The Lil T Show

Tyson David Kirk (born: )(age stated in bio)(In "It's a NSMBWii Christmas!", Tyson mentions that his birth year coincides with the release year of New Super Mario Bros, which is 2006.) is a Canadian YouTuber and actor best known for his YouTube series, "The Lil T Show", which mainly focuses on him discussing various video game topics in an entertaining and engaging fashion. He also operates a more prominent channel known as Average T, primarily centered around Five Nights at Freddy's (FNAF) content.
==History and content==
Before establishing his present channels, Tyson as a child, had a channel named 'TysonKirk10', where he shared diverse content, including music videos, animation remixes, and dance performances. The channel was created on December 24, 2012 and was active before 2019 but saw a decrease in Tyson's activity as he shifted his focus towards competitive dancing, leading to a temporary halt in video production.
In April 2021, Tyson decided to rejuvenate his YouTube presence and rebranded his channel to "Lil T". His first video under the new moniker, "Ranking Every Mario Power Up", was uploaded on May 7th, 2021.
After successfully completing the first season of "The Lil T Show" on the Lil T channel, Tyson decided to move the series to a dedicated channel in early June 2022. He transformed the Lil T channel into "Average T", and the new channel was aptly named "The Lil T Show". This allowed Tyson to create a distinct space for "The Lil T Show", separate from his FNAF-themed content.
"The Lil T Show" features Tyson in a semi-fictional role, where he discusses various video game topics in an entertaining and often humorous style. Each episode sees Tyson delve into his favorite games, embark on unexpected adventures, and interact with his imaginary audience. Occasionally, his friends, Jakob, Aiden, and Anjul, played by Tyson’s real-life friends, join him for special or holiday episodes, often leading to unexpected and sometimes dangerous misadventures. As the show evolves, a mysterious subplot develops that seems to pose a real threat to Tyson and his friends. Despite the imminent danger, the group continues to have fun, exploring new places, meeting new people, and encountering unique challenges.
The format of the show is episodic, with each episode split into two halves. The first half focuses on the video game topic under discussion, while the second half centers on Tyson and/or the characters and their unfolding storylines.
Tyson takes on multiple roles in the production of the show, from writing and filming to directing, though he began to enlist the help of other writers and editors starting in season two. Currently, the show has completed one season, with the first episode of the second season already released and more in the works. Additionally, a movie based on "The Lil T Show" has begun filming, promising fans even more time with Tyson and his friends.
==Main Characters==
===Tyson David (Chicken Strips) Kirk===
Portrayed by: Tyson Kirk
Tyson, a 17-year-old Canadian with notable shiny dark blonde quiff hair, is the protagonist of The Lil T Show. Known for his adaptability, resilience, and love for video games, especially New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Tyson often finds himself in trouble but always manages to learn from his experiences.
===Jakob Rothwell===
Portrayed by: Jakob Rothwell
Jakob, characterized by his smaller stature and timidity, is Tyson's best friend. Initially shy, he grows in confidence throughout the series. He values his friendships deeply and is in a massive age-gapped relationship with Olivia Olive.
===Aiden Anger===
Portrayed by: Aiden Anger
Aiden's character is Tyson's childhood friend defined by his tall, lanky frame and his good-natured, clumsy demeanor. Often the catalyst for group adventures, Aiden's actions set the stage for many storylines.
===Anjul Geer===
Portrayed by: Anjul Geer
Anjul, another friend of the group, is adventurous and fun-loving. He has a protective side, particularly towards his friends, and sometimes exhibits jealousy, like towards Jakob due to his relationship with Olivia. Anjul is also a skilled dancer and enjoys playing Friday Night Funkin’.
==Secondary Characters==
===Mailman Peter Murphy===
Portrayed by: Claudio Riccio Mailman Murphy is Kirkville's quirky mailman. Initially a one-off character, he grew into a mainstay due to fan popularity.
===The Ghost of Most Wanted Games===
Portrayed by: Tyson Kirk A mysterious glowing blue entity that grants game wishes, known for his snarky British accent and wearing towels. He lives with his Ghost family and secretly monitors Tyson's group.
===Nardok Sputnik Martin Brown Wozniak (Marty)===
Portrayed by: Tyson Kirk A local news anchor with a quirky, inconsistent accent, humorous personality, criminal history, and thin moustache.
===Ken and Lynn===
Portrayed by: Ken and Lynn Rose An elderly couple involved in comedic misadventures, initially frightening Tyson's group in the 2022 Halloween Special but later reconciling.
===Olivia Olive===
Portrayed by: Cassidy MacDonald Jakob’s 24-year-old girlfriend. Occasionally flirts with Anjul, before someone puts a stop to it.
===Ms. Olive===
Portrayed by: Judy Riccio Olivia’s protective and strict mother, who disapproves of her daughter's relationship with Jakob.
===Mackenzie Davidson===
Portrayed by: Zoey Cryderman Tyson's girlfriend who will appear in Lil T: The Movie.
===Lucas Davidson===
Portrayed by: Julien Gaudette An as of now, unknown child character.
==The Lil T Show Timeline (Spoilers)==
The Lil T Show has an episodic consistent timeline, much like a actual story, with many consistent plot points to tie together multiple episode jokes and ground many jokes.
Ranking Every Mario Power Up (S1 E1) - Original Release: May 7, 2021; Remastered: June 24, 2022
Tyson, a passionate gamer, begins his YouTube series with a ranking of Mario power-ups, revealing his fondness for the New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
PAC-MAN 99 | Revised or Redundant (S1 E2) - Original Release: May 14, 2021; Remastered: July 11, 2022
Tyson receives a strange phone call urging him to play PAC-MAN 99, followed by an unexpected delivery from Mailman Murphy: a box of Mario costumes he didn't order.
DDR: Mario Mix | An Unforgettable Experience (S1 E3) - Original Release: September 10, 2021; Remastered: July 29, 2022
Tyson, along with his friends Aiden and Anjul, enjoy a game of DDR: Mario Mix, delivered by a mysterious entity known as the Ghost of Most Wanted Games. They dress up in Mario costumes and dance, unaware they are being watched by the Ghost.
The History of Mario’s Artstyle (S1 E4) - Original Release: October 1, 2021; Remastered: August 19, 2022
In this episode, Tyson critiques Mario's evolving art style and reacts to Chris Pratt's casting as Mario. We learn about his strained relationship with his girlfriend, Mackenzie, and of Tyson's disturbing nightmares.
The History of Mario Rumors and Myths [Halloween Special] (S1 E5) - Original Release: October 29, 2021; Remastered: September 9, 2022
Tyson explores Mario rumors and myths in a new segment, "Humour That Rumour." After receiving the wrong number from a girl, a boy named Jakob calls into the show on accident. Later when Aiden is too scared to go trick-or-treating, Tyson brings along Jakob and together they have an adventurous Halloween night, stealing candy from a chainsaw-wielding old couple and encountering a Dry Bones attack resulting in a Thriller parody.
Ranking Every Mario Party Game (S1 E6) - Original Release: November 28, 2021; Remastered: September 30, 2022
Tyson, accused of stealing New Super Mario Bros. Wii copies, is released due to an anonymous tip-off. His attempt at a Mario Party games ranking party fails due to a date typo, resulting in his friends having their own party.
It’s a NSMBWii Christmas! [Christmas Special] (S1 E7) - Original Release: December 21, 2021; Remastered: December 20, 2022
Tyson prepares for Christmas with a declaration of love for New Super Mario Bros. Wii and sets up traps in his house due to local newscaster Marty, reporting that the old couple from Halloween was looking for him. His friends arrive and trigger the traps, and Jakob reveals his relationship with Olivia, the girl who accidentally gave him the wrong number. Along with Olivia’s mom and Mailman Murphy, the old couple, Ken and Lynn, reveal that it was all a Halloween joke. The episode concludes with a group rendition of "12 Days of Christmas," Tyson receiving his 100th NSMBWii copy, and the gift of a new couch from his friends. The episode also has guest appearances from Daggz, Pastra, Springs and NatterJohn as Tyson’s friends.
Nintendo’s Diminishing Downfall (S2 E1) - Release Date: April 7, 2023
Tyson faces legal issues from Nintendo over his "Super Lil T Bros" project. A map-reading error leads to a detour in Las Vegas, culminating in a defiant act against Nintendo involving a Toad plushie.
==Running Gags/Inside Jokes==
The series features several running gags and recurring references, these include:
*Tyson’s excessive love of NSMBWii and hatred of NSMBU and other NSMB games.
*Mailman Murphy had participated in several things when he was in college, while he or another character pulls out a picture of it.
*Tyson saying “consumerism” really close to the mic in a low pitch voice.
*A knife being stuck into a Toad plush.
*Tyson screaming something in a high voice.
*The occasional use of SilvaGunner rips as background music as opposed to actual game music, starting with “Nintendo’s Diminishing Downfall.”
==Collaborations/notable off-channel appearances==
*Daggz and MR. Springs have appeared in “The ULTIMATE FNAF Security Breach Iceberg” on the Average T channel.
*Pastra, Daggz, and MR. Springs played “Five Nights at Wario’s 3” with Tyson in “The Most Underrated Nintendo FNAF Fangame” and “We Played Five Nights at Wario’s in 2023” on the Average T channel.
*Pastra, Daggz, MR. Springs, and NatterJohn appeared in “It’s a NSMBWii Christmas” as visiting in Tyson’s neighborhood and buying him a new couch.
*Tyson appears in MR. Springs’ video “The Most OBSCURE FNAF MERCH Part 8!”, dramatically complaining about an inaccurate Bonnie the Bunny hat.
==Gallery==
File:Cast picture.PNG|thumb|The entire main/reoccurring characters from left to right: Lynn, Marty, Ken, Mackenzie, Anjul, Aiden, Tyson, The Ghost of Most Wanted Games, Jakob, Olivia, Ms. Olive, Lucas, Mailman Murphy
File:Ddr remastered downsized.png|thumb| The poster for "DDR Mario Mix | A Forgotten Masterpiece"
File:Halloween Special image.jpg|thumb|The poster for the 2022 Halloween Special "The History of Mario Rumours and Myths"
File:Christmas Special downsized.png|thumb|The poster for the 2022 Christmas Special "It's a NSMBWii Christmas!"
File:Diminishing downfall.png|thumb|The poster for the Season 2 premiere "Nintendo's Diminishing Downfall"
File:Lil T The Movie Poster 2.png|thumb|The poster for "Lil T: The Movie"
==References==
Category:Commentary YouTubers
Category:Gaming YouTubers
Category:Comedy YouTubers
Category:Review YouTubers
Category:Vlogging YouTubers
Category:Canadian YouTubers
Category:Users who joined in 2012]]