The War of the Word | BECOMING YOUTUBE | Video 11

A "weekly" documentary series about YouTube. To donate £3 ($5) to the Syrian refugees, text BEN to 70066 or visit http://oxfam.org.uk/syria Texts cost £3 plus your standard network message charge. £3 per text goes to Oxfam's Syria appeal Please ask permission from the person who pays the bill. Every donation doubled! Until 27 February 2014, your gift will be matched by the UK government.

Becoming YouTube is 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:
JACK HOWARD (http://youtube.com/JackHoward)
BENJAMIN COOK
JUDY BUXTON*
RYAN O'CONNOR (http://youtube.com/PleasantRyan)

Director of Photography:
CIARAN O'BRIEN (http://youtube.com/FunnyCatVideos)

Additional Camera:
ALEX ODAM (http://youtube.com/TheAlexFrom1994)

Translator:
SHEREEN ZOUMOT

Sound:
CIARAN O'BRIEN, with ALEX ODAM

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

This video uses some sounds from FREESOUND (http://freesound.org), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Music:
PAUL TYAN (http://paultyan.com), KEVIN MACLEOD (http://incompetech.com), TOM MILSOM (http://youtube.com/hexachordal), CHAMPAGNE MORNING (http://champagnemorning.com), WHITE TREES (https://facebook.com/whitetreesband), ALISTAIR GRIFFIN (http//alistairgriffin.com/), JOSH WOODWARD (http://www.joshwoodward.com), and RICK C (http://youtube.com/5K1TZ2006). All tracks used with the kind permission of their respective artists. Kevin MacLeod and Josh Woodward tracks licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Champagne Morning and Alistait Griffin tracks licensed by CueSongs.

Track list:
"Waltzer Piano" -- PAUL TN, 2013
"Umbrella Pants" -- KEVIN MACLEOD, 2009
"Baltimore" -- TOM MILSOM, 2012
"Miracle" -- CHAMPAGNE MORNING, 2012
"Company Oud" -- WHITE TREES, 2011
"New Beginnings V1" -- WHITE TREES, 2011
"Fine" -- TOM MILSOM, 2013
"Film Music 2" -- TOM MILSOM, 2007
"Buildings2" -- WHITE TREES, 2011
"Wish" -- ALISTAIR GRIFFIN, 2012
"Birthday Swing" -- WHITE TREES, 2011
"Waltzer Melodica" -- PAUL TN, 2013
"A Thousand Skins (Part 1)" -- JOSH WOODWARD, 2010
"Better Day" -- RICK C, 2011
"Mechanolith" -- KEVIN MACLEOD, 2011

Full "25 Facts About Me" video: http://youtu.be/SET3VqYBh4Q With thanks to ALFIE DEYES (http://youtube.com/PointlessBlog). And yes, of COURSE the opening sketch was a joke. Alfie is a total gent.

Full "Syria in Five Minutes" video: http://youtu.be/exrqMPJ1Bts With thanks to HANK GREEN (http://youtube.com/vlogbrothers).

JacksGap's Rickshaw Run web series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCz4fqxNcuDmmA-Z_m1F6BJ3IXC5hQwdR

*Oxfam employee Judy is played by an actress. She doesn't really work for Oxfam. Oxfam wanted me to point that out.

Becoming YouTube merch: http://becomingyoutube.bigcartel.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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