YouTuber James Charles wants to know why he’s single. Well, ask and ye shall receive.
Twitter responded to the call, offering some…varied responses.
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The 20-year-old makeup artist asked his 5+ million followers: “I have a big heart, a*s and bank account. How am I single?”
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I have a big heart, ass, and bank account how am I single ??
— James Charles (@jamescharles) April 13, 2020
There was plenty of positive response, with many respondents offering their romantic services.
But others weren’t so thrilled with the question, or how it was framed.
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“Ask a better question to get a better answer,” wrote Michael Buckley.
He added: “And what I mean is ‘why am I single’ is a disempowering question and your brain will go looking for all the areas that are ‘wrong’ with you.HAHA! Ask yourself something like ‘How can I create an amazing relationship with a spectacular partner?'”
And what I mean is "why am I single" is a disempowering question and your brain will go looking for all the areas that are "wrong" with you.HAHA! Ask yourself something like 'How can I create an amazing relationship with a spectacular partner?" – Better question!
— Michael Buckley (@HeyBuckHey) April 13, 2020
OK that’s some solid advice.
Another commenter suggested that instead of boasting about a “big bank account,” Charles opt to donate some disposable income to charitable causes at a time when so many are struggling to make ends meet.
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And less-amused commenters pointed out some potentially challenging answers to Charles’ question–his several past comments that wound up as mini-controversies.
Maybe cause if stuff like this… pic.twitter.com/dMXiGMrJsN
— Steven Turner (@steventphoto) April 13, 2020
Or this pic.twitter.com/VXEi2NmmhT
— Steven Turner (@steventphoto) April 13, 2020
We’d point out that most teenagers have done and said questionable things, Charles just had his missteps (and fairly racist ones at that) broadcast to millions.
In other news, a whole lot of people find themselves single right now–a challenge during the lockdown, but a great opportunity to work on the relationship you have with yourself.
Josh447
Your brand of gender bending most likely slims down the playing field a bit however, hang in there kiddo, there’s someone for everybody.
ShiningSex
that point may be true, but his awful racist personality doesn’t help. He’s vile.
Azgaard
Maybe potential suitors are confused by the fact that he looks like Anne Hathaway, who is married and no one wants to be a homewrecker?
Cam
I was thinking a younger Kris Jenner.
darkanser
I was thinking an intersex person but that subject has been on my mind lately.
PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
When he is natural and unpainted he actually is a good looking guy. A big bank account and based on his body type a big something else….
Therefore I’ll be available! 🙂
Creamsicle
You think so? I think he looks downright homely, bordering on ugly, without makeup. His predatory pattern of using his influence to mess with straight guys online is also pretty gross.
He’s young and hopefully he learns how to behave more like a decent person eventually.
Max
shallow shallow shallow shaaaa-aaa-lowww…
shallow shallow shallow shalalow…
no one loves someone always looking in the mirror or at their iPhone… and bragging about money says he might not an attractive trait.
ShiningSex
He’s scum. That’s why he’s single and being unattractive like he is doesn’t help.
IanHunter
I just wish he would go away.
nitejonboy
Maybe because you’re a racist piece of sh-t ? Just go away.
loren_1955
Struggling because ‘no one’ wants him??? Perhaps he should take stock in what he has to offer. The fact that he dresses and makeup like a woman may be a turn off for many gays. Personally, I was married 27 years to a women, the last thing I want is another woman, a wannabe woman, or a woman look alike. Look at your reality and choice. I have looked at mine, given that I don’t want smokers drinkers, and druggies cuts out a fair share of the gay community. I may be single the rest of my life, but that is my reality and choice.
Desertmuscle8
Hi Loren, I agree with you completely..I am a retired retail guy from the fancy stores. That young man whom I have never seen prob cauz I am not into twinks is, I guess; confused. The clothes don’t bother me but, the fem makeup and how he carries himself, is shouting he wants a sex change. yes, I did check him out.. So eventually he will just slither under a rock and poof another one bites the dust.
iauajo
Pick a gender…….then buy some class
inbama
We have encouraged our youth to embrace a notion of “authentic self” that guarantees loneliness.
Chrisk
Wasn’t it just last year she got in trouble for harassing some guy. Apparently she prefers straight guys and doesn’t like to take no as a response.
Donston
James is apparently “straight guy” and closeted guy obsessed. However, both dudes who made allegations ended up taking back what they said and were pretty much revealed to be clout chasers who kept feeding with James’ advances. One guy admitted that he went the claiming harassment route because he didn’t want folks thinking he was “gay”.
Donston
There are plenty of dudes who would date James Charles. But he seems highly obsessed with guys who are either closeted or who presents themselves as “straight”. I find that viewpoint problematic even for trans women. Going for those types puts him in a position of going after guys who would mostly use him for sex, money, status. Also, because the constantly heavy make-up he’s more likely to be fetishized. There are many dudes who will hook up with these persistent gender-bending type of guys but not as many looking to date, love, have authentic relationships with those types. However, plenty of “gender bending” guys find bf’s. So, miss me with the fem-phobic comments. He got other issues beyond that.
He doesn’t look that good in makeup/full glam. Some dudes can pull off multiple looks and stay appealing. He’s not one of them. He looks passable enough in “boy form”, but his face can’t carry all that make-up. He ends up not looking like a cute girl or a pretty fem boy. He has made himself a target and a joke over the last couple of years with the social media whining and the tearful outbursts. He comes off generally immature and fragile. No one wants to be with a naive crybaby. Finally, you’re rich as hell and you’re barely twenty. Don’t go on the internet complaining about not having a bf, asking people why and basically asking people to feel sorry for you. That self-pitying, attention whoring, insecure behavior is not a good look. The problematic stuff he’s said in the past probably has very little to do with anything if we’re being honest.
Desertmuscle8
A well thought out post!!
Wheelerman
I don’t know who this kid is, but trying to look like Audrey Hepburn (and failing), is not what I’d be looking for in a man. Let’s see him without the make-up and in jeans and a polo shirt. Or a button-down shirt or something manly….
jonasalden
Here’s a question: What’s the market for a gender-bending…I’ll leave out the insults because I want my question to be taken seriously. It’s not a rhetorical question. WHO would go for a guy like James Charles? Another gender-fluid guy? A guy who’s into feminine (but not transitioned) guys? WHO’s “that guy” (type)?
Josh447
Probably a guy who sees right through to the real James. I do believe that’s how love works.
Josh447
Probably a guy who sees right through to the real James. I do believe that’s how love works.
Donston
I am married to a non “fem guy”. But there’s plenty of dudes who are effeminate and who persistently dresses and make-up that do it for me. When it comes to the overall romantic, sexual, affection, fascination, emotion, relationship spectrum I’d certainly prefer an adorable “fem guy” over a trans male or female, no matter how good-looking that trans person is. While if you take a look at social media you’d see there are many “fem guys” who are boo-ed up with either a man or woman. Everybody is someone’s “type”. I will say that “fem guys” and trans people are more susceptible to being fetishized. Someone may be attracted to them, enjoy sexually engaging with them and/or enjoy their company, but a lot of those people don’t truly want their persistent passions, affections, emotional support, love, relationships. Therefore, they are a bit more likely to be used or have more difficult time finding stable partnership.
James isn’t what I would describe as a partially good-looking “fem guy”. He looks quite a bit better without the make-up and lip fillers. (Though of course, beauty is subjective). He’s also a bit whiny, not particularly funny or clever or charming, and he’s gotten caught up in a handful of controversies over the past few years. His biggest relationship problem is likely that he doesn’t want to deal with guys who are gay-identifying dudes, homosexuals or guys who have overall unabashed homo ambitions and preferences. He appears to be one of those “queers” who is drama-obsessed and ego damaged, looking specifically for a “straight guy” or a cute closeted guy that he can “turn” and who will publicly “come out” just to be with him. While a lot of people have difficult love lives. And the dude is barely of drinking age. So, it’s not the time to be complaining about your love life.
jonasalden
@Donston: Hmm. Yeah, so the straight-obsessed thing WOULD be the biggest barrier to long-lasting relationships. Good point.
Josh447
Canceled comment
SportGuy
Probably because he is a racist piece of fem crap.
ScottOnEarth
He’s basically a kid who has already made a huge success of his life by being himself and pursuing his ambitions. I appreciate his example of unabashed visibility in a hateful world and don’t understand why so many LGBTQ people send so much negativity his way. We have ALL said and done stupid things at that age. Give the guy a break. I also love, love, love his makeup skills.
garybw
Because you are awful
Ronbo
I suspect that it’s because you wear as much makeup as Trump and share his racial beliefs. Hummm?
Black Pegasus
He’s a repulsive, vile, racist reprobate! And the fact that he can continue to be those things while being gifted with undeserved wealth and notoriety is proof god does not exist!
gavo92
You have money, but nobody will date you? Dang . . . lol
PoetDaddy
What makes anyone think there is anything underneath this kid’s facade to “see through to”? Maybe the facade is all there is. I think he’s gorgeous in makeup, by the way.
ZUMMY
Um, is Milo Yiannopolous available?
ShiningSex
his lips look like a vagina. ewww
avesraggiana
James who? And what exactly has he done to merit our attention, advance the cause of world peace? Discovered the cure for cancer?