Cancel It! – The Curious Case of Selective Mockery.
Every now and then, a comment comes along that perfectly captures the spirit of modern YouTube. This week, that comment came courtesy of Tony Quigley. "Matt, why are you bothering with this? There's absolutely no need! Cancel it and forget about her, you are already very lucky. There is no benefit for you doing this." The subject in question? A one-minute, 17 second clip due to premiere as part of a larger collection of memorable YouTube moments from recent years. Not a secret recording. Not a leaked phone call. Not hidden-camera footage. A public YouTube clip that has been available online for years. Yet somehow, according to Tony, it must be cancelled. The Internet Never Forgets. The clip features an emotional outburst from Emily T directed at her ex-boyfriend Justin. It happened publicly. It was broadcast publicly. It has remained publicly available ever since. In other words, it forms part of YouTube history. People compile sporting highlights. People create "gre...
