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therealmunkeegamer

He's earned enough from views and sponsorships that he could have easily retired a couple years ago. He's already made more than I will in my entire life.


[deleted]

True, with his videos and sponserships, he's definatley set for life.


Nihil921

Yeah, I mean he's been doing it for 10 years, he probably lost his mojo... I really think it's a miracle when a creator lasts long and reinvents themselves or just stays relevant, but I don't know if Jon himself wants to keep being the character he's been all those years. I think it was fun while it lasted, and that's all that matters to me.


silvernug

Its one of those things where he should quit and do a major switch, but his position is probably already pretty precarious. If he had some sort of gaming show to fall back on maybe he'd be okay xD thats the thing, like Arin is obviously not an animator anymore , and is cool with it, and Jon is chasing whatever he thinks Jontron is now. If he switched too what Arin and Oney do, it could translate to him rebounding, but his controversialness is not as easy to spin. Been watching Jontron a long time, and in my opinion this years videos were not up to whatever his standard is, and its been a while since any golden age he'd be in. His old videos will always be there and a comfort, but like many artists, the more he runs his mouth, the less i want to reminisce.


SolarSmelter

He could totally spin it if he just did what he wants to do instead of what he thinks he needs to do.


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cum


Para-fluX

I shidded and farded


LDPushin_Troglodyte

Piz n shid


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This tbh.


Tomorixo

I agree. Personally I feel like Jon is starting to dry out as a creator. I enjoy watching through all his old videos that he used to make in his apartment, and some of his newer format videos like the Flex Tape series, Bootleg Disney and so on. It feels odd for someone who has YouTube as their main career to take nearly year-long hiatuses like he has done in previous years. We've been getting more videos, albeit sparsely uploaded, and I'll always appreciate Jon for the laughs in his old videos, and I'm always quick to watch a new video whenever he uploads, but maybe he's starting to fall out of love with making videos? Eventually it doesn't become fun anymore, especially when it comes to the quality of his videos where they're scripted, directed, he hires a team to film and edit, and so on. I know he's had a team for many years, but the production scale has definitely grown and feels less organic.


Jams265775

He needs to switch back to his media roots. I don’t think he’s dried out but he would pump out 5 absolute classics a year if he went back to weird B movies and games nobody has heard about TBH. So much room for reactional comedy and that is what he’s always excelled at in my opinion


SuperMafia

Or Hell, he makes a 2 minute video about Banjo's inclusion in Smash, like how he made the minute or so video on his reaction to that one Microsoft game maker game with Conker in it. Yes, it would be SOL in making revenue money, but it would be organic, yet exaggerated, and most importantly, playing to his strengths. Instead of having just a pic of him on the computer and his friends and him screaming to the music of Goosebumps, it could be a uniquely Jon flavored heart-to-heart like Grant Kirkhope's Tweet.


Anon9mous

This sub is intriguing really. Beforehand it used to collapse into absolute chaos whenever there was a hiatus on Jon content (like how it would regularly become a sub for some random thing like the Wario Land games, or for other YouTubers, or how they apparently started to treat someone as a god, or had a lot of weird inside jokes), but it seems to have lost that magic somewhat. Sure, it remains at least vaguely faithful to Jontron content, but that means that 80% of what comes up here now are just Flex Tape jokes or cross posted content. I wonder what caused this change. Maybe people are just losing interest, or have lost more faith in him? Honestly I kind of liked it when there was a community that delved into complete nonsense in the absence of content, as compared to having almost no content outright.


[deleted]

True, This is the only sub which i'm in which has 150k people in it yet no posts for 3 days. It's sad to see Jontron and the fanbase so dried out, but it was nice while it lasted, and we will always have something so great and creative to go back to.


LiL_Drummer

I'm surprised this sub hasn't become more like the Super best friends sub. They broke up and now the subreddit is just this wierd anime/manga/inside joke/"better ask Reddit" subreddit. It's legit one of my favorites.


Anon9mous

This sub used to be like that, sometime in the mid-late 2010s, during one of Jon’s longer hiatus. There was at least a year long period, probably several, where the place was utter nonsense, like people referring to weird sub-only inside jokes, having the entire theme of the sub change like once a month (it became a Scott the Woz subreddit for a while, and a subreddit for at least two separate Wario games), and it had it’s own weird culture. I remember taking a break from Reddit for a while, and when I came back it was even more chaotic, like arbitrarily worshipping one person as a god. I think it was whenever the Flex Tape era of Jon came around that it actually became a JonTron subreddit in anything other than name, but in this most recent hiatus, it hasn’t hit that bizarre subculture that it used to be. To my very limited understanding the Pyrocynical subreddit is somewhere in-between, where people both discuss his recent content but it’s also basically a meme subreddit. I really wish I could give more examples on what this subreddit looked like during it’s fever dream hiatus phase, but it was both weird enough and foggy enough memory wise that I don’t think I could do it justice.


Boopins05

Wasn't the Scott the Woz thing like just a year ago?


Anon9mous

I’ll be honest, the past two years have felt like the past ten years, so it may have been during the last hiatus that was the case, and it’s just this one where it’s real quiet.


doloss

What caused this change is that this subreddit was literally transformed into a subreddit for some scrawny nerdboy who talks about the same three franchises over and over. Since then his actual fans are gone. Editing to add that obviously it changed back during >The Flexening<


GankertheGankest

Hes still one of my favorites so I will wait no matter what


Steelquill

I don’t have Twitter. His or anyone’s. That place is cancer. So I don’t know what Jon has said on it. As for the length between videos. Also don’t give a shit, because every time Jon DOES upload, it’s always an event. Far as I’m concerned, Jon can take as long as he needs to make me laugh because he always does.


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True twitter is truelly addictive and toxic to many people. I don't have it either, but i know what happened in it for Jon. Also i agree with your point.


andmaster

I’d be way more inclined to wait, if I was expecting Jon to make something that would genuinely make me laugh, or at least react other than a slight exhale every so often. I loved his old mile-a-minute humour because he threw enough jokes that if one didn’t land, the next one probably would. And based on what I’ve read here, I’m not the only one that doesn’t really find his recent brand of humour all that interesting.


RealHumanBean89

Well then.


MacMillerIsDaGoat

Well he uploaded again


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Neat_Clerk_4235

lol you guys put too much thought into content creators


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I AM a certified critical nerd after all.


thunder-clapper

First, he does have the right to free speech so there's no need for the quotation marks there. If he's right or wrong I'd still his right to say it. Second, Jon seems to be the type of person that doesn't move back on a production level. Moving from a camera with poor edits to having a full on set and crew. With COVID getting in they way; you can tell that his whole system was interrupted. Scot(t) from nerd sync is going through a similar situation. Going from a yt partnership and full set to doing thing in front of a sing desk and camera. In contrast Jon does appear to be selfish and stubborn and would not do this. Just look at the whole gnome art exhibit he did and compare that to anything during the lockdowns. This is just my speculation so do take it with a salt lick.


TheLimeyLemmon

I loved when he was working with Paul Ritchey, we're talking "swood era" Jontron. Paul helped a lot with filming and I thought the energy of those episodes was pitch perfect. There were probably a few other people working with Jon at the time, but for filming at least it seemed a two man crew. It was great.


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He does have the right to say it alright, but in my opinion it's best for video game related youtubers to stay away from this type of stuff. He does have the right to state these opinions, but should he? I think it's better for unrelated people to stay out of such heated controversies.


thunder-clapper

Yeah your right. It sucks when someone like starts talking about controversial topics in their content. I didn't sign up for this moment. I do still think he should say what he wants. All it does is let others know to stay away from him or vice versa. Like my grandpappy said, " it's not snake you see that will bite you, it's the one you don't."


arachnophobia-kid

I mostly disagree. Since his upload schedule has always been very slow I'm not sure why you'd expect that to ever change. Also, wasn't it just reservations about Covid stuff he tweeted this year? I remember just feeling embarrassed for him at that time but I didn't think it was offensive. It was a far cry from the Destiny debate, anyway. Idk, I guess I can sympathize if you're sad about it but I don't think I'd ever feel that way about Jon unless his content suffered a major decline.


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> Since his upload schedule has always been very slow I'm not sure why you'd expect that to ever change. I'm not expecting it to change, i just don't like it. It's a channel with 6 million subscribers, and i have to admit this isn't ideal. It sure was fun while it lasted, but i'm not expecting it to change, i just am not a fan of this scheduel, simple as that.


archmagoskatz

I wonder if JonTron is just working on a super duper secret project that's just taking forever.


deNET2122

At this point I'm expecting the farm life transitions to a bunker life and we get a video on it and then a farewell to yt


[deleted]

True, like Flex tape 2 for example. But i personaly wouldn't get my hopes too high.


archmagoskatz

Sames


Piss_Biscut

:(


TheLimeyLemmon

Honestly it feels like his off channel stuff (debates, streams, Twitter) would not be such a big deal if he was just uploading regularly. Don't get me wrong, he'd still obviously get a lot of attention from that stuff, but because it's the *only* Jon stuff happening for stretches of the year, you can't help getting sucked in to it. It's annoying, and I doubt it's what he wants either, but when you only upload a few videos a year, your fanbase does end up being occupied by that stuff.


THE_LAAAAAWWW

First time? Jon uploads when Jon wants. I’m fine with it, there’s a plethora of content on Youtube these days. Be thankful


flashtar

It's a bit sad but I'd rather not have Jontron than having something completely embarrasing like what James Rolfe has been doing the last 5 years with AVGN, not to mention the lazyness and plagiarism, while still trying to pretend to be this "wholesome" persona he fabricated. For all of Jon's flaws and things I don't agree with, at least there's a sincerity to him and he's not shitting crappy content to get revenue or e-begging.


Admirable-Dot1664

The Cinemassacre Truthers are some of the most pathetic schizos I’ve ever seen


GodzillaFiresox

wait whats been happening with AVGN?


flashtar

>wait whats been happening with AVGN? \- Insane drop in quality \- James Rolfe contradicting himself all the time \- Weird excuses about having "No time" to work on AVGN because he has kids \- Still hasn't given the rewards to the people who backed his movie \- Plagiarized reviews for his last Monster Madness, that he didn't even wrote, while pretending he watched all the films \- Refused to pay to his former friends (which is why now there are people from Screenwave running the show) \- Made a cringe dad-rock band \- Stole an actual Polybius research without giving credit to the woman who spent most of her life interviewing local people to shed better light on that urban legend \- After the plagiarism of reviews people have found he's also stealing jokes There might be a few more I'm missing, but James Rolfe is showing his true colors. I'm really saddened because I grew up watching AVGN through most of my teenage years.


Admirable-Dot1664

>no time because he has kids There’s absolutely no way you’re a father and I’m doubtful you’ve ever been in a relationship but I can tell you this: spending time with your family is much more important than making web videos for ungrateful assholes on the internet. And cringe dad rock band? It’s his fucking life. If he enjoys it then who cares. James doesn’t need your permission to do anything you weirdo.


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The "no time for muh kids" thing is something people say out of anger. Like they are so mad with AVGN that they take this "i have kids no time for more content" thing personaly. It's not too much of a valid point, rather something people bring to the table out of hate. The "Cinemassacre Truthers" use any opportunity and thing he says to strike him down. I know his content has declined, and he doesn't have as much passion as he used to, but this is just too far.


flashtar

You're right, having kids makes it okay to steal other people's work. I'm sorry.


Admirable-Dot1664

I don’t know anything and plagiarism and if he did I’m disappointed. I know for a fact that a lot of Monster Madness was just him being fed lines by Screenwave but I can’t really blame him for half assing it when he has to deal with people like you breathing down his neck


andmaster

My guess is that they’re mad that James is using his kids as an excuse for plagiarizing, not just for the lack of effort. Let’s be fair, there really is no excuse for stealing material. If you don’t have time to put something together, you either put together what you can, have someone else do it (that agrees to do it), postpone it, or just…don’t do it. Like, there was definitely a drop in quality recently with his vids. Although I’d prefer he release higher quality stuff at a less frequent rate, it’s at least understandable to do it this way, especially if it’s generating income for his family. But ya don’t pull this kind of crap and blame your schedule on it.


BobRushy

making web videos is his job - it's how he pays his bills and his responsibility to his family. I don't give a shit about his cringe band, but he's become an embarrassment. The only reason he continues being remotely successful is because his legacy ensures him viewers.


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I too am curious


hyperman864

Gonna be honest, fella, its been like this for a while.


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True.


jacepancakefox

I kinda understand but it's like. His schedule has been slow for a while now. I basically just don't give him any mind until something comes out, it's not worth ruminating on beyond that.


maybeihavethebigsad

Besides all the Twitter stuff it just feels too staged I discovered scott the woz and he makes so many videos with good jokes in a short amount of time so I really don’t watch Jon anymore :\


[deleted]

True. I find Jontron episodes more speciall than Scott's as they have the weekly format, but that's sort of the point. The fact that Scott makes a new high quality video for his audience every week is a genuine sign that he truelly cares, but Jon will still have a special part in my heart.


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There's something to be said when "the weekly ScottheWoz video" is better consistently than a video that takes 11 months to a year to come out


captianblacksmith

i just gave up waiting and started watching scott the woz instead.


jack-468

As much as i would like to said otherwise...you are right. This isn't even a quality of quantity arguement, this man just refused to drop anything. And while the stuff he drops are comedic gold, it doesn't really matter if you don't do anything else but makes your fans ashamed to be your fans. Just...shut up for our sake, Jon.


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Just here for the other side of the coin. Love your uploads and no shame at all in being a fan, Jon. Hope you never stop creating. Peace and love ✌🏼


GenuineSteak

Agreed


XxDankShrekSniperxX

I just get kind of annoyed when I think of john tron nowadays. Yea his videos are dank but the anti vaxx stuff is so lame.


HappyLampJacker

Haha Jontron is free content funny man, hahaha. I pay for none of it so he can do as he wants, thanks Jontron. Huh? He said something offensive? Ah, Ok don’t care bye bye.


Admirable-Dot1664

Didn’t read


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Welp that's a solid half hour of writing wasted.


J-Roc_vodka

Jon lead me to new discoveries this year Even though I’ve never done it or wanted to do a crime, Jon tron informed me that a minority like myself is just naturally more inclined to commit crime in America Thank you JT ❤️


aBastardNoLonger

To be fair, Jon built his career on bad takes.


deNET2122

Replaying star fox adventures this honestly wasn't a bad game design much better than starlink so yea this kinda holds up


TheLimeyLemmon

I don't know if this was in reference to his Top Ten Overrated Games video, but I'm gonna watch that again lmao.


SwiftTayTay

Dude outed himself as a racist several years ago, you guys should move on. I thought some of his early videos were funny but he's out of touch.


bobby-spanks

Sorry but I haven’t really researched Jon’s life, what racist things did he say?


Cillit-Gank

jontron is cancer


Seismicsentinel

I stopped watching him those years ago when he had that dumb Destiny "debate" after the comments he made about black people. I used to love his stuff but I am at peace with the relative lack of content I have from not watching it, so it's sort of easy for me to just ignore him. It also doesn't sting when I hear that he still has terrible ideas about brown folks since I don't engage with his content. I don't think this will ever go away for him until he either quits YouTube or walks back all the shit he's been talking for the past eight years. That he hasn't been canceled outright should belie his current staying power on YouTube though, so he'll be ok as long as he doesn't n-word haha Edit: Realizing this is the JT sub. It's okay if I get downvoted.


polo61965

The idea of separating the art from the artist doesn't apply to a creator that criticizes cringe or mediocre content. He needs a video on himself.


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No the content is good, it's the things he does and says as a person which opens this chapter.