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19th Dec 2016

10 times YouTubers lost the absolute run of themselves

Ciara Knight

Pot, kettle, etc.

Listen, the definition of clickbait has been utterly trampled on lately. In my opinion, literally everything you put on the internet is clickbait, even a Facebook status is clickbait. You put together a status for the sole purpose of garnering likes and shares, in the same way that websites use headlines for hits.

Ideally, you want to create a small amount of intrigue that compels someone to learn more about a particular story. Personally, I think YouTubers are among the biggest culprits of nonsensical clickbait, especially with the latest ‘STORY TIME’ trend. To demonstrate this, I’m going to share some YouTube videos whilst hazarding a guess at what the video actually entails (without clicking into it because those millionaires don’t need my ad revenue).

1. 

What probably happened: This girl went into the chemist for a few hits of Solpadeine. As is standard procedure, the chemist asked her a quick question as to her intentions regarding this powerful codeine.

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2. 

What probably happened: The postman called to deliver a small parcel, but nobody was answering the door. He noticed a window was slightly ajar, so he slid the package through the window to save them from having to collect it at the mail centre.

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3.

What probably happened: This bird was getting out of a taxi and didn’t look out the window before opening the door, meaning a cyclist ploughed into the car door and flipped over it. He broke his ribs, but luckily she was ok. 

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4. 

What probably happened: She had arranged to head into town with her friend Katie, but Katie had to cancel last minute because her dog shit everywhere.

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5.

What probably happened: Her Dad was giving her a lift somewhere, but needed to stop and post a letter really quickly along the way.

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6.

What probably happened: A man in target allowed her to skip ahead of him in the queue because she was purchasing one item, while he had a trolley full of things.

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7. 

What probably happened: She went to Zakynthos with the girls and got a touch of sunburn on her left shoulder because Debbie (the dose) forgot to cover that particular area when she was doing her back.

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8. 

What probably happened: Her neighbour decided to cut the grass at 8am on a Saturday, while this precious snowflake was having a wee kip for herself.

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9. 

What probably happened: There was a quick altercation with Mam when she announced they would be having roast chicken for dinner, when this divil fancied pizza.

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Photo 19-12-2016, 12 09 07

 

10. 

What probably happened: Her roommate finished all the milk.

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