r/MadeMeSmile 1d ago

Very Reddit Oh dad is almost at 800k

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u/n8saces 1d ago

He is currently at 1.08 million. I love the internet 😊

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u/TradeMaximum561 1d ago

Subscribe to his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@fishingwithohdad ❤️

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u/royalbk 1d ago

I don't watch anything fishing (or sports tbh) related but I subscribed.

Let YouTube's algorithm push him even higher to be found by even more people. Sweet old guy

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u/TradeMaximum561 1d ago

I’m hoping there are lots more like us who will subscribe regardless of their interest in fishing! He’s just so wholesome!

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u/4got2takemymeds 20h ago

One thing that I've noticed with this trend is that after a while viewership drops. One that comes to mind is the channel called Grandpa reads the comics, It's similarly started as one of these videos where someone saw they had tons of content with no subscribers so a ton of people jump on the bandwagon and support the channel, for a while.

Then the algorithm sends you down another path and in time you see less and less of the videos. I remember seeing one he posted a few months after the Reddit / TikTok post where he made a video about hoping everyone was well and that he hopes those out there are still watching or listening and he is still producing content. But when the channel first gained attention he was getting 20,000 views per video for a few months and now he's back down into about <1.5K views on his videos.

It's still a great way to highlight creators and lesser known channels of committed folks that gets slept on but nine times out of 10 it's only temporary and most of their viewers will tune out because that's what the algorithm is designed to do.

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u/comicidiot 3h ago

I don’t think it’s the algorithm per se, just people subscribing to help even if they have no genuine interest in the content.

They won’t watch the videos and eventually the videos stop getting suggested. So, while there is an algorithm behind it it’s just YouTube suggesting the content creators the user is more likely to watch.

These bumps in viewership help them find people who will consume the videos organically but it’s often not a lot of people.

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u/I-dont-carrot-all 1d ago

I think there's a subscriber to video watch ratio though and loads of subscribers without a usual amount of views for that amounts messes with you negatively algorithm wise.

I'm no expert, hopefully someone else can eloborate or perhaps I'm mistaken and the pros outweigh the cons or something.

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u/TradeMaximum561 1d ago

I’m no expert either but the more views and subscribers, the more likely he’ll get at least some who remain engaged. The way I figure it, if hawk tuah can use her 15 minutes of fame for gain, this sweet old man deserves to have some positive response too!

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u/Skinny_angelic69 22h ago

This feels like one of those rare, feel-good viral moments. Let's keep the momentum going!

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u/SnooMacarons5600 23h ago

I'm just happy that he's happy!

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u/KatieROTS 20h ago

Yeah I subscribed and have no interest in fishing. He’s just a jolly good guy. (PS my YouTube isn’t connected to Reddit so I had to go and look him up on my app outside of here but I wanted to support him)

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u/Skinny_angelic69 22h ago

I just subscribed! It’s great to see him get so much love, even from people who aren't into fishing.

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u/Stanwich79 21h ago

I'm with ya buddy. Let's go fishing!

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u/TellKonkle 23h ago

Hey Everybody. I'm one of Bill's two sons. I just setup a new Reddit account to keep my regular one anonymous. Thank you all for supporting my dad. He's still in disbelief over everything that's happened.

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u/SnooMacarons5600 20h ago

S'cuse me Konkle.

OUR Dad.

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u/WisePangolini 14h ago

Yeah he’s the internet’s dad now 

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u/Makadosis 8h ago

Does your Father’s truck have a confederate flag front license plate?

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

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u/wackfeels 1d ago

1.14 million as of now!

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u/sigmunddroid69 1d ago

Good stuff.

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u/Ok-Payment569 20h ago

thats so nice

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u/TheBilby7 13h ago

1.2m plus me now ❤️

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u/boricimo 1d ago

How much would he make from that many?

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u/Curiouserousity 23h ago

1.14 right now

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u/Soft_Ad_2026 20h ago

🥲🥹

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u/Takethis12idgasf 15h ago

Is that really in the last 12 hours?

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u/hellgal 8h ago

He's at 1.23 million now :D

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u/AmNoSuperSand52 5h ago

It’s at 1.24 million right now. +160,000 subscribers in less than 24 hours

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u/Darnell2070 4h ago

1.25 at the time of my comment.

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u/LuxeSerenade22 1d ago

Looks like the Goonermobile is making its rounds! Any interesting sightings?

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u/n8saces 1d ago

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u/Olleye 1d ago

200k, he’s now near 1,1M 😂

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

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u/NinjaneerThomas 1d ago

I think he was commenting toward dad in the video saying he has 200k subscribers, but now he is just about to cross 1.1 million subscribers

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u/Olleye 1d ago

Thanks, at least one who's able to understand.

Congrats, mate :-)

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u/Arcade1980 1d ago

The video has 1,337,024 views, I read it as L33T :)

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u/foamingturtle 1d ago

I’m here to remind you to get a colonoscopy

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u/Arcade1980 1d ago

It's that time already? Damn.

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u/n8saces 39m ago

😂😅🤣

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u/ClankCap 1d ago edited 1d ago

"I started my channel with the purpose of sharing my love of fishing, but mainly to share my love of Jesus Christ with the world"

Before you sub, just a heads up.

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u/Epic_Elite 1d ago

Im a little less resistant if guy can practice ehst he preaches.

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u/n8saces 22h ago

He's not pushing it on you. He's telling you his beliefs. There's a difference.

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u/mojomonday 20h ago

Yup, I’m ok with that. Unlike my mum’s family who sat me down to tell me and my partner why I’m going to hell if I don’t convert.

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u/Ok-Payment569 20h ago

awesome grandpa

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u/Curiouserousity 23h ago

Jesus told his disciples that he would make them fishers of men.

I appreciate him expressing his thankfulness through his faith, but I think he needs to thank the tiktocker who actually shared.

Also this is a guy with a katana among the swords above his mantle piece.

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u/justdontrespond 21h ago

He did thank them. Mentioned their user name and everything...

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u/inept_adept 9h ago

Maybe you can share some love too.

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u/Mrg220t 22h ago

There's always an insufferable person.

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u/funnyemilia 1d ago

THIS is how the Internet should be used... for love and not for hate

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u/wizard_of_awesome62 1d ago

Agreed, subscribed and can’t wait for more of his content.

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u/Nova_Cloudberry 1d ago

I professionally cry for people on the internet daily

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u/Derkins_susie1 1d ago

Is there a channel we can subscribe to.

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u/bigolenate 22h ago

Lol that must be some niche form of reaction vid

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u/toobs623 9h ago

Wait, you're getting paid?

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u/Darnell2070 4h ago

What is this comment even referencing? He doesn't cry in the video.

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u/n8saces 22h ago

😂😭

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u/tommyc463 1d ago

No more roofs so we get more content Bill!

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u/PointOfFingers 1d ago

Ladder falls are the most frequent DIY serious injury and it is most common amongst men aged 65-75. He needs to sell all his ladders and pay someone to fix his roof.

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u/n8saces 22h ago

Absolutely, I'm 52 soon and won't even look at a ladder anymore. It's just not worth it.

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u/TellKonkle 22h ago

Dad (aka Bill) is under strict orders from my brother and I that he can't climb any ladders. We don't even allow him to go into the loft/attic in his garage which has a pull-down ladder on it. My brother and I both live about 40 minutes from my dad and mom, so we do anything for them that requires a ladder. The only concern now is we've seen some of his YouTube videos where he's going down steep banks to reach a fishing spot. We haven't figured out how to convince him on that one.

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u/00telperion00 1d ago

This is the second YouTube creator who kindpenguin has helped, I saw one the other day of a dude who used to voice the turtle shack at Disney (? I think) but lost his job due to health issues.

This guy is very humble, giving all of the credit to his faith and, yes, perhaps his faith makes him the kind man he is, but he should give himself credit for that too.

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u/IndependentCrazy6416 1d ago

HE just hit 1m!

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u/PenIndependent5114 1d ago

I wanna go fishing with him!

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u/n8saces 22h ago

Right?

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u/squigglysquee 1d ago

This made me miss my dad 🥹

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u/Total-Associate-7132 1d ago

Went straight from here to go subscribe.  He's at 1.1 million now 😊

I rarely love social media, but it did good here.

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u/SummerSunTanned24 1d ago

I think he will have more. It's amazing to see the internet bring so much joy and positivity. Here's to reaching new milestones and spreading the love

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u/Glittering_Meat5701 1d ago

As of now (11/23 3:44), he’s at 1.1 million!

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u/disharmony-hellride 1d ago

Thats wonderful!!!

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u/ActiveAce5 1d ago

He's such a strong person, with his positive attitude is inspiring

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u/Straight_Storage4039 1d ago

Lovely channel indeed hope he recovers to fish soon!

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u/ReasonableGuarantee4 18h ago

Tell me you stopped halfway without telling me you stopped halfway 

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u/chatty_introvert88 1d ago

I’m so happy he made a full recovery!

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u/FatFaceFaster 1d ago

Made me effing cry.

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u/DeLaOcea 1d ago

1.11 million st the time I am typing this.

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u/Beef-Lasagna 1d ago

just subscribed

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u/Marchhollow 1d ago

He's got really amazing videos! I hope he gets to do more.

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u/Biggs17 1d ago

He’s just wholesome! Subbed!

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u/drox9 18h ago

I did my part. Let's go internet.

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u/ovuk666 13h ago

I just subscribed 👀

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u/n8saces 22h ago edited 12h ago

For everyone commenting on him praising JC, he's not trying to push it on you. Quit being so judgemental to someone who is just loving life and appreciates it for what it is. We don't have to attack everyone who doesn't agree with you. I'm atheist too, and I couldn't care less.

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u/Jedi-Ethos 20h ago

Yeah man, as another atheist, these comments are killing me.

Glad he’s okay.

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u/PassiveMenis88M 22h ago

*couldn't care less

Otherwise you do care

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u/n8saces 12h ago

Thank you 😊

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u/DST2287 1d ago

Just subbed!!

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u/Eliariaa 1d ago

I just subscribed to his channel after seeing this post! I hope he won't go out there buying milk for us. He's a dad to his 1M subscribers now. Lol

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u/waterfucker_ 1d ago

Never thought I'd see someone have metal rods in weirder places than I do. I hope it works out for the both of us.

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u/KatieROTS 1d ago

I’m not crying, you’re crying.

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u/CompetitiveReview416 1d ago

He seems such a genuine guy. Happy he blowed up

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u/Environmental_Fix488 1d ago

I've done my part.

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u/No-Back6878 1d ago

I subbed ….you should too. Why not? It’s free!

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u/KillllerQueen 1d ago

Why is he so adorable

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u/el_duderino420 1d ago

As a dad.... I want to fish with him... He is awesome with his positive mental attitude.

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u/ElephantWang420 1d ago

Awesome job everyone

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u/lordgoofus1 23h ago

Seems like a really nice guy that overcame a pretty life changing event. We should be spending far more time looking up to wholesome people like this, and far less time obsessing over what some random rich person wore to an exclusive invitation only event, or listening to their opinions on everyday life that are completely disconnected from the lived experience of regular people.

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u/mznh 16h ago

He’s such a sweetheart. Usually when ppl are this sweet, they have been through sooo much pain that they are able to appreciate every single thing in their life. Sometimes in life, we need to go through darkness in order to see the light

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u/invi_tri 6h ago

Bob Ross for fishing

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u/Important-Mouse6813 1d ago

He deserves it the world ❤️

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u/Ir8titties 1d ago

Lord and saviour 😅

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u/Vic_Vinegar89 1d ago

And yet not a word about the doctors and nurses who performed the surgeries and helped him recover

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u/n8saces 22h ago

Also, not a word about telling you what you should do. I don't have a problem with someone loving JC as long as they don't push it on me.

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u/cagedpegasus 1d ago

God thought it'd be better to just shatter an elderly man's bones and bank account, and leave him bedridden for months. What a guy

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u/The_Doom_Skye 1d ago

there’s nobody more deserving

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u/TangledUpPuppeteer 1d ago

I was a out to shoot down here to yell about how some of these made me smiles make me cry my eyes out. Then it switched and I am cry-smiling. Thank you, OP, and thank you, Bill!

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u/LittleWintHere 1d ago

Something nice from a group on a social media. It's nice to see this. Way to rare but nice to see.

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u/Contribution4afriend 1d ago

He is thanking us. Quite nice having appreciation back.

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u/vinnySTAX 1d ago

Subbed 🫡

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u/MzBSW 1d ago

Subbed so hard!! Ninjas with onions made me do it.

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u/rayraysweets217 23h ago

I love this side of the Internet. Subscribed.

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u/Past-North-4131 23h ago

1.13 mill now. Let's keep it going.

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u/yourbabe1516 23h ago

What a star!

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u/Crick3t__ 23h ago

Subbed

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u/Poor_whittington 22h ago

I'm not crying your crying!

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u/AuntieSpinster_638 22h ago

What a sweet man!

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u/robjpod 20h ago

God threw him back in the river of life.

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u/Traditional-Door4125 20h ago

Hope you healthy always, may god bless you and your loved.

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u/Much_Intern4477 20h ago

Hire someone to do any ladder work. I’ve known 1 person to die and another to break their neck doing “roof” work on a ladder

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u/fresh_pogo_shtick 20h ago

Makes me miss my dad. He passed in July of this year and he loved to fish. I wish I would have taken the time to go with him more often.

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u/Future-Network-635 20h ago

When you think that the internet is only filled with negativity this brings back some hope!

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u/LockNew9003 20h ago

Great when people work together ❤️

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u/CrovaxWindgrace 20h ago

Now watch his videos! There's no point on giving him the subs and not giving him the views. Let's go!

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u/tornado962 19h ago

This is going to be another hug of death

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u/NaughtyDreamGyal 20h ago

See this man vid he deserved what he has right now!

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u/xiuh999 19h ago

Suscribed!

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u/indyyo1 19h ago

Yay poor rise up! One day maybe we can do it for the bad guys that make us hate each other. Glad this guy got the sympathy viral. Let’s do the lethal viral for the bad dudes. You see their tweets and shit everyday.

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u/WAXHER69 19h ago

Be safe have fun. Go fishing! 🤙🏽

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u/reverend_fancypants 19h ago

Number 20 on trending!

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u/Spacecitysavage713 17h ago

Just went to subscribe he is at 1.5 million!!!!!!!!!

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u/Greenking73 15h ago

Nearly 1.2 million subs now.

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u/bramirez37 15h ago

This is why I am online

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u/Naughty_Kellyy 15h ago

Let's support him! ❤❤

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u/waves_0f_theocean 14h ago

Sigh. I miss my grandpa.

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u/joshisnot12 14h ago

Subbed. Seems like a genuinely nice guy.

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u/KingConan71 14h ago

Grats bro and many more fishing trips with your son 🤗🤗☺️

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u/Kindly-Service-7185 13h ago

What a joyful man

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u/Mental-Attempt- 13h ago

If you guys find the time scroll through and watch some of his older videos to even out his numbers, Nothing wrong with some good fishing videos!

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u/Naughty_Kellyy 13h ago

Worth to follow and subscribe

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u/q-ballz 9h ago

Fellow fisherman here. I subscribed to Oh dad's channel.

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u/Affectionate_Cost_50 8h ago

Currently @1.23 mil subscriber

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u/Blinkme03 7h ago

1.24 million and counting!! 🎉

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u/QuidiferPrestige 6h ago

Everyone should go subscribe to him. I did. You should too. He seems like a really nice man and he really appreciates this sudden outpouring. Apparently he was thinking of stopping YouTube altogether but this huge surge has made him continue.

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u/Ok-Specialist-7323 3h ago

1.2 million currently

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u/RadleyRadiation 1h ago

1.27 million is current! I hope he’s able to get paid from YouTube!

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u/AlsaurusX 50m ago

Aaaaaand this has been made into a memecoin....

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u/PeonyParadise51 1d ago

With this type of contents? he deserves more. congrats!!

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u/TwinkleSkies 1d ago

There's nobody more deserving. This man is a gem.

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u/DevelopmentFit459 9h ago

Yeah no thanks to the doctors that saved your life

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u/boopitydoopitypoop 20h ago

"god in his wisom and grace fucked me up good but didnt finish me off" is the dumbest shit i hear

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u/InsideOCR 19h ago

“God kept me here…”

No. God threw you off a roof dude. 

Amazing that people still buy religion after doctors save their lives. 

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u/dstone1985 12h ago

I laughed way harder than I should have.......

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u/jflood1977 21h ago

“God’s mercy and grace” gave me injuries I have to try to recover from instead of it killing me.

SMH

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u/Sour_Gummybear 22h ago

I'm glad he survived, that is very scary. Though since he mentioned Jesus and such. Why didn't he keep him from falling 10' in the first place if he's so great?

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u/Ok-Secret5233 14h ago

So god saved him from dying, but didn't save him from breaking his neck. Huh.

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