 Might as well just rip the bandaid off now and keep it real, I dislike most commentary channels. Before you begin to cry and arm yourself with a blue yeti and soul footage I should state that I don't dislike the entire genre, just most of it. I couldn't say that I disliked the entire genre because if I did I would then be a liar due to some of my biggest influences once being a part of the genre at some point. But the majority is pretty mediocre and bad. Today we're gonna be talking about a specific area and a specific type of video idea I've been wanting to do. Due to my timing though, I've missed a whole bunch of fucking evidence. This video was uploaded in 2016 and I was 14 when I made it. I made a commentary channel when the genre was starting to rise with the leafy and pyrocynical but it went nowhere because it was fucking awful. Yo, what's up everybody? It's Boba. I state this because when looking at small commentators I can relate to an extent, so take this with good faith when I say a lot of the content you guys make is not as good as you might think it is. Fuck you Cavasonistly, fuck you. Why the fuck would you do this? But while this video is focused on me dropping my two cents the main intention is still criticism. Unlike 2016 it seems that a lot of these channels have developed egos and extreme levels of confidence for D tier level work. I don't like Dream's content at all and I think it's just really bad. I think his stands are really bad. I think like a lot of his stuff is bad. Manipulating kids is bad to choose something so we can win. It's just a lot of things with Dream I do not like. Alright, stop. The video being presented is by a small YouTube commentator named Kane and was uploaded on November 27th, 2020. I don't know this person, I'm willing to put a thousand dollars on the line to bet that they're a child so I should clarify. This is an example for criticism. Nonetheless this video is fucking awful. It's three minutes of nonsense on a topic he clearly has no passion for. I don't judge the video because it's made on Dream. I judge the video because it has nothing to say that's interesting or informative. There's a lot of videos like this though, such as this video on Corpse that was made by a channel named LilMane. This is like overrating him in general like oh my goodness. What's the best ever in saying like they've been a Corpse fan for years? Alright, that's enough. Once again this video isn't good at all but if you look at the rest of the discography on this channel or those surrounding it you start to recognize a pattern. Maybe I'm just wrong though. Of course, of course these small channels have to make these videos on Corpse husband and MrBeast. It has to be because they have genuine points to make. It can't be because the channels being discussed are big with followings that would definitely give them a burst of traction. But for real, it makes sense analytically. If you point your finger at the top dog and say anything against the norm you're gonna turn some heads. But when your video could be summarized in a tweet that should raise some red flags. The only point made in this video is that he doesn't like MrBeast because he finds his content repetitive. Which is definitely ironic given that most people in this genre tend to give the two cents on everything. A popular YouTuber could fucking sneeze and ten videos already made. That's not my gravity just because it's like you're towards younger audiences. I feel like because like it's kind of like repetitive. I don't know. This point about MrBeast, which isn't even a point really, it's just an opinion was made in 15 seconds. And the rest of this two minutes and 45 seconds, the same just beating around the bush with this loud music, bad mic quality and this annoying ass little fucking subscribe green screen that takes you every 10 seconds like a mosquito. But I digress. Most of the community have lazy takes on lazy topics. Dream sucks. Corpse husband is overrated. Dream fan base is annoying. That goddamn Pokeman. I can't believe what she did this time. Of course, you could have these opinions all you want, but it doesn't make you immune to criticism. Making a video ranting about a popular YouTuber where you say nothing but regurgitated statements clearly shows how much interest you have when making the video. OK, guys, how are you doing? Welcome back to the channel. Fucking Christ. And on top of that, the technical aspects of the video are bad. It shows the acceptance of mediocrity and how much effort the creator is willing to put in on the topic they care so deeply about. Men's Lee challenge kid here and I'm on Tokyo's channel today to talk about a retard that made a video on him. And what the fuck? Can't even hear anything. The fucking music. You gotta be fucking kidding me. People are really being offended by a video game hairstyle and animal crossing. Now, for people who don't know what animal crossing is, it's kind of like a kid's version of The Sims. Thank God I know what animal crossing is. I had no fucking clue what animal crossing is. Thank you. Reaction commentary is bland. Doesn't matter if you have 800 subs or 8 million subs. It's fucking bland. Putting three minutes, 10 minutes, or even 30 minutes of gameplay and telling a quick hit piece without going in-depth doesn't take any effort or creativity. Oh, Pyro's guilty. I just wanted to put this video out. 22 seconds! 22 seconds! What the fuck do you have to say in 22 seconds? They're saying his voice is sexy because it's deep. Like, if I just talk like this, I guess my voice is sexy too. Never mind, we got a stand-up comedian here. No script either. God, basically Jesus, congrats. Wait, Ellen Page is now a man? I can't wait. I can't wait for this great informative video to tell me something interesting that I didn't know before. I really wonder what Cosmo has to say. So it is officially December, which in an annual tradition, I always play Dead Rising 4. I honestly don't know why I play this game because I myself prefer the first game, even though it's a bit clunky by today's standards. As much as you might like that he's playing Dead Rising, I personally couldn't give any less of a fuck, so I'll skip to where the video starts. But I was reading through this micro essay that she has written and I saw this word. I don't even know what this means. Latine X, Latin X. I don't know how you say that shit. In fact, it was so obscure, I had to look it up. Apparently it's a gender-neutral term for someone of a Latin American origin. It's an alternative to Latino or Latina. This is almost as bad as the feminist trying to change the wording of women. This video is a minute and 18 seconds and the only point made is that he doesn't like the word Latinx. A fucking word. This is even long enough for a tweet. This is literally a thought bubble in your head. How do you manage to squeeze filler on a minute video? Wait, Pokemon did something bad? This is the first I've ever heard about this. I am so interested in what she did today. I'm practically fucking screaming. Yo, what is going on, boys? I have just came across a topic that blows everything into the water. Pokemon has been on this love and hate relationship with the internet. Her name is brought up. There's always some sort of drama coming with it. And so far, this one's getting pretty juicy. If you've been on the internet for the last year, you'd know that there's something called the Offline TV House. This group of people consist of Michael Reeves, Lily Petru, Pokeymane, Disguised Toast, Psychuno, and Yvonne. Imagine the Clout House, but with only Twitch streamers that are mainly PG. A person by the name of Fedmine- That's it for the examples. I think you get the point. She's not a snob who sips rich wine but don't give me dog shit and claim it's a cheeseburger. These videos contain nothing but plot summary that state the obvious while making coin flip jokes that could probably get a laugh out of someone who's schizophrenic. She's basically the new Nicocado Avocado. Did I mention she might have AIDS? Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. If Kanye West killed the kid, I don't give a shit that he ate breakfast that morning and proceeded to get his meal in his Gucci slides, tell me what I want to hear and give me your takes on the topic. Yes, some people who do this are successful to Nick Stent, but when you throw enough shit wallets bound to stick. Doesn't make it any less lazy though. If you truly have a grud with something, put more effort in your argumentation and present it in an informative way. I'm Alex. If anyone deserves an expo say here on YouTube, it's probably him. Before you make assumptions, let me talk. Jarvis is a great content creator and I'm using him as an example in a good way. This is a 16 minute video and I'm Alex that has great editing and a great script. Even though the video is made in After Effects and is visually pretty, that's not the reason why the video is good though. But let's put a pin in this, I'll come back later. Good editing doesn't just have to be saber effects and fancy transitions though. Two youngsters out there, machinima, a combination of machine and cinema. This is a YouTuber named Zog. Wait, me, Zog and Jarvis both made videos saying positive things about the last of us two? Yeah, this shit's fucking rigged. Zog's editing isn't fancy or smooth, but it's still good because it's engaging and interactive. You don't need plugins and fancy transitions for the editing to be considered good. A three minute video that consists of chopped audio and solemn background footage is not comparable to creators who put an effort in audio engineering, scripting, and video pacing. Not to toot my own fucking horn, but if this video was just me doing this without changing the frame or giving context on screen while I spit ball my gripes off the top of my head this video would be so fucking unorganized and boring. Being interactive isn't even that complex. Zog's video on Sam Gladiator is edited to keep your attention while he delivers his script. It doesn't linger a one frame for too long while showing context to what he's discussing on screen. It's not rocket science, it's just effort. And yes, his mic quality could be improved, but that's situational. If you're reading a script like a fucking robot, that could be fixed. Now, to unplug that pin earlier, Jarvis' videos aren't good because of his editing, they stand up because of his script. Story is good is a question too subjective to confidently answer, though I will heavily discuss it later. Like I said, anyone can abuse saber effects and have smooth transitions, but if your script sucks, your video sucks. Even back then, YouTubers like Zapti and Colossal was crazy once special for their editing, but instead for their delivery. There's reasons why YouTubers like Cordwit, Turkey Tom, Jarb, Zog, John Swan, and many others have respect or traction. That's because they put effort into making a statement or point instead of just chucking it at the wall. And while the editing from these creators are visually appealing, John Swan talking out of a ham radio calling Deji stupid for three minutes wouldn't be as impactful as the video he has now. A good video requires effort. When looking at the Pyrocynical situation, you see so many videos repeating the same point and you wonder why Turkey Tom's video stands out. It's because there's effort to put into the video, there's a flow, it's visually grasping, and there's something actually interesting to be said. Am I biased to essay commentators? Yes, absolutely. A video essay that goes into death about the creator's thoughts is far more interesting to me than surfing footage stating that something is stupid or cringe. But hey, this is all just my two cents as an outsider looking in. No matter what, saying something about anyone is going to stir the pot, so sorry for pressed. And if you enjoyed the video, subscribe and share it, or whatever, imagine not being of age to drive. Couldn't be me. Thanks for watching.