Brainrot, Neopets & Parasocial Hell: Growing Up Chronically Online with ManyKudos

from Mads World · host Maddy Carty

In this episode of Mads World, I’m joined by YouTuber, Beef Boys host, and fantasy merch lord ManyKudos for a hilarious and chaotic chat about growing up online, parasocial brainrot, and navigating masculinity on the internet.We deep-dive into: • The RuneScape scams that got us banned at age 10 • Neopets forums and early internet crushes • Parasocial relationships and the mental load of being a YouTuber • Incel pipelines, Andrew Tate, and the need for better male role models • The comment section vs real life • Gaming culture, feminist merch, and why your partner should be your best friendThis one’s for the chronically online, the ex-Nice Guys, and anyone who remembers Charlie the Unicorn.🎮 Follow James: @manykudos🛒 Merch: https://fantasydivision.online/

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