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Comedian Chris Kattan has recently opened a new YouTube channel in collaboration with Maria Libri, which marks an important new step for the former ‘Saturday Night Live’ star. The announcement was expected to be chaos and Kattan did so through a video on social media in which he celebrated from a bathtub. The channel ‘@heykattan’ will release its first video tomorrow.
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Kattan is very interested in creating online content and made this announcement when he was literally involved in the project. The video was full of the comedian’s typical over-the-top activity and he was sitting in a bathtub, ridiculously yelling, ‘We’re vloggers now!’ Then he quickly corrected him, speculating, ‘Oh no, maybe they’re vloggers with a V. Oh, we’re vloggers now!’ before doing a series of ‘Yays!’ The video was a perfect example of the unpredictable and crazy humor that Kattan brought to ‘SNL’ with characters like Mango and Mr. Peepers.
The title that appeared next to the ad was too similar to Kattan’s enthusiasm: ‘We are now bloggers!!!!! vloggers’, pointing everyone to her new YouTube channel, which was a collaboration with Maria Libri Official and at the same time pointing out that it was a joint venture. This move marks a new era for Kattan, who has been consistently visible in comedy through different film and television roles since his ‘SNL’ days. The mere idea of regular content has instantly stimulated interest among his followers.
The online reaction was swift and full of the same playful spirit that Kattan had demonstrated. One fan excitedly shared the news with friends: ‘OMG I knew this was going to happen!!! Hurrah!!’ Such a comment may imply that the channel was perhaps a project mocked or desired by the audience for a long time. Another user found the whole thing adorable and wrote ‘lol this is so cute!’
Kattan’s fans haven’t forgotten him and still feel that Kattan owes them some vlogging. One of the fans stated that it’s been too long since Kattan last appeared and: ‘It’s been a long time since you made a video on your YouTube channel; I’m looking forward to the new ones. You’re so adorable.’ This shows that there is a dedicated fan base ready to engage with Kattan’s new, more personal approach to presenting content. The comment also conveys the warm connection that many comedians feel with their audiences.
In any case, professional news did not attract all the attention in the usual way. Kattan’s bathtub became the setting for the kind of offbeat commentary that has helped him build his brand. One of the comments that Kattan himself humorously acknowledged in the video was asking if it was a toe. One user provocatively asked, “Is that a TOE?”, while another simply responded with laughing emojis and “Is that a toe?” Ha ha ha.’ This little detail sparked a lot of discussion, and even though it was a big announcement, Kattan’s comedic timing was still very much there.
Some claimed the locations for the “wrong reasons”, including their bathroom with its amenities and equipment. One viewer was shocked by a certain mistake in the bathtub and shouted: “No shoes in the bathtub!!!” In contrast, the next comment was a friendlier suggestion: “Get into the hot water.” The announcement even sparked some immediate logistical questions, with one follower wondering, “When do you blog in Las Vegas?” Obviously, it shows that you are interested in a potential travel vlog.
Not a single voice was raised against the prevailing opinion that this was a super new company. A Maui fan said: ‘Congratulations @chriskattanofficial 🙌🏼 Good to see you!!! Let me subscribe!!!’ This instant call to action is very revealing of the powerful attraction that Kattan still possesses. Another supporter offered a more loving message, if a little confusing and chaotic: ‘Love you Chris, stay happy, bless… Nooo⚠️ 📢Yessss.’
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Chris Kattan’s foray into vlogging has the potential to bring his unique brand of physical comedy and unpredictable humor straight to audiences’ doors. With the launch of this channel, he not only reunites with his fans but, in a way, adopts a modern platform to conquer them. The announcement is already an indication that the content will be nothing short of extraordinary. The Internet is awash with anticipation for what the first official video will reveal. Fans are clearly excited for this new chapter.
