Trying To Figure Out If I'm A Basic Booktuber

[@kayliehutson02859]

Boy, anyone who paints book covers on their face and throws a wedding for their books is the FURTHEST thing from basic. You are ICONIC.

[@Storribook]

Yaaaasss I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@sebastienlee7037]

Icon.

[@CitraStitches]

@Jonathan Smith omg a bookshelf?????? What a RIP OFF

[@eminasljivo9241]

there's nothing wrong with being basic

[@lisreadsoccasionally]

I can't believe people who like to read and analyze writing also like to write, color me shocked.

[@oscarfun100]

Yeh, I don't get that either. What do these people think? That other authors outside of BookTube, they don't read? LOL. They are the same as booktubers, they read a lot, then they write a lot. They are just off-line. lol.

[@El1society]

They don’t say that about musicians or actors. Makes no sense lol

[@aacsmiles]

"People are just writing books because they wanna get published. People are just baking cake because they want to eat a good cake."

[@anafaer8056]

people just work because they need to make a living smh

[@ianbyrne465]

People just build shelves because they want shelves

[@Ash_W04]

People just act because they want to be in a movie smh

[@boomexplosivo]

Smh

[@cgi_angel6001]

@@Ash_W04 people just paint to make great art, smh

[@tomboyz151]

"And it, like, sets the mood, like... Not, like, THE MOOD™. Maybe THE MOOD™?? I don't know, live your life." 😂😂😂

[@brittanyrees9134]

Such a basic video. Problematic. 3 stars. I bet he's written a book too.

[@subtolifeoflukeandkellybec2219]

🤣🤣🤣

[@70spoem]

omg

[@smile-sq7pt]

Hold up, serious question. But do you know which book he has written?

[@potato.pancake]

I CAN'T CHOOSE A NAME!!! ...handbook for mortals world tour...

[@letsalltakeawalk6906]

"Does anyone buy millions of books?" 👀👀👀 Lani Sarem tryin to get on the new york times best seller list

[@tiredcerulean]

My view of the star ratings: 0- Really Bad 1- Bad 2- Average Bad 3- Average Good 4- Good 5- Really Good

[@hatstephla1769]

I agree. A 3 is good just not great. Anyone who says otherwise is entitled to their opinion I just don’t agree

[@MM-xm5vx]

Yeah, a 3 has a some problems but it’s still an ok book. Sometimes a book is a 3 critically but I enjoy it a lot so I make it a 4 stars.

[@madisongracedeluise]

I always think of stars as a percent, example 0 Stars- 0% .5 Stars-10% 1 Star- 20% 1.5 Stars-30% 2 Stars-40% 2.5 Stars-50% 3 Stars-60% 3.5 Stars-70% 4 Stars- 80% 4.5 Stars-90% 5 Stars-100% It just makes it easier to find out what star rating I want to give a book or movie 🌟

[@iamrectangle5567]

I just dnf it if it's below 3 stars

[@InsaneReader]

So I totally didn’t realize this but Marines from mynameismarines did like this exact thing a while ago and I didn’t know that so yikes. She’s a legend and makes really smart and interesting content and you should check out her stuff because she’s my booktube hero. Sorry if it looked like I was a snake and was coming for her ideas, but someone called me a basic booktuber a while ago and I was WHAT IS A BASIC BOOKTUBER LETS FIND OUT. Make sure to check her video out and I’m really sorry to her for not researching to see if this weirdly specific concept already existed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHqWeWODZcp3bbs

[@julia-gorman]

copying someone's video? _basic confirmed_

[@lpequestrian46]

@@julia-gorman 😂

[@meandmybobbygee1812]

Someone: Christmas lights Booktube: *SKREEEE*

[@grey-vb7ox]

Me and my BobbyGee 😂😂😂 iM caCkLInG

[@MMaeM265]

You, paperbackdreams, and booksandlala are the most non-basic booktubers (that I am aware of) you guys create original content that isn’t part of the norm and “scheduled content”. Like you guys are the new standard because you’ve moved the bar so high (I mean that in a nice way and not trying to belittle other booktubers but I couldn’t think of another way to explain it, all booktubers rock)

[@jordyn2442]

Yes! Those three are my favorite booktubers that I watch. They’re amazing and super original.

[@letsalltakeawalk6906]

Eyy all my favs! I also reccommend readwithcindy and readershark

[@sophiaso37]

woow my favs!!!!!!!

[@zai91b]

I AGREE

[@sheranden]

Also Readwithcindy.

[@SophieJackson1993]

Your humor is what separates you from a ''basic'' KZbinr. I've never laughed so hard in my life. You're so genuinely, naturally hilarious.

[@meandmybobbygee1812]

Three stars is unfortunate because it's not awesome but it's not horrible. It's okay.

[@sugafreekookie8478]

Me and my BobbyGee Three stars are very neutral for me.

[@-a7181]

I gave three stars to one of my favourite book🤣

[@El1society]

Yeah it’s literally just average lol

[@XCatherine]

Apparently I’m a basic BookTuber cause I love Harry Potter and I’m happy. Do you want me to cry on camera??

[@Maialeen]

Not like...cry cry. But at least a whimper here and there.

[@joey1126]

3:07 it basically like the same thing when people hate a beauty guru/makeup reviewer for creating(or collaborating with a brand to create) makeup. Like it makes no sense why people dislike the fact that someone wants to branch out and discover new aspects in what they love.

[@rachaelmarie3194]

“People are just writing books to get published - WELL YEAH” 😂😂😂

[@sampowell5978]

"Wrap ups/book hauls" what else are booktubers supposed to do? A lot of these are like basic in the sense that everyone who is a booktuber does, not something like "unoriginal"

[@jackiesliterarycorner]

That was my thought. I think people just get annoyed and want to complain, so they label it to get away with criticizing people.

[@papyrusrex]

Im pretty sure they meant it in the sense that this is the only content they upload? No individual book reviews, no reading vlogs, no other book related content that aren’t tags.

[@irritatedcat4829]

I dunno, they could review books or something and show an actual appreciation for the contents instead of awkwardly promoting materialism and hoarding.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

omg the first comment attacked me, white shelves, christmas lights, and all.

[@des7604]

writing a book while being a booktuber is not weird or basic. i mean it only makes sense that when you love something so much you wanna create your own version. kinda like a person who loves music and wants to learn how to play an instrument and then possibly create their own song. i love books (even though i don't read as much anymore rip) and i have been writing my own stories since i was like 6.

[@phoenixshadow1290]

Half the reason I like this channel so much because of his personality. He’s absolutely one of my favorite youtubers!

[@julia-gorman]

no no trust me caleb you are not basic, name me one other booktuber who has thrown a wedding for their books ill wait

[@zionmeier2531]

I really should be studying for my World History test thats due tmr.... but Caleb posted so... goodbye Ancient Mesopotamia!!

[@whizmiz2678]

OMG I SQUEALED WHEN CALEB MENTIONED READWITHCINDY!!

[@Hey-ry3re]

13:48 A booktuber that doesn't read, I stan

[@Ray-td4tq]

As a headphone user when you turned the background music up my eardrums died and I fell off of the couch. Mom was very concerned

[@jsjsjsjjdkbbddd]

There are many layers of 'basic'. We are now reaching a time where the way to not be basic is to become basic and embrace it, therefore becoming not basic. This video is clearly evidence of the approaching shift. Basic haunts us all.

[@BayleeWharton]

Omg, I’m an antique photographer and you’re not the only one that’s been like that. Some people just can’t pose for their life

[@isabelwilliams233]

You showing me all the ways to sit in an armchair is the quality content I signed up for

[@grey-vb7ox]

00:04 at least you know he appreciates your gifts.

[@macandmegan9977]

Hun you are the least basic booktuber out there. Your videos are so unique, I love them so much

[@Madisongross22]

My shelves are brown and handmade, BUT I love my Christmas lights AND my rainbow shelves✌️

[@cato3149]

Those insta ones were like a direct attack 😂

[@drealoera]

Your content is always super original and creative, you're the furthest you can possibly be from basic

[@emiliezuchowski]

“Shut up. Just kidding I love you.” Me @ my animals

[@rhea1746]

"BUT SHE'S A SINGA" I can't 😂😂😂

[@rachaelmarie3194]

“You can only pretend to be someone else for so long before it starts to fade away” - I freakin love you Caleb 😂😭

[@ragdollrose2687]

Rainbow bookshelves are super cute but I would be so confused when searching for books with that kind of system 😅 I don't have that many books and I still need to organize them in types/genres to not forget they exist!

[@chsinskyy]

"Cause I got older and..sdjsd..I got tired." *mood*

[@artinandwritin2888]

I relate so much to the mood of Christmas-lights or just little lights in general - use it to write and it, surprisingly, helps a lot

[@lifebycandlelight]

I've always loved you're videos because of how weird and unique they are (btw weird is a compliment!) you're entertaining whatever you do. I mean you're literally sitting for quarter of an hour and talking and I enjoyed it all :)

[@malloreyrogers7987]

I freaking love that Caleb built his Booktube brand over the fact that he never reads 😂😂😂😂

[@letsalltakeawalk6906]

People who love stories. . . writing stories?!?!?! SHOCKING!

[@Whoareyoupeople900]

Caleb's tombstone will be R.I.P Caleb Beloved Son, Father, Problematic Basic Booktuber

[@booksnlipstick]

Oh jeez, this video was hilarious. “Bigger problems in the world than Becky’s rainbow bookshelves” hahaha.

[@dugalreviews795]

Not the basic booktuber we need, but the one we deserve

[@reveenk3066]

I honestly love your channel because it’s super realistic. Not all book enthusiasts read 10 books a week and have the capital to buy books every month. Still a new subbie but lovin the content

[@rosykumari36]

Oh my god the thumbnail has me cracking up every time i see it😂

[@TheBookDruggie]

My rainbow shelves were a mistake but I appreciate your support. I have bought so many books since doing it and it took SO LONG TO DO MY SHELF that I *refuse* to do it again with all of my new books. I'm lazy.

[@aquinohagonada8210]

"Sets the mood, not like the mood, maybe the mood idk live your life"

[@frankielochhead1820]

omg 8:50 - literally always thought ‘smh’ meant ‘so much hate’ and my guy caleb here just made me have an identity crisis because i’m so very wrong 😭😭😂😂

[@catk8801]

6:16 “maybe it’s because I got older, and ...... I’m so tired” a fat mood tbh

[@RachelRoseMitchell]

Rainbow shelves look so good that they actually make me miss physical books for a moment before I remember how many times I've dropped them on my nose trying to read at night.

[@Lisa-vq5bt]

I like the look of rainbow shelves but I *hate* that books from a series or the same authors aren't next to each other most of the time

[@keb-ol3cw]

I have a wooden bookshelf (not painted) and it's full of classics and literary fiction which is just a different type of basic. It just doesn't matter.

[@bribookishbrianne4092]

i just came out here to have a good time and i’m honestly feeling so attacked right now

[@catk8801]

I started this video expecting to get tea on other booktubers and it’s just Caleb roasting himself for 14 minutes straight might be basic but this .... this is quality

[@ChanTheAllan]

I think rainbow bookshelves are very aesthetically pleasing but I don't see how the organisation works when you're trying to find a book 😆

[@isabellaj4608]

Always love your quality videos

[@anielson6152]

I love seeing videos with stacks of books in the thumbnail, it looks pretty and I just really like it

[@caitlynealyssa4762]

Just watched a very sad episode of One Tree Hill, and decided I needed something to make me laugh. Go on KZbin and see this video posted! Just what I needed.

[@Goosecheeks]

You got me when you messed with the classical music in the background 😂😂😂 You’re like the anti-hero of booktube and I love it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@carlace1740]

I'm on a Insanereader marathon. WHY DIDN'T I FIND YOUR CHANNEL EARLIER????

[@RashmikaLikesBooks]

Just rewatching Caleb videos because i need more of him in my life...

[@abigaillachney9734]

Oh my god I'm in STITCHES. I totally get the christmas lights mood thing tho

[@easiestpeasiet]

The way you say Tuesday makes me happy

[@laynasmith6770]

“Hey guys so um my cat just got hit by a car um” I feel attacked. My cat got hit by a car two years ago. Smh.... too problematic

[@Sheristen]

*kindly whispers* Lady Gaga was a musical Theater major, so she's trained in acting and singing. Love you, though

[@isathesmall4441]

I dont know why I love this comment so much. I think it's because I imagine like 2 kids in class and one of them is starting to answer incorrectly and the second is like "psst, that's not right, love u though, doing great sweetie." It just gives me a giggle :)

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

I loved this idea when I saw Mari from mynameismarines do it last week!

[@meandmybobbygee1812]

Back off crippling paranoia, I have a video to watch

[@beepboop9976]

We love a basic booktuber If I was a booktuber myself I would be basic as hellllll

[@melanyxace]

My dog had a smaller version of that toy and she LOVED IT. Its lasted a long time which is good for like the money but terrible for your sanity lol

[@priscillelikum2742]

"We gotta rebrand" I'm. Dead.

[@tapititytap]

My interpretation of star ratings~ 1 star- so bad it’s nearly unreadable 2 star- not good 3 star- fun/average/not bad 4 star- really good 5 star- my favourites

[@JGArtemis]

You're so funny!!! I love your videos cuz you make me laugh out loud so much. You should read Warriors Into the Wild or Watershed Down! :) I'd love to hear your opinion of Watership Down.

[@MaryAmongStories]

what should we hold then, knives? 😂😂

[@aloverofstories]

You're so fun to watch, Caleb! I honestly think it doesn't matter when one is a "basic" booktuber or not. Lol. I still like your videos whether or not you feel like you're basic. It's the basics that made me fall in love with and want to join booktube in the first place. I love watching and making the typical videos. ❤️ I don't think there's a need to label who's who and who isn't. Just my opinion. 🤣😂 But hey this was a really fun video! I do most of the things mentioned. Nyahaha.

[@martinaanne2709]

This is amazing!! Love your model poses🤣

[@mikatokai3423]

If I wasn't a busy college student with a job, I think I'd totally enjoy being a booktuber. In high school I'd read a solid novel a week (for FUN wow) and I have fun critiquing movies... Maybe my energy would be better spent on books since I'm planning on being an editor/writer lol. Maybe once I get my own apartment/room. But idk Caleb makes it look easy.

[@renyo5978]

I love you and your videos and Tuesday

[@doggolovescheese1310]

We love you whatever label people put on u ^^

[@honeylipgloss]

“little cutesy music in the background” took me out for no reason 😂

[@rachelmartens3293]

Oh my God, the "cutesy music" part killed me! I was crying from laughing so hard!

[@parisjoyy]

I have a rainbow shelf and its honestly the highlight of my room lmao

[@BaileysBookBabble]

I love going with funny stills from my videos as the thumbnail they always crack me up...also playing the random generator game is the best

[@tamazawareads]

Most underrated booktuber I swear to god :')

[@kaelynjarrett613]

You’re are one of the funniest booktubers I watch😂. On a scale of one to basic I’d say you’re a 3! You’re content is definitely only found on your Channel...I don’t know anyone else who makes videos like you!

[@kaelynjarrett613]

It’s almost a paradox because I love watching book videos....but your videos are....not really THAT bookish🤭😱🤪

[@myfisharmyisever-growing7393]

i LOVE this music

[@kenzie9220]

you were targeted

[@ahmyakm9176]

caleb at the start of the video: I just don't understand why ppl don't embrace their basicness caleb five minutes later: *trying to reason how he has all the basic aspects but is not basic*

[@aryashukla8495]

I honestly watched the whole thing twice just so that Caleb could take about the ways to sit on that chair.

[@Jellyfish-chan19]

I dont have any lights on my shelves, but i do have white ikea shelves😂 mainly because the majority of my furniture is from ikea and white so..had to get matching shelves.

[@gwenn5875]

“Acting all nerdy and awkward when they’re really hot and successful” this just in: people who are hot and successful have to make that their only personality trait

[@yakketyyak6414]

you were being SLAUGHTERED in this smh

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

My bookshelves are black and beige sooooOoOo I guess I’m not basic

[@adwena9934]

Rainbow shelves? Honestly, they are VERY satisfying to my mild OCD.

[@mollywalker9967]

First! Love your videos! They always make me laugh!

[@jackiesliterarycorner]

I'm more basic than you are Caleb. You're a sweetheart booktuber.

[@RaeWakefield]

The autro cracked me up the most

[@samanthajungers8442]

I sat through another The General commercial so you could get that coin.

[@umranbetuldemirci9092]

I love rainbow shelves but they give me anxiety because IT F'S UP THE ORDER 😅

[@Sheristen]

Also, can you please make "What the Frick" merch? But it's just your floating head looking incredulous and the catchphrase (yes it is) in goofy font around it.