Category: Odd + Funny, Technology Author : Duncan Riley Posted: June 21, 2008
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The case for censorship on YouTube in one word: Fred


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If you haven’t seen Fred yet, Fred is the HOTTEST sensation on YouTube at the moment, with his videos being watched by millions of people. If Fred were a TV show in most countries, he’d be topping the ratings (scary).

So above a dose of Fred, and below some more Fred as well. I’m not sure if watching Fred induces the need for ritual suicide, computer destruction (as I want to pick my computer up and throw it out the window) or just anti-libertarianism (as in I really believe in free speech but I wish someone would censor Fred).

Bonus takeaway: these videos are either professionally produced or sponsored by ZipIt. Here’s my advice: don’t buy anything from ZipIt and tell your friends not to as well. Sponsors of pollution must die :-)

Fred Stalks Judy (over 3m views). Notice the Zipit product placement

Fred loses his meds (nearly 5m views)


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  • Minic
    I am totally annoyed with Fred. Unfortunately, my daughter is a regular viewer :(
  • Yes, sponsored by Zipit. He's all over their website.
    Annoying as this is, I'm sure it reaches their target audience, and it's probably one of the best YouTube "viral" advertisements we've seen thus far...
  • AnnR
    I can see why the kids like this character; they instinctively know adults will find him extremely annoying. He's Alvin and the Chipmunks for the YouTube gen.
  • Hate to say it, but I think it's kind of funny.
  • I think that is the most annoying thing I have ever seen.
  • Newton Minow
    I censored it myself -- I closed the browser window. Suggest you do the same.
  • NSFTWH (not safe for those with a headache)
  • FredRocks
    I'm sorry for all you haters, but I'm an adult and I think Fred is hilarious.
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