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== '''Article 1:''' Unboxing - the Youtube phenomenon that lets you see what you're getting ==


Retrieved: 3 march 2016
Source: http://www.theguardian.com/technology/shortcuts/2014/jul/21/unboxing-youtube-phenomenon-videos-unpackaging-toys
'''Notes''':
*Numerous channels dealing with unboxing, a very populair channel is DisneyCollectorBR. Shows unboxing of toys.
*Unboxing: I-could-have-done-that-million-dollar venture. Unboxing is essentially filming yourself opening boxes of toys or gadgets, uploading it to Youtube (and make money with it).
*presentation both anonymous (for example only the hands are visible unpacking) or in person (person guides you physically in the process of unboxing).
*Weirdly hypnotic
*origin in gadget and fashion world. This article is focussed on unboxing toys and how it attracts children as an audience.
*Vloggers unbox everything from xboxes to video games, phones, clothing, trainers, coffee machines or uggs. Even reptiles.
*Consumers get a preview of what they're buying. Useful to see what comes in the box.
*quote: 'if it's for sale, someone is probably unboxing it on youtube'.
*Ty porn & Vicarious thrills from opening new gear vs practical reasons to watch (product information etc).
*quote: 'Even as adults, we still evidently squirm at the excitement of opening a brand new toy'.
== '''Article 2:''' The bizarre, lucrative world of 'unboxing' videos ==
Retrieved: 3 march 2016
Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/02/13/tech/web/youtube-unboxing-videos/
'''Notes''':
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== '''Article 3:''' How YouTube became a playground for toy marketers through ‘unboxing’ videos ==
Retrieved: 3 march 2016
Source: http://www.dailybreeze.com/business/20141219/how-youtube-became-a-playground-for-toy-marketers-through-unboxing-videos
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== '''Article 4:''' Why Are We Obsessed With 'Unboxing' Videos? ==
Retrieved: 3 march 2016
Source: http://mentalfloss.com/article/72336/why-are-we-obsessed-unboxing-videos
'''Notes''':
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