Yu-Gi-Oh Saved My Friendship

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  • čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
  • A true story about how Yu-Gi-Oh changed my life. Thank you for 100k Subs!
    RIP to the Yu-Gi-Oh creator Kazuki Takahashi
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    0:36 - My History With Yu-Gi-Oh
    6:25 - The Betrayal Arc
    7:52 - Nerdy Beginnings
    10:10 - The Apartments Lore
    11:26 - Meeting Erik
    13:45 - Growing Up With Erik
    16:38 - Premonition
    18:32 - You & IP (Mid Bump)
    18:55 - Douche Training Arc
    21:33 - "Cool" IP Is Born
    23:42 - Douche IP
    26:32 - The Persona Is Crumbling
    28:32 - Ego Death
    30:12 - Rebirth
    33:11 - Friendship
    38:03 - Outro
    38:56 - New Pitstop
    39:43 - Thank You
    Soundtrack: • Yugioh Changed My Life...
    Links:
    Patreon: / internetpitstop
    Discord: / discord
    IG: / internet_pitstop
    Shoutouts:
    @SimplyUnlucky
    @AznEyesWhiteDragon69
    @Slaydra
    @TeamSamuraiX1
    @TeamAPS
    Tags:
    #yugioh #masterduel #yugiohtcg
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  • @jeremiahmay6936
    @jeremiahmay6936 Před rokem +1357

    I came for a video about Yu-Gi-Oh and I got a heart felt story of humility and the power of friendship. Beautiful.

    • @InternetPitstop
      @InternetPitstop  Před rokem +120

      This might be my fav comment ever lol

    • @Coolgamer..
      @Coolgamer.. Před rokem +14

      Pretty good video, I remember watch Yu-gi-oh and DBZ as a kid. Good luck and hope for the best.

    • @LeoGR420
      @LeoGR420 Před rokem +20

      So Yu Gi Oh in a nutshell

    • @J3strX
      @J3strX Před rokem +6

      Anime af

    • @tobysinbad
      @tobysinbad Před rokem +9

      these are synonymous, when did you stop believing in the Heart of the Cards and lose your way

  • @Sad-Lesbian
    @Sad-Lesbian Před rokem +227

    Erik really just being the real hero of this story. What a fantastic friend. Mad respect to him.

  • @MrEpicDwarf
    @MrEpicDwarf Před rokem +313

    My dude came out and talked about facing his own shadow and accepting himself. Props dude. That stuff takes courage.

  • @CeruleanChurch
    @CeruleanChurch Před rokem +173

    If there ever was something Takahashi wanted to come out of his creation, this story is definitely one of them.

  • @Jon_East
    @Jon_East Před rokem +435

    God, making me cry about teenage friendships and growing up and shit... Just keep being you, IP. You're doing something wonderful here.

  • @hasgotstyle492
    @hasgotstyle492 Před rokem +259

    Dude we all need an Erick in our life. He sounds like a true genuinely nice person, we need more of those in the world

    • @cryfly1
      @cryfly1 Před rokem +11

      I think we should inspire to be like Erick, everyone wants someone awesome and good in their life, but dont want to be that person in the life of others, dont expect the good in the world to happen to you, try to be the good in the world

  • @JordanFringe94
    @JordanFringe94 Před rokem +107

    I admire your honesty in this video and I think a lot of us can relate to having a phase stepping away from the things we like that we feel embarrassed by, just trying to fit into a role that wasn't truly yourself. Yu-Gi-Oh was really important to myself as well and I love seeing how important it was to you specifically. This was an incredible video that I can tell meant a lot to you as person to where your heart on your sleeve and you and your content is truly appreciated. Congrats on going fulltime and I can't wait to see where your journey goes next! ~ Getcha game on!

  • @YaBoi_BlackArts
    @YaBoi_BlackArts Před rokem +59

    This whole video was a 25 episode anime about the power of friendship squeezed into 40minutes.
    This video also made me appreciate my small high school more because my friends and I would play Yugioh by the bench or stairs without getting bullied. A couple of judgment looks but nothing serious that ruined our reputation in high school (i guess it helps that myself and my friends were class clowns that knew how to fight).

  • @jackluffy7914
    @jackluffy7914 Před rokem +188

    I won’t lie I’m not a big Yugioh fan but one thing I’ve always agreed on was Yugi has one of the most drippiest outfits of any character in anime history. Especially when he takes off his jacket his design is just so 🔥🔥🔥

    • @YukiFubuki.
      @YukiFubuki. Před rokem +12

      its basically a variation of the standard male gakuran which in turn was derived from old japanese military uniform design so drip was at its core

    • @jackluffy7914
      @jackluffy7914 Před rokem +5

      @@YukiFubuki. that fact just made me love his outfit more

    • @braydenleaderofthetirkins1143
      @braydenleaderofthetirkins1143 Před rokem +7

      Yeah, and I think all Yugioh protagonists are drippy, even Yuga from Sevens despite being a literal child. My favorite outfit is definitely Yuya’s tho.

    • @JanizMakudomaru
      @JanizMakudomaru Před rokem +9

      @@braydenleaderofthetirkins1143 Yusei's is forever that drip you wanna learn to rife a bike to wear, but the most iconic is that slifer slacker jacket.

    • @DaDualityofMan
      @DaDualityofMan Před rokem +3

      Battle City Kaiba was the drippiest

  • @SaberToothPortilla
    @SaberToothPortilla Před rokem +144

    Man, this story is just touching as hell. I guess it might not be for everyone, but when you have that group of friends where it's just all love, even when you aren't talking often, the world just feels like a better place.

  • @beccup
    @beccup Před rokem +68

    Dude, you can’t just play an AnoHana theme at the end when your story already made me tear up. That‘s just not fair!

  • @hydrarman7313
    @hydrarman7313 Před rokem +95

    This might be one of my favorites I've ever watched on CZcams. I genuinely got emotional and nostalgic when you were describing the spots you and your friends would find in the apartment complex, I did the same thing with my friends back in the day. Good shit homie

    • @InternetPitstop
      @InternetPitstop  Před rokem +13

      aw man thats awesome to hear im glad I can provide you with that!

  • @ShadowRealmZ373
    @ShadowRealmZ373 Před rokem +375

    Shoutout to Erik, what a guy. Had me tearing up at moments. Congrats on 100k 🎉

  • @thesquidi144
    @thesquidi144 Před rokem +108

    R.I.P Kazuki Takahashi thank you for creating this wonderful franchise
    He may be gone but not forgotten 🙏

    • @SaadNabil
      @SaadNabil Před rokem +2

      My condolences to Kazuki Takahashi!

  • @ros9764
    @ros9764 Před rokem +63

    The dramatic storytelling, the editing that almost gave me an out of body experience and the amazing picks for clips to add to the video made it truly feel like watching an 80s anime and for that alone you deserve more subscribers. Also shotout to Erik for not only being a chad but also looking like an actual chad

  • @DrWub
    @DrWub Před rokem +22

    This series made me believe in the power friendship. Even as an adult I still live by the belief that with friendship you can overcome anything in life. If a guy could overcome the guilt of being a genocidal evil emperor with the help of his friends then I could probably overcome my troubles with the help of mine. It's a series very near and dear to me.

  • @SatoshiTamaro
    @SatoshiTamaro Před rokem +136

    Man, I thought this was supposed to be a silly, fun, memorable, and nostalgic video about a children’s card game. Now I got all that plus an inspirational story about mistakes, humility, friendship, and being a good person and now I’m crying at work.
    Dude, all the success you’ve had up to this point is well deserved and there’s no doubt in my mind that you’ll make it to 500k and even 1mil. You’re so wholesome and genuinely care about doing what you do, I’m seriously excited where your adventures will take you. I’m just so grateful than I’m going along for the ride. 💚

    • @InternetPitstop
      @InternetPitstop  Před rokem +13

      Thank you so much for this comment man really hit all the notes of what I wanted to achieve with this vid

  • @nickroyer3893
    @nickroyer3893 Před rokem +109

    38:28 It's not dumb shit king. Your content is a perfect blend of nostalgia, memes, editing, and genuineness. Love to hear you were able to quit your day job, you've earned your success.

    • @samt3412
      @samt3412 Před rokem +4

      Sometimes it's a little dumb, but that what makes it real

  • @ima_jesus
    @ima_jesus Před rokem +27

    it isn’t the first time I cried with an IP video and I’m proud to admit it. As someone that also had dark times, and was both bullied and later became the bully just to come back around shortly after, this hit hard. When Erik appeared I broke down man. If there is one theme my own life narrative is mainly about, it is redemption, either my own or of people who I’ve forgiven. I’m just so thankful for my tight knit group of what are essentially siblings. Love you all to bits.

  • @artemissrijan473
    @artemissrijan473 Před rokem +15

    You actually visiting your home and recording all the spots, and getting your friends to actually show up, made this so awesome and heartfelt. I loved watching.

  • @Mercer53_1
    @Mercer53_1 Před rokem +79

    This channel is a hidden gem. But it won’t be hidden for much longer 🎉

  • @ChangingPersonality1
    @ChangingPersonality1 Před rokem +48

    Not me tearing up when Erik turned the camera around to show how that whole situation ended up. Genuinely a great video that makes me remember moments from my childhood including sitting on those generators. Gosh, I remember warm summer evenings hanging out with my friends, sitting on those generators, smelling the summer air. The only thing I worried about was school that was starting up again soon.

    • @Libreom
      @Libreom Před rokem +2

      i swear to god if Erik didn't show up at the end, i was gonna be devastated lmfao.

    • @jordanhatt6824
      @jordanhatt6824 Před rokem

      Man I remember just sitting in my house with a group of friends just playing injustice and passing the controller around and whomever won kept the controller and the top hat, or when my bestfriend started taking a video of me so I ran over and spun him in his chair till he stopped.
      Man I miss the easy days where if I wanted to hang with my best friend than I just gotta walk 7 miles and we will child, hell he will meet me halfway

  • @Cybarxz
    @Cybarxz Před rokem +11

    I love to hear people's life stories. I got a lot to learn from Erik. Having a friend for life is honestly my childhood dream and recently I just lost the only actual friend I had because I just can't trust him, but it brings so much joy to my heart to see that people like Erik exist and that you can have this kind of friendship.

  • @SuperBrankman
    @SuperBrankman Před rokem +16

    From one slavic kid who has an immigrant construction working dad and made his best friends through yugioh to another, thanks for making this bro. Really hit me in the heart. Mad happy to see your success and wishing you luck with doing this full time!

  • @mercenarytao7930
    @mercenarytao7930 Před rokem +30

    I appreciate your vulnerability and honesty. I did the same thing to my buddy "Erik" except mine never took me back. Sometimes we have to live with our mistakes, accept them, and grow from them to become better authentic and compassionate people.

  • @lvl.99mafiaboss6
    @lvl.99mafiaboss6 Před rokem +59

    Omfg a 40min video lets go dude i love hearing you talk about a topic for a long period of time so i can just sit back, relax, maybe start drawing and listen to you speaking about the things that interest you

  • @hayleycanales7196
    @hayleycanales7196 Před rokem +3

    When my dad passed away in 6th grade I was in the middle of watching Yu-Gi-Oh for the first time. That show was my rock during that time and I remember the overall messages meant everything to me and to this day when I'm down or feel lost I turn on Yu-Gi-Oh and it never fails to make me feel better. Congrats on 100k you seriously deserve it man :)

  • @hellofrominside8524
    @hellofrominside8524 Před rokem +13

    First of all, big shout out to Erik, definitely a Tanjiro. Secondly, congratulations on leaving the job. That’s a real accomplishment. You’ve got real story telling skills.

  • @k.d9637
    @k.d9637 Před rokem +21

    gotta respect how much you love your broski. you probably just made him a happy lad with this one

  • @Vakodraws
    @Vakodraws Před rokem +22

    I didnt think it was possible, but you won Yugioh. All of it. You legit won, not the game, but the lessons from Yugioh. You are the king of games ! But legit this almost brought a tear to my eye it was very sweet.

  • @ItzDaiz
    @ItzDaiz Před rokem +14

    Dude I full on teared up at the end when you said Erik used to even root for you when you were doing your dance battles and not on the best terms. Still had love for you because he remembered all the happy times, thats a friend for life right there. Beautiful video man, always a pleasure taking a break from life in the checkpoint thats your channel. Never stop ❤

  • @JustAPlayOnWords
    @JustAPlayOnWords Před rokem +8

    That was a wild ride of emotions. You and Erik were like the left and right pendulum scales and together you summoned everyone else to your friend group. Pend is truly best deck 😔✊

  • @Ra_views
    @Ra_views Před rokem +25

    This video was unnecessarily relatable, even down to the fake Exodias and living in Arizona. You really feel like your experience is so wholly unique and no one could have gone through exactly what you have and some kid down the street is living through a parallel.

  • @dibdap2373
    @dibdap2373 Před rokem +18

    What a great friend Erik is. Damn.

  • @ikshu9553
    @ikshu9553 Před rokem +6

    Before covid I would always base my decisions based on others people and what they wanted from me. During covid I was alone for so long and all I did was watch anime and think with me eventually pushing everyone away to overcompesnate. I realized that I didn't know who I was and had no idea what I wanted or at least wasn't confident in pursing my goals. I still haven't found who I am but I'm at the beginning of finding who I am.

  • @marksman0208
    @marksman0208 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Dude, first of all: Thank you.
    I was tearing up when Erick showed up, it hit closed to home.
    As I left my friends behind when I move to a new high school, twice. I struggle to connect with ppl.
    After graduation, I felt like sh**.
    But those friends were overjoyed, when they started to hang out with me again.

  • @404sutibi7
    @404sutibi7 Před rokem +55

    Big W! You and me both man. I don't know where I would be without yugioh helping me through the worst parts of my childhood. Bless this series

  • @joaotfranco
    @joaotfranco Před rokem +17

    I feel like specially 5D's is part of me. I miss the feeling of waking up at 6:45AM to watch the new episodes of GX and then 5D's. From 9 years old to 12, I was so obsessed with YGO. I'm getting back into it, slowly, either playing Master Duel or buying packs and structures.

  • @Matecocido_X
    @Matecocido_X Před 6 měsíci +1

    I suddenly got transported back to my teen years and relived all the same arcs as yours, including an Erik that 20 years later is still my friend. Thank you.

  • @thepowerisyetunknown7710

    This is straight up just like Yugi and Joey. Man this is so cute.

  • @ASHURA.M
    @ASHURA.M Před rokem +12

    This episode was a roller-coaster of emotions

  • @Davin_147
    @Davin_147 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Karma police playing was genius. Fantastic addition. I mean, that “for a minute there, I lost myself” bit, has always been my fav moment of the song, so seeing it used there was 👌. Really drove home that feeling. Love the vids man

  • @Irokoro.
    @Irokoro. Před rokem +5

    I don’t understand why your videos are so bingable and rewatchable. I can’t get enough of it.

  • @merovech7
    @merovech7 Před rokem +5

    Bro you are bringing back the magic of these classic shows. I used to feel sad when remembering these old classics but knowing there's people who still remember it too and give a shit about it just makes me feel less lonely 😂😂

  • @Lost_In_Neverwhere
    @Lost_In_Neverwhere Před rokem +13

    Bro, this actually made me emotional. I saw a lot of myself in this video (the good and the bad) and still can't believe what stupid sh*t I did just to become "one of the cool guys", and in the end it didn't make me happy at all. Glad this stuff is behind me now, haha. Wish you all the best, man. Cheers 🍻

  • @alexchen2344
    @alexchen2344 Před rokem +5

    This is a story that hit home for me in a way because Yu-Gi-Oh! also had a huge impact on my life back in the early-mid 2000's. Back when I was in middle school, there were some kids who made fun of me and my friends for playing Yu-Gi-Oh! But that never stopped me from loving Yu-Gi-Oh! and playing the game with my friends. Back then, I loved things like Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokemon, and Sonic (and I still love those things to this day), and some kids told me that liking these things at my age was a sign of being immature. Granted, this did not stop me from loving the things that I love, but at the time, it did make me question if what they were telling me had any truth to it. However, as I grew older and gained more life experience, I reflected back on those times I was made fun of for liking anime and video games and what I came to realize is that it is absolutely not immature at all to enjoy things like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Sonic. We all have the right to love whatever we want and we should never feel embarrassed about it. If anything, it's those who made fun of me for my hobbies that were being immature.
    I personally will never stop loving the anime and video games that I grew up with because they've brought me so much joy and happiness in my life, and I've made friends and some of my fondest memories with my friends who also love these things.

  • @that90snerd21
    @that90snerd21 Před rokem +2

    “Checking out the level design, looking for items” I love that shit

  • @canonogic
    @canonogic Před rokem +9

    This bought a tear to my eye, brought me back to my own childhood. Those mid
    -late 90s and early 00s were truly some special times

  • @isaacstokes3132
    @isaacstokes3132 Před rokem +9

    It genuinely makes me sad that I never lived that close to any of my close friends, I wish I did have this close of a relationship w some of them and believe I could’ve if we’d lived closer together

  • @samsaturn007
    @samsaturn007 Před rokem +2

    Best storytelling on CZcams. There is even a rain cloud in my room right now , my face is full of rain drops🥹🥹

  • @KatzeKei
    @KatzeKei Před 6 měsíci +2

    This is maybe my favorite video you've ever made, IP. I had this arc too, though I was a Pokemon TCG kid and YuGiOh was secondary. I took down my posters, forced myself to listen to "popular" music and learn to dance to it. Changed my hair, my clothes. Escaping that painful arc was the best thing I ever did. I'm now a happy, anime loving, card game playing, 23 year old, surrounded by people who actually like me for ME. And that's the most beautiful thing I could ever ask for.
    OH, I got so attached to your old apartment complex, too. I wonder now how the neighbor kids I grew up with are doing now a days. Hopefully, happy.

  • @Mr.Murphy2802
    @Mr.Murphy2802 Před rokem +6

    You've just transported me back to a time similar to this in my life. Group of guys, all nerdy and hanging out. Except theres no resolution. None of us really talk and we all have similar interests just different ways of expressions those. Your video has helped me accept that change and not let me continue to beat myself up about what could have been for the moments I was thinking about them.

  • @relaxed5400
    @relaxed5400 Před rokem +4

    I had the hunch that you're from Bosnia but now it's confirmed. Love that one of my favourite youtubers is from my country. Finally something I can be proud of. Keep up the good work man, god speed.

  • @Swordhand1
    @Swordhand1 Před rokem +7

    This is some wholesome shit right here. Kazuki Takahashi may have passed, but his creation touched more people than he could know. RIP. And I'm glad I found your channel to hear your story and to see your growth to 1 million subscribers. By the way, Blackwings got more support a couple of months ago (shocking, I know) and one of the new Tuners has these white shorts and a white jacket like Kaiba.
    Your story reminded me so much of my own. From being nerdy, apartment complex friends, psychopathic bullies, and picking up Yu-Gi-Oh again several years later. Some of the happiest times in my life have been when me and my friends would hang out to watch anime and duel. Me, Michael, Edwin, William, Brennan, and Big Chris. Yu-Gi-Oh even helped show me who my real friends are, because Brennan stole one of my cards in my sleep and Michael was a real one and told me about it. It goes to show how even the smallest things, like a card game, can have the biggest impact

  • @GoodLosertjo
    @GoodLosertjo Před rokem +2

    You bringing up sitting on a generator and having the deepest conversations made me relate on an insane level and reminded of the time that me and friend would sit on a road sign whenever we were walking back from hanging out in town centre and just talk about anime to like our whole life story.

  • @_harrop
    @_harrop Před rokem +17

    BIG DUBS MAN CONGRATS. We love you and youre content. Your philosphy of a safe internet place really comforts me. Plus every video you make is a certified banger. They really are the perfect thing for my niche interests.

  • @YokedDrunkard
    @YokedDrunkard Před rokem +5

    Yugioh and pokemon was basically my WHOLE childhood. Oh man

  • @erzasmith
    @erzasmith Před rokem +1

    Video reminds of that one saying that goes like, when you’re young you spend your time trying become older, but when you’re older you spend your time trying to become young again. I’ve lost touch with a lot of childhood friends and watching video this makes me reminisce on those good old memories. Thank you

  • @dylandust6201
    @dylandust6201 Před rokem +5

    I wasn't ready to cry at a CZcams video about Yu-Gi-Oh... This reminded me of simpler times with friends, and of myself going through a similar situation growing up. You're a good dude IP! Thanks for making videos!

  • @linkabobz5141
    @linkabobz5141 Před rokem +5

    RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HES BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

  • @BZgA
    @BZgA Před rokem +6

    Awesome story. Every real hero needs an redemption arc.

  • @patawon5782
    @patawon5782 Před rokem +2

    Hearing you use the Xenoblade OST at the end of this heartwarming look into your darkest time hits almost as hard as the Prison Island reveal. After your Pokemon region analysis vids brought me to your channel, I'd love to see more of your takes on video game environments, especially for the first Xenoblade!

  • @missbellaiza
    @missbellaiza Před rokem +2

    Bro I skipped class with a friend just to watch this video. And I’m rewatching it again cause it’s dope sf

  • @tatu9805
    @tatu9805 Před rokem +5

    I’m 30 and one of the most blissful parts of my life was abandoning being a cool kid in high school and going back to all the shit I used to love like Pokémon, Zelda, Mario etc. I remember by senior year all of the “cool” kids were openly playing Pokémon black/white loud and proud 😂

  • @kymo6343
    @kymo6343 Před rokem +13

    Okay first of all WHAT THE HELL HOW AM I JUST NOW FINDING OUT ABOUT KAZUKI TAKAHASHI LIKE THIS?? Holy crap! RIP to him, what a hero!
    Second of all, glad things turned out so well with you and your friends. You are indeed really lucky to have made those connections and be able to go back to your true interests. Personally I had, well... Basically the exact opposite of this experience, pft. I never concerned myself with looking cool or being popular above what made me happiest, because I almost died at several points through my childhood and dealt with pain almost daily so dressing up instead of just dressing comfy was a pain in the ass, and dating beyond hand holding and cheek kissing in no way interested me until at least 20+ or so. Any kid that started acting like you did I dropped like a bad habit bc I had enough stressing me out. XD Unfortunately though I also didn't have much opportunity to indulge in things that made me happy bc my parents/most of my family were/are Jehovah's Witnesses, the "take it seriously' kind, and thus basically very little opportunity to hang with other kids/very isolating and anything fun I wanted to have I had to hide, with the knowledge that if found it would likely be destroyed or just gone for good. My old OG Pokemon cards, sold dirt cheap while I was at school in a yard sale, old Yu-Gi-Oh cards and several yaoi/yuri mangas, burned in the fireplace, etc...
    Before said Yu-Gi-Oh cards got burned tho, I did have one pretty awesome/epic moment with them. I went to the anime club at lunch at my school w my lil basic ass deck, don't even remember what was in it but it was just a cheap one I bought not customized or nothing, and I wanted to try to duel someone but also shy nerdy girl lol. Well one jerkface decided to take me on but basically just to roast me the whole match. It's my first time actually playing someone and this guy actually knows what he's doing so he's beating my ass at first... Until his apparent rival steps in. This guy didn't like how he was acting to me, he was starting to make it like 'oh its coz she's a girl that's why she can't play' dude was straight up acting like an anime-ass villain like I don't even remember what he looked like so I just remember Weevil(?) the lil green haired bug duelist dude lmfaooo XD Anyways tho! So yeah his rival dude gets all mad and stars helping me and giving me tips what to do to beat him back and he actually managed to help me turn the table and beat him, which left him pissed and yelling that it was just the other dude helping me and yeah true but lmao it was still hilarious beating him and seeing him mad about it like a defeated anime villain. XDDD

  • @ludi_64
    @ludi_64 Před rokem +1

    The kitty flooping around on the floor at the end was my favourite part 💜

  • @arigonzalez1932
    @arigonzalez1932 Před rokem +1

    When I watch your videos I feel like I’m talking to an old friend who knew me my whole life’s journey with no judgement. Like we would spend time constantly talking about we like, but now we are living our own life catching up and remembering our childhood but still checking in on each other making sure we’re happy still trying to find our way in the world.

  • @thechompion
    @thechompion Před rokem +4

    I absolutely love the way you tell stories, I honestly shed a tear while watching this. Love your work IP and I’m so glad you’re able to make this a career now

  • @moon_cast
    @moon_cast Před rokem +3

    This has me tearing up so much 😭 It reminded me of a friend I wasn’t the best to that I became friends with again recently

  • @genoxide9490
    @genoxide9490 Před rokem +1

    Dude when you started talking about growing up in a apartment complex with the friendships made within really hit me hard and that totally was how it was for me when I was growing up, love it man thank you for the feels

  • @rpdt96
    @rpdt96 Před rokem +4

    Mad respect that you pushed through with makin this vid. It must not have been easy to reminisce and share such personal experiences to such a wide audience; but you can feel it's genuine and it's real

  • @jococo1995
    @jococo1995 Před rokem +3

    Life changing, YuGiOh was the first franchise I got into as a kid and seeing how it stuck with you growing up really hit. You're also the first to tell me Takahashi died trying to save people. A true hero in more ways than one

  • @selfdog8565
    @selfdog8565 Před rokem +7

    This genuinely got me teary eyed at some points, this was a phenomenal video Mr Internet Pitstop. There were so many ups and downs and twists and turns and in the end the power of friendship pulled through, seriously shout out to my guy Erik what an actual king! Keep up the fantastic work mate!

  • @RebelFudge
    @RebelFudge Před rokem +2

    I definitely relate to this a lot. I think I was also pretending to be something I’m not, to fit in and look “cool” to others

  • @alyj8606
    @alyj8606 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Still think about this video. One of my fav vids on youtube. Still looking forward to when i can get my brothers together to watch this. Nostalgia hits so hard

  • @wriizzyarts
    @wriizzyarts Před rokem +9

    Genuinely nice seeing you rise up like this. been watching your stuff for a long time and can't wait to see what ya got in store for the future

  • @ninjay345
    @ninjay345 Před rokem +4

    Damn.... I cried. Erik is the goat. Beautiful story, well told. Love your vids, man.

  • @HHSTuba
    @HHSTuba Před rokem +1

    As another Arizona kid who loved yugioh on the playground in the mid 00's, I loved this video and your beautiful story. Thank you

  • @n0stalgia_ultra51
    @n0stalgia_ultra51 Před rokem +2

    Had me tearin up dawg, happy for you, went through a very similar faze, never mended those friendships, still my biggest regret

  • @Ducktape07
    @Ducktape07 Před rokem +3

    You'll hit that million in no time, my dude. You're a genuine, likeable dude, and all of your content just exudes good vibes. You're high-key my favorite content creator right now

  • @kickass12121
    @kickass12121 Před rokem +3

    Homie had me choked up, my experience was nothing like yours, but in many ways the same. I never chased popularity but much like you I chased acceptance. I am glad I went through some really tough times cause it made me a better person. Awesome video man, been a big fan for a while now.

  • @jorgeprado255
    @jorgeprado255 Před rokem +1

    This video made me so nostalgic for the friends I made in high school and have since grown astranged with. I miss and love you, Trevoh and B-Ri

  • @ancientmb23
    @ancientmb23 Před rokem +1

    This reminds us what's really important in life. Yu-gi-oh and friendships. Sounds just like a cheesy anime. I've been a duelist since the game was invented. Gave it up through some tough years of my life. And also thought it was time to put that child-like stuff behind me. Here I am, nearing 50, with 3 great kids who have become some of the greatest duelists I've ever seen play the game. They've taught me how to grow with the game and not be afraid to try new things, like pendulums and xzy summoning. It's videos like this that makes me realize some of us will never stop playing. I will always love this game!

  • @eduardorivera3198
    @eduardorivera3198 Před rokem +4

    Man, you are such a good storyteller. That plus the editing, bro you are nailing it.

  • @ethansou
    @ethansou Před rokem +4

    This is one of the best channels I've found last year. Amazing video. Got me choking up towards the end. 👏😢

  • @numbgirlcrybby
    @numbgirlcrybby Před 11 měsíci +1

    as a little dorkie immigrant kiddo who also grew up in az its sweet to see we all had that one other dorkie friend we met along the way who we could share manga, anime and games while we grew up too. thanks for the walk down memory lane, gonna go make some calls and catch up will some old friends now ; - ;

  • @pappaPadda3605
    @pappaPadda3605 Před rokem +1

    CHAZZZ IT UP!! CHAZZZ IT UP!! YUGIOH played such a HUGE roll in my upbringing, the good and the bad (late night duels with mates, arguing about the specifics about what a card description meant, costs on sacrifices. BS spell speed "my card goes second bro, so it negates!" You name it we argued about it and loved every moment) and hearing about your endeavors and personal struggles made me relate on a whole different level. Congrats on the milestone IP. wishing you all the best here from out.

  • @Pandaman43
    @Pandaman43 Před rokem +3

    Felt this story cause its exactly what happened to me except i didnt actually get popular 😂 just pushed away all the things i loved in an effort to fit in. Looking back i dont understand why we all tried so hard to be “grown” and fit in, we still kids. Only later on in life i reconnected with a lot of things i genuinely enjoyed again

  • @silentobserver4425
    @silentobserver4425 Před rokem +3

    I have played yugioh since the early 2000’s but picked it up in 2012 after my mom passed and I’ve played it competitively ever since! Yugioh is like a meditation when you play!

  • @TheGhostVenom
    @TheGhostVenom Před rokem +2

    touching. I'm glad you're not a bully anymore because we got this dope channel out of it- but also, I'm glad you're not a bully for your own soul even more. Love ya brother

  • @gabrielcruzd7
    @gabrielcruzd7 Před rokem +1

    every time I click on one of your videos I need to take a DEEP breath because I know it's gonna hit me hard
    this was no different. I have a similar experience with this game. Thanks, Yugi

  • @inari850
    @inari850 Před rokem +3

    amazing video as always, sadly for me I only got two years of my high school life…seeing this makes me feel happy knowing you changed so much bro! Much love!

  • @AidyW
    @AidyW Před rokem +4

    Never related to anything more in my life. Sacrificed my morality to mask my insecurities. You're incredible bro. please keep up the great content! You help.

  • @dizzydussy
    @dizzydussy Před rokem +1

    MAAAAAN THOOSE GOOSEBUMPS WHEN THE MUSIC HITS AND THE 1MILLION SUB GOALS PLACES COMES IN SCREEN. DEEEEEEEAM, I am really obsessed with this channel man xD

  • @MediumDSpeaks
    @MediumDSpeaks Před rokem +2

    OH MY GOD I ALSO RAN BLACKWINGS! It was my return to the game for the first time since I was like 12 and my cards got stolen at school, and so in 2014 I came back and my friend caught me up and gave me a blackwings deck. I was getting clean for the first time, and yugioh became a thing I learned to participate in other than drugs. I didn't stay clean for another few years after, but for a big chunk of a year Blackwings became my new addiction.

  • @Xyabra
    @Xyabra Před rokem +3

    I watched this video a few days ago and
    holy
    cow!
    This was like watching episode 1 of a really great show. IP really nailed the video out of the park especially his life, what he felt emotional wise with a classic climax and resolution.
    This man could/ should write a book or create a movie because it was so good, I should have gotten popcorn. It's was really heartfelt. I understood where he was coming from and it has a good ending where it seemed like I just watched a film.
    Best YT video.... no best hour long Netflix episode / short movie I have seen this decade.

  • @jayzeetv
    @jayzeetv Před rokem +3

    Damn shoutout to Erik... This friendship is so beautiful im moved to tears over here :ooo also loved the use of the "real friends" instrumental during your villain arc.

  • @louzesvov
    @louzesvov Před rokem +1

    when my nephew gets older and he is going through similar shit in that age, imma show him this video. this is such an important story to any kid growing up

  • @bobadablldo
    @bobadablldo Před rokem +5

    Congrats on making this a full time job!!!

  • @legruntdu94
    @legruntdu94 Před rokem +3

    Man you rock
    Storytelling is incredible + it truly hits close to home on some level.
    Well done !