Have YouTubers, Streamers, TikTokers surpassed whatever Disney and Nickelodeon stars were in the 00's and early 2010's?

[Oliverlogan263]

Everyone here keeps saying that the "monoculutre is dead" but it seems to some people that YouTubers, Streamers, TikTokers are the equivalent to Disney and Nickelodeon stars of the 00's and 2010's in terms of what pre-teens and teens are consuming.

I can't name any people who are popular on YouTube at the moment since I am no longer the target audience, but it seems to people that YouTube, TikTok, etc... are more global than Disney Channel and Nickelodeon ever were. Disney and Nick were premium TV channels in many countries in the 00's and 2010's, meanwhile smartphones have become affordable and are common in low-income developing countries and many people can watch YouTube, TikTok for free. I assume that these YouTubers and TikTokers are the monoculture for people who were born in 2009-2019.

I don't think someone like Ray William Johnson (who was the most subscribed YouTuber form the late 00's and early 2010's) was more famous than Miley Cyrus at the time (this was back when reaching 1 million views in 24 hours was A LOT), but perhaps as well known as Amanda Bynes but he did seem pretty popular from when I was in gradeschool. I can only assume that there are some YouTubers that have already surpassed what the equivalent to Miley Cyrus was in the 00's.

Yes

No

[jshm2]

Don't be daft, you're comparing apples to oranges.

Most of those early era "stars" went on to drug overdoses and mediocrity, as do 99% of youtubers, steamers and whatever.

But the "successful" ones pathways are very different. The Disney and TV media "stars" were hand selected and from celebrity families, and their career was mostly planned.

Whereas the modern content creators are not "stars" and most are only as famous as their biggest viewed video. Their fame only lasts as long as their content does.

[AI Opinion]

The landscape of fame has shifted considerably since the 00s and early 2010s. YouTubers, TikTokers, and other digital creators have grown to be influential, arguably surpassing traditional TV stars like those from Disney and Nickelodeon. This change is largely due to the global accessibility of platforms like YouTube and TikTok, which reach audiences far beyond the limitations of a cable subscription. Influencers today can amass millions of followers, making a significant impact on pop culture. The decentralized nature of digital media allows diverse voices to emerge, offering content that resonates with a wide spectrum of tastes and interests. 🌎📱

[DtMe89]

No, not really

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Nope

[paledreams]

100 percent yes 💯

[Anonymous]

Not really.