Answering Your Assumptions About Me

[@mascotwithadinosaur9353]

Merphy: -was insecure, is now confident -doctors didn't think she'd make it past puberty, she's now 27 -is dyslexic and a bookworm You're an inspiration :)

[@bubbafug00gle51]

I always say the worst thing you can be is an inspiration to others. If you are, it means some s**t went wrong for you.

[@musicf3b]

Truly a Queen

[@pedrowill5506]

i dont mean to be so off topic but does any of you know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account? I somehow forgot my password. I love any help you can offer me

[@benedictmarco6242]

@Pedro Will Instablaster :)

[@isaachester8475]

@@bubbafug00gle51 Nah, you’re only an inspiration if you find a good way to deal with the bad stuff/make it through. The worst thing would be to not make it or find a way to deal with it.

[@gew393]

Merphy there's no need to feel like you're being dramatic for explaining a very dramatic experience

[@uptown3636]

Every KZbinr did one of these in 2019, and all I learned was some surprising trivia about those people. Merphy did this in 2020, and I learned how to live confidently. Amazing video.

[@merphynapier42]

Wow thank you so much! I'm really glad you got something from it ❤️

[@raymond-reviews]

Doctor: “She won’t make it to puberty.” Merphy: “I’m 27.” Happy you’re still kicking it.

[@kitjohnson2767]

Boo yah!

[@britneynicole8903]

Yes!!

[@zdf14]

Merphy: *starts a book club* Random girl: *joins and sits down* Merphy: YOU CAN'T SIT WITH US

[@fupalover]

Lmao

[@thepineappleman4442]

Random girl: ACTUALLY MERPH I CAN’T SIT ANYWHERE I HAVE *H E M M E R O I D S*

[@domphilbrick]

“Her hemorrhoids undulated against the chair. A pain like no other was triggered, undulating through her nerves.”

[@fransgreidanus5678]

@@domphilbrick Whahahaha

[@SariusxX]

I feel like I missed something

[@kalyanitalvelkar9941]

I see myself in you, and just seeing an authentic person on KZbin like u makes me really happy

[@merphynapier42]

Thank you ❤️

[@carlwilliams9642]

Once again, your husband proves to be a masterful yet loving troll. I think him and I would be friends.

[@SkimoStories]

Gretchen from Mean Girls is actually a Hallmark movie star now and she has about fifty Christmas's every year.

[@SkimoStories]

And you're right about Charizard being the coolest, but ironically it was because he was deliberately meant to be the most difficult option, as your two first gyms are resistant to your Same-Type-Attack moves (Fire in this case, the two gyms being Rock and Water) Bulbasaur was the easiest for having super effective S-T-A moves, and Squirtle was the 'medium' difficulty for being super effective against Rock, but not Water. Nerdery concluded.

[@1890NativePride1973]

fifty Christmas movies every year, and that's not counting the non-Christmas movies and shows she also does on Hallmark

[@pastorchucktalks5108]

I really appreciate that you talked about depression and how to fight it.

[@EricfromBloatGames]

You should do a video about your illness if it's not too personal for you to share. A lot of people find comfort in seeing people who have had the same struggles as themselves share their stories. Also, I'm a fellow Kentuckian; Louisville to be exact. Born and raised. I always get a kick out of finding KZbinrs from my state. :)

[@sarahmiles]

Bowling Green, KY over here!

[@spaantz]

Yeah it seems like no one ever talks about Kentucky but here's one of my favorite youtubers who lives here

[@skijumpnose]

I assumed you were awesome, I was not wrong to assume that

[@britneynicole8903]

🎉😁💕

[@devwhit]

“Make my potatoes a salad” - most underrated Disney movie of all time

[@edmontonboy99]

I can’t come to dinner I got this, argh, I gotta go!!! Maybe just a salad, oh yeah, uh, oh and some rice cakes!

[@nionashborn7626]

Franz eh, the book was better

[@ghadahaddad9049]

honestly you remind me more of velma from scooby doo (whom i love) than gretchen from mean girls

[@merphynapier42]

Oh yeah I get that one a lot too, forgot about that one!

[@yaelbroudy2393]

People used to tell me I looked like velma

[@gammabob5414]

My wife had a t-shirt made that she wears to Disney World that says, "Is there anything on this menu that's not swimming in gravy?"

[@fayealexandria9036]

I literally heard that in yzma's voice in my head!

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

FWIW: _DISNEY_ started going SOUR for me when they *CLOSED* the *_20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA_* ride at _DISNEY WORLD_ in the mid-1990s.

[@MsBlulucky]

You're 27?! Whaaat?!?! I mean you definitely don't look older than that, but you're married and have a son and a big house... I never thought about your age, but I think I just assumed you were in your early 30s because of those "accomplishments"... My brother (who's 18 years older than me) only arrived at that stage at 41 😅

[@ErinLovegood73]

My daughter agrees with starting with a fire type in Pokemon

[@ropecrewman36]

The more you share about what you've overcome in your personal life, the more respect I have for you and how hard you work. Thank you for sharing these!

[@L.DacreTynan]

This is really incredible?! Thanks for the insight ~ blessings to you, Corey, and all your families! (I hope the health elements to your life are under control).

[@rubyreads4706]

my boyfriend and his sister could do the whole dialogue from the emperor's new groove! Now they can only quote half of the movie. You are the only one I know besides those two who loves the movie that much xD

[@CaioKaos]

Me and my brother could do the whole movie 10 years ago, now I thinks I would be able to do around 50%. But it's still a great movie!

[@rubyreads4706]

@@CaioKaos I agree! I like the movie as well, just not as much as them! I always preferred to watch and rewatch Mulan. But I loved Kronk with the Squirrels :-)

[@lacichung3517]

My husband and I can do the whole movie probably. We usually work in a related quote into our daily conversation on average 4 days of the week.

[@kayleighodonnell4766]

The super Carlin brothers love this movie as well! They’ve got their own channel about Disney, Pixar etc. Check it out!

[@jayscheer5529]

was a very fast 14 min. my assumption of you would be that you are very down to earth, and easy to interact with. that people would feel readily relaxed around you and at ease. was cool sharing part of you with us. i respect your focus on getting stuff done. i tend to opposite and strive for better management of time.

[@yanismichalowski6230]

I hope now you allow yourself to relax a bit more and don't think about reading or watching show as a waste of time ! And your childhood made me feel so depressed but seeing you smile today and hearing about your amazing family put a smile on my face.

[@MetalCharlo]

I'm just super glad some people love reading and books as much as me. Thank you for the amazing content!

[@ethansou]

I came from the one piece videos the moment I heard how she talked about Luffy. I thought she was my kind of people. She truly is a spectacular woman. I haven't read a regular book in so long, but watching her other videos. Makes me want to.

[@iwannah.4274]

OMG thank you for answering my question! I feel like the happiest person right now!

[@KGrace1997]

When I first discovered your videos a couple days ago you immediately gave me Linda Cardellini vibes (Velma in Scooby Doo), but I can see the lady who plays Gretchen too. I loooooooove your videos I'm so happy I found your channel!

[@WAanik]

She is 27. She has a happy family and really productive life. I'm 27. I waste my time thinking about a story that I'm supposed to write, but not writing a single word. :) Sad life.

[@blueeyed5074]

Hmm, that's sad. Don't think about constraints: What other people would think, should you write it like this or that.... just do it. Just write the story as you think about it.

[@Omagadam1]

I'm 27 and haven't done a new thing in probably 5 years.

[@MetalGildarts]

Same boat bro/sis

[@fullyimmersed8578]

If you are struggling to write, you are welcome to come join my writing accountability group. We talk about what we have written recently, and help one another stay on track. Edit: We are on discord!

[@shaydm3527]

Only compare yourself to others when looking to improve yourself. Never to put yourself down.

[@juliakra01]

You talking about your childhood disease that could have easily killed you made me tear up. I have type 1 diabetes and as a teenager it means I have to be very careful about everything I do. Finding people who understand that you have to be careful or die connects you with them. ❤️

[@FatherTau]

“We are what we pretend to be...” ― Kurt Vonnegut

[@DamnedEyez]

Not that I've done either, but I wonder if rock climbing would help with toe wrestling.

[@Wingedmagician]

This was amazing to listen to. Thank you for telling your personal story. That was really inspiring for me

[@javonf]

Thank you. Fire type starter is best starter.

[@riva7rau]

I've just recently got back into prioritizing reading ahead of some of my other "for fun" activities, and have started watching various book review KZbin channels. You are by far the most authentic, genuine and interesting person I've watched. Continue to believe in yourself, and don't ever change :)

[@laralebreton2089]

Hi Merphy i just wanted to say I love your videos, they always make me feel better, thank you :)

[@merphynapier42]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@thelibrarianofalexandria6200]

Boardgames parties are the best! :D

[@callmeaftercoffee]

Bahahaha! I love that you also love the Emperor's New groove! 😂 It's one of my fav kid movies, my whole family quotes it all the time. 💕

[@ferransilves907]

More videos like this please!!! Honestly watching your videos and hearing your voice is kinda therapeutic, like I always feel so relaxed and learn so much about books. You're so authentic.

[@kristiyu2575]

Great video, and I couldn’t agree with you more! Frugality, board game parties, and Emperor’s New Groove are the AMAZING! Would love to see more videos (sit down/get to know you) like this in the future!

[@davanzo305]

Your Pokémon answers, put you in goat status. I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone express how I feel about the newer generations of Pokémon better than you just did. None of them compare to the original 151. I also agree with you that Iroh from Avatar the Last Airbender might be one of the greatest characters of all time. I actually got into Chinese Tea appreciation because of him. You might be one of my favorite people online!

[@federicopalacios7439]

That's just pure nostalgia talking, there's absolutely no argument to make to say that the original 151 look better than Gen 2 and 3, objectively those two just have way better designs. People only focus on the things they don't like about future gens, but only focus on what they like about gen 1, since they seem to pretend stuff like grimer, jinx, hitmonchan, magnemite, voltorb etc never existed, they only focus on how good dratini looks, or mewtwo, gyarados, the starters, etc, gen 1 had a lot of horrible designs.

[@davanzo305]

Federico Palacios Sorry, you’re just wrong. The end!

[@Наиля-о7к]

It´s so helpful to know that such an inspiring and confident person has also suffered from depression. I´m still suffering myself and it is really great that someone I look up to talks so openly about it :)

[@britneynicole8903]

Agreed! In my experience, people who have never experienced depression before just do not get how miserable and debilitating is. I really appreciate how she speaks so openly about it. In my opinion, it makes all of us who have had depression at some point in our lives OR are currently going through it feel a lottt less alone.

[@shaunm6383]

I'm a Christian too. The fact that you are one makes me like you more.

[@britneynicole8903]

Yes, I found that out last night and I feel the same way! I am also a Christian.

[@ashleyplamondon9718]

This girl rocks love her energy.

[@britneynicole8903]

She is awesome.

[@frankbrooks1393]

Alright for Pokemon Red! I first got that game when I was ten and didn’t put it down for nearly six years. I just kept repeating it and got all 150 of the a few times. I start with grass type mostly, because he’s usually the strongest that I can give the HM Cut to.

[@lvdr-f3315]

I really appreciate you talking about your tough past experiences You are awesome

[@TheBookclectic]

About the 'surprisingly confident' comment... I have had the opposite opinion. I've always felt you portrayed yourself as much more confident than you actually are. I have watched through most of your backlog and your vulnerable streak shows through now and then. That happens less in your videos from the last year. I'm willing to bet this channel has gone a long way in helping, and good for you Merphy! I know how difficult it is to cultivate genuine confidence. You have a lot to be proud of!

[@SummersMovingBookshelf]

I don’t think I knew how much you love Emperor’s New Groove, I freaking love that movie! I can quote a lot of it, but not all.

[@DancingTilDawn]

Now. Hearing about your childhood I bet if you played D&D you’d play either paladin or wizard

[@ShoeLessJoseph]

You need to write a Pokemon trainers guide!! I laughed a lot on your Pokemon rant.

[@britneynicole8903]

That is such a great idea!

[@jackinthebox1993]

0:46 Well now I just can't unsee that

[@ActiveAdvocate1]

Oh, my dad's from Illinois too. Came to Canada when he was six, though, or, rather, came with his mom. Good thing too, or else I wouldn't have been born. And my siblings too. And my nieces and nephew, who are very, VERY cute. You see how everything connects, though?

[@hellothere-ij2ij]

Your Chanel is the reason I want to start reading books 📚 Thanks 👍

[@tzofiastrey9214]

You are the only KZbinr I watch consistently.

[@bookpurrr5810]

I really liked your story about your confidence, it gives me hope :) Thank you

[@robertpizor577]

Truly glad that in your case, you exceeded the doctor's expectations concerning your condition, because you really are one of the most genuine and authentically beautiful (inside and out) people on KZbin. I would have assumed you as being more of a Ginny Weasley (spirited, fun loving, adventurous) than anything else (despite you being a brunette). Hope you make it to 100K subscribers very soon! Glad to be one of them. P.S. Also added my subscription to CallMeAfterCoffee. Look forward to exploring her channel, too.

[@merphynapier42]

Thank you so much ❤️ and that's funny because my husband calls me a Ginny so I think you got that one right 😄

[@robertpizor577]

@@merphynapier42 No problem, and I'm glad to hear I'm not such a bad judge of character sometimes lol.

[@tylerblind07]

What was the disease you were diagnosed with? I can relate to your description pretty well, diagnosed Type 1 diabetic when I was a year old. Had to follow the rules to a T, and would never break them or I could just die.

[@bmillz6243]

I really enjoy this channel and am mildly into books. Main reason I tune in is because you are always a very fun and positive presence in your videos. Enjoyed a video getting to know you more.

[@WesTodd777]

In which videos do you review Ted Dekker books? I'm a huge fan of his. I'd like to hear your commentary on some of his works...

[@allan1998]

Sorry to hear you experience a severe illness as a child. I'm glad you're still with us.

[@merphynapier42]

Thank you 😊

[@gadfigueroa2247]

So, i recently found your channel, and I can for sure say that I've fallen in love, you have a great personality. I'm just wowed by the person you are.

[@britneynicole8903]

I subscribed about two-three months ago and I absolutely love her channel and her personality is contagious. She is so awesome. 😁😁✨💕😁

[@feniasklika125]

Charmander is literally the hardest to start with because the first gyms are rock and water.... But go off lol

[@federicopalacios7439]

Except Brock's rock types have garbage special defense so Ember takes a chunk of their health regardless, and they have no rock type moves to kill Charmander so it doesn't matter. Misty is hard regardless of what you pick because Starmie is overpowered at that level, even Ivysaur has a hard time taking Bubblebeam.

[@rachelsanders2470]

I would looooove an episode on your month with the orphanage; that sounds amazing

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

I agree about being a rule follower because of illness early in life. It made me a worrier, for sure, and more serious, but it kept me on a very straight road. That’s an interesting aspect of health that I hadn’t considered really. 🤔

[@VicRibeiro777]

Answering Your Assumptions part 2. Make it happen Merphy ^_^ Glad you are doing better. Thank you for sharing, you are inspiring a lot of people ^_^ Also.... almost to the 100K.

[@michaelneeley5094]

Oh my Lord you are wonderfully geeky and you make me happy, thanks for all the smiles *hugs!*

[@CozyReaderKelly]

Your experience in school with confidence is similar to mine. I was incredibly shy and wouldn’t speak much in front of groups of people. So in high school I decided to join the speech and debate team to get over that. I won’t go into detail how many times I was physically ill before competitions that first year. But I ended up loving it and majored in communications in college.

[@ram_bam]

Life is so much more meaningful when you have friends like the one you described.

[@tittieye1138]

i love these more person videos!! 💜

[@jackinthebox1993]

So I'm a newly subscribed viewer and I found this video really helped my become more invested? Like, I've seen a few of your videos before but going that extra mile to blend in your personality with your channel and the rest of your videos really helps tip the balance between a person like me being just a casual viewer and becoming a regular subscriber. I feel like booktubers (or KZbin channels in general with a healthy growth within their channel) would do well to adopt this "strategy" to get more people interested beyond seeing what amounts to a talking head critiquing books or the genre they're interested in 💯 (I know it's not really a "strategy" because you're being genuine, which most people can't fake, but still: props!)

[@merphynapier42]

Well thank you, I'm glad this video helped you connect with be a bit 😄

[@kevinerskine3299]

I have to constantly tell my wife, it's okay to relax and do something non-productive.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

*_"No matter where you go, there you are."_*

[@BookInvasion]

This was fun! Thanks so much for sharing a little bit about your life, it's very interesting. I didn't know how old you were and assumed you were older just in the way you carry yourself. Well done

[@cactus.3157]

There’s this app I think you’d really like! It’s called rain rain. it’s free. you can choose and combine different sounds. They have everything from rain on a tin roof to laundry machine to traffic. You can also oscillate and soften sounds. I use it for reading and sleeping. I love making different tracks for different books because I can add sounds that would be around the characters. I find it helps with immersion when I’m distracted. Ugh so good!

[@AmbersDaintyBush]

Thank you so much for this! Just tried the app and it's exactly what I've been looking for. They even have a cat purring sound lol

[@cactus.3157]

Nikki Reigns so glad I could help :)

[@amandaschwindle5800]

Also, you seem like a really cool person 😃

[@merphynapier42]

Thank you ❤️

[@thorna100]

You should do a part 2. Your one of those people who are really easy to listen to and answer questions in a really interesting way :)

[@merphynapier42]

Awe thank you ❤️

[@rasaecnai]

A fellow fan of Emperor's new groove AND Stormlight AND Gentleman Bastards. Merphy is my spirit animal. "Pull the lever Kronk...WRONG LEVER!"

[@Star1412s]

I wish I had the kind of support you did in high school and college. Things would have gone a lot better.

[@jamesbaird1342]

Its your private of course. I am a nurse had 3 children 2 who were diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis and have died. I spent 90 plus per cent of my waking hours in either children's hospital or hospital I worked at for many years. I know how hard that was/is.

[@MyLocsareREAL]

OMG!!!!!! I just purchased ON LUNA TIME by Amber Crawley....and purchased the audio because, I just love audio with my Books!!!!!! And I was like WAIT...I just heard that voice....it was YOU...obviously I’m new to booktube, and didn’t know you are also a Narrator.. I think that is so Cool.....I’m so glad I found your Channel...thank you for great Videos...I know this is an assumption video, but I was so excited to discover you are the narrator to my latest book🥰

[@Lexowalker]

Awesome message from this and love your content! Binged all the HP loophole-type videos, keep it up!

[@MaryAmongStories]

aaaah I love this! you and your family really look like such wonderful people 🥰 also YES Charmander, he's the sweetest thing omg 😭

[@jenlgreen]

I knew I liked you. I also chose, as an adult, to apply 'fake it til you make it' 😁 and my best friend is my best therapist.

[@TwilightFan31539]

A board game party sounds amazing!

[@nicoleeverett1696]

I love this video. I never thought you looked like anyone until you mentioned Mean Girls, I can definitely see similarities. And I am a mom who works full time and sometimes I feel guilty when I just relax and binge read or watch a show

[@xb70prince]

I’m so triggered by your analysis of Charmander in comparison to the other starters

[@DualSwordBesken]

Agreed, it is so far off from how the game is set up.

[@Marplea]

Haha agree!!

[@BarrettC9]

THANK YOU!

[@simonestefani9499]

In my head she said Bulbasaur and started explaining how good it is in game and in competitive battles

[@yousefabdullah5982]

She said she’d use a Bug-type against brock

[@KFoxtheGreat]

I have the same problem with guilt and time spent relaxing! And yes, charizard ❤

[@TheBookishMom]

I am the same way about being productive to a fault. My husband getsw on me all the time to tell me to "just relax" but I have the hardest time just relaxing when I could be working or writing or learning something...

[@coren216]

Is... is that House of Leaves on top of your shelf? Is that always there? Have you read it? Have you reviewed it? I adore that book.

[@cheyennefriesen5459]

You’re the best! Love you. Love you. Love you.

[@supernorry3847]

I have to disagree, Blastoise is VERY strong too and i like him a lot sometimes even more than Charizard (even tho i usually play fire too). Venusaur is mhuaah but a friend of mine loves to play defensive pokemons so he preffers the grass type with only 1 poinson attack and the rest of his attacks defensive :D

[@wanderingteacherbooks]

I relate so much to the feeling guilty for not being productive. Loved this video ^^

[@britneynicole8903]

Yes! Same here! Every time I have a “Break Day” as I call it, it just bugs me even though I know how important they are. I cannot stand not being busy.

[@yinandyangmix]

i just love listening to you talk omg

[@merphynapier42]

Thank you!

[@VonTyrant]

4:17 I can emphasise, and it is definetly a trait that can be a weaknesses as much as a strength.

[@marlaeningles3788]

I think you are just so brilliant and approachable ! And let me tell you, I am not really into fantasy books, but I love to watch your videos because I trust your recommendations. I am ok with fantasy like Harry Potter or Dr. Norrel and Mr. Strange because for me they are tales happening in our own world. I am now reading my very first true fantasy, The name of the wind, and though it is brilliantly written I am going at my own pace, because this is not familiar to me and it is a little unsettling. Still I am enjoying the ride and looking forward to your recommendations on fantasy. I am making myself read some because I am sure this compensates a lot my reading and it puts my brain in such a different mode than what I read the most which are British, Russian and French Classics, all about the real world. This challenge must help my mind, my reasoning and improve my imagination. Helloes from Mexico City !!!

[@britneynicole8903]

There are a few books that I really want to try now because of her!

[@yesplease2931]

You should do a video showing your board game collection and your favorite games!

[@Tomek_i]

If you want to remove glare from your glasses, you should look into polarizing filters for your camera, which can cut down on reflections, scattered light etc. Some of them can be expensive, but unless you're pointing it directly at a very strong light source (i.e. the sun), the more affordable ones should work just as well.

[@merphynapier42]

Thank you!

[@InertFoxtrot117]

If you haven't read it, I'd recommend World War Z (yes, there was a movie "based on" the book, but it basically took the name and nothing else). I love this book, it's great fun and it's zombies, but there's heart to it too.

[@abiade9614]

you kinda have a way with words, I don't know. You're just really good at explaining things. ngl wish I had the ability lol.

[@athenasantiago3465]

When you inevitably hit 100k do you plan on making a special video? Live stream? Giveaway? Great video btw! I enjoyed it :)

[@thegodofalldragons]

4:12 Cue Say Goodnight Kevin going "IT'S CHRIIIIISTIIIAAANNN!!!"

[@ashleyholder2218]

Yay my question got put in! (It was the frugal one)

[@IxiaRayne]

You talking about following rules and that you had to do that and stuff ... is that maybe why you like hard magic systems so much? I don’t want to overly interpret something into your words, but you talking about your childhood following rules reminded me of your preference in logical magic systems. And generally things that make sense in books :)

[@merphynapier42]

Ha! I've never thought of that but they could def be connected!