Hello Internet!
And welcome to Behind The Meme!
Where we take a look at the meaning and the origin of your favorite memes and trends!!
Today we have a look at the 1000 Degree knife.
Now This is a topic that has recently become relevant on Youtube within the last couple
of weeks.
I’ve had a handful of people request a video on the topic so thank you all so very much
for reaching out and letting me know what you wanted to see next.
Although this video hasn’t had as many requests as some of my previous videos, I myself find
this whole thing to be very interesting and wanted to dive into its impact a bit more.
You guys wanted it!
Now you have it!
Here We GO!!!
So what in the hell is the 1000 degree knife?
Well it’s a 1000 degree knife.
if you’ve spent any amount of time on Youtube lately, it more than likely tried to stuff
one of the 1000 degree knife videos down your throat via the youtube suggested videos.
Now some people love these videos, finding them satisfying, entertaining and sometimes
educational
While other people really hate the videos and see them as mindless trash content that
only further displays some of the problems youtube has with it’s algorithm.
Their problem with the algorithm is that it’s unfair to have content like this come to the
top and be suggested to everybody, while other videos that have a lot more time and creativity
put into them have a harder time finding any audience at all.
So what’s all the fuss about?
Well, The trend revolves around the Youtube Channel MrGear.
The videos that the channel uploads all follow the same theme.
A knife is heated until it reaches 1000 degrees, or until it is glowing red which means it’s
pretty damn hot, after it’s hot as hell it then cuts through various objects.
Always resulting in the same outcome which is oddly satisfying .
Now I can see why some people love these videos but I can also see why others are annoyed
that Youtube is pushing it so hard.
I know what you’re thinking…just because youtube is pushing the videos people are mad?
It all sounds stupid and petty but the thing is…
Youtube is REALLY pushing the videos.Like pushing them so hard they may get a Hemorrhoid,
damn did I take it too far again?
My bad.
My bad!
Let me show you guys some mind blowing stats so you can better understand what Im talking
about.
In this last month of the channel has gained nearly 2 million Subscribers!
That is ridiculous!
It takes most channels years to obtain even half that amount, and the views within that
time frame are crazy as well.
If you take a look at the stats of the channel you can see just how successful it’s become.
Bravo!
Seriously, I always applaud others being able to become successful, the videos obviously
appeal to somebody.
And You know that old saying, “Don’t hate the player hate the game” oh my bad I meant
to say “Don’t hate the playa hate the game” I forgot that you have to say playa
with an a instead of er for it to make sense.
so that’s kinda the scenario that we find ourselves in.
The game in which people are hating is the game of Youtube which can make or break your
channel by the way it’s algorithm works and the videos it suggests to viewers.
And boy oh boy has Youtube been suggesting these videos to viewers.
Because of all the hype surrounding the genre of video other youtubers have began to parody
the videos in humorous ways.
Becoming a type of challenge in
the process.
Oh but the fun doesn’t stop there.
Because the 1000 degree knife videos have been so widely spread and suggested to everybody
and their mother, brother, sister and pet poodle, it has naturally began to be used
within memes Both photo and video based.
The photo based memes often portray the knife as being an ultimate weapon that can defeat
nearly all challengers, much like it does in the Mr. Gear videos.
While the video based versions of the meme are…you know what?
Let’s let the examples do the talking.
“I’d like a glowing 1000 degree knife, about this high.”
“Ok coming right up”
“Are you a real villain?”
So there you have it!
The 1000 degree knife started off as a controversial genre of video that Youtube has been stuffing
down people’s throats and has began to evolve into memes that parody the amazing powers
the knife seems to have.
But Hey!
That’s The internet for you and on the internet Memes Are Keeeng!
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