Summary

A YouTube creator received 20 million views on a video but forgot to monetize it, resulting in no earnings; he received a $12,000 check after speaking to the CEO of YouTube, but lost a significant portion of the money due to risky cryptocurrency investments.

Abstract

The article is about a YouTube creator who accidentally uploaded a video that received over 20 million views without monetization. He spoke to a friend who works at YouTube and the CEO of YouTube to try and monetize the video retroactively, but ultimately only received a $12,000 check from the CEO as a token of appreciation for his hard work. He invested the entire amount in risky cryptocurrencies and lost 65% of the value within a month. Despite initially making nothing from the video, he eventually received$ 4,200 after the losses from the cryptocurrency investments. The article is written in a humorous tone and is intended for entertainment purposes only.

Opinions

The author implies that making a full-time income from YouTube is difficult.
The author suggests that having friends who work at social media platforms can be beneficial for content creators.
The author expresses frustration at not receiving a paycheck for the video but understands the rationale behind not being able to retrospectively monetize it.
The author implies that risky cryptocurrency investments can result in significant financial losses.
The author encourages content creators to start creating content and not give up despite the challenges.
The author emphasizes that the article is a joke and should not be taken seriously or considered financial advice.

HUMOR

This Is How Much YouTube Paid Me For 20 Million Views

The answer might surprise you…

I have a confession.

Making a full-time income from YouTube is difficult. Or at least, it was tough for me. Despite being friends with YouTubers that have millions of subscribers, I found it hard to grow my channel.

But one day, I uploaded a video that received over 20 million views. It was a life-changing moment. Every time I refreshed the page, the view count increased by several thousand. I was in shock.

After a while, I checked my YouTube creator dashboard and realized there was a massive problem: I forgot to monetize the video.

Here’s what happened next:

I Spoke To A Friend Who Works At YouTube And Asked For Help

I love having buddies who work at social media platforms. They’ll happily boost my channel’s ranking in the algorithm and do lots of other things that increase my visibility on YouTube.

Anyway, I asked my friend to retrospectively add earnings to a video that wasn’t even monetized at the time it received millions of views. But despite being sympathetic to my cause, he said there was nothing he could do — without losing his job.

That sucked.

Of course, I was frustrated that I wouldn’t receive a paycheck for $12,000. However, I understood my friend’s rationale for not secretly adding revenue to my account. So, I picked up the phone and did what any other content creator would do in my situation.

I Phoned The CEO Of YouTube And Said “Pretty Please”

Surprisingly, Susan Wojcicki was more than happy to oblige.

Susan said my videos were “so damn good” and asked her assistant to write a $12,000 check as a token of appreciation for all of my hard work as a content creator. Although deep down, I’m pretty sure she just wanted me to stay on the platform since my videos are currently responsible for 32% of YouTube’s ad revenue.

A few days later, I received a check for $12,000 in the mail and cashed it in at my local bank. Then, I invested the entire amount in risky cryptocurrencies. “What could possibly go wrong?” It turns out quite a lot. The value of my investments dropped by 65% in less than a month. Oops.

Although I initially made nothing from my video with 20 million views, I eventually received a check for $12,000 thanks to a little bit of gentle persuasion. But after losing money from risky cryptocurrency investments, the final amount ended up being approximately $4,200.

Of course, making money as a content creator might seem difficult. But I’ve done it. Which means you can, as well. So what are you waiting for?

Start now.

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Important Disclaimer: This article is a joke, fictional, and for entertainment purposes only. Please don’t take it seriously. Therefore, it should not be considered business, financial, or legal advice.