A letter to Chad

[ExtraLuke]

It's not about how many people watch you, it's about who does and why they do. And i watch as many of your videos as possible because i think they are amazing!

[REALITY2point0]

hahaha this was awesome

[Tiwaking]

It is a sad day when a YouTuber I respect wonders what happened to the old ways of YouTube.

[joinmebowser9000]

Great video :) And I laughed when you said: "Should I pretend to be gay?"

[silvertimer]

Peter, I don't look in that often, but I do watch every one of your vids! Been watching for(3?) years now & won't stop. You are still a breath of common sense and a joy to hear. You would make a wonderful "talk show" host with your articulate and knowledgeable manner. Please do not stop!

Sam

[azonec]

You seem frustrated with loosing views, dont give up. the last thing we want you to do is give up. every youtuber has a downfall, then they will slowly rise back up.

[azonec]

dont give up. the last thing we want you to do is give up.

[justwant2bhappy]

Happy New Year, this was great! We love you!

[drvrdug]

Mr. Pete, life isn't about the number of viewers, but rather the quality of viewers, and what they choose to see. We choose quality, wisdom, insight, humor, just to name a few. That's why we are here, you've got it all, as well as a gracious, and warm delivery. God Bless, and a Merry Happy New Year! Thanks for sharing.

[ptbernard]

Happy New Year! 2011

[Pollewopwop]

Happy new year and...please stay...

[TheMill88]

Happy New Year!!!

[rosscom]

I can't believe this guy is still about - I'm delighted to see hes still going though. I used to watch all your videos back in the day :(

[Chrisysmusik]

haaiiii merry christmas!! :)

[Chrisysmusik]

haaiiii mer:]

[stanwull]

Been here as long as you and am your age - I daren't sing tho' otherwise I will lose my ONLY subscriber!

[Andyc18]

Absolutely brilliant Peter!! Hope you are having a great Christmas.

[9927nc]

A great Video!! ha ha its nick crisp!

[Geistenzelda]

Hello Peter, after watching a lot of your video's lately, i decided to subscribe, since I find this very entertaining and interesting. I hope you will continue with your video's, and the views don't matter, as long as you can enjoy!

Merry christmas to you.

[odderanswer]

Have a very happy Christmas Peter.

[ishmoo21]

it doesn't matter if you don't have millions of people watching your videos. you continue to give us great advice, funny stories, good music, and laughs that will be on the internet forever. everytime I log on to youtube i watch your videos and well if i could make at least 1 person happy like you do I would be proud of myself.

[fehquig]

Great song, Peter! I'm not commercial either :)

[fairplay9449]

i think you post lovely videos, but i tend not to have time to watch the long ones. Shorter ones like this are great for me :) Happy Holidays!

[FreefallingInOz]

Dear Sir Peter.May I put my two cents in about what you should do? BE YOU!! Be true to yourself. What makes you happy? What inspires you to make commercial

YT clips these days? I still have your first post ever saved as one of my fav's. You were disparaged with horrible comments back then. You made a great point in this clip about top viewing. You're a smart man, so I am sure you won't give in to the 'dollar chasing media etc'.

Peter you rock and don't forget it.. I MEAN YOU PETER!

[derebin]

That doesn't sound like a half-bad idea sir! Make a parody video of all the top youtubers using all their tricks.

Speed up your voice like Fred, use an ALL CAPS SEXY SEX TITLE like Shane Dawson... and I dunno, try to look your sexiest in the thumbnail but we all know you do that already so...

[erra404]

I like this video a lot. It is very nicely done. I am going to save it to my favorites.

[glennarcher39]

Loved the soundtrack, u took awhile to get into it, but I was pleasantly surprised lol.

Made me chuckle hehe.

Would love to see the reply from Chad.

I have heard that Chad is mad..about old git's and maybe your future is secure and maybe gay is the way, taking your top off will only get u a cold, then again you are old and wise, is that really your vice? nah, you are way too nice. Chocolate may get you on the front page, but only if its melted and you are with a youtube babe lol.

[akissy]

*-* Mr. Peter, you really truly are like the grandfather I never had. *-*

Have a very merry X-mas and the best of New Years. *-*

[mikyway77]

Bravo Bravo, Merry Christmas Peter

[anmoose]

I love it, Peter! This is classic. Now the trick is to get Chad to watch it.. :-)

[T1carus]

fancy video editing and a theme will get you many more viewers

[genmama1955]

This is an awesome video! A new genre for you on You Tube-- music videos. I love it! Happy Christmas, Peter.

[themarquess]

Take off your top! Hahaha :) Oh, I cried laughing ;)))

[Amiduffer]

Popularity is a fickle mistress.

[supernick345]

Have a happy & safe Christmas & New Year Peter, all the best from a snowy London!

[boilerbob7]

He's probably prefer an Emmy LOL

[fishingforbacon]

your the reason why I have more than 1 subscriber so thanks, Merry Christmas. I really liked this video

[Bullen934]

Great video! I have made a link to your youtube channel on my channel! :)

[grams1944]

Your the reason that I am on Youtube.

[liketelevisionsnow]

Very clever song! Wishing you a very merry christmas, Peter.

[ashjonesnwpb]

loved it

[craniumkazzo]

Lovely. :)

[se77en11]

I think it's great that you've kept making youtube videos for so long. I say keep doing it because you want to and not for the views.

[Nneka1963]

Peter my Love, who is "Chutney Langer?". His music is like "Country meets Soul and Funk!" I LOVE IT AND THE ARRANGEMENTS!!! And I loved your performance too! my Dear!! Take care Hun!

[geriatric1927]

@Nneka1963 He is a friend, brilliant musician. Tell you all when I see you. Phoned your mum the other day to find out about your plans. Hope to hear from you soon when you return to UK.

[Nneka1963]

BRILLIANT PETER!!! And I LOVE the music!!! Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year Sir!!! ;o)

[russtex]

That was really brilliant Peter!

Have a Merry Christmas!

[LeSaMilano]

Terrific little ditty - if only it weren't so full of truths!

One thing for certain though Peter is that you ARE You Tube for so many of us. Keep going and don't let the numbers get you down.

[periurban]

So true. The tubes are withering on the vine.

[sprichbeeke]

This is so great...you are amazing...and one of the people who are the soul of the original YouTube. Love you! You are an inspiration!  Don't go...but if you like...get a cat...just for you :-)

[Crentesa]

You may have fewer views, but you have a loyal fan base! Keep on doing what you're doing!

[Nikkipicky]

The hay day of Youtube seems to have been replaced with ads and music videos. As long as you still enjoy making videos who cares how many viewers! U are awesome :)

[BuckeyeSparky]

Brilliant

[sebman1982]

Keep on going, sir!

[derekcolman]

Peter, that was brilliant. It definitely deserves to be featured. You have not lost your creativity, which we have seen so many times in the past. It was truly awesome.

[ItsHarryHD]

awesome. don't worry about ur views, it's there loss.

[ilightbite]

Hire a cat, pretend to be gay and speed up your voice that would be awesome :)

Get a nickname like "mr Speedvoicegay Catlover" or something like that.

I like your videos but I do admit that I don't watch all of them, this one was awesome tho. Merry Christmas!

[sassytal]

This was lovely but sad also. Don't worry about the views - keep doing what you're doing.

Merry Christmas.

[downhill240]

Loved this Peter. Love you too. Merry Christmas to you and your family. You have given us all the gift of hope and the gift of your wonderful wisdom!

[JamesMullins100]

epic :)

[Padfoot74]

Aww don't go!!! I enjoy your videos though I am a newer subscriber I really enjoy this channel.

[thumpquitas]

I dont know why you care about the Vews. Maybe you dont get the same amount of views now than you have gotten sooner, but why do you care? Now you have a little community which stands honestly behind you and is excited about every video.

The hype is over, but you still have the old elite.

[MicrosoftWindowsGuy]

More Telling It All! MOOOOORE!!!!

[warabe53]

Wicked.. you know we all love you

Jim

[TheGudZeBadAnDaFozzy]

Don't worry Peter, we, your loyalists will stick by you :)

[MeToSpeak]

This was really great!!!!!

[BSHVN2006]

Don't worry old chap, life has ups and downs. At least now that you're on youtube, you have taken care of your own immortality. Rejoice and make more blues.

[scottmetze]

Great to see you Pete!

Scott in Tehachapi California

[JeMaAlNa]

this is awesome!

[DylanLFS]

Are you saying you're leaving YouTube? Please don't. Every YouTuber has ups an downs on the view count, and think of all of your loyal subscribers, we all enjoy the stories you have to share.

[jbdazen]

Very nice lyrics!

[elyseny]

Peter, older folks like me like having you on YouTube. The younger generation finds us invisible and we find them unintelligible. It's nice to have someone here who uses words we understand.

[rbrtdf]

i think this video proves you will always be far more charming than babies playing with kittens

[Pippilly]

Very clever and catchy tune! I'm sure Chad will see this eventually. Good luck! ; )

[dancinmad]

haha, this was wonderful! :-D

[MrTaytoNi]

Peter this song was amazing don't worry your views will reach the top again soon

[andymooseman]

Nice one Peter. You are not alone, but at least you're starting from higher viewing figures ;)

[LoveandPeace528]

Peter, May I suggest tagging your videos with the words Justin Bieber...you may have to disable your comments but you'll get millions of views! I'll never stop watching your lovely videos. Happy Holidays to you and your lovely family.

[elyseny]

@LoveandPeace528

Good idea. He'll have to misspell a few of the words though.

[thizizliz]

Oh excellent! I just loved it. Happy Christmas Peter. I'm linking to this vid on facebook and twitter.

[whiteyT6]

awesome

[Bernie1927]

Peter! I can't get over it. I think this is about the best you have done. Absolutely marvelous.And a top notch production at that. And the lyrics, and your voice is great too.

Congrats and many thanks, Peter

[NIN3LIVES]

Well I'm a new subscriber you pulled me in good and proper. I love your videos, keep them up ay I'm sure if you scroll through a suggestion or two below me you'll find Chad's answered your questions via proxy ^_^

[claudiastrauss]

I thin you're the best-est ever!

[TheDawsonArmy]

amazing :)!

[Shandy64]

I'm still watching : ) I love going back and watching some of your first videos, and also keeping up with the Zimmers! 

[selenafua]

Your awesome and you know it Peter. =) <3 Don't worry.

[halfprice2]

YouTube was very different when you were making it big. It's hard to say what happened, but it's definitely lost part of that community feel.

[Methadone4Life]

Peter old boy,you knocked it out of the park again! You were one of the guys that made YouTube what it is today,so sad that so many of the youtube legends are gone or just insignificant these days. As with everything else,the corporate world has really damaged Youtube and it is no longer the great site that it used to be. I still enjoy but it is nothing like 06-08..the golden years.

[SophiyaChan]

wonderful :-)

[murdoch2486]

Get this man an Oscar!

[Nathan1097]

Who is Chad?

I loved your storiesfrom your youth! Maybe talk about "big" topics of today that really aren't that big a deal. Controversial things- like vaccination or circumcision- or the lack therof in your childhood. Or maybe how people relate to each other compared to when you were, say, 30. You still have plenty to share!

[Maryangel24]

aww, peter. i've been subbed to you for over three years and i PROMISE i'll stay subbed to you until you decide to stop making the vids. i just love your videos.

the lyrics were extremely witty, well done! :D

[barryperrins]

Great stuff. I have the same problem of getting views.

[WERTY317]

Well, as i have mentioned on more than one occasion, you are the reason I got on Ütube back in 2006. I have never regretted one minute of it. If you did nothing else for me.. that would buy all the loyalty in the world. Folks are clamoring for the Old Stories. At least once a month, I'd give it to them lock, stock, a barrel. For me.. you could read the phone book and I'd tune in.

[xxxxPaladinxxxx]

Peter, I would recommend going back to what got many of us interested in the first place. Speaking for myself, I started watching your videos because I liked your "Telling It All" series of stories from your youth. I'm a history buff, and your nostalgic tales of growing up during World War II were great!

[Argentium009]

OMG! Peter, that was awesome! I must get mom to write a response for you, she's the poet in the family.

[Pedster]

I know this a bit of fun, but hasn't Chad left Youtube

[iVictoriaProductions]

This was great, Peter! I'm sorry your viewership has been taking a toll. Don't worry Peter! I'll always be here, watching your videos!

[Stalota]

I've watched your videos since the beginning when I ran across the interesting username...well before any partnership or anything. I still love to sit and listen to you talk. I still think I was most amused back when you got the new chair. I loved that one for some reason. Your dry, witty humor shone in that one.

I used to comment but then quite due to the mass amount of them....I'm still out here viewing and am always glad to see a new one from you. I loved this one..nice giggles. :)

[Carballoca]

That was was awesome Peter did you write that? The good old days of YouTube are gone I'm afraid its become a advertizing machine all about money....I still love watching your videis and will as long as you keep making them

[Maplemacsquare]

OMFG your awesome !!!! subscribed :D

[itiselizabeth]

Don't you dare call yourself an "old git" again. Even though I rarely comment on your videos I still watch them and I respect you and love hearing your stories. This poem/song is fantastic. Keep posting videos, I will keep watching!

[KristinDotCom]

Wow. Awesome. It is true, YouTube is so different than before. Now it's all about the fame and money. It's difficult for both new and old YouTubers who are not already on top. It is no longer a place where everyone can have their own little audience to communicate and just have fun with. It's become a serious buisness.

[tenagliac]

I'm a fan from Milwaukee !

I must be getting -- millions of hits,

I think the counter is wrong,

people love silly old gits.

We don't need no thong.

But a song

Sometimes we croon

Because since birth

we've subscribed to the moon.

Peace !

[oneiblind30]

Just like that.

[WolverinaWorld]

I'm still watching your videos :)

it's sad that the first youtubers are being forgotten :(

[kevinkahomusic]

amazing! I'll still a fan as always, from Hong Kong! :)

[jesperfun]

so nice song man super nice :)

[NinaHoney3]

Peter is a legend!

[Axxelator]

LOL, that was pretty good!

[ZKY2]

Most views on most videos on youtube are casual viewers who just come for a quick giggle at nonsense. Be thankful you have thousands of viewers who actually care what you say.

[fipsfoxy]

@ZKY2 true, e.g. myself. I watch avg. 10-20 random videos a day on youtube. every now end then i torture myself with some nonsense-viral stuff. I don't even watch 2/3 to the end. I just don't care - mostly cheap entertainment with no depth.

Completely different with Peters channel. I take my time, get comfortable in my chair and listen to his videos - with care - even though i rarely comment.

quality beats quantity

[Stalota]

@fipsfoxy Here here! I wish I could have written it so eloquently. It's the same here for me.

[MediaMeandyou]

haha i could speed up my voice - hmm?

[conwizzlo717]

I STILL LOVE YOU.

[James23TT]

great video peter :)

[OnTheLavProductions]

Dont go man!I love your videos!!

[FunnyHaHa312]

Your videos are still great to me. This one was truly amazing!

[TheAnnoyingSwede]

You're awesome Peter :)

[faegrrrl]

I agree with Fakenstien. You bring more to YT than anyone on here. Your sage wisdom, your stories that I hold SO very dear and your wit. You are priceless, precious and irreplaceable.

Do not say goodbye!!

With love, Amy ♥

[Fakenstien]

I don't care if you're not the #1 subscribed any more, you still better than more than half the crap that get's uploaded these days.

[LA7777777777]

I think you should be happy you're getting less viewers. You now have a dedicated fan base, instead of lots of casual viewers. Cherish the subscribers you have! You still have more than most would ever dream of! :)

[truckingsonofagun]

great video, keep vloggin ((smiles))

[manziker1]

Who cares if a million is not watching you...Still those few people are and they still enjoy watching you.

[doghaven1]

Excellent.

[xXxsupermegzxXx]

I think you're an awesome guy and probably the only cool youtuber at your age!!! please keep it going,,, I<3YOUxx

[btryhard7]

are you actually going?! :( i know your videos arent as crazy and jumped up as some other youtubers but that's why i watch them. your just such a down to earth guy and make some really good music

[Likunder]

johnny cash?

:-)

[Lurago24]

Love it. Don't give up. You can do it.

[Vandalah]

Nice :D !!

[Mitchell00]

Wow, Geriatric1927. I'll admit, I started viewing your videos less and less over time. But this was simply amazing. This needs to be spread -- I started watching your old videos once more and a feeling of nostalgia came over me. The best! The greatest! And so very sad at the same time.

[geriatric1927]

@Mitchell00 Thank you Mitchell, I too of course look at your videos and nice to see you back again after a period of inactivity.

[EruIluvatar]

that was good

[usenetposts]

This should be the YouTube Christmas Number One! Forget Cowell, forget silence, this is what we want!

[krox17]

Omg its awesome

[samelf]

Mate!

This is unreal - i can see it going viral! :-)

You've still got it, and i will continue to watch your videos for as long as you choose to post them...

Cheers,

Sam.