The internet is buzzing about the
ground breaking new YouTube contest
calling for users to post
a video that is good.
Onion News Network Tech Trends reporter
Jeff Tate has the story.
Thanks Nicole.
YouTube presented the challenge
at a press conference
earlier today.
Make a video that is
actually worth watching.
The prize?
$1
The only requirement for our winning video,
is that it be somewhat watchable,
or provide even a shred of enjoyment
for people, other than those
who made the video.
Because the idea of making a good
video is new to so many of its users,
YouTube offered a
list of suggestions including:
have some reason for making a video
other than, I own a camera.
Make sure the subject
of the video can be seen,
and shoot the video
while sober.
Hundreds of YouTube users have
posted videos stating their intention
to enter the contest, including
Tamela Clebert, of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
When my dog farts,
it's pretty funny.
Maybe I'll just,
try to catch him doing that
and put lots of sound affects.
The contest also inspired
John Malcon, who has already posted
dozens of poorly lit,
pointless videos on the site.
I never thought of
making a good video.
It's hard enough
to remember to shout directly
into the camera without
worrying about what to say.
YouTube says, the 1
judging panel will be searching for a video
that holds their attention,
but not because it is so utterly
mystifying they can't stop watching.
When making their decision,
judges will not consider ratings
and comments from the public.
We will not be affected
by viewer consensus
that the video is
"Awesome LOL, the greatest ever".
Or for that matter, that it
"Totally gay. Sucks. You suck. Retarded. Fag."
If and when a winning video was chosen,
it will be placed in the new,
"Actually Good" tab
on YouTube's website.
For now, however,
the section remains empty.
There is a strong possibility
that every entry will suck,
certainly, to this point,
all information has pointed to that.
For the Onion News Network,
I'm Jeff Tate.
YouTube says,
the contest has no deadline,
a rule meant to encourage applicants
to take the time to edit
or revise their entry, rather than simply
uploading their video to the site
without watching it.
Moving on now, a new study is asking,
are teens becoming desensitized
to the violence they commit?
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