Subscriber Wars!

Ever wonder what the first Youtube video was? Easy! 'Me at the Zoo'. A 18 second clip of a guy talking about how cool elephants are because they have long trunks... Well he is right, trunks are pretty kick ass.

So how has Youtube grown since then? Especially with the addition of the "Subscribe" button. Which has allowed certain Youtube big wigs to gain over 2 million subscribers. Big wigs like:
nigahiga with 2,720,178 Subscribers

Ray William Johnson with 2,025,327 Subscribers

AND Fred with 2,006,072 Subscribers

Fred though... Really? 2,006,072 subscribers through making his voice high-pitched while screeching about nothing? Fred also has another claim to fame - being the first Youtube channel with over a million subscribers... AND he is just about to release his own movie staring his character Fred.

Wow. Please don't blame me for skipping that movie, I don't hate Fred out of principle, just I don't want anything to make a noise that high pitched unless it is being stepped on.

Yet I have to acknowledge the amazing creativity and motivation it must have taken Fred to develop this online identity and to gain that many subscribers. Even if I can't admit to liking Fred, I have to admit it is people like him who have made Youtube as powerful it is.

I recommend you have a look at the major channels on Youtube. People subscribe to them for a reason: they are actually pretty talented, entertaining and have a massive influence on internet culture. Check them out and if you get the opportunity get involved!