What Even Is This?! "Shiny Happy People" by R.E.M. is NOT What I Expected!
Published January 5, 2026
Views 229K | Likes 11.8K | Comments 3.24K
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2 CPM, this video's 229K views translate to an estimated $161 – $459 in lifetime ad revenue.
Revenue estimate
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2CPM (revenue per 1,000 views) — a rough public estimate, not actual creator earnings, which depend on ad rates, audience geography, and monetization settings YouTube doesn't expose publicly.
Total (all-time)$161 – $459