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Today is LEGION DAY
🕑 Added 2020-06-05 12:34:38 +0000 UTCToday may not be memorable (unless you're a historian) but the story I have to tell is not a story of world history, but a personal one.
Today is June the 5th, and it marks the day I decided to start a youtube channel. Years ago, before this channel I had been a lost man, lost in despair, drink, depression, and without aim. I'd lost a job, I'd lost a profession, I'd lost my independence. I was in a pit of despair merely existing and trying to claw my way forward day by day. I wallowed in misery, and thought I had no future. At all.
One day, instead of buying a handle of whiskey and trying to forget the madness of the world, I instead bought FRAPS. I recorded. I uploaded. And the rest, as they say, is history.
So keep in mind: Sometimes the smallest things, the simplest choices, in this case, a single purchase can change absolutely everything. The best time to start a thing is yesterday. The second best time is today. Do your best.
9 years on youtube is an odd thing. Very odd. I've suffered from the algorithm, being not the clickbait, 5 minute bullshit, or a sellout. I've kept my way, as best I saw it. I've made my mistakes and had my problems, but I've never given up. Just keep in mind, the reason we're still here and us is because of people like you. And your choices as much as mine.
On a less sappy note - new podcast episode and it's about Lord of the Rings. https://anchor.fm/blackpantslegion/episodes/Episode-XII-Meat--memes--and-Lord-of-the-Rings-eev3lf
Comments
Thank you.
Happy Legion Day Tex! Thank you Tex for bringing more light and laughter into a world that desperately needs it. Good job.
Charles Fitt
You're a good man, Tex, and I'm glad you managed to make this work
Walt_Man
Thanks to Fraps! Being a jobless git right now myself, due to COVID.... aimlessness can really, really drag you down. To my other Legionary's... we-CAN-DO-THIS! The future becomes cloudy, we have to imagine it clearer. Heck, put some dreams into it too!
They call me Fieryone, cause I'm Fieryious about the state of US Politics!
Boy howdy, now I feel better joining the BPL officially on Founding day!
Dopeskone
Great Job Tex. Happy Founders day.
Do we get grilled cheese houses instead of cake on legion day?
Sons of Lorgar
Thak you, Tex, for sharing your story, and for inviting us all to see you stubbornly struggle and heal, refusing to let the unfairness of circumstances run you over. The Black Watch taught us through you that nukes are really just an inconvenient rudeness, and the best vengeance is served cold as a nuclear winter, so no point in getting mad, just time to get even ;)
freedeau
Happy Legion Day! (RIP RFK & the gold standard) Thanks for providing a much needed positive distraction amidst The Cool Zone. Stay safe, stay positive!
Laird Stanard
I found you guys while looking for battletech, I've now found Zomboid, Courtesy Flush, and my wife just asks if I'm listening to Captain Underpants. I had a childhood with promise, I ruined it. As an adult I understand despair and I think what you do must be healing and you have found your people Sir! Thank you all in the BPL, the first podcast I have listened to and the push for me to buy a 3d printer to make my own gaming group! Be well.... Tex, and everyone in the BPL!
Happy Legion Day! Good Job, Tex.
I also couldn't be happier with the YouTube content and the channel itself it's amazing! Great content and awesome Job!
ninjagonepostal
Some of the best content I've stumbled upon on YouTube is from you. I accidently found the Black Pants Legion looking for Battletech lore and couldn't have been happier about it. You do good, quality work and that's more than I could ask for. Hobbyists with a passion do great things.
