Dan & Phil Part 52: And They Were Roommates

[Whommel]

'Talking TV' mmmm they are going to be the new duo for GBBO *illuminatti*

Since Noel Fielding is the host of GBBO, I just hope that they'll be announced as hosts of GBBO Junior. They would be so great for that. But it's probably just a really random event. But let me dream.

[RiriPandaHeart2]

I'm not even from the UK but I was curious enough to go to the site, only to see that it's already sold out. Wow. I still get shocked at how popular they really are and how dedicated the Phandom actually is.

Anyway, just a random thought that's not really important. But I do wonder if there's anyone that actually likes Dan and Phil enough to probably go meet them in things like this, but not enough to engage with the Phandom. They don't have to be actively talking to Phandom members. I mean engagement in the most minimal sense of at least lurking in forums like this or following Phandom accounts on Twitter/Tumblr/IG. I'm just really wondering because D&P's stuff gets sold out fast, and the Phandom actually knows about their endeavors first before any official announcement. It must be hard getting info or going to meet-ups if you don't at least engage with the Phandom. :

I think the point I was trying to raise up is that, in a way, I think there can be 3 classifications of D&P fans: (1) casuals who don't care about anything outside the vids they upload in Youtube, (2) fans who admit that they're way in too deep to actually seek out information outside of the videos to actually engage the Phandom, and go to tours, buy merch, etc., and (3) fans of the second variety but who don't go to the tours, buy merch (basically fans that are interested enough to follow D&P's lives out of YT but not interested enough to spend money for it). I'm really having a hard time imagining someone that's like the fan above (interested enough to meet them but won't engage with the Phandom at all). :geek:

*sorry for the waffly nonsense* I just had to let it out so I could carry on with my life now.

[Vanderlyle]

'Talking TV' mmmm they are going to be the new duo for GBBO *illuminatti*

Since Noel Fielding is the host of GBBO, I just hope that they'll be announced as hosts of GBBO Junior. They would be so great for that. But it's probably just a really random event. But let me dream.

that would amazing and crazy bc someone just mentioned that a few days ago! i hadn't thought of it before then but OMG THEY WOULD BE SO PERFECT. it is my new dream.

EDIT- more conspiracy. i read a while ago that channel 4 might not have room for GBBO Jr.(kid's programming) so maybe they are moving it to YT? *tinfoil*

[alittledizzy]

'Talking TV' mmmm they are going to be the new duo for GBBO *illuminatti*

Since Noel Fielding is the host of GBBO, I just hope that they'll be announced as hosts of GBBO Junior. They would be so great for that. But it's probably just a really random event. But let me dream.

that would amazing and crazy bc someone just mentioned that a few days ago! i hadn't thought of it before then but OMG THEY WOULD BE SO PERFECT. it is my new dream.

EDIT- more conspiracy. i read a while ago that channel 4 might not have room for GBBO Jr.(kid's programming) so maybe they are moving it to YT? *tinfoil*

me quietly whispering 'lower your expectations, lower your expectations' to myself over and over and over again because oh my god i want that so bad

[confusedpanda]

'Talking TV' mmmm they are going to be the new duo for GBBO *illuminatti*

Since Noel Fielding is the host of GBBO, I just hope that they'll be announced as hosts of GBBO Junior. They would be so great for that. But it's probably just a really random event. But let me dream.

that would amazing and crazy bc someone just mentioned that a few days ago! i hadn't thought of it before then but OMG THEY WOULD BE SO PERFECT. it is my new dream.

EDIT- more conspiracy. i read a while ago that channel 4 might not have room for GBBO Jr.(kid's programming) so maybe they are moving it to YT? *tinfoil*

How would that work if YouTube red isn't even available in the U.K. yet? (Which still surprises me because they're one of the biggest places for YouTube! I thought for sure they'd release it with tatinof/tatinof documentary but nothing still!). They could put it on yt with ads sure, but YouTube red would make the network more money then just traditional ads... unless ofcourse YouTube is planning on launching YouTube red in the next few months (maybe announcing it at this event..) in the U.K. and maybe this could be one of the new red originals... but yeah like dizzy said, we must lower our expectations, as cool as this is, it's all what if's at the moment.

Edit: while writing this I had a look up on why YouTube red wasn't in the U.K. Yet and apparently it's due to music licensing with certain labels.

http://www.tubefilter.com/2017/01/03/yo ... ic-labels/

[fondsmiles]

it kind of is, but i am also kind of terribly excited because i LOVE sue perkins. i hope there will be some footage that i can watch. (also, the topics do sound interesting. it can go either way, depending on how seriously they take it, but i would love to hear some real discussion.)

[Loafer]

'Talking TV' mmmm they are going to be the new duo for GBBO *illuminatti*

Since Noel Fielding is the host of GBBO, I just hope that they'll be announced as hosts of GBBO Junior. They would be so great for that. But it's probably just a really random event. But let me dream.

that would amazing and crazy bc someone just mentioned that a few days ago! i hadn't thought of it before then but OMG THEY WOULD BE SO PERFECT. it is my new dream.

EDIT- more conspiracy. i read a while ago that channel 4 might not have room for GBBO Jr.(kid's programming) so maybe they are moving it to YT? *tinfoil*

Oh my god. Prayer circle, this would be all my dreams come true. My only concern would be that they would make all the kids look so tiny haha.

(also, I did speculate a while back that dan and Phil might be trying to separate themselves from Phan/firmly reinstate the bffs and roommates narrative because they had a more public appearance coming up. This would fit in with that theory. *tinfoil*)

[autumnhearth]

Ooo I like all your theories! I am really excited for this interview (and hopefully joint ls tonight, fingers crossed). Congrats on getting tickets simmehchan! We expect a full report when you get back. (I'm hoping that this being a YouTube sponsored event that it finds its way there as well.)

Here are some shower thoughts I had earlier (but didn't have time to post):

I really hope they have a baking segment during the interview. How fun would that be? Maybe they'll announce their new channel "Dan and Phil Bake" (which is made possible by their new kitchen in their new house). Or if we're going with the one year lease- maybe next year's April Fools stunt will be the creation of a joint *lifestyle channel* with baking, interior design, beauty tips and candle hauls! The real joke being that they actually continue to post to it regularly.

iihappydaysii pointed out in her Tumblr tags that the description says "Join them for a free-flowing and funny chat about fame, resisting definition, comedy and cakes. I know this could mean many things, but... Comedy and cakes sound good though!

Goodness I didn't know how much I wanted some post-tour, 2017 D&P publicity until now.

[lilabet]

Vanderlyle wrote:
Whommel wrote:
kindofatrashcan wrote:
'Talking TV' mmmm they are going to be the new duo for GBBO *illuminatti*


Since Noel Fielding is the host of GBBO, I just hope that they'll be announced as hosts of GBBO Junior. They would be so great for that. But it's probably just a really random event. But let me dream.

that would amazing and crazy bc someone just mentioned that a few days ago! i hadn't thought of it before then but OMG THEY WOULD BE SO PERFECT. it is my new dream.

EDIT- more conspiracy. i read a while ago that channel 4 might not have room for GBBO Jr.(kid's programming) so maybe they are moving it to YT? *tinfoil*

How would that work if YouTube red isn't even available in the U.K. yet? (Which still surprises me because they're one of the biggest places for YouTube! I thought for sure they'd release it with tatinof/tatinof documentary but nothing still!). They could put it on yt with ads sure, but YouTube red would make the network more money then just traditional ads... unless ofcourse YouTube is planning on launching YouTube red in the next few months (maybe announcing it at this event..) in the U.K. and maybe this could be one of the new red originals... but yeah like dizzy said, we must lower our expectations, as cool as this is, it's all what if's at the moment.

Edit: while writing this I had a look up on why YouTube red wasn't in the U.K. Yet and apparently it's due to music licensing with certain labels.

Channel 4 is publicly owned but has adverts. They wouldn't be able to put it behind a Paywall like YouTube Red.

[Stakhanov]

'Talking TV' mmmm they are going to be the new duo for GBBO *illuminatti*

Since Noel Fielding is the host of GBBO, I just hope that they'll be announced as hosts of GBBO Junior. They would be so great for that. But it's probably just a really random event. But let me dream.

that would amazing and crazy bc someone just mentioned that a few days ago! i hadn't thought of it before then but OMG THEY WOULD BE SO PERFECT. it is my new dream.

EDIT- more conspiracy. i read a while ago that channel 4 might not have room for GBBO Jr.(kid's programming) so maybe they are moving it to YT? *tinfoil*

Oh my god. Prayer circle, this would be all my dreams come true. My only concern would be that they would make all the kids look so tiny haha.

(also, I did speculate a while back that dan and Phil might be trying to separate themselves from Phan/firmly reinstate the bffs and roommates narrative because they had a more public appearance coming up. This would fit in with that theory. *tinfoil*)

I'm going to be a salty sally here: i really hope that GBBO junior isn't going to be their main project of the year. It's a lovely show, and I agree they would do well presenting it. But it's a kids show, and it would squash my hopes that they turn into a more mature direction with their content. We would just get their kid-friendly, well-shielded personnna's and that's exactly the opposite of what i'd like to see of them.

It's hard to predict what they are up to (or have been up to). If they are announcing anything substantive though I feel chances are it's gonna be television related when i read about who's organizing it.

> Edinburgh International Television Festival brought to you by YouTube and BT

"Established in 1976 and attended by over 2000 delegates the festival has featured hundreds of globally renowned top TV executives as speakers."

Doesn't really sound like the sort of event where you would announce you're working on a project with some company that's totally unrelated to the BBC, youtube or television then again they more or less always had the privilege to do as they please and pick whatever side projects they're interested in most.

[chiccola]

interesting....

Any thoughts who it might be, besides Phil? Bryony perhaps? Or maybe someone we don't know :

EDIT: As I expected, Phil is out of question on this one

[confusedpanda]

interesting....

Any thoughts who it might be, besides Phil? Bryony perhaps? Or maybe someone we don't know :

I was thinking bryony too... but no live show tonight, but joined one on Thursday!

[Stakhanov]

I'm guessing Wirrow, he likes to just go for walks. In the shady parts of London at night, so they can put on their Film Noir personna's and think deep thoughts
I'm totally not jealous *cough*

[alittledizzy]

Back a few years ago, Wirrow was on a mission to make Dan go biking with him - my vote is Wirrow.

[rizzo]

I'm suddenly very on board the GBBO conspiracy.

[liola]

So is this Edinburgh event the reason why they insisted so much on a joint liveshow? Is this linked to the thing they did in February/March? I wish I didn't care so much about this mistery lmao

I'm sad the join liveshow is on Thursday, I will be flying ;_;

[malday]

Back a few years ago, Wirrow was on a mission to make Dan go biking with him - my vote is Wirrow.

my vote is "no one" because it's just an excuse to get out of a liveshow which Phil already hinted he might not be doing.

[AroboticPhil]

Do you guys think Dan simply moved the liveshow because of this walk or that he's using this as an excuse because they'd rather do it on Thursday for ~reasons~ ?
It's probably nothing but the fact that they keep delaying this joint liveshow (which initially was just supposed to make up for the missed liveshows 2 weeks ago i think ?) makes me feel very suspicious(and ready to be disappointed)

Edif : oops malday already answered that question, sorry !

[Stakhanov]

Back a few years ago, Wirrow was on a mission to make Dan go biking with him - my vote is Wirrow.

my vote is "no one" because it's just an excuse to get out of a liveshow which Phil already hinted he might not be doing.

:mrgreen: Dark but very possible I didn't really consider the liveshow. Is he going to bail on us again?

Never mind read the tweets. I hate to love you Dan ...

[rizzo]

Honestly, me re: this entire year with Dan and Phil:

[LtrllySusan]

I've never seen the British Bakeoff TV show or the kids version (I actually don't even have a tv connection, I'm that hipster), but I've heard about it.

While it would make sense with the cake and TV hints, I want to agree with Stakhanov. Why would they (seemingly deliberately) mature their content - more sexual jokes, tinder spons, moving away from the old image - and then host a show which is focused on kids? I don't know what the show's target audience is but I'd image kids and (grand)parents watching it, not the 20-30 year old audience that would be interested in things like Tinder.

Seems like two business decisions that point in completely opposite directions, so I don't think it's the Bakeoff thing.

[sunnyskies]

Yeah I am pretty sure it's Wirrow. Also why did they have to move the liveshow. I re-arranged my schedule for it. Deppy are the kings of causing me stress.

[nephilimcat]

Back a few years ago, Wirrow was on a mission to make Dan go biking with him - my vote is Wirrow.

my vote is "no one" because it's just an excuse to get out of a liveshow which Phil already hinted he might not be doing.

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I'm pretty sure the walk happened or is going to happen but not today. Why would he tweet that he is going out for a walk later tonight? So that fangirls just "happen" to walk into him while being with a friend that (if it's wirrow) doesn't even show his face online? For a person as careful as Dan, it seems unlikely to me. I am going with the "he just didn't want to do a ls for whatever reason" theory.

[alittledizzy]

Some really cool art Phil reblogged:

[fancybum]

Back a few years ago, Wirrow was on a mission to make Dan go biking with him - my vote is Wirrow.

my vote is "no one" because it's just an excuse to get out of a liveshow which Phil already hinted he might not be doing.

My vote is himself and the walk is to go grab takeout. It's all about the phrasing so it's not a total lie

Honestly, me re: this entire year with Dan and Phil:

!!! What ever happened to 'no surprises this year'? We're easily startled and they should know that by now.