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Top 5 Most Positive Youtubers

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YouTube is a video platform where we can spend hours upon hours diving headfirst into any topic imaginable. You can find yourself in a YouTube rabbit hole where you start to believe aliens live next door to you or that every Super Bowl was rigged. It’s easy to get off track mentally while perusing YouTube, but there’s good news. There are thousands of accounts where the message is always positive and you can find yourself laughing and smiling for hours. To go down YouTube’s positivity rabbit hole, here are five accounts that you should be watching.

5. Sean Evans

There are some fantastic interviewers throughout the history of media, but nobody has quite gotten the best out of their guests than Sean Evans. Evans is a Chicago area native that was once a copywriter that moved into magazine writing with Complex. Eventually, he was given the position to host Hot Ones, a show where celebrities eat progressively hotter chicken wings while answering Evans’s questions. It’s a lot of fun and the channel has done some great charity work during its time, becoming one of the most viral YouTube channels in the process.

4. Casey Neistat

Casey Neistat is one of the best rags to riches story, and his positivity has been felt throughout the internet for years as one of the “OG” YouTubers. Neistat was working odd jobs in Connecticut and New York city before he started making digital shorts in the early 2000s, and along with his brother got noticed as a filmmaker. Then, in 2010, Neistat established himself on YouTube and hasn’t looked back. Neistat has given a lot of great life advice and has even co hosted with his wife about how to get through marriage, parenting and life in general.

3. Special Books by Special Kids

Some of the strongest people that you’ll ever meet are teachers in special education, and that’s where you would have found Chris Ulmer prior to his YouTube and philanthropic career. Ulmer started the channel Special Books by Special Kids that allows children with disabilities to read their favorite books, and the channel has amassed millions of subscribers while Ulmer and his wife run a charity for these children. “Introducing the topic of disability when children are young, so it enters their realm of normalcy and it’s not seen as something to fear,” Ulmer said of his channel.

2. Nathaniel Drew

There are people out there that really want to find a true meaning to life, and among them is Nathaniel Drew. With 1.6 million subscribers, Drew has been exploring the world and highlighting cultures, saying that “I want to live a joyous life…and I’m convinced that the way to do this is to explore the things that scare us…I’m fascinated by my fears and the places that they take me. I think a richer experience of life always awais on the other side of the tyranny of our fears.”

1. Mr. Beast

Santa Claus may not be real (unless you’re a child that’s reading this, then he’s definitely real), but the closest thing we’ll get to it in real life is Jimmy Donaldson, aka Mr. Beast on YouTube. Donaldson is one of those one in a million cases where someone can go from virtually unknown to household name overnight. Giving away millions in cash and various prizes, Mr. Beast used his own money to start his giveaway channel before getting sponsorships. “As I made more videos, I was like, ‘I want to spend it on videos somehow,’” he said.

How To Build A Following On Twitter

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There are well over 300 million active users on Twitter each month, and that many people are bound to have a wide range of followers. Out of all of those profiles, only a few hundred have at least 1 million followers, as it can be hard to build a big following without being a celebrity. You might find that it’s difficult to start from scratch and get Twitter famous, but it’s possible. Sure, you might not be amongst the Barack Obamas or Rihannas of the world, but you can still get yourself a solid Twitter following. To do that, follow some of these easy steps.

5. Complete Your Profile

Have you ever seen a tweet that you really liked and wondered what else that person had to say on a wide range of topics, only to click on their profile and it’s completely bare? There’s a good chance that you probably didn’t follow that person. With that in mind, you want to make sure that your profile is complete, including having a profile picture, bio filled out and the whole nine yards. People are more likely to follow those that have the coveted blue checkmark, and having a complete profile is one of the requirements for getting that checkmark.

4. Tweet Every Day

One of the issues that people have with not being able to grow a following is that they simply don’t tweet enough. They’ll make a few posts that don’t get much traction and then completely give up. Not every tweet that you make has to be a viral hit that gets thousands of retweets. Just focus on being consistent and you’ll be deemed a good follow that people come to for daily comments and opinions.

3. Make It Visual

Pretty much everyone can have a response that’s a few words to something on Twitter, but having a visual tool is going to catch a lot more eyes. Try responding with videos, gifs, photos or any other visual that will grab attention. Not many people are getting followers just because they responded to a Justin Bieber tweet with “hello Justin.” You have to be unique.

2. Watermark Your Content

On the internet, things get stolen shamelessly. Even the likes of Elon Musk have been called out for stealing memes and not giving credit where it’s due. If you come up with original content and post it on Twitter, make absolutely sure to watermark it like crazy. It might seem like overkill, but the last thing you want to see is someone stealing your post and getting hundreds, if not thousands, of new followers as a result. It could also help you in court if a movie or video game studio decides to steal a design of yours.

1. Tag It

The main reason people get on Twitter is to follow trends and breaking news. If you want to be visible to people that aren’t following you, using hashtags is a surefire way to do so. This is especially true if you’re one of the first people to comment on something that’s breaking like a big sports trade or a celebrity breakup. If you’re the first thing people see on a trend, you’re probably going to get a lot of follows.

How To Build A Following On Youtube

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The main reason why people stop posting videos on YouTube is because there aren’t enough people watching their videos. It makes sense, as creating videos is a big undertaking, and not having views or money come in as a result can be discouraging. Before you give up on your dreams of making it big on YouTube, though, there are some things that you should try to build a following on the website. Here are the best ways to establish an audience and increase your popularity.

5. Catchy Titles and Thumbnails

When you’re browsing through YouTube, you’re likely to only find titles that will capture your attention due to the way the algorithm is set up. That’s because if you post a video with a title like “Me at the park,” you’re not going to get a lot of attention unless you were one of the first videos on the platform. Come up with a title that catches attention, focusing on certain keywords and conveying EMOTION like capitalizing certain words.

4. Use Your Tags

One of the absolute most important things that you need to focus on when posting your videos is getting the right tags. These tags are used in the algorithm and your video that doesn’t have many initial views can still be suggested based on what people are searching for. Find keywords that are trending and try to base your videos around those, tagging them in the process. Type your potential title into the search bar and see where your video would fit.

3. Quality Over Quantity

You could download a million short videos in one day and not get a single click on any of them. On the other hand, you could post one really well developed video that’s 20 minutes long and get millions of views. It’s all about quality. If you make a video that just one person finds to be amazing, they will share it with as many people as possible. Don’t worry about churning out content left and right, just make it worth sharing.

2. Be Engaging

One of the reasons that many people love YouTubers and streamers more than any other is because they can interact with them in a way that they can’t with your typical mainstream celebrity. Don’t ignore comments, especially when you’re just starting out. Your foundational fanbase is going to be your most loyal and they’ll remember when you made it big. The more you interact with the fans, the more fans that you’ll get in return. 

1. Giveaways

For those that have made it big on platforms like YouTube, a lot of giveaways have happened along the way. From giving away video games, gift cards and everything in between, you’re reaching a new audience when you give something away at milestones such as subscribers or views. It doesn’t have to be anything big as people love free stuff of any size. It might seem like a cheap way to get followers, but it’s worth the shameless gamble at the beginning of your channel’s lifespan to establish a follower base, right?

Top 5 Funniest Twitter Personalities

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Twitter is where a lot of people go to get news, argue about politics or find out if their fantasy football running back is actually going to be in the starting lineup. That doesn’t mean that there aren’t still plenty of laughs to be had on Twitter, though. Some accounts are fully committed to making people laugh, and we thank them for that. If you want the brighter side of Twitter, here are five hilarious personalities that you should be following today.

5. Darth Vader (@darthvader)

Someone was very quick to pick up the @DarthVader handle on Twitter, and has been using it ever since, making it a parody account that roleplays what would be a real life Darth Vader on social media. On a post from the official Star Wars Twitter account, they wished everyone a happy Father’s Day, showing a picture from “The Mandalorian” and it read “to all the father figures in the galaxy doing the most.” Vader’s response? “Define ‘most.’” For similar fun, follow @lord_voldemort7 for in-character cynicism. 

4. Thoughts of Dog (@dog_feelings)

Started in March of 2017, Thoughts of Dog has become a massively successful, downright adorable and hilarious account with over 3.7 million followers. There are some extremely cute thoughts that we might not have realized would be actual dog thoughts. This includes “sometimes, the human pretends my body is a set of bongos. They don’t have much rhythm, but it makes them very happy” or “If I do a big stretch, but nobody is around to say, ‘ohhh big stretch,’ it was still a big stretch. It counts.”

3. Matthew Inman (@Oatmeal)

A cartoonist by trade, Matthew Inman has become a Twitter staple thanks to his creation, The Oatmeal, that has a Twitter following of nearly 650,000 people. This has even translated into the popular card game Exploding Kittens. Some of Inman’s finer tweets that have gained traction include “I feel like you could measure my stress levels by the number of knives covered in peanut butter that are in the sink.” We feel that one on a personal level.

2. Elizabeth Hackett (@LizHackett)

A screenwriter that has been involved with productions such as “A Perfect Pairing”, “Love, Guaranteed” and “Swept Up by Christmas”, Elizabeth Hackett is probably more well known for her Twitter account that has around 100,000 followers since first starting back in 2009. Hackett typically tweets multiple times per day, most of which are hilarious. “It’s 2:38 AM,” she tweets. “You can’t sleep. Under your bed, there’s a relentless stabbing sound as the clown tries to get a straw into a Capri Sun.”

1. Alec Sulkin (@thesulk)

You may not have heard of Alec Sulkin outside of Twitter, but you know his work. Sulkin got his start on late night television with Craig Kilborn’s show and has since worked for television shows such as “Family Guy”, “The Cleveland Show” and “Dads”. Continuing to work with “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane, Sulkin has also co-written the film “A Million Ways to Die in the West”. You can tell from his Twitter account that his humor translates onto the big screen, small screen and handheld screen thanks to tweets like “Anyone else do a completely psychological work-up on your friends before you use their bathroom hand towel?”

Top 5 Funniest TikTokers

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You can’t really go anywhere these days without having someone put a phone up to your face and showing you a TikTok video that you have to see. Because of this, you’ve probably become familiar with some of the people that garner the most views on the platform. But which ones are consistently funny and worth following when you sign up for TikTok? Here are five hilarious must see personalities that will provide plenty of entertainment.

5. Parker Kit Hill

If you’ve ever thought that high fashion was a bit much, then you’ll love profiles like Parker Kit Hill. Showcasing some of the goofiest that fashion has to offer, Hill is one of the most influential TikTokers, and one of the many that got their start on Vine. Now, Hill is working with companies like Target thanks to the massive online presence and has been able to maintain that comedy gold despite the big success.

4.Christina Najjar

It can be hard to break into an already saturated market, but that’s just what Christina Najjar did during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid 2020. Najjar started her TikTok profile under the name Tinx and has developed a massive following of over 1.5 million. She’s a bit older than most of the popular users on TikTok even though she’s in her early 30s, but she has figured out how to play the TikTok game. Her satire and deadpan delivery are top notch and a must follow.

3. Sarah Cooper

Sarah Cooper was already funny long before she became famous on TikTok, as the Jamaican had a stand-up career and even analyzed comedy for a hobby. She first went viral with a video that showcased how to appear smart, leaving Google and going into comedy on a full-time basis. It wasn’t until 2020 that Cooper started to garner a lot of online attention for being funny, and has since turned that into a strong following on TikTok thanks to her lip syncing of former president Donald Trump.

2. Khaby Lame

If you want to be the most followed person on TikTok, you have to bring something to the table. For Khaby lame, that would be comedy, and he took Charli D’Amelio’s top spot on TikTok in June 2022. The Senegal-born Lame has become known for his videos where he questions (without saying anything) life hack videos that seem nonsensical. Lame has been able to parlay his comedy into a major brand, forming partnerships with companies like Hugo Boss along the way. In terms of the most popular TikTok videos of all-time, a good chunk of those belong to Lame.

1. Brittany Broski

Even if you didn’t know her name before, there’s almost a guarantee that you know Brittany Tomlinson, a.k.a Brittany Broski thanks to her viral meme where she tried kombucha for the first time and made a facial expression that left an impression. Brittany had already been known for her improv comedy and took off on TikTok just a couple of months after making her account. Since then, she has been all over social media and even made it into a Super Bowl ad back in February 2020.

Top 5 Funniest YouTubers

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Some of us go to YouTube on a daily basis to get our news in a shorter form, listen to music or simply to laugh and be entertained. If you fall into the latter category then you probably know about some of the funniest YouTube channels. There are plenty to pick from and there’s really no way you can go wrong. However, there are a few channels that really stand out as being funny on such a consistent basis that they have us turning on the notification setting whenever they upload. Here are those YouTubers we can’t stop laughing with.

5. JonTron

While there may have been some controversy outside of his YouTube channel in recent years, the fact remains that JonTron has some of the funniest videos on the website. The former Game Grumps co-host Jon Jafari’s videos are longer in form and focus a lot on video games and movies. The production value is quite high, as well, which is why he isn’t pumping out videos left and right like many other YouTubers. The wait is worth it, though, as almost all of his videos are pure gold and the perfect amount of time to eat while watching.

4. Smosh

Founded all the way back in 2002, Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox founded Smosh and it has grown into an online media empire since then, and is now part of Mythical Entertainment. Smosh was one of the first big YouTube channels in its early days and is still churning out amazing content with Hecox still on board as one of the main members. Add in Courtney Miller, Shayne Topp and Damien Haas and you have a great dream team of comedy.

3. Kitboga

Though he’s known by most of his fans primarily as a Twitch streamer, Kitboga’s presence on YouTube is just as massive and a good way to digest his content that can run for hours with a lot of downtime while live. Kitboga baits scammers through using his digital prowess so that he’s not actually losing any money and driving these internet scammers crazy. If you aren’t laughing at the creative ways that Kitboga gets scammers to lose their minds, you might be one of those scammers.

2. Bad Lip Reading

Sports, music, political speeches, you name it, Bad Lip Reading finds a way to make it hilarious. The channel that was started back in 2011 has taken videos, silenced them and put their own audio in to make them seem like people are speaking complete gibberish most of the time. The channel has even partnered with the otherwise copyright strike happy NFL so that we get a new Super Bowl video every year.

1. videogamedunkey

If you’re a fan of dry humor and video game reviews that aren’t catering to the publishers, then videogamedunkey is the channel for you. Real name Jason Gastrow has been doing his videos for over 20 years now, dating back to his childhood, and has only gotten better with age. Gastrow does these videos all on his own and has inspired a lot of internet memes and catchphrases, especially regarding the games “Knack” and “Super Mario Bros. 2”.

Landfill Mining: The Future Of Resource Extraction?

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As we continue into the future and are becoming more desperate for renewable resources, there aren’t many options left. With more focus on climate change, landfills are getting a lot of attention. Because humanity has thrown all of their trash and even toxic waste into large piles, they’re quickly adding and filling up, and it’s hurting the environment.

As of right now, landfills are the third largest cause of methane pollution in the world, and landfills are causing cancer and other ailments to people on a global scale. Could these landfills that we all know can be damaging actually be able to help us in the long run, though? Back in the 1950s, what is now known as Ariel Sharon Park in Israel experimented with what’s known as landfill mining, and it’s going to be a lot more common in the near future.

Landfill mining is rather simple to explain. Instead of continuing to add onto the top of landfills, mining seeks to shrink the mass by taking out what can be reused and isn’t toxic. Landfills are excavated and sifted through, finding valuable materials that can be used again. Some of the major targets for landfill miners are aluminum and scrap metal. To do this, there are a few different methods that are currently used.

Some landfills have a large magnet that is able to attract some of the more valuable goods before the landfill is sealed off for public safety. Others use an actual excavator to sort from the bottom to the top. When passing a landfill, you may have seen these methods being used before, but mining has gotten a lot of new attention. Surprisingly enough, this includes cryptocurrency.

Believe it or not, one energy company was able to raise millions of dollars to turn methane from landfills into a Bitcoin mining operation. This is because the methane from the landfills was instead used for turbines that generated crypto mining equipment. If cryptocurrency is able to maintain its popularity and versatility in the coming years, you can expect deals like this to become daily headlines.

Another futuristic way that landfill mining is heading toward better renewable resources is by turning some into hydrogen mines. In Oman, one project that’s estimated to be $1.4 billion is underway that is taking solid waste and converting tens of thousands of tonnes into hydrogen through a “thermo-chemical process…achieved without the use of external electricity or burning waste.”

Experts are predicting that because of landfill mining, we’ll be seeing the use of aluminum skyrocket in the near future. No other resource is easier to mine than aluminum, and our new technology is making it so that it’s also going to be the most reusable. That’s going to save a lot of money, too, with an estimated $800 million in aluminum thrown into the trash instead of properly recycled in the United States alone in just 2020.

Through the power of landfill mining, Dr. Subodh Das notes that the United States could save up to $400 million per year in aluminum alone. When you add in some of the other resources such as the valuable copper, zinc and steel, it’s easy to see why landfill mining is getting a big push as we move towards sustainable and renewable energy.

Top 5 Funniest Instagrammers

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There was once a time where Instagram was really just for posting pictures from your phone and using filters to make them look more professional. Now, Instagram is a full-on social media platform where you can share memes, videos, and other forms of making people laugh to your heart’s content. Because of that, there have been many accounts that have amassed huge followings for their comedic content. Some are already famous people while others are almost completely anonymous. Here are five of the funniest Instagrammers that you should be following today.

5. GirlWithNoJob

For those that have ever been without a job, you tend to have a lot of free time. What better way to spend that free time than posting on Instagram and hoping that you end up making enough people laugh to become famous. That’s what Claudia Oshry did, and she ended up becoming a sensation that has more than 3 million followers. Oshry has used her fame to go on tour and write books, as well.

4. John Cena

Most people know John Cena already, as he’s one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all-time, as well as an A-list actor in Hollywood known for his roles in “The Suicide Squad” and “Bumblebee”. What may come as a surprise to many is that he also runs a hilariously cryptic and vague Instagram account. Now with around 18 million followers, Cena will post almost daily with people trying to figure out meaning. “These images will be posted without explanation,” Cena explains in his bio. “For your interpretation. Enjoy.”

3. Miserable_Men

We’ve all seen those guys at the mall that are sitting on benches or next to dressing rooms waiting for their significant others. Thankfully, there’s an entire Instagram page dedicated to these men that look extremely out of place and waiting to get home as soon as possible. Miserable_Men on Instagram has featured countless men staring off into space, looking at their phones or magazines, or simply just dozing off in public. It’s an entire photo book dedicated to a male’s rite of passage.

2. Baddiewinkle

When we get old, we tend to think that we’re still going to be cool and hip, but that’s just not in the cards for a lot of us. For Helen Elam, though, she’s the coolest grandma on the planet. Going under the pseudonym baddie Winkle, Elam has been at the forefront for elderly self expression and has developed a following of more than 3.3 million people. From dressing in bikinis to even hobnobbing with celebrities like Rihanna, Elam has done it all.

1. The Fat Jewish

Getting over 10 million followers on Instagram is no easy task unless you’re already a mainstream celebrity or athlete, but Josh Ostrovsky (aka The Fat Jewish) has done just that. A plus sized model from New York City, Ostrovsky started his account back in 2011 and a couple of years later went viral thanks to his hilarious videos. We’ve seen him branch out since then and he’s had cameo appearances in movies such as “Uncut Gems” and “Zoolander 2” while still posting frequently on Instagram where he first found stardom. Needless to say, he’s one of those “OG” Instagrammers that made it big.

Top 5 Funniest Facebook Personalities

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There was once a time on Facebook where we focused more on sharing memes and other hilarious posts rather than go shopping for random peoples’ items or getting into arguments over various topics. No worries, though, as there are still those pages that are designed to make us laugh on a daily basis. Some of them are names you recognize from those early days of Facebook while others are new kids on the block. For your dose of Facebook laughs, check out these five personalities on the platform.

5. Just Here To Ruin Your Day


If you like crude Photoshop works of some rather iconic or at least easily identifiable images, then Just Here to Ruin Your Day is here…to ruin your day. From gifs being rendered to make them look like they’re coming out of your computer screen to shots of Iron Man replacing his gear with henna tattoos, there’s plenty of comedy to pick from here. There’s about 320,000 followers now, and this page has been growing fast.

4. Classical Art Memes


We bet that hundreds if not thousands of years ago, people that were featured in paintings would ever think that they’d be featured in internet memes that were spread across the world. Then again, they didn’t know what memes or the internet were. Classical Art Memes on Facebook takes some art from long ago and makes it into relatable and modern memes. This includes an exasperated looking group with the caption “When a band that was huge in the early 2000s reunites and goes on tour but then they play new songs and none of the old stuff.”

3. Aunty Acid

There are some personalities on Facebook that have gotten so much attention on the platform that they were able to diverge off into other ventures. That includes Aunty Acid, who has been able to publish books with some of the musings found from the Facebook page. This pink haired character shares positive stories and jokes on a daily basis. “I’ve told everybody at my new job that I have a twin,” one post reads. “So when I bump into them in public I can just ignore them.”

2. Sarcasm Society

What do we know about the people that run the Sarcasm Society Facebook page? Well, not much, other than they make us laugh on a daily basis. There are over 3.6 million people that are following Sarcasm Society, which makes it one of the more followed comedy pages and is managed by Red Blue Media Inc. Content is frequently going viral thanks to Sarcasm Society, whether it be celebrity news or memes. Either way, you won’t be bored while browsing as new content comes in about every 15 minutes.

1. 9GAG

Though they aren’t often posting their own content, 9GAG is one of the original Facebook pages where we found curated memes that we could share. Because of this, 9GAG is the source of a lot of viral content on Facebook, and over 41.2 million people are following the page. There are a lot of different pages that fall under the 9GAG umbrella too, which includes fun facts, animals and positive messages just to name a few. In short, 9GAG is an institution on the internet at this point.

5 Fundamentals of Ageing Well

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It seems that as you get older, you tend to feel your age more and more. We start to experience sore knees and backs, might have some trouble remembering small details and more. These are signs of aging, and the more of these side effects you feel at an early age, the harder things will be when you continue aging. It’s never too late (or too early) to get started on preparing your body for aging. If you want to make sure you’re living your best life into your 50s and beyond, follow these five fundamentals.

5. Avoiding Vices

When you see someone that appears to be much older than they actually are, your first thought might turn to smoking or drinking. It’s perfectly natural to think this way as these vices have shown to have negative effects in the aging process. This is especially true for your skin when it comes to smoking and your organs overall from either vice. Blood vessels contract when smoking or drinking, causing an aged appearance and can even make it so that your skin doesn’t heal properly.

4. Healthy Skin

Of course, smoking and drinking severely affects your skin, but those aren’t the only things you need to be doing to keep your skin healthy as you age. When you’re out in the sun, always make sure to use caution and bring along sunscreen. Skin cancer is among the most common, and while it’s also among the most treatable, you don’t want to roll the dice. Moisturizing your skin is also vital, especially if you want to look younger and healthier.

3. Active Brain

Among the most obvious signs of aging is the brain’s function and how it can be easier to forget things or lose focus. Because of this, you want to make brain health a priority by eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids and cutting out saturated fats. Also, make sure that your brain is stimulated on a daily basis. This can include fun activities such as crosswords, sudoku and more to keep you sharp as a tack.

2. Whole Foods

There is a lot of processed food in the average person’s diet these days because it’s easier to pick up and eat. However, you should be focusing on whole foods and a well rounded diet to maintain your overall health as you age. Foods such as bananas, beans, carrots, cherries and more will help get you all the fiber, protein, and other nutrients that your body needs. Try skipping the fried foods and beer whenever possible, too.

1. Regular Exercise

One of the most obvious signs of aging is when you start to feel aches and pains on a consistent basis. You might also start to lose your mobility. This is why it’s important to spend as much of your life as you can getting regular exercise. Light exercise like walking 7,000 to 10,000 steps per day is great for your muscles and will reduce your skeletal aging. For those that want something lower in impact, light swimming will do the trick while getting you a full body exercise and boosting cardio.