What happened to charlieissocoollike? | A Reintroduction Q&A 

good to have you back charlie ❤

love the way you so kindly set boundaries :) this was so lovely to watch! thank u and congrats!! ♥

Oh my gosh I haven’t watched you since school (maybe 15 years ago?????) and just randomly decided to look up Charlieissocoollike to see how you are going. I’m so glad you’re happy!

What a pleasant surprise. ❤ I watched you back in middle school when you were a man and I was a woman. Now you’re a woman and I’m a man. How the tables have turned! It’s relieving to see I had great taste in RU-vid creators back then. It’s nice to see you again. Peace and love your way as always.

bobby bless you charlie!

I’m very glad you’re now living your life and happy. I knew for years that you were somehow numb and disengaged and couldn’t understand why. Now we know and you have found the door to a happier path. Love Dad

Hello Charlie! I'm so incredibly excited to see you back!! I was just watching Dan and Phil's gaming-mas video "Lethal Company" and the whole time I was like "I love Dan and Phil and PJ but I've never seen Charlie she seems really cool" so I decided to look in the description and found that YOU ARE YOU! I genuinely had no idea you were back to RU-vid or had transitioned so I would've never put two and two together without looking into the description. I watched you A LOT when I was younger and you made me very happy, so it is incredibly lovely to see you back and as yourself this time! As someone who is gender fluid who also found themselves during the pandemic, it is so validating seeing other people (especially people who I look up and have been looking up to since I was younger) having a similar experience. Like I genuinely screamed of joy finding out that you're also trans, representation in any form is the most wonderful feeling. You are doing so much for not only the RU-vid community but the trans community as well and I hope you know how much your existence means to other trans people who enjoy your content. Much love and hugs to you! Can't wait to keep watching your videos

"You've just had the most imponderable joy of watching charlieissocoollike, which makes you, like, cool"

This feels like meeting up with an old childhood friend where we haven’t spoken for in years! We can easily pick up where we last left off and catch up with our life updates 🥰❤

Just thinking I dyed my hair red cause of you, learned to play ukulele because of your music, my nickname everywhere ends with "SoCoolLike" because of your influence in my life since I was 15, I'm 30 now. Seeing this video was like getting back to an old friend and understanding how they are and how they grew. I'm really happy for you Charlie and I just had the most imponderable joy to "meet" you again.

Charlie you were always the youtuber I enjoyed the most as a teen, I'm now 31, and I feel like I've had a nice chat over a cup of tea with an old friend and am now filled with joy that they are happy and content and living the life they were always meant to. Thank you for this video.

Wow, Charlie is such a RU-vid pro. She's been gone for *years* and yet it's like she never left. Welcome back, girl! I missed you.

"You've had the almost imponderable joy of watching charlieissocoollie, which makes you, like, cool!" 🌈

This feels like being reunited with an old friend ❤

I'm 29. You're the first person I consistently watched on youtube back in the day. In fact you did a video years ago on 'Consent' and I still reference the points you made in it to this day. You look so happy and that makes me and my inner teen happy.

My husband and I always said that if we ever have a child we’d call them Charlie. It works regardless of their gender, so I find it really wonderful that you still go by Charlie. It is a very special name 🌹🥰

"I got bangs!" cracked me up lol I'm so excited for you Charlie, welcome back to RU-vid! ❤️

I love you with all my heart. I am proud of you. I am so impressed with you. I am grateful you are here to share your wonderful self in any way you wish to share it. Love, Buck

There is one video by you that I watched back when it was posted many years ago, where you talked about multiple universe theory. About how it gave you comfort to know there was a version out there of you that was out there doing something that this universe’s version of you couldn’t. It really inspired me and I’ve always thought back to it when I was struggling on my own path in life. I just wanted to say thank you for posting that video back then, it’s always stayed with me.

I had almost completely forgotten about your videos and when this video popped up it all came flooding back! I’m very glad to see you’re happy and completely yourself.

so happy to see you again 🥰

Watching this is like getting a hug from an old friend. I watched Charlie in middle school, and I’m 26 now. In some ways it’s the same person, but a better, happier version.

You were one of my comfort youtubers as a young queer teen, and seeing your smile and joy and that you're back and living your truth brings me so much joy.

Wellwellwell, its good to be back here and nice to know we're all trans now. Cheers, gamers.

This feels like when you reconnect with an old friend and you both see how much you’ve grown, and it’s so happy and so sad at the same time, and I cried and I am emotional and it’s so nice to meet you again Charlie ♥️

This video feels like catching up with an old friend you haven't seen in a while. Despite never actually meeting you, I feel so much joy knowing that you're in a good place and doing well.

im literally crying i missed you so much. i used to remember specific videos (particularly when you read the first twilight book- my favorite video!) and laugh. you were one of my favorite people on the internet. and then today i found out not only are you back, but you're you! you're happy and out and confident and Im a mess of tears. i was watching the dnp video playing lethal company and wondering why this charlie person was so familiar and i decided to look you up because you're voice was so soothing-- imagine my surprise when i saw your handle! im so happy for you!! ahhh the nostalgia and feels!!

I watched your videos growing up and when I saw this video recommended to me, I was like "why does 'charlieissocoollike' sound so familiar??" then realized that I used to watch your videos. This is genuinely the most wholesome video I've seen in a while. It's great that you're able to be your true self and I'm excited for you. Thanks for all the laughs over the years and I look forward to what you do in the future.

my absolute favorite part of becoming an adult is getting to see people i grew up watching online, blossom into themselves. I adored your videos as a teen and in my twenties. I feel so proud now in my thirties to watch this video and see how happy you are now to come out to us.

For those of us that grew up alongside you it's beautiful to see, you always cheered up my angsty teenage days. Now you're giving light and a smile to a slightly dodgy mid twenties. Carry on glowing 💕

i found out you came out bc someone on twitter said you'd be in an upcoming danandphilgames video & i'm literally gonna cry omfg 😭🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵 so so proud of you, i'm also trans and have been watching since i was 13..? i'm 22 now tho lol

I used to love your videos in high school. And I still love Chameleon Circuit. I'm so happy to see you happy! Great video and great to see you again!

Just a casual note that the lighting in this video is incredibly cozy and satisfying and I had to look at the waveform luma just to appreciate it more

Omg! Ive used to watch you when i was 13-15, i am 25 now! I decided to search you and im so glad i did!! So first, thank you for being a big part of my teenage years (no cause really i was obsessed with the doctor who song and duet with myself became a soundtrack in my head, as well as bread…). You were my fave and im so glad to see you again! Always felt a queer vibe from you, i must say, happy to see you are doing so well

i’ve queued up a lot of “where have i been what’s going on” videos this evening, and this one was such a beautiful first one to watch. i fully support however you end up handling your channel, your space is still completely your space. thank you for sharing this :)

I only have one question: does the almost imponderable joy of watching charlieissocoollike still make me, like, cool?

help, this video made me suffer a happiness attack ♥ unsubscribing just so i can subscribe again, hit the bell, pull the lever, and yank the pulley 🙏

I'm so happy I found you again and as you are, content in you identity! I do wish I could listen to your old songs but I understand that having your channel be a safe space that represents your true self is more important! Excited to see your new videos ! Also ! you're rocking the mid-part !

Why am I JUST NOW seeing this video?! Charlie you are gorgeous! So happy to see you happy after all this time away 💕

Something something parasocial relationships something something, but this feels like an old friend you haven’t seen in forever and catching up and hearing that they’re doing well. I have such a smile on my face. Congratulations and welcome back. Looking forward to whatever you decide to do next in this space

The "teen boy who watches Charlieissocoollike -> adult woman" pipeline is real. I fell into it, several of my friends did, and now even Charlie did. Jokes aside, I'm very very happy for you!! 💜💜

You were the first RU-vidr I ever got into. Now 10 years later we’re both trans women and it brings me so much comfort to see one of my favorite internet people going through the same thing and thriving. So so so proud and happy for you and thank you for sharing your story!!

Stumbled across this by accident today and had a good happy sob to see you back and happy Charlie. ❤ You meant a lot to me and a lot of my friends as a kid, you got me into Doctor Who, and made me feel more comfortable with being a nerd. So thank you for a whole lot of things!

grew up with your videos, as a now trans adult this has made my night :) can't wait to see what's in store for the future of this channel!

Didn't have Charlie returns to RU-vid on my 2023 bingo card, but oml this makes me so happy! Glad you're in a space to be your authentic self and honored that you chose to share that with us as well 💗

Omg I hadn't thought of Charlie for YEARS and was SO HAPPY to see this! How lovely! Good for you, Charlie!!

Hello, Charlie. I missed seeing you. I watched you when I was in high school and tbh your Fun Science videos got me through a few Physics tests. I'm all grown up now and am working as a science teacher. Thank you so much for your videos back then and thank you for coming back. I am glad to hear you're doing well. ❤

As a teenager that grew up watching your videos and am now a 27 year old man it's so nice to see that you're still doing you and not just being yourself but embracing yourself. Keen to see more Charlie!

When I was growing up watching this channel, a lot of my family members would claim I looked a lot like Charlie. I had the same kind of messy overgrown hair and similar facial structure. I also acted a lot like her. Anyhow, I transitioned (MTF) five years ago or so and I guess I STILL look a lot like her lol.

What a wonderful surprise! I used to watch you a lot 10 or however many years ago it was now and it's wonderful to see you looking radiant. It seems I used to gravitate to people, of whom many now have come out as trans, and I'm pleased you used to and continue to inspire people with your presence.

Hi Charlie ❤ You'll always be up there among the greats of the Golden Era of RU-vid alongside Niga Higa and Vlogbrothers - sad to hear it was a difficult period for you, but I hope you can take some comfort knowing you bought so much love and joy to so many people here! We're all so happy for you that you've changed into a more authentic version of your true self. It's cool to see so many people in this chat have been growing alongside you! Keep being awesome! It continues to be a joy to follow you and see other role models coming out🎉

Sweet Charlie! It is going to be so lovely to "meet" you here on youtube, I can't wait for your reintroduction into this space and I know you're going to crush it. Proud of you and so happy to know you!

Can we just all mutually agree that, like, Charlie IS SO COOL

Your videos always brought me a sense of joy and comfort, I’m glad that you felt comfortable enough to share all this! It’s really wonderful even if this is the only video you ever post just to get a little update

You were my comfort youtuber as a teenager. This very much feels like catching up with an old friend. Im so glad you're content and happier now! (By the way, that lipstick shade does look amazing on you)

Six years ago, I realized I wanted to be a masculine woman, cut my hair short, stopped shaving, and started wearing men’s clothes. They’re not identical experiences, but hearing you speak about finally feeling present in your own life felt like listening to my younger self. That feeling doesn’t go away, and I’m so happy you get to share it.

As someone who grew up with your videos, please do not feel pressured to have anything on your channel that doesn’t make you comfortable. being fans of yours does not automatically entitle us to that whatsoever, sentimental value or not, it’s not who you are anymore. love you and can’t wait to see what’s next ❤❤❤

I used to watch all your videos back in the day when I was a teen (I'm 30 now) and you randomly popped in my head after 'Saskia Hamilton' got stuck in my head as it has several times over the years lol it was a pleasant surprise. Glad to see you uploading so recently and being your best self. Sending lots of love ❤

I must say, your “Fun Science” videos were the things that got me hooked on science, and here, 5-10 years later I am a ✨woman in stem ✨ and for that, I can never thank you enough! It saddens me they weren’t more popular, but know that your presence positively influenced my life path :)

Glad you're doing well Charlie, looking forward to having more of you on RU-vid

I’ve never heard of this person before now but I absolutely love the vibe she gives off

You were the first youtuber I ever watch, you're the reason I know english, I remember just watching all of your videos ♥♥ Happy for you xx

In a song about love you sung "And I know that there’s a woman waiting, but she’s not a woman yet" And 14 yr old me was like I'll take it as a sign as myself for my own fantasy. It now takes a new meaning ☺️ quite sweet. Wish you happiness and continues growth

When I was 16, I had just come out as trans and I was obsessed with your videos because it gave me an escape from the bullying and transphobia I was experiencing at the time. It's an unexpected happy surprise to find that you were trans too the whole time and just didn't know it yet. So excited to see what is coming next from the creative mind of Charlie.

Charlie, this video makes me so happy for you, you look so comfortable with yourself, congratulations on learning about your trie self!

this makes me so happy. i was watching your videos all the way back when i was like 11 or 12 (and im 23 now, that's crazy??) and today i thought to look you up to see what you've been up to. im so proud and happy to see you confidently being yourself, and you genuinely look so beautiful. red hair really suits you!! im excited to see whatever you do next ❤

You coming out as trans and returning to youtube made me realise that we are all grown up now. All those dreams that we all had at 16, the life we were living. It all changed.

You were mine, and I’m sure millions of others, first experience of RU-vid - and the comfort and ease that’s radiating from you in this video is so palpably different, I love it ❤ excited to see what’s next!

Charlieeee that’s amazing! So glad you came back! Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I’m anxious for whats coming next!! U look gorgeous

Charlie I was just telling my boyfriend that you were my favorite youtuber back in the day so proud of how you've come to embrace who you are.

Welcome back! Glad you're doing well! Glad you're living your life. You look more content than I've ever seen. :) Also, yes, Everything Everywhere All At Once was the best film of 2022.

Ooof watching this video was like having a bad day at work and you come home to a package from your mother, you open it up n it's your childhood blanket. U wrap up in the blanket, sit on the couch and watch that new TV show you are excited about. It's a good mix of the old with something new ❤️ I'm gonna cry happy tears omg

Charlie! I still have a finishing stamp from a walnut I made because of you, and I wrote a letter to my 30-year-old self when I was 20 because of the letter you wrote. Your videos introduced me to the wild world of RU-vid (the kinder side) and I’m forever grateful for it. So happy you have found your true self - congratulations!!! 🎉

Aaaah Charlie!!

welcome back!! i didn't know you were in canada :) happy to have you here!

So this is absolutely insane! I literally out of the blue found my old music folders and came back across my old collection of Chameleon Circuit songs. Thought to myself “I wonder what Charliissocoolike is up to these days,” and HERE YOU ARE! So excited to have you back around. Also, congrats on your transition! You be you!

Of all things I wasn’t expecting this. But i am SO happy to see you so genuinely comfortable and just open - i don’t know how to say it without getting gushy and preachy but my god it’s great to see you again Charlie! ❤🎉❤🎉❤

I grew up watching your videos and am extremely happy to have this wonderful reintroduction! You’re honestly radiating such authenticity and confidence, I couldn’t be happier for you Charlie! I can’t wait for you to also be a part of my adulthood 🫶

I was a casual viewer in the way back then, and it's just such a lovely surprise to see you again! Especially since I'm also in a Stardew era! :) I hope whatever/wherever you decide to share from here on out is generally fulfilling, and ya know, congratulations on the journey thus far!

You know what makes me genuinely happy? That you still seem like the down to earth, eloquent, witty and full of giggles individual that I remember from many years back. You can tell that you're not stressing about keeping up appearances anymore. I sat with a big smile on my face the entire video just hearing you talk about how you were doing better, were happier and was content with who you are now and your life in general. I always enjoyed your content for your personality and mind, no matter what you created. So I'm glad to hear you're back on your own terms. I'm happy for you. Looking forward to whatever you're gonna cook up for us. Welcome back, Charlie. ♥

I'm crying surprisingly hard right now, this parasocial relationship is kicking me in the ass. I'm just really happy that you're happy, when I moved to the UK your videos meant a lot to lonely teenage me. I'm so glad you get to live the life you want to live and be the person you want to be.

I’m 27 and I grew up watching you! I didn’t follow you onto other platforms so this was a massive surprise… and I’m so happy to see you again! So so happy! Yay, can’t wait to hear more from you!

I was just thinking about you the other day and then your video came across my feed! It's so good to see your face and to see you're happy 💕💕

Sobbing like a baby because I missed your lovely face so much, Charlie!! I was such a fan of you when I was a teen and seeing your name pop up on my page made me explode with joy. I'm so happy you're back and are able to control and set your boundaries on your journey. Can't wait to see what the future holds

I've been watching your videos since 2008 and can't wait to be reintroduced!

So happy to see you again, I remember watching you videos years ago and did wondered where you went. Congratulations!! I really hope you are feeling, and seeing overwhelming support and love, and ignoring the rest!!

you’re so beautiful omg. hair care routine?? i’m so happy that you’re back

As a trans adult who grew up with your channel, it…. It kinda makes sense why I gravitated to you now. Even with both of us being deeply in the closet, trans people find eachother in the weirdest ways. I’m super excited to see more of your work, Charlie, and I’m so glad that you’re finding happiness!

As a casual viewer from way back in the day, this video really took me by surprise, but I'm so incredibly happy for you! You seem happy and healthy and I'm glad you're able to embrace your identity and are coming back to "the internet". With how hateful people can be on here, I know this must've been a scary step to take, but I'm happy to see you're back and can't wait to see where your channel will go in the future. I might also check in over on Twitch some time. Congratulations on your transition and welcome back! :)

So glad to see you are doing great and are happy! Watching your videos growing up were some of the best times of my life! So glad you're back!

Charlie!!!!! I’ve watched you as part of my childhood, and seeing you grown into a beautiful woman just fills me with joy. While I’ll miss your old videos (the fun science and doctor who songs especially), I’m excited to see the new things you’ll bring. You seem like you’re pursuing the things that make you happy, and honestly, that’s inspiring to me to do the same. Keep being awesome!!!!!

You were one of the RU-vidrs i always wondered what happened to them but figured you had moved onto to greener pastures. I am so glad you are living your life now. You look and sound so confident and happy. Congrats truly.

Charlie, you were the first vlogger I ever watched on RU-vid. Your videos brought me and my friends so much joy, and they brought me to vlogbrothers and Nerdfighteria, where I still participate to this day. One of your more serious videos was the catalyst for me getting out of an abusive relationship as an older teen. You made a huge impact on my tiny life. Thank you for all of that. But most of all, welcome back, and thank you for being open to share your goodness with the world again - in a way that makes you happy. I am glad you are finding yourself and I wish you the brightest of days ahead of you.

Just based on this video, I get this overwhelming and positive energy from you, I can tell how much you’ve grown, and I am so glad you’re feeling so much happier and.

It´s wonderful to have you back here! I hope you enjoy making youtube videos! Definitely excited to watch whatever you´ll come up with. So happy for you!! 💖

It made me a little bit teary seeing what feels like an old friend coming back again, seeing how you've changed and grown as a person and that you're so happy in yourself. I wish i could give you a hug! :') I hope you post videos that you actually enjoying doing on here, maybe you could talk about the process of building a video game? Much love

It’s so amazing to see you Charlie finally as yourself and at the same time feeling you haven’t changed a bit. There’s this beautiful essence about you that transcends gender.

I am so happy for you! You were a fave of mine back in high school and also indirectly helped me realize I wasn't straight. I am really glad you are doing well!

The main thing I feel right now is complete and absolute relief that you are finally relaxed and yourself. You obviously feel so much more comfortable with yourself, with your boundaries, and with us. I was the same age as you when I started watching you back in... 2012? :) What drew me to your content was that you seemed like an anxious person who nevertheless keeps creating amazing stuff. As an anxious person, that was truly inspiring. Seeing you now, this relaxed and comfortable, is a real privilege!

Love you Charlie! I was totally obsessed with you growing up.