Let's Get Social

Given that social networking technology has positive (improves communication and information dissemination among people, and enhances productivity in various sectors in society) and negative effects like all things; it is undeniable in these modern times that it has served its purpose of entertaining people. And with no exception, (I think) YouTube did a great job on that. Though it is mostly considered a social media site, it somehow still falls on the category of social networking sites due to its video-sharing features. Anyhow, yes, definitely entertaining. Of course, excluding its usage of coercion to make people watch those incredibly annoying ads (abominable is the word I'm looking for). So without further ado, here are some channels I find interesting (PS: not included in this list are musicians, television shows' channels and the like because 'too many to mention'):

1) COMMUNITY CHANNEL



Community Channel is handled by the talented and lovely Ms. Natalie Tran, an Australian vlogger, actress, and comedienne. All her videos are mostly about the things you think of little importance or simply the answers to most of normal people's questions -- conveyed in an entertaining, clever way. Basically, it's like people of Tumblr put together in a three-minute video. Or you know, simply the channel of the community. It's brilliant and I love it like I love Louis C.K..

2) ANNA AKANA



Anna Akana is an actress and filmmaker. Her vlog shares her personal adventures, some tips on life's occasional struggles, and of course her (short) films.

3) WONG FU PRODUCTIONS



Ran by the amazing Trio, artists and filmmakers, Wes, Ted, and Phil; Wong Fu Productions creates short films, music videos and vlogs from all genres. Its their short films that really made me love them though. The stories they tell are really worth watching.

4) COLLEGE HUMOR



Videos from comedy website College Humor. Everything, anything under the sun. HILARIOUS.

5) FILM COW



Film Cow is your source of brutally funny, beautiful animations.

6) VSAUCE



Just mind blowing facts, man. Mind-blowing.

And this list does not even cover a quarter of what YouTube can offer (not paid at all, wish it was). Or the social networking services for that matter. Over the years, social networking sites have successfully created an empire of netizens capable of doing big things from making changes (good and/or bad) on different issues of human existence (government, entertainment, fashion, sports, art, news, etc.) to ruining one's life. Its impact sure can shape the future. Certainly fascinating. I cannot even begin to imagine how extensive the internet is or how powerful it is, has become, and will become. A tool able to spread information in a few seconds with just one click. But also a system powerful enough to produce instant havoc. Appalling how sometimes it is put to no good use by people. Alarming, even. Back on a lighter note, perhaps for now, we can enjoy the videos.


(all videos are from youtube, credits to their respective owners)

photo: phones in 2012 // Sony A300 (c)