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Sharing his accidental journey to viral fame, digital pioneer Joshua Schachter reveals how programming a robot to make deliberate mistakes in otherwise deeply satisfying plotter art sparked millions of views (and hilariously strong reactions). Learn how to turn your frustration into creative success — and discover how quirky, unexpected art can captivate audiences worldwide.

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Sharing his accidental journey to viral fame, digital pioneer Joshua Schachter reveals how programming a robot to make deliberate mistakes in otherwise deeply satisfying plotter art sparked millions of views (and hilariously strong reactions). Learn how to turn your frustration into creative success — and discover how quirky, unexpected art can captivate audiences worldwide.

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  1. @billygregory1547

    August 8, 2025 at 12:06 pm

    The problem is once this catches on and others do it then it no longer becomes special anymore. And you become less and less viral.

    So if you discover something great, honestly don’t share it because then you will be forgotten because everyone else will do it too

    • @carsonhunt4642

      August 10, 2025 at 6:46 pm

      Yea that’s prob why he’s sharing it now. “Boomer realizes how to internet viral-ness works” 😂

  2. @edgefanCWC

    August 8, 2025 at 12:22 pm

    Genius 😆

  3. @thewebupdater

    August 8, 2025 at 1:18 pm

    Love the humor attached to this 😆 Honestly, little mistakes like this makes it seem more human and thus more artistic than if it were perfect. 🙂

  4. @1dle1ndustries

    August 8, 2025 at 3:26 pm

    surprised this isnt bein used as an ad for some game thats 90% ads and looks nothing like the ad

  5. @AnnieB-v8j

    August 8, 2025 at 4:22 pm

    What a ridiculous waste of time, energy and resources.

    • @RockiriRockiriRock

      August 8, 2025 at 6:55 pm

      Have a little joy in life!

    • @AnnieB-v8j

      August 8, 2025 at 7:06 pm

      ​@@RockiriRockiriRock This isn’t joyful to me. Thanks though.

    • @RockiriRockiriRock

      August 8, 2025 at 8:39 pm

      ​@AnnieB-v8j I understand, I hope your day will brighten with something that is joyful to you!

    • @AnnieB-v8j

      August 8, 2025 at 8:49 pm

      @@RockiriRockiriRock Thank you. I appreciate that. 🙂

  6. @EscanorsCruelSun

    August 9, 2025 at 12:12 am

    Great reminder that we are human, we are not perfect, as much as we wish we were.

  7. @tf1977sled

    August 9, 2025 at 5:36 am

    people are stupid thats what you proved

    • @Tubleros

      August 11, 2025 at 1:49 pm

      Why is that your conclusion?

  8. @MartinGrim-w4y

    August 9, 2025 at 7:58 pm

    Why is this pissing me off 😆😆😆

    • @wingsatup1

      August 10, 2025 at 4:27 am

      This violates the prediction, creating what neuroscientists call a prediction error signal. That signal travels through parts of the anterior cingulate cortex and insula, which are strongly linked to the emotional experience of frustration or discomfort. The same mechanism is why people feel irritated when someone scratches nails on a chalkboard

  9. @xDubo1

    August 11, 2025 at 1:58 pm

    ¨May they slightly change the recipe of your favorite drink¨ =D

  10. @Annatar.

    August 11, 2025 at 8:40 pm

    Link the full Video!

  11. @T-AXI

    August 12, 2025 at 7:39 am

    Is this the best example of “first world problems”? Seems people are getting more angry towards drawing lines rather than seeing humans without food…

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