Why MADtv Deserves Better fredster2000 2025-02-05 | #videoessay #retrospective #nostalgia #2000sMad TV was seen as Saturday Night Live’s more edgy, “low-brow” and “immature” competitor from 1995-2009. Future stars like Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Bobby Lee and many others got their start on the show. Freebooted clips from the show went viral on early Youtube accumulating millions of views each. And yet there doesn’t seem to be many organized, online spaces of folks celebrating the show despite being beloved by so many people worldwide. This video chronicles everything about the show from its formation and its very talented cast to its inevitable downfall.SOURCES used:An Oral History of MADtv, the Sketch Show That Never Quite Changed Comedy: vulture.com/2016/05/oral-history-madtv.htmlAdam Small on MAD REWIND: open.spotify.com/episode/4wqJ3TmgxUKryMKyZuP0KWMo Collins (Part 1) on MAD REWIND: open.spotify.com/episode/3FEdouvRxSdYmWUeUDg6wDPhil LaMarr on MAD REWIND: open.spotify.com/episode/1hs5ZsrO2RWKR1ISuOwMmETigerBelly 408 (Ike Barinholtz and the Yellow People): youtube.com/watch?v=scvWStMVN20Stephnie Weir on MAD REWIND: open.spotify.com/episode/5OPeBi0kh13ZfRDKe3mPVXHYPE+ Interview with Debra Wilson: youtube.com/watch?v=7oif3Z-6kQ8Bad Friends Ep. 245 (Ruby’s Fantastic Fail): youtube.com/watch?v=fdZS0quScBIWhy Jordan Peele Holds a Grudge Against ‘MADtv’: hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/why-jordan-peele-holds-a-grudge-madtv-1198844Tiger Belly 340 (Trevor Wallace & The Verified Bro): youtube.com/watch?v=PW40dOM0TDoAsian Americans Living in a ‘Bamboozled’ World: latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-oct-23-ca-40651-story.htmlHumor or Racism?: latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-mar-10-ca-35668-story.htmlTiger Belly 198 (Mo Collins, Show Me Your Meatholes): youtube.com/watch?v=qTWjXrmziP0Tiger Belly 132 (Will Sasso is our Precious Diamond): youtube.com/watch?v=g_8_0BMjB4wTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Impact of MadTV3:33 History of MadTV6:38 CAST (Part 1: OGs)9:58 CAST (Part 2: New Blood)21:20 CAST (Part 3: All The Rest)23:48 Humor (SNL v. MadTV)29:14 Recurring Characters38:37 Pop Culture Skewering44:39 Mad’s Diversity45:50 Behind the Scenes49:22 Iffy Stuff in the Sketches57:09 Awesome Sketches1:02:42 Online Following1:08:58 The End of Mad1:12:42 The Doomed 2016 Reboot1:18:22 ConclusionMY SOCIALS (Reach me!)📩 EMAIL: fredster2000.yt@gmail.com🦋 BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/fredster2000.bsky.social👽 REDDIT: /u/fredster2000_YT📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/fredster2000.ytBackground music, and closing theme song composed by Monaic / @monaicbutgoodDiscord: nova100Motion Background by: @aavfx
Why Pop Stars Will Replace Voice Actors (Video Essay) fredster2000 2025-09-24 | #videoessay #animationhistory #smurfsmovie Did you know Rihanna is Smurfette?! 🤯 In this video, I want to explore why I think pop stars (e.g. Beyonce, Justin Timberlake) will be the biggest names voicing animated characters in movies for the foreseeable future. Everything from how voice-over roles became so crowded with celebrities to the fading influence of the traditional "movie star".Check out my Patreon or Join to become a Youtube Member!Bonus Content (Ramblings) once every 2 months!patreon.com/fredster2000Thank you to the following creators for providing voice-over work for this video! Go check them out!@EnchantedEssays (Deep-dives into British media) as Peggy Lee@BitterSnake (True-life Internet Mysteries & Horror) as Roger Ebert@GregCubed (Music, TV & Gaming Commentary) as John CleeseSOURCES:Boyle, D. (1991, March 14). Do actors act in cartoons? The Los Angeles Daily News / The Free Lance–Star (Fredericksburg, VA).Breznican, A. (2004, October 1). ‘Shark Tale’ latest animated film to showcase celebrities. The Republican (Springfield, MA). Associated Press.Cliff “Ukelele Ike” Edwards who gave voice to Jimmy Cricket for “Pinocchio” will be here Tuesday. (1940, February 25). Lincoln Journal Star (Lincoln, NE).Dzhanova, Y. (2019, August 3). Forget law school, these kids want to be a YouTube star. CNBC. cnbc.com/2019/08/02/forget-law-school-these-kids-want-to-be-a-youtube-star.htmlGabriel, B. (2015, September 4). Lady and the lawsuit: Peggy Lee’s war with Disney. Cartoon Brew. cartoonbrew.com/disney/peggy-lee-war-disney-lady-and-the-tramp-113688.htmlShearer, L. (1951, June 23). Disney ventures into ‘Wonderland’. Star Weekly (Toronto, Ontario, Canada).Thomas, B. (1993, July 3). Singer still hopes to cash in as voice of Snow White. The Day (New London, CT). Associated Press.Williston, P. (1988, November 23). Animated Billy Joel finds a new voice. The Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield, MA). Also appeared in Allentown Morning Call.OTHER VIDEOS: Lindsay Ellis’ Video on Robin Williams as the Genie in Aladdin: youtube.com/watch?v=nyiBdccfNkgJameson Thomas’ (Media Influence’s) Video on the “Death of the Movie Star”: youtube.com/watch?v=FUEMv9bFd-8MY SOCIALS (Reach me!)📩 EMAIL: fredster2000.yt@gmail.com🦋 BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/fredster2000.bsky.social👽 REDDIT: /u/fredster2000_YT📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/fredster2000.yt“Heavenly” Music:‘Arcadia’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0All other background music throughout this video composed by: Monaic / @monaicbutgoodDiscord: nova100TIMESTAMPS:0:00 DID YOU KNOW?!4:32 Celebritification of Voices23:15 Why Pop Stars though?40:23 Why This Matters
Question to Millennials #internethistory #myspace fredster2000 2025-09-18 | Edited by: @TheRealHuggle / @LJLVibes
Most Important Book of the 90’s-2000’s #90s #2000s #books fredster2000 2025-09-14 | Darn kids today and their stupid phonesEdited by: @ReadingWithLogan / @LJLVibes
The Only Wholesome Meme #internethistory #2012 fredster2000 2025-09-10 | To be fair, he WAS ridiculously photogenic.Edited by @ReadingWithLogan / @LJLVibes
Is this the WORST FONT EVER? #graphicdesign #2000s #font fredster2000 2025-09-08 | Those damn bloody cowboys.Edited by @TheRealHuggle / @LJLVibes
The OG Queen of Youtube 💅💅 #youtubetrivia #2007 fredster2000 2025-09-03 | Let's get some SHOES. (Liam Kyle Sullivan / Kelly)
Best Website from 2002 #internetculture #nickelodeon #2000s fredster2000 2025-08-31 | Does anyone remember 'The Amanda Show'?
A Huge 2000s Pop Culture Moment #americanidol fredster2000 2025-08-27 | In 2007, there was once a 17-year-old contestant on American Idol called Sanjaya Malakar. His story was weird.
A Career-Ruining Video #youtubetrivia #2017 #popmusichistory fredster2000 2025-08-23 | tfw your video gets millions of views and you accidentally ruin a pop star's career
The Saddest Song Ever Written #musictrivia #broadway #popmusichistory fredster2000 2025-08-20 | A quick analysis of one of my favorite songs ever -- "My Funny Valentine" writtenby songwriter Lorenz Hart.
Why Gen Z Still Relates to Gumball | The Amazing World of Gumball fredster2000 2025-07-25 | #videoessay #tawog #internetculture I may have been way too old to be watching Cartoon Network in 2015. Yet something about The Amazing World of Gumball really captivated me. It felt fresh and modern in a way that many animated movies and shows have tried and failed to capture. With The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball show coming up soon, I explore all that in this video.Check out my Patreon or Join to become a Youtube Member!Bonus Content (Ramblings) once every 2 months!patreon.com/fredster2000MY SOCIALS (Reach me!)📩 EMAIL: fredster2000.yt@gmail.com🦋 BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/fredster2000.bsky.social👽 REDDIT: /u/fredster2000_YT📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/fredster2000.ytTransition Music:"The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Background music composed by Monaic / @monaicbutgoodDiscord: nova100TIMESTAMPS:0:00 8 Years4:49 The Meta18:34 The Internet33:29 The WorldMotion Background by: @aavfx
We Were Too Cruel to Justin Bieber fredster2000 2025-07-03 | #videoessay #justinbieber #internetculture "I H8 JUSTIN BIEBER!!!!!! HE'S GAY!!!!!!1" If you weren't there, you won't believe how truly vitriolic the hate toward Justin Bieber was from 2009-2011. Let's explore that.Check out my Patreon or Join to become a Youtube Member!Bonus Content (Ramblings) once every 2 months!patreon.com/fredster2000MUSIC used:8-bit Justin Bieber 'Baby' tune used for transitions: youtube.com/watch?v=ZaeJvxhl2F0Rock song used in intro:Bet You Can Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0Closing theme song composed by Monaic / @monaicbutgoodDiscord: nova100SOURCES used:Lassen, K. (1977, November 10). Under 20 interview: Leif Garrett. The Daily News Leader, p. 7. Article on Hanson: goupstate.com/story/news/1998/01/21/39mmmbop39-hanson-brothers39-sound-turns-them-into-teen-heartthrobs-some-targets-animosity-others/28957771007Ashley Norton's video on Bieber: youtube.com/watch?v=rt9gkKzeHS4Mic the Snare's video about Music that Defined the 2010's: youtube.com/watch?v=kMbmdnaj6t0TIMESTAMPS:0:00 I'm Concerned2:14 The Teen Idol8:45 Justin Drew Bieber17:55 HATE21:41 GAAAAAAY31:41 Jealous33:46 How Hated Was He44:40 Bad News Bieber56:11 Redemption Arc1:01:01 Justin Bieber TodayMY SOCIALS (Reach me!)📩 EMAIL: fredster2000.yt@gmail.com🦋 BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/fredster2000.bsky.social👽 REDDIT: /u/fredster2000_YT📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/fredster2000.ytMotion Background by: @aavfx
Why Did We Use To Type LIKEEE ~*ThiS*~ XD XD fredster2000 2025-06-04 | #videoessay #linguistics #internetculture #millennials Was tYpInG liKE tHis reaaaally THAAAAT bad? LOOOOL XD XD(Yeah, maybe. But I still want to talk about it.)Check out my Patreon or Join to become a Youtube Member!Bonus Content (Ramblings) every month!patreon.com/fredster2000Gretchen Mcculloch’s website: gretchenmcculloch.comSOURCES used:Mcculloch, G. (2019). Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language. Riverhead Books.Jargon File: http://www.catb.org/jargon/htmlHackers: Wizards of the Electronic Age (1985) dir: Fabrice FlorinWilbers, S. (1998, May 18). Web vs. Webster’s: Users like Web’s Quirky Informality. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Business 13.Malmo, J. (2000, October 30). English rules don’t change on Internet. The Commercial Appeal, B3.Tagliamonte, S. A. (2016). So sick or so cool? The language of youth on the internet. Language in Society, 45(1), 1–32. doi:10.1017/S0047404515000780Cataan, J. C. (2011). A 'World' Within the World: The Jejemons as the 'Other' Culture. (p. 35-39) Unpublished Undergraduate Thesis, University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication.Yuki, M., Maddux, W. W., & Masuda, T. (2007). Are the windows to the soul the same in the East and West? Cultural differences in using the eyes and mouth as cues to recognize emotions in Japan and the United States. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 43(2), 303–311. doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2006.02.004Q&A with Gary Marsh: hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/qampa-gary-marsh-79123Vox Article: vox.com/the-highlight/23466389/millennials-cringe-epic-baconKnow Your Meme (Mocking Spongebob): knowyourmeme.com/memes/mocking-spongebobTIMESTAMPS:0:00 A Very Important Question2:35 The First Wave11:34 The Second Wave14:35 EXAGERRATED22:35 tHe sPaRkLy uNiCoRn28:14 My Culture35:01 :-)43:07 C-O-N-T-E-N-T47:53 The Third WaveMY SOCIALS (Reach me!)📩 EMAIL: fredster2000.yt@gmail.com🦋 BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/fredster2000.bsky.social👽 REDDIT: /u/fredster2000_YT📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/fredster2000.ytBackground music, and closing theme song composed by Monaic / @monaicbutgoodDiscord: nova100Motion Background by: @aavfx
The Rise & Fall (and Rise Again) of CollegeHumor / Dropout.tv fredster2000 2025-04-28 | #videoessay #dropouttv #drawfee #collegehumor CollegeHumor has endured in various forms for 25 years, evolving into the streaming service Dropout with hit shows like Dimension 20 and Game Changer and maintaining a large, devoted fanbase. In this video, I’ll trace the history of CollegeHumor —i ncluding spin-offs like Jake & Amir, Adam Ruins Everything, and Drawfee — and explore the secret behind its lasting success and relevance.Check out my Patreon or Join to become a Youtube Member!Bonus Content (Ramblings) every month!patreon.com/fredster2000Additional Writing by: Izo LopezSOURCES used:John, W. S. (2005, July 24). Sophomorically Incorrect. The New York Times. nytimes.com/2005/07/24/fashion/sundaystyles/sophomorically-incorrect.htmlStaley, O. (2006, October 14). Media Man Is Content With Content [Review of Media Man Is Content With Content]. The Ottowa Citizen, D7.Interview with Streeter Seidell: maximumfun.org/news/college-humors-jeff-rubin-and-streeter“The Pointless Podcast” with Jake & Amir: open.spotify.com/episode/0512d3d9IhRCDusyP5Fj9uWIRED article on Big Breakfast: wired.com/story/collegehumorSam Reich AMA: reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/ith3bv/hello_im_sam_reich_the_ceo_of_collegehumorVsauce Safety Third 56: youtube.com/watch?v=d5afQVByJ8kAdam Conover Twitter thread: https://x.com/adamconover/status/1183209875859333120Dropout Cast Answers Assumptions: youtube.com/watch?v=d5afQVByJ8kClaim on “Lowest Common Denominator”: npr.org/2023/08/12/1192686823/amidst-streaming-chaos-dropout-carves-out-its-own-nicheFast Interview with Sam Reich: youtube.com/watch?v=qRK_gNfFdP0TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction3:03 Origins7:57 The First Videos (CH Originals)17:38 Hardly Working (OG Cast)25:12 Jake and Amir30:56 The L.A. Era (Adam Ruins Everything)34:37 Drawfee38:38 OG Cast Update39:38 New Cast44:59 Diversity Is In47:27 The Dropout Era (Challenges)54:52 Dropout (FINALLY!)1:04:00 The Background MonsterMY SOCIALS (Reach me!)📩 EMAIL: fredster2000.yt@gmail.com🦋 BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/fredster2000.bsky.social👽 REDDIT: /u/fredster2000_YT📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/fredster2000.ytBackground music, and closing theme song composed by Monaic / @monaicbutgoodDiscord: nova100Motion Background by: @aavfx
Online Poptimism Or: How We Learned to Love Pop Music fredster2000 2025-03-28 | #videoessay #popmusichistory #carlyraejepsen #poptimism Check out my Patreon or Join to become a Youtube Member!Bonus Content (Ramblings) Uploaded to my channel!patreon.com/fredster2000youtube.com/channel/UCy-WuwJGiYpcBqkON-O3yRQ/joinPop stars like Charli XCX and Chappell Roan are thriving in a music landscape that once dismissed pop as shallow, commercial and inferior. In the early 2010’s, young people online have ridiculed mainstream pop through memes, but a shift in attitudes led to its cultural re-evaluation. In this video, we seek to answer the questions: Were you really born in le wrong generation? Why is Anthony Fantano in the thumbnail? And what does Queen of Pop Carly Rae Jepsen have to do with it?SOURCES used:The Rap Against Rockism: nytimes.com/2004/10/31/arts/music/the-rap-against-rockism.htmlCracked article refuting “defeners”: cracked.com/article_18983_5-complaints-about-modern-life-that-are-statistically-b.s..htmlTranscript of Anthony Fantano’s le wrong generation video: genius.com/Anthony-fantano-the-needle-drops-albums-that-prove-you-werent-born-in-le-wrong-generation-annotatedCLASHMUSIC article on Robyn: clashmusic.com/features/we-were-very-self-indulgent-how-robyn-re-shaped-modern-pop-with-body-talkTodd in the Shadows’ Best of 2009 video: youtube.com/watch?v=RhWfbxigiw8Todd in the Shadows’ Best of 2015 video: youtube.com/watch?v=ds90m5dq6-IMic the Snare’s video on Run Away With Me: youtube.com/watch?v=qEw6FV11UYAAnthony Fantano’s review of Emotion: youtube.com/watch?v=-uzLOwBzevUAnthony Fantano on Emotion 5 Years Later: youtube.com/watch?v=xNKuh5j2jiENYT Article on “Pop’s Middle Class”: nytimes.com/2023/08/14/arts/music/pop-musics-middle-class.htmlPopheads’ 2020 Census Survey: reddit.com/r/popheads/comments/hb1mqa/rpopheads_150k_subscriber_census_resultsTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Cringe ahh skit2:34 Actual Intro lol4:57 History of Rock v Pop10:40 Internet Era13:05 Le Wrong Generation20:00 Problems with Defeners27:56 Where Did They Go?30:06 E-MO-TION34:26 Content Creators37:43 Reddit41:07 Pop Music NowMY SOCIALS (Reach me!)📩 EMAIL: fredster2000.yt@gmail.com🦋 BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/fredster2000.bsky.social👽 REDDIT: /u/fredster2000_YT📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/fredster2000.ytBackground music, and closing theme song composed by Monaic / @monaicbutgoodDiscord: nova100Motion Background by: @aavfx
Did This TV Judge Deserve The Online Hate? fredster2000 2025-03-01 | #videoessay #cancelculture #xfactorCheck out my Patreon or Join to become a Youtube Member!Bonus Content (Ramblings) Uploaded to my channel!patreon.com/fredster2000youtube.com/channel/UCy-WuwJGiYpcBqkON-O3yRQ/joinIn March 2015, New Zealand X-Factor viewers would be shocked when judge and pop-rock singer-songwriter Natalia Kills would verbally berate contestant Joe Irvine. In her shocking and bizarre rant, she would accuse Joe of ripping off her husband's style, fellow X-Factor judge and throwback-pop star Willy Moon. Natalia and Willy were swiftly removed from the show, and online backlash was vicious and persistent, even continuing to this day. To me, this was one of the earliest and most vivid instances of online "cancel culture" that I can even remember. In this video, I want to humanize the people involved in this incident, detail the factors that may have led to this moment (hello Simon Cowell), and even explore its lasting impact.SOURCES:Fired from the Show: hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/pop-stars-fired-x-factor-781829Natalia Early Life: papermag.com/teddy-sinclair#rebelltitem2Zoe Alexander's X-Factor experience: youtube.com/watch?v=RaF9T6l_DxkIrish Mirror (Natalia no regrets): https://www.irishmirror.ie/whats-on/film-news/natalia-kills-stands-x-factor-5345147Mel Blatt's claim: nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/x-factor-judge-mel-blatt-warned-joe-irvine-natalia-kills-might-pick-on-you/6ZMJSHQRE324JCQVPQOWBL2RLAJustin Matter's video: youtube.com/watch?v=Q0QffU5JskQSimon Cowell on Natalia: theguardian.com/media/2015/apr/05/simon-cowell-criticises-sacked-x-factor-new-zealand-judge-natalia-killsLouis Walsh on Natalia: nme.com/news/music/natalia-kills-5-1212794Joe Irvine still Traumatized: nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/joe-irvine-says-hes-still-traumatised-by-natalia-kills-willy-moon/5M44WDUVJFDRLT35FOXBEUBFTQJoe Irvine's Life: nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/x-factors-joe-irvine-a-man-who-managed-to-beat-the-bullies-with-a-calm-smile/BVQS6BD3WUZUJ4734KLETIOCTIApartment Fire: nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/apartment-fire-x-factor-judges-willy-moon-and-natalia-kills-lose-everything/LTDTR52RFU4XEKZJDCEZ5QU56YZoe Alexander POV on Natalia: youtube.com/watch?v=s4-AGKstZ6ETIMESTAMPS:0:00 What Happened3:36 Who is Natalia Kills10:59 The Simon Cowell Impact15:18 Natalia the Mean Judge?19:33 OMG the tea sis23:21 Cancelled30:24 Worst of the Worst Comments31:03 Debriefing32:09 Why Does No One Forget This35:37 Willy Moon38:34 Joe Irvine42:57 Where Are They Now46:18 What Now?MY SOCIALS (Reach me!)📩 EMAIL: fredster2000.yt@gmail.com🦋 BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/fredster2000.bsky.social👽 REDDIT: /u/fredster2000_YT📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/fredster2000.ytBackground music, and closing theme song composed by Monaic / @monaicbutgoodDiscord: nova100Motion Background by: @aavfx
The 90s Subliminal Scandal that Shook Disney fredster2000 2024-12-01 | #90s #urbanlegends #videoessay The Walt Disney company has received some controversy over supposed “subliminal” messages throughout the 90’s with movies like The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Aladdin. In this deep-dive, I wanted to know how exactly these rumors spread and take a look at the over-the-top reactions and moral panic from individuals and groups who couldn’t handle the idea of their children seeing a couple of frames that might vaguely resemble “S-E-X” when played in slow motion.SOURCES used:eddache video: youtube.com/watch?v=ZVJPcjgkC8EThomas, S. G. (1994, March 14). Toonstown Tricksters For Animators, Gig Is Up As Laser Disc Exposes Dirty Deeds. www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1994/03/18/toontown-tricksters/d7e1053e-6318-45b7-b3a8-9fb260d695c5Allen, S. W. & Vokey, J. R. (2013). Psychological Sketches (11th Edition). A PsΨence Publishing Society Book.Mikkelson, D. (1998, November 29). Was A Phallus Purposely Added To The Artwork For ‘The Little Mermaid’ VHS Cover?. Snopes. www.snopes.com/fact-check/phallus-purposely-added-artwork-little-mermaid-vhs-coverViets, E. (1992, November 24). Mermaid’s Tower Is Kettle Of Fish. St. Louis Post-Distpatch, 3D.Leonard, S. (1990, July 28). Phallic Image On Disney Tape Alleged But ‘Mermaid’s’ Castle Is Clean, Film Maker Says. The Arizona Republic, 7.Bannon, Lisa. (1995, October 29). How a Rumor Spread About Subliminal Sex in Disney’s Alladin. The Wall Street Journal, A1, A6.AP Archive: youtube.com/watch?v=91FSaeS8KXUStratton, J. (1995, September 4). Group Wants S-E-X out of ‘Lion King’. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 46.Smith, R. W. (1995, September 8). Sex Seen (By Some) In Films By Disney. Movies And More. Austin American-Statesman, E1, E6.Goodykoontz, B. (1995, September 7). 3 Letters In Disney Spell ‘Sin’. The Arizona Republic, 25.(1995, September 21). Don’t See Things In Films. Kenosha News, 9.Huang, T. (2005, September 28). Animator’s Joke Is No Fun For Disney. Tampa Bay Times. www.tampabay.com/archive/1999/01/19/animator-s-joke-is-no-fun-for-disneyTIMESTAMPS:0:00 INTRO3:20 The Start of Subliminality9:11 The Little Mermaid and the Dong Tower13:19 Who Framed Roger Rabbit16:33 Aladdin-Lion King-Mermaid35:51 The Rescuers (again)38:57 It’s 2024 What now?MY SOCIALS (Reach me!)📩 EMAIL: fredster2000.yt@gmail.com🦋 BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/fredster2000.bsky.social👽 REDDIT: /u/fredster2000_YT📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/fredster2000.yt🐦 TWITTER or X: https://x.com/fredster2000Transition music, and closing theme song composed by Mellophone Monaic / @monaicbutgood on YoutubeDiscord: nova100Motion Background by: @aavfx
The Internets Family Guy Obsession fredster2000 2024-10-08 | #videoessay #2000sFamily Guy, created by Seth MacFarlane in 1999, is often viewed as a dumb, obnoxious show with stale jokes that feel like a relic of a bygone era. Yet, the internet remains fixated on it, as seen by the flood of Family Guy TikToks and reaction videos produced en masse. In this video, we explore the specific qualities of this 2000’s show that make it ahead of its time and how these seem to parallel what was going on in the internet.0:00 In the Name of the Family Guy7:17 Cutaways (Love or Hate)13:45 Pop Culture Brain Rot22:05 3edgy5me (problematic)29:56 LMAO RANDOOOOM37:17 Conclusions (2020’s update)SOURCESNumber of Cutaways count: reddit.com/r/familyguy/comments/v5m22a/average_family_guy_cutaways_per_episodeJeremy Conrad IGN review: ign.com/articles/2003/03/20/family-guy-volume-1ToonrifiqTariq video (What Is Family Guy about): youtube.com/watch?v=eRbwKovUhUYSeth MacFarlane and cast interview: youtube.com/watch?v=YAP4YgPCRRUMEME VIDEOS FEATUREDI might kill my petah: youtube.com/watch?v=6KQfa0Gt6e8Family Guy Analog Horror: youtube.com/watch?v=MssBJR_UY5IPetah the Horse is Here: youtube.com/watch?v=x0JDD9v5FdUSidemen Reacts: youtube.com/watch?v=07gflXwhbkU90's Grunge Dreams (90's home videos I used as B-Roll): youtube.com/watch?v=U0uIjQ7DTf4 youtube.com/watch?v=RDhJ5IH0K68Watching sssniperwolf: youtube.com/watch?v=GXmgD1qCHnwchip: youtube.com/watch?v=WIRK_pGdIdAMY SOCIALS (Reach me!)📩 EMAIL: fredster2000.yt@gmail.com👽 REDDIT: /u/fredster2000_YT📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/fredster2000.yt🐦 TWITTER or X: https://x.com/fredster2000Transition music, and closing theme song composed by Mellophone Monaic / @mellophonemonaic8177 Discord: nova100Motion Background by: @aavfx
How Kelly Became an LGBTQ+ Icon fredster2000 2024-09-17 | #videoessay #internethistory #nostalgiaIn 2006, Liam Kyle Sullivan introduced the world to Kelly with “Shoes”—a video that was an immediate viral smash. In 2007, Sullivan expanded the character, turning Kelly into a pop culture icon with a personality that resonated even more. In 2024, Sullivan performed as Kelly at Pride events and drag shows across North America.Liam Kyle Sullivan’s channel for some nice nostalgic goodness!youtube.com/@liamkylesullivanSOURCESKelly performing in Precinct DTLA: youtube.com/watch?v=ZlH-F4YqUaMYouTubers React to Shoes: youtube.com/watch?v=zZxfx-fB3XAPARIS IS BURNING (1990): youtube.com/watch?v=nI7EhpY2yaAThe Def Noodles Show episode with Liam Kyle Sullivan: open.spotify.com/episode/7bevYQEnLC8WfwSVgUF8M8?si=pDi20p5SSLW1VvWG-YM8lQWhen We Were There: A Biased Internet History Podcast episode with Liam Kyle Sullivan: open.spotify.com/episode/6Z2o2mAqMf8QTgk9MrLPAG?si=jKyMUFIYQACY2f89IdSQtgKcrw interview with Liam Kyle Sullivan: youtube.com/shorts/o-FLUMrt2QITIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Setting the Stage4:36 Before Kelly Literally Invented Shoes9:48 Youtube’s Shame13:24 Revisiting old territory21:05 SHOES and What Makes Kelly the Queen23:54 THE FULL VERSION (and other Liam vids)28:57 Deep-dive on Kelly, the character36:37 How SHOES changed everyone and everything41:47 Liam’s Success in Media and Kelly’s Impact45:21 The Fall (and Return?) of SHOES52:28 What can we learn from this?MY SOCIALS (Reach me!)📩 EMAIL: fredster2000.yt@gmail.com👽 REDDIT: /u/fredster2000_YT📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/fredster2000.yt🐦 TWITTER or X: https://x.com/fredster2000Transition music, music and closing theme song composed by Mellophone Monaic / @mellophonemonaic8177 Discord: nova100Motion Background by: @aavfx
Content Theft Built the Internet fredster2000 2024-08-26 | #videoessay #commentary #2010s #creditthecreators JJJreact CTCSssniperwolf and xQc have sparked heated debates over their lazy reaction content, but the issue of internet content theft—whether it’s taking from webcomic artists or video creators—runs much deeper. In this video essay, I want to dive into the evolution of content theft online, examining how it has shaped the very nature of the content that we enjoy and find popular today.SOURCESMixTape Comics (Rachel Dukes) blog post about her comic being taken: mixtapecomics.tumblr.com/post/68277854434Daily Dot reporting on Matthew Inman's Facebook post: dailydot.com/unclick/oatmeal-matthew-inman-9gag-comic-stealingMedium Article by Hank Green about video theft enabled by Facebook:medium.com/@hankgreen/theft-lies-and-facebook-video-656b0ffed369VIDEOS and PODCASTS REFERENCEDEclectic Asylum Art’s video (Mona Lisa on MS Paint): youtube.com/watch?v=MGOLqU8AZpoYoutube channel showcasing 2007 Awards: youtube.com/ytawards07Thank You Internet Podcast with Jay Allen (creator of ‘Fabulous Secret Powers’): mixcloud.com/thankyouinternet/031-jay-allen-creator-of-fabulous-secret-powers-aka-heyyeyaaeyaaaeyaeyaaHello Internet Episode 2: https://www.hellointernet.fm/podcast/2Hello Internet Episode 5: https://www.hellointernet.fm/podcast/5Smarter Everyday’s video: youtube.com/watch?v=L6A1Lt0kvMAKurzgesagt – In a Nutshell’s video: youtube.com/watch?v=t7tA3NNKF0QCS Ghost Animation’s video: youtube.com/watch?v=I0e5nHRKTAAJacksfilms video on Sssniperwolf featured in this video: youtube.com/watch?v=DB7LvVllAQI5 billion videos viewed a day: demandsage.com/youtube-statsFUN VIDEOS Referenced Here:asdfmovie2 by Tom Ska: youtube.com/watch?v=tKB4h9gvmm0Let Me Borrow That Top by Liam Kyle Sullivan: youtube.com/watch?v=fPDl2g8UpvkMixed Nuts by Happy Slip: youtube.com/watch?v=_3y_hX0noR0The thumbnail of this video also uses art from The Oatmeal, specifically from this comic that he made: theoatmeal.com/comics/unhappy (It is a fantastic read, please check it out.)MY SOCIALS (Reach me!)📩 EMAIL: fredster2000.yt@gmail.com👽 REDDIT: /u/fredster2000_YT📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/fredster2000.yt🐦 TWITTER or X: https://x.com/fredster2000CHAPTERS0:00 Cringe ahh skit2:32 When Youtube recognized talent (lol)5:41 Reason 1 why People Steal7:25 The Greatest Song Ever Made9:32 The Cursed Website15:28 Reason 2 Why People Steal (Freebooting 101)18:04 Examples of Freebooting21:44 Reason 3 Why People Steal22:05 Jinx25:55 xQc28:12 Sssniperwolf33:55 How Theft Changed Online Content Forever37:48 Internet Comedy (Now)42:15 But What About ME though43:56 So Why Is Thing Bad?Transition music, music played during the MS Paint scenes, and closing theme song all composed by Mellophone Monaic / @mellophonemonaic8177 Discord: nova100Motion Background by: @aavfx
Matthew Santoro and the Downfall of Top 10 Lists fredster2000 2024-08-10 | #videoessay #youtubehistory #commentaryIn the 2010s, channels that tackled the “Top 10” format like WatchMojo, Matthew Santoro, Planet Dolan, Chills, and many others blew up on Youtube. What followed afterward was a parade of soulless, faceless copycats and rip-offs. In this video, I want to explore what started this boom, and why they aren’t currently anywhere close to the popularity during their prime. While I also tackle the online career of Matthew Santoro as an entertainer and a creator, nothing in this video is meant as an attack on him. Personally, I wish the best for him in his endeavors. I do not condone any harassment that comes his way, and I will protect him with my life.SOURCES:Interview with WatchMojo Founder: youtube.com/watch?v=djIwPDBqHIQReddit Post: reddit.com/r/rant/comments/392enx/how_does_youtubes_matthew_santoro_get_away_with0:00 NOT A DRAMA VIDEO1:57 Top 10, Lists, and You3:43 WatchMojo5:58 WatchMojo ripoffs and My Personal Cringe9:59 Matthew Santoro14:42 More Like NOT 1021:18 The Real Santa-RUH-OH30:30 What can we learn from thisCHANNELS THAT ARE WORTH YOUR TIME & DESERVE BETTER:Video essays about British media: youtube.com/@UC_Pqp2RGuOK5IeQwgyEzjWQ Commentary ala Danny Gonzalez: youtube.com/@UCD4sp-L6OnVKSZ6bYy596lw Productivity & Self-Improvement: youtube.com/@UC0DWg_wWtjhBbtqVJ0xsriA Food history documentaries: youtube.com/@UCnY9kWHOXAc4VD60T-C_vIg Transition music and closing theme song composed by Mellophone Monaic / @mellophonemonaic8177 Discord: nova100Motion Background by: @aavfx 📩 EMAIL: fredster2000.yt@gmail.com👽 REDDIT: /u/fredster2000_YT📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/fredster2000.yt🐦 TWITTER or X: https://x.com/fredster2000
TMZ is Way Worse than You Remember fredster2000 2024-07-27 | The celebrity pop culture & gossip website and TV show TMZ has garnered a bad reputation for the aggressive tactics they use against celebrities like Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Bynes and Paris Hilton. This video explores just how horrific the operation run by Harvey Levin really was. Everything from the unethical ways they use to procure information to rampant sexism. We also go into how this may even affect you and your life.SOURCES:"Dark Side of the 2000s" TMZ - Paparazzi Gone Wild (2023) (available on Vice TV)newyorker.com/magazine/2016/02/22/inside-harvey-levins-tmzpodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-tmzs-cozy-relationship-with-hollywood/id1612131897?i=1000650888815podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/19-tmz-paparazzi-photos-more-with-hollywood-raw-podcast/id1577848888?i=1000543543754hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/judge-examines-lapd-officer-tied-689930buzzfeednews.com/article/krystieyandoli/tmz-employees-alllegations0:00 I love paparazzi1:45 A World Before TMZ (A Better Time)6:18 Why is TMZ?12:40 Unethical Practices (Uh Oh)20:30 I didn’t want to bring S-E-X into this28:22 The TMZ Decline31:39 Who even is Celebrity34:42 ConclusionTransition music and closing theme song composed by Mellophone Monaic / @mellophonemonaic8177 Discord: nova100Motion Background by: @aavfx 📩 EMAIL: fredster2000.yt@gmail.com👽 REDDIT: /u/fredster2000_YT📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/fredster2000.yt🐦 TWITTER or X: https://x.com/fredster2000
When Pop Song Parody Ruled Youtube fredster2000 2024-07-13 | #videoessay #nostalgia The Key of Awesome and Bart Baker were the top Youtube pop music parody channels from 2010-2018, taking inspiration from the likes of Weird Al & The Lonely Island. They spared no victims ridiculing pop acts like Kesha, One Direction, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber. This video explores why and how these pop parodies got so popular, and the changes in the Youtube algorithm and pop culture that led to their ultimate demise.CHECK THOSE CHANNELS OUT FOR YOURSELF AND FEEL NOSTALGIC WITH ME:youtube.com/@TheKeyofAwesomeyoutube.com/@BartBakerOfficialSOURCE cited in the video (super insightful!):mainpodgirl.libsyn.com/parody-music-feat-quinton-reviewsCHAPTERS00:00 Youtube used to be good!!! 😡02:10 Parody Music in BC times04:35 Youtube Era: The Beginning10:05 The Key of Awesome17:37 Bart Baker27:11 Fell Off + Ratio + L32:51 ConclusionEDIT: In the first iteration of this video, around the 25-minute-mark, there was an 8-second clip where I mistakenly thought some guy in a Bart Baker parody was Macklemore when it turned out to be a Macklemore look-alike. I removed that part of the video using the Youtube Editor. Just in case you see some comments pointing that out. I appreciate the people who corrected me!Transition music and closing theme song composed by Mellophone Monaic / @mellophonemonaic8177 Discord: nova100Motion Background by: #AAvfx / @aavfx📩 EMAIL: fredster2000.yt@gmail.com👽 REDDIT: /u/fredster2000_YT📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/fredster2000.yt🐦 TWITTER or X: https://x.com/fredster2000
How a Website Ruined American Idol Forever fredster2000 2024-06-27 | #commentary #2000s On April 2007, Simon Cowell and Idol were subjected to the 'Vote for the Worst' internet trolling campaign spearheaded by Dave Della Terza. At the center of all this was 17-year-old Sanjaya Malakar. In this video, I talk about what led us to that point and the insane media frenzy that followed afterward.My first video! In the future, I'll be discussing more late 2000s and early 2010s pop culture & online phenomena.SOURCES for Podcasts / Video Interviews:youtube.com/watch?v=a1i7uUehP0Eyoutube.com/watch?v=sFYXBc7sx1opodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-247-exclusive-sanjaya-malakar-comes-out/id1317939960?i=1000576937098CHAPTERS00:00 William Hung05:14 WHY is American Idol07:14 Vote for the Worst10:28 Sanjaya Malakar18:05 I didn't want to have to talk about this20:58 Sanjaya Mania28:45 Idol is Ruined ForeverTransition music and closing theme song composed by Mellophone Monaic youtube.com/channel/UC8uk4kmU7gVqNGgit0YOivQDiscord: nova100📩 EMAIL: fredster2000.yt@gmail.com👽 REDDIT: /u/fredster2000_YT📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/fredster2000.yt🐦 TWITTER or X: https://x.com/fredster2000
