Considering its game-changing impact on culture and society (allowing us to see and share ourselves with the world as never before), it’s pretty astounding that there hasn’t been more “behind the scenes” at YouTube videos.  Or, maybe there have been.  But I’ve certainly never seen any.  Which is why I felt compelled to post this.

NBC’s TODAY show not only shows us footage in the belly of the beast at YouTube (more like a playground for adults), but they interview YouTube employees who proudly champion their employer’s cause.  While they speak to several employees who drone on about the company’s greatness, I’m sure this woman (in summing up YouTube’s entire perception (of itself and that others have of it)) will get a nice raise.  Her one profound line:

“We’re the moneymakers here at YouTube.”

Yes… you are.

Giving us a glimpse into the YouTube culture proves insightful.  But the only part of this behind-the-scenes look at the corporate giant is the revelation that, every Thursday, their pastry chef raffles off a three-pound cupcake.  Where can I apply for a job?

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