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Although I'm amazed by the number of views the song/video has received, some
of the comments left by viewers are even more interesting! I can only guess
about what is said in many of the comments left in foreign languages, but
most of the comments are written in reasonable English. A great number of
viewers have mentioned that Schwarzenegger used steroids during his
body-building days. Others seem surprised to see the clip from "Pumping
Iron" where he takes a big puff from a joint. And, of course, there are
plenty of comments about his womanizing. While some viewers seem to feel
that the video is critical of Schwarzenegger, I contend that it just pokes
fun at the body-builder/actor/politician and I'm glad that
most people seem to interpret the video in this way.
Why has this video received more attention than all my other videos
combined? First of all, the subject of the video is arguably the most famous
person alive. Arnold Schwarzenegger was an accomplished athlete, a
successful actor, and now he's the governor of the most populated state in
the USA. Further, the video wound up with a great thumbnail and I take
credit for editing the clips together in accordance with Fair Use provisions
of copyright law. The song also factors into the popularity of the video. Although my Arnold
Schwarzenegger impression is pretty poor and the song is a little choppy,
somehow these two elements contribute to the comedy value of the
presentation. One way or the other, it all adds up to over two million
views!
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