The internet's weird appliance guy
Monday reading #45
Monday Reading is my weekly recommendation of something I’ve found thought-provoking or fascinating. Sometimes it is about something I have read. Sometimes it is about television or food or music or projects I care about supporting. Sometimes I do not send it on Monday. Please share with anyone who might like the vibes!
Do you know about the dishwasher guy? This guy Alec Watson has had a YouTube channel called Technology Connections, where he has spent the past decade making detailed videos explaining and critiquing consumer electronics and home appliances. And he is extremely popular. Technology Connections has 2.58 million subscribers.
His playlists (not comprehensive!!!) reveal just hints of the topics he’s taken on: pinball machines, heat pumps, the history of artificial sound, the Beta vs. VHS format wars. But he’s also gone long on LED Christmas lights (hates ‘em, but recently found some that meet his approval), the popcorn button on microwaves, heat pumps, and … dishwashers.
He made two videos about dishwashers a few years ago that were “the length of a feature film,” so he recently made a shorter one—which is still 27 minutes long and has 4.2 million views. I can’t tell you why, exactly, but know that it’s both very soothing and truly compelling. My profound thanks to Terri and Sauce for bringing this into my life.
When you inevitably become a powdered dishwasher soap truther—and you will—let me know.
See you soon!
PS: In response to the very reasonable question “what’s up with this newsletter,” I’m … working on it, in spite of (?) my fractured spine. If you are a paid subscriber, thank you. It makes a very big difference to me. I’d love to send you a copy of “Jail on Wheels.”
I need to marry this guy. He’s perfection.