Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
It's been 10 years! 🥳 Join me on a nostalgic journey as I look back at the first five years of my life on YouTube (2015–2019). From my very first steps as VlogDave to the massive Rammstein rush of 2019, I’m revisiting the highlights that defined this channel.
In Part 1 of this anniversary special, I share the stories behind meeting Get Germanized (Vuko) for the first time, our viral (and ridiculous) PPAP parody that even made it onto German and Japanese TV, and the emotional experience of my first fan meet & greet at the Cologne Cathedral. We also revisit my first festival vlogs at Rock am Ring and M’era Luna, and I reflect on the year that changed everything: 2019, the year of Rammstein's "Deutschland."
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this 10-year ride—whether you've been here since day one or just joined the community today. You are the reason this channel is still "definitely" alive!
What we cover in this part:
2015: The inception of the channel and the beginning of a lifelong YouTube friendship.
2016: Behind the scenes of the infamous "Pen Pineapple Apple Pen" parody.
2017: Meeting the community in Cologne – A day to remember.
2018: Festival culture: Rock am Ring, M’era Luna, and the art of vlogging.
2019: The Rammstein Rush – How "Deutschland" redefined the channel's success.
Evolution: The story behind the names: VlogDave, Definitely, and Definitely German.
💬 Let’s take a trip down memory lane: When did you first find this channel? Was it the VlogDave era or a later Rammstein deep-dive? Let me know in the comments!
— CHAPTERS —
00:00 Intro: From VlogDave to Definitely German
01:53 2015: The Beginning & Meeting Get Germanized (Vuko)
03:38 2016: The Infamous "PPAP" Parody & TV Appearances
05:47 2017: Our First Meet & Greet in Cologne (Kölner Dom)
07:21 2018: Festival Vlogs: Rock am Ring & M’era Luna
08:49 2019: The Year of Rammstein – My Biggest Success Story
❓ FAQ
Q: Why did you change your channel name from VlogDave?
A: As the channel evolved from personal vlogs to a more focused look at German language and culture, I wanted a name that reflected the content better. "Definitely German" represents the mix of authenticity and educational value I strive for today.
Q: What was the most successful year for the channel?
A: Objectively, 2019 was the most successful year so far, largely due to the Rammstein "Deutschland" release and the series of translations and analyses that followed.
#DefinitelyGerman #10YearsOnYouTube #YouTubeAnniversary #VlogDave #Rammstein #GetGermanized #YouTubeJourney
🎬 Videos mentioned:
2015 ▶️ FIRST DAY WITH GET GERMANIZED! 🤝 Definitely German Vlog (youtu.be/ojkhhg7upF8
)
2016 ▶️ GERMAN PEN PINEAPPLE APPLE PEN? 😂 Bloopers with Get Germanized | Definitely German (youtu.be/lSAsyjedcPU
)
2017 ▶️ YouTuber Meet & Greet Recap: Thank You for Coming! | Definitely German & Get Germanized (youtu.be/zI9fd2bH3Qo
)
2018 ▶️ ROCK AM RING 2018 HIGHLIGHTS! 🎸 Babymetal, A Perfect Circle & More (youtu.be/693N6SQT0VY
)
2019 ▶️ RAMMSTEIN TRANSLATION! 🔥 ‘Deutschland’ Lyrics EXPLAINED (youtu.be/mfy8E7l1Kqg
)
✅ Learn German with Dave — your go-to place for authentic German language, culture & media insights!
Support my work:
PATREON ➜ patreon.com/definitelygerman
KO-FI / PAYPAL ➜ ko-fi.com/definitelygerman
Become a YouTube channel member:
youtube.com/channel/UCnZ0C4deOyB_TUFSJK3L4lg/join
Quick Links:
🌐 ALL my projects & links ➜ https://linktr.ee/DaveDurden
📜 Legal info (Impressum) ➜ dave-durden.com/impressum
Follow for authentic German language & culture content:
INSTAGRAM ➜ instagram.com/definitelygerman
TIKTOK ➜ tiktok.com/@definitelygerman
FACEBOOK ➜ facebook.com/definitelygerman
DISCORD ➜ discord.gg/9DJatfyJgN
TWITCH ➜ twitch.tv/definitely_german
Shop:
Merch for German learners, polyglots & fans ➜ definitelygerman-shop.fourthwall.com
Podcast:
Listen to the Definitely German Podcast ➜ https://anchor.fm/s/ffe0c644/podcast/rss
or on YouTube ➜ youtube.com/@definitelygermanpodcast
German Language Hacks (Shorts):
youtube.com/@GermanLanguageHacks
German Let’s Plays:
youtube.com/@DaveDurdenTV
PO Box:
Jan Müller
855379311
Packstation 118
59755 Arnsberg
Germany
(Max. size: 60cm x 35cm x 35cm)
Disclaimer:
I’m not sponsored by any brand or company mentioned. Affiliate links help support the channel — thank you!
Intro song ‘The Engine’ by @DerRockSchopp
It's been 10 years! 🥳 Join me on a nostalgic journey as I look back at the first five years of my life on YouTube (2015–2019). From my very first steps as VlogDave to the massive Rammstein rush of 2019, I’m revisiting the highlights that defined this channel.
In Part 1 of this anniversary special, I share the stories behind meeting Get Germanized (Vuko) for the first time, our viral (and ridiculous) PPAP parody that even made it onto German and Japanese TV, and the emotional experience of my first fan meet & greet at the Cologne Cathedral. We also revisit my first festival vlogs at Rock am Ring and M’era Luna, and I reflect on the year that changed everything: 2019, the year of Rammstein's "Deutschland."
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this 10-year ride—whether you've been here since day one or just joined the community today. You are the reason this channel is still "definitely" alive!
What we cover in this part:
2015: The inception of the channel and the beginning of a lifelong YouTube friendship.
2016: Behind the scenes of the infamous "Pen Pineapple Apple Pen" parody.
2017: Meeting the community in Cologne – A day to remember.
2018: Festival culture: Rock am Ring, M’era Luna, and the art of vlogging.
2019: The Rammstein Rush – How "Deutschland" redefined the channel's success.
Evolution: The story behind the names: VlogDave, Definitely, and Definitely German.
💬 Let’s take a trip down memory lane: When did you first find this channel? Was it the VlogDave era or a later Rammstein deep-dive? Let me know in the comments!
— CHAPTERS —
00:00 Intro: From VlogDave to Definitely German
01:53 2015: The Beginning & Meeting Get Germanized (Vuko)
03:38 2016: The Infamous "PPAP" Parody & TV Appearances
05:47 2017: Our First Meet & Greet in Cologne (Kölner Dom)
07:21 2018: Festival Vlogs: Rock am Ring & M’era Luna
08:49 2019: The Year of Rammstein – My Biggest Success Story
❓ FAQ
Q: Why did you change your channel name from VlogDave?
A: As the channel evolved from personal vlogs to a more focused look at German language and culture, I wanted a name that reflected the content better. "Definitely German" represents the mix of authenticity and educational value I strive for today.
Q: What was the most successful year for the channel?
A: Objectively, 2019 was the most successful year so far, largely due to the Rammstein "Deutschland" release and the series of translations and analyses that followed.
#DefinitelyGerman #10YearsOnYouTube #YouTubeAnniversary #VlogDave #Rammstein #GetGermanized #YouTubeJourney
🎬 Videos mentioned:
2015 ▶️ FIRST DAY WITH GET GERMANIZED! 🤝 Definitely German Vlog (youtu.be/ojkhhg7upF8
)
2016 ▶️ GERMAN PEN PINEAPPLE APPLE PEN? 😂 Bloopers with Get Germanized | Definitely German (youtu.be/lSAsyjedcPU
)
2017 ▶️ YouTuber Meet & Greet Recap: Thank You for Coming! | Definitely German & Get Germanized (youtu.be/zI9fd2bH3Qo
)
2018 ▶️ ROCK AM RING 2018 HIGHLIGHTS! 🎸 Babymetal, A Perfect Circle & More (youtu.be/693N6SQT0VY
)
2019 ▶️ RAMMSTEIN TRANSLATION! 🔥 ‘Deutschland’ Lyrics EXPLAINED (youtu.be/mfy8E7l1Kqg
)
✅ Learn German with Dave — your go-to place for authentic German language, culture & media insights!
Support my work:
PATREON ➜ patreon.com/definitelygerman
KO-FI / PAYPAL ➜ ko-fi.com/definitelygerman
Become a YouTube channel member:
youtube.com/channel/UCnZ0C4deOyB_TUFSJK3L4lg/join
Quick Links:
🌐 ALL my projects & links ➜ https://linktr.ee/DaveDurden
📜 Legal info (Impressum) ➜ dave-durden.com/impressum
Follow for authentic German language & culture content:
INSTAGRAM ➜ instagram.com/definitelygerman
TIKTOK ➜ tiktok.com/@definitelygerman
FACEBOOK ➜ facebook.com/definitelygerman
DISCORD ➜ discord.gg/9DJatfyJgN
TWITCH ➜ twitch.tv/definitely_german
Shop:
Merch for German learners, polyglots & fans ➜ definitelygerman-shop.fourthwall.com
Podcast:
Listen to the Definitely German Podcast ➜ https://anchor.fm/s/ffe0c644/podcast/rss
or on YouTube ➜ youtube.com/@definitelygermanpodcast
German Language Hacks (Shorts):
youtube.com/@GermanLanguageHacks
German Let’s Plays:
youtube.com/@DaveDurdenTV
PO Box:
Jan Müller
855379311
Packstation 118
59755 Arnsberg
Germany
(Max. size: 60cm x 35cm x 35cm)
Disclaimer:
I’m not sponsored by any brand or company mentioned. Affiliate links help support the channel — thank you!
Intro song ‘The Engine’ by @DerRockSchopp
