Mannahnin
Scion of Murgen (He/Him)
Original Jackass years ago, but I watch so little TV that I normally don't make enough time for all the good shows I want to see.
OTOH I can put on and listen to YouTube while I commute, so THAT makes up my filler content. Movie and song reaction videos are definitely my main junk "watch"/listen.
You get a sense of parasocial enjoyment similar to introducing a friend to a favorite piece of music or cinema, but without the disappointment you can risk if your friend isn't paying attention or is insufficiently invested. YouTubers are incentivized to actually focus on and engage with the piece of media and try to say something thoughtful and/or appreciative about it. The better ones tend to be when the reactor has specialized training in the art form in question, and can provide some insight and analysis with depth. But sometimes there's just a lot of joy to be found watching someone discover and really enjoy a song you've loved for years, with fresh ears.
OTOH I can put on and listen to YouTube while I commute, so THAT makes up my filler content. Movie and song reaction videos are definitely my main junk "watch"/listen.
You get a sense of parasocial enjoyment similar to introducing a friend to a favorite piece of music or cinema, but without the disappointment you can risk if your friend isn't paying attention or is insufficiently invested. YouTubers are incentivized to actually focus on and engage with the piece of media and try to say something thoughtful and/or appreciative about it. The better ones tend to be when the reactor has specialized training in the art form in question, and can provide some insight and analysis with depth. But sometimes there's just a lot of joy to be found watching someone discover and really enjoy a song you've loved for years, with fresh ears.
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