Why Charlie's Channel is penguinz0

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10 ай бұрын

MoistCr1TiKaL explains the (surprisingly simple and cute) lore behind his channel name.
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@Tovilian 10 ай бұрын

one of the OGs to actually keep their original name

@Lukaurio 8 ай бұрын

That is way too accurate, especially these days. In the world of gamertags I see people change them like every 2 weeks for some reason. Lol

@haysuesOG 7 ай бұрын

How can he have kept the original name if he also goes by moist?

@Lukaurio 7 ай бұрын

@@haysuesOG I'm pretty sure moist critical is his second Channel, if I'm not mistaken he does different content for the different channels. I could be wrong though. :)

@zenketski 7 ай бұрын

@@LukaurioI had a buddy who would do that back in the 360 days, and I never understood it. I'm like dude you're blowing so much money on just changing your name

@ER.Hatlee 7 ай бұрын

@@haysuesOGfirst twitch

@BlueMist1307 10 ай бұрын

"Super simple, super easy.." ...Barely an inconvenience

@mineturtleanimations2988 9 ай бұрын

wowowooww ryan george reference this is tight

@RainisWater101 9 ай бұрын

Wowwowwow….. wow

@TheMandaloreFett 9 ай бұрын

Based. Wowwowwowwow😂

@Trey1565 8 ай бұрын

Oh really

@belate165 8 ай бұрын

That's tight.

@skylar5257 6 ай бұрын

I like how everything for Charlie can be summed up with, “super easy, convenience.”

@urpopsismad 6 ай бұрын

😂😂

@goodvibe745. Ай бұрын

Wow wow wow Wow

@wisteria7961 Ай бұрын

The pitch meeting reference is crazy

@BoboMcBooboy 18 күн бұрын

"why do you make lazy react content charlie?!?" - Super easy... Convenience...

@SacRepublicSC 16 күн бұрын

@@BoboMcBooboyhow you gonna hate on Charlie lil bro

@StriderStryker 3 ай бұрын

Charlie is like the main character who wears the same clothes, but the white shirt style aged so well in any era.

@juanjobj3 Ай бұрын

I would burst out laughing if I saw him dressed like that in public

@BeanieKing 21 күн бұрын

He’s just like Dr. Disrespect, doing his own thing with gusto 😎

@Digger-Nick 19 күн бұрын

@@juanjobj3 Why?

@crystal_rea28 16 күн бұрын

@@BeanieKing Man, don't compare Charlie to Dr. Disrespect 💀💀

@ZxAMobile 10 күн бұрын

@@crystal_rea28Bet you he’s worse, you just haven’t found out.

@levithedestroyer2790 7 ай бұрын

critikal is the coolest looking homeless man ive ever seen

@donovan1345 7 ай бұрын

You got forgot "rich"

@BingBong-ue2lh 3 ай бұрын

I love this comment.

@jinwood 2 ай бұрын

You haven't seen imaqtpie yet

@treybowers154 2 ай бұрын

Hey man, that's Florida Jesus right there. Calm down a lil bit.

@SupFoo1400 8 күн бұрын

Cuz he has long hair?😭it don’t even look bad chill

@dubleCC 7 ай бұрын

Charlie ironically *has* made a fashion statement.

@PrinceFloof 7 ай бұрын

A relevant fashion statement

@RavenwestMotorsports 7 ай бұрын

White shirts for the dub tho

@fuuuuuwahhhh5276 5 ай бұрын

He hasn't made a fashion statement. Lol. This was the average rappers style in the early 2000s. A large white t and a baseball hat. Charlie just happens to have long hair and a beard so he looks like a skateboarder or that kid at the local head shop

@elijahguerrero5706 4 ай бұрын

No fashion statement was ever made by Charlie 😂 That was just a dumb statement 🤣

@lysolkills99oftherona42 4 ай бұрын

@@eliyarrows2456if y'all simpletons don't call people dressing up like Charlie for Halloween a fashion statement then idk what is.

@chaoskitteh 3 ай бұрын

He's like the Keanu Reeves of KZfaq.

@barbiincognito13 Ай бұрын

That's what we call him 😂

@mustang8206 Ай бұрын

@ZsoltCsere 29 күн бұрын

@@mustang8206 yes

@theshermantanker7043 25 күн бұрын

Not really, Charlie does pick fights and laugh at people, and though often for good reason that's something Keanu never does

@god-0F-W4R 20 күн бұрын

@@theshermantanker7043keanu is also an exceptional human i don’t think a single person on the earth can say a bad thing about him and mean it

@KaydoorTheDoor 3 ай бұрын

We literally just chose the most "average man" to be one of our most iconic creators. Love Charlie sm lol

@AMercenary...Withaheart 29 күн бұрын

Not really average though, his childhood was really traumatic in an embarassing/"cringey" way... Charlie has the guts, muscles & balls to not only live through those, but also tell the stories worldwide. But yeah, I love Charlie so much too lol

@Neio-14 26 күн бұрын

"average" Literally look at this man How is he average

@Chair954 22 күн бұрын

@@Neio-14he is average man but not so average

@lukasgerdt7734 7 ай бұрын

Isn’t that the world renowned Hollywood star who single-handedly saved the hunger games franchise ?

@panda01gamer98 7 ай бұрын

It is indeed

@why6212 7 ай бұрын

I don't know about saved, but certainly the only redeeming feature

@Co-ordinator 5 ай бұрын

Yep that is him alright..

@AshmithKrenjith 5 ай бұрын

World renowned? Yes Hollywood star? Not quite...🤓

@paulostatic8497 4 ай бұрын

@@AshmithKrenjith He saved the Hunger Games franchise by his sheer performance alone. Yes he's not a hollywood star he's a superstar.

@matthewmoody5388 7 ай бұрын

Ironically he does dress like a penguin

@Murela223 5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@g.h.7661 2 ай бұрын

It’s not just the clothes, its his height, the guy is only as tall as the tallest emperor penguin, maybe even shorter, like beak level

@RatedE3Everyone 2 ай бұрын

@@g.h.7661 that there is a violation *sobbing*

@MootPotato Ай бұрын

lmfao never thought about it but u right

@user-pu8gg6wy5o 15 күн бұрын

why is it ironic

@user-sy3vx4rr8e 10 күн бұрын

Bros the humblest person ever

@BlackFlagHeathen 6 ай бұрын

Bro is just a genuine dude through and through. Can’t help but love him.

@OfficerMoonMan 18 сағат бұрын

Sure?

@bonzofreebird393 10 ай бұрын

Weird how he’s a year younger than me but looks at least 15 years older than me.

@zeag7187 9 ай бұрын

Its the beard

@Syphaxthegoose 9 ай бұрын

It's his beard + genetics

@FutureAbe 8 ай бұрын

It’s definitely you who’s weird

@peterk.2108 7 ай бұрын

⁠@@FutureAbe no you’re weird, Abe

@jazzyoof3076 7 ай бұрын

@@peterk.2108 no you're weird, Peter

@imbi9580 9 ай бұрын

This is the greatest short of all time

@schqrr 8 ай бұрын

Agreed

@shiitaki 8 ай бұрын

You forgot to capitalize the last couple words

@Connor-bd5uu 7 ай бұрын

You mean Charlie or the video??

@28br 7 ай бұрын

@@Connor-bd5uumeatrider commentsection

@Connor-bd5uu 7 ай бұрын

@@28br i agree every comment is absolutely meat riding Charlie

@AMarvelousLife 3 ай бұрын

Well.. Penguins are pretty cool.

@jacobcavazosjr7741 23 күн бұрын

Bro is chill like that

@Cornelius549 10 ай бұрын

I honestly fully respect that last part, its so underrated

@Magna_Carta5 10 ай бұрын

He’s a cool dude. Likeable.

@iliasmamalakis777 4 ай бұрын

1000th like and also 1st to comment

@ohyeah1067 3 ай бұрын

he's cringe

@iliasmamalakis777 3 ай бұрын

@@ohyeah1067 cry about it

@puk1667 3 ай бұрын

@@iliasmamalakis777 he's cringe

@dankdynamic5832 2 ай бұрын

Explain @@puk1667

@princessuni767 3 ай бұрын

Bro just lives life fr fr

@aalvarez2914 12 күн бұрын

Charlie: Penguins are cool. The Internet: YOU’RE cool!

@SuckMyJohnson 7 ай бұрын

This dude always seemed super genuine and cool to me. Like a buddy you never met.

@kenoahgamez7395 25 күн бұрын

I know this was 6 months ago, but you would never think he’s a millionaire. He just wears Walmart t shirts and shorts. It’s crazy to me that someone can be this down to earth.

@CapOb314 10 ай бұрын

You know, im pretty sure "not wanting to make a fashion statement" is technically a fashion statement in itself.

@Huskylogic 10 ай бұрын

Except its "suPeR siMpLe sUpeR eAsy"

@Blueflyes 9 ай бұрын

Lmao that's because if you even mention fashion people turn it into a fashion statement even if you say "Idc about fashion" it's now a fashion

@1234567895182 9 ай бұрын

I think he just means he doesn't care for all the brands most people care about. Why pay for overpriced brands that are mostly made by slaves when you could pay for cheaper brands that are also made by slaves?

@EggsWitLegs 9 ай бұрын

So if your trying to you are...if your not trying to you still are...your dumb

@gray.wesley 9 ай бұрын

yeah, I've seen plenty of kids act like Charlie by putting on a backwards cap and a white shirt just making the shittest analogies they can think of for anything lmao

@mobyythicc 2 ай бұрын

Effortlessly cool and he seems like a genuine good dude

@frnog78-zl1lj 2 ай бұрын

He’s actually so gorgeous I’m not even kidding

@MiyamotoDGuts 7 ай бұрын

"not trying to make a fashion statement" *Makes a fashion statement*

@kunal4697 9 ай бұрын

He is just such a nice person.

@acs147 7 ай бұрын

when I grow up, I aspire to be a charlie. even though we have the same age

@cruz6550 7 ай бұрын

wasnt he cancelled for something? i saw a clip of him absolutely owning a guy who was showing of his fire weapons and he grab a very cool pistol and explain something about mags idk but then i knew something like hes kinda violent or something i don't know im genuinely asking

@1mm0rtal- 7 ай бұрын

The guy showing his pistols was Sneako who is a massive creep and was doing weird stuff that’s why he made that video

@sIimepoop 7 ай бұрын

He’s so nice for freeloading off other peoples content by producing hundreds of reactions that aren’t transformative in the slightest!

@rapiakbar13 7 ай бұрын

@@cruz6550 if you think making music videos with cuss words are violent, then.. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯ Other than that, Charlie literally always make sure to reiterate that he doesnt want any fighting to happen, coz he's a small guy and most people is bigger & taller than him.

@JackORevan 7 ай бұрын

Love how you can hear him hold back laughter (specifically towards the end) so he doesn’t make anyone feel bad for asking the questions and he seems happy to answer them

@jpvthegamer1209 7 ай бұрын

No amount of evidence will ever convince me that penguinz0 was ever a child

@First_in_Last 10 ай бұрын

I wear only white walmart shirts too... "Looking good in my white tee!"

@eefstiddy 3 ай бұрын

Hope he doesn't spill wine on it

@YosiahW 3 ай бұрын

@@eefstiddyHe strikes me as more of a beer kinda guy.

@rraebanzzzz 3 ай бұрын

Among us was so lit during the pandemic. I hope Corpse is doing alright.

@First_in_Last 3 ай бұрын

@@rraebanzzzz lol what?

@eefstiddy 3 ай бұрын

@@YosiahW twas a Corpse Husband reference

@TheOneHundredPercent 8 ай бұрын

Factual, stoic and unafraid to roast anyone slightly undercooked.. Straight faced simplicity.

@Flipindipin_44 Күн бұрын

When he answers the question his eyes are tearing up

@zacknewton1064 12 күн бұрын

i actually love this dude he is internet jesus

@choty7066 8 ай бұрын

Omg he almost seems like a human being

@kiporaan 8 ай бұрын

Yes right, as a human being I also named myself Penguin everywhere I could, who didn’t

@suzannell24 4 ай бұрын

you are really weird

@ogurasyn2354 7 ай бұрын

"I made an account in 2007 I was elven" is literally bars

@qlays3332 2 ай бұрын

super humble

@lincolncarter9386 25 күн бұрын

Hommie is more chill than snoop dog after smoking a blunt he is just so chill and real

@Raviel_lvansia 8 ай бұрын

He looks like the humanity savior guy

@sheepcommander_ 7 ай бұрын

lmfao

@AghoginOritsetsemaye-vr2ls 3 ай бұрын

You mean Jesus right 😂

@6891s 9 ай бұрын

can’t believe that wired literally invited actual jesus on to their interview

@schqrr 8 ай бұрын

@Salza02 7 ай бұрын

The question on the bottom says “why does he look like Jesus”

@evanberry396 7 ай бұрын

I don’t think you know what the word literally means

@WildHobbes 7 ай бұрын

@@evanberry396I don't think you know what a joke is

@yamo511 7 ай бұрын

This is actually an internet livestreamer named Charlie and he is not Jesus Christ. Totally different guy, actually. He's pretty cool for a streamer, though.

@MiloPlayz_N_Gamez 7 ай бұрын

Bro is the definition of the easiest answer is often the best one

@its_foi 3 ай бұрын

This is why he is rich because he knows what he needs essentially.

@eddytwenty1 7 ай бұрын

dude is super down-to-earth, this man is a blessing for youtube

@tpfrozenking75 7 ай бұрын

That's why I love him so much.

@finlaymcneil 7 ай бұрын

The most straightforward man in the world, no artistic intent or complex analysis necessary. My man just does what's simple and memorable and you gotta respect that.

@SNM533 5 күн бұрын

Charlies so chill fr

@someramencl317 7 ай бұрын

Seeing him keep his original user makes me want to revert back to my original user

@darkfent 10 ай бұрын

Wooooaahhh yeaahhh babyyy, that's what's it's all about! That's what I've been waiting for!

@mariguana7918 2 ай бұрын

The fact that he must be super rich by now, but still shops at Walmart, shows how down to earth he is.

@Major003 Ай бұрын

A man with simple, straightforward answers who wants a simple solution to a simple problem. No wonder he's a man after our own hearts. 🤝✨

@_KnownUnknown_ 10 ай бұрын

Moisture

@Idonotcare676 10 ай бұрын

He makes it hard to hate him. Guess you gotta just hate success.

@lesrainey1149 9 ай бұрын

If you're ever successful will you hate yourself? Or do you just not want to be successful in life because people might not like you lol.

@Idonotcare676 9 ай бұрын

Ok.....what??

@kiporaan 8 ай бұрын

@@lesrainey1149bro I need your dealer’s number

@Buttlord 7 ай бұрын

Zip up when you’re finished

@PrinceFloof 7 ай бұрын

@@lesrainey1149 I'd rather not buy their respect and leave them be

@zoraroa 3 ай бұрын

Why do i always end up loving your covers more than the song! 🤩 fantastic job as always 🎉

@s0dap0p27 Ай бұрын

charlie's so chill & unbothered i love him lol

@Dogwaterjay 5 ай бұрын

Charlie is so chill and humble glad he keeps it real

@juvillaluz 3 ай бұрын

the thing is, he's relatable, he's down to earth and what he says makes sense. its hard to not love him.

@marsayde1237 6 ай бұрын

“I’m not trying to make any fashion statements.” *ironically only wears one of the most recognizable and iconic outfits of All Time*

@woopko1198 5 ай бұрын

This dude made a fashion statement without trying to make a fashion statement

@raykewin3608 10 ай бұрын

This dude looks great in full drag.

@atifshah6625 10 ай бұрын

With a beard?

@raykewin3608 10 ай бұрын

I don't see why not.@@atifshah6625

@M4y0nn41s3 9 ай бұрын

@frengkygiovany5152 7 ай бұрын

How did 93 people agree to this?

@Chase_the_Great 7 ай бұрын

How funny! He’s pretending like he ever aged and wasn’t born at 27 years old!

@ShinigamiH 7 ай бұрын

Isnt he 29 tho

@Chase_the_Great 7 ай бұрын

@@ShinigamiHThanks for the correction!

@micatamayo 2 ай бұрын

Most honest guy I've ever seen

@enryumazino3939 28 күн бұрын

Bro's humbler than Keanu Reeves... despite being such a great presence in the Hunger Games.

@vsrrbrgs 8 ай бұрын

i love this man

@masterreece1098 8 ай бұрын

this dude is awesome, he's just a simple guy who does simple things that are enjoyable

@SomeRandoDum 6 ай бұрын

And what did he do? He made a huge fashion statement. It's one of his biggest identifiers

@Corium1 2 ай бұрын

charlie is probably the most honest youtuber there is

@andrewpatrick4254 10 ай бұрын

Are you Jesus?

@infinityslibrarian5969 10 ай бұрын

White Jesus, is that you? P: it's not that deep

@jacksylander 8 ай бұрын

Lol. 😂

@markmauk8231 8 ай бұрын

No. Biggest difference: Charlie is real.

@CornwallisCornwall Күн бұрын

@@markmauk8231 W

@xspeedyjjx7419 7 ай бұрын

English teacher: goes on rant about the significance of his username and his white shirts.🤓 Moist: Penguin funny, white shirt cheap 🗿

@Rohndogg1 2 ай бұрын

I remember when he first started his account. I was in high school at the time and it really hit. It's great to see Charlie as one of the biggest names in youtube and streaming

@krystlebooth6952 13 сағат бұрын

Such a simple guy. I love him.

@ashfaquddinriyazuddin2169 3 ай бұрын

This dude fascinates me Like he lives the most normal life yet is the most interesting person on the internet 🧐

@wyzefreedom 7 ай бұрын

This man takes realness to a level you didn't know existed because you've never been real

@rubenjierashc.cahate1574 5 сағат бұрын

Brother, is so simple.

@woodfur00 5 күн бұрын

Buying T-shirts in bulk to save money and planning? You're like if Tom Scott was Jesus

@masterk9101 7 ай бұрын

Walmart Keanu Reeves 😂

@socramzetroc1535 8 ай бұрын

This man must have the most devoted following on KZfaq's history. He has the same amount of charisma of a potato and still having high numbers.

@bloopletank2491 7 ай бұрын

His opinions seem authentic and his humor is kinda dry. He in general comes across as super authentic.

@christianduncan-ff5fy 15 күн бұрын

bro got that cartoon wardrobe just filled with white shirts only

@mansikkapuu123 Ай бұрын

And thats why we love charlie

@GgGunguys Ай бұрын

I love how humble Charlie is

@jack-ew1us 3 ай бұрын

The most humble rich guy

@senyoko 3 ай бұрын

Charlie's a simple man

@dopeboi13yearsago9 3 ай бұрын

nick bruh you are a comedic masterpiece. Have loved watching your vids for like 5 years at this point and i love that your channels are still poppin

@dopeboi13yearsago9 3 ай бұрын

although i will say, youtube has definitely silenced you. i never get your videos recommended anymore, i always have to search you up

@KevinLopez-lb9qo 3 ай бұрын

Man knows what he's about Respect

@DutchieVanDerLinde 23 күн бұрын

He’s such a humble guy bro

@megaxind16 2 ай бұрын

He's him. I'm him.

@he4rt5 3 ай бұрын

penguin z 0??!?! i've been reading it as "penggweenzo" in myhead this whole time🤣☠️

@sc30glazer Ай бұрын

I love how he’s so humble and doesn’t try too hard or make up anything

@NoahDude05 4 ай бұрын

bros the definition of go with the flow

@bikini_bottom_hustler 2 ай бұрын

Charlie's just so humble, such a great content creator and all-around amazing person.

@goattoter9168 2 ай бұрын

Not out here trying to make fashion statements, succeeding to make the biggest statement

@bananagrl99 26 күн бұрын

such a humble man

@SamuelKissinger 3 ай бұрын

Moist says he doesn't want to make a fashion statement when he's out here with such luscious hair 😅

@eyelesstrooper 2 ай бұрын

I love him man he's so chill ❤

@That1Guy-qm8wv 24 күн бұрын

Bro is the most simple man

@alittlebeetle4131 25 күн бұрын

He's so simple and chill wow

@gjmarkjesse1324 6 ай бұрын

A multi-millionaire but still rocks Walmart clothes. Charlie is such a protagonist in every story.

@sterm1ous 7 ай бұрын

hes like a chill john wick

@VorVix Ай бұрын

bro is so humble

@nicholascauton9648 23 күн бұрын

Considering I first started watching him back in ‘07 which was when he started blowing up and the fact that he and I are about the same age (though he is technically older by about a few months to a year) watching him come this far is almost like seeing a close friend succeed. Super happy for the dude.