My First Time Ever Seeing - Bo Burnham - Kanye Rant
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- I literally have no words other than I need to see more from Bo Burnham. It's hard for me to describe what I just witnessed. Thank you to all of you who suggested this and please don't hesitate to talk to someone if you're struggling.
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Sorry about the slight echo on this video =( I was absolutely blown away by Bo
Bo Burnham Performs "Art is Dead" in the Green Room (HD)
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@@Tommysimonsen Okay! ty Tommy
Don't worry, you come across fine. :)
I just want to make a small request/suggestion. I've watched all your bo reactions since this first one. If you want a small break from your journey from the very beginning he has a short song that follows this song in his special make happy. Very few people have reacted to it. It's called are you happy. Keep going I'm enjoying it!
We don't care about the echo, only care about what you have to say.
The line "watch the skinny kid with a steadily declining mental health and laugh as he attempts to give you what he can't give himself" ALWAYS gets me, especially as someone who suffers from depression.
For me it's the line "look at them. They're just staring at me...
I feel like I've been stabbed in the gut every time I hear that line - it hits as hard today as it did when it was first released.
Yeah, I've never made it past that line without tears.
That is 100% one of the biggest gut punch lines. In speaking his truth with such raw honesty, he really spoke for a lot of us.
Yeah, I remember my brother showing me this right after it came out, and after hearing that line I was like 'this kid may well kill himself' so. Glad he didn't.
I always comment about that last scream, and you're the only reactor I've seen actually call it out. It was just so primal. Somethin' came outta him, on that one. Then he went off stage, had a panic attack and quit comedy for five years. What's, essentially, part 2 to the story is his "All Eyes on Me" song. A worthwhile follow up. After that there's a lot of ways to take the journey, but a journey certainly is. I'm sure we'll all be in the comments, guiding you.
Agreed, they're the first person I've heard pick up on it. I hope they do more reacts to him. Also seconding "All Eyes on Me"
I'm pretty sure that panic attack started 𝙤𝙣 stage
Nah. It just means he did research. You’d apparently be surprised at the number of reactors who are less than genuine.
I've had panic attacks and seen many people experience them so I immediately felt something was off. He has some amazing character to release this to the public and let people watch him struggle like that. Props. Thank you. I think the natural place to start is with Inside as suggested by many?
Great comment. I never understand why no other reactors don't mention that last scream fade to auto tune. You can hear his pain in it. It's moving.
Bo's a GENIUS and unfortunately has gone through a very hardcore battle with anxiety attacks during performances on stage. He went on a 5 year hiatus after this too. He was about to make a comeback in 2020 then the pandemic hit so he made a special called "Inside" fully filmed, written and edited by himself🔥
That’s so tragic in terms of timing hahaha. I think I need to watch the special now
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It’s an amazing special as a whole, though I suspect folks will want you to react to the songs on here.
@@somerotter Gotcha well i'll try to go in order with whats on yt for that special
@@nickforell1 just wanna chime in and say I wasn't trying to ask anything of you, was just giving info from one Bo fan to another ;) . One thing I'd recommend if you start going down this rabbit hole is holding off on "All Eyes on Me" which is very popular but without proper context it won't be as impactful.
He also worked and produced his movie "Eight Grade" during his 5 year hiatus, I've also seen his interview where he was asked about his emotional state in the Making of Happy where he basically denied being as emotional as he appeared, but I to think he was going though something to let out a scream like that, so either he is a really good actor or he attempted to hide this in the interview, this I don't know might be a bit of both are true. one thing is for certain, even though I believe he was experiencing something with that scream, he is also a performer who got the job done in a perfect way, and like they say what makes a good movie? is great actors. there is a part to this off stage as well where he goes back stage and plays the piano, if you can find this or know what it is, it's also very good and then when he is done with that he walks out the back door of the stage into what looks like his house and his girlfriend or wife greets him. it's very interesting. Bo is a Genius in my book. I think I've seen everything he as ever done. what a talent.
"Is this like an improv performance?"
Very much the opposite. Bo is known for scripting every single second of his standup specials, from the jokes, to musical and lighting cues, etc. There are often visual and meta gags - for example, in one of his specials he makes a joke about video editing, and there's an instant, awkward cut that goes instantly into a completely different bit. In this performance, he himself is working the autotune with a pedal station at his feet (most obvious when he kneels down to use his hands), but even that is carefully thought out and planned. Though as others have mentioned, he did begin to fall apart at the very end.
He's been hired by other prominent comedians to produce their tv/streaming specials because of how brilliant his use of video is to the format - I believe Chris Rock is one of them, for example. He revolutionized what live standup specials are: instead of basically just recording a performance, the video itself is part of the performance.
Others have talked a bit about his career trajectory, but to add onto it: he was one of the earliest truly big/"viral" youtube stars. For a frame of reference, he was a featured performer at the first "TH-cam Live" event that was hosted by various popular youtubers and famous people from 'traditional' media like Katy Perry and the Black Eyed Peas. He performed a song called 'Welcome To TH-cam' that mocked other popular youtubers of the day, as well as youtube itself. It's worth mentioning that if you weren't around in those days, most of the other youtubers that were on there (including those he references in his song) would probably be completely unfamiliar to you, but he has continued to be successful, in large part because of how he has matured and adapted over the years. For what it's worth, while it might be worth checking out his oldest stuff (and this was when he was around 16), some of the humour is quite dated - there's still a lot of cleverness in there, and his musical ability was clear, but there was a lot of edgelordy jokes, some of which he himself has renounced as an adult. But it was when he began doing more of a proper standup career, especially with his specials which, as mentioned, he puts a lot of care into, that he really came into his own. Gradually he talked more about meta subjects like fame and entertainment in general, as well as his own relationship to it, as well as to his fans. He even often mocks himself for this - in the special where he performs From God's Perspective (one of my favourites), he sets it up by giving an earnest monologue about how he's just some kid and you shouldn't take his word as being especially intelligent or worthwhile, before ironically beginning, "Anyway, this is a song from the perspective of god..."
This performance was the culmination of what had been building for years. Not just his own emotions and fears and anxieties, but also themes he had been discussing in previous specials. So it was a very fitting 'farewell', until he returned with Inside which is distillation of all of that set against the apocalypse that is COVID. And which is an absolutely incredible work of art.
Anyway this was much longer than I intended, but Bo has always captivated me, even from the beginning when I was put off by some of his off-colour jokes but couldn't help but be impressed with his skills in spite of it, and the way he has transformed himself into a truly revolutionary figure in comedy has been fascinating to watch.
Wow THANK you for that insight. He sounds wicked smart and funny, but also super real. Can’t wait to dig into more
I forgot to say anything about your actual reaction, so: it was great. And the rapid way you switched from laughing at the silliness to getting first confused and then amazed by the honesty was awesome to see. It's a total shock for someone completely unfamiliar with him, but even for those of us who had followed his career and knew he would occasionally reference stuff like this, this was the most forthright and honest he had ever been and it still caught us by surprise.
I had to read through the comments to make sure someone had given this background context👌
Couldn’t have said it better myself
@@matthewgilbert9881 same here lol
The bit that always kills me is when he says ' I probably should just shut up and do my job' then goes back into the song. Goosebumps every time. I also see how small and alone he looks when he is crouched down in his little island of light in the vast darkness.
I had mad goosebumps during that bit. And watching the crowd chuckle at points only accentuated his point
@Nick Forell - you're gonna wanna remember this SPECIFIC comment of yours for later reference.
@Nick Forell I'm really glad you picked up on this. You'll find it relevant when you watch Inside.
@@nickforell1 I don't think they meant to be rude like think they probably didn't know how to react like is he being serious or not? That the problem like you dk when there serious or not.
@@TheTexasCowboy56 yeah, same. I never blame the crowd. Like, it's ok to not know if he's serious or not, but many also most definately fell like they have some kind of obligation to laugh
I like how he compares his fame/success as the burrito. Like only after he got what he wanted he realized everything it actually encompasses and now kinda wishes he could have seen the big picture beforehand to better mentally prepared. All his songs are rather deep on this level. Great reaction and the "background noise" was really no distraction to me. Thank you.
I like your perspective on fame using the burrito as a pretense. Thank you so much for the support!
@@nickforell1 i believe the burrito part was actually confirmed by bo. Also there was some speculation about the pringle bit, that's actually a metaphor for trying to reach happiness, also supported about when he talks about having a daughter trying to reach it, but as far as i know, it was not confirmed
Did he confirm that? I thought he had said the opposite, that he was just picking something mundane to contrast with the serious part of the song. But whether or not he intended it, the burrito metaphor works very well.
@@raffaele94full No, he's denied that there was a deeper meaning to the Pringles and Chipotle bits. His comment was something along the lines of, "People think I'm way deeper than I actually am." As well as the metaphors fit, there's a lot of speculation that Bo has said this to kinda downplay what he's done because he's obviously very self-aware and self-deprecating. Alternatively some people think maybe he didn't consciously make the metaphors but subconsciously cued into them.
@@satoristeve Please. Bo knew exactly what he was doing, and what he planned to do for the next 5 years. C'mon, lol.
Thank you for this. I love seeing someone discover Bo Burnham. "I wasn't expecting this to get serious" is the core of why he's such a phenomenal performer. Your reaction mirrors mine so much
Well said! I'm glad I was able to convey how meaningful this was
This is one of the best and most attentive/understanding/empathetic reactions to this video I've seen. Welcome to the Bo Burnham rabbit hole! I can't wait to witness the rest of your journey. ♥️
Thank you so much Cory, that means alot. I was honestly very taken aback. I was expecting comedy and received art instead.
I love bo he's the most real introspective and funny man alive
Bo has me laughing/crying and then just sobbing a few minutes later. He’s incredible. Welcome to one of the most unique artists of this century. And I mean that. Bo was a prodigy as a teen, and the artist he became is just mind-blowing.
Very apt description. Can't wait to see what he's all about
He starts off by saying his problems aren't that big, then by the end of the song you realize he deals with one of the worst problems affecting people today, mental health. I still get goosebumps every time I listen to this song and as someone with chronic depression I was interested in your take on this performance.
Thank you for writing that, it was heartfelt! More to come soon
I've watched this 100 times and it STILL makes me cry
It so so powerful
I stumbled onto bo... this was like the 4th song i listened to... i cried... and immediately googled to make sure he was still alive... i felt that scream in my soul... and still want to hug him.
Watched this a hundred times and I still get goosebumps every SINGLE time. "A part of me needs you, a part of me fears you" is usually the trigger for me. The way he manipulates the sound of his voice to make the emotion of those words come out, it just gets me somewhere deep.
It gets deep into the soul. Bo nailed this so well
He really captures it, from every angle.
This makes me cry every time I watch it. It kills me that he's telling the audience about what he's going through and either people aren't really getting it or just didn't know how to react. I would've been in tears at the show. I think he's better now but this was so tough to listen to.
Seeing it live - was chilling.
It was so raw and real and you felt like you saw a transcendent work of art.
Having worked in comedy for years and knowing how scripted and produced every breathe of Bo's work is - it was magic on so many levels.
He would deliver this - this soul stirring performance over and over.
when he talks about his relationship with the audience it's unbelievably more real than anybody knew considering he ended up completely walking away from doing standup for some years due the the pressure, anxiety etc that came with it.
bo is easily one of my favorite standups of all time though. the guy hits all the right notes for me.
People don't understand sometimes just how good Bo is. He was on a tv show called the green room where comedians sit around and try and bust on each other and he was on with some stand ups legends. Not only did he hold his own with the audiance but he makes the others laugh too if i was in a room with the biggest stars in my field i would be terrified. But he never shows it.
well, he is a prop comedian lol. That is a great episode.
@@mnnngcRay Romano bodied him with that line 😂
There is something magical about watching someone’s first time seeing Bo perform. He is a musical and lyrical genius that has a way to deliver real
world issues but add some humor into it.
The fact thay you picked up on his transition to being very serious so quickly and saw the red flags with such compassion in your eyes made me cry...you're probably awesome at your job...subscribed
I really appreciate that Danielle :) Bo is such a special person. What he did by combining comedy and mental health is incredible.
Bo’s music, production, design is immaculate. Love seeing someone discover him!
He’s so talented Sarah!
Bo Burnham has been such a relatable figure in my struggle with depression and anxiety. Glad to see you reacting to him - hope you will explore him some more. He is equal parts musical and funny while commenting on serious issues.
He seems like a very genuine guy. Interested to hear what he can do!
If you haven’t checked him out, look up Ren. He’s the pure musician version of Bo. Extremely relatable and EXTREMELY talented and genius.
@@joshrobertson929 Yeah Josh, Ren is very cool. I reacted to him very early on when I created this channel. I have a few reactions up!
His Netflix special ‘Inside’ is a work of staggering genius and it F-ing WRECKED me for like a month, existential crisis levels of wreckery. Some of the songs still make me cry just from hearing the first few bars
Yes, I keep hearing about it so i will definitely be watching it!
"trying to give them what i cannot give myself" im sure a lot of people working in psych/therapy can relate to that line...
love chill, non over the top reactors. thought i was gonna skip to my favorite half of the song but ended up lighting up a joint and watching the whole thing with you. subscribed!
Dude thanks Billy, yeah it really hit home. Glad you got lit and enjoyed!
Oh yeah....the wounded healers!
Highly highly highly recommend that your next song by Bo be "All Eyes on Me" he talks about this song specifically in that song. It really gives you a lot of insight into what's happening to him as he gets to the end of the song. You're watching a panic attack happening in those last moments.
Thank you Mark, this has been recommended! Should I start at the beginning on Inside first?
@@nickforell1 yes, please start at the beginning! The context between the songs are important as well, do you have Netflix?
@@nickforell1 I don't think it's necessary, but Inside as a whole is an amazing project. Lots of funny songs with many layers to them.
@@nickforell1 please do, it's the best way to experience the whole thing
@@nickforell1 yes but watch it in one go.
I appreciate that someone like you is in the profession you're in, especially with a sense of humor. I usually just watch your BTS reactions. As a fan of old school comedians, Bo is incredibly funny for someone his age, with a lot of focus on the mundane, introspection (with satire), and lots of mental health topics without making it "cringey." He sacrifices a lot of himself for the enjoyment of others. His "Inside" special on Netflix is a masterpiece that I think people will look back on for decades as a product of its time. He deserved that grammy. He started out as just another kid on youtube
Thank you so much for that compliment! He’s just incredible and able to connect us to so many nuanced topics in a funny way
He's incredible. Though, sometimes, I have to limit myself because he really taps into my own deep/dark cynical side.
I'm a Gen X'er and was introduced to Bo by my adult nephews and nieces. I think he's one of the most brilliant performers I've ever seen. The man is a genius - comedian, musician, actor, director...just all-around amazing person. His genuine nature and openness about his relatable struggles with anxiety and depression have made him a favorite. In the past couple of years, I've gone through his entire catalog of work and it's been an enjoyable journey.
Thanks for that insight Randi. Its cool he has so many traits that make up his talent. I must have been sleeping on him because I was blown away. Going to start with inside
Welcome to the world of Bo Burnham, it's always great to see new people discover him for the first time. I really hope you decide to keep going down the rabbit hole. He's got a talent from making you laugh one minute then cry the next without even realizing what happened. A lot of his earlier work is... problematic as he calls it but some of it is pure genius if you decide to look into that content.
This was a big one to begin the journey with but it's a good start, normally I'd recommend Kanye Rant once people have gotten a good feel from where he came from and how he grew as an artist, then move onto his latest special "Inside" that he made while in quarantine since ti picks up right after Kanye Rant. Some of his earlier stuff I'd recommend though is "Lower your Expectations," "Repeat Stuff," "Country Song," "Left Brain, Right Brain," "We Think we Know you," "From God's Perspective," "Rant," and "Art is Dead." There's so so many other great ones out there too but those are a good start.
Thank you so much, can't wait to see how he became the person he is today
Ive listened to this song well over a hundred time and it literally makes me cry every time. I truly believe that it’s the greatest work of art of this decade. Idk if you noticed or if someone else in the comments has pointed it out but he is the one who is adjusting his auto tune the whole time and making his voice echo. An absolute masterclass from Bo Burnham I could easily write a whole essay on just this performance alone.
Yes Elijah, it’s truly incredible. I did notice and I just find him to be inspirational
Bo's a legitimate genius, and if you're looking for a sort-of sequel to this amazing song, check out "All Eyes on Me" which came out five years after this, while Bo was stuck at home (and unable to perform for crowds) during the 2020 pandemic.
EDIT: for that matter, his entire pandemic special "Inside" is a must-watch - it ping-pongs around between comedy and existential heartbreak in a very similar way to this performance, so I think you'd find it very funny, fascinating, and moving. Would love to see your reactions to it!
Thank you for all of that insight! I think I need to see the entire special so I can have context
@@nickforell1I would definitely recommend watching the entire special, context is very important for the show. Reactions tend to just check out individual songs, but imo that doesn't really work for Inside. Watch the special. In its entirety. Then you can still break it up and upload it in parts.
Just... trust us on this one.
I just found this reaction video and just THANK YOU! This is the what every reaction to this segment should be. I cry every single time I watch it, knowing what he was going through while performing it. The way he ended it with not a thank you or generic sign off, but "I hope you're happy" despite being in the middle of his own breakdown is so heartbreaking. The was the last time he was on stage. If you haven't watched his special "Inside" definitely check it out!! He's a lyrical and musical genius, but also just so real too.
Hey thanks so much RJ that means a lot to me :) Bo spoke for so many people with this piece. Hidden pain
Great reaction. I think a lot of people react to this and pretend that they've never heard it before. It's pretty easy to tell when someone is being introduced to him for the first time. Great reaction. It's also refreshing to see someone that has the intellect to get it, as well.
I appreciate that quite a bit. It was definitely jarring watching him talk about the simplicity of life and then drop some major emotional weight on us
Seeing someone find Bo for the first time is always amazing.
Yeah, Nick caught it. He will learn the Bo Lore. Appreciate this. Missed the live by 2 minutes.. Appreciate you sir
Thanks Mike, dude he’s unreal. Disarms you off with comedy at first. Appreciate you too sir
I'm just glad he got better after the years he left. I'll let your community guide you if you want to explore this rabbit hole. This track still hits me really hard. Thanks for doing this
Yay!!! Found you through BTS but Bo Burnham is another one of my favorites, he pours his heart and soul into expressing himself. I’m so excited to see you check out more from him, especially with your perspective as a psych nurse…it’ll be very relevant 😶
Awesome Ash! Thank you, I feel like he's speaking my language. Loved it
I really like watching people react to Bo for the first time and you are the only person who has picked up on the last scream. I know someone else has said it but it wasn't planned, he was having a panic attack. Your feelings, your reaction and your take were me the first time I heard this.
It's so painful to watch someone dealing with anxiety to that degree on stage in real time. Thank you
I saw this shortly after it was released, I've followed Bo since 2006, and I *still* get goosebumps when it starts getting real. I've watched this exact video more than a dozen times, and I still get goosebumps. This is a wonderful introduction to the entirety of his catalogue.
I cannot express how it feels to hear someone else hearing the same feelings I hear when I listen to this song. I appreciate it.
Thank you Judas, I’m glad this was enjoyable for you :)
Great review man, Bo has a ton of great stuff. I'd suggest in no particular order
Hell of a Ride, Nerds, Oh Bo, Eff, Rant, Left Brain Right Brain, Repeat Stuff, Comedy, The Chicken, ... anyone else like to add lol😂?
Thank you man! I have no idea where to start with him so I'll just wait until people tell me what to do haha.
This was my first time watching your channel. Such a thoughtful reaction! I discovered Bo through his latest Netflix special, Inside, which he made completely by himself in his 1-room guest house during COVID. It's a masterpiece! It even won him several Emmys and a Grammy.
I've fallen hard down the Bo rabbit hole ever since! Almost all the videos on my channel are analyses of his stuff (including this song), often focused on the cinematography. Bo is a master at staging, lighting, and cinematography (he also wrote and directed the film Eighth Grade). My favorite part of this one is when he essentially says, "you're not really here to hear about my problems; you are here to be entertained, so I'll just shut up and get back to the comedy." Then he stands up and goes back to the funny part of the song about the burrito, meanwhile he's backlit so we can't even see his face, just his silhouette, as if to say, "You don't care about the real me, just the shadow of me that is my stage persona." It gives me goosebumps every time, too!
Really hope you decide to check out more of his stuff. It's not all this serious, but many of his songs have elements of both humor and introspection/social commentary, etc. He also did some pretty fire raps back in the day that you should check out! And his first Netflix special, "what" is on TH-cam in its entirety of you ever want to react to the whole thing in chunks.
(I will warn you, though, that I often have trouble getting his videos past copyright. The audio is always fine because Bo allows it to be used on TH-cam, but Netflix is less forgiving with the video).
I see so maybe I should just react to what I can find on TH-cam? I can’t wait to see more :)
@@nickforell1 Yeah, a lot of reactors use tricks like flipping the image or putting another image over the video, etc. I'm too low tech for that so I just trim out bits until it's satisfied. 😂 I think pausing a lot helps too.
What a powerful reactor you are! So unselfconscious and perceptive, raw and quietly confident. OH….ok, you just revealed you’re a psych nurse. And I paused to marvel at what a determined, educated , insightful and caring soul you are- no doubt you have a calling to help others and are great at it….. but I fear the toll it must take…what a high stress thankless job nursing can be, let alone psych? Surely you keep a good balance,. This is a powerful platform you seem to be a natural at- this is REALLY impressive. Your focus, being unbothered by distractions outside- the recognition and appreciation for the nuances - like Bo’s final, primal yell. You caught it. Pretty sharp. . Hope you stick with this, to quote you, “ this is the coolest thing I’ve seen on the Internet in a while.” Thank you.
ICU, I’m truly humbled by all that praise. I assure you Bo did all the work. I just absorbed as much as I could. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and hope to see you around ❤️
U definitely understood the screams at the end were real. Best Bo/Kanye Rant react yet. Again, sorry for being late
He sounded completely unhinged. I know the feeling and have seen it. Poor guy :( immensely talented
@Nick Forell this was his last show before quitting for 5 years. He got mental health healing. He was ready in 2020, but... lol, COVID. If u dive into his "inside" album, just keep in mind that he produced and recorded everything on his own. He is truly a genius and an artist
Yeah, this one was a heart breaker. His "All eyes on me" should be next as it gives you a follow up to this song. Great reaction, brother man 👍
Thank you Charles, definitely can't wait to see more :)
Also, Bo is one of the most deep thinking , introspective artists there is in the world today . He comes from an amazing school of performances as well. He just understands the struggles of real-world people, relatable. he's just someone who gets it .
As someone who's clinically depressed and suffers from generalised anxiety disorder, Bo really speaks to me... I'm glad to see you appreciating his art... ❤
Great reaction you seemed to pick up on a lot, someone with a psych background will have a lot of good insight to add I think. This is a pattern in a lot (not all) of Bo's stuff where he lowers your guard with the comedy and music then punches you in the gut with some real shit near the end. He took a very long break from performing or doing anything public after this tour and the song "All Eyes on Me" is a good followup where he talks about it.
Thanks Joe, I definitely was disarmed by his comedy at first. He did such a masterpiece on stage making me feel his pain. Thanks for the support and suggestion
10:51 is a really good bo burnham reaction, it's like "Oh this is good and funny!" And then its "okay that got a little real"
I really loved your take on this video. I've watched Bo from near the beginning and witnessed the public aspects of his struggles as they happened. I'm very interested to see you go back and start reacting to his major songs and see how you react with your background as a nurse in mental health issues. His talent is undeniable and there is so much real, raw life hidden in his songs that so many people miss. I think you might see more than most. Can't wait for more videos on Bo!
Thanks Shawn, it’s a pleasure to find an artist that’s willing to let himself be on full display when it comes to mental health. Can’t wait for more
This was the most sincere reaction I have seen. And the fact that you picked up that last scream tells me you are a person that can look into someone's eyes and truly see what they are going through. Your patients are blessed.
I read somewhere that the production team nearly went on stage after his last scream to drag him off because they knew about his mental health and that he was close to breaking on stage.
After this performance he left "showbizz" for five years to take time for himself and deal with his panic attacks and anxiety.
Jonny that’s incredibly tender of you to say. Thank you very much. Yes, I think he went back stage and immediately cried before taking a number of years off
Amazing breakdown. Good followup to this one that will take you down the Bo rabbit hole, "All eyes on me." It helps give context to this video.
If you like this style of intellectual comedy song, then Tim Minchin is a good one to look at as well.
If you are fine with songs in different languages, then "Papaoutai" is a great song with lyrics that I think you might hit you hard in the feels as well. Just, turn on subtitles to really appreciate that one.
I'm definitely subscribing, and gonna browse your channel due to how well you were able to pick up on the nuances of the video.
P.S. While the silly problems in the beginning of his song were just made to be relatable problems. Everything else in his performance, from the voice pitches, to the lighting were intentionally used to portray a message. Like when the lighting was on his back to black him out (after he said he should just shut up and do his job), which signified anyone could be singing the same lyrics to entertain them.
Thank you for all that insight man. Also really appreciate the support. Love getting turned onto new artists and comedians so I'll add Tim Minchin to my list. Definitely need to watch some more Bo first though
@nickforellreacts Anything from Bo Burnham's 2 Netflix specials, "Inside" or "Inside: Outtakes" are a good pick (he got an emmy for All Eyes On Me). Bothe of which he filmed, directed, etc. by himself during Covid lockdown. His older stuff is great too, but you will likely take the most interest in his "Left Brain, Eight Brain" do to the narrative on the psychy in it. I'm sure people watching will suggest other vids to help guide you down the Bo experience.
Tim Minchin, you will get a lot of suggestions helping you guide your trip through his stuff as well. A great place to start would probably be "Thank you God" with the Australian orchestra, or "Lullaby" which is about a parent's mental state when taking care of a newborn.
Whatever you decide to watch, I'm looking forward to. These are just some suggestions that you might like from a psych nurse perspective.
I really think you should do an entire reaction to his whole special inside. Truly there is SO much in there I think you’d appreciate. I really like your reactions. It’s rare to find someone who really gets it so I am thrilled to watch more of your videos. Consider inside the special. I think you’ll love it.
This is certainly the plan! And I will revisit this song in order
I love how he uses the burrito as an allegory for fame, and how he wouldn’t have gotten so big (like the burrito) if somebody would have warned him about how messy it would be. Listen to this knowing about his anxiety issues and you can see lots of layers. He starts with small little problems, let’s you in on his actual inner turmoil, and then goes back to his clown-like facade to show that he’s smiling through his pain and performing through it all.
The children laughing in your background actually lean well into the theme of this song. We’re listening to his pain while the world around keeps finding joy when he can’t.
Bo was in the middle of a panic attack during that song.
Right, completely disarms you with comedy and then once your shield is down he stabs you. Reminds me of the three mics stand up special
100% right. Just recently found this song again after probably 5 years since listening to… and the first time back I realised the metaphor. Man this song hits fucking different, as a kid I never truly appreciated it, now it brings a tear to my eye .
On the same lines I feel like the Pringles bit was a similar analogy. He was trying to dip in too quickly, just wants to put his whole hand in the can, but rightfully so it was made so that he can’t.
@@nickforell1 I had forgotten about that shocking quality he has that is so profound and real, I had to step away.
I love the double meaning of "I hope you're happy" at the end. Classic Bo Burnham meta-irony.
Yeah, its very innocuous
Great reaction once again, Bo is IMHO is on a genius level at least in my eyes, from my understanding, and take this with a grain of salt because some of it comes from Bo himself and some from other comments and videos I've seen. but after this act "Make Happy" Bo took off from performing for 5 years, during that time, he spent a large portain of the time Producing a movie "Eight Grade" which is excellent and got good reviews, But Bo was experiencing Panic Attacks on stage and after "Make Happy" they just became to much. I have been following and a big fan of Bo for many years and I'm pretty sure I've seen everything he's even done in the last 14-15 years or so.
If your interested in going down the Bo rabbit hole, it will keep you busy for soe time, their are so many great performances I hate to even name one, but their are "Welcome to the Internet" Left Brain Right Brain" " In Gods Perspective" "Words, words, words" some of his earlier work can trigger some people, but its all good. you won't be disappointed I can't seem to guarantee much of anything else, but I can guarantee this.
EDIT: It;s been told by many that Bo was having a panic attack as he was doing this show, how true it is I don't know but based on what you just witnessed, it's a good possibility there is another part to this not shown in this video but back stage, he plays a piano that might clue you in if you can find it. it too was good
Thank you so much for all that insight. I had no idea he had been so in the public for this long. I think I need to watch that special inside
“ laugh as he attempts to give you what he couldn’t give himself“ and “ I hope you are happy“ makes me want to cry because he’s saying he is trying to give us the happiness he couldn’t give himself and that is sooo sad
The “I hope you are happy” line always felt like the first half of a sentence to me. “…cus I’m sure not”, “…cus that’s all I’ve got”, “…you did this to me”, or just in a I hope you are not in my shoes way. A lot of undertones.
FYI -- Bo Burnham is the NF of Comedy lol -- By this I mean, the more you learn of his story and his earlier content, the more things make sense later. There's no "journey", but I PROMISE if you learn about young Bo you'll understand older Bo 1000% more -- Bo was the youngest kid every to sign with Comedy Central -- He was literally making goofy videos in his room in high school and went "viral" -- So for those that have been with Bo from the start we got to watch him grow as a kid up to his newest special "Inside" -- BUT , please watch some older stuff first. You'll appreciate Inside so much more man -- Bo was very outspoken with his struggles with fame and celebrity in general. Wait until you see, "Art is Dead".
This video is the last thing he did before walking away for 5 years. He's done interviews about this, where he talks about this in depth. When he is saying "Can't handle this right now" this was literal, in that moment, he couldn't handle it, as he had been battling panic attacks and ect, even while on stage. When he drops the mic at the end and says "I hope your happy" he was actually telling the audience like, "I hope you fu**ing happy" in a half resentful way. When he's looking out at the crowd and you can't see everyone's face that was done intentionally, as the faceless crowd has almost grown to idolize him as he has a pretty cult following, but that just adds to all the things that caused him to go through his situation. "All Eyes On Me" is the sequal to this performance btw, and he talks about a lot of this in that. So it's good you watched this first, because All Eyes on Me literally helped him win an Emmy which was on "Inside" -- Anyways, I could type a book, and I'm almost there, so I'll stop now.
Oh wow this sheds some light definitely. So he's been famous for much of his life then? Really disturbing to see someone have a panic attack like that on stage but incredibly powerful for him to release that. Much respect.
Absolutely watch his Netflix special “Inside,” it came out during covid lockdown and I had soooo many emotions watching it. The man is a genius
@@nickforell1 "Left Brain Right Brain" - Bo's internal struggles - "Art Is Dead" - His struggles with fame and how he feels about fame - "We Think We Know You" -- His most impactful video ever.
From Gods Perspective is essentially a mandatory reaction video too though -- But again, just watch a small handful of his earlier stuff before hitting Inside IMO. My only real suggestion is to get a sense of who Bo is before getting to All Eyes On Me. Everyone likes to recommend that one, but you only get to learn who Bo is once lol -- I promise the more you know about him, which you obviously picked up on a ton just with this reaction. A handful of songs and you'll figure it out.
All Eyes On Me -- The sequal to this one, but that's from his newest but it gives you perspective of where he's at now. I don't think you need to START with this one when you get to "Inside" but as long as you understand the progression -- when you understand my comment of , "Bo hates being famous hates his fans for making him famous, but was born to do this" -- Once that makes sense then you'll get it lol
Last thing, and you may not have to react to this -- at the end of this special he walks off stage and goes to a "location" I'll call it, to not ruin surprises -- and does a song called "Are You Happy" which he ends the special on. It's like 2 minutes, but try to at least watch this yourself even without reacting before getting to INSIDE.
👆I second all of this! Great reaction, and great response to the reaction!
The best description of this song/rant I've seen is that it's the greatest reversal on an audience ever. Taking the apparent silliness of the Pringles can thing and the burrito and flipping the script to reveal that they're both analogies of the very real problems he deals with in his life, AND keeping the audience entertained throughout is such an impressive performance.
As far as I'm aware, Bo has always had every moment of every show fully planned out as much as possible, which was probably one of his ways of handling his on stage anxiety attacks. But at the same time, that last scream definitely felt like a little bit extra came out with it.
Right, what a complete legend. Its much deeper then the surface level interpretation. Fell down the rabbit hole
This is funny, but like all of Bo's stuff...meaningful. Also, Bo is portraying Kanye, mental health issues, everyone watching him, judging him. Bo's humor is always wrapping for deeper meanings.
Hey Mama, yeah I got that just from this song alone. The humor is a facade. What a performance
I always feel like the second half of this performance is so eerie with the cheering of the crowd while he’s basically giving a cry for help. It just reinforces what he is saying about how you can tell people anything as long as you make it funny and make it rhyme. Bo is amazing and imo none of his songs are a throw away, they all have a much deeper meaning behind the comedy and talent
It’s very strange. Makes my skin crawl
Yes, I think Bo even said in an interview once that this song hit differently and came off less serious in live performances than it does on the recording. But I also wanna give the audience the benefit of the doubt and acknowledge that whistling and cheering was also the only way they had to show him their support and that they were with him in that moment.
Old Greg is my worst nightmare, thank you for bringing him up
Loved this. You mentioned during the Pringles part that this was hilarious that he did a song about Pringles. And I thought, strap in because shit's about to go down. And you didn't disappoint. Excellent discussion.
First time seeing you, loved your reaction to this. You have a tremendous respect for your audience and the artist, and I can't wait to see more of your content. Spot on :)
Ah thank you Brett, that means so much, cheers!
This is a BANGER! This one and Pandering are my favorites.
I forgot about how deep this one got before I first commented,
So this is an edited version of my original comment which only consisted of one sentence.
Like I seen in the comments already,
someone who has dealt with depression a ridiculous amount, that hits different.
Bo is a hero to us, I hope he feels worth and gets in a better place.
Just like NF, that’s why I was drawn to both of them,
Nate has found a better place after 30 years,
I hope Bo has lately too :/
I know Bo has a newish Netflix special out but I hope he’s doing much better now days
Thank you Davey for sharing. Its cool you see a parallel between NF and Bo. I keep finding all these amazingly talented young artists
The "I hope you're happy" gets me every freaking time.
Such a strong feeling of both hope and resentment.
Yes and an actual mic drop!
I remember the first time I watched. I just....cried. I felt those screams in my soul. It was like being looked at for the first time ever.
You are literally my favourite person to watch react to things and bo is my fave comedian probably ever bc of the depth he goes into and how incredibly smart he is so the fact that you catch like all the underlying meanings and everything and ur so genuine about it- I love it! You appreciate him as much as the rest of us 😂😂👏👏
Kate that means so much to me. Thank you a million times :)
Great reaction, man. I've watched this video like 20 times and I still get choked up.
It’s such an incredible piece of art
I’ve literally only just watched two of your Bo Burnham reactions and already love your reactions and take on especially this video. I remember when this special came out I was new to Bo and was completely blown away, like wth he was so funny and silly and then this came right out of left field and stuck with me. Thank you for reacting to this. Also you remind me of Mac from It’s Always Sunny. Just had to say that
great reaction! you should watch "are you happy?", the closing song for this special (a studio recorded one)
that really closes the circle (note how this special's title is "make happy", the last words he says on stage are "I hope you're happy" and the last song is called "are you happy")
Thx for giving me a new reaction channel 🙏 Bo is so good! He's said before that what he does on stage is an act but I don't think it's all of it, this is too real. He almost writes the simplest songs but they're deep & his understanding of music can make you feel what he wants you to feel. I wonder if he's such a genius that he doesn't need to try & that that makes him feel like he doesn't "deserve" his accolades? Idk, I really look forward to seeing you discover more. Literally anything from the "Inside" special would be great. Thanks again!
Hey Matthew thats so nice of you :) Can't wait to see his talent on full display. I will be doing more I can already tell
I cried the first time I heard this and have watching some of the reaction vids through the years and you are the first one I saw that, sort of, had the same reaction.
I did notice a comment in one of the other react vids and I believe it also; the Chipotle part is also a metaphor for his life
the lighting on this song is so good. hes so good at lighting and sounds. any of his songs but this is one of the best
One of the absolutely best reactions I've seen to this song/performance, thankyou so much!! :)
Thank you so much. Appreciate you!
Great reaction!! So excited for your journey with Bo Burnham
Thank you!
I love that you caught that last yell and what it seemed to be. I have seen many reactions to this video and the comments generally have to explain that part. Nice catch.
Thank you Jason, there was definitely something in his eyes. Brave of him to fight through it on stage
It had been a while since I listened to Bo. Now I know why! It is his intensity and that realness he gets you with. It twists deep inside, in so many ways I wouldn't have been bright enough to figure it out without reading other's comments. Since it had been awhile, I was, once again, completely taken off guard! I felt like I was going along on that Disney Log ride where everything is just calm, fine and dandy....then, wham! He did it to me again.....took me by complete surprise [having 'ADD' helps with that, lol].
I can tell ur a lovley person thank u for checking out bo he is a once in a lifetime performer and human i get the goose bumps everytime i hear this❤
I also teared up in the end! Masterpiece ❤
I remember seeing this show live (A close friend took me for my birthday surprise) and I had a great time, but I remember how he looked on stage and felt like something was off and couldn't quit crying. My friend thought I was just THAT happy to be pushed to tears, until after the show when we were at the car ready to leave... I had a panic-attack because something felt off to me and by that point it had been three months since my last panic-attack so it hit so much harder than ones I usually had that used to happen weekly or daily. My friend realized what was happening and grabbed their headset from their bag, plugged it into their phone and had me listen to music until I calmed down a bit. It helped that it was chilly that night, so I just pretty much almost ripped my hoodie off. I don't remember much of anything after I had the headset on, but my friend claimed that I kept saying "Not alright" in various tones from mumbled to "heartbreaking cracking vocals" when trying to speak (Their description of it). That night traumatized them more than me I think, because I tend to not remember pieces since my brain just wants to suppress it all. It wasn't until his more latest show that I heard what happened days later at his last show for Make Happy and it began coming back to me.
My friend to this day believes that Bo's anxiety affected me since we had close seats to the stage and I must have worked myself up since I recognized the signs from myself and someone else I know who has daily panic-attacks still to this day. Since then I've gained some ground on things and haven't had an episode in five months, but it's hard for me to listen to the end of this song still.
I didnt expect a mighty boosh reference in a bo Burnham reaction but i love it!
10:32 “ Whoa….whoa… whoa.. OkK that got a little….real” YES. A shockingly honest thought laid bare to the audience hit me l the music sounds like the dawning realization you feel thinking : WAIT- is he Directly addressing the audience right now with this?!?) God. What aGreat reaction- the whole video is. Really good job.
Thank you for that breakdown haha. Yes in real time I was sweating 😅
Bo is so amazing honestly, I love all of his content, I would recommend more of it
I think he did an incredible job of describing what many of us feel as we walk through life struggling to make others happy while failing at being happy themselves. He was having a panic attack during this song, it was said by him that he went backstage and cried for a long time.
Heartbreaking!
Thumbs up for showing the goosebumps, now that's a reaction video :D
Glad you enjoyed!
You should definitely react more to Bo, your reactions are so great, maybe the inside album? It’s quite a masterpiece… I love how much you notice in your reactions, they are definitely my favorite ones currently, I’ve watched each of your Bo reactions at least a couple of times and every time I find new things, keep it up man, you’re great
I really love your reaction! You can see, that you feel alot of empathy. When I watch you react, I can relive the intense feelings I had, when I listened to this ths first time. I see, that you have intense feelings.
I’m so glad you enjoyed :) I appreciate you!
Great reaction ❤️. Just wanted to say that I got the Mighty Boosh reference 👍😂
Legend!
The most impactful part is the double-entendre at the end right before the mic drop. The "I hope you're happy." that is both "I hope I did my job and made you happy tonight" and "I hope you're happy with what you've done to my mental health." at the same time. It was.. heavy.
Yeah a literal mic crop. Certified bad ass
I'm a bit ashamed to say I've watched a LOT of Bo reactions, but this is by far the best one. Please go down the rabbit hole. You are in for a treat!
Emily that means so much to me. I’m glad you enjoyed. I am thoroughly impressed by him
Bo is really a once in a generation kind of talent but he’s been struggling so much, snd struggling with even feeling guilty about feeling depressed and so on.. Great reaction to one of my all time favorite performances. There’s almost always metaphors and layers in his writing too. Like the hand not fitting the pringles can.. ”CAN’t HANDle this right now” Hope you’ve done ”All eyes on me”. Just found you. Subscribed!🙏💯🔥
everytime he says that line about giving what he cannot give himself, it brings tears to my eyes. Really enjoyed your reaction, have a great day
Watched your reaction to this at least 10 times now. You say and feel to this in an impactful way. Seeing you go through all this brings me back to the first time I saw it. Thanks.
I’m so glad you enjoyed my reaction. It’s a very heartfelt piece of art
that last scream and the sign off from his final live show have lived rent free in my head since the special first released
"thank you, goodnight, i hope you're happy" - exasperated mic drop
it was so brutally raw
Extremely raw. The crowd was probably caught off guard
Subscribed because of your 'old greg' reference.. fantastic!
hehehehe
I actually REALLY enjoyed this video. I can't wait to see your other reactions to his content. Especially his Inside Special videos. Thanks so much for this
Glad you enjoyed! Thank you for watching
Great video. Highly suggest all eyes on me by Bo Burnham as a follow-up to this one. The Kanye rant was the end of his last show before he quit performing for years due to psychological issues. All eyes on me is part of his first set after coming back. It gives alot of insight into what he's been going through. Keep up the masterful work!
Thank you so much Raven :D I am going to be starting from the beginning so I can see how he came to be before doing his later work
Welp, the algoirithm did it's job at the right time. Instant subscribe for the single best reaction to this particular song I've seen. Going to watch the All Eyes on Me video next, before I go to my PHP.
Aw Becky that’s so nice to hear. Just to let you know I plan to do the full inside special soon.
The first-time i heard this and watched itni cried. Still fight back the tears every time i see it..
I have probably watched this performance a hundred times now, and I still get goosebumps. The extremely sudden change between silly to serious is shocking to the system... and I believe this is one of the best live performances ever performed.
Other than the part where he changes it up, my next favorite part was when he said "I should probably just shut up and do my job so here I go." and then immediately goes back to the Chipotle stuff... but this time, it is different because now we know that it is just a mask. We are now in Bo's state of mind telling jokes... and it doesnt feel as funny as it did the first time.
Those arm hairs standing straight up is all you needed to say. What an amazing performance.
I just saw this for the 1st time last week and then found your reaction today. Being an empath ( which I believe you’ve stated you are as well I can see it) & me personally having anxiety & depression that last scream had me in tears as well. It definitely floored me a bit & I felt so bad for him, seeing that he’s struggling so much & the crowd is doing exactly what he’s breaking down about. This one was heavy and I’m glad your reaction was the first I saw.
Thank you so much for that :) glad you had a similar reaction