Hello Retirement | MatPat’s Legacy on YouTube
Summary
TLDRIn a heartfelt tribute, the YouTube community gathers to celebrate MatPat's monumental influence and his decision to retire from hosting 'Game Theory.' The video script recounts his journey from his first video in 2011 to amassing over 40 million subscribers across channels, his collaborations, and his philanthropic efforts. Friends and fellow YouTubers express their gratitude, reminiscing about the impact MatPat has had on their lives and careers. The narrative is a blend of nostalgia, humor, and a collective acknowledgment of MatPat's legacy in the digital entertainment world.
Takeaways
- 🎥 Matthew Patrick, known as MatPat, is hosting his last 'Game Theory' episode on March 9, marking the end of an era.
- 🌟 MatPat's YouTube career began on April 18, 2011, with his first 'Game Theory' video, which focused on video game theories.
- 📺 His channel grew significantly, with over 40 million subscribers across all channels and a consistent weekly upload schedule for nearly a decade.
- 🎉 MatPat is celebrated for his unique style, including his signature couch, jacket, and engaging storytelling.
- 🤝 He has collaborated with numerous other YouTubers, influencing their careers and helping them grow their channels.
- 💖 MatPat's content has been a source of entertainment and education for many, with fans expressing gratitude for his years of dedication.
- 🏆 His channel has been recognized for its impact, with shoutouts from fellow YouTubers and industry figures like Geoff Keighley.
- 🎮 MatPat's content extends beyond gaming, as he also launched 'Film Theorists' and 'Game Lab,' diversifying his content offerings.
- 🎉 He has been involved in philanthropic efforts, using his platform to support causes like Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital.
- 🌈 MatPat's retirement is seen as a transition rather than an end, with many speculating on what he will do next.
- 🎬 The script ends with a tribute to MatPat's legacy, acknowledging his contributions to the YouTube community and wishing him well in his retirement.
Q & A
What is the significance of March 9 for Matthew Patrick?
-On March 9, Matthew Patrick will be hosting his last 'Theory' episode and handing off the channels to someone else.
How did the YouTube community react to MatPat's retirement announcement?
-Fans were shocked, devastated, and many expressed their thanks for his years of content and entertainment.
What was the first 'Game Theory' video about?
-The first 'Game Theory' video, posted on April 18, 2011, was about mining the interwebs to craft mind-blowing episodes on favorite video games.
How long has Matthew Patrick been creating content on YouTube?
-Matthew Patrick has been creating content on YouTube for almost 10 years, with his first video posted in 2011.
What is the name of the channel that focuses on film theory?
-The channel that focuses on film theory is called 'Film Theorists'.
How many subscribers did Matthew Patrick reach across all channels?
-Matthew Patrick reached over 40 million subscribers across all of his channels.
What is the name of the person who will be taking over the channels after MatPat's retirement?
-The script does not explicitly mention the name of the person taking over the channels, but it is implied that it might be someone close to MatPat.
What charity event did MatPat participate in?
-MatPat participated in an event to benefit Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital.
How did MatPat's content impact other YouTube creators?
-MatPat's content inspired other creators, helped them grow their channels, and even led to collaborations that significantly boosted their subscriber counts.
What was MatPat's reaction to his own retirement?
-MatPat seems to view his retirement as the start of an epic quest rather than a goodbye, suggesting he may still be involved in content creation in some form.
What is the final message from the community to MatPat?
-The community wishes MatPat enjoyment in his retirement and acknowledges that he has earned it, with a playful reminder that 'But hey, that's just a theory--a game theory.'
Outlines
🎥 MatPat's Farewell and Legacy
The video script opens with a tribute to Matthew Patrick, known as MatPat, who is hosting his last 'Theory' episode. Various YouTube personalities express their admiration and gratitude for his contributions to the platform. The script recounts MatPat's journey from his first video in 2011 to his growth into a YouTube staple, highlighting his educational content, collaborations, and philanthropic efforts. It also touches on his personal life and the impact he has had on other creators and the YouTube community as a whole.
🌟 Transition and Future Theories
In the second paragraph, the script transitions to MatPat's evolution from an active YouTuber to a more advisory role, humorously referred to as 'Grandpa Pat.' The tribute continues with predictions and theories about his future, including a potential CEO role at YouTube. The video concludes with well-wishes from the community and a reflection on MatPat's legacy, emphasizing that his retirement is not an end but a new beginning in his life's grand game.
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Keywords
💡Game Theory
💡Retirement
💡YouTube Stalwart
💡Content Creation
💡Streaming Awards
💡Subscribers
💡Community
💡Philanthropy
💡Collaboration
💡Legacy
Highlights
Matthew Patrick, known as MatPat, announces his retirement from hosting 'Game Theory'.
MatPat's last episode will be on March 9.
YouTubers and fans express shock and gratitude for MatPat's content.
MatPat's channel has been running weekly for almost 10 years.
MatPat has over 40 million subscribers across all channels.
MatPat's first 'Game Theory' video was posted on April 18, 2011.
MatPat's content has educated viewers about video games.
MatPat has launched five channels and kept them running.
MatPat has been involved in charitable activities, including benefiting Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital.
MatPat has collaborated with other YouTubers, significantly impacting their channels.
MatPat's wife, Stephanie Patrick, has been a part of the channel's growth.
MatPat has been a leader in using the YouTube platform for good.
MatPat has been involved in various entertaining and educational segments on his channel.
MatPat has been a mentor and inspiration to other creators.
MatPat's retirement is seen as the end of an era, but there is anticipation for his future endeavors.
MatPat's legacy in the YouTube world is celebrated and remembered.
MatPat's impact on the gaming community and YouTube is acknowledged by fellow creators and fans.
MatPat's journey from 'Game Theory' to 'Grandpa Pat' is a transition, not a goodbye.
Transcripts
MATTHEW PATRICK: Hello, internet.
Welcome to Game Theory.
COLINANDSAMIR: You are an absolute legend.
JACKSEPTICEYE: So much passion for what he does.
KREEKCRAFT: He's the big brother I've never had.
ROSANNA PANSINO: My brother from another mother.
TOMMYINNIT: He's a movie star.
CROWD: MatPat.
MatPat.
MatPat.
LUDWIG: Chat, we have breaking news today, man.
MATTHEW PATRICK: It's not clickbait.
On March 9, I will be hosting my last "Theory" episode,
at which point I'll be handing off
the channels to someone else.
TOMMYINNIT: Goodbye, internet.
Bro.
PHILIP DEFRANCO: The first thing that we're
going to talk about today is the retirement
of YouTube staple MatPat.
SPEAKER 1: Fans were shocked.
They were devastated.
Also many people expressing their thanks
for all the years of content and entertainment.
MR BEAST: Your channel, it's impressive.
You've done weekly for almost 10 years.
I don't know how you did it, man.
MKBHD: Congrats on an incredible, long, and respected
YouTube career.
PENGUINZO: An unbelievable one for the books.
BRAINLEAKPODCAST: 07's in the chat for MatPat.
SPEAKER 2: Engines are looking good, captain.
SPEAKER 1: Aw, wipe those tears, MatPat because, this time,
the lure is all about you.
MATTHEW PATRICK: It's the 2023 Streaming Awards.
Let's go!
MARKIPLIER: Oh, wait, he's not dead.
That's right, he's still around.
[LAUGHS]
SPEAKER 1: The story begins on April 18, 2011, on this day
when MatthewPatrick13 posted his first "Game Theory" video.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
MATTHEW PATRICK: Welcome to "Game Theory,"
where we mine the interwebs to craft mind-blowing episodes
on your favorite video games.
KREEKCRAFT: I would literally wake up
every single day and binge-watch "Game Theory" videos.
MATTHEW PATRICK: Just how much money would Minecraft's diamond
armor actually be worth?
[MUSIC PLAYING]
RANDOMENCOUNTERS: The lore, the couch, the jacket.
JACKSEPTICEYE: How could we ever forget
the 5,000 "Five Nights at Freddy's" theories.?
SAFIYA: His meta-theory about the 2015 YouTube Rewind,
I agreed and still agree to this day.
GEOFF KEIGHLEY: I think it's just really interesting content
that's going to stand the test of time.
STEPHANIE PATRICK: Hey!
It's me.
I'm here, too.
As the channels grew up, we also grew up somewhere
along the lines.
And I've been so proud of every milestone
that we've seen along the way.
MATTHEW PATRICK: We just passed a million subscribers.
We finally joined the elite million plus club.
Hello, internet.
Welcome to Film Theorists.
It's like film school but edgier, funnier,
and a whole lot cheaper.
I'm Matt, Matthew Patrick.
We educate our viewers by talking about video games.
I'm MatPat.
Whoa.
And this is Game Lab.
Oh, yeah!
[CHEERING]
10 million subscribers, seven years, that's amazing.
You're the MVPs of the channel.
40-plus million subscribers across all of your channels.
Launching five channels and keeping them running.
SPEAKER 1: No matter how crazy things got,
MatPat still found time to have fun with his friends.
MATTHEW PATRICK: This is called friendship.
PRESTONYT: I had the pleasure of losing the chance of winning
$1 million.
And now that Matt's retiring, I don't
think I'll ever get a chance for that rematch.
Oh, it's close.
It's close.
CROWD: MatPat, MatPat.
RANDOMENCOUNTERS: Sometimes he sings.
RANDOMENCOUNTERS: Sometimes he acts.
MATTHEW PATRICK: This is a crime scene.
RANDOMENCOUNTERS: Sometimes he stabs me with a chainsaw.
ROSANNA PANSINO: Sometimes we end up having so much fun,
we forget to actually bake.
I just want to keep dancing when I'm hanging out with you.
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
CAPTAINSPARKLEZ: I am always thankful that you gave me
the opportunity to play in your Rocket League IRL.
MATTHEW PATRICK: We're like a Wi-Fi signal right now.
GOODMYTHICALMORNING: Well, we put him in a wig.
And I convinced him to eat grasshoppers.
SAFIYA: We had the great honor of waxing Matthew's leg.
[LAUGHING]
THEODD1SOUT: I asked Matt and Steph to voice a baby and mommy
spider.
STEPHANIE PATRICK: Don't let the bed humans bite.
MATTHEW PATRICK: Love you, mommy.
THE STUPENDIUM: Releasing my collab with "Game Theory"
had a huge impact on my channel.
Once that video dropped, I hit a million subscribers,
within all of five days.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
[LAUGHTER]
SPEAKER 1: Gotta love how MatPat always brought others along
for the ride with him.
FUHNAFF: I remember freaking out because I
got that notification that said MatPat reacted to my video.
TOMMYINNIT: Just seeing myself and something
I've done be taken as seriously by the MatPat
was so mind blowing.
FOOTOFAFERRET: I worked full time with them
for about three years.
I was just the history guy and the editor.
KREEKCRAFT: I started making Roblox Piggy Theory videos.
And the idea was maybe I can be a little bit like MatPat.
SPEAKER 1: MatPat didn't just help out other creators.
He also paid it forward to communities outside of YouTube.
MATTHEW PATRICK: We are here today
to benefit Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital.
GOODMYTHICALMORNING: MatPat has always
been a leader in taking advantage of the platform
and actually giving back.
JACKSEPTICEYE: When Matt came on for Thankmas, he showed up.
And he had so much energy.
MATTHEW PATRICK: And I love you too in a platonic way.
DR LUPO: Many people would not be
where they are now if it weren't for you, your generosity.
STEPHANIE PATRICK: $3 million for the day.
MATTHEW PATRICK: Wow.
At this point, I think I'm kind of evolving into a Grandpa Pat.
SPEAKER 1: From MatPat to Grandpa Pat?
Well, we've got some theories of our own.
BRIANNAYT: It's the start of an epic quest, not a goodbye.
GEOFF KEIGHLEY: I definitely don't
think they're going to ride off into the sunset.
MARKIPLIER: He's going to be still making things.
That'll be pretty cool.
COLINANDSAMIR: We have a theory that you
will become CEO of YouTube.
LUDWIG: He passes the keys of the kingdom to Ollie.
And then he's the game theorist.
GAMEGRUMPS: Congratulations on everything you've built.
We love you.
Muah.
MR BEAST: MatPat, buddy.
We're going to miss you.
PHILIP DEFRANCO: You have absolutely made your mark.
PEANUTBUTTERGAMER: You'll forever
be remembered in the YouTube world.
PENGUINZO: It's just been an amazing ride.
PRESTONYT: Thanks for every thrilling theory.
And here's to your next level up in life's grand game.
STEPHANIE PATRICK: Even though, yes, this is like, oh,
it's the end of an era, from where I'm sitting,
I have a feeling that the best is yet to come.
Aren't you excited to spend time with us?
Oh, my god.
He's OK.
SPEAKER 1: MatPat, enjoy retirement.
You've earned it.
And one more thing.
ALL: But hey, that's just a theory--
just a theory, a game theory.
A game theory.
BOTH: Thanks for watching.
CHILD: You did a great job.
[AUDIO LOGO]
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