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File:SobeskyDan3.png|Danny Boy running. Watch him go!

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File:SobeskyDan1.png|''I’m surrounded by people I don’t see…''

File:Furries.png|Daniel dressed as a salamander

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[[File:DanielThriftStore.png|thumb|"A nother day at work."]]

==Early internet career / trolling==

Some time around March 11th,{{Citation Needed}} Daniel would return to TikTok, Daniel posted mostly about Grace VanderWaal. He released [[Music Career|Roaring Thunder]] on July 15, which became his most well-known song. It was around this time that The Fog started appearing in his videos.

''Main article: [[The Fog]]''[[File:Daniel Larson Fog.png|This instance of the fog was posted in July of 2021 on one of Daniel's previous [[Social Media Accounts|TikTok accounts]], @daniellarsonishere.|thumb]]

Daniel embarked on his first distinct "[[Glossary|arc]]," known as [[The Fog|the Fog Arc]]. While there are foggy videos from all the way in November of 2020,<ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@daniellarsonfueckme/video/6895224419585740037</ref> the fog would begin appearing regularly in his videos, reaching its apex around July. Following the instructions of his management, he covered his camera with tape, resulting in a hazy, fog-like visual effect over his recordings for several months. This arc coincided the peak of [https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/the-fog-is-coming "the Fog" meme], which was a meme warned viewers of an ominous, Lovecraftian fog. Many comments on Daniel's videos referenced this meme, with phrases such as "The fog is coming." It's probable that Daniel didn't fully grasp the meaning behind these comments.

Daniel would be hospitalized for trench foot at the beginning of August 2022.

On [[December 10th Incident|December 10]], Daniel had a meltdown that escalated into a physical altercation with Bob. This resulted in Daniel being immediately flown out of Denver by Bob. Daniel became homeless in Los Angeles, California.

The Los Angeles arc would continue through early 2023.

'''''Main articles: [[Las Vegas Arc]], [[Travel Arc]]'''''

Daniel was kicked from the "Sober Homies" and later issued an oddly phrased threat involving fireworks inside a casino, leading to his TikTok ban. His antics would continue until another hiatus from March 2 to 15, when he reappeared, asserting that he had spent time in a mental hospital in Vegas. Departing Las Vegas on March 17, Daniel headed to Phoenix.

Daniel's travels led him from Las Vegas to Phoenix, Arizona on March 18, where he documented his journey through videos and interactions with fans. After mentioning discontinuing medication (Latuda), he sought donations and mentioned plans to head to Tucson. Upon arriving in Tucson, the following day, he detailed financial struggles, seeking funds from viewers to travel further. His time there included interactions with strangers who seemingly supported him, offering gifts and even purchasing items for him, as documented in various selfies and videos. He engaged with many fans, danced with a group of younger men, and acknowledged receiving free meals from a fan.

On May 8, Daniel met with Michael Quinn over lunch, and on May 10, he finally met with World Of T-Shirts. In the following days, Daniel would proceed to get a citation for trespassing, as well as having a meltdown from missing his bus to Orlando. He was also fooled into thinking that Justin Bieber had paid for a trip to Disney World.

''Main article: [[Cameo Arc]]''

The situation escalated dramatically after Music was taken from Daniel. He reacted intensely, leading to destructive behavior at a Walmart and subsequent actions that resulted in a psychiatric hold. Daniel's response included making videos and live streams where he claimed to have contacted emergency services and creating bomb threats, ultimately leading to his admission to a mental health facility. After a period of psychiatric evaluation and treatment, Daniel was released from the mental health ward on July 19.

''See also: [[August 29th Meltdown]], [[August 31st Incident]]''

Daniel would face financial instability after being suspended from Cameo, which led to him returning to the streets. On August 29, following trolling and threats directed at him by a fake Grace VanderWaal, Daniel responded with alarming behavior. He posted bomb and death threats towards various individuals and entities, including Grace, Beyoncé, Columbia Records, and even the US government. This would all culminate into a live stream where he would aggressively punch himself, slam his head against a wall and the ground, all while deploying the [[N-word|Tactical Slur]] against Grace.

Following this, just two days later another incident would occur on August 31. The incident involved a physical altercation between Daniel and Bob Proctor inside Bob's car. The argument started over Bob's request for Daniel to stop using his phone while with him, leading to escalating tensions. Daniel filmed the encounter, citing personal safety as his reason. Bob demanded Daniel put away the phone, but Daniel refused, leading to a confrontation where Bob yelled at Daniel to leave the car. When Daniel refused, the situation escalated further, resulting in a physical altercation, with Daniel claiming Bob ran him over while Bob demanded Daniel get out of the car. Daniel would post a video showing aggressiveness toward Bob, followed by a meltdown at a motel where he punched walls and expressed fear of Bob, alleging Bob's actions violated his rights.

''Main article: [[College Arc]]''

Daniel was arrested for third-degree assault towards a security guard on September 16, 2023, but in a complete failure of the American justice system, he was somehow ''released'' from jail just two days later. The bodycam footage was released on September 21, 2023. Daniel was subsequently arrested again on October 3, for failing to appear in court.  

''See also: [[Reverse Mohawk]], [[Timeline (2023, fourth quarter)]]''

On November 30, Daniel would go back to court and be sentenced to 12-month probation, 48 hours of community service, be fined, and be subject to anger management classes from the Boulder CU arrest.  

{{Ongoing|small=left}}''See also: [[Timeline (2024, first quarter)]]''

Daniel is mentally ill and is afflicted with “a laundry list of mental illnesses,” according to his father. Daniel's physical health isn’t much better either, as he always seems to be falling apart at the seams. Daniel is known to have been diagnosed with scabies, trench foot, hypodontia, autism, ADHD, and possibly has bipolar disorder and/or schizophrenia.

''Main article: [[Daniel Larson's Finances|Daniel Larson's finances]]''

Daniel also displays the symptoms of gambling addiction.^{[Citation Needed]}  

Daniel calls himself “famous” and a celebrity, displaying a clear delusion of ''grandeur''. Despite considering himself to be a world-famous, instantly recognizable music star, to the likes of Michael Jackson or Taylor Swift, Daniel is not a mainstream celebrity by any means; he is more properly described as a lolcow, niche internet celebrity, local menace to society, or even a nobody, depending on who you ask. His delusion is only fueled by fans who recognize and sometimes even meet up with him in public. On some occasions Daniel has even stated that he will be charging fans to take pictures, and genuinely gets angry when they do not comply.   

Daniel has and has had many social media accounts, mainly on [[Daniel's TikTok Accounts|TikTok]], [[Daniel's YouTube Channels|YouTube]], [[Daniel's Twitter Accounts|Twitter]] as well as Instagram, [[Twitch]], Reddit, [[Daniel's pinterest account|Pinterest]], [[Quora]], and [[Daniel's Likee Accounts|Likee]].

''See also: [[Political Activism]] and [[Presidential Campaign]]''

==Controversies==

Daniel has a [[Daniel's acts of violence|history of violent, repulsive and generally controversial actions]]. Here is a non-exhaustive list of things he receives criticism for:

''Main article: [[Pedophilia]]''

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Daniel has been accused of elder abuse, as he has taken advantage of and even assaulted his mentor and friend [[Bob Proctor]]. In [[December 10th Incident|one particular instance]], Daniel had a meltdown in Bob's car. This would eventually lead to Bob cutting off Daniel by December 2023.

Daniel had untreated scabies while in Los Angeles, while wearing the same clothes, not taking showers, and sleeping in porta-potties at night. What really made this controversial was the fact that he did not seek treatment for the scabies, and even went to Disneyland with this highly spreadable disease. The symptoms would eventually reach a point to where Daniel was forced to seek medical attention, and the symptoms would die down.

Although there are people genuinely willing to help improve Daniel's quality of life, he consistently rejects help or takes advantage of it. This is possibly because these people, or organizations, have conditions which would prevent Daniel from continuing his social media career. In many cases, he chooses to spend money from supporters on extravagant hotel rooms, indulgences at Dave and Busters (which he doesn't even eat most of the time) and other non-essentials. As such, Daniel remains homeless and financially unstable.

''See also: [[Jonas]], [[Miss P]]''

*'''Managing'''

**Trolls often approach Daniel posing as significant figures from record labels or celebrity managers to sign him onto their fictitious labels.

**This type of trolling was more prominent in 2021, especially during the [[Headset Era]].

*'''Saviors/White Knights'''   

**If not immediately rejected by Daniel, these individuals typically become frustrated quickly and abandon him, with the notable exception of Ox.

**White Knights are often found in the comment sections of Daniel's videos. Often times they leave encouraging words.

===Trolling Tactics===