This article from WIRED discusses the rise in popularity of 'supercut' videos. These are videos that combine clips from specific clips from a movie, tv show or multiple movies and shows. They feature fast cuts and usually focus on something in particular. With the development of you YouTube it has become increasingly easier for people to access footage and share videos. The article discusses how this form of video has developed into a form of criticism. One editor, Rich Juzwiak, used this format to point out reality TV contestants overuse of the phrase "I'm not here to make friends". Popularized by the Daily Show the video format has come to offer serious criticism. The article points out that these videos that criticize political pundits could play a major role in the 2012 elections.
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