I was introduced to them by a shipper, so I was a bit biased. I didn't take it seriously though and thought they were just ordinary friends people ship, as that happens a lot. I did become phanagnostic very fast when I found out more about them. When they announced their move the way they did and Dan made that comment about Phil wanting a corgi, I started to believe that whatever they label their relationship, they're a thing for life and I'd be shocked if something else was revealed. And that's how I think about them now.saffarinda wrote:But on the topic, when you started watching Dan and Phil did you think friendship or relationship first? What was it that made your opinion change to relationship if you initally thought friendship (or what makes you still think friendship, as opposed to relationship)?
While I agree that their behaviour has changed, I don't think any of this indicates a coming out. I do understand how it may seem that way though, especially if you aren't really aware of how Dan and Phil usually handle things.onetruetrash wrote:Their behavior has changed drastically over the last 7 or 8 months. We're living in what Dan, and therefore us, calls the post-baking universe. Basically, ever since their most recent Halloween baking video, Dan and Phil have been much more open and commonly make sexual jokes, far more than before the baking video. And now that they've moved in together for a third time, and YouTube might not last them much longer, it seems like it's becoming more and more likely that they'll come out. Except people like Shane are probably part of the reason they are hesitant to.iihappydays wrote:Im relatively new to all this, and had no idea Tyler did this. It makes me wonder though what you all think Shane is hearing or seeing that would lead him to think they're going to come out or something? I didn't think much about this but since Tyler has done it, clearly this behavior has a precedent. Has Dan and Phil's behavior changed dramatically enough recently for it to seem like this is actually on the horizon? I'm asking because I don't have much to compare it to.
I don't believe they will ever have some sort of traditional coming out or phan confirmation or whatever. I wouldn't even call them closeted, especially Dan is pretty open about his male attractions. They will keep it lowkey and somewhat ambiguous until it's impossible to do so and even then they probably won't make an announcement. The way they go about it seems more like "look, we are inseparable and men are hot but we won't tell you more because it's private". And honestly, I admire their approach and try to mimic it a bit, although I need a bit more confidence for that. Which I think is obvious they have these days when it comes to their sexualities and their behaviour around each other. I don't think they really care what people think anymore.