Writers have taken to the web to combat mainstream media, hoping to sway public opinion in their favor and push the networks to offer them a fair deal. Writing talent shows regardless of format.
Above: Voices of Uncertainty (via FishbowlNY)
Ze Frank is Back.
Above: Strike #2
The Simpsons writers are cracking jokes on YouTube and talking trash about Hulu while picketing.
Above: Meet the writers of ‘The Simpsons’
And Daily Show writer Jason Ross has created Not The Daily Show on YouTube.
Above: Not the Daily Show With Some Writer
And the content keeps on coming. Maybe this writing for the web thing can build some real momentum. If Ross started a long-form online daily show, I’d watch it.
[...] Well said, Shelly. Its not like any of the striking writers are getting paid for spoofing their “day jobs” on YouTube. [...]