VTubers Have Transformed The Right Forever (The Nerdification of The Right)

In this Based Camp episode, Malcolm and Simone Collins explore a viral Asmongold take: VTubing as a "hack" that lets women (and others) influence online discourse without traditional appearance-based barriers. They dive into how anime avatars and VTubers have transformed the online right—opening doors for older, intellectually mature women, introducing female perspectives, and boosting the post-GamerGate "nerd right" faction.

Topics include the evolution of the online right from edgy atheists to the modern conservative scene, why traditional female influencers were often young and impressionable, the rise of conservative VTubers like Kirsche, Leaflit, Rev Says Desu, and more, plus the cultural shifts around age, attractiveness, parasocial relationships, and factional dynamics within the right (deontologists vs. consequentialists, anti-nerd sentiments, etc.).

They also touch on Anna Valens drama, anime's role in conservatism, censorship, coalition-building, and why this VTuber phenomenon strengthens the right's adaptability and intellectual depth. A fun, wide-ranging conversation on how technology is reshaping ideology and influence.

Timestamps below. What do you think—has VTubing genuinely changed the Overton window on the right? Drop your thoughts (and age guesses for the hosts!) in the comments.

[00:00:00] Asmongold’s Viral VTuber Take

[00:01:00] Attractiveness, Age & Barriers for Women

[00:03:00] Evolution of the Online Right

[00:06:00] Age Perceptions & Young Female Influencers

[00:13:00] The VTuber Hack & Older Women

[00:18:00] Male VTubers & Avatar Psychology

[00:21:00] Shyness, Sensitivity & Protection from Judgment

[00:23:00] Anna Valens Controversy & Faction Acceptance

[00:25:00] Conservative Fox Girls & Character Play

[00:28:00] Nerd Right vs Deontologist Factions

[00:31:00] Coalition Building & Consequentialism

[00:35:00] Resisting Temptations & Censorship Risks

[00:39:00] Intellectual Contributions of Female VTubers

[00:41:00] Shifting the Overton Window

[00:46:00] Benefits for the Right & Closing Thoughts

[00:50:00] Tech Tangents & Sci-Fi Recommendations