Anthony D. Griffin
@Ktkvtsh: I don't like the podcast or the host. But my personal opinion doesn't matter here. Guest appearance on that podcast is "de facto" a benchmark of pop culture relevance, especially hip-hop culture. See, e.g. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/meet-adam22-underground-hip-hops-major-tastemaker-203781/ Rmutombo (talk) 14:24, 30 August 2024 (UTC)
- @331dot: Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate the guidance on sources and notability. I'd like to provide some additional context:
- 1. Regarding the No Jumper Podcast as a source: While I understand that YouTube is not generally considered a reliable source, Adam22's No Jumper Podcast may warrant special consideration in this context. Whether somebody personally approves of that program or not, it is one of the main sources of entertainment journalism (which is essentially "infotainment" like all mass media today). This program's influence and reach make it a de facto benchmark of relevance.
- 2. Notability: I've added information about the subject being nominated for the Streamy Awards in 2022. The Streamys are a recognized award in the online content creation industry. Does this nomination contribute to establishing notability? Rmutombo (talk) 10:23, 17 August 2024 (UTC)
| Anthony D. Griffin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anthony D. Griffin August 29, 1994 North Side Long Beach, California, United States |
| Other names | LongBeachGriffy |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Comedic skits on YouTube |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Anthony D. Griffin, better known by his online alias LongBeachGriffy, is an American YouTuber and comedian known for his low-angle shot skits that often address controversial and socially relevant topics.
Early life and background
Griffin was born and raised in North Side Long Beach, California. He attended high school in Long Beach, but did not finish college. He briefly attended film school, and was inspired by Quentin Tarantino's filmmaking style.[1]
Career
YouTube channel
Griffin started making comedy videos and skits around 2016-2017, as the social media platform Vine was declining in popularity. One of his early viral successes was a video about Pokémon Go, which gained traction after being reposted on Facebook and WorldStarHipHop. He became well-known for making videos about Samoans, which helped him gain a large Polynesian fanbase.[1] His early videos often involved self-deprecating humor about his gap teeth.[1]
Content style
Griffin's skits are short monologues in which Griffin plays every character, using costumes and a mirror image camera effect to create the illusion of a dialogue. Some notable videos include "When the School Shooter is Your Math Tutor" and "If Jesus Christ Got Cancelled," which represent a common theme in Griffin's work of addressing dark and controversial themes with humor.[2]
Impact and reception
Griffin has amassed a significant following on YouTube, with millions of subscribers and more than one billion views. Griffin was nominated in the "Writing" category at the 12th Annual Streamy Awards in 2022.[3] Entertainment journalist Henry Burnett described Griffin as being on the "Mount Rushmore" of entertainers who emerged from the Vine social media platform.[4]
Griffin's work has been cited in academic research publications as a representative case of independent media distribution via social networks[5] and as an example of the influence of Japanese "otaku" culture on American media.[6] He was profiled and interviewed by Adam22 on the No Jumper podcast in 2021.[7]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Streamy Awards | Writing | Nominated | [3][8] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The Long Beach Griffy Interview: Getting Canceled, Being a Blerd, Gay Jokes & More". YouTube. No Jumper. 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ↑ "LongBeachGriffy YouTube Channel". YouTube. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Streamy Awards 12th Annual Nominees". Streamy Awards. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ↑ Burnett, Henry (2023-01-31). "Exclusive: How Writer-Director-TikTok Star Hampton Built Up His Near Million Strong Fanbase From Nothing... Four Times". The Things. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ↑ Guidi, Barbara; Michienzi, Andrea (2022). "How to reward the web: the social dApp yup". Online Social Networks and Media. 31: 100229.
- ↑ Garcia, Adriana (2022). Fan Influence: The English-Speaking Anime and Manga Speech Community's Relationship With the Japanese Language and Gender Roles (MS thesis). University of Nevada, Reno.
- ↑ "No Jumper presents The LongBeachGriffy Interview: Getting canceled, Chris Brown, being a Blerd & more". HipHopCanada. 2021-09-01. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ↑ Grein, Paul (December 5, 2022). "Mark Rober, MrBeast Win Big at 2022 YouTube Streamy Awards (Full Winners List)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 6, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2022. Unknown parameter
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