://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p_ZUJiI1YU
The clip above made the news in Melbourne on at least one channel, and according to the comments posted on YouTube, also in Adelaide. Is it a sign of the popularity of YouTube? A sign of the trivialisation of the news and dumbing down of mainstream media? Further evidence of the bond between humanity and goatkind? Content with vision on a slow newsday? I would consider these questions and many more, if only I wasn't too busy looking up cricket highlights, card tricks and cycling crashes (and of course the incomparable Conan the Librarian).
Ah, YouTube, never was so much time wasted by so many, for the most part looking at so little. Even when visiting for legitimate work purposes it is almost impossible not to be sucked in by this terrifyingly powerful WMD (Website of Mass Distraction). And not just the videos are entertaining, the bizarre, out of context, ignorant and downright offensive comments posted about each video are a hoot too. The chaos of YouTube is one of its foremost charms. Aside from promoting inefficient work practises and popularity contests (videos can be rated and the number of viewings is prominently displayed) YouTube, believe it or not, can perform an educational function (it's true, I swear!). Similar to a podcast by posting videos of an eductional or tutorial nature on a dedicated channel YouTube can be used to act as a teaching aid world wide. But can that really compete with a waving goat? One more question to ponder I suppose . . .
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