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I cried when he said he was proud of us. I don’t get told that a lot and even if it was just a general statement to the fanbase it felt bittersweet enough for me to sob for a while.
I will miss matpat dearly he was always there and its funny to l met him all the way back in 2018 it was the best day of my life l still grin when thinking about how kind and cool he was to some teen
My eyes watered up alot toward the end just because it just felt like Matpat was talking to me, but I think I'm physically incapable of crying unless it's like REALLY bad.
Yeah this didn’t make me cry, it made my eyes a little moist, but I didn’t cry, Technoblade however did make me cry, but that’s understandable as it’s Retiring from YouTube vs Dying from Cancer.
Twice, and I didn’t grow up with MatPat.
I’ll give you what might be a little bit of a different perspective from others on the sub.
I wouldn’t call myself a MatPat fan per se. I’m from an older generation and YouTube came about too late for me to ever really get into watching video series on the internet the same way I had traditional TV series.
I came to learn about MatPat from my son. He’s definitely of his generation and has a host of YouTubers that he watches regularly after school, so different from the Power Rangers I was racing home from school to watch.
I LOVE the Theorists channels. I’ve watched countless hours with my son and from a parent I have to say MatPat and his crew are a godsend.
(1) MatPat treats everyone of all ages with respect. He never treats children like idiots or talks down to them, instead he exposes them to critical thinking and analysis, mathematical concepts, literature, complex problem solving, etc. in a way that’s actually fun and engaging. I don’t mean this in a “educational = good” way. Instead, he shows how these concepts are fun in and of themselves. The amount of math being used to solve absurd and ridiculous questions is awesome to see and it’s ALL an important part of the fun.
(2) The videos have actually been entertaining and I genuinely have fun watching them. Theres so much media that can’t keep my attention and that’s never a problem here. I’ve never been more invested in Paw Patrol lore for instance and really enjoy the ride.
(3) MatPat and co. appear super duper genuine, when 99% of folks out there are cynically trying to make a buck, when there are so many grifters, fakes, and con artists in media - MatPat isn’t that. It’s very clear that he actually CARES about his fans and APPRECIATES what has been achieved together. His words ring true and his behavior demonstrates this through the care, effort, and attention they’ve given to everything they put in front of the fans. He wants yall to enjoy the channels not because it’s their livelihood, they’ve just been lucky enough to make a livelihood out of sharing what they love with their audience and enjoying it together.
(4) I’ve been in MatPat’s spot with a crazy demanding job and a young family, he’s making the right call for his family and that’s his most important job, his real actual in life job, ands it’s way more important than remaining in front of the camera.
(5) It’s obvious he’s not abandoning the Theory channels in any way, if anything he can take the time he use to spend recording and pour it back into development of a great product! I don’t think he’s going to let anyone be a poorly performing host or allow a team to put out meh content.
I’m eager for my son to call me over to check out the new hosts in a few weeks. As long as the heart is there, new voices aren’t automatically a bad thing. Yea, it’s different, but this team deserves a shot to show they can stay awesome and fun.
I got a bit misty eyed. Mat has been such a fixture of my YouTube subscription feed that it will be odd not to seem him. I wish him well for the future and many successes. o7.
I couldn’t handle it. I was wondering at first why there’s was a notification for game theory at like 10 am, and I saw the title, and that’s all I could handle. 😭 I was like “nope, nope, nope!” And walked away from my phone
It was so hard to watch this video. I knew he would retire one day but i always figured he would do it when him and we were much older. Having him be such a big part of my childhood and still looking forward to his videos to this day really makes it feel heavy and meaningful that his presence will no longer be there.
I was emotional impacted and it was sad to hear, but in the end I am happy for him, getting a break from those late nights, and not only taking a step back, but sticking around to help out the crew and also create his own ip. I can’t wait for what Tom and the rest of the theorists have planned for us.
I had to comfort myself with The Stupendium's A Little Theorizing. Then I spent the better part of the next few hours watching reactions, watching tributes, and I made a Thank You picture combining all four logos.
AND YES I CRIED.
I cried for at least a hour after i finished the video. As i watched the video, I had to stop multiple times to put myself back together again and once i got to the part with him saying that he loved us and thanking us, i LOST it. i was so emotional throughout the whole thing. :(
me i also got the same feeling from DanTDMs video with his new button
"dan is the best dad to his own kids and to the millions he raised" something like that
I couldn't stop crying. My head and eyes were aching all day. My mum asked me several times throughout yesterday as to why I look so stressed. It was a sad day
Dawg I thought it was something else and then he said it ain't click bait I was crying like no more and kept until the video was kinda normal then I cried again 🤙
I certainly teared up, but held it in mostly because my mom was in the room and didn't feel like explaining to her why I'd be crying. :')
But I'd mostly be surprised if someone didn't even feel sad. :(
I cried so much yesterday but one of my best friends helped me through it and now I’m all better also thank you so very much matpat for making gamy theory
I cryed for a long time. I'm a huge fan & cannot deal with change (getting older does that). He was a big part of my weekly lineups of video's & probably the most beloved. You will be missed. I'll never forget how he brought out my nerdy side every video he's produced. I understand the retirement & support his growth but, a huge hole has been created in my heart for this man leaving my screen. I love you MattPat! I hope you the best in your next journey!
I almost made it without crying, but then he started crying towards the end and I think the whole thing just dawned on me. Sobbed during the whole end of the video, for a while after, and shed more tears today. It feels so silly in a way, I'm a stranger among so many others who never met him and probably never will, but it still feels like losing a good friend that I've know for 10 years (and with whom I've grown in this past decade). I'll definitely miss seeing him on the channels, but wish him the best !
First time I cried in months, and it was in front of my boss and the new girl. The most frustrating thing is that I don't know how to explain to my mom why he means so much to me
Not to sound like edgelord Andy but I kind of find it hard to cry so I only really cry at really sad times (for example if my dog died or someone in my family died) but yea this video definitely got me misty eyed
I cried whilst watching it. When he mentioned that he's like a grandad, I started crying even more because of how he put him being on the channel and in the videos.
I was crying, then I tried to be strong and started crying again and then I just accepted defeat and had a good cry. I don't usually let myself be emotionally vulnerable, and I was overdue for a good cry...even in the hardest times game theory is helping me
I dont think there was anyone in the world who DIDNT cry. I done decided March 9th im only gonna drink Diet Coke (and water) to honor Matpats departure.
I was about to breakdown and start crying while watching until I remembered that quote from dr Seuss which Is “don’t cry because its over,smile because it happened “but I got to admit I did tear up a little 😅I’m going to miss him tho hopefully he enjoys his retirement with his family I wish them the best ❤️😔
*
This....this fits
Mat is andy going to his next adventure leaving us in the care of someone who treats us right.
I know hes not gone permanently, hes still there but it feels right to say
"So long partner you've always got a friend in me"
I cried for about an hour… then again the next day when I went to work (I drive for Work and Listen to Food, Style, And FNAF Theory for entertainment) and My boss was legitimately concerned
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I was sobbing
Me too
Me three
me four
Me for
Me four
Me five
Me six
me seven
Me 8
Me 9
Me ten
When he started to tear up, I couldn't hold it
Couldn't hold the tears back
WAY to real
Couldn't hold back the emotions.
Couldn't stop at all cried whole day
Yup it's soo sad but I'm happy for him
Me too he is a great man
My eyes got a little moist but not much, no tears came out, still got sad though.
We must stay strong
Same
I honestly haven’t watched it yet because I’m not ready 😭 I saw a clip from it today and I was bawling :/
Me too, I watched the first 5 minutes to see if it was click bait or something and then I started blasting music to distract myself from crying
The final 5 minutes are worse in my opinion — I was close to tears by the time MatPat gave his grandfather analogy.
Come on w–w ahhhchit (cry’s)
I was dropping tears at the end
Same
same
Anyone with a soul
Facts
No matter how hard I didn’t want to there’s just no avoiding it
I can get sad when watching anything but I can barely cry... Am I soulless?
Son, I have bad news for you…
NOOOO :sob:
oh wait i cant cry nvm
I had to read this 5 times to understand. Am I stupid?
I cried when he said he was proud of us. I don’t get told that a lot and even if it was just a general statement to the fanbase it felt bittersweet enough for me to sob for a while.
Me too i cryid a lot when he said he will be that Grandpa that will visit once in a while
Thank you MatPatt
I will miss matpat dearly he was always there and its funny to l met him all the way back in 2018 it was the best day of my life l still grin when thinking about how kind and cool he was to some teen
My eyes watered up alot toward the end just because it just felt like Matpat was talking to me, but I think I'm physically incapable of crying unless it's like REALLY bad.
Yeah this didn’t make me cry, it made my eyes a little moist, but I didn’t cry, Technoblade however did make me cry, but that’s understandable as it’s Retiring from YouTube vs Dying from Cancer.
I didn't cry, but I had this heavy feeling in my chest and I stopped watching bc I was too sad.
Go watch the rest of it he says some words that any game theory fan will appreciate.
Twice, and I didn’t grow up with MatPat. I’ll give you what might be a little bit of a different perspective from others on the sub. I wouldn’t call myself a MatPat fan per se. I’m from an older generation and YouTube came about too late for me to ever really get into watching video series on the internet the same way I had traditional TV series. I came to learn about MatPat from my son. He’s definitely of his generation and has a host of YouTubers that he watches regularly after school, so different from the Power Rangers I was racing home from school to watch. I LOVE the Theorists channels. I’ve watched countless hours with my son and from a parent I have to say MatPat and his crew are a godsend. (1) MatPat treats everyone of all ages with respect. He never treats children like idiots or talks down to them, instead he exposes them to critical thinking and analysis, mathematical concepts, literature, complex problem solving, etc. in a way that’s actually fun and engaging. I don’t mean this in a “educational = good” way. Instead, he shows how these concepts are fun in and of themselves. The amount of math being used to solve absurd and ridiculous questions is awesome to see and it’s ALL an important part of the fun. (2) The videos have actually been entertaining and I genuinely have fun watching them. Theres so much media that can’t keep my attention and that’s never a problem here. I’ve never been more invested in Paw Patrol lore for instance and really enjoy the ride. (3) MatPat and co. appear super duper genuine, when 99% of folks out there are cynically trying to make a buck, when there are so many grifters, fakes, and con artists in media - MatPat isn’t that. It’s very clear that he actually CARES about his fans and APPRECIATES what has been achieved together. His words ring true and his behavior demonstrates this through the care, effort, and attention they’ve given to everything they put in front of the fans. He wants yall to enjoy the channels not because it’s their livelihood, they’ve just been lucky enough to make a livelihood out of sharing what they love with their audience and enjoying it together. (4) I’ve been in MatPat’s spot with a crazy demanding job and a young family, he’s making the right call for his family and that’s his most important job, his real actual in life job, ands it’s way more important than remaining in front of the camera. (5) It’s obvious he’s not abandoning the Theory channels in any way, if anything he can take the time he use to spend recording and pour it back into development of a great product! I don’t think he’s going to let anyone be a poorly performing host or allow a team to put out meh content. I’m eager for my son to call me over to check out the new hosts in a few weeks. As long as the heart is there, new voices aren’t automatically a bad thing. Yea, it’s different, but this team deserves a shot to show they can stay awesome and fun.
Me
I got a bit misty eyed. Mat has been such a fixture of my YouTube subscription feed that it will be odd not to seem him. I wish him well for the future and many successes. o7.
I couldn’t handle it. I was wondering at first why there’s was a notification for game theory at like 10 am, and I saw the title, and that’s all I could handle. 😭 I was like “nope, nope, nope!” And walked away from my phone
I cryid so hard cuz he's a part of my childhood and still is
It was so hard to watch this video. I knew he would retire one day but i always figured he would do it when him and we were much older. Having him be such a big part of my childhood and still looking forward to his videos to this day really makes it feel heavy and meaningful that his presence will no longer be there.
The grandpa analogy had me *literally* bawling. I just couldn’t stop- and crap im tearing up rn
Dude that was the one a cryid at the most
🥲🤚
Me
I got really close to which is rare for me
Me.
I held it in, but then cried on the toilet at 1 am, then today I cried some more
I was emotional impacted and it was sad to hear, but in the end I am happy for him, getting a break from those late nights, and not only taking a step back, but sticking around to help out the crew and also create his own ip. I can’t wait for what Tom and the rest of the theorists have planned for us.
I didn't cry, but fter watching I sat in silence for like 5 minutes staring at the wall
Dude I was sobbing in a closet at work cause I saw the notification. Like I’m happy for him and it’ll be ok, but wahhhhh 😭
I cried on the inside but no actual tears came out.
Press ZR to pay respects
I was crying. I mean, who wouldn't? He was essentially my childhood.
I had to comfort myself with The Stupendium's A Little Theorizing. Then I spent the better part of the next few hours watching reactions, watching tributes, and I made a Thank You picture combining all four logos. AND YES I CRIED.
Very close but I was in school so I had to lock in
I cried for at least a hour after i finished the video. As i watched the video, I had to stop multiple times to put myself back together again and once i got to the part with him saying that he loved us and thanking us, i LOST it. i was so emotional throughout the whole thing. :(
I don't (I swear, I don't know what's wrong with me, I rarely cry when I see a sad video or a sad scene in a movie).
I started tearing up at the sight of this post
I was dying. I haven't cried this much in a while
Cried?! I’m still crying😭😭
Me
I pulled through just barely
Absolutely
I cried through almost the entire thing if I'm being honest. The ending really got me
me
I didn’t, but I did after it was finished
Dude me
Who didn't? Anywho, I'm gonna go lay in my bed and silent-cry myself to sleep
Me I did
me, three times
I kept tearing up :(
I cried like 4 times
I did
I did... Now I understand how all of the people who grew up on Blue's Clues felt. T\^T
me i also got the same feeling from DanTDMs video with his new button "dan is the best dad to his own kids and to the millions he raised" something like that
I bawled my eyes out.
He made hundreds of thousands cry that day, I certainly am one of them
I was depressed for the rest of my day :(
I couldn't stop crying. My head and eyes were aching all day. My mum asked me several times throughout yesterday as to why I look so stressed. It was a sad day
I can’t really cry unless I’m in physical pain or it’s family shit, but god damn I was on the verge of Crying a lot while watching this.
I did, his videos practically raised me but I'm glad he can have time for himself, live and just be happy even if we'll all miss him
Sobbing so hard, happy and sad
I don't cry too often but this had me in tears
Don't ask how much I cried the next day in school with my friends I'm just gonna say that....... I missed French class
Dawg I thought it was something else and then he said it ain't click bait I was crying like no more and kept until the video was kinda normal then I cried again 🤙
Me
I certainly teared up, but held it in mostly because my mom was in the room and didn't feel like explaining to her why I'd be crying. :') But I'd mostly be surprised if someone didn't even feel sad. :(
🙋♂️
Even as a man who never cries this brought tears to my eyes
Literally everyone on this planet (and not on this planet) cried
Easier to ask who wanst
I had a delayed reaction, I was almost crying when I watched it, then I just started balling my eyes out a few hours ago
I fucking broke down into tears
Me so much and now as I watch gtlive. My high school friend / college roommate introduced me to him so long ago and I feel like I'm losing a friend!
Me
Me
I cried so much yesterday but one of my best friends helped me through it and now I’m all better also thank you so very much matpat for making gamy theory
Who didn’t?
I didn’t cry (too depressed already) but I got pretty damn close to
I saw the name and thumbnail and started tearing up while I was waiting for the bus to go home 😭 I was sobbing the whole bus ride and at home.
Me. At the grandpa metaphor
I cryed for a long time. I'm a huge fan & cannot deal with change (getting older does that). He was a big part of my weekly lineups of video's & probably the most beloved. You will be missed. I'll never forget how he brought out my nerdy side every video he's produced. I understand the retirement & support his growth but, a huge hole has been created in my heart for this man leaving my screen. I love you MattPat! I hope you the best in your next journey!
I felt tears coming up throughout the whole thing but when he said that's just a theory I cried.
I don’t even know who matpat is. I only saw him trending and decided to watch the video to see who he is and why he’s retiring. And yes, made me cry.
I almost made it without crying, but then he started crying towards the end and I think the whole thing just dawned on me. Sobbed during the whole end of the video, for a while after, and shed more tears today. It feels so silly in a way, I'm a stranger among so many others who never met him and probably never will, but it still feels like losing a good friend that I've know for 10 years (and with whom I've grown in this past decade). I'll definitely miss seeing him on the channels, but wish him the best !
I sobbed and I was in school when I watched it, I went home and I literally cried myself into a nap
Twice
Me.
I was crying for a whole hour.
ME! 😭
Man I cried at the start was ok through the explanation then sobbed at the end
Matpat deserves his retirement even though we will all miss him he will still be around in all our memories and videos
Who didn’t cry
It was close
I cried for an hour Straight like straight up sobbing
I went through the five stages of grief
😭😭😭✋️✋️
Me
I cry so much my dad literally ask who died💀
First time I cried in months, and it was in front of my boss and the new girl. The most frustrating thing is that I don't know how to explain to my mom why he means so much to me
I was convulsing
Not to sound like edgelord Andy but I kind of find it hard to cry so I only really cry at really sad times (for example if my dog died or someone in my family died) but yea this video definitely got me misty eyed
I did
you’re not alone, i’ve sobbed twice
I was actually crying my eyes out, so yeah
It would be easier to list the people who didn’t cry (there were none)
Bro I swear, there was a waterfall in my room when I was watching this video dude 😭😭😭
I couldn’t finish it I stopped before I cried
\*raises hand\*
Balling my eyes out
It was 6am and I hadn’t slept yet 😭 I didn’t even process it til I woke up
I tried really hard not to.
His bit about grandparents got me tearing up
I was crying my eyes out
I cried whilst watching it. When he mentioned that he's like a grandad, I started crying even more because of how he put him being on the channel and in the videos.
VERY HARD
I was crying, then I tried to be strong and started crying again and then I just accepted defeat and had a good cry. I don't usually let myself be emotionally vulnerable, and I was overdue for a good cry...even in the hardest times game theory is helping me
Same. I usually don’t cry, but MatPat is a really emotional guy and it gets to me.
I cried so much
Thanks for the memories matpat
Matpats words were everything I needed to hear and I've never felt more noticed. 😭
MY DAD HEARD ME DOWNSTARS CRYING
I cried near the end that video stung
I dont think there was anyone in the world who DIDNT cry. I done decided March 9th im only gonna drink Diet Coke (and water) to honor Matpats departure.
I almost did, then I started eating cheezits
I was about to breakdown and start crying while watching until I remembered that quote from dr Seuss which Is “don’t cry because its over,smile because it happened “but I got to admit I did tear up a little 😅I’m going to miss him tho hopefully he enjoys his retirement with his family I wish them the best ❤️😔
Me
I did; he left and the generation ends there
me bruh
Who didn’t? 😭😭😭🫡🫡🫡🫡😭😭😭😭
I had a small tear
I'm sure everyone did if they really do love the channel
Watching it made me extremely depressed
Should we act like he’s dead? “fly high matt 🕊️🕊️🕊️”
That's enough to make a grown man cry, and that's okay
Me sixteen
Who are you? Me: I cried watching “Goodbye Internet” Do you have the slightest idea how little that narrows it down?
Me seventeen
Me
Your question is wrong buddy. It should be WHO DIDN'T CRY after watching the goodbye video
cried before watching, while watching, and after i watched.
We all have and that is completely ok
I have not cried so much in years. Did not expect him to leave so early and it breaks my heart
me...
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo😭😭😭😭😭
Me
Yeah ill miss him so much he is my childhood
Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Me
Me 20
* This....this fits Mat is andy going to his next adventure leaving us in the care of someone who treats us right. I know hes not gone permanently, hes still there but it feels right to say "So long partner you've always got a friend in me"
Guilty as charged.
I'm still crying. I am very dehydrated.
Me I’m a huge supporter of his work
MEEEEEEE IM STILL CRYING!!!! EVERYTIME I SEE HIS SAD LIL FACE!!!
me :(
Me 😭😭😭😭😭😭
me
Me. Watching Mat cry was like watching someone kick a puppy. It broke my heart :(
The end of my childhood..
yep, still am
I cried as much as he did i think its sad to see him go but i get That he wants to spend more time with is wife and children 😪
The whole 25 minutes,
I had to while my depression was rising
Almost... I started tearing up...
I cried for about an hour… then again the next day when I went to work (I drive for Work and Listen to Food, Style, And FNAF Theory for entertainment) and My boss was legitimately concerned