Recording summary · January 2018
I'M THE NEW BEN DEEN!
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Overview
Daniel addressed YouTuber Ben Deen regarding Ben's month-long absence following a series of exchanges involving Daniel's critique of Ben out of jealousy, a video by Ben alleging kidnapping and identity theft, an apology by Daniel, and a subsequent video by Daniel arguing that the kidnapping account was fabricated.
Daniel decided to fill Ben's niche by recording mukbang videos eating bread and an orange, requesting viewer feedback, tips, food ideas, and PayPal donations, and telling Ben to stay quiet during the recording.
Themes
Ben Deen's four-week absence from uploading videos and lack of response on Twitter.
The sequence of videos between Daniel and Ben Deen, including Daniel's initial critical video, an apology, and an argument that Ben's kidnapping story was false.
Ben Deen's video alleging kidnapping and identity theft, and viewers accusing Daniel of involvement.
Daniel's production of eating videos, mukbang demonstrations, requests for viewer support, and remarks directed at Ben to remain quiet while recording.
Developments
Around four weeks prior, Daniel published a video criticizing Ben Deen's content out of jealousy.
Ben Deen uploaded a video alleging that he was kidnapped and experienced identity theft.
Daniel released an apology video addressed to Ben Deen.
Daniel released a video arguing that Ben Deen's kidnapping story was fabricated.
Daniel recorded a mukbang eating bread and an orange to fill Ben Deen's absence on YouTube.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether Daniel's critique and videos caused Ben Deen to disappear from YouTube and social media.
Whether Ben Deen went into hiding because he could not prove his kidnapping account was real.
Whether Ben Deen will return to YouTube.