Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
All comments I make in this video are my opinions and analysis - please take my criticisms and compliments to this video in good faith.
@hbomberguy video: youtube.com/watch?v=yDp3cB5fHXQ&t=4024s&ab_channel=hbomberguy
Isabella’s Channel - youtube.com/@IsabellaLanter?si=mGC0okdirHm51IpL
Makeup Look Inspired by Ajbelarte on Instagram instagram.com/ajbelarte
Videos I Watched in Making This Video:
@Cyael youtube.com/watch?v=9J4ziuKnBjQ&ab_channel=Cyael
@IGN youtube.com/watch?v=CCzBwBCl7qs&ab_channel=IGN
@ToddintheShadows youtube.com/watch?v=A6_LW1PkmnY&t=8s&ab_channel=ToddintheShadows
@jessiegenderafterdark5287 youtube.com/watch?v=7y-9OzJnLwE&t=1s&ab_channel=JessieGenderAfterDark
@yeah-wq2ho youtube.com/watch?v=lrv9Y0nS87A&ab_channel=yeah
@iilluminaughtii youtube.com/watch?v=lDV71uqk_Gs&t=1948s&ab_channel=iilluminaughtii
@filipmiucin youtube.com/watch?v=D8zUxMKlC3U&ab_channel=FILIP
@NintendoWire youtube.com/watch?v=Qr57RhoUbYw&ab_channel=NintendoWire
James Sommerton Pages That I Came Across:
youtube.com/c/jamessomerton
biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/canadian-queer-identity-youtuber-james-somerton
patreon.com/jamessomerton/creators
youtube.fandom.com/wiki/James_Somerton
reddit.com/r/hbomberguy/comments/18bnx9b/james_education
twitter.com/TheBase16/status/1732108942119961016?s=20
thiswastv.com/james-somerton-wikipedia
Books Referenced:
Analysis and Critique: How to Engage and Write About Anything By Professor Dorsey Armstrong of Purdue University
Genre as Social Action by Carolyn H. Miller from Landmark Essays on Contemporary Rhetoric
The Rhetoric of Motives by Kenneth Burke
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- Elf Acne Fighting Poreless Putty Primer: mavely.app.link/e/hq5Gyt2vYvb
- Elf Halo Glow in Shade 2 mavely.app.link/e/nuQ573th6Eb
- NARS Soft Matte Concealer in Madeline
- NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Light 4.5 Vienna
- Gerard Cosmetics Slay the Day Powder
- Too Faced Born This Way Concealer in Vanilla: mavely.app.link/e/EbpJpV9vYvb
- Saie Beauty Dewy Blush in Rosy
- Gerard Cosmetics Brightening Powder
- Beautybay Wilderness Pallet
- Midas Cosmetics Flower Bomb Pallet
- Midas Cosmetics Neon Liner Pallet
- Melt Cosmetics Digital Duo Blush in Queen Bee
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze: mavely.app.link/e/skZEfhbwYvb
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow in Ash Brown: mavely.app.link/e/CYLLKPkwYvb
- Glossier Brow Flick in Black
- Elf Lash N Roll Mascara: mavely.app.link/e/xpn84Gyh6Eb
- Colourpop BFF Gel Liner in Exit
- Huda Tantour in Fair
- Natasha Denona My Dream Face Pallet
- Gerard Cosmetics Bullet Lipstick in Fire Engine
- Sephora Outrageous Plumbing Gloss in Fever
- Sephora Makeup Setting Spray
0:00 - Intro Sequence
1:13 - Introduction
4:51 - Part 1.1 - Context
9:14 - 1.2 - Filip’s Plagiarism Scandal
20:49 - 1.3 - Cinemassacre
28:51 - Part 2.1 - Iilluminaughtii
43:55 - 2.2 - My Criticism of the “Drama Youtube” Argument
50:25 - 2.3 - Internet Historian
51:19 - Part 3.1 - Hbomberguy on James Somerton & LGBTQIA+ Video Essays
59:29 - 3.2 - Brief Overview of Todd in the Shadows & Jessie Gender
1:02:30 - 3.3 - James Somerton's "Apology"
1:13:19 - Conclusion
All comments I make in this video are my opinions and analysis - please take my criticisms and compliments to this video in good faith.
@hbomberguy video: youtube.com/watch?v=yDp3cB5fHXQ&t=4024s&ab_channel=hbomberguy
Isabella’s Channel - youtube.com/@IsabellaLanter?si=mGC0okdirHm51IpL
Makeup Look Inspired by Ajbelarte on Instagram instagram.com/ajbelarte
Videos I Watched in Making This Video:
@Cyael youtube.com/watch?v=9J4ziuKnBjQ&ab_channel=Cyael
@IGN youtube.com/watch?v=CCzBwBCl7qs&ab_channel=IGN
@ToddintheShadows youtube.com/watch?v=A6_LW1PkmnY&t=8s&ab_channel=ToddintheShadows
@jessiegenderafterdark5287 youtube.com/watch?v=7y-9OzJnLwE&t=1s&ab_channel=JessieGenderAfterDark
@yeah-wq2ho youtube.com/watch?v=lrv9Y0nS87A&ab_channel=yeah
@iilluminaughtii youtube.com/watch?v=lDV71uqk_Gs&t=1948s&ab_channel=iilluminaughtii
@filipmiucin youtube.com/watch?v=D8zUxMKlC3U&ab_channel=FILIP
@NintendoWire youtube.com/watch?v=Qr57RhoUbYw&ab_channel=NintendoWire
James Sommerton Pages That I Came Across:
youtube.com/c/jamessomerton
biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/canadian-queer-identity-youtuber-james-somerton
patreon.com/jamessomerton/creators
youtube.fandom.com/wiki/James_Somerton
reddit.com/r/hbomberguy/comments/18bnx9b/james_education
twitter.com/TheBase16/status/1732108942119961016?s=20
thiswastv.com/james-somerton-wikipedia
Books Referenced:
Analysis and Critique: How to Engage and Write About Anything By Professor Dorsey Armstrong of Purdue University
Genre as Social Action by Carolyn H. Miller from Landmark Essays on Contemporary Rhetoric
The Rhetoric of Motives by Kenneth Burke
Tiktok at the end of video: tiktok.com/@notmr.bigchops69/video/7314750835156585759
Comment down below what other topics you are interested in and subscribe if you like the content!
Follow My Socials:
Tiktok:tiktok.com/@mikasasforest
Twitter: twitter.com/mikasasforest
Instagram:instagram.com/mikasasforest
Email to Suggest Content: mikasfcontent@gmail.com
Support the Channel:
Amazon Wishlist → amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/15DDVA3KQ995L?ref_=wl_share
Patreon → patreon.com/mikasf
Join this channel to get access to perks → youtube.com/channel/UCW8U0yd_QMgtB9arn7Xk6zA/join
List of Books I Recommend: amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/2Q5BMEY96CN84/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3
Squishmallow cross stitch by: instagram.com/oxmanoriginals
Channel art by: twitter.com/pandapufkin
**AFFILIATED LINK (I MAKE A COMMISSION AND/OR AM AFFILIATED WITH THE BRAND)**
evryjewels.com/?ref=_6edjMq3x9Ti
- Use Code "Mika" for 50% off (will differ when there are sales but will still save you money)!!
Link with Gerard Cosmetics: gerardcosmetics.com/?rfsn=7214575.984ad4
Or use code ‘Squishgang’ to save some money!! (exclusions apply)
What’s on my face (links when present are affiliated, most are from Ulta, those outside of the US more links are below)
- Milk Hydrogrip Primer
- Elf Acne Fighting Poreless Putty Primer: mavely.app.link/e/hq5Gyt2vYvb
- Elf Halo Glow in Shade 2 mavely.app.link/e/nuQ573th6Eb
- NARS Soft Matte Concealer in Madeline
- NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Light 4.5 Vienna
- Gerard Cosmetics Slay the Day Powder
- Too Faced Born This Way Concealer in Vanilla: mavely.app.link/e/EbpJpV9vYvb
- Saie Beauty Dewy Blush in Rosy
- Gerard Cosmetics Brightening Powder
- Beautybay Wilderness Pallet
- Midas Cosmetics Flower Bomb Pallet
- Midas Cosmetics Neon Liner Pallet
- Melt Cosmetics Digital Duo Blush in Queen Bee
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze: mavely.app.link/e/skZEfhbwYvb
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow in Ash Brown: mavely.app.link/e/CYLLKPkwYvb
- Glossier Brow Flick in Black
- Elf Lash N Roll Mascara: mavely.app.link/e/xpn84Gyh6Eb
- Colourpop BFF Gel Liner in Exit
- Huda Tantour in Fair
- Natasha Denona My Dream Face Pallet
- Gerard Cosmetics Bullet Lipstick in Fire Engine
- Sephora Outrageous Plumbing Gloss in Fever
- Sephora Makeup Setting Spray
0:00 - Intro Sequence
1:13 - Introduction
4:51 - Part 1.1 - Context
9:14 - 1.2 - Filip’s Plagiarism Scandal
20:49 - 1.3 - Cinemassacre
28:51 - Part 2.1 - Iilluminaughtii
43:55 - 2.2 - My Criticism of the “Drama Youtube” Argument
50:25 - 2.3 - Internet Historian
51:19 - Part 3.1 - Hbomberguy on James Somerton & LGBTQIA+ Video Essays
59:29 - 3.2 - Brief Overview of Todd in the Shadows & Jessie Gender
1:02:30 - 3.3 - James Somerton's "Apology"
1:13:19 - Conclusion
