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The fact that the MrBeast YT channel has over 300 million subscribers, and has such a profound grip on youth attention, is something that I occasionally wonder
by clpm4j 2y ago
The fact that the MrBeast YT channel has over 300 million subscribers, and has such a profound grip on youth attention, is something that I occasionally wonder about (in terms of what it says about culture, youth, etc). From my perspective as a 35+ yr old male in the US, everything about it screams idiocracy.
- ToDougie 2y agoCould not agree more. I have never been able to figure out the appeal of his product, and it has never captured my attention. Ever.
- JohnMakin 2y agoIt’s because you’re an adult. It’s specifically crafted to engagement hack literal elementary school students. And youtube rewards him for it.
- naming_the_user 2y agoIt's honestly sad. Cartoons and other media for children have always been ridiculous, over the top, a bit silly, etc. But this stuff is on another level in a way that clearly isn't just some sort of "back in my day" rant. It's creepy.