A short YouTube monologue by creator Chris Koerner warning viewers about deceptive marketing tactics in online product videos. Koerner criticizes emotional-manipulation videos (e.g., 'crying girl' stories) and alleges many promoted items are generic drop-shipped prints misrepresented as handmade.
Look at this freaking thing right here. Listen, I'm a toxic optimist, but I hate everything about this video going on behind me because it's all a lie. Don't fall for these videos. This Crying Girl, that's a video from years ago that some random drop shippers just sold the video of the old guy. Stop. No, these are not handmade rugs. These are generic prints drop shipped from China. Now, I'm all for capitalism, but I can't get behind dishonesty. Do not buy products from people crying videos talking about their dad or grandpa that just can't get anyone to buy their products.
