My Conversation With "Theorist" Shane Dawson - Summary

Summary

The transcript appears to be a conversation between two individuals, possibly YouTubers, discussing their respective content and experiences. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the creation of YouTube content, the use of merchandise, the handling of controversial topics, and the personal lives of the individuals involved.

The first individual, referred to as "Shane Dawson," seems to be a content creator who makes videos about conspiracy theories. He mentions that he has been making these videos for a long time and that he has been trying to incorporate darker content into his videos. He also talks about how he has been criticized for his content, particularly for his use of merchandise.

The second individual, referred to as "dasu," seems to be a content creator who makes videos about urban legends and conspiracy theories. He mentions that he has been making these videos for a few years and that he has been criticized for his content as well. He talks about his past, including a controversial incident where he used blackface, and how this has affected his career.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text:

1. Shane Dawson made a video criticizing the content creator.
2. The content creator made a video criticizing Shane Dawson's conspiracy theory videos.
3. Shane Dawson responded to the criticism with a tweet.
4. The two creators decided to meet and record a video together.
5. Shane Dawson has been making conspiracy theory videos for a long time.
6. He spends around 8 hours writing one of his videos.
7. Shane Dawson prioritizes entertainment over conveying information in his videos.
8. He has been doing YouTube for a long time, initially doing sketches and comedy.
9. Shane Dawson used blackface in some of his early videos.
10. He has lost brand deals and potential shows due to his past mistakes.
11. The word "conspiracy" is not monetizable on his channel.
12. Shane Dawson's scary videos are not making money.
13. He wants to make movies and has been using YouTube as a way to get there.
14. The content creator is 20 years old and has been watching Shane Dawson's videos since they were young.
15. The content creator wants to make movies and has been using YouTube as a way to get there.
16. Shane Dawson's dad series was edited the night the content creator watched his video.
17. The content creator appreciated Shane Dawson's genuine response to his dad series.
18. The content creator has been up and down 30 pounds and has to shoot his videos closer when he's heavier.