to the neverftba channel to follow the scavenger hunt (2008) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to read John's YA for Obama essay (2008) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to add him as a Facebook friend during the Iron Man BlogTV Challenge (2008) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · Hank invites viewers to add him as a Facebook friend through the Paper Towns site, to give him something to do during the challenge. · IRON MAN BLOGTV CHALLENGE! 00:01:17
  • Hank asks viewers to watch the St. Louis Tour de Nerdfighting gathering live on BlogTV (2008) · invitation (not a request)
    • asked · Hank tells viewers the video signals that it is time to join the St. Louis gathering stream on BlogTV and hang out with them. · BlogTV in St Louis! 00:00:00
  • Hank asks viewers to watch the Gadsden Tour de Nerdfighting event live on BlogTV (2008) · invitation (not a request)
    • asked · Hank tells viewers the whole Gadsden event will be broadcast on BlogTV, with the link in the sidebar, and says he will see them there. · Vlogging from Gadsden 00:01:20
  • John invites over-21 Chicago Nerdfighters to Mark Bazer's live talk show at the Hideout (2009) · invitation (not a request)
  • John urges viewers who want the current Paper Towns covers to buy the hardcover now (2009) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers what Ningmaster Benny Boo Boo should do in his banana suit (2009) · joke (not a request)
  • John asks European Nerdfighters to sign up for the Amsterdam Nerdfighter gathering (March 2009) · invitation (not a request)
    • asked · John asks European Nerdfighters to sign up for a public Nerdfighter gathering in Amsterdam on Thursday night, March 19. · Paper Towns and PUPPY 00:01:00
  • John invites viewers to email Exxon about rounding overcharges (2009) · joke (not a request)
  • John asks Dutch-reading Nerdfighters to buy Paper Towns in Dutch (2009) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters who read Dutch to buy Paper Towns in Dutch so Lemniscaat brings him back to Holland. (playful) · John Loves Amsterdam 00:02:46
  • Hank asks viewers to subscribe to Michael Aranda (2009) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to subscribe to Michael Aranda right now. · DFTBA 00:04:37
  • John invites Nerdfighters to meet him at the Elizabeth Public Library, New Jersey (April 2009) · invitation (not a request)
    • asked · John invites Nerdfighters to meet him on Monday at 4 p.m. at the Elizabeth Public Library in Elizabeth, New Jersey. · Saturday Video?!?!?! 00:00:00
  • Hank asks viewers to film their reactions to his goat-birth video (2009) · joke (not a request)
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to pause and film themselves watching the goat birth so he can see their reactions. (playful) · A GOAT GIVING BIRTH 00:00:32
  • Hank asks viewers to subscribe to the EcoGeek YouTube channel (2009) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · Hank points viewers to the subscribe button on the EcoGeek channel page and suggests they click it. (playful, hedged) · GREEN SCREEN!!!! 00:01:49
  • Hank asks viewers to comment which ads they see beside the videos (2009) · joke (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to buy Taking Leave, Alan Lastufka and Tom Milsom's CD (2009) · promotion (not a request)
  • John invites Chicago-area Nerdfighters to his gathering at the Harold Washington Library (July 23, 2009) · invitation (not a request)
    • asked · John invites Nerdfighters in or around Chicago to his free gathering on Thursday (23 July 2009) at 11 a.m. at the Harold Washington Library. · Harry Potter Nerds Win at Life 00:00:00
  • John urges Hank and Nerdfighters to make a Hank and Natalie (Community Channel) hip-hop collaboration happen (2009) · joke (not a request)
    • asked · John urges Hank and Nerdfighters to make an online hip-hop collaboration between Hank and Natalie from Community Channel happen. (playful) · The Island of Nerdfighteria? 00:00:32
  • John asks viewers to subscribe to Thought Bubble (2009) · promotion (not a request)
  • John invites over-21 Nerdfighters near Indianapolis to a fundraiser on Saturday night (2009) · invitation (not a request)
  • John invites Nerdfighters to his reading at the library in Columbus, Ohio (October 2009) · invitation (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to film themselves watching his 'eye-tracking experiment' video and post video responses (2009) · joke (not a request)
  • Hank invites viewers to the 'most embarrassing live show of the year' with childhood diaries and photos (October 2009) · invitation (not a request)
  • Hank invites Las Vegas-area Nerdfighters to a gathering at S&K Music on Sunday (November 2009) · invitation (not a request)
  • John invites Nerdfighters to his Hinsdale, Illinois appearance (November 2009) · invitation (not a request)
    • asked · John invites Nerdfighters to come hang out in Hinsdale, Illinois this week (week of 2 November 2009). · H1N1 Vaccine Fears 00:00:00
  • Hank asks viewers to subscribe to Rhett and Link (2009) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to watch the documentary The Cove (2010) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to subscribe to Wheezy Waiter (2010) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank invites viewers near Indianapolis to John's two events at the University of Indianapolis (February 2010) · invitation (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to misquote John and Hank in the comments (2010) · joke (not a request)
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to misquote John and Hank in the comments with quotes they never said. (playful) · WRONG WRONG WRONG 00:03:42
  • John asks Hank and Nerdfighters to enjoy themountaingoatswillcureyourbieberfever.com (2010) · promotion (not a request)
  • John invites Nerdfighters near Indianapolis to his event with E. Lockhart (May 2010) · invitation (not a request)
  • Hank asks subscribers to turn on YouTube email alerts for new Vlogbrothers videos (2010) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · Hank asks subscribers to tick YouTube's new box to get an email whenever a Vlogbrothers video goes up. · Should We Sue Viacom? 00:02:32
  • John asks viewers to buy Paper Towns now that it is published in the UK (2010) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · John asks people to buy Paper Towns in the UK, joking that otherwise no more of his books will be published there. (playful) · Mmmm....PARTS 00:02:17
  • John invites viewers to the 100 Acres Artists' Forum discussion he emcees at the Indianapolis Museum of Art (June 2010) · invitation (not a request)
  • John invites Nerdfighters to a gathering in Chicago before the Beckoning of Lovely (2010) · invitation (not a request)
  • John asks viewers to watch his playlist 'It Doesn't Get Better Than These It Gets Better Videos' (2010) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · John asks viewers to check out his playlist 'It Doesn't Get Better Than These It Gets Better Videos', linked in the doobly-doo. · On Hope and Chile 00:02:03
  • John asks viewers to follow Sean's Bangladesh work on his Twitter and YouTube channel (2010) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · John asks viewers to follow Sean's work on his Twitter and YouTube channel, linked in the doobly-doo. · You Are Awesome 00:00:01
  • Hank asks viewers to watch him play Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood on HankGames (2010) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers why it is called piggyback riding (2010) · joke (not a request)
  • John asks Hank to cry in a video (2010) · joke (not a request)
    • asked · John tells Hank he has never cried in their videos and that he would like to see Hank cry in a video. (playful) · 8 Things I Love 00:01:17
  • John asks Nerdfighters to watch Vi Hart's videos (2010) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to register for VidCon 2011 at vidcon2011.com (2011) · promotion (not a request)
  • John asks Zombicorns readers to comment thanking the donors who made the novella possible (2011) · joke (not a request)
  • John asks Zombicorns readers to read one of his actual books too (2011) · promotion (not a request)
  • John points viewers to the Whomping Willows' gold eagle shirt (2011) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to sign up for Your Pants while it is open to the first 200 people (2011) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank invites listeners to buy This Machine Pwns n00bs at DFTBA.com or iTunes (2011) · promotion (not a request)
  • John asks viewers to pre-order Libba Bray's Beauty Queens (2011) · promotion (not a request)
  • John asks Hank to write the song 'It's Hard Out There for a Bronislawa' about Marie Curie's sister (2011) · joke (not a request)
    • asked · John asks Hank to write a song about Marie Curie's sister called 'It's Hard Out There for a Bronislawa'. (playful) · Many Truths, 1 Lie! 00:01:31
  • Hank invites viewers to John's first YouTube livestream, 2:30-4:30 Eastern (April 2011) · invitation (not a request)
    • asked · Hank invites viewers to John's livestream today, 2:30-4:30 Eastern, at youtube.com/vlogbrothers. · Live on YouTube 00:00:50
  • John invites viewers to buy the Will Grayson, Will Grayson paperback (April 2011) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · John points viewers to a link in the description to buy the Will Grayson, Will Grayson paperback. · Tales of Nerd Love! 00:02:56
  • John asks viewers to buy Katrina Vandenberg's Atlas (2011) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · In the description John asks viewers to buy Atlas by Katrina Vandenberg now, saying they will not regret it. · Tulipomania video description
  • John points Dutch viewers to a free Dutch Will Grayson, Will Grayson download and a prize vote (2011) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · John asks Dutch viewers to read the video description: a free Dutch Will Grayson, Will Grayson download and a prize vote. · Meeting Greg Mortenson 00:02:33
  • John asks Nerdfighters whether to wear his shirt-jacket combo at a party (2011) · joke (not a request)
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters whether they like his shirt-jacket combo, which he will wear at a party only if they do. (playful) · Eating the Unicorn 00:00:16
  • John invites viewers to sign up at VidCon.com for news of VidCon 2012 (2011) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · John invites viewers, even those who can't attend this year's (2011) VidCon, to sign up at VidCon.com to find out more about next year (2012). · 150,000 Autographs 00:03:22
  • John points viewers to 'Hank and John play FIFA 11' on HankGames (2011) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · John points viewers to the FIFA 11 series at youtube.com/hankgames and the link in the doobly-doo. · HANKLERFISH! 00:01:19
  • John points viewers to Ilene Cooper's Angel in My Pocket (2011) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · John asks viewers to check out Ilene Cooper's Angel in My Pocket for the middle-grade reader in their life; link in the doobly-doo. · How to Become An Adult 00:03:11
  • Hank invites viewers to buy the Mink Car tribute album, proceeds to the FDNY Foundation (2011) · promotion (not a request)
  • John asks viewers to buy ten-dollar tickets for his Asheville library fundraiser talk and signing (2011) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to sign up for the ReadIt1st newsletter and tell their friends (2011) · promotion (not a request)
  • John asks viewers to watch, like and subscribe to the Nerd Factor winners (2011) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · John asks viewers to watch the winners' playlist and, if they like them, comment, like and subscribe. · NERD FACTOR 00:03:26
  • John invites viewers to buy Keep Calm and DFTBA posters at DFTBA.com (2011) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · John invites viewers who want a Keep Calm and DFTBA poster to head to DFTBA.com. · Awesome Bankers? 00:03:24
  • Hank invites viewers near New York to the Quidditch World Cup (2011) · invitation (not a request)
    • asked · Hank urges viewers who are around New York this weekend to go to the Harry Potter fans' real Quidditch games. · 27 Part Video 00:02:02
  • Hank asks viewers to tag only five channels in the new YouTube's subscription list so vlogbrothers stays above the fold (2011) · joke (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to follow the P4A 2011 live show at youtube.com/vlogbrothers (2011) · invitation (not a request)
  • John asks viewers to buy Alex Day's Forever Yours remixes for charity (P4A 2011) · promotion (not a request)
  • John points viewers to his playlist of ten favourite P4A 2011 videos (2011) · promotion (not a request)
  • John points viewers to his earlier novels to read while waiting for The Fault in Our Stars (December 2011) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · John points viewers to his other books to read while waiting for TFiOS; the description links Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines and Paper Towns. · There Will Be NO SPOILERS!!! 00:02:50
  • Hank asks viewers to re-follow him on Tumblr after his Tumblr died (2012) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank invites viewers to buy the leftover Tour de Nerdfighting CDs (2012) · promotion (not a request)
  • John invites viewers to check out Gumroad and sell their work there (2012) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · John invites viewers to check out Gumroad, upload their stuff and sell it to people who love them. · Things I Can Do 00:03:24
  • Hank asks viewers to subscribe to SciShow for its James Webb Space Telescope videos with Ze Frank (2012) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · Hank asks viewers to subscribe to SciShow to see him and Ze Frank talk to Northrop Grumman scientists about the Webb telescope. · Can I be Space President? 00:03:25
  • John asks viewers to attend Esther's family's Esther Day event in Quincy, Massachusetts (2012) · invitation (not a request)
    • asked · John urges viewers to attend Esther's family's Esther Day event in Quincy, Massachusetts (link in the description). · Nerd Olympics 00:02:03
  • Hank invites viewers to follow his SciShow Twitter live-tweeting of the Mars Science Laboratory landing (2012) · invitation (not a request)
    • asked · Hank invites viewers to join him on Sunday night for his live-tweeting of the Mars Science Laboratory landing on the SciShow Twitter. · EXTRA! Thoughts from Tour 00:03:14
  • John asks viewers to check out SoulPancake and its new YouTube channel (2012) · promotion (not a request)
  • John invites viewers to pre-order the new Nerdfighter-artist posters and shirts at DFTBA.com (2012) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to subscribe to the educational channels he met at YouTube's education event, plus Crash Course and SciShow (2012) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to check out DFTBA.com's Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals (2012) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank invites viewers to watch the new Super Mario Brothers game on HankGames (2012) · promotion (not a request)
  • John: state-level elections may be the most important ones (2013) · advice (not a request)
    • asked · John asks viewers to treat state-level elections, which decide who draws congressional district lines, as possibly the most important ones when they next vote. (hedged) · Why Does Congress Suck? 00:03:31
  • John invites viewers to pre-order the signed Our Little Infinity poster at DFTBA.com (2013) · promotion (not a request)
  • John asks viewers to get VidCon 2013 tickets now, before they run out (2013) · promotion (not a request)
  • John asks viewers to subscribe to the Mental Floss YouTube channel hosted by the brothers (2013) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank invites viewers to answer his Question Tuesday-on-Friday questions themselves (May 2013) · joke (not a request)
  • Hank asks John not to do a Question Tuesday the following Tuesday (May 2013) · joke (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to watch Healthcare Triage's Obamacare video (2013) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to subscribe to Grace Helbig's new channel itsgrace (2014) · promotion (not a request)
  • John asks viewers to tell the brothers about Dave Green in comments (2014) · joke (not a request)
  • Hank points viewers to pre-order the Hanklerfish plush at DFTBA.com (2014) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank points viewers who may be in an abusive relationship to help resources linked in the description (2014) · announcement (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to buy VidCon 2014 tickets now, 95% sold out (2014) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to see the TFiOS film on its release day in their country (2014) · promotion (not a request)
  • John asks Nerdfighter video editors to make Henry's dragons-and-dinosaurs video (2014) · joke (not a request)
    • asked · John invites Nerdfighteria's video editors and motion-graphics artists to make Henry's video of dragons and dinosaurs fighting bad guys together. (playful) · The Future of Nerdfighteria 00:00:13
  • John points viewers to pre-order the Looking for Alaska 10th anniversary edition (2014) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · John points viewers who want the Looking for Alaska 10th anniversary edition to the pre-order link in the doobly-doo. · A Minor Crisis 00:03:19
  • John asks viewers to support Risa and Melody by buying their DFTBA.com posters (2015) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank invites viewers to guess his two secret projects in the comments (2015) · joke (not a request)
  • Hank invites viewers to pre-order a Quadragocon 2015 shirt during its one-week sale (2015) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to check out and support How to Adult's new Patreon (2015) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · Hank invites viewers who want to learn how to adult or help the show continue to check out How to Adult and its Patreon via the description. · Just for Nerdfighters 00:03:13
  • John invites viewers to come see his race against Maggie Stiefvater and support Drivers Edge (2015) · invitation (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to keep pledging to the Wizard School Kickstarter to hit stretch goals (2015) · promotion (not a request)
  • John invites viewers to follow his Davos trip on Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat (2016) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank invites viewers who like online video to come to VidCon (2016) · invitation (not a request)
  • John asks Nerdfighters to register for VidCon 2016 signings and meet-and-greets by May 13 (2016) · invitation (not a request)
    • asked · John tells Nerdfighters that to take part in VidCon signings and meet-and-greets they must register by May 13. · No Fumar 00:02:58
  • John asks London-area Nerdfighters to cheer on AFC Wimbledon at Wembley in the play-off final, offering ticket help by email (2016) · invitation (not a request)
    • asked · John asks Nerdfighters in or near London to come to Wembley on May 30 to cheer on the Dons; those who can't afford a ticket should email him and he will try to work something out. (hedged) · Easier Than IKEA: A Video in Two Parts 00:03:24
  • John asks viewers to subscribe to Radio WDON to support AFC Wimbledon (2016) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank invites viewers who can't attend VidCon 2016 to watch its livestream (2016) · invitation (not a request)
  • Hank invites viewers to buy leftover Pulse fundraiser wristbands at DFTBA.com for $5 (2016) · promotion (not a request)
  • John asks viewers near Chicago to stop by Amy Krouse Rosenthal's 8/9/16 gathering at the Bean (2016) · invitation (not a request)
  • John points viewers to his No Man's Sky series on HankGames (2016) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to turn on and try community posts in their mobile subscription feed (2016) · announcement (not a request)
    • asked · Hank says the brothers can now post community posts to the mobile subscription feed and suggests viewers turn them on, as they'll be experimenting in coming weeks. · Here are Some YouTube Tricks I Use 00:01:44
  • Hank asks viewers to watch his full half-hour interview with Denise Juneau (2016) · promotion (not a request)
  • DFTBA staff ask viewers to buy the remaining Awesome Sox Club subscriptions (2016) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · Dave shows the November sock, designed by Rachel and sold only through the DFTBA Awesome Sox Club, and asks viewers to buy one of the 500 remaining subscriptions soon. · The Museum of Pizza Johns Past 00:03:13
  • John asks viewers to watch AFC Wimbledon v Sutton United in the FA Cup and find Nerdfighters to watch with (January 2017) · invitation (not a request)
  • Hank encourages John and viewers to watch the other viewer-edited versions of his Amsterdam vlog (2017) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank invites viewers to watch Star Trek: The Next Generation with him on Netflix this weekend (2017) · invitation (not a request)
  • John asks viewers to get their flu shot (2017) · joke (not a request)
    • asked · John says we are surrounded by injustice and microbes and must never become complacent, which is his way of saying get your flu shot. (playful) · Two Love Stories 00:02:37
  • John invites viewers to ask Daniel Biss questions at their Facebook Live event (2018) · invitation (not a request)
  • Hank tells viewers who want VidCon 2018 signings to buy tickets soon, while the Community Track signing lottery is open (2018) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to shop DFTBA.com's Black Friday weekend sale (2018) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · Hank invites viewers to DFTBA.com for merch from the McElroy brothers, the Gregory Brothers, the Green brothers, Lindsay Ellis, The Valleyfolk and many other creators. · Four Jokes from a Two year Old 00:03:08
  • John asks viewers to watch the Crash Course series on navigating digital information (2019) · promotion (not a request)
  • Hank asks viewers to watch the Crash Course Intellectual Property episode on fair use (2019) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · Hank recommends the Crash Course Intellectual Property episode explaining how unsimple fair use is and other ways copyright law works poorly today. · We Have Destroyed Copyright Law 00:08:08
  • Hank asks viewers to subscribe to SciShow Pee so it earns a silver play button (2019) · joke (not a request)
    • asked · Hank says SciShow Pee isn't a real show but is a real YouTube channel that would get a silver play button at 100,000 subscribers; it will never post again, so viewers should just subscribe. (playful) · TOO MANY MILKS 00:01:30
  • John asks viewers to sign up for the new newsletter about the Sierra Leone project (2019) · promotion (not a request)
  • John asks viewers near Bradford to go to AFC Wimbledon's last game of the season and cheer (2019) · invitation (not a request)
    • asked · John asks viewers in or around Bradford this weekend to go to the game and scream their heads off on his behalf; he is very nervous. · The Thing with Feathers 00:03:23
  • John asks viewers to watch Hank's Journey to the Microcosmos (2019) · promotion (not a request)
  • John asks viewers to buy signed copies of The Anthropocene Reviewed with the DFTBA-only zine, proceeds to charity, by December 3 for Christmas (2021) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · Asked about holiday gifts, John recommends signed copies of The Anthropocene Reviewed, sold with a special zine holding his all-new review and pieces by many others. · Vlogbrothers REUNITED AT LAST 00:00:00
  • Hank asks viewers to buy signed SciShow postcards with exclusive frog-fact videos before the end of the sale (2025) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · Hank plugs SciShow postcards signed by him and the other hosts, on sale until the end of next week (week of 27 January 2025): four random designs, each linking to an exclusive video with one of his four favorite frog facts. · Am I OK? 00:06:24
  • John asks viewers to subscribe to Keats & Co. before World TB Day to receive his Ode on a Grecian Urn reading (2026) · promotion (not a request)
    • asked · For World TB Day Keats & Co. has an unusual giveaway: subscribers before World TB Day receive John reading Ode on a Grecian Urn and explaining why it is important and poignant. · Tuberculosis and Hank's Shingles 00:05:13