“But it was supposed to be funny.” It’s an excuse we’ve ALL heard and probably used when we’ve been confronted by our past mistakes and gone immediately on the defensive. It’s easier than taking accountability sometimes. And that’s just amongst friends. But what happens when your past mistakes are documented on video? YouTube videos that you’ve put out there. That have accrued to form a brand in your name, made you a ton of money, and put you in a position of power and influence in the lives of countless young people who digest your material. Some people are the moment. Shane Dawson was the moment. But then, the landscape changed beneath him, and he just couldn’t keep up. And he certainly couldn’t claim that he was trying to be funny anymore...



This episode was written by Anton Ferrie

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