Why is a Nerdfighter? (And So Can You!) | BECOMING YOUTUBE | Video 5

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A "weekly" "documentary" series about YouTubers, with fantasy elements and sketch comedy and "DO IT, NERDFIGHTER!"

Written, directed and edited by BENJAMIN COOK (http://youtube.com/ninebrassmonkeys). Twitter: http://twitter.com/benjamin_cook

Thanks to everyone involved! In order of appearance:
BENJAMIN COOK
CHARLIE McDONNELL (http://youtube.com/charlie)
ED BLANN (http://youtube.com/eddplant)
JACK HOWARD & DEAN DOBBS (http://youtube.com/OMFGItsJackAndDean)
PHIL LESTER (http://youtube.com/AmazingPhil)
DAN HOWELL (http://youtube.com/danisnotonfire)
ALEX DAY (http://youtube.com/nerimon)
TOM RIDGEWELL (http://youtube.com/tom)
CHRIS KENDALL (http://youtube.com/crabstickz)
LIAM DRYDEN (http://youtube.com/liam)
LEX CROUCHER (http://youtube.com/tyrannosauruslexxx)
CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER (http://youtube.com/carrie)
TIM HAUTEKIET (http://youtube.com/TimH)
TIMOTHY RICHARDS (http://youtube.com/TheTimothyRichards)
REBECCA NEED-MENEAR (http://youtube.com/beccarr11)
ASHA DOGRA (http://twitter.com/Littlemissasha)
ZACK McGUINNESS (http://twitter.com/iamzackary)
NAITH PAYTON (http://youtube.com/qbNaith)
SARAH PEIRCE (http://youtube.com/sarahsavageofficial)
PAUL KATHRO (http://youtube.com/dfinenormal)

End-screen animated by ED STOCKHAM (http://youtube.com/smilinglimpet) and narrated by PETE BUCKNALL (http://youtube.com/petesjams), whose Family Guy cover of Justin Bieber's "Boyfriend" can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd50-FnQwXI

Camera and Lighting:
CIARAN O'BRIEN (http://youtube.com/FunnyCatVideos), with SAM CAPLAT (http://plasmacat.co.uk) & ALEX ODAM (http://youtube.com/thealexfrom1994)

Sound:
CIARAN O'BRIEN, with SAM CAPLAT & ALEX ODAM

Sound Editor:
OLLY NEWPORT (http://youtube.com/OliverNewport)

After Effects:
MICHAEL DEAN (http://youtube.com/FilmmakerMichael)

Music:
KEVIN MACLEOD (http://incompetech.com), HANK GREEN (http://youtube.com/vlogbrothers), OHO (http://facebook.com/ohoband), WHITE TREES (https://facebook.com/whitetreesband) & WILL DIXON (http://youtube.com/WillsOdyssey). All tracks used with the kind permission of their respective artists. Kevin MacLeod tracks licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hank Green's cover of "Porphyrophobia" is from DFTBA's Taking Back the Covers, Vol 1, which can be purchased from http://dftba.com.

Track list:
"Seventh Seal" -- KEVIN MACLEOD (incompetech), 2009
"Five Armies" -- KEVIN MACLEOD (incompetech), 2011
"Porphyrophobia" -- HANK GREEN (original by TOM MILSOM), 2010
"Free Electron" -- OHO, 2011
"Fitzgerald Oud" -- WHITE TREES, 2011
"Birthday Swing" -- WHITE TREES, 2011
"Fast Talkin'" -- KEVIN MACLEOD (incompetech), 2009
"One-Eyed Maestro" -- KEVIN MACLEOD (incompetech), 2010
"Semi-Funk" -- KEVIN MACLEOD (incompetech), 2005
"Alone in Kathmandu" -- OHO, 2011
"Sweeter Vermouth" -- KEVIN MACLEOD (incompetech), 2010
"Race It" -- WHITE TREES, 2011
"Speaking in Code" -- WILL DIXON, 2012

Find out more about Nerdfighteria: http://nerdfighters.ning.com and http://youtube.com/vlogbrothers
Project for Awesome: http://projectforawesome.com

BetaSeries' opinion

Why You Should Dive into the Hilarious World of Smosh

If you’re looking for a TV series that delivers consistent laughter and keeps you engaged with fresh content every week, then look no further than **Smosh**. This groundbreaking show represents the evolution of online sketch comedy and has become a staple in the digital entertainment landscape since its inception in 2002. With over 16 years of comedic brilliance under its belt and more than 1,400 episodes available to binge-watch, Smosh offers something for everyone, whether you’re a die-hard fan or just discovering them for the first time.

What makes Smosh truly special is its unique blend of sketch comedy and improvisation. The series began as a simple website created by Anthony Padilla but quickly transformed into one of YouTube’s most recognized names when Ian Hecox joined the fun. Their initial success came from lip-syncing videos like the Pokémon Theme Music Video, which became an internet sensation. Since then, they have expanded their repertoire to include various comedic sketches that poke fun at pop culture phenomena, video games, and much more. This versatility means there’s never a dull moment when watching Smosh; each episode brings new laughs and surprises.

With each new season releasing sketches every Monday and Wednesday, fans are treated to regular doses of humor that keep them coming back for more. The cast's dynamic chemistry fuels hilarious interactions that resonate with audiences worldwide. Similar shows such as *After Hours* (2010) or *The UCB Show* may offer their own take on sketch comedy, but few have managed to capture the same level of audience engagement as Smosh. Its ability to evolve with changing trends while maintaining its core identity is what sets it apart from other series.

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