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**help** is a 3D CGI animated cartoon created and uploaded by Jack Stauber on April 19th, 2019. The cartoon consists of a man trapped inside of a giant boulder as he asks people for help.

## Synopsis

The cartoon begins with a man walking as notices a bald man trapped under a giant boulder. The trapped man greets him as the walking man, in shock, questions how he ended up like this and starts telling him he needs help. However, the trapped man is confused at his statement, asking what help is. The walking man then explains what the concept of help is and tells him that he needs it again. The trapped man then says okay and thanks the man. The walking man tells him good luck and leaves.

The trapped man, now alone, starts calling out for help, A second man then arrives, asking how can help. The trapped man, however, unaware of what to do, starts questioning what the man is saying and repeats that he needs help. The second man then starts questioning the trapped man as well, asking if he actually needs help. As the trapped man continues to respond in confusion, the second man then claims that the trapped man doesn't actually want help. The trapped man then agrees and thanks the man. The man then leaves, with the trapped man remaining stuck under the boulder not asking for help.

## Meaning

The main theme and message behind the cartoon seems to be about not knowing how to solve situations and problems with oneself, specifically mental issues. Said issues are represented by the boulder, with boulder crushing and trapping someone, in this case trapping the bald man. While having these issues, the trapped man does not know how to ask for and get help about these issues or do they fully believe that they actually need help. The first man tells and lets the trapped man know that there is a problem with his current life situation and that he needs to get help. However, the first man notably doesn't help the trapped man, with them only telling him that he needs help before wishing him luck and walking away.

The second man who later appears is a representation and reminder to the trapped man that he isn't aware that he really needs help, as well as making him doubt himself and his problems. This is notable as the second man doesn't seem to notice and acknowledge that the man is trapped, only asking how he can help due to his calling. After being unaware on how to truly ask for help, the second man eventually claims that he doesn't actually need help due to the trapped man's responses. The trapped man then calmly believes him and after the second man leaves, he lays by himself, continuing to be trapped and crushed by the boulder while not seeking any help.

## Notes

help has since become one of Jack's most famous cartoons and creations overall, most famous for its message, with fans finding it relatable and meaningful. Its usage of minimalistic and primitive looking 3D animation as well as the background music are also liked for its addition to the nostalgic and old-school look of the cartoon, though there are a few fans that also believe these elements give off an unsettling and creepy atmosphere. Jack's voice acting is also appreciated for its comical yet realistic sound.

## Trivia

* The entirety of the help cartoon was created only with Jack's left hand. This was due to an infamous stunt injury that Jack had gotten into in early April 2019, breaking his right hand and collarbone.
	+ Jack would write and leave a note in the description of the cartoon on select social media platforms reading "made with left hand" which would reference the injury. This note would also appear on the music videos for Good Luck Chasing Your Mind and Dinner is Not Over.
* Many fans have pointed out that the background music heard in the help cartoon, most noticeably around the end, sounds similar to the title theme of the video game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, causing fans to speculate that the background music is inspired from said title music.
* The help cartoon is Jack Stauber's most viewed single video on Instagram.