{"id":24014,"date":"2022-07-19T08:05:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T08:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=24014"},"modified":"2022-07-19T08:05:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T08:05:51","slug":"will-there-be-another-youtube-rewind-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/will-there-be-another-youtube-rewind-in-2022","title":{"rendered":"Will There Be Another YouTube Rewind in 2022?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13aa6d5f1c8\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13aa6d5f1c8\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13aa6d5f1c8\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/will-there-be-another-youtube-rewind-in-2022\/#Will_There_Be_Another_YouTube_Rewind_in_2022\" title=\"Will There Be Another YouTube Rewind in 2022?\">Will There Be Another YouTube Rewind in 2022?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/will-there-be-another-youtube-rewind-in-2022\/#YouTube_rewinds_have_been_a_tradition_since_2010\" title=\"YouTube rewinds have been a tradition since 2010\">YouTube rewinds have been a tradition since 2010<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/will-there-be-another-youtube-rewind-in-2022\/#They_were_a_roundup_of_the_platforms_most_liked_content\" title=\"They were a roundup of the platform&#8217;s most liked content\">They were a roundup of the platform&#8217;s most liked content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/will-there-be-another-youtube-rewind-in-2022\/#They_were_criticized_for_being_too_sanitized\" title=\"They were criticized for being too sanitized\">They were criticized for being too sanitized<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/will-there-be-another-youtube-rewind-in-2022\/#They_were_criticized_for_being_too_easy\" title=\"They were criticized for being too easy\">They were criticized for being too easy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_There_Be_Another_YouTube_Rewind_in_2022\"><\/span>Will There Be Another YouTube Rewind in 2022?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-height:230px; max-width:31% width:auto; height:auto; margin:0px 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/ma4pJrZ.jpg\" alt=\"Will there be a YouTube Rewind 2022\" align=\"left\">  <\/p>\n<p>Since 2010, YouTube has made it a tradition to host a YouTube rewind, wherein they round up some of the platform&#8217;s best-loved content. While they are largely well-liked, there has been some controversy over the content that makes them. While YouTube officials defend the tradition, it does raise some important questions. Will there be another YouTube rewind in 2022?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_rewinds_have_been_a_tradition_since_2010\"><\/span>YouTube rewinds have been a tradition since 2010<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube rewinds have become a cultural staple. In this video, creator Liza Koshy sums up the tough topics that YouTubers addressed during the year. The creator of a science channel was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor and recapped the most memorable moments of her life. The video was a heartfelt tribute to her, but it also shows how adolescent girls can still find joy in life, even during difficult times.<\/p>\n<p>The idea behind YouTube rewinds was to generate an emotional response among viewers while indirectly supporting Google&#8217;s greedy pursuit of profit. Instead, the videos drew a massive cringe from users. Later, the de-facto boss of YouTube admitted his mistake and made another one. However, the collective pain of Will Smith and his fellow viewers was too much to handle. It&#8217;s unclear how long the rewinds will remain a fixture in YouTube&#8217;s content calendar.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_were_a_roundup_of_the_platforms_most_liked_content\"><\/span>They were a roundup of the platform&#8217;s most liked content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Last year&#8217;s YouTube Rewind event was canceled, as the platform is struggling with its popularity. The company said it didn&#8217;t feel right to host the event as if nothing had changed since the previous year. However, the current YouTube Rewind video has been the most-disliked content on the platform. YouTube has faced criticism for focusing on advert-friendly content and turning a blind eye to its &#8220;real community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The most-disliked video in YouTube&#8217;s history, the &#8216;Rewind&#8217; video was described as &#8220;cringey&#8221; by the children of the company&#8217;s CEO. Critics said the video was a sign of YouTube catered to advertisers and media. Nonetheless, the video presented a look back at the most-liked content of the year. The videos were categorized according to what categories they fell into.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_were_criticized_for_being_too_sanitized\"><\/span>They were criticized for being too sanitized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During its release, YouTube Rewind 2022 drew criticism from the internet community for being &#8220;too sanitized.&#8221; Though it is a controversial video, it does highlight a broader problem at YouTube. Despite promoting itself as a haven for cool, inclusive creativity, the company has been accused of enabling reactionary cranks and radicalizing the next generation.<\/p>\n<p>Many criticized the sanitized nature of the video, which failed to show many of the most popular YouTube moments from 2018. The August boxing match between KSI and Logan Paul, watched by millions, was left out. Additionally, prominent YouTube creators, like PewDiePie, were not included. Ultimately, YouTube&#8217;s censorship policy has led to an unnerving amount of sanitized content on its site.<\/p>\n<p>While the video served as an entertainment tool for many users, Rewind eventually became the target of mockery and disdain. Disaffected creators have started uploading their own versions. These new videos are more faithful to the spirit of the celebration and don&#8217;t shy away from controversial creators. If Rewind is a hit with users, why is it a flop with YouTube advertisers?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_were_criticized_for_being_too_easy\"><\/span>They were criticized for being too easy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While YouTube wants to present each passing year in an uplifting light, there are many people who are not so happy with the result. Whether it&#8217;s a social issue or a global crisis, it never reaches beyond the surface. The result is a series of videos that are as empty as they are insincere. Despite YouTube&#8217;s efforts, Rewind 2022 continues to be a polarizing phenomenon.<\/p>\n<p>Creators have lamented the lack of meaningful feedback for the game. Many players felt that YouTube Rewind 2022 was too easy, but the game is currently the most disliked video in YouTube&#8217;s history. This has forced the company to scrap the program in 2020 and 2021, which were scheduled to be criticized for being too easy. The video series aims to celebrate the content creators create every year. It is a fun way to revisit popular videos, but some fans found it too easy.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lM-YGjOEYOA\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"219\" width=\"392\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Will There Be Another YouTube Rewind in 2022? 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