YouTube – Long-form & Globalization

The globalization of long- and short-form visual digital art is greatly aided by YouTube, which enables individuals to express their personalities and achieve importance and popularity. As a result, YouTube emerged as a powerhouse for online trends, personality-driven comedy, and algorithmic suggestions, particularly for comedy trends. Started by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim on February 14, 2005 (Hosch, 2025). The website's designers wanted "to give everyone a voice and show them the world." According to YouTube (2025), "We think that everyone should have a voice and that when we listen, share, and create community through our stories, the world is a better place." giving consumers a platform to create a sense of community by sharing funny and relatable content.