> Then YouTube happened, and now we're in the hyper-emotive era of "Wassup fam?" and "Mash that Like button." And memes. > ...crude lowest-common-denominator c

> Then YouTube happened, and now we're in the hyper-emotive era of "Wassup fam?" and "Mash that Like button." And memes. > ...crude lowest-common-denominator content, and not with subtlety, difficulty, or complexity. It goes beyond this. Grokking complex ideas through media goes well beyond text. Often times visual media can bridge cultural gaps and be a primer for learning a new language. Don't discount the platform with generalizations (which I understand you're not trying to do) about its content. I regularly subscribe to channels that communicate complex subtext under a veneer of sensationalism. Even your quoted language can have an ironic meta game that supports both mine and your arguments.