A YouTuber discusses the 2019 YouTube Rewind, a yearly recap video. They mention that after being excluded from Rewind for two years, they were included in the 2019 video and even got to give feedback before its release. However, the YouTuber thinks the video is a disaster and that YouTube is trying to avoid controversy by just showing a list of top videos and creators. They criticize the video for lacking a genuine reflection of the year's events and instead focusing on promoting YouTube's image.
The YouTuber also shares their own thoughts on how they would make a better Rewind, including featuring a wider range of creators and avoiding repetitive content. They acknowledge that YouTube's goal with Rewind is to attract advertisers, but think that this approach has led to the video becoming "creepy" and "preachy."
The YouTuber also discusses other creators' reactions to the video, including WatchMojo's own version of Rewind, which they think does a better job of capturing the year's events. They also mention that YouTube's attempt to engage with critics by offering fanny packs to people who share their favorite part of Rewind is seen as insincere.
Overall, the YouTuber thinks that YouTube needs to go back to what made Rewind successful in the first place: showcasing a genuine reflection of the year's events, rather than trying to promote a specific image.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker was excluded from YouTube Rewind for two years before being included in the 2019 edition.
2. The speaker was shown the 2019 YouTube Rewind before its release and was able to provide feedback.
3. The 2018 YouTube Rewind became the most disliked video in YouTube history.
4. The 2019 YouTube Rewind featured a list of the top videos, creators, and trends of the year.
5. MrBeast was the most viewed creator of 2019 with over 4 billion views.
6. Minecraft had 100 billion views in 2019.
7. Free Fire had 30 billion views in 2019.
8. WatchMojo created their own version of YouTube Rewind, featuring their personal favorite moments of the year.
9. YouTube Rewind used to be a reflection of the year's trends and moments, but has since become more of an advertising reel.
10. YouTube likely spends millions of dollars creating the Rewind videos to attract advertisers.
11. The 2019 YouTube Rewind did not include any mention of Etika, a YouTuber who passed away in 2019.
12. Ethan, a YouTuber, was offered a deal by YouTube to promote the 2019 Rewind in exchange for a fanny pack for his top commenters.
13. YouTube's homepage, when not signed in, features recommended videos from mainstream creators like Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon.