Connor Franta, a popular YouTuber, looks back at his old videos where he pretended to be straight and talks about girls and relationships. He reflects on how embarrassing and cringeworthy these videos are, especially since he came out as gay in 2014. Connor also shares his thoughts on how he was trying to fit into societal norms and how he wishes he could go back and be more authentic. He also discusses how he posted a video in 2011 titled "I'm not gay" and how it was a desperate attempt to deflect his true feelings. Throughout the video, Connor talks about how he has grown and learned to accept himself, and how he hopes his story can help others who may be struggling with their identity.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker, Connor, has been posting content online for about 12 years.
2. Connor came out as gay in 2014.
3. Before coming out, Connor posted videos about his interests in women, which he now considers to be a lie.
4. Connor reacts to his old videos where he pretended to be straight for views and fame.
5. Connor mentions that he knew he liked men while making some of those videos, but was dating girls at the time.
6. Connor reflects on how his standards for content have changed over the years.
7. Connor talks about a video he uploaded in 2011 where he whispers "I'm not gay".
8. Connor mentions that he was in the closet at the time and was trying to deflect attention from his true feelings.
9. Connor came out in 2014 and considers it an interesting archive to have.
10. Connor acknowledges that it took him a while to become who he truly was meant to be.