20,000 subscribers. Apparently, this has escalated.
To mark the occasion, I am giving away a true-to-size Warhammer 40,000 boltgun, commissioned specifically for this giveaway. It is exactly as practical as you’re hoping and significantly more responsible than it looks.
It was made by Harvey Harrison, a prop and costume maker with the patience of a saint and the skill of someone who absolutely did not ask enough questions about why I wanted this.
Full details are in the post below but this giveaway is for YouTube only. YouTube is my family.
I won’t be advertising this on other platforms, and I’m not asking you to share it or tag a thousand people you barely tolerate just to inflate numbers. That isn’t the point.
This is for the people who are already here. For those of you who watch, comment, lurk quietly, and generally keep this place kind, thoughtful, and pleasantly nerdy.
This is simply a thank you. Because I genuinely appreciate your support, your patience, and the amount of kindness you show on a daily basis.
Thank you, genuinely, to everyone who’s part of this community. I’m very glad you’re here, and mildly concerned that this felt like a reasonable idea.
JOKING aside, I did London HYROX this weekend. I only told friends and family because, frankly, the internet treats HYROX like Kathleen Kennedy respects Star Wars. And yes, admittedly, I was one of the cynics. Right up until someone said, “You can’t slate it if you haven’t done it.” Annoyingly fair. So I did it.
My verdict? For what it is, I'm not sure it's worth parting with £150 for the privilege of a Velcro badge you have to buy a special backpack to attach to. I half-expected my mum to sew the patch onto my towel like one of those Frosties swimming badges of humiliation.
What actually surprised me was the people. REAL people. NORMAL people. All ages, all abilities. Not just the online stereotype montage. Turns out the algorithm lied to me. Again.
I trained in silence because the moment a nerd admits they enjoy fitness, someone yells “FAKE NERD” like it’s a witch trial in the Old World. Apparently you’re only allowed one skill tree.
I will say: - it was organised well - every judge and staff member I encountered was very friendly and approachable - loads of free stuff - very supportive atmosphere
And honestly? It’s no different to Warhammer. People of all ages, all skill levels, turning up to push little plastic men or sleds and have a bit of fun. It’s not that deep.
So here’s your public service announcement: You can lift weights and lift dice. You can run races and run campaigns. Spend £150 on some plastic soldiers. Spend £150 on a fitness race. Or both.
Alex
Alex
20,000 subscribers.
Apparently, this has escalated.
To mark the occasion, I am giving away a true-to-size Warhammer 40,000 boltgun, commissioned specifically for this giveaway. It is exactly as practical as you’re hoping and significantly more responsible than it looks.
It was made by Harvey Harrison, a prop and costume maker with the patience of a saint and the skill of someone who absolutely did not ask enough questions about why I wanted this.
Full details are in the post below but this giveaway is for YouTube only.
YouTube is my family.
I won’t be advertising this on other platforms, and I’m not asking you to share it or tag a thousand people you barely tolerate just to inflate numbers. That isn’t the point.
This is for the people who are already here.
For those of you who watch, comment, lurk quietly, and generally keep this place kind, thoughtful, and pleasantly nerdy.
This is simply a thank you.
Because I genuinely appreciate your support, your patience, and the amount of kindness you show on a daily basis.
Thank you, genuinely, to everyone who’s part of this community. I’m very glad you’re here, and mildly concerned that this felt like a reasonable idea.
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Don't forget our Livestream later at 8pm 🥰
youtube.com/live/1jInJUxckec?si=cWflPEs4t5si9Hdz
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I am nervous. Don't leave me alone 😂. SEE YOU ON MONDAY! Bring snacks.
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Live Streams are returning in the New Year! If you'd like to hang out once a week let me know which evening suits you. All GMT.
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Our Christmas Survival Guide goes live today at 9am.
Thank you to everyone who emailed me, this video was built by our community, for our community. I couldn't have put it together without you!
No pressure to watch today though ❤️
The timestamps in the description are super specific so use and abuse them if you need to.
Whatever today looks like for you - let's get through this 💪🏼
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Look mum, I’m officially THAT person.
JOKING aside, I did London HYROX this weekend. I only told friends and family because, frankly, the internet treats HYROX like Kathleen Kennedy respects Star Wars. And yes, admittedly, I was one of the cynics. Right up until someone said, “You can’t slate it if you haven’t done it.” Annoyingly fair. So I did it.
My verdict? For what it is, I'm not sure it's worth parting with £150 for the privilege of a Velcro badge you have to buy a special backpack to attach to. I half-expected my mum to sew the patch onto my towel like one of those Frosties swimming badges of humiliation.
What actually surprised me was the people. REAL people. NORMAL people. All ages, all abilities. Not just the online stereotype montage. Turns out the algorithm lied to me. Again.
I trained in silence because the moment a nerd admits they enjoy fitness, someone yells “FAKE NERD” like it’s a witch trial in the Old World. Apparently you’re only allowed one skill tree.
I will say:
- it was organised well
- every judge and staff member I encountered was very friendly and approachable
- loads of free stuff
- very supportive atmosphere
And honestly? It’s no different to Warhammer. People of all ages, all skill levels, turning up to push little plastic men or sleds and have a bit of fun. It’s not that deep.
So here’s your public service announcement:
You can lift weights and lift dice.
You can run races and run campaigns.
Spend £150 on some plastic soldiers. Spend £150 on a fitness race. Or both.
Gatekeepers can roll a critical miss.
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Sorry! Re-uploading as there was a typo 😅
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Life is short. Wear the shirt.
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