Where did this stupid "trend" come from? Game trailer reaction videos?

[JEMC]

Barkley said:

JEMC said:

I hope this won't last long.

It's been a thing for a few years already.... anyway if you don't like them just dont' watch them, no need to hope they cease to exist. :P

Thanks for your advise, but I could count the "react videos" I've watched with one hand, and I wouldn't use all my fingers .