h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

It's that time of year.

'Congratulations on a fantastic 2023!' says Youtube. 'Here's a look back on how you've grown as a creator. '

Actually, of course, h2g2 Researchers, this includes you because you have been sending me nature clips, clips with animals, and even wonderful mechanical things (thanks again, Superfrenchie!). So this is a pat on the back for all of us.

So how did we do this year?

34 new subscribers
14,000 views. That's right: people have seen these videos 14,000 times.
127 uploads. Not a bad production rate.
167 likes, 45 comments, and 35 shares.

The prize for the year for all-time most-watched video goes to...

Mrs Hoggett for 'Calves at Feeding Time' starring two adorable calves and Farmer Hoggett. It has been viewed for a total of 27 HOURS.

I do not know what it says about the human race that it is willing to watch baby cows drinking from a bottle. Or baby budgies - 1060 views so far. Or listen to 'While Shepherds Watched' in Heavy Leslie (778 views over the years). Something nice, I think.

Of course, there is the fact that the public domain film 'Swamp Women', which I made available through the channel so that we could use it in a Guide Entry, has now reached 123,702 views. People have spent 3,448 hours watching. That is 143 Days, 15 Hours, 59 Minutes and 59 Seconds. Roger Corman would have been appreciative, no doubt.

So that's the lowdown on 2023. Thanks to everyone who contributes. As Youtube says, 'We can't wait to see what you'll do in 2024.'

"h2g2 Researchers"

I've been here in "hootoo" since 2008
Who the hell needs "social media" (of modern times ?)

If H2G2 had had the backing etc, "we'd" be a world beater!!! in (social media)
THEN again! We are anyway... so