The term “Youtube Celebrity” may not yet be in the day-to-day vocabulary of many of us, but over the past two years its use has been gradually gaining popularity among frequent youtube users. The idea that by creating and posting videos to Youtube one can receive a gratuity has lead to a substantial number of youtuber’s posting regular, and increasingly popular videos. This phenomenon has also given rise to businesses which facilitate and manage these video stars. Popular youtuber’s include Phillip DeFranco, whose format has developed over time but essentially deals with current popular culture and news items, Fred, whose somewhat annoying style of video has not halted his rise to prominence, getting over 2 million views a video and many more.
One of the rising stars of this Youtube Celebrity craze is the comedian who goes by the name of Kassem G. His somewhat sarcastic humour appeals to a wide audience and has propelled him into the youtube royalty. “California On” is one of the titles used for his frequent video uploads in which he interviews people on the streets of Venice Beach, California, on topics ranging from Twilight and Jersey Shore to drugs and drinking. These hilarious videos are well worth watching with much of the comedy being provided by the general public. Kassem G does however display an exceptional talent for thinking on his feet and providing a witty rather confrontational style of comedic commentary. Other products of Kassem G’s comedic talents include “Going Deep” in which Kassem again takes up the role of interviewer however changes tack to reveal a nervous, awkward character, again providing some genius comic moments.
Having viewed the majority of Kassem G’s videos which can be found on his youtube site, myself and Rad both agree that he is well worth investing some spare moments of time to form your own opinion.
Kassem G can be found at;
http://www.youtube.com/user/KassemG#p/u/96/lHB1_ZmSDrs
http://www.youtube.com/user/KassemG#p/u/62/1w390-0WWu4
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