That YouTube Reviewer

from video essays to online musicals, I'm here to share my thoughts

[thatyoutubereviewer]

Hello! My name is Yam and I am That YouTube Reviewer. After spending hours watching and diving youtube, I thought, why not spotlight some really cool creators and share their stuff?

I mostly watch video essays, but there's a bunch of fiction on YouTube worth watching. If you have any recs, feel free to reach out on the ask box!

This blog is

- lgbtq+ friendly

- antiracist

- feminist

- anti-ableist

- pro Palestine

- anti-capitalist

- not afraid to block

[thatyoutubereviewer]

'I'm Eating Your Pie' - Above All That Is Random 2 - Christina Grimmie & Sarah

Genre: autotune songs

Date posted: Feb 17, 2011

Closed captioning: autogen

Runtime: 3:44

Youtube description: lyrics, links, and a short description

Trigger warnings: very random

My rating: YouTube Legends ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Time to go to Urban Outfitters! Only in our timeline would we get something this fun. This archival video features Christina Grimmie and her friend Sarah Happlesful singing their hearts out to some completely rAnDoM x3 lyrics. If you're on tumblr and you haven't seen this video, get out and start again. (/j) This series did so much for the alternative community online and spawned a whole new generation of online emos (me included).

Rest in peace Christina Grimmie, your legacy will not be forgotten.

[thatyoutubereviewer]

'Lava Lamp (Bubbly)' - Above All That Is Random 5 - Christina Grimmie & Sarah

Genre: autotune song

Date posted: Feb 9, 2012

Closed captioning: lyrics on screen

Runtime: 3:39

Youtube description: lyrics, links, and short description

Trigger warnings: very random

My rating: YouTube Legends ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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How's your lava lamp? Is it bubbly?

Above All That Is Random is a series that (I believe) changed the internet. Two girls playing with autotune and singing the most random lyrics they can come up with, with help from the comments? This thrived in 2012.

This is just a silly video, a fun watch, and a cool part of internet history. I highly recommend.

Rest in peace Christina Grimmie, your legacy will not be forgotten.

[thatyoutubereviewer]

'One Big Family' - Above All That Is Random 6 - Christina Grimmie & Sarah

Genre: autotune song

Date posted: Jan 11, 2013

Closed captioning: lyrics on screen

Runtime: 3:41

Youtube description: links and a short description

Trigger warnings: very random

My rating: YouTube Legends ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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The final video in this epic series, and ngl I'm crying right now. Watching through all of the Above All That Is Random years later and seeing all of the people whose lives were touched is a lot for me to handle. The comments are sadly turned off for this video.

Above All That Is Random changed the course of the internet, and personally introduced me to a whole new side of the internet to explore. I don't know if I'd be a tumblr user if I never saw these videos.

Two girls singing their heart out to some autotuned nonsense did numbers for a reason. I highly recommend you check this out.

Rest in peace Christina Grimmie, your legacy will not be forgotten.

[thatyoutubereviewer]

'HeHe, HeHe'- Above All That Is Random 1 - Sarah & Christina Grimmie

Genre: autotune song

Date Posted: Oct 21, 2010

Closed captioning: autogen

Runtime: 4:00

Youtube description: lyric, links, and a short description

Trigger warnings: Very random

My rating: Youtube Legend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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This archival video shaped so many people's childhoods. Above All That Is Random is the epitome of rawr xD, with Sarah and Christina singing about anything they want.

If you haven't seen this video, watch it. Do the Christima Grimmie deepdive.

Rest in peace, Christina Grimmie. Your legacy will not be forgotten.

[thatyoutubereviewer]

'Getting Paid' - Above All That Is Random 4 - Christina Grimmie & Sarah

Genre: autotune song

Date posted: Sep 17, 2011

Closed captioning: n/a

Runtime: 4:00

Youtube description: lyrics, links, and a short description

Trigger warnings: very random

My rating: YouTube Legends ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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I would be lying if I didn't say this was my favorite in the series. 'Getting Paid' was the first time I was introduced to Christina Grimmie. This video was what introduced me to the "emo" internet, and I'm not sure I'd be the same person I am today if I didn't watch this on repeat at age 10. I believe this iconic series changed not only me, but the entire internet.

This is the first time in the series Christina and Grimmie used YouTube comments to write the lyrics of their rAnDoM x3 songs, rather than their own writing. Iconic.

Rest in peace Christina Grimmie, your legacy will not be forgotten.

[thatyoutubereviewer]

'I Pledge Allegiance (Pudding)' - Above All That Is Random 3 - Christina Grimmie & Sarah

Genre: autotune song

Date posted: May 14, 2011

Closed captioning: n/a

Runtime: 4:13

Youtube description: lyrics, links, and short description

Trigger warnings: very random

My rating: YouTube Legends ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Are you ready to pledge your allegiance to autotune? I truly believe this woulda done numbers on TikTok. Above All That Is Random is an old archival series by Christina Grimmie and Sarah Happleful in the early YouTube days. I personally believe this series did so much work in creating the modern internet, and it's just a joy to watch.

Rest in peace Christina Grimmie, your legacy will not be forgotten.

[trash-slvt]

Edit: wow this blew up. i dont have anything to promote but i made a response to the most common replies ive gotten to this as well as my thoughts on the direction the web has been heading. you can read it here if you like <3

[Image ID: A screenshot of the youtube popup that appears if you use an ad blocker. It consists of a title, then three bullet points, then two buttons. It has been modified to read: Going to pee during the ad break violates YouTube's Terms of Service

it looks like you selfishly left the room while our ads were playing. Don't you know that by watching youtube you entered into a contract?

We killed the competition by operating at a loss for a decade. we paid good money to be the only game in town.

now that there are no other options, we can start to make that money back however we like. So turn your webcam on so our advertisers know you're paying attention The two buttons read "let us program your brain" and "foot the bill directly" /.End ID]

[thatyoutubereviewer]

Workin' Boys

Genre: musical short

Date Posted: Apr 27, 2024

Closed captioning: so good

Runtime: 28:42

Youtube description: brief summary, links, and credits

Trigger warnings: death, murder, blood, guns, general violence

My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟

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Our first repeat channel (Not counting news channels)! Now, I will admit, this video requires 3 full musicals, and two seasons of a room musical anthology series to get the most enjoyment possible. In my opinion, it's worth it. This show was released to the public when dedicated fans donated to Starkid's upcoming show, as it was previously behind a pay wall. This is an absolute treat to Hatchetfeld fans and encapsulates everything we would have wanted that we've been waiting about six years for. This has so many easter eggs and little lore bits for the fandom that if you haven't watched it yet, who are you?

Also the dutch angles are so good in this I love it.

10/10 Hatchetfield fanservice

[danielhowell]

WE’RE ALL DOOMED! (Full Special)

presenting my live theatrical comedy show that asks - when the world is this bad, should we all just give up and die? enjoy/sorry/thank you🧡

[thatyoutubereviewer]

Daniel Howell: WE'RE ALL DOOMED! (Full Comedy Special)

Genre: live comedy special

Date posted: Apr 28, 2024

Closed captioning: actually so good

Runtime: 2:08:16

Youtube description: brief summary, links to other socials, and credits for music

Trigger warnings: nihilism, internalized homophobia

My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌈

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As a damn near life-long fan of Dan Howell, I will admit I am a tad bit biased. This comedy special made me laugh (as you would hope), cry, and feel the full spectrum of emotions in little over two hours. If you like Bo Burnham's Inside, Barbie, or anything slightly gay and edgy, you will love this.

In this special, Dan breaks down (literally) why we are all doomed. From the climate crisis to conspiracy theories, Dan has thoughts about it. This set has it all: musical numbers, bubbles, court scenarios, you name it. Never skipping a beat, Dan's witty commentary never feels boring, the script is brilliantly written, and the improvised crowdwork was a marvel.

Even if you have no clue who Daniel Howell is, please check out this masterpiece.

And to Dan, you deserve those flowers 💐

[thatyoutubereviewer]

Game Theory: FNAF, The Circus Of HORRORS!

Genre: theory

Date posted: Apr 20, 2024

Closed captioning: autogen

Runtime: 27:54

Youtube description: brief summary, credits, and links

Trigger warnings: child murderer, giant possessed robots, fire

My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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The first fnaf game theory without MatPat, and I will say I was scared, but Tom came through. As Tom has been helping write the scripts for theories far before Matpat retired, I'm not even sure why I felt nervous. This video still feels like Game Theory, with the classic editing and witty jokes.

This theory focuses in on Fall Fest; what happened and who was there? We tie a lot of loose threads with this video. Tom has a pretty compelling theory that I don't want to spoil now.

Even if you miss MatPat, this is still a worthwhile video, and a brilliant theory.

[thatyoutubereviewer]

Musical Without a Cool Acronym | Full Show | Phineas and Ferb Parody Musical

Genre: zoom parody jukebox musical

Date posted: Oct 16, 2021

Closed captioning: very very good

Runtime: 2:44:00

Youtube description: brief summary, credits, timestamps, and link to digital program

Trigger warnings: giant floating baby head, inators, cartoonish violence against anthropomorphic animals

My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟🌟

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The amount of joy this musical brings me is unfathomable. I am only sad I found out about it so late, I wish I coulda seen this in action. M.W.C.A. is the epitome of quarantine media in one show. It amazes me with every watch how they managed to create such a fun experience completely online.

Andrew Grabowski's writing mimics the original show so well. With an amazing cast and perfect music, M.W.C.A had me in it's grips. This show feels like an official work in the Phineas and Ferb canon. It feels like a special episode, or like the movie. If you are a fan of Phineas and Ferb, you will enjoy this amazing project.

[inbredfawn]

If you are unable to afford donating, this link allows you to click a button every 24 hours in order help donate to Palestine.

American mutuals, I seriously urge you to tell Congress and Biden to stand with Palestine, and do not stop sending this message. You can also donate here.

This is not a war; what Israel is doing to Palestine is genocide. Do not sit idly by and do not stay quiet. Now more than ever is the most important time to not look away.

[thatyoutubereviewer]

Goodbye Youtube

Genre: announcement

Date posted: Apr 19, 2024

Closed captioning: yep

Runtime: 14:31

Youtube description: Credits and links to WatcherTV

Trigger warnings: capitalism

My rating: 🫣🫢🫡👋

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If you want to watch a channel shoot themselves in the foot, this is the video to watch. I actually didn't see this video first, but I saw the mass backlash on Tiktok and Twitter. This video documents the shittiest business decision made by any former Buzzfeed member, and that's saying something. If I had a nickel for every video made by former Buzzfeed stars that's making a controversial announcement where the thumbnail is three dudes on a couch with shitty lighting, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot but it's wild that it happened twice.

The video is full of empathy farming while simultaneously putting all of their content behind a paywall. If you want to know what's going on, I don't actually recommend this video. Watch penguinz0 or any other commentary YouTuber for the tea because this video is not worth the watch. The best part of this video is literally the comments section.

I guess we'll see how they walk this one back.

[thatyoutubereviewer]

Watch "San Francisco's popular 420 Hippie Hill event is canceled for 2024" on YouTube

San Fransico's popular 420 Hippie Hill event is canceled for 2024

Genre: news

Date posted: Mar 27, 2024

Closed captioning: it's like cable news captions, not in sync at all. ick

Runtime: 1:51

Youtube description: headline and link to article

Trigger warnings: 420

My rating: ⭐️⭐️😔😢😭

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Literally the saddest news I've seen in years. I can't believe they canceled such a tremendous annual celebration.

[thatyoutubereviewer]

With Hippie Hill celebration canceled, 4/20 moves into S.F. neighborhoods

Genre: news

Date posted: Apr 19, 2024

Closed captioning: same as before, honestly makes me wonder wf is going on with cable

Runtime: 3:34

Youtube description: Brief summary

Trigger warnings: 420

My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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With no official 420 party to celebrate at, the folks of San Fransisco scatter trying to find a new place to smoke. Some decide to remain at Hippie Hill and have a smoke sesh in the park. Others are trying to host a block party and support merchants on that street. Some of the business owners seem stressed that the block will get absolutely trashed, while the news reporter, whose mother is visiting this weekend, lives in that very neighborhood.

How hard will San Fransisco party, and will Wilson Walker's mother be able to handle the smoke? I will keep you updated.

[thatyoutubereviewer]

"Unofficial" 4/20 celebration draws mellow crowd to S. F. Golden Gate Park

Genre: news

Date posted: Apr 20, 2024

Closed captioning: Youtube's autogen would be better ffs

Runtime: 4:36

Youtube description: Headline and link to article

Trigger warnings: 420

My rating: 🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🌟

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With only a dj, volleyball, frisbee, and that sweet ganja, hundreds of people still show up to party at Hippie Hill. Unsurprisingly, people were chill. Even though most vendors canceled, the city teamed up with some sports folks, and the people of San Fransisco had a real field day. At the time of the news report, there were no arrests, which is out of the ordinary for 420 in SF. It turns out that the lack of vendors, leading to the lack of alcohol, results in the lack of fights and injury. Who would have thought?

Super Palindrome 420 couldn't have been better for the ones celebrating, with people having a community event rather than a community sale. No lines, no fighting, no spending. Just picnicing in a smoky park.

I just wish I knew if Wilson Walker's mother made it through the day. Some questions remain unanswered.

[thatyoutubereviewer]

Watch "San Francisco's popular 420 Hippie Hill event is canceled for 2024" on YouTube

San Fransico's popular 420 Hippie Hill event is canceled for 2024

Genre: news

Date posted: Mar 27, 2024

Closed captioning: it's like cable news captions, not in sync at all. ick

Runtime: 1:51

Youtube description: headline and link to article

Trigger warnings: 420

My rating: ⭐️⭐️😔😢😭

Full review below vv

Literally the saddest news I've seen in years. I can't believe they canceled such a tremendous annual celebration.

[thatyoutubereviewer]

With Hippie Hill celebration canceled, 4/20 moves into S.F. neighborhoods

Genre: news

Date posted: Apr 19, 2024

Closed captioning: same as before, honestly makes me wonder wf is going on with cable

Runtime: 3:34

Youtube description: Brief summary

Trigger warnings: 420

My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review below vv

With no official 420 party to celebrate at, the folks of San Fransisco scatter trying to find a new place to smoke. Some decide to remain at Hippie Hill and have a smoke sesh in the park. Others are trying to host a block party and support merchants on that street. Some of the business owners seem stressed that the block will get absolutely trashed, while the news reporter, whose mother is visiting this weekend, lives in that very neighborhood.

How hard will San Fransisco party, and will Wilson Walker's mother be able to handle the smoke? I will keep you updated.