It sparked a revolution. It made possible the dreams of stardom-seeking individuals from all over the globe. I am, of course, referring to the video-sharing website YouTube. The concept is quite simple—shoot a video, upload it to the computer, and then share it with the entire world. The exposure that some videos on the website have received is truly remarkable. “David After Dentist” was a video uploaded by a father who filmed his young son after a dental procedure that required some type of anesthetics. The video was uploaded to YouTube on January 30, 2009 and since has received nearly seventy-two million views and the boy has been featured on several daytime talk shows. YouTube has become a haven for aspiring singers, comedians, actors, filmmakers, and many other types of artists.
This week, I would like to discuss a comedy duo known as BriTANick. BriTANnick is composed of NYU graduates, Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher. I was first introduced to the comedians’ YouTube channel through a college friend, who found their skit “Pillow talk” to be beyond hysterical—after viewing the video, I had to agree. Currently, BriTANick has a total of nineteen videos and a strong fan base. But, what makes Brian and Nick YouTube all-stars? What separates these two from any group of friends with a video camera? Is it the writing of their skits? The skits definitely feature hilarious scenarios—herpes medication ads, oversleeping, running into an old girlfriend; however, in my opinion, the key to BriTANnick’s success has to be Nick Kocher’s comedic delivery. In one skit, Brian and Nick are in a bathroom and begin a heated conversation with their own reflections. That said, BriTANick’s skits cannot be easily explained, and most surely need to be viewed first hand. To date, BriTANick’s channel has received nearly ten million views.
The influence of YouTube cannot be denied. With proper promotion, a video has the potential of receiving millions of views, which is evident from the mentioned YouTube stars. In future blogs, I will continue to examine popular videos and offer tips for producing and promoting your YouTube videos, so you will be able to achieve... fame.
hahaha These guys are hilarious!
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