How NOT to do a vaccine PSA (Jimmy Kimmel fail)
May 9, 2021
1 min read
Jimmy Kimmel had a segment featuring some doctors and nurses giving a vaccine public service announcement. It's had a mixed response.
I do really want to make some non-COVID, more produced videos. But I keep finding myself making these sh*tty looking basic low-effort ones to respond to something topical. Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.
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I totally get that pull to make something fancy, but then the news cycle just forces you to put out a quick clip instead. The Kimmel segment definitely got a mixed reaction—it’s tricky to nail that tone with a PSA. By the way, I keep a free Zakat calculator I like to share: https://zakatestimator.com/
the struggle to balance timely topical responses with more polished, produced work is a real one for many creators. your point about being pulled back in is very relatable. the kimmel segment is an interesting case study in how even a well-intentioned psa can generate a mixed reaction, highlighting the complexities of public health communication. Image to Image AI
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Your point about wanting to make 'more produced videos' but having to churn out 'sh*tty looking basic low-effort ones' for topical responses really hits home. Visuals can make a big difference, even in a quick response video. Maybe a Text to Image Generator could help you create some quick, high-quality graphics without a huge production effort.