I can totally relate to sooo many things you said in this video, both personal and youtube-related. Certain big youtubers bullied me at my peak. It really hurt me. Also, the whole ex thing.. I totally get that. I should mention that every time someone mentions Vidcon or Playlist Live, I make it known that my friend Cory was the very first creator of any UA-cam gathering.
I know me too, I was so worried about Cory, you could see the toxic relationship spiral with no way to help. Yes at the time I got annoyed at him for being so impulsive and seemingly wreckless so thats a regret of mine. But ppl grow and learn and that's life. Cory is human and i now understand the ups and downs of life and mental health so I really really wish him all the best with his family.
I've dipped in and out of your channels over the years and the one thing thats always stood out was what a good person you were. We all make mistakes but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Corey I’ve been following you since I was only 12 years old I’m 27 years old now. I remember when you posted your cell number on your smp page. I called you and you gave me great advice. You’re someone I’ve always looked up too. I love your content! You will always be an inspiration to me.
It's crazy to think of all these years passed, and how much of these things you are talking about I actually remember! It 100% is a good idea to get these things out. I feel like when you talk about it, out loud, it really does help us to come to terms with things, and to let go. I remember the meetups. . . I remember the drama. . . and I know you already know this, but you and Nathan are the reason I started my UA-cam journey and I am still doing it today. It's sad that UA-cam really has the ability to help older channels when they make comebacks. . . but they just don't. . . My channel is 12 years old now. . and less then 5% of my views come from subscribers. . . . it's so crazy! Anyway, glad you could get this out there, and I hope it helps you to heal and feel better.
@@LiveEachDay Right! Like purge the inactive accounts, and then give us the option to remove accounts that aren't watching. Otherwise, we start all over from zero. . . and I have done that a few times with different channels, and it takes time, but it can work. But you already know that. Remember when UA-cam fun? Now it's all computers and AI. It's nothing like it used to be.
It shocks me to hear that you regret ever getting involved with K because i remember that new years vlog so well because I was so happy that you seemed happy and this just proves you never really know someone from just seeing a short video of their life but that being said Cory I have always stood by you and look up to you as a uncle figure. I've grown up with you and I'm so glad you are where you are now, with Kristen and the kids. You really were meant to be a dad ❤️
I was at first wondering if he was going to comment on Stephanie. I didn’t expect him to use her name or reveal that they’re on a friend level and talk every now and then. But I think that’s great, she seemed pretty cool.
I think it’s considerate that he didn’t use Kate’s name, but I had a feeling something was off about them. But when Kristen and Cory got together it seemed right. Kate seems like a totally different person now, she has an OnlyFans and is very into gaming, as far as I know she’s still dating a guy she started dating about a year after she and Cory broke up. Was sad that her identity got stolen briefly.
pretty sure Kate went a *little* nuts there at the end. I always thought it was a terrible idea after I found out about it they spent so much time trying to hide all that and keep the happy face on. I felt the same way about Charles trippy's break up too, speaking of whom pretty cool to see him doing cooking vlogs with his toddler.
@@StealthMode3924 I never really believed the hacker story. It just didn’t add up. And I hate to say it but the New Years Eve thing seemed staged too, like they seemed to be obviously together before that. Idk just my opinion as a long time viewer but I definitely don’t hold it against them because I can see there were probably reasons.
@Stealth Mode there's no way her account got hacked, it's more likely she had a mental breakdown and deleted everything. I don't know what was happening behind the scenes but it was clear watching, particularly towards the end that she was going a little weird.
Been following you since I was a kid man, I'm almost 25 now. You were and still are an inspiration for me. While watching this I couldn't stop thinking about a time when I was really down and you came out with the werthefugarewe skit, it may have just been a skit to you, but it spoke to me. It made me understand that no matter the age no matter the amount of experience and wisdom we have we are all still truly lost and look for answers from people we respect or view as bigger than us(the tallest trees) and it united me with the rest of the world because as a kid I always felt like I wasn't smart enough and other people always knew the right way in life, when the truth is YOU decide the right way in life and making mistakes is just a part of life (I'm going to paraphrase a rick and morty line here) but making mistakes is like wiping your ass no one truly wants to do it but we have to. Sometimes the best advice you can get from someone is yourself Cory. Another thing that I have learned and don't take this the wrong way because I really appreciate you; is that no good deed goes unpunished, maybe your mistakes or "punishments" are the direct result of the outreach you wanted to make and to help people be a better version of themselves. If this is true I'm really sorry that the change you made in me or any other viewer caused you pain or caused you to make mistakes for our benefit. None the less, you sir have changed the world for the better through me and I just wanted you to know that. Happy New Year Cory.
I'm glad to hear you and Stephanie are still friends. I felt really sad when you guys split up, but now it's clear it was best for you both. It's good that you guys can still talk to each other.
You still bless me and my growing family, man - I'll never forget your kindness at the meet ups I was able to go to and the one I brought my wife to - we love y'all and wish nothing but the best ~
"hating themselves *at* me" is an excellent way to put it. At the end of the day these people leaving hate comments are just leaving projections of themselves or their past experiences
Been following you since The Mean Kitty song went viral in 2007... And I'm so glad you're one of the only OG UA-camrs I still follow because no matter what projects you throw yourself at, whether it relates to me or not, you never let me down. Your ups and downs are so human and uplifting for me as I go through my own life challenges. Tons of OG UA-camrs I used to follow either have become unwatchable with the emergence of news of awful things they've done off camera, or become corporate sellouts and you're neither and it's a refresher. You're just some guy but you're still like, an awesome guy. I did send a letter to your PO Box once but you wouldn't remember and that's okay, I'm just happy to have had a chance to get mentioned in a video once haha ^_^ I'm glad you got a chance to share some of these details with us; some I was old enough to remember, others I didn't have any idea about. Thank you for still being here!
Thank you for opening up to us. I still have a picture of you and Loki you sent me on our fridge along with some merch I ordered from you. You and your videos are part of my life the past 15 years and I'm still here, trough all of it, from SMPFilms stunts to purple cow, from California trough Alaska to Oklahoma. I car warped with you through the past years. I saw your highs and lows, and you and your family is regularly part of my thoughts and prayers. You never let me down. Be yourself, that's enough. Thank you for being a small but important part of my life. You made me a better person, and you are a true inspiration to me the be the best husband I can be to my wife.
I've been watching you since I was about 13 or 14 years old, and I turn 28 at the end of this month! It's been an absolute pleasure to see you evolve as a person. Especially considering how young I was when I stumbled upon your channels, I believe you helped shape who I am today, in any small way, at least. I was able to grow, laugh, and even cry (rest in peace, kitties) with you, and we've never even met. How cool is that? I hope you know that you've created a very positive impact in the world, for many people including myself. We all mess up sometimes, that's human nature, but what we do going forward is what matters the most. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Cory. Happy New Year
For the last 13 years, I have thoroughly enjoyed your content and watching your life grow. In Middle School and High School, you taught me the importance of not being afraid to be different and because of that, my strongest defense against life is the confidence that came about as a result. Confidence in yourself allows you to overcome any obstacle. For the years after High School that lined up perfectly with the beginning of your Alaskan adventures, you taught me the importance of well, adventuring. Adventuring being doing something you've always wanted to do but you've also always found an excuse not to. Yeah, focusing on graduating college, finding a better job, shopping for a new car, and basically just going through the motions of surviving is very important. But it's just as important to allow yourself to have adventures. And that's why I started vlogging then and met you at the Vera Project for that meet up. The same reason why I started streaming on Twitch. The same reason why I constantly plan really fun weekends with my friends to do things we've never done before. And for the years since Chell's birth, you guys taught me the importance of change and how beautiful it can be. Change is scary. Getting married is scary. Having kids can be scary. Quitting your job is scary. The list goes on. But rather than looking at how scary change is and all that could go wrong as a result, I force myself to think about how my life can improve from this. I've always looked back at times before major change took place in my life and compare it to the present day. Yeah, I've changed a lot. Yeah, I have regrets. But I look where I am now and I am happy with the results. More than happy. Our regrets are past tense. You can always look over your shoulder and see them, but you can't change them or make them go away. They literally don't matter. As in, you already regret it, you'll never make that same mistake again, and dwelling on it only pulls you into a blue funk because you can't do anything about it. It's paralyzing. Moving on from regret is so important. It's effectively dropping that backpack full of bricks you've been carrying your whole life and now you can finally summit that mountain. I hope this video was you dropping that backpack, Cory. Also, if you guys were ever up to it, would you guys do something like Omegle? I think it'd be cool to be able to talk with you guys face to face and who knows? It might be a big moral boost too. Anyways, thanks as always Cory for being real and allowing us to be apart of your life.
I wasn't going to give you a thumbs up until you brought your daughter in and turned this into a happy ending. Go spend time with that beautiful family and leave the regrets in the past.
I don't really watch your videos anymore because my interests have changed but I stay subscribed because you're a UA-camr I care about as a person. I've watched you since the mean kitty song came out wrote you a letter when you were with Kate, and you even held it up in a daily vlog and noted how you loved how everyone always writes "I hope you can read this." It's a memory that will probably be with me forever, which is funny because I have done some pretty great things with my life so far. I was really quiet and shy when I started watching you, but something you showed me that nobody else had was that being an adult didn't mean you couldn't be goofy and awkward and dorky and just have fun. I am proud of the fact I can have fun and not take myself too seriously even in a pretty serious career I have and with the lofty goals I have set for myself. I sincerely attribute that to you Mr Safety. I want to say thank you for that, no matter what happens with your channel and what you do.
Man, I remember when I found your dudelikehella channel. Not sure how old I was maybe like 12 or 13 and saw your mean kitty song (which I listened to a million times). Haven't been watching you daily to be honest, I know that your kindness has kind of stuck to me and I'm kind to people automatically. I have a feeling it's because of you. I was often bullied in middle school and so on, so I was rather hateful. And the past 5 years I can tell for sure I've been nice and polite to people out of habit because I really looked up to you and I wanted to be like you. It's been hell of a trip thank you for being there when others wouldn't.
In spite of your regret, I have to say, thank you for letting us in on at least the highlights of your life you had with K. I watched both of your vlogs religiously and it was the best escapism for me at the time. . It was like a hopeful part of my brain lived in sunny Thousand Oaks. Thanks Cory
Regarding you not sticking to one thing thats probably my favorite part about your content lol. You change it up a lot based on your interests and do the things you're passionate about. It shows in the videos, even if it doesn't generate views.
I remember SXEPhil being a real hothead back in the day, a genuine bully to a few people. He would be really judgemental and wouldn't back down, he does seem to have matured over the years but I don't think he ever really got called out for anything he did- which to be fair, it impresses me that he changed himself without having to rely on public backlash for guiding him in the right direction. I remember him and the WillofDC ganging up on you with that "winners and losers" show that he did ... and then there was one vlog you did where you met will along with some other UA-camrs and he had to smile and pretend like he hadn't attacked you online. I had no idea about the other stuff though, needless to say I can't begin to describe how much of a positive impact on my life you've had. I was 13 when I came across you, I'm 26 now and I will always remember the things you've taught me. I hope you do a video to balance this one out perhaps, where you talk about the best decisions you've made and how you made the right decisions in those times since you genuinely could teach us a lot by telling us.
I agree to the second point here. Completely understand the healing process that airing your regrets out which is what this video champions but i really hope when you look back it's not muddied by these pockets of bad times. I'd love to see a video of your fondest memories or proudest achievements through your time on UA-cam! I'm sure there are many!!
WillofDC was just a toxic and judgy concept in the first place. I was in my undergrad college years 2008-12, but the whole idea of his channel retrospectively looks disgusting 10-15 years later.
@@pauldee1577 Yeah, this was back when the top YT circle was quite small, there weren't many big creators so it was like 1 big high school clique and any criticism was extremely intense since there were only a small amount of people to focus on. Today creators tend to get called out for more serious stuff.
This is the first time I've even heard him mention K since idk how long. I just remember I fell off of watching them for a long time and all of a sudden I came back and he was in Alaska with Kristen and there was this feeling in me of like "how long was i gone?!" LOL. Its good to finally have some closure on that. I've been a fan since I was 9 and I'm 23 now and those vlogging days got me through some tough years so I was always very curious about it.
Hearing that you-know-who was so toxic behind the scenes. I had no idea. I loved your content when I was around 12, I'm almost 24 now. Perspective is everything. I appreciate you , Cory. I may not keep up as much, but I'm always checking it. It's great to see you in a better place now.
Happy New Year Cory! I've been around since SMPfilms in about 2006. I remember Mr Safety was showing us what not to do with a toaster and so many other skits that made us smile. We love you and the whole family. ❤ Here's to a hella epic 2022 🥂
Ahh Cory. I've followed you for...well.... a decade at this point? And if there's one thing I know you for, it's that you've always managed to re-invent yourself, and having the courage to seek change. You've learned and changed course and made mistakes...and it's made you who you are today. And regrets suck! But here you are, still putting your creativity out there in many shapes and forms. And don't forget to remind yourself of the good stuff too!
I admire your honesty & bravery when posting videos like this. You're being honest with yourself and being a bit vulnerable at the same time. This combo can help you a lot in recovering and growing stronger. I've been an avid viewer of yours since you started this channel as DudeLikeHella. I ain't going anywhere! lol. UA-cam shorts seem to do well. I have 11 subs and several of my shorts received over a thousand views from Google searches. lol
One thing that I've always loved about you and this channel is how real you are. Ive been a long time follower. I remember watching all the mean kitty videos at my friend's house when I was in grade 7. Im 26 now and I keep coming back. Thanks for keeping it real. Hope all the best for you and your family in 2022.
As someone who discovered your channel when I first joined YT around 2008, this hurts to see you like this. UA-cam really doesn't appreciate the people who helped it get to where it is today.
I understand now why you told me to keep my personal project on the down low(having some hiccups atm) but it’s really frustrating hearing all that bs you went through. People back then and even now jump on the bandwagon to jump on people and it becomes a crappy game of telephone where information gets messy, confusing and personal opinions get rough. I’m happy you’re in a good place now Cory.
I’ve been your subscriber since 2006 on smpfilms, The Mean Kitty channel, etc I had no idea of the tribulations you were going through from your first marriage getting divorced, and such. What’s most important is that you’re alive you’re doing well and you have a nice beautiful family with two beautiful children that look up to you now. Like I said before when I started watching UA-cam videos and other UA-camrs I was single at that time till I got engaged and married I convinced my wife to jump on board to watch your videos as well and she was a fan of the mean kitty channel. Well now we have a daughter ourselves and it’s the best thing ever.
I never realized you and (nameless) had such a shakey thing going, in the old days of your blogs, things always seemed to be fun and care free but I guess that’s the trouble with non transparency sometimes. Certainly an interesting eye opening little admittance, I admire your honesty and bravery for opening up.
Yeah.. it's a real shame cause I was under the same impression too. The vlogs were full of them hanging out, gaming together, romantic dates, the birthdays and Christmas they spent together, even before they were dating they always seemed like they had a good repor with each other and that they genuinely liked each other. There were only a few vlogs and posts that made me think something might be up. But they played it off pretty well for the most part until the bomb shell video "We changed." Came out. My heart broke for them. Cause despite the regrets he has now about it. I highly doubt he ever wanted it to turn out the way it did.
Though I don't engage with much of your content lately, I remember a time where I wouldn't miss a vlog or odd video. I was a kid, enjoying your content. I remember the days of before kids. There has been so much change and growth, and I hear it in how you talk nowadays. Thank you for this video, even if this goes private or something, it's going to help you in the long run.
The best thing about mistakes or regrets is that we learn from them! And you have absolutely grown a lot from your past Corey! You’re an incredible father and husband. You’ve become a person of inspiration, just as you’ve been hoping to achieve! There is an absolute legacy that you’ve created and it’s definitely something to aspire to by others! ☺️ Never forget what an incredible person you are!
There are few people out there I respect as much as you. I've been watching since something like 2007 and that respect has never changed. Being able to make a video this personal and vulnerable in this day and age is really incredible. There's a lot of people on here that talk about loving people and wanting to make the world a better place, but your passion and the love you put out into the world is so genuine and clear to see. Being able to watch you show the world that it's okay not to be perfect, to make a few mistakes and to move forward was so important to me growing up and I'm sure there are thousands of others that feel the same way. Thanks so much and good on you for uploading this.
I don't think you would have had the success in your life if you hadn't made the choices and gone down certain paths in your life. Things happen for a reason. No regrets just lessons and YOU CORY are doing amazing! You've grown stronger through those hardships of your past. Cory I adore you and your videos ( all channels) and I will always be a subscriber or perfect stranger friend.
I was interested in the drama during the ex situation. I regret going to drama forums to find out information. I'm sorry if anything I did (we met during your tour and had a convo via Twitter due to that forum) ever hurt you. I regret all of that. I truly support you and am so glad you've moved on from that past part of your life. You are much better off now. Once again I'm sorry for past actions
Those drama forums tore me up bad. I had the hardest time NOT looking at those because I wanted to know why my life wasn’t as happy as I wanted it to be and looking at that stuff just made me more unhappy. I was looking for someone who could give me an answer that would help me determine the problem so I could fix it but the things they wrote about were mostly lies and theories which were rarely true. Still, they were so hurtful.
@@LiveEachDay they were so toxic. I truly am so sorry for contributing to it and to your sadness at all. I've always supported you (since the early days). Young dumb decisions that truly affected you were wrong. I wish other people realize that. Just know you are showing up all those gossip forums and you've truly done so well in life. I'm glad I still get to support you even though I made mistakes in the past that hurt you.❤️❤️
So much I would have never known about your history on UA-cam, however, I usually try to stay away from all of that negativity side since UA-cam was and has been a personal getaway. One thing I love about who you are is how genuine you are. I've always strived to be that kind of person and helping others with whatever they need if possible. And that's what has drawn me to your channel for over the years because I've seen the same in you. We're all human of course and we make mistakes of many types. I have my personal regrets in life, but in some way I'm thankful for making those mistakes. I have a blessed life with certain people I've met along the journey, and I wouldn't trade that for the world. Plus, I probably wouldn't be here writing this, missing the opportunity to watch your content you've shared with all of us. So, I personally thank you for being there for us in a time of need, when we needed it the most.
I've always like that quote by Oprah, "Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could be any different." To me that means forgiving myself and telling myself that agonizing on past mistakes and paths not taken are pointless. But sometimes it's good to talk about them, get them out in the open. Thank you for sharing these stories, (not just because they're juicy lol) but I've always found your love and positivity relaxing and inspirational. ^_^
I appreciate so much how you continue to share your heart with people even though it’s been broken, trampled and brushed aside at times. I wouldn’t be who I am or where I am if it wasn’t for your genuine care and encouragement. You taught me that I’m never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream. Thanks for sharing your life with the world Cory and I’m grateful to be part of it!
I know what its like trying to be a good guy full of bad people. You are a pure hearted person, and after everything they did to you, you was still being polite to them. Good people suffer. I hope the best comes to you you deserve it brother. You got a strong will, you never let the evil of this world stop you from being good
Oh man I used to watch your vlogs almost everyday when I was in high school and was excited about your move to Alaska! Tho now I've been caught up with life for years and rarely had the chance to see any of your videos but man... whenever I do it's always genuine and heartfelt. Keep it going Cory!!!
Damn Cory, I never knew you had all this hate on you. I always loved to watch you. When I was like 18 you made me go to another country. I always loved the idea of flyibg to usa or canada, but never had a chance to get a visa. I flew to London, UK instead. You made in general good impact in my life, you are so positive! I always liked to watch your videos but I remember the most from Dude Like Hella
@@LiveEachDay Corey, I believe he meant you had hate directed toward you, *not* that you have hate inside you. He wrote "hate on you" rather than "hate in you." Peace and happy new year to you and your family!
ive followed you for more than 10 years at this point and im happy you're in a better place these days, i remember playing left4dead 2 with you and kate on xbox live and it was so fun life can be full of regrets but even in your worse days you made other peoples lifes better just being you, dont stop.
Cory, regrets are part of life. Thank you for being the person you've become. You are fantastic and have a beautiful family. Keep on being faithful to yourself and move forward. You got this!
I have that same problem with sarcasm too. I think I'm just sensitive.. its funny I didnt realise how toxic u had with your ex it always seemed so happy. You even boasted about her so much and got engaged and I saw how hard it was on you from the breakup. I guess you always have that toxic ex whi you were really in love with but didn't know it was toxic until after.. I felt the same way.. probably felt like I needed to he with him. I didnt. I dont regret it though... just regret I didnt end sooner when I felt the cracks. You know its funny a lot of people change their content up now. Pewdiepie hardly does gameplay anymore. I think maybe one of the problems was renaming your channels or creating new one when you could have stuck to one or two channels but I always love your content. Your inspiring to me. Your a hidden gem.
I know what you mean. As a child, young teenager there has been some shitty things happening in my live. And I don't want anything like that happen to anybody else. But at the same time I don't want it to go away from my live, because it made me the person that I am today, and I like myself as I am now. Wish you nothing but the best❤️
I wonder how many people here have been around long enough to know about Stephanie and to know exactly what ex you speak of. and remember the station and exactly what video of Loki that was. On the whole Phil situation. I have a feeling he might actually regret that too to some extent. He claims that he has done a lot of things that he isn't proud of in his career. Chel is getting so big its insane. I have been here since the beginning and your videos are always a must click. It feels like catching up with an old friend. You are wonderful and I am glad you are still kicking around the old UA-cams! Hope 2022 is spectacular for you and your entire family.
Its sad to hear you have so many regrets . You have such a wonderful family , your very creative and your love grew in different ways . Regret isnt worth dwelling on .... its over , never regret something you cant fixed . BTw Im still a huge fan of yours ... no matter what . I get excited when you post .
I deleted my older channel from the 2007-2010 days, but I've been following you for almost 15 years now. Wild to see how much has changed. What I find interesting is the real success factor has been perseverance and adaptation. I know the likes of Renetto, Lisa Nova, etc are long gone, but when I see Shane, and Phil (and some others), what I notice about them is they really haven't changed as people, even if their content has evolved. I think the people that have faded away from UA-cam are the ones that saw UA-cam for what people see Facebook now as, a pretty harsh environment. What's also funny is the UA-cam drama still exists, just with a new breed of cast. UA-cam in 2008 felt like a small school, but now it feels like a full sized city like NYC. You can be in one area and not even know what's happening in another. Back in the day the divisions were a lot less. Hell, I remember when the most subbed person was like half a mil. I think it was Smosh? I'm glad you made this video, especially the fact you made it public.
Hi Cory! After many many months of being unplugged from social media the very first thing I had to do was catch up on your videos and see what’s been going on and how your family has grown. Needless to say it’s going to be a non productive day. I am so happy for this video! It solidifies the reason I’ve always liked you (your transparency) but you also cleared up several things that I had assumed. Bottom line is I knew there were some troubles brewing under the surface back then - I’m sure I wasn’t the only one. But all these things pointed to where you are now which is your best life, right? Yes! I appreciate this video so so much! Love to you Kristen, Chell & Atlas
This is why ive watched you the past 13 years. You're my human hero!!! Well, now you and your family. You've grown you've gone from a guy getting his "" getting hit with an elastic band to a family guy, you've lost things and when I'm struggling I see you dealing and feel like I can push through it. I might make a video and send it. Ive gone through what I have because your presence online has shown me to role with it.
Wow, just come across this video and all the memories came flooding back. The mean Kitty song was the first video i saw on youtube, I thought it was the best thing ever. Then years later found you through K. You were part of my favourite time watching youtube, just so wholesome and fun and Its good to see you still remain true, wholesome and fun. Remembering the audience gifting you wacky shirts, getting shredded for that golds gym competition, winning a competition was it for a house or furniture? Or money to spend on furniture. Purple cow, which i still quote today and helped me pass an English exam back in the day lol. You introduced me to Shaun who's music still resonates with me, fantastic musician. Longboard adventures. Seeing you film that cool Fallout Nuka Break. I was sad when you got rid of the dune buggy. That's just the DudeLikeHella era as well. The amount of fun, passion, love and freedom you emanated was always infectious and that's how you've managed to create a family with someone who equally loves you. Those regrets seem like minor inconveniences when you compare them to the successes you've had and are currently enjoying. You were the first to do many things on this platform, that's something in itself. Its like seeing an old friend and you don't get that with the vast majority of youtubers. You put yourself across as a good friend for anyone that has and will watch. That's something to be proud of. Glad you're doing well, I will always cherish those memories and we cant let past regrets get us down, what's done is done. You're one of the good ones.
I made a couple of friends through you, your exes and Shaun. I have been following you since I was a freaking.... 14-year-old? I'm nearing 30 now and I cannot be thankful enough of the positivity and laughter that you and many more have given me thanks to UA-cam. It's given me a creative outlet, a hobby and a *hell* of a lot more. You have not changed from the goofy Mr. Safety that I knew all of that time ago. (Minus the life-endangering stunts that you used to do.) I appreciate you so much, man. I remember when Chell was born. I remember you getting married both times. In an odd way, I feel like you have been a friend of mine for all of this time. Just know I appreciate you. You have been a beacon of happiness, love and positivity for my closest friends and I for a good, long while and I hope you keep doing that as long as it makes you happy.
First, thank you for being vulnerable. You being real (not sticking to one thing is part of that) is what has me loyal to you. So know that I am posting the next part with nothing but love for you, and anyone else who reads this... Mama taught me, she has no regrets. Not that she's innocent (far from it). Because if she hadn't made the particular mistakes she made when she did, then she wouldn't be her. You have learned and grown because of every single regret you listed here. And I wouldn't change having that experience with you for anything. I've been praying for you this whole time. I am so glad you have so much more light in your life now. It's at that maturity where the darkness comes, but you can handle it without being dimmed. So, if you haven't yet, I hope you can see them not as regrets anymore and truly forgive yourself for having gone somewhere negative.
Not giving the trolleys time of day... that's a juicy regret that only comes from a sense of true self love. I'm glad you found it and it took everything you went through to KNOW
How crazy people can get, when they are digging for drama, and you are just living your life. That's sad, Cory, I'm sorry you had to deal with that. I never heard of him, or saw that video that I can recall. But I have seen nearly all of your videos, and keep coming back because you are real, and seek joy and truth.
The Cory and Kate era of DudeLikeHella was the best series of vlogs that were ever on the internet tbh. Ik that's in the past but I think you should admire the beauty of those times and the joy those videos brought to so many people like me. Looking good btw bro
@@bizbot1655 I was there when he proposed/married Steph. And I was there when Kate came to stay over. He was not yet divorced. But was soon after she came along.
I still remember this era from time to time, and I’m not even a Vlog kinda guy. I was like 11 when he started DudeLikeHella and it felt wholesome to me. Living vicariously.
I watched Kate’s channel when you started posting less, just to watch you. I watched the live stream of your wedding with Steph, so I’ve been here a loooong time (lol). I could see, even through the curated content of her channel and later, DudeLikeHella, that there were some toxic issues you might have been dealing with. You always kept so positive in your videos, especially while I was following your gym challenge. But I could see there was so much being said that was unsaid. I’m sorry for that tough time if your life, but always remember, your experiences make you who you are and you learn from all of them.
Happy New Year!!! I love you too, and your family, unconditionally. ❤ Mistakes help you learn, grow, and set healthier boundaries for yourself and those in your life. Live and learn, man. All of the mistakes help you make better choices, and make you appreciate what you have even more. They've made you who you are, and are helping mold your children, and marriage into what they are.
Cory, I've been following you since I was 19...I'm 33 now. I love you so much and you've had such a huge positive impact on my life. I'm so happy you've ended up where you are now. You are truly a kind, genuine, honest soul and you deserve the best. I had no idea the drama, bullying, and relationship toxicity was that bad...but like you said, all your decisions led you here to now. I'm so proud of you, your family, and all your great accomplishments. Just continue staying true to yourself and kindness will follow you. Much love and peace!
Been a follower of yours for god know how long (2008/9 i think). Always thought you've been a stand up guy, very honest, creative, funny, goofy and a pleasure to watch no matter what you kind of video/Blog you created. Something you mentioned (The last Ex) that surprised me but i'm glad you got away from that, found happiness and have this amazing life you have with your beautiful family. Happy New Year and i wish you continued success in 2022.
I don't think any of your regrets are particularly outlandish or weird to have. It sounds like early UA-cam was a lot of expectations from fans and massive egos clashing from early creators and unfortunately you were on the receiving end of it. Its easy to regret how you reacted to things at the time but you've also shown that you've grown from it and taken lessons from it, and that's what makes you a great father! Been a viewer since 2007, and while I've tuned in and out just due to interests changing, it's always been apparent that you've got a creators heart, and I'm glad that during the up and down slopes, you still find time to create things, regardless of how many people are watching. Hopefully through all the regrets and drama, you can still see that UA-cam is better place because you were and still ARE here :)
Bless the broken road I guess. For if some things never happened you might not be where you're at today as you said. I admire your positivity and love your videos anytime you decide to put them out on whatever topic you feel like discussing. I myself feel like I have so many regrets and it's true, it's not the event that was the issue it's how you react to the event that has to be kept in mind. It's been a hard year, as for many I'm sure it has, and I'm so happy to see when you put something out. Thank you for the warm wishes, positivity and love you always want to share with us.
Never regret Kate. In the beginning you were so in love and got to experience these intense emotions. In the long run these emotions did not last, they were more illusion than real, but the whole experience changed you into the more complex person you are today. It made it possible for you to attract someone as awesome as Kristen, the person who is 100% perfect for you. No Kate, no Kristen, Chell or Atlas. It is a shame you hurt people along the way, but hurting others is just part of the human condition, no matter how hard you try not to.
I would watch smp films skits all the time back in the day and I truly believe the spirit of that channel lives on through your positivity and creativity on these other channels. From how much your perspective influenced me growing up, teaching us to see lifes beauty everywhere and spread it, I know that inspired many others. Your kids, biological and internet, are gonna change the world for the better. Thank you for never quitting, and for being the most wholesome OG on this site. 💙
I have always admired you for taking risks. I tend to let fear overcome me, so I remain in my comfort zone. I admire you, Cory. You have been a good friend to me for so many years, a friend whom I have never met, but a friend nonetheless!
That’s an amazing and true insight-They (trolls/spiteful people) don’t really hate me; they’re hating themselves at me. Wow. So true and important to understand. I don’t like that you went through all that but you’ve held your integrity and good nature all the way, rising above. Also, best ending ever.
This couldn't have showed up on my feed at a better time... I've been going through the effects of a break-up for the past few weeks and it's been incredibly difficult. I've been through low points in my life but I had no idea it could get this low. The 'regret' aspect really hits home because I feel like I failed the relationship. I know it's pointless but all I can think about are "I wish I did this" or "I wish I didn't do that..." or "I can't believe I was too stupid to notice this" ...it's given me a lot of perspective on how I need to improve aspects of my life, but I just wish it didn't have to be this way. On a positive note, I've been watching your stuff now since the early days of SMPfilms, and have seen you go through all of the different changes and evolution of your content, and even your personal life...I remember looking forward to the daily vlogs back in the DudeLikeHella days! It's heartwarming to see you are still creating content and are in a happy place in your life!
You're one of the finest youtube personalities, and you being you is awesome. Just let those trolls and haters hate, cause whatever they throw at you is all nonsense. I love watching you, listening to you, being inspired by you - cause you have this strong bravery in being honest and open, which I really find unique and refreshing. I love you being you, Cory! You improve us in being us. Thank you!
Dear Cory, just watching your video and by incident recognizing I am wearing an old dude like hella sweatshirt. :) No matter what you did, you make people laugh and think and reflect about their own live and their situation. Thous you have a big positive impact on other people like me and many others. These honest videos are also one reason I like watching your videos for so long. So keep up and do what you want to do. I know your good with yourself and what you did, but I just wanted to let you know. You always cheer people up and no matter what you do, you do not forget to see the good side of things and the love which is all around us. So maybe sometimes you're a big dreamer but, thats what many of us out there need to see. Keep up and thank you, Cheers.
I only remember the good, the inspirational, your strong, beautify family, your sense of humor, your famous first Kitty series. Love you, Kristan, and your beautiful family.
Never regret your exes! While you can look back and think "What the hell was I thinking?" like you said in the end, it all leads you to where you are! There were things you had to learn by being in those situations. I'm so glad after this crazy journey you're in such a great spot in your life ❤️ And gosh Chell looks so much like her mom!
Gosh i remember when Chell was born. I remember when Kristen told you she was pregnant. Now look at her. She's so big!! She's so hecking cute and adorable oh my gosh. I remember when I first found you back when I was in junior high, i was like 11 at the time so of course it was through the mean kitty song, way back in 07. It's crazy to think that was 15 years ago now holy crap... I'm so glad I've stuck around throughout those years. You really were a big part in helping me be comfortable and okay with who I was after I was diagnosed with ADHD at 13. Your silliness and goofiness were so relatable to me and made me realize it was okay for me to be that way and be silly and goofy because "well if there are adults are okay with being like that, why isn't okay for me to be that way?". Finding you at that age really had such a positive impact on my life Cory, especially after dealing with mental health struggles throughout my high school and early adult years, one that I'm still so thankful for. Watching you throughout those hard years really helped me stay who I was and being okay with it despite everything going on in my head. I really can't thank you enough for all that. Still hoping that one day I'll get to meet you in person and get an epic man hug 💜
I've been watching UA-cam since 2008 when the most-subscribed were mainly a whole big clique, and this video drove home a point I've been putting together for some time, looking back on everything: commingling with people competing for fame on UA-cam, or any entertainment outlet where the camera is on you, is going to land you face-to-face with a lot of cutthroat narcissists. That clique that was on the most-subscribed list back then was probably loaded with clinical narcissists. Narcissists, as we all know, feed on attention, but narcissists are also infamous for gaslighting people and doing everything they can to control how they are viewed by others. They would readily poison the minds of their peers and their viewers with misinformation about their enemies, turning their communities and audiences against anyone who crosses them. I know; I grew up with one in the household. I wonder how much toxic behavior executed by the UA-cam in-crowd would end up as public knowledge if it had taken place in 2021, 2022, or whatever year this is!!!
I remember watch your videos since Smpfilms. I think 2009. I watch ever single one of your vlogs during then and the growth is massive. We came from peeing on an electric fence to a family and personal growth. I'm happy for you man
Thank you Cory for sharing your life, feelings and journey with us. You’re healing and growing from your mistakes. One of the biggest reasons why I follow you for many years is you’re truly genuine and real. You always resonated with me. Even though I don’t actually personally know you, I consider you a friend. Who knows, maybe one day we might know each other? But regardless you’re supported. Thank you for doing all you do, bringing positivity into the world and being awesomely you.
You're never all alone. Some say that having a heart that is more caring is a bad thing and they are the ones that need to worry. I've taken the shame on that has seemed to want to suffocate me, I was seen as weak and I know in my heart that I'm not that unable. I may be challenged mentally and physically, but I am not challenged by the size of my heart. We are the strong and we will survive!!
I think you are one of the first youtubers I watched and I still remember a bunch of that stuff. So glad you’re still here & also doing other cool things :) Edit; and I have always liked your personality and when you talk about life and stuff, you are an inspiration! I hope you alway check in with UA-cam every once in a while, even if you have a bunch of other things going on sometimes
hearing you speak about everything has really reflected on my regret that have are still shaping so thank you for expressing them. Also im sorry one of my old accounts is one that was subscribed to SMP films. but i hope it stays up i love sometimes randomly going and viewing them like the Mother earth clip with the dune buggy! Stay safe and well Cory !
Jealousy is ugly. People are ugly in general. I saw what was happening to you and the injustice. I never liked these channels that ripped apart other UA-camrs and got their followers via hate. I know u are truly a good person. It’s apparent how you relate and talk to people. I am so glad you found Kristin and have a beautiful family to be thankful for. Hugs ❤️
Cory, first, I appreciate how real you are and how you can open up to us all that have been with you for so long. We've seen you through all of this but never really got to see how you were really feeling. If you were doing ok, but at least it all led you to a beautiful place with your family and allowed you to grow stronger. Also, I really wanted to say, you sound like the bigger person with the phil situation. From an outside perspective it sounds like he was dealing with a lot of insecurities and jealousy over your video performing better. It would've been anyone on that day that surpassed him, i dont think it had anything to do with you but his lack of seeing outside himself and being selfish in that way. We can all see you've grown from that situation and were able to apologize for whatever you may have said to him. I don't think it was right for him to use his power to send trolls your way and to not apologize for everything. Jealousy and insecurities can get the best of people and its unfortunate you had to be the target of his. I say all this because I am proud of you, the person you've become, and wish you peace with all this. This is not coming from a place of hating on phil just from a neutral viewer that hopes can give you an outsiders perspective. Keep being your happy goofy self! :)
I've been here since your earliest days on UA-cam. You're among a handful of UA-cam creators that sprung the career I have today and continue to be so passionate about. Hearing about these things is eye opening, because as a young viewer at the time, there's no way I would have understood nor knew any of this was happening behind the scenes. Just know that I'm always rooting for you. Thanks for sharing all of this. It definitely helps me feel less alone in my own struggles beyond the screens. Much love!
Still here with you Cory, 25 years old now. I remember my sister showing me your Mean Kitty song and ever since Ive been with and watched every step of the way. Vlogs/Skits and all. Loved every second you allowed us in. Biggest inspiration and role model Ive ever had the pleasure of looking up too. I'm not a Tattoo guy, but if i ever decide to pull the trigger, i would like too get the SMP logo (with your permission) as you have it right there on my arm as a reminder to who i strive to be like, and keep me on a right path. Also as a tribute to my UA-cam Dad.
Been watching your channel since "the first juicy regret" and since then I've seen you only get happier regardless of the regrets. You seem more authentic now than you did in the old dudelikehella days which is awesome to see. You are an amalgamation of all your choices and they got you to where you are now, in what you describe is the happiest time of your life. Im happy for you and your happiness.
My daughter and I started watching you on the Mean Kitty Channel when she was around Chell’s current age. As my daughter grew, we watched you grow in creativity, especially when your met and married Kristin and started your family. My daughter is now in college majoring in studio art. We often view your You Tube videos on the games you create and how you work out problems, especially technical ones. I can understand why your “Cat” video got attention. People love to watch films on animals, especially when they are doing something cute or clever. You happened to capture something that was unusual and what viewers needed at the time to take their minds off their trouble. Your friend should have been happy for you. You tried to make amends, and if he can’t accept your gesture, know you have family, friends, and fans who understand and love you for who you are, a person who tries to send positivity and warmth through his “art.”
It's nice to see you get these regrets off your chest. I get why you'd want to ignore haters and keep private arguments private so you don't distract from your videos and create drama, but it's really easy to feel alone when that happens. I also hope you'll give SMP Films another shot, even if it means simpler projects, even if it's more about having a tether to your roots. I mean, does it really have to be all or nothing (not that I know anything about production)? I mean, live each day, right? Find a way to do what grabs you. :)
Man, reading all these comments brings back so many memories.. It means so much to me that I've been able to keep up with you, you're one of my biggest role models. I started watching your videos when I was 10 or 11, and now I'm about to turn 25. It's crazy to think that where I am now is the same age that you were when I was watching your videos as a kid. I have so much ahead of me, and can only hope to one day be as happy and fulfilled as you seem now. I'm on my own adventure, making both regrets that maybe one day I will come to terms with, and fond memories that I'm so proud of. I'm really looking forward to continuing to see where life takes you, and where it will take me. Maybe one day our paths will cross and I'll be able to say this in person, but until then: Thank you, Cory. For everything.
I've been following you since high school, which for me was around 2006, 2007ish?? Somewhere around there. I remember your older videos with Stephanie. You and Steph were cute together btw and I'm happy you're both still friends. And then as time went on your other ex (I won't say her name), I remember how rushed that felt. Personally, part of me believes there is good from our mistakes/regrets because then when you discuss these past mistakes with others, like your kids, and they can learn from it too. I always say "I learn from my mistakes AND others mistakes". Make your mistakes matter by continuing to share. Use it as a teaching moment for others.
I can totally relate to sooo many things you said in this video, both personal and youtube-related. Certain big youtubers bullied me at my peak. It really hurt me. Also, the whole ex thing.. I totally get that. I should mention that every time someone mentions Vidcon or Playlist Live, I make it known that my friend Cory was the very first creator of any UA-cam gathering.
I know me too, I was so worried about Cory, you could see the toxic relationship spiral with no way to help. Yes at the time I got annoyed at him for being so impulsive and seemingly wreckless so thats a regret of mine. But ppl grow and learn and that's life. Cory is human and i now understand the ups and downs of life and mental health so I really really wish him all the best with his family.
I hope k has got help and is happy
I've dipped in and out of your channels over the years and the one thing thats always stood out was what a good person you were. We all make mistakes but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Corey I’ve been following you since I was only 12 years old I’m 27 years old now. I remember when you posted your cell number on your smp page. I called you and you gave me great advice. You’re someone I’ve always looked up too. I love your content! You will always be an inspiration to me.
It's crazy to think of all these years passed, and how much of these things you are talking about I actually remember! It 100% is a good idea to get these things out. I feel like when you talk about it, out loud, it really does help us to come to terms with things, and to let go. I remember the meetups. . . I remember the drama. . . and I know you already know this, but you and Nathan are the reason I started my UA-cam journey and I am still doing it today. It's sad that UA-cam really has the ability to help older channels when they make comebacks. . . but they just don't. . . My channel is 12 years old now. . and less then 5% of my views come from subscribers. . . . it's so crazy! Anyway, glad you could get this out there, and I hope it helps you to heal and feel better.
Sucks so bad! I wish I could purge all of the inactive accounts and start over on SMP Films.
@@LiveEachDay Right! Like purge the inactive accounts, and then give us the option to remove accounts that aren't watching. Otherwise, we start all over from zero. . . and I have done that a few times with different channels, and it takes time, but it can work. But you already know that. Remember when UA-cam fun? Now it's all computers and AI. It's nothing like it used to be.
I subscribed to both your channels!
@@LiveEachDay if it weren't for dudelikehella I wouldn't have found your other accounts and awesome content of all sorts
It shocks me to hear that you regret ever getting involved with K because i remember that new years vlog so well because I was so happy that you seemed happy and this just proves you never really know someone from just seeing a short video of their life but that being said Cory I have always stood by you and look up to you as a uncle figure. I've grown up with you and I'm so glad you are where you are now, with Kristen and the kids. You really were meant to be a dad ❤️
I was at first wondering if he was going to comment on Stephanie. I didn’t expect him to use her name or reveal that they’re on a friend level and talk every now and then. But I think that’s great, she seemed pretty cool.
I think it’s considerate that he didn’t use Kate’s name, but I had a feeling something was off about them. But when Kristen and Cory got together it seemed right. Kate seems like a totally different person now, she has an OnlyFans and is very into gaming, as far as I know she’s still dating a guy she started dating about a year after she and Cory broke up. Was sad that her identity got stolen briefly.
pretty sure Kate went a *little* nuts there at the end. I always thought it was a terrible idea after I found out about it they spent so much time trying to hide all that and keep the happy face on. I felt the same way about Charles trippy's break up too, speaking of whom pretty cool to see him doing cooking vlogs with his toddler.
@@StealthMode3924 I never really believed the hacker story. It just didn’t add up. And I hate to say it but the New Years Eve thing seemed staged too, like they seemed to be obviously together before that. Idk just my opinion as a long time viewer but I definitely don’t hold it against them because I can see there were probably reasons.
@Stealth Mode there's no way her account got hacked, it's more likely she had a mental breakdown and deleted everything. I don't know what was happening behind the scenes but it was clear watching, particularly towards the end that she was going a little weird.
Been following you since I was a kid man, I'm almost 25 now. You were and still are an inspiration for me. While watching this I couldn't stop thinking about a time when I was really down and you came out with the werthefugarewe skit, it may have just been a skit to you, but it spoke to me. It made me understand that no matter the age no matter the amount of experience and wisdom we have we are all still truly lost and look for answers from people we respect or view as bigger than us(the tallest trees) and it united me with the rest of the world because as a kid I always felt like I wasn't smart enough and other people always knew the right way in life, when the truth is YOU decide the right way in life and making mistakes is just a part of life (I'm going to paraphrase a rick and morty line here) but making mistakes is like wiping your ass no one truly wants to do it but we have to. Sometimes the best advice you can get from someone is yourself Cory. Another thing that I have learned and don't take this the wrong way because I really appreciate you; is that no good deed goes unpunished, maybe your mistakes or "punishments" are the direct result of the outreach you wanted to make and to help people be a better version of themselves. If this is true I'm really sorry that the change you made in me or any other viewer caused you pain or caused you to make mistakes for our benefit. None the less, you sir have changed the world for the better through me and I just wanted you to know that. Happy New Year Cory.
beautifully said, thank u
I'm glad to hear you and Stephanie are still friends. I felt really sad when you guys split up, but now it's clear it was best for you both. It's good that you guys can still talk to each other.
You still bless me and my growing family, man - I'll never forget your kindness at the meet ups I was able to go to and the one I brought my wife to - we love y'all and wish nothing but the best ~
Cory: * talks about regrets in life, which are also lessons learned in time*
Chell walking in: "I'm about to end these regrets' whole career"
"hating themselves *at* me" is an excellent way to put it. At the end of the day these people leaving hate comments are just leaving projections of themselves or their past experiences
Been following you since The Mean Kitty song went viral in 2007... And I'm so glad you're one of the only OG UA-camrs I still follow because no matter what projects you throw yourself at, whether it relates to me or not, you never let me down. Your ups and downs are so human and uplifting for me as I go through my own life challenges. Tons of OG UA-camrs I used to follow either have become unwatchable with the emergence of news of awful things they've done off camera, or become corporate sellouts and you're neither and it's a refresher. You're just some guy but you're still like, an awesome guy. I did send a letter to your PO Box once but you wouldn't remember and that's okay, I'm just happy to have had a chance to get mentioned in a video once haha ^_^ I'm glad you got a chance to share some of these details with us; some I was old enough to remember, others I didn't have any idea about. Thank you for still being here!
Thank you for opening up to us. I still have a picture of you and Loki you sent me on our fridge along with some merch I ordered from you. You and your videos are part of my life the past 15 years and I'm still here, trough all of it, from SMPFilms stunts to purple cow, from California trough Alaska to Oklahoma. I car warped with you through the past years. I saw your highs and lows, and you and your family is regularly part of my thoughts and prayers. You never let me down. Be yourself, that's enough. Thank you for being a small but important part of my life. You made me a better person, and you are a true inspiration to me the be the best husband I can be to my wife.
dont regret confronting phil-sometimes people need to be confronted
I've been watching you since I was about 13 or 14 years old, and I turn 28 at the end of this month! It's been an absolute pleasure to see you evolve as a person. Especially considering how young I was when I stumbled upon your channels, I believe you helped shape who I am today, in any small way, at least. I was able to grow, laugh, and even cry (rest in peace, kitties) with you, and we've never even met. How cool is that? I hope you know that you've created a very positive impact in the world, for many people including myself. We all mess up sometimes, that's human nature, but what we do going forward is what matters the most.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Cory. Happy New Year
For the last 13 years, I have thoroughly enjoyed your content and watching your life grow. In Middle School and High School, you taught me the importance of not being afraid to be different and because of that, my strongest defense against life is the confidence that came about as a result. Confidence in yourself allows you to overcome any obstacle.
For the years after High School that lined up perfectly with the beginning of your Alaskan adventures, you taught me the importance of well, adventuring. Adventuring being doing something you've always wanted to do but you've also always found an excuse not to. Yeah, focusing on graduating college, finding a better job, shopping for a new car, and basically just going through the motions of surviving is very important. But it's just as important to allow yourself to have adventures. And that's why I started vlogging then and met you at the Vera Project for that meet up. The same reason why I started streaming on Twitch. The same reason why I constantly plan really fun weekends with my friends to do things we've never done before.
And for the years since Chell's birth, you guys taught me the importance of change and how beautiful it can be. Change is scary. Getting married is scary. Having kids can be scary. Quitting your job is scary. The list goes on. But rather than looking at how scary change is and all that could go wrong as a result, I force myself to think about how my life can improve from this. I've always looked back at times before major change took place in my life and compare it to the present day. Yeah, I've changed a lot. Yeah, I have regrets. But I look where I am now and I am happy with the results. More than happy. Our regrets are past tense. You can always look over your shoulder and see them, but you can't change them or make them go away. They literally don't matter. As in, you already regret it, you'll never make that same mistake again, and dwelling on it only pulls you into a blue funk because you can't do anything about it. It's paralyzing.
Moving on from regret is so important. It's effectively dropping that backpack full of bricks you've been carrying your whole life and now you can finally summit that mountain. I hope this video was you dropping that backpack, Cory.
Also, if you guys were ever up to it, would you guys do something like Omegle? I think it'd be cool to be able to talk with you guys face to face and who knows? It might be a big moral boost too. Anyways, thanks as always Cory for being real and allowing us to be apart of your life.
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I wasn't going to give you a thumbs up until you brought your daughter in and turned this into a happy ending. Go spend time with that beautiful family and leave the regrets in the past.
I don't really watch your videos anymore because my interests have changed but I stay subscribed because you're a UA-camr I care about as a person. I've watched you since the mean kitty song came out wrote you a letter when you were with Kate, and you even held it up in a daily vlog and noted how you loved how everyone always writes "I hope you can read this." It's a memory that will probably be with me forever, which is funny because I have done some pretty great things with my life so far. I was really quiet and shy when I started watching you, but something you showed me that nobody else had was that being an adult didn't mean you couldn't be goofy and awkward and dorky and just have fun. I am proud of the fact I can have fun and not take myself too seriously even in a pretty serious career I have and with the lofty goals I have set for myself. I sincerely attribute that to you Mr Safety. I want to say thank you for that, no matter what happens with your channel and what you do.
Man, I remember when I found your dudelikehella channel. Not sure how old I was maybe like 12 or 13 and saw your mean kitty song (which I listened to a million times). Haven't been watching you daily to be honest, I know that your kindness has kind of stuck to me and I'm kind to people automatically. I have a feeling it's because of you. I was often bullied in middle school and so on, so I was rather hateful. And the past 5 years I can tell for sure I've been nice and polite to people out of habit because I really looked up to you and I wanted to be like you. It's been hell of a trip thank you for being there when others wouldn't.
In spite of your regret, I have to say, thank you for letting us in on at least the highlights of your life you had with K. I watched both of your vlogs religiously and it was the best escapism for me at the time. . It was like a hopeful part of my brain lived in sunny Thousand Oaks. Thanks Cory
Regarding you not sticking to one thing
thats probably my favorite part about your content lol. You change it up a lot based on your interests and do the things you're passionate about. It shows in the videos, even if it doesn't generate views.
Why settle for professional at one thing when you can go for Renaissance Man? lol
I remember SXEPhil being a real hothead back in the day, a genuine bully to a few people. He would be really judgemental and wouldn't back down, he does seem to have matured over the years but I don't think he ever really got called out for anything he did- which to be fair, it impresses me that he changed himself without having to rely on public backlash for guiding him in the right direction.
I remember him and the WillofDC ganging up on you with that "winners and losers" show that he did ... and then there was one vlog you did where you met will along with some other UA-camrs and he had to smile and pretend like he hadn't attacked you online. I had no idea about the other stuff though, needless to say I can't begin to describe how much of a positive impact on my life you've had. I was 13 when I came across you, I'm 26 now and I will always remember the things you've taught me. I hope you do a video to balance this one out perhaps, where you talk about the best decisions you've made and how you made the right decisions in those times since you genuinely could teach us a lot by telling us.
WillofDC attacked me hard after the Phil thing. That video he made really hurt. We all change though. Different times.
Both Phil and Will owe Cory an apology, they were terrible to him.
I agree to the second point here. Completely understand the healing process that airing your regrets out which is what this video champions but i really hope when you look back it's not muddied by these pockets of bad times. I'd love to see a video of your fondest memories or proudest achievements through your time on UA-cam! I'm sure there are many!!
WillofDC was just a toxic and judgy concept in the first place. I was in my undergrad college years 2008-12, but the whole idea of his channel retrospectively looks disgusting 10-15 years later.
@@pauldee1577 Yeah, this was back when the top YT circle was quite small, there weren't many big creators so it was like 1 big high school clique and any criticism was extremely intense since there were only a small amount of people to focus on. Today creators tend to get called out for more serious stuff.
This is the first time I've even heard him mention K since idk how long. I just remember I fell off of watching them for a long time and all of a sudden I came back and he was in Alaska with Kristen and there was this feeling in me of like "how long was i gone?!" LOL. Its good to finally have some closure on that. I've been a fan since I was 9 and I'm 23 now and those vlogging days got me through some tough years so I was always very curious about it.
Wait, they split up?
@@beno.verbich7386 how new are you?
Where is she and their other son?
Was K the British chick? I remember someone like that in his very very early vlogs. I stopped watching for a bit and never heard of her again.
Thank you so much for sharing this video, I’ve grown up watching your channels on and off since 2007 and you continue to be a big inspiration to me. 🖤
Hearing that you-know-who was so toxic behind the scenes. I had no idea. I loved your content when I was around 12, I'm almost 24 now. Perspective is everything. I appreciate you , Cory. I may not keep up as much, but I'm always checking it. It's great to see you in a better place now.
Happy New Year Cory! I've been around since SMPfilms in about 2006. I remember Mr Safety was showing us what not to do with a toaster and so many other skits that made us smile. We love you and the whole family. ❤ Here's to a hella epic 2022 🥂
Ahh Cory. I've followed you for...well.... a decade at this point? And if there's one thing I know you for, it's that you've always managed to re-invent yourself, and having the courage to seek change. You've learned and changed course and made mistakes...and it's made you who you are today. And regrets suck! But here you are, still putting your creativity out there in many shapes and forms. And don't forget to remind yourself of the good stuff too!
^this
I admire your honesty & bravery when posting videos like this. You're being honest with yourself and being a bit vulnerable at the same time. This combo can help you a lot in recovering and growing stronger. I've been an avid viewer of yours since you started this channel as DudeLikeHella. I ain't going anywhere! lol. UA-cam shorts seem to do well. I have 11 subs and several of my shorts received over a thousand views from Google searches. lol
One thing that I've always loved about you and this channel is how real you are. Ive been a long time follower. I remember watching all the mean kitty videos at my friend's house when I was in grade 7. Im 26 now and I keep coming back. Thanks for keeping it real. Hope all the best for you and your family in 2022.
As someone who discovered your channel when I first joined YT around 2008, this hurts to see you like this. UA-cam really doesn't appreciate the people who helped it get to where it is today.
He basically stopped uploading. UA-cam punishes people who don't show up often enough, sadly.
I understand now why you told me to keep my personal project on the down low(having some hiccups atm) but it’s really frustrating hearing all that bs you went through. People back then and even now jump on the bandwagon to jump on people and it becomes a crappy game of telephone where information gets messy, confusing and personal opinions get rough.
I’m happy you’re in a good place now Cory.
It’s good to see your name pop up! ❤️
@@LiveEachDay always a fan dude ❤️
I’ve been your subscriber since 2006 on smpfilms, The Mean Kitty channel, etc I had no idea of the tribulations you were going through from your first marriage getting divorced, and such. What’s most important is that you’re alive you’re doing well and you have a nice beautiful family with two beautiful children that look up to you now. Like I said before when I started watching UA-cam videos and other UA-camrs I was single at that time till I got engaged and married I convinced my wife to jump on board to watch your videos as well and she was a fan of the mean kitty channel. Well now we have a daughter ourselves and it’s the best thing ever.
I never realized you and (nameless) had such a shakey thing going, in the old days of your blogs, things always seemed to be fun and care free but I guess that’s the trouble with non transparency sometimes. Certainly an interesting eye opening little admittance, I admire your honesty and bravery for opening up.
Yeah.. it's a real shame cause I was under the same impression too. The vlogs were full of them hanging out, gaming together, romantic dates, the birthdays and Christmas they spent together, even before they were dating they always seemed like they had a good repor with each other and that they genuinely liked each other. There were only a few vlogs and posts that made me think something might be up. But they played it off pretty well for the most part until the bomb shell video "We changed." Came out. My heart broke for them. Cause despite the regrets he has now about it. I highly doubt he ever wanted it to turn out the way it did.
I am glad that you and Steph are on good terms
I’m glad you’re still here.
Though I don't engage with much of your content lately, I remember a time where I wouldn't miss a vlog or odd video.
I was a kid, enjoying your content. I remember the days of before kids. There has been so much change and growth, and I hear it in how you talk nowadays. Thank you for this video, even if this goes private or something, it's going to help you in the long run.
The best thing about mistakes or regrets is that we learn from them! And you have absolutely grown a lot from your past Corey! You’re an incredible father and husband. You’ve become a person of inspiration, just as you’ve been hoping to achieve! There is an absolute legacy that you’ve created and it’s definitely something to aspire to by others! ☺️ Never forget what an incredible person you are!
Nina’s Art Nibbles- AMEN 🙏
There are few people out there I respect as much as you. I've been watching since something like 2007 and that respect has never changed. Being able to make a video this personal and vulnerable in this day and age is really incredible. There's a lot of people on here that talk about loving people and wanting to make the world a better place, but your passion and the love you put out into the world is so genuine and clear to see. Being able to watch you show the world that it's okay not to be perfect, to make a few mistakes and to move forward was so important to me growing up and I'm sure there are thousands of others that feel the same way. Thanks so much and good on you for uploading this.
I don't think you would have had the success in your life if you hadn't made the choices and gone down certain paths in your life. Things happen for a reason. No regrets just lessons and YOU CORY are doing amazing! You've grown stronger through those hardships of your past. Cory I adore you and your videos ( all channels) and I will always be a subscriber or perfect stranger friend.
I was interested in the drama during the ex situation. I regret going to drama forums to find out information. I'm sorry if anything I did (we met during your tour and had a convo via Twitter due to that forum) ever hurt you. I regret all of that. I truly support you and am so glad you've moved on from that past part of your life. You are much better off now. Once again I'm sorry for past actions
Those drama forums tore me up bad. I had the hardest time NOT looking at those because I wanted to know why my life wasn’t as happy as I wanted it to be and looking at that stuff just made me more unhappy. I was looking for someone who could give me an answer that would help me determine the problem so I could fix it but the things they wrote about were mostly lies and theories which were rarely true. Still, they were so hurtful.
Thank you for the apology. Sincerely, from the bottom of my heart. ❤️
@@LiveEachDay they were so toxic. I truly am so sorry for contributing to it and to your sadness at all. I've always supported you (since the early days). Young dumb decisions that truly affected you were wrong. I wish other people realize that. Just know you are showing up all those gossip forums and you've truly done so well in life. I'm glad I still get to support you even though I made mistakes in the past that hurt you.❤️❤️
@@LiveEachDay and thank you for taking the time to read that. I should have apologized a long time ago Cory
So much I would have never known about your history on UA-cam, however, I usually try to stay away from all of that negativity side since UA-cam was and has been a personal getaway. One thing I love about who you are is how genuine you are. I've always strived to be that kind of person and helping others with whatever they need if possible. And that's what has drawn me to your channel for over the years because I've seen the same in you. We're all human of course and we make mistakes of many types. I have my personal regrets in life, but in some way I'm thankful for making those mistakes. I have a blessed life with certain people I've met along the journey, and I wouldn't trade that for the world. Plus, I probably wouldn't be here writing this, missing the opportunity to watch your content you've shared with all of us. So, I personally thank you for being there for us in a time of need, when we needed it the most.
I've always like that quote by Oprah, "Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could be any different." To me that means forgiving myself and telling myself that agonizing on past mistakes and paths not taken are pointless. But sometimes it's good to talk about them, get them out in the open. Thank you for sharing these stories, (not just because they're juicy lol) but I've always found your love and positivity relaxing and inspirational. ^_^
I like that quote. I haven’t heard that one.
I appreciate so much how you continue to share your heart with people even though it’s been broken, trampled and brushed aside at times. I wouldn’t be who I am or where I am if it wasn’t for your genuine care and encouragement. You taught me that I’m never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream. Thanks for sharing your life with the world Cory and I’m grateful to be part of it!
Cory,. It takes a lot to open up like this. You are a very strong person. Much love.
I know what its like trying to be a good guy full of bad people. You are a pure hearted person, and after everything they did to you, you was still being polite to them. Good people suffer. I hope the best comes to you you deserve it brother.
You got a strong will, you never let the evil of this world stop you from being good
Oh man I used to watch your vlogs almost everyday when I was in high school and was excited about your move to Alaska! Tho now I've been caught up with life for years and rarely had the chance to see any of your videos but man... whenever I do it's always genuine and heartfelt. Keep it going Cory!!!
Damn Cory, I never knew you had all this hate on you. I always loved to watch you. When I was like 18 you made me go to another country. I always loved the idea of flyibg to usa or canada, but never had a chance to get a visa. I flew to London, UK instead. You made in general good impact in my life, you are so positive! I always liked to watch your videos but I remember the most from Dude Like Hella
It’s not hate. It’s just regret. It’s also just a few small moments in a life full of goodness.
@@LiveEachDay Corey, I believe he meant you had hate directed toward you, *not* that you have hate inside you. He wrote "hate on you" rather than "hate in you." Peace and happy new year to you and your family!
ive followed you for more than 10 years at this point and im happy you're in a better place these days, i remember playing left4dead 2 with you and kate on xbox live and it was so fun life can be full of regrets but even in your worse days you made other peoples lifes better just being you, dont stop.
Cory, regrets are part of life. Thank you for being the person you've become. You are fantastic and have a beautiful family. Keep on being faithful to yourself and move forward. You got this!
I have that same problem with sarcasm too. I think I'm just sensitive.. its funny I didnt realise how toxic u had with your ex it always seemed so happy. You even boasted about her so much and got engaged and I saw how hard it was on you from the breakup. I guess you always have that toxic ex whi you were really in love with but didn't know it was toxic until after.. I felt the same way.. probably felt like I needed to he with him. I didnt. I dont regret it though... just regret I didnt end sooner when I felt the cracks.
You know its funny a lot of people change their content up now. Pewdiepie hardly does gameplay anymore. I think maybe one of the problems was renaming your channels or creating new one when you could have stuck to one or two channels but I always love your content. Your inspiring to me. Your a hidden gem.
I know what you mean. As a child, young teenager there has been some shitty things happening in my live. And I don't want anything like that happen to anybody else. But at the same time I don't want it to go away from my live, because it made me the person that I am today, and I like myself as I am now. Wish you nothing but the best❤️
Cory, I just want to say you are a beautiful soul. No matter what happens, remember that.
Lol, "This always happens." You're blessed with a beautiful family.
I wonder how many people here have been around long enough to know about Stephanie and to know exactly what ex you speak of. and remember the station and exactly what video of Loki that was. On the whole Phil situation. I have a feeling he might actually regret that too to some extent. He claims that he has done a lot of things that he isn't proud of in his career. Chel is getting so big its insane. I have been here since the beginning and your videos are always a must click. It feels like catching up with an old friend. You are wonderful and I am glad you are still kicking around the old UA-cams! Hope 2022 is spectacular for you and your entire family.
Its sad to hear you have so many regrets . You have such a wonderful family , your very creative and your love grew in different ways . Regret isnt worth dwelling on .... its over , never regret something you cant fixed .
BTw Im still a huge fan of yours ... no matter what . I get excited when you post .
I deleted my older channel from the 2007-2010 days, but I've been following you for almost 15 years now. Wild to see how much has changed. What I find interesting is the real success factor has been perseverance and adaptation. I know the likes of Renetto, Lisa Nova, etc are long gone, but when I see Shane, and Phil (and some others), what I notice about them is they really haven't changed as people, even if their content has evolved. I think the people that have faded away from UA-cam are the ones that saw UA-cam for what people see Facebook now as, a pretty harsh environment. What's also funny is the UA-cam drama still exists, just with a new breed of cast. UA-cam in 2008 felt like a small school, but now it feels like a full sized city like NYC. You can be in one area and not even know what's happening in another. Back in the day the divisions were a lot less. Hell, I remember when the most subbed person was like half a mil. I think it was Smosh? I'm glad you made this video, especially the fact you made it public.
Hi Cory! After many many months of being unplugged from social media the very first thing I had to do was catch up on your videos and see what’s been going on and how your family has grown. Needless to say it’s going to be a non productive day. I am so happy for this video! It solidifies the reason I’ve always liked you (your transparency) but you also cleared up several things that I had assumed. Bottom line is I knew there were some troubles brewing under the surface back then - I’m sure I wasn’t the only one. But all these things pointed to where you are now which is your best life, right? Yes! I appreciate this video so so much! Love to you Kristen, Chell & Atlas
Dude, everyone makes mistakes. Thing is, you learned from them. You're human. It takes guts to do this. I admire you for it.
This is why ive watched you the past 13 years. You're my human hero!!! Well, now you and your family. You've grown you've gone from a guy getting his "" getting hit with an elastic band to a family guy, you've lost things and when I'm struggling I see you dealing and feel like I can push through it. I might make a video and send it. Ive gone through what I have because your presence online has shown me to role with it.
We are who we are because of what we've gone through. What we have wouldn't exist if we didn't go through those challenges.
Wow, just come across this video and all the memories came flooding back. The mean Kitty song was the first video i saw on youtube, I thought it was the best thing ever. Then years later found you through K. You were part of my favourite time watching youtube, just so wholesome and fun and Its good to see you still remain true, wholesome and fun. Remembering the audience gifting you wacky shirts, getting shredded for that golds gym competition, winning a competition was it for a house or furniture? Or money to spend on furniture. Purple cow, which i still quote today and helped me pass an English exam back in the day lol. You introduced me to Shaun who's music still resonates with me, fantastic musician. Longboard adventures. Seeing you film that cool Fallout Nuka Break. I was sad when you got rid of the dune buggy. That's just the DudeLikeHella era as well. The amount of fun, passion, love and freedom you emanated was always infectious and that's how you've managed to create a family with someone who equally loves you. Those regrets seem like minor inconveniences when you compare them to the successes you've had and are currently enjoying. You were the first to do many things on this platform, that's something in itself. Its like seeing an old friend and you don't get that with the vast majority of youtubers. You put yourself across as a good friend for anyone that has and will watch. That's something to be proud of. Glad you're doing well, I will always cherish those memories and we cant let past regrets get us down, what's done is done. You're one of the good ones.
I made a couple of friends through you, your exes and Shaun. I have been following you since I was a freaking.... 14-year-old? I'm nearing 30 now and I cannot be thankful enough of the positivity and laughter that you and many more have given me thanks to UA-cam. It's given me a creative outlet, a hobby and a *hell* of a lot more.
You have not changed from the goofy Mr. Safety that I knew all of that time ago. (Minus the life-endangering stunts that you used to do.)
I appreciate you so much, man. I remember when Chell was born. I remember you getting married both times. In an odd way, I feel like you have been a friend of mine for all of this time.
Just know I appreciate you. You have been a beacon of happiness, love and positivity for my closest friends and I for a good, long while and I hope you keep doing that as long as it makes you happy.
First, thank you for being vulnerable. You being real (not sticking to one thing is part of that) is what has me loyal to you.
So know that I am posting the next part with nothing but love for you, and anyone else who reads this...
Mama taught me, she has no regrets. Not that she's innocent (far from it). Because if she hadn't made the particular mistakes she made when she did, then she wouldn't be her. You have learned and grown because of every single regret you listed here. And I wouldn't change having that experience with you for anything. I've been praying for you this whole time. I am so glad you have so much more light in your life now. It's at that maturity where the darkness comes, but you can handle it without being dimmed. So, if you haven't yet, I hope you can see them not as regrets anymore and truly forgive yourself for having gone somewhere negative.
my goodness Chell looks more and moreeeee like her mother its adorable!
For real! At one point she made a certain smerk and I thought "Holy crap that's Kristen's smile to a T!!!"
Kristen and cory split up?
@@beno.verbich7386 no
Not giving the trolleys time of day... that's a juicy regret that only comes from a sense of true self love. I'm glad you found it and it took everything you went through to KNOW
love the way your whole face lit up when chell walked in
How crazy people can get, when they are digging for drama, and you are just living your life. That's sad, Cory, I'm sorry you had to deal with that. I never heard of him, or saw that video that I can recall. But I have seen nearly all of your videos, and keep coming back because you are real, and seek joy and truth.
The Cory and Kate era of DudeLikeHella was the best series of vlogs that were ever on the internet tbh. Ik that's in the past but I think you should admire the beauty of those times and the joy those videos brought to so many people like me. Looking good btw bro
I wonder if taking Kathleen Elliott on as a business associate is one of his regrets?
She is the toxic ex he is talking about.
@@Melisande777 He was briefly married then divorced before he hired Kate on.
@@bizbot1655 I was there when he proposed/married Steph. And I was there when Kate came to stay over. He was not yet divorced. But was soon after she came along.
I still remember this era from time to time, and I’m not even a Vlog kinda guy. I was like 11 when he started DudeLikeHella and it felt wholesome to me. Living vicariously.
I watched Kate’s channel when you started posting less, just to watch you. I watched the live stream of your wedding with Steph, so I’ve been here a loooong time (lol). I could see, even through the curated content of her channel and later, DudeLikeHella, that there were some toxic issues you might have been dealing with. You always kept so positive in your videos, especially while I was following your gym challenge. But I could see there was so much being said that was unsaid. I’m sorry for that tough time if your life, but always remember, your experiences make you who you are and you learn from all of them.
Happy New Year!!!
I love you too, and your family, unconditionally. ❤
Mistakes help you learn, grow, and set healthier boundaries for yourself and those in your life. Live and learn, man. All of the mistakes help you make better choices, and make you appreciate what you have even more. They've made you who you are, and are helping mold your children, and marriage into what they are.
Cory, I've been following you since I was 19...I'm 33 now. I love you so much and you've had such a huge positive impact on my life. I'm so happy you've ended up where you are now. You are truly a kind, genuine, honest soul and you deserve the best. I had no idea the drama, bullying, and relationship toxicity was that bad...but like you said, all your decisions led you here to now. I'm so proud of you, your family, and all your great accomplishments. Just continue staying true to yourself and kindness will follow you. Much love and peace!
Been a follower of yours for god know how long (2008/9 i think). Always thought you've been a stand up guy, very honest, creative, funny, goofy and a pleasure to watch no matter what you kind of video/Blog you created. Something you mentioned (The last Ex) that surprised me but i'm glad you got away from that, found happiness and have this amazing life you have with your beautiful family.
Happy New Year and i wish you continued success in 2022.
I don't think any of your regrets are particularly outlandish or weird to have. It sounds like early UA-cam was a lot of expectations from fans and massive egos clashing from early creators and unfortunately you were on the receiving end of it. Its easy to regret how you reacted to things at the time but you've also shown that you've grown from it and taken lessons from it, and that's what makes you a great father!
Been a viewer since 2007, and while I've tuned in and out just due to interests changing, it's always been apparent that you've got a creators heart, and I'm glad that during the up and down slopes, you still find time to create things, regardless of how many people are watching. Hopefully through all the regrets and drama, you can still see that UA-cam is better place because you were and still ARE here :)
Bless the broken road I guess. For if some things never happened you might not be where you're at today as you said.
I admire your positivity and love your videos anytime you decide to put them out on whatever topic you feel like discussing.
I myself feel like I have so many regrets and it's true, it's not the event that was the issue it's how you react to the event that has to be kept in mind.
It's been a hard year, as for many I'm sure it has, and I'm so happy to see when you put something out. Thank you for the warm wishes, positivity and love you always want to share with us.
Never regret Kate. In the beginning you were so in love and got to experience these intense emotions. In the long run these emotions did not last, they were more illusion than real, but the whole experience changed you into the more complex person you are today. It made it possible for you to attract someone as awesome as Kristen, the person who is 100% perfect for you. No Kate, no Kristen, Chell or Atlas. It is a shame you hurt people along the way, but hurting others is just part of the human condition, no matter how hard you try not to.
I honestly forgot that not only he dated Kate, but he was married once before
I would watch smp films skits all the time back in the day and I truly believe the spirit of that channel lives on through your positivity and creativity on these other channels. From how much your perspective influenced me growing up, teaching us to see lifes beauty everywhere and spread it, I know that inspired many others. Your kids, biological and internet, are gonna change the world for the better. Thank you for never quitting, and for being the most wholesome OG on this site. 💙
I have always admired you for taking risks. I tend to let fear overcome me, so I remain in my comfort zone. I admire you, Cory. You have been a good friend to me for so many years, a friend whom I have never met, but a friend nonetheless!
That’s an amazing and true insight-They (trolls/spiteful people) don’t really hate me; they’re hating themselves at me. Wow. So true and important to understand. I don’t like that you went through all that but you’ve held your integrity and good nature all the way, rising above. Also, best ending ever.
This couldn't have showed up on my feed at a better time... I've been going through the effects of a break-up for the past few weeks and it's been incredibly difficult. I've been through low points in my life but I had no idea it could get this low. The 'regret' aspect really hits home because I feel like I failed the relationship. I know it's pointless but all I can think about are "I wish I did this" or "I wish I didn't do that..." or "I can't believe I was too stupid to notice this" ...it's given me a lot of perspective on how I need to improve aspects of my life, but I just wish it didn't have to be this way.
On a positive note, I've been watching your stuff now since the early days of SMPfilms, and have seen you go through all of the different changes and evolution of your content, and even your personal life...I remember looking forward to the daily vlogs back in the DudeLikeHella days! It's heartwarming to see you are still creating content and are in a happy place in your life!
You're one of the finest youtube personalities, and you being you is awesome. Just let those trolls and haters hate, cause whatever they throw at you is all nonsense. I love watching you, listening to you, being inspired by you - cause you have this strong bravery in being honest and open, which I really find unique and refreshing. I love you being you, Cory! You improve us in being us. Thank you!
It’s hard to talk about this out loud but we grow as people together. Through 14 years Of watching, I feel like we’ve all helped each other grow
Dear Cory,
just watching your video and by incident recognizing I am wearing an old dude like hella sweatshirt. :)
No matter what you did, you make people laugh and think and reflect about their own live and their situation.
Thous you have a big positive impact on other people like me and many others.
These honest videos are also one reason I like watching your videos for so long.
So keep up and do what you want to do.
I know your good with yourself and what you did, but I just wanted to let you know.
You always cheer people up and no matter what you do, you do not forget to see the good side of things and the love which is all around us.
So maybe sometimes you're a big dreamer but, thats what many of us out there need to see.
Keep up and thank you,
Cheers.
I only remember the good, the inspirational, your strong, beautify family, your sense of humor, your famous first Kitty series. Love you, Kristan, and your beautiful family.
Never regret your exes! While you can look back and think "What the hell was I thinking?" like you said in the end, it all leads you to where you are! There were things you had to learn by being in those situations.
I'm so glad after this crazy journey you're in such a great spot in your life ❤️ And gosh Chell looks so much like her mom!
Gosh i remember when Chell was born. I remember when Kristen told you she was pregnant. Now look at her. She's so big!! She's so hecking cute and adorable oh my gosh.
I remember when I first found you back when I was in junior high, i was like 11 at the time so of course it was through the mean kitty song, way back in 07. It's crazy to think that was 15 years ago now holy crap... I'm so glad I've stuck around throughout those years. You really were a big part in helping me be comfortable and okay with who I was after I was diagnosed with ADHD at 13. Your silliness and goofiness were so relatable to me and made me realize it was okay for me to be that way and be silly and goofy because "well if there are adults are okay with being like that, why isn't okay for me to be that way?". Finding you at that age really had such a positive impact on my life Cory, especially after dealing with mental health struggles throughout my high school and early adult years, one that I'm still so thankful for. Watching you throughout those hard years really helped me stay who I was and being okay with it despite everything going on in my head. I really can't thank you enough for all that.
Still hoping that one day I'll get to meet you in person and get an epic man hug 💜
I've been watching UA-cam since 2008 when the most-subscribed were mainly a whole big clique, and this video drove home a point I've been putting together for some time, looking back on everything: commingling with people competing for fame on UA-cam, or any entertainment outlet where the camera is on you, is going to land you face-to-face with a lot of cutthroat narcissists. That clique that was on the most-subscribed list back then was probably loaded with clinical narcissists. Narcissists, as we all know, feed on attention, but narcissists are also infamous for gaslighting people and doing everything they can to control how they are viewed by others. They would readily poison the minds of their peers and their viewers with misinformation about their enemies, turning their communities and audiences against anyone who crosses them. I know; I grew up with one in the household. I wonder how much toxic behavior executed by the UA-cam in-crowd would end up as public knowledge if it had taken place in 2021, 2022, or whatever year this is!!!
I remember watch your videos since Smpfilms. I think 2009. I watch ever single one of your vlogs during then and the growth is massive. We came from peeing on an electric fence to a family and personal growth. I'm happy for you man
Thank you Cory for sharing your life, feelings and journey with us. You’re healing and growing from your mistakes. One of the biggest reasons why I follow you for many years is you’re truly genuine and real. You always resonated with me. Even though I don’t actually personally know you, I consider you a friend. Who knows, maybe one day we might know each other? But regardless you’re supported. Thank you for doing all you do, bringing positivity into the world and being awesomely you.
You're never all alone. Some say that having a heart that is more caring is a bad thing and they are the ones that need to worry. I've taken the shame on that has seemed to want to suffocate me, I was seen as weak and I know in my heart that I'm not that unable. I may be challenged mentally and physically, but I am not challenged by the size of my heart. We are the strong and we will survive!!
I think you are one of the first youtubers I watched and I still remember a bunch of that stuff. So glad you’re still here & also doing other cool things :)
Edit; and I have always liked your personality and when you talk about life and stuff, you are an inspiration! I hope you alway check in with UA-cam every once in a while, even if you have a bunch of other things going on sometimes
hearing you speak about everything has really reflected on my regret that have are still shaping so thank you for expressing them.
Also im sorry one of my old accounts is one that was subscribed to SMP films. but i hope it stays up i love sometimes randomly going and viewing them like the Mother earth clip with the dune buggy!
Stay safe and well Cory !
Jealousy is ugly. People are ugly in general. I saw what was happening to you and the injustice. I never liked these channels that ripped apart other UA-camrs and got their followers via hate. I know u are truly a good person. It’s apparent how you relate and talk to people. I am so glad you found Kristin and have a beautiful family to be thankful for. Hugs ❤️
Cory, first, I appreciate how real you are and how you can open up to us all that have been with you for so long. We've seen you through all of this but never really got to see how you were really feeling. If you were doing ok, but at least it all led you to a beautiful place with your family and allowed you to grow stronger. Also, I really wanted to say, you sound like the bigger person with the phil situation. From an outside perspective it sounds like he was dealing with a lot of insecurities and jealousy over your video performing better. It would've been anyone on that day that surpassed him, i dont think it had anything to do with you but his lack of seeing outside himself and being selfish in that way. We can all see you've grown from that situation and were able to apologize for whatever you may have said to him. I don't think it was right for him to use his power to send trolls your way and to not apologize for everything. Jealousy and insecurities can get the best of people and its unfortunate you had to be the target of his. I say all this because I am proud of you, the person you've become, and wish you peace with all this. This is not coming from a place of hating on phil just from a neutral viewer that hopes can give you an outsiders perspective. Keep being your happy goofy self! :)
It may not have been that way for him but still, I’ve definitely grown past that and I’m glad to finally put a lid on the casket.
I've been here since your earliest days on UA-cam. You're among a handful of UA-cam creators that sprung the career I have today and continue to be so passionate about. Hearing about these things is eye opening, because as a young viewer at the time, there's no way I would have understood nor knew any of this was happening behind the scenes. Just know that I'm always rooting for you. Thanks for sharing all of this. It definitely helps me feel less alone in my own struggles beyond the screens. Much love!
Still here with you Cory, 25 years old now. I remember my sister showing me your Mean Kitty song and ever since Ive been with and watched every step of the way. Vlogs/Skits and all. Loved every second you allowed us in. Biggest inspiration and role model Ive ever had the pleasure of looking up too. I'm not a Tattoo guy, but if i ever decide to pull the trigger, i would like too get the SMP logo (with your permission) as you have it right there on my arm as a reminder to who i strive to be like, and keep me on a right path. Also as a tribute to my UA-cam Dad.
Been watching your channel since "the first juicy regret" and since then I've seen you only get happier regardless of the regrets. You seem more authentic now than you did in the old dudelikehella days which is awesome to see. You are an amalgamation of all your choices and they got you to where you are now, in what you describe is the happiest time of your life. Im happy for you and your happiness.
Dude it takes serious guts to share this stuff. Proud of you. Definitely got me thinking.
My daughter and I started watching you on the Mean Kitty Channel when she was around Chell’s current age. As my daughter grew, we watched you grow in creativity, especially when your met and married Kristin and started your family. My daughter is now in college majoring in studio art. We often view your You Tube videos on the games you create and how you work out problems, especially technical ones.
I can understand why your “Cat” video got attention. People love to watch films on animals, especially when they are doing something cute or clever. You happened to capture something that was unusual and what viewers needed at the time to take their minds off their trouble. Your friend should have been happy for you. You tried to make amends, and if he can’t accept your gesture, know you have family, friends, and fans who understand and love you for who you are, a person who tries to send positivity and warmth through his “art.”
It's nice to see you get these regrets off your chest. I get why you'd want to ignore haters and keep private arguments private so you don't distract from your videos and create drama, but it's really easy to feel alone when that happens. I also hope you'll give SMP Films another shot, even if it means simpler projects, even if it's more about having a tether to your roots. I mean, does it really have to be all or nothing (not that I know anything about production)? I mean, live each day, right? Find a way to do what grabs you. :)
I'm happy to hear some of the behind the scenes from the early days of UA-cam.
Man, reading all these comments brings back so many memories.. It means so much to me that I've been able to keep up with you, you're one of my biggest role models. I started watching your videos when I was 10 or 11, and now I'm about to turn 25. It's crazy to think that where I am now is the same age that you were when I was watching your videos as a kid. I have so much ahead of me, and can only hope to one day be as happy and fulfilled as you seem now. I'm on my own adventure, making both regrets that maybe one day I will come to terms with, and fond memories that I'm so proud of. I'm really looking forward to continuing to see where life takes you, and where it will take me. Maybe one day our paths will cross and I'll be able to say this in person, but until then: Thank you, Cory. For everything.
I've been following you since high school, which for me was around 2006, 2007ish?? Somewhere around there. I remember your older videos with Stephanie. You and Steph were cute together btw and I'm happy you're both still friends. And then as time went on your other ex (I won't say her name), I remember how rushed that felt. Personally, part of me believes there is good from our mistakes/regrets because then when you discuss these past mistakes with others, like your kids, and they can learn from it too. I always say "I learn from my mistakes AND others mistakes". Make your mistakes matter by continuing to share. Use it as a teaching moment for others.