Tubbs Tubbs. same, but anxiety can cause adrenaline in the body and make people seem "hyperactive". I have depression/anxiety and while I over explain I also jump from topic to topic sporadically which has been diagnosed by one psychiatrist as ADHD (which is wrong) and by a better, smarter psychologist as anxiety.
trae ㅤㅤㅤ yep. I can’t handle talking to strangers at all so I know how he feels, and I’m pretty sure most of the people who watched this video feel the same.
You feel dumb cause he probably has thought about that stuff (about comedy, political correctness, performance etc...) a lot more than you. But you feel smart cause he's letting you in on it (his knowledge/educated opinions) Bo is a pretty great thinker. He slightly touches on the same stuff (tho in a different was) as David foster Wallace was talking about when he was alive.
lovely comment, I think that's right, and in the same self-aware, heavily post-modern way, as well. I think where wallace pointed the mirror at the novel and novelist, bo is doing the same for singer, comedian, and actor. Very impressive.
I think Bo would hate to have to maintain podcast, to have to perform every day. He makes an amazing guest or interviewee though. He was on Marc Maron's podcast though (I recommend watching the Green Room session that Bo was at before you give that particular podcast a listen though!).
I noticed in most of Bo's interviews he has a hard time getting out what he wants to say. I feel like it's because his brain moves 10x faster than the average mind
I wouldn't say the average mind, but rather 10x faster than his mouth can coherently explain. It's pretty normal that the brain can think WAY faster than what we can physically talk. I feel like he's having more trouble organizing his thoughts in a clear, followable format more than anything. To me, it looks like he's processing the question given to him, it evokes a feeling/response, makes a connection to other topics that's made him feel the same way or to a topic related to the question, gets feelings about those topics, connects those with other topics, repeat, ect, all while his mouth is still trying to answer the first question. And since his mouth can't keep up with this, he starts and stops himself a lot, stutters, and sometimes ends up going more and more off tangent to a point where he sometimes forgets what the original question even was. I think he's very passionate, but also the kind of person who need some time to organize their thoughts or write them down before being able to say what they want to say properly. But, you know, I don't really know the guy so don't hold me on this
Anxiety can do that to you. You just go on a stream of consciousness speech and can't remember where you started or where you wanted to end. Bo has stated that in the last several years, he's dealt with anxiety/panic attacks around his shows, so he's probably at least a little anxious during this interview.
He was mocking the relationship between consumer and entertainment industry. Remember he follows that line with a comment about how the response to depression or tragedy is becoming a sociopath. Again, making fun of that relationship.
I didn't even fully appreciate that until I read your comment, but for sure the questions were great and they really let him answer them. Great interview.
I feel like young people are amore willing to do that, especially with him because he always has a valuable take on something. as one of the younger stand ups (or former stand ups) no one really takes on the issues of performing and the internet the way he does. I love John mulaney, a lot of gen z does, but I love him and his comedy for a different reason than I love bo and his comedy
I love the way Bo talks. I think many people think he's on drugs or something or have ADD or whatever but I think he just has so much to say and he can't necessarily get it out smoothly? I hate talking to people because I sound just like that when I try to express what I want to say. I stumble over my words and have plenty of unfinished sentences. He has so much insight, I love his interviews.
I'm exactly the same, I've been that way since I was a kid. I was told it's because people with a higher level of intelligence have brains that process things faster so it causes your words to jumble and stutter because your brain is moving too fast for your mouth.
+Mason King I'm saying what I was told, being into myself would mean that I don't have extreme self image issue which have put me in the hospital. I do. I absolutely hate everything about myself but that doesn't change what my psychiatrist and other doctors have told me and doesn't mean I can't repeat what they have said. I didn't say it was a fact, I said what I have been told before.
+Id K it just comes off deuchy. you are probably smarter then a lot of people but there's that many people smarter then you so just chill. it seems like your support cast has leaned on your best quality to try and build your self asteem, but don't be one of those indigo kids who need to think they've got something that other people don't because it's not true. like Joe Rogan is smart but he admits he's actually an idiot just like you and me. we can't make phones or sustain the economy.
+Mason King I don't mean to sound that way, I'm aware that I am intelligent in things like textbook intelligence however I have no street smarts whatsoever. Honestly I think I'm dumb but I think it must be from either my depression or self image issues. I also have social issues due to psychopathic tendencies and my codependency issues. (I have a lot of mental issues haha.) I will apologize if I came off that way, I really didn't mean to. I really don't want to seem that way to people especially since I hate that 'special snowflake' stuff. I'm really really sorry. 😰
this interview is better than all the 'professional' interviews; I love the fact that it's slightly disorganised and casual, and the questions really let Bo express his opinions (in that slightly fidgety, multiple-thoughts-at-once way) and the interviewers are young, but their questions give really great insight and I just love this slightly awkward, easy-going interview. It's more realistic (if that makes sense?) Amazing
+Tristen Fierro the burrito thing being that he would have done things diferently if he knew how it would have ended up. the pringle can thing being that some things in life are just impossible and and end up going to hell when you try them (the pringles spilling on to his face) and needing to move on even though you try so much do make it work (even going as far to have a daughter do his work hahaha). pretty eye opening. Bo is actually really deep.
is it weird that I want to just start this interview over and watch it again? I would vote for Bo Burnham to be president and i'm not even kidding. His level of practical introspection is astounding at times. And the fact that he would scoff at the idea of someone wanting him to president is exactly why he deserves that kind of position. Only a person who felt they didn't deserve the honor would treat it with the respect it deserved. This is exactly why doing stand up gives him anxiety because he feels somewhat morally at odds with the fact that he could be a millionaire for what it is he's doing and it's also what makes him work so hard. sorry... got a little rant-like there. Thanks for the inspiration Bo.
I want to agree but part of me feels like we just want him to become president because we idolize him. He's very intelligent but I wouldn't think that he would want to be apart of something that involves politics.
Yo Stop Yea. that's what I already said. I'm sure he wouldn't really want to be a part of politics which is one of the main reasons he would be good for it. The type of people who are drawn to politics are typically manipulative and power hungry where as Bo is incredibly self aware and wouldn't take any decision lightly that would affect a large group of people.
I can't stop replaying 13:40 and bursting into laughter at bo slapping the armrests and the interviewer's expression of bewilderment. i'm dying laughing. love the whole energy of this series of interviews.
he is such an intelligent speaker. it blows my mind. and i noticed how he left a lot of sentences unfinished when he was ranting, which i loved. just seems so focused and smart. and i feel sad that he's considering not performing anymore but i own his book egghead and would love to see what directions he goes in next.
I love listening to long interviews with Bo. He is so interesting to listen to and he amazes me every time with his insight. The first interviewer was uncomfortable to watch, though, sorry.
Props to a couple college kids for putting on a great interview. Very Larry King-esk, ask the subject open-ended questions and let him talk. Nicely done all.
I come from the future. he hasn't done any tours but he wrote and directed eight grade and I've heard really good things about it! He mentioned in a 2018 interview with vulture I think that he had done some small unannounced shows in LA, just doing a song. He said he might go back, I think his exact words were "I'm better with it than without it" but he hasn't yet and is now writing songs for the new sesame street movie (which doesn't seem like something he'd do based solely on his shows but hey I don't know much of anything about him lol)
Gosh... I just love intelligence and well considered-ness and reflection and not following the crown and knowing why you're doing or not doing something and and and..........
I like how respectful bo burnham is to these interviewers or journalists since this wasn't really proffesional but rather just normal interactions coming with people's bo's age and I think its really wholesome that he helps them with it since they were probably really nervous for talking to bo.
His anxiety makes him almost “catlike”. Notice his attention get snagged by the slightest side sound like the people in the elevator or when the door creaked open. Not that it “pleases” me to see Bo and his anxiety, but fuck why is it so fascinating to watch someone contain so much of a someone within a single someone.
@@crycrywolf I loved the fuck out of it. It caught me off guard coming out of nowhere like that, in the wake of his hiatus. But I was thrilled to see a whole load of “content” drop 😂. I do often wonder how exaggerated his condition might be, for certain emotional effect/impact. And how genuine his portrayal of himself really is, especially with Inside. It’s like he decided to go full-on and just patent the ‘depression comedy genre’. His stuff has now become just as sad as it is funny 🙃
@@geauxst9 RIGHT?? I was just thinking “I wonder what he’s up to these days” and assumed he would do more acting after promising young woman was so well received lol. I went in knowing nothing and felt like I got hit by a truck. As for what’s real…I think he’s always been clear that what we see is an exaggeration played up. But so inside is probably a bit of a “shroedingers mental breakdown,” if you will. With that said, there’s a few videos where you clearly see him have a panic attack and interviews where he can’t mask it. Watching him talk about his anxiety in more recent interviews actually almost makes it seem like he downplayed it originally. But I suppose interviews are a type of performance too. Also it turns out he recorded a podcast while making Inside. And while he sounds OK-ish its clear he was still struggling quite a bit mentally and feeling kind of lost. (It’s called happy sad confused if you’re curious). Anyways. Regardless hes definitely leaned into his sad emo poet persona and i feel like it might be his final form. 😂
his answer about PC is so insightful. people on tiktok are already trying to cancel him over his past jokes, i understand that they were offensive, but context matters
THIS. Comedy was different even just a few years ago, and also you can criticize him without ignoring that it IS satire and there is a message. I think he also more than any other “offensive” comedian has spent a lot of time addressing his work and trying to atone for it. It’s reckless to ignore that (Musical Comedy channel has a compilation of this apologies they shared recently).
He's not on anything, he's not on any coke, he's not on any uppers. His ears are bright red, his voice is congested, and his nose is runny. That's just how Bo is in interviews. He doesn't shut the fuck up. In a good way.
I love listening to his interviews! You can tell he thinks about these topics when he's alone; with successful hour long monologues analyzing his position in his head, but when verbally voicing his thoughts though, he comes off as a crazy person. I especially appreciate this cause I do this all the time and I always wonder how it sounds to others.
I too participate in these devil's advocate monologues and it never occurred to me that it could potentially come off as crazy to others. This is very interesting
Bo, as a long time performer myself, I certainly respect whatever career decisions you choose from here on out, but I figured for what it's worth, I should let you know that I am one of probably many many people in your post-teen demographic that doesn't tend to comment much on things these days, but deeply enjoys YOU as a person, not even necessarily as just a comedian. There is a special something that you have as a performer that I can connect with in a way that I cannot with other comedians. And I can't tell you how uplifting you've been for followers of your work all over. I know, just in my circle of friends alone, including a few who share your battle with anxiety, you've been kind of the glue that holds everything together for them. One of my best friends whose mother has ALS has been watching your stuff for years and you've helped her keep a smile on her face through all of it. But, that's because she's connected with YOU, not just the material you've written. We watch your stuff on mute and laugh because your mannerisms are just so classically Bo Burnham. I totally understand the irony of acquiring fame from talking about how ridiculous fame is, but on a very simplified level, just please know that Bo-the-performer has the ability to create Mass happiness (Hamilton pun) and positive change... if you can somehow find a way to get past all the mental paradoxes that encourage you to leave the stage. Thanks if you took the time to read this.
exactly. I became a huge Bo Burnham fans watching his interviews and podcasts rather than just his comedy specials. I also liked his movie as well, but find his thought processes even more interesting tbh
loved the questions. you can tell bo has so much to say but sometimes has trouble organizing his thoughts so it all just spills out. makes me feel better, i was always embarrassed about that, but it’s kinda comforting that someone i admire does the same...
Whether it's in some bold writing in a script for a comedy tv program or another stand up special, this interview previewed that we are not going to see the last of bo burnham, as much as he says we are. He has that personality where it's wound up and needs to be expelled in some sort of art medium. He has to throw up all his thoughts some places and he has the platform where they manifest. Even if it's his last special, theres going to be Bo writings in sketch shows or some sort, which for him is probably good. I bet he doesn't even mind doing shows when it's once or three times a month but I bet it's the being on the road that wears him more than anything. He seems the type to really hunger for stable relationships and have difficulty discerning the reality of relationships he does establish and that can be particularly difficult for people who are famous.
Damn, it's sad to hear that this may very well be his last special, he has been my favorite comedian not just because he is funny but he knows what he's talking about. This guy knows his shit, really smart. He's inspired me to start writing jokes and I eventually want to do a show
In all seriousness, I do feel for his nervous ticks. As a regular person I struggle with this, can't imagine being as brilliant as him or having to show my deepest self to the public or to fans.
"Conflicted." YES! That is what I love so much about Bo's work. He is painfully, wonderfully self-aware. He's constantly calling out the artifice of his role, and how surreal it is to actually be that guy. It's a TH-cam confessional about the firehose of fame, the love/hate dynamic of seeking and gaining attention, and the absurdity of putting on a pedestal a kid who is just trying to figure it all out, himself. I think the reason why people gravitate toward the darker side of his comedy is because they relate to the inherent loneliness of existentialism. Each of us is locked up inside our own head, with only words and symbols to bridge the gulf between us. How rarely do we truly feel understood? How crushingly absurd it is that we are all (because of our isolation) completely and utterly unique and irreplaceable.... and yet we live in a world awash with billions of such individuals... a world that can afford to treat us all as dispensable? Bo's break from comedy is a way of saying, "Look, I'm not special. You'll get on without me," and yet ironically, it makes what he offered in comedy so much more rare.
11:09 to 14:39 what an on-point answer, fucking love this guy edit: every one of his answers was on point and i wish i could like this video 100 times thank u goodnight.
omg ive been saying this since what. but i always thought if bo wasn't going to perform anymore, cause clearly he doesnt like the anxiety and pressure that comes from the industry, i hope he ends up writing for someone. He's so talented and insightful.
I feel like I kinda see who he is now. He's a normal flipin dude. He isn't crazy sad or some being with better insight than all of us, he's just a guy trying to make good work that somewhat represents who he is.
He's right that some mediums don't translate well into others; they flop quite a lot! I watched the whole interview; he's such an incredibly smart guy! I keep saying he is a genius. He's got some really great insights about celebrity. There are quite a number of celebrities whom I admire a great deal, especially comedians, comedian musicians, and musicians! But he is correct that the institution of 'celebrity' can have some serious down sides to say the least!
Wow. I didn't know he had panic attacks on stage and shit. First time I've seen him off stage and I totally get how his comedy is now. Cause I've got rough anxiety. When I was in high school, I'm 23 now, I was the nerdy, tall, shy kid who didn't really click with many people. Always getting used and heartbroken. Then I tried theater, and realized I can put all my emotions and thoughts into acting. And when I'm on the stage, I can be me. And more comfortable "talking" to people. So I get how his comedy is and now love and appreciate it so much more.
This was the period of time, as he said, that he was going through some intense anxiety, panic attacks etc... I know his answers in interviews are all over the place usually (in a genius way) but the way he speaks in this interviews really reminds me of the time in my life that I was experiencing extreme anxiety, even light dissociation. And when I tried to express my thoughts, it sounded a lot like how he sounds here. Clearly having thoughts, perhaps too many thoughts, and not being able to put these thoughts into words easily. But you feel whatever you're feeling so strongly that you just gush out words and thoughts but can hardly finish one thought because it triggers another thought.
this interview is great so far, I've watched up to where Bo Burnham says he'd like to be a writer. It is a fantastic idea. Bo Burnham is a genius and I KNOW he can write amazingly well for broadway plays, t.v., movies, etc.!! Tim Minchin has a couple of broadway plays in which he's written amazing music, and there's no doubt Bo Burnham could write the story or the music or both!!!! I hope to see more of his writing beyond "Egghead".
I respect Bo so much. I've always thought his brand of stand up kind of transcended the medium. He goes from being silly to incredibly real. He just seems incredibly aware. His interviews are incredibly entertaining because he has such a solid point of view on things with genuine opinions.
goddamn bo’s so in touch with himself!! and the interviewers are great. they all seem to be listening really well-granted, i think we’d all love to sit and listen to bo, but overall a just a great video. it’s refreshing to see people who genuinely care and have thought-provoking questions rather than the usual vapid corporate interviewers lmao
Bo Burnham is such an amazing character and entertainer. And him saying that there is a chance of him quitting the business soon, is very disappointing to hear. He brings a lot of laughter into a world filled with hatred. We need more entertainers like him. But, I am a little concerned over how fidgety he was in this video. I don't know if he was just feeling a little bit under the weather, on edge, uneasy, or if there is really something else to him that his fans do not know about.
It is so heartening to hear someone actually articulate why political correctness is not the harbinger of doom to culture, not just scoff, but use words- it doesn't happen often enough!
Honestly this is such an enjoyable conversation, just that, an exchange of ideas and thoughts with Bo Burnham. You can clearly see how much he enjoys it and how comfortable he is.
+jacob mansfield kind of ironic cause half of his content is lambasting his own endeavor of doing such.... but a little irony never hurt anyone. go for it man!
Really fascinating interview. Fascinating societal insights. And interesting to see him change over the years. Can't wait to see where Bo goes next. He's smart as F*#$.
NOOOO NO OH GOD DONT LET IT BE TRUE PLEASE OH MY GOD HES SO TALENTED HE CANT STOP DOING COMEDY!! I LITERALLY PAUSED IT AND STOPPED TO TYPE THIS! THAT IS NOT OKAY!..IS NOT 😭
these questions were so good and way better than most questions a lot of older, more experienced interviewers would ask. (i.e. "omG BO do you have any girl in your life right now??!!!)
When i heard "...There is a very good possibility that i wont do it anymore after this one..." i almost started crying. I love you Bo, and i hope you wont stop performing.
I am so glad to hear a really considered view on political correctness. Somewhere in the back of my mind I had that idea, but he put it into words. Now, I have some words to use to start talking about it in a reasoned way. You know, very intellectual, "What wrong with being nice to each other?" He's gift and a treasure. I can't believe I just found him because of the movie. Bless TH-cam as a archive of his career!
It is said, once upon a time, Bo Burnham actually finished a thought without moving onto the next one.
Anxiety does that to you.
helloworldies My anxiety does the opposite, I overly explain myself through fear of being misconstrued or misinterpreted.
Tubbs Tubbs. same, but anxiety can cause adrenaline in the body and make people seem "hyperactive". I have depression/anxiety and while I over explain I also jump from topic to topic sporadically which has been diagnosed by one psychiatrist as ADHD (which is wrong) and by a better, smarter psychologist as anxiety.
That's what a lot of creative people are like.
me AF
i was really concerned about Weird Al's sex life I'm glad they put that to rest.
His stage persona is so different to his normal, reserved and eloquent self. His diction is impeccable and he is so intelligent and well spoken!
He gave up going to Harvard to pursue his comedic career. He is so intelligent
"he's on cocaine / drugs lol" its called being anxious
Yeah I can totally relate to Bo and all this anxiety stuff. I can't handle situations like this normally, and so those comments kind of make me angry
Ya if people think he's fucked up on drugs they need to re-watch what. and see that he's introverted and anxious and shit.
Drugs would mellow him out probably
trae ㅤㅤㅤ yep. I can’t handle talking to strangers at all so I know how he feels, and I’m pretty sure most of the people who watched this video feel the same.
even though he rarely finishes a sentence i can still understand what hes trying to say perfectly
This man makes me feel smart and dumb at the same time how does that work?
time travel
+elk832 no its time travel
SAME here
You feel dumb cause he probably has thought about that stuff (about comedy, political correctness, performance etc...) a lot more than you.
But you feel smart cause he's letting you in on it (his knowledge/educated opinions)
Bo is a pretty great thinker. He slightly touches on the same stuff (tho in a different was) as David foster Wallace was talking about when he was alive.
lovely comment, I think that's right, and in the same self-aware, heavily post-modern way, as well. I think where wallace pointed the mirror at the novel and novelist, bo is doing the same for singer, comedian, and actor. Very impressive.
Bo should consider something like a Podcast format. He has a lot of interesting and smart things to say.
i would listen to the fuck out of that.
Scott Karrasch while I agree, I don’t see him being into the idea, at least right now
If you haven’t watched it, H3H3 did a podcast with Bo.
I think Bo would hate to have to maintain podcast, to have to perform every day. He makes an amazing guest or interviewee though. He was on Marc Maron's podcast though (I recommend watching the Green Room session that Bo was at before you give that particular podcast a listen though!).
He was on the H3H3 podcast a while ago
I noticed in most of Bo's interviews he has a hard time getting out what he wants to say. I feel like it's because his brain moves 10x faster than the average mind
I wouldn't say the average mind, but rather 10x faster than his mouth can coherently explain. It's pretty normal that the brain can think WAY faster than what we can physically talk.
I feel like he's having more trouble organizing his thoughts in a clear, followable format more than anything.
To me, it looks like he's processing the question given to him, it evokes a feeling/response, makes a connection to other topics that's made him feel the same way or to a topic related to the question, gets feelings about those topics, connects those with other topics, repeat, ect, all while his mouth is still trying to answer the first question. And since his mouth can't keep up with this, he starts and stops himself a lot, stutters, and sometimes ends up going more and more off tangent to a point where he sometimes forgets what the original question even was.
I think he's very passionate, but also the kind of person who need some time to organize their thoughts or write them down before being able to say what they want to say properly. But, you know, I don't really know the guy so don't hold me on this
Anxiety can do that to you. You just go on a stream of consciousness speech and can't remember where you started or where you wanted to end. Bo has stated that in the last several years, he's dealt with anxiety/panic attacks around his shows, so he's probably at least a little anxious during this interview.
Bo is a national hero and must be protected at all costs
A hero of a generation
in his own words: "Being a comedian isn't being an insensitive prick capitalizing on the most animalistic impulses of the public, it's being a hero!"
+Paul Drăgușin but he emphasizes on that, and that's what makes him great
He was mocking the relationship between consumer and entertainment industry. Remember he follows that line with a comment about how the response to depression or tragedy is becoming a sociopath. Again, making fun of that relationship.
AMK-lyssnare gillar verkligen standup. Hej hej - ser ditt namn på instagram och youtube hela tiden.
youtube loses when people like bo leave it.
guess what bitch
Lumynox wait, what?
Lumynox dhshdkskfjaksk I-
Interviewers came up with good prompts and let him talk. Good job!
I didn't even fully appreciate that until I read your comment, but for sure the questions were great and they really let him answer them. Great interview.
I feel like young people are amore willing to do that, especially with him because he always has a valuable take on something. as one of the younger stand ups (or former stand ups) no one really takes on the issues of performing and the internet the way he does. I love John mulaney, a lot of gen z does, but I love him and his comedy for a different reason than I love bo and his comedy
I love the way Bo talks. I think many people think he's on drugs or something or have ADD or whatever but I think he just has so much to say and he can't necessarily get it out smoothly? I hate talking to people because I sound just like that when I try to express what I want to say. I stumble over my words and have plenty of unfinished sentences. He has so much insight, I love his interviews.
I'm exactly the same, I've been that way since I was a kid. I was told it's because people with a higher level of intelligence have brains that process things faster so it causes your words to jumble and stutter because your brain is moving too fast for your mouth.
+Id K don't be so into yourself
+Mason King I'm saying what I was told, being into myself would mean that I don't have extreme self image issue which have put me in the hospital. I do. I absolutely hate everything about myself but that doesn't change what my psychiatrist and other doctors have told me and doesn't mean I can't repeat what they have said. I didn't say it was a fact, I said what I have been told before.
+Id K it just comes off deuchy. you are probably smarter then a lot of people but there's that many people smarter then you so just chill. it seems like your support cast has leaned on your best quality to try and build your self asteem, but don't be one of those indigo kids who need to think they've got something that other people don't because it's not true. like Joe Rogan is smart but he admits he's actually an idiot just like you and me. we can't make phones or sustain the economy.
+Mason King I don't mean to sound that way, I'm aware that I am intelligent in things like textbook intelligence however I have no street smarts whatsoever. Honestly I think I'm dumb but I think it must be from either my depression or self image issues. I also have social issues due to psychopathic tendencies and my codependency issues. (I have a lot of mental issues haha.)
I will apologize if I came off that way, I really didn't mean to. I really don't want to seem that way to people especially since I hate that 'special snowflake' stuff.
I'm really really sorry. 😰
this interview is better than all the 'professional' interviews; I love the fact that it's slightly disorganised and casual, and the questions really let Bo express his opinions (in that slightly fidgety, multiple-thoughts-at-once way) and the interviewers are young, but their questions give really great insight and I just love this slightly awkward, easy-going interview. It's more realistic (if that makes sense?) Amazing
The ending of his new special was so eye opening
In what way
Just how he talks about the way entertainment has changed
+Justin Crawford and definitely the burrito part as well
this.
+Tristen Fierro the burrito thing being that he would have done things diferently if he knew how it would have ended up. the pringle can thing being that some things in life are just impossible and and end up going to hell when you try them (the pringles spilling on to his face) and needing to move on even though you try so much do make it work (even going as far to have a daughter do his work hahaha). pretty eye opening. Bo is actually really deep.
Have a conversation with this man is something on my bucket list… He's amazing writer that isn't engulfed in his fame and I truly appreciate it
is it weird that I want to just start this interview over and watch it again? I would vote for Bo Burnham to be president and i'm not even kidding. His level of practical introspection is astounding at times. And the fact that he would scoff at the idea of someone wanting him to president is exactly why he deserves that kind of position. Only a person who felt they didn't deserve the honor would treat it with the respect it deserved. This is exactly why doing stand up gives him anxiety because he feels somewhat morally at odds with the fact that he could be a millionaire for what it is he's doing and it's also what makes him work so hard. sorry... got a little rant-like there. Thanks for the inspiration Bo.
I want to agree but part of me feels like we just want him to become president because we idolize him. He's very intelligent but I wouldn't think that he would want to be apart of something that involves politics.
Yo Stop Yea. that's what I already said. I'm sure he wouldn't really want to be a part of politics which is one of the main reasons he would be good for it. The type of people who are drawn to politics are typically manipulative and power hungry where as Bo is incredibly self aware and wouldn't take any decision lightly that would affect a large group of people.
Oh my God I think you're right.
it's not likely to happen and if it somehow did he wouldn't be legally eligible for at least another ten years. but for now we have Bernie
Yes
I don't think that I can handle this right now
I can't fit my hand in a Pringle can
They don't even know the half of this right now
+Snicolethecat What's her son's name?
Abby Jackson
'Cause f***ing is her game and ROB is her son!
+Icyplays&stuff why did you not just say fucking
I can't stop replaying 13:40 and bursting into laughter at bo slapping the armrests and the interviewer's expression of bewilderment. i'm dying laughing. love the whole energy of this series of interviews.
this was bloody wonderful. really great insights. great questions, great answers.
Hay Tim didn't think I'd see you here
I think Bo made the questions a lot better through his answers
ERMIGERD! TIM! You were the first TH-camr I Subscribed to! :D
My mind is blown right now!
yay tim knows bo burnham exists
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BO PUT MY FEELINGS ABOUT PC INTO WORDS
SAAAMEE
I dont agree with him but I respect and see why he might think that way.
"Word salad, yummy yummy" oh, Bo
Him and his words, words, words
+Icyplays&stuff Do you always repeat stuff?
Amber Violet
No, but I could do a *rant* on it.
Icyplays&stuff isn't that ironic?
+Average Amber oh, bo makes everything ironic.
Bo doesn't give himself enough credit. A brilliant writer and performer. The stage fright just shows how much he respects the craft.
Bo waking people up and being so self-aware is fantastic, truly entertaining and thought-provoking.
he is such an intelligent speaker. it blows my mind. and i noticed how he left a lot of sentences unfinished when he was ranting, which i loved. just seems so focused and smart. and i feel sad that he's considering not performing anymore but i own his book egghead and would love to see what directions he goes in next.
I love listening to long interviews with Bo. He is so interesting to listen to and he amazes me every time with his insight. The first interviewer was uncomfortable to watch, though, sorry.
Props to a couple college kids for putting on a great interview. Very Larry King-esk, ask the subject open-ended questions and let him talk. Nicely done all.
Bo is so intelligent and creative. I honestly hope he doesn't stop making music and doing comedy. He's such a unique and wonderful person.
I hate to break it to you.. But he just announced that he is done. 😞
+Samantha Tanner He's not done writing though
+Sam and Hope what did he say
I come from the future. he hasn't done any tours but he wrote and directed eight grade and I've heard really good things about it! He mentioned in a 2018 interview with vulture I think that he had done some small unannounced shows in LA, just doing a song. He said he might go back, I think his exact words were "I'm better with it than without it" but he hasn't yet and is now writing songs for the new sesame street movie (which doesn't seem like something he'd do based solely on his shows but hey I don't know much of anything about him lol)
Yo f**kers have I got some good news for YOU
this was honestly one of the best interviews I've ever seen. I love bo forever
Take a shot every time he touches his nose.
+xxfizzlexx Initially thought he loves the coco, but his nasally voice just indicates he's sick.
that's how he naturally talks
+xxfizzlexx Alcohol.Poisoning.
More like take a hit of coke
It's a nervous habit.
Jesus, he really perked up after that translating art for different mediums rant.
Gosh... I just love intelligence and well considered-ness and reflection and not following the crown and knowing why you're doing or not doing something and and and..........
*crowd... 😏
How did you come to the conclusion that he is intelligent?
He's clearly very intelligent.
I like how respectful bo burnham is to these interviewers or journalists since this wasn't really proffesional but rather just normal interactions coming with people's bo's age and I think its really wholesome that he helps them with it since they were probably really nervous for talking to bo.
Bo Burnham's looking at you, Fine Bros, for the deterioration of TH-cam content.
this is way too late, but
b u z z f e e d
He's not just looking, he's making prolongued eye contact.
Jeffrey Lebowski *sigh*
He's such a smart and indepth person, these interviews we're great! It's good to see him go into that much detail again.
I SEE YOU EVERYWHERE
+Gracieguru12 See me everywhere?
+Ebonnie Deal on vine and tumblr you have Bo accounts and I stalk them
+Gracieguru12 Oh yeah! My vine used to be Bo yessss thats me!
His anxiety makes him almost “catlike”. Notice his attention get snagged by the slightest side sound like the people in the elevator or when the door creaked open. Not that it “pleases” me to see Bo and his anxiety, but fuck why is it so fascinating to watch someone contain so much of a someone within a single someone.
This comment made me laugh lol. But also….thoughts on inside?
@@crycrywolf I loved the fuck out of it. It caught me off guard coming out of nowhere like that, in the wake of his hiatus. But I was thrilled to see a whole load of “content” drop 😂.
I do often wonder how exaggerated his condition might be, for certain emotional effect/impact. And how genuine his portrayal of himself really is, especially with Inside. It’s like he decided to go full-on and just patent the ‘depression comedy genre’.
His stuff has now become just as sad as it is funny 🙃
@@geauxst9 RIGHT?? I was just thinking “I wonder what he’s up to these days” and assumed he would do more acting after promising young woman was so well received lol. I went in knowing nothing and felt like I got hit by a truck.
As for what’s real…I think he’s always been clear that what we see is an exaggeration played up. But so inside is probably a bit of a “shroedingers mental breakdown,” if you will. With that said, there’s a few videos where you clearly see him have a panic attack and interviews where he can’t mask it. Watching him talk about his anxiety in more recent interviews actually almost makes it seem like he downplayed it originally. But I suppose interviews are a type of performance too.
Also it turns out he recorded a podcast while making Inside. And while he sounds OK-ish its clear he was still struggling quite a bit mentally and feeling kind of lost. (It’s called happy sad confused if you’re curious).
Anyways. Regardless hes definitely leaned into his sad emo poet persona and i feel like it might be his final form. 😂
I love that they let him talk as much as he wanted. I could listen to him ramble all day
his answer about PC is so insightful. people on tiktok are already trying to cancel him over his past jokes, i understand that they were offensive, but context matters
THIS. Comedy was different even just a few years ago, and also you can criticize him without ignoring that it IS satire and there is a message.
I think he also more than any other “offensive” comedian has spent a lot of time addressing his work and trying to atone for it. It’s reckless to ignore that (Musical Comedy channel has a compilation of this apologies they shared recently).
He's not on anything, he's not on any coke, he's not on any uppers. His ears are bright red, his voice is congested, and his nose is runny.
That's just how Bo is in interviews. He doesn't shut the fuck up. In a good way.
Is someone saying he’s on something?
I love listening to his interviews! You can tell he thinks about these topics when he's alone; with successful hour long monologues analyzing his position in his head, but when verbally voicing his thoughts though, he comes off as a crazy person. I especially appreciate this cause I do this all the time and I always wonder how it sounds to others.
I too participate in these devil's advocate monologues and it never occurred to me that it could potentially come off as crazy to others. This is very interesting
Bo, as a long time performer myself, I certainly respect whatever career decisions you choose from here on out, but I figured for what it's worth, I should let you know that I am one of probably many many people in your post-teen demographic that doesn't tend to comment much on things these days, but deeply enjoys YOU as a person, not even necessarily as just a comedian. There is a special something that you have as a performer that I can connect with in a way that I cannot with other comedians. And I can't tell you how uplifting you've been for followers of your work all over. I know, just in my circle of friends alone, including a few who share your battle with anxiety, you've been kind of the glue that holds everything together for them. One of my best friends whose mother has ALS has been watching your stuff for years and you've helped her keep a smile on her face through all of it. But, that's because she's connected with YOU, not just the material you've written. We watch your stuff on mute and laugh because your mannerisms are just so classically Bo Burnham.
I totally understand the irony of acquiring fame from talking about how ridiculous fame is, but on a very simplified level, just please know that Bo-the-performer has the ability to create Mass happiness (Hamilton pun) and positive change... if you can somehow find a way to get past all the mental paradoxes that encourage you to leave the stage. Thanks if you took the time to read this.
took the words right outta my mouth!!
exactly. I became a huge Bo Burnham fans watching his interviews and podcasts rather than just his comedy specials. I also liked his movie as well, but find his thought processes even more interesting tbh
5:19 is the most awkward laughing ever
Agreed i just got to the part and scrolled own to see if anyone else caught that in the comments
That was so hilarious, i literally had to pause it
I thinks he purposely extended that fake laugh to see if they would laugh along with him or realize what was happening and call him on it. X)
I agree with everything he said except for the fact the Shrek: The Musical is fantastic.
Linnamonroll Sutton Foster is a legend
bo has a wonderful way of answering the question and not answering the question at the same time
honest to god he shares so, so many of my ideas and i would give anything to be able to just have a conversation with him
loved the questions. you can tell bo has so much to say but sometimes has trouble organizing his thoughts so it all just spills out. makes me feel better, i was always embarrassed about that, but it’s kinda comforting that someone i admire does the same...
Unsexy instruments...?
the Oboe...
Max Damian I used to play it and I can 100% agree
Max Damian oh bo
Max Damian eXCUSE ME IM NOT OKAY
(lmao sorry this is super late I just like go burnham)
Bo burnham is better
No is such a smart guy with a good head on his shoulders. Proud to support him.
no is pretty cool yeah.. but i think bo is better
Whether it's in some bold writing in a script for a comedy tv program or another stand up special, this interview previewed that we are not going to see the last of bo burnham, as much as he says we are. He has that personality where it's wound up and needs to be expelled in some sort of art medium. He has to throw up all his thoughts some places and he has the platform where they manifest. Even if it's his last special, theres going to be Bo writings in sketch shows or some sort, which for him is probably good. I bet he doesn't even mind doing shows when it's once or three times a month but I bet it's the being on the road that wears him more than anything. He seems the type to really hunger for stable relationships and have difficulty discerning the reality of relationships he does establish and that can be particularly difficult for people who are famous.
This was actually fun to watch after seeing “inside”
This is the best interview anyone ever had with Bo Burnham
Damn, it's sad to hear that this may very well be his last special, he has been my favorite comedian not just because he is funny but he knows what he's talking about. This guy knows his shit, really smart. He's inspired me to start writing jokes and I eventually want to do a show
In all seriousness, I do feel for his nervous ticks. As a regular person I struggle with this, can't imagine being as brilliant as him or having to show my deepest self to the public or to fans.
"Conflicted." YES! That is what I love so much about Bo's work. He is painfully, wonderfully self-aware. He's constantly calling out the artifice of his role, and how surreal it is to actually be that guy. It's a TH-cam confessional about the firehose of fame, the love/hate dynamic of seeking and gaining attention, and the absurdity of putting on a pedestal a kid who is just trying to figure it all out, himself. I think the reason why people gravitate toward the darker side of his comedy is because they relate to the inherent loneliness of existentialism. Each of us is locked up inside our own head, with only words and symbols to bridge the gulf between us. How rarely do we truly feel understood? How crushingly absurd it is that we are all (because of our isolation) completely and utterly unique and irreplaceable.... and yet we live in a world awash with billions of such individuals... a world that can afford to treat us all as dispensable? Bo's break from comedy is a way of saying, "Look, I'm not special. You'll get on without me," and yet ironically, it makes what he offered in comedy so much more rare.
So well said, sir!
This comment is so prescient!
I love that the camera just dropped at 10 minutes, oh my.
11:09 to 14:39 what an on-point answer, fucking love this guy
edit: every one of his answers was on point and i wish i could like this video 100 times thank u goodnight.
omg ive been saying this since what. but i always thought if bo wasn't going to perform anymore, cause clearly he doesnt like the anxiety and pressure that comes from the industry, i hope he ends up writing for someone. He's so talented and insightful.
I feel like I kinda see who he is now. He's a normal flipin dude. He isn't crazy sad or some being with better insight than all of us, he's just a guy trying to make good work that somewhat represents who he is.
He's right that some mediums don't translate well into others; they flop quite a lot!
I watched the whole interview; he's such an incredibly smart guy! I keep saying he is a genius. He's got some really great insights about celebrity. There are quite a number of celebrities whom I admire a great deal, especially comedians, comedian musicians, and musicians! But he is correct that the institution of 'celebrity' can have some serious down sides to say the least!
I love how he took the PC question. He tripped over it so hard because it's a complex answer, but you can sum it up as "Just don't be an ass hole"
Wow. I didn't know he had panic attacks on stage and shit. First time I've seen him off stage and I totally get how his comedy is now.
Cause I've got rough anxiety. When I was in high school, I'm 23 now, I was the nerdy, tall, shy kid who didn't really click with many people. Always getting used and heartbroken. Then I tried theater, and realized I can put all my emotions and thoughts into acting. And when I'm on the stage, I can be me. And more comfortable "talking" to people. So I get how his comedy is and now love and appreciate it so much more.
Dig the Kubrick poster and camera set up. Shout to the whoever set up the camera.
This was the period of time, as he said, that he was going through some intense anxiety, panic attacks etc... I know his answers in interviews are all over the place usually (in a genius way) but the way he speaks in this interviews really reminds me of the time in my life that I was experiencing extreme anxiety, even light dissociation. And when I tried to express my thoughts, it sounded a lot like how he sounds here. Clearly having thoughts, perhaps too many thoughts, and not being able to put these thoughts into words easily. But you feel whatever you're feeling so strongly that you just gush out words and thoughts but can hardly finish one thought because it triggers another thought.
Incredible interview. It was well conducted, and Bo was so incredibly generous with his thoughts and honesty.
You know when a turn signal blinks really fast right before its fuse blows .. That's Bo's neurotransmission.
this interview is great so far, I've watched up to where Bo Burnham says he'd like to be a writer. It is a fantastic idea. Bo Burnham is a genius and I KNOW he can write amazingly well for broadway plays, t.v., movies, etc.!! Tim Minchin has a couple of broadway plays in which he's written amazing music, and there's no doubt Bo Burnham could write the story or the music or both!!!! I hope to see more of his writing beyond "Egghead".
this is so inspirational.
I respect Bo so much. I've always thought his brand of stand up kind of transcended the medium. He goes from being silly to incredibly real. He just seems incredibly aware. His interviews are incredibly entertaining because he has such a solid point of view on things with genuine opinions.
his comment about the popular kids in school hit me so hard. damn, someone said it and gets it.
We can feel how nervous he must be in everyday life but I could listen to him for hours love smart soul like this
goddamn bo’s so in touch with himself!! and the interviewers are great. they all seem to be listening really well-granted, i think we’d all love to sit and listen to bo, but overall a just a great video. it’s refreshing to see people who genuinely care and have thought-provoking questions rather than the usual vapid corporate interviewers lmao
Bo Burnham is such an amazing character and entertainer. And him saying that there is a chance of him quitting the business soon, is very disappointing to hear. He brings a lot of laughter into a world filled with hatred. We need more entertainers like him. But, I am a little concerned over how fidgety he was in this video. I don't know if he was just feeling a little bit under the weather, on edge, uneasy, or if there is really something else to him that his fans do not know about.
Anxiety disorder
It is so heartening to hear someone actually articulate why political correctness is not the harbinger of doom to culture, not just scoff, but use words- it doesn't happen often enough!
13:50
Bo: "They were all complaining about PCness"
Captions: "They were all complaining about my penis"
Okay then
He's so adorkable and awkward I love it
lol, I just have to say, I haven't even watched this video yet...but I follow bo burnham's comedy and I am so glad to see a new interview to watch :.)
5:30 anyone else notice Bo casually showing off his colorful socks xD my lil bean
Bo Burnham is my celebrity crush. I love his personality, the way he thinks, expresses himself, everything.
keep creating bro. the cool 30 year old comedians are watching you too!
And now he’s 31 omg
The internet had a chance to be the peoples medium...but we lost.
Exactly, Bo.
Why didn't they feel more deeply about this as interviewers?
Love how he said his specials are “made for the stage”
Inside proved he didn’t need the stage to make the single greatest piece of visual media to come out of the pandemic
@@daniellavaladez7820 yessiree
I'm glad I saw him talk about the "can't handle this" song. it's good to hear what he thinks about it. glad to say I'm relieved about what he said
when Bo went off about youtube and vine he enlightened me on that subject...
I love how Bo does so many interview! I love watching his interviews
"Word salad yummy yummy" holy shit what a throw back reference.
"I feel like I'm a writer"
Me: *starts crying*
I forgot to mention that I LOVE how Bo Burnham sings, and I think his music and lyrics are very, very clever!!!
Honestly this is such an enjoyable conversation, just that, an exchange of ideas and thoughts with Bo Burnham. You can clearly see how much he enjoys it and how comfortable he is.
"The internet was suppose to be the medium that bypassed all the corporations.. it had the chance to be the People's medium, but we lost the internet"
I want to be a comedian because of Bo
+jacob mansfield kind of ironic cause half of his content is lambasting his own endeavor of doing such.... but a little irony never hurt anyone. go for it man!
steven cross well isn't it ironic
Really fascinating interview. Fascinating societal insights. And interesting to see him change over the years. Can't wait to see where Bo goes next. He's smart as F*#$.
This is a great interview. I loved every question and every answer. I also love ur socks Bo! :) 💟
NOOOO NO OH GOD DONT LET IT BE TRUE PLEASE OH MY GOD HES SO TALENTED HE CANT STOP DOING COMEDY!! I LITERALLY PAUSED IT AND STOPPED TO TYPE THIS! THAT IS NOT OKAY!..IS NOT 😭
Pretty Little Psycho he’s not gonna stop comedy, just doing live shows
these questions were so good and way better than most questions a lot of older, more experienced interviewers would ask. (i.e. "omG BO do you have any girl in your life right now??!!!)
9:16 I think he was gonna say “I had to rip apart myself to make my audience happy” because he basically said that in what he said next :(
19:16**
I love how he kinda conducted this interview by himself
When i heard "...There is a very good possibility that i wont do it anymore after this one..." i almost started crying.
I love you Bo, and i hope you wont stop performing.
dude you must have been so psyched for inside
I started watching this for Bo Burnham. I finished it wanting Cocaine for some reason....
xD
OhShia LaBooof i was about to like then I saw it. *69 likes*
A kazoo gets me laid every time
I am so glad to hear a really considered view on political correctness. Somewhere in the back of my mind I had that idea, but he put it into words. Now, I have some words to use to start talking about it in a reasoned way. You know, very intellectual, "What wrong with being nice to each other?" He's gift and a treasure. I can't believe I just found him because of the movie. Bless TH-cam as a archive of his career!