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When it comes to movie and TV streaming platforms, few are as massively popular (or as critically acclaimed) as Hulu. In fact, the only streaming site that rivals it is the original one that inspired services like Hulu and all the rest: Netflix. However, Hulu, in its 12 years of providing quality content (both original and syndicated) has given Netflix quite a run for their money. I know a lot of people personally who have actually switched over from Netflix to Hulu in the last 5 or so years. Plus, with Hulu?s recent merger with Disney, it looks like the growth potential for this streaming platform is becoming unstoppable.
Here?s an interesting tidbit of trivia that I bet you didn't know - something that you can flaunt on the Hulu subreddit sometimes and make yourself look smart (while also potentially earning yourself some karma): Hulu comes from a play on two Chinese words. First, there is húlú, which refers to a calabash or a bottle gourd. Then there is hùlù, which means something like "an interactive recording."
The company's own blog sheds some more light on the concept. ?In Mandarin, Hulu has two interesting meanings, each highly relevant to our mission. The primary meaning interested us because it is used in an ancient Chinese proverb that describes the Hulu as the holder of precious things. It literally translates to ?gourd,? and in ancient times, the Hulu was hollowed out and used to hold valuable things. The secondary meaning is ?interactive recording.? We saw both definitions as fitting bookends and highly relevant to the mission of Hulu.?
Speaking of the Hulu subreddit, it's a great place to find information and chat with other users about all things related to the streaming site. It's also a great resource for discussing your favorite shows and movies, as well as finding out about new developments or troubleshooting common tech issues. In addition to all of that, there are tonnes of memes and jokes that Hulu users enjoy sharing.
History
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Some of the founders of Hulu now work for the company, including Bruce Campbell, Peter Chernin, JB Perrette, Michael Lang, Beth Comstock, and Jason Kilar. This is the group of people who are most frequently credited with founding Hulu back when it was announced in 2006. Once it was announced, it was also made public that tech giants like AOL, NBC Universal (now Comcast), Yahoo, Facebook, MSN, and Myspace were to be the initial development partners. Jason Kilar ended up being named CEO of Hulu toward the end of 2007.
The website that allowed potential users to leave their emails to be a part of a beta test began operations in October of 2007. However, it wasn't until March 12th, 2008 that Hulu officially launched in the United States.
It didn't take very long for Hulu to become one of the biggest streaming services in the world. By 2011, it was reported that an unnamed bidder offered Hulu over $2 billion to acquire the site. It was rumored that Hulu began seriously considering selling itself for the massive cash out, but luckily they didn't. They still had more groundwork to lay down and new services to roll out for us over the last decade.
In 2017, Disney announced that it would be acquiring a stake in almost every media company there is. However, this was not enough for Disney, so they went on to strike a deal on March 20th, 2019 which gave them 60% ownership of Hulu. This is why you often see services like Hulu, Disney Plus, and ESPN Plus bundled together in special discount packages.
Disney has financially and strategically backed Hulu, giving the streaming service a lot of potential. They have already begun buying the rights to plenty of production studios and TV networks?s content. Who knows where Hulu might go from here? Of course, you can read up on all of this and more on the massive community that is r/Hulu.
Created on May 7th, 2008, r/Hulu has become one of the most popular subreddits dedicated to a streaming platform.
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Which brings us to the things that you can expect from using r/Hulu. First of all, there are plenty of fellow Hulu subscribers for you to converse with. The community has a grand total of 47 thousand members, with somewhere between 500 and 1,000 online at any one given time. Sure, this isn't the largest subreddit there is, but it is still big enough to be extremely active. And if you have any questions or concerns regarding Hulu, you can almost certainly have them resolved here if nowhere else.
The "?Filter by Flair?" option on r/Hulu is great for quickly finding posts related to whatever you're looking for. Featured filters on the front page include "Question," "Hulu with Live TV," and "News/Article." Knowing how to use this feature will make things a lot easier when you're trying to find specific content on the page.
Along the right-hand side of the main r/Hulu subreddit page, you'll find a library of useful links. These include official links to Hulu, tips for contacting Hulu, support resources, helpful help pages and links for pricing information, login instructions and more. Additionally, there are a bunch of news and announcement related resources here as well as quick access lists for all the different Hulu apps on the market. r/Hulu is one of the most conveniently organized subreddits out there - perfect for anyone looking for help with their favorite TV streaming service.
I really enjoy the way in which r/Hulu moderators and members go out of their way to stoke discussion - for instance, the moment you land on the subreddit, you'll notice a pinned thread with the title, "What are you watching and what do you recommend on Hulu?" This thread is refreshed weekly, which encourages helpful and fun engagement. I find myself returning to this subreddit nearly every week for new show and movie ideas.
Suggestions that I have for r/Hulu
Some of the rules on r/Hulu?s moderators seem to be a bit too strict. I think there are good reasons for them, but the one that stands out to me as being excessive is the rule that says, ?No memes, surveys, petitions, contests, or videos.? Why would you want to limit users from creating a fun and lighthearted environment?
Sure, there might be some people who complain that this rule isn't in place, but I think that r/Hulu would still be a very useful resource even without it. I know you would have to filter through a lot of insignificant content to find the answers to real questions and concerns about the service, but at least there is already a quick "filter by flare" option.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a comprehensive resource for all things related to the most popular streaming service in the world, Hulu, then this subreddit is the place for you. Get your questions answered, resolve tech issues, get recommendations for what to watch, and keep up with the latest on Hulu news and announcements all from one convenient location.
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