"I talk to my computer" - Valkyrae claims livestreaming has hurt her social skills "a lot"
On April 25, 2023, YouTube Gaming star Rachell "Valkyrae" opened up about how livestreaming has hurt her social skills. The discussion began when she mentioned that she would soon be seeing her sister at the latter's bachelorette party.
The YouTuber revealed some details about her conversation with her sibling in which she had admitted to being nervous and not knowing "how to party." However, Rae had assured her sister that she would attend the event and try to be the "best social butterfly."
Valkyrae's attention was then drawn to viewers saying that they had no idea the streamer had a "fake life." The co-owner of 100 Thieves burst out laughing and responded that she spends the majority of her time interacting with people through her computer screen. She elaborated:
Valkyrae was ten minutes into her broadcast on April 25 when she discussed how livestreaming has impacted her social skills. She cited the example of her sister, a dental hygienist, who interacts with strangers with ease. The Los Angeles-based creator finds this astonishing, so she claimed that something was "wrong" with streamers:
Valkyrae then shared her thoughts on being a "normie":
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The conversation continued with Valkyrae informing her audience that she would not be livestreaming that weekend. However, she will keep her community updated via Instagram.
Fans in the YouTube comments section shared heartfelt messages for the streamer. Here's a snapshot of some:
Valkyrae is one of the most influential personalities on YouTube, having amassed more than 3.8 million subscribers. In addition to being an internet sensation, Rachell is also the face of the British fitness brand Gymshark.
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