YouTube Contest Challenges Users To Make A 'Good' Video

KZbin is offering a cash prize to the first user to upload a video with a shred of originality or artistic merit.

[@dontlikesand1955]

It's crazy how this contest is still going on almost 10 years later.

[@sinistargaming]

11 now :(

[@alicelu5691]

they just can’t stop this horror

[@glameow12345]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3O1oqhmjrR7Z5Y is pretty good

[@herohalv4543]

you've obviously never seen "Porkin' across america" with jim haggerty

[@Gatitasecsii]

Wait, captain disillusion has always been on KZbin.

[@stuflames4769]

Ah, poor onion. Your production values were so high, your writing and acting consistently good. But, the world will never compensate you for what you put in.

[@strictlyaesthetic9202]

Simply because people were not intelligent enough to understand.

[@SiisKolkytEuroo]

What makes you think they weren't compensated for these shows?

[@stuflames4769]

@@SiisKolkytEuroo I mean for the amount of production they put in, the compensation was always going to be too low. Multiple semi-professional actors and newscasters, real sets, editing, scriptwriting... The views are fine for a smaller production, but don't reflect what was put in here.

[@SiisKolkytEuroo]

Yeah they should definitely have been renewed for a third season

[@marloncebo242]

@@strictlyaesthetic9202 people loved it back then. It's obvious they didn't have a good strategy to monetize it well enough

[@carucath97]

Remember when people could have personalised channels...

[@விஷ்ணு_கார்த்திக்]

2009 feels like 50 yrs ago...

[@essennagerry]

It was awesome. :(

[@cabreram.4734]

It looked disgusting..

[@williamzhao2521]

50 year ago man landed on the moon, 50 years later, man legalized weed. Progress.

[@tohopes]

YASS! It was like MySpace then!

[@PerfectHandProductions]

Ten years of KZbin and this still applies.

[@Muskar2]

PerfectHandVideos Including this video?

[@Tesla_Death_Ray]

This video won the contest.

[@EmpireTVDragon]

But the subject to entertain is no longer themselves, it is sponsors

[@aleswanson4152]

Have you even watched 'Go Bwah'?

[@RoryRose_]

4 more years and KZbin seems to be discouraging good content.

[@CrazyRiverOtter]

God, KZbin was only 3 years old at the time. Time flies.

[@xl000]

I don't really remember the early days of KZbin

[@TimeandMonotony]

Almost 12 years later and this video is still relevant. We complain about how shitty KZbin is now (and it is), but this is proof that it's sucked from its inception. Though I must say, I kinda miss that old channel layout.

[@acebalistic1358]

We found a winner finally kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGbEYZ2KmJ6GZ5I

[@TimeandMonotony]

@General Grievous True.

[@reillymcwriting]

@@acebalistic1358 I’ll see you in court

[@travelsizedarchie]

@@acebalistic1358 Yes, but actually no.

[@technomage6736]

I dunno what kind of crap you're watching...

[@lugialover09]

Oh my god. I TOTALLY forgot that that was what KZbin used to look like. It used to have buttons that looked like buttons. And "Subscribe" used to be a big fat yellow button on the right of the video.

[@v0rtic]

***** downvote used to work. does nothing now

[@zackaryluthe7733]

I come from the future, and oh boy, it's gotten worse.

[@xXJeReMiAhXx99]

actually good tab was removed shortly after due to remaining empty and as of now has not returned.

[@Goomatora]

This aged poorly

[@OryAlle]

It's sad, back when this video was first posted they actually DID have a real Actually Good tab there on the page. That's gone now.

[@ninjamatic5000]

No, it was never removed. If you go there right now, it's just full of hollywood assholes like Will Smith and Jimmy Kimmel.

[@HonestlyJustSomeGuy]

2008, man. 2008.

[@Countcho]

10 years...

[@ontledingen3348]

@Toori Baba People are gonna ask you in 2024 if you're alive too.

[@noobstalker1]

Toori Baba nearly 2020 no and no signs of life

[@papachocolate1677]

@@noobstalker1 it will come soon.

[@1marcelfilms]

2018 man

[@kalebbruwer]

It's called the onion, because you cry when you realize it's not satire, but an accurate prediction of the future.

[@neveroffended45]

Similar to the movie idiocracy

[@JukaDominator]

This was true back then. Most of The Onion in 2008 has perfect, timeless jokes.

[@JukaDominator]

@@neveroffended45 The movie idiocracy is just eugenics propaganda.

[@atallergoblin]

@@JukaDominator Right? And it's not even accurate. I'm dumber than both of my parents!

[@atallergoblin]

The difference between the ICU and real life is that real life is missing the funny parts

[@LorenzoDoesntExist]

What's sad is that KZbin was on the brink of finally having a good video, but that would've ended the contest too soon, so they added the "algorithm" mechanic to make bad videos more popular so that it's harder to get your good video noticed.

[@JimothyRoss]

EXACTLY

[@aznanimegob]

Now all you need to do is put on a surprised face on the thumbnail with something gone wrong or sexual

[@infinitelifeline2432]

Still waiting for the "Actually Good" tab to be implemented in the KZbin Apps.

[@NonTwinBrothers]

LOL!! That's funny!!! Because, your statement implies that none of the videos are good; they are all lacking in quality. Thank you for taking the time to share your unique perspective on the website 😎

[@ValueNetwork]

We’re not laughing because it became true. We’re laughing because we know what happened after this. the definition of a “bad video” went from a teen with a barely functional camera saying nonsense, to a millionaire with his Tesla collection saying nonsense

[@half-lifescientist1991]

It's good to see we've moved on from the days of people making videos just because they own a camera and are instead making videos just so that they can make a quick buck. It's certainly improved the quality of videos on the site as we can now watch videos in 4K as opposed to those awful 240P videos people used to make.

[@matthewgasparin7000]

Yes, but the quality of the subject matter is still just as shitty and full of clickbait.

[@BlackWolf207]

4K shit is still shit. If anything, there are so many overproduced videos of absolutely pointless crap.

[@half-lifescientist1991]

Blackwolf207 I think you and Matthew Gasparin above you didn't quite detect the sarcasm...

[@FBI-kr1bx]

"Have some reason for making a video except I have a camera" I lost my shit

[@kevadelic]

Hil-arious! Very well done and it seemed so real for almost the first minute. That's the soul of this bit's humor. It's also funny because it addresses some very real types of personal videos. Great job all around!!

[@SuperLink517]

The Onion just won $100,000 and earned its way onto the "actually good" tab of my heart.

[@sulijoo]

Funny though this is, it's a bit ironic considering that..I am watching this satirical jab at KZbin by TheOnion on KZbin...

[@WLDFLD]

doesn't count, it's a reupload from another site

[@ChaoticCorey]

i love how on the bottom scroll bar it says: "new itunes upgrade allows users to download Elton John's new album directly to their recycle bin!" lol hilarious.

[@jimmymarrs1556]

Eleven year old comment right here

[@johnnoahdeandres9458]

Wow this is a relic.

[@timopper5488]

@@johnnoahdeandres9458 Your comment kinda reminds me of this other Onion video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ6pe5eFqM99Zs0

[@kashmirwillwin3124]

Dude's got 6k subscribers from like 4 videos

[@walterwalls6507]

"This video still is relevant today, but I still subscribe to multiple channels and I love living in this weird complex" - commenters on this video

[@NonTwinBrothers]

"they predicted the future!!!! How did they know there would be bad videos in the future???" - more commenters

[@senny-]

Okay, I miss this era of KZbin, though. Nothing commercialized. Just people talking to their camera having fun.

[@NonTwinBrothers]

soul vs souless

[@Demiglitch]

They were very commercial. These were made for TV and posted to the internet simultaneously.

[@kraljevo8]

I love how the onion is full of actual adults just having a sense of humor. Great work.

[@winslowwidd79]

"It's hard enough to remember to shout into the camera, let alone figuring out what to say! " I'm definitely going to be using that the rest of my life whenever someone is recording me.

[@malamindulo]

Send this video to every prankster, reactionist, vinestar/vine compilationists, and toy "reviewers"

[@thebigJM92]

"It's hard enough to remember to shout directly into the camera without worrying about what to say!"

[@kashmirwillwin3124]

They had to remove not just the "actually good" content tab but even the dislike button. The contest was a disaster

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

Um, the dislike button very obviously still exists! What they did was make the NUMBER of dislikes invisible (or visible only to the content creator).

[@Masupups]

Been waiting for this contest to end for literally ever

[@user-sd5dz2dc6u]

Good thing that this is long past. *Sees Jake Paul* oh. well shit.

[@Gabriel-rh1bi]

Would have liked but your a furry

[@henrygutierrez3243]

1234567890q Nice profile pic

[@Fauna_CR]

@@Gabriel-rh1bi why did you even bother announcing it? Nobody cares.

[@SuperLazyCat]

Can't believe KZbin removed the actually good tab

[@orangeapples]

It was over 10 years and no videos qualified. It was time to call it quits.

[@Mineav]

I still can't nail down the 'record while sober' part. I'll get it one day.

[@UndefinedBailiwick]

It's seems as though KZbin finally gave up on this contest, as even their own videos totally sucked.

[@dhruvdatta1055]

tic toc should actually try this challenge

[@youtuvi7452]

Underrated comment

[@meatloafbiggie2348]

Challenge to make videos that aren't cringe

[@guscichoski]

This video should be entered

[@soulhunger1]

"gaaaaay!" Rofl, the Onion is amazing.

[@sladewilson3362]

OMG 10 YEARS AGOOO

[@karapapaxatzidimitrakopoulos]

gaaaaay!

[@avocadolfhirsehiedler742]

I'm happily be your fourth like 11 year old comment!

[@actorscoach]

This is probably my favorite video on KZbin!

[@Dclxvi6x3]

14yrs later and the prize remains unclaimed. The good tab is still empty 😂

[@mikma]

MIKMA WAS HERE AGAIN

[@dootdoot6130]

+mikma Huh

[@thedustinmobile1054]

mikma gg

[@ArielCotton]

Heck yeah what an awesome catch lol 💪

[@SockPuppetSuperstar]

A good KZbin Video? Never gonna happen.

[@arandomguyontheinternet3839]

looks like you predicted the future. ten years after the video the quality has gotten significantly worse.

[@thesssradio5008]

What about this one

[@gelpen7882]

You just watched one

[@fulcrum2951]

This one is a rare case

[@carealoo744]

I don't get it. What classifies as: 'Good?' CinemaSins Screen-Junkies Markiplier PewDiePie Jacksepticeye ERB Vsauce All of these dudes have done this; Pay-Up KZbin!

[@LRGDuran]

Every year this video gets better and better.

[@kellyg5]

ROTFL!!! Just what I needed! I was feelin down about my videos and then I watched this! ha ha :) LOVE the ONION even though it makes me cry lol GREAT video!!!

[@toebel]

the search continues

[@GreenGoblinCoryintheHouse]

Wow,it still hasn't ended.

[@arandomzoomer4837]

@@GreenGoblinCoryintheHouse It has ended.

[@ticuti0302]

I love how that they actually made an "Actually Good" tab!

[@Gevreet45]

This is one of the funniest and smartest videos I have seen in a while.

[@-gemberkoekje-5547]

I'm glad there are so many good videos out there now!

[@itcatv]

Wow, This video is a masterpiece. While I often sit and edit videos and often think of how its going to look once the project is finished, I often fail to achieve the desired process message of my original concepts. My strong background in video editing gives me a chance to win this contest. Thanks KZbin!

[@NonTwinBrothers]

Yo it's been a while, you submitted your entry yet????

[@Ufosxm]

At last!!

[@videoarchive3166]

Who are you

[@zygis1819]

At first!!

[@thedude7134]

This is cool. Never seen a 12 year old comment from a verified KZbinr.

[@matthewgasparin7000]

@@thedude7134 He seems to be a Swedish Minecraft KZbinr.

[@AgentXRifle]

lmfao, youtube made an actually good tab only on this page, i love it :P made my day!

[@TedThomasTT]

So ahead of its time.

[@ghastbr6642]

Woah.. KZbin looked so much better back then. I know it looks outdated by today's standards, but I would prefer that interface!

[@averagefanenjoyer8696]

I remember it. The white and red play bar on the videos was pretty ugly, that much I don't miss. Also, no night mode back then. So it's really a give some, take some

[@shellandergames]

It looked like crap and the video quality was crap. It was good for its time, I sure used it, but it's sooo much better now.

[@EdgyGates]

Customizable KZbin layouts were the best. It really added more personality to peoples channels. It made it seem more like your personal webpage. Good times

[@izzlemafia]

remember when they used to have the "actually good" tab here on youtube?? lmao

[@a_star7233]

we need this contest to return already

[@blakebabcock8890]

To this day, ten years later, the prize is still unclaimed

[@ayoitscat]

Everyone's saying stuff like "this is still true!" but honestly there's some really great content on this website

[@caenmoore]

i love that this page has an 'actually good' tab!!!!

[@chiefsfanguitar]

This is one of the best!

[@Metomunc]

This is ART! :D

[@tregnier279]

I love how KZbin has a "actually good" tab for this page!

[@alexico909]

14 years, still no winner

[@Mirablessa]

Theres like 200

[@alexico909]

@@Mirablessa you should fix your posture, lord knows how many jokes have flown over your head

[@getaforeheadreduction6017]

​@@alexico909 😂

[@SK-io2no]

@@alexico909 he's finnish, what do you expect

[@Invidau]

ALL of the biggest KZbin partners need to see this.

[@LynaGalliara]

This has inspired me to post a video stating my intentions to enter the contest

[@arandomzoomer4837]

Well this is one of the few times the onion actually didn't predict the future. Nowadays we have all this bullshit that youtube is doing to its content creators which has turned this entire situation on its head.

[@MehNameless]

For once, I actually hope people think this is serious and start making good videos.

[@ChaoticCorey]

hahahahah the tab at the top of this page is so cool! lol Actually Good! Loved the vid! keep making em!

[@GnosticAtheist]

Cred to youtube for going in on this... love the tab!

[@SuperEd86]

hahahaha

[@_v_r_tt]

I have became utterly fascinated with this comment, image doing that now. Commenting hahaha under a video that you found amusing. A decade of usage has really changed this platform but that comment is perfect, frozen in time.

[@pisspants4629]

@@_v_r_tt no the comment sucks u r gay

[@whimsy5623]

The top two comments are peak comedy.

[@aarontheperson6867]

Some say the contest is still going today...

[@LAnonHubbard]

Yes I saw those comments from other users.

[@G7130]

I love when she said that all signs point to that most if not all will suck. Just great.

[@azzy314159]

This prize will never get taken.

[@blackqweenmars]

It’s crazy to believe that this video was made only three years after KZbin was created

[@Jacktrack7]

Woah I've been watching The Onion for 10 years and I'm always praising how they were so ahead of their time or how they predicted stuff, I believe this is the only time I can say one of their sketches is very outdated, I remember this era of KZbin quite well so I know it's a reflection of its time, but now they're so many good and professional KZbin channels that the premise of this sketch just seems cute and silly, I guess nobody bats a thousand...

[@twks123]

This video would win the award.

[@italianbaxter8386]

I think this is the best video tbh

[@Hexagonal_Goblin]

Fun fact: to this day, this is the only video on the actually good tab.

[@drollfurball2863]

2:18 Ever get the feeling like this was predicting the future?

[@cumdungeon]

Timeless.

[@halfblooddutchprince]

I am from Grand Rapids, Mi. And I couldnt stop laughing when I watched this

[@whatthef911]

"Actually Good" tab is still empty LOL

[@roddydykes7053]

Now it’s TV that seriously lacks creativity and web created content has become the new king (as long as they haven’t gone totally ad-conscious and lost sight of their original goal)

[@apelfed]

BRILLIANT!

[@svrvphimprod]

This hits different in 2022

[@RoryRose_]

This video simultaneously aged like fine wine and milk. KZbin's still full of shit content but KZbin's basically discouraging good content now.

[@jcrowley1985]

So how did Pewdiepie end up as their top channel?

[@ZhangtheGreat]

Popular =/= Good

[@echeaz]

This is hysterical!

[@lilwyvern4]

When this video was posted, there was a custom "Actually Good" link on the page. Clicking it just ran a search for "dogs farting". Imagine. Custom code on a KZbin page.

[@hydraulichydra8363]

2008 KZbin challanges users to make a good video 2015-present KZbin challanges users to make a video that is completely inoffensive, family friendly, and is in complete compliance with all their ridiculously complicated rules that make no sense and are frequently made up at random in because people on social media bitched at them to.

[@NonTwinBrothers]

Nah they couldn't care less what people on social media think. They just cared that Pepsi doesn't want their ads playing on isіs beheаding videos

[@hydraulichydra8363]

@@NonTwinBrothers Why would Pepsi have a prob with such a beautiful display of cultural enrichment, diversity and Islamic culture?

[@xylemicarious]

This is THE BEST EVER.

[@BOBMAN1980]

I followed all the advice these guys had to offer, and now my videos don't suck anymore! Thanks, Onion/KZbin!

[@4jgarner]

Sadly all these years later the new tab is still empty.

[@borgoat1220]

More “KZbinrs” need to watch this.

[@DakinRinone]

I wish KZbin gave users this freedom still

[@RockingJamboree]

Yes, it's the irony of this video not being good that actually makes it great!

[@DarkDiripti]

Have another reason for making the video than just I own a camera make the video while you are sober THAT IS THE MOST AWESOME VIDEO I´VE EVER SEEN! i never laughed so much about a video here!

[@Bucketgetter]

I can't tell if KZbin recommended this to me because I've been watching a lot the Onion's videos or because I just watched Dunkey's "I'm Done Making Good Videos" video like 3 times

[@NonTwinBrothers]

They put two-and-two together lmao

[@xopurp]

13 years later and no one has yet to win this contest

[@hazukichanx408]

14 years in and here we are, still waiting. Man, it'll be great once the Actually Good section gets off the ground!

[@burnsasgoauld]

Yeah ! the people from youtube have a great sense of humor ! I couldn't stop laughing when I saw the "Actually good" tab was actually there :-D

[@macbeasty]

the beginning theme for the onion is badass

[@Treblaine]

Billy Mays... a legend of KZbin. RIP Billy Mays, 1958-2009

[@Anyu7378]

Simply hilarious!!!

[@supervioletrain]

OMG "A shread of enjoyment for anyone other than who made the video" that is awesome