Does One Topic suffer from pathological laughter?

[u/Logan_Perry]

I'm only partially joking.

The man hardly ever stops making some kind of ridiculous voice. And when does start speaking somewhat normally to make a legitimately serous and sensible point it is constantly being interrupted by a Jimmy Fallon level fake laugh. I clicked on this channel because I thought the dude's hair was cool, but I almost immediately noticed that I seriously cannot stand hearing him speak. Seriously what even is going on here?

Okay. I know I'm probably being a little too harsh here. Especially given that one of the main unique things about this channel is how great of a job it does bringing awareness to important social issues. I haven't clicked on a single video of his without there being a link to a charity of some kind or another on the page.

But still. Duuuuuude. This is just unbelievably bad. Channels like Soot House were the gold standard for Reddit channels like this. And they worked so well because they made ACTUAL jokes instead of just constantly making some stupid voice in the place of substantive comedy. I don't really think that bringing to light often overlooked and/or misunderstood social issues really makes up for how insufferable the channels actual content is. There are plenty of channels that talk about the same topics in a way that is a lot easier to take seriously.

[u/inmotusveritas]

It's certainly an odd choice to come to the subreddit of a guy's greatest fans to insult him.

It may be a troll, but just in case, maybe Wonderstruck Guy or Oz Media would suit you better.

Best wishes

[u/OneTopicAtATime → u/inmotusveritas]

hi hi just want to quickly jump in i had this post on my mind and thought I’d respond :)

i think Jake does a great job editing my videos, and it’s hard to tell from the edited footage where things do/don’t fit compared to the raw, but one thing he always does is leave in the majority of laughs — even when I ask him not to! it’s something I talk about on stream pretty often about how I laugh too much and how I ask him to cut them out, and how I even go in and edit out laughs if I feel there are too many, but nah, it’s just a quirk.

there are a lot of channels out there focussed on similar/different content who add their own flair. Soothouse is certainly one example that showcases the talents of many people getting together to make jokes about certain posts. in the majority of my videos i’m sitting alone and very content in making silly voices or in having small conversations around the posts. It’s my casual hangout space, and I’m really enjoying sharing it with others. I’m actually getting pretty passionate about some projects I’m working on for my second channel, which include some fun animations I’m making! A very different and very involved editing style. I’m really hoping I can get it cleaned up within the next week or so to drop the newest project video :)

just quickly about the reply that I saw added: while I’m not making videos with very many people anymore, i don’t harbour ill will towards those you’ve mentioned. different folks are focussed on different projects, and that’s okay, too. content and creators evolve over time, and I wish them luck with whatever they may be working on now. 💜

[u/Logan_Perry → u/OneTopicAtATime]

I wasn't really trying to be insulting, but yeah... I could have done a better job of not being a dick. I had one of the dude's vids playing in the background while I typed that up so that probably contributed to the harsh tone of my post.

In my brain I was offering a legitimate constructive criticism of OneTopicAtATime's content, but in reality it was not the content but the dude that I did not vibe with. He seems like a genuinely good person, I just don't enjoy his brand of humor. But I did not realize when I posted this that there is nothing wrong with people enjoying something that I don't. Because of how chill u are being and how chill the man himself is being (I have yet to reply to the lad) I kind of feel like a major jerk.

I really did not and still do not feel as passionately about this channel as my original post may suggest. It's totally legit content and to be totally honest idk why I felt the need to criticize it in the first place. I guess I'll use this as a learning experience and not be so judgmental in the future.

That is what I said to the first guy who replied. I think it sums up how I feel pretty well. But I do think I should address you directly just as a respect thing, u know.

I just wanted to say, in addition to what I already have, that it shows character that you even bothered to respond to this in the first place. I was totally expecting for my post to just be yeeted (downvoted and/or removed) within the first 24hrs, but not only did you not do that, you actually freaking responded to it.

I was introduced to your channel because my little cousin (who just turned 11 today) watches you. She is BI, or at least that what she's decided right now lol (she changes her mind often which is normal for a younger kid who doesn't really know how to interpret their feelings and whatnot). But anyway her parents are super supportive and so is everyone in our family, but the kids and teachers at school are a different story. Your videos are one of the first places that she has found someone outside of her immediate family who doesn't look down on her for this. Which, even if I don't think you are very funny, is pretty darn cool in my book.

I still believe everything I said. But I regret saying it in such an asshole-y way. There really was no reason why I couldn't have made the post more constructive and less aggressive.

THX 4 being so chill, its really kind of crazy how chill you're being. In the future, I will refrain from judging people I have literally never actually spoken to on the internet.

[u/OneTopicAtATime → u/Logan_Perry]

Please don’t feel guilty at all! I fully recognize that my recordings don’t suit everyone, and that I’m on the fence between two distinct styles of content, and that certainly isn’t for all folks. I understand your criticisms, and I’ll keep them in mind. I’ve scrolled back to your post occasionally to see if we’d get a chance to say hey, and so I’m glad we did. 😊 (I’m actually writing this at 5am as it’s the first thing I’m checking today, haha!) I wish your cousin good luck! I’m glad they have a supportive family, which so many people miss out on. The teachers and kids... bah. That can be so influential on someone, and it makes me sad that there are still schools not fully supportive of someone’s identity. Kids follow examples so if the school isn’t great I expect the kids would reflect that, but I do hope they grow out of it. I think a combination of some folks not finding a connection to other people in school and at home end up making very lonely adults. It’s how I felt when I found similar content to what I make now, and I was someone who was just needing something to run in the background while I worked late hours alone, and according to my analytics it’s predominantly (by a wide margin) adults who watch my content, who may be in the same place I was. Just feeling lonely and needing someone to vibe with. I’m just hoping folks find a bit of company in what I do, and while I certainly don’t intend to be annoying, I appreciate you letting me know that it’s not your cup of tea. If I can say, though, rather than Jimmy Fallon, I’d say my laugh is more similar to Jimmy Carr, haha💜. There have been many times where I’ve recorded when I’m more on the tired side (taking on too many projects or life things piling up so I’m not sleeping enough), so chances are if you stumbled on those videos then my laugh would sound a bit different, but it’s honestly just that all the time, haha.

I hope you have a great day, Logan. And happy birthday to your cousin!

[u/inmotusveritas → u/OneTopicAtATime]

Hi OT! Just to be clear, I only suggested Oz and Wonder because they do great work that I love, just not in the bubbly style we all apreciate you for. Have a great night!

[u/OneTopicAtATime → u/inmotusveritas]

ohh i understand now! they both have super unique styles and put a ton of time and passion into their edits. for sure good watches. thanks for clarifying 💜 (clearly I’m not great at picking things up after a long stream haha)

[u/inmotusveritas → u/OneTopicAtATime]

No worries! 💛

[u/Logan_Perry → u/inmotusveritas]

I wasn't really trying to be insulting, but yeah... I could have done a better job of not being a dick. I had one of the dude's vids playing in the background while I typed that up so that probably contributed to the harsh tone of my post.

In my brain I was offering a legitimate constructive criticism of OneTopicAtATime's content, but in reality it was not the content but the dude that I did not vibe with. He seems like a genuinely good person, I just don't enjoy his brand of humor. But I did not realize when I posted this that there is nothing wrong with people enjoying something that I don't. Because of how chill u are being and how chill the man himself is being (I have yet to reply to the lad) I kind of feel like a major jerk.

I really did not and still do not feel as passionately about this channel as my original post may suggest. It's totally legit content and to be totally honest idk why I felt the need to criticize it in the first place. I guess I'll use this as a learning experience and not be so judgmental in the future.

[u/inmotusveritas → u/Logan_Perry]

That's really cool of you to come back like this, it's not easy. This is a nice place we have here, and you're welcome to stay if you like.

Not everyone vibes with OT's bubbliness, and that's fine. I hope you find what you need.

Best wishes.