Media sightings
There has been an increasing number of media sightings since YTMND's inception, much of it due to the fact that the site's humor is heavily influenced by pop culture and current events.
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News
Reuters
On June 27, 2005, Reuters wrote an article on Tom Cruise which made a reference to the Tom Cruise Kills Oprah YTMND. The site received further publicity when The Wall Street Journal published an article about YTMND, and mentioned several popular website creations, linking to many of them through their website. The original "Tom Cruise Kills Oprah" video, on which the YTMND is based, was mentioned on Dateline NBC's "The Mank Blog" segment, VH1's show "Web Junk 20", and CBC Newsworld's The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos.
Mentioned YTMNDs:
The Wall Street Journal
On November 7th, 2005, The Wall Street Journal published an article about ytmnd.com and mentioned several popular YTMND creations, linking to many of them through their website.
- Batman: ualuealuealeuale by MowtenDoo
- Coulter: ualuealuealeuale by RefrozenSeabass
- Michael Moore: ualuealuealeuale by DenisNazgul
- Pee Wee: ualuealuealeuale by thetikihead
- Jon Stewart's: ualuealuealeuale by Cronos
- Mario: ualuealuealeuale by Ciancijr
- Terry Schiavo: ualuealuealeuale by Peanut
- Vader on Wheel of Fortune (refresh) by SaqibSaab
- This is CNNOOOOOOOO! by OakDotOak
- Michael Moore is too easy to make fun of by MasterSitsu
- Saddam Movin' on up by NinjaRicFlair
- George Bush personally helps Katrina vicitims the best he can. by aenimav
- You're the man now, dog! by max
- Picard Song by ShittyMcShit
- What's New Pussycat by max
- CUPPYCAKE GUMDROPS by max
- Nigga stole my bike, Punchout Remix by CheapAlert
Also, On February 13, 2006, The Wall Street Journal printed a full page article entitled "The Problem With Parody" and quotes Max with a mention of YTMND.
CNN
In December of 2005, CNN featured a segment where the owner of a recently deceased pet, Sam, the World's Ugliest Dog of 2006 views a YTMND and is brought to tears.
MSNBC
After the 2006 FIFA World Cup, several YTMNDs related to the Zidane headbutt were shown on MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann. Neither the site, nor the creators were ever mentioned.
Mentioned YTMNDs:
- epic materazzi counter attack by Hagey
- NES Zidane by Cataclaw
- Can You Find The Similar Between Zidane And Super Mario? by ekshtrim
- MC Hammer hits Materazzi by DrOgeguri69
The Washington Post
YTMND was featured in an article for the July 30, 2006 issue of The Washington Post. The article describes how Goldberg conceived yourethemannowdog.com, its rise in popularity and the elements of a YTMND site.
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CNET
On August 5, 2006, CNET News reported on the Amazon "Awesome Milk" group YTMND event. Encouraged by Awesome Milk *now with YTMND comments* by Zuaxdion, several users left reviews for a gallon of Tuscan Whole Milk available on sale through Amazon for $3.99.
Magazines
Stuff Magazine
In the March, 2006 issue of Stuff Magazine, there is a mention of the original "You're the Man Now Dog" website. YTMND was again mentioned in Stuff Magazine in June 2006 when a link to timetraveler.ytmnd.com was printed.
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WIRED Magazine
In the August 2006 issue of WIRED magazine, an article under the "Expert" column by the name of "1 Web Site, 250,000 Idiotic Clips. LOL!" was printed. In the article, five of Max Goldberg's favorite ytmnds were mentioned, along with commentary from Max himself for each one. The article's writer, James Lee, can be quoted as saying "Repeat an image loop and a sound file - as 24-year-old Max Goldberg with You're the Man Now, Dog - and pretty soon you'll have 4 million visitors a month and 120,000 contributors uploading their own clips."
Mentioned YTMNDs:
- You're the man now, dog! by max
- NOOOller Coaster by ShadowSora
- Lindsay Lohan doesn't change facial expressions.(fixed) by SpliceVW
- lol, internet by Dunkinbean
- Blue Ball Machine(Classic Gif Returned) by Earthbounder
Bizarre Magazine
In the August 2006 issue of Bizarre Magazine, YTMND was mentioned in an article regarding a recent MySpace Suicide.
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Television
Attack of the Show
On the February 29, 2006 episode of Attack of the Show, viewers were asked to "make a kickass YTMND" for the show's "user created" segment. In order for sites to qualify for this YTMND competition, members were required to add "aots" at the beginning of the site's URL.
Mentioned YTMNDs:
- You're the Pereira now, dog! by Scottendo
- Big Splosion by ChronoX
- Afro Ninja Fails Again by name
- Jimmy the Geek doesn't change facial expressions by zig
- I Want YTMND by syncan (announced as AOTS's favorite submission)
Current TV
In May of 2006, Current TV host and producer Max Lugavere was spotted wearing a YTMND T-shirt on the network.
Internet
Game Revolution
In March 2006, Game-Revolution held a contest for video game-themed YTMNDs. The winner won a PSP as a prize.