Tiffany Ferguson

Internet Analysis

Society EN ↓ 141 episodes

a commentary & video essay series, focused on pop culture, social issues, and all things "Extremely Online!" hosted by Tiffany Ferguson AKA tiffanyferg

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Tiffany Ferguson

Episodes

MrBeast will NOT save us... | Internet Analysis 11.02.2023 42:38

let's analyze MrBeast's philanthropy... (again!)

body trends are exhausting (buccal fat removal & more) | Internet Analysis 13.01.2023 31:14

buccal fat removal, plastic surgery, and body "trends" -- it's a lot!!

The Era of Pop Star Mall Tours | Internet Analysis 17.12.2022 26:26

a weird little dive into pop star mall tours! including 80s star Tiffany, Britney Spears, & Avril Lavigne

video essays have melted my brain... | Internet Analysis 07.12.2022 31:51

a meta-internet-analysis: how making video essays has affected me & my changing relationship with social media

The Commodification of Fall | Internet Analysis 14.11.2022 24:22

let's analyze fall & the things we're sold along with it! the pumpkin spice industrial complex, dare I say... 

laziness does not exist | Internet Analysis 31.10.2022 41:01

let's deconstruct our notions of laziness!

In Defense of Mobile Games? | Internet Analysis 10.10.2022 39:16

let's discuss mobile games! are they exploitative? are they worth spending any money on? why are fake ads such a problem??

You don't really want to win the lottery... | Internet Analysis 16.08.2022 29:52

Let's discuss the lottery! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - intro 1:45 - so you won the lottery... what's next? 4:34 - today's vid is sponsored by thredUP! 6:34 - the curse of the lotto win 9:44 - how should lotteries support the winners?  10:26 - becoming part of the 1% 13:28 - the lottery is a ____ tax 14:34 - pro-lottery propaganda 17:40 - what about philanthropy? 22:09 - scamming the scammer (Jerry &a...

why does youtube feel so lackluster and stale right now? | Internet Analysis 24.06.2022 33:35

youtube's been feeling off for me lately, as a viewer and creator! let's discuss my recent viewing habits, youtube's algorithm, and how tiktok has affected my consumption.

Why is Renting So Hellish?! | Internet Analysis 28.05.2022 29:15

let's discuss the struggles of renting! terrible landlords, maintenance issues, and the struggle of getting your security deposit back

the wedding industry is out of control 😳 | Internet Analysis 15.05.2022 26:33

let's discuss WEDDINGS! why are we willing to spend so much on them? and more topics including: social performance, comparison, and wedding burnout

Why are Americans so obsessed with Target? | Internet Analysis 07.04.2022 26:30

why are people obsessed with Target? how is this store different from any other superstores?? 

Suburbs, Walkability, & Car Dependency | Internet Analysis 30.03.2022 23:36

yes I've fallen into the city-planning side of the algorithm!! let's discuss the car dependency of much of the US, some historical context about the suburbs, and the importance of walkability.

The Evolution of YouTuber Merch | Internet Analysis 16.03.2022 28:57

Let's discuss the evolution of youtuber merch, from simple printed t-shirts to collabs to entirely new companies!

The Cult of "Passive Income" | Internet Analysis 13.02.2022 31:43

what's the deal with "passive income" ?! let's discuss the commonly promoted ideas, potential scams, & whether passive income really even exists!

let's discuss the STORYTIME era | Internet Analysis 26.01.2022 27:06

tbt to the "storytime" era of youtube!

deconstructing "authentic" travel & tourism | Internet Analysis 14.01.2022 34:23

let's discuss 'authentic' travel and the tourism industry.

Dystopian Real Estate Content | Internet Analysis 21.12.2021 27:43

(VIDEO EPISODE ON SPOTIFY!) let's look at some dystopian real estate content! ridiculously expensive real estate, house flipping, house hacking, and tiny (barely livable) spaces.

LA is dead & everyone's moving to NYC?? | Internet Analysis 13.12.2021 32:17

(VIDEO EPISODE ON SPOTIFY!) let's discuss why many influencers are leaving LA and moving to NYC!

"Looking Expensive" & the class implications of how we dress 07.11.2021 23:37

(VIDEO EPISODE ON SPOTIFY!) How we dress can have major impacts on how others perceive us, and how we feel. Today's episode explores the concept of "looking expensive" -- youtube and tiktok tutorials share tips on how to do so... but what does that really mean? and is "looking expensive" a worthwhile goal?

Deuxmoi & the Normalization of Stalking Celebrities | Internet Analysis 15.10.2021 31:19

(VIDEO EPISODE ON SPOTIFY!) Let's discuss the instagram account Deuxmoi, which features anonymous celebrity gossip and amateur paparazzi photos. We should reconsider our relationships with the gossip industry and give celebrities more privacy.

Van Life & the Housing Crisis | Internet Analysis 18.09.2021 29:39

(VIDEO EPISODE ON SPOTIFY!) Let's explore the van life trend: what is appealing about this? Why is it so popular right now? And what does the van life trend say about our current housing crisis?

The Reality TV to Influencer Pipeline | Internet Analysis 19.08.2021 40:54

The real prize of going on reality tv is becoming an influencer, to be honest! Let's dive into this pipeline.

good teeth are a luxury only the rich can afford 😬 | Internet Analysis 02.08.2021 56:19

yes a 56 minute long episode about TEETH! let's discuss influencer smiles, the rise of veneers, and the fact that dental care is a human right!! we all deserve better!

You're Not Relevant Anymore: what happens when youtubers pass their peak? | Internet Analysis 01.07.2021 31:27

What happens when youtubers pass their peak? what happens when you're not relevant anymore?