Here's What Happened When We Went To A YouTube Convention With Thousands Of Die-Hard Teen Fans
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Madeline Stone / Business Insider
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According to a recent survey by Variety, teens worship YouTube stars even more than they love mainstream celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence or Selena Gomez.
We got a glimpse into the world of YouTube fandom when we attended Playlist Live, a three-day convention-style event for online video creators and fans.
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The event was insane, with thousands of teens waiting in crowded lines to get autographs and selfies with their favorite YouTube stars.
Plenty of high-pitched screaming was involved.
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