Thedongkinger & Ararity ~upd~ Jun 2026

TheDongkinger and Arity occupy different ends of the "try-hard vs. casual" spectrum, often crossing over.

Both creators adhere to the standard TF2 YouTube format: short clips (15 seconds to 2 minutes) edited together into a 10-to-20-minute montage. thedongkinger & ararity

TheDongkinger and Arity represent the "Golden Age" of the collaborative Team Fortress 2 video essay. Their product is not just gameplay footage, but a documented friendship centered around a shared obsession with a 15-year-old game. Their relevance stems from their ability to make high-level competitive play feel accessible, chaotic, and above all, funny. TheDongkinger and Arity occupy different ends of the