Watch ETC Weekly Weird News
- 2016
- 3 Seasons
ETC (Entertainment, Technology, Culture) Weekly Weird News is a satirical news show by Machinima, which covers bizarre and unusual stories from around the world. Hosted by Ricky Hayberg and Eliot Dewberry, the show runs for 12-15 minutes and is released every Friday on YouTube.
Ricky Hayberg and Eliot Dewberry have been the hosts of ETC News for a few years now and have earned a loyal fan base. Both the hosts are experienced in the field of online content creation, and their combination is lightning in a bottle. Throughout the show, they delve into the week's weirdest stories with a unique blend of humor, sarcasm, and wit. What sets them apart from other hosts on the internet is their ability to be genuinely funny and not "try hard" to be funny.
The show is organized into different sections, and there's usually a recurring joke that the hosts use throughout the episode. They start with a quick rundown of the latest news stories that have caught their attention. The stories range from the absurd, like a man sneaking into a water park to ride the slides at midnight to more serious topics like natural disasters of social significance.
The second segment, and possibly the most popular, is the "Florida Man" segment. This segment is a stand-out, as each week they cover a news story from Florida where the headline begins with "Florida man." These stories in themselves are bizarre and deserving of their 15 minutes of internet fame.
The "Viewer Comments" segment is where the show gets more engaging as the hosts interact with their audience. The viewers submit questions, comments and propositions for the show, and the hosts base the segment around these. This segment showcases the wit and intellect of the hosts, who answer questions with clever and humorous responses.
The "Tech" segment covers the latest advancements in technology and science. The hostsâ take on the topic is the fact that the world is becoming either more advanced or crazier. It is interesting to note that this segment is also very informative as the hosts interview experts from the relevant fields.
Lastly, the show has a "Video of the Week" segment, where they feature the weirdest and funniest videos trending on the internet from the standard guy falling off his skateboard to a turtle with a flamingo sprouting from its rear.
Overall, the show is an absolute blast to watch. It is well-produced, well-scripted, and engaging. Ricky and Eliot know their stuff and have a knack for making anything funny in the most effortless way possible. ETC Weekly Weird News is a go-to show if you're looking for a comical take on the week's weirdest and most outlandish news.