At best (provided Pat doesn't have a career outside of YouTube) I have a feeling the money he pulls just fuels his hobby.
Straight up if I had the motivation to make videos and peddle myself on the various hobbbies I enjoy to support my hobby I'd do it.
I'd do it and laugh all the way to the bank.
But for me. I haven't the desire, drive, or energy to do that.
Sure I have the interest and ability to put something out there. However, for now it will remain just that. An interest.
So sure I take various "youtubers" with a grain of salt. Sure I might bitch and moan about a select few. However, it's the audience who bitches and moans who at times become the most dedicated viewers. Because then I wouldn't have something to bitch and moan over.