I uploaded a video every Sunday for 10 years. Here's what I learned
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- čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
- Thanks for all the support over the last 10 years. It honestly means so much.
Vlog channel / evanedinger
Thank you so much for watching! Hope you enjoyed it!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - Pre- 2014
2:56 - 2014
7:10: - 2015
10:56 - 2016
15:56 - 2017
18:51 - 2018
20:40 - 2019
24:35 - 2020
29:07 - 2021
33:51 - 2022
38:54 - 2023
40:22 - A Decade of CZcams Analytics
42:01 - The Future
42:58 - A Special Surprise
If you're new to my channel and videos, hi! I'm Evan Edinger, and I make weekly "comedy" videos every Sunday evening. As an American living in London I love noticing the funny differences between the cultures and one of my most popular video series is my British VS American one. I'm also known for making terrible puns so sorry in advance. Hope to see you around, and I'll see you next Sunday! :)
If you want to know HOW I make my videos including gear, lighting, all the tiddly bits that connect it all together, (with cheaper alternatives and kit I used to use), I've listed each item, what it's great at, and why I use it on the gear section of my website here:
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Otherwise: here's a quick list of some of my kit without descriptions from the above link:
Camera: Sony A7siii
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Beautiful syncing of "the US and the UK" around 35:03 👏(probably in other places too but this is the only one I spotted)
I honestly wish I could say I did that on purpose but my mind has honestly blown that that happened naturally in my edit
(:
I noticed this too and had to rewind to check that I saw it correctly
I fall into the "Evan made it and I trust him so I will watch this even if Im not interested" demographic.
Same.
Same, I watch every week regardless of the topic, and I've been subscribed since 2015. This video was a really lovely trip down memory lane 😊
Yeah feel like I am one of this cathegory people too…
Does depend on if I have time to watch :) but do randomly tune in
Same lol😊
Same!
The story of Tom Scott suggesting a title change and it going from 10/10 to 1/10 is so WILD. It basically means that for any set of analytics, you actually cannot conclude anything about the quality of the video itself, because title and thumbnail matter so much as well.
I guess that's why I see more and more polls over the years from youtubers asking: "would you click on this thumbnail/title or that thumbnail/title"?
And also; all thumbnails and titles just looking like each other over the years. The wide-eyed open-mouth surprised face, the red circles and arrows, the "you'll be surprised", "top 5 ways to...", "here's what happened!" At a certain point, people find out what the Algorithm wants and everybody starts doing the same...
@@MartijnPennings CZcams definitely is keen to point out that the Algorithm follows the audience, so it's really more a "what human psychology responds to" thing.
What I find especially interesting on these points you raise specifically is that CZcams did release a feature (currently in limited beta so not everyone has it) that allows CZcamsrs to test and compare thumbnails. MrBeast got it very early and found out that the "open mouth surprised face" performed *worse* in every test that he ran against a non-open mouth face. So, the data shows that that's not even "the best style" from a human psychological perspective.
Overall, I think it goes well with Evan's message -- people also change over time, so it makes sense that tastes could also change.
@@subversiveasset not entirely, the algorithm works both ways as it then reinforces certain impulses, plus in the end, humans have defined its general parametres. It's a feedback loop mechanism that is tweak to serve CZcams's (advertisers') interests.
also, I'm not sure if that's just me, but I got a vague feeling when I went Premium the recommendations algorithm changed a bit for me (for the better), maybe because advertiser revenue is not as important for a Premium user.
@@Medytacjusz I mean, I get if people don't believe CZcams folks when they describe what they think they are building. And I also appreciate that AIs are not fully explainable.
But CZcams would consistently say that the recommendations algorithm is not connected to monetization. It doesn't know whether a video is monetized or not, so it is not geared to advertisers from a $$$ perspective. CZcams would say they are trying to pull videos for viewers that they think they want to watch. The "feedback" they get is how viewers respond to those recommendations. It gets back to human psychology. If humans don't click and don't watch certain things, then it won't be reinforced. If they do, then we can't say the algorithm forced humans to do that...
(I know this is can be complicated, because advertisers tend to like content that is broadly friendly to general audiences, and an age restriction *does* impact recommendations. But just because an age restriction can often coincide with advertiser unfriendly yellow dollar sign, it's not the latter that reduces recommendations.)
Totally thought you were about to pull a Tom Scott here and stopping entirely, but there's nothing wrong with slowing down if you're going to do longer form stuff. Well done for 10 years and here's to your future.
I thought the same and thought "here goes another good one" before getting to the end of it and he says he still enjoys it, so it's nice
Tom Scott is still doing lots on his other channels. Just not on the weekly schedule like before.
like. Lateral etc.
As long as we don't have to wait months like Captain Disillusion - although, damn the wait is worth it - for content I'll be happy.
uhm, he actually said he ultimately won't stop the "one video every Sunday" rule. Mentioned the benefits of it in the last section.
you social-distancing with the camera for 2020 was really clever
I think what drew me to you was 1) you are a safe male. you are the total opposite of toxic masculinity and you embody the "i'd leave my drink with you in a club" energy and there is something comforting there. As a woman and as a queer woman I just felt safe and comfortable watching your content. I never went away feeling icky or anything. 2) you were an American who wasn't obnoxious. I think with the amount of US content that is often consumed within the UK we deffo feel that Americans are a bit much like their energy is not it and we are like "hunny no" and you didn't feel like that and it was nice because I was able to learn about US culture without feeling like I am gonna get a headache from a wild over the top personality. 3) I just like you and your energy and the fact that you were smart enough to change your content with your audience and you understood that clinging onto the past and clinging on to the content that initially got you trajectory was not always going to age well and that you would need to change and adapt. In short. you were smart, savvy and comforting and I just love your vibe and that's what keeps me coming back to your videos. Well done on 10 years. here's to another ten. keep doing you xx
YES. This. There is nothing creepy about you at all.
Well said! Everything I could have said, you have expressed beautifully!
What does it say about the average (American/male) CZcamsr that people keep watching simply by not being an obnoxious creep....
This is a beautiful summary of my feelings towards Evan and his work. Thank you.
This, exactly. As a queer disabled AFAB person I feel like I'm tiptoeing through CZcams these days - while it still has a great strike rate for finding me new stuff I'll like, and digging up CZcamsrs I used to like but had lost track of, it's also been suggesting more videos where the CZcamsr either casually veers into racism or homophobia, or the title/thumbnail shows it's about something like trans issues, but it's not apparent til I watch that it's coming from a really harsh and bigoted perspective. I always feel with Evan's videos that he's got an ethos of drawing people in rather than erecting walls to keep people out, and that's the beauty of the platform, when it's at its best.
50 year old British male here, I've no idea why I started watching your videos, but I guess I've been here for 5 years or so.
I love your attitude and outlook on life.
Congratulations on the 10 years, keep doing what your doing (whatever that is) and I'm looking forward to the next 10 :)
Yes. Here’s to the slightly older people (41 here) watching Evan’s channel (amongst other CZcams channels too) instead of just the younger ones.
41 here too! And similar tale. Think it was the British v American stuff that caught me first, and I've been along for the ride for the past 4/5 years.
Male approaching 70 here in North Yorkshire and still watching your videos after about 5/6 (??) years.
62 year old female here. Love Evan’s personality and intelligence.
56 years old & watching
I'm from Swedesboro New Jersey (exit 10 off 295), and I've been watching you at least the whole 10 years! Our interests and lives have had similar trajectories and it's been great always having a youtuber to aspire to! When you were in grad school abroad, I was in high school dreaming about studying abroad myself. When you stayed abroad permanently, I was going to grad school abroad and wanting to stay permanently. Now I'm working on getting my citizenship and wanting to buy a house in a few years, and you just bought your house. It's a rare but great thing to have a youtuber to evolve with!
Ayy! I had a big date at the old fireside restaurant in Swedesboro
Hi Evan, I think I’m one of those viewer anomalies that perhaps skew your analytics a bit. I’m a 62 year old female and I’ve been watching for several years. I’ve no idea how I started but I like watching intelligent CZcamsrs and you are clearly that. I live in Ireland but was born and raised in England and also lived in New Jersey for a few years, giving birth to two kids whilst there, which meant I felt a sort of connection to you and your journey. I’ll confess that I don’t watch every video, but I dip in and out regularly and will usually watch the whole video. I enjoy your content and find it to be well thought out, well considered and well presented. Keep doing what you’re doing and I wish you many happy years. PS…Get your mum back here again, it was a pleasure seeing the two of you together. Oh and I’m so glad to see the hair cut off, I’ve been longing to creep up behind you with a pair of scissors, sorry that sounds very creepy. You look so much better with a short cut again. By the way I only noticed last week that your name is Edinger not Erdinger. I’ve been mentally adding an r to your name since forever, no idea why. Anyway, all the best to you. ❤️
I love that I thought this was a Tom Scott goodbye, then featured Tom Scott.
Can you provide a time stamp please for the moment he mentions Tom Scott.
@@IsabelJones69 37:47
Thanks from a 70 year old female Australian who is a very late comer to your channel. I look forward eagerly to your Monday (my time) sharings. Keep it up, especially your deep dives into subjects that interest you, I truly don't know how you have managed to keep this up for 10 years!
One of my favourite parts of this channel is how authentic it feels and your journey through life. I have only watched regularly since 2022 but I have enjoyed a lot of your videos, including your back catalog and wish you the best in the coming years.
I had no idea you had so many channels! I've just been watching this one!
As one of your 'older' viewers can I just state that I have watched you consistently since just after Chiswick (not just the one with your Mum). Keep up the good work and release content as and when as I for one will watch 😊
long time but sporadic viewer here- I really enjoyed this. congrats on ten years and I can’t wait to see what the future holds!
best roll transition of 2024 10:54
I am moving to the uk in 6 months. Your videoed have been insightful and entertaining. I have been a viewer for the last 5 years. Thank you for everything and I hope to randomly see you on some hill in England.
Hope you enjoy our country
@@garethjones6082ditto
Don’t miss out on Scotland or Wales. Northern Ireland?? Coin toss.
Yeah, I was also afraid you were going to say you were stopping. So glad that you are not. Your videos are some of the best and most meaningful on CZcams. Congratulations on ten years. Best wishes for you on the future you wish to create. I'll be there, my friend. Peace
I love the haircut, congrats on 10 years, please keep it up. Your content is excellent.
The most memorable Evan video I’ve ever watched in my life was the one he made after his dad passed away. It was the realist thing I’ve ever saw on CZcams. It seemed very unscripted and very like you were talking to a real friend. Making Evan probably the most relatable CZcamsr ever.
As a CZcamsr, this is fascinating, I think I've watched most of your videos, but this is my favourite. I can't stand that 1/10 thing, the sadness I feel at 10/10 isn't proportional to how happy I am with 1/10. Plus I've had 10/10's then end up being 1/10 a few months later!
I've been on CZcams since 2017 so maybe in 2027 I'll do something similar. 👏👏
I myself discovered your CZcams channel just after the 1st wave of you know what, while I was out for a walk in North Greenwich on a walkway that follows the Thames, contemplating my situation that while the UK was starting to open up my home country (I am an American expat who lives in China long-term ) was still closed to the outside world and I was basically trapped in the UK This situation lasted about a year that first time around. Me being here and my wife being there. And your CZcams channel of a fellow American also being in the UK was one of a few that helped me keep my mental health at least somewhat stable. While all that is now in the past I’ve not quit on those CZcams people whose content helped me. Plus living in China I appreciate Western content providers a lot. So thanks Evan for all your content Plus you’re from Jersey and while I am originally from Long Island, I did live and work in Jersey for many years too so of course I’m going to support ya 😂
that video of you in the woods popping up on my tumblr was the reason i found your channel. the dovan flat era helped me get through my first experience with grief and introduced me to dodie’s music, which i love so much. it’s been 9 years and i’m no longer a lonely eighth grader, i’m a happy adult living temporarily in germany…oh how times have changed for us both 💗
Been watching since 2014 (small Canada percentage), seeing your videos in my subscription feed every week honestly keeps my routine grounded. Stressful never ending weeks always take a pause to watch whatever you've decided to post that Sunday. Whatever you choose to do schedule-wise, your videos are always enjoyable and high quality so I can't wait to see what comes out of the next couple years!
The biggest cut! Amazing. I had a good laugh!
I cannot remember when I started watching your channel, but thank you for the years so far.
Wow this is unreal, I’ve grown up watching you since early 2015. Your like my comfort youtuber and to realise I was 14 when i started watching I’m now coming up to 24 is mad. Will always watch your videos regardless of my interest in the topic because deserve it for the effort you put in. Here’s to another 10 years Evan!
I can’t believe how long it’s been. I have stayed for a very long time now. So stoked to have been able to watch your whole journey as an American in the UK, now UK citizen
British female in her '60's here.
This was a fascinating look back, and analysis of some of the big changes over time.
I originally came here for the Dodie connection (she was at school with my daughter) but stayed because I enjoyed the content. Your more recent output, with its deep dives and researched explorations of a current topic are a much closer fit to my own interests than the fun but youth oriented earlier stuff- so long may you continue!
Thanks for walking us through the years - I look forward to each new video each week, and I also thought you were going to walk away from your weekly uploads. Keep doing what you do !
Amusing that 1/10 is good and 10/10 is bad. You’d think youtube would have done it the other way around.
The perspective is not so much how full the glass is. I think it is more like the Olympics ranking system: Gold, Silver, Bronze, followed by also-rans cutting off at 10th place).
Oooooof this is gonna be a loooooong comment 😅
Not quite sure when I found your channel (maybe ‘17/‘18) but I found and binged all of your BvA videos probably in the span of 3 days. Even though it was a conversation between you and a friend it very much felt to me like I was included and I got to share my input as a girl from a small town in STX. Since then I’ve not only watched your videos consistently, but also found some interesting Brit channels along the way. I’ve since noticed your evolution and find it funny that our interests line up.
Since finding your channel, I’ve earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree, got my dream job with CDC, moved to the big city (Houston), and started a family. Thank you for this video; thank you for reminding me to reflect on everything that I’ve gone through in the last 6-ish years. Your videos always allow me to think in a way that’s natural (never forced) and I always enjoy it.
As of now you’re probably one of 3 YT I watch, maybe not on the day of uploading but at some point throughout the week. I feel now that YT just isn’t the place for me as it just doesn’t keep me engaged like it used to. Maybe bc I’m a 28F 🤷♀️ or maybe bc a lot of the people I grew up with have since left the platform?
Anyways….. this was just a long winded way of saying thanks! Thanks for your many years of great content, thanks for growing, and thanks for continuing to have passion about the topics you speak on. I’m not sure if I’ll always find your content relevant to me or about things that directly affect my life, but I know that I’ll appreciate the effort you put into making a video because even as someone who has NO idea about anything editing related, I know passion and the desire for perfection when I see it.
The fact that you speak rapidly is a great relief to me. I am surrounded by people who pause with their eyes crossed, and then come out with ums and ers, and you know,and I mean and finally get on with their point. OTOH, If they ask me a question, I will answer instantly with the concise, organized (and grammatical) information requested. I am frequently rewarded with: “what?”
I hold you in high regard Evan. You’re a great guy, great creator. As long as you make videos, i’ll happily watch them. ❤
That sounds about right for Sheffield, to be honest! Sorry you got The Plague here, though. At least it wasn't cholera. We have a monument for that, you know! 😄
I have t o say, it's been really lovely to have this little travel back through time with you (and everyone else that watches, of course). I know it's a few years ago that I started watching your videos but I can't remember exactly when it was. Being able to watch your videos sort of feels a bit like being able to watch/share a bit of your life, like a weekly snapshot, I suppose. I haven't watched all of your Sunday videos (it'd take a good while if I binge-watched them too), but I'm glad that you're not stopping making them just yet because it's really good to see when one's appeared and it sort of makes it feel like everything is alright with the world because your Sunday video is there for me to watch even on a Bank Holiday. Keep up the good work, Evan. You're doing good. Thank you for being there.
Hey! I can´t believe I've been part of this lovely community since 2016, it's actually been an amazing experience. I cannot tell you how much I have learned and have been inspired by you and your journey through the years to become a better adult and a better person. Thank you so much for you dedication and hard work this 10 years, I can only say that I'm really excited for what's to come no matter what cause a great experience is always guaranteed with you. Congratulations from Mexico!
Well played. „The end of an era immediately reminded me of Tom Scott. I’m guessing that was intended, but was remarkable still that it was the thumbnail that made me think of Tom Scott, and low and behold, you mentioned a direct interaction with Tom Scott about thumbnails 🤯
Great Evan Edinger style to end on a pun with the biggest cut.
That's a fantastic retrospective Evan. I've been watching your videos for years, but it doesn't feel like it. Keep up the great work, it's always a good day when Evan uploads 😊
What a lovely nostalgic trip this was!
I remember that video where you talked about the abuse by CZcamsrs. I was already subscribed, but that really cemented you as a person I respected. You were open, vulnerable, REAL. Everyone else was too afraid to be emotional, or to even talk about it at all. But it was something that needed to be talked about, and you came out and did that. And I think how I viewed you from then on is the reason I am still here today. I don't watch everything you make anymore, as I spend less time on CZcams and do a bit more cherry picking, but I do always check out what you've put out to see if I want to watch it.
From all the CZcamsrs I used to subscribe to and watch, it was you and Hannah Witton I stayed with this entire time (still sad to see Hannah go). I think because your content grew up along with me. CZcamsrs who kept making the same type of content eventually weren't interesting to me anymore. But here I am, still always waiting to see what you do next!
You deserve way more subscribers. I found you a while ago through the CZcams community, and I'm glad I did. I'm a 52 year old male, but what you comment about matters to everyone. I love you're recording style, your story, and what you want to talk about. Never change. Thank you for what you give us.
Happy 10 years anniversary, Evan! I think it was 2016 i found you, loved the British v American videos, so entertaining and i learned so much! Your channel brings so much comfort and joy😊
I was one of those later-on new viewers (likely in early 2023) who thought you talked very fast. I commented on that once, and your reply impacted me with the polite help where you pointed-out the "playback speed" option button, which I had never noticed before. That kind helpful response earned my viewer loyalty. I appreciate the EE integrity.
Man honestly i came for the dovan duets and stayed for the infodumps. Im happy to be here and i feel like i always leave learning something. Keep up the good work as long as it makes you happy ❤
Haven’t commented in years and years but Evan, well done. Great vid and great to re-live years of your content. I loved listening to your pivots and the way you’ve responded to feedback across all sources - and such a great blend of content here. Keep going and a lil wave from one of your Aussie viewers (remember the meetup in Hyde park?! c. 2015 I think ?? I gave you a piece of gum ahaha)
I do remember the Meetup! I miss aus and nz a lot of
Congratulations on uploading every Sunday for 10 years!! I’ve been watching your channel since the early days, starting as early as your news story videos and undergrad vlogs. I have always enjoyed your channel and I look forward to seeing where another 10 years will bring you!
I started watching you when I was 14, I am now 23 and about to start my own masters degree lmao - you’re honestly the only CZcamsr I still pretty consistently watch from that time period. I kinda can’t believe it’s been that long tbh
This is actually my first time seeing one of your videos. I love these kinds of retrospectives and subscribed. I'm excited to discover your back catalogue now that I'm aware of your content.
Chiswick now have two new house developments one on Chiswick Green and a larger one on the Kew/Chiswick border near Kew Bridge station at the end of Wellesley Road, may be of interest.
I know of the Brentford ones. But I’m very happy in my flat! Couldn’t possibly leave this place so soon (and I could absolutely not afford it in the slightest! 😅
I knew I'd been here a while but I've been here 9 years?! What?! That's crazy. Where has the time gone?!
Evan, I have been a silent watcher for years (from Scotland). I can’t describe how much your videos have been a stable rock for me throughout the years. I have been entertained and been in stitches laughing, I have now been religiously using Notion for a while now, I’ve been consistently stuck to Duolingo throughout the many updates and I have followed your tips. I have many times when I’ve felt lonely or sad come back to your videos and I have felt cheered up. Thank you so much for sharing everything you have. Please know the silent watchers who don’t comment are so grateful for everything you have put out. 🙏😊"
Congratulations - it's a big job to keep going for such a long time. It was good to see you at the Photography Show the other week.
I started watching your videos in 2022 so I’m a relative newcomer to your channel. I’m a few years older than you and I’ve lived in London my entire life. What keeps me coming back to your channel is your likability and the wide range of topics that you cover in your videos. I thought your recent videos on housing and urban planning were particularly good and I hope that you do more of this type of investigative journalism content in the future. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary of Sunday uploads. Here’s to the next 10!
I found your content back in 2017 when I was looking to move to the UK from Canada. I've now been here for 5.5 years and have enjoyed your take on content throughout the years. The balance between light-hearted content, current events and showing your passions has kept me here. Congratulations on 10 years!
And you got hotter and hotter with each new upload! You look AMAZING!!
Absolutely agree. He's really grown remarkably well into his looks.
Yes, that is true. 😃😊
literally.
OMG THE ACCENT IN THE LAST CLIP!!! I've been following you for years and being a girl in my twenties I really didn't think your new content was for me, but you're one of those creators that are so wholesome and loveable that I could never bring myself to unfollow you and I'm very happy that I get to check in every now and then. So glad to see you happy, love the haircut, here's to the future! x
2020 - 50 years old 🇫🇷 male. Your mortgage videos really drew me to your content. I had experienced that 20 years before. Then I stayed because of the quality, honesty and all over enrichment your videos bring me. Congrats on 10 years and to many more! Santé !
Here since 2016, when I moved to the UK and stumbled into the US vs UK videos (though I'm not from the US I was more familiar with its system). I like how varied your content is and while I may not watch every single video, there's always something interesting in there that'll keep me watching! Love your latest investigative videos especially!
I was first introduced to both you and Dodie with the "The Flat's a Mess" song and instantly fell in love with the both of you! I've been subrscribing to you ever since but haven't always been actively following and watching. But it's been interesting watching you grow and kind of grow alongside of you. Really looking forward to the future of your channel, I bet it'll be great!
I watched this video this morning whilst getting ready for work and have been thinking about it all day. So had to come back and make sure to leave a comment for the algorithm 😄
I always look forward to an Evan video, have done for the past 2 or so years now. I’d say Evan and Grackle are the only two CZcamsrs I watch avidly these days.
This video touched all the heart strings and I loved the touch of changing settings for each of your eras. And the mic change?! Very TS coded!!
Looking forward to the new era and hopefully Evan creating content he is passionate about and loves making, without the Sunday deadline stress every week ❤
Love the accidental home tour! I'm seeing so many plants, you should do a houseplant tour as well!
I urge you to take a proper break ...go on a long vacation, where you're not having to worry about making content, uploading videos etc. And just enjoy yourself. You deserve it.
As an older woman ( 70) I find you enjoyable and refreshing to watch.. and I wish you well for the future. I don't want to have notifications of any CZcamsrs, . I just watch them when I want..I don't need reminders..
Just do your thing Evan and your audience will stay with you/ grow and change as you do.
Congratulations
Its because of you that I started learning Dutch on duolingo and I really love it, so thank you! Keep doing what you love, and it will inevitably translate into the quality of the videos.
This was facinating. I recently had one of your vids recommended by the algorithm, the one about shoddy conversions of offices to housing, probably because I've been looking at a few video essays in that area. I saw your name and thought "hmm, that's familiar". Looked closer and realised I'm already subscribed. Looked through your vids to work out when I might have subscribed and I think it might have been 2012 or 2013. I must have seen you at vidcon or something. I confess I've not been watching for all of the last 10 years, but this was a very insightful video reflecting CZcams's history, as well as your own. Thank you for sharing. I'm glad you're still finding value and connection through this medium.
I have watched your videos for 3 years now and it's so exciting seeing you have fun and get creative with camera angles, lighting and sound design. Your video quality is top-tier and always keeps me coming back :) Thanks for creating such beautiful and engaging content!
Evan you’re a star.
I’m in the male/UK/old git demographic. Which means I’ve been always in the 1-4.6 part of your watchers.
Because I don’t watch any channel religiously, I’m almost completely unimportant. But I dip in now and then which helps skew the stats.
Thanks for all your devotion making consuming videos with a usually high degree of quality on interesting topics and charismatic professionalism.
Cheers ! 🍷
ohhh. YOU're the lad with Dodie! Awesome! 😀👍✨✨✨
I joined your channel back in 2018 when i stumbled across your British vs America. I went back and watched that whole series, as well as your spill your tea series which i loved and a couple of your other videos from 2015 - 2017. I don't comment very often, but I just wanted to let you know that despite your changes and grows I feel like I've changed and grown with you. Your house moving situation was something that really struck home with me as I've moved pretty much yearly for the last fourteen years, sometimes more and since 2017 I've been doing that on my own.
I found you due to a combination of the early American vs British and your UK citizenship content and stayed. I think I like it so much because they all seemed "real". I can't watch a lot of CZcamsrs today because the content seems staged or maybe overly scripted when involving real life stuff. Your content has always resonated as genuine with me (even though I am sure there were scripts involved). I just want to say thanks, and long may it continue.
Loved going back down memory lane with you! I’m 30 now and started watching at least 10 years ago, I recognized all the Evan’s of the past. I’ve changed so much as a person as well but have always enjoyed watching you and seeing you grow ❤ thanks for putting out such great content.
I’ve been with you since 2014!!!
Wow!! ABSOLUTE OG
i knew about you since 2015 in and the dovan house, but i subscribed around 2019 when you started getting into colour grading and really worked on improving your content my favourite aspect of your content is your desire to learn new things and how you document it, as well as the pleasant cinematography of it all, i really enjoyed your photography journey, the flat renovation series and all the nerdy knowledge dense content you did. this video feels like an excellent representation of what your content is all about nowadays - visually pleasing, heartfelt and informative to a nerdy degree. thank you for inspiring me to learn new thing as well along these years.
Been watching on and off since 2015 - cool to see how you and your channel have grown and changed! Glad you're still here on youtube :)
as one of those people that has followed you since 2015. this made me strangely emotional. Happy that youre sticking around. i cant imagine my sundays without you
Happy 10 years 🎉
Wow, cutting your hair made you look 5 years younger. Lol. Glad you'll still be around, Evan. Too many CZcamsrs have been retiring lately. Congrats on 10 years! I've been watching since 2015. :)
I started watching your videos a couple years after my son died. I ran across you accidentally and something about you reminds me of him. He was about your age. I like to see what someone your age is up to, as I’ve lost contact with all his friends as they moved away from our small town over the years and became busy building their own lives. I don’t watch all the time but love to check up on what you’re up every once in a while.
What a lovely insight in to your CZcams career! My favourite part was at the end and the debut of your haircut! ❤
I have no idea how long I've been watching your content since I always go through some of the backlog too, but it's been a few years at least by now. I know I found your channel sometime after I moved to the UK just before Brexit, and your videos about all the UK things from a foreigner's angle have been very helpful in understanding this country.
You're still one of the rare authentic content creators, as in you actually create lots of original content, even if it's less personal these days. Please keep doing whatever you want to, it totally works!
I haven’t been subscribed for the last 10 years but I have been subbed for the last 8 years or so and it has been crazy to see the style and content change. There are things I miss like Britain vs America and collabs but I also love the current style
been watching you since 2013/2014, and I am absolutely one of those "Evan made a video, no clue if it's a topic I'm interested in, but I'm sure he will make it interesting" viewers. congratulations on 10 years of weekly uploads, feels wild to have been with you on the whole journey
😂 I started following in 2015 I have watched every single video you have posted since then wow 😳 time sure does fly by.
I've watched your videos for ages and definitely fall into the camp of trusting that your videos will always be well made and interesting. That said, I just noticed that I hadn't subscribed and it was only the Algorithm for once getting things right and keeping on sending me your videos. I've fixed that subscription bit and look forward to the next 10 years!
I'd seen your thumbnails pop up from time to time through 2014-2020 ish but never clicked, as the old style wasn't what I was interested in. The Chiswick video is the first I watched and that had me hooked. I stuck around for the videos about your photography and equipment and sound etc, and now I appreciate the educational videos on any topic (it's Evan, I'll watch it). I think just seeing what you're up to and what you're interested in and the meta ethics as to how you think in general is really positively influential for me as I've gone through and am finishing my undergrad.
Anyway, thank you
this was so interesting to watch! i’ve been around since 2014ish but admittedly i haven’t watched you a lot in the past few years, only occasionally. i stayed subbed tho and was like “oh i’m glad evan’s still out here doin’ his thing” every sunday😂 genuinely appreciate you always making videos about things YOU like, it shines through and makes your content what it is😊
I can't remember how I found you, but it was many years ago when you had short hair in a bit of a pompadour, and truth be told, I loved your hair, and how happy and comfortable you seemed to be in your own skin. You were always giggling at your own jokes and you are a VERY likeable guy. I kept watching probably for the UK/US difference vids and then I remember being delighted at how you set goals and stuck to them (language, home decor etc.). I LOVE these kinds of motivational videos. I'm *not* your target demographic at all... I'm a 51 year old non binary Canadian. I have my own fascinations with Canada/UK differences, as I hang out with a bunch of Crystal Palace FC fans (don't ask) and I'm obsessed with international differences. Keep up the great content! I love how you are analyzing your content and demographic. Wildly interesting to me. I always felt like you were phoning in the reddit reactions vids, FYI. I like your own opinions, personally. My preference.
OMG THE POMPADOUR IS BACK! YAY!
Awww why am I getting teary eyed over this?? Beautiful video, so fun to go through the last decade and think back to what was going on in my own life over the last 10 years and how I related to your content at different points in time! Keep making content for yourself and we’ll be here for the journey as always ❤🎉
You have been on this platform for so long it's weird that this is the first video of yours the algorithm has ever suggested to me. 😂 Yours is the type of content I love too.
Been here since 2014 and didn't realize it had been that long. I even remember submitting a question for a Q&A
there is definitely something to be said about growing up with your audience. So many channels burn out chasing the early days of their youth and their audience simply...outgrows them. Keep on keeping on, Evan :)
Great content Evan always enjoyed your content, do what you want to do is the best piece of advice.
Life is always a journey and different things happen overtime in friendships relationships and wants in general.
Live life to the full
What a journey! I have followed you for a lot of these 10 years, and it's been nice watching this whole recap. The main thing I take away is how much you are in touch with your emotions and willing to share them, and how refreshing that is to see (and maybe why your demographic was so skewed ha).
Bravo Evan!! Been here since 2014. This video is so well done!
Happy anniversary 😊 and good luck with your channel as well.
I do not care what the analytics say this is a 1 out of 10.
Hahaha
I have been around since your British verses American videos you’ve been a constant through all my teen years I turn 18 this year and I feel like you’ve got more mature as I have and I still find your content interesting to this day
Thank you Evan. Love your channel. X
I'm so happy to see a longer video! And it's personal. 10/10
Love the new 'old' hairstyle! Feels fresh and takes years off you. 😊
I think (like almost certain) I started watching you July 2nd, 2017. I went back to check that date in like 2021 or something like that. I believe my first video was a pun battle. It's so crazy to think I've been here for that long, but it became part of my routine. Every Sunday, I would watch Evan while doing homework or eating supper. It was just so comforting. When I learned that my girlfriend took German in high school, I showed her some of the German videos, and even she recognized you. I don't think she remembers which ones but it's such a small world sometimes. That being said I really enjoy your content and am so glad to have been here for so long.
Edit: I also really enjoyed watching the streams especially the God of War ones. Also the photo editing! I learned so much from those!
Congratulations on this milestone, interesting to see the progression and stats ❤
so crazy to realise i've been here all along, i remember when you started the sunday uploads! damn time does fly