Shirley Curry, the Legendary Skyrim Grandma, Bids Farewell to Gaming
Shirley Curry, the 88-year-old YouTuber better known as the Skyrim Grandma, has announced her retirement from making gaming videos, citing boredom with the process.
Curry’s Incredible Journey in Skyrim
Curry uploaded her first Skyrim gameplay video to YouTube in 2015, and her popularity soared with over 1 million subscribers by 2021. Even after suffering a stroke in the same year, Curry bravely returned to her gaming chair to share her adventures in the world of Tamriel.
The End of an Era
However, all good things must come to an end. In a heartfelt vlog titled ‘No More Gaming Videos’, Curry expressed her disillusionment with the routine, “I’m just doing it for fun, and it isn’t fun anymore. I’m tired of it, and I’m bored to death with it. So I’m making the decision now, totally, finally, I am not going to be making any more game videos.”
Curry’s Future on YouTube
Despite bidding adieu to gaming videos, Curry assured her fans that she won’t disappear entirely from YouTube. She plans to continue making vlogs occasionally, updating her audience about her life, the books she’s reading, and even sharing some of her own writing. Away from the camera, Curry intends to start a long-awaited quilt project.
Legacy and Retirement Wishes
As Curry wraps up her gaming chapter, she reminds fans of the decade’s worth of earlier videos to enjoy. For die-hard fans, the Shirley Follower Mod from 2021 adds Curry to Skyrim as a companion, immortalizing her in the game she loves. Despite the absence of The Elder Scrolls 6, Curry’s retirement from gaming is a well-deserved break, with best wishes for her quilting endeavours.
FAQs
Q: Why did Shirley Curry decide to retire from making gaming videos?
A: Shirley Curry expressed feeling bored and tired of creating gaming videos, leading to her decision to retire from the practice.
Q: Will Shirley Curry completely disappear from YouTube?
A: No, Shirley Curry plans to continue making vlogs occasionally, providing updates about her life and interests.
Q: What legacy does Shirley Curry leave behind in the gaming community?
A: Shirley Curry leaves behind a treasure trove of gaming content for her fans to enjoy, as well as a fan-made mod immortalizing her in Skyrim.
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