A YouTube channel that literally killed itself. One year, then POOF — gone forever.
Season 1 • Episode 367
LatestThis is it. We will be deleting this channel live on stream. Join us for our final moments.
Ethan from CrankGameplays and Markiplier embark on a year long journey, only for it to be completely deleted in a year.
Acting
Genuine, unscripted friendship between Mark and Ethan.
Production
Daily upload schedule for 365 days — unhinged commitment.
Writing
Meta-narrative about death baked into every upload.
Creators
Mark Fischbach, Ethan Nestor
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The channel gained over 4.5 million subscribers and 1.5 billion views before its scheduled deletion on November 14, 2020. Fans held livestreamed funerals.
It sparked debates about digital preservation vs. artistic intent — and whether reuploads betray the original 'memento mori' message.
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