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Not sure if I'm the only one feeling overwhelmed by all the controversies, cynicism and some negative vibes going on, but I figured it's worth sharing to both have it out of my system and for anyone else who needs to hear this.

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Even I'll confess that maybe I haven't been perfect and unsure if some of my social media interactions are actually mistakes. And when I feel that self-doubt happening and my subconscious is saying that I may be a burden here, that's my signal that I gotta step back.

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Not gonna lie, this isn't just a tip I wanna say to you all. I'm also talking to myself with this because the dramas that have been happening lately have reached a boiling point where it's been harder to distinguish what's a problem and a nothing burger.

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Mat Brunet (AniMat) @matbrunetvo.com · 6h

Considering everything that's been going on so far this week, this is a good reminder that you don't have to engage with everything. Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is to disconnect and make sure you're okay before going back to social media to see what's going on.

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Did Chris O’Neill (Oneyplays) Groom a Minor? | AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast HIGHLIGHT youtu.be/Ev19YIh_ATw

https://youtu.be/Ev19YIh_ATw

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Mat Brunet (AniMat) @matbrunetvo.com · 9h

Okay, while this doesn’t 100% disprove the case, there is a credible theory that Doug may have just took an image from Google without knowing it was AI. Still not good on his part, but there is a chance that he just doesn’t know any better.

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Mat Brunet (AniMat) @matbrunetvo.com · 10h

No way! Does anyone have confirmation that the Nostalgia Critic has AI in his videos now? Doug’s already been proven to have no beliefs or moral compass of his own, but I wanna know if it’s true before we can officially label his work as AI slop.

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Got it! Have him blocked and he won’t be showing up in my replies from now on.

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Which account was Dasher that I responded? I’ve heard of his history of harassement, but was completely unaware that it was him.

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There’s absolutely a chance that the writing can more than make up for ot to come out as a good show. For now, it just didn’t provide a good first impression.

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I feel like I shouldn’t be surprised that it would come out like this, but I was thrown off by the fact that it took the live-action world of Ted and turned that into just another one of Seth MacFarlane’s Family Guy style cartoons…and I’m honestly not a fan with how this look.

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LOL don’t blame yourself. My mini-series was bound to cause some backlash and angry rants responding to it. I accepted that it comes with the package. At least that was done early so that the series can now stand on its own for people to watch and listen.

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Yep, he even used his former connection with Sai to demonize Ant as if they’re still friends. There were no intentions to criticize in his stream, just attack anyone he doesn’t like, and unnecessarily bringing up Ant is the proof.

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I did not mention him in my video at all, but I think the reason why he went after me is because of my connection with @agramuglia.bsky.social, since one of his arguments is unironically that I collabed with him a few times and he's somehow worse than the devil. He just has a big grudge against Ant

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But I'm not fully worried about it. I went through the attacks of Vic's fans and won, and I just survived Lio Convoy and his angry fans' senseless complaints about my latest mini-series, I just thought I'd give the heads up in case there's word about a part of the internet being mad at me...again :P

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But while this doesn't apply to ALL Oney fans, the way that a concerning amount immediately jumped to his defence and don't take the grooming allegations seriously isn't just a detriment to Chris, but they also give me the same vibes as Vic Mignogna's fanbase, which explains their infamous toxicity.

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Of course, I was being as unbiased as I can on the main issue as demand for Chris to respond, but many of those fans will not be happy with how I disprove/dismiss all their claims of how he's innocent, saying that Chris is not funny and going hard on the Nostalgia Critic's unnecessary comeback.

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Maybe I'm just thinking a little too ahead or overreacting, but if by chance you hear about a wave of hate coming towards my way, it may have to do with my new podcast episode talking about the Chris O'Neill (Oney) grooming allegations. I'd be surprised if it didn't piss off at least one chud XP

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AniMat’s Crazy Cartoon Cast Ep. 393 | Let’s Get Dangerous youtu.be/CbPp4pxjyAs

https://youtu.be/CbPp4pxjyAs

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Forgotten Island - AniMat's Reviews | Mat Brunet (AniMat)

The portal is now open to what some are saying is possibly DreamWorks' best movie of the decade. Were they right? Tayo Na! Now on Patreon, come and be the first to watch my latest review of DreamWorks' anticipated original animated feature, Forgotten Island. www.patreon.com/AniMat/posts...

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Now THAT’s a good answer! The best thing we can do for now is make sure, even if it’ll take months, that we don’t make people forget that this is still a thing and we may have a possoble predator with a big platform on the loose.

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In that case, what accountability do you propose we should hold onto Chris in the meantime before he addresses it? The “wait and see” attitude will hurt more the alleged victim the longer nothing is being said.

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The “Innocent until proven guilty” mindset may seem fair and ideal, but not only is that a concept that only applies to the law, but it’s also very flawed and why there have been several predators on record who got away with their crimes.

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As a result, you run the great risk of not just letting a possible predator off the hook, but also leave the crime itself to be forgotten, which is the worst outcome. Your example is actually a very rare case, but we cannot apply that to all these forms of allegations.

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I understand what you mean and there can be a small chance that it could happen, but the logic you propose comes with a fatal flaw. If you choose to keep waiting for months for a response, what will most likely happen is that you’ll end up forgetting about it and move on as if nothing happened.

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Heads up that Trump, his administration and the tech billionaires are rebranding AI. The term has become so hated by the public that they believe switching the same to something that’s honestly more stupid will be easier to move their agenda forward.

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And, of course, let's not forget about what was revealed at Cornell University where they tried to defend a bunch of violent assaulters. Those guys should never have a day of peace in their lives for what they did. www.thecornell7.org

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Home | The Cornell 7

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Even as a kid, I always felt like the Kennedy animation in Tiny Toons always looked like you're constantly watching the episode through a funhouse mirror. There's squash and stretch, and then there's characters made of rubber that hasn't settled yet.

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Considering that this stream happened around the same time as the Chris O'Neill [Oney] controversy where he groomed a minor (at least allegedly, even with the strong evidence), might as well give shoutouts to other victims of problematic men online who are coming out with their survival stories.

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This Is What's Been Going On

I know it's been a few days since this stream occured, but my heart goes out to Marissa Lenti for having to deal with a stalker that's been a problem in every part of her life. Let's hope the creep will son be out of her life for good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5_A...

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sorry to use such a silly thumbnail for such a serious topic, but a friend made it as a joke and having a premade thumbnail is very helpful right now; too frazzled to make my own

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Mat Brunet (AniMat) @matbrunetvo.com · 28/09/2026

I don't know who this was, but I gotta give a big shoutout to akioman31 who made today's podcast episode an unforgettable stream by endlessly giving 10,000 bits at a time and reaching an unbelievable total of 262,100 bits. Thank you so much for the absolute generocity!

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As I grow older, I feel like the saying “To be cringe is to be free” is become more true than ever. I’d rather be considered cringe by social media than to be some edgelord who keeps punching down on whatever’s cool to hate.

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Mat Brunet (AniMat) @matbrunetvo.com · 28/09/2026

This thread is right. Fandom toxicity has always existed for as long as fandoms were a thing. The difference is HOW they are toxic, where they change alongside our culture and find their way to adapt to their new environment.

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Mat Brunet (AniMat) @matbrunetvo.com · 25/09/2026

I always knew that something dark was gonna come out about Chris O’Neill, but this…not even I thought he would be this evil. More people on the internet needs to be aware of this.

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Mat Brunet (AniMat) @matbrunetvo.com · 25/09/2026

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom Review | The Most Adorable Halloween Movie youtu.be/j5fYqZpe20k

https://youtu.be/j5fYqZpe20k

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Case Closed | AniMat Plays Mouse P.I. for Hire [44] youtu.be/VDptrqXIJiA

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Paramount Merger Delayed As Judge OKs Motion To Block Antitrust Settlement

Okay, so maybe this podcast highlight is already jumping the gun a little bit because I did not expect this news to happen today. Worth bringing up as a quick update to the situation. deadline.com/2026/09/para...

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Just before a hearing expected to sign off on the Paramount-Warner Bros settlement, critics of the deal and the merger won a move to halt it, at least for now

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Listen, I hope Hexed turns out great and I trust the team at Disney Animation can make something awesome with it, but we should know better than to use movies to make dick-measuring contests with animation studios. Just enjoy the films and put your cynicism in the trash.

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Just like using Forgotten Island to hate on Disney, using Hexed to attack Forgotten Island is equally as toxic and harmful to both sides. Again, this is why we need to be more aware of our behavior and not just focus on the targets because this is what makes animation discourses unbearable.

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That's why I find the "Go Indie" argument has become ineffective because as much as people want art to change, they don't want to change themselves and they'll just react to art "with artistic vision" the same way they do with corporate art.

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AniMat’s Crazy Cartoon Cast Ep. 392 | A Bad Time to Settle youtu.be/Nzq5p4LPoP8

https://youtu.be/Nzq5p4LPoP8

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Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom - AniMat's Reviews | Mat Brunet (AniMat)

After going mad with my experiments, I have returned with my latest creation! A video about the latest stop motion movie that came out before Wildwood. Now on Patreon, come and be the first to watch my latest review of Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom. www.patreon.com/AniMat/posts...

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Jim Gisriel @jim-gisriel.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The thing with Brad Bird working with Lasseter is a lot of Hollywood people will go with whoever will make there project regardless of the morals. how many who object to the paramount Warner merger will work for them too. Not saying he doesn’t deserve the criticism just saying it’s not uncommon

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