Markiplier Likes That?
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Quick Read
Summary
Takeaways
- ❖Markiplier prefers electric chainsaws to sound dangerous, not silent.
- ❖He enjoys hunting for tech deals on eBay and at liquidation auctions.
- ❖Markiplier loves making chicken and dumplings for friends and family.
- ❖He dislikes camping due to bugs, sweat, and lack of amenities, preferring a cabin.
- ❖Markiplier is glad he sold his Tesla.
- ❖He enjoys silent drives, crisp horror games, and a well-designed recording space.
- ❖Wade won the game by a significant margin, leveraging cheesy tactics and accurate guesses.
Insights
1The Silent Chainsaw Paradox
Bob recounts using an electric chainsaw, finding it more terrifying than a gas-powered one because its quiet operation makes it feel less dangerous, leading to moments of carelessness. He prefers the loud, 'murder kind' of chainsaw for its inherent warning.
Bob describes the electric chainsaw as 'somehow more terrifying' because it feels like using a vacuum, making him forget its danger. He states, 'I want the loudest, most insane sounding chainsaw in the universe the next time I use one because then I'll remember every moment it's spinning that it will cut me.'
2Markiplier's Travel Preferences and the Bite Mount
Markiplier expresses a long-standing desire to take Bob and Wade to Korea, suggesting a group trip to Japan or Korea. This conversation is humorously tied to a GoPro bite mount Bob introduces, leading to a discussion about filming intimate POV footage during their travels.
Markiplier states, 'I've wanted to take you guys to Korea for so long just because the two of you guys in Korea I think would be very fun.' Bob then introduces a GoPro bite mount, suggesting they use it for POV filming while eating or talking during their trip.
3The Nuance of Markiplier's 'Likes'
The game 'Markiplier Likes That?' reveals that his preferences are highly specific and often come with caveats. For example, he likes 'Apple' as a company/products but dislikes apple pie, and he likes his dog Chica but not necessarily a poorly framed picture of her.
When asked if he likes 'Apple,' Markiplier clarifies, 'I like Apple products. You like Apple phone. You have the MacBooks... So, the company.' He explicitly states, 'I don't like apple pie.' When presented with 'a picture of Chica,' he initially hesitates due to his eyes being closed in the photo, but ultimately affirms he likes Chica.
4Markiplier's Competitive Nature and Growth Mindset
Wade observes that Markiplier thrives on taking on and conquering new challenges, from YouTube content to complex projects like 'Who Killed Markiplier' and 'In Space with Markiplier.' This competitive drive is a core aspect of his personality, even if he doesn't always enjoy the process.
Wade highlights Markiplier's progression: 'you keep upping your game and taking on new challenges that I don't think you really know what you're getting into, but then you end up conquering them.' Markiplier agrees, stating, 'I do like winning.'
Lessons
- When trying to understand someone's preferences, seek extreme specificity rather than broad categories, as demonstrated by Markiplier's nuanced 'likes' and 'dislikes'.
- Recognize that humor and personal history can heavily influence how preferences are expressed and perceived, requiring careful listening and context.
- Embrace challenges and continuous self-improvement, even if the process is difficult, as the satisfaction of 'conquering the next white whale' can be a powerful motivator.
Notable Moments
Bob's 'Daddy' nickname for Markiplier becomes a running gag throughout the episode, influencing point assignments and comedic banter.
This recurring joke highlights the informal and playful dynamic between the hosts, adding a layer of comedic absurdity to the game's structure.
The hosts recount a freezing cold 'Relay for Life' camping experience at UC, where Markiplier resorted to stealing blankets and eventually going inside a building because it was too cold to sleep.
This anecdote explains Markiplier's strong dislike for camping and provides a humorous, relatable story about college-era discomfort and resourcefulness.
Wade wins the game's final 'wheel spin' by claiming he 'healed the world the most since last episode' by donating to St. Jude, a charity.
This meta-game resolution adds an unexpected and wholesome twist to the competitive nature of the podcast, showcasing a positive real-world action.
Quotes
"The electric one, it feels like you're using a vacuum. I had to break down a tree... and I was literally like I would pick it up... I kept fighting myself. I'd just be holding it... Whoa. What the [expletive] am I doing? Like Jesus Christ. I'm chainsawing toward my own hand."
"I don't know what mailing list I got on, but I'm so glad I did. There's an auction site for like when they do liquidation auctions for certain things and occasionally like there was a big camera, a photography studio liquidation sale and there was a bunch of cameras and lights and stands..."
"You keep upping your game and taking on new challenges that I don't think you really know what you're getting into, but then you end up conquering them. And even though they're a pain in the ass, I feel like you thrive on that satisfaction from conquering the next white whale."
"I like not being bald. I'm not going to lie about that."
"I like being my height because I could always be shorter. So, I like it. I like being my head. I usually am not the type that's like, I'll change things about myself because then who knows where it would end up."
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