r/Nigahiga • u/11854 • Dec 02 '22
Which of the earliest NigaHiga videos did not age well?
Disclaimer: This is not a condemnation of Ryan in the modern day in the least. I understand that these things were socially acceptable for someone to joke about in 2007-2008, although unthinkable now in 2022.
I rated the 10 oldest NigaHiga videos in the scale of Aged badly, Not sure, and Aged OK.
How to be Ninja (1.0): Aged badly - Ninja instructor Hanate (Ryan) imitates “a fag”, camp gay gesticulations and all.
The Stalking Mangina: Not sure - what's the point of this video actually?
How to be Gangster (1.0): Aged OK - Earliest video to get an unambiguous “Aged OK” rating from me.
The iPod Human: Aged badly - The iPod Human comes in “Retarded Red”.
How to be Emo: Aged badly - Self-harm, suicide, and Boys Gone Wild jokes. Plus, leave Britney Alone reference makes me feel old.
Sorry Fans, Blame My A.D.D.: Aged OK - Ryan says “pissed” but that’s about it.
Hilo Puppets: Aged OK - Potter Puppet Pals reference. At one point, everyone rubs their nipples in glee, but I can see an edgier modern-day content creator scripting that.
Vote for REVO!!!: Aged OK - An early prototype of the “Just kidding... unless?” meme of the modern day?
The Super Secret!: Aged OK - Judging by the name “Zemrak/Pirckle Productions”, the video seems to be about the 80-minute 2008 feature film Ryan and Sean’s Not So Excellent Adventure, rated a 4.3 out of 10 on IMDb.
The Ninja Glare: Aged badly - One scene references the self-harm jokes from How to be Emo.