As I searched the web for an intriguing vlogger to write about, I was again reminded of a very funny video submitter on You Tube. His name is Bo Burnham, and he is a comedic genius. He is actually a year younger than I am, and while his submissions may not technically meet the requirements of the more formal and regular video blog that many others do, his posts do in a way serve as a creative lyrical journal.
Bo Burnham’s series of You Tube song posts have gained a great deal of popularity and acclaim. Though his primary audience consists of easily amused adolescents and his songs generally mock anyone and everyone he can think of, he is actually a very talented young songwriter as all of his postings are original song compositions on the guitar and keyboard. His numerous songs are considered sharp satires which encompass impressively witty lyrics about a broad range of topics. I actually feel a little guilty about finding humor in his music blog, and I cannot deny that his intellectual way of mocking life by use of his dry sense of humor have successfully drawn my attention many a time.
Whether his songs are about historical figures, women, or fictional characters in a rehab -center, there is one theme that remains constant throughout his work- his brilliantly mature diction. I suppose that is actually what I am most captivated by when it comes to his videos. Not only is he not even quite my age and able to compose numerous songs (which are well written and have rather catchy melodies), he is able to write highly clever lyrics to them which are a mere indication of his ability to creatively incorporate his vast vocabulary in everyday life. Though his observations of those he writes and sings of are perhaps a little too harshly accurate, such submissions do provide him with a way to practice and share his love of music.
I do believe this is a productive way for him to share his talent and get out his ideas, no matter how snide or crude they may be. As far as Bo Burnham is concerned, video blogging is a much better way for him to present his work. Merely posting his lyrics online would not result in the same entertainment success because what is perhaps one of the best parts about his blog submissions is that his performances cause his eccentric personality and contagious fervor to radiate even across the internet. I think that this remains true of most blogging. People often tend to be most true when rambling a seemingly incoherent stream of consciousness about a particular subject. It’s these raw, unedited, spur of the moment thoughts that allow us to truly delve deeply into our thoughts and allow us to accurately develop ideas and opinions about things without being overly concerned with how it sounds or what others may think.
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I think this post is interesting because it shows that people who actually do have talent are not lost in the millions of videos that may seem worthless. This post proves that vlogging can be a crucial tool to allow artists and everyday people to express their emotions to the world no matter how silly they may seem. While there are bound to be many people who think these vlogs are trash, there is almost always going to be at least one person who thinks it is the most brilliant vlog ever posted. With such a wide spectrum of people viewing Youtube, these people are able to show themselves to hundreds upon thousands of people with different viewpoints. While there may be many people who hate his work, there will inevitably be some that adore it. Bo Burnham, just like Lemonette proves that the everyday person can become a household name even if merely a few people think they have a smidgeon of talent.
I think this post is interesting because it shows that people who actually do have talent are not lost in the millions of videos that may seem worthless. This post proves that vlogging can be a crucial tool to allow artists and everyday people to express their emotions to the world no matter how silly they may seem. While there are bound to be many people who think these vlogs are trash, there is almost always going to be at least one person who thinks it is the most brilliant vlog ever posted. With such a wide spectrum of people viewing Youtube, these people are able to show themselves to hundreds upon thousands of people with different viewpoints. While there may be many people who hate his work, there will inevitably be some that adore it. Bo Burnham, just like Lemonette proves that the everyday person can become a household name even if merely a few people think they have a smidgeon of talent.
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