Yea I don't know where this idea of a 3/03 video drop comes from. Is it just that the date is round? Very odd.
A video has been coming since the start of last year and when the tour was over and he still didn't upload a video it was clear he was in a hiatus so this is just month 5? 9? 12? of his break to me.
I just hope that the break he takes serves a purpose. That's it's actually helping him with the issues in his life rather than make him doubt himself more.
Dan & Phil Part 82: now onto the future
Finding my own inarticulate prose
Weirding out strangers and laughing at those
Jaundiced and jaded, postured and posed
Not that we’re special it’s just that we’re
Closing in on a place where we might get to be
Living real people regularly
Weirding out strangers and laughing at those
Jaundiced and jaded, postured and posed
Not that we’re special it’s just that we’re
Closing in on a place where we might get to be
Living real people regularly
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Me too. Everytime any of them post just a little, it reminds me of how much I like them:)) phil sure is ending this day off on a nice note, him using the ^^ smiley is the best!rizzo wrote: ↑Wed Feb 20, 2019 7:46 pmplinthofmylife wrote: ↑Wed Feb 20, 2019 7:42 pm In Dan and Phil news:
Phil just sent a members-only post out where he asked for random dates, and said his next video would come out this weekend. I worked very hard to not suggest any demon dates.
Any guesses? Is he gonna try and be a remember-everything-that-happened-that-day person again?
Bless his heart for posting frequently. I really really appreciate it.
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Maybe it'll be something like this 2013 video
but with like, photos, or something? Or maybe Google searches again, which I wouldn't mind
but with like, photos, or something? Or maybe Google searches again, which I wouldn't mind
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There’s another British Phill with two ls, Mr Jupitus, was a team captain on Never Mind the Buzzcocks for years, dunno if our Phil (yay, the northern ‘our’) is going for that vibe, if it was a typo or what (seems a stretch to say it’s L from Lester).
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Maybe he's gonna try to guess what he did on this or that day ? (Just like the liveshow with Dan asking him what he did in february)
On a more enjoyable note, I wonder if the topic of Phil's new video might somehow coincide with what I mentioned before about him delving into more metaphysical topics he's mentioned, like astrology and tarot, to keep that theme going from past videos. He might have bought a book on horoscopes or numerology and could be using those submitted calendar dates to research their possible meanings. Every time he's briefly touched on the subject, I've always been eager to know more about his belief/experience regarding it. But if not, I'll gladly take another google search history video.
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If you don't believe I believe half of the things I say, I've got no desire to respond to your ad hominems. So enjoy the gif!
If you don't believe I believe half of the things I say, I've got no desire to respond to your ad hominems. So enjoy the gif!
Finding my own inarticulate prose
Weirding out strangers and laughing at those
Jaundiced and jaded, postured and posed
Not that we’re special it’s just that we’re
Closing in on a place where we might get to be
Living real people regularly
Weirding out strangers and laughing at those
Jaundiced and jaded, postured and posed
Not that we’re special it’s just that we’re
Closing in on a place where we might get to be
Living real people regularly
Ouch did he just say 4% of his followers aren't valid? He's gonna get in trouble for that!
Finding my own inarticulate prose
Weirding out strangers and laughing at those
Jaundiced and jaded, postured and posed
Not that we’re special it’s just that we’re
Closing in on a place where we might get to be
Living real people regularly
Weirding out strangers and laughing at those
Jaundiced and jaded, postured and posed
Not that we’re special it’s just that we’re
Closing in on a place where we might get to be
Living real people regularly
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the analytics tweet made me laugh, also I would absolutely love if phil shared more about his analytics with us, it'd be so fascinating.
New video: the only dates thing i've seen go around has been the google "celebrity+ bday month and date to get a look" so maybe it'll be a play on that? except maybe with old photos or google search history? idk i'm excited
Also ofc the background change helps but I think this year of consistent content and phil uploading more is really like a fresh start for the amazingphil channel. I was thinking about my favourite years in the channel and 2017 was up there and I think 2019 might have already beaten that, he's working hard and delivering really great content and I hope he's liking the response/engagement even if the views aren't like super high.
New video: the only dates thing i've seen go around has been the google "celebrity+ bday month and date to get a look" so maybe it'll be a play on that? except maybe with old photos or google search history? idk i'm excited
Also ofc the background change helps but I think this year of consistent content and phil uploading more is really like a fresh start for the amazingphil channel. I was thinking about my favourite years in the channel and 2017 was up there and I think 2019 might have already beaten that, he's working hard and delivering really great content and I hope he's liking the response/engagement even if the views aren't like super high.
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Yes, definitely. Rambly thoughts on creation/breaks below (is this my IDB signature at this point?)firsttimeposter wrote: ↑Wed Feb 20, 2019 8:05 pm Though I’d love for him to do Instagram stories, Instagram posts, liveshow, a video or a video appearance, just telling us where’s he’s at in his thought progress through twitter or whatever would make my brain stop craving his content to much. Right now, it feels as though he had completely chosen to ignore us, which feels rotten I guess haha:/
One of the more "new" lifestyle youtubers (maybe 3-4 years into youtube) I occasionally follow just hit 800K subs and said that she was feeling like she'd accomplished everything she set out to do and was happy with how financially set she was with her merch (a line of planners and a course) and videos and was thinking about a small break from making videos.
Because I am always thinking about DNP because I am trash, I was thinking, wow, Dan's been on youtube for nearly 10 years has 7-10 times the subs she does (depending on if you include DAPG), he's done two world tours, put out a film, runs a merch company that employs several people, had a radio show for 3 years on the BBC, co-hosted the brits - pretty much I thought about the fact that Dan is younger than she is, and has a lot more in the "accomplishments" index than her, but she still expressed that success was feeling pretty listless for her and she's done everything she set out to do.
I kinda wondered.. if you add in Dan's anxiety/depression and the fact that he often seems to express he's not sure if he "deserves" his success, him having dropped out of college, it's not really surprising if he might be feeling like youtube is already dying off and maybe he needs a new set of goals.
BUT ON THE OTHER SIDE DAN WILL YOU PLEASE GIVE US SOME IDEAS.
That being said, I'm a full-time creator, and sometimes when your job is making content, it can feel like everything you need to put out needs to be content not just communication. I struggle with even composing even tweets sometimes (esp when depressed) because I feel like if it's not good/funny/informative, it's better to say nothing. If I had as many obsessive followers as Dan, I would feel that way times 7 million.
I've never felt so emotional about Phil as now when he valiantly does his best to carry the fandom forth on his shoulders.
Might even buy some merch off him tbh. Because clearly I need MORE animal socks.
Might even buy some merch off him tbh. Because clearly I need MORE animal socks.
Just here for the marketing skills
I've seen a lot of Phil appreciation lately and as a Phillie it's really nice to see him getting so much love. I know that Phil's views are not what they were but if Phil has 500K viewers that really appreciate his content then he's already doing better than most youtubers that have been around for awhile. As far as his videos this year I'm not sure that I love his new direction yet but if he keeps trying different things I'm sure he'll eventually hit on something that works.
Some brilliant posts here today!
I'm not going to return to the previous discussion, but I want to place a few shoutouts here under the cut (in no particular order)
Now, as for Phil's video -
I have a feeling it might be him checking different dates in the calendar for things like dog day, pizza day and so on? Trying to find the weirdest ones? Though now that I typed it out, it sounds a bit boring/hard to make a video for, so I hope it won't be that.
Dan's (future) video
I've definitely seen predictions that it will be posted on the anniversary of TTLMT. I've seen them all over the phandom, not just IDB. I was also quite convinced that this might be true, but I'm having second thoughts because, as it's been mentioned here, it's not even the anniversary of his last proper video (that would be GTPWTW). He himself gave no indication that it might be on the 3rd of March, this is all entirely our speculation.
I kinda hope it won't be then, because if it's meant to be a 'one year since TTLMT' kind of thing, then the expectations will be sky-high... and we all know how that goes.
I hope that Dan is giving Phil at least 1 massage/day for carrying this entire fandom on his back.
I'm not going to return to the previous discussion, but I want to place a few shoutouts here under the cut (in no particular order)
I have a feeling it might be him checking different dates in the calendar for things like dog day, pizza day and so on? Trying to find the weirdest ones? Though now that I typed it out, it sounds a bit boring/hard to make a video for, so I hope it won't be that.
Dan's (future) video
I've definitely seen predictions that it will be posted on the anniversary of TTLMT. I've seen them all over the phandom, not just IDB. I was also quite convinced that this might be true, but I'm having second thoughts because, as it's been mentioned here, it's not even the anniversary of his last proper video (that would be GTPWTW). He himself gave no indication that it might be on the 3rd of March, this is all entirely our speculation.
I kinda hope it won't be then, because if it's meant to be a 'one year since TTLMT' kind of thing, then the expectations will be sky-high... and we all know how that goes.
I hope that Dan is giving Phil at least 1 massage/day for carrying this entire fandom on his back.
OMG. Maybe this is it. Maybe Dan's playing the long game. An exceptionally well executed, long-term "Can Phil express an opinion?"Amiaw wrote: ↑Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:44 amI've seen a lot of Phil appreciation lately and as a Phillie it's really nice to see him getting so much love. I know that Phil's views are not what they were but if Phil has 500K viewers that really appreciate his content then he's already doing better than most youtubers that have been around for awhile. As far as his videos this year I'm not sure that I love his new direction yet but if he keeps trying different things I'm sure he'll eventually hit on something that works.
It's not that he's not ready to post a video or really wants to avoid posting online..... He just wants to give Phil his spotlight, some space, and enough time to ramp-up his 2019 solo content. He wants to convert everyone into a Phillie.
For some reason I don’t see Dan being quite that altruistic... To me it feels more like Dan took a leave of absence from work and Phil had to take extra shifts at the youtube factory to make up the slack.rizzo wrote: ↑Thu Feb 21, 2019 3:15 amOMG. Maybe this is it. Maybe Dan's playing the long game. An exceptionally well executed, long-term "Can Phil express an opinion?"Amiaw wrote: ↑Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:44 amI've seen a lot of Phil appreciation lately and as a Phillie it's really nice to see him getting so much love. I know that Phil's views are not what they were but if Phil has 500K viewers that really appreciate his content then he's already doing better than most youtubers that have been around for awhile. As far as his videos this year I'm not sure that I love his new direction yet but if he keeps trying different things I'm sure he'll eventually hit on something that works.
It's not that he's not ready to post a video or really wants to avoid posting online..... He just wants to give Phil his spotlight, some space, and enough time to ramp-up his 2019 solo content. He wants to convert everyone into a Phillie.
Kidding aside, I think this year is more about exploring their individual passions and creative expressions and sharing that with the world while focusing on their life as a couple in a more private sense as they ready themselves for the next chapter. If they have plans to grow as a couple and buy a house soon or adopt a pet it pretty much blows the doors open on their relationship, this downt time together might be the last good chance at a semblance of a private life.
(This has nothing to do with anything but @plinthofmylife I can't express how fascinated I am with everything you post about your own creator experience and also where were you when I needed an industry look-in while I was writing my thesis sigh )
I think the hunch of "google search history on a particular day" is pretty interesting, although i would love if it went with some in-depth on explaining what he was doing/ why he was searching for it. I think Phil has such an easy comedy side on him, he always makes me laugh out loud with the way he tells stories even when he's not trying.
As for Dan's suspected posting date, I think people latched onto March 3rd because in his answer time about the break of his channel he mentioned that TTLMT was the last "real" dinof video he posted. Like I said, I wouldn't put it past him to round it up to that date just because it might look like an intentional break and not just a creative crisis, although why he would think that would look okay to his audience without communicating it I have no idea. But I often find myself rolling my eyes at some of their choices and who am I to say anything.
Whatever he does, whenever he does it, I hope he's ready for whatever reaction will come, both good and bad. I'm divided between wanting him to Beyoncé it and hope he gives a warning just so I can hide from the reaction
I think the hunch of "google search history on a particular day" is pretty interesting, although i would love if it went with some in-depth on explaining what he was doing/ why he was searching for it. I think Phil has such an easy comedy side on him, he always makes me laugh out loud with the way he tells stories even when he's not trying.
As for Dan's suspected posting date, I think people latched onto March 3rd because in his answer time about the break of his channel he mentioned that TTLMT was the last "real" dinof video he posted. Like I said, I wouldn't put it past him to round it up to that date just because it might look like an intentional break and not just a creative crisis, although why he would think that would look okay to his audience without communicating it I have no idea. But I often find myself rolling my eyes at some of their choices and who am I to say anything.
Whatever he does, whenever he does it, I hope he's ready for whatever reaction will come, both good and bad. I'm divided between wanting him to Beyoncé it and hope he gives a warning just so I can hide from the reaction
Will probably never be over the BONCAS and the beauty of Phil Lester.
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This seems like a good possibility, with some kind of twist maybe.
I love this idearizzo wrote: ↑Thu Feb 21, 2019 3:15 amOMG. Maybe this is it. Maybe Dan's playing the long game. An exceptionally well executed, long-term "Can Phil express an opinion?"Amiaw wrote: ↑Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:44 amI've seen a lot of Phil appreciation lately and as a Phillie it's really nice to see him getting so much love. I know that Phil's views are not what they were but if Phil has 500K viewers that really appreciate his content then he's already doing better than most youtubers that have been around for awhile. As far as his videos this year I'm not sure that I love his new direction yet but if he keeps trying different things I'm sure he'll eventually hit on something that works.
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Literally can’t believe that my simple question “Do you also think it’s not cool that they continue to somewhat promote sexist, borderline-paedophilic anime to their audience via social media?” provoked someone to yet again burst out of their cellar to defend the poor multi millionaires from people claiming that they are, indeed, influencers and that I had to read things like “heterophobic” and “ad hominem” with my own two eyes.
Don’t even wanna say more, except that I agree with literally everyone else except him and am glad that you all share the opinion that it’s really not a good thing to uncritically support problematic anime with toxic tropes, thank you very much.
To sum this up, I’m gonna share one of Dan’s recent likes:
Good, now onto Phil’s new video. I’m so grateful that he keeps up with the constant content, I just hope he really does stuff he actually enjoys and doesn’t feel pressured to keep the fandom alive right now.
I saw a few suggestions of October 19th in the membership comments but I think we all agree that he’ll blissfully ignore those. lol
Don’t even wanna say more, except that I agree with literally everyone else except him and am glad that you all share the opinion that it’s really not a good thing to uncritically support problematic anime with toxic tropes, thank you very much.
To sum this up, I’m gonna share one of Dan’s recent likes:
Good, now onto Phil’s new video. I’m so grateful that he keeps up with the constant content, I just hope he really does stuff he actually enjoys and doesn’t feel pressured to keep the fandom alive right now.
I saw a few suggestions of October 19th in the membership comments but I think we all agree that he’ll blissfully ignore those. lol
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I went back and checked what Dan said in the Tumblr Q&A and he said 'TTLMT was the last real video I uploaded', so I feel like that he considers the 3rd the anniversary of his last proper video. Not that I'm 100% sure he will upload on that day, though. Like, I won't be surprised if we won't get anything.Ablissa wrote: ↑Thu Feb 21, 2019 2:30 am Dan's (future) video
I've definitely seen predictions that it will be posted on the anniversary of TTLMT. I've seen them all over the phandom, not just IDB. I was also quite convinced that this might be true, but I'm having second thoughts because, as it's been mentioned here, it's not even the anniversary of his last proper video (that would be GTPWTW). He himself gave no indication that it might be on the 3rd of March, this is all entirely our speculation.
I just hope we will get a video sooner than later, mostly because I miss Dan and it's clear that we won't see him until he uploads something.
I'm a winter flower underground, always thirsty for summer rain.
I hope he has something exciting up his sleeve after so long, but then that's probably why it's been so long, because he feels it has to be major exciting. Just needs to pull the plaster off, upload something, then move on with everything else
I completely forgot that he said that! That does give more credibility to this theory. I'm just a bit worried because the more people expect it, the more disappointed they will inevitably be. The longer it takes, the higher the expectations. I'm almost scared of him uploading something at this point, despite wanting the return to normalcy, because it's going to cause hysteria in the phandom.glitterintheair wrote: ↑Thu Feb 21, 2019 12:23 pm I went back and checked what Dan said in the Tumblr Q&A and he said 'TTLMT was the last real video I uploaded', so I feel like that he considers the 3rd the anniversary of his last proper video. Not that I'm 100% sure he will upload on that day, though. Like, I won't be surprised if we won't get anything.
I just hope we will get a video sooner than later, mostly because I miss Dan and it's clear that we won't see him until he uploads something.
He does upload on the 3rd -> people will expect some sort of a groundbreaking video, and we all know what 'groundbreaking' usually means in this fandom. Some people will defend Dan to the death, the ones that disliked the video will fight for a bit, it's going to be messy.
He uploads after the 3rd -> I can only imagine the state of this fandom on the 4th if nothing is uploaded lmao.
He uploads before the 3rd -> I can't see it happening tbh but I feel like that would actually be the best option.
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I’m also incredibly grateful that Phil is putting out more frequent videos, but I don’t really like the view that he is carrying the phandom on his back or picking up the slack (even if that is indeed the case). Right now he is being the productive YouTuber he was before all the joint branding and tours. He’s said it’s something he still enjoys and of course it also brings in the pay checks. I also appreciate his extra effort in community involvement from writing his own cc to the members only “content” (communication). Yes he’s making extra money from it, but at the same time viewer engagement is something he was known for early on (and is one of the reasons Dan said he was the best UK YouTuber back in 2009 ).
I forget if it was said on here or Tumblr, but someone mentioned that perhaps the time and effort that went towards gaming videos seems to be put towards AP videos and that was something we were missing. I’m not saying and I don’t think they were saying that the gaming channel needed to die for AP to rise, but I do think that it’s good they put gaming on hiatus so that Phil could focus more on his channel, hopefully gaining some forward momentum, while putting thought into how they want to handle joint content and come back fresh and able to balance both, rather than just dragging their way through the old routine. So that’s my positive take this morning. (Of course my husband is of the mind that they just need to film themselves playing a game, any game, and that it’s not that hard )
I forget if it was said on here or Tumblr, but someone mentioned that perhaps the time and effort that went towards gaming videos seems to be put towards AP videos and that was something we were missing. I’m not saying and I don’t think they were saying that the gaming channel needed to die for AP to rise, but I do think that it’s good they put gaming on hiatus so that Phil could focus more on his channel, hopefully gaining some forward momentum, while putting thought into how they want to handle joint content and come back fresh and able to balance both, rather than just dragging their way through the old routine. So that’s my positive take this morning. (Of course my husband is of the mind that they just need to film themselves playing a game, any game, and that it’s not that hard )
Yes I like this idea of getting their own channels back on track first before going back to any joint ventures. Get their own identities back for a bit and be seen more as two separate people again, not a 2-headed (albeit lovely) beastautumnhearth wrote: ↑Thu Feb 21, 2019 2:22 pm I’m not saying and I don’t think they were saying that the gaming channel needed to die for AP to rise, but I do think that it’s good they put gaming on hiatus so that Phil could focus more on his channel, hopefully gaining some forward momentum, while putting thought into how they want to handle joint content and come back fresh and able to balance both.