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For the first time, a viral YouTube show just broke into Emmy nominations, and the internet is calling it a turning point. But not every corner of digital media got the same welcome.

One of the most beloved indie streamers went all-in on this year's awards push and came away completely empty-handed. So is Hollywood finally taking creators seriously, or just letting some in to make a point?

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00:00The Emmys just made history. Well, sort of. Kareem Rama's viral YouTube hit Subway Takes
00:04just landed its very first Emmy nomination, competing at outstanding short-form comedy,
00:09drama, or variety series, alongside shows like The Daily Show and Colbert Before Air.
00:13And that's a big deal, because it looks like, for the first time ever, the Television Academy
00:18is finally opening up its doors to internet-first content. But not all the way. Dropout, the indie
00:23stream of formerly known as College Humor, submitted in 11 categories this year, its biggest
00:28award push yet, and still walked away with zero nominations. And Sean Evans' Hot Ones with
00:32over 4 billion views got shut out too. So which is it? Is the Emmys finally recognizing the
00:38internet culture, or just picking one winner to make it look that way? Share your thoughts
00:41below and follow its trending for more updates.
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