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Overview
ThingThatIs is a Canadian intellectual figure who appears in the archive primarily as the subject of a poetic musical tribute in EP.253, described as possessing both intellectual sharpness and a gentle temperament. Their presence is marked not by direct participation but by recognition within the show's creative output and community discourse.
Storylines
ThingThatIs emerges in the archive through a formal musical tribute, suggesting they hold particular significance within the show's intellectual or relational landscape. The framing as "Master of Mind Control" paired with descriptions of thoughtfulness and debating capacity suggests an engagement with persuasion, rhetoric, or psychological influence as domains of interest. The tribute itself—a poetic musical composition—indicates they represent a figure worthy of formal recognition or possibly ceremonial acknowledgment within the Cult of Psyche community. Their second appearance comes only obliquely, referenced within broader community drama discussions, suggesting their influence operates somewhat peripherally to the show's main narrative thrust.
Controversies
The archive records no notable controversies for this figure.
Key Relationships
ThingThatIs's relationship to the archive is primarily mediated through Father Psyche's creative output and attention. The decision to compose and feature a musical tribute indicates a meaningful connection or recognition of significance, though the nature of this relationship remains implicit rather than explicitly documented. Their positioning within discussion of YouTube streaming community dynamics in EP.281 suggests they occupy some recognized position within that ecosystem, though specific collaborative or conflictual relationships with other named figures are not recorded.
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Appearances (3)
I Made ThingThatIs a Sexy Song
Psyche performs an original comedic song about a community member known as ThingThatIs — a bald, argumentative Libra drummer who speaks in cryptic non-sequiturs, broke a promise to buy Mason a Jar Jar Binks shirt, and is described as having a 'heart made of gold, delivery made of sandpaper.'
@thingthatis I have one question for you
Psyche attempts to ask @thingthatis a single question but is blocked by Boston Bridget on another stream, leading her to restream their channel in retaliation; the episode devolves into chaotic cross-panel drama before Psyche debuts AI-generated songs for regulars Untrackable and Apollo.
@thingthatis Master of Mind Control
This episode is a poetic tribute to a thoughtful debater from Canada, described as having a sharp mind and gentle heart. The host, Psyche, delivers a musical tribute to this individual.
At a Glance
Era Presence
1 era
