by Alfonce94 September 19, 2011
Get the Sophomore Story mug.A “phoenix” story (in the context of online creators/YouTubers/influencers) is when someone gets completely burned to the ground publicly — massive controversy, cancellation, doxxing, harassment, loss of all platforms and income — and then, after disappearing for a while, quietly rebuilds a new career (often under a new name/brand) and ends up happier, healthier, and frequently more successful than before.
It’s called a phoenix story because, like the mythical bird that dies in flames and rises from its own ashes, the person has to let their old online identity “die” completely, then rebirth themselves from whatever is left.
It’s called a phoenix story because, like the mythical bird that dies in flames and rises from its own ashes, the person has to let their old online identity “die” completely, then rebirth themselves from whatever is left.
Some well-known (or semi-known) examples of a phoenix story:
• Creators who were huge in the 2010–2015 era, got accused of something (true or false), lost everything, deleted all socials, and then years later came back as a totally different channel/niche and now have bigger audiences who have no idea about the old drama.
• People who used to be in drama-heavy circles (Skeptic YouTube, commentary community, etc.), got dog-piled, vanished, and resurfaced doing chill gaming, cooking, or educational content with a fraction of the old audience size but 10× the peace of mind and actual money.
• A few have even gone quasi-anonymous (avatar + voice changer at first) and built seven-figure businesses because they no longer have the baggage of their old name.
The key elements that make it a true phoenix (rather than just “they came back”) are usually:
1. They never really “clear their name” in the old space; the old controversy is still out there on Kiwi Farms or old Reddit threads.
2. The new audience is almost entirely unaware of the past (or doesn’t care).
3. The creator themselves says some version of “Getting canceled was the best thing that ever happened to me” because it forced them to escape a toxic ecosystem and build something sustainable.
• Creators who were huge in the 2010–2015 era, got accused of something (true or false), lost everything, deleted all socials, and then years later came back as a totally different channel/niche and now have bigger audiences who have no idea about the old drama.
• People who used to be in drama-heavy circles (Skeptic YouTube, commentary community, etc.), got dog-piled, vanished, and resurfaced doing chill gaming, cooking, or educational content with a fraction of the old audience size but 10× the peace of mind and actual money.
• A few have even gone quasi-anonymous (avatar + voice changer at first) and built seven-figure businesses because they no longer have the baggage of their old name.
The key elements that make it a true phoenix (rather than just “they came back”) are usually:
1. They never really “clear their name” in the old space; the old controversy is still out there on Kiwi Farms or old Reddit threads.
2. The new audience is almost entirely unaware of the past (or doesn’t care).
3. The creator themselves says some version of “Getting canceled was the best thing that ever happened to me” because it forced them to escape a toxic ecosystem and build something sustainable.
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Get the story food mug."Story time" is a phrase that is often used to describe an occasion when someone tells a story or a group of stories, typically to an audience of children or adults. This can be done in a classroom setting, at a library, or at home. It can also refer to the time set aside for reading or listening to stories, for example, before bedtime for children. The term can also be used more generally to describe a period of time during which a person recounts a series of events or experiences, it can be a formal or informal way of sharing experiences, memories, or information.
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Bob: Not sure yet, why?
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Bob: Sounds like a plan. Can't wait!
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Bob: Sounds like a plan. Can't wait!
Joe: Me too, see you tonight!
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She told me to go to the door, lock it and then get naked. I did as I was told. She then said I was gonna have some intercourse with her, and I was like what is that. she said it is when you lay a woman.
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