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**Topic:** YouTubers reacting to the early videos of "Fred" (played by Lucas Cruikshank), a popular YouTube character from 2008.
**Key Points:**
* The reactors discuss their initial impressions of Fred, finding him entertaining but also bizarre.
* They analyze how Fred's channel became the #1 most subscribed on YouTube in 2008, attributing it to his edgy, immature humor appealing to kids.
* The group discusses how Fred's success, and subsequent movie deals, impacted YouTube's public image, potentially hindering its quest for respect as a serious entertainment medium.
* They ponder why few YouTubers have successfully transitioned to TV, suggesting it's due to traditional media's wariness of YouTube's influence and the difficulty of adapting online content for mainstream audiences.
* If given the chance, the reactors would tell Lucas Cruikshank to revive the "edgy" Fred persona and congratulate him on his pioneering success.
**Format:** Informal discussion among YouTubers reacting to nostalgic content, with a dash of humor and introspection about the evolution of online entertainment.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, each with a number and in short sentences:
1. **Main Subject**: The main subject of discussion is "Fred", a YouTube personality.
2. **Creator's Name**: Fred's real name is Lucas Crookshank.
3. **YouTube Success**: Fred was the most subscribed YouTube channel at one point.
4. **Content Style**: Fred's content was known for being immature, yet cutesy, with a dirty, edgy tone.
5. **Target Audience**: The primary audience for Fred's content was 7-9 year-old kids.
6. **YouTube's Perception**: Fred's popularity contradicted YouTube's goal of being seen as a serious entertainment medium in 2008.
7. **Advertising Concerns**: Fred's content might have made advertisers hesitant to place ads on YouTube.
8. **Crossover to TV**: Fred's brand was adapted into movies, with the creator attending a premiere.
9. **Impact on YouTube Creators**: Success for one YouTuber was seen as potential success for all, but this didn't materialize for others after Fred's success.
10. **Rare Crossover**: Fred and "Annoying Orange" are rare examples of YouTube channels crossing over to traditional TV.
11. **Reason for Limited Crossovers**: Traditional media might see YouTube as a threat, and the process of adapting to mainstream audience tastes is challenging.
12. **Current Attitude Towards Crossover**: Some YouTubers prefer to maintain their niche on the platform rather than aiming for TV or movie crossovers.