Jarvis Johnson (YouTuber) facts for kids
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| Born | Jarvis Allen Johnson May 5, 1992 Gainesville, Florida, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2006–present | ||||||
| Subscribers | 2.02 million (main channel) 3.41 million (combined) |
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| Total views | 236.01 million (main channel) 384.87 million (combined) |
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| Subscriber and view counts updated as of March 28, 2023. |
Jarvis Allen Johnson (born May 5, 1992) is a popular American YouTuber and podcaster. He is known for his funny commentary videos. Before becoming a full-time YouTuber, he worked as a software engineer. Jarvis started his YouTube channel in 2006 and has grown it to millions of subscribers.
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Early Life and Education
Jarvis Allen Johnson was born on May 5, 1992, in Gainesville, Florida. He went to Eastside High School from 2006 to 2010. After high school, he studied at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He graduated in 2014 with a degree in computer science.
Before focusing on YouTube, Jarvis worked at several well-known companies. These included Google, Yelp, and Patreon. His background in computer science often comes up in his videos.
YouTube Career
Jarvis Johnson created his YouTube channel on October 12, 2006. However, he didn't start uploading videos regularly until much later. At first, he made videos about software engineering.
Becoming a Commentary Creator
Jarvis changed his video style after watching videos by another YouTuber, Drew Gooden. He decided to try making commentary videos, where he shares his thoughts on different topics. He eventually left his job at Patreon to focus on his YouTube channel full-time.
In 2018, Jarvis's channel grew a lot. This happened after fellow YouTuber Cody Ko made a video about "5-Minute Crafts." Jarvis had already made a video about this topic. He updated his video's title to include "5-Minute Crafts" to get more viewers. This video became his "breakout video" and helped his channel become very popular.
What Jarvis Talks About
Jarvis's channel features many commentary videos. He often talks about "content farms." These are channels like 5-Minute Crafts and Bright Side that make a lot of videos quickly. Jarvis often points out how these channels use clickbait titles and sometimes share unhelpful or even dangerous "life hacks." He uses humor to critique their content.
His videos also include funny inside jokes, like how "comically large" his computer science degree is. In early 2021, Jarvis was recognized for his influence. He was named one of Forbes magazine's "30 Under 30" list for social media.
Viral Moments
In May 2021, Jarvis posted a video on Twitter that went viral. The video showed a woman pouring spaghetti sauce directly onto a kitchen counter. He captioned it "what a normal and ultimate spaghetti hack!" This tweet gained international attention. The video was later taken down by its original creator.
In July 2021, the production company of YouTubers Rhett and Link, called Mythical Entertainment, invested in Jarvis's company. This showed how successful his online work had become.
Boxing Event
Jarvis Johnson also participated in a boxing event called Creator Clash 2 on April 15, 2023. He fought against fellow creator Arin Hanson.
Awards and Recognition
Jarvis Johnson has been nominated for several awards for his YouTube content.
- In 2020 and 2021, he was nominated for the Streamy Award in the "Commentary" category.
- In 2021, he was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for "Social Media."
