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Fast-Paced Celebrity Impressionists

One Man Does 105 Great Impressions in Five Minutees

— July 30, 2013 — Pop Culture
Celebrity impressions and character impersonations are no joke. It’s extremely difficult to nail the voice, mannerisms, and attitude of a different person or character, let alone 105 of them. Quinton Kappel, a rising YouTube celebrity, just posted an awesome video in which he does not one, not two, not fifty, but 105 different impressions, ranging from Krusty the Clown to the Green Goblin.

Kappel is both an artist and a voice actor, so he’s clearly been trained in vocal flexibility and imitation. His ability to transform himself from one character to another is incredibly admirable; it’s something at which only a minute amount of people could mildly succeed.

Although this impression is done all over the Internet, Kappel’s Christopher Walken impersonation is dead on. Not only are Kappel’s vocal mannerisms identical to those of Walken, but his facial movements and expressions also imitate Walken’s to great effect. While the video only came out a few days ago, it’s clear that before long, Kappel will be an established YouTube performer.
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Impressionists on Social Media - The rise of social media platforms has created a new category of celebrity: impressionists and impersonators who can showcase their talents to a wide audience online.
2. Rising Demand for Voice Actors - As more media outlets, including streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime, are producing original content, there is a greater need for talented voice actors who can bring characters to life.
3. Virtual Concerts and Performances - The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired a boom in virtual performances, including celebrity impersonations, creating new opportunities for entertainers to reach audiences without the need for travel or in-person events.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - The success of social media influencers and virtual entertainment performances has created new avenues for revenue in the traditional entertainment industry.
2. Voice Acting Industry - The voice acting industry, traditionally focused on animated films and TV shows, is expanding into new media outlets like video games and virtual reality.
3. Digital Marketing Industry - Brands can partner with social media impersonators and celebrity impressionists to create viral campaigns that attract attention and gain an audience quickly.
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