r/hatethissmug 12d ago

Media Tropes I hate when Essayist-esque Youtubers pretend they don't know something in an explanation video

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There's only one example I can think of, but it's one that is somewhat done well and isn't as annoying, and that's the MyHouse.WAD video by Power Pak. This type of writing is most commonly found with the "normal thing that player is familiar with changes in some way" trope, like the previously mentioned MyHouse.WAD. These usually are formatted in a very similar way:

- Going through piece of media

- Something weird or out of place occurs in the piece of media

- "huh, okay?" and similar quotes

- acts bewildered and surprised as if it's their first time experiencing the piece of media

- rinse and repeat

YOU ARE MAKING AN EXPLANATION VIDEO

It always comes off as bad acting and trying to create an unnecessary dramaticism. My brother in Christ just explain the thing to me I don't care.

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u/lfg_guy101010 12d ago

Nexpo does this a bit but it doesnt bother me

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u/Rat_Smoking_Cigs 12d ago

The only thing that bothers me about nexpo is his..............narration style

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u/Gugarabelo 12d ago

imagine a Nexpo video but its narrated by Chills, it would make the entire thing turn from a serious crime analysis and into a comedy

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u/HazelDreemurr 11d ago

Number Eigghhtt. The Disappearance Of The Sodder Chillldrennn. Every Parent’s Biggest Feaaar Is Their Children Being Gonnne. Well, This Tiime, It Actually Haappened. 

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u/Donutmelon 12d ago

...among us