If you haven't heard, Idubbbz aka Ian- who was known for making edgy content back in the early/mid 2010s- released an apology video for his old content yesterday. This is following several years of Ian steading moving away from his old persona and adopting a more laid-back, empathetic stance. A lot of people speculate that this is due in large part to his relationship with his wife, Anisa.
Personally, I think it's wonderful to see this kind of growth and change. So many edgy Youtubers from back in the day are basically full-on fash nowadays, with the best case scenario being that they're just the beginning of the alt-right pipeline. So for Ian to say "No, I don't want to be that person or provide that content anymore" is really cool.
But he's in a really lousy position, because tons of his former fans still show up every video to harass him for being a "cuck" or "simp" or saying that he's "L" and "soft" now. A lot of it hinges on Anisa, who has an OnlyFans and (iirc) has always been more progressive than Ian; most of Ian's haters are convinced that Anisa "brainwashed" Ian (gotta love that misogyny, it always has to be a woman's fault).
I know Ian technically brought this on himself by initially cultivating this kind of fanbase, but it's clear that he no longer wants to associate with these people and their toxic, bigoted bullshit. Like with this apology video he cannot make it more clear that he now disavows all the edgy, offensive they initially worshipped him for. Again, I'm a big believer in changing for the better so I love to see it.
Max: When I met Ian, I lied to him about graduating community college.
Chad: What the hell? Why would you do that?
Max: Because! I wanted him to think I was smart and not some stupid loser.
Chad: And you thought the opposite of "stupid loser" was...Community college graduate?
ian idubbbz apologizing for his horrible content and taking accountability wasn’t something i had on my 2023 bingo card. but i am glad he is doing this, and not gonna lie, this is the best youtube apology i have seen. like there’s nothing ive seen that usually pops up in apologies. [ example: the tears and usual sigh. ]
CURRENTLY WATCHING THE IDUBBBZ CHARITY STREAM AND HE JUST SAID THAT HIS ORIGINAL WALKOUT WAS GONNA BE WITH MAX AND GEORGE IN CHEF OUTFITS??????????????