Entry #2 Yes, Stickmen.

 Hello! Welcome to the Wonderfully Strange, where I talk about certain media I enjoy babbling about. For today, I wanted to talk about a huge obsession of mine, one I have had since I was a child. I unfortunately forgot about it growing up, but it resurfaced after one video brought back memories of a certain YouTuber. And by the name of this title, you can take a lucky guess.  


 
  Alan Becker — YouTuber


Alan Becker is a well-loved and respected YouTuber who has been in the game for 20 years! Known for his animation videos featuring 5 stickmen (Green, The Second Coming, Blue, Yellow, and Red, in that order) and their wild adventures, it really stuck with me even now, as a 20-year-old. He originally started on a user-generated platform called Newgrounds, where I watched his first-ever upload. 


  Alan Becker Shop — Alan Becker

                                                

Looking back, Alan was one of the reasons I got into drawing in the first place, the other being my sister. Though as I got older and went through middle school, I gave up on that passion because I thought I would never be as good as my peers,  and also forgot about the creator who changed my brain chemistry. However, a few months ago, I got a video on my social about one of the characters, and it instantly clicked, like a part of me was just restored, my inner child, if you will. I truly recommend watching this series; they may be sticks, but they all have different personalities and mannerisms, and it's really a treat!

Comments

  1. Linda OFebruary 17, 2026 at 6:05 AM

    Montranay, I really enjoyed this blog post. I instantly smiled when I saw the image of Alan and his stickmen. Even though I had never heard of this guy, I became curious as to the draw of his appeal. I hope you get your artist groove back because everyone has their own uniqueness, and that should be celebrated. Thank you for sharing this!

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  2. Joeametrius NelsonFebruary 22, 2026 at 9:53 PM

    I loved watching Alan Becker with my siblings. We would watch his Minecraft shorts. I'm glad he gave you the inspiration to start drawing.

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  3. ProfChrisMarch 2, 2026 at 12:44 PM

    Montranay--Your blog is looking quite good so far. You have interesting content, good visual engagement, and pretty good development. Keep working to make connections to your audience through analysis, significance, support, and layout. Your personality is coming through, which is great. Good work! Keep it up!

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