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Bisexual Superman: The New Man of Tomor row; Neebs Gaming - The Best YouTube Channel
from Heroes of Earth
by vcsainsider
Bisexual Superman: The New Man of Tomorrow
Isabella Del Grosso
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If you’re a superhero lover, you’ll know that in recent months, comic book writer Tom Taylor’s adaptation of Superman has gained lots of publicity. Superman’s civilian persona is Clark Kent, but recently he has been out of the picture and his son, Jonathan Kent has stepped up to take on the mantle. Tom Taylor’s series Superman: Son of Kal-El follows Jon’s adventures and on October 11th, national coming out day, Taylor posted to his Instagram that issue five of the series would reveal the character’s relationship with his lover Jay Nakamura.
Taylor isn’t the first to integrate a queer storyline with a very famous superhero. This summer, Mehghan Fitzmartin wrote a storyline for Batman: Urban Legends where Batman’s teenage protégé, Robin, comes out as bisexual. Robin, or better known as his civilian persona Tim Drake, is a character that has existed for decades, and many felt as though making old characters come out as queer is a more relatable approach to making the superhero community more LGBT friendly than creating new characters from scratch.
Despite the overwhelming support for both of these characters, the world is not as accepting to queer superheroes as we think. Many people took to Twitter to support their dislike of queer superheroes, stating that this is only to support a "leftist agenda." One of these people was Arizona Senator Wendy Rogers. Overall, all of Taylor’s series offer a more open-minded approach on life with his adaption of Superman supporting refugee and climate change protests. Moreover, Taylor’s adaption of the superhero Nightwing has superhero Dick Grayson funding social programs with his immense wealth and his series Dark Knights of Steel, a medieval alternate universe about DC Comics favourite heroes introducing a romance between Wonder Woman and Supergirl.
If you hadn’t been able to notice, I’m a huge Tom Taylor fan and love his approach to real life problems into a fictional world. I think that pretending queer people are not superhero fans is outdated and sometimes people forget the immense power that representation has. Despite popular belief, turning superheroes that have been around for decades into queer icons doesn’t change them all that much, they are still the same characters that we have always loved. This time though, they just mean so much more to people who have regularly been discarded from society. If this is something you’re hearing for the first time, I highly suggest checking out these comics, you won’t regret it.
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Have you ever wondered what happened to the talented guys behind some of YouTube’s most favourite animated series like Mob Squad, Doraleous & Associates, and Battlefield Friends? If you have lived under a rock for the last couple of years, these guys are still on YouTube and are growing strong with their channel, Neebs Gaming.
With more than 2.25 million subscribers and a total of 1 billion views, Neebs Gaming is a gaming channel composed of five guys testing their friendships across many survival and roleplaying games, like ARK: Survival Evolved, 7 Days to Die, and many others. Based in Wilmington, North Carolina, the crew behind Neebs Gaming focuses on cinematic and roleplay gameplay to connect viewers all around the globe in the name of world peace. However, don’t get too excited about the word “gaming.” While the Neebs Gaming crew can sometimes figure out the rules to a particular game, there are certainly no competitive gamers. What they lack in their gaming skills, they make it up for in their comedic talent, much to our viewing entertainment. Each of the guys’ different personalities and abilities to immerse themselves in the game they are playing really sells Neebs Gaming as one of the most unique channels you’ll find on YouTube.
Who are the guys behind Neebs Gaming?
Neebs Gaming wouldn’t be possible without its namesake, Neebs. Neebs (real-life name Brent
Left to right: Jon “Appsro” Etheridge, Bryan “Simon” Mahoney, Brent “Neebs” Triplett, Tony “Thick44” Schnur, Nate “Doraleous” Panning Triplett) is arguably the most recognizable member of the crew with his distinctive Southern accent, love for nature and profanity-free mouth. Neebs’ good-hearted nature often puts him in disagreement with his peers, creating some of the channel’s most comedic arguments and banter.
Real-life name Jon Etheridge, Appsro is the crew’s most explosive member with his foul mouth and bursts of rage. As a content creator who has been on YouTube since 2006, Appsro is one of the most talented and skilled in the group. Apprso’s personality and willingness to push the boundaries of comedy makes him one of the most unforgettable members of Neebs Gaming.
Doraleous is arguably the chilliest and sweetest member of the group. Known for his smooth voice, ability to keep his cool, and countless pun jokes, Doraleous is a welcoming sight who’s always trying to stay positive no matter the context of the situation. In addition to his work on Neebs Gaming, Doraleous (real-life name Nate Panning) is also a small-time actor who appeared in movies like this year’s Birdies.
Thick44 needs no introduction. The Wyvern King and the Human Man Warrior himself, Thick44 is the fearless member of the group, always willing to take the most reckless methods to get the job done, even if it means costing his teammates to die hilariously. Whenever he is not playing video games, Thick44 is a skilled professional metal guitarist who is behind Battlefield Friends’ iconic opening theme. In addition to his work, Thick (real-life name Tony Schnur) is the bravest member of the group who has been battling brain cancer for the last year and still kicking ass today.
There is that one lovable idiot in every friend circle, and Simon is no exception. Although he has come a long way since his debut on the channel, Simon (real-life name Bryan Mahoney) is that one player who is the complete opposite of being a competitive gamer. Despite being less skilled at gaming, Simon is still one of the group’s most hilarious members with his iconic death sound,
Finally, the fantastic work of Neebs Gaming couldn’t be possible without the talented work of their three editors, AnthonyCSN, Adahop, and JackTanner. Together, these three editors bring the cinematic experience with a different shooting style that makes you feel like watching a movie.
What did Neebs Gaming bring to my life?
What makes Neebs Gaming the best YouTube channel in the world is its comedic content. Whenever I feel down or worried about life, these guys never fail to put a smile on my face. I’ve been a fan of their channel since I was in sixth grade, and without their content, I wouldn’t have grown up into the person I am today. These guys always cheer me up and bring positivity to the world. I am proud to have grown up watching Neebs Gaming.
One of the best things about Neebs Gaming is all about the community they gathered. The Neebs Gaming community is by far the best fandom in the world. Toxicity and immaturity are nonexistent. You will only find love, respect, and joy. I’ve never felt more welcome in my life. This community helped me connect with people worldwide and make friends with folks down in North Carolina, Texas, Florida, Saskatchewan, Ireland, and
Looking back, it’s all thanks to five talented guys that I am here today writing this article.
What is next for Neebs Gaming
Neebs Gaming is not going anywhere soon. In fact, it will continue to expand until they reach achieving world peace. With the controversial release of Battlefield 2042, the Neebs Gaming crew will continue making new Battlefield Friends episodes.
I hope you will enjoy Neebs Gaming to see y’all with at future Neebs Gaming events!
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