Danny Gonzalez Explained

Danny Gonzalez
Caption:Gonzalez in 2024
Birth Name:Daniel James Gonzalez
Birth Date:12 June 1994
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Children:1
Location:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Years Active:2014–present
Channel Url:UCSUf5_EPEfl4zlBKZHkZdmw
Channel Display Name:Danny Gonzalez
Subscribers:6.62 million (main channel)
million (combined)
Views:1.63 billion (main channel)
billion (combined)
Silver Button:yes
Silver Year:2017
Gold Button:yes
Gold Year:2018
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Subbox:yes
Channel Name:dannygoonzalez
Channel Display Name:DannyGoonzalez
Followers:417.23 thousand
Stats Update:July 18, 2024

Daniel James Gonzalez (born June 12, 1994) is an American commentary YouTuber and musician who originally came to prominence for his short comedy sketches on Vine in 2014. He created his main YouTube channel that same year, subsequently moving over to YouTube full-time when Vine closed down in 2017. His three personal channels and three group channels have collectively earned around million subscribers, and billion views,

Personal life

Daniel James Gonzalez[1] was born on June 12, 1994,[2] in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Wheaton, Illinois.[3] He lived in England for two years when he was around 8 or 9.[4] He has an older brother (born 1992), and a younger sister. His brother is a server at a restaurant in Austin, Texas.[5] Gonzalez attended Wheaton North High School.[6] As a child in the mid-2000s, he and his friends uploaded short comedy sketches to YouTube, but they broke off when he went to college.

Gonzalez graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree in computational media in 2016. He married his high school sweetheart, Laura Fuechsl[7] ([8]), on July 1, 2017.[9] On May 19, 2023, Gonzalez announced that he and Fuechsl were expecting their first child in October.[10] Their son was born in September.[11]

Career

Vine (2013–2017)

In Gonzalez's sophomore year of college, a friend of Gonzalez showed him an app called Vine,[12] where users could only upload six-second short videos ("Vines").[13] While initially uninterested, Gonzalez was convinced to start making Vines in late 2013 after his favorite comedian Bo Burnham posted on the app.

His early videos tried to imitate Burnham's and were based around small quips. In early 2014, he tried to distinguish his Vines by using special effects, which few Viners were doing at the time, including using green screens to insert himself into music videos. Gonzalez's Vines began to grow in popularity with this strategy. His most viral Vine was one where he edited shoes onto the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park (1993) scenes while a digital voice sang "What are those?" to the theme music.

Gonzalez appeared in the Vine-produced web series Camp Unplug (2016), where he first met fellow Viner Drew Gooden.[14] As Vine was a newer platform compared to other social media, most Viners knew each otherwhat Gonzalez described as a "tight-knit" atmosphere. When owner Twitter, Inc. announced it was shutting down Vine in 2016, he had graduated from college and moved to Illinois to join a group of other successful Viners. He became apprehensive with the news.[15]

Gonzalez had 2.9 million followers on Vine by the time it closed in January 2017. With large audiences but no platform, he and many other former Viners moved to YouTube. He told The New York Times that he decided on YouTube because it was a well-known website and also expressed interest in making videos on Twitter and TikTok.[16]

YouTube (2017–present)

From 2017 to 2018, Gonzalez wrote, edited, and starred in various shorts and "Corridor Crew" videos for Corridor Digital.

Drew Gooden also started a commentary channel on YouTube and the two began traveling to appear in each other's videos, becoming close friends.[17] A running joke between their fans is that they pretend to confuse the two YouTubers together because of their various similarities. This inspired their We Are Two Different People Tour in 2019, with YouTuber Kurtis Conner as a guest star. The tour, with music, effects, and theatrical elements interspersed with sketches and comedy routines, was their first major live performance and ran from September to October.[18] [19] [20] The two also released a parody song called "We Are Not the Same Person" to promote the tour.[21]

YouTube style

Gonzalez's videos are often commentary on different aspects of Internet culture, criticism of YouTube, B movies, and general cultural criticism.[22] His 2018 Troom Troom reaction videos popularized the channel.[23] He is known for his criticisms of Jake and Logan Paul, and for his commentaries on Musical.ly (later TikTok) stars.[24] In addition to commentary videos, he is also known for his parody music. He refers to his fanbase by the singular name "Greg".

Gonzalez is associated with fellow YouTubers Drew Gooden, Kurtis Conner, and Cody Ko.[25]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResult
201810th Shorty AwardsYouTube Comedian[26]
20199th Streamy AwardsBreakout Creator[27]
202010th Streamy AwardsCommentary[28]
202111th Streamy AwardsCommentary[29]
202212th Streamy AwardsCommentary[30]

Discography

Singles

TitleYear
"Vape Tricks"
2016
"Beef with Me"2017
"Spooky Boy"
"Dab on the Haters (Young Face)"2018
"Greg (Young Face)"
"Hop Out the Whip (Young Face)"
"Spooky Guy"
"Johnny Johnny"
"Slime"
"This Video Is Over Now"2019
"I'm Gonna Kill Santa Claus"
"We Are Not the Same Person"
"Help Let Me Go"
"Spooky Ho"
"Daddy"
"La Croix"
"Sad and Deep"
"Yummy"2020
"My Dad Is Rich"
"Spooky Man"
"Circus"
"In Love with a Creeper"
2021
"I Ghosted Kevin Jonas"2022
"Nepo Baby"
2024

References

Primary sources

Notes and References

  1. someone edited my wikipedia page . 2022-01-31 . Gonzalez . Daniel . en . 6:06 . 2022-02-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220531044339/https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=366&v=OedZNV9r9qw . May 31, 2022 . live . 'Daniel James Gonzalez' - that is my actual middle name. . YouTube.
  2. I Googled Myself And Hated What I Found . 2018-06-28 . Gonzalez . Danny . video . 3:45 . 2020-10-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201120064610/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR4CanmB_d0 . November 20, 2020 . live . I went on it one time and it said my birthday was, like, June 13, 1994, which is one day off of my actual birthday, June 12. . YouTube.
  3. Danny Gonzalez Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions WIRED . 2023-02-02 . Gonzalez . Daniel . Video . en . . 9:539:57 . 2023-02-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230202215948/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnEIEtNuSpM . February 2, 2023 . live . I was born in the suburbs of Chicago. I've lived there for most of my life. I, uh, grew up in Wheaton, Illinois. . YouTube.
  4. i think i might have lied . 2022-06-29 . Gonzalez . Daniel . Video . en . Danny Gonzalez . 2:392:43 . 2022-06-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230202215948/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pekTdUA-KjU . February 2, 2023 . live . I did live in England for two years, but it was when I was, like, eight or nine. . YouTube.
  5. Danny Gonzalez Is A Dad Now Sad Boyz . 2023-07-07 . Gonzalez . Daniel James . Video . en . 58:0858:48 . 2023-07-10 . . Johnson . Jarvis Allen . Jarvis Johnson (YouTuber) . Cope . Jordan Adika . Jordan Adika.
  6. reviewing my younger self . 2023-04-17 . Gonzalez . Daniel James . Video . en . 4:32 . 2023-05-08 . YouTube.
  7. Go Dumb - Danny Gonzalez . 2014-10-10 . Gonzalez . Daniel James . Video . en . 2023-05-09 . YouTube.
  8. Tech Products That Should Not Exist . 2024-07-31 . Gonzalez . Daniel James . Video . en . 11:17 . 2024-08-03 . YouTube.
  9. Danny Gonzalez Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions WIRED . 2023-02-02 . Gonzalez . Daniel . Video . en . . 10:43 . 2023-02-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230202215948/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnEIEtNuSpM . February 2, 2023 . live . I got married on July 1st, 2017. . YouTube.
  10. Gonzalez. Daniel James. dannygonzalez. Csbss2pO_QC. mom and dad due in october . 2023-05-19. 2023-07-30.
  11. Gonzalez. Daniel James. dannygonzalez. CxiwMqxuAiG. home from the hospital with our little guy! everybody is healthy and happy❤️ i'll be enjoying life off of social media for a while :) see you in a bit. 2023-09-23. 2023-09-24.
  12. News: Rosenblatt . Kalhan . 2022-01-21 . 'A Vine-shaped hole in my heart': How Danny Gonzalez's time on Vine helped him grow a following on YouTube . en . . 2022-01-21 .
  13. Web site: Wong . Wilson . January 17, 2022 . A look back at Vine — the six-second video app that made us scream, laugh and cry . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221217185210/https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/look-back-vine-six-second-video-app-made-us-scream-laugh-cry-rcna10910 . December 17, 2022 . December 12, 2022 . NBC News.
  14. Web site: Rosenblatt . Kalhan . 2022-01-18 . Confidence to shine: Drew Gooden says Vine came around right when he needed it . 2022-09-14 . NBC News.
  15. News: Rogers . Katie . 2016-08-28 . 5 Vine Stars Share Why They Loved, and Outgrew, Platform . . live . limited . 2020-08-16 . https://archive.today/20161028223020/http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/29/technology/5-vine-stars-share-why-they-loved-and-outgrew-platform.html . 2016-10-28.
  16. Web site: Alexander . Julia . April 6, 2019 . Illustrations by Castro, Alex . The golden age of YouTube is over . April 26, 2023 . The Verge.
  17. Web site: Rosenblatt . Kalhan . 2022-01-18 . Confidence to shine: Drew Gooden says Vine came around right when he needed it . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220914031624/https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/confidence-shine-drew-gooden-says-vine-came-right-needed-rcna12168 . September 14, 2022 . 2022-09-14 . NBC News.
  18. Web site: Wynne . Kelly . 2019-09-05 . Danny Gonzalez and Drew Gooden talk tour, comedy and YouTube careers . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200116013642/https://www.newsweek.com/comedians-danny-gonzalez-drew-gooden-talk-tour-individuality-why-youtube-best-career-1457886 . 2020-01-16 . . en.
  19. Web site: Guzman . Richard . September 23, 2019 . Why these YouTube stars are going from the internet to real life . limited . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221211115322/https://www.ocregister.com/2019/09/23/why-these-youtube-stars-are-going-from-the-internet-to-real-life/ . December 11, 2022 . December 11, 2022 . The Orange County Register.
  20. Web site: McDaniel . Taylor . September 11, 2019 . YouTubers Danny Gonzalez and Drew Gooden captivate fans on comedy show tour . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190914025121/https://oaklandpostonline.com/28465/opinion/youtubers-danny-gonzalez-and-drew-gooden-captivate-fans-on-comedy-show-tour/ . September 14, 2019 . December 12, 2022 . The Oakland Post.
  21. We Are Not The Same Person (MUSIC VIDEO ONLY) . 2019-05-19 . Gooden . Drew . Video . en . Drew Gooden (YouTuber) . https://web.archive.org/web/20220904144203/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS5aXcsbBzQ . 2022-09-04 . live . . Gonzalez . Danny.
  22. Web site: Wilbur. Brock. 2019-09-09. Drew Gooden and Danny Gonzalez: The John Olivers of YouTube Culture. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610170440/https://www.pastemagazine.com/comedy/youtube/drew-gooden-and-danny-gonzalez-the-john-olivers-of/ . 2020-06-10 . 2020-10-16. Paste.
  23. News: Jennings. Rebecca. 2018-11-12. Why YouTube is riddled with bizarre DIY videos. Vox. 2020-10-16. September 2, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190902185948/https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/11/12/18065662/troom-troom-5-minute-crafts-youtube-diy-prank. live.
  24. News: Alexander. Julia. 2019-03-17. YouTube creators are using a hilarious tactic to combat copyright policies. The Verge. 2020-10-16. October 19, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019074643/https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/17/18265484/tiktok-youtube-danny-gonzalez-kurtis-conner-react-commentary. live.
  25. News: Faruk. Joyita. 2020-01-31. The shift in YouTube comedy. The Daily Star. Bangladesh. 2020-10-16. October 17, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017191532/https://www.thedailystar.net/toggle/news/the-shift-youtube-comedy-1861306. live.
  26. News: Danny Gonzalez - YouTube Comedian . . 2021-08-06 . July 21, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200721090042/https://shortyawards.com/10th/dannygonzalez . live .
  27. News: 9th Annual Nominees & Winners. 2020-12-14. The Streamy Awards. 2019-12-13. September 19, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919094707/https://www.streamys.org/nominees-winners/9th-annual-nominees/. live.
  28. News: 10th Annual Nominees & Winners . 2020-12-14 . . 2020-12-12 . October 21, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201021180006/https://www.streamys.org/nominees-winners/10th-annual-nominees/ . live .
  29. Web site: 11th Annual Streamy Nominees & Winners . The Streamy Awards . 2021-12-12 . en . 2021-12-12 . October 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211020165849/https://www.streamys.org/nominees-winners/11th-annual-nominees/ . live .
  30. Web site: 12th Annual Streamy Nominees & Winners . The Streamy Awards . 2022-12-05 . en . 2022-12-04 . October 30, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221030132628/https://www.streamys.org/nominees-winners/12th-annual-nominees/ . live .
  31. Danny Gonzalez . 2022-07-31 . Billboard . en-US . July 31, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220731005059/https://www.billboard.com/artist/danny-gonzalez/ . live .

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