YouTube Art

Have you ever found yourself fidgeting with a pen during a lecture just because you were bored out of your mind?
If you have, then you know it can actually be pretty entertaining.
Nowadays, there’s even an entire community on YouTube dedicated to this.
It’s basically the skill of twirling a pen with one hand while ensuring it never loses contact with your fingers.
They even hold world championships for it.
There are about five fundamental tricks that serve as the foundation for countless variations and complex combos.
Some of those moves take months of practice to nail down.
Maybe give it a quick search online; you might realize how much fun—and surprisingly addictive—this seemingly mindless hobby can be.

I’ve managed to pick up two tricks so far, though I have to admit, it feels incredibly awkward to pull out a pen and start showing off during a math lecture.
The idea of someone doing this professionally seems a bit silly to me, but as a way to pass the time, it’s actually great. 🙂

You really picked the perfect thing to waste your time playing with. :/

Why on earth would anyone argue that mathematics holds more weight than the development of advanced motor skills? 🤷
Look, if you were born with sausages instead of fingers, by all means, go ahead and focus on math; nobody is going to judge you for it... in fact...
but if you have been blessed with functional, nimble fingers, then it becomes your responsibility to push the capabilities of every single one of them to their absolute limit...

I have spent some time observing those kids who specialize in YouTube,
and I am telling you, those people are the FUTURE.

THE FUTURE.

If anyone is into YouTube, hit me up via DM.