Three Years on YouTube

[Numenorean921]

I hope you continue to stick around and entertain us. :D

[dancinmad]

you don't get many french viewers because most of the french don't understand english. btw, i think you're probably the most eloquent vlogger on youtube. =)

[johnreagannumber1]

I hope you're still feeling celebratory after 3 weeks because I'm late, but I'm making it a point to show you how much you mean to me, you gawjuss person, you!

I'm exploring comedic characters as well. And I must check out that video you referenced here. You've made it more than worth my while Phil :)

Thanks for tolerating me and my lack of effective presence on your videos. Something I always regret. Truly.

[johnreagannumber1]

And as a side note regarding YouTube meetups:

"To me they were like people that lived inside your computer" - you're so right!

When Vito (my dear friend) met Samsarajade his comment was, "Oh shit, you're real."

To him it's not real unless you meet. He feels it's like seeing us on TV. I relate, although I don't feel the same as he does. So many have come to my support when I've needed it here.

[popebenadict16]

nice vid.

[NEOjsg]

Hey Bobby-George,

I just wanted to say...

Thank you, too.

I've been watching you for a long time 8-/

...

lol

[RandomCastaa]

That's great. Congrats.

[south301976]

Congrats you are a very smart and insightful person, I like hearing what you have to say, I dont always comment but I think you are a lot of fun. And sexy cute dont forget that. lol, You are great,............!!!

[MeriiKiyo]

I don't always get around to commenting but this seems like the best opportunity to say that I've always found your videos entertaining and stimulating.

[strangeparty]

Congratulazioni! :)

[FantasticBabblings]

Grazi!

[0nyxBlackman]

Keep it up! I love your videos. You are a very interesting fellow!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks for watching. I will try to stay interesting.

[lthrdyke6]

Happy 3 years!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks so much.

[Poeboi]

Congrads Phil! May you have a few babbaling vids!

[FantasticBabblings]

I babble, therefore I am.

[firefare]

There ya' go. I would love to hear Barbara's take on the state of the union. I feel certain that she has an opinion or two or three. Just a thought. Congratulations on 3 years.

[FantasticBabblings]

I need to wake Barbara up and see what she thinks about things.

[logicaust]

And one hopes for many more babblings from the fantastic one.

Peace Phil.

[FantasticBabblings]

Peace to you. I will babble until I am drooling, I suppose.

[josephineposte]

WOW! I am from Canada, and Bravo to you! When you are a minority, you cannot ask the majority to vote on what is called a human right. We in Canada, even though we are not perfect, use the court system to validate our minority's rights. Human rights are `"non-negotiable". You can ask the majority of a state to vote, but if the majority is not gay, who are they to vote on the basic right of gay people. We see things differently, and love our harmony and hate bla-bla conflict.

[FantasticBabblings]

I grew up surrounded by the idea that Canada was an unofficial adjunct to the U.S. that just copied what we did. Now I see that Canada has progressed beyond us and we can learn from you.

[furetosan]

I'm one of the newbies as well, referred here by Gimmeabreakman. Having a great time so far. Cheers!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. Glad to see you here.

[andymooseman]

Well done Phil & happy anniversary.

There seem to be so many of us that started around 3 years ago.

I'm very pleased to have been along for the ride for a fair proportion of that time :)

[FantasticBabblings]

Yes, it seems many of us in the same network of friends started about the same time. I guess that is why we found each other. You were here a little before me. Congrats on your three years.

[andymooseman]

I know what you mean about that network of friends. Some of those people may have left YT. But at least there are still quite a few of us left here :)

[samsarajade]

I'm still working on a trip to New York-at least I made it as far as America this year!

Happy 3 years!

[FantasticBabblings]

Everybody should come to New York now and then.

[fehquig]

Congratulations on the three years! I'll be coming up on three years in about a month... I don't get to meet as many people from YouTube as you do, but i am a bit geographically challenged... Here's to at least three more!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. I will try for many more. At this stage, I am grateful for each day.

[wildheart5]

Congratulations on three years Phil! I have always enjoyed your videos. They are interesting, insightful and I always learn something. But I do miss Beverly Bly! What happened to her!

[FantasticBabblings]

Beverly is on sabbatical in Boca. She may come back from time to time.

[3CoolKats]

Congrats on the 3 years Phil! I just now checked and I've got 12 days seniority on you:)

I've loved your insightful and well though out vlogs, your characters, and your tours. I don't *always* comment but I always watch. Well, except those times when I don't, LOL. Those times are few and far between and are simply times when you've fell through the cracks:)

Here's to many more years!!!

[FantasticBabblings]

I do fall through the cracks occasionally. At my age, it's hard to get out of them.

[ShortbusMooner]

My 3rd was 8-14. It's been a long, strange trip, hasn't it?

I'm glad for all the neat people I've met through YT (like you!). That's really the only reason I keep coming back. You're right- it was odd meeting folks in person. I wish I lived in the NY-area, so I wouldn't have to wait for gatherings to see folks!

Thanx for sharing with us! *hugs*

[FantasticBabblings]

Same here, Theresa. It is the people that keep me coming back.

If you get back to NY, try to make it the 2nd Friday of the month and you can join me and AVDJ for some beer summitry.

[Grandpageech]

Happy Anniversary! Thanks for all your videos!

[FantasticBabblings]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[kenrg]

Congrats on 3 years, glad to have shared this journey with you. Agreed on the magic and wonder of meeting in real life the people who live in my computer and the importance of comments and interaction. I hope to come to the beer summit some day soon...

And, BTW, Barbara is always irrelevantly relevant.

[battim]

if kenrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrg is there, i will drop everything to be there.

[FantasticBabblings]

You'll drop everything for Ken, but not for me????

[battim]

Well of course. You're my pop. Ken just has to trvale further.  It had more to do with you and ken being in the same room. I might have a youtube anxiety attack

[FantasticBabblings]

The October 9 summit will be on John Lennon's 69th birthday. I am scoping out bars near The Dakota so that after an appropriate consumption of beverage, we can go over to pay respects. That would be a good one to attend.

[StLennyBruce]

Love from Paris, darlin'. After a long day of eatin' cheese, there's nothing better than settling in to a FantasticBabblings video.

[FantasticBabblings]

That's funny. You guys are a bunch of cheese eaters. Stinky, rotten cheese. I love it too. I guess that makes me a French-loving Socialist!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. (Love the pics on your channel :)

[battim]

happy youtube birthday

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks Timmy. Is this like dog years? How many YouTube years to a real year?

[battim]

fifty

[f3xpgm]

Happy 3 Tube years! I made my 3 years in may and i didn't even thought of it! I'm glad i stumbled upon you and that i met you for real, i'm proud to consider me a friend of yours!

Big big hug! Love you! ;)

[FantasticBabblings]

Yes, you are my friend. I hope we see each other again soon. Love you.

[f3xpgm]

August!! Can't wait to see people and NY again! ;)

[HumanBlade666]

Congratz on the 3 wonderful years on youtube! This site has really brought so many people together and the friendships will last a lifetime.

James C

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks James. There are many overlapping communities here. I wish YT knew how to appreciate us more. But we make our own way.

[RoulinBrooks]

Congratulations on three wonderful years! And many thanks from your faithful subscribers for three years of outstanding videos. I love the New York videos and appreciate all the hard work that goes into them. It's funny--I watched that High Line video and e-mailed a friend who lives in the Meat Packing district about it. She replied and said "I'm there right now!"

So best wishes for three great years. We're all looking forward to many more!

David (your 100th subscriber)

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks, David. 100th! When I hit 100 subscribers I thought I was hot shit. Stardom was in my future :)

I'm glad you like the NY videos. The viewers may be fewer in number but they are great in enthusiasm.

[OhCurt]

The cool thing about how YT has reached into Europe is seeing the community of Tuber-people in Germany grow. Years ago I wouldn't have necessarily thought that there would be so many commonalities as there have proven to be. Wonderful to see.

Three years and counting. CONGRATS!

Yep, it's still in its infancy, so far as I can tell.

[FantasticBabblings]

You've been here for about as long, haven't you (maybe under a different channel). Interacting with you is one of the great rewards of this site.

[OhCurt]

Yep, about a month and a half later, I wandered in under the poorly chosen name of 'curt344' and quickly discovered you, kenrg and withanoxgoad - you were my main inspirations for diving in.

:-)

[FantasticBabblings]

I finally met Ashley (withanoxgoad) a few weeks ago. She was in New York and we had lunch.

[Podcasting101]

Ahhhhh yes the good times

[FantasticBabblings]

They're all good in their way, Paul. Thanks for stopping by.

[davidproper]

Congrats on 3 years! Here's to many more!

[FantasticBabblings]

Yes, I hope many more.

[VoxTheory]

Happy 3rd Youtube Birthday Phil !!!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks so much.

[JimmyHook]

Happy Birthday, Phil! You've always had the best channel on YouTube! Here's to many more, buddy! Much Love Always.

[FantasticBabblings]

You're too kind Jimmy. But you have been supporting me for a long time and I greatly appreciate it. Much love back to you.

[thepr]

I'm not sure I've commented on your channel before, but I have been a subscriber of yours for quite a while and enjoy your videos. I just wanted to voice my support and appreciation for you and your videos. Keep making videos and if you ever need another friend feel free to comment on my channel. FantasticBabblings for the win!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. I'm glad yo commented on this one. I get an average of one comment for every ten views. I often wonder who the others are watching. I appreciate your support.

[RiemDouce]

That hat could be changed

[randyhelzerman]

Gratz dude, 3 years of producing creative sparks for the rest of us, many thank.k

[FantasticBabblings]

Sparks... I like that.

[CCF01]

Congratulations on 3 years!! <3

[FantasticBabblings]

I'm glad you are watching.

[carrolly2k]

Happy 3 years and wishes for many more!!!!!!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. I appreciate your support.

[ProfMTH]

Happy anniversary, baby! I *loved* Barbara W. Bush, but I love all your stuff -- including your chapeau. ;-)

[FantasticBabblings]

Thank you. I tip my cheapeau to you.

[PrincessDiana161]

Happy 3 year anniversary Phil!

I remember that Night at the T Roth concert... what a lovely time we had and it was such a blessing to meet you. I love you too Phil very very much.

[FantasticBabblings]

We've had some great times together, and we'll have many more.

[OneoftheImmortals]

Happy Anniversary!

BTW loved your facial expression at 2:24 after you said, "I will not go into the things that suck." lol

[FantasticBabblings]

Haha! I was trying to keep it a happy occasion. At least all of my comment seem to be posting today. Oh, news: Ian is now following me on Twitter.

[OneoftheImmortals]

After all these years, I still do not sub Ian. I cannot bring myself to do it though . . . we are Facebook friends. Don't look at me; I'm so ashamed.

The truth is, I still do not know how to use Facebook. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. Who are you to judge me (runs off with arms and legs waving)?

[sinrboy]

Congrats on your 3 year's bud! What an awesome accomplishment. I really enjoyed your last video as well! Here's to many more year's!!!! Peace & God bless<3

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks for watching I hope for many more years.

[msscience]

Love hearing from you Phil. Hope to hear some of that Keyboard one of these days:)

[FantasticBabblings]

Oh, I don't know. I use the keyboard a little and embellish with the computer a lot. My performance skills are weak. Is chopsticks copyrighted?

[TOMMYfromtheBRONX]

I have been a sub of yours for over 2 years and its always a treat to watch your videos. I can honestly say it was a great time when i met you and hung out at your house at 777, I thank you for the participation in my series , and i hope in the future we can do some colaboration vids in the future. Thanks for taking the time in sharing your thoughts , memories and experiences with us for the last 3 years, and ill continue to watch this awesome channel.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks, Tommy. It was great meeting you too. That was quite a day. Let's keep on fighting ignorance and humorlessness as long as we can.

[Fringe111]

I'm glad your still here with me. I always love what you have to say

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks, Joy. I miss your voice. I'd still love to hear your Julia Child story.

[Fringe111]

I really should get back to my stories shouldn't I. Thanks Phil

[andymooseman]

Yes, you should :)

[AVDJ]

happy birthday, bro. keep on babbling.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks, Scott. It was great to see you Friday.

[PappyStu]

I dont know why I find myself thinking about those we have lost along the way...

I guess that's just me...

Funny it doesn't seem like three years to me...

[FantasticBabblings]

We've lost a few, some attrition, a couple of deaths. I think of Roger (dispatcher) and LordSardonic. But we go on. Life always renews itself.

[vaxter2]

wow 3 years... been subscribed to you basically the same period... :)

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate it.

[moomay11649]

I am so happy to have met you at "YO PHILLY."

What a thrill!

Mooz

[moomay11649]

That's what it's all about. You see a good vid and you fave and share. I loved Barbara Bush impersonation.

The French are busy screwing! Hahahaha!

Happy 3rd anniversary Phil. I've been with you at least 2 years. Maybe 2 1/2 years.

Love your great channel!

Luvs,

Moos

[FantasticBabblings]

The French are Busy Screwing.... maybe the title of Barbara's next video... hmmm.

Thanks and luvs Moos.

[oojamaflipper]

ya big softie. ; )

[FantasticBabblings]

At least I didn't cry ;)

[MisterWeed]

3 years of many interesting videos and a couple of great exchanges in the comments. Keep up the good work!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks MisterWeed (one of my favorite names :)

[thebigfatlamp]

<3 phil

[FantasticBabblings]

<3 Nic.

[Largo64]

Congratulations on three years, Phil! I've been a subscriber of yours for probably two of those. I do kind of miss the Barbara bits, but maybe you can give us a new character. Glad you're still here, and I will look forward to your new material.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks for watching. I know you have been commenting for a long time and that we are both in the unsacred brotherhood of heathen. I hope we're both here for a long time.

[thedynamitekidd]

i don't think i've ever commented on any of your vids but i always watch them, congrats on three years.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. Good to know that you are there.

[Gimmeabreakman]

Happy Birthday! Glad to know you!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks Victor. Same here.

[TamHickey67]

Happy Vloggiversary! I hope you are around making the insightful videos you have done for many years to come.

[FantasticBabblings]

I'll keep making them. Insightful? I'll try, but in a few years senility might creep in :)

[NiteBlogger]

YT-Twitter-FB Beer Summit...how cool!

Congrats on 3 years - had mine the other day...agree with you - YT - meeting peeps from around the world...

Met you at ST1 (I was the shy mouse in the corner) LOL

[FantasticBabblings]

I had fun at ST1.I can't make it this year, but hopefully next. Congrats on your three years. It goes by fast, but it seems like we've all been here for a long time.

[macco360]

Phil,

I've been a subscriber of yours for a long time now. I rarely comment, because it is not in my nature, but I always watch. Congrats on your anniversary. May you continue as long as you enjoy it. And, even more importantly, may you have a happy life.

Be Well - MK

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. I appreciate your watching, commenting or not. I know you're there and that is gratifying.

[MikeMarino]

happy 3rd year anniversary. looking forward to more videos!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. I'll keep grinding them out.

[Ranblv]

Happy tuberversary :-)

Your channel is definitely the most thought provoking channel on my sub page.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks Ran. Tuberversary sounds like I have an old potato.

[battim]

more so than sxephil ran?

[DJAngelusZero]

Those of us that have been around since the beginning of YT have seen many things change and had many great experiences. One of which was the honour of meeting you my friend.

[FantasticBabblings]

Dave, the honor was mutual. I hope to see you again.

[DissentingDogLevi]

It would be funny if you did Joe Biden.

Nice hat, by the way.

[FantasticBabblings]

I don't know if I'm flexible enough to get my foot in my mouth.

Thanks. I started wearing hats recently because I got tired of looking at those few strands of hair on my head. I like this one the best.

[incredingo]

congrats on the 3 years, i hope you stick around for many more. and i am one of the ones that likes your NY videos very much and watch them all. :)

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. I plan to stick around. And thanks for watching the NY videos. It's the best film set in the world.

[ProtectYourFamily101]

good video...5 stars..

[FantasticBabblings]

Thank you.

[x71isnwor]

i just subscribed yesterday . i had watched a couple of vids of your before and knew about you, but i do not know why it took me so long to actual subscribe. i will definitely have to go check out your barbara bush impressions.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks for subbing. I do the same. I watch some peoples vids and don't subscribe until some time later. Sometimes it's too much to keep track of.

[jrsnyderjr]

This site developed in an unexpected way and I don't think many of us realized how involved we would become.

My first channel I opened in Feb 2006 with a throwaway name because I thought "what does it matter"? at the time. I closed that and opened this channel a year later when I was becoming more involved in the community.

Congratulations on consistently posting videos, that's quite an accomplishment.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. I had another channel for a couple of months before this one. Sometimes I forget. It was a false start, but this one is here to stay, or until they ban me :)

[BoomerChick55]

Congrats, Phil

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks, Boomer.

[RDJim]

I think you need to do a retro floating head video in honor of your anniversary.

[FantasticBabblings]

The head may float again. I float, therefore I am.

[Grimace]

Happy Anniversary

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks, Steve. I love my Canadian peeps and you are chief among them.

[audionautix]

congratulations!! Here's to the next 3 years.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks, Jason. And thanks for all the great music, too.

[thizizliz]

Love ya Phil - I really enjoy all the characters you play, but the vlogs more so. I feel as though I've gotten to know you over the last couple of years and most of the time agree with you on socio-political stuff. Congrats on hanging in for 3 years - Happy Anniversary!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. The vlogs are the easiest to do technically, but seem to be the most popular. Sometimes they are hard to do substantively because I often think I am wasting people's time. I almost didn't post the last vlog, but see... what did I know :)

[thizizliz]

/laughs! Yeah, your vlogs give an opportunity for intelligent discussion, opinion, thinking. I enjoy that; perhaps because I agree with you so often. But I enjoy all of them - the characters make me laugh and the tours of NY are a great way to get to know your city. So, your work is appreciated!

[Dadalama]

3 years huh? wow you were probably here since the oldest era (back when everyone was pirating music videos and old tv shows)!

[FantasticBabblings]

I used to use copyrighted material in my vids. Had a couple taken down. But when I became a partner I had to stop all of that. Kinda sucks, but I guess they call it progress.

[MadBadVoodo]

Three years!! Cool! You Rock Man! However as you know I did like President Bush... :)

Five Stars!!

[FantasticBabblings]

That's ok. Barbara loves you for it ;)

[MrVisions]

Always admired a man who's that there is more than one use for a tea cosey ;-) Bone anyverseair

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks.

[qiranger]

People should have sub'ed to you a long time ago.

When is "The Bush" coming back to talk to "Dudley?"

[FantasticBabblings]

I'm working on a Dudley bit. Haven't worked The Bush into it yet.

[Wilberbeest]

I've been sub'd to you for about a year and half (from an old account) and your vlogs are among my favorite, easily. If I remember correctly, fakesagan plugged you (remember that guy?), which is how it all started. Thanks again for all your work on here. It's meant a lot to me and I hope you keep the content flowing as much as you can. Thanks again!

[FantasticBabblings]

I miss fakesagan. I hope he comes back. Did he go galt on us? He always said he would :)

[YankovicFarley]

No problem, Phil! Thanks for making thought-provoking videos. You should have far more subscribers than you do.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. Maybe I'm a little prejudiced, but I think one of my subscribers is worth 1000 anonymous fans. I have quality, if not quantity.

[YankovicFarley]

Absolutely. Thoughts versus bots.

[savvysymbiont]

always tune in to your views and dialogue phil...

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. Bev sends her regard from Bocer.

[matts]

A real user! You've been through it all, and we all thank you for that!

These new users from 09 are just stupid individuals.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks for your support.

[donovan79]

Keep 'em coming Phil!

[FantasticBabblings]

As long as I am able, I'll keep going.

[therealAgerbon]

3 years of awesome babblings! congratulations buddy~

[FantasticBabblings]

Thank you sir.