God Bless,
Stanley
Sunday, February 5, 2012
YouTube and the Nature of Fame
YouTube is my nomination for most revolutionary product of the 2000's. Yeah, that's a pretty big claim, but I honestly believe it deserves it. YouTube only came out in 2005 yet it's already one of the most influential websites in the world. It's the home of countless videos, music, and now ads. It has streamed live concerts and provides public domain movies. However, I think the greatest thing that YouTube has given us is exposure. Never before have people had the means at their fingertips to become overnight sensations. Never before have some many people been able to reach so many others. Never has fame been more rapid. In the old days, film was for the rich boys and it was a costly luxury! In our age with cell phone cameras and camcorders, video has never been easier. And now, spreading that video has never been easier. People such as Nigahiga, Ray William Johnson, and Tobuscus are all individuals who have used this public forum to their advantage. With a free and simple means to share their videos, there is nothing holding them back. And there is nothing holding back anyone else either. It's just incredible to consider the many YouTube sensations that have risen and fallen over the years. They're countless! Yet, they're normal people just like you and me. Although, with fame so readily available, it has also cheapened fame. If anyone can get famous, is it really that great? People still pursue it though. Clearly, it's still desirable. I don't think fame will ever be undesirable. YouTube simply gives more people the chance to pursue it. That's what YouTube has given us. Average Americans have an advantage and opportunity that is unique to this generation. I absolutely think the pros outweigh the cons. So, long live YouTube and long live opportunity!
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Yes I agree that you tube can be a good form of media. As for fame, yes, I would like to be famous too, who wouldn't?
ReplyDeleteBut again, the demise of such great celebrities such as John Lennon and Michael Jackson - well, it would be better to be eternally famous in Heaven.
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God bless,
Frank
That's a really good point. It's better to lose the world and gain salvation than to gain the world and lose your soul. However, it's also another aspect of God's grace. God gives even non-Christians talents that are many times even better than Christians! Think of Socrates, Caesar, Freddy Mercury etc..
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