BackwardsSnake

This might be the best thing I've read this week this month ever

You've talked about the transition to non-fiction, but how was it transitioning from novel-length work (back) to essays? Does something about approach and process change?

I'm sorry? I couldn't hear that over the droning sound of my denial (although I do doubt he'll be back more than once, at least this season)

I've spent over a decade in nerdfighteria - which mind you feels insane to type - and am in the median age now, from which I'd gather I've probably been around the median age for most of that time. To me the gentle maturing of the video style has reflected my own development shockingly closely. I used to love singing along to Hank's science songs, nowadays I'm largely looking forward to your more essay-like videos, which I guess is why I instantly preordered TAR.

One reason I've thought this might be is that the gradual change in Hank's and your relationship with Youtube - from exploring a new frontier of technology to using it more as a familiar communication channel that's taken for granted - mirrored my transition from childlike wonder to a well-known routine and working life.

Also, an anecdote about my start watching vlogbrothers: My mother, who is not a native speaker, was once convinced it was sleazy content because she walked in while I was watching 'Lust and Folly in London and Edinburgh', and 'PEN15 Club' was in the recommendations.

Yeah, but only because it's pretty hard to top the best music video there is