Everybody loves to waste time on the internet. There’s just something about scrolling through page after page when you know you should really get to work on that paper. Or maybe you’ve finished all your work and are looking for a way to kick back, relax, and enjoy some quick, yet quality, entertainment. If so, here are 8 YouTube Channels that college students will truly appreciate.
1. Jenna Marbles
If you haven’t heard of Jenna Marbles you have a lot of catching up to do. Basically she’s a YouTube celebrity with a quick wit and steady sense of humor. Her videos include everything from satiric sketched parodying the differences between guys and girls to comical rants about everyday annoyances. Highlights of her channel include popular videos such as “How To Avoid Talking To People You Don’t Want to Talk To,” and “Drunk Makeup Tutorials”, her two adorable dogs, Kermit and Marbles, as well as her simplistic approach to life in general. Subscribe to her channel at http://www.youtube.com/JennaMarbles
2. College Humor
The epitome of satiric entertainment, College Humor is a comedy channel that uploads short sketches that highlight common themes of young adulthood along with SNL-like parodies of current events. Popular videos include “The Problem With Jeggings,” “Gay Guys Will Marry Your Girlfriends,” and a series of comical Batman shorts. Check out their stuff at http://www.youtube.com/collegehumor
3. Life According To Jimmy
Another college related YouTube channel is “Life According to Jimmy” by actor and comedian, Jimmy Tatro. Content on this channel is laid back, yet extremely hilarious, as Tatro takes you through the everyday happenings of a college frat guy just trying to find his way in the world. His sketches include titles such as “THAT Drunk Guy” and “Tips for College Freshmen.” Check out his stuff at http://www.youtube.com/LifeAccordingToJimmy.
4. Dude Perfect
If you’re one of those people who doesn’t believe something until you see it with your own eyes, get ready to be amazed. We’ve all seen amazing viral videos of insane trick shots, but the guys of dude perfect take trick shots to a whole other level. They’ve sunk basketballs, footballs, frisbees, and even Nerf blasters from the craziest of locations: tops of football stadiums, helicopters, airplanes, ziplines, speeding racecars, you name it! They’re always on target and always having a great time. Their greatest triumphs include “World’s Longest Basketball Shot” and “NFL Kicking Edition.” Check out their skills at http://www.youtube.com/corycotton
5. NigaHiga and theDOMINICshow
These two YouTubers are well known for their humor and skill. Ryan Higa and Dominic Sandoval produce everything from sketches to music videos to amazing martial arts videos. Ryan Higa is definitely one of the most famous YouTubers for his early videos such as “How To Be Gangster” and Dominic, also known as D-Trix, has produced great content such as “Epic Food Fight.” A key aspect of these two YouTubers is that while each and every video is entertaining, they always contain a deeper message about respect, confidence, and individuality. Visit both their channels at http://www.youtube.com//nigahiga and http://www.youtube.com/theDOMINICshow
7. Freddie W
Calling all gamers! If you love intense action and gaming videos with professional special effects, you’ve found a friend in Freddie Wong. Forget amateur hour, Freddie Wong is a master filmmaker with an eye for detail who combines intensity and humor to bring out the nostalgia in us all. His videos focus on video games such as “Skyrim Badass” and “Master Grief.” Experence the action at http://www.youtube.com//freddiew
8. Tyler Oakley
One of the most influential vloggers on YouTube is Tyler Oakley. He is an advocate for gay youth whose videos touch on pop culture and gay society. He is well known for his laid back yet entertaining vlogs like “How To Stalk One Direction” that usually feature a guest collaborator or two. Too see just how fabulous he is, head on over to http://www.youtube.com/user/tyleroakley
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Dude Perfect
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Ryan Higa and Dominic Sandoval
Freddie Wong
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