Troom Troom
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| Years active | 2015 - present | ||||||||||||
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| Subscribers | 23.8 million[1] | ||||||||||||
| Total views | 9.4 billion[1] | ||||||||||||
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Troom Troom is a multinational[2] YouTube channel often cited as being based in Ukraine.[3] It is most known for its life hack, D.I.Y, and prank content. Their videos have received criticism from both news publications and YouTubers for their bizarre nature alongside their usage of "clickbait titles," and are widely parodied, especially on YouTube.[2][4] As of 2023, the channel has over 23 million subscribers and 9 billion views, putting it in the Top 200 most subscribed channels.[5]
History
[edit]Troom Troom's YouTube channel was created in 2015. It did not begin with its current style and is noted to have started as a tame attempt at D.I.Y tutorials.[2][6] Not much else is known about Troom Troom's origins or ownership, although it is monetized.[3][4]
Format and style
[edit]Troom Troom videos are known for having a distinct style.[3] The videos are brightly coloured and include many sound effects.[3][4] The videos have vibrant thumbnails as well.[7] Another distinction is that most of the characters are not given real names, instead bearing monikers such as "Dolly" and "Redhead".[2][3][6] Its genre of DIY content makes it comparable to channels such as 5-Minute Crafts.[3]
Reception
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Troom Troom videos are widely reacted to and criticized on YouTube, and are viewed as being responsible for the rising popularity of many YouTubers such as Danny Gonzalez and Jarvis Johnson.[3][8] The videos sometimes receive questioning for their narration, which is criticized for sounding unnatural.[2][3] In addition, some consider the videos to be unsuitable for children, and to be encouraging dangerous behavior.[4] Troom Troom videos are sometimes considered to be "content farms" for their vibrant thumbnails and "clickbait titles".[3][4][7] Although Troom Troom's videos are popular with their target audience and often go viral, they are generally negatively received by others.[2][6] The channel has over 22 million subscribers and over 9 billion views, making it one of the most popular on the platform.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "About Troom Troom". YouTube.
- ^ a b c d e f Tate, Amelia (2018-04-11). "The unnerving, absurd, and surreal videos of Troom Troom". New Statesman. Archived from the original on 2021-10-04. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Jennings, Rebecca (2018-11-12). "Why YouTube is riddled with bizarre DIY videos". Vox. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ^ a b c d e Ghedin, Rodrigo (2019-08-28). "Five of the Ten Channels That Exploded in the YouTube Rankings During The Elections Are Far-Right". The Intercept (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ a b "Most subscribed 500 Youtube channels". YouTubers.me. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ^ a b c Munro, Cait (2018-05-29). "What's The Deal With Troom Troom, The DIY YouTube Channel People Love To Hate?". Refinery29. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ^ a b "Content Farms and Youtube Algorithms: Match Made in Heaven or Partners in Crime?". mediummagazine.nl. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
- ^ Decaille, Nia (2019-03-21). "These 'how to' videos on YouTube won't teach you how to be a better adult. But they're not supposed to". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2022-11-25.