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Coronavirus and the information spread by influencers - Coggle Diagram
Coronavirus and the information spread by influencers
Sources/Inspiration (in quotation masks as if they are video titles)
Youtube videos from supposed experts
“productive quarantine morning routine”
"Top tips and tricks to survive quarantine"
"online school tips and tricks"
"Quarantine bucket list"
Productivity culture
"DIY mask"
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=quarantine+morning+routine
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=quarantine+productivity
Endorsing products
Pitching things in link to happiness and fulfilment
Focus on demographic - our specific age group
Perspectives
The perspective is undoubtedly that of a 'YouTuber' or 'influencer' who believes that because they have x amount of followers they are able to spread information and give tip on how to survive the pandemic, though they have no more certifications than the rest of us to speak on the issue
Comedic Aspects
Parody
In youtube videos, people act as if they are experts on the topic and that by sharing their knowledge they are going to dramatically improve your life. By parodying this attitude that they have, it would by quite interesting to explore the persona of these people and how they view themselves as a credible source
Sarcasm
As it is parody, an element of sarcasm has to come into play as the parody is to mock and mimic a behaviour, but sarcastically to demonstrate the joke of it all.
Satire
The satire of the fact that many young people are relying on organisation tips and tricks from youtubers and how to survive quarantine from youtubers, though there are thousands of certified medical professionals to consult for health concerns, thousands of teachers to consult for school advice and thousands of mental health outlets to consult to improve your mental wellbeing.
Key Message
Ultimately the misinformation or silly information about how to live through the pandemic spread through influencers or social media people is not exactly a problem, it is just quite interestingly funny how they think that all of a sudden we should listen to them rather than health professionals - as if they have somehow become an expert because of x, y, z