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Spectator
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Spectator
Spectator Competition: Tubular belles
Competition 3400 invited you to write poems to mark YouTube's 20th birthday. This challenge drew a large, accomplished entry which was both amusing and informative. Alex Steelsmith's double dactylic submission was a strong contender for a place in the winning line-up, as were Bill Greenwell, Mike Morrison, Frank McDonald, David Silverman, Elizabeth Kay and Janine Beacham. But the John Lewis vouchers are awarded to those poems printed below. I am the very model of a modern-day YouTuberist, The cornucopia of its gifts creates for me a catalyst, Since first I saw 'Me at the Zoo' my mood's been irrepressible And now in all my waking hours I beam up what's accessible: The medieval manuscripts and cheerful facts historical, Like who beheaded what's-his-name, for YouTube is my oracle. And Baby Shark Dance floats my boat, though hardly educational, While Fenton! Fenton chasing deer will always be sensational. The music choice is limitless, I fix myself a rendez-vous With Handel oratorios and then Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You'. If anything is on the blink and proving unreliable A video will show me how to make the damn thing viable. For twenty years it's been my guide, I've 'liked' and 'shared' religiously And through my online searching I have watched it grow prodigiously. I say without a doubt, and my opinion is unprejudiced, YouTube's the very model for a modern-day YouTuberist. Sylvia Fairley
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Top 10 most disliked YouTube videos: This Alia Bhatt movie trailer ranks No. 4
10 most disliked videos on YouTube of all time: With billions of users across the globe, YouTube has become a cultural powerhouse. It is home to creators of every kind, and has become a bottomless well of content. From how-to videos and educational explainers to hilarious vlogs and blockbuster music releases, the platform offers something for everyone. Among the many ways audiences interact with content, the like and dislike buttons stand out as powerful indicators of a video's reception. These simple reactions—thumbs up or thumbs down—act as a kind of pulse check from viewers. While some videos are showered with love, others draw widespread criticism, sometimes becoming infamous for all the wrong reasons. YouTube introduced the like/dislike system in March 2010 as part of a major revamp. Before that, viewers rated videos on a five-star scale. However, designers discovered that the middle ratings (two to four stars) were rarely used, making the system ineffective. The new thumbs-up/thumbs-down format offered a clearer, more direct form of feedback. Let us take a look at the most disliked videos on YouTube. As much as some videos soar in popularity, others go viral for less flattering reasons. Poor execution, controversial themes, or simply disappointing content can all lead to a flood of dislikes. These videos have gained notoriety not just for what they were trying to do—but for how the Internet responded to them. Sitting at the top of the list is a surprising entry: Baby Shark Dance. Though it's adored by toddlers and has billions of views, it has also earned the title of the most disliked video on YouTube, showing how polarising kids' content can be when adults are forced to hear it on loop. Previously, this title belonged to YouTube Rewind 2018: Everyone Controls Rewind, which was widely criticised for feeling out-of-touch with the creator community and lacking authenticity. That video quickly amassed 15 million dislikes shortly after its release and was the most disliked video on the platform until Baby Shark overtook it. The trailer for Sadak 2, a 2020 Bollywood film starring Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Roy Kapur, also faced massive backlash. Released during a period of heated debate in India's film industry, it attracted over 5.3 million dislikes in just two days, eventually crossing 14 million, making it the most disliked film trailer on YouTube. Another unexpected name on the list is Lakdi Ki Kathi, a children's song in Hindi, which has drawn over 11 million dislikes, adding to the pattern of divisive kids' content. Here's the list of the 10 most disliked videos on YouTube: Note: The dislike count is recorded as of May 21, 2025. It is important to note that these figures may change over time.
CBS News
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
YouTube turns 20: From cat videos to AI
Twenty years ago this past week, YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim posted the very first YouTube video, titled "Me at the Zoo." "All right. So here we are, in front of the elephants. The cool thing about these guys is that they have really, really, really long trunks. And that's cool. … And that's pretty much all there is to say." YouTube was so new that our Charles Osgood had to define it for "Sunday Morning" viewers back in 2006: "A website that lets just about anyone post videos for the whole world to see." Today, it doesn't need explaining. YouTube is the second most-visited website on Earth, after Google, which bought YouTube for $1.65 billion in 2006. Every single day, we collectively watch more than a billion hours of YouTube videos. Funny videos … how-to videos … cat videos. In these first 20 years, we've uploaded 20 billion videos to YouTube. The most-watched of all? "Baby Shark Dance," with about 16 billion views. And people aren't just watching on their phones. "People watch YouTube more than they watch any other streaming service on their big screens in their living rooms now," said David Craig, who teaches media and culture at the University of Southern California at Annenberg. Craig says that a key moment was the day YouTube started paying people for making videos. "YouTube came along and said, 'Why don't we give you some advertising revenue in exchange for the fact that you're helping us grow our service?'" he said. Today, YouTube roughly splits the ad revenue with the creator, according to Craig: "It does probably change a little bit for some of the bigger-name players out there who they obviously need to make sure are very happy with the service." Those bigger-name players include Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, creators of a daily show called "Good Mythical Morning." Thirty-four million subscribers have watched their shows 14 billion times. McLaughlin described the show's appeal: "Two old friends hanging out, where you can be the third person in that friendship. We kind of stumbled upon this secret formula for having people come back every single day." They may film in a traditional TV studio, but what is the difference between YouTube and TV? "I'd like to say our talent," Neal laughed. "A big part of it is responding to the audience," said McLaughlin. "You've got comments, right? So, there's ways that you can connect with people online." David Craig said, "Creators on YouTube, specifically, are not content creators. They are for-profit community organizers. They are using this platform to build online communities that they can build a dozen different business models off of." For McLaughlin and Neal, those business models could include tours, books, sweatshirts, hoodies, magnets and pins. "And you can start to go bigger and sell hair products," said Neal. "If we're gonna spend as much time as we both spend on our hair, we are going to monetize it!" Nobody's monetized it better than Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, whose videos of colossal giveaways and physical challenges have made him the most-followed YouTuber of all, with 380 million fans. Last year, Amazon Prime spent $100 million to produce a MrBeast game show. I asked David Craig, "Is being a YouTube star now considered a greater ambition than becoming a television star?" "I hate to tell you this, David, but that's been the case now for over 10 years," Craig replied. "They've been surveying young people, and they've all said they want to grow up to be a creator or an influencer more than a celebrity – or, I'm sorry to say, a journalist." From the archives: The early days of YouTube Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal don't think that the advertising industry has quite caught up with YouTube's dominance. "If you look at the 18-to-34 age group, we outperform all of the other late-night shows combined," said Neal. "But if you look at revenue that's being spent on those shows versus our show, it's not quite there yet." "And honestly, this is one of the reasons that we have really been interested in winning an Emmy," McLaughlin added. "You know, we're a part of the cultural conversation, as much as many shows that have won Emmys." Over the last two decades, YouTube has had its controversies, from collecting personal information about kids, to claims that the site is fueling a mental health crisis. YouTube's detractors also worry about the algorithm. It studies which videos seem to grab your attention, and feeds you more videos like them. YouTube has been accused of letting the algorithm lead people to extreme viewpoints. "We have this enormous diversity of opinions on our platform," said YouTube CEO Neal Mohan. "We don't allow adult content. We obviously don't allow spam and fraud. And we have policies to protect young people and kids on the platform. But it's fundamentally a platform for freedom of speech. " So, with YouTube's 20th anniversary upon us, what are the next few years going to be like? According to Mohan, "One of the areas that I'm very excited about is artificial intelligence. You can tell YouTube when you're creating a video, 'Put us in Central Park, and change the background, and have these types of birds because it's a spring day.' And that magical technology exists today." I asked, "Is there something about evolution or psychology that makes us so interested in watching other people?" "I think it goes back to we, as human beings, are social beings," said Mohan. "We connect with other people. We are storytellers. That is what happens billions of times a day on YouTube. And it's back to our mission: give everyone a voice and show them the world." "It's a double rainbow all the way!" For more info: Story produced by David Rothman. 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Indian Express
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Top 10 most watched YouTube videos of all time (2025 edition)
10 Most Viewed Music Videos of All Time on YouTube (2025): On June 17, 2016, Pinkfong, a Korean educational brand, launched the 'Baby Shark Dance' video, which went on to achieve a milestone by securing its place as the most viewed video in YouTube's history. Presently, it has over 15 billion all-time views on YouTube, making it the first video on the platform to exceed 10 billion views. Following next, the previous record held by 'Despacito', a 2017 Spanish-language hit by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee, with presently around 8.63 billion views, is the second most viewed YouTube video, as of 2025. There's a notable shift in the platform's focus from funny, viral videos to professionally produced content – with many the most-viewed videos on YouTube being music videos, ever since 2010. Statista highlights that other video categories, particularly movie trailers, garner significant attention on the platform. The first official trailer for Avengers: Endgame amassed 289 million views within its first 24 hours, while Spider-Man: No Way Home set a new benchmark with over 355 million views on its debut day, making it the most viral movie trailer to date. Furthermore, children's videos like nursery rhymes have attained significant popularity and views, prompted by the increasing accessibility of digital content for young audiences and parents seeking engaging and educational material for their children online. YouTube, owned by Google, has transformed entertainment in the digital era by making video content widely accessible. Presently, the platform has over 2.70 billion monthly active users, and they spend the most time, i.e., 20 minutes 47 seconds per visit, ranking it as the second most visited website globally in 2025. Top 10 most-viewed YouTube videos of all time — 2025 edition With millions of new videos added every day, trends are ever-changing, and the platform keeps breaking records. The most viewed videos showcase a wide range of genres that appeal to audiences of all ages; listed below are the top 10 YouTube videos that have received the most views. Rank Video Name Channel Name Views (in billions) Published Date 1 Baby Shark Dance Pinkfong Baby Shark 15 17 June 2016 2 Despacito Luis Fonsi 8.7 12 January 2017 3 Wheels on the Bus Cocomelon – Nursery Rhymes 7.4 24 May 2018 4 Bath Song Cocomelon 7 2 May 2018 5 Johny Johny Yes Papa LooLoo Kids 7 8 October 2016 6 See You Again Wiz Khalifa 6.6 6 April 2015 7 Shape of You Ed Sheeran 6.4 30 January 2017 8 Phonics Song with Two Words ChuChu TV 6.4 6 March 2014 9 Gangnam Style PSY 5.5 15 July 2012 10 Uptown Funk Mark Ronson 5.5 19 November 2014 Note: The views are recorded as of April 21, 2025
