I like how "HE'LL BE FINE; HIS PRIVILEGE WILL PROTECT HIM!" was such a killer last line that they started playing the music then realized: oh wait there's more
I want to write a horror movie, and have all of the characters have really generic names, like John, Bill, Jim, what have you. And have one character with a very stereotypical "ghetto" name. Release none of the casting information until the movie is released, and then, surprise motherfucker, John, Bill, Jim, et cetera are all black actors, and they all survive until the end. And then have [insert stereotypical "ghetto" name here] be a white guy from Alabama. AND THE WHITE GUY IS THE FIRST TO DIE.
Truth is, you don'd believe a black guy doing stupid things to be killed in a horror movie. You need a fool blonde girl and a good looking white boy with no brain to do that. A black guy just runaway. Just look for Duane Martin anecdote from "Scream 2" in the "Still screaming" documentary.
I couldn't help but clap, be awed, and just have complete and utter respect for these guys. Then I noticed the Attack on Titan/Shingeki no Kyojin necklace and the Scott Pilgrim shirt. My respect for them skyrocketed even more than it already had.
I use Omar Holmon's poetry slams in my class frequently (poetry slam class I wrote and teach in high school)...in a district where 80% of my students are either black or Latino, it is awesome to have a black poet that lets them know it is ok to NOT be all of the stereotypes...thank you for being confident enough to be yourself...you guys are awesome role models!!!!
This was great and made me think, but now I also really wish I could see Nightmare on Elm St again with a black kid from a tough place telling Freddy what's what. :)
it went to "SON IF I WAS IN THE MOVIE IT WOULDA ALREADY ENDED" to "DON'T GO CHECK ON THE WHITE GUY, HIS PRIVILEGE WILL PROTECT HIM" I love this one so much it brings a different prospective
Dam now that poem is one the best of I've ever heard you are amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yall i was today years old when i realized one of my fav poets omar holmon is from newark, NJ BRICK CITY STAND UP! TURNPIKE 11 PARKWAY 140 Ironbound neighbor weequahic section born in BETH ISRAEL 973 STAND UP!
"DON'T GO CHECK ON THE WHITE GUY, HIS PRIVILEGE WILL PROTECT HIM" on point
*****
don't think you get the message.
Renee LeBeau yesss even my white aunt.. admits that the privilege exist.
YESSSSS
"Don't go check on the white guy he'll be fine his privileged will protect him" *Snap snap snap snap* America in 15 words.
+Danielle Y girl that was too much for me i had to take a 5 min break after that.
This went from funny to real as fuck to having a sad realization in 3 mins. This was great.
You got it exactly. I laughed and then I reflected and the last line brought a tear.
Tbh
I like how "HE'LL BE FINE; HIS PRIVILEGE WILL PROTECT HIM!" was such a killer last line that they started playing the music then realized: oh wait there's more
"Where I'm from the boogie man wears a badge" That bit hit me hard
And racism is a ghost who outgrew white sheets for white collars. Daym.
"If you running, I'm running" 😂, my favorite by far
I thought the whole poem was gonna be a funny lighthearted one but i was even more satisfied when it grew a deeper meaning
'Don't go check on the white guy his privilege will protect him' I SCREAMED SO LOUD
Over 450 black people have died in horror movies. In real life, We're Still counting.
True shiz
I want to write a horror movie, and have all of the characters have really generic names, like John, Bill, Jim, what have you. And have one character with a very stereotypical "ghetto" name. Release none of the casting information until the movie is released, and then, surprise motherfucker, John, Bill, Jim, et cetera are all black actors, and they all survive until the end. And then have [insert stereotypical "ghetto" name here] be a white guy from Alabama. AND THE WHITE GUY IS THE FIRST TO DIE.
hehe
FUCKING DO IT I'D PAY FOR IT
You'll become a millionaire if you do it, I promise
Truth is, you don'd believe a black guy doing stupid things to be killed in a horror movie. You need a fool blonde girl and a good looking white boy with no brain to do that. A black guy just runaway. Just look for Duane Martin anecdote from "Scream 2" in the "Still screaming" documentary.
where the go fund me bro
This is perfection. This is impact. This is what's missing when poetry is taught in school.
One of the best poems Ive heard in a while. I love the combination of humour and seriousness, i was not expecting the turn.
Wish it was longer!
I was clapping at my computer screen throughout this whole video.
I couldn't help but clap, be awed, and just have complete and utter respect for these guys.
Then I noticed the Attack on Titan/Shingeki no Kyojin necklace and the Scott Pilgrim shirt. My respect for them skyrocketed even more than it already had.
Look up Omar Holman Ted Talk, and Omar Holman Jesus Christ Super Toaster. Dudes an awesome nerd
I use Omar Holmon's poetry slams in my class frequently (poetry slam class I wrote and teach in high school)...in a district where 80% of my students are either black or Latino, it is awesome to have a black poet that lets them know it is ok to NOT be all of the stereotypes...thank you for being confident enough to be yourself...you guys are awesome role models!!!!
The man on the right is wearing an Attack On Titan emblem necklace.
FUCK YEAAHHH!
+Mindlyy I WAS JUST ABBOUT TO COMMENT THAT WHEN I SAW YOURS. YOU GO FELLOW POETRY/ANIME WATCHER, YOU!
Lyrics DO YOU ALSO LIKE 5SOS?
+Mindlyy YEAHH!!!
this went from funny to shedding light onto a serious subject and i love it so much
THIS IS SO PERFECT 'SMELLS LIKE MAYONNAISE AND FAILED DREAMS' BRUH I'M DEAD
This was great and made me think, but now I also really wish I could see Nightmare on Elm St again with a black kid from a tough place telling Freddy what's what. :)
perfect....the guy on the right has an AOT necklace. so much love
One HELLUVA roller coaster of a poem. BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN
it went to
"SON IF I WAS IN THE MOVIE IT WOULDA ALREADY ENDED"
to
"DON'T GO CHECK ON THE WHITE GUY, HIS PRIVILEGE WILL PROTECT HIM"
I love this one so much it brings a different prospective
Okay, but when they said 'Fade to Black', my heart stuttered in my chest. GODDAMNNNN THAT WAS SOOOO GOOD!!
That attack on titan necklace tho!
wow awesome!
*Claps fast* preach! My brother preach! And mad respect for the SnK neckless and the Shirt
I love coming back to this poem every once in a while.
That was so powerful, I can't express the overwhelming emotions bubbling to the surface.
This is so perfect.. I only wish my poetry were worthy of Button Poetry.
Al poetry is worth Button Poetry. Never hesitate to share your poetry on TH-cam. You never know how far you'll get.
Angel Galvan Aww,you're awesome :)
"All the actors in these roles might know my final scene before I do." Powerful line dude, snap, snap
"every day of MY LIFE is a horror flick" dammmm
"Racism is a ghost that outgrew white sheets for white collars."
this is honestly one of my favorites
This was so amazing, i laughed then i was speechless. This was brilliant.
Omar you're the man! I saw you preform at the Nuyorican and fell in love your your style. Keep up the work!
Guy on the right was wearing an attack on titan necklace he is awesome 😄
lol i was thinking the same thing
I had to come back to this poem oh my god, I LIVE FOR IT
Wha - oh my - was he?
Was the guy on the right wearing an attack on titan necklace? //dead
I NOTICED THE SAME THING
OH MY GOSH, HE WAS:)
Aunesty Jones As if he couldn't get any cooler :)
I though I was imagining it but the wings of freedom are kinda fitting for this, don't you think?
Aunesty Jones *SNK fandom rises from the deep*
FUCK YEAH! This is amazing! I bet hearing it live is a great experience
holy shit their last line gave me the chills
Everything about this is on point
"If I see a dude in the street with a hockey mask and no goal behind him, I'm out" the reason I love free poetry
I know everyone is pointing out the SNK necklace but yo what about the Scott Pilgrim t shirt
'Smells like mayonnaise and failed dreams' 💀💀💀
This is on point. Funny but also informative
Been watching several of your clips today, and they are all very good. But this one made me actually laugh out loud!
Omg that guy on the left has such a rad shirt
"HE'LL BE FINE! HIS PRIVILEGE WILL PROTECT HIM!"
This was amazing.
This is funny and serious/deep at same time
i am beyond speehless by such amazing powerful words.
I am screaming of excitement, fricking awesome!!!!
to mix tears rolling out of my eyes crying funny with serious issues that stop them on a beat is impressive as hell
I am SNAPPING You both up! I LOVE THIS!!
I love this (and the freedom wings necklace on the guy on the right)
this was so beautifullll.
This is one of the best Slam poems I've ever seen
my dudeeeeee!!! they're always soooo live
this literally gave me goosebumps
oh look my future husband on the right is wearing an Attack on Titan necklace v.v
Like pure perfection.
"Where I'm from, the Boogie man wears a badge"
The balance of comedy and education in this is genius
If you running *slaps knees* I'm running 😂😂😂 but seriously I love this piece it's provocative and hilarious
One of my favourites!
this went from mad funny to mad real too quick i think i got whiplash
this is amazing!!!
I love it so much!!!
A great mixture of funny and hard hitting, freaking perfect
Omar Holmon is the Kevin Hart of poetry
This has me in tears, I can't stop laughing. Such a great piece!
This is amazing and so real.
One of the best non-solitary performances. They did it right.
I needed this I did. It's almost 4am and I think I just woke up my whole family laughing and clapping oh well they'll be aight
Oh my goodness! This is too powerful..
Dam now that poem is one the best of I've ever heard you are amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this poem....
May I take one of these guys? God I love them.
His privilege will protect him!!
All the actors that look like us just fade to black
This piece is ridiculous....... Great job you two.....
Love this beyond anything and did you see that necklace! ATTACK ON TITAN!!!!
Love this!
Oh my god, I love these guys!
deep stuff man!
this is so powerful oh my god
OMG I LOVE THIS!!!
PREACH!
was this re-uploaded? becuz i feel like i've seen this before..
Still a great poem lol
yall i was today years old when i realized one of my fav poets omar holmon is from newark, NJ BRICK CITY STAND UP! TURNPIKE 11 PARKWAY 140 Ironbound neighbor weequahic section born in BETH ISRAEL 973 STAND UP!
AHHHHHH!!!!!!! HES WEARING AN ATTACK ON TITAN NECKLACE!!!!!!!!!!! SKDKFBRKFCNGN. IM DEAD!!!!!
“Where i’m from the boogeyman wears a badge.“ Damn this is sooooo good.
soooo good!
i love this poem so much fuuuuck on point
Dude I love this
Well that escalated quickly...amazing poem though.
love this
I love this I can't stop watching it😂😂😂😂😂😂
I from Newark, NJ!!!!!
I LOVE THIS
This...this is great.