Periscope was unique because of its high level of real-time interactivity. In this footage, one can imagine the "chat" influencing the stream—asking for a view of the shoreline, requesting a specific song to be played on the boat's speakers, or checking the "viewer list" to see who else was watching. This "Part 2" likely represents the peak of that interaction, where the streamer has settled into the environment and is responding to the digital community that has "boarded" the boat with them. It serves as a reminder of how Periscope pioneered the parasocial relationships that define modern influencer culture. Conclusion

The Digital Horizon: Analyzing the "StkePretzel" 2018 Boat Stream Introduction

Because I cannot watch the specific video file you possess, I have developed this essay based on the of Periscope’s "IRL" (In Real Life) streaming era in 2018, specifically focusing on the "boat stream" subgenre.