/vt/ - Virtual Youtubers

>>69982783
>This even used to be at the core of US culture - the quintessential "American Dream".
It still is with regards to the mainstream media culture.
Justin Bieber “story arc” is of a YouTube “utaite” turned superstar. Taylor Swift, some “humble country girl” turned superstar.
Every single memorable American Idol (and British got talent) follows the same archetype
>ugly duckling was actually a swan
I agree with the rest of your post, wanting to be an idol after YEARS using
>idol culture
as a pejorative, and making “talent freedom” it’s antonym won’t work and for a good reason: nobody buys the about face.