Original Creator Reacts to "The Heist of HEYYEYAAEYAAAEYAEYAA"

First off, massive thanks to ‪@wavywebsurf‬ for telling this story with such detail, style and accuracy. Please check out wavywebsuf's video here:

How This Iconic Viral Video Was STOLEN: The Heist of HEYYEYAAEYAAAEYAEYAA:
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In this video, I respond to wavy's video and also share a talk I gave last year at the University of Texas at Arlington to students in the Cinematic Arts and Visual Art departments. I talk about the true origins of SLACKCiRCUS, the birth of the He-Man video and everything that's happened since. I also share some thoughts on creativity, work ethic and making time for personal projects.


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0:00 - Hello and MASSIVE thanks to WavyWebSurf
1:08 - Stolen views: what were you thinking?
1:33 - About my day job
2:06 - Reuploads: why don't you claim all of them / u mad?
3:40 - About my talk at University of Texas at Arlington
4:33 - UTA Talk: Intro
6:00 - "There's More Than One Path" - my backstory
10:00 - "Work Places, Try Things" - early 2000's Internet
11:04 - Where the name "SLACKCiRCUS" came from / ADHD
12:30 - 2005, the He-Man video is born
12:57 - Students react to He-Man video / Jay is dumbfounded
14:40 - "This turned into more than I ever could have imagined"
15:50 - "Creating Something Good Is Always WORTH IT"
17:03 - "You Are Not Alone"
18:01 - When Vegeta saw the He-Man video / mom's spaghetti
19:43 - Just be down to try things
20:52 - Work / process at Secret Powers
31:00 - SEGA / Super Monkey Ball case study
36:01 - "Perfectionism Kills Creativity"
38:00 - "Show Up. Be Humble."
39:00 - Keep doing personal projects / Villainous Behaviours
42:50 - Q&A
43:14 - Q: "What's your favorite digital audio workstation (DAW)?"
43:37 - Q: "Are you hiring?"
44:07 - Q: "How much does your background in music matter?"
45:55 - Q: "How did you learn to run a successful business?"
49:16 - Q: "What's your advice for someone starting out as a freelancer?"
50:50 - Q: "What do you look for in a freelance artist?"
52:11 - Q: "Is is better to be a specialist or a generalist?"
53:45 - Wrap up