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[@Smelvin1532]

Please don’t leave us Oompert

[@rexxe001]

P-__ better not be here

[@jarrydarrah3064]

Oomperf

[@Invisibilitylock]

I hope oink doesnt leave

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Oompert’s farts 💨

[@ianworkman8199]

Oompa was here when the earth and sky were created, and he will be there when they fall.

[@Miistiiy]

It’s so sad, but I’m happy for them that they’re all moving on with their lives

[@Krusty28]

Fr

[@bradentheman1373]

same, all of my childhood idols and content creators are slowly disappearing, and it’s literally heart shattering but im actually super happy for them all. makes me cry.

[@tezwah5651]

​@@bradentheman1373it's heart shattering that these were anyone's child hood idols.

[@thedraftingax5963]

⁠​⁠@@bradentheman1373Mine too and I'm happy for them as well.

[@thedraftingax5963]

⁠@@tezwah5651They were my childhood idols I've looked up to all my life till now. It is sad to see them go and it's making me tear up a little bit. I am happy they're moving on with their lives, and focusing on the future instead of worrying about their content and channels.

[@soot4355]

I've worked 25 years hard labor in the sun 14 hours a day 6 days a week and have 10 more before I can stop if I had the opportunity to stop and spend more time with my family while I was younger I would do it

[@tomasc6]

Its never too late to change paths man

[@SaintNeck]

Or if you had the ability to make KZbin videos and get paid for it would you? Would you view an upload schedule as hard as a 60hr week? I think these creators don’t know what real work is. They’ve been getting paid to stay home and now it’s too hard to do so they need breaks 😂

[@xXnostalgicXx]

@@SaintNeckDo you feel better about your self and the choices you’ve made in life?

[@thekidswithbombs9078]

- *Reads Title* - Because it's not about "you", in YOU Tube anymore.

[@nitroxylictv]

Its about GOOGLE and their REVENUE

[@ItsCyberLOL]

Fr

[@joaquinmontanez6134]

i feel like due to how old of a platform youtube has become it’s only natural for the older and more established creators to simply retire as you would any job, because as fun as it is at the end of the day it’s still a job. But their content will always be here for us to enjoy.

[@wanderer_oti]

Right. It just feels weird cause youtube is so young that we haven't had a wave of retirement yet

[@jdarokhajiit9153]

Absolutely this

[@PlaqueKaiser]

"A job" 😭 that is not a job

[@wanderer_oti]

@@PlaqueKaiserIf you provide a service in exchange for money, you have a job. KZbinrs provide entertainment in exchange for ad revenue, it is a job. You're comment tells me you've never made a video before and have no grasp on how much time goes into a single video

[@PlaqueKaiser]

@@wanderer_oti yes I don't make videos because I don't have the time of doing it but KZbin can't be considered like a job because you can post a video 1 time per week or per month(and it doesn't take you 1 month to edit a video I guarantee you.). And I make edits not video's so I understand how rendering a video or a clip or editing it is.

[@Jakerton]

Very Educative video.

[@cow8983]

who r u

[@silentfriend369]

I loved the lethal company video you did. It was a little long tho.

[@Jakerton]

@@cow8983the guy who scammed oompa

[@richcat1623]

wild

[@Spruce_Zorbus]

​@@Jakerton spoogle jokertewn

[@peytonprice4915]

You’re one of my comfy tubers Oopma, don’t stress yourself so much, people like you for you and your editors that get your humor

[@Dano84]

So fun fact, all the algorithm chat on this one, i recently found your channel through randomly watching other stuff that led me here. But this vid was an instant watch because for me, Mat pat was the big one i saw and he mentioned so many leaving and this one compiles more in depth even those he mentions. I love his channel (and even his was recent for me where i found him late '22 i think and binged almost all his content over a couple months) and look forward to at least the content continuing. But i can see all their points. Following the trends has caused many smaller channels ive followed to hit those burn out points as well over the last years. And as comments and your vid pointed out, youtube has been around so long that like real world jobs, there probably would come a large retirement phase at some point. Maybe this is the start of that so its certainly interesting. I know over my time posting, ive hit hiccups and had to start and stop posting for long stretches. Its life, ive always had bills to pay so my focus for a long time hasnt been to grow it to a job but still a hobby. Ive had people ask why i post (just mostly longplay game vids) like if im after it as a job and i always say no not really. I just enjoy filming my game plays and if someone else does, great. I think its looking at those algorithms and realizing i wouldnt want to have to cater to that to make a living. Im so small time, i get a kick when i see a vid get over a hundred views lol i enjoy that. I think also like you stated, maybe even tongue in cheek in the last seconds, with people leaving that opens the doors for others to carry on and maybe succeed. The blessing is that all these channels, no matter what, hopefully will just live on and provide content. I think thats a great reason for anyone to post something. For as many big channels mentioned here, theres many more small channels where heck, you look up how to do some random fix it job for your house and car, and some person made a video maybe 8 years ago that helps you through it. They did it for the heck of it and its just there, for us to consume. I think thats whats great about youtube. So i guess for the future, its gonna be an odd time watching some of these guys take steps back, but as businesses per se, it makes sense to get more behind the scenes and let the content take care of you. Heck, real world busineses go the same: start up, hustle hard, build, let the bussiness take care of you so you work less. Great vid on a no doubt interesting topic that can spark food for thought for not only a viewer but a creator perspective. And bright side, after finding this channel randomly, im sure ill be sticking round for more. Cheers to the new years and what may come next for all.

[@jinx_is_silly]

can we appreciate how much papa oomp has been posting?

[@gavinchop]

“can we appreciate” comments are corny end this

[@Dryest2024]

Frr bruuu@@gavinchop

[@mochattoki]

@@gavinchop calling everything corny is corny

[@tezwah5651]

​@guitarh3ro they didn't call everything corny, they called one specific thing corny. 0/10 you should be ashamed lf that attempt.

[@riverisprideful]

yea fr

[@Sharkie0]

I’ve noticed that lately ever since 2024, it’s rlly sad since tons of content creators are quitting but I also respect them. they’ve been doing this for a long time and I can understand if they need a break off the internet.

[@wanderer_oti]

Yeah the folks who started early are retiring. It feels so strange but is inevitable

[@kayla7562]

They just wanna touch grass

[@KnarBurger]

Ad revenue is at its lowest point all year for the next couple months plus the economy is tanked. It makes sense to leave now.

[@AmaraTheGreat-yf6fs]

Its normal that the old generation is leaving. Its time for the new generation to take up (considering the new gens le gen z it gonna be bad)

[@Sassafrass95]

Dude what do you mean ever since 2024???? 2024 LITERALLY just started so how does ever since make ANY sense???

[@SammieB0007]

MatPat is one of the reasons I even watch yt. His team taking the couch isn't unwelcomed but gametheroy just won't be the same. I'm so happy he is doing something healthy for him and his family and will miss his persona so much.

[@John-X]

I feel like Pewdiepie is the only one who has found the right balance between internet & family life. He still posts Pewds content from time to time & his vlogs feel more like recorded memories for his son to look back on when he's older rather than vids for clicks.

[@faizfuad8361]

​@@John-Xyeap yeap.. with moderation and not taking it too seriously

[@faizfuad8361]

​@@John-Xand then there is also Ryan Higa who left completely but still vlogging games and seem happy too

[@Tipman2OOO]

Persona 4: GoldPat

[@CloudBlorb]

What about Markiplier and Jack? They seem preety happy and content with their schedule​@@John-X

[@rustyrover8100]

I’m sad to see some big creators that I love leave but at the same time it’s super frustrating to not get any acknowledgement that despite how hard creating content can be they’re still very privileged and fortunate that they don’t have to work every week until they hit 65.

[@kidisgone0x]

that’s implied whenever you’re talking about a youtuber at this point. it’s redundant to talk about how much easier youtube is than other jobs since it’s so widely known

[@TheJestersDoor]

Caleb, you need a reality check bro. Not only are you our comfort youtuber, you're on the way to being one of the greatest on this platform. Keep being you brother.

[@SpellboundSpectre]

I think his reality check was the scam; unfortunately he just has a bigger business and that guy probably has none of that money anymore

[@SpellboundSpectre]

*for the scammer

[@stigolumpy]

In a less jokey and more rael sense, you're probably right@@SpellboundSpectre

[@CreativaArtly]

Also glad Hunter is having fun with CreepCast. I enjoy watching him and Wendigoon go off the walls, I really, really do. Dude is legitimately enjoying himself and it’s nice to see.

[@Local_Skinwalker]

He’s in a podcast with one of my favorite comedians Noel Miller, their dynamic is so funny

[@thousand_cuts]

I agree. As much as i love his animations i vastly prefer the videos he is making now where we just get him talking about stuff

[@igla2187]

​@thousand_cuts I think it's his voice acting.

[@Watesiggma69]

Hunter didnt actually quit youtube dudes 😦 he made a video a day ago

[@ridiculousrandy1401]

I swear, Hunter is like that one dude in high school who I would've thought was weird as a kid. But as two adults this man is living his best life and I'm enjoying it with him. Talented and actually having fun.

[@thegunslinginghero4310]

Nice video. First time viewer. Not gonna lie. I was on youtube in 2005 watching videos and I'm 30 now. from 2013 to 2019 I was in the military and I missed the majority of new KZbinrs that were coming out. I've heard of the channel but I have never watched any videos. When I joined the military, I also pretty much gave up social media when I was forced to give up my electronics for training, so that's kept me in the dark for a long time. I now have a better sense of happiness as well since I gave it up. Now I am that viewing in the back of the crowd that usually knows way more than they should.

[@ann0918]

0:05 NO PLEASE

[@Lunarpeacee]

I love Matpat I’ll miss him a lot he was a part of my childhood

[@thedraftingax5963]

Mine too. Same.

[@FoxyGuyHere]

Part of my childhood, teenage and adulthood.

[@A_DumbBlonde]

Same dude

[@sashabraus6189]

Mine as well

[@DuckiestCave]

honestly i never knew about him until now

[@DangericeDreams]

It’s nice that even though a lot of our favorite KZbinrs are stepping away from content creation, we still have people like Oompaville, Muta, and Charlie staying on the platform.

[@WarFoxThunder]

FR

[@Theittybittykittycommittee]

Don't forget Robert schlatt and more

[@redcherry8137]

You'd be surprised by the amount of people not affected x) me sksksks

[@lagabbybubbles9344]

Yeah

[@Deadlyvoltage3]

Tf is muta

[@2stupid.videostowatch]

Oompaville, please don't leaves us you've helped me through hard times in my life. I find you content hilarious

[@nyxfluff1837]

I am most definitely going to miss Matt. Theory channels have been a consistent favourite channel to me. The perfect type of channel; educational, entertaining and original

[@ItzFAZM]

Creators may be stepping away from KZbin, but their videos will remain as wonderful memories. Moving on is natural

[@ooferrell]

Facts ... people never heard of watching reruns apparently.

[@Pupoet-Master]

Papa oomp will always be here for us. Please never go 🎉❤

[@MeGustaWHAT]

But let him go if he needs to - bet he'll do somethin' else interesting :)

[@MikeRotchTech]

Oompaville is my comfort youtuber

[@TheTensaiRonin]

Daddy oomp*

[@wilfredjurassicyes]

I've been saying this forever. Changes has to happen or companies will always eventually become nothing but greedy money machines. Changes is what naturally keeps our world in check.

[@kingdomincorporated128]

It feels like the end of an era with all these big names leaving the space

[@BigDan7114]

I’m 54. I don’t know if any of these creators. I’ve watch you for many years on and off. My shock I saw you with Kris. Then you both were on unsubscribed podcast . Looking forward to whatever path you follow . Take care of your yourself and your family.

[@stigolumpy]

Aww that's awesome. I'm 31 and the same. I only felt closer after I discovered we are both ASD (And inattentive ADHD aka ADD in my case).

[@xAxCx]

Tom Scott will forever be a legend. I am sorry to see him go.

[@AsaPrice94]

I am actually really happy about the sponsor. I enjoyed watching that part of the video a lot. You did a great job at that too btw. I am looking into it right now and thank you for informing me about it.

[@Higinjhhg1123]

Papa meat leaving broke my heart. He's the reason I started laughing again and got into animated comedy horror...

[@jonathanbrown6545]

i’ve noticed the same thing, everyone’s leaving, and i keep getting video recommendations of emotional goodbyes from people i never knew existed.

[@jwideuluisinaein]

FR, Over the span of just a month or two, I've seen around 10 youtuber goodbyes, maybe half of which I knew who they were (but I never watched them), I maybe watched 2 or 3 of them a couple times and the rest were completely unknown.

[@imondatgudkushanakahal]

2024 is, indeed, an unskippable ad.

[@thedraftingax5963]

Fr

[@bashtionstned1465]

That's so impressive,a video every week for 10 years straight. Never missing an upload only being a little late such dedication makes sense if he wants to take it slow

[@Willowcollectstcgs]

The fact that people are quitting because youtube is old now is making me feel ancient

[@walmartemployee4638]

I've watched every Tom Scott and MatPat video for the past 10 years, literally spent all of my teenage years watching them. KZbin will never be the same

[@Celestial2107]

It hurts to see the old KZbinr step away but it's bittersweet. Gotta let them enjoy their lives

[@GustvandeWal]

Been online since I could hold a computer mouse. Been on KZbin since 2005. Watch KZbin every single day. Never heard of MatPat before.

[@DeeKnow]

Love your videos fam. I did notice alot of people going away this year.

[@Mark-The-Void]

If oompa leaves KZbin it'd be devastating

[@1337xnoob]

It’s inevitable, let’s just hope it’s a decade from now

[@deadpoolnerd]

It's understandable why creators are walking away done. They've done the same thing for years on end. Going from a casual or hobby thing, to entire businesses. With teams finances etc. It can be tiring after a while, the strenuous scheduling. While fun, as they progress with their lives their priorities change. Like Matpat, I give such credit leaving to be there more for his family.

[@blackche1580]

No one forced them to make it a business so many people just make what they want to and not complain about what they are making

[@deadpoolnerd]

@blackche1580 no one forces them sure. But it's part of the nature of the beast per se with youtube. If you want a level of upkeep you have to do a lot. And one person can't do that alone. Look at Pewdiepie for example, he didn't aim to make a business. But he realized he can't record and edit and have his own life all at once. So he hired editors to help with that stress of editing. So to pay them he has to have a level of income for him and them. He created what he wanted, but still it became a structure of business. To me OG youtubers are leaving is because it's not about the art. Because artists who don't post consistently aren't shared by the site. The site has become more about that. So they're leaving to make it fun again or focus on what matters.

[@Lunar_onpawz]

Don't leave us just yet oompa😭🙏🏻

[@jaysprad6594]

You are my comfort videos oompa lol you make my day. But for real your freaking awsome bro. Never heard of either of those guys channels by the by

[@Mario-sc7fq]

It's sad to see these great people leave. I also understand the "get the money and run" thing also though although it's not that bad as it sounds because they got what they rightfully deserve for entertaining us especially in trying times.

[@0utlaw0]

I don’t really understand what the big deal is. People simply have more important things outside of KZbin most notably family. The grind is also clearly physically and mentally straining which has lead to plenty of KZbinrs taking prolonged absences. Whether they return or are permanently retiring like MatPat I wish the best for all of them and hope they’re happy with whatever they continue to do in life! 😊🎉

[@jwideuluisinaein]

I think it's mostly how there's been a large amount of more popular content creators all happening around the same time. A lot of them have also played big parts in fans' childhoods.

[@erreyakendo8290]

It's because a lot of them mark a generation who grow with youtube more accessible. So it's normal to people stay sad, even more when there isn't something serious forcing them to retire. I don't know if it's a thing in common between all of them, but more or less in 2010s where a lot of youtubers start to solidify a "brand" as the first ones who could live of creating content on youtube. That was way different from before where was more recognizable a meme video than a serie or even a channel itself. So it's been a shocking, more even when come from almost no visible signal that would even exited, but well, everyone become old one day, priority and interest change, even the own platform change and the life go on. Now that to new generation (in new on platform not exactly on age) to show and change, for best or worst, the direction of youtube and content.

[@frosttheweavile461]

I swear kids ruin everything.

[@hello_again9149]

because someone you are so used to seeing all the time and keeping up with is now leaving and you might never see them again or rarely ever see them again. Imagine your favourite shows end (which in my opinion is not as bad because its actors you will see again and you know none of it is real)

[@MistyBubble1]

Mat Pat is returning not retiring lol

[@bobolishis7]

Fun turns to perfecting turns to frustration turns to retirement. "Can never stop this train" - John Mayer

[@Icesismarie]

Tbh I started watching you during gaming and then I just fell off and the past year I returned to continuing watching you and your content now just matches my pace better now and I love that I can sit here and watch!

[@ecosystemdestroyer3426]

im honestly not upset about meat canyon or hunter stopping the animations. not because i dont like his stuff but because i do. hes hilarious and ive been loving the podcast hes been doing with wendigoon biweekly. it seems like hes having more fun and maybe when he starts making animations again he will be having more fun too

[@erreyakendo8290]

Maybe fatigue of doing always the same thing, more when it's you are the creator and not a hired worker of some studio. Maybe focus on other thing that isn't animation help to rest and start to doing again, even machines eventually need a stop to make a maintenance.

[@Local_Russian]

Yeah, Like he said before on his second channel (of which he still posts on) he felt that when worrying about staying consistent he finds it very difficult to stay creative.

[@CreativaArtly]

Yeah me too. CreepCast is great!

[@idof4854]

Honorable mention and shoutout to moo snuckel; one of the people who is apart of the Vanoss crew. Recently released a retirement video and a final goodbye, definetely one of the saddest sendoffs of the bunch.

[@bourbonidk576]

Was looking for this comment, sad to see Moo go but I wish him all the best

[@TheDarkPope]

I’ve never heard of either one of them. But hope they’re happy.

[@Existing_person1]

No. Oompa you are one of those KZbinrs that are not allowed to leave us. We love you

[@redbeardrpg]

I will miss Meat Canyons parody videos, they are pretty funny but, if they are not inspiring him and the crew anymore it's time for him to move on to animations he loves.

[@thedraftingax5963]

Same

[@leviacronym6770]

I'm wondering if he at least enjoys his Melvin videos.

[@redbeardrpg]

@@leviacronym6770 based on the way he talks about the Melvin character, I think we'll see more Melvin videos.

[@leviacronym6770]

@@redbeardrpg I hope so. I did enjoy them. :3

[@benmcreynolds8581]

Tom Scott covered awesome topics. I wish he didn't stress himself so much with his timeline goals. If he didn't set such a hard goal to achieve, he could have had a lot more fun doing what he was doing. Either way i appreciate what Tom Scott did. I just wish creators uploaded content whenever it organically came together instead of setting unrealistic goals that can make something less enjoyable to do. Letting passion guide you seems better than letting something burn out your passions.. idk..

[@Saftsband]

It was devastating that mat pat il leaving. I loved his energy and input in games. I’ll miss him. Hopefully he continues to post on the internet

[@Jonas104]

I'd be crazy burnt out after so many years too, but deep down I hope all these top KZbinrs are starting their own platform like many have already.

[@blee10988]

I think this has more to do with the ever closing window of creativity allowed on youtube more than anything. When TV has more creative liberty than youtube it's not hard to see why people don't want to jump thru an infinitely increasing set of hurdles to end up making content they don't even like. If youtube wasn't so lame lately with literally everything i don't think as many people would be calling it quits.

[@wordnado9788]

I like legal eagle and he’s been plugging nebula but I haven’t hopped over yet.

[@thetoxicjedi]

Caleb loves us like his children but his heart belongs to Sour Bois

[@MetallicaKing48]

Nah, I dig your content man. I am not the most loyal fan or anything, but I've casually dipped into your content the past couple of years. You have your thing as any content creator does.

[@HevICue]

Never seen your videos before but that ending was perfect.

[@lizc1399]

oomp is so lucky to have such a dedicated audience like i personally would still support him if he chooses to spread his content out again

[@invisibleig]

Please don’t leave us Papa Oompa

[@CaptainCupcake1286]

Hey man I know all of us doesn’t want him to leave but I think we’re in a entirely different chapter of the internet and if he leaves he opens a new set of pages for another person to write

[@battybatboii_yt3431]

@@CaptainCupcake1286beautiful way to phrase it

[@roseycake8536]

Moo is retiring soon too

[@annakamartin9829]

Also love your videos, thanks for putting stuff out ✨

[@FishyMemes_]

This is a really big issue. My theory is that yt is just changing and new generations of childhood KZbinrs are coming.

[@mj-np9sy]

where do you think us 30-40 people go after 30? the farm in the sky? we still use the internet bro and im bout to hit up your mom she was grooming me back in the AOL IM days while avoiding your dads everquest addiction UH OH!

[@ivysandiego3478]

im sad to see them go but im so happy they are getting out to live their lives without committing crimes 😭 also 3 minutes is crazy 😮

[@TGAProMKM]

yeah that's sad major people leaving....

[@tashachristy09]

Yeah ive heard YT pushed the Shorts to compete with Tiktok and most creators jumped on board but some saw how stupod controlling it was. I aint mad at them one bit. I actually admire the strength

[@CreativaArtly]

Kinda sad but I get it for matpat. I did grow up with him. Grew up watching film theory. I get him wanting to spend time with his son, I do. Actually happy for him. He deserves to watch his son grow up, he really, really does.

[@shamilton695]

I get it, I'm feeling the same way about social media. It's not real life and I want to live my life. There's too much hate and misinformation on it too, time to just be human again. KZbin's not going anywhere though, I'll be watching my faves forever

[@jonbrumbaugh332]

I'm feeling the internet burnout

[@crystallion7]

Caleb has been doing this for years I've grown up with this man and he has been thru so much and he has pushed thru and still pushes out amazing content for multiple channels and I completely understand why Caleb is wanting to leave this it would be such a sad time for oompa lovers but he has done so much for so long he needs his own time and focus on his own life

[@Waltyworld]

I don’t know why 😢😢😢

[@-Skull-eyes-]

When matpat said hr was gonna leave i cried, he is my childhood and i understand why he left i just still am so sad about it

[@scarletonyx8507]

Oompa looks just like an angel in this lighting! So ethereal. Has he ascended?

[@BlackCatProd.]

You’re a genius buddy, can’t wait to see one of your directed movies or tv shows.

[@taoist32]

The problem is not having outside interests and being able to balance everything time wise. When you put everything into one thing you become successful, but you lose out on everything else.

[@odyga8330]

Please, daddy oompa, don't quit. We have to be filled to the top with your "content"😏

[@TheRealCavesOnVr]

Yeah get it all “inside of us”😏

[@odyga8330]

@@TheRealCavesOnVr do you want to "help"😏

[@TheRealCavesOnVr]

Yes sure I love “thick creamy content”😏

[@Huh-zb3wu]

“Erm what the flip”

[@Banan_Man_]

you are definitely on the list of why he'd quit 🕊💔

[@Lu_vv]

Honestly if he leaves I would completely understand a lot of people leave because of mental health or physical health or they just don’t find joy in it anymore

[@dapper-ant2634]

Love matpat and really hope he enjoys his time with his family and enjoys his break gonna miss him 😢

[@BiggeChez-cs3yx]

Got my daily dose of Oompa Loompa information

[@yuuki2ki691]

this lighting is ethereal

[@yoyohayli]

Being someone who feels massive depression after only a few years at any job or with any routine thing... I completely empathize with KZbinrs who retire/quit. It's inevitable. No one can go their whole life with thos stuff. You just change too much as a person and get different priorities, get bored of doing the same stuff, or your mental health or physical health changes.

[@wagahagwa6978]

i remembered watching both you and lazarbeam as you both went through rough patches in ur tubing days, dont leave us fr this time

[@SilverXTikal]

I was waiting for someone to make this video. I’m a SUPER SMALL creator but even I felt this wave of moving on mainly for mental sanity. It’s a lot of keeping up and when I’m still relying on my deadbeat job I don’t have time to do much with YT without me losing money to survive. It’s a balancing act for all

[@taoist32]

If you’re doing KZbin for money, you will have the same issue as these guys quitting. Do it for fun. A great example is jknews channel. These guys do it for fun and have 2 million subscribers.

[@SilverXTikal]

@@taoist32 At first when it was like $600 a month yeah but then after the pandemic it was more a community thing. Met a bunch of cool people in a lonely time. But the thing that brought us all together has become a disaster for all of us. The game we play barely even works anymore and slowly we’re all just vanishing. We got tired of being told “we’re gonna fix it” for 2 years lol. I don’t regret it at all tho. It was mostly annoying when people around me wouldn’t let me record or edit because they think i really want to follow them around the grocery store like a lost puppy. It was like they were purposefully trying to stop me from being on YT as if I’m some kid. It just became annoying to even be seen using my phone and changed my whole mental state. I’m glad I got away from those people

[@marlandin3171]

I won't lie. I haven't heard of either of the youtubers that were quitting. Honestly, I'm just here to laugh at some the wild stuff Oomp says in his videos. They make me laugh.

[@lnickolasl2228]

y’all are the only people that make youtube entertaining don’t leave us eith skibbty tolets

[@Eli-jeric]

we love oompaville!

[@LISA75_]

Been watching Tom Scott for years , never heard of matpat or your channel oompaville, until this vid came up on my feed .

[@levigerlach7626]

It’s so sad that everyone is leaving there were my childhood 😢

[@sahanakou]

thank you for posting! you make my day better ❤️

[@PrOtaTopro]

I honestly have been watching you for over 5 years now and your the only youtuber I watch now

[@Momofj2001]

This all sounds like regular people getting tired of their jobs and wanting to do something different. That happens to all of us. I’m currently on my second career path. If you’re going to be working most of your life it needs to stay fresh. Best of luck to those guys!!

[@6thwilbury2331]

I'm impressed by how long so many of these folks lasted. Lots of their content comes from something that would have hooked them at just the right age, and wouldn't necessarily be something they feel as passionate about a decade later. Most of us can name at least one thing that we really got into at age X, but were largely done with by X+10. (This is especially true when X is in that 18-25 range.) On top of that, KZbin (or its audience) has this thing where creators need to post on a regular and consistent basis. Fall off that schedule, and the channel risks falling off the radar. This forces art and creativity, which does not always translate to quality, and certainly doesn't help the creator maintain enjoyment. I can think of many things I enjoy doing, but I know I would hate it if it became a scheduled task.

[@cazmplayz6486]

we gatta buncha new youtubers that are growing really fast. its like a new generation of youtube

[@gamergreen7927]

Please don’t leave your one of the best we can’t afford to lose another legend

[@LemonadeBuddy]

Daddy oompie… you have been visiting me in the astral planes… I know it was you…

[@koka_pepsi]

Papa Oomp please don't leave, I only recently found this channel 😭

[@starveilvalley]

I'm happy papa meat is still making videos on his channel just not all the time on the other one. Man deserves a break

[@pigeonf.6298]

I've never been too much into the Theorist channels, but I actually relatively recently got super into GTLive, where you'd get to see Mat riffing and speaking normally rather than reading a script. It's much more endearing content to me, and on that channel I got to be introduced to Lee, Amy, Tom and Santi over the course of the past couple years.

[@cluch_dead3143]

I have been watch most of these people since I was a kid. Now I am a year away from college. I am going to be honest, I don’t watch a lot of them anymore but it still hurts. Also one person that is also retiring from KZbin that really hurt was Moo. I have been watching the crew for years now. It hurt seeing his video pop up, but I know that it is the right thing to do. He has a life to live now…

[@unfortunyx]

got me fightin' back tears

[@ItsMeNanaD71]

Don’t leave us. You remind me so much of a younger version of my late hubby & I’m here for it! And I just found you. Hang around for a while. You have fans 🙌🏼🤗

[@TheRealCalypso]

8:58 Me. I’m obsessed with the theorists. I’ve been crying internally for a week

[@cizrek]

I must be a rare breed because I honestly don't care if something "sticks" or "works" I create what I want and I don't let my audience dictate my content. If more people were like that the internet would be a lot cooler place. Instead everyone listens to their fans and ends up doing things they don't want to do and now we are over ran with boring content from people who don't even care to make it. That is why all of them are quitting. I've been making content since VHS tapes. I wont stop and again it is because I don't let my fans tell me what to do.

[@salutbuton]

Absolutely the same here.

[@Maeshalanadae]

Which is why I have always thought that platform should have remained hobbyist. The stresses and restrictions that monetization causes…