--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I think things like YouTube and Twitter…" description: "\"I think things like YouTube and Twitter are really cool and really good in some ways, but the fact that the news is cutting to a YouTube clip on nation..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/239/andrew-vanwyngarden-21026_clip_i-think-things-like-youtube-and-twitter_2996136.jpg" --- # I think things like YouTube and Twitter are really cool… ![“I think things like YouTube and Twitter are really cool and really good in some ways, but the fact that the news is cutting to a YouTube clip on national TV, I think is really weird.” quote by Andrew VanWyngarden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/239/andrew-vanwyngarden-21026_clip_i-think-things-like-youtube-and-twitter_2996136.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/239/andrew-vanwyngarden-21026_clip_i-think-things-like-youtube-and-twitter_2996136.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/239/andrew-vanwyngarden-21026_clip_i-think-things-like-youtube-and-twitter_2996136.jpg) > “I think things like YouTube and Twitter are really cool and really good in some ways, but the fact that the news is cutting to a YouTube clip on national TV, I think is really weird.” [Andrew VanWyngarden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andrew-vanwyngarden/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The blending of social platforms with traditional news feels odd, highlighting a shift in how information is presented and consumed. **In simple terms:** Mixing new media with old news feels strange. Key Takeaway Recognize and critique media format changes. Themes media convergence news consumption technology culture communication Mood critical thoughtful Type observational analytical When to use this quote - newsrooms - social media strategy - media literacy - journalism education Key Concepts digital media information ecology public perception Questions to Reflect On - How does platform choice affect credibility? - What are the risks of blurring news and entertainment? 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