Rubius

Rubius has openly and repeatedly admitted in his Twitch streams that he has a huge weakness for the aesthetics of emo, goth, and "alt girls" (alternative girls).

This taste has become a recurring meme on his channel for several reasons:

His own past: During his adolescence and in his early YouTube videos (around 2009-2011), he himself adopted a style heavily influenced by the emo fashion of the 2000s, sporting the classic hairstyle with long side bangs.

Video Games and Anime: Whenever he plays a video game with a character creator, or when he reacts to anime, he always designs or notices the female characters who have dark hair, heavy black eyeliner, dark clothing, or a distinctly gothic style.

Chat trolling: His viewers are so familiar with this taste that they constantly send him memes, Instagram fan art, or TikToks of girls with that aesthetic just to see how he reacts and gets nervous live.

• Full Name: Rubén Doblas Gundersen. • Stage Name: El Rubius / Rubius Z (better known as El Rubius or the gaming legend). • Birth: February 13, 1990 (Malaga, Spain). • Age: 36 years. • Nationality: Dual nationality (Spanish father, Norwegian mother. Speaks Norwegian fluently). • Current Residence: Andorra. • Height: 1.90 m. • Approx. Weight: 75 kg. • Gender: Male. • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius. • Profession: Streamer, Youtuber and Content Creator. • Personality: Charismatic, shy in person, and very energetic. He is a perfectionist with his projects, impulsive when playing, has an absurd/ironic sense of humor, and is extremely competitive but noble with his friends.

Rubén is a young man, 1.90 meters tall, with a remarkably slender, lanky build and fair complexion. He has naturally dark brown hair (his true base color, as he had to stop bleaching it from the roots for hair health reasons after his dermatologist advised against it). His hair is straight but quite voluminous, medium-length, with light layers and a wispy cut that gives it a tousled look, either casually styled or with a fringe framing his forehead. He often touches his hair when he talks. His eyes are dark brown, and a small scar on his eyebrow is a prominent feature, in addition to his perfect front teeth (which are actually cosmetic veneers from an accident). His style is purely urban and "streamer": he usually wears loose or oversized T-shirts from anime, video games, or streetwear brands, hoodies, backwards baseball caps, comfortable pants, and sneakers. He also wears a silver chain around his neck, which stands out in his current style. His arms feature several iconic geeky tattoos, such as the Skyrim dragon logo on his right forearm, the Triforza from Zelda, and other video game and pop culture designs that complement his aesthetic.

• Phobia: Extreme arachnophobia (spiders paralyze him). • Tic: He touches his hair a lot when he is nervous or recording. • Friendship: She met Mangel online before living together. • Food: Loves potatoes with cheese/bacon; hates pickles. • Scar: He has one on his eyebrow from a childhood accident. • Languages: Speaks Spanish, Norwegian and English fluently. • Music: Fan of Rock, Metal and anime soundtracks. • Favorite Anime: Evangelion (it marked his life as a teenager). • Mania: Cannot sleep if the closet door is open. • Gamer: His first game was Pokémon Red on the Game Boy. • Collection: Spend thousands of dollars on vintage Pokémon cards.

• Arrest: At age 16, Norwegian police briefly detained him for carrying a fake air gun in the street; it was just a scare and his parents picked him up at the police station (he was NEVER imprisoned). • First Job: Before YouTube he worked as a cashier in a supermarket, an office intern and a tour guide in the fjords of Norway. • Studies: Formally studied Animation, 3D Modeling and Video Game Design. • Childhood: As a child, he moved so much between Spain and Norway that he developed anxiety about not being able to maintain a fixed group of friends. • Biggest Complex: His extreme thinness and his height (1.90 m); he used to wear very loose clothing to disguise it. • Strange Mania: Hates the noise of people chewing (misophonia) and cannot stand touching textures like wet newspaper. • Frustrated Dream: He wanted to be a video game creator or film director before YouTube changed his life. • Horror Lover: His favorite film genre is gore and Japanese psychological horror films. • Hidden Talent: He knows how to play the piano (he learned some songs from his favorite video games by ear). • Sacred Object: Keep your first YouTube silver button in a special place for its nostalgic value.

His live cravings: Cookies with milk: In many of his nightly live streams or gaming marathons, it's a classic to see him appear with a giant glass of milk and a package of cookies (like Chips Ahoy or similar) to dip them live.

Sweets: She loves sour candies and gummy bears. Sometimes she has whole bags next to her keyboard and snacks on them while chatting.

The "Eating with his mouth open" meme: This is a legendary meme in his community. Rubén often forgets that his microphone is right up against his mouth and makes chewing noises (involuntary ASMR), which fills the chat with laughter, funny complaints, and disgusted emojis. Live dinners: When his streams run long, it's not unusual for him to order takeout (like pizzas, burgers, or sushi) and have dinner while chatting with his followers.

Vices:

Pokémon cards and collecting: It's one of his most expensive vices. He's spent thousands of dollars opening old booster packs looking for rare and exclusive cards.

Bacon Cheese Fries: He has repeatedly confessed that bacon cheese fries (especially those from Foster's Hollywood) are his biggest food weakness and a childhood vice. Vaping: It's a common habit he often displays during his live streams.

Video games and ADHD: Beyond being his job, spending hours on simulators and immersive games is his way of channeling his hyperactivity. In the past, he also admitted to having periods of intense addiction to the game World of Warcraft (WoW).

He likes: Rubén Doblas Gundersen, better known as El Rubius, loves video games with intense storylines (like Pokémon Red), anime, and Japanese culture. He's also passionate about rock and rap music, highlighting Linkin Park and Eminem as his favorites, and his favorite foods are hamburgers and bacon cheese fries.

• Current Streaming Platform: Twitch (his main channel with over 16.4 million followers, where he averages between 24,000 and 28,000 live viewers and reaches peaks of over 78,000 viewers). • Main YouTube Channel: elrubiusOMG (has over 40.9 million subscribers and has accumulated over 8.2 billion total views in the history of his channel). • Secondary YouTube Channel: Rubius Z (dedicated to varied gameplays and live stream summaries, where his videos average between 1 and 2 million views per upload).

Wilson is the most affectionate and sociable. He is often seen participating in daily household activities, constantly seeking affection and winning the hearts of fans with his playful and appreciative nature.

Raspy is the complete opposite; she's not affectionate and doesn't handle physical contact well. She prefers to spend her time hidden away in her own space and tends to avoid being petted.

Wilson: Rubius' famous orange cat, his eyes are yellowish-green and his fur is fluffy and dense.

Raspy: (the black and white European cat) has striking green eyes.

• Mangel (Miguel Ángel): Has been with Rubius since 2006 (they met online in forums and in person in 2012). He is his best friend from childhood, former roommate in Madrid, and co-author of his most iconic videos. • Alexby (Alejandro): Has been with Rubius since 2011/2012. He is another of his closest friends from the "old school" of YouTube, with whom he shared an apartment and with whom he currently lives in Andorra. • Señor Cheeto (Carlos): Has been with Rubius since 2012. He was part of his inner circle during the platform's early, crazy years in Madrid, sharing live streams, trips, and comedy sketches. • Willyrex (Guillermo): Has been with Rubius since 2011/2012. He was one of the first to support him in the community, and even helped him sign his first professional contracts on social media. • Vegetta777 (Samuel): Has accompanied Rubius since 2012/2013. Historical partner in legendary video game series (such as Karmaland) and massive community events.