Game Theory: Beyond Fidget Spinners - How to Create a YouTube Trend

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  • Опубліковано 14 чер 2017
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 16 тис.

  • @anguscos4506
    @anguscos4506 7 років тому +2197

    Wait so no game and no theory? But hey, thats just a thing, a thing thing

    • @thatboywhodraws7542
      @thatboywhodraws7542 7 років тому +33

      Zach Godley It's a fact, A UA-cam FACT thanks for watching

    • @Yorah95
      @Yorah95 7 років тому +8

      Metagame theory.

    • @dogwithacoolhat
      @dogwithacoolhat 7 років тому +9

      so this is a video on game theory which is a UA-cam channel and says facts about the UA-cam algorithms but that's not a game that's a fact so its a- did we just make a Paradox

    • @ryanmurphy4946
      @ryanmurphy4946 7 років тому +9

      No this is a fact a UA-cam fact thanks for watching

    • @sleepyfox0316
      @sleepyfox0316 7 років тому +3

      Zach Godley OMG NO

  • @mr.eeeeeeeeee
    @mr.eeeeeeeeee 7 років тому +380

    OMG HE DID IT! HE CREATED THE ULTIMATE VIDEO TITLE! "Game Theory" "Fidget Spinners" "How to" "Create" "UA-cam" "Trend"

  • @all_panic_and_no_disco
    @all_panic_and_no_disco 5 років тому +311

    “There can only be one Matpat” - Matpat 2017

  • @daveertel1704
    @daveertel1704 4 роки тому +25

    Matpat: Google is well on its way to judge a funny video based on it's comments.
    Me: Wait, does that mean that if I don't say Matpat's videos are funny, I won't see them anymore

  • @kelecat7094
    @kelecat7094 7 років тому +751

    "How to Create a UA-cam Trend"
    *#8 on trending*

  • @mandie1209
    @mandie1209 7 років тому +266

    Its amazing how much work goes into these videos.

    • @krachnschnatz6522
      @krachnschnatz6522 7 років тому +3

      I know, right!
      It is so motivational, and makes you want to work harder yourself!

    • @TestTest-sh3vt
      @TestTest-sh3vt 7 років тому +1

      Interesting how this isn't anywhere near the top comments with that ammount of likes.
      Like what, can anyone explain?

  • @thornels
    @thornels 6 років тому +56

    I just clicked cuz I saw Jack, and now I discovered this channel and I'm so happy I did. Thank you for making my life a bit smarter!

  • @BENZ007
    @BENZ007 6 років тому +31

    Great video. I spend a lot of time making each video and especially trying to optimize tags title thumbnail and description. Last month I got distracted and totally forgot to add any tags and launched the video with no tags. I didn't notice until 3 days later, and for no reason I just happened to go to edit something and discovered no tags. The remarkable thing is that this video performed as good as all my other recent uploads. In other words, the tags I usually use did nothing at all to assist me in getting views . Maybe the algo has progressed past that by now....who knows.

  • @bernartik
    @bernartik 7 років тому +836

    This video is fresh(new) has a catchphrase/easy thing to remember in the title(Game Theory,Fidget spinner), has a bigger watchtime(about 21 minutes), is about something people might want to click...
    Hmm....

    • @starespe8979
      @starespe8979 7 років тому +12

      Bernardo Carvalho half life 3 confirmed

    • @Zeg_VT
      @Zeg_VT 7 років тому +24

      He *did* say it is too late to capitalize on "fidget spinner" searches, though. It has to be almost instant, in less than a week after something starts trending.

    • @ElectronerpProductions
      @ElectronerpProductions 7 років тому +1

      ALSO THE TAGS ARE PLACED ONLY FOR SEO

    • @minecraftminertime
      @minecraftminertime 7 років тому +2

      How do you know everyone watches it for 21 minutes and doesn't get bored halfway through?

    • @ElectronerpProductions
      @ElectronerpProductions 7 років тому +4

      MischievousMoo According to my VidIQ plugin, the average watch time is 18-20 minutes.

  • @loganskidmore5807
    @loganskidmore5807 7 років тому +417

    It"s really hard for new channels to grow because of the algorithm and I thank MatPat for giving me some tips to help me get off my feet.

    • @ModernClassicGamers
      @ModernClassicGamers 7 років тому +14

      I know MatPat is awesome for giving this advice! All of his videos on the UA-cam algorithm has really helped us a ton!

    • @momstachio
      @momstachio 7 років тому +5

      I know what you mean! I was lucky though, because I made a viral video and got 50 subscribers in two days. Just try to do stuff you enjoy, and others will like your videos!

    • @ModernClassicGamers
      @ModernClassicGamers 7 років тому +4

      Crystal_Nell_Ann This is true!!! Do what you love and the subs will follow! A lot of people forget to just have fun!

    • @bonbon6290
      @bonbon6290 7 років тому +1

      LoganSKDZ agreed, this actually gave me a few ideas to what I do best at! (Thanks matpat .3. ❤️❤️)

    • @AVideoByJoshua
      @AVideoByJoshua 7 років тому +3

      Modern Classic Gamers this is key. just have fun and show you are having fun.

  • @moonlightsunflower
    @moonlightsunflower 4 роки тому +195

    We need an update for 2019-2020, mat pat. Otherwise, love your content. :)

    • @bestGaming132
      @bestGaming132 3 роки тому +3

      Dont say corona to often so your video stays monetized

    • @airy2672
      @airy2672 3 роки тому +2

      @@bestGaming132 now people have no choice.

    • @TheTiger896
      @TheTiger896 3 роки тому +1

      I feel the same way as my buddies and I are starting a stream team. One of my buddies said he'd make my videos for me to put on UA-cam too

  • @karmaobama3428
    @karmaobama3428 6 років тому +111

    WHY IS IT EVERY TIME I WATCH SOMETHING HAVING TO DO WITH FIDGET SPINNERS THE LOADING ICON IS A FIDGET SPINNER

  • @simplybork
    @simplybork 7 років тому +731

    You should've called the backpacks MatPacks #notsponsered

    • @cat5220
      @cat5220 7 років тому +9

      That is actually genius *MATPAT PLEASE DO THIS*

    • @simplybork
      @simplybork 7 років тому +3

      90009kitkat oh very much yes I'm very happy you agree!😂 Just popped into my head

    • @ga9ga3xy28
      @ga9ga3xy28 7 років тому +4

      MatPatks

    • @cedriccanlas2717
      @cedriccanlas2717 7 років тому

      Angelo Maniacci I ordered one though and IT NEVER CAME IN 8 days.

    • @simplybork
      @simplybork 7 років тому +3

      CedakRC cirdec they discontinued

  • @julianaardanaz4639
    @julianaardanaz4639 7 років тому +272

    As soon as Matpat said that he wanted to go deeper at the start my video started buffering... UA-cam is trying to stop us from seeing the truth 😂

  • @HippyDipps
    @HippyDipps 6 років тому +164

    11:12 So, that's pretty much saying that UA-cam is spying us on what we watch
    which ends up giving more recommended videos that they presume others will like due to their other watched content age and were they are located.
    That sounds really fishy...

    • @skits2848
      @skits2848 6 років тому +4

      The only demographic I'm against is gender as that's extremely oppressive and inconsiderate. Only people have gender, not clothes interests etc

    • @corazonarts916
      @corazonarts916 6 років тому +4

      Yeah but that's how they make money ya know? It's sad but true.

    • @loydputnam4697
      @loydputnam4697 6 років тому +2

      What is wrong with youtube. :( P.S. I agree with u Skits

    • @AstarTiamat
      @AstarTiamat 6 років тому

      ThebluehipsterAJ That's for new users who they have no other information on.

    • @spacegoatinpjs555
      @spacegoatinpjs555 5 років тому +5

      Well no, they're not "spying on you". You're using there site, their service and consuming their product. So they're gathering data to edit and best accomadate their webpage for you. It's as if I said a restaurant I usually go to is "spying" on me because they noticed I always order a medium rare steak, and they they start welcoming me with "Same as always sir, medium rare?"

  • @ClemensAlive
    @ClemensAlive 6 років тому +45

    Me, UA-camr since 2010 -> *pulls out a pencil*
    Never say "I already know everything" in life.
    MattPatt, I'm really thankful for that video.
    Only UA-cam...only god knows what has already changed again in the last 6 months .__.

  • @ThatOneVideoGamer
    @ThatOneVideoGamer 7 років тому +394

    As always, your insight is incredible Matt. You truly are an inspiration.

    • @lunafi5276
      @lunafi5276 7 років тому +5

      That One Video Gamer Oh wow, this is a surprise.

    • @killerastronaut404
      @killerastronaut404 7 років тому +5

      That One Video Gamer channel is so amazing I've been watching it for so many years I can't even remember off the top of my head lol

    • @killerastronaut404
      @killerastronaut404 7 років тому +4

      Just to clarify yours and game theory lol

  • @max10dler
    @max10dler 7 років тому +206

    8:25: Oh no, I think I know where this is leading to...
    8:32 I SWEAR, MATPAT, I WILL- oh look, it's under ten dollars. Huh. Maybe I will buy- NOW LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE!

  • @jspurg
    @jspurg 4 роки тому +10

    The irony UA-cam looks for freshness and this was just recommended to me. And others from 2014

  • @PigeonFlare
    @PigeonFlare 6 років тому +81

    Well, I may not be good at a lot of things, but in trends...
    *I AM NUMBER ONE*

  • @CrazyBorisProduction
    @CrazyBorisProduction 7 років тому +732

    17:41 Can confirm this. My channel grew from 50k to 500k from my FNAF animations, then when the craze ended my channel was hit real hard. It was like someone flipped a switch.

    • @dmcm2567
      @dmcm2567 7 років тому +12

      holy shiy good job dude

    • @nathanhernandez5075
      @nathanhernandez5075 7 років тому +1

      I saw that when I liked the games :/ They were good

    • @EvilCheeseMoon
      @EvilCheeseMoon 7 років тому +2

      Crazy Boris Productions can't kilean the zilean

    • @AkiAmeko
      @AkiAmeko 7 років тому

      Crazy Boris Productions Also a fan from Cactuar and Tonberry days. Good times.

    • @andrejoss475
      @andrejoss475 7 років тому +6

      yeah i actually found your channel because of your fnaf vids but i still keep watching every single one you put out to this day xD

  • @adamfrenkel1719
    @adamfrenkel1719 7 років тому +166

    So after MatPat did his research to make his channel better he decided he could make that into a video. Then he realized that he had to put the word fidget spinner in the title because after doing his research he knew that everybody would see it in their feed.

    • @ethanburch422
      @ethanburch422 7 років тому +27

      Adam Frenkel Thus making more people click on the vid so more people would be helped by this vid.

    • @thecookiegirlgamer8851
      @thecookiegirlgamer8851 7 років тому +2

      Adam Frenkel amazing...

    • @the1meme347
      @the1meme347 7 років тому +2

      he also realized how simple I am based on the fact that if I see jacksepticeye I click

    • @martinxy1291
      @martinxy1291 7 років тому +1

      That is brilliance at its finest

    • @martinxy1291
      @martinxy1291 7 років тому

      THE 1 MEME your name is just perfect for this job dude

  • @grapviee8016
    @grapviee8016 3 роки тому +8

    That fidget spinner 'trend' died hard. Good work riding that when it was a thing, you know your stuff MattPat. Third time watching this one! Supporting you any way I can!

  • @v4verbatim
    @v4verbatim 6 років тому +3

    I've been watching this channel and Film Theory on and off for maybe a year and a half, and I have a few things to say. Firstly, I think it's really awesome that a video like this has been made. I mean, not many channels really go into detail what UA-cam really is. I don't want to sound like a know-it-all or anything, but I sort of figured that the system that UA-cam uses for recommendations wasn't completely in the hands of the company, because I'm very aware of how fast and popular UA-cam has grown over the years. It's really great to have someone explain how it works in a way most older demographics would understand. Even as a middle school student, I found it fascinating, so thank you for that. Secondly, the way that UA-cam is evolving seems like it would be terrifying to much smaller, lesser known channels. I really hope that as the site grows, channels won't change their content to become more well-known. I know the point of this video was to help other growing channels and educate them to be smarter with the choices they make with their videos, but I hope it doesn't necessarily change their original identities. I personally enjoy smaller channels just as much as people like Markiplier and Pewdiepie (well, I don't really Pewdiepie that much, but just as an example.) I like diversity, and it's an important factor in UA-cam's growth. I just hope that channels focus on the love and care they put in each of their videos, not the likes or subscribers that they receive because them. Lastly, I don't think I'll ever do much with my UA-cam channel. I have one stupid video that has to do with Undertale, and I know most people consider it "dead." But I do think that this video is helpful for people who are trying to become more well known. Though I personally will never really do much on UA-cam, it's nice to know some channels are willing to help other channels grow and flourish. So thank you for demonstrating that.
    Also, I finally subscribed after watching this video :-)

  • @rohangang
    @rohangang 7 років тому +103

    It's not just a theory, its a Meta Theory!

    • @szymsta1308
      @szymsta1308 7 років тому +17

      HydroManiac its a meta fact

  • @ditto1047
    @ditto1047 7 років тому +406

    Wait is that why mat put fidget spinner in the title to get to the recommended list?

    • @Kyranio
      @Kyranio 7 років тому +2

      Nah it is probably so whenever a fidget spinner comes up in a video a mind will think that it is time for "that most important thing what I wanted to see", and advertises the merchandise of the channel (a fidget spinner). Which will make you think twice as much about that fidget spinner... and maybe even buy it...

    • @gelatinocyte6270
      @gelatinocyte6270 7 років тому +1

      yes

    • @henrycgs
      @henrycgs 7 років тому

      And a fidget spinner in the thumbnail as well :)

    • @konodioda5378
      @konodioda5378 7 років тому

      ;(

    • @epitaph574
      @epitaph574 7 років тому +2

      I think he was taking the piss out of clickbait.

  • @Areorn
    @Areorn 6 років тому +102

    im an animator, so making long videos that can compete around 15 minutes videos will take around 2-5 months to make, and that means i will not be making enough content to keep an audience.

    • @Areorn
      @Areorn 6 років тому +4

      so i have to keep my videos short, anyone with any tips?

    • @thankyou3993
      @thankyou3993 6 років тому +4

      Perhaps maybe balance out your animation with videos of different variety

    • @wafflesaber4842
      @wafflesaber4842 6 років тому +28

      Matpat addressed that having that diversity can actually hurt you more than help if people come just for one type of content and skip the others. TheOdd1sOut, JaidenAnimations, Domics, and Swoozie are all very successful with almost nothing but animation videos. This is likely credited to the fact that any time they DO upload, the video isn't skipped. So while they do get hurt by the lack of content over time, the UA-cam algorithm does recognize that their audience is loyal for coming back.
      So as an animator, (or anyone with slow content output, really) your best friend is largely quality. Whatever will cause people to return consistently. Good luck! =)

    • @DTux5249
      @DTux5249 6 років тому

      JorShi942 hey luffy

    • @JmonVids
      @JmonVids 6 років тому +8

      JorShi942 For animations, try to find ways to create "fake" animations. Swoozie does a lot of this in his older work. Instead of animating a person talking, he'll draw two still images and alternate them during editing to create the illusion of an animated character talking. This obviously saves times and creates a cool aethstetic. Channels like Extra Credits and GradeAUnderA use a similar "slideshow" format to create the idea of an animated character (even though it clearly isn't). A lot of it had to do with workflow optimization and cutting corners that don't affect production quality.

  • @absurd_impalement666
    @absurd_impalement666 6 років тому +7

    It's incredible how much I love this kind of videos regarding UA-cam algorithm and how much they've helped me gain views. Thanks Matt!

  • @Emetry
    @Emetry 7 років тому +67

    I've built my career on analytics and SEO/SEM strategy, and I'm going to be using this video to explain to supervisors/clients that no, we can't just "go viral" or "get better ranking for everyone"
    Even the pee-straw part. That's the most important part for them to see.

  • @RobbieRottenReal
    @RobbieRottenReal 7 років тому +94

    *leaves letter in mailbox* Matt:"yeah, really creepy, don't ever do that again"

  • @NaudVanDalen
    @NaudVanDalen 6 років тому +6

    This is neither a game, nor a theory, but I love it! :D

  • @codynelson7575
    @codynelson7575 5 років тому +5

    20:00
    Oh! This is amazing the best UA-cam channel ever created I only want to watch this channel THIS CHANNEL ONLY!!!

  • @dumbassfuckingcat
    @dumbassfuckingcat 7 років тому +392

    that is ironic its trending.

    • @ChrisPBacon-zf5gm
      @ChrisPBacon-zf5gm 7 років тому +11

      Sophia Schnarre all his vids hit trending

    • @zman1der213
      @zman1der213 7 років тому

      yes

    • @michaeltnk1135
      @michaeltnk1135 7 років тому +5

      Sophia Schnarre That's not ironic it's coincidental.
      Edit: Since everyone is disagreeing, let me explain. Ironic means, that it's the opposite of what was expected. It would only be ironic if a really bad video by a 5 subscriber channel hit #1 or something like that.

    • @fukquro
      @fukquro 7 років тому +1

      it's both ironic and coincidental

    • @andrewzheng4038
      @andrewzheng4038 7 років тому +2

      Khada Kage it's not coincidental it's just good :)

  • @abcdefghijklmnopqrstuv0
    @abcdefghijklmnopqrstuv0 7 років тому +178

    "Dare I say it... Not even THEORIES"
    -MatPat 2017
    Me: NOOOO!!!

    • @BattleDroid739
      @BattleDroid739 7 років тому +2

      It's going to be okay. Stay with us!

    • @abcdefghijklmnopqrstuv0
      @abcdefghijklmnopqrstuv0 7 років тому

      Wow.... I actually made a comment that has gotten over 1 like.... I normally like my own comments.

    • @abcdefghijklmnopqrstuv0
      @abcdefghijklmnopqrstuv0 7 років тому

      Little Ant I will try to keep it together...

  • @yungtop6326
    @yungtop6326 4 роки тому +3

    Hey Mat you may not read this but I am really grateful to you for ALL your very analytic and well researched information which I watch very often and I seem to really like them thank you for all your time spend teaching people. I can not express how I appreciate it.

  • @ethan24343
    @ethan24343 6 років тому +26

    How to get truly good at UA-cam: spam trending content like your going braindead and click bait and troll/trigger as many as people as possible it's sadly becoming more and more true

    • @myveryunprofessionalvideop5830
      @myveryunprofessionalvideop5830 5 років тому

      Ethan S very very sadly true... But maybe if enough people try not to be like that then youtube will change (i do not imagine so but one can hope...)
      Though even i have submitted to the pressure of clickbaiting my videos from time to time... sometimes by accident

    • @chriswd2838
      @chriswd2838 5 років тому +2

      And make 10 minute + videos

  • @bigmanvictor6911
    @bigmanvictor6911 7 років тому +1558

    *watches one minecraft video to show your younger sibling and then goes into recommended*
    Ultimate minecraft fidget spinner dabbing craziness

    • @TrueLimeyhoney
      @TrueLimeyhoney 7 років тому +17

      That happened to me a little while ago. XD

    • @Speed001
      @Speed001 7 років тому +17

      I've always wanted to know if watching a video at 2x speed gives you the same view/watch time vs watching a video at 1x speed. Why, because I always watch videos at 1.5x or 2x speed.
      So, does watching a video at 2x speed give you the same view/watch time vs watching a video at 1x speed?

    • @grahammoore5801
      @grahammoore5801 7 років тому +4

      Radcouch- Gaming industry

    • @gavitronian9477
      @gavitronian9477 7 років тому +10

      It was Preston playz wasn't it LOL. I used to love him but know I am just dissapointed :(

    • @atifmohiuddin4869
      @atifmohiuddin4869 7 років тому +1

      Gavitronian same

  • @TabLe_
    @TabLe_ 7 років тому +2476

    Ur vid about trends is trending

    • @owlbeback4249
      @owlbeback4249 7 років тому +71

      that's how you know the theory works

    • @cmgvillager
      @cmgvillager 7 років тому +5

      Giant Maniac ikr

    • @derpbrick
      @derpbrick 7 років тому +12

      I was just about to say that XD. Such a coincidence!

    • @LDanKS0
      @LDanKS0 7 років тому +7

      My Random Mind Its NOT a coincidence!

    • @simplymyself7027
      @simplymyself7027 7 років тому +1

      Giant Maniac Ikr...I confidence ....I think So

  • @louisromerojr906
    @louisromerojr906 2 роки тому

    I've watched videos on how UA-cam works before, but this is the only one I could completely understand.
    Thanks Mateo

  • @TylerTapp
    @TylerTapp 5 років тому +1

    45% of the reason I watch you is how funny you are, 30%interested in the game, 20% getting into the the subject I don't care about like science of a hook shot, 5% is actually learning
    100% best youtuber

  • @liamwelles5470
    @liamwelles5470 7 років тому +279

    UA-cam is getting way too smart. I swear, in the future Google will run the world.

    • @ItchyTheSwordfish
      @ItchyTheSwordfish 7 років тому +1

      Kayleigh Indigo YES!!! I'm not the only one!

    • @robindudley3421
      @robindudley3421 7 років тому +8

      google already rules the world

    • @alimac7956
      @alimac7956 7 років тому +6

      yep and the google+ thing
      you know the thing that made bob and the copy and pastes

    • @Vikcreed
      @Vikcreed 7 років тому +1

      Kayleigh Indigo honesty these are concerns people have been aware of for a long time, it's time that people paid attention. for the most part sci movies are warning from very smart visionaries. it's a little scary, but technology is getting very advanced very fast. Stay woke fam.

    • @brogant6793
      @brogant6793 7 років тому +8

      "In the future" ahhahahha it's already here

  • @encryptedname3762
    @encryptedname3762 7 років тому +258

    They say they feature "Fresh" content when all of my recommendations are posted at least a year ago

    • @hexx2211
      @hexx2211 7 років тому +2

      Sultan Alofi A year ago is still fairly recent when you realize that UA-cam has been out for over a decade.

    • @giggityking6505
      @giggityking6505 7 років тому +3

      Dear MatPat,
      Please make a theory on how STATIC SHOCK inspired FNAF

    • @CrystalMoonlight94
      @CrystalMoonlight94 7 років тому +4

      One time UA-cam recommended me a video from seven, maybe eight years ago. Apparently a lot of other people got recommended that same video on that same day...

    • @giggityking6505
      @giggityking6505 7 років тому +1

      +CrystaltheCool Maybe he should make a theory on how STATIC SHOCK inspired FNAF

    • @puppyhowler
      @puppyhowler 7 років тому +5

      i've seen videos in my recommended feed that were from channels that stopped being active seven to ten years ago...

  • @Johnny-xe2ru
    @Johnny-xe2ru 6 років тому

    Say I watch one video way back when when there was one factor: I watched one of your videos, then all I get in my recommended is your videos. Right? Well personally I think the would be amazing because you are in fact my favor...( thinking)( fake algorithms)( looking stupid)( being overdramatic)... yup, you are my favorite channel!

  • @clampfan101
    @clampfan101 5 років тому

    Not many people can discuss this kind of subject and make it both interesting and funny. You’re really good at that. :)

  • @BraddlesGaming
    @BraddlesGaming 7 років тому +309

    So your telling me starting to make Pokémon Go videos 6 months after the game out and when nobody cares anymore was a BAD idea?!?!?!

    • @Blerky
      @Blerky 7 років тому +7

      Damn! I was just about to launch a 300 part series on it! Guess I better do a Last of Us series instead...

    • @szymsta1308
      @szymsta1308 7 років тому +3

      Braddles Gaming yes

    • @MightyOwl_01
      @MightyOwl_01 7 років тому +3

      BGRabid I've been waiting to do a series on that game for ages lol

    • @Blerky
      @Blerky 7 років тому +5

      I can’t believe after all this time all I needed to be Pewdiepie2 was to scroll to the comment section of a well-informed, heavily researched video about UA-cams algorithm and ask if I should make videos on Pokemon Go! or The Last of Us…

    • @aussieassassin660
      @aussieassassin660 7 років тому +6

      Hey, an Australian.

  • @allisontupper7749
    @allisontupper7749 6 років тому +126

    i left my youtube on during dinner so matpat could get more retention time

    • @mountainmoth
      @mountainmoth 6 років тому +13

      Allison Tupper true dedication.

    • @DJGaunty
      @DJGaunty 6 років тому +1

      I accidentally left it on auto play overnight hahah

    • @angedejeudi
      @angedejeudi 6 років тому

      These videos aren't educational, they're actually MatPat conditioning us to adopt the behaviours that bring him to the hall of recommended videos.

  • @sargewaffles7350
    @sargewaffles7350 4 роки тому +2

    Is it just me who gets this awesome intro stuck in my head!?

  • @wiktoriaboniakowska8282
    @wiktoriaboniakowska8282 6 років тому +127

    I only came here because I saw jackaboy

    • @mtthww6347
      @mtthww6347 6 років тому +8

      I came here for fidget spinners and mat pat meeting jacksepticeye too

    • @gabrielmarkiewicz
      @gabrielmarkiewicz 6 років тому +1

      same

    • @thomasiswack4818
      @thomasiswack4818 6 років тому +1

      You’re only proving his point

    • @SnickerTheDoo
      @SnickerTheDoo 5 років тому +1

      Aaaaaaay same also I'm subcribed to game theory beforehand but hey it's even better with jackaboy

    • @emomrmeaty
      @emomrmeaty 5 років тому

      Me too

  • @Soveeyt
    @Soveeyt 7 років тому +120

    A video about trending thats trending
    coincidence, I think NOT

  • @NinjaKuma
    @NinjaKuma 7 років тому +237

    UA-cam is Skynet confirmed.

    • @LK-gj8mh
      @LK-gj8mh 7 років тому +5

      exactly. know the Terminator spurt out random Minecraft raging kid noises

    • @XWeeAce999X
      @XWeeAce999X 6 років тому

      OK get the guns I'm Kyle Reese

    • @balloonicorn1454
      @balloonicorn1454 6 років тому +1

      too late to buy that fallout shelter?

  • @BriannaBrockman
    @BriannaBrockman 6 років тому

    I just want to thank you for making this video. I've been hoping to try to get my channel going and it hasn't been growing very much since I started it 4 months ago. These are a bunch of things I had no idea about, so I'm definitely going to start utilizing them.

  • @becus3000
    @becus3000 5 років тому +1

    17:37 Such joy...

  • @sarahlarkey626
    @sarahlarkey626 7 років тому +136

    The only thing in my recommended bar is game theory, film theory and gtlive.

    • @CottonCandySharks
      @CottonCandySharks 7 років тому +4

      Dat Dragonfly A very strong reccomended list

    • @Aereto
      @Aereto 7 років тому +4

      Dat Dragonfly Yet doesn't take the hint I don't like sports.

    • @magigal
      @magigal 7 років тому +2

      same

    • @RennietheRobit
      @RennietheRobit 7 років тому +3

      Dat Dragonfly I did too, until I took
      an arrow to the knee.

    • @riddledrex7537
      @riddledrex7537 7 років тому +2

      Same

  • @natalieplaz8702
    @natalieplaz8702 6 років тому +57

    "Lol" I did that so that robot could think that this is funny

  • @axelrosete3744
    @axelrosete3744 6 років тому +1

    Damn! I can't belive I missed this video last year. You both (Steph, Pat) made and amazing and clear explanation of how the UA-cam algorithm works. Seems to me that UA-cam is now adopting a real market behaviour (evaluating supply and demand, frequency of a products bought [in the case of UA-cam, searched], market analysis for the aimed demographic, etc). Now my Administration degree seems to be aplicable to the internet. Thanks guys! I would definetely enjoy any other content like this.

  • @palomafreitas3312
    @palomafreitas3312 3 роки тому +1

    Thought as a theorist you would love Hemingway’s writing. It’s so complex and intriguing to dig though, the ultimate literary iceberg

  • @pianoboyedm4829
    @pianoboyedm4829 7 років тому +47

    Music producers can't make long enough songs to get on the recommended page. I can normally only make a three minute song every now and then.

    • @XianTheRetiredYoutuber
      @XianTheRetiredYoutuber 7 років тому +1

      Yeah, musicians and animators tend to have issues in this sort of setup. Especially musicians who, based on the general rules of how music works, don't feel like they should be making music longer than 2-4 minutes since most successful songs tend to fall into that range.
      If you're looking for a way around that, maybe produce some super long songs that are meant to be listened to as background music (like 40 minutes of focusing music or that sort of thing). Maybe even string a bunch of songs together every once in a while when you've made a bunch to give your viewers a *music binge session*!
      I guess most would just call that an album... but *no it's a music binge session!*

    • @Lupiterz
      @Lupiterz 7 років тому

      This is a huge problem with animators too.

  • @smallkidneyjoe4046
    @smallkidneyjoe4046 7 років тому +56

    So how many unfinished two-parters do you have built up?

    • @officialguy3960
      @officialguy3960 7 років тому +16

      Morgan Aramburu probably thousands at this point

  • @JCarinus
    @JCarinus 6 років тому

    Just discovered that my entire recommended feed is Game and Film theory videos. Thanks MattPat :D

  • @infernolordgd7415
    @infernolordgd7415 6 років тому

    17:53
    Mat, you forgot the constant stream of fan games created by fans. It's like a river of constant games. I haven't seen one popular exclusive fnaf channel that doesn't touch fnaf fan games

  • @noakolovza6528
    @noakolovza6528 7 років тому +447

    Yeah my little sister watched those pregnant Elsa videos and now they are everywhere in my recommended

    • @theggsgoofygoober2787
      @theggsgoofygoober2787 7 років тому +4

      The green Cheese I know right my brother watch 's those all the time

    • @stanley4239
      @stanley4239 7 років тому +5

      The green Cheese relatable

    • @delphiee
      @delphiee 7 років тому +4

      The green Cheese PREGNANT ELSAS

    • @ewanfox6076
      @ewanfox6076 7 років тому +6

      same with my sis except with tdm and [shiver] cookie swirl c

    • @Wearenotaloneanymore
      @Wearenotaloneanymore 7 років тому +1

      lol my sister plays those games

  • @jaywbell2002
    @jaywbell2002 7 років тому +234

    I was drinking lemonade while watching this video
    Thanks for talking about pee mat pat it really increased my appetite

    • @un-ironicproductions6096
      @un-ironicproductions6096 7 років тому +7

      I was drinking tea but it got a little warm.... that was a real experiance

    • @ynhitruong5499
      @ynhitruong5499 7 років тому +2

      I was eating dinner while watching the video. When Rhett was spitting out the pee, I started vomiting a bit.

    • @nohokie6232
      @nohokie6232 7 років тому +2

      Edit Name I'm drinking Gin

    • @eddietorres1313
      @eddietorres1313 7 років тому

      BWOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @eddietorres1313
      @eddietorres1313 7 років тому

      High Def Chief no.

  • @LeBonkJordan
    @LeBonkJordan 5 років тому +1

    8:10 I'm fairly certain I know what three of those are (the ones on top, from left to right: the channel icon of Numberer1 (one of the best YTP creators currently), "Secret Santa" by Tomska, and one of many videos by GRZ NGT where they apply a bunch of animations to unintended characters)

  • @theeldritchraptor3435
    @theeldritchraptor3435 6 років тому

    well I'm definitely keeping this at the ready as I try to build my channel, and definitely adding a mention to other sites I'm on at this point

  • @itsakira2392
    @itsakira2392 7 років тому +82

    Matpat i think you need Life theory... For theorizing real life events

    • @senor4696
      @senor4696 6 років тому +3

      LAYER THEORY! I swear, MatPat could solve any crime in real life...

    • @fnaffan4eva163
      @fnaffan4eva163 6 років тому +1

      Bahaki Bayu yup he could figure out that trumps gonna start _WORLD WAR 3_

    • @itsakira2392
      @itsakira2392 6 років тому +1

      Maybe he can solve the world biggest mystery's

    • @wolfrus296
      @wolfrus296 6 років тому

      Science... Just science...

    • @meganerd14
      @meganerd14 6 років тому

      We had that already. What was his name? Nostradamus?

  • @JamzSlime
    @JamzSlime 7 років тому +45

    "Get your hands off my melons youtube"
    Everything changed when the gaming videos attacked

  • @Vanishing_CinnamonRoll
    @Vanishing_CinnamonRoll 3 роки тому +1

    The first time I refreshed two of the first three things to pop up were Film Theory and Game Theory videos.

  • @cherylscorner4124
    @cherylscorner4124 2 роки тому

    This is valuable information. I’m a up coming UA-cam channel. It makes a lot of sense about prioritizing information. I like the catchword titles. I will continue to listen to your research and do what’s recommending in hopes of getting a better rank. I have awesome information to put out into the universe. Thank you for sharing this valuable knowledge.

  • @amberash9515
    @amberash9515 7 років тому +27

    I still remember how I came here from film theory through the snow White theory because I was always really into science and Disney and food

  • @nathangoedeke694
    @nathangoedeke694 7 років тому +317

    So the Google brain is basically paid to figure out how to harness the power of the meme and become the dankest of meme lords.

    • @Absorr
      @Absorr 7 років тому +10

      No the Google brain is paid to make something they don't have to pay to figure out how to harness unlimited power. That's how capitalism in the information age works. Robots do better work than humans.

    • @thenotflatearth2714
      @thenotflatearth2714 7 років тому

      Nathan Goedeke and one day the super ai will take over the world by playing dank memes all around world

    • @thenotflatearth2714
      @thenotflatearth2714 7 років тому

      Nathan Goedeke it's the power of the DANK side

    • @gejdudhjdisi9231
      @gejdudhjdisi9231 6 років тому

      NOT THE DANK SIDE

  • @polygoncartoons1599
    @polygoncartoons1599 6 років тому +1

    17:10 So true. I'm not really interested in Brutalmoose's food and movie reviews, so I don't watch him that often anymore.

  • @gokairedwillcipher
    @gokairedwillcipher 5 років тому

    Mat I'm subscribed to all 3 channels and I love your vids

  • @tiredparrot
    @tiredparrot 7 років тому +152

    Let's all appreciate Matpat's dedication to his work, same with everyone who works with him, thank you, Matpat and friends for working so hard

    • @WilliamShade75
      @WilliamShade75 7 років тому +11

      I know right. MatPat works so hard to deliver us good theories each week. He and Stephanie are my favourite creators.

    • @mladtheimpaler
      @mladtheimpaler 7 років тому +3

      but he did fail that TF2 vs overwatch vid

    • @phase623
      @phase623 7 років тому +2

      Booty Prince I'm laughing so hard at this beautifully crafted and genuine comment made by the booty prince

  • @TheYellowTuxedo
    @TheYellowTuxedo 7 років тому +47

    whoa whoa whoa.. how do we know UA-cam didn't force, pay, convince you to make this to throw us off..I'm on to you MattPatt. #squintyeyes

  • @gamegeek1717
    @gamegeek1717 6 років тому +15

    There is also only one Nugget

    • @mrunknown8335
      @mrunknown8335 6 років тому +3

      NuggetTheory make nugget theroies

  • @Phantom95179
    @Phantom95179 6 років тому

    I've been on a game theory binge for the past couple days haha

  • @bigpapawalkingdownthestreet
    @bigpapawalkingdownthestreet 7 років тому +249

    One time I accidentally clicked on a peppa pig video and then my recommended had nothing but peppa pig videos

    • @sydneytaylor8128
      @sydneytaylor8128 7 років тому +4

      We've all been there

    • @manvslife271
      @manvslife271 7 років тому +6

      Assessi Thats why i never give my phone to my little sister, my recommendations fill up with fucked up "Playing with toys" videos.

    • @astronights
      @astronights 7 років тому +3

      Assessi Used to be a fan of MLP, now I can't get it out of my reccomended, it wants me to come back.

    • @kuanchan1696
      @kuanchan1696 7 років тому

      Assessi sighs been there done that

    • @andrewlong7930
      @andrewlong7930 7 років тому

      Jebediah Kerman same same

  • @BigEyedKitteh
    @BigEyedKitteh 7 років тому +42

    Was wondering why this was suddenly suggested to me (I don't have any interest whatsoever on fidget spinners and stuff), so I checked the tags used:
    "fidget spinner","youtube","trend","trends","youtube trending","clickbait","youtube algorithm","how to youtube","will it trend","fidget spinners","logan paul","rhett and link","top youtubers","neural network","google","matpat","game theory","game theory youtube","meta theory","metatheory","matpat game theory","fidget spinners game theory"
    Interesting... *illuminati magic*

    • @ThisIsCSDX
      @ThisIsCSDX 7 років тому +3

      How do you see tags on other people's videos, though?

  • @cartoonmaster2401
    @cartoonmaster2401 5 років тому +3

    3:39-3:42 Don't worry, *_NOBODY_* can MatPat like *_YOU_* MatPat! #Irreplaceable

  • @superisleproductions
    @superisleproductions 4 роки тому

    You know what is bad UA-cam keeps changing it's algothrim so much that it is almost mind blonging

  • @daytonlong7597
    @daytonlong7597 7 років тому +152

    Holy crap google is the new skynet

    • @Architector_4
      @Architector_4 7 років тому +9

      Not really. The concept of neural networks is pretty kinda old right now... For example, a UA-cam channel "carykh" is owned by a person who knows how to use neural networks - and he already tried it out to generate baroque music(and got quite nice, copyright-free results), jazz music(which kinda ended up bad .-.), photos of celebrities, evolution simulators...

    • @skullcrusher8u251
      @skullcrusher8u251 7 років тому +3

      ya i actualy like that guys chanal but the difference is that youtube is EVIL!!!

    • @telivan776
      @telivan776 7 років тому

      Architector #4 eyyy another cary fan!

    • @Architector_4
      @Architector_4 7 років тому +1

      Yup.
      _(But I have to admit, I can't wrap my head around what the hell TWOW is .-.)_

  • @Dawlatul-Cringe
    @Dawlatul-Cringe 6 років тому +198

    MatPat make ''Something MatPat wants to talk about'' theory already.
    Also I'll type ''looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool''
    Now UA-cam thinks this video is super funny
    Some theorist wisdom right here.

    • @samrobinson8157
      @samrobinson8157 6 років тому

      What?

    • @samrobinson8157
      @samrobinson8157 6 років тому

      Korpy Boo nvm

    • @knux8162
      @knux8162 6 років тому +4

      LoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooL

    • @CloverPegs
      @CloverPegs 6 років тому +1

      lololololooooooooooooooooooolololol XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

    • @rebeccahammond4208
      @rebeccahammond4208 6 років тому

      Looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

  • @MichaelMoore99
    @MichaelMoore99 6 років тому

    I had to pause the video out of laughter at "Pigeon Spinners"! :-D

  • @mikewillson6470
    @mikewillson6470 4 роки тому

    I love your video they help me get up in the morning

  • @theatomicstache4926
    @theatomicstache4926 7 років тому +165

    NOT EVEN A THEORY!?!? IMPOSSIBLE...
    (Passes out)

    • @christtianrutledge6339
      @christtianrutledge6339 7 років тому +1

      Epicnessfordayslol Epic iii

    • @sinbruh
      @sinbruh 7 років тому +3

      it's just a theory that it's not a theory

    • @pixworld
      @pixworld 7 років тому +3

      hey do you think that matpat do a theory about hero brine from minecarft if you agree leave a like and answer me

  • @Lyallart
    @Lyallart 7 років тому +289

    Hmm... how to be matpat
    1. Find a popular topic
    2. Do crazy mind blowing research
    3. Make sure the research is government watch list worthy
    4. Talk alone in a closet
    5. Game
    6. Watch movies
    7. Theorise
    8. Drink Diet Coke
    9.drink more Diet Coke
    10. Try to stop drinking Diet Coke
    11.Upload video
    12. Repeat

    • @wetmilk7275
      @wetmilk7275 7 років тому +3

      Scott Page2001 srsly that's how to pull a matpat

    • @mokono5331
      @mokono5331 7 років тому +22

      Scott Page2001 you forgot be a genius in math and science.

    • @Lyallart
      @Lyallart 7 років тому +6

      Avrozoex u don't have to be a genius to do research

    • @th3mant0th3g0d
      @th3mant0th3g0d 7 років тому +15

      but you do have to be atleast smart enough to make the research coherent. Anyone can do research, if you can't tell me what the research means, just means you're not capable enough or smart enough to comprehend it fully.

    • @sumdud2129
      @sumdud2129 7 років тому +4

      th3mant0th3g0d amen! in the words of the immortalized Albert Einstein
      "If you can't explain the subject simply then you don't know it well enough..." (paraphrased of course ~\^-^/~ I don't remember the exact quote. )

  • @murugesankarthikeyan7821
    @murugesankarthikeyan7821 3 роки тому

    I get this guy's videos always in my recommended

  • @innakolesnikova1423
    @innakolesnikova1423 6 років тому

    AND LOOK!! MatPat strikes again! Over-analysing simple things to make you think they are more complicated than you see, although, it makes for some pretty good content. Keep up the good work, Game - Terminator Mat-Pat!

  • @gavinmaster1238
    @gavinmaster1238 7 років тому +201

    "there can only be one MatPat"-MatPat

    • @speed0291
      @speed0291 7 років тому +5

      Nice Comment! XD

    • @xofficial4317
      @xofficial4317 7 років тому +1

      GavinMaster06 __________ but... yet you commented w/ 2 matpat's 8)

    • @bevrosity
      @bevrosity 7 років тому

      then who's at e3??????

    • @giggityking6505
      @giggityking6505 7 років тому +3

      Dear MatPat,
      Please make a theory on how STATIC SHOCK inspired FNAF

    • @longleaf1217
      @longleaf1217 7 років тому +3

      The simulation can literally only handle one MatPat. any more and the glitches would permeate the system and cause too many people to wake up before their time.

  • @fabiochase9715
    @fabiochase9715 7 років тому +60

    I feel like one could make a sci-fi horror movie called "The Algorithm."

    • @jasondean1319
      @jasondean1319 7 років тому +1

      Fabio Chase Please look Forward to it.

    • @3l_Raro
      @3l_Raro 7 років тому

      It sounds interesting

    • @3l_Raro
      @3l_Raro 7 років тому

      It sounds interesting

    • @aydenpeele747
      @aydenpeele747 7 років тому

      Can't wait to see it, just don't cast Shia Labeeeeuuuooouuuf

  • @Robin.Squared
    @Robin.Squared 6 років тому

    That GMM episode brings back memories.

  • @almighty_raptard1619
    @almighty_raptard1619 6 років тому

    Thanks for the help i haven't started yet but will as soon as i get what i need i hope it will be worth my time and do you advise making an 30min video a day on games I'll be ding like game play videos

  • @TheFoolishSamurai
    @TheFoolishSamurai 7 років тому +31

    Man, UA-cam's recommendation filtering sure is interesting.
    *If only they dedicated that much to supporting and paying its creators.*

    • @OjamaIndigo
      @OjamaIndigo 7 років тому +1

      Neo Machine and not demonetizing random crap for no reason.

  • @blink_1044
    @blink_1044 7 років тому +173

    I find it ironic that he knows how to beat the system but I still don't see him on trending except film theory which every theory is number 1 for a good while

    • @blink_1044
      @blink_1044 7 років тому +1

      Still like ur vids though

    • @TurretBot
      @TurretBot 7 років тому +5

      He knows what the system is... doesn't mean he knows how to beat it.

    • @user-ww9oq9fo9x
      @user-ww9oq9fo9x 7 років тому +10

      +TurretBot correction, he does know how to beat the system. But he also wants to make what he wants us to see, not what we ( necessarily ) want to see
      it just happens that we like what he wants to make

    • @animeking213
      @animeking213 7 років тому

      damn nice!!!

    • @thavrisco1632
      @thavrisco1632 7 років тому +17

      Didn't he say that UA-cam doesn't really want gaming-related videos on the top of UA-cam?

  • @dakotaknight711
    @dakotaknight711 6 років тому

    lol with your videos like these, I don't understand most of it. But I love watching it ^.^ :'D
    love you guys

  • @imtired3937
    @imtired3937 5 років тому

    Hi. I like this. I have been watching a lot of ur theory videos and. May I say this is quality content. Like to the point that if u make a theory on something I don't like or not interested in I click and watch it all anyways cus ur content is good af. For example. I hate. but I HATE. Fortenite. But I have watched some of ur Fortenite theories anyways cus it is very entertaining, and no I don't watch just a little of it I watch the whole video. Ur videos can be up to 40 mins long on a topic I am not very hyped about and I watch the whole video anyways. U should be very proud dude. Best of luck to you and the team!

  • @AWGERSS
    @AWGERSS 7 років тому +358

    Does anyone remember the old intro?

    • @kayleedoggett8886
      @kayleedoggett8886 7 років тому +7

      Austin Gentzler I miss the old intro tbh

    • @chiknnoodl8195
      @chiknnoodl8195 7 років тому +13

      I miss the old game theory, when his videos were good

    • @Sleepy_Cabbage
      @Sleepy_Cabbage 7 років тому

      Austin Gentzler yep

    • @oluftafdrup1979
      @oluftafdrup1979 7 років тому +3

      +ChiknNoodl if you don't think he's good anymore then why still be here?

    • @godzilla154
      @godzilla154 7 років тому +1

      Which one lol

  • @jamesbaxter4617
    @jamesbaxter4617 7 років тому +47

    I like how the voice of the teacher is also the teacher from Kindergarden.

  • @Dummebertrambentebix
    @Dummebertrambentebix 6 років тому +5

    Oh.. so this is Why my startscreen is filled with movie and game therories