Fantano vs. Wikipedia

[@UndeadMystic]

Internet's busiest big foot hunter.

[@gurmyigoll3535]

Hi guys BIGTHONY FOOTANO here

[@Gfls00]

Wikipedia writer hates wikithony wiktano because his career is a solid 10/10 and wiki guys is a solid speedingbullettoheaven/10

[@Gfls00]

N E W T I T L E N A M E

[@Gfls00]

also is speedingbullettoheavn/10 a dead meme?

[@shilohdoud897]

So a 10?

[@puffy_jr7521]

@@Gfls00 now it is but it the time no

[@PTEC]

My new band name

[@LocallyConstantDuck]

Do a legs reveal for 50k

[@vicvinegar7671]

Daniel Pezzi I bet they're thicccc as fuuuuck

[@Molteniceee]

He's in a wheelchair for a reason.

[@collincheatham9132]

check out his meme livestream with Frankjavcee.

[@jamiethannoo8559]

Christ he lost his legs in the war show some respect

[@RegularRyy]

he did a split once and now his legs are permanently in split formation, its sad.

[@Nelward64]

your reviews are wayyyyy more substantive than most "professional" reviews i read

[@Mr.Marbles]

exactly. the "proffesional" ones are often just a few overused sentences and thats it. our cute little melon puts way more effort into these.

[@traplover6357]

Facts. Most I feel like cover too much of the artist personal life. Fantano does but limits it to a minimal (unless you're Kanye cuz your albums are a reflection of your literal life)

[@stirhaven1981]

Woah Nelward its that guy that my brother listens to

[@VicDienekes]

"Not bragging. Just stating facts." Damn, playa. Damn. You win.

[@J4KETS]

Straight up. We can meme and talk shit all we want but Fantano is for sure the most relevant reviewer in the business

[@spencerlucas9515]

DAMN., 7, DAMN.

[@J4KETS]

P E R S O N A L O P I N I O N. But on a real one can you honestly say its comparable to TPAB?

[@quorthorn7945]

J4KETS Yes.

[@Nate-om5sr]

Super Hans bad meme

[@Ethan_Brant]

Hey Anthony when are you going to rejoin Smosh

[@starkller919]

Ethan Brant you got the wong channel. "triggered".

[@thanks4272]

fucking EX DEE

[@tynhe8200]

He said he doesn't want to be in Smosh anymore and he wants to make stuff independently so he's doing his stuff on this channel

[@Ethan_Brant]

Tynhe If "doing his own stuff" means giving DAMN. a 7/10 I'm not a fan

[@Ecliptor.]

Anthony Padillano

[@d0gcore]

I can't believe he rated Wikipedia higher than TPAB

[@JITCompilation]

how high did he rate your covers though

[@d0gcore]

@@JITCompilation classic/10 >:)

[@thebiglad]

wow can't believe you gave Bigfoot a NOT GOOD but limp bizkit a HUMMUS ?? some expert

[@TubeSteak]

"your boy is easily the most popular and relevant music critic walking the planet" FLEX!

[@its2hats]

Face reveal at 100k please

[@luisapolayatorres269]

I remember back in 2012 when the Wikipedia page for The Money Store had your score in the ratings box with some other publications. Thank god the mods didn't remove it then, who knows how much later I would have heard about your channel

[@YTBraxxGaming]

I'm gonna name my first born child "Melon" in your honor

[@SwaggyMcSwagSwag1]

Name it Nolem, It would viable if Nevaeh is viable and it also sounds like an actual name.

[@canadmexi]

Braxx Melanie?

[@ashesshards4626]

canadmexi Melonie

[@DannyGruesome]

Nevaeh is not a good name. NEVA....eh?

[@eonnephilim852]

@@DannyGruesome Neh-Vayh?

[@Wiiiiiiilliam]

WATCH ANTHONY FANTANO HAVE AN EGO TRIP FOR 13 MINUTES

[@bayou3093]

As Kanye's ego has subsided Melon's has only grown

[@everyonesaidmynamewasstupi3713]

and 4 seconds

[@jenconvertibles]

@@bayou3093this aged well

[@estebanrodriguez1456]

​@@bayou3093 it still true nowadays

[@vicvinegar7671]

Chris Stuckmann grew up subscribing to all 3 Fantano channels

[@vicvinegar7671]

Jacques Guerrier but lube is highly recommended

[@khalilcollins65]

Lyrics for this video Anthony: 1 2 3 4 5, I am The greatest Critic Alive

[@JustinWhangYt]

I'll remember this the next time I see a picture of Jimmy Wales' cry face begging for money

[@waterdragon2.08]

Whang wtf you're not verified ?

[@chibes1287]

WHANG???????????

[@Levi_OP]

You wouldn't donate to a useful foundation because some random people on wikipedia decided that a music review channel that you like wasn't qualified enough? It's not like Jimmy Wales was the one who made this executive decision.

[@Colinop]

@@Levi_OP fr

[@aeiouhd]

@@Levi_OP bros never heard of a fucking joke

[@JohnCruz811]

Bigthony Foottano

[@User-xw6kd]

Fantano is more relevant than most reviewers and outlets. This is bullshit. Like him or not, can't deny his impact and success in this medium.

[@gaitsmarialegae8080]

GET OFF HIS PIPE BRO, THATS A LIE!

[@gretasstolendreams2154]

You never cross the melon Wikipedia, you've made a powerful enemy

[@andrewcornelius3732]

"Now I'm not saying that like I was the sole influence in their life or that I'm their dad or anything" Shut up Daddy and come to bed already, ya boi's gettin lonely

[@peek1288]

kinkyyyyyy

[@PapaLoof]

this is basically anthony fantano's HUMBLE.

[@therealdavidcage4761]

Because you gave Damn a 0 but Knock Madness by Hopsin an 11.

[@SnowTheJamMan]

Surprised no one brought up thatistheplan as a way to discredit you

[@jeffemerson60]

Well in 2014 thatistheplan was basically this channel with the only meme like vid being his Eminem "calm down" rant.

[@jarpyr6791]

HaliniSnow Because that would be even more retarded. People can do various professions from critiquing to film making and so on. How is this any different?

[@AeromaticXD]

HaliniSnow well.... fader had that idea....

[@felixucoff]

"Easily the most popular and relevant music critic walking the planet"? Wow man, nice little Kanye moment right there...

[@zeff717]

felixucoff Yet he gave MBDTF a 6

[@cometcourse381]

Nothing wrong with being objective.

[@callumsutherland2954]

I mean, he's not wrong. What other music critics are: a) personalities, known for themselves as well as for their writings; b) as accessible (without paywalls or the need to purchase print media) or c) as prolific in terms of production and coverage?

[@melharis4451]

Imo fabtano is pretty influential in the current wave of music, plus some popular artists have referenced him. I mean like what other music critic got that kinda attention?

[@0oidiedinatimemachineo024]

Its probably true for a lot of people. Well hes probably the most popular english speaking online critic. I'm sure theres popular critics in countries worldwide who speak all kinds of languages.

[@OwenMorganTelltale]

I agree. gaining legitimacy in new media is very difficult. though I'm 10x bigger than lots of mainstream cult awareness groups, I'm somehow far less respected.

[@redcitadel9123]

Oh hey Telltale

[@redcitadel9123]

Oh hey Telltale

[@bigwilly1964]

Oh hey Telltale

[@NIGARID]

Oh hey telltale

[@ezequielsm]

oh... hey telltale 😒

[@aidanj6672]

11:28 "I'm not saying that I'm their dad" Melon you are like the big brother to the people who grew up on the internet

[@fretzl]

I think wikipedia should probably include his reviews on their articles, but damn there is a lot of "I'm not mad I think it's funny actually" salt in this video lol

[@daveteves]

Fantano wearing the red flannel for his Wikipedia review.

[@vvvictoriav5958]

i love that the first album the guy recognised was limp bizkit... that says a lot.

[@wifimanboy]

They're threatened. Simple as that. You're the most relevant critic in music and you did all by yourself no corporate backing or anything. They have to feel some type of way.

[@DannyJudasDev]

Wikipedia is 'threatened' by new media. They want to be a legitimate and credible source, new media is not treated as such. They try to associate specifically with hard publications because they feel that it legitimizes them. When Wikipedia users use other pieces of new media as a source, it distances them from hard publications. Thus they are 'threatened'. Now, why a site everyone has already written off has 'not terribly credible' is so worried about these appearances, I have no idea.

[@thepuppethead1188]

It's kinda dumb that Rolling stone is held in a higher regard than you. Rolling stone started as a glorified fanzine,I guess they got legitimacy when they started writing about politics.

[@davidcremin3837]

The Puppet Head they gave 1989 a perfect score.....

[@GuysOfFilm]

Fuck Rolling Drone

[@thewhoman3182]

Rolling stone and NME are total bollocks.

[@porkfriedrice1530]

That’s all old money trying to stay relevant with their friends in the media. Literally everyone except those old heads of power knows their days are limited. The fact a guy that started in his moms basement can become more relevant than Rolling Stone Magazine should be celebrated

[@burnedoutstar1681]

Just watched 13 minutes of a melon flexing on haters. Strong 10 to light 11 would watch again

[@paulspparkie]

i luv when melon hed laughs at his own jokes ^.^ so cute

[@paulspparkie]

^.^

[@mynameis_____________]

Been rocking with you since yor Live.Love.A$AP review in 2011, can't believe how popular you've become! You're a legend

[@rike94]

We've created a monster, the melon thinks he's super important now

[@airzingis1169]

"I'm easily the most popular and relevant music critic on the planet right now" Meloncuck, 2017

[@anonymous-wr8vo]

This is why Wikipedia is shit bruh. You should have your own Melonpedia.

[@Jester_851]

Anthony's laugh cheers me up so much.

[@nottrash9034]

I remember when I was reviewing music and was friends with people like Makasaur and SirAllAboutMusic. Through them I found your channel and we had the same amount of subs. Time flies. It's time to start a petition for wiki to recognize you as the professional you are.

[@lamestudiosinc418]

We all know that Anthony would be listed on wikipedia if he changed his MBDTF score.

[@keyboardking777]

So you're important enough to _have_ a Wikipedia page, but not important enough to be cited on album reception sections... Wat.

[@poudink5791]

Notability =/= professionalism. I'm all for Fantano being considered a professional critic here, but that's just not a good argument. Countless popular conspiracy theorists and lunatics have a Wikipedia page, after all. Having notability just doesn't make you a good source.

[@landonpokela6484]

I thought of this recently Anthony, also how your scores aren't factored into Metacritic. I kind of understood why you aren't considered "professional" but there's also a lot I didn't know about you. Good video, and at this point I consider you as or more professional as most "music reviewers". Either way you're my favorite.

[@CashewChestnuts]

you gave kendrick a DAMN, but gave Bigfoot a 7 antnee

[@CasemirosLegs]

fantano and christgau are two of the best reviewers we've had.

[@hakimmravili6012]

let's get a petition going

[@FLACreviews]

Los grandes medios te tienen miedo melón! seguí rompiendola con tu contenido puro y de autor!

[@samaraisnt]

The thing that pisses me off the most about these plebs is that they act like you need a Musicology degree to become a music reviewer, when literally the only fucking thing you need is to know music. They can't argue you don't know music so they have to try to delegitimize your "consistency" and "credibility" by cherry picking absurdist moments. foh

[@lordconstantine592]

HE KNOWS HE'S THE MOST INFLUENTIAL.

[@howleyteraster]

The only problem with letting TheNeedleDrop on Wikipedia is that it would allow a lot of other "critics" to be allowed on Wikipedia.

[@avypath]

Justin Reid That's where I think the big distinction is between the moderators and actual, normal people. It's not like Wikipedia is printed and has to be selective with who they include for cost reasons. Just because Anthony gives irregular scores, that doesn't mean he's not reviewing the music. He gives irregular scores because his opinion is more complicated than 1-10. Giving music a number sacrifices the opinion for simplicity, and, in doing so, leads to unfair comparisons. I mean, you can literally read these comments for examples of that (damn vs Wikipedia). Most people couldn't honestly say he's not a music reviewer. They're just refusing his page because he's not their specific definition of what a music reviewer should be. Wikipedia mods are just being overly pedantic in their futile quest to be seen as some kind of legitimate source.

[@totesjokin5354]

Dude what the hell. You go so much harder than Rolling fucking Stone. I don't think I've ever seen anyone who pays so much attention to every detail on any given album, even music you don't necessarily like. You the man, melon head. Don't let anyone tell you different

[@austinbeck2465]

I would have used the all gendered bathroom, but the line was too long.

[@0x20pirate]

If I had a dollar for every gender, I would have two dollars.

[@Big_Glomper]

it's now my goal to comment that dank meme on every one of melon's videos as soon as i can

[@akirazetino3931]

3 years later and shit ain’t change😔

[@lapidus9552]

I like to imagine when people do videos like this they're not wearing pants

[@lolwhut135]

in my heart, you will always be a professional. fantano

[@solomonkruger1518]

“Your boy digresses”

[@MoonAlongMyHead]

Discrediting The Melon like that should be consider a crime, a wiki crime, a melony even.

[@alexanderkorte-stapff6824]

Fantano misunderstood the "Bigfoot"-point. I think he should be on Wikipedia, but it is wrong to confuse popularity with credibility. Alex Jones has millions of subscribers, yet i dont want him listed as a credible source. Its just that Anthony isn't just popular, hes also good.

[@ziggle5000]

Psychedelta Blues he understood that it was an awful point

[@tophat4489]

Fantano just pulled the red flannel on Wikipedia

[@conradtm]

"Should not be held to the same regard as Rolling Stone." What does this even mean? How is a Rolling Stone review going to give me higher quality information than the melon? Granted, if this was just some rando on the internet, that would be one thing, but in order to think this way you would have to have never watched a serious review on the channel and only know that it's on youtube and self-published. What kind of standards do they actually hold these people to? Also was that a zelda sound effect?

[@theyeags5505]

Holy shit lol I saw this thread before you uploaded this video

[@miguel_aquatico]

How hasn't this changed? my guy has almost 4 million joint subs in youtube and still doesnt feature this shit

[@unfoldingcactus33]

We gotta start a petition to get the melon's review scores on Wikipedia. I noticed the absence of his reviews a while ago and I'm glad he's talking about it since it's something I've always been curious about.

[@shadowdormin]

"Hey everyone: Bigthany Footano here, the internet's best Bigfoot Hunter"

[@djkurse9209]

You're on your way to being Roger Ebert of our generation, of music, of course. Keep doing you man, respect from Springfield MA/ Northern CT area!

[@jameswatts2310]

Melon: I don’t really like this album because it has a lack of quality production, the lyrics have no substance, and it seems in bad taste. Wikipedia: ... Early Pitchfork Review: this album retarded lol 0/10 Wikipedia: Finally, a REAL music reviewer!

[@yuzboy]

"people do tend to get unhappy with me" - a melon, 2017

[@angstyandproud4875]

Pssstt, hey guys, I have a secret to share with you all. In Vidcon, Anthony didn't actually hear a bad joke... what actually happened was he had his little melon sac tickled... and he gave it a decent to strong 7... spread the w o r d.

[@MichaelJimenez416]

Most savage video of all time. I almost lost it when he said some writers for mainstream publications probably came up watching him. Daddy Fantano thank you.

[@agingcomfortably]

says he doesn't care about being on wikipedia makes an entire video about why he should be on wikipedia

[@aamertahseen881]

Hugh he’s not saying he should be in it, but is just taking down the misconceptions on what the people there think of him

[@gameplay5469]

The path to melon's respectability: become bigfoot, hunt himself, give his elusive creature tracking skills a light 7 to strong 6.

[@veganmikey1]

Man, you spoke of yourself in the third person a lot in this video for someone who claims to be a human being.

[@xordid]

You make a living reviewing music. It's worth noting that that conversation was from 3 years ago.. You're much more well known now and have grown your brand enough to tip the scales, IMO.

[@shouzhengtang2692]

how is a guy that has a profession making music reviews not "professional"?

[@Yolligraphone]

You're more professional than Wikipedia will ever be, melonman. You rock, don't even change. Love you.

[@timee3221]

How about the one that donated 50€?

[@fantano]

I've got his info. Don't worry, he'll get his korn answer and then some.

[@timee3221]

anthonyfantano that's nice of you

[@TelecastPropellor96]

Make a new Korn channel or you're a bad melon

[@karacoconutag]

You don't take yourself all that seriously and that's why we love watching your videos.

[@zacharymorgason9279]

With regard to the Limp Bizkit review, check out P4k's review of Relationship of Command by At the Drive-In. Clearly a double standard.

[@fantano]

or any brent dicrescenzo review

[@zacharymorgason9279]

Also imagine being gatekept from contributing to Wikipedia (ever) but especially by a guy who recognized the Limp Bizkit album lmao.

[@ale646]

And that P4K review is actually included on the albums Wikipedia article.

[@zacharymorgason9279]

I like that they have the revisionist history review score from 2013 on there, too holy shiiit.

[@jamesd7678]

Zachary Morgason I was reading that the other day. Fucking unbelievable.

[@Bren_Farrell]

On this topic, one of the best Fantano moments since I've been subscribed was when Big Sean's last album's Wikipedia page actually had "theneedledrop: no/no" on the review tab for like 12 hours. It was amazing.

[@AyaDaBerry]

Can I just have a beer with you please

[@gekiitriceps9211]

i remeber the big sean no/no review. boy what a review it was!

[@MrJumboJinx]

Maaaaaaaaan that Melon is salty

[@ReitheOffbeatOtaku]

The real question is when they'll include your friend Digibro in the reception section for anime series.

[@tomate8942]

Internets busiest big-foot hunter

[@channelname4238]

Hi everybody, Bigthony Footano here, the internet's biggest footy nerd.

[@carterjamison1995]

>expects respect from organizations like Wikipedia >gives damn a 7/10 ???

[@qdfxrg]

Carter Jamison yeah, that shit was clearly a 4

[@skepticmonkey6923]

*3

[@FictualKyle]

Carter Jamison -52

[@fergusmurphy8310]

So in order to be respected he must enjoy an album as much as the average critic cited on Wikipedia?

[@decarusagainsthumanity7536]

longest "do you know who I am?" rant ever

[@duboef]

BIGTHANY FLEXTANO

[@morissmor]

Christgau's _Queen II_ review: Wimpoid royaloid heavoid android void. *C-* Very professional.

[@bingbong9004]

what kind of meme is this?

[@Ryan-Pot]

spiciest

[@Zipped_in]

pretty good one

[@felixucoff]

melon head has Kanye West moment meme

[@Urrzx]

Elliot Rodger wrong channel bud

[@kuzz4587]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliot_Rodger en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Isla_Vista_massacre 😉

[@AceAttorny]

I don't see how being comedic at times is a criteria for not being included in Wikipedia articles. I edited the Boyhood article's part on negative reaction to include Red Letter Media's critique they had in that one bit in their half in the bag Oscars episode where they go "IT TOOK TWELVE YEARS TO MAKE" and deliver criticism through a humorous skit, as well as a phrase mentioning the whole episode dedicated to the movie. I just checked, and it's been there for weeks, with only that last phrase being removed, for reasons of inadequate elaboration or something, I guess? So the fact that once in a blue moon you put on a sweater and a fake moustache should not be a valid reason to exclude you from Wikipedia.

[@erikandersson3817]

You gave DAMN. a 7/10 but Wikipedia an 8/10... Fucking Melon :/

[@TheMiels]

Erik Andersson he gave wikipedia a Bigfoot/10

[@blackpker124]

anthony straigght flexin

[@mayainactiveemail3986]

I don't know who you are. But I swear you're posting EVERYWHERE... how do I get out of this loop?

[@user-ww1go3hz7n]

"Rockin that red and black lumberjack faithfully"

[@rossmcmillan4559]

Anthonty Triggeredtano

[@DMCompany97]

If it were me in that discussion, and I were to play devil's advocate and argue against having the melon's reviews on wikipedia, I would argue that the review scores shouldn't be referenced because nobody corroborates his opinions, there's nobody to look over or edit his ideas. There's no accountability until the videos are subjected to us lot.

[@betamaxreal]

go on /mu/ melon boi

[@liquidsolidus1]

I'm feeling a light to decent hummus on this review.

[@waffleironjumpsuit]

Yathony Boitano