A YouTuber discusses another popular YouTuber, known as "the eyes," who made a video and Instagram stories about the AstraZeneca vaccine. The speaker believes "the eyes" was paid to promote false information about the vaccine, citing a BBC article that listed YouTubers who were paid to speak negatively about specific vaccines. The speaker analyzes the video and points out inconsistencies and misinformation presented by "the eyes." They also mention that "the eyes" was offered a contract for 2,000 euros to promote the false information, and speculate that he may have been paid more due to his large following. The speaker criticizes "the eyes" for not being transparent about the sponsorship and for spreading misinformation that could influence his 13 million subscribers.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A YouTuber with 13 million subscribers posted a video about vaccines.
2. The video was sponsored, but the YouTuber did not disclose it.
3. The YouTuber mentioned that the AstraZeneca vaccine was only 70% effective.
4. The YouTuber also mentioned that the vaccine was based on a chimpanzee adenovirus.
5. The YouTuber posted a printout that mentioned the vaccine's effectiveness was 90%, contradicting their previous statement.
6. The YouTuber also made a video on YouTube and posted stories on Instagram about the vaccine.
7. The YouTuber was offered a contract to promote the vaccine, which included rules such as not mentioning that it was an advertisement.
8. The contract offered the YouTuber 2,000 euros, which is equivalent to around 12,000 reais.
9. A BBC article mentioned that some YouTubers were being paid to speak badly about a specific vaccine.
10. The YouTuber in question was mentioned in the article as one of the ones who accepted the offer.
11. The YouTuber has 3 million followers on Instagram.
12. The YouTuber's video about the vaccine was deleted, but it was saved and re-posted by others.
13. The YouTuber's opinion on the vaccine was influenced by their desire for money, according to the author.
14. The author believes that the YouTuber's actions were irresponsible and influenced many people to believe false information.