Pruane2forever

Pierce Ruane (born: ), better known online as Pruane2 (later Pruane2Forever), is a CanadianStory of Pruane2Forever: When Online Fame Isn't So Great — wavywebsurf (YouTube). 11 Mar 2020Pruane2Forever's YouTube Stats - Social Blade former YouTuber active from 2007 to 2016.
After creating his first YouTube channel in 2007, Pruane became known for his vlog and review-type content. His videos often focused on topical pop culture news and commonly featured his opinions of recent movies, video games, and even real people (such as celebrities). Pruane also occasionally produced original scripted videos on the channel, often released under the label "Sexman Films".
Pruane was notorious for his signature appearance and voice, which were subject to widespread ridicule in either comment sections or response videos by other creators. His content also received criticism for his "hot takes". Pruane eventually quit YouTube in 2016, resulting in the deletion of all of his videos. As of 2022, he remains active on a personal Instagram account.@pbr604 - Instagram
==History==
Pruane first joined YouTube in the summer of 2007 as Pruane2. His first upload on the channel was the now-classic video "Screw you porn addicts". The video quickly gained popularity and criticism, which caused him to close down his account. "Screw you porn addicts" gained over 2 million views before its original deletion. However, on January 22, 2008, he created a new account now known as Pruane2forever and reuploaded his old videos. Pruane2forever gained much popularity on YouTube, even being featured on the front page multiple times.
On February 6, 2009, Pruane uploaded a video titled "50 Cent?", where he critically rips into the rapper and condemns him as a "media whore". YouTube featured the video on February 9, and it gained over 600,000 views in the matter of days. Over the course of the year, it accumulated over 1 million views.
On July 2, 2009, a follow-up to the video was released, titled "In NYC With 50 Cent", which featured Pruane meeting 50 Cent in New York City. It was featured on 50 Cent's website, and was also uploaded to the Pruane2forever channel (the YouTube version also included the prequel, "50 Cent?" in the same video). The video gained over 5 million views and was Pruane's most popular video.
Pruane deleted his account on April 19, 2016. Although most of his videos have been permanently lost, some have been re-uploaded by other users.
===In the media===
Pruane was featured on G4TV's Attack of the Show, on their "Around The Net" segment about 9 times. His video "Screw you porn Addicts" was the first to be featured on the show. All the videos were uploaded to YouTube, but were taken down due to copyright infringement claims by G4 on July 12, 2009.
Pruane was also mentioned in an interview with 50 Cent on an episode of The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien that aired on November 17, 2009.Sexman AKA Pruane2Forever On Conan (November 17, 2009) - BitChute
===As of recent===
On March 2, 2020, Pruane posted an update on his Instagram in regards to the status of his YouTube career. He discussed his current state in his life as well as his lack of eagerness in returning to the site. The screenshot reads as follows:
==Gallery==
Pruane2_2007.PNG|Pruane in the late 2000s.
Pruane2forever.jpg|Pruane in the early 2010s.
Pruane2_2022.PNG|Pruane in the 2020s.
==References==
Category:Commentary YouTubers
Category:Review YouTubers
Category:Vlogging YouTubers
Category:Canadian YouTubers
Category:Users who joined in 2007