Basically I'm Gay

[@taylorrich-lane454]

Dan:/leaves chat for a year Dan: casually uploads 45 minute video Dan:/leaves chat again

[@sophia-qp9qh]

Taylor Rich-Lane honestly

[@evelyn-bz7hv]

I know this is a joke but like I don’t really mind if he is getting the love and support he deserves.

[@Bumper-er4ss]

Last on world 8 years ago

[@ravenmartinez8840]

"thats. Our. Dan"

[@emmabennett7699]

Yepp

[@incelnation]

1. bomb ass jacket 2. thank you 3. i missed you 4. im crying 5. did i say thank you

[@MakerBayfield]

i wish he wore the leather shirt 😂

[@izabellamorgan7643]

Maker Bayfield oh god-

[@ohokayc0ol]

@@MakerBayfield don't give him ideas-

[@stacey-t5b]

hey can i get a permission to get ur comment tattoed?

[@lauren-mm7mf]

this is the video form of sending a risky text and throwing your phone

[@faith-on-the-internet]

lauren i know this has 283 likes but this is so funny and i love this comment thank you

[@RoseWitch-bg9zk]

wait why are you right---

[@girlinthebacc3198]

this is so true lolol

[@annaward5099]

@lauren you aren't wrong

[@benazirmohamed9234]

JSKCMSKCMSKMXND

[@GemmaKenyon-kw7ne]

It’s been five years and this remains to be one of the most important pieces of media of this generation.

[@boneenthusiast2052]

I feel bad for wanting him back on KZbin because he deserves to do whatever is best for himself but it truly does feel like losing a friend :/

[@Tyler-gb4xe]

Tbh

[@kaspas5511]

Yeah

[@kaspas5511]

Like I love him, but I honestly thought he posted this so we could understand his side of life, so we could love his videos even more- but then he gone

[@amy5407]

Yeah... I miss his content and I miss seeing him and Phil play games together and such. They were both such a big part of my life and my happiness and while I’m so glad Phil still posts, I miss Dan a lot 🙁🙁

[@nichellekiger8083]

bone enthusiast yeah, i miss him :(

[@millieisnotanidiot3102]

dan upgrading from normal black clothing to sparkly black clothing is like going from windows 8 to windows 10.

[@augustg2059]

But windows 8 was so much better. Other way around yeah sounds good 👌

[@gabriellat430]

more like the ios 7 update

[@augustg2059]

Gabby T true, I like that although IOS 6 was a look but it was an improvement

[@Asterius_101]

@@augustg2059 Nooo, Windows 8 was a dumpster fire

[@artificialcolourzeee4647]

theyre both horrid

[@kaity2883]

"no one stood up for me, when it mattered the most. and that almost cost me everything." bro that shit hit HARD

[@atlasisannoying8488]

Indeedy

[@MynicknameisViolet]

Yeah :(

[@arianna8088]

kaity omg he said that as soon as i saw this

[@laurajones7352]

“No one stood up for me when it mattered most. And it almost cost me everything” 💔

[@valerienguyen7508]

ok dan talking about how phil was so accepting during that dark time and how he's genuinely his best friend is literally the purest most wholesome thing i've ever heard

[@ceceliareed]

Valerie Nguyen I need a best friend like that 🤧

[@alicenano5007]

Valerie Nguyen i cried?

[@valerienguyen7508]

@@alicenano5007 i did too

[@darkheartdancer]

I want a friend like Phil

[@alicenano5007]

Valerie Nguyen how could we not?

[@MissCute20601]

this is the most intense "draw my life" video i've ever seen

[@jae.dh2o]

OMG YESSSSSSS 🤣🤣🤣

[@fllorix]

i agree

[@stankytanky69]

he’s a great artist lmao

[@batteryoweredscout]

ikr, its all so realistic!

[@ellelard3992]

He didn’t do the artwork himself. If you look in the description he credited the artist. I’ve always loved their art so it made me so happy to see it here

[@silentsubs6804]

“im so glad i failed.” we are too. thank you, daniel.

[@funkyfun9226]

@xalay ummmmmm,maybe no one ^w^

[@hannah7351]

theoddgirlsout challenges huh?

[@spookyel]

sorry but SEULGIIII 💛💛💛

[@aboz8649]

Time changes everything

[@ET13666]

I was one of those people who speculated about Dan's sexuality (before this video). For a while, I genuinely felt that Dan was letting his viewers down by not coming out, because him coming out could make such a difference to others. I really felt that he had some sort of moral obligation to his fans to show his support for the queer community. This was years before I knew I'm gay, but even then, I knew that my family would be supportive of me no matter what. So I didn't understand at the time how stressful/scary it would be for someone else to come out. I had no idea how harmful it was to be speculating on Dan's sexuality. I think I speak for a lot of Dan's fans when I say, I'm so sorry. I had absolutely no concept of the trauma this was causing (to Dan and others). I think Dan explained it really well in this video; what was an interesting piece of trivia to me, was totally undermining Dan as a person, and just incredibly disrespectful. I understand now that - while ultimately, being able to be yourself is best - no one should feel forced to come out or pick a label, just because other people are nosy. And no one should have any obligation to reveal something personal about themselves, just because it might help others.

[@cloudeight3887]

Hey I am proud of you for coming to this realisation

[@mediamom27]

Beautifully articulate. Also, same.

[@em-qr2qq]

Yeah forcing someone out of the closet is fucked. Give people privacy. It's not your business. If someone says they're not gay just believe them. Even if it's a lie, it's a lie they need

[@Emily-om6sp]

It says “one year ago” and I gotta admit that hurts a bit

[@awkwardanimations9476]

Same

[@blearkob]

The 'that hits different' comments too...

[@ioannad1857]

it does

[@bubzywubsy142]

Four years. Ouch.

[@LollisticGaming]

try four

[@Isaac-pc9ic]

I hope the kid who kicked Dan watches this and regrets their decisions

[@salmanaden6999]

I'm ur only comment ...

[@salmanaden6999]

@@Isaac-pc9ic damn thats tuff man

[@trashtie4854]

imagine if they never did, then maybe this wouldn’t happen

[@Braxton999Adams]

As Tragic and Karmically poetic as that would be, as a self proclaimed misanthrope, I have a feeling if this kid grew up to be anything like he was back then, he wouldn't have an ounce of remorse and would instead be the first person to start screeching and having a childish temper tantrum at the phrase "Hetero-Normative" and probably has a sw@stika tattooed somewhere on his body as-well.

[@XDITSKAIIIII]

I hope all the kids who bullied Dan sees this and regrets it🙁

[@Ruby-pi4jm]

Ok but he could literally do a TED talk. Please can he do a TED talk

[@דניאלמיטלר]

The d in TED talk stands for Daniel Howell

[@μαχω]

the extreme dan howell talks about life, kids

[@mygayrats]

@@μαχω talk

[@amelancholybrown2686]

1k like

[@lenofaus]

Hi, so, my name is [ dan ]. Nice to meet you. And welcome to my Ted talk

[@pieceaisa5046]

he is genuinely an incredible speaker wow

[@lucylokovic5800]

When he said "I'm so glad I failed" Man. That hit hard.

[@katelinsmith1263]

A Loody I sat there initially after he said that and sobbed so hard. I remember being there personally and to imagine someone I look up to being in that same place was awful to think about.

[@adrianthedevil4267]

TBh it hit way to close to Home When he said that, I started sobbing the first time i saw this video

[@vanessalassmans1456]

It really does hit home for me. I personally connect to that on so many levels. He has helped so many people

[@yo-wr4jr]

Every damn time i watch this video it never fails to make me weep like the crying bitch i am

[@ziayenn_]

i keep coming back to this video this is the exact point that dan literally shatters me

[@frostedjosieos]

Daniel posts a 45 minute long video with "basically" in the title

[@chaosteller]

💀

[@miisfits-1740]

That's Our Dan

[@kevserkahraman6357]

I mean isn't it so Dan?

[@gwengwen3769]

I mean feels pretty on brand 🤷🏼‍♀️👍

[@sarco1622]

Yeah that makes sense

[@caitlinamandastewart]

Dan speaking about Phill as his safe person is so lovely, I have a safe person too, and it’s honestly such a relief and good feeling

[@ellabennett285]

Steve Black stfu

[@maelat3703]

Steve Black u seem like a real nice person to be around

[@CarnagePlaylists]

I am a safe person

[@not-so-happypappypatton]

It is! My best friends are my safe people. And I’ll be anyone’s 💙💙

[@sophiapiper4978]

@Steve Black doesn't sound pathetic or weak to me at all. guess your opinion is an opinion. you're lucky you have never needed someone like that, but don't be mean to people who do.

[@kiiokotoriikitscrazyhesony8242]

"i attempted, and i told nobody" hits extremely hard, i tried to take my life a couple years ago, no one was home, didn't have any actual friends in real life to worry about me, and i also greatly failed. at the time, i told absolutely no one for about a month or two. i told a couple friends eventually, but i guess i told the wrong person. they told their friends, and i only found out when i was in class one day. my teacher was reading a short story that was meant to be an allegory for the act, and every single time she said the word, this group of people across the room would look at me and chuckle to themselves. i'm also incredibly happy i failed, i met the girl i intend to marry, i've been able to socially transition almost completely, and on a lighter note, ive been around to see all of the creators i loved watching start making content again. i've lived to see the day where i'm happy again, and where things are going pretty well for me. i didn't magically become enlightened after trying to end it all, it still took like a year for me to be comfortable with myself, and for me to be happy again. but at least it helped me realize that taking your life is fucking hard, and too much trouble for what it's worth lol

[@iloveJustinBieber774]

i'm so glad you failed too

[@mynamessofus]

I’m so glad you’re here 💛

[@cricketjuices]

I'm so happy for you. that's incredible, I hope you and your partner have a lovely long life together

[@peachesandpoets]

I am happy you're still with us

[@yuranival]

don't hide or delete this video, please. ever. the message is incredibly valuable and well-formulated. and I cannot stress enough how good those drawings are.

[@malwaolejnik1366]

Hector is absolutely amazing

[@montanarose4622]

@@saya-gn7eg Dan credited in the description, hopefully people think to check bc Hector's great!

[@saya-gn7eg]

@@montanarose4622 Whoop! yeah good for him cuz he really deserves more publication:)

[@melissa-1021]

Don’t forget the jacket

[@skinnie2838]

The fruity twink weirdo is gay? NO WAI BRO. SOMEONE ALERT THE MEDIA THIS WORLD MUST KNOW.

[@emmab8467]

Dan. You're 27. You didn't wait too long. You waited til you were comfortable and you felt safe. I love the style of this video and would definitely listen to a podcast hosted by your eloquently spoken self. Love you x

[@liviajohnson4918]

also 27 is young

[@MomoIsMyHero]

Oh totally, good idea! a Dan podcast would be amazing.

[@atlas7164]

aCtually he's 28 lmao

[@notinspiredatall]

Podcast YES PLEASEEEEE

[@lesbianspacecadet]

I mean he couldv’e waited till he was 60 if he wanted to

[@dezzyj5889]

“In almost every way, I literally peaked at age 5” That’s it, that’s my senior quote.

[@data6022]

I'm gonna use that as well I'm not even joking .

[@buttersubs7057]

Me too

[@dreamytrashbag8853]

Damn you make me wish we had senior quotes

[@YourMom-xn6pj]

Domino Bonnaire rt

[@Sophie-dx2of]

I’m gonna use “I’ll see you all at therapy” (the spongebob quote)

[@Shellbells10]

I’m coming back to this video three years later because I’ve finally realized and accepted that I am a lesbian. I still have a lot to learn about myself, and I’m still quite terrified since I haven’t come out yet. But I’m glad that I’ve had KZbin to make me feel better about my sexuality journey

[@chocofudge1932]

It's so brave of you to share this. I hope you're doing okay and processing everything well. Wishing you all the best!

[@Darncoolcreeper]

Why are you encouraging degeneracy?

[@CloverLovesTT]

been out as a lesbian for 10 years-it gets better! you aren’t alone and i’m thinking of you :)

[@teetheatersanonymous]

The glittery jacket makes this video at least 20% better Also wow ok I’m crying at that ending

[@ana12]

Bruh it makes it 100% better

[@anklyosaurus1666]

I love this its so true. I also love the sound effects.

[@alicemazzoni]

You are crafting. OKAY SORRY

[@mygayrats]

So now it's 1020% good?

[@mavipellegrini3305]

The way he talks about Phil makes me cry because he deserves his happiness

[@aubrielarissa7804]

Jay Pellegrini omg same

[@nightmime9243]

Same, they're soul mates 😭

[@eee8665]

Hi well done for getting more likes in like 22 minutes than I got in 2 hours,I support you

[@mavipellegrini3305]

@@eee8665 lol I didn't ever notice the likes I go holy shit

[@Andremeda]

sameee!!!!! im so glad they found each other!

[@kristinareichl8516]

2016 Dan is not on fire - " A month without uploading" 2020 Dan- "Im about to ruin this man's whole career "

[@Laura-xp8om]

i love this

[@cultishh]

a month with out uploading he comes with a tag that no one even tagged him in he’s not a challenge to drag

[@attagirl1502]

We all know that we are the true fans were still here and still waiting!!!😭

[@kristinareichl8516]

@@attagirl1502 Always 😢

[@lara7214]

a year without uploading he comes back with a tag-

[@greenieboo]

i literally watch this at least once a year

[@shuhduvugup8425]

“sorry I give off mixed signals...... im _versatile_ ” I- wow

[@lexijohnson2307]

Shuh Duvugup wait he says that?

[@Felixplmn]

he lying(?

[@kriaallison]

@@lexijohnson2307 12:38

[@emilyrossman2099]

I fucking knew it😂😂

[@lukasm6905]

@@lexijohnson2307 He does say that

[@emilyjfreer2895]

Friends or more, Dan needed a Phil. I’m glad he got one.

[@brookelucas472]

Emilyissocool this comment is so cute, I was expecting the first few comments to be E X T R E M E phannies

[@bonniebuck7223]

yEs

[@DefinitelyCassady]

I think everyone needs a Phil in their lives

[@heckinghummus2863]

Yeah so glad he found someone he rlly connected with

[@RafaelLopez-yw6ze]

Everyone needs a Phill

[@zoraxua4106]

The amount of quotes in this I can relate to is terrifying

[@sofia2621]

Same

[@teamedward444]

Im your 100th like

[@myrtheroest196]

Omg same

[@alizeznallz2934]

i want to like this comment but it has 666 likes so i feel like it's too perfect to ruin

[@angrydinosaur8853]

Same

[@Iucyjt]

back here on the 5th anniversary, watching you here and thinking about everything you’ve achieved in these last 5 years is incredible… all these projects you’ve worked on, the best one was yourself ❤️ thank you for everything - you have impacted more lives than you’ll ever know just for using your voice and sharing your stories. happy 5 years of authenticity, freedom and happiness. now give us the bee merch

[@arabellafreeman6867]

I didn’t realize how much I missed watching Dan and Phil. His voice saying “hello internet” made me tear up a little bit

[@nialol9997]

Arabella Freeman yeah i love phil’s shirt in this video

[@Siscasshole]

Right? I haven't watched them in like 4 years

[@barofsoap]

Arabella Freeman same oh my

[@auroras6869]

Yes! Me too. I always had looked up to him and Phil when I was in middle school and I'm really happy that they've both found comfort to be aware of who they are. My 6th grade self would be so proud of these two.

[@paxtonbuchanan808]

Arabella Freeman I know

[@paulajeansantos8142]

i love how the lighting changes every chapter and apparently it resembles a rainbow

[@BeUnique26]

its to represent the different flags

[@Darkdayzz]

@@BeUnique26 Which is a rainbow. Ït's okay Izzy.

[@bunkertons]

Good catch.

[@reagan8888]

Yeah I noticed that its super cool

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

I didnt notice that at ALL

[@reesesramsay8719]

He deserves all the time he needs, but wow do I miss his smile.

[@maggieandres3340]

Reeses Ramsay this is so crazy accurate.

[@micetails]

Reeses Ramsay his sad dimple D:

[@dontmindme652]

What happened?? I'm so cunfuzzled

[@woomylover2006]

ITS BEEN 10 MONTHS IS HE DEAD

[@reedjadzinsky7654]

Random Fish where?

[@robinw.8083]

Attempting and not telling anyone as a queer teen is so relatable. We do make it through.

[@BenBluee]

The subtle insert of “I’m versatile” was the absolute peak for me

[@lufortuna]

Ben Blue when did he say it i didn’t notice it lol

[@BenBluee]

Lucia Fortuna it was super subtle!! It was around he half way mark somewhere 🤭💙

[@reagan8888]

i had to sit and think about that for a second i must be stupid

[@jackielovesbirdies]

12:40 if anyone is looking for it!

[@starrkidd193]

Dan brought out the sparkle jacket for this one

[@annemariefrose6857]

This is a look

[@youhaveveryprettyears]

@@annemariefrose6857 it's a great look

[@rachel9251]

Here I am, a whole year later, down to the minute, and still crying like a baby.

[@july_juli]

Hiii

[@emmad9657]

I don’t know how you can’t cry at this

[@weepyllama]

You met them!?!?

[@captain8014]

I'll drink to that

[@awkwardanimations9476]

I cry myself to sleep every night because i know my family will never accept me Is that tmi? I don't know

[@via.davidson]

Back for my yearly rewatch and I’m finally out of the closet as a lesbian

[@carolinemartin488]

Congratulations!!!

[@sophie_super_fan229]

Congratulations

[@Jeremy_phase2]

​​@@TiredOfPigs Are you saying that because they are coming out or are you saying that because they are lesbian?

[@Jeremy_phase2]

Sheesh

[@the_willoww]

@@TiredOfPigs I feel sad for you and the hateful life you’re living. I hope one day you can get better.

[@buggalo]

He drops this bomb and then doesn’t post for a year.... what an absolute legend.

[@supperfuntime36]

This is the energy this comment section needs

[@gorgousandwildchild]

*baby come back to me by Vanessa Hudgens playing faintly in the distance*

[@mcdonaldfamily5391]

100% legand

[@Cardiovascularwhore]

He’s a sarcastic icon

[@ambood1707]

What a mad lad

[@finolasmith4930]

Dan enters the chat after 1 year I’m gae Dan has left the chat

[@trains5742]

Finsmitty haha

[@colourful_muffinz4322]

Hehehehe

[@Tacomaz125]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@geris4611]

dan: comes back in 3788996532124680 years

[@Noah-gm8xk]

It’s spelled gæ

[@nickjohnson4672]

we miss you dan, there’s a howell shaped hole in our howell shaped hearts

[@aimeekeenan2382]

IK

[@nienke6116]

nickthedumpsterfire THE WAY I BINGED THE UNDERTALE LETSPLAY FOR THE 9TH TIME 2 DAYS AGO....

[@beesgold1487]

It’s a A dan howwel shaped donut now

[@morphoblu4]

I’d rather not think about Dan’s hole. If you wanna know what it looks like, go ask Phil. I bet he’s been real close and personal with it hahaha

[@nickjohnson4672]

good lord stop

[@AnSop]

This video was already important to me when it came out, mostly because I was so proud of Dan and how open he is about his mental health. Since then I realized how queer I am and I feel so seen and validated. Dan is the representation he and we all needed, I’m his age and up until our early twenties there was no representation anywhere. This video is so fucking important.

[@Darncoolcreeper]

Why are you encouraging degeneracy?

[@paperimzk]

remember when dan dropped this then disappeared for 11 months,,,.,... r u okay

[@Summer-cz9qz]

I miss him so much, I really hope he's doing well :(

[@froooooooot]

does anyone kno what happened?

[@beeenoodle]

@@froooooooot He’s taking a break from creating content, but he’s appeared in several collab live shows and interviews since leaving. He’ll most likely be back soon. 🙂

[@ejejj4jbjune287]

@@corvidaedalus god I hope so

[@dragon9261]

he's alive, he's still on twiter : )

[@demonnorangel3698]

I understand he needs a break, but god do i miss him

[@lou-pw3jq]

Demon Nor Angel honestly:(

[@RobynBobbin3]

Same dude

[@okay6470]

Demon Nor Angel same

[@juuustnothing5663]

SAME!! I miss him so so so sooo much, at the same time i do understand why :,(

[@taylorbottini2758]

I miss him too. 😭😭

[@taliajefferson8003]

He protecc He attacc But most importantly He brought the sparkle jacket back.

[@suicidalflame925]

Yesss

[@froggo_poggo]

Beautiful

[@dantethunderstone8980]

bacc*

[@prototypex7094]

oh my god

[@leslie6281]

We stan the sparkle jacket

[@paulnagle7017]

Welcome to the LGBTQ+ community. With all of its imperfections and contradictions, it's an infintely better place to be than invisible and lonely. As a 65 year old gay man who got thrown out of the family at age 18 (now we are all comfy cozy), it astounds me that young gay folks are still having to deal with all of this crap. Hopefully videos like yours will accelerate the ridiculously slow process of LGBTQ+ acceptance and celebration. Clearly - the fact that this video had 12 million views 4 years ago is a sign that you are making an impact. Well done.

[@user-your-guilty-pleasure]

I admire so much older lgbtq people! Honestly I don't understand why the world is still that way. I'm 20 now (I'm a l3sbian) and it's so hard existing as a g4y person. Everyone makes you feel like a m0nster, like you are the most strange person and I fail to understand why. I have lost so many good friends cause they thought I'm ''a pr3dat0r'' just because I like girls and I fear ''revealing'' who I am to anyone and especially to female friends cause I fear they will abandon me. Of course my parents don't know cause they would dis0wn me. It's so hard being who you are sometimes. I truly hope you have an amazing day, you seem like a really lovely person!

[@taylorryherd4605]

After a year Dan comes back with beautiful lighting and a dark glitter jacket. What. A. Mood.

[@solarcowgirl]

Taylor Ryherd Actual queen

[@ginathecookie]

Maybe the super long video is to make up for the lack of videos in that time?

[@shibershconshibers8170]

Sequence

[@AmyAberrant]

He is always iconic and always serving!

[@marcy-ym1ny]

dan: *says something incredibly dark and sad* *two seconds later* *fireworks and fingerguns*

[@3103-q6z]

Description of his entire demographic

[@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz958]

Trueeeeeeeee

[@4n3m01a]

*thats. our. dan.*

[@carterg333]

I feel like this is pretty much all of us

[@Ethan-nj4iw]

INCREDIBLE JOB!!!!!

[@mixy1103]

You here for the BIG anniversary too, huh?

[@Loh24158]

YES

[@cjstar01jones17]

Yes

[@syllc.209]

ABSOLUTELY

[@callme_tyler742]

Yupp

[@greenie9222]

What anniversary?

[@MJDPunkyPinkPrincess]

Still a comfort video when life is spiraling.

[@-pixela-277]

This is the saddest story told in the funniest way

[@floyd4611]

no its not

[@AmyAberrant]

I want to protect him from all harm 🥺

[@-pixela-277]

@@floyd4611 why

[@user-sb8iw1bt9d]

@@floyd4611 your name is the meme master but you don't have a scence of humor

[@zainawalker1407]

Ikr I dont know whether to laugh or cry so I'm doing both so proud of him

[@clefang7568]

“What does my label say?” HIGHLY FLAMMABLE ...Dan is on fire

[@portxr]

I didn’t even consider that

[@tigerrrrrz2424]

*Cue captain's i understand that reference meme*

[@Antisocial_Knightz]

Yes

[@bitchplease4754]

God fkn damnit

[@youhaveveryprettyears]

Ooooohhhhhh

[@deanlaird8039]

He protecc He attacc But most importantly Dan did not come bacc

[@Traumatised311]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@Iflmv_]

Gonna cry now

[@daebeattie3349]

i criiiiiiiiiiie

[@binman94]

Mood, fucking mood. I'm dying now

[@AT-xd5ul]

My name isn't important 😳😢😭

[@mossman15]

Happy Pride 2024! Who else is here for their annual rewatch?

[@Stupid_storytime]

WOOO

[@sglenny001]

My first time watching

[@offyourhead]

Dan really took "See you next year" To a new level- But we stan a king

[@elizas7692]

Maybe he actually started doing running again idk

[@yoon2917]

We miss him 🥺🥺

[@IWillYouLove]

I think he’s gone for good this time

[@ellagalle]

IWillYouLove aka Victoria DONT Don't say that, it hasn't been a year yet! WE HAVE HOPE

[@gerlindbrooker8687]

@@IWillYouLove Don't say thaaaaaattt😲It hasn't been a year yet sooooo maybe....

[@bluestar9767]

I started to cry when he said "I'm glad that I failed" thank you for existing Dan

[@FunGhoul69]

Jana Brill i was already past that part but now i'm crying again thank you 😂

[@amylucy0]

And there are so many people that feel the same. The love in this community is huge

[@creative_kat_ness]

Jana Brill I was about to cry but then he made a joke and I started cracking the f up😂😂

[@tawbhwa]

I cried too

[@annalizafoley]

Ahhhgggg your likes were at 666 I clicked like so fast

[@emilymckenna9671]

Dan: see you next year Everyone: ok see ya a year later, everyone: he was being serious

[@mori404]

It’s sad ;-;

[@CaspiDrako]

It's been more than a year T~T

[@JosephM]

2 years now-

[@coffeebean6716]

It's pretty clear that he's left KZbin and doesn't plan to return.

[@mori404]

Coffee Bean Don’t make us cryyyyy

[@scoobydooisanobbsesionsave8755]

This as a closeted person is a comfort video Hey it's four months later coming out went terribly but you are finally free PS thanks for all the nice comments makes me know to keep going :)

[@sbe07023]

wishing u nothing but support & positivity vibes on to ur way🤍🤍

[@junie2887]

im proud of you :] i hope you get to a happy, safe place someday.

[@elliehopper5660]

PROUD OF YOUUU ❣️❣️❣️

[@isobel6480]

hey, are you doing ok? i hope things worked out ok for you! sending hugs

[@christinaolivant4586]

I know this was posted a while ago but I hope you’re doing ok and I’m so proud of you for coming out

[@zaria333he]

"Do you hear that humming ? It's the self-hatred ,she's here and she only getting started."

[@ms.kaleighboo3796]

charli Drew that really hit me

[@ms.kaleighboo3796]

charli Drew and scarves me for a sec

[@moshoswirls5863]

dan: how much should i disclose to the public? also dan: yes

[@lxght_dxrk]

Aka Ohio’s tweet

[@lxght_dxrk]

*Phil’s

[@karahstoffel1792]

"Shout out to all my formless blobs our there! RISE UP" I'm gonna use that as my senior quote

[@weirdhuman1703]

Karah the kool k-popie lmaooo

[@madzzev1118]

Yes

[@owen8056]

you do that

[@bayanessa4544]

Armyyyyyy

[@mervy973]

me too tbh

[@OliverKraus-j6y]

coming back to rewatch this at a time where i’m so terrified of what my identity is being perceived as in the state of my country, and i can’t thank you enough for giving me a little more courage to exist everyday

[@NoName-cj8sj]

“I’m so glad I failed” that hit me the hardest. To know that there are people out there who felt the way I do, and are so glad they didn’t succeed makes me feel hopeful that one day I’ll be healed enough to be glad I’m alive

[@ambylam]

Angel Mathus - Dan saying he was glad he failed hit me hard, but your comment hit me harder cuz i’m in the same place. i hope you find what you need to heal.

[@oldlantern4754]

sometimes i'll see a really cute dog or hear a good joke and think 'I could have missed this if i didn't fail." I know you'll get to that happy place, even if it doesn't seem like it sometimes.

[@sasacena-barruela3709]

Hey, I hope you heal but if you need crutches to get there, don’t hesitate to reach anyone of us.

[@taylorryherd4605]

I feel that. Some days it's the little things that makes me so grateful I failed. But other days... well not so much. But you gotta live for those little moments. I hope you get there, hang on.

[@AmyAberrant]

Me too ☹️

[@haileysilver8854]

When Dan said he peaked at age 5, I felt that on a spiritual level

[@nitidiuscula]

ikr? * o o f *

[@TheGunteraz]

Same.

[@unculturedswine1871]

Hailey Silver 😂

[@sarahni]

Right?

[@RH-ji1kq]

U got 1.4k in 24 minutes…

[@xxkilljoyforeverxx7475]

This is my fifth time watching this and I still instantly started sobbing when he says “I’m so glad I failed”. I’ve been having a really hard time staying clean lately and this really helped. I love you Dan

[@lilysayer8985]

XXKillJoyForever XX Sending as much strength as I can for you

[@peterduncan1436]

5th time? pfft, This is my 11th

[@Joey-vm2jk]

Peter Duncan trauma isn’t a competition, i’m so sorry that you’ve been through that though, sending all of my love

[@katkatar_66]

Ahhhh me too😭😭

[@lilysayer8985]

Joey I second that

[@lindseydrew9812]

Coming back to watch this video since the gaming channel renaissance is so wild. Hearing Dan and Phil openly make jokes about being gay and their own sexuality so casually makes me feel like they’ve grown so much!

[@suazim1494]

"I refused to play along" The man you are. You inspire me so much. You make me want to be better. Thank you

[@abbeytpwk]

me? crying?? its more likely than you think! love you forever, all the same. we're here for you and incredibly proud of you!!

[@arcelia2726]

“I’m going to be honest I’m not picky........I’m easy” Dan says the best things

[@luneaurelie]

I'm really like same.

[@AmyAberrant]

Dan is me

[@kurrokuma]

Perfect quote for everyday life

[@Rossilaz58]

Me 2 years ago: Cool, I'm proud of this guy for coming out Me today: Hey I'm gay

[@EmilyJayne16]

Did you mean: me? 😅❤️

[@SuperBlablablaxxx]

aw im happy for u

[@LadyStrawberryF]

You didn't need to explain yourself to 'us', but I'm so glad you did. Be proud, we are.

[@tonyzhou4592]

Amen

[@tdogmeow]

“I’m so glad I failed” so are we, Dan.❤️

[@emma4736]

wonkyseptum this made me cry

[@AmyAberrant]

I wouldn’t even be alive if it wasn’t for Dan. If he didn’t make it I wouldn’t have.

[@MsMimi127]

Well that made me cry again

[@piercedsiren]

"Until now." Ouch I heard my heart break. Dan I want to hug you so bad

[@thottyhottythot2385]

Pierced French Siren IT HURT SO BAD

[@mcpugbuddies]

He had tears in his eyes ahh, 😭

[@idkmanshithappens1245]

i genuinely started sobbing

[@FlorenceFlores97]

I know it hurt a lot...

[@Miraculin]

can someone tell me the time stamp. this video is so long 😭

[@testamikea]

this video actually changed my life path, genuinely, it’s so important to me

[@johnmobley9369]

"People are born as they are with no say in it" *-Dan Howell's Grandma 2k19*

[@Methylglyoxal]

(Don't Forget the i-pad)

[@johnmobley9369]

@@Methylglyoxal Lmaooo

[@jjskaggs3802]

Bit don't forget the ipad

[@jukebois7461]

NBA 2k19 Feturing Dans Grandma

[@JotaroKujo-fe8gt]

1,000th like. Yass

[@tamryn2472]

So it’s like offically a year since dans uploaded ngl id be scared if he wasn’t active on Twitter

[@mollydonnelly8397]

Tamesca 2 conspiracy his twitters being run by Phil

[@tamryn2472]

Molly-Art ahhh 💀💀💀

[@solidmoonbeams8939]

@Molly-Art don’t do that to me

[@potato.pancake]

Molly-Art no i don’t like this

[@Bag1]

@@mollydonnelly8397 oh no don't say that

[@teheleaxx]

a n d t h e n h e d i s a p p e a r e d -

[@treyingram]

•Tamaki• betchu hes dead!!””

[@Dizzybevvie]

I could stAY RIGHT HER OR DISAPPEAR AND NOB-

[@klarakeuroeaton5737]

When the world needed him most he vanished...

[@natsukicore7992]

wow bmc fans unite

[@teheleaxx]

@@Dizzybevvie NOBODY'D EVEN NOTICE AT ALLL-

[@astralantithesis]

coming back to this video years later, i find it funny that dan and i have had a very similar story. i first watched this video age thirteen, thinking i was bisexual, having just graduated middle school and proud i’d made it through years’ worth of bullying on the basis of being presumed to be a lesbian. it did not end when i moved on to high school, and this video became a comfort to me; i convinced myself it’d get better one day just like it did for you. well, im eighteen now, i’ve moved to college (and survived my first semester!), and ive made a few friends who i feel closer to now than i’ve ever been before. and im almost completely out as a lesbian. so thank you, dan, for being my lifeline for so long. i finally feel some semblance of hope in my life.

[@allibear5072]

And when quarantine needed him the most. He vanished........

[@theoarib3998]

100 years passed and there is no one new. we still need him.

[@aworldtowin955]

Imari Smith but i believe, dan can save the world...

[@Musabbinumair2000]

I love you all

[@alphabetbi6218]

Not on twitter. Hes very active on twitter

[@earnestdeclarationofmedioc1706]

I'm cackling

[@kariraru]

I bet that Dan would literally break the internet when he uploads again.

[@mikejones6162]

bet

[@plarizedpinklemnz6964]

We would all scream, our wigs would fly but our skins (oh no) would clear and all of our crops would flourish.

[@fernandovannouhuys459]

i am 100% convinced he is waiting to make a big comeback but quarantine stopped him from completing his big plan

[@kaleela2553]

Istg if it's not #1 trending ima sue yt 💞

[@lesbianspacecadet]

*if.... he uploads again......

[@lust.and.lunacy]

"Sorry that I give off mixed signals... I'm versatile." Honestly the most underrated joke in the entire video.

[@lizzieduffy3417]

Meaning ? Like the music group versatile or ?

[@l.a.5120]

no joke. i read that at the same time it happened in the video... woahhhhh 😲

[@CariAndLenny]

Which was fucking Hilarious and clever

[@izzykrd7416]

It’s good but I think I prefers the joke about he can handle a lot. He has big hands with Avery wide reach... FOR PLAYING PIANO YOUR PERV 😂😂

[@kendalldono7608]

Technokoma I need the time stamp to watch it on repeat lmFao

[@morganbill]

Four years ago :’) I’m so forever proud of him.

[@colle_slaw]

but when the world needed him most he vanished

[@jasminetedesco1972]

don't tell me this is a dteam reference

[@rebeccak9357]

wAIT NO THAT MEANS HE’LL BE GONE FOR A HUndred years we cannot make atla references

[@nopedideedoda]

@@jasminetedesco1972 this is from avatar the last airbender

[@jasminetedesco1972]

Fiona Motzney ikik but there's a dream team meme with it so that's why i asked

[@juliafrost9082]

bless this comment

[@AnikaandAj]

This was a full cinematic experience and as someone who practically grew up watching your content, I am very proud and happy for you.

[@sayjay3859]

Truth. Amen Dan ❤️

[@cadancedumond411]

notice how the world went to shit after he left

[@mutieye]

👀

[@emmaredmond7234]

Dan is God, confirmed

[@nataliag4834]

Like aang lmao

[@SalYTShorts]

Yep

[@shadowpanther298]

Holy sh*t you're right

[@kyleyfish6099]

Every time I see the "Hi, my name is Dan" video, I always get a little teary eyed thinking about how much that small Dan had to go through, I'm so proud of Dan for getting to this amazing point of his life

[@queenmelodee283]

"I'm not picky. *I'm easy."* Bruh, I felt that.

[@nikolaoseva]

Me too queen...😓 Me too

[@mialloyd9667]

No one: Absolutely no one: Dan's Grandma: *About that Ipad..*

[@Sin_Sista]

We stan grandma Howell

[@lemonlord]

Me: **has already seen this video like 3 times all the way through** KZbin: **suggests the video again** Me: ok

[@somewhatartsy7358]

Okay but the same thing happened to me

[@arohiv8884]

I have seen this atleast 6 times in a year 😂

[@mau6068]

Same 😂😂

[@cristinapadillafernandez7851]

IVE WATCHED IT SOOOOO MANY TIMES LIKE 5 TIMES A DAY! NO JOKE AND NOW IM OUT :)

[@pokelover02]

I love that it starts out with white light and then goes through the colors of the rainbow and ends at white again. Even the illustrations have colorful outlines that match the rainbow with each chapter. So much thought was put into this. It's like a work of art

[@1stunna527]

I've stopped watching Dan and Phil for a very long time but i saw this on my recommended and, basically im so happy Dan was in such a comfortable place to talk about this.

[@anamariefalk3796]

strawberry shortcake same tbh

[@olliec2337]

I wanna like it but it has 666 likes

[@thegiovannimauro]

I forgot I was subscribed, and my notifications are off, but I got notified about this video and the nostalgia is coming back.

[@fornne4243]

Tbh sameee

[@chillstanimatez395]

@@towelie5939 ssshhhhhet up m8 :)

[@person01]

no wonder its been so long, hes literally communicating to us from the void

[@AnitaSleap1080z]

Event horizon really fucks up outgoing calls

[@Dnllkllr]

Literally

[@mariejay5059]

Kyloe where is ur profile pic from?

[@fairycars]

literally im

[@akras_a]

@@hellohihellohi8518 homophobe :/

[@keliipuuwai]

Me: "8 minute videos are sooooooo long." Also me: "why doesn't this 45min video have a replay button?"

[@JulianPerezewgirlwashyofeet]

i mean it does but okay

[@Pktommy1]

Julian Perez lmao right?? Like what

[@nyyy2025]

This is me all the time

[@keliipuuwai]

@@JulianPerezewgirlwashyofeet unfortunately I watch on 🍎 TV, no replay feature 😫😏

[@isabelpompa9051]

keliipuuwai they tried . Your joke is still valid lol😎

[@Shadyladybird]

it took me 30 yrs to start overcoming my fear of myself and accept that being queer was a part of me. i'm so grateful to you dan and others like you for being brave, telling your story and showing that queer joy is real and attainable, even if it can take some time to find it

[@bustersword3561]

Dude there are people coming back and being like “I haven’t watched your videos in 3 years but I’m proud of you Dan” this is awesome

[@ad-zx4iv]

I LOVE how this cause glues the fandom back together

[@alysonjohnson8704]

Literally meeeee

[@Ari-wx9bl]

Dan: 45 minute video Phil: *b e t*

[@spubbyj6566]

*c u r e d m y d e p r e s s i o n*

[@Kayateehee]

Omg I’m scared you have 666 likes on your comment ahhhhhh

[@opheliasouv]

@@Kayateehee congratulations. your comment is now one like closer to 666.

[@fad3703]

If dan doesn’t name his next video ‘hello internet’ I’m throwing my laptop

[@paleflesh444]

YES PLEASE

[@areallybigannoyingorangefa6562]

Hermiony 78 please don’t

[@rosiehutson4413]

What if it's goodbye internet? Ever think about that

[@alyxpawlawski5526]

@@rosiehutson4413 no stop that

[@ceejyweezy]

@@rosiehutson4413 stop. I've already been crying enough tonight.

[@taxwilliams4400]

came out 4 years ago after watching this video, it was really bad and scary for a while but now me and my girlfriend are getting ready to celebrate our first Christmas together. Every time someone comes out, the world becomes a more interesting place