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The host introduces the concept of digital footprints by stating his own is shallow compared to the influencers and celebrities whose first social media posts will be reviewed. He explains the goal is to see how far these personalities have come and what their initial content looked like, hinting at a potential ranking system but ultimately deciding on crowning a winner.
The first influencer featured is Brittany Broski, known for blowing up on TikTok in 2019. The host reacts to her post, which involves a humorous, chaotic video featuring her distinctive laugh. He praises it as a strong and unique first video, highlighting its immediate comedic appeal and predicting her future success.
Mr. Beast's 2018 TikTok post is reviewed, showing a much different and less polished persona than his current image. The host criticizes it for not being 'Mr. Beast' enough. Next, Ryan Trahan's 2019 'spicy ketchup' video is discussed, noting its 'Vine energy' and how his content has evolved from commentary-style videos to more wholesome content. Brittany Broski's video is still deemed the funniest first post so far.
Noah Beck's 2020 silent 'thirst trap' TikTok is shown, with the host criticizing the content and the 'face zoom' effect, noting that this trend was more prevalent in America. David Dobrik's 2015 TikTok, featuring loud music and odd content, is deemed unmemorable. Justin Bieber's 2020 TikTok, where he plays 'The Floor is Lava' to his own song, is praised for showing his human and relatable side.
Marlon's 2020 video showcases a 'glow up' transformation. Josh Richards' 2017 Musical.ly post, characterized by awkward dancing, is seen as cringeworthy now but considered 'tough' at the time. Bryce Hall's 2019 TikTok, a simple head nod, highlights how minimal effort could launch careers then. The host reflects on how humor and content trends have changed over time.
Jake Paul's 2015 'Banana Fight Song' and Logan Paul's 2016 video featuring many bananas are seen as examples of older, more nonsensical humor. The host wonders about the 'banana trend' of that era. Addison Rae's dad's 2019 post flexing with two iPhone 11s is deemed a 'banger' for its overt display of wealth. The host humorously points out many early influencer posts are similar to flexing on their success.
Kanye West's 2024 (actually 20 years prior) Super Bowl commercial, repurposed as his TikTok, is seen as an interesting, commercially driven first post. Billie Eilish's 2020 TikTok using a face scan filter is praised for showing her humanity and relatability. Benson Boone's 2024 video where he appears to 'cook' a fan lip-syncing his song is considered harsh and awkward.
The host reveals his own first TikTok post as 'Italian Batch' in 2021, an almost identical reaction video about an 'ugly baby,' reflecting on his early content strategy and the evolution of his channel. KSI's 2020 promotional video featuring a boom box is noted for its unexpected content. Britney Spears' first TikTok, which shows her dancing, is appreciated for her confident, 'I can do whatever I want' attitude.
Zach Justice's 2019 comedic sketch about his 'dead mom' and pizza night is found randomly funny. Kendall Jenner's 2022 video of her falling off a snowboard is praised for being unexpected and humanizing for a celebrity. The Rizzler's 2022 video, featuring a baby singing a fully conscious song, is described as surprisingly mature for a child.
WillNE's 2019 TikTok, which ties into his YouTube content, is deemed 'not cringe' because he was already established. Danny Duncan's 2019 video of throwing a ball in a toilet and then breaking a monitor is seen as classic YouTuber core content. Mariah Carey's 2019 attempt at a TikTok trend using her own song is seen as performative and a typical celebrity approach.
Bella Poarch's 2020 video, where she exclaims 'Nice cock-a-doodle-doo,' is surprisingly bold and funny for a first post. Brent Rivera's 2015 video, featuring him brushing his teeth, is seen as a typical Vine-era flex. Selena Gomez's 'Am I cute?' trend participation and James Charles' 'pinkity drinkity' video from 2019 are noted as relatable celebrity trend involvement.
Noah Miller's 2020 post is highlighted as another good, genuinely funny first video. Tana Mongeau's 2019 post where she's eating while lip-syncing is found confusing and not particularly engaging. Slushy Noobs' 2025 (actually 2024) first post, featuring an abstract painting video, is noted for its unexpectedness given their usual content, and the contrast creates humor.
DJ Khaled's 2020 TikTok, where he walks on water and declares 'I got the keys,' embodies his brand. Kai Cenat's 2020 video, mimicking anime characters, is somewhat bizarre. IShowSpeed's 2019 video showcasing a backflip is praised for being cool and unexpected. JoJo Siwa's 2015 post from when she was presumably very young, is noted for her early start and widespread recognition.
Ninja's 2019 Christmas-themed Fortnite floss dance is seen as a nostalgic and good first post, capturing familiar vibes. Kim Kardashian's 2022 'behind the scenes' Balenciaga post is critiqued for not being trend-focused or relatable enough for a first TikTok. Taylor Holder's 2019 video featuring a now-outdated fashion trend and Charli D'Amelio's 2019 'hoes mad' post, which garnered millions of likes despite being different from her typical dance content, conclude the reviews.
Despite not formally ranking each video, the host concludes that Brittany Broski has the best first post because it is genuinely funny and instantly makes viewers want to explore her profile. He emphasizes that initial posts don't always have to be perfect, encouraging viewers to simply 'send it' and post their content.