Thomas sanders gay

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His decision to eventually speak openly about being gay was a powerful act of authenticity.

Known Associates

Thomas often does collabs with other YouTubers, and casts many of his friends in various roles in his videos.

Web Serieses

• Sanders Sides - web series in which Thomas has group meetings with personifications of different aspects of his personality (Morality, Logic, Creativity, Anxiety, etc) to work though issues in his life and understand himself better as a person.
• Sanders Shorts - Official name of the "universe" that Thomas's Vine short videos take place in - when the platform Vine shut down, Thomas continued to make short videos that he cross-posted on his various medias (Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, etc.) and uploaded to YouTube in monthly collections called "Sanders Shorts".
• Cartoon Therapy - web series in which Dr.

  Emile Picani (played by Thomas Sanders) is a therapist who uses cartoons to assist his clients with issues.

• Real or Fake - including "Real or Fake Anime" and "Real or Fake Superheroes". Initially, like many public figures, Sanders navigated a period of speculation from his audience regarding his private life. He was in seventh grade in the early 2000s, performing Macduff in a middle school production of Macbeth.

  It normalizes LGBTQ+ experiences and helps to dismantle stigma. He has also supported mental health initiatives and has encouraged his followers to seek help when they need it.

  Thomas Sanders’ career beyond Vine

  When Vine shut down in 2017, Thomas Sanders turned to YouTube to continue creating content.

  In the early days of his Vine career, some of them called themselves "Sanderlings" or "Foster Children", for Thomas' first Twitter username, Foster Dawg, but "Fanders" quickly became the preferred denomination.

  

  While his work always carried messages of acceptance, his explicit identity allowed him to explore these themes with even greater depth and personal resonance. His known associates include but are not limited to:

  Collaborators: AJ Rafael, Amymarie Gaertner, Anthony Padilla, Ben J. Pierce, Brizzy Voices, Butch Hartman, Dahlia, Deedee Magno Hall, Dodie Clark, Dominic (Dom Gold), Evan & Michael Gregory (Schmoyoho), Foti, Gabbie Hanna, Gabe Erwin, Grace Helbig, Hannah Hart, Jon Cozart, Leo The Giant, Lex Ryser, Lilly Singh, Matthew Schueller, Meghan Tonjes, Michaela Dietz, Miel, Mikey Murphy, MilesChronicles, Nathan Zed, Sarahsneak, Tara Strong.

  Since his public announcement of being gay, Sanders has been an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Fans often feel a connection that extends beyond the content itself, leading to questions about their relationships, background, and identity.

  The digital landscape has given rise to a new generation of entertainers, creators, and public figures who connect with audiences on a deeply personal level.

  With his formidable writing skills, he has also published a book called “Quotes from a Nerd: ‘I Didn’t Choose The Nerd Life, The Nerd Life Chose Me”.

  Thomas Sanders is admired for his creativity, light-hearted spirit, and his ability to connect with audiences through his content.  (Source: Instagram@ thomassanders)