Call Of Duty Cosplay Saved My Life

Thomas explains how Cosplaying as a Call of Duty Character helps him deal with past trauma.
This is the first of four episodes in a new series called Cosplay Saved My Life, released weekly.
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[@Radical__]

Didn't expect to see so many negative comments against this guy and his hobby. It's hilarious that people are putting down a paramedic who has done more to serve society than they ever will in their lives.

[@lonecourierjoeyv2133]

Forreal, these ppl are upset that someone who got somewhere in life is having fun

[@chiefinb1unt560]

uhm you're supposed to expect these things to happen as a paramedic if you don't you obviously should've researched your job more

[@TucoTrucos]

@@chiefinb1unt560 So?

[@dellorsleftnut8710]

CHIEFIN B1UNT5 do you think he expected too live with a traumatic event that he can’t stop? You don’t know what he’s going through everyday so shut your mouth

[@chiefinb1unt560]

Bassist Bruh someone got booty hurt 🤣 i mean what do you expect to do as a paramedic show up to a park and out bandaids on kids no you respond to shi like car crashes where there's someone cut in half or third degree burns after someone got caught in a fire you're supposed to expect the worse my guy 👍🏼

[@mgproryh]

mate, you need to get into airsoft im telling you now, loads of great sites around the UK, costs a bit of cash, but not only can you cosplay as ghost, everyone around you will love the fact your dressed as ghost and youl get to use those guns of yours if they are airsoft guns hard to tell cus I didnt see the barrel, heck you probably already know about it.

[@Deuces0810]

mgproryh totally agree

[@Domtooboss]

mgproryh 3:02 looks pretty damn air soft to me. Unless he’s painting the tips of real guns orange then I’d say they’re airsoft

[@bobbery2129]

he is playing airsoft already

[@anotherchannel9928]

Wish I was in UK or US, air soft is big in those country's.

[@user-td4fe5ng6u]

@JaserMatthew Marquez Having an airsoft gun does not mean you do airsoft, unless he did meant for him just to do airsoft guns

[@notreallycdm]

ngl cosplaying as ghost to cure your ptsd is pretty badass in itself

[@LeannaLuna]

fr

[@mikewoodman14]

I personally know this guy, hes a decent person trying to get over somthing bad in his life.

[@Trxxpa]

i have my doubts

[@thatguytobyplayz4841]

Tell him he’s a legend

[@dandesso8926]

He’s an awesome guy

[@cybolic7967]

I too, have my doubts

[@SKL-F-]

No you don't Paul.

[@thewildonesappear6594]

Eh he ain't hurting anyone so good for him, you do you...

[@seanmacguire3324]

THEWILDONESAPPEAR just thought I’d point out I fucking love bvb

[@CryeBaby]

Love your comment

[@kommandokeks]

I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. I'm a 20 year old girl from germany. My whole wardrobe is camo clothes, cargo pants and some military pieces like tactical boots and gloves. I only buy clothes from outdoor/army shops. Without camo I wouldn't feel like me. It gives me strength. I believe being diagnosed with a mental illness is like a war inside your head that you have to stand up against. I had two withdrawals, multiple times self harm, overdose...this is life for me, this is the battle I'm living. But I'm winning this day by day. Take the camo and the military-style clothes from me and you take my life from me. It's that simple. People don't know me any different. Two weeks ago I was discharged from the psychiatric clinic or how it is called. Not only found out about my illness, but also about the willpower I have. To remind me of how strong I am I ordered a necklace with a bullet on it.

[@JakeBWFC]

Die Tatsache, dass Furries diese Art von Cosplay nicht mag, ist verrückt

[@user-rm8yo4iw6n]

That is absolutely amazing I hope you get better

[@thomasmccombie5085]

Enemy Of the Soviet Union it’s not really that kind of diagnosis, in isn’t just any old illness it’s something that affects this person ina personality way. She I suppose could ‘recover’ but it isn’t some thing to recover from. It’s just who she is.

[@MrWongWey]

You should head over to America. Specifically Texas. People would love you there. Make sure to visit shooting ranges if you do go.

[@al-kurdi9985]

Wie gehts dir eig nach ein Jahr

[@codymcdaniel1151]

Ironic. Ghost had PTSD. I'm sorry about the hateful comments and I'm sorry about what you went through

[@user-sl5zk3vc5p]

you shouldn't have let ghost go with roach on that mission

[@Kikzki]

Ratan Bharadwaj lmao 😆

[@darktank9787]

You should have been quicker but it's okay it's not your fault you couldn't get there in time you could Grady lemon thyme but we all miss him but he was a heart

[@josetacos]

goddam shepard

[@imperialistdababy5862]

Mom what are you doing you

[@bigbuby504]

This man is probably the best person to cosplay ghost even has the perfect voice for him so good on him for doing something that helps him even if others hate him

[@CaliPlays5651]

This guy's cure for PTSD is Cosplaying as ghost. What triggers my PTSD is knowing ghost gets betrayed and killed by Shepherd

[@bdugan28]

But he doesn’t die

[@w0jak373]

@@bdugan28 He Does Die, But Modern Warfare (2019) Is SET In The Same Time line As MW2

[@tuongtran4862]

@Gary 'Roach' Sanderson Rest in Peace Ghost Roach

[@NCRDesertRanger]

ur all wrong its a different universe reboot

[@deanpieterse7413]

@@w0jak373 no its not...its a reboot, meaning its an entirely DIFFERENT timeline

[@mirrormew5965]

Don't listen to the hate comments, Thomas. We knew we'd get this stuff when we signed up for the show :) you're awesome and a strong person x

[@clairee5723]

Yep, ignore the shitty judgemental people in the comments, they're just uneducated. They're the reason why mental health became taboo - if this works for Thomas then great!

[@rodigoduterte9192]

agree, just do what you believe is useful for you

[@happymaskedguy1943]

I wish you both all the very best. You did a brave and useful thing for humanity. Not many people can legitimately claim that. Well done 👍

[@Ant0n_678]

Best ghost loadout I've ever seen, I started to build mine last week. You're awesome mate.

[@jason4275]

I agree, if it helps him with his PTSD, then he should stick to it, it's better than the alternative, of being prescribe a ton of meds that will eventually kill you, or makes things worse.

[@Frittin762]

Spot on

[@H34vy_M4gm4]

Hell yeah, you're right

[@veorangejuice733]

i dont see any negative comments

[@thebendslover.2007]

Good !

[@grayk3460]

I think this is a fantastic way to cope. I actually myself have PTSD, and I would distract myself with video games (mostly old COD) for years to cope. I then got into cosplay/art as well. Cosplaying is an amazing way to escape, you be someone you’re not for short periods of time and bring big smiles to people’s faces. You can be someone everyone loves. It’s genius, really.

[@Canderous95]

What a bunch of tossers in these comments. Let him do whatever he wants to forget about his experience as long as it's not hurting anyone

[@mikewoodman14]

he tryed to save some ones live, people should be praising him for that. not putting him down for how he coped with what he saw.

[@dells4464]

Where

[@Tracenji]

From the title, I thought he was going to get stabbed, shot or something, but his costume saved him

[@kkkwhhh]

Yeah same i thought at the start he came up on a guy who had been stab but the stabber got scared of becauss he was dressed like a soilder

[@Frittin762]

Jayden Thomas now thats a little bit fucked up

[@SpiderRagnarok]

As a kid with ADHD and High functioning autism and dyslexia and depression cosplay especially stuff like call of duty modern warfare and destiny 1 and 2 and battlefield series and the Batman arkham series cosplay has helped a lot and it's something I'll continue to do until I drop

[@train9071]

Same but only adhd but Cosplay too

[@krazykillar4794]

I cant believe i just saw this. I suffer with multiple mental health issues. Started with carers depression and led to other problems. I do the exact same thing as this guy, I even play the same character , ghost. I am fascinated with the S.A.S and dress up in full S.A.S uniform, Including the gas mask. From head to toe everything is exact , I even wear Adidas GSG9 Tactical boots and I own a deactivated MP5 . 😀

[@reb-dom1ne]

Wallcroft

[@a-dizzlem-shizzy1206]

You should branch out and do some other spec op forces

[@eviemay1588]

There are so many nasty comments on here :( Keep doing what you’re doing, if this makes you feel stronger and helps you cope with your trauma it doesn’t matter what others think. Wish you all the best❤️❤️❤️

[@tamworth1025]

fair play to this dude, i can understand where he's coming from... Keep up what you are doing dude.

[@carsinmars9446]

If it makes you happy and doesnt harm others then I think its only a good thing

[@RVM28_PT]

Give a W to this man and a F to the men that died on that tragic night,the cod comunaty is all ways helping if it can

[@sewerspitz]

to be honest it's a really good and creative way to cope, good on him for helping himself with such a terrible time.

[@mr.almonds7805]

"Ghost went through hard ship's to his life with he's brother and father see as a ghost" Inkslasher.

[@bloodrose863]

Love you, Keep doing you. I have self-esteem issues and I cosplay so that I can act human, Not someone who people look down upon.

[@lieutenantghost3586]

I'd fight by your side any day 👊

[@SlyRealBaby]

Baja de peso Ghost de seguro subistes de peso por tomar puras chelas

[@zvod227]

Lmao ghost fanboy

[@Kai-pu2ix]

@@zvod227 So what? He is one of coolest characters from the Call of Duty franchise and one of my favs

[@enrico543]

me too mate

[@mannemarco333]

joe twomad isn’t funny.

[@adrianu8134]

This guy winned my respect, you heard me you became a model for others, mate keep goin!!

[@oksana7673]

Ghost? You're alive? I MEAN HE SOUNDS JUST LIKE GHOST

[@damn_youre_dense4304]

Do you have the emp?

[@oksana7673]

@@damn_youre_dense4304 yes sir, that's one lose end. (Top 10 conversations before absolute disaster)

[@damn_youre_dense4304]

@@oksana7673 lol I see youre a man of culture as well

[@Nothingeverhappens115]

Ow3t blue NOOO! *gets shot

[@damn_youre_dense4304]

@@Nothingeverhappens115 lol

[@_.--._._-._--._-.--__.--._._-.]

This guy literally suites the cosplay honestly, one of few who actually rock the costume very well. Honestly he looks like he can suite many more cosplays from the blackops series perhaps

[@selfdeprecatingprick1018]

Wow your a gamer girl?

[@_.--._._-._--._-.--__.--._._-.]

@@selfdeprecatingprick1018 uh Yes? I've been playing since 2012, so yeah

[@Dillon4599]

Comments: Don't listen to the hate comments. Me: wHeRE

[@a_sponge]

Ikr

[@zaheermotala43]

same

[@dandesso8926]

Imma go kill if I see dem

[@sergioascencio6385]

The 126 dislikes are from Shepard

[@cannonballjenkins2757]

So much positive that I cant see the negatives

[@TheNightower]

I am a cosplayer myself and i cosplay more in military cosplay and Payday cosplay. It helps to escape from the pain and sufferings we have experienced in this world for at least a temporary time. It's something that other people especially outside cosplay community would not understand. so for this guy, keep it up. never leave for being cosplayer. and to be honest, how i wish that if we are in the same country, you can join to my group cosplay :)

[@JakeBWFC]

He's UK obviously bro

[@TheNightower]

@@JakeBWFC like i said, if ONLY we are in the same country.

[@Retro__Glitch2313]

2 years late in your response... I'm currently working on ghost cosplay for October and show it off in public May of next year.. My friends who cosplay excited see the results, cosplay just helped me be invisible from toxicity in this world I'm from California and few of my online friends from North Carolina

[@DarqnessGacha]

On my old tiktok, I did a few cosplays of my super-duper hyper, and easily angered + cussy, 12 year old, soulless child of the ghost rider who has a big sister, marvel oc, Sarah blaze. It felt like I wasn't in my shoes anymore, it felt like I was in the marvel universe and was in someone else's shoes, I like that feeling, I felt super hyped to cosplay because I thought it would be fine to just be in someone else's shoes, but I was a little sad I had to childproof cuss words, so when my cousin rusty asked me who I was, I got a little out of character and told him that I was cosplaying, so he wanted to hear me say something in character, so I told him a quote that involved cuss words, but I beeped the rest of the cuss word out. Man, I miss cosplaying.

[@DarqnessGacha]

Anyway, you look awesome in that cosplay, and you are awesome irl, too, because I'm grateful that there's people who are fighting the pandemic on the front lines!

[@telecasterbear]

Doing something considerate for someone else, preferably someone who I do not know personally, is always a help.

[@puggybutton2136]

There are more comments discussing negative comments than there are actually negative comments.

[@justforgetshine]

Beautiful this is beautiful this man is a wonderful part of life

[@Mim-mg3rk]

I can uderstand. I love cosplay. my last one was Ciri and Troi from Star Trek. it's form of theraphy. I wish you all the best!

[@MrHoleemolee]

Wow.....me too. Where are you from? I'm from London......I've been into Cos play for about 3 months now, I thought i was the only one 😂.....my family think I've lost it haha

[@Mim-mg3rk]

@@MrHoleemolee I'm from Zagreb, Croatia. try connecting with community on facebook or any social media, when you're a part of the group,everything's easier!

[@owo6297]

Who's the Daddy? try the uk cosplay community group on facebook, everyone’s well nice on there x

[@MrHoleemolee]

@@owo6297 🙂....thanks Vanilla i will join them today, I'm guessing you have joined the page lol...maybe i will see you on there. The picture i have is me with a grey wig on cosplaying a crazy Irish bare knuckle fighter 😂. What characters do you cosplay? What are you into?

[@MrHoleemolee]

@@Mim-mg3rk wow.... I LOVE Croatia you're from the home or is it house of Dragons lol...they have alot of Medieval looking stuff in you're city which is really cool. They did alot of filming for Game of Thrones on the Dalmatian coast. I LOVE Game of Thrones, i can't wait for the last one to come out. Thanks for the advice i will join today...takecare Mim ☺

[@PadawanKestis]

Cosplay helps many people to escape their mental/personal issues. I'm also a cosplayer and I cosplay those I feel a connection with no matter what the cosplay community can sometimes be a VERY toxic place but having friends that understand these issues are the best and cosplayers like welcome those with open arms no matter what health issues they have

[@swagbroker]

Do you have the DSM ? Five words that strike fear into a mans heart

[@brittanycrowell2580]

facts and then when ghost yells nooo and gets shot

[@jasonblundelldobebussing]

Thomas, I know you know this but don't trust Shepherd

[@the_renaissance]

Soap! Get down!

[@alexwarnecke8858]

I wish I could hug this guy, is that weird? Is there anyone else in the comments who wants to give this guy a hug

[@jollimaiahtacksworth]

Cool to see that all the comments calling out the negative comments and being kind have drowned out all of such negative comments, I have seen any haters at all

[@rage6590]

I cried more in one day when ghost died in cod than I did in my whole life together

[@omgitssardao8135]

Basically what he is doing now it’s Airsoft, something that I practiced many times, it’s very good for a persons menthal health at weekends to help the stress of daily life, good job buddy, best regards from USA 🇺🇸 but I’m actually Portuguese living in here, so both 🇵🇹🇺🇸 🤟

[@Sarah_Kinz]

I wish I could go play airsoft. I have a ghosts mask from the game too, just need a decent airsoft rifle and backup pistol or something of those lines, some buddies to play it with and I’d be set I agree it is good for mental health. PS I can’t figure out what protective goggles/glasses that are rated for airsoft that DONT FOG UP while wearing the mask. It’s seriously annoying

[@LittleVampSasha]

A very insightful and interesting watch. Glad cosplay has helped you, keep it up. 👍

[@lonecourierjoeyv2133]

Honestly it would be a fun coincedence if his name was simon too lmao

[@mikewoodman14]

its thomas

[@seanmacguire3324]

Love that guy he does him and I think that’s great.

[@DeltaInferno]

Much love to you, man!

[@Lt.37965]

I love his cosplay because it shows that ghost is a soldier and that he wears different clothes other than just that Iconic jacket.

[@themaidenlessheathen6491]

I'm late to this but who ever makes fun of this guy is probably not happy with themselves. I think cosplay in general is a amazing outlet. Yeah some might find it cringe or dumb but cmon. Let this man cosplay as ghost. He seems like a awesome guy. His cosplay is pretty cool. Ghost is a dope character and I remember as a kid being so in love with his character. Hell, even now Simon Riley helps me. Might sound dumb but Task force 141 is a way of life. Literally the most memorable thing in my childhood was cod and my memories with 141. This guy is a Chad and the character he is cosplaying is the og video game chad. I love this man and his cosplay. Much love. You don't like him? Hope ya step on a Lego ☠️

[@josheu8284]

Ghost is the best

[@rehtric7166]

Josh EU Fortnite big gay

[@munanchoinc]

Cosplay in general is a great way to help socialize.

[@ShoahboahYouSirAre-aFish]

Proceeds to take computers tablets/ipads phones and dsms from all of his family and then shoots them all with a python Ps i like your vids just realized its you

[@JakeBWFC]

Big respect bro, Big W do what you lovev

[@Recroomsniperpro]

Friendly fire isn’t tolerated

[@daniellediller5070]

My thoughts and prayers go out to you als nice cosplay really cool

[@jacknicholls9679]

Good for him don’t listen to what people say do what makes you happy life’s to short make the most of it

[@tropicalbiscotti]

That ghost cosplay..... I love it

[@jabaak5708]

My respect to this man is so high

[@nicogetsgains2968]

Imagine playing Airsoft and this guy pulls up.

[@kfunds2]

Ghost has his glasses underneath the mask but im still happy for him 🥲

[@mrmusty7091]

No actually ghosts glasses go over his mask.

[@zeon4906]

Imagine you walking down the street and remember ghost getting killed And suddenly you here someone saying what's good mate and you see ghost

[@thelegendarysin6647]

1:01 what's that belt called? I need one for a metal gear xof cosplay

[@fidelpastry3446]

Oof

[@limabeanqueen9042]

Why is there a drip on the BBC three logo?

[@bankss4]

That is the most important information I’ve gained from this video

[@jakesmith5233]

All sorts of drippyness dripping

[@vieuxchene4782]

Has this drip always been there? If not, maybe it's blood, since Halloween is coming... I don't know 🤔

[@dineshn]

for the youth

[@alysroberts4931]

spooky

[@Loongbottom]

You look soo prepared for a game of MilSim, in airsoft.

[@shujin2076]

Yesterday i just played the mission were ghost died with roach

[@leviathan2638]

Dude this is awesome good for him

[@RachelIrving1]

Go Thomas!

[@ELGrandosmokio-qj2dr]

ghost cosplay make anyone badass

[@RandomGamingaALSLdask]

I read alot about how there are nasty comments, but i have yet to actually find any

[@fatboy4139]

Fortunately they are being flushed out by the positivity

[@Deuces0810]

Scroll down. At your own risk. I’d say save your brain cells. It rough down there.

[@MrHoleemolee]

Good luck to him.....whatever rocks you're boat

[@a_sponge]

*floats

[@kadem8739]

a_ sponge yea he cares about this one word 1 year ago

[@mohammedbostan1376]

What if I want to cosplay a call of duty character? I have a disability and I also get anger problems because negative thoughts is in my head.

[@itsgabebruvvv]

I cosplay as ghost too!

[@mapsinvideogames8621]

Cool !

[@thebaylock]

_Let's do this._

[@faresdahish7419]

THAT GUY DRESSED UP AS SIMON RILEY AND IT SAVED HIS LIFE

[@captaindelta43]

"Bravo six, going dark ". 2:59 This man, i feel perfectly represents Simon Ghost Riley. Hey sorry for your condition . Hope this helps you feel good .

[@junxracr]

Ghost is still alive

[@JakeBWFC]

Yes

[@Fadiodhanali]

this guy and his costume is so cool

[@Harrycurtis97]

At first I was ready to roast the fuck out of this kiddo, but watching the video nothing but respect for the geeza💛

[@Sigamole]

I'm sorry dude you have to go through that but I love cosplaying too so just know that we support you

[@m4ntic0re64]

mate imagine going to an airsoft batlle with all that gear looks like ghost eally showed up

[@AnonymousRogue704]

I'll trade my life for that guy if I was given that option so that this man wouldn't hurt soo much.

[@bingolingfucker1720]

absolute unit

[@dand6520]

People can larp as much as they want he's not hurting anyone, just don't larp as a Special Forces soldier

[@saddgirlandcompany4419]

For as long as you keep cosplaying don’t ever trust shepherd we can’t loose the real mvp

[@falcon2765]

Stay frosty yeah

[@GiveMeYoSammich]

I support a fellow ghost enthusiast 👌

[@tragedy2722]

Dont trust Shepherd

[@np5631]

Good for you man

[@casenpoint]

That man is an epic gamer!

[@lieutenantdan998]

Ghost face reveal leak 2020

[@Js0171]

Bravo six going dark

[@JupiterKnight]

Epic

[@happymaskedguy1943]

Fantastic video. People must be allowed to express themselves however they feel they need to. If this helps to prevent PTSD victims from committing suicide, then fantastic! Get to have some fun too. 👍 Win all round.

[@the_tenacious_ghoul]

He’s running the modern gear ghost load out

[@soldierside365]

He should complete the challenges to get the old gear

[@IROBERTWILSON]

I thought he was gonna stop the attackers as ghost with an M4 and a dream.

[@jackwilson2004]

His kit is class

[@jlongg44]

Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸👍🏼seriously though😌

[@ghosttaskforce1413]

Good!!

[@imcrypro669]

That's one loose end

[@justtoby9167]

*BANG!*

[@ragnarok-3757]

Bruh, why is there hate comments here? Like this is a normal thing?

[@kingboii6952]

Wut a legend