For anyone that knows me, they know one of the things I’m most obsessed with is watching YouTube. If you see me out and about, looking at my phone I’m most likely browsing the YouTube app catching up on my subscriptions.
YouTube is a widespread community filled with witty, humorous individuals dishing out tons of amazing content each day. It’s not all cat videos and insane viral videos anymore, though you can still get your fill of those- trust me. YouTube has many channels dedicated to video game commentaries, daily vlogging, comedy sketch shows, science-related channels, and more. It’s a creative community and it’s a force to be reckoned with. With many YouTubers becoming more involved in television and movies it’s been inspiring those working in the two mediums to bring their content over to YouTube for the entire world to see. The internet is a powerful place and it’s a key aspect in getting your content out to an even wider audience than most could have ever imagined.
With that being said, here are a few of my personal favorite YouTubers that you need to subscribe to (if you’re not already).
1. Grace Helbig
From her days as “Daily Grace” creating content for My Damn Channel, to starting her own original channel, “It’s Grace,” Grace Helbig is definitely making a name for herself and it’s a name you better remember. Helbig is a comedian, actress and a best-selling author. She released her book Grace’s Guide Book: The Art of Pretending to Be a Grown Up last year, it serves as a tongue-in-cheek handbook about everything surrounding adulthood- trust me, you’ll need this. Aside from writing, she was also featured in side projects like the travelling show titled Hey USA with fellow YouTuber, Mamrie Hart on the channel Astronauts Wanted, which is gearing up for its second season. Helbig also starred in the comedy flick Camp Takota along with Mamrie Hart and Hannah Hart. It’s on Netflix, when you’re done reading this, grab some popcorn and watch it. Grace is also shooting footage for her brand new television show that’s going to air on E! Network called The Grace Helbig Show which premiers April 3rd at 10:30pm. She’s doing big, amazing things and I couldn’t be more proud.
2. Hannah Hart.
I discovered Hannah Hart one night just casually strolling through YouTube and I found something called My Drunk Kitchen. Being a college student I knew two things- I love drinking and making weird but delicious food. I’ve been hooked ever since. Hannah’s infectious personality and wit kept me coming back until I realized I had sat there and watched her videos until 5 in the morning and I had an 8am class that day. Hannah took her love of drunken cooking to the next level when she released her own cookbook last year titled, My Drunk Kitchen: A Guide to Eating, Drinking and Going with Your Gut. I’m not gonna say I got drunk one night and used a few of these recipes but…I got drunk one night and used a few of these recipes. Hannah is also an activist that speaks out frequently for LGBTQA+ rights and has made videos to help those that have come out or in the process of coming out to cope with things they might be dealing with. You can find these videos on her second channel, YourHarto. Hannah also started a movement called Have a Hart Day where volunteers from across the country can come together and help package food for the hungry. Also, did I mention she’s cute as hell?
OH BIG NEWS: Hannah and Grace are also starring in the new superhero flick Electra Woman and Dyna Girl. You can follow the production and get updates by going here.
3. Mamrie Hart.
Straight outta my home state, North Carolina, this southern belle is one of the best things to happen to me. Mamrie Hart has a channel called You Deserve a Drink where she creates themed cocktails, shots and other various mixed drinks based on what’s happening in pop culture. Her Avengers themed drink was my EVERYTHING. Not only is this girl hilarious, she’s creative and inventive- yeah, she’s not just a pretty face. Remember that movie I mentioned earlier, Camp Takota? Yeah, well Mamrie wrote it! Mamrie is also releasing a book called You Deserve a Drink: Boozy Misadventures and Tales of Debauchery set to be released May 26 this year! Someone should make her a cocktail because if anyone deserves a drink, it’s her.
4. Tyler Oakley
When most people think of YouTube, they think of Tyler Oakley. He’s one of the biggest supporters for #TeamInternet, supporting his internet comrades every step of the way on their way to success. Aside from being one of the most notable YouTubers and being featured on various television programs, he’s been nominated (and won) awards for Kid’s Choice Awards Choice Web Star, Choice Web Collab, Streamy Entertainer of the Year, and Streamy Activist Icon of the Year. Oakley is very involved in LGBTQA+ rights and has participated in work with The Trevor Project, an organization for the prevention of suicide in LGBTQA+ youth by working with his viewers to raise thousands of dollars for the organization. He was featured in Generation Like, a documentary on how teenagers are interacting more directly with pop culture, which I had to watch in my media class- let’s just say I silently fangirled from my seat and promptly tweeted about it as soon as class was over.
5. Dan Howell
I didn’t think it was possible but I might have found the male version of me in the form of Dan Howell, better known as Danisnotonfire on YouTube. From the moment I watched his video on how he dreads human interaction and his video on cringe attacks, I knew this was fate. Seriously, do you how many times a day I think about some of the awkward things I’ve done and curl up into a big ball of nope? Dan is a video blogger, or “vlogger” and features many comedic segments on his show where he talks about his misadventures in “Reasons Why Dan’s a Fail,” offers advice for the things his viewers send in during his “Internet Support Group” videos, and other hilarious anecdotes (often called “Danecdotes”). Along with his best friend, Phil Lester, AmazingPhil on YouTube, they host their own radio show on BBC Radio 1 where they report on internet news, what’s been happening on the interwebs and in pop culture. Dan and Phil also have a series of videos titled “Phil is not on fire” which are just hilarious Q&A videos filled with randomness and cat whiskers. I may or may not watch them frequently.
6. Phil Lester
So obviously, I can’t talk about Dan and not mention Phil, right? Right. Phil Lester, aka AmazingPhil is also a vlogger, re-telling hilarious accounts of his awkwardness. His general nerdiness and love of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is what won me over. Anyone that shares my love of Sarah Michelle Geller is okay in my book. Along with their radio show on BBc Radio 1, Dan and Phil also co-host their own gaming channel called DanandPhilGAMES which features commentary on games such as Five Nights at Freddy’s, Donkey Kong, and The Sims where you can follow the life of Dil Howlter and trust me when I say I’m more involved in the love life of that sim than my own (I’m rooting for you and Eliza Pancakes). The duo also had the opportunity to be featured in a small role on Disney’s Big Hero 6.
7. Rhett and Link
This package deal hailing from North Carolina, Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal have a show on YouTube titled Good Mythical Morning, which has essentially become a part of my daily routine. Nothing like some GMM and a cup of coffee to get things rolling in the morning while I’m getting ready for class is what I always say. GMM is a weekly variety show where the duo set out to challenge themselves and report on theories and more. They’ve tackled things like taste testing, “Will it Taco,” “Will it Donut,” strange findings on the internet, ways to fall asleep and more. GMM is in its seventh season now. Rhett and Link also host a show titled The Mythical Show, which is another variety show that has featured other YouTube personalities like Smosh, Chester See, and other guest like Kat Von D, Wipeout host Jill Wagoner and more. They now have a new feature on the channel called “Song Biscuits” which will be released every Saturday.
8. Lilly Singh
Lilly Singh, better known as IISuperwomanII on YouTube has become a recent obsession of mine. Lilly is a motivational speaker and comedian. Lilly is Indo-Canadian and she proudly incorporates her Indian culture in many of her videos. She also speaks out against abuse, racism, and homophobia, especially within the South Asian community. I came across her channel when I discovered her Girl Code video, featuring other YouTube personalities, Hannah Hart, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Miranda Sings/Colleen Ballinger and Grace Helbig. and I pretty much kicked myself for not discovering her sooner. Lilly is the bright spot of sunshine on a cloudy day and you need her in your life. Also, if I were to ever meet her, she is definitely someone I want on my flip cup team.
I will definitely be doing a follow up to this because there’s too many YouTubers that I love to even fit them all in this post. YouTube is a growing community filled with smart, crazy-talented people and they need to be recognized. Now I’m off to go watch more YouTube, feel free to leave any suggestions as to who I should subscribe to!
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