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David Dobrik On July 6, 2021, YouTube star David Dobrik uploaded his 643 rd video blog (or “vlog”). That’s two to three videos a week, every week, for six years. Each one clocks in at about four minutes long, and each one gives viewers a glimpse into his outrageous life. Dobrik rose to prominence on the social media platform Vine, where he posted comedic six-second videos. In 2014, he began posting short vlogs on YouTube showing his antics with his friends, then transitioned to that platform completely after Vine’s discontinuation in 2016. Dobrik and his group of friends, nicknamed the “Vlog Squad,” have gained notoreity for pranks, high energy, celebrity appearances and more. His channel has gained more than 18 million subscribers and six billion views over his six years on the platform, making Dobrik one of the most popular vloggers on YouTube. ....
Commentary: Georgia L. Gilholy - Attention economics give abusers a free pass Georgia L. Gilholy FacebookTwitterEmail Seemingly frivolous internet stars like James Charles and David Dobrik play a significant role in our culture, especially since adults have better things to do than pay attention to TikTok star drama. Kids crave authenticity in an age of make-believe, and the informal and confessional nature of YouTube, TikTok and Twitter grants a degree of authenticity and attainability to social media celebrities that traditional stars lack. This unprecedented level of “relatability” and the popularity of more candid content evidently plays a part in many YouTube success stories. Moreover, their content is completely free to watch any place, any time, for as long as we want. More than any other time in human history, we are surrounded by the cult of the celebrity. That comes with its dangers. ....
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