User:10000BL/Unboxing notes
Article 1: Unboxing - the Youtube phenomenon that lets you see what you're getting
Retrieved: 3 march 2016
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- 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/
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Article 3: How YouTube became a playground for toy marketers through ‘unboxing’ videos
Retrieved: 3 march 2016
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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
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