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{{Short description|Australian YouTube channel}}
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{{Infobox YouTube personality
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| nationality = [[Australia]]n<ref name="forbesfacereveal">{{cite magazine|last1=Eordogh|first1=Fruzsina|title=The Most Epic Face Reveal Video That Wasn't|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/fruzsinaeordogh/2018/03/26/the-most-epic-face-reveal-video-that-wasnt/#272f2e002fe7|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401080229/https://www.forbes.com/sites/fruzsinaeordogh/2018/03/26/the-most-epic-face-reveal-video-that-wasnt/#272f2e002fe7|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 April 2018|access-date=31 March 2018|magazine=[[Forbes]]|date=26 March 2018}}</ref>
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| channel_name = HowToBasic
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| genre = [[Surreal comedy]], [[black comedy]]
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| subscribers = 7+ Million
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| views = 1+ Billion
| years_active = 2011–present
<ref name="gazettereview1">{{cite web|last1=Deml|first1=Jessica|title=How To Basic Net Worth 2018|url=https://gazettereview.com/2018/02/howtobasic-net-worth/|website=The Minneapolis Gazette Review|access-date=31 March 2018|date=2 February 2018}}</ref>
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| associated_acts = [[Filthy frank|TVFilthyFrank]], maxmoefoe, iDubbbzTV
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| gold_year = 2013
| stats_update = 2 July 2016
| subscribers = 17.6 million
| views = 3.69 billion
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| network = [[WBD Ad Sales]]<ref name="tubefilterinterview">{{cite web|last1=Gutelle|first1=Sam|title=YouTube Millionaires: How To Basic Breaks Out Of His Shell|url=https://www.tubefilter.com/2013/06/27/youtube-millionaires-how-to-basic/|website=[[Tubefilter]]|access-date=31 March 2018|date=27 June 2013}}</ref>
| associated_acts = {{Flatlist|
* [[Joji (musician)|Filthy Frank]]
* [[Michael Stevens (educator)|Michael Stevens]]
* [[iDubbbz]]
* [[William Osman]]}}
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| gold_year = 2013
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'''HowToBasic''' is an Australian<ref name="forbesfacereveal"/> [[YouTube]] [[comedy]] channel that is part of the [[WBD Ad Sales]] network,<ref name="aussiesyoutube">{{Cite web|title = Can you make money out of YouTube? You bet, just ask these Germans.|url = http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/australian-youtube-stars-are-million-dollar-hot-property-complete-with-agents-20150122-12w00c.html|website = The Sydney Morning Herald|date = 23 January 2015|access-date = 9 November 2015}}</ref> with over 17 million subscribers.
'''HowToBasic''' is an anonymous Australian [[YouTube]] channel with over seven million subscribers that gained popularity in 2012-2013 for its bizarre and misleading instructional videos - often with the reoccurring theme of throwing and smashing [[Egg (food)|eggs]] or other food-related objects such as ingredients and condiments.
The creator of the videos does not speak or show his face, and remains anonymous.<ref name="forbesfacereveal" /> The channel primarily features bizarre and destructive [[visual gag]]s disguised as [[Tutorial|how-to tutorials]]. The channel first gained popularity in 2013.


{{As of|2023|2}}, HowToBasic is the 5th biggest Australian [[YouTube channel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/top/country/au/mostsubscribed|title=Top 250 YouTubers Channels in Australia - Socialblade YouTube Stats - YouTube Statistics|website=socialblade.com}}</ref> The channel's estimated net worth is US$2 million {{As of|2018|11|lc=y}}.<ref name="forbesfacereveal" /><ref name="gazettereview1" />
The channel has over seven million subscribers as of April 2016,<ref>{{Cite web|title = HowToBasic|url = https://www.youtube.com/user/HowToBasic|website = YouTube|accessdate = 2015-11-09}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> the highest of any Australian [[YouTube channel]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title = Top 100 YouTubers in Australia Filtered by Subscribers - Socialblade YouTube Stats {{!}} YouTube Statistics|url = http://socialblade.com/youtube/top/country/au/mostsubscribed|website = socialblade.com|accessdate = 2015-11-09}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = Can you make money out of YouTube? You bet, just ask these Aussies.|url = http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/australian-youtube-stars-are-million-dollar-hot-property-complete-with-agents-20150122-12w00c.html|website = The Sydney Morning Herald|accessdate = 2015-11-09}}</ref> In June 2013, the person behind HowToBasic was interviewed as part of a 6 PM News Bulletin by [[Nine News|Nine News Perth]] broadcast on [[STW]]. The station preserved his anonymity on his request.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Perth teen's bizarre videos become internet hit|url = http://www.9news.com.au/technology/2013/05/24/13/22/perth-teens-videos-become-internet-hit|website = Nine News|accessdate = 2015-11-09}}</ref> HowToBasic videos have been facetiously compared to the work of [[David Cronenberg]] and [[Marcel Duchamp]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Is Kurt Coleman the future of Australian screen storytelling?|url = https://theconversation.com/is-kurt-coleman-the-future-of-australian-screen-storytelling-34959|website = The Conversation|accessdate = 2015-11-09}}</ref>


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The channel was briefly suspended on two occasions: once in 2014 and again in late 2015 on presumed violations of YouTube's policy on misleading content. Soon after each time, the channel was restored and the suspension lifted.<ref name="forbesfacereveal" /><ref>{{Cite web|title = UPDATED: Popular YouTube Channel HowToBasic Terminated Without Warning|url = http://moargeek.com/2014/12/23/popular-youtube-channel-howtobasic-terminated-without-warning/|website = MOARGeek| date=23 December 2014 |access-date = 9 December 2015}}</ref>
The channel is a part of the [[Fullscreen (company)|Fullscreen]] network.<ref name=":0" /> HowToBasic has collaborated with other [[YouTube personalities]] such as Max Stanley of "maxmoefoe", [[Filthy frank|George "Joji" Miller of "TVFilthyFrank"]], and Ian Kovic of "iDubbbzTV".


==Description and history==
His videos mostly consist of him throwing, mixing, or smashing food ingredients against the counter tops and floor of his kitchen in a random manner, generally creating a large mess. On some occasions he may also smash several other objects ranging from household appliances to various electronics such as computers. In one of his videos, he used a [[shotgun]] to destroy various objects.<ref>{{Cite web|title = How To Make a Paper Gun That Shoots|url = https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2x4zwuS11s0 |website = YouTube|accessdate = 2016-06-21}}</ref>
The channel intentionally [[clickbait]]s first-time viewers to believe it is a how-to channel, with video titles, thumbnails, descriptions, as well as the channel's general description, claiming its videos to be tutorials on different subjects, with a particular emphasis on cooking. The actual content of the videos, instead, shows an unidentified man interacting in [[Point-of-view shot|point of view]] destroying, throwing, and lasciviously interacting with food and making a huge mess. Some videos have employed additional gags, with guest actors and related footage appearing. Originally, the videos were genuine tutorials of very simple actions, such as "How to pick up a umbrella" (his first video) or "How to pour Drinks".<ref name="forbesfacereveal"/>


A common theme in the videos is that a large assortment of [[Egg as food|chicken eggs]] or just a large mix of foods are thrown and destroyed,<ref name="forbesfacereveal" /><ref name="tubefilterinterview">{{cite web|last1=Gutelle|first1=Sam|title=YouTube Millionaires: How To Basic Breaks Out Of His Shell|url=https://www.tubefilter.com/2013/06/27/youtube-millionaires-how-to-basic/|website=[[Tubefilter]]|access-date=31 March 2018|date=27 June 2013}}</ref> or the meal HowToBasic is trying to cook is smashed with a [[hammer]] or a [[shovel]]. Many of the videos include a [[running gag]] in which the man gives a [[thumb|thumbs-up]] or sometimes the [[finger gun]] or the [[finger (gesture)|middle finger]] in front of the camera while pointing the camera at the mess created, often grunting affirmatively. This is typically just before the scene ends.<ref name="forbesfacereveal" /><ref name="tubefilterinterview"/> Occasionally, HowToBasic participates in certain holidays and trending topics; some of the videos also feature guest appearances.


On 24 March 2018, HowToBasic released what appeared to be a face reveal video. However, the video turned out to be a [[parody]] and a compilation of popular [[YouTube personalities|YouTubers]] claiming themselves to be the creator of the channel, ultimately continuing the legitimate creator's anonymity. Over 80 individuals had a cameo in the video, including [[Michael Stevens (educator)|Michael Stevens]] of ''[[Vsauce]]'', [[Markiplier]], [[Casey Neistat]], [[Daymon Patterson|Daym Drops]], [[h3h3productions]], [[jacksfilms]], [[Andy Milonakis]], [[iDubbbz]], [[Boogie2988]], [[JonTron]], Maxmoefoe, [[Jacksepticeye]], [[RoomieOfficial]], [[Aunty Donna]], and [[Post Malone]].<ref name="tubefilter1">{{cite web|last1=Gutelle|first1=Sam|title=All-Star Cast Of YouTubers Helps Egg-Smasher HowToBasic Parody The Face Reveal Format|url=https://www.tubefilter.com/2018/03/28/how-to-basic-face-reveal/|website=[[Tubefilter]]|access-date=31 March 2018|date=28 March 2018}}</ref><ref name="dailydot1">{{cite news|last1=Katzowitz|first1=Josh|title=The HowToBasic YouTube channel finally reveals its creator—sort of.|url=https://www.dailydot.com/upstream/howtobasic-youtube-face-reveal/|work=[[The Daily Dot]]|access-date=31 March 2018|date=26 March 2018}}</ref>
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The channel has been briefly suspended on multiple occasions, once in 2014 and again in late 2015 on presumed violations of YouTube's policy on misleading content. Soon after, the channel was restored, and suspension lifted in both circumstances.<ref>{{Cite web|title = UPDATED: Popular YouTube Channel HowToBasic Terminated Without Warning|url = http://moargeek.com/2014/12/23/popular-youtube-channel-howtobasic-terminated-without-warning/|website = MOARGeek|accessdate = 2015-12-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = HowToBasic on Twitter|url = https://twitter.com/HowToBasic/status/672622312458289153|website = Twitter|accessdate = 2015-12-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Spam404.com on Twitter|url = https://twitter.com/Spam404Online/status/672578268873256962?lang=en|website = Twitter|accessdate = 2015-12-09}}</ref>

==In popular culture==
In June 2013, the man behind HowToBasic was interviewed as part of a 6:00 PM Australian News Bulletin by [[Nine News|Nine News Perth]], broadcast on [[STW]]. The station preserved his anonymity upon his request.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Perth teen's bizarre videos become internet hit|url = http://www.9news.com.au/technology/2013/05/24/13/22/perth-teens-videos-become-internet-hit|website = Nine News| date=24 May 2013 |access-date = 9 November 2015}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of YouTubers]]
* [[Alan Resnick|AlanTutorial]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}
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==External links==
*{{YouTube|user=HowToBasic}}
*{{IMDb title|6416336}}

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[[Category:Black comedy web series]]
[[Category:Fullscreen (company) channels]]
[[Category:Fullscreen (company) channels]]
[[Category:YouTube channels]]
[[Category:Unidentified people]]
[[Category:Surreal comedy web series]]
[[Category:YouTube channels launched in 2011]]
[[Category:Australian YouTubers]]
[[Category:Comedy-related YouTube channels]]
[[Category:Year of birth unknown]]
[[Category:Australian people with disabilities]]
[[Category:Eggs in culture]]

Latest revision as of 18:48, 19 December 2024

HowToBasic
Personal information
NationalityAustralian[1]
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2011–present [2]
Genres
Subscribers17.6 million[4]
Total views3.69 billion[4]
NetworkWBD Ad Sales[3]
Associated acts
100,000 subscribers2012
1,000,000 subscribers2013
10,000,000 subscribers2018
Last updated: 23 August 2023

HowToBasic is an Australian[1] YouTube comedy channel that is part of the WBD Ad Sales network,[5] with over 17 million subscribers. The creator of the videos does not speak or show his face, and remains anonymous.[1] The channel primarily features bizarre and destructive visual gags disguised as how-to tutorials. The channel first gained popularity in 2013.

As of February 2023, HowToBasic is the 5th biggest Australian YouTube channel.[6] The channel's estimated net worth is US$2 million as of November 2018.[1][2]

The channel was briefly suspended on two occasions: once in 2014 and again in late 2015 on presumed violations of YouTube's policy on misleading content. Soon after each time, the channel was restored and the suspension lifted.[1][7]

Description and history

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The channel intentionally clickbaits first-time viewers to believe it is a how-to channel, with video titles, thumbnails, descriptions, as well as the channel's general description, claiming its videos to be tutorials on different subjects, with a particular emphasis on cooking. The actual content of the videos, instead, shows an unidentified man interacting in point of view destroying, throwing, and lasciviously interacting with food and making a huge mess. Some videos have employed additional gags, with guest actors and related footage appearing. Originally, the videos were genuine tutorials of very simple actions, such as "How to pick up a umbrella" (his first video) or "How to pour Drinks".[1]

A common theme in the videos is that a large assortment of chicken eggs or just a large mix of foods are thrown and destroyed,[1][3] or the meal HowToBasic is trying to cook is smashed with a hammer or a shovel. Many of the videos include a running gag in which the man gives a thumbs-up or sometimes the finger gun or the middle finger in front of the camera while pointing the camera at the mess created, often grunting affirmatively. This is typically just before the scene ends.[1][3] Occasionally, HowToBasic participates in certain holidays and trending topics; some of the videos also feature guest appearances.

On 24 March 2018, HowToBasic released what appeared to be a face reveal video. However, the video turned out to be a parody and a compilation of popular YouTubers claiming themselves to be the creator of the channel, ultimately continuing the legitimate creator's anonymity. Over 80 individuals had a cameo in the video, including Michael Stevens of Vsauce, Markiplier, Casey Neistat, Daym Drops, h3h3productions, jacksfilms, Andy Milonakis, iDubbbz, Boogie2988, JonTron, Maxmoefoe, Jacksepticeye, RoomieOfficial, Aunty Donna, and Post Malone.[8][9]

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In June 2013, the man behind HowToBasic was interviewed as part of a 6:00 PM Australian News Bulletin by Nine News Perth, broadcast on STW. The station preserved his anonymity upon his request.[10]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Eordogh, Fruzsina (26 March 2018). "The Most Epic Face Reveal Video That Wasn't". Forbes. Archived from the original on 1 April 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  2. ^ a b Deml, Jessica (2 February 2018). "How To Basic Net Worth 2018". The Minneapolis Gazette Review. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  3. ^ a b c Gutelle, Sam (27 June 2013). "YouTube Millionaires: How To Basic Breaks Out Of His Shell". Tubefilter. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  4. ^ a b "About HowToBasic". YouTube.
  5. ^ "Can you make money out of YouTube? You bet, just ask these Germans". The Sydney Morning Herald. 23 January 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  6. ^ "Top 250 YouTubers Channels in Australia - Socialblade YouTube Stats - YouTube Statistics". socialblade.com.
  7. ^ "UPDATED: Popular YouTube Channel HowToBasic Terminated Without Warning". MOARGeek. 23 December 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  8. ^ Gutelle, Sam (28 March 2018). "All-Star Cast Of YouTubers Helps Egg-Smasher HowToBasic Parody The Face Reveal Format". Tubefilter. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  9. ^ Katzowitz, Josh (26 March 2018). "The HowToBasic YouTube channel finally reveals its creator—sort of". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  10. ^ "Perth teen's bizarre videos become internet hit". Nine News. 24 May 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
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