What to Watch: Part 11
A deep dive on one of internet entertainment's most successful pairs
Rhett and Link are two of the most celebrated \*internetainers\* - a word they coined for themselves - and I don't think it has really taken off.
But, most other things they have done - have taken off - and HOW!
They reinvented the variety show format for the internet with their flagship series \*Good Mythical Morning\*. They are lovable tall goofs and childhood friends that have created an internet community centred arRhett and Link are two of the most celebrated \*internetainers\* - a word they coined for themselves - and I don't think it has really taken off.
But, most other things they have done - have taken off - and HOW!
They reinvented the variety show format for the internet with their flagship series *Good Mythical Morning\*. Lovable tall goofs and childhood friends that have created an internet community centred around an idea from their childhood - 'Mythicality'.
They have managed to build a media empire spanning all genres and media - cooking shows, variety shows, TV shows, original-music, sketch comedy, live performances, podcasts (I am very excited to hear the soon-to-be-released scripted-supernatural podcast they are producing and starring in)- and were the first ones to do it.
Watch this video by Patreon (a membership platform for creators) founder and CEO - Jack Conte - describing the 'secret' behind Rhett and Link's success.
VERY interesting watch.
Why Do People Watch Rhett and Link -by Jack Conte
See you next time!