Internet Historian
Internet Historian | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Nationality | Australia[1] |
| Occupation | YouTuber |
| YouTube information | |
| Channels | Internet Historian Incognito Mode History Mode |
| Years active | 2017–present[1] |
| Subscribers | 3.9 million[1] 6.4 million (combined)[1][2][3] |
| Total views | 450.6 million[1] 647.5 million (combined)[1][2][3] |
| Updated February 28, 2024 | |
Internet Historian is a YouTuber that produces content focusing on Internet culture, historical internet events, and memes. The channel is known for its humorous and educational videos, presenting detailed analyses and narratives of viral phenomena, significant online events, and cultural shifts within the internet community.[1]
He uses the image of Hide the Pain Harold (sometimes drawn) as his online avatar.
Content[edit]
The channel's content is characterized by its use of satire, detailed research, and a narrative style that combines humor with informative commentary. Videos often feature voice-over narration, meme culture references, and animation thoroughly composed through a mix of real and edited images and clips to illustrate the topics being discussed.
On his secondary channel, Incognito Mode (named after the Google Chrome feature for private internet browsing), Internet Historian focuses on more long-form content dealing with miscellaneous topics, such as his Sundance Rejects series, which (in a similar visual style and humorist tone to his main content) deals with historical events outside of internet culture.[2] On his third channel, Storymode, he retells Video game narratives.[3]
Reception[edit]
Some of Internet Historian's videos have garnered significant attention for their analysis and presentation of various internet phenomena. His exploration of the 'planking' craze, for instance, humorously argues how the involvement of New Zealand's ex-Prime Minister John Key led to the meme's decline, drawing almost half a million views shortly after release.[4] Similarly, his coverage of the Fyre Festival debacle has been described as well-researched and as a concise alternative to full-length documentaries,[5] highlighting the event's chaos and its impact on local communities and attendees. Moreover, his examination of No Man's Sky provided a narrative on the game's tumultuous launch and its journey towards improvement, showcasing his ability to provide a blend of humor and insights into the digital age's cultural milestones.[6]
Controversy[edit]
In late 2023, Internet Historian faced allegations of plagiarism stemming from a video essay released by fellow YouTuber Hbomberguy, an analysis and critique of plagiarism on the platform.[7] The video accused Internet Historian of plagiarizing content from smaller creators, specifically highlighting an instance involving the "Man Cave" series. Hbomberguy claimed that Internet Historian had used research and narrative elements from his own work without proper attribution,[8] leading to a broader discussion within the YouTube community about content creation ethics and the importance of crediting inspirations and sources.[9]
The controversy sparked significant debate on social media platforms and among online content creators, with discussions focusing on the fine line between inspiration and plagiarism in the digital content creation space.[10]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "Internet Historian - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Storymode - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Incognito Mode - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ↑ "Popular YouTuber claims John Key responsible for the death of planking". Newshub. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ↑ Placido, Dani Di. "The Fyre Festival Makes For A Compelling Car Crash, Whichever Documentary You Choose". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ↑ Bonthuys, Darryn (2020-01-10). "Internet Historian's latest video examines the amazing redemption story of No Man's Sky". Critical Hit. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ↑ Alter, Rebecca (2023-12-22). "Hbomberguy Didn't Want to Make That 4-Hour Plagiarism Video". Vulture. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ↑ Plagiarism and You(Tube), retrieved 2024-02-29
- ↑ Bailey, Jonathan (2023-12-05). "Responding to Hbomberguy's Plagiarism Video". Plagiarism Today. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ↑ Galpin, Kieran (2023-12-04). "MSN". HITC. MSN. Retrieved 2024-02-29. Unknown parameter
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