Why 2019 Was a Hard Year For Me

I love how Safiya is looking at her with such care and concern. You can tell how she really cares for her.

So THAT'S why Cristine cried in that video with Safiya. I remember being so confused.

Shout out to Zy for feeling the emotion in that conversation and stepping in for support! Animals are the best! 🥰

I really like how 3 couples redefined what a collab means and a youtube friend and in some way raised the bar for it. Not like excusive thing but just a real thing, you know?

The whole situation with Rob and Corinne honestly made me step back and reevaluate how I interact with content creators online. I have never been mean to them because I'm not a jackass, but I never really interacted for the most part either. I was mostly a lurker. The stark reminder that you can lose creators you love or even look up to at any time is something that I had forgotten, and it's something I personally never plan to forget again. I've been more active and openly supportive of creators since because fuck, you never know what's going to happen and I just want them to know that I care if anything ever does. I've particularly stuck around in the Threadbanger community, but there are many others I've been vocal in. I guess that's why I'm leaving this comment too. I'm so sorry that everything was so stressful for you in 2019, I couldn't even imagine what it would be like to launch a project as ambitious as Holo Taco while fearing for the safety of your friend. Having to be busy with a project while knowing somebody you love is suffering is a uniquely terrible experience. It sucks, I really hope things are okay for all of you. I wish you all peace moving forward. I'd wish you a good rest of the year but shit already sucks, so here's to a good 2021. Much love.

My 10 years old sister died last july. And watching simply's video made me sad because I don't know why but I thought "Oh my god my sister never even paint her nails. I never got the chance to paint her nails."

It was really crazy for us when that Threadbanger video dropped and it all seemed so surreal. Mostly because we see Rob as this reckless, cynical badass who hurts himself every video but never really gets hurt like that, you know? It was painful to see Corinne in that state, just watching her tell us about what happened. So I can’t even imagine how you all must have felt since you guys are close friends.

You did a great job pulling through, Cristine. And you, too, Ben. You didn't owe us any explanation, but I appreciate you sharing so openly with us what you went through. And I hope that things are much better for you all now! I also just want to say I so appreciate you. Your videos got me through my last year and a half of college, after EIGHT YEARS OF PURSUING MY DEGREE. I love academia, but it wasn't always the easiest path for me to complete school due to financial and medical issues. Not only were your videos fucking entertaining and fun, but your consistent advocacy for education and sticking with school always reassured me that I wasn't alone in my genuine love and passion for it, and that I was on the right path. Thank you so much for being you and sharing yourself with us. We love you so much and wish more than anything else for your happiness!!!! <3

When Zyler meowed, I thought my cat meowed. My cat was actually trying to fall asleep.

My brother had been in a horrible accident last summer. He had to have emergency brain surgery because he fell and hit his head so hard and we weren’t sure if he would make it. Honestly it was so horrible and I can definitely feel a tiny sliver of what Ben and Cristine and of course Corinne and Rob. I think I understand a tiny bit of what they’ve been through. I mean, it’s honestly so terrible having the fear of someone not making it or losing someone you love so dearly.

I’ve always looked up to Rob and Corinne and Cristine and Ben. They seem like such genuine people with good values and good hearts. When they stopped posting last year and I saw that Rob had been in the hospital, I was devastated, obviously. I just have so much respect for all of them and think of them almost as distant family, I know it’s weird lol but yeah. I’m so glad they’re all doing okay though.

In the outtakes video, when I saw Cristine starts breaking down in front of camera... I was confused and knew that something was up... Then i saw the comments saying that Cristine was overwhelmed by the love and support of the release of holo taco, although that doesn't seem like the full picture of what actually is happening behind the scenes, I still let it slide cause there wasn't anything I could've done. After watching this video... I just wanna say...Cristine... You are one strong women. You did great at pulling through such a tough time... I can't imagine how much stress you've gone through... Hope you're doing better now and that's all i have to say.. Thanks for reading this comment.

Me: doesn't have the attention span to watch a whole podcast Also me: binge-watching SimplyPodLogical Highlights

When she says when it’s safe it’s vacay time with rob and Corinne like I think it’s exactly what they need is for all 4 of them to be together doesn’t have to be vlogged or not just then being together, going somewhere to take a break and reflect sounds amazing

Even I had a hard time during 2019, sorry to hear about what happened, but I'm glad that you and Ben made it

I love how Zyler* could tell Ben was getting upset and came over to cheer him up 🥰

I knew that something wasn’t right with you guys around the launch. It must have been hard to be happy for yoursef during that, but you did a great job during the launch and exploring the possibilities and designs out of your polish. I wish you two well, and god bless Rob and Corinne. I know that life altering moments such as those are never easy.

I love how Zyler came to see you both, he could tell you needed a friend <3

It was truly a horrific time. I remember the shock of it all and just actually feeling this pain through the camera when they (Rob & Corinne) decided to talk about what had happened to him and the relief when he finally came on camera and you could see he was still in there. Yes he had difficulties but the trauma didn’t completely take him. We still had him and his wonderful sweary character with us and the relief was unreal. I just wanted to hug them both and I don’t even know them. I’m glad they you both there for support. It’s a shame it happened when it did for your launch as you weren’t able to enjoy it as you should’ve been able to but life just gets in the way like that. Like right now. Rob just wanted to steal some of the limelight. Jealous lil ish that he is!😆😋

Last year both of my parents were comatose in the hospital fighting for their lives and I cannot IMAGINE having to continue working through that. I had the privilege that everything in my life paused and I could take a few weeks off before returning to school. Hearing you talk about that time in your life, the emotional whiplash sounds so overwhelming it is heartbreaking to think about. I'm so glad Rob is doing so much better and hope you all are healing as well. Big love <3