Internet People: dig it or get outta here!

If you're a YouTube junkie like myself, you've inevitably either or seen or at the very least heard of Channel Federator's electrifying animated video "Internet People". I'm not sure what's worse, the fact that I recognized just about every person/event highlighted in the the video or the fact that there are people lining up to become the next Chris Crocker or Mr. Pregnant, and the best part is that we love them, and we love to hate them as well.

Essentially, the video takes viewers through some of the most notable "cel-web-rities" and popular web moments and compiles them all into one thrill ride of the past couple years.

What I liked most about the video is that it actually brings up a social relevance in the way we receive our entertainment these days. It's now possible for just about anyone to become a celebrity, even if it's for the wrong reasons. From established comedians like Adam Samberg and Chris Parnell in "Lazy Sunday" to everyday heroes like Gary Brolsma (the Numa Numa guy) who now has a fan site dedicated to his honor, the public has the ability to pick and choose those people we want to identify rather, rather than the people the entertainment industry tells us are funny.

I'd like to get some thoughts going on this topic, so feel free to let me know what you think!

(Props to Dan Meth, and to Blake Robinson for sending my way)