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| Kanel Joseph | ||||||||||
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| Born | September 21, 2000 Orlando, Florida | |||||||||
| Nationality | American | |||||||||
| Occupation(s) | YouTuber, comedian, internet personality | |||||||||
| YouTube information | ||||||||||
| Also known as | Eugene Dingleberry | |||||||||
| Years active | 2017-present | |||||||||
| Genre(s) | Comedy, Pranking | |||||||||
| Subscribers | 2.18 million (October 2024) | |||||||||
| Total views | 181 million (October 2024) | |||||||||
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Last updated: October 2024 | ||||||||||
Kanel Dominique Joseph (born September 21, 2000) is an American YouTuber and comedian known for his prank and social experiment videos. Since launching his channel in 2015, Joseph has built a significant following by engaging with the public in humorous ways, often getting reactions that reveal everyday social behaviors. His channel, which surpassed two million subscribers, has grown popular due to his unique approach to comedic content.
Career
editJoseph began his YouTube career in 2015, with his channel focusing on public pranks and social experiment videos. His videos often feature interactions with strangers in everyday settings, eliciting spontaneous and often humorous reactions. In 2017, Joseph’s channel saw significant growth, driven by viral videos and a growing subscriber base. His style emphasizes lighthearted, approachable pranks that avoid confrontation.[1]
One of his most well-known videos, the “Eating People’s DoorDash Food” prank, features him pretending to eat people food that he delivering to people’s doors. This video and others like it have reached millions of views, contributing to his popularity and recognition in the online prank community.[2]
Content Style and Influence
editJoseph’s content combines comedy with public social interaction. His pranks generally aim to capture natural reactions in non-confrontational ways, creating scenarios that highlight everyday social dynamics. This approach has resonated with viewers and contributed to his distinct following among other prank YouTubers.[3]
Reception and Criticism
editWhile generally well-received by fans for his lighthearted pranks, some viewers have raised questions about the ethics of public pranks and filming people without consent. However, Joseph’s content is typically viewed as respectful, avoiding the more controversial approaches used by some other prank creators. His videos continue to draw a supportive audience.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Kanel Joseph". Genius. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ BeforeTheyWereFamous (2022-09-02). Kanel Joseph | Before They Were Famous | Best Upcoming Prankster On YouTube. Retrieved 2024-10-27 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Kanel Joseph - Agent, Manager, Publicist Contact Info". Booking Agent Info. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "Who is Kanel Joseph? Everything You Need to Know". www.thefamouspeople.com. Retrieved 2024-10-27.