Right I remember when I was on roblox (Yes..I played roblox) and I seen this girl with a shirt that said "His cute little stalker". Like girl, being a stalker isn't cute. It's so annoying when people think being toxic and/or creepy is "cute".
I'm also appalled at how little concern the boys in those "Are you into me?" pictures have been showing for their own well-being. Given how young they look, have they forgotten whose attention they could just as easily catch?
@@Wren_BurnsHam It was terrifying, the paranoia seeps into you and screws your mind over. I also have anxiety and bad paranoia in general so now I completely freak out if someone either gets a bit to close or if I feel like a stranger is watching me
When i was 19 i moved into my first apparment, never knew i even had a stalker intell my neighbors told me someone was looking through my windows at night. It was terrifying. Not to mention I worked late hours on and off at my job, thank God i did. One day when i was working late they broke in well i was gone, busted the lock on my door took nothing of value other then like 4 pairs of my underwear. I was so paranoid for monthes they would try to break in again or put hidden cameras in the place somewhere. I moved out like 3 monthes later.
the stalking “trend” is fucking atrocious 😭😭 people need to learn that committing a crime as a “trend” isn’t funny and can actually traumatize some people
i ''bed rot'' a lot and its not fun. ill be stuck in my bed unable to pull myself out to do anything. even basic self care like eating. by the time i finally get out of bed, i have to get food immediately because i will feel very sick from not eating.
I don’t eat (which is probably related to my ADHD on just forgetting to eat in general) and then I feel sick. Then because I feel sick I can’t eat. But then the next day I can’t move without feeling like I’m gonna pass out. AND THEN I CANT EAT!!
Omg someone agrees 😭😭 one of the girls in my class found out her crush has a gf and started stalking him like a fucking psychopath and talking sh1t about his gf for existing 😭😭
@@TheDeadGrl YES AND SHE JUST CAN'T ACCEPT THE FACT THAT THE GUY SAID SHE'S NOT HIS TYPE?! LIKE I'M SORRY BOUNDARIES EXIST HE HAS A GIRLFRIEND NO NEED TO STALK HIM DUMBASS 😭😭
yea i knew a girl like that but i was the gf in the situation. she deadass went to my bfs funeral after he passed talking shit ab me saying he never wanted me
last year, i was a victim of a stalker. he took photos of inside my window, he had a collection of which he’d send to me over snapchat. despite having evidence, to my face, police said "what do you want me to do about it?!" for years i was afraid to have my blinds open, i never felt fully alone and it has changed me as a person.
@@kittensilovethem thank you! i am doing much better, i enjoy that there is visibility with the new TV show baby reindeer. gets people to talk about how serious it can get!
on bedrotting: i've been suffering it a lot myself lately and it SUCKS. i HATE it. i feel like im wasting my life laying in bed when i could be using the time i have before work to pursue my ACTUAL dreams. people who act like bedrotting is quirky and cute make me so mad
Hey, you're not alone. Baby steps, am I right? Just getting used to maybe sitting on a chronic beside your bed, and then doing something you like like drawing or smth. We'll get there.
I despise how people make it quirky. It’s not fun and it’s an actually struggle people struggle with. It’s not good, and people are trying to improve but now people think this is quirky.
This is so true. It’s gotten better over the years, but I remember when sometimes I would go almost a week without showering and either barely eating or binge eating, sleeping almost never and forgetting what day of the week it was. It can be a form of self harm and it’s not just staying in bed for the weekend. It’s irritating to see ppl claim medical terms/ symptoms of mental illness to describe REGULAR activities, then shame and guilt those who that stuff actually applies to when mentally ill ppl decide to open up about it.
As someone who has been stalked irl, it is the most terrifying thing you could ever imagine. you begin to gaslight yourself into wondering if you're crazy and they're just being nice, or it's all just by chance. the worst part is that stalking isn't even taken seriously by the law until "something happens" and they can step in. this is SO beyond troubling.
Same thing happened to me but not with stalking. As a kid I got threatened to be beat up hurt and killed by my older brother for years and police did nothing. The police said they couldn't do anything unless someone got physically hurt.
@@randomperson1weekago295 Report them as threat. Death threats or physical threats are punishable at some places for 1 up to 5 years in prison. Or 12 months in jail. I mean look up the site of what laws your country/state says about threats, but it's possible for him to get punished.
They've convinced themselves that what they're doing isn't creepy but instead romantic. It's definitely a mental health issue and anyone doing this needs to go to therapy.
As somebody who used to stalk working on themself i was simply to anxious to talk to them so i would do it to gain the confidence, like emailing daily pretending we were friends. They hated me because i was a reflection of them. They too were a stalker but were mean to me despite me liking them so i mimicked him to get his attention for him to like me. It gave me entertainment as im codependent and had nobody to depend on. Stalking the stalker did not get him to like me. Aswell as its very human. sometimes humans are so detached from each other not taking into account that, that random irrelevant classmate has there own life secrets quirks and it gave me insight on that. I just stick to learning about rumrs and clearing them up with the people. It allowed me to se humans are very animal/child like
Don't apologize about your setup, it's awesome and clearly at least 60k+ people liked your channel enough to subscribe so you're doing something right!! Personally when I saw your wall art and bed with squishmallows I thought it was awesome and I immediately knew I would like your content. Keep it up, us members of the audience love you!!
I have a huge phobia of being stalked. I go to sleep at night feeling like someone is peaking through my windows, watching my every move. It's fucking horrifying, and just imagine what it'd be like to actually be stalked by someone. It's gross, it's not a trend, and it's fucking illegal.
bruh imagine being so chronically online that you gotta have someone inform you that stalking isn't a quirky fun little thing that deserves to be glorified 😭😭 crazy as hell
Omfg I'm so sorry! I hope you are safe, and have someone to tell about this!! That's so scary! I'll be keeping you in my thoughts, I really hope you can get away from that ❤️
A bunch of boys on my bus, saw girls walking home from school, and they started taking photos of them. Some girl on my bus saw it and told them to stop, and she said that what there doing is stalking. They started laughing at her, saying she was being dramatic, and It was just a joke. It's so unbelievable how people these days do terrible things, and say terrible things, and then say it's a joke. Also thank you, for noticing this problem online, it's been needing to get addressed for a while.
Oh boy, I sure love when a literal crime is made into a GODDAMN TREND- I will not be surprised if this results in a case that ends up on those true crime TH-cam channels
I'm already a paranoid person (Constantly fearing that I'm being watched, scared of my own window, scared of under my bed and wardrobe.) But jesus bloody christ. I can't imagine what the victims of stalking go through :( That's jut depressing, I am so sorry to everyone who had experienced stalking, no human deserves to go through the paranoia of that D:
First it was "if you don't want to be filmed in public, just stay in your house", now I'm not safe here either??? Also no, "bed rot" is not fun, there are times I need to ask my friends to help me clean and then I feel horrible and it starts a cycle of feeling so bad I don't take care of my apartment and needing help again
@sstockingg3341 okay so, when it comes to cleaning I use an adhd technique. Basically you break it down into little pieces like the top of your desk or a section of the floor and clean them one at a time. Take breaks inbetween. Sometimes I take a day long break sometimes it's only an hour. Keep water with you whenever you can. Chronic dehydration is a big issue and makes you feel even worse. And keep water next to your bed too. Put non-perishable foods that are plain and easy to digest. I keep tortillas. This way on days it's too hard to get up or impossible to get out of bed, you can still eat. Chewable toothpaste is also a lifesaver- stuff you dont need a sink for because dental hygiene is one of the most important and also having your mouth taste bad only makes you feel like shit. Get a shower stool so you don't have to stand for showers. And taking them whenever is good, you don't need to take them at specific times. If you have a window, open the blonds during the day to get some vitamin d, and open the window for fresh air. If you don't have a window, get an easy to care for plant, I can suggest some if needed. Also when you go outside, look at the nature around you. Notice the little things, like bugs or cool plants. The little things matter Keep a journal/diary/calendar to track your moods and/or if it was a good or bad day. And write down the good things that happened, no matter how small. Even if it's just eating breakfast or taking a shower. The little things add up and slowly you'll notice you're having more good days than bad. I've have severe depression for 6 years. I've fought suicidal urges and thoughts, and I promise it does get better.
@@annderainer1277 thank you so much it’s much appreciated!!! I also find indulging in hobbies helps me and my friends get out of bed for a moment or two and gives you a lot of future motivation to do things like craft/sew/ect. Which you have to physically move around to do
as a person who used to date someone who "liked being stalked" i agree with this whole video. stalking is seriously disgusting and people really need to stop romanticizing it. on another note, you're one of my favorite youtubers louis !
Hey, Louis- you may not see this, but thank you. I have a lot of suicidal thoughts and urges to harm myself, but watching you mainly keeps me from doing it. Your videos are so calming to me and easy to ease into. Seriously, thank you.
That’s great that you have found a way to cope and stop I can also relate with what u said and do what ever you can to try and stop I am happy that he helps you not do that I hope you can stop completely we believe in you ❤
My dad stalked my mother during their divorce when I was in like- 1st grade? She would cover the windows with towels, and he would come at night and tap on our (mostly her) windows. She’s still paranoid even now and it’s been over a decade. Even I get freaked out sometimes and spend weeks terrified that he’s watching me. Don’t stalk people.
as someone who spends 99% of their time "bedrotting" that trend pisses me tf off. bedrotting is a symptom of depression, along with an array of other disorders. ive dropped out of school, have no friends, and have basically ruined my life. it isn't "trendy" and it never will be.
This. This this this this this. Especially the no friends thing, it’s an isolating experience. Anyone who actually “bedrots” doesn’t find it trendy or quirky.
No bc my sister has a friend who is fkn insanely in love with this senior (she's a freshman) and is stalking tf outta him! He already talked to the authorities but they couldn't really do anything. It's absolutely bananas how the senior is being harassed this way and there's nothing he can do about it😭
Being stalked is terrifying. I would lose sleep and still get scared at unknown callers and look over my shoulder when I’m alone in public. The “stalker trend” romanticizes a genuinely traumatizing experience for a lot of people.
This is incredibly scary, and it's also scary to see how easily someone can fall into those tendencies, I never went as far as to find people outside for school but when I was younger I would practically stalk people in school, and I had no idea why it would be wrong. Thankfully I've grown and know better now, but still
I’ve had several stalkers (usually ex partners) i swear they act like it’s a compliment, like no it’s not, actually Im scared of you and havw called the cops multiple times.
hey man, don't hate on your set, whatever space you have to create is perfect! Your videos and overall vibe are immaculate and you're doing great! Keep your head up, kid, you've earned the success you're seeing
I always forget that he tells you to keep drawing and normally I’m just watch while bedrotting which is NOT A TREND SO THANK YOU FOR BRING THAT UP but today I was drawing while doing it and it caught me off haunts and made me very happy when he said to keep going and it looks good thanks Louis :33
The thing about the "bedrotting" trend I feel could be good is that it's good to normalize that people can have days where they don't want to leave bed because most people do have those days sometimes. Although it did cross some lines with people "rotmaxxing" and such. It could be used to say, "Hey, we all do this. Here's some ways to help yourself get out of this." The stalking trend, however, is very my cringey Creepypasta hyperfixation I had in middle school.
I honestly dislike stalkers, and personally I grew up with one in my household unfortunately (my step-grand father from my mothers side) I used to live with my uncle and my step-grand father at the age of 11, but as 15 came along, my uncle got kicked out of the home and during the ages of 15-16, my step-grandfather would peek into my room in the middle of the night and stand there for a few minutes until he left, and then eventually lead to another bad experience (S/A on my birthday) Sorry for the rant but, this topic really makes me open up about it since I have anxiety at night now ever since from my stalking experience, but I'm safer and out of that household for the past 3-4 years But thank you so much for going over a topic like this ❗️🤙
@Louis_McClung I'm doing very much better, I've been on meds recently to help my sleep and anxiety at night and I'm already seeing massive changes. But thank you for your concern, it's very much appreciated 🙏
Bedrotting becoming a trend is awful. I have severe depression and 'bedrot' constantly just staring at the wall and not doing anything at all to take care of myself, and people basically glorifying it makes me feel just so gross
I feel you. It's awful and breaking out of depressive spirals can be difficult. I've also got severe depression. Try keeping water and easy to digest plain food (I use tortillas) and if you have a window, open the blinds to get some sun and open the window to get fresh air. It really does help Another tip to help improve how you think is to keep a journal or calendar and note whether a day was good or bad, and if you can, list the good things that happened that day. They don't have to be big, even just getting out of bed or eating something counts!
Hello Victim of stalking here, I was stalked by my Abusive father very often in my life it first happened when I was 6 and now it has started off AGAIN whilst I'm 17, I live in constant fear of being watched through my window, I sleep with nightlights and I go out with Sunglasses and hoodies just to cover my face, This trend isnt cute or quirky, It is scary and traumatizing!!! These people need to grow up!!!
I’ve been stalked before and it’s the worse experience ever. My anxiety about the whole experience made me cover my window up and my window leads to the backyard.
i haven't been stalked before, but there was this time when i was younger and this random guy was creeping around in my yard. That was enough to make me scared for at least a year, so i can't even imagine how bad stalking is. its so disgusting that this is a "trend"
A few months ago, some one took a video of me in the bathroom using it and I was honestly disgusted. It really shocked me and I kinda expected it too. That month I already dealt with bullying and I expected things to get worse. It took me a while to tell some one about it because I didn’t want to worry everyone or make it a big deal but at the same time I knew I couldn’t stay quiet. Seeing stalking becoming a trend frightens me and I pray that the person getting stalked is okay. Stalking people is not funny or good in any way and I hate that other people have to experience that as well.
Windows without blinds after dark are creepy enough as it is. I don’t want to have to worry about real people outside my windows in addition to the shadow monsters
Anyone who is dreaming about being stalked may have the man who has been throwing fireworks on my porch and bricking my window on random days at 3am for the last 3 months and can tell me how delightful it truly is!
when i was a freshman i had a guy friend who would take pictures of me sleeping, would walk creepily close to me and tried to force me to kiss him many times and would pin me down sometimes to "playfight". genuinely makes me sick to my stomach people are making this behavior a "cute trend". stay safe
Where I live, stalking is unfortunately not illegal and I never knew that until I got a stalker following me around. Then another one a few years later. I went to the police and they minimized it and told me that anyone can talk to you or walk where you walk, it’s not illegal.
As a new viewer you are so entertaining and I appreciate that you go over important topics and respect the victims. Unfortunately that doesn’t happen as often as it should. ❤
as a person who had a terrifying and sadistic stalker. This stuff isnt funny, its not quirky or cute its scary and also if that girl has had a stalker before could be triggering! I dont get why people would think thats okay, so glad i deleted tiktok.
Hey, not really related to the video but I just wanted to say congratulations! I've been here since that goth video quite a while ago when you didn't have too many subscribers and I had a feeling (like so many others) that your channel would grow like crazy; and whaddya know! You're consistently getting videos that blow up and you've gotten soooo many subscribers so quickly, it's nuts. So yeah, congrats :)
If I lived in the United States I would actually be afraid to walk down a street where a woman would be in front of me. On the off chance that we were both headed the same route for several minutes, it would target me. This new social media trend, the frenzy of "I'm being stalked", really sucks. PS I don't even want to think about what would happen if she caught my eye.
YOUR SET IS WHAT MAKES ME ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS!!! No one anymore is just sitting on their bed Chit-chatting so it's very nice!!! Can't wait for more videos!!!!
17:18, The crunch makes it nostalgic, the topics are always hooking, your thoughts are well researched and planned, the room makes it fun, the imperfections of your setup meeting the beauty of your search make it the best yet, you needn't worry, for you are the chosen one, no matter what. As a victim of stalking, thank you.
2:16 my friends randomly named me the 'friend group leader' because they get all awkward without me (i essentially made the group) but i have to ask them to ask someone else for stuff bc im so socially anxious. also, i am a terrible leader. idk what theyre on 😓 when i tell them to shut up they do tho. i think its bc im autistic
i’ve dealt with multiple instances of men taking photos of me without my consent in school, work, and recreational environments and it messes with you. you don’t feel safe going out in public. i can’t imagine feeling like that in my own home.
I had a friend from the last city I lived in that was literally getting stalked and harassed by a year 9 student because she saw it on the internet and thought it was cute 🤢 She would stay outside his house, take his bus and follow him home, and she literally learned the times he walks his dog and started bothering him while he did it. pretty sure he’s trying to get a restraining order or sum shit
i feel like your setup and everything in it is a part of why you feel so authentic and easy to listen to! Dont feel like you have to change when youre not ready to~
I swear you inform me about so much going on in our society. I cant even believe we have to tell people that doing this is NOT OKAY. Also, congrats on hitting 71k Louis!! Im proud of you!
I’m so sorry that you had to go through that. Even though you say it’s not a big deal it is, it’s creepy and it’s not ok and you deserve better. We all appreciate what you do and we hope that this never happens again. ❤❤❤
17:23 DUDE I LITERALLY DONT CARE WHAT YOUR SET LOOKS LIKE. THE CONTENT TAHT YOU MAKE IS LITERALLY SO AMAZING, IT IMO DOESNT MATTER HOW YIUR SET LOOKS. AS LONG AS IT WIRKS FOR YOU, THATS WHAT MATTERS.
I had an actual stalker once too in high school and he would follow me around, draw my characters all over his paper, watch me in class, and also text me over and over again. It truly made me scared as if I was always being watched, which I was. It got to the point where my friends reported him and had to walk with me in the halls.
I have a single question. HOW DO YOU GROW SO QUICKLY A WEEK AGO YOU WERE AT 50K?! NOW YOURE AT 65K!! Also great video! stalking is terrifying shit- and then some people *cough cough* booktok *cough cough* romanticize it :/
You wanna know what I love? how encouraging this guy is. Not only is he trying to stop a "trend" (lets be honest here it aint a trend) but he also told me my drawing was good :3
Playing minesweeper while listening to this one. ALSO? 1. DO NOT UNDERSELL YOURSELF FOR BEING FREAKED OUT BY BEING STALKED! Yes, nothing happened, but the issue is that something worse COULD have happened. 2. Don't stress abour not having a great set up! I personally like the setup you have, it feels a lot more cozy and like it's just a friend talking about current events rather than something overproduced. Take your time, don't rush, and don't change if you don't actually WANT to, focus on what YOU want to make and what you enjoy and what makes you comfortable and happy and entertained.
oh my god thank you for explaining bed rotting. it is so hard some days to literally just get out of bed unless i have something I need to go to straight out of bed.
The fact that we have to tell people 'Stalking is bad' is fucking wild to me.
Right I remember when I was on roblox (Yes..I played roblox) and I seen this girl with a shirt that said "His cute little stalker". Like girl, being a stalker isn't cute. It's so annoying when people think being toxic and/or creepy is "cute".
@@BloominqFlxwerfor real i see people wearing shirts like that quite a few times 😭😭
you are such a freak
@@BloominqFlxweri hate those shirts. Ugly as shit
I'm also appalled at how little concern the boys in those "Are you into me?" pictures have been showing for their own well-being. Given how young they look, have they forgotten whose attention they could just as easily catch?
I was a victim of stalking, that shit was terrifying especially if their sadistic
The paranoia of knowing or not knowing whether somebody is taking photos and always looking at you is one of the most soul crushing feelings ever
Oh shit, hope you’ve recovered. If you don’t mind me asking, what was it like?
@@Wren_BurnsHam It was terrifying, the paranoia seeps into you and screws your mind over. I also have anxiety and bad paranoia in general so now I completely freak out if someone either gets a bit to close or if I feel like a stranger is watching me
When i was 19 i moved into my first apparment, never knew i even had a stalker intell my neighbors told me someone was looking through my windows at night. It was terrifying. Not to mention I worked late hours on and off at my job, thank God i did. One day when i was working late they broke in well i was gone, busted the lock on my door took nothing of value other then like 4 pairs of my underwear. I was so paranoid for monthes they would try to break in again or put hidden cameras in the place somewhere. I moved out like 3 monthes later.
it's literally so awful and it just feels gross
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i watch him instead of the local news
the stalking “trend” is fucking atrocious 😭😭 people need to learn that committing a crime as a “trend” isn’t funny and can actually traumatize some people
I completely agree, stalking is not a joke and it never will be
This kinda reminds me of when people stole things from their school😢
Yes. And it's common with straight men "falling in love" with women.
NAH NOT THE DEVIOUS LICKS-@@Kori-_-maru
i ''bed rot'' a lot and its not fun. ill be stuck in my bed unable to pull myself out to do anything. even basic self care like eating. by the time i finally get out of bed, i have to get food immediately because i will feel very sick from not eating.
The battle between not wanting to eat because you feel sick but needing to eat because not eating is what's making you sick.
I completely understand
I’ve recently started doing this lately, I can’t stand it. Like I feel ill every time I get out of bed & then I end up binging & feeling horrible.
I don’t eat (which is probably related to my ADHD on just forgetting to eat in general) and then I feel sick. Then because I feel sick I can’t eat. But then the next day I can’t move without feeling like I’m gonna pass out. AND THEN I CANT EAT!!
Literally
Omg someone agrees 😭😭 one of the girls in my class found out her crush has a gf and started stalking him like a fucking psychopath and talking sh1t about his gf for existing 😭😭
That's fucking terrifying
@@TheDeadGrl YES AND SHE JUST CAN'T ACCEPT THE FACT THAT THE GUY SAID SHE'S NOT HIS TYPE?! LIKE I'M SORRY BOUNDARIES EXIST HE HAS A GIRLFRIEND NO NEED TO STALK HIM DUMBASS 😭😭
yea i knew a girl like that but i was the gf in the situation. she deadass went to my bfs funeral after he passed talking shit ab me saying he never wanted me
@@atlas8912 disgusting... May he rest in peace. I hope that girl gets no boyfriend and lives alone for the rest of her life.
@@atlas8912 Hell is hot for her
I hate how stalking can get glorified in media, like no thank you media
Real?!?
last year, i was a victim of a stalker. he took photos of inside my window, he had a collection of which he’d send to me over snapchat.
despite having evidence, to my face, police said "what do you want me to do about it?!"
for years i was afraid to have my blinds open, i never felt fully alone and it has changed me as a person.
It's sad police never take things like this seriously... 😢
i hope you’re doing well chat !
@@kittensilovethem thank you! i am doing much better, i enjoy that there is visibility with the new TV show baby reindeer. gets people to talk about how serious it can get!
on bedrotting: i've been suffering it a lot myself lately and it SUCKS. i HATE it. i feel like im wasting my life laying in bed when i could be using the time i have before work to pursue my ACTUAL dreams. people who act like bedrotting is quirky and cute make me so mad
Hey, you're not alone. Baby steps, am I right? Just getting used to maybe sitting on a chronic beside your bed, and then doing something you like like drawing or smth. We'll get there.
I despise how people make it quirky. It’s not fun and it’s an actually struggle people struggle with. It’s not good, and people are trying to improve but now people think this is quirky.
“just get out of bed” 🤦♀️
This is so true. It’s gotten better over the years, but I remember when sometimes I would go almost a week without showering and either barely eating or binge eating, sleeping almost never and forgetting what day of the week it was. It can be a form of self harm and it’s not just staying in bed for the weekend. It’s irritating to see ppl claim medical terms/ symptoms of mental illness to describe REGULAR activities, then shame and guilt those who that stuff actually applies to when mentally ill ppl decide to open up about it.
not people making depression/depression symptoms a trend 💀; being depressed is exhausting and sucks, it isnt cute
I'm rotmaxxing but in the sense that I'm in a swamp and looking for bones. The correct way.
I hate how normalised stalking behaviour is nowadays :’(
Do celebrities count..?
As someone who has been stalked irl, it is the most terrifying thing you could ever imagine. you begin to gaslight yourself into wondering if you're crazy and they're just being nice, or it's all just by chance. the worst part is that stalking isn't even taken seriously by the law until "something happens" and they can step in. this is SO beyond troubling.
Same thing happened to me but not with stalking. As a kid I got threatened to be beat up hurt and killed by my older brother for years and police did nothing. The police said they couldn't do anything unless someone got physically hurt.
@@randomperson1weekago295im so sorry, I hope you are in a safer place now :(❤
@@randomperson1weekago295 Report them as threat. Death threats or physical threats are punishable at some places for 1 up to 5 years in prison. Or 12 months in jail. I mean look up the site of what laws your country/state says about threats, but it's possible for him to get punished.
Hearing Louis say Alpha and Omega was not on my 2024 bingo card
Why do people even stalk others in the first place? Like what do you even gain from it?
They've convinced themselves that what they're doing isn't creepy but instead romantic. It's definitely a mental health issue and anyone doing this needs to go to therapy.
As somebody who used to stalk working on themself
i was simply to anxious to talk to them so i would do it to gain the confidence, like emailing daily pretending we were friends. They hated me because i was a reflection of them. They too were a stalker but were mean to me despite me liking them so i mimicked him to get his attention for him to like me. It gave me entertainment as im codependent and had nobody to depend on. Stalking the stalker did not get him to like me. Aswell as its very human. sometimes humans are so detached from each other not taking into account that, that random irrelevant classmate has there own life secrets quirks and it gave me insight on that. I just stick to learning about rumrs and clearing them up with the people. It allowed me to se humans are very animal/child like
i used to do this. if you're starved of attention you'll do *anything* for interaction.
it's like an intimidation tactic, to spread fear
People get obsessive to point of delusion
Don't apologize about your setup, it's awesome and clearly at least 60k+ people liked your channel enough to subscribe so you're doing something right!! Personally when I saw your wall art and bed with squishmallows I thought it was awesome and I immediately knew I would like your content. Keep it up, us members of the audience love you!!
Thanks for the reassurance!
That parttttt! The squishmallows are paid actors, I love them 🤌🏼
Oh god the Yandere craze is back.... get the window shutters and deadbolts again.....
I have a huge phobia of being stalked. I go to sleep at night feeling like someone is peaking through my windows, watching my every move. It's fucking horrifying, and just imagine what it'd be like to actually be stalked by someone. It's gross, it's not a trend, and it's fucking illegal.
HELP I WASN’T EXPECTING THE TROOM TROOM “SPRING IN MY STEP” AUDIO TO PLAY AT 0:04 THAT AUDIO JUMPSCARED ME 😭😭😭
NOT YOU EVEN KNOWING IT BY NAME 😭😭😭
Unhinged 🫢
THATS WHAT THAT CALLED????
@@zaqvkn YEAH 😭😭😭
bruh imagine being so chronically online that you gotta have someone inform you that stalking isn't a quirky fun little thing that deserves to be glorified 😭😭 crazy as hell
I am a victim of stalking, THIS TREND IS HORRIFYING.
i've seen myself in one of these.
Omfg I'm so sorry! I hope you are safe, and have someone to tell about this!! That's so scary! I'll be keeping you in my thoughts, I really hope you can get away from that ❤️
Oh holy fucking shit, that sucks I'm sorry
Edit: Wrong emoji, didn't mean to send that
Edit 2: my bad.
A bunch of boys on my bus, saw girls walking home from school, and they started taking photos of them. Some girl on my bus saw it and told them to stop, and she said that what there doing is stalking. They started laughing at her, saying she was being dramatic, and It was just a joke. It's so unbelievable how people these days do terrible things, and say terrible things, and then say it's a joke. Also thank you, for noticing this problem online, it's been needing to get addressed for a while.
Oh boy, I sure love when a literal crime is made into a GODDAMN TREND- I will not be surprised if this results in a case that ends up on those true crime TH-cam channels
I'm already a paranoid person (Constantly fearing that I'm being watched, scared of my own window, scared of under my bed and wardrobe.) But jesus bloody christ. I can't imagine what the victims of stalking go through :( That's jut depressing, I am so sorry to everyone who had experienced stalking, no human deserves to go through the paranoia of that D:
First it was "if you don't want to be filmed in public, just stay in your house", now I'm not safe here either???
Also no, "bed rot" is not fun, there are times I need to ask my friends to help me clean and then I feel horrible and it starts a cycle of feeling so bad I don't take care of my apartment and needing help again
Okay speaking as someone with severe depression, I know of a couple tips that can help with cleaning and depression in general if you'd like
@@annderainer1277I’d love some tips!!
@sstockingg3341 okay so, when it comes to cleaning I use an adhd technique. Basically you break it down into little pieces like the top of your desk or a section of the floor and clean them one at a time. Take breaks inbetween. Sometimes I take a day long break sometimes it's only an hour.
Keep water with you whenever you can. Chronic dehydration is a big issue and makes you feel even worse. And keep water next to your bed too. Put non-perishable foods that are plain and easy to digest. I keep tortillas. This way on days it's too hard to get up or impossible to get out of bed, you can still eat. Chewable toothpaste is also a lifesaver- stuff you dont need a sink for because dental hygiene is one of the most important and also having your mouth taste bad only makes you feel like shit.
Get a shower stool so you don't have to stand for showers. And taking them whenever is good, you don't need to take them at specific times.
If you have a window, open the blonds during the day to get some vitamin d, and open the window for fresh air. If you don't have a window, get an easy to care for plant, I can suggest some if needed. Also when you go outside, look at the nature around you. Notice the little things, like bugs or cool plants. The little things matter
Keep a journal/diary/calendar to track your moods and/or if it was a good or bad day. And write down the good things that happened, no matter how small. Even if it's just eating breakfast or taking a shower. The little things add up and slowly you'll notice you're having more good days than bad.
I've have severe depression for 6 years. I've fought suicidal urges and thoughts, and I promise it does get better.
@@annderainer1277 thank you so much it’s much appreciated!!! I also find indulging in hobbies helps me and my friends get out of bed for a moment or two and gives you a lot of future motivation to do things like craft/sew/ect. Which you have to physically move around to do
as a person who used to date someone who "liked being stalked" i agree with this whole video. stalking is seriously disgusting and people really need to stop romanticizing it. on another note, you're one of my favorite youtubers louis !
Hey, Louis- you may not see this, but thank you. I have a lot of suicidal thoughts and urges to harm myself, but watching you mainly keeps me from doing it. Your videos are so calming to me and easy to ease into. Seriously, thank you.
I really hope you get better. I believe in you 🫶
@@C1PHERTOLOGYSCOWARDthank you. ❤
I hope you get better soon wishing you the best ❤️❤️
That’s great that you have found a way to cope and stop I can also relate with what u said and do what ever you can to try and stop I am happy that he helps you not do that I hope you can stop completely we believe in you ❤
Hope you get better and please,please don’t do it🫶
This man is my sole source of internet drama and I intend to keep it that way
My dad stalked my mother during their divorce when I was in like- 1st grade? She would cover the windows with towels, and he would come at night and tap on our (mostly her) windows. She’s still paranoid even now and it’s been over a decade. Even I get freaked out sometimes and spend weeks terrified that he’s watching me. Don’t stalk people.
as someone who spends 99% of their time "bedrotting" that trend pisses me tf off. bedrotting is a symptom of depression, along with an array of other disorders. ive dropped out of school, have no friends, and have basically ruined my life. it isn't "trendy" and it never will be.
This. This this this this this. Especially the no friends thing, it’s an isolating experience. Anyone who actually “bedrots” doesn’t find it trendy or quirky.
thanks for telling me abt these weird people while i crochet my little lily of the valley
very rad
the best flower ever
No bc my sister has a friend who is fkn insanely in love with this senior (she's a freshman) and is stalking tf outta him! He already talked to the authorities but they couldn't really do anything. It's absolutely bananas how the senior is being harassed this way and there's nothing he can do about it😭
wtf brooo
Being stalked is terrifying. I would lose sleep and still get scared at unknown callers and look over my shoulder when I’m alone in public. The “stalker trend” romanticizes a genuinely traumatizing experience for a lot of people.
At this point Louis has probably complimented my drawings more than my own parents (pls keep going)
This is incredibly scary, and it's also scary to see how easily someone can fall into those tendencies, I never went as far as to find people outside for school but when I was younger I would practically stalk people in school, and I had no idea why it would be wrong. Thankfully I've grown and know better now, but still
I’ve had several stalkers (usually ex partners) i swear they act like it’s a compliment, like no it’s not, actually Im scared of you and havw called the cops multiple times.
I've been stalked before and it was fucking terrifying.
I ‘bed rot’ a lot, because I’m chronically ill, mentally and physically. It’s not trend it’s actually not fun and I physically can’t help it.
Your experience is valid, if you felt uncomfortable than you were uncomfortable. If you confronted them and they didn’t stop then they are weird.
The intro kills me every time 😭😭😭
Lol fr same
hey man, don't hate on your set, whatever space you have to create is perfect! Your videos and overall vibe are immaculate and you're doing great! Keep your head up, kid, you've earned the success you're seeing
i personally love your setup it makes it feel like youre just doing like a breakdown report of important topics its like a staple i love it
I always forget that he tells you to keep drawing and normally I’m just watch while bedrotting which is NOT A TREND SO THANK YOU FOR BRING THAT UP but today I was drawing while doing it and it caught me off haunts and made me very happy when he said to keep going and it looks good thanks Louis :33
The thing about the "bedrotting" trend I feel could be good is that it's good to normalize that people can have days where they don't want to leave bed because most people do have those days sometimes. Although it did cross some lines with people "rotmaxxing" and such. It could be used to say, "Hey, we all do this. Here's some ways to help yourself get out of this."
The stalking trend, however, is very my cringey Creepypasta hyperfixation I had in middle school.
I honestly dislike stalkers, and personally I grew up with one in my household unfortunately (my step-grand father from my mothers side)
I used to live with my uncle and my step-grand father at the age of 11, but as 15 came along, my uncle got kicked out of the home and during the ages of 15-16, my step-grandfather would peek into my room in the middle of the night and stand there for a few minutes until he left, and then eventually lead to another bad experience (S/A on my birthday)
Sorry for the rant but, this topic really makes me open up about it since I have anxiety at night now ever since from my stalking experience, but I'm safer and out of that household for the past 3-4 years
But thank you so much for going over a topic like this ❗️🤙
I'm so very sorry you had to put up with that, that's absolutely terrible! Thank you for sharing and I hope things get easier to cope with...
@Louis_McClung I'm doing very much better, I've been on meds recently to help my sleep and anxiety at night and I'm already seeing massive changes. But thank you for your concern, it's very much appreciated 🙏
as a victim of stalking, I find this "trend" insulting! having to tell people that stalking shouldn't be romanticized is ridiculous.
Bedrotting becoming a trend is awful. I have severe depression and 'bedrot' constantly just staring at the wall and not doing anything at all to take care of myself, and people basically glorifying it makes me feel just so gross
I feel you. It's awful and breaking out of depressive spirals can be difficult. I've also got severe depression. Try keeping water and easy to digest plain food (I use tortillas) and if you have a window, open the blinds to get some sun and open the window to get fresh air. It really does help
Another tip to help improve how you think is to keep a journal or calendar and note whether a day was good or bad, and if you can, list the good things that happened that day. They don't have to be big, even just getting out of bed or eating something counts!
The internet is so done for if we people have to be told STALKING IS BAD 😭😭
Hello Victim of stalking here, I was stalked by my Abusive father very often in my life it first happened when I was 6 and now it has started off AGAIN whilst I'm 17, I live in constant fear of being watched through my window, I sleep with nightlights and I go out with Sunglasses and hoodies just to cover my face, This trend isnt cute or quirky, It is scary and traumatizing!!! These people need to grow up!!!
LOUIS! don’t apologize for your set up; it makes me feel as though you ARE just a real person who happens to make videos and i thoroughly enjoy it :)
I’ve been stalked before and it’s the worse experience ever. My anxiety about the whole experience made me cover my window up and my window leads to the backyard.
i haven't been stalked before, but there was this time when i was younger and this random guy was creeping around in my yard. That was enough to make me scared for at least a year, so i can't even imagine how bad stalking is. its so disgusting that this is a "trend"
was waiting for someone to cover this trend because i barely see anyone talking about it tbh
also congrats on 60k dude!!!
Thats wild 💀 this is a dangerous way of thinking
it really is...
A few months ago, some one took a video of me in the bathroom using it and I was honestly disgusted. It really shocked me and I kinda expected it too. That month I already dealt with bullying and I expected things to get worse. It took me a while to tell some one about it because I didn’t want to worry everyone or make it a big deal but at the same time I knew I couldn’t stay quiet. Seeing stalking becoming a trend frightens me and I pray that the person getting stalked is okay. Stalking people is not funny or good in any way and I hate that other people have to experience that as well.
Windows without blinds after dark are creepy enough as it is. I don’t want to have to worry about real people outside my windows in addition to the shadow monsters
dude im so paranoid and this makes me feel like 15x worse someone is posting it on tiktok 😭
Anyone who is dreaming about being stalked may have the man who has been throwing fireworks on my porch and bricking my window on random days at 3am for the last 3 months and can tell me how delightful it truly is!
when i was a freshman i had a guy friend who would take pictures of me sleeping, would walk creepily close to me and tried to force me to kiss him many times and would pin me down sometimes to "playfight". genuinely makes me sick to my stomach people are making this behavior a "cute trend". stay safe
Where I live, stalking is unfortunately not illegal and I never knew that until I got a stalker following me around. Then another one a few years later. I went to the police and they minimized it and told me that anyone can talk to you or walk where you walk, it’s not illegal.
OMG HIIII!!! :3333
(Also Louis just so you know Freckled Zelda put YOU in her video thumbnail) :[
It’s her “apology video” 🥲 get ready guys….
unfortunately she also mentioned in one of her replys to a comment that louis is getting a shout out, i cant imagine it'll be good D:
"tHe tOxIc gOsSip tRaIn cHuGgInG dOwN tHe tRaCkS oF mIsInFoRmAtIoN sTaTiOn"
As a new viewer you are so entertaining and I appreciate that you go over important topics and respect the victims. Unfortunately that doesn’t happen as often as it should. ❤
as a person who had a terrifying and sadistic stalker. This stuff isnt funny, its not quirky or cute its scary and also if that girl has had a stalker before could be triggering! I dont get why people would think thats okay, so glad i deleted tiktok.
Actually reading about how people have been/are getting stalked genuinely breaks my heart, I really hope you guys are doing okay now
Hey, not really related to the video but I just wanted to say congratulations! I've been here since that goth video quite a while ago when you didn't have too many subscribers and I had a feeling (like so many others) that your channel would grow like crazy; and whaddya know! You're consistently getting videos that blow up and you've gotten soooo many subscribers so quickly, it's nuts.
So yeah, congrats :)
If I lived in the United States I would actually be afraid to walk down a street where a woman would be in front of me. On the off chance that we were both headed the same route for several minutes, it would target me. This new social media trend, the frenzy of "I'm being stalked", really sucks.
PS I don't even want to think about what would happen if she caught my eye.
You are a fucking life saver I get so much schoolwork done while listening to these videos 🙏🙏🙏🙏
LITERALLY
YOUR SET IS WHAT MAKES ME ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS!!! No one anymore is just sitting on their bed Chit-chatting so it's very nice!!! Can't wait for more videos!!!!
You’re saying to not stalk people yet you’re obviously stalking your viewers to know a lot of us draw while watching your videos 🤔
17:18, The crunch makes it nostalgic, the topics are always hooking, your thoughts are well researched and planned, the room makes it fun, the imperfections of your setup meeting the beauty of your search make it the best yet, you needn't worry, for you are the chosen one, no matter what. As a victim of stalking, thank you.
2:16 my friends randomly named me the 'friend group leader' because they get all awkward without me (i essentially made the group) but i have to ask them to ask someone else for stuff bc im so socially anxious. also, i am a terrible leader. idk what theyre on 😓 when i tell them to shut up they do tho. i think its bc im autistic
i’ve dealt with multiple instances of men taking photos of me without my consent in school, work, and recreational environments and it messes with you. you don’t feel safe going out in public. i can’t imagine feeling like that in my own home.
I had a friend from the last city I lived in that was literally getting stalked and harassed by a year 9 student because she saw it on the internet and thought it was cute 🤢 She would stay outside his house, take his bus and follow him home, and she literally learned the times he walks his dog and started bothering him while he did it. pretty sure he’s trying to get a restraining order or sum shit
i feel like your setup and everything in it is a part of why you feel so authentic and easy to listen to! Dont feel like you have to change when youre not ready to~
I THOUGHT THAT YOU WERE STALKING ME FOR A SEC I WAS DRAWING AND YOU SAID THAT MY HEART STOPPED
BAHAJSJHAH SAME 😭😭
I am a victim of stalking currently this is concerning
This guy is the only reason I know what’s happening around me, I haven’t been out in days.
the fact that people are treating ACTUAL CRIMES as cute quirky trends makes my heart drop.
Everytime in a vid yoy compliment the artist's art it makes me so happy 😭 cause I was literally drawing lol
I swear you inform me about so much going on in our society. I cant even believe we have to tell people that doing this is NOT OKAY. Also, congrats on hitting 71k Louis!! Im proud of you!
Right on time! I just finished watching your last video. Keep up the work, mate (I love your hair btw).
I’m so sorry that you had to go through that. Even though you say it’s not a big deal it is, it’s creepy and it’s not ok and you deserve better. We all appreciate what you do and we hope that this never happens again. ❤❤❤
Completely unrelated but the plush red panda in the back is so precious.
aw thank you!
17:23 DUDE I LITERALLY DONT CARE WHAT YOUR SET LOOKS LIKE. THE CONTENT TAHT YOU MAKE IS LITERALLY SO AMAZING, IT IMO DOESNT MATTER HOW YIUR SET LOOKS. AS LONG AS IT WIRKS FOR YOU, THATS WHAT MATTERS.
Congrats on growing so fast dude :)
I had an actual stalker once too in high school and he would follow me around, draw my characters all over his paper, watch me in class, and also text me over and over again. It truly made me scared as if I was always being watched, which I was. It got to the point where my friends reported him and had to walk with me in the halls.
I have a single question. HOW DO YOU GROW SO QUICKLY A WEEK AGO YOU WERE AT 50K?! NOW YOURE AT 65K!! Also great video! stalking is terrifying shit- and then some people *cough cough* booktok *cough cough* romanticize it :/
They really do, I'll talk about booktok next week on Monday!!!
@@Louis_McClungYIPPEEE! :DD that would be nice to listen to while drawing lmao
i was stalked for eight months my freshman year of high school. i still am scared to be physically be alone. romanticizing that shit is sooooo weird.
1:14 Mickey Mouse ahh laugh
I'm suddenly very glad I live on the third floor and there's at least 3 locks needed to bypass to access my apartment.
I love you videos so much!! You always dress so wonderfully!!!!
my friend you got all this success without “all of the things you should have” and i think that’s a part of your charm
Wow. This is horrible. Stalking should never be a "trend".
Ur energy absolutely keeps me engaged like no other TH-camr. I cannot be bored watching your videos.
I love watching your videos when building cosplays!
You wanna know what I love? how encouraging this guy is. Not only is he trying to stop a "trend" (lets be honest here it aint a trend) but he also told me my drawing was good :3
babe wake up it’s only been two minutes since louis posted
Playing minesweeper while listening to this one.
ALSO?
1. DO NOT UNDERSELL YOURSELF FOR BEING FREAKED OUT BY BEING STALKED! Yes, nothing happened, but the issue is that something worse COULD have happened.
2. Don't stress abour not having a great set up! I personally like the setup you have, it feels a lot more cozy and like it's just a friend talking about current events rather than something overproduced. Take your time, don't rush, and don't change if you don't actually WANT to, focus on what YOU want to make and what you enjoy and what makes you comfortable and happy and entertained.
oh my god thank you for explaining bed rotting. it is so hard some days to literally just get out of bed unless i have something I need to go to straight out of bed.
BABE TIS MUST RISE FROM THY REST! THY MEDIA BRINGER DOTH AS BROUGHT US THE FESTIVITIES WITH HIS VIDEO !!!!
MY DUDE DONT LET THE IMPORTANT SYNDROME WIN YOUR SET IS AWESOME AND WE WILL WAIT FOR THE PODCAST SO TAKE YOUR TIME WE LOVE YOU EITHER WAY