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==Videos==
==Videos==
The channel provides a series of educational videos on a range of subjects, including politics and economics. His video debunking popular misconceptions has been featured on [[CBS]].<ref name=CBS>{{cite web|author=Bailey Johnson|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504784_162-57364879-10391705/eskimos-to-not-have-100s-of-words-for-snow-and-other-myths-debunked/|title=Eskimos do not have 100's of words for snow, and other myths debunked|publisher=''CBS''|date=January 24, 2012|accessdate=August 9, 2012}}</ref> Two videos differentiate [[London, England]] and the [[City of London]], while explaining certain oddities that arise from the ancient customs of the latter.<ref name="CBSLondon">{{cite web|author=Kieth Shaw|url=http://www.itworld.com/virtualization/287001/learn-about-london-inside-london|title=Learn about the London inside London|publisher=''IT World''|date=July 23, 2012|accessdate=August 9, 2012}}</ref><ref name="GizmodoLondon">{{cite web|author=Sam Gibbs|url=http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/09/how-to-become-the-lord-mayor-of-the-secret-city-of-london/|title=How to Become the Lord Mayor of the (Secret) City of London|publisher=''Gizmodo UK''|date=September 20, 2012|accessdate=September 21, 2012}}</ref> Another two videos explaining copyright law and [[Electoral College (United States)|The Electoral College]] have been featured on [[Mashable]].<ref name=Mash1>{{cite web|author=Allegra Tepper|url=http://mashable.com/2012/07/24/youtube-tough-topics/#tk862BbjWx4|title=These 10 Videos Turn Tough Topics Into Child's Play, 7. C.G.P. Grey: Copyright: Forever Less One Day|publisher=''Mashable''|date=July 24, 2012|accessdate=August 9, 2012}}</ref><ref name=Mash2>{{cite web|author=Allegra Tepper|url=http://mashable.com/2012/07/24/youtube-tough-topics/#OUS9mM8Xbbw|title=These 10 Videos Turn Tough Topics Into Child's Play, 8. C.G.P. Grey: How the Electoral College Works|publisher=''Mashable''|date=July 24, 2012|accessdate=August 9, 2012}}</ref> The channel has also explained the economic disadvantages of U.S. [[Penny (United States coin)|one-cent coins]], in another viral video, ''Death to Pennies''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mary Beth Quirk|url=http://consumerist.com/2012/01/making-a-case-against-pennies-can-be-informative-and-funny.html|title=The Case Against Pennies Might Make You Want To Send Yours Back To Uncle Sam For Something Useful|publisher=''Consumerist''|date=January 13, 2012|accessdate=August 9, 2012}}</ref><ref name=CBSDTP>{{cite web|author=Bailey Johnson|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504784_162-57333884-10391705/death-to-pennies/|title=Death to Pennies|publisher=''CBS''|work=The Feed Blog|date=November 30, 2011|accessdate=March 4, 2013}}</ref> The video ''How to Become [[Pope]]'' also went viral.<ref name=Pope>{{cite web|author=Aaron Blake|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2013/02/25/why-is-the-pope-always-so-old-video/|title=Why is the pope always so old? (Video)|publisher=''Washington Post''|date=February 25, 2013|accessdate=March 4, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Lindsay Jolivet|url=http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-buzz/become-pope-instructional-video-goes-viral-190357513.html|title=How to become pope instructional video goes viral|publisher=''Yahoo! Canada''|date=February 21, 2013|accessdate=March 4, 2013}}</ref>
The channel provides a series of educational videos on a range of subjects, including politics and economics. Grey is well known for the fast pace of both his videos and his voice-overs. The videos feature Grey, an [[American people|American]] [[expatriate]] living in [[London]], narrating over animations and still photographs. The backing music is usually credited to [[Kevin MacLeod (composer)|Kevin MacLeod]]. Whilst nearly all of Grey's videos feature his voice, Grey himself has never been filmed or photographed within his own videos (except his hands), and always has his face obscured when appearing in other people's videos;<ref>{{cite web|author=Veritasium|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnrdqCQuwK8|title=Science YouTubers Unite! feat. ... CGPGrey|publisher=YouTube|date=June 28, 2012|accessdate=October 26, 2013}}</ref> he often uses a stick figure with glasses to represent himself.<ref>{{cite web|title=Numbers confuse Americans - Numberphile|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBbBbY4qvv4|publisher=Numberphile (YouTube)|accessdate=7 November 2013|date=25 July 2013}}</ref> His videos also often include hidden links, often leading to [[Monty Python]] videos. Most of his videos feature a Creeper from the game ''[[Minecraft]]''.
His video debunking popular misconceptions has been featured on [[CBS]].<ref name=CBS>{{cite web|author=Bailey Johnson|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504784_162-57364879-10391705/eskimos-to-not-have-100s-of-words-for-snow-and-other-myths-debunked/|title=Eskimos do not have 100's of words for snow, and other myths debunked|publisher=''CBS''|date=January 24, 2012|accessdate=August 9, 2012}}</ref> Two videos differentiate [[London, England]] and the [[City of London]], while explaining certain oddities that arise from the ancient customs of the latter.<ref name="CBSLondon">{{cite web|author=Kieth Shaw|url=http://www.itworld.com/virtualization/287001/learn-about-london-inside-london|title=Learn about the London inside London|publisher=''IT World''|date=July 23, 2012|accessdate=August 9, 2012}}</ref><ref name="GizmodoLondon">{{cite web|author=Sam Gibbs|url=http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/09/how-to-become-the-lord-mayor-of-the-secret-city-of-london/|title=How to Become the Lord Mayor of the (Secret) City of London|publisher=''Gizmodo UK''|date=September 20, 2012|accessdate=September 21, 2012}}</ref> Another two videos explaining copyright law and [[Electoral College (United States)|The Electoral College]] have been featured on [[Mashable]].<ref name=Mash1>{{cite web|author=Allegra Tepper|url=http://mashable.com/2012/07/24/youtube-tough-topics/#tk862BbjWx4|title=These 10 Videos Turn Tough Topics Into Child's Play, 7. C.G.P. Grey: Copyright: Forever Less One Day|publisher=''Mashable''|date=July 24, 2012|accessdate=August 9, 2012}}</ref><ref name=Mash2>{{cite web|author=Allegra Tepper|url=http://mashable.com/2012/07/24/youtube-tough-topics/#OUS9mM8Xbbw|title=These 10 Videos Turn Tough Topics Into Child's Play, 8. C.G.P. Grey: How the Electoral College Works|publisher=''Mashable''|date=July 24, 2012|accessdate=August 9, 2012}}</ref> The channel has also explained the economic disadvantages of U.S. [[Penny (United States coin)|one-cent coins]], in another viral video, ''Death to Pennies''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mary Beth Quirk|url=http://consumerist.com/2012/01/making-a-case-against-pennies-can-be-informative-and-funny.html|title=The Case Against Pennies Might Make You Want To Send Yours Back To Uncle Sam For Something Useful|publisher=''Consumerist''|date=January 13, 2012|accessdate=August 9, 2012}}</ref><ref name=CBSDTP>{{cite web|author=Bailey Johnson|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504784_162-57333884-10391705/death-to-pennies/|title=Death to Pennies|publisher=''CBS''|work=The Feed Blog|date=November 30, 2011|accessdate=March 4, 2013}}</ref> The video ''How to Become [[Pope]]'' also went viral.<ref name=Pope>{{cite web|author=Aaron Blake|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2013/02/25/why-is-the-pope-always-so-old-video/|title=Why is the pope always so old? (Video)|publisher=''Washington Post''|date=February 25, 2013|accessdate=March 4, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Lindsay Jolivet|url=http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-buzz/become-pope-instructional-video-goes-viral-190357513.html|title=How to become pope instructional video goes viral|publisher=''Yahoo! Canada''|date=February 21, 2013|accessdate=March 4, 2013}}</ref>


Several videos explain the differences between various election procedures, especially criticizing the shortcomings of [[first-past-the-post voting]] ([[gerrymandering]], [[minority rule]], lack of [[Condorcet winner]], [[two-party system]], [[spoiler effect]]) and discussing the relative advantages of the [[alternative vote]] and [[mixed-member proportional representation]].
Several videos explain the differences between various election procedures, especially criticizing the shortcomings of [[first-past-the-post voting]] ([[gerrymandering]], [[minority rule]], lack of [[Condorcet winner]], [[two-party system]], [[spoiler effect]]) and discussing the relative advantages of the [[alternative vote]] and [[mixed-member proportional representation]].

The videos feature Grey, an [[American people|American]] [[expatriate]] living in [[London]], narrating over animations and still photographs. The backing music is usually credited to [[Kevin MacLeod (composer)|Kevin MacLeod]]. Whilst nearly all of Grey's videos feature his voice, Grey himself has never been filmed or photographed within his own videos (except his hands), and always has his face obscured when appearing in other people's videos.<ref>{{cite web|author=Veritasium|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnrdqCQuwK8|title=Science YouTubers Unite! feat. ... CGPGrey|publisher=YouTube|date=June 28, 2012|accessdate=October 26, 2013}}</ref>

==Style==

Grey is well known for the fast pace of both his videos and his voice-overs. Another distinguishing feature of Grey's videos is the inclusion of numerous hidden links which often direct to monty python videos. Most of his videos at some point feature a creeper from the game [[minecraft]]. Grey's face has never been shown in any of his videos- a stick figure with spectacles is usually used to represent himself.


===''Grey Explains'' videography===
===''Grey Explains'' videography===

Revision as of 02:29, 7 November 2013

C.G.P. Grey
File:CGPGreySymbol.png
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Presentation
Hosted byC. G. P. Grey
GenreEducational
LanguageEnglish
Length1-7 minutes
Production
No. of episodes62
Publication
Original releaseJanuary 30, 2011
ProviderYouTube

CGPGrey is a one-man YouTube channel featuring short educational videos. The channel's first popular video was an explanation of the terminology of the British Isles, which went viral.[1]

Videos

The channel provides a series of educational videos on a range of subjects, including politics and economics. Grey is well known for the fast pace of both his videos and his voice-overs. The videos feature Grey, an American expatriate living in London, narrating over animations and still photographs. The backing music is usually credited to Kevin MacLeod. Whilst nearly all of Grey's videos feature his voice, Grey himself has never been filmed or photographed within his own videos (except his hands), and always has his face obscured when appearing in other people's videos;[2] he often uses a stick figure with glasses to represent himself.[3] His videos also often include hidden links, often leading to Monty Python videos. Most of his videos feature a Creeper from the game Minecraft.

His video debunking popular misconceptions has been featured on CBS.[4] Two videos differentiate London, England and the City of London, while explaining certain oddities that arise from the ancient customs of the latter.[5][6] Another two videos explaining copyright law and The Electoral College have been featured on Mashable.[7][8] The channel has also explained the economic disadvantages of U.S. one-cent coins, in another viral video, Death to Pennies.[9][10] The video How to Become Pope also went viral.[11][12]

Several videos explain the differences between various election procedures, especially criticizing the shortcomings of first-past-the-post voting (gerrymandering, minority rule, lack of Condorcet winner, two-party system, spoiler effect) and discussing the relative advantages of the alternative vote and mixed-member proportional representation.

Grey Explains videography

Date Video Ref
January 30, 2011 The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England Explained [13]
March 9, 2011 The Problems with First Past the Post Voting Explained [14]
April 6, 2011 The Alternative Vote Explained
April 19, 2011 The True Cost of the Royal Family Explained
May 23, 2011 How Scotland Joined Great Britain
June 22, 2011 Coffee: The Greatest Addiction Ever [15]
July 12, 2011 Gerrymandering Explained
August 23, 2011 Copyright: Forever Less One Day [7]
September 15, 2011 What are Continents?
September 26, 2011 Mixed-Member Proportional Representation Explained
October 24, 2011 Daylight Saving Time Explained [16]
November 7, 2011 The Trouble with the Electoral College
How the Electoral College Works [8]
November 30, 2011 Death to Pennies [10]
December 19, 2011 A Brief History of Santa [17]
December 30, 2011 2012 & The End Of The World [18]
January 24, 2012 10 Misconceptions Rundown [4]
January 30, 2012 Groundhog Day Explained [19]
February 13, 2012 Primary Elections Explained
8 Animal Misconceptions Rundown
February 28, 2012 What is a Leap Year? [20]
April 18, 2012 5 Historical Misconceptions Rundown
May 29, 2012 Is Pluto a planet?
July 23, 2012 The (Secret) City of London, Part 1: History [5]
September 19, 2012 The (Secret) City of London, Part 2: Government [6]
October 10, 2012 What If the Electoral College is Tied?
December 4, 2012 Can Texas Secede from the Union? [21]
December 21, 2012 Holland vs the Netherlands [22]
January 21, 2013 The Debt Limit Explained [23]
February 19, 2013 How to Become Pope [11]
April 9, 2013 Vatican City Explained
May 7, 2013 Countries inside Countries: Bizarre Borders Part 1
June 5, 2013 Canada & The United States: Bizarre Borders Part 2 [24]
July 2, 2013 The European Union Explained*
July 16, 2013 How to Become the British Monarch
September 9, 2013 What is reddit?
October 23, 2013 How many Countries are there?

References

  1. ^ C. G. P. Grey (January 30, 2012). "One Year & 100,000 Subscribers Later (Thank You!)". CGPGrey. YouTube. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  2. ^ Veritasium (June 28, 2012). "Science YouTubers Unite! feat. ... CGPGrey". YouTube. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
  3. ^ "Numbers confuse Americans - Numberphile". Numberphile (YouTube). 25 July 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  4. ^ a b Bailey Johnson (January 24, 2012). "Eskimos do not have 100's of words for snow, and other myths debunked". CBS. Retrieved August 9, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ a b Kieth Shaw (July 23, 2012). "Learn about the London inside London". IT World. Retrieved August 9, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ a b Sam Gibbs (September 20, 2012). "How to Become the Lord Mayor of the (Secret) City of London". Gizmodo UK. Retrieved September 21, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ a b Allegra Tepper (July 24, 2012). "These 10 Videos Turn Tough Topics Into Child's Play, 7. C.G.P. Grey: Copyright: Forever Less One Day". Mashable. Retrieved August 9, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ a b Allegra Tepper (July 24, 2012). "These 10 Videos Turn Tough Topics Into Child's Play, 8. C.G.P. Grey: How the Electoral College Works". Mashable. Retrieved August 9, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ Mary Beth Quirk (January 13, 2012). "The Case Against Pennies Might Make You Want To Send Yours Back To Uncle Sam For Something Useful". Consumerist. Retrieved August 9, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ a b Bailey Johnson (November 30, 2011). "Death to Pennies". The Feed Blog. CBS. Retrieved March 4, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ a b Aaron Blake (February 25, 2013). "Why is the pope always so old? (Video)". Washington Post. Retrieved March 4, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ Lindsay Jolivet (February 21, 2013). "How to become pope instructional video goes viral". Yahoo! Canada. Retrieved March 4, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ Paul Caridad (February 3, 2011). "THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN, ENGLAND & THE UNITED KINGDOM (AND A WHOLE LOT MORE)". Visual News. Retrieved March 4, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ C.G.P. Grey (March 9, 2011). "The Problems With First Past the Post Voting Explained". CGPGrey. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
  15. ^ "Coffee: The Greatest Addiction Ever (VIDEO)". Huffington Post. June 27, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ David Haglund (March 12, 2012). "Did You See This? Daylight Saving Time Explained". Slate. Retrieved March 4, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  17. ^ Laura Hibbard (December 20, 2011). "Santa Claus: A Brief History (VIDEO)". Huffington Post. Retrieved March 4, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  18. ^ Will Goodman (January 3, 2012). "2012 and the end of the world according to the Mayans". The Feed Blog. CBS. Retrieved March 4, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  19. ^ Chris Higgins (February 2, 2013). "Groundhog Day Explained". mental_floss. Retrieved March 4, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  20. ^ Geoff Herbert (February 29, 2012). "Viral Video of the Day: Leap year's extra day, Feb. 29, explained". Syracuse. Retrieved March 4, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  21. ^ Benny Johnson (December 6, 2012). "COULD TEXAS REALLY SECEDE FROM THE UNION? THE ANSWER IS…". The Blaze. Retrieved March 4, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  22. ^ Ed Carrasco (December 27, 2012). "WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOLLAND AND THE NETHERLANDS? YOUTUBER C.G.P. GREY EXPLAINS [VIDEO]". New Media Rockstars. Retrieved March 4, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  23. ^ Aaron Blake (January 22, 2013). "The debt ceiling, explained (VIDEO)". Washington Post. Retrieved March 4, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  24. ^ Robert T. Gonzalez (14 June 2013). "This is the totally bonkers story of the US/Canada border". io9. Retrieved 29 June 2013.

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