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Times are changing. Lives are moving on. The wheels are turning and no one knows what's around the next corner. All the same rules apply to MattandCory that apply to every other everything ever.

MattandCory has reached a point where simply making videos can't satisfy our internal hunger for completion. All of earth's creatures struggle to become complete. For some, it's easier than for others. But in the end, it usually takes some sort of change for the final pieces to fall into place.

I am writing this on Black Friday, so let's look at that as an example. What was once an entire month celebrating the trials and tribulations of our African American brothers and sisters has been reduced to nothing more than a mere 24 hours. 24 hours that immediately follow a major national holiday. If we are suppose to be able to take such an event seriously, it should be far separate from any other occasion and spread out over at least a month. It seems only fair in my opinion. But that is a change that has happened, and because it did, it's beginning to shape our nation for a new, unforeseeable future. Will it be exciting? Will it be frightening? The answer to both of those questions is "yes". But who is to differentiate between the feelings of fear and excitement? Are they not one in the same, only given different meanings in regards to the particular situation at hand?

The world is what we make it. Everything on earth is what it is because that is how we perceive it to be. In order to change the world, all one much do is simply change the meaning you give to it. Any problem or hardship can be overcome with a little bit of optimism and creativity. If more people loved each other, this world would be a better place.

What I'm trying to say with all of this is simply this: I don't know how many MattandCory videos are going to be produced, but the future seems pretty bleak. Nowadays, everyone has their own prerogatives and commitments that are more important than spending time making videos. But that's perfectly okay. Everyone has their own lives to live and that is the most important thing.

I know, personally, the mission is to have fun. Especially when it comes to video production. I used to be a real stickler because I took the business very seriously. It was a part of me and could be considered more than a hobby. Hours of time and effort were poured into all of the MattandCory classics as well as many of the videos on TTC. Since then the tides have turned. I, as well as others, simply do not have as much time in their lives to stew over video scripts and crazy editing techniques. We all still have fun, but much of the magic has worn off I think. The important thing to remember though is that we are all moving on to bigger and better things.

The spirit of MattandCory will always lie in the classic catalog of amazing videos (as long as they don't get deleted). We will always remember the number of great fans that we gathered while producing videos and will always be thankful for the great people we met through the net. If it all would just suddenly end right now, I would happy because it was a pretty wicked ride.

I wouldn't consider this "taking a back seat" to the video making biz as much as it is "taking the wheel of all new zords". Thunder zords to be exact. And MattandCory are the red dragon thunderzord because that thing isn't just a dragon, it can transform into a freaking person and pretty much take down monsters all by itself. We're pranksters and jokesters and we can't be topped. We are like the top hat of YouTube, and lying underneath the hat is a really tall something or other. But no one else has one. Just us. We'll still wink at you if we see you on the street, but don't ask for an autograph because we don't carry Sharpies with us. If you bring one, then maybe.

If you have trouble figuring out what the fuck I just said during this blog, don't sweat it. If you lose sleep over it, send an email to mattandcory@gmail.com and I'll try to clear it up, but I wouldn't count on it.

See you in the future.

Let the power protect you.

Matthew[11.27.09]