YouTube; its used for entertainment, business, search engine, and now is even a way to become discovered. Log in and prepare to be overwhelmed with the millions of video thrown in your face and addictiveness of searching for useless clips. I’ve watched clips of shows on this site before, but it wasn’t until recently I discovered homemade reality shows posted through this web vlog. Vlogging has been stunningly popular since around 2006 when videos came out about the “top vloggers of the year”.
Paducah, Kentucky’s own celebrity vlogger, William Sledd is entertaining viewers everywhere with his love, and hatred for others sense of fashion. His frequently viewed show first started off as an advice vlog titled “Ask a Gay Man” and has risen to become one of the most popular vlogs on YouTube with over 12 million hits. Sledd started working at the local Gap in Paducah but now has focused his life towards helping, and making fun of Kentucky locals. This style Guru has made it known to everyone what is and is not acceptable when going out in public. For example, no scrubs to the mall at any time, socks with flip-flops is never allowed, Uggs with sweatpants is never cute and overalls aren’t even ok for construction workers. His latest entry is a mockery of fellow vlogger Chris Crocker. Crocker is famously known for defending scandalous Britney Spears in her moments of weakness to the extent of crying to the camera, pleading for fans and others to “leave Britney alone!” In response to Crocker, Sledd posted “Leave Crocs Alone!” Each post contains humorous information about different accessory items, shoes, or general clothing. With the sporadic guests including his mother, Christine Embersole, Perez Hilton, and personal friends it is never a dull moment on “Ask a Gay Guy”. Although these vlogs are made mostly for amusement, Sledd has also added in a hot topic; homosexuality. He is always honest and very open about who he is. His openness about his sexuality has opened doors for many others to express themselves through YouTube without being ashamed or scared of what other may think. So although this vlog has provided strangers with a person to watch, It has also helped other strangers in feeling safer in their own skin.
When William started his vlog, it was simply a secret video diary for himself. He did not tell anybody in his family about it because it was his own thing. Never did he think that his mom would discover his new hobby by receiving a phone call from the Tonight Show. Following his appearance on Jay Leno’s talk show, he went on to Rachel Ray, Paducah’s local news, and several mentions through “hot topics” on The View. Who would have thought that a video diary would lead to William Sledd’s discovery? Look for Sledd in his possible upcoming reality show on Bravo that is in the works.
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