When you can just sit for hours days months or years watching people doing stupid things, so much so that they have to be packed into sequences with no explanation and can go on for hours per video, it makes you start to wonder if it’s that the people are getting less inteligent as tech gets better (especially video cameras), is it because we are filming more, or has tech just made me so smart that I am the only one who can notice it right now?

If we are filming more and filming bad things going down and not helping people in distress you may think this could easily be the case, this also ties into the more silly people theory which brings most of the videos under its umbrella, there is one ultimate answer though, and it’s the third option, I am just so smart that everything else seems ridiculussly slow and without merrit or inteligence. For instance this is what AI came up with:

“There are a few reasons why you might see a lot of “silly” people on YouTube videos, and it mostly comes down to how the platform works and what people enjoy watching:

1. Entertainment Drives Views

YouTube is an entertainment platform first and foremost. People often go there to unwind, laugh, or be distracted. “Silly” or exaggerated behavior tends to grab attention and get more clicks, likes, and shares.

2. Algorithm Rewards Engagement

YouTube’s algorithm favors content that gets high engagement (clicks, comments, watch time). Silly or outrageous content often sparks more reactions—even if it’s just confusion or curiosity—so it’s promoted more.

3. Low Barrier to Entry

Anyone can post a video. There’s no gatekeeping, and that means you’ll see everything from highly polished professionals to people just goofing around in their bedrooms. A lot of those people are experimenting, being themselves, or deliberately trying to stand out.

4. Comedy and Relatability

What some might call “silly,” others might find funny or charming. Humor is subjective, and many creators lean into exaggerated or quirky personas to be memorable.

5. Trends and Challenges

Sometimes silly behavior is part of a viral trend or meme. People want to join in, gain exposure, or just have fun copying something popular.

In short, silly people thrive on YouTube because it works—it gets views, it’s fun, and it’s often more relatable than polished or serious content. Would you like examples of popular creators who use this style effectively?”

Go fly a kite and get it over with

Mel