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You may not like it, but this is what peak male gaming performance looks like
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Meicyn
Gold Member
He is hilarious as hell, he literally does not give a fuck. His Youtube channels are top tier gold, particularly the clips channel where his editors roast him pretty frequently. He gives his editors free reign and I love it.
Yup, it ends up being authentic and endearing somehow, like he’s your teenage gamer nerd spirit animal back when you didn’t have a care in the world.
Cyberpunkd
Member
Asmon is the personification of "good guy Greg", even though he is making bank it didn't change him, you see he is still the same dude. No Mr. Beast publicitty stuns, no stupid Amourath talk about starting a content empire, no bullshit drama or messaging 14-year old girls.
Pegasus Actual
Member
Shit, I think my apartment is closer to that than like... an actually clean place. Where does one go for halp?
dreamstation
Member
Not a big fan of his but yea I saw this during the week. What a grub!
At least he tries out some cool games though, not just stick to the mainstream ones like a lot of other big time streamers.
At least he tries out some cool games though, not just stick to the mainstream ones like a lot of other big time streamers.
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Gamerguy84
Member
Dude will end up dying from bacteria that he invented
Soodanim
Gold Member
That man doesn't not play by society's rules at all. Or simply care about things he maybe should at points from a self preservation perspective.
If he threw a bit more hygiene in there he'd be alright, at least in terms of living that life and not being more of a risk to his own health.
I couldn't ever spend time there though, no way.
If he threw a bit more hygiene in there he'd be alright, at least in terms of living that life and not being more of a risk to his own health.
I couldn't ever spend time there though, no way.
Lethal01
Member
Why would he pay someone to make his life worse?
If he didn't like the house, he could literally buy a new one.
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DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
Holy shit, I can smell this video.
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Sleepwalker
Member
Haha, I love asmon and I would like to think having that kind of money wouldnt change me either. I don't need a big house or a fancy car. I'm happy with what I've got.
But holy fuck dude he has some serious serious hygiene issues, he should literally hire a maid to come a couple times a week and keep the place clean lol.
But holy fuck dude he has some serious serious hygiene issues, he should literally hire a maid to come a couple times a week and keep the place clean lol.
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Go_Ly_Dow
Member
Peak male gaming performance indeed. I knew people at University (usually either creatives, nerds, or both) who prioritised their hobbies to the point they're happy to neglect or place very little value in orderly behaviours. They love to hoard and find it a chore to clean up anything. Similar to Asmon but not as crazy.
He's successful and its great the money hasn't changed him. Little ego which is why he's loved. He's seems content to an extent, but must be bottling a lot up too. On the other hand this way of living will probably cut years of his life. The mould especially and possibly the house must be unsafe after decades of neglect.
If I was him, I would pay a good few friends to come help me throw away 90% of all this stuff, holding on to the 10% of stuff that really matters. But I suspect that's unlikely considering he doesn't value order.
He's successful and its great the money hasn't changed him. Little ego which is why he's loved. He's seems content to an extent, but must be bottling a lot up too. On the other hand this way of living will probably cut years of his life. The mould especially and possibly the house must be unsafe after decades of neglect.
If I was him, I would pay a good few friends to come help me throw away 90% of all this stuff, holding on to the 10% of stuff that really matters. But I suspect that's unlikely considering he doesn't value order.
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gaming_again
Member
Yeah Asmongold has some serious problems going on in his head. Being so big online means he'll never ask for/accept help though. he's trapped.
Drizzlehell
Banned
Yeah, I can pretty much guarantee that a lot of chicks could easily beat that in the "filthiest place ever" competition.
As for Asmon, I'd blame that on his upbringing. He often talks about things which make it obvious that at least one of his parents was a slob and didn't teach him how to life. But the best thing about him is that he knows and he doesn't care lol.
balls of snow
Member
Need a woman's touch. Look at Pewds, his setup neat as fuck.
I described the video and asked ChatGPT to evaluate:
Someone hasn't cleaned up their house in decades. All the things of their childhood are still there. They sleep on the same bed, with the same sheets and blankets and adornments, unchanged for their adult life, and this gives them comfort. Their home is filthy and they have no desire to clean up. When it's mentioned that they had a maid come once to clean the home, they mentioned that the maid misplaced or changed the position of three of their shirts (out of several hundred) and that this made them very upset since they strongly desired things to remain the same. They eat the same meal for dinner almost every day. They play video games for at least 12 hours per day and have little in the way of social life outside of the context of gaming. When they are not playing video games, they are thinking about playing video games. When a friend suggests that they will clean up the person's home on their behalf, for free, they immediately refuse, claiming it's a waste of time. Any attempt at acknowleding that this is unhealthy behavior is met with stubborn refusal and immediately shutting down the topic of conversation. What are these behaviors indicative of?
I'm not a mental health professional, but the behaviors described seem to suggest several potential issues. Some possibilities that might be considered by a mental health professional include:
1. **Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD):** People with OCPD can be preoccupied with orderliness, perfectionism, and control. The distress over the misplaced shirts might reflect a strong need for things to remain consistent and in a particular order.
2. **Hoarding Disorder:** The reluctance to throw away or even move items, combined with a highly cluttered living environment, could suggest this disorder. Hoarding can be associated with a strong emotional attachment to items and significant distress at the thought of parting with them.
3. **Depression:** A lack of motivation to engage in basic self-care (like cleaning) and a retreat into activities like gaming as a primary form of solace or distraction might suggest depressive symptoms.
4. **Avoidant Behaviors:** The extreme commitment to gaming and avoidance of other social interactions could indicate an avoidance of real-world responsibilities and challenges.
5. **Attachment to Childhood:** The desire to keep everything from childhood unchanged might suggest a deep emotional attachment to that period of life, potentially indicating unresolved issues from that time.
6. **Routine and Fear of Change:** The consistent dinner choice and vehement opposition to any changes in their environment might indicate a deep-set fear of change or an over-reliance on routine for comfort.
It's also possible that the described behaviors could be indicative of other conditions, or a combination of several. Or, they might not fall under any diagnostic category but instead represent individual coping mechanisms or personality quirks.
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ah, gamer life
Someone hasn't cleaned up their house in decades. All the things of their childhood are still there. They sleep on the same bed, with the same sheets and blankets and adornments, unchanged for their adult life, and this gives them comfort. Their home is filthy and they have no desire to clean up. When it's mentioned that they had a maid come once to clean the home, they mentioned that the maid misplaced or changed the position of three of their shirts (out of several hundred) and that this made them very upset since they strongly desired things to remain the same. They eat the same meal for dinner almost every day. They play video games for at least 12 hours per day and have little in the way of social life outside of the context of gaming. When they are not playing video games, they are thinking about playing video games. When a friend suggests that they will clean up the person's home on their behalf, for free, they immediately refuse, claiming it's a waste of time. Any attempt at acknowleding that this is unhealthy behavior is met with stubborn refusal and immediately shutting down the topic of conversation. What are these behaviors indicative of?
I'm not a mental health professional, but the behaviors described seem to suggest several potential issues. Some possibilities that might be considered by a mental health professional include:
1. **Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD):** People with OCPD can be preoccupied with orderliness, perfectionism, and control. The distress over the misplaced shirts might reflect a strong need for things to remain consistent and in a particular order.
2. **Hoarding Disorder:** The reluctance to throw away or even move items, combined with a highly cluttered living environment, could suggest this disorder. Hoarding can be associated with a strong emotional attachment to items and significant distress at the thought of parting with them.
3. **Depression:** A lack of motivation to engage in basic self-care (like cleaning) and a retreat into activities like gaming as a primary form of solace or distraction might suggest depressive symptoms.
4. **Avoidant Behaviors:** The extreme commitment to gaming and avoidance of other social interactions could indicate an avoidance of real-world responsibilities and challenges.
5. **Attachment to Childhood:** The desire to keep everything from childhood unchanged might suggest a deep emotional attachment to that period of life, potentially indicating unresolved issues from that time.
6. **Routine and Fear of Change:** The consistent dinner choice and vehement opposition to any changes in their environment might indicate a deep-set fear of change or an over-reliance on routine for comfort.
It's also possible that the described behaviors could be indicative of other conditions, or a combination of several. Or, they might not fall under any diagnostic category but instead represent individual coping mechanisms or personality quirks.
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ah, gamer life
Hudo
Member
That's a pretty cool way to go, though.
ShakenG
Member
Enjoyed watching this and i wasn't going to. If he's happy, thats all that matters and i dont know who he is although ive certainly heard of him (or came across him on YT).
You can definitely, like the guy said.. see all the stories and history in this guys place.
Thanks for sharing this.
I also started looking around for stuff to clean
1 last edit - honestly... i dont even know if he's happy but he isnt crying out for help so
You can definitely, like the guy said.. see all the stories and history in this guys place.
Thanks for sharing this.
I also started looking around for stuff to clean
1 last edit - honestly... i dont even know if he's happy but he isnt crying out for help so
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rofif
Banned
tbh if cleaned up a little, this lifestlye looks comfy afI described the video and asked ChatGPT to evaluate:
Someone hasn't cleaned up their house in decades. All the things of their childhood are still there. They sleep on the same bed, with the same sheets and blankets and adornments, unchanged for their adult life, and this gives them comfort. Their home is filthy and they have no desire to clean up. When it's mentioned that they had a maid come once to clean the home, they mentioned that the maid misplaced or changed the position of three of their shirts (out of several hundred) and that this made them very upset since they strongly desired things to remain the same. They eat the same meal for dinner almost every day. They play video games for at least 12 hours per day and have little in the way of social life outside of the context of gaming. When they are not playing video games, they are thinking about playing video games. When a friend suggests that they will clean up the person's home on their behalf, for free, they immediately refuse, claiming it's a waste of time. Any attempt at acknowleding that this is unhealthy behavior is met with stubborn refusal and immediately shutting down the topic of conversation. What are these behaviors indicative of?
I'm not a mental health professional, but the behaviors described seem to suggest several potential issues. Some possibilities that might be considered by a mental health professional include:
1. **Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD):** People with OCPD can be preoccupied with orderliness, perfectionism, and control. The distress over the misplaced shirts might reflect a strong need for things to remain consistent and in a particular order.
2. **Hoarding Disorder:** The reluctance to throw away or even move items, combined with a highly cluttered living environment, could suggest this disorder. Hoarding can be associated with a strong emotional attachment to items and significant distress at the thought of parting with them.
3. **Depression:** A lack of motivation to engage in basic self-care (like cleaning) and a retreat into activities like gaming as a primary form of solace or distraction might suggest depressive symptoms.
4. **Avoidant Behaviors:** The extreme commitment to gaming and avoidance of other social interactions could indicate an avoidance of real-world responsibilities and challenges.
5. **Attachment to Childhood:** The desire to keep everything from childhood unchanged might suggest a deep emotional attachment to that period of life, potentially indicating unresolved issues from that time.
6. **Routine and Fear of Change:** The consistent dinner choice and vehement opposition to any changes in their environment might indicate a deep-set fear of change or an over-reliance on routine for comfort.
It's also possible that the described behaviors could be indicative of other conditions, or a combination of several. Or, they might not fall under any diagnostic category but instead represent individual coping mechanisms or personality quirks.
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ah, gamer life
King Dazzar
Member
I followed him for a few weeks not so long ago. I remember he recently did a vid with him chatting about the simplistic life he loves to live without a materialistic focus. With him saying how much he values friends etc instead. Which I respected. He came across as a gaming hippy to me. After a few weeks I unsubbed. Not sure quite why, but a few weeks of him was enough for me. I wish him well though.
My oh my that house though!! lol
Midn1ght
Member
Always loved Asmon, very funny and probably the only super popular streamer out there who didn't let success change who he is.
But dear god, he probably has 10+ million in the bank. Let that sink in.
Also, the state of that house is not his work only, his mom was living there up until she sadly passed away not long ago. From his own word, she lived her entire life like a hippy during spring break. He definitely has the fund to get a better place and have people clean up for him but hey, if that lifestyle keeps him happy and sane enough to go on, why change?
For more context about his choices you can watch this:
But dear god, he probably has 10+ million in the bank. Let that sink in.
Also, the state of that house is not his work only, his mom was living there up until she sadly passed away not long ago. From his own word, she lived her entire life like a hippy during spring break. He definitely has the fund to get a better place and have people clean up for him but hey, if that lifestyle keeps him happy and sane enough to go on, why change?
For more context about his choices you can watch this:
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Drizzlehell
Banned
The more I watch this video the more it annoys me for some reason, lol.
First of all, my biggest worry about living in a place like this is that it's a huge fire hazard. When you start to form corridors around the junk just to move around the place, it's really time to get rid of some shit. I'm also pretty envious that he's living in a place like that all by his lonesome but if I were to move in there, first thing would be to get rid of all that trash, and after that it would get a major renovation. Kinda blows my mind that he won't just hire a bunch of people to do that for him when he can afford it. I get the idea of a simple life but god damn, you can still live simple but in a clean and tidy place.
First of all, my biggest worry about living in a place like this is that it's a huge fire hazard. When you start to form corridors around the junk just to move around the place, it's really time to get rid of some shit. I'm also pretty envious that he's living in a place like that all by his lonesome but if I were to move in there, first thing would be to get rid of all that trash, and after that it would get a major renovation. Kinda blows my mind that he won't just hire a bunch of people to do that for him when he can afford it. I get the idea of a simple life but god damn, you can still live simple but in a clean and tidy place.
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Go_Ly_Dow
Member
I think most who vaguely know and approve of his general character but are shocked at the state of his living condition aren't asking for him to change who he is. Just that he carries on being who he is and doing what he does, but without living in absolute squalor, which will ultimately be awful for his physical and mental state.
His is a unique situation anyway. 99.9% of proper basement dwelling gamer nerds leech of family and friendly, whilst he's the rare exception basement nerd who has become a massive success. That means he gets a free pass to an extent. But still, it's good to live your life with a certain level of dignity and responsibility over your surroundings I think.
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Fart Knight
Al Pachinko, Konami President
Thirty7ven
Banned
Could just pay a cleaning least twice a week.
Midn1ght
Member
That's a good point, I certainly wish he would live a slightly healthier lifestyle and not live in a garbage ridden place that could caught fire at any moment. Surely it's possible to do that without fundamentally change who you are and how you like to live.
Though, the skeptic in me sometimes feels like this is all smoke and mirrors since a big part of his success specifically come from the very fact that he is this caricature of a mom's basement wow player who doesn't shower. Most of the humor surrounding him is just that: "Haha Asmon is bold", "Haha Asmon doesn't shower", "Haha Asmon only eats fast food", etc... This might look weird and sad for most but at the end, this is generating several million in the bank every year. Him suddently becoming clean and sophisticated would probably hurt his business.
This is probably wrong, and I do believe he is geniunely like that so yeah, I hope he stays healthy.
K2D
Banned
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graywolf323
Member
he made a video addressing some stuff from the house tour
Melon Husk
Member
On the bright side the risk of a weird fan wanting to break into his house is very low
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Kamina
Golden Boy
Was thinking Tifa, but ok
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
I love that he lives a simple life but damn it needs to be clean.
My first real check in 1987 I bought a single wide trailer on 20 acres of land and lived there in the off seasons until I retired in 2000 and put literally every dime I made away because I never knew when that ride would end
While it was an older trailer at least it was clean, damn
My first real check in 1987 I bought a single wide trailer on 20 acres of land and lived there in the off seasons until I retired in 2000 and put literally every dime I made away because I never knew when that ride would end
While it was an older trailer at least it was clean, damn
wvnative
Member
Someone help a brother out
ChoosableOne
ChoosableAll
DonkeyPunchJr
World’s Biggest Weeb
This has to be some kind of mental illness. Like all of your pleasure/reward and motivation come from video games, to the point where even basic stuff like caring for your own health and living space don’t even cross your mind. Even when you have all the money you could ever need.
Only difference between Asmongold and countless other basement dwellers is that he had the charisma + luck to reach critical mass on YouTube.
Only difference between Asmongold and countless other basement dwellers is that he had the charisma + luck to reach critical mass on YouTube.
diffusionx
Gold Member
why does this guy always look like shit? Like get a haircut and put on a decent shirt you bum.
I've never watched any of his videos because all the thumbnails show a guy who looks like he sleeps in Penn Station at night.
I've never watched any of his videos because all the thumbnails show a guy who looks like he sleeps in Penn Station at night.
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64bitmodels
Reverse groomer.
i think having ten million in the bank is EXACTLY WHY he plays WoW all day and eats Junk food. He succeeded at life from an early age and is now just coasting
most people on this forum would do the exact same thing if they could retire early like that.
diffusionx
Gold Member
nope
64bitmodels
Reverse groomer.
yep