Dan & Phil Part 84: Still Alive

madzilla84 · Thu May 02, 2019 11:06 pm

Aww, happy 5th birthday DAPG.

flarequake · Fri May 03, 2019 12:34 am

Just saw Thomas Sanders mention in a tweet that he’s been at the YouTube summit for a few days. Don’t suppose the boys slipped under our radar to be there.

Templeofshame · Fri May 03, 2019 1:04 am

flarequake wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2019 12:34 am Just saw Thomas Sanders mention in a tweet that he’s been at the YouTube summit for a few days. Don’t suppose the boys slipped under our radar to be there.

FWIW, seems like the Youtube Summit is in NYC and that's where the twitter user with the Dan-lookalike claims to be from. So it's somewhat more likely than other random places that she might have been flying there?

However, it does not seem likely that it's that hot in NYC. I guess they could be going to Florida from NY or something like that, putting the weather further in the future?

Phantasy · Fri May 03, 2019 2:16 am

Templeofshame wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2019 1:04 am
flarequake wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2019 12:34 am Just saw Thomas Sanders mention in a tweet that he’s been at the YouTube summit for a few days. Don’t suppose the boys slipped under our radar to be there.
FWIW, seems like the Youtube Summit is in NYC and that's where the twitter user with the Dan-lookalike claims to be from. So it's somewhat more likely than other random places that she might have been flying there?

However, it does not seem likely that it's that hot in NYC. I guess they could be going to Florida from NY or something like that, putting the weather further in the future?

The summit would have been good cover for Dan... “well, I was already in NYC, might as well pop down to Orlando for a couple weeks since I was only a 1000 miles away.”

If Dan does join them, I really hope we’re over the BS excuse phase as to why he’s only there out of some overwhelming convenience and nothing more.

Would love to see some new classics, like sad Daniel cleans the pool...

Or Gatorland hat...

Or more boyfriend pranks...

Fri May 03, 2019 3:44 am

Whilst fantasizing about thunderstorm pool holidays in Florida, don't forget to suggest names for our next thread here.

kavat · Fri May 03, 2019 12:15 pm

This needs to be here because Phil in full rain gear is adorable

Fri May 03, 2019 5:35 pm

I love that art, and that Phil liked it!

Here's a blast from the past, since someone asked me about it on tumblr yesterday:

Amiaw · Fri May 03, 2019 6:13 pm

clearing out stock or getting ready for new merch?

I'm still really curious about the mug. Dan seemed excited about it when he told us about it and then never mentioned it again...just another mystery of his hiatus and plans that seemed to change near the end of the year. If he does come back I wonder if he'll ever mention what happened or just make a small mention and then go on.

liola · Fri May 03, 2019 6:20 pm

Amiaw wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2019 6:13 pm
clearing out stock or getting ready for new merch?

I'm still really curious about the mug. Dan seemed excited about it when he told us about it and then never mentioned it again...just another mystery of his hiatus and plans that seemed to change near the end of the year. If he does come back I wonder if he'll ever mention what happened or just make a small mention and then go on.

Interesting, I've been wondering how much of Dan's merch they've sold during this hiatus, so it could very well be trying to push out sales but that's quite a nice discount and just on two items, which seems more likely about pushing those specifically. I wonder if he'll mention it at all but I doubt

Birdie · Fri May 03, 2019 6:43 pm

Huh, that's weird. Maybe they just have a lot of those items so they're trying to sell them? I don't know the history of the ISG mug (a sentence you don't think you'll ever type) but since that's his most consistent format, it seems kind of weird they're putting a discount on its merch. What exactly did he say about the mug, Amiaw? I totally missed that it was even released, wow.

Amiaw · Fri May 03, 2019 6:46 pm

Katka wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2019 6:43 pm Huh, that's weird. Maybe they just have a lot of those items so they're trying to sell them? I don't know the history of the ISG mug (a sentence you don't think you'll ever type) but since that's his most consistent format, it seems kind of weird they're putting a discount on its merch. What exactly did he say about the mug, Amiaw? I totally missed that it was even released, wow.

I was referring to the liveshow when he told us about the mug with his epic rant on the side. He never officially released it but it showed up in the Christmas pop-up shop and then was put on his website so I just thought it was strange that he went from telling us about the idea behind the mug to silence is all. I wish I could find the liveshow but I don't have time to search for it.

dan came online today to like irl's tweet about the sale...i'm curious to see if he says anything else about it.

knq · Fri May 03, 2019 6:56 pm

Amiaw wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2019 6:46 pm
Katka wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2019 6:43 pm Huh, that's weird. Maybe they just have a lot of those items so they're trying to sell them? I don't know the history of the ISG mug (a sentence you don't think you'll ever type) but since that's his most consistent format, it seems kind of weird they're putting a discount on its merch. What exactly did he say about the mug, Amiaw? I totally missed that it was even released, wow.
I was referring to the liveshow when he told us about the mug with his epic rant on the side. He never officially released it but it showed up in the Christmas pop-up shop and then was put on his website so I just thought it was strange that he went from telling us about the idea behind the mug to silence is all. I wish I could find the liveshow but I don't have time to search for it.

dan came online today to like irl's tweet about the sale...i'm curious to see if he says anything else about it.

Iirc he actually thought he’d already told us about the mug (Phil knew he hadn’t). Or maybe that was some other merch?

Fri May 03, 2019 7:10 pm

I wonder how merch sales are going this year. They went from 3 channels and frequent liveshows to #spon stuff on, to just Phil's channel and his social media. He is the only one to have new stuff coming out of course, but still. Paired with less engagement from fans precisely because of the 'hiatus' fucking up the Deppy ecosystem, I imagine sales are down.

Meanwhile it's almost been 2 weeks since Phil's last Instastories in Bryony's garden.

itasca00 · Fri May 03, 2019 8:23 pm

Katka wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2019 6:43 pm Huh, that's weird. Maybe they just have a lot of those items so they're trying to sell them? I don't know the history of the ISG mug (a sentence you don't think you'll ever type) but since that's his most consistent format, it seems kind of weird they're putting a discount on its merch. What exactly did he say about the mug, Amiaw? I totally missed that it was even released, wow.

In case you actually want to know exactly what Dan said, I put the relevant timestamp and the relevant liveshow below.

itasca00 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 12, 2018 2:43 am

[15:05] Dan reveals that he’s going to be releasing an “Internet Support Group” mug. Phil informs Dan that this was supposed to be a surprise. On the mug, the words “Internet Support Group” are going to be made out of text that constitutes a “massive emotional breakdown rant” that Dan typed out.

Fri May 03, 2019 8:25 pm

itasca00 wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2019 8:23 pm
Katka wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2019 6:43 pm Huh, that's weird. Maybe they just have a lot of those items so they're trying to sell them? I don't know the history of the ISG mug (a sentence you don't think you'll ever type) but since that's his most consistent format, it seems kind of weird they're putting a discount on its merch. What exactly did he say about the mug, Amiaw? I totally missed that it was even released, wow.
In case you actually want to know exactly what Dan said, I put the relevant timestamp and the relevant liveshow below.

itasca00 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 12, 2018 2:43 am

[15:05] Dan reveals that he’s going to be releasing an “Internet Support Group” mug. Phil informs Dan that this was supposed to be a surprise. On the mug, the words “Internet Support Group” are going to be made out of text that constitutes a “massive emotional breakdown rant” that Dan typed out.

Sneaking into this convo just to say: itasca00, have I told you lately that you're a hero for all the fantastic timestamps? I think I use those at least once a week.

itasca00 · Fri May 03, 2019 10:45 pm

alittledizzy Awww, shucks. I appreciate you saying that!

Sat May 04, 2019 2:14 pm

*looks at watch* okay fan sighting in Orlando (or wherever they are) now please.

Sat May 04, 2019 5:11 pm

I could also really go for some Instagram stories. It's been 2 weeks and my editing software is starting to collect dust.

Sat May 04, 2019 5:18 pm

"look forward to the future" What does that MEAN?!

Amiaw · Sat May 04, 2019 5:24 pm

rizzo wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2019 5:18 pm
"look forward to the future" What does that MEAN?!

I’m not getting my hopes up just yet because it’s dan and he said there would be merch in February but I do hope he surprises us all and drops something soon.

Secretstanner · Sat May 04, 2019 5:31 pm

rizzo wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2019 5:18 pm
"look forward to the future" What does that MEAN?!

Didn’t he say in one of the new letters he’d upload soon? I wouldn’t over think anything he says this is dan we’re talking about

knq · Sat May 04, 2019 5:32 pm

rizzo wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2019 5:18 pm
"look forward to the future" What does that MEAN?!

I think it means he’s realized he can’t promise anything specific.

February’s newsletter said to look forward to new merch and “maybe even a VIDEO” that didn’t materialize.

Now Dan’s just like “look forward to... whatever is in the forward direction.”

Amiaw · Sat May 04, 2019 5:35 pm

Phil’s last like on twitter is interesting...accidental like maybe?

Sat May 04, 2019 5:47 pm

Amiaw wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2019 5:35 pm Phil’s last like on twitter is interesting...accidental like maybe?

I am definitely getting accidental like vibes from that. Man, Phil, gotta watch those slippery fingers lately.

fancybum · Sat May 04, 2019 5:48 pm

Amiaw wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2019 5:35 pm Phil’s last like on twitter is interesting...accidental like maybe?

That is kind of a hilarious like. Maybe he meant to like the one it was responding to?

You know what might be cool? A video about the merch process from planning stages to release. They’re all weird about money and admitting what they do is a job for money, so I feel like Dan wouldn’t be comfortable making a video like that, not to mention the #spon of it all since it technically would just be one big commercial for his merch. But in the imaginary realm where Dan actually makes videos, it would’ve been interesting. And I just want to hear them talk about IRL and being Businesss Boys.