Named for the geological concept of a mineral vein, a vast region of a particular valuable mineral which may lie hidden inside solid rock until a miner or digger inadvertently punches through and discovers it.
A YouTube vein is a huge collection of similar and interesting videos on YouTube, which you had never been aware existed, and which you discovered through the "Related Videos" list on some other video. The Related Videos list on each video within the vein will similarly lead to a huge number of other videos inside the vein, so that once you enter the vein, you can be exploring it for hours via the Related Videos links.
It may be difficult to get out of the vein, because if it's large enough, all of the related videos on almost all of the videos within the vein will lead to more videos within the vein, in an inescapable closed circuit. Conversely, once out it can be difficult to get back in (without using the browser's Back button) because by definition, the videos that lead into the vein are obscure and don't come up often in searches and related-videos lists. It's only a vein if its entry points are in that way hard to come by or obscure, but once inside it proves to be enormous.
A YouTube vein is a huge collection of similar and interesting videos on YouTube, which you had never been aware existed, and which you discovered through the "Related Videos" list on some other video. The Related Videos list on each video within the vein will similarly lead to a huge number of other videos inside the vein, so that once you enter the vein, you can be exploring it for hours via the Related Videos links.
It may be difficult to get out of the vein, because if it's large enough, all of the related videos on almost all of the videos within the vein will lead to more videos within the vein, in an inescapable closed circuit. Conversely, once out it can be difficult to get back in (without using the browser's Back button) because by definition, the videos that lead into the vein are obscure and don't come up often in searches and related-videos lists. It's only a vein if its entry points are in that way hard to come by or obscure, but once inside it proves to be enormous.
I looked at this Japanese music video that came up in a YouTube search and uncovered an enormous youtube vein of old japanese pop music in the related videos!
by geajack October 19, 2011
When a single video on youtube leads you on a journey through the underbelly of youtube that ends up taking your whole day, evening, and/or night.
by Zannuj August 26, 2014
This genius thought he tell me how to do my job, cause he watched a 10 minute video. Bro' must have been YouTube Certified!
by Franklin'ation September 23, 2020
A YouTubers inability to come up with trending or quality content for a project or video. Similar to writers block.
Friend: Bro! When are you uploading the new video?
YouTuber: Soon. With this YouTubers Block, I can't think.
YouTuber: Soon. With this YouTubers Block, I can't think.
by urbuser59 February 15, 2021
The act of having 2 (or more) tabs of youtube open with music videos pre-loaded on to them. Before the first video stops the youtube DJ will hit play on the next video transitioning from one song to the other seamlessly ergo eliminating the risk of awkward silences. often used in small partys and gatherings of acquaintances where there is no sound system present.
"man these tunes are sweet"
"yeah! you can thank the youtube DJ"
"I know, with all this music going on I can actually tolorate you"
"thanks"
"yeah! you can thank the youtube DJ"
"I know, with all this music going on I can actually tolorate you"
"thanks"
by HaxMaster June 01, 2012
When you learn a skill through watching videos on Youtube, thereby becoming competent at said skill without formal education or help from others.
by ElectricBananaMan June 15, 2019
Similar to Netflix and Chill, but applied to Online Learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the "New Normal", many educators began posting their lessons onto YouTube.
For many students who were forced to maintain social distancing away from friends, "Netflix and Chill" soon gave way to "YouTube and Cry".
With the "New Normal", many educators began posting their lessons onto YouTube.
For many students who were forced to maintain social distancing away from friends, "Netflix and Chill" soon gave way to "YouTube and Cry".
Pierre:
Hey, do you wanna come over for some Netflix and Chill?
Elliott:
I can't. My whole family is being quarantined. It'll just be YouTube and Cry for the next 14 days.
Hey, do you wanna come over for some Netflix and Chill?
Elliott:
I can't. My whole family is being quarantined. It'll just be YouTube and Cry for the next 14 days.
by QuarkZ March 18, 2021