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Vlogging influences of lonelygirl15

2008-01-08T22:20:22Z

86.161.89.126: /* Lonelygirl15 Leverages The Vloggers */

Lonelygirl15 could not have existed before the concept of videoblogging (or [[Vlog|vlogging]]) - people posting video of themselves online in a diary-like format -- became a reality.

== The Dawn of Vlogging ==

Vlogging as a social phenomenon slowly started to take root in 2004, as the number of high-speed internet connections started to take off and improvements in streaming video and average home computer technology made vlogging possible. Activity grew in various areas of the web, such as the Yahoo videoblogging group, but even as late as the summer of 2005, videoblogging was just a very small part of the greater blogosphere. One of the earliest popular videoblogs was Rocketboom (featuring Amanda Congdon), which started in October 2004. Meanwhile, youtube.com, which provided an easy platform for vloggers, went live in "beta" format in May 2005.

== An Idea Is Born: The Creators Meet Vlogs ==

In early 2006, Creator [[Miles Beckett]] was looking for a way to create and distribute content online. His first endeavor was Shoutboy.com, an ambitious idea for the budding doctor. The site promised that "SHOUTBOY is an independent media network ... using the newest internet technology to distribute shows directly to you on your schedule and on your terms. No cable company. No middleman. He's out back mowing the lawn." As Miles has stated in various interviews, the comedy videos posted at Shoutboy (mostly parody videos of President Bush), did "OK" but didn't get a lot of traffic.

At about this same time, Miles became aware of the existence of youtube.com. He reported in at least one press interview that he started exploring YouTube after the controversy involving Saturday Night Live's skit {{wikipedia|Lazy_Sunday|"Lazy Sunday"}}, which, when it went "viral," put YouTube in the limelight.

As Miles explored YouTube, he became aware of the growing community of vloggers, and noticed that many were among the most popular draws on the website. From there, he conceived of the idea of creating a fictional videoblogger that could tell a story, and tap into the community and traffic growth being enjoyed at YouTube (instead of trying to grow an audience from scratch as shoutboy.com was trying to do). When Miles met [[Mesh Flinders]], they started to turn that idea into reality.

== Lonelygirl15 Leverages The Vloggers ==

In lonelygirl15's first two videos (posted on May 24 and 26, 2006, predating her trademark vlogs by almost a month), Bree made references to popular vloggers, and even included clips from some of the them.

* [[Paytotheorderofofof vs. Dinosaur]]
* [[YouTubers Secret Language]]

Brookers, [[thewinekone]], [[paytotheorderofofof2]], FilthyWhore, bowiechick, kaiserro11, scream0 are all either referenced or appear in the early comments to these videos.

Lonelygirl15's first vlog [[First Blog / Dorkiness Prevails]] (June 16, 2006) included direct "shoutouts" to paytoorderofofof2 and thewinekone. And the title of the video itself was a reference to a May 31, 2006 video by thewinekone entitled "Hotness Prevails / Worst Video Ever."

== Lg15 Vlogging Style vs. Top Vloggers ==

The Creators fully embraced from the vlog format from Bree's very first video, and also added touches that have made their videos more watchable. First, Bree's early videos were sure not to be too long. Many vloggers were (and are) happy to create 5-10 minute vlogs, but the Creators knew this taxed the attention span of the average youtuber. So, while an early video might consist of Bree primarily talking to her camera the entire time, it would be fairly short in length.

To add drama to the monologue quality of vlogs, in addition to having [[Jessica Rose]] act very animinated in her videos (a tactic spoofed in [[YouTubers Secret Language]]), the Creators developed their own style of using quick and frequent cuts. Closeups interspersed with regular shots done mid-sentence were used empahsize certain dialogue and add drama. This style appears to have been mimicked by other vloggers from time to time since lg15 debuted. And it has not gone unnoticed by Hollywood either. In Nov. 2006, a Law and Order episode told the story of vlogger [[WeepingWillow17]]. In the beginning of one scene, a film professor is seen talking to a student. He says, "that's not editing, Miles. That's just death by a thousand cuts. That's just visual masturbation." Clearly this is a sign that Hollywood fears the future of internet video.

== EmoKid21Ohio: The risk of fictional vlogging ==

EmoKid21Ohio was an early fictional YouTube vlogger that may have served as a cautionary tale to the Creators about the risks of trying to appear "real" on YouTube. EmoKid was one of the 1st 25 channels "Bree" subscribed to, and featured a vlogger who created a fictitious persona--in this case, a man in Britian who pretended to be an "emo kid" in Ohio. The channel drew huge attention for the time at YouTube after it debuted on April 3, 2006. Before the month was over, however, EmoKid21Ohio's real identity, and the identity of his partner-in-vlogging, EmoGirl21, had been tracked down via [[MySpace]] and exposed. In this case, it marked the dramatic end of emokid's popularity. EmoKid, however, did not take any great steps to protect his privacy, and had no master plans for his character. After [[the Creators]] were outed in September 2006, he made a video lamenting the fact that he believed he had been the inspiration for their success.

== External Links ==

* Entry for Vlog at Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vlog]
* Rocketboom (early popular vlog) [http://www.rocketboom.com]
* Internet Archive of most subscribed YouTube channels on May 17th, 2006 [http://web.archive.org/web/20060517054525/www3.youtube.com/members?ms]

[[Category:Behind the scenes]]

Four-letter words

2008-01-08T21:41:20Z

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{{humor}}
'''Four-letter words''' are bad, bad words often used to express anger and frustration. These words should never be said in church. Regardless, some of the characters in the [[Breeniverse]] sometimes use bad language (especially in the [[12 in 12|Season 1 Finale]]; those naughty, naughty kids).

Before it was known that [[lonelygirl15]] was fictional, some fans were surprised by the use of four-letter words, and suggested that this was a clue that viral marketers were not behind the project.

The first appearance of different four-letter words is noted below:

* '''Fuck''' — In the video [[I Probably Shouldn't Post This...]], in the heat of an argument, [[Bree]] yells, "There's a million ''fucking'' different religions in the world!"
* '''Piss''' — In [[Learning To Drive]], [[Daniel]] says he "succeeded in ''pissing'' Bree off again" after he confronts her about her upcoming ceremony. ''[[Pissed]]'' is also used as a tag on the Daniel video [[How Could You?]] when Bree cancels a date to attend the Fall Equinox celebration.
* '''Shit''' — In the video [[The Ceremony]], Daniel says, "Oh ''shit''" several times. Also, Daniel's YouTube profile has always said "Favorite Music: ''Shit'' that rocks."
* '''Wank''' — In the video [[Don't Trust The Authorities]], [[Gemma]] said that [[Purple Monkey|P. Monkey]] is "kind of a ''wanker''." "Wanker" is a fairly freely-used slang term in the UK. To "wank" means to masturbate. Therefore, a wanker is litterally someone who masturbates. However, the term is typically used in such a way that it can be easily substituted by the word "idiot". Many fans were upset by this affront to P. Monkey (as was [[Wanker?!?|P. Monkey himself]]).
* '''Damn''' — Daniel exclaims "''Damn'' it!" in the video [[Warwalking]] when he's unable to find an Internet connection for his laptop.
* '''Goddamn''' — In the video [[The Unthinkable Happened]], [[Jonas]] whispers the phrase "''Goddamn it''" in response to seeing Bree's father. (This word was found extremely offensive by some.)
* '''Ass''' — In the video [[Kicked Out]], [[Jonas]] tells Daniel that he is "gonna kick your ''ass''" in a game of foosball. [[Sarah]] also refers to Jonas and Daniel as "''assholes''" in [[lonelygirl15 Season Finale 1 of 12 – 8 am]].
* '''Dick''' — In the video [[Jonas Sucks]], Daniel says Jonas is a "''dick''".
* '''Bitch''' — In the video [[Interrogation 101]], Jonas calls Daniel a "''bitch''". Much later, Jonas titled a video [[Stupid B!tch!]], referring to Sarah's selfishness and forgetfulness in losing the "trait negative" serum.
* '''Bastard''' — Although the word is not said in the video, ''bastards'' is used in the title of [[Lying Bastards]].
*'''Bullshit''' — As Jonas tries to comfort Bree in [[She's Missing]], he refers to what [[the Order]] has put her through as "''bullshit''".
*'''Slut''' — While making fun of Daniel and [[Rebecca]] gabbing like "old girlfriends" in [[Oh, The Places You'll Go]], Jonas uses the word "''slut''". The word was previously used in the title of the [[Taylor]] video, [[My Sister = Slut]], but was not spoken.

==Lesser bad words==
These words are considered to be foul by some, while many others do not consider them swear words:
* '''Suck''' — One of Bree's earliest videos is titled [[My Parents Suck...|My Parents ''Suck''...]], and the word was first spoken by Daniel in [[What Bree's Dad Said...]] to describe the Bree's [[summer camp]]. Some people find the term very offensive.
* '''Hell''' — [[Daniel]] uses the word ''hell'' in the video [[To Hell With Bree's Dad (yeah!)]]. The first time a character actually says the word aloud occurs in the video [[Learning To Drive]]. Not all people consider ''hell'' to be a bad word, but Daniel has used it quite a bit.
* '''Crap''' — In the video [[The Ceremony]], Daniel says, "Oh ''crap''!" when he first spots Bree. A handful of people find this word as offensive as ''shit'', which Daniel also says many times.
* '''Caca''' — In the video [[Hug It Out]], Jonas uses the word "caca", which means "poop" in Spanish.

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Talk:Frankiswaking

2008-01-06T17:15:09Z

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I am, once I figure out how,...going undirect [[Frank]] to this page... Frankiswaking has no confirmation to be the Frank from the [canyouhearher.blogspot.com]. Frank should have his own page...as he is a unique and important individual...and really friggin interesting.

== FRANK IS STILL WAKING (NEW VIDEOS) ==

Is ther nobody keeping track of this account anymore? Frank has posted another video. --[[User:Brucker|Brucker]] 18:30, 15 January 2007 (CST)

== FRANK IS STILL WAKING (EVEN NEWER VIDEOS) ==
Come, on, update, someone please! [[User:Neavers|Neavers]] 17:14, 06 Jan 08