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[[Image:Lucas Cruikshank as Fred screenshot.png|thumb|right|250px|[[Lucas Cruikshank]] as Fred.|{{ifdc|1=Image:Lucas Cruikshank as Fred screenshot.png|log=2008 October 28}}]]
'''Fred''' is a [[Channel (communications)|channel]] on [[Video hosting service|video-sharing]] website [[YouTube]]. The Fred channel is, {{as of|October 2008|lc=on}}, the most subscribed of all time, with over 600,000 users subscribing to it.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.youtube.com/members?s=ms&t=a&g=0|title=Youtube: All - Most Subscribed (All Time)|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=2008-10-26}}</ref> The videos are centred around a fictional 6-year-old, Fred Figglehorn, who has a dysfunctional home life and "anger management issues" of his own.<ref name=Smh>{{citeweb|url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2008/06/30/1214677897205.html|title=Fast-talking Fred is the toast of YouTube|publisher=''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]''|author=Stephen Hutcheon, with Tom Burton|date=2008-06-20|accessdate=2008-10-26}}</ref> Fred is played by [[Lucas Cruikshank]], a 15-year-old from [[Nebraska]], [[USA]].<ref name=Ind>{{citeweb|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/online/andrew-keen-on-new-media-kids-with-cameras-lead-the-way-in-giving-web-users-their-daily-fred-878508.html|title=Andrew Keen on New Media: Kids with cameras lead the way in giving web users their daily Fred|publisher=''[[The Independent]]''|author=Andrew Keen|date-2008-07-28|accessdate=2008-10-26}}</ref> The first video on the Fred channel, which was registered on October 1, 2005,<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.youtube.com/user/Fred|title=Fred Youtube channel|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=2008-10-26}}</ref> was uploaded on April 30, 2008,<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DL7zP7Da1o|title=Fred on Halloween|publisher=YouTube|date=2008-04-30|accessdate=2008-10-26}}</ref> and within two months, the channel had 250,000 subscribers, making it the fourth most popular channel of all time.<ref name=Smh/><ref name=Ind/>

==Content==
Cruishank has described the channel as "programming for kids by kids".<ref name=Ind/> The Fred channel was set up by Cruishank, and his cousins Jon and Katie (the three are collectively known as JKL Productions). The character has been described as a "post-modern [[Charlie Brown]]".<ref name=Ind/> The Fred videos are usually two or three minutes in length, and feature a short vignette of an incident that has happened in Fred's life (titles include ''Fred Goes Swimming'', ''Fred Loses His Meds'', ''Fred Gets Detention'').<ref>{{cite news|url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122169004968649685.html?mod=googlenews_wsj|title=Studios Hope YouTube Tie Sells Movie |author=Peter Sanders|date=September 18, 2008 |publisher=''[[Wall Street Journal]]''|accessdate=2008-09-19}}</ref>

The series is intended as a parody of self-important video bloggers who, in Cruikshank's words, "think that everyone is so interested in them." Cruikshank believes that viewers either "automatically love Fred or automatically hate Fred, there is no in between".<ref name="cnn">{{cite news|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi57YE9jon4|title=The Teen Behind Fred.|last=Brook|first=Anderson|publisher=CNN|access date=2008-07-20}}</ref> Fred his videos to his YouTube channel, even though he is not supposed to be using his mother's video camera, or posting videos, or have even have a YouTube account. The voice of Fred is altered to a higher pitch, "chipmunked" so to speak—producing a similar sound to the chipmunks from the TV show ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks]]''.<ref name=Smh/>

The character lives with his recovering alcoholic mother, whose voice is heard but is who is only seen once, in the Halloween episode, for a brief 20-30 seconds (other than that, Fred communicates with all characters off-screen). It is implied that Fred has been mistreated, but he frequently speaks of his love for his mother. Fred's grandmother is mentioned as briefly caring for Fred while his mother was in rehab, on account of [[alcoholism]]. When his mother returns, in "Fred's Mom Returns", his grandmother leaves and his mother begins making him do chores such as picking up sticks. It is known that Fred has anger issues. Other frequently mentioned characters include Judy, who Fred has a crush on but whom he is despised by, and Kevin, Judy's boyfriend who bullies Fred. Bertha is apparently a really popular second grader who began socializing with Fred one day when both their moms were at the bar. She tells him to do bad things and made him play a "City of Ember" game in her basement. In one episode however, "Fred: A Star in his own Mind", other characters are seen such as people that work for him and fan girls (although this occurs in a dream sequence). Fred's favorite meal is a TV dinner. However, in one episode Fred's mom takes away his TV dinner privileges. Fred's father was mentioned in the episode "Father's Day", where we find out that Fred's father, who is supposedly a rock star, and is on death row in a mental institution. He also mentions being threatened by the supposed former owner of the Fred channel, who knows where Fred lives. Fred episodes typically begin with "Hey! It's Fred!" and include the catchphrases "Hackin'" (replacement word for [[Minced oath|freakin]]') or "Garnet" (a portmanteau of gosh and darn it). They also usually end with "Peace out, home dawg!".

The majority of the videos are edited to feature frequent cuts in the dialogue. There series features little in the way of music, apart from Fred's own singing, and occasionally "Watch How I Do This", a rap song by [[Kev Blaze]] featuring [[Krayzie Bone]].

==Commercial success==
Fred's initial success attracted Sonesta Entertainment, a [[California]]n talent agency, whom Cruishank signed with.<ref name=Ind/> The second 'season' of Fred videos also featured some [[product placement]],<ref name=Ind/> seen in a dream sequence, in which Fred, who aspires to be famous, is seen on the set of the 2008 film [[City of Ember]]. Another video featured clips from the film, with Fred's face superimposed on certain characters.

The Fred channel also features links to the website for [[Zipit|Zipit Wireless Messenger]], whom Cruishank came into contact with as a result of his agency.<ref name=shill>{{cite news|work=Fox 11 News KTTV|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/webscout/2008/06/oh-no-youtubes.html|title=Oh no! YouTube's 'Fred' is both shrill and a shill|date=June 20 2008 |work=LA Times|accessdate=2008-09-08}}</ref> Cruishank gained a five-figure sponsorship for promoting this product through his channel,<ref name=Smh/> and he has been criticized by the ''[[LA Times]]'''s Web Scout for using his channel as a vehicle for [[viral marketing]].<ref name=shill/>

Cruishank also sells Fred merchandise through the series' own website.

==Episodes==
Note: All classics were reuploaded on April 30, 2008.

====Classics====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Episode Number
! Title
! Airdate
|-
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=1
|Title=Halloween
|OriginalAirDate=October 30, 2006
|ShortSummary=
Fred spends his Halloween at home while his mom parties.

NOTE: This is only time we see Fred's mom.
|LineColor= FF0000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=2
|Title=On St. Patrick's Day
|OriginalAirDate=March 15, 2007
|ShortSummary=
Fred celebrates St. Patrick's Day.
|LineColor= FF0000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=3
|Title=Goes to the Park
|OriginalAirDate=April 19, 2007
|ShortSummary=
Fred goes and plays at a park near his house.
|LineColor= FF0000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=4
|Title=The 4th of July
|OriginalAirDate=July 3, 2007
|ShortSummary=
Fred celebrates the [[4th of July]] by lighting fireworks and doing other fun stuff.
|LineColor= FF0000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=5
|Title=Gets Babysat
|OriginalAirDate=September 29, 2007
|ShortSummary=
Fred has to deal with an annoying babysitter.
|LineColor= FF0000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=6
|Title=Halloween 2
|OriginalAirDate=October 30, 2007
|ShortSummary=
Fred goes trick or treating for the first time.
|LineColor= FF0000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=7
|Title=Christmas
|OriginalAirDate=December 21, 2007
|ShortSummary=
Fred goes to his aunt's house for Christmas.
|LineColor= FF0000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=8
|Title=Valentine's Day
|OriginalAirDate=February 10, 2008
|ShortSummary=
Fred celebrates Valentine's Day.
|LineColor= FF0000
}}
|}

====Season 1====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Episode Number
! Title
! Airdate
|-
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=1
|Title=May Day
|OriginalAirDate=May 1, 2008
|ShortSummary=
Fred tries to be nice by giving people in his neighborhood [[May Day]] baskets (his object of affection, Judy, May Day underwear). The day is less than successful.
|LineColor= FFF000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=2
|Title=Loses his Meds
|OriginalAirDate=May 8, 2008
|ShortSummary=
Fred goes crazy when he loses his medication. Evidently, his mom accidently took the meds with hers, mistakening them for her own.
|LineColor= FFF000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=3
|Title=Gets Bullied
|OriginalAirDate=May 15, 2008
|ShortSummary=
Kevin is mad at Fred for "ding dong ditching" his house so he wants revenge.

Note: First appearance of "The Cat with [[Rabies]]."
|LineColor= FFF000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=4
|Title=Gets Detention
|OriginalAirDate=May 22, 2008
|ShortSummary=
Because Fred was late for school, and he got detention, he won't be able to be a pediatrician.
|LineColor= FFF000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=5
|Title=Goes to the Dentist
|OriginalAirDate=May 29, 2008
|ShortSummary=
Fred goes to the dentist for the first time, but it is not what he expected.
|LineColor= FFF000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=6
|Title=Stalks Judy
|OriginalAirDate=June 5, 2008
|ShortSummary=
Fred takes his obsession with Judy to the next level.
|LineColor= FFF000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=7
|Title=Father's Day
|OriginalAirDate=June 12, 2008
|ShortSummary=
Fred celebrates [[Father's Day]]...even though his dad is in jail.
|LineColor= FFF000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=8
|Title=Goes Swimming
|OriginalAirDate=June 19, 2008
|ShortSummary=
Fred goes swimming in a pool that his mom found at the dump. The pool is too small for his liking though.
|LineColor= FFF000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=9
|Title=Meets Bertha
|OriginalAirDate=June 26, 2008
|ShortSummary=
Fred meets a girl named Bertha outside the community bar.
|LineColor= FFF000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=10
|Title=Mom is Missing
|OriginalAirDate=July 3, 2008
|ShortSummary=
The season one finale. Fred realizes that he hasn't seen his mom since his playdate with Bertha. He thinks it's cool at first, but he starts to see the downsides. The series ends with Fred unsure if he will see his mother again.
|LineColor= FFF000
}}
|}

====Season 2====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Episode Number
! Title
! Airdate
|-
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=1
|Title=Grandma has a Secret
|OriginalAirDate=August 21, 2008
|ShortSummary=
The season two premiere. Fred's Grandma has come to live with him. Meanwhile, he learns that the reason of his mom's disappearance is because she is on rehab.
|LineColor= 0000FF
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=2
|Title=Goes Camping
|OriginalAirDate=August 28, 2008
|ShortSummary=
Fred has big plans for his end of summer camping trip before he starts [[kindergarten]].
|LineColor= 0000FF
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=3
|Title=Auditions for a Play
|OriginalAirDate=September 4, 2008
|ShortSummary=
Fred auditions for the lead role in the school play [[Grease (musical)|Grease]].
|LineColor= 0000FF
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=4
|Title=Mom Returns
|OriginalAirDate=September 11, 2008
|ShortSummary=
Fred's excited his mom's coming home from rehab.
|LineColor= 0000FF
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=5
|Title=A Star in his Own Mind
|OriginalAirDate=September 18, 2008
|ShortSummary=
Fred is sent to bed early after an outburst and has a fantastical dream. This is the first time we hear Fred's last name: Figglehorn.
|LineColor= 0000FF
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=6
|Title=Sneaks into Judy's Party
|OriginalAirDate=September 25, 2008
|ShortSummary=
Fred goes to Judy's party despite not being invited.
|LineColor= 0000FF
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=7
|Title=Tries to Ride a Bike
|OriginalAirDate=October 2, 2008
|ShortSummary=
Fred "borrows" Kevin's new bike to try to teach himself how to ride one.
|LineColor= 0000FF
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=8
|Title=Runs for President
|OriginalAirDate=October 9, 2008
|ShortSummary=
Fred enters a school election to become the kindergarten president.
|LineColor= 0000FF
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=9
|Title=Faces a Dirty Campaign
|OriginalAirDate=October 16, 2008
|ShortSummary=
After Kevin and Judy turn the kindergarten campaign negative, Fred is forced to fight fire with fire.
|LineColor= 0000FF
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=10
|Title=Election Day
|OriginalAirDate=October 23, 2008
|ShortSummary=
The season two finale. Fred realizes that he won't be class president.
|LineColor= 0000FF
}}
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://uk.youtube.com/user/Fred Fred channel]
*[http://fredfigglehorn.com/ Fred Figglehorn website]
*[http://www.myspace.com/FRED Fred's Myspace]

[[Category:YouTube videos]]
[[Category:Internet personalities]]
[[Category:Internet memes]]

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