History WebVideo / Sidemen

Their activities and business ventures have included charity [[UsefulNotes/AssociationFootball football]] matches against other popular [=YouTubers=] annually from 2016 to 2018 and again in 2022 (with another coming in 2023), a #1 best-selling book, a [=YouTube=] Original reality stunt miniseries called ''The Sidemen Show'', an extensive [[https://www.sidemenclothing.com/ clothing and merchandise brand]] (which has included collaborations with famous brands such as ''Literature/MrMen'', ''Franchise/SpongeBobSquarePants'', and Topps trading cards), their own [[https://www.sideplus.com/ subscription streaming service]], and even their own [[https://twitter.com/eatsides restaurant chain]] and [[https://xixvodka.com vodka brand]].

Their activities and business ventures have included charity [[UsefulNotes/AssociationFootball football]] matches against other popular [=YouTubers=] annually from 2016 to 2018 and again in 2022, a #1 best-selling book, a [=YouTube=] Original reality stunt miniseries called ''The Sidemen Show'', an extensive [[https://www.sidemenclothing.com/ clothing and merchandise brand]] (which has included collaborations with famous brands such as ''Literature/MrMen'', ''Franchise/SpongeBobSquarePants'', and Topps trading cards), their own [[https://www.sideplus.com/ subscription streaming service]], and even their own [[https://twitter.com/eatsides restaurant chain]] and [[https://xixvodka.com vodka brand]].

-->'''Ethan''': It's Toys/{{Lego}} for black people.
** In ''Cards Against Humanity'', cards bearing the N word are usually organized so the Czar won't have to say the word and instead JJ will come in just to say it. If all members present are not black, "Nigel" gets used as a replacement.
** A specific variation for Vikk would be P-word privilages. Either on Cards Against Humanity or Means Tweet, Vikk is the only one to read out loud the anti-asian slur "Paki" [[note]] Paki is seen as offensive as the N-word in the UK but is it directed towards mostly South Asians and to a lesser extent West Asians and North Africans [[/note]] usually directed at him or about him [[note]] Vikk does not typically use the word anyways and is usually censored in the Mean Tweets videos when he reads it out anyways [[/note]]
** In one of the Golf It videos, Josh appears to say: "Vikkstar is a Paki". Leading to Vikk to ask Josh what he called him whilst Simon and Ethan are just jaw dropped over it. Josh claims he actually said: "Vikkstar is a Pikey" not that it explains or justifies why he randomly said this anyways as "Pikey" is a seperate racial slur used toward the Romani or other traveller communities.

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'''[[TheStinger DOWNLOAD]] [[ShamelessSelfPromotion OUR]] [[MerchandiseDriven MERCH]]'''

The group started out as a collaborative group of [[LetsPlay video game commentators]] on Website/YouTube who were then known for playing various games, mostly ''VideoGame/{{FIFA|Soccer}}''. Most of their earliest videos were "funny moments" compilations of their ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoV Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' sessions, most of which involved [[WackyRacing wacky races]] against one another; in fact, the group was formed through the game as a Rockstar Games Social Club crew. They quickly expanded not long after to a rotating selection of other games they often played.

The group started out as a collaborative group of [[LetsPlay video game commentators]] on Website/YouTube who were then known for playing various games, mostly ''VideoGame/{{FIFA|Soccer}}''. Most of their earliest videos were "funny moments" compilations of their ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoV Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' sessions, most of which involved [[WackyRacing wacky races]] against one another; in fact, the group was formed through the game as a Rockstar Games Social Club crew. They quickly expanded not long after to a rotating selection of other games they often play, however.

* ADateWithRosiePalms: Wanking is referred to frequently.
** Simon and Tobi have stated that if they woke up one day and everyone in the world was gone, they'd immediately have a fap.
** In Ethan's "guess who" challenge, it was revealed that [[spoiler:Simon]] has masturbated on his "swegway".

As a whole, the group has six [=YouTube=] channels as of April 2023; [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDogdKl7t7NHzQ95aEwkdMw their main channel,]] [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh5mLn90vUaB1PbRRx_AiaA a secondary channel called "More Sidemen",]] a ReactionVideo [[https://www.youtube.com/c/sidemenreacts channel,]] a channel featuring [[https://www.youtube.com/c/SidemenShorts short clips from their videos,]] a (short-lived) channel featuring [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Sa3puoXQEsZFgaJOgdidg Spanish-language dubs]] of their older videos, and a ''tertiary'' channel called [[https://www.youtube.com/@EvenMoreSDMN "Even More Sidemen".]] Their official website can be found [[https://www.sidemen.com/ here.]]

As a whole, the group has five [=YouTube=] channels as of May 2022; [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDogdKl7t7NHzQ95aEwkdMw their main channel,]] [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh5mLn90vUaB1PbRRx_AiaA a secondary channel,]] a ReactionVideo [[https://www.youtube.com/c/sidemenreacts channel,]] a channel featuring [[https://www.youtube.com/c/SidemenShorts short clips from their videos,]] and a (short-lived) channel featuring [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Sa3puoXQEsZFgaJOgdidg Spanish-language dubs]] of their older videos. Their official website can be found [[https://www.sidemen.com/ here.]]

*** In the 2015 ''Royal Rumble'' FIFA 16 series, Ethan created his team under the belief that rare silver players were banned, entering the series with a team of non-rare silvers. Unfortunately for him, they weren't actually banned, and Ethan found himself facing teams filled with rare silvers. Multiple [[CurbStompBattle Curb-Stomp Battles]] ensured, and despite Ethan using what goal points he got to make upgrades, the damage had well and truly been done. Him [[WhatAnIdiot choosing to add Payet and Mané to his team over Ronaldo]] didn't help either.

*** "(I've got/caught) spawn AIDS!" -- One of them is caught in an seemingly infinite loop of bad respawns in a ''GTA Online'' race that's causing him to immediately fall down a lot. Like the above, they've stopped saying this as well--not to mention that respawns have gotten better in the game since.

** "Download the merch!" -- [[ShamelessSelfPromotion Their current ad slogan for]] TheMerch.

* WebVideo/{{wroetoshaw}}[[note]]or just "W2S"[[/note]] (Harry Lewis): The youngest and second-most popular Sideman, he hails from [[UsefulNotes/TheChannelIslands Guernsey]]. [[TheFriendsWhoNeverHang He was once known for not hanging with the others as much.]] He joined in early 2014 when the group was still informal.

As a whole, the group has five [=YouTube=] channels as of May 2022; [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDogdKl7t7NHzQ95aEwkdMw their main channel,]] [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh5mLn90vUaB1PbRRx_AiaA a secondary channel,]] a ReactionVideo [[https://www.youtube.com/c/sidemenreacts channel,]] a channel featuring [[https://www.youtube.com/c/SidemenShorts short clips from their videos,]] and a (short-lived) channel featuring [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Sa3puoXQEsZFgaJOgdidg Spanish-language dubs]] of their old videos. Their official website can be found [[https://www.sidemen.com/ here.]]

Their activities and business ventures have included charity [[UsefulNotes/AssociationFootball football]] matches against other popular [=YouTubers=] annually from 2016 to 2018 and again in 2022, a #1 best-selling book, a [=YouTube=] Original reality stunt miniseries called ''The Sidemen Show'', an extensive [[https://www.sidemenclothing.com/ clothing and merchandise brand]] (which has included collaborations with famous brands such as ''Literature/MrMen'', ''Franchise/SpongeBobSquarePants'', and Topps trading cards), their own [[https://www.sideplus.com/ subscription streaming service]], and even their own [[https://twitter.com/eatsides restaurant chain]] and [[https://xixvodka.com vodka brand]]. And yet, the group of seven guys still remains pretty tight with one another; despite appearing as VitriolicBestBuds at times -- usually each other's {{Butt Monkey}}s as well -- they still show [[TrueCompanions a genuine love for each other]] at the end of the day. Not bad for a group of seven guys who just fool around a lot.

** On 3 June 2016, the Sidemen, as Sidemen FC, held a charity football match against "[=YouTube=] All-Stars" at Southampton F.C.'s home ground, St. Mary's Stadium. Sidemen FC ended up winning ''7-2''. You can watch the full game [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_NniTO22_A here.]] However, it ended up flipping the following year to the Sidemen being shut out by the [=YouTube=] All-Stars 0-2. It flipped once again for the third and final match, with the Sidemen seeing off the All-Stars ''7-1''.

By the end of TheNewTens, the Sidemen became a well-managed online brand with one of the biggest followings in the UK [=YouTube=] scene, especially among young viewers, and it can be argued that they are one of the biggest celebrity groups in the country. Their activities and business ventures have included charity [[UsefulNotes/AssociationFootball football]] matches against other popular [=YouTubers=] annually from 2016 to 2018 and again in 2022, a #1 best-selling book, a [=YouTube=] Original reality stunt miniseries called ''The Sidemen Show'', an extensive [[https://www.sidemenclothing.com/ clothing and merchandise brand]] (which has included collaborations with famous brands such as ''Literature/MrMen'', ''Franchise/SpongeBobSquarePants'', and Topps trading cards), their own [[https://www.sideplus.com/ subscription streaming service]], and even their own [[https://twitter.com/eatsides restaurant chain]] and [[https://xixvodka.com vodka brand]]. And yet, the group of seven guys still remains pretty tight with one another; despite appearing as VitriolicBestBuds at times -- usually each other's {{Butt Monkey}}s as well -- they still show [[TrueCompanions a genuine love for each other]] at the end of the day. Not bad for a group of seven guys who just fool around a lot.

The group started out as just a collaborative group of [[LetsPlay video game commentators]] on Website/YouTube who were then known for playing various games, mostly ''VideoGame/{{FIFA|Soccer}}''. Most of their earliest videos were "funny moments" compilations of their ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoV Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' sessions, most of which involved [[WackyRacing wacky races]] against one another; in fact, the group was formed through the game as a Rockstar Games Social Club crew. They quickly expanded to a rotating selection of other games they often play not long after, however.

By the end of TheNewTens, the Sidemen became a well-managed online brand with one of the biggest followings in the UK [=YouTube=] scene, especially among young viewers, and it can be argued that they are one of the biggest celebrity groups in the country. Their activities and business ventures have included charity [[UsefulNotes/AssociationFootball football]] matches against other popular [=YouTubers=] annually from 2016 to 2018 and again in 2022, a #1 best-selling book, a [=YouTube=] Original reality stunt miniseries called ''The Sidemen Show'', an extensive [[https://www.sidemenclothing.com/ clothing and merchandise brand]] (which has included collaborations with famous brands such as ''Literature/MrMen'', ''Franchise/SpongeBobSquarePants'', and Topps trading cards), their own [[https://www.sideplus.com/ subscription streaming service]], and even their own [[https://twitter.com/eatsides restaurant chain]] and [[https://xixvodka.com vodka brand]]. And yet, the group of seven guys still remains pretty tight with one another; despite appearing as VitriolicBestBuds at times--usually each other's {{Butt Monkey}}s as well--they still show [[TrueCompanions a genuine love for each other]] at the end of the day. Not bad for a group of seven guys who just fool around a lot.

The Sidemen, initially formed as the Ultimate Sidemen, are a [[UsefulNotes/UnitedKingdom British]] Website/YouTube-based collective of entertainers that officially formed on 19 October 2013.

The group started out as just a collaborative group of [[LetsPlay video game commentators]] who were then known for playing various games, mostly ''VideoGame/{{FIFA|Soccer}}''. Most of their earliest videos were "funny moments" compilations of their ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoV Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' sessions, most of which involved [[WackyRacing wacky races]] against one another; in fact, the group was formed through the game as a Rockstar Games Social Club crew. They quickly expanded to a rotating selection of other games they often play not long after, however.

* WebVideo/Vikkstar123 (Vik Barn): The highly-productive Sideman [[TokenMinority of Indian descent]] [[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers who's not a]] ''VideoGame/{{FIFA|Soccer}}'' [[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers gamer like the others.]] Runs three channels. A long-time ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty'' fan, he's in the pro-am [=eSports=] circuit as part of the London Royal Ravens. He was also known for his ''VideoGame/{{Minecraft}}'' content, but he's now branched out to games such as ''VideoGame/{{Fortnite}}'' and ''[[VideoGame/CallOfDutyModernWarfare2019 Call of Duty: Warzone]]''. He officially joined the group the month after their formation.

* '''WebVideo/{{Zerkaa}}''' (Josh Bradley): The oldest (though only by mere days ahead of Simon) and usually the [[OnlySaneMan Only Sane Sideman]], and also the one with the (most prominent) beard.

* SayMyName: Harry did an absolute ''epic'' one in rage towards Vik [[https://youtu.be/5PVJEC_bprg?t=1223 during a go-kart race]] ('''warning: loud sound in link''') in ''GTA Online'' when the latter rear-ended him into a car chassis and a building completely stopping his momentum. Harry screamed so loudly that his microphone clipped, making him sound like Franchise/{{Godzilla}}; in fact, his scream along with a clip from ''Film/{{Godzilla|2014}}'' (2014) [[LogoJoke has been used as a logo]] for later [=MoreSidemen=] videos.

Click on the Characters button above to see the group's characters sheet and learn more about them.

[[caption-width-right:350:Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another Sidemen video![softreturn][[labelnote:Who's who?]] [softreturn]top row: [[WebVideo/{{Zerkaa}} Josh]] [[OnlySaneMan Bradley]], [[Creator/{{KSI}} Olajide]] [[LargeHam "JJ"]] [[ButtMonkey Olatunji]] and [[WebVideo/{{Miniminter}} Simon]] [[CompetitionFreak Minter]]. [softreturn]middle row: WebVideo/{{Vik|kstar123}}[[TokenMinority ram]] [[PluckyComicRelief Barn]] and [[WebVideo/{{Behzinga}} Ethan]] [[TheHyena Payne]]. [softreturn]bottom row: [[WebVideo/{{Wroetoshaw}} Harry]] [[SixthRanger Lew]][[TheFriendsWhoNeverHang is]] and [[TokenGoodTeammate Tobi]] [[TokenReligiousTeammate Brown]].[[/labelnote]] ]]

* '''WebVideo/{{Miniminter}}''' (Simon Minter): The second-oldest and third-most popular Sideman, and the one with the longest-running active [=YouTube=] channel compared to the rest of the group. A big-time CompetitionFreak, he's the captain of the group's football club. He's so close to JJ that they shared a flat after they, Josh, and Vik moved out of the second Sidemen House.[[note]]Simon moved out of said flat in 2022.[[/note]][[/index]]
* '''TBJZL'''[[note]]"Tobjizzle"[[/note]] (Tobi Brown): Near-universally considered [[NiceGuy the nicest]] [[TokenGoodTeammate of the Sidemen]]. He's been friends with Josh below since the beginning of secondary school. [[TokenReligiousTeammate Also quite open of]] [[RealMenLoveJesus his faith]].[[index]]

[[caption-width-right:350:Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another Sidemen video![softreturn][[labelnote:Who's who?]] [softreturn]top row: [[WebVideo/{{Zerkaa}} Josh]] [[OnlySaneMan Bradley]], [[Creator/{{KSI}} Olajide]] [[LargeHam "JJ"]] [[ButtMonkey Olatunji]] and [[WebVideo/{{Miniminter}} Simon]] [[CompetitionFreak Minter]]. [softreturn]middle row: WebVideo/{{Vik|kstar123}}[[TokenMinority ram]] [[PluckyComicRelief Barn]] and [[TheHyena Ethan]] [[HairTriggerTemper Payne]]. [softreturn]bottom row: [[WebVideo/{{Wroetoshaw}} Harry]] [[SixthRanger Lew]][[TheFriendsWhoNeverHang is]] and [[TokenGoodTeammate Tobi]] [[TokenReligiousTeammate Brown]].[[/labelnote]] ]]

* '''WebVideo/{{Behzinga}}''' (Ethan Payne): [[TheHyena The most easily-amused]] ''and'' [[HairTriggerTemper most easily-riled-up]] Sideman. He was also known for being the heaviest Sideman but is now FormerlyFat and a fitness fanatic. He first met KSI, Simon, Josh, and Tobi the month before the group formed. He was also the one who named the group.[[index]]

* '''Behzinga''' (Ethan Payne): [[TheHyena The most easily-amused]] ''and'' [[HairTriggerTemper most easily-riled-up]] Sideman. He was also known for being the heaviest Sideman but is now FormerlyFat and a fitness fanatic. He first met KSI, Simon, Josh, and Tobi the month before the group formed. He was also the one who named the group.[[index]]