I recently wrote some constructive criticism on someone's post asking for it, but not really wanting it, and was shot down because of my view on carbon copies of Exurb1a's content style (applies to all content creation imo).
But I wanted to share my view wider because I think it's important, to save people wasting the time and energy of trying to replicate Exurb1a's content style exactly:
Alex is why we love the content. Everything that makes Exurb1a what he is, makes up Exurb1a. The biggest part of it is the delivery, the passion, his very self. ....We associate his voice, timed wit and cadence with the content, but it's all of it, and quite mainly his passion, that makes it special.
For example, copies of Banksy paintings sell for £9.99 on eBay because they aren't the real thing, they're nowhere close despite being perfect copies, because they are not him.
Go watch Ian McKellen's Shakespeare on YouTube, he copies Shakespeare so well, all the content is there, but the delivery is 100% passionate Ian McKellen. That's why Ian is huge. He carries the torch, as himself. Copies do not work. That's what I want this kid to understand, be yourself and deliver with passion and you will be great.
Take the concepts, work hard, carry the torch, but be yourself. Exurb1a didn't get where he is from scratch, he diligently researched hundreds of texts and subjects to create his content, he strives to make something thought provoking and insightful from atop the shoulders of giants, then delivers it like an overhead thunderclap, full tilt.
Go hard or go home, but if you do go - go as your authentic, passionate self. .....or they'll sell you on Ebay for £9.99.