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Campus heroes

Move over bolly stars & boy bands, Calcutta’s gen-y is now busy romancing youtubers! t2 lists five internet youth sensations

TT Bureau Published 04.07.15, 12:00 AM

SUPERWOMAN AKA LILLY SINGH

Her thing: The undisputed queen of YouTube, Superwoman makes everything from music videos to “Types of People” videos. She has been vlogging since 2010 and has recorded two kickass music videos with rapper Humble The Poet — Leh and very recently, IVIVI.

Why we love her: You can’t NOT love Superwoman. With a cracka lackin’ sense of humour and amazing appeal, she’s everybody’s favourite. Including Dwayne Johnson’s! #SheMurr

Her fans are called Unicorns and she has tons of inside jokes with them. She also has THE BEST MERCHANDISE EVERRR.
And she is unapologetically Punjabi! 

Best videos: A very regular and meticulous vlogger, Superwoman has quite a line-up of videos. Her best by far are the “My parents’ reaction” videos. Here she dresses up as both her mum and her dad and gives ridiculous reviews in a mock Indian accent. Among these, “My parents’ reaction to Anaconda” is worth a watch. Or two. Or three. Or every day. 

On the t2 cute-o-meter: 8/10

NIGAHIGA AKA RYAN HIGA

His thing: As ardent fan Anusha Das would put it, “Ryan’s thing is being awesome.” Yes, there’s no other way to put it. #WeLoveHiga

NigaHiga is a YouTube god. From movie spoofs to “How to” videos, he does it all and with SUCH swag.

Why we love him: Pfft. This question stands INVALID for the amazing Mr Higa. We mean it, seriously. There are TOO many reasons to love Ryan.

Best video: All his videos are worth a mention but “How to hide your farts” and “How to sing like your favourite singers” take the bakery.

On the t2 cute-o-meter: 9/10

CONNOR FRANTA

His thing: Connor makes the same sort of videos that other YouTubers do — reactions, reviews, collaborations,  the works... but he’s at his best in his question-answer videos and his advice videos. Have a problem? Franta can solve it with a delicious smirk. 

Why we love him: Connor is… different. Unlike most YouTubers, when Connor talks to the camera, it actually feels like he WANTS to talk to you. Like he wants to hear you fangirl and wants to solve all your problems with ridiculous advice. Veryyyy cute and endearing. And with his book out, nobody can stop the FRANDOMMMM! It’s called A Work in Progress: A Memoir. SUCH a pretty book.

Best video: “Draw my Life”. In the video, Connor gives a brief history of his life through cartoons. Many YouTubers have done this challenge but Connor’s is the best. 

On the t2 cute-o-meter: A neat 10/10, because dammit that gawjus (‘gorgeous’ for those who like their spellings old-school) smile!

THATCHERJOE AKA JOE SUGG

His thing: Pranks. From sticking a few hundred post-its on Caspar Lee’s wall to placing a hundred cups of water all around his bed, Sugg is the naughtiest boy alive! 

Why we love him: Brown hair. Shining eyes. Trademark sense of humour. And sibling love with Zoe (she’s Zoella on YT, but not half as good as her kid bro). Joe is THE guy.

Best video: Joe’s best are his ‘#DareJoe’ videos. From eating spoonfuls of mustard to waxing his legs, Joe does it all, and with howlarious results.

On the t2 cute-o-meter: 9.5/10. And 9 for Zoe (inset). There’s something about the Suggs! 

CASPAR LEE

His thing: Caspar’s mojo lies in collaborations. From Kevin Hart, Connor Franta and Joe Sugg to Alexa Losey, Zoe Sugg and Asa Akira, there is nobody Caspar hasn’t collaborated with. But his collabs with Joe Sugg are his best, because of the bromance! Awwww.

Why we love him: This South African cutie patootie has everything — a beautiful jawline, dreamy eyes, amazing sense of humour and he’s so unafraid to express himself! *Personal favourite alert*
 
Known to the fandom as a “Slut” (Pizza slut, in case you were wondering), he is the definition of adorable. 

Pssst: He’s Joe Sugg’s flatmate and brother from another mother. 

Best video: Caspar has an imaginary daughter named Emma Lee. Yes, he’s a grown man who pretends to have a doll for a daughter. He even made a short film about her. It’s called Caspar Lee’s Bad Christmas Movie and features JOE SUGGGGG! #JoeParForever

On the t2 cute-o-meter: 11/10. (Yes, we love him that much!) 

Compiled by Adrija Dutta Purkayastha
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