50K Special Q&A

Summary

In this celebratory Q&A video, the creator reflects on reaching 50k subscribers and shares personal stories and experiences. With humor and humility, they answer a range of fan questions, from their family history and favorite travel destinations to thoughts on philosophy and the future of their channel. The creator also touches on their hobbies, including ice bathing, and reveals upcoming travel plans. The video showcases their down-to-earth personality, love for their audience, and an open invitation for fans to get involved in future content.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker celebrates reaching 50,000 subscribers, thanking their audience for their support.
• 😀 The speaker enjoys the growth of their channel and appreciates the engagement from their viewers.
• 😀 The speaker shares personal insights about their ancestry, revealing that their grandparents were from Ukraine, not Germany.
• 😀 They explain the historical migration of Germans to the Soviet Union, specifically during the time of Catherine the Great.
• 😀 The speaker humorously addresses their hair situation, sharing that they plan to get a haircut next week.
• 😀 They share that their bike has been stolen multiple times and now use a low-quality bike to avoid theft.
• 😀 The speaker humorously reveals their academic background, mentioning they once genetically modified fruit flies during their bachelor thesis in London.
• 😀 The speaker names Jim Carrey as a comedy inspiration and also mentions their love for punk music.
• 😀 They discuss their travels, citing Japan as their favorite country due to its culture, food, and technology, and the Philippines as the most beautiful country in terms of scenery.
• 😀 The speaker expresses their ability to speak multiple languages, including German, Bahasa Indonesia, basic Russian, and Japanese.
• 😀 They announce future travel plans, including a long trip to South America, and share their dislike for winter in Berlin.
• 😀 The speaker jokingly says they would organize a party for subscribers only if it were legal and they wouldn't end up in prison.
• 😀 They discuss their favorite book, 'The Myth of Sisyphus' by Albert Camus, and its impact on their life.
• 😀 The speaker humorously responds to a question about their 'coolness,' attributing it to their practice of ice bathing.
• 😀 They mention that they do all the video editing themselves and will continue making comparisons between Berlin and other German cities.
• 😀 In celebration of their milestone, the speaker invites their subscribers to join them in an upcoming video, with a chance to be selected as a guest star.

Q & A

What motivated you to shoot this video in the park on a Monday morning?

The creator wanted to get out in the sun more, as they'd been sitting inside during the winter and felt the need for some sunlight, which is why they chose to shoot in the park.

How did you feel about reaching 50k subscribers?

The creator expresses immense gratitude, emphasizing that the subscribers are the reason for the milestone, as they pressed the button 50,000 times to make it happen.

Can you explain your family’s history in relation to Germany?

The creator's grandparents were born in what is now Ukraine, but were originally from German villages in the Soviet Union. Their ancestors migrated from Swabia, Germany, in the 18th century, when Catherine the Great invited Germans to settle in Eastern Europe.

What happened with your bike?

The creator shared that their bike was stolen three times, leading them to use a strategy of owning the cheapest bike possible so that no one would want to steal it.

What did you study during your academic years?

The creator humorously explains that while they were in the lab studying biology, they weren't actually listening to techno music, but instead, they were into punk music at the time.

Why do you like Japan so much?

The creator loves Japan for a variety of reasons: the food, the people, the technology, and even the cultural extremes, including the country's craziness and perversion, which they find fascinating.

Do you speak any languages other than English?

Yes, the creator speaks German and Bahasa Indonesia fluently, and they know some basics of Russian and Japanese.

What is your favorite book?

The creator's favorite book is *The Myth of Sisyphus* by Albert Camus. It's a philosophical work that helped them through tough times in life, particularly with its reflections on absurdity and passion.

What are your travel plans for the upcoming year?

The creator has plans to travel to South America for 4 to 6 months at the end of the year, as they don’t want to spend another winter in Berlin, which they find depressing.

What was the reaction to your offer to make a subscriber a guest star in one of your videos?

The creator invites viewers who want to be in a future video to comment with 'shoot with reticle.' They’ll select someone randomly, but the guest must be in Berlin in the near future to make it possible.