The Existential Horror of The Backrooms (and other Liminal Spaces)

Video Description

Liminal spaces have become one of the internet's most popular aesthetics, but the popularisation of the genre has diluted the definition of the word. So let's explain where the term "liminality" comes from, the birth of the internet aesthetic thanks to The Backrooms, and how those two ideas are connected. ------------ Need a better way to manage your passwords? Get started with Proton Pass for free (affiliate): https://go.getproton.me/SH1bS ------------ Bonus content available on Patreon: https://patreon.com/noRugrats_ ------------ Special thanks to everyone that helped make this video happen! HarpingHarp (VO and script/editing feedback): https://youtube.com/@HarpingHarp ChumbyMaya (VO): https://www.twitch.tv/chumbymaya https://www.youtube.com/@chumbymaya itsmmarc (audio mix): https://soundcloud.com/itsmmarc ------------ References and additional notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XSuVoEyYOrv6heyCYVr3gQnusIbVQJOV1q_ZHygP73g Second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@allrugrats Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/noRugrats_ ------------ Interested in working with me (collaborations, sponsorships, etc)? Reach out here: [email protected] ------------ 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - The Birth of the Liminal Aesthetic (The Backrooms) 2:47 - The Birth of the Liminal Concept (The Rites of Passage) 7:47 - The Internet Aesthetic of Liminal Spaces 11:31 - Liminality in Video Games 19:12 - The Oldest Liminal Space 27:26 - The Existential Horror of Suburban Liminality 31:23 - What Defines Liminality? 38:23 - Thanks For Watching! ------------ If you're looking for more videos to stir up that existential dread in you: https://youtu.be/L6EJwSkEtc8 https://youtu.be/5Az0smqjQJo https://youtu.be/sjljj-gIHhg ------------ #backrooms #kanepixels #liminalspaces