This Country Gave YouTube The Smack Down
January 9, 2026Merch Messages
Hint: Use CTRL + F to search messages in this show, or go back to search merch messages in all shows.| Name | Type | Text | Timestamp | Image |
| Anonymous | message | Thanks, Anonymous! Yo Wan.dll dot ca, any plans for shortcircuit hoodie v2? | Timestamp |  |
| Anonymous | reply | Reply @Anonymous! Maybe in the future! | Timestamp |  |
| Michael B | message | Thanks, Michael B! To help my new years resolution. I decided to only allow myself to listen/watch the wan show while I exercise. How about we change the length? Say.. 20 minutes? Thanks all! Excited for my MCM | Timestamp |  |
| Michael B | reply | Reply @Michael B! 24 hours | Timestamp |  |
| Timothy B | message | Thanks, Timothy B! Le | Timestamp |  |
| James N | message | Thanks, James N! J-Tech Computers in Australia - Packing a 2025 Framework Laptop 16 soon! Hi LTT Team from my wife Chloe and I! (James) | Timestamp |  |
| Scott G | message | Thanks, Scott G! Will you make dress pants, and if so will they be more breezy/breathable then the cargo pants? | Timestamp |  |
| Scott G | reply | Reply @Scott G! Assless | Timestamp |  |
| Christopher M | message | Thanks, Christopher M! Love you guys! Been watching Linus since the early days. | Timestamp |  |
| Nathan W | message | Thanks, Nathan W! Just got back from a two-year mission trip for my church, in which I had no access to the internet or YouTube. In terms of LTT, what did I miss? Any video recommendations? | Timestamp |  |
| Nathan W | reply | Reply @Nathan W! We did a computer. Idk Kioxia factory tour pretty good. | Timestamp |  |
| Edu Alejandro T | message | Thanks, Edu Alejandro T! Hey WAN.AI, Q for Luke: Is this Pixel heart drop a celebration for your new 50-50 loving relationship or just Valentine approaching :D? Also what class/spec did you played in WoW? | Timestamp |  |
| Edu Alejandro T | reply | Reply @Edu Alejandro T! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show. | Timestamp |  |
| Jonathan D | message | Thanks, Jonathan D! Hi Dan! | Timestamp |  |
| Jonathan D | reply | Reply @Jonathan D! HELLO | Timestamp |  |
| Bradley S | message | Thanks, Bradley S! With ram prices increasing do you think TV's will be affected or do they have a small enough amount of ram that they will be able to absorb the loss. | Timestamp |  |
| Bradley S | reply | Reply @Bradley S! YouTube is probably the one buying most of it. | Timestamp |  |
| Thomas W | message | Thanks, Thomas W! Hey guys, what are your thoughts on the pricing increases for handheld PCs? The prices for the Z2 generation seem to be getting a bit out of reach from most average consumers. | Timestamp |  |
| Thomas W | reply | Reply @Thomas W! Tasty tasty ram. | Timestamp |  |
| Jonathan S | message | Thanks, Jonathan S! Hey LLD I just became a Dad recently and still learning how to balance everything with this new life. Linus how did you balance all your responsibilities and not go insane? | Timestamp |  |
| Jonathan S | reply | Reply @Jonathan S! Linus has talked about this a bunch before, there might be some posts on LMG clips. But it's mostly just maintaining a really strong work life balance. Which he fails at So... | Timestamp |  |
| Robert O | message | Thanks, Robert O! Hello LDL. My stock cpu fan started buzzing from time to time, what can I do apart from cleaning to make it quieter? Also good video idea on maintaining older computers to prevent this from happening? | Timestamp |  |
| Robert O | reply | Reply @Robert O! Throw a post on the forum | Timestamp |  |
| Carson H | message | Thanks, Carson H! Love my first LTT screwdriver, the Plasma Purple. I like certain features a lot more than my Snap-On driver. Do you guys ever "daily" competitor's products to see what you can improve? | Timestamp |  |
| Carson H | reply | Reply @Carson H! Always! | Timestamp |  |
| Blade H | message | Thanks, Blade H! Hi LLD, finally got my hands on the black shaft screwdriver. Linus, Do you have any plans with the Fugger chiller you bought, would love to see home deep dives into how well it works. | Timestamp |  |
| Blade H | reply | Reply @Blade H! Yes we have some videos | Timestamp |  |
| Byron H | message | Thanks, Byron H! Hello LTT! Linus! How is FFT Ivalice going? Playing through right now and having a blast, cheers! | Timestamp |  |
| Byron H | reply | Reply @Byron H! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show. | Timestamp |  |
| William T | message | Thanks, William T! Hey LLD, Have you ever considered selling LTT merch in the small mom and pop shop you emptied a while back? I would expect it to be quite successful and a go to stop for tourist and local fans! | Timestamp |  |
| William T | reply | Reply @William T! LTT Store Not Com sounds great | Timestamp |  |
| Cody F | message | Thanks, Cody F! Is WIFI drunk? What happened to WIFI 7e? | Timestamp |  |
| Christopher G | message | Thanks, Christopher G! Hey LLD! Love the show! What are your opinions on Intel Panther lake iGPUs being Arc? Hopefully these will be good chips! | Timestamp |  |
| Christopher G | reply | Reply @Christopher G! Topic on it! | Timestamp |  |
| Elliott B | message | Thanks, Elliott B! not now kitten, daddy is increasing shareholder value | Timestamp |  |
| Elliott B | reply | Reply @Elliott B! okay <3 yay <3 | Timestamp |  |
| Tim R | message | Thanks, Tim R! I'm running a 3080 Ti and delaying an upgrade, betting that GPU prices normalize once the Al hype settles. Do you see that actually happening, or is this the new normal? | Timestamp |  |
| Tim R | reply | Reply @Tim R! New normal. | Timestamp |  |
| Quinton L | message | Thanks, Quinton L! Hey WAN.DLL. I work at a haunted house and had misplaced my precision screwdriver. I ended up finding it in a pile of mechanical crows. What is an odd/funny place you have found something you lost? | Timestamp |  |
| Quinton L | reply | Reply @Quinton L! I found one of my watches in a bucket of rice once. Why. Why was it there. how. | Timestamp |  |
| Jared R | message | Thanks, Jared R! Hi DLD, on your comment about hard drives, IBM is trying to strategically position Tape (IBM Diamondback) for long term storage due to datacenter boom. Do you think the bubble will pop on them? | Timestamp |  |
| Jared R | reply | Reply @Jared R! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show. | Timestamp |  |
| Dan C | message | Thanks, Dan C! During the transparent driver release a question was asked about clear backpacks/suitcases. What about triton as a material for a suitcase? Would be neat to have a transparent case for LANs. | Timestamp |  |
| Dan C | reply | Reply @Dan C! Might be fun but no not gunna do luggage. | Timestamp |  |
| Jake H | message | Thanks, Jake H! Hey LLD, Question for Luke, whats been your overall experience with OVH as a hosting platform? Hello from the OVH DC team! | Timestamp |  |
| Adam L | message | Thanks, Adam L! Haven't been able to tune into WAN in a long time so I hope I encounter this message not too long in the future. Love you guys! | Timestamp |  |
| Jose S | message | Thanks, Jose S! In your opinion, what would be the best way to hook to a local LLM server, mine runs as a container in proxmox but been struggling to make it easier to use as a coding help that doesn't need a browser | Timestamp |  |
| Logan H | message | Thanks, Logan H! Hi LLD! I've been gifting The ABCs of Gaming to all of my new parent friends. How important do you think physical books are compared to digital ones for younger kids? | Timestamp |  |
| Logan H | reply | Reply @Logan H! Suuuuuuper important. Touchy touchy good for even adult brain. | Timestamp |  |
| Dave c | message | Thanks, Dave c! Hey Guys, I know the Arc 580 can be got for MSRP but I got a Arc 570 for £169.00 with a copy of battlefield 6 is this not a better deal? happy new year guys | Timestamp |  |
| Dave c | reply | Reply @Dave c! I mean sure | Timestamp |  |
| Daniel F | message | Thanks, Daniel F! sup dan, you ever been to a rave? Surely with the production background right? | Timestamp |  |
| Daniel F | reply | Reply @Daniel F! Yes absolutely. I still go. | Timestamp |  |
| Edu Alejandro T | message | Thanks, Edu Alejandro T! Hey WAN.AI, Q for Luke: Is this Pixel heart drop a celebration for your new 50-50 loving relationship or just Valentine approaching :D? Also what class/spec did you played in WoW? | Timestamp |  |
| Mike R | message | Thanks, Mike R! This one's for Luke, thoughts on the addon removals in WoW Midnight? | Timestamp |  |
| Mark L | message | Thanks, Mark L! I live in the Minneapolis suburbs where current events are... hot. Have you explored tech used during natural disasters, civil unrest, censorship etc (mobile cell towers, meshtastic/LoRa, etc) | Timestamp |  |
| Mark L | reply | Reply @Mark L! We really should. | Timestamp |  |
| Alexander D | message | Thanks, Alexander D! Hey LTT, I am doing a degree in Special Education and looking into working at a Nonprofit for people with disabilities. I was wondering which teacher or professor inspires you? | Timestamp |  |
| Alexander D | reply | Reply @Alexander D! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show. | Timestamp |  |
| William M | message | Thanks, William M! Would local Al be a solution to age verification? An app to compare your license to your picture, processed on local Ai. But, who do you trust to make it? | Timestamp |  |
| William M | reply | Reply @William M! No stop. | Timestamp |  |
| Brendon S | message | Thanks, Brendon S! Hi LTT.dll! Has there been a game/movie/fictional story that has resonated with or influenced you on a psychological level. For me its DDLC + Takopi's Original Sin and how they highlight mental health | Timestamp |  |
| Brendon S | reply | Reply @Brendon S! The Congress 2013 | Timestamp |  |
| Eric H | message | Thanks, Eric H! Crashing out so hard on a Friday at work, there was only one shirt that could make me feel validated. | Timestamp |  |
| Joshua M | reply | Reply @Joshua M! Cars probably | Timestamp |  |
| Crystal F | message | Thanks, Crystal F! Henlo .DLL! I'm having all of my teeth (including wisdom teeth) removed on Wednesday. Linus, when you had your wisdom teeth removed, how long did it take for you to not be in pain? | Timestamp |  |
| Crystal F | reply | Reply @Crystal F! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show. | Timestamp |  |
| Anonymous | message | Thanks, Anonymous! Over the holiday, I installed adblockers for my parents. They said they loved how clean sites looked, but really liked banner ads for finding gifts for people. And ya my gifts were weird. | Timestamp |  |
| Joseph B | message | Thanks, Joseph B! Would LTT consider a Tech House collab with fellow Canadian @DrewBuildsStuff? He is an amazing builder (Home, furniture, Game/Video spaces) and the most relaxed guy on the planet! | Timestamp |  |
| Joseph B | reply | Reply @Joseph B! Sounds fun | Timestamp |  |
| Chad S | message | Thanks, Chad S! I am YouTube premium subscriber and my year end recap said I was top 3% viewer. Would my views be better suited for floatplane or still in YouTube financially speaking. | Timestamp |  |
| Chad S | reply | Reply @Chad S! Gimme floatplane | Timestamp |  |
| Brian H | message | Thanks, Brian H! Hey LDD, I've been fighting stage IV cancer for the past year now. Unfortunately, my diagnosis was just updated to terminal w/ 6 months to live. I just wanted to say thank you for the comforting vids. | Timestamp |  |
| Andrew G | message | Thanks, Andrew G! LLD, during LTT Folding Month, my 6800 XT blew a POSCAP, which seemingly surged and killed my RAM. I've since replaced both. What's the craziest component chain- reaction failure you've encountered? | Timestamp |  |
| Andrew G | reply | Reply @Andrew G! I had a fan failure that damaged my motherboard which in tern destroyed my CPU.I love computers so much. | Timestamp |  |
| Wyatt J | message | Thanks, Wyatt J! yo | Timestamp |  |
| Wyatt J | reply | Reply @Wyatt J! sup | Timestamp |  |
| Grayson W | message | Thanks, Grayson W! Hi wide area network crew if the gamer house series is successful enough could you please make the gamer plane a reality | Timestamp |  |
| Grayson W | reply | Reply @Grayson W! Better be real successful. | Timestamp |  |
| Claire G | message | Thanks, Claire G! Breadsaurus plushie when? | Timestamp |  |
| Amaan Q | message | Thanks, Amaan Q! DLL, should games cater to whales or masses? eg. EA FC26s been alternating betwn reducing the meta based on feedback, annoying pros- & increasing it, annoying casuals. Can following feedback be bad? | Timestamp |  |
| Amaan Q | reply | Reply @Amaan Q! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show. | Timestamp |  |
| Oliver E | message | Thanks, Oliver E! Hi DLL! I'm starting uni this year and taking a lil ITX (they have LAN parties which is fun) and planning to set that up in a dorm room while keeping desk space. What are your experiences w/ dorm tech | Timestamp |  |
| Oliver E | reply | Reply @Oliver E! Smol and portable win | Timestamp |  |
| Brian M | message | Thanks, Brian M! Hi Dan, Duke and Dinus. Long time watcher and first time merch message. Love the work and think Dan needs a cut of the WAN pie | Timestamp |  |
| Brian M | reply | Reply @Brian M! There is no pie | Timestamp |  |
| NOOR M | message | Thanks, NOOR M! Hello handsome men. I'm excited Linus is trying out a sport watch. What are some things you think smartwatch makers can learn from sport watches and vise versa? | Timestamp |  |
| NOOR M | reply | Reply @NOOR M! Light and useful. | Timestamp |  |
| Clay C | message | Thanks, Clay C! Hello LLD! USB cable testers range from $15-$100+ and I have no idea if any of them are any good. Any advice (Treedix vs caberQU)? Possible video topic after your new USB cables launch? | Timestamp |  |
| Clay C | reply | Reply @Clay C! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show. | Timestamp |  |
| Peter D | message | Thanks, Peter D! So happy with the 50/50 split on the WAN show & looking foward to a dedicated channel. Did u guys ever interview Pat Gelsinger on the WAN show? David Yoffie just called him out in a CNBC piece :( | Timestamp |  |
| Peter D | reply | Reply @Peter D! We should | Timestamp |  |
| shawn w | message | Thanks, shawn w! What tech trend are you secretly hoping fails? | Timestamp |  |
| shawn w | reply | Reply @shawn w! Al in home appliances. :/ | Timestamp |  |
| Charles V | message | Thanks, Charles V! Hey, Seb, Laf, and Bes! Just to give Linus more time to talk about his handheld, ELI handhelds like I haven't owned a console since PS3. I'm five years into a deal with my wife to lose weight for one. | Timestamp |  |
| Russell H | message | Thanks, Russell H! No longer working on Friday nights for a bit. Nice to be able to just chill and watch WAN show. Happy Friday Dan, Luke and Linus. | Timestamp |  |
| Anonymous | reply | Reply @Anonymous! The "sources" of tracking information from externally. Or something.Idk I'm fine with it. | Timestamp |  |
| Byron H | message | Thanks, Byron H! Hello LTT! Linus! How is FFT Ivalice going? Playing through right now and having a blast, cheers! | Timestamp |  |
| Anonymous | message | Thanks, Anonymous! Hey LLD! Had 2 packages swapped and it did not appear like an innocent mistake for both. Got any fun stories about stolen/swapped packages at LMG, or stories about suffering from retail fraud at NCIX? | Timestamp |  |
| Anonymous | reply | Reply @Anonymous! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show. | Timestamp |  |
| Phillip S | message | Thanks, Phillip S! WAN bam, thank you mam! What lottery system would you remove from an industry standard, and what would you like a lottery system be an industry standard (can be a western or eastern specific thing)? | Timestamp |  |
| Cody F | message | Thanks, Cody F! Is WIFI drunk? What happened to WIFI 7e? | Timestamp |  |
| Phillip S | reply | Reply @Phillip S! Land / home purchasing. | Timestamp |  |
| Jared R | message | Thanks, Jared R! Hi DLD, on your comment about hard drives, IBM is trying to strategically position Tape (IBM Diamondback) for long term storage due to datacenter boom. Do you think the bubble will pop on them? | Timestamp |  |
| William S | message | Thanks, William S! Hey Wan V3. Are there plans for additional versions of the screwdriver or its technology? Such as a low profile bit driver ratchet or electric LTT screwdriver? | Timestamp |  |
| William S | reply | Reply @William S! 100% | Timestamp |  |
| Jake H | message | Thanks, Jake H! Hey LLD, Question for Luke, whats been your overall experience with OVH as a hosting platform? Hello from the OVH DC team! | Timestamp |  |
| Michael S | message | Thanks, Michael S! Hello Luke, Dan, and the Short One: An idea for a future Scrapyard Wars. The ultimate gamer bedroom, get a mattress sponsor, and make a bed frame a requirement. | Timestamp |  |
| James K | message | Thanks, James K! Have you seen Project Farm's latest backpack review? | Timestamp |  |
| James K | reply | Reply @James K! Nope! Should check that out asap | Timestamp |  |
| Crystal F | message | Thanks, Crystal F! Henlo .DLL! I'm having all of my teeth (including wisdom teeth) removed on Wednesday. Linus, when you had your wisdom teeth removed, how long did it take for you to not be in pain? | Timestamp |  |
| Bryan D | message | Thanks, Bryan D! Hi Dan! And Linus and Luke. | Timestamp |  |
| Amaan Q | message | Thanks, Amaan Q! DLL, should games cater to whales or masses? eg. EA FC26s been alternating betwn reducing the meta based on feedback, annoying pros- & increasing it, annoying casuals. Can following feedback be bad? | Timestamp |  |
| Russ J | message | Thanks, Russ J! Hey alt universe WANshow. If Luke disagrees or vetoes something, then does Dan get the tie-breaker? And if so, does that mean Dan is kindof in charge now? | Timestamp |  |
| Russ J | reply | Reply @Russ J! No they are 50/50. That means an agreement must be made. That's how partnerships work. There is no veto power. | Timestamp |  |
| Clay C | message | Thanks, Clay C! Hello LLD! USB cable testers range from $15-$100+ and I have no idea if any of them are any good. Any advice (Treedix vs caberQU)? Possible video topic after your new USB cables launch? | Timestamp |  |
| Anonymous | message | Thanks, Anonymous! Hey LLD! Had 2 packages swapped and it did not appear like an innocent mistake for both. Got any fun stories about stolen/swapped packages at LMG, or stories about suffering from retail fraud at NCIX? | Timestamp |  |
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