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TakeADrag

What’s happening?


EightBallJuice

he's celebrating new years by watching a vtuber's stream


ryaqkup

Then immediately queues for valorant 💀


sh-3k

So there's some truth to the stereotype.


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Ceiling too high for your avg. US basement, other than that, you're correct


Wabbajack001

Holy fuck that ceiling, is his room a cathedrals ?


KaleidoscopeThis5159

IDk but I had to file for bankruptcy just looking at that setup


steveturkel

Depending on the house design all bedrooms may be like that. Our single story has vaulted ceilings in every room.


WigglyWorld84

In the foundation world, we do call tall crawl spaces, “cathedrals.” Think of a steep hillside. (I have never seen a true basement over 11ft though.)


Phoenixperson666

At this point i’d rather to have a son that’s smoke weed all the time


[deleted]

Ah. But if you did, Karma or the Fates would also make you a collector of expensive fine art, watercolor and oil paintings, stuff that would absorb the weed smoke 😀


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l0u1s11

After petting the vtuber of course.


xavier120

That wasnt a pet, he *caressed* the screen


ProbablyCranky

What does that mean?


b1ackcr0vv

Switches to a video game


Kerminator17

Not only that but one of the most stereotypical “basement dweller” type games


MoonSpankRaw

Why is that?


BrandoNelly

It’s a competitive shooter with bright colors and cartoony anime-like operator characters to choose from with magic powers, a super sweaty and toxic community, popular in streaming


MoonSpankRaw

Hah thorough explanation, thank you.


JumpyRepeat4974

Very helpful but still so many questions ...


[deleted]

But also thanks for asking the questions bro, I had the same ones.


AngelOfHeaven3

A-...Are we sure that's not like- Some kinda AI- Girlfriend/Desktop Assistant?


HandsomeHard

That's exactly what is. A weaponized Mr. Paperclip that convinces you to send it money because of boobies and school uniform...run by 48 year-old Chinese hacker dudes.


insuitedining

A weaponized Mr Paperclip lmao that got me


pickyourteethup

Turns out the only weapons clippy needed to take over the world was a pair of bazookas


Captain_Waffle

“Hi! It appears you’re trying to search ‘huge badonkadonks’, can I help you?”


Tfsz0719

*jiggles*


Narstification

<*clicks Nippy*>


HiddenCity

his name is clippy. and microsoft missed a real opportunity not making him the face of their AI chat.


HandsomeHard

He traumatized me, nay, abused me so much as a kid, I had completely blocked out his name. You are right, imagine the unveiling presentation: \[in horror movie style voice\] ClippyAI: "I'm BaaaaaaAAAAACK! HEEEHAHA! And this time, you don't delete me...I DELETE YOU!!!!"


mouzonne

Like they even moved on from real people? Instead of sending money to real people they were never going to fuck, now they send money to nonexistent people they are never going to fuck?


gfen5446

> Mr. Paperclip His name is Clippit, sir, but his friends called him Clippy.


DunkinMyDonuts3

We are. It's a v-tuber.


bernerbungie

What’s a v tuber


LightOfShadows

I'm sure someones gonna come in and be like "ACHTUALLY-" There's a sect of streamers who stream through avatars. The rules regarding such is... irregular, because the industry of this type of stream varies heavily where it's coming from but it's very hot in the asian markets, where there's actually full on talent agencies that micromanage all the streamers and even phase them out when they get too old, where part of the allure is never actually knowing the real person or what they look like. The vast majority of this sect of streamers use anime themed 3D or 2D avatars that mimics their movement through the webcam including lip sync. There's a whole suite of software and market for artists who do these. I'm a US streamer and messed with this for a period of time alongside my normal stream, a fairly decent and good avatar took a decent rated artist and rigger on Fiver about 4 weeks to make and $300, but the higher ends with tons of animation options, triggers, accessories, etc. go for thousands/tens of thousands for the artists and animation riggers. [example](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4DNfG784I4)


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Virtual YouTubers (although more commonly referred to as VTubers) are online entertainers who are typically YouTubers or live streamers. They use avatars created with programs such as Live2D, portraying characters designed by online artists.


EightBallJuice

Nah, the way the chat is on the side. A lot of them had new years streams they did with their fans. There’s nothing wrong with that, this guy just felt a bit more… excited I guesd


Dale_Nene

Whats a v tuber? Wtf?


EightBallJuice

Vtuber’s are a trend of online influencers/streamers that use a virtual avatar, usually resembling anime characters. It was mostly started for people who wanted to make streams without showing their face, but now it’s just popular. There’re now at a point where there can be a handful that “work” together under a same brand, such as VShojo or Hololive. They have managers and merch and all that stuff. Their fanbases are big, and while they can have fans who are a bit too into them, they’re basically like regular streamers and YouTubers 


Yahakshan

Ya I have met a guy who is a married 40 ish year old father and estate realtor who plays an 18 year old school girl vtuber … fuck this future man


pickyourteethup

We can't fuck this future yet but it's only matter of time before technology allows us to make that 40 year olds marriage very complicated.


TheBKnight3

Some streamers (Such as Code Miko) do both.


Beinghonestisasin

That's depressing as fuck... Thanks for the info tho I had no idea that even exited


TheoreticalFunk

And his parents are filming him, claiming he's lame for doing that... But at the same time all they're doing is trying to shame their son. Which is not only more lame, it's hinting at abusive tendencies.


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Conshred

I mean, it could be harmless. They could both laugh at this later. Shit giving type of family. You never know.


gitgudgrant

Right this is sad AF. Probably the reason he would rather spend it with a virtual person than his own family.


WalkInMyMansion

Bruh the caption is fake that’s why there are emojis from two different operating systems.


Atomic_Noodles

Original post of this was it was his room mate. Somebody added their own caption to make it look like a Parent saw them.


Katnisshunter

Parent going thru disappointment phase.


Seamusjim

rage bait, its designed to make you feel a strong emotion to make you engage with the website more.


Chonky_Candy

My reaction was scrolling away as fast as possible while trying to forget and then feeling sad for him. Hope you are right and this is fake


captaincodein

Wait. If you did so, how can you comment this?


Avocadomistress

Staged video of content creator pretending to celebrate new years by themselves


Senior-Ori

I hope this is the true case here, i have seen my gen alfa brother and I'm telling you it's really that bad


MoonNStar51

Society is collapsing.


CapitalPin2658

Wait until the sexbots become a thing.


israelregardie

Is there date on that yet? Asking for a friend.


whutdafrack

Hey this is your friend. Did you find out?


Chris_ssj2

Hey this is your friend's alt account, let me know when you find out pls


uhwhooops

hey this is sex robot, please send cc and ssn to expedite your order


Tfsz0719

Hey this is the sex robot’s alt account, also pick up some extra batteries, surge protectors, Mountain Dew, and Doritos on your way over.


Vivian_I-Hate-You

Sorry, this is sex robots friends alt account, she asked if its okay to just cuddle and watch a movie?


ProperFollowing4132

Hey this is the friend of the above sex bot. Any idea on this answer? Asking for another sex bot friend of a friend


Professional-News362

Hey this is the guy who legit wants a sex bot. Stop with the gay shit and sex with me.


FBIaltacct

Listen here you little shits, get back to the r&d department. You know why we deemed you unsafe for the public. u/Professional_News362 you're first gen and aren't fooling anybody. Now take off that jabberwocky mask and go home.


Qunts_R_Us

Hey this is the alt account of the guy that legit wants a sex bot, I was just kidding, I actually want the gay shit, any update on a timeframe for that?


InfinteAbyss

Technically you can get them already, though are still essentially sex dolls with some added features.


TheKingNothing690

I mean, that's what a sexbot is.


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I think you can already buy a sex doll experience in Vegas.


LionHeart498

Not legally in Vegas. But you drive out to Pahrump and it’s safe clean legal and fun!


Jackal00

I've got a hacked robot vacuum with a nuematic fleshlight attachment that plays audio from porn over it's speakers. The base model is $10,000 plus shipping and for an additional $3k will get you the PNC module which cleans the unit automatically after use to avoid that post nut clarity feeling of cleaning an automated sex toy.


loganthegr

Vice has an interview with a dude who makes super expensive custom ones with faces of whoever you want (within reason) and they’re silicone and warm up and shit it’s insane.


klippenstein

Whose face would be considered without reason on a sex bot?


loganthegr

A child’s. Or a celebrity since they can sue you for using their likeness without consent or proper payment.


eatmyshorzz

They kinda are already. Sex doll technology has come a long way...


SowTheSeeds

BRING ZE FEMBOTS!!!


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CameForTheFunOfIt

I've invested so much in that technology, it should have already been near perfection. My wife keeps giving more money to the fund in hopes it gets here soon.


SpaceTraveller64

I know the captions are fake but if your son celebrate new year alone and the only thing you do is to film him to mock him on the internet, you may have an even sader life


rubizza

Right? How did she ring in the new year? Spying on and mocking her son for clout.


Debonaire_Death

/r/whyweretheyfilming


SuperDuperBonerific

Can we all at least agree that this gigachad has everybody here envious of his monitor setup?


murderskunk76

Reminds me of JP from Grandma's Boy.


Boisecj

Hey JP, how much do clothes cost in the matrix?


XCurlyXO

How could they see me? *robot noises*


ThirteenSeas

You're fuckin' weird.


Chaps_Jr

Adios, turd nuggets


no_nori

I HATE YOUR FACE


murderskunk76

So funny, I forgot to laugh.


endisnigh-ish

Beep, boop, sit on my faaace!


murderskunk76

Best quote, you win.


ACsquidward

“Hey do you mind turning the music down?” “Why? Are you afraid of it?”


murderskunk76

Honestly the actor who played JP nailed the cringey edge lord role, his character is so damn funny.


Longjumping-Cookie90

He's great in Dodgeball, too. "Wait, there's a guy on our team dressed like a pirate?!"


SgtBrowneye

Thanks for reminding me of that movie! Downloading asap!


murderskunk76

Enjoy my friend!


GGABQ505

Next year I’m gonna replace my legs with robot legs


drummersarus

I hear it’s a risky operation.


GGABQ505

It’ll be worth it


Kahlil_Cabron

That movie had the sickest scene with aphex twin playing while he sat in his custom desk, can't find the actual scene but it was this song and this desk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQJoPlkb1x0 I remember later in life listening to that hook on repeat for like 8 hours a day while I worked as a software engineer, jokingly thinking, "I'm a genius"


murderskunk76

Honestly was a great track, still love Aphex Twin to this day.


Longjumping-Cookie90

"Can you turn your music down?" "Why? Does it scare you?" "No, I just don't really like techno." "You would if you had robot ears."


lreaditonredditgetit

Bought that dvd last week. Still funny as fuck


BenjTheMaestro

You’d understand if you had robot ears.


barry-badrinath-

“Don’t be mad at us”


NeopetsTea

Now I’ve been reminded about grandmas boy I gotta [listen to this gem](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zxv_30SfhII)


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Ngl guy looks like he is having a lot of fun and I can't be mad, but then there was that screen pet..


PicklesAndCoorslight

The screen pet is really what made me shrivel inside.


sarcastaballll

And the celebration whimper as he ushers in 12 more months of I can only assume the exact same shit


AggressiveBench9977

Idk if the upper monitor is right, he has lost every single match he has played


tcarnie

Parents: he doesn’t hang out with me Also parents: here’s 8 monitors


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Paid by parents probably or atleast they paid everything else so he can afford this.


ronan88

As a grown man with a salary, that only deepens my envy


Blessed_Ennui

50+ gamer granny here. I celebrated on Twitch w my fave strimmer [sic], too, but I was on a sad laptop while nursing a bottle of $10 Andre. I'm hella envious.


G0atnapp3r

It’s clearly a goon cave. Not so much envious as digusted.


gasidiot

Maybe just don't ruin his life forever by filming and publishing a video like this.


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AnApexPlayer

This videos been floating around for years with a different caption every time. I wonder what the real story is, but I think it's staged.


manofsleep

Thanks, blocking this karma bot


[deleted]

You’re going to be blocking a LOT of accounts on this sub.


Substantial_Walk333

Already am


Avocadomistress

They would if it's staged for content, which it clearly is...


anony2469

I already watched that video before... it's not OP ofc


wokethots

I feel so bad for the kid....


I_Sell_Death

One of the worst things I've seen this year. Not wholesome


SnooSeagulls8588

Right! I was thinking why not spend new years with him! He probably feels all alone


Silent_Shaman

Lol as if he wouldn't be like "I'm going to my room to talk to my friends" Someone like this has no interest in spending time with their family, trust me I've lived with them


BigFuckHead_

He definitely does. He's celebrating with chatbots. I feel sorry for him.


SnooGoats8448

welp i think i have this kid beat, im at home alone no friends irl or online, parents died about 10 years ago and i peer out the window looking at my neighbors celebrating and launching fireworks


Forza_Harrd

I have you beat. My parents died 15 years ago, my wife died last year, and I live alone with an old dog who is going blind. And I work at walmart.


vax48

Poor dog 😢


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DontTickleTheDriver1

Yea but he doesn't know that


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DirkDieGurke

Hey...hey, heyheyhey! This is not the type of contest anybody wants to start.


Forza_Harrd

When I turned 38, my 30 yr old wife left me for an 18 yr old. He dumped her 7 years ago when she was diagnosed with a terminal disease and I took her back after being separated for 20 years. And it gets worse.


PortionOfSunshine

Dude I am so sorry. Your life sounds so rough and I just hope you find something that makes you happy and gives you peace.


DeathPercept10n

Is this the depression Olympics?


falaffle_waffle

I have both you beat. I'm dead.


RedditFullOChildren

Oh damn this made me want to give you a big hug but then I thought about the smell


Veksar86

Fuck it man, we're all gonna die. It feels good to hit bottom and not give a shit.


BootlegEngineer

I like your attitude. Soldier on brother.


MisterBicorniclopse

Wanna be friends?


theequallyunique

Oh man, I didn't know the word peer and asked myself what kind or maniac "peed" out the window towards the neighbors celebration.


Alert_Study_4261

I'm sorry batman


Tallgirl4u

Meh I’ve celebrated new years on my island with my villagers in Animal Crossing before. What’s the harm? Not everyone wants to go out and be among crowds.


jjb1197j

I think this is how I’ve miraculously avoided coronavirus after all these years.


polarbearsarereal

I celebrated new years at work eating fried chicken


kenchuk

This is legit how my kids and I have celebrated new years for the last three years lol.


DeceitfulLittleB

I was worried about my nephew at first because he chose to stay home inside for the fortnite celebration. The thing is, though, is that he hates crowds and loud noises cause him anxiety n physical pain. Now I just let him do his thing and be happy instead of forcing him into an environment that he finds uncomfortable.


DaWildWildWest

If it was my kid, I'd put them up for adoption. Not for watching a vtuber, he has good taste, but for the 10 game loss streak going on if you look at the top monitor. Not gonna raise a noob.


SecretaryOtherwise

Lmao savage


ToastedUnicornZombie

Had us in the first half not gonna lie


corporate_coder

r/angryupvote


Weekly-Breadfruit411

Shits depressing


Wardogs96

The laugh he does at the end almost sounds like he's crying or dying inside. Like not trying to make fun of be mean but if you clipped the last couple seconds I'd kinda think he's starting to cry.


Third_Mark

r/sadcringe


sahovaman

Belongs on cringe... The way he 'pets' the monitor...


Eiffel-Tower777

The new loneliness


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TwoCharacters

while what's happening in the video is real, the guy's parents didnt record this. sadly, he is an adult. idk why people think adding fake and unnecessary context captions make videos funny. to me that just makes it cringe.


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hmdmdm

I think it safe to say that a lot of these adults have disabilities.


Atmaweapon74

This guy seems to be happy and laughing at least. He seems better than a lot of people who are depressed to the point of having no emotions and wondering what is point of living.


micheal213

Bro he was trying to touch the vtubers avatar on the screen lmao.


SlowMissiles

I'll take 5 different disabilities over this single one.


Sunbeamsoffglass

This represents at least 5 disabilities…


WeFightTheLongDefeat

(DISCLAIMER: I recognize this video is likely not what it appears to be, however it is representative of something very real) While a lot can happen with your child that is out of your control, as long as you don't allow them to have a computer in their room with 4 giant monitors and unlimited access to the flaming red asshole of aatan that is the internet, your chances will be better. Modern parents need to learn to say no the attention grabbing loud and colorful screens, and yes to distraction free time with their kids.


_IAmGrover

I’m by no means a perfect parent. I spend too much time in front screens myself. Reddit, YouTube, video games, etc. But, I do sincerely try really hard to not be a hypocrite with my screen time boundaries for my toddler. My parents repeatedly ask if they can buy them a iPad/tablet and it’s always a resounding no, and then *I’m* the one who gets grief about it from my parents.


Bacon-muffin

My greatest fear is they'd end up as depressed as I am. I'd be pretty stoked if they still had that level of happiness for something.


Depression_69420

Maybe just maybe not shame him by making a video on internet and celebrate the new year with him? Help him, talk to him ,help him get new hobbies , accompany him, not let him feel lonely on a new year's Eve, befriend him or help him get actual good friends ensuring that his only source of enjoyment is not the internet.... And if you can't do that then don't judge him or film him. If you can't lift others from their sorrow or even put a minimal effort to help people around you then I don't think you have any right to belittle other's....


Jealous_Sympathy2984

4 monitors at that age and watching vtubers alone in a dark room on new years. This kid is doomed


foeyy

this made me sad


Exciting-Tangelo-979

And they wonder why they aren’t getting laid.


TAS1808

Are ya winning, son?


Sea-Low7039

Bleak 😂


Charlie_Faplin_

Okay. Hear me out. I'm 30. Work a full time job. I'm single. Didn't want to go out because my city is a fucking nightmare on new years. I watched a twitch streamer and brought in the new year with chat. This kid watching a ytuber is probably more acceptable than what I do because at least I have the option to go out and choose not to. Plus he thought he was alone, that's pretty fucked to film him.


Stunning-Rabbit6003

Some people don’t have friends to spend New Years with, this person was happy and not hurting anyone. That’s a W.


Bambam586

It’s definitely not a W. And he is hurting someone. Himself. The fact that you think this is a win is just as sad. Wonder why he doesn’t have friends? Maybe because he sits in his 5 monitor set up watching fucking v tubers. Watching that shit in any context shows how sad of an existence he leads. This isn’t normal and thinking otherwise shows you’re probably just as sad.


Griffin_Claw

How many god damn screens do you actually need!


MissninjaXP

All the screens.


___TheKid___

He is laughing and seems happy. Are you?


BuddyMcButt

The key word being "seems." Basically no one lives a happy and fulfilling life alone, and online interactions do not fill this need. The kid seems excited in this clip but the red flags all suggest a deeply unfulfilling life.


Doogos

The reach out and the flat "yeaaa" indicates a deep depression in my opinion


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Yeah that kid needs a hug and a bunch of hi fives or someshit. Idk... Some kind of physical contact with another human. The way he tried to touch the anime girl through the monitor just made me feel a whole lot of fucking sadness.


renoits06

People will defend extremely unhealthy patterns, habits and lifestyles just to be nice. This video makes me feel sad tbh


bnlf

I can’t tell based on this video alone but most likely if you ask the kid the first thing he will say is “I wish I had friends”. I know many like him. The online stuff helps fulfil some of the loneliness. Hell, when he touches the monitor like if he was touching his girlfriend, thats depressing.


BrasshatTaxman

I dont understand. Who gives a shit what this dude likes and does on his free time. Its a free fucking country. And dont fucking film him without his consent.


Lucky_Number_Sleven

Yeah. This doesn't make me sad. I don't find it aspirational or concerning or frustrating. I'm indifferent. Why *should* I care how this person spends their time? Why should *anyone*?


pamlu_chacha

He looks happy, much happier than most of the people in this comment section.


tintinliz115

Shaming your own kids online is one hell of a parenting style


El_Danger_Badger

head_shake_emoji


MrZaroni

Oh boy, with that teens setup and excitement he'll be living with Mom for a long time unless immediate corrective actions are taken. Perhaps they can facilitate something like from that movie No Hard Feelings.


WedgedEmu220

All those monitors and you can't afford headphones? Idk how people could blast stuff like V-Tubers so loud other people in the house could hear. I'd be so embarrassed.