Ah, the YouTube face! It's so weird that video creators have to have a shot of themselves making a stupid face to get viewers. Are we the consumers that stupid?
It's only natural. Expressions convey a lot; they drive curiosity and makes the content seem more important to watch ("what made them make that face?").
I avoid any and all videos using the tactic because it feels crude, tho..
I avoid any and all videos using the tactic because it feels crude, tho..