This is a deliberate mockery of inept “how to” YouTube tutorial videos in general, but if HHS put out a tutorial on how to use HealthCare.gov, I imagine it would be approximately this useful:
[YouTube direct link] (Viewer #902,014)
Normally I don’t find sheer awfulness entertaining, but this works for me. There’s just something about the bubbly enthusiasm of the narrator, and the wincingly familiar attitude “it’s a terrible video, but I’m putting it on YouTube anyway, and my mom says I’m really clever, so everyone HAS to love it or they’re just being mean. I’m a special little snowflake!”
If it were any more realistic, the guy would’ve shot the video in a plaid onesie.
That is surprisingly similar to most “How-To” videos on the web. I prefer printed directions, but they are becoming more rare every day.
I have nothing spiffy to say but dang that was funny.
@1 – Mostly I agree, but there are some few projects for which a picture really is worth 1000 words, and some for which a video is worth 1000 pictures.
So you are a red plaid onesie-phobe. Got it.
[adds supercilious arched eyebrow]
I found that ‘how to’ video to be very helpful. Does it work with Coke cans?
And thanks Harvey, @3! I look forward to plagiarizing that line in the future.