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[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 51 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Canned laughter and "stars" I just do not give a shit about. I'd rather watch some youtuber give me their take.

[–] moistclump@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

I really like the Daily Show interviews. They’re usually with authors and subject matter experts rather than just straight celebrities. When they do have celebrities on I find they’re more interesting and not just “famous actor with forced anecdote” but more someone with an idea or perspective to share. Whereas, for example, I love Colbert’s monologues but once we get to the celebrity piece I lose interest.

[–] Pulptastic@midwest.social 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

How about neither. Turns out I don't care about YouTubers just as much as I don't care about Kardashians.

There are a few exceptions where the content speaks for itself like Alt-Shift-X and Climate Town.

A difference with those vs late night shows is I am seeking them out, not just passively watching a thing.

[–] stardust@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 months ago

I always tuned out when they got to interviews. I was just there for stuff like Conan going to Cuba or messing around with interns or playing video games.

[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (4 children)

I'd rather watch Jimmy Kimmel over a random YouTuber.

[–] transientpunk@sh.itjust.works 18 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I would definitely expect that from someone with your username.

[–] lolrightythen@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Low hanging fruit, eh? YT sounds about right

[–] Unforeseen@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yeah but what about a not random one but a decent one that puts out good stuff consistently?

The majority of YouTube is trash and it takes time to cultivate something decent. Just like Lemmy

[–] Arbiter@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

That’s a pretty low bar though.

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Luckily, you don't have to watch either.