Interview · moment 15 of 23
Wanting Fame Without the Hassle, and Looks as Currency
from Behind the Youtube (with Joe Santagato) · #52
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5 minGuest
Joe describes his social anxiety about being recognized, contrasted with Tim's craving for stand-up-style adoration, then they discuss how much looks matter to Joe's YouTube success and whether gay fans try to turn him.
- 55:39Looks play a big part in initial appeal, especially for women, girls, and gay men trying to message him.
- 56:28Tim notes that good looks get people watching, but hopes subscriber-to-view ratios mean audiences stay for content, not just appearance.
- 57:08He told his agent he never wants to attend certain industry events and refuses to go back.
- 57:41Tim doesn't rely on his William Morris agent daily and won't do opportunities just because they pay well or seem prestigious.
- 58:50He's comfortable where he is and focused on maintaining his current level rather than chasing massive subscriber growth.
- 59:02Tim explains that bigger fame would bring weird stuff he's not interested in, like being recognized in delis.
- 59:23Comics hate social media people because they want their fame without the hassle of fans approaching them in public.
- 59:49People used to message him depressed messages back in the early days, but he never engaged with that dynamic.
- 1:00:05He's never had someone message him claiming to be suicidal on the 59th Street Bridge.