Video: Internet People

Written by Darren Hewer

Before the Internet, most famous people became well known because of exceptional ability, talent, or achievement that was particularly noteworthy. Nowadays, any idiot with a webcam can become famous (and many do). How many of the popular Internet memes in the video do you recognize?

Question to ponder: Are people making significant achievements in the fields of humanities and sciences being subjugated by the popularity of "Internet people", whose obscure talents may make us laugh (often at the person instead of with them) yet add little to our practical lives or life fulfillment?