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Heather & Zach
Progreso, Yucatan 2019 |
Why does Weird Renown end with "Stay Weird"?
Several broadcasts use the saying "Stay Weird" in their episodes. Naturally, I have a affection for the unusual and would prefer to Stay Weird in all things, however, I chose to end my episodes this way for another reason as well.
In 2015 Graham Moore gave a speech while accepting an Oscar for the Imitation Game.
In this speech he said, "When I was 16 years old I tried to kill myself because I felt weird and I felt different and I felt like I did not belong, and now I'm standing here. I would like for this moment to be for that kid out there who feels like she's weird or she's different or she doesn't fit in anywhere. Yes you do. I promise, you do. Stay Weird. Stay Different, and when it is your turn and you are standing on this stage, please pass the same message along."
This speech has always resonated with me deeply, and I wanted to include it in my series because even if you did not know that Graham Moore said this in 2015, the overall message is meant to be comforting anyway.
I do cover true crime and other topics at times where there is an antagonist, however, as far as my audience is concerned I want my channel to always be a safe and inclusive place. I want the people who watch my videos to feel like they are part of a community, and that if they are accepted by no one else in the world, I accept them as they are. I believe in them (in you) and if you are feeling like giving up - I feel that too. Let's make it one day at a time together. Let's Stay Weird.
In 2015 Graham Moore gave a speech while accepting an Oscar for the Imitation Game.
In this speech he said, "When I was 16 years old I tried to kill myself because I felt weird and I felt different and I felt like I did not belong, and now I'm standing here. I would like for this moment to be for that kid out there who feels like she's weird or she's different or she doesn't fit in anywhere. Yes you do. I promise, you do. Stay Weird. Stay Different, and when it is your turn and you are standing on this stage, please pass the same message along."
This speech has always resonated with me deeply, and I wanted to include it in my series because even if you did not know that Graham Moore said this in 2015, the overall message is meant to be comforting anyway.
I do cover true crime and other topics at times where there is an antagonist, however, as far as my audience is concerned I want my channel to always be a safe and inclusive place. I want the people who watch my videos to feel like they are part of a community, and that if they are accepted by no one else in the world, I accept them as they are. I believe in them (in you) and if you are feeling like giving up - I feel that too. Let's make it one day at a time together. Let's Stay Weird.