I’ve nearly started this thread a few times recently but didn’t want to be seen as an old fuddy duddy.
@Croydon’s comments in the post match thread have persuaded me to do it.
I watched Jimmy wotsisname’s Vlogs from the season before last and enjoyed them. His interplay with the lovely Risha was entertaining but it all got a bit egocentric before he packed it in. Lately young Tyler and even younger Millie have stepped into the frame. I have to say I’m halfway between “good on ya kids” and “get a F’kin life” in my reaction now. Tyler mate, you’re making a good fist of this but please stop picking your zits on air, it’s really yuck! I enjoy the insights and seeing clips of the game from other perspectives but when these vlogs descend into just being a bloke talking to the phone giving his views (see the Sunderland guy on YouTube) it just leaves me cold. Young Thorgun’s how shall we say, enthusiastic, vlog from Bulgaria was entertaining but I’d been in earshot of him making it I’d have found it incredibly irritating. I reserve the right from my hallowed seat in the west upper to catch some kip when I need to and to concentrate on the game when I’m not gasping for a wee. Some kid constantly prattling into an iPhone within a few yards would be met by a stern glance at best or a flying thermos at worst. I know I’m not the target audience. Done well these things are helpful and entertaining. Done badly they are self indulgent and a nuisance. Views please.
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Just ignore them if they don't float your boat. I do.
what i do find strange are the youngsters near me who film themselves gesticulating at the away fans.
I say they're fine myself.
I find the opposition away fans vlogs visits to the valley...a bit more interesting and insightful.
I would never do anything like that myself...because when I go to the valley, I'd rather just watch the game and not treat the occasion like it's a job. It's a bit of a cover up
For me, it doesn't really relate to what being a football fan is all about.
Still, to be fair, they are relatively entertaining to watch.
Have saved you all the sight of my boat though!
Yeh I saw a really good one of those.
Looked about 16...but he seemed to have a decent amount of general knowledge.
Was a passionate derby fan....that basically just had a really sh*t day.
Had a good camera angle on all 3 of our goals.
Was a well edited video.
In regards to "fake celebrations" done in time just for the filming , I guess that is rather cringey and unnatural.
It's the sort of thing that only Roland or Meire would understand.
I wonder how much money the YouTubers of this calibre actually make?
If they do fake celebrations....then they must be making some solid cash?
I see a few of them have ads etc
On your main screen there will be a list of people you subscribe to, when there is a new video from that person there will be a blue dot to let you know
If you want to "Like" a video, just click the thumbs up icon
Yeh...that's going to be off putting.
These people do not have a talent. They are simply just watching a football match.
People can just go on the skysports app for the highlights.
But hey, if it works, then it works.
Ca-ching
I'd be far to busy watching a football match...
Just another thing to dislike about this reality TV/influencer world we seem to live in.
I was actually a bit embarrassed when the 3rd goal went in I still had my phone in my hand to cheer the goal having checking scores around the grounds as I was still going in Super Six.
Maybe because that's how many of us grew up watching football without a phone in our hands we don't get those who live there lives through there phones.
Got no problem with those who do want to blog but unless it's going to provide exclusive unseen match footage or detailed match analysis with a couple of Charlton legends in a studio it's not for me personally. Fair play to those who do take an interest in it though.
However I do like watching some of them especially Tyler and Millies.
Wembley ones are decent. The Jamie Boxall one is very good.
Personally living abroad it's great to get a video from within the Covered end, they are actually quite courageous putting themselves out there and opening themselves up to ridicule and judgement, like this thread for example.
It's very clear that teenagers all over the country who are doing this at all of their respected clubs get a lot of negativity, which in itself is kind of character building I suppose.
If you don't like it, don't watch or if you think it can be done better learn the skills and do it yourself.
I have to admit the Charlton vloggers wind me up a bit so I don’t watch them anymore. The jumping up and down that Millie does when we score is extremely irritating but I totally appreciate her passion and I can see why she’s popular but watching a teenage girl making videos feels weird so it’s definitely not for me.