
The YouTuber Life is CURSED | Trash Taste #41


[00:06 - 00:13]The speaker talks about wanting to change their style and going for a skinhead look.


[00:21 - 00:30]They introduce themselves and their co-hosts for the podcast episode.


[00:54 - 00:59]They mention the cycling special video they made and the reactions it received.


[01:07 - 01:18]People took the video seriously and discussed who won and who cheated.


[02:14 - 02:24]The speaker and their co-hosts talk about their reactions and how they play up their saltiness for entertainment.


[04:24 - 04:30]They discuss the unexpected drama and banter that made the video interesting.


[04:30 - 04:38]The speaker talks about people not understanding the purpose of their content.


[05:11 - 05:18]The speaker talks about their bike chain breaking and trying to fix it.


[06:05 - 06:11]People made comments about their bike sizes and seat heights not being suitable for their height.


[06:44 - 06:52]They deny being completely dumb and mention using gears while cycling.


[00:00 - 06:58]Overall, the speaker and their co-hosts found it funny how invested people were in the discussion and breakdown of the cycling special.


[06:58 - 07:05]God could pedal at six gear up a hill, while I was suffering on second gear.


[07:05 - 07:10]Some people pretended like it was the first time they ever saw a bicycle with gears.


[07:12 - 07:24]I looked like a clown on my mini bike with my massive legs.


[08:12 - 08:26]The production for the special took a long time due to the amount of footage and logistics.


[08:12 - 08:26]The next special may be something smaller to avoid becoming too big like Mr. Beast.


[08:51 - 09:05]The planning and logistics for the special were difficult, especially with powering six GoPros on bicycles.


[09:38 - 09:45]During the drifting special, a lot of footage was lost due to issues with the GoPros.


[10:19 - 10:27]I watched a Korean horror movie about live streaming in a haunted asylum and couldn't get invested because of the unrealistic technicalities.


[11:43 - 11:52]IRL streaming seems like a level of masochism and embarrassment in public.


[12:25 - 12:35]I couldn't do IRL streaming in Japan due to the wariness of filming in public.


[13:01 - 13:08]Some people can do IRL streaming and vlogging in public with ease.


[13:08 - 13:14]I've tried vlogging in public and it feels like a hostage video.


[13:44 - 13:51]IRL streaming can be boring as most of the time is spent waiting or traveling.


[13:44 - 13:51]The special was just meant to be a bit of fun and not taken too seriously.


[13:51 - 13:57]The type of content may be relevant now, but before it was not as appealing.


[06:58 - 14:05]The speaker talks about their experience with biking up a hill and looking like a clown on their mini bike with massive legs. They also discuss the production process for their special and difficulties with the GoPros. They mention watching a Korean horror movie about live streaming and the unrealistic technicalities. They then discuss their thoughts on IRL streaming and vlogging in public and their own attempts at it. Finally, they reflect on the special and its purpose, as well as the appeal of IRL streaming.


[18:44 - 18:50]The speaker discusses the idea of watching someone else's life through streaming during COVID times.


[20:37 - 20:44]They discuss a disturbing YouTube trend of a "What's in your bum?" challenge and express disbelief that it is allowed on the platform.


[20:44 - 20:50]The speaker and host discuss the performative side of streaming and how it can lead to toxic behavior in viewers.


[20:44 - 20:50]The speaker expresses concern about where IRL streaming may go in the future, mentioning streaming a wife's pregnancy or a child's birth.


[20:50 - 20:55]They talk about how IRL content feels like a "black mirror" type of content, unlike any other type of content.


[20:50 - 20:55]They mention how IRL streamers may act differently on stream due to the pressure to entertain their audience.


[20:50 - 20:55]The speaker and host question how this type of content became a genre on YouTube.


[20:55 - 21:02]They mention feeling awkward using a hands-free set in public and pretending to talk on the phone.


[21:02 - 21:07]The speaker shares a personal experience of trying to buy eyelashes for someone and feeling awkward while using their phone.


[14:05 - 21:07]The overall theme of the conversation is the potential negative effects of performative streaming and the strange content that has become popular on YouTube.


[23:58 - 24:05] YouTuber discusses cursed videos and pranks on YouTube


[26:54 - 27:04]Mentions a video involving replacing body parts with anuses


[26:54 - 27:04]Talks about a video where they reviewed sex toys


[26:54 - 27:04]Discusses another cursed video involving men dressed as Ninja Turtles ejaculating on a pizza


[26:54 - 27:04]Mentions the trend of calling anything a prank on YouTube


[26:54 - 27:04]Recalls a controversial prank video where someone pretended to kill their friend


[26:54 - 27:04]Mentions a recent incident where someone was shot while filming a prank video


[21:08 - 28:06]Concludes by stating that these types of incidents can happen in any country.


[29:58 - 30:08]Someone tried to leak monk photos from a private Facebook account of the speaker's mother


[30:44 - 30:49]The speaker had purposely not shared these photos before because they were private and intimate


[30:50 - 30:56]The speaker is fine with people knowing they were a monk and memeing about it, but didn't want to share the private photos


[31:47 - 31:53]The person who leaked the photos openly admitted to stalking and being scummy


[31:54 - 32:11]The barrier between privacy and entertainment is becoming blurred and the speaker feels weird experiencing it firsthand


[33:33 - 33:42]The speaker's co-host has had to teach their parents how to handle online privacy and harassment


[34:54 - 35:06]The speaker's mother asked for advice on how to handle a mean comment on a photo, despite previously telling the speaker to ignore online comments


[28:07 - 35:15]A comprehensive summary would be that someone leaked private photos from the speaker's family's Facebook account, despite the speaker purposely not sharing them before and the speaker's mother asking for advice on how to handle online harassment. This highlights the blurred line between privacy and entertainment and the speaker's experience with it.


[35:15 - 35:24]The speaker's parents had never been into social media before.


[35:24 - 35:30]The speaker and their parents went through the same cycle of understanding mean comments.


[35:59 - 36:08]The speaker's mother is smart about internet privacy due to using a now-defunct website called Mixy.


[36:09 - 36:17]The speaker's mother follows them on social media but uses a separate account to maintain privacy.


[37:28 - 37:38]The speaker's father openly comments on their videos and used to use his real name, causing the speaker to block him on social media.


[38:08 - 38:16]The only way the speaker can now contact their father is through email.


[38:27 - 38:33]The speaker's father also started using the messaging app LINE at the speaker's suggestion.


[39:39 - 39:45]The speaker reflects on the lack of consideration for internet privacy in younger generations.


[41:41 - 41:47]The speaker is frustrated with the paparazzi and their lack of empathy for celebrities' privacy.


[35:15 - 42:38]The speaker does not resent their audience, but it is unfortunate that a small percentage may have malicious intentions.


[42:38 - 42:45]The speaker discusses the frustration of having to change their behavior due to a small percentage of negative people.


[42:45 - 42:51]They mention how most people they interact with are generally nice and cool.


[43:27 - 43:35]The speaker talks about the TV show "Blue's Clues" and how it relates to their frustration.


[44:02 - 44:11]They explain that the show's original host stopped because he was losing his hair and didn't want to go bald on TV.


[45:07 - 45:14]The speaker expresses frustration with people constantly pointing out their balding in comments on their videos.


[48:07 - 48:16]They mention trying various methods to combat hair loss, but ultimately accepting it as purely genetic.


[48:17 - 48:23]The speaker discusses how they have reached a point of acceptance and decide to talk about it openly.


[48:23 - 48:29]They mention that no matter what, people will continue to point it out and it's better to address it directly.


[48:45 - 48:52]The speaker explains that they cannot wear a hat in every video and their head movements make it impossible to hide.


[42:38 - 48:58]Overall, the speaker discusses their frustration with people constantly pointing out their balding and the lack of control they have over it.


[49:05 - 49:11] The speaker dyed their hair blonde, but it looked bad in certain lighting.


[49:24 - 49:42]They considered shaving their head and are at peace with the possibility of going bald.


[50:41 - 50:51]The speaker's family has a history of early balding.


[50:41 - 50:51]The speaker's family teased them about their hairline receding.


[51:09 - 51:14]The speaker's friend has already accepted that they will go bald and can grow a beard.


[51:34 - 51:42]The speaker is fine with losing their hair and doesn't think it will affect their life.


[51:42 - 51:49]The speaker likes having hair and talks about the benefits of being bald.


[51:57 - 52:04]People tend to mock balding individuals, causing insecurities.


[53:10 - 53:15]The speaker's family has a history of early balding and teased them about it.


[53:34 - 53:40]The speaker is self-aware and trying to prolong their hair, but accepts it will eventually go.


[53:34 - 53:40]The speaker is at peace with the possibility of going bald and is trying to prolong it.


[53:34 - 53:40]The speaker is self-aware and trying to prolong their hair, but accepts it will eventually go.


[53:47 - 53:57]The speaker's family has a history of early balding and teased them about it.


[55:00 - 55:08]The speaker's life is captured on YouTube and you can see their hairline receding.


[55:00 - 55:08]The speaker finds it cool that their whole adult life is documented on YouTube.


[48:58 - 55:08]The speaker discusses their decision to dye their hair blonde, their acceptance of going bald, and society's perception of balding individuals. They also talk about the benefits of being bald and their family's history of early balding. Ultimately, the speaker is at peace with the possibility of going bald and is trying to prolong their hair, but accepts it will eventually go. Their whole adult life is documented on YouTube.


[55:14 - 55:32]The speaker discusses the changes in their appearance over the years


[55:32 - 55:37]They mention having a "glow up" and finding it interesting to have a backlog of photos


[55:32 - 55:37]They compare their experience to that of their parents, who have fewer photos from their youth


[55:49 - 56:00]They talk about the benefits of having their entire adult life documented online


[56:05 - 56:12]The speaker reflects on their university photos and deciding whether to keep or delete them


[56:19 - 56:26]They mention having an average amount of photos for someone who takes photos


[58:41 - 58:55]The speaker mentions the finite shelf life of online media


[1.00:02 - 1.00:08]They discuss their tendency to hoard online media and their ability to look back and cringe at their past selves


[1.00:26 - 1.00:33]The speaker brings up their bold hairstyle and trying to change their appearance after being a monk


[1.01:22 - 1.01:28]The speaker shares a photo of themselves with the skinhead look


[1.01:35 - 1.01:44]They mention trying a skinhead look but ultimately looking like a "complete wall"


[55:08 - 1.02:01]The speaker reflects on their appearance over the years and the benefits and drawbacks of having their entire adult life documented online, including their attempts to change their appearance and a photo of themselves with a skinhead look.


[1.03:14 - 1.03:20] The speaker talks about wearing sunglasses and a scarf in China, causing people to avoid them on the streets.


[1.03:34 - 1.03:40]They share a story of going to a local bar and being mistaken for a dangerous person.


[1.06:33 - 1.06:39]The speaker and their friend are told the bar is closed, despite the friend being a regular.


[1.06:39 - 1.06:46]The speaker reflects on their appearance and how it can be seen as intimidating.


[1.06:39 - 1.06:46]They discuss the difficulty of wearing a suit and how it can make them feel powerful and confident.


[1.07:54 - 1.08:00]The speaker talks about their love for Jojo suits and how they are willing to spend money on them.


[1.07:54 - 1.08:00]They mention their Twitch audience's reaction to the cost of the suits and their determination to get their money's worth.


[1.08:00 - 1.08:06]The speaker emphasizes the importance of a good suit and how it can make a strong impression in job interviews.


[1.02:03 - 1.08:13]The speaker discusses their experiences with dressing in a way that can be perceived as intimidating and shares their love for expensive, high-quality suits. They also emphasize the importance of a good suit and its impact in job interviews.


[1.08:40 - 1.08:47]The speaker talks about the importance of a good suit and how it can make one feel powerful and give off a good aura.


[1.10:53 - 1.11:04]They discuss the countdown of when to take off a suit jacket at a formal event and the importance of getting photos taken early on before the suit gets too messy.


[1.11:04 - 1.11:11]The speaker talks about the experience of being fitted for a suit and the attention to detail that goes into its tailoring.


[1.11:40 - 1.11:48]They mention the possibility of getting cheap suits in countries like Thailand, but stress the importance of investing in a good suit.


[1.12:42 - 1.12:51]The speaker praises the quality of Japanese business shirts and mentions their self-cooling technology.


[1.13:39 - 1.13:50]They mention the hype and disappointment surrounding Uniqlo's "breathable" masks and joke about it feeling like wearing underwear on their face.


[1.14:18 - 1.14:24]There is a trend of coronavirus scam items in Japan, including a necklace that claims to prevent the virus.


[1.08:15 - 1.14:24]The speaker discusses the importance of a good suit and the experience of being fitted for one. They also mention the countdown of when to take off a suit jacket and the importance of getting photos taken early on. The quality of Japanese business shirts and their self-cooling technology are praised, while the disappointment of Uniqlo's "breathable" masks and the trend of coronavirus scam items in Japan are mentioned. The speaker emphasizes the importance of investing in good quality clothing, especially in a country like Japan.


[1.14:24 - 1.14:31] The speaker discusses a viral video online featuring a lucky charm-looking thing that is supposed to protect against COVID-19.


[1.14:32 - 1.14:40]They compare it to a car air freshener and express their preference for people who don't care about the virus rather than those who believe in this charm.


[1.14:40 - 1.14:50]The speaker mentions older women who believe in the charm and use it as a substitute for wearing a mask.


[1.15:25 - 1.15:33]They discuss the global impact of stupidity and conspiracy theories, and how it is not confined to one nationality.


[1.16:51 - 1.17:01]The speaker recalls a time when people believed using Bluetooth headphones would prevent brain tumors from phone use.


[1.17:46 - 1.17:53]They mention the toilet paper shortage that occurred during the pandemic, and how it will be remembered in the future.


[1.17:46 - 1.17:53]They discuss the panic buying of household necessities and how it caused shortages.


[1.17:54 - 1.17:59]The speaker expresses disbelief that even countries with bidets experienced the shortage.


[1.20:00 - 1.20:08]The speaker mentions a viral video of an old man in Italy expressing frustration over the lack of pasta in stores.


[1.20:10 - 1.20:18]They discuss the spread of panic and the point at which they would truly panic.


[1.14:24 - 1.20:46]The speaker discusses the impact of viral videos and conspiracy theories, as well as the panic buying and shortages of household necessities during the pandemic. They also mention the global impact of stupidity and recall a time when people believed using Bluetooth headphones would prevent brain tumors. The speaker expresses disbelief over the toilet paper shortage and mentions a viral video of an old man expressing frustration over the lack of pasta in stores. They also discuss the spread of panic and the point at which they would truly panic. Overall, the speaker reflects on the irrational behavior and beliefs that have arisen during the pandemic.


[1.20:53 - 1.21:01] Waffle House is used as a gauge for disasters in America, as they stay open even during hurricanes.


[1.21:51 - 1.21:57]In 2020, the pandemic made people realize how unrealistic zombie movies were.


[1.22:21 - 1.22:38]People are now wondering how cliches and tropes in apocalyptic stories would change after experiencing a real pandemic.


[1.22:51 - 1.22:59]Some movies, like 2012 and Contagion, eerily predicted the current pandemic.


[1.24:28 - 1.24:34]Humanity was lucky to have a warning sign and the pandemic could have been much worse.


[1.25:46 - 1.25:55]Choosing to stay home and being forced to stay home are two different things.


[1.27:25 - 1.27:36]Twitter sometimes exaggerates problems.


[1.27:36 - 1.27:42]This could be seen as a first world problem.


[1.27:51 - 1.28:00]Some people are worried about readjusting to social situations after the pandemic.


[1.20:47 - 1.28:00]The pandemic made people realize how unrealistic zombie movies were and caused them to wonder how cliches and tropes in apocalyptic stories would change. Some movies eerily predicted the pandemic and humanity was lucky to have a warning sign. People are now worried about readjusting to social situations after being forced to stay home.


[1.28:00 - 1.28:08]People will still worry about the pandemic and choose to stay indoors


[1.28:44 - 1.28:53]Japan will likely continue wearing masks even after the pandemic is over


[1.29:33 - 1.29:41]Conventions may have better hygiene practices due to the pandemic


[1.30:04 - 1.30:17]Some people may still bring germs to conventions


[1.31:08 - 1.31:16]Hand sanitizer preferences vary among individuals


[1.33:03 - 1.33:08]Some people prefer soap over hand sanitizer


[1.33:58 - 1.34:05]Some people have sweaty hands, making handshakes unpleasant


[1.28:00 - 1.34:32]A comprehensive summary is that the pandemic has caused changes in people's habits, such as wearing masks and using hand sanitizer, and may lead to improved hygiene practices at conventions.


[1.34:32 - 1.34:38]Apologies to anyone with cold, wet hands


[1.34:40 - 1.34:45]Talking about shaking fish at home


[1.34:59 - 1.35:04]Disinterest in digital conventions


[1.37:59 - 1.38:06]Strange combo of Post Malone and Pokemon


[1.39:34 - 1.39:43]Virtual concerts and conventions lack energy of a live crowd


[1.39:43 - 1.39:49]Misses attending concerts and crowds


[1.40:23 - 1.40:28]League of Legends Worlds without a crowd felt like an online tournament


[1.40:58 - 1.41:07]China possibly added fake crowd effects to League of Legends


[1.41:34 - 1.41:43]Sumo season just finished during pandemic


[1.34:32 - 1.41:43]The speaker apologizes for anyone with cold, wet hands and talks about shaking fish at home. They express their disinterest in digital conventions and discuss the strange combination of Post Malone and Pokemon. They miss attending concerts and crowds and mention that virtual events lack the energy of a live crowd. They also mention that League of Legends Worlds without a crowd felt like an online tournament and that China may have added fake crowd effects to the event. They end by mentioning that the sumo season just finished during the pandemic.


[1.41:43 - 1.41:50] Sumo stadium only had a few people in it and there was no hype or energy in the crowd


[1.42:06 - 1.42:14]Sumo wrestlers were wearing masks before getting on stage but took them off once they were competing


[1.43:26 - 1.43:35]Some people think the image of chess is becoming too casual and losing its history and prestige


[1.43:41 - 1.43:46]There is debate about whether chess is becoming more mainstream and if this is a good or bad thing


[1.44:51 - 1.45:07]The popularity of chess on Twitch has grown, with streamers like Hikaru Nakamura garnering a lot of viewers


[1.45:37 - 1.45:43]The balance between preserving the sport's legacy and adapting to modern times is important


[1.46:00 - 1.46:09]Some people think the rules of sports should be changed to make it more entertaining for viewers


[1.46:09 - 1.46:19]Others argue that modernizing and appealing to a wider audience is necessary for the sport to thrive


[1.47:48 - 1.47:55]The speaker played in a chess tournament recently and enjoyed it, but was rusty due to lack of practice and sleep


[1.47:56 - 1.48:04]There is frustration about comments claiming that the speaker wasn't a "real" chess player because they didn't play as a child Overall summary:


[1.41:43 - 1.48:04]Discussion about the changing image and popularity of chess, with arguments for and against modernizing the sport


[1.48:10 - 1.48:18]The speakers discuss how skills and knowledge acquired in childhood may be forgotten as an adult.


[1.48:18 - 1.48:26]They use the example of learning the quadratic equation in school but not being able to do it now.


[1.49:48 - 1.50:00]They talk about how their parents may have felt when they couldn't remember basic math equations.


[1.50:12 - 1.50:19]The speaker mentions they have an engineering degree but can't remember basic trigonometry.


[1.50:42 - 1.50:47]The speakers mention a Facebook quiz that was part of their fluids exam.


[1.51:18 - 1.51:23]They introduce Patreon and other social media platforms.


[1.51:50 - 1.51:56]They mention a new Twitch channel called Trash Tastes After Dark where they will upload Twitch streams.


[1.52:30 - 1.52:35]The speakers mention they will be doing semi-regular streams on Twitch.


[1.52:46 - 1.52:55]The speakers joke about being tired and one of them being addicted to Apex.


[1.48:04 - 1.53:12]The speakers discuss how skills and knowledge learned in childhood may be forgotten as an adult, using examples such as the quadratic equation and basic trigonometry. They also introduce a new Twitch channel and mention their Patreon and other social media platforms. They joke about being tired and mention one of them being addicted to Apex.