Fun injoke: Bo once made a joke in the "green room" with some comedians(the video is on TH-cam) where he started talking about how his favourite comedian (Hans Teeuwen) did a scetch about a black sockpuppet. Another comedian immediately responded with "already I don't like it" and without missing a beat Bo responds "ok, ok, it's a white sock". I have no idea if Socko being white is a nod to that joke, or just a coincidence... But personally I think it's too big of a coincidence
In the same show, when talking about why there's a lot of ironic detachment in his comedy, he answered that he doesn't really value what he thinks as much, because no-one (not even him) wants to hear how a 20 year old thinks the world works. So he waited 10 years and did exactly that.
Marc Maron! He also performed "art is dead" for a bunch of very rich and well-established guys like Ray ramano and judd Apatow amd stared daggers at them a couple of times. Lotta sack on Bo, for sure
What really impresses me about this one is that Bo isn't afraid to make himself the villain towards the end. When it comes to the kinds of sociopolitical issues that Socko is talking about, a lot of... shall we say lower-melanin folks get really insecure at the idea that they might be seen as the "bad guy" and so they act out in response to that. But Bo's willing to represent the power structure in order to make his point. #JUSTICEFORSOCKO
He was the villain the whole time! That’s what’s so insidious about liberal hegemony. It stays smiling, it thinks it’s compassionate and woke, it will pat you on the head reassuringly with one hand while the other hand slits your throat, and then post on Twitter how sad the whole thing was lol. But I largely agree with you, some folks can be… fragile lol
@@Time_Is_Left i'm white, my only dispute is that it's everyone who can be fragile, regardless of skin color. lots of bad shit today, is because of white people "helping", black people. examples being the fracturing of black families, affirmative action, and so on and so forth. supposedly done to help minorities, really just created more issues.(though some of these things had none-whites pushing for them as well). just look at (mostly) white liberals(the woke kind) today, pushing for segregation, and "safe spaces" to seperate people by race, gender, and sexual orientation. it's disgusting. and your right, they are totally the kind to offer you a hand up, while their other hand is holding the knife to slit your throat when you get closer. call it a "tragedy", then blame the other political party, it's not even a new tactic. hell, they'll lie about history to make white people seem worse, even, just to prop themselves up even higher. it's not even a race thing.
You do realize that most whites in this country THINK like Bo Burnham right? In terms of *Wanting* to be the villain, makes the miserable, depressed ones feel special as you can tell, most people like Bo, are depressed. I know a lot of "Melanated Folks" Like myself for example, who thinks Bo's ideology is not only racist towards "Melanated Folks" but illogical. It's also not based on any truth, when you look at ALL of history. It's true, maybe, in a secular lens. But to believers, its complete bs. So miss me with the "White people think" Shit because you contradicted yourself praising a white man with his stupid ideology but at the same time saying "white people get insecure at the idea that theyre the bad guy" people who think like you make no sense. If you want to put "your people" in a box, and perpetuate the racist idea that you guys are monoliths, congratulations, you and white nationalists have the same brain.
No, y’all were right. This is the right choice. I’m still throwing out “That funny feeling” as a recommendation though. And if you want to go early Bo, I gotta recommend “Repeat stuff”.
I know its late, but That Funny feeling really needs to be watched within the conext of the special. Even though the song is amazing as an insight into disacociation, you have to know a bit about the circumstances of the performer for it to really click.
Pretty confident this is it. The character being played is an authority. He's telling you, the viewer, how the world works much like educational systems do. They're the authoritative figures above us as we grow and develop. And Socko is when we grow up and learn that that isn't completely the truth that we were taught. "Bo" was passively dismissive of Socko after giving time for Socko to speak out, and then shut him up with threats to keep themselves in power. "Bo" was in control the whole time and held that control over Socko, only to reinforce it when Socko wouldn't fall in line.
In this song Bo represents world power and all the wrong-doing in the world, the sock represents society. As soon as the sock opened it's mouth to reveal the truth, Bo tried to shut him down and threatened to silence him, and the sock had no choice but to obey. Please react to Bo Burnham "Left Brain Right Brain".. trust me
uhhh, world power and society? i mean i’m not bo, but… i’m pretty sure it’s more along the lines of bo representing white people with privilege and power, and socko represents an oppressed individual. the pseudo “wanting to help” while forcing oppressed groups to explain their issues over and over to the privileged. who say they want to help and then get mad when said oppressed individuals happen to be upset when white people don’t understand. then says behave yourself as if socko doesn’t have reason to be mad and uses the power he has (who’s on who’s hand here) to quiet him and go back to the hunkydory world (the jovial chorus) that the privileged are used to
@@reactwatcher your not entirely wrong, but my view is that Bo represents Capitalist in power in America and Socko represents the working class people/socialism.
@@TheSpencer1000 I think Scott hit it on the head, but you're not wrong either. Capitalism and white supremacy are inextricably linked in most of Western society.
“It’s no one’s responsibility to educate you but yourself.” I think my biggest problem with the education system isn’t just that it fails to educate us on so many things, but that in many areas it is actively responsible for spreading MISEDUCATION. The toxic cocktail of poorly designed, purely test focused curricula mixed with just straight up propaganda means in some areas, many people are coming out of school knowing less about the world than they might have learned simply by living life as a somewhat curious person. Beyond that, the way kids are taught actively discourages them from exploring subjects any more than they need to to get a good grade on a test. So much curiosity and creativity gets squashed by the industrialized test-taking machine kids are forced to inhabit that many kids graduate with no interest in learning more about the world because they’ve been conditioned to hate learning.
Exactly my thoughts. Why start our kids with info we know is false. Then they have to unlearn all the false bullshit we were taught and passed on for no reason.
AGREED! Saying that it is one's own responsibility to educate yourself no matter what overlooks the fact that we literally have an educational system to ensure that children know things, and it does a terrible job at it.
The big punchline reveal is when they start singing the last chorus. Like, "you can keep your mouth shut if you want to stay out of the box...THAT IS HOW THE WORLD WORKS!" Because when you get right down to it, that right there is exactly how the world works.
Critical Race Theory is about how laws can enforce racist systems without being explicitly racist. Things like poll taxes making it harder for impoverished ex slaves to vote after reconstruction, or sentencing discrepancies between Crack and Cocaine. You really don't encounter it unless you are a lawyer, or far along in law school. Right wingers coopted the word to basically mean teaching any history that addressed race. My reading is that you have Bo playing the part of the villian. This villain is a nice, affable, rich white dude that talks about working together and cooperation, and he even brings in Socko to be the voice of the marginalized people. And once he starts talking about all this truth. Bo smiles and nods, because he isn't threatened yet. But the moment Socko steps out out line, and demands that the Bo character actually have a little accountability and question his comforting position of privilege, he will crack down on that. Demand that he shut up and behave, call him sir, vote (Whops, not vote, that's not the sketch, that's the real world), and ultimately silences Socko anyways, breaking his promise. You gotta figure that since the special is a reflection of 2020, and where this song falls, this song must reflect on around the time the George Floyd protests kicked off, which adds a lot of super uncomfortable subtext that...spot on. Also worth mentioning, the whole, "Separating the workers from the means of production" is straight up, textbook Marxism, and "Private Property is Theft" is a lone from Proudhon, or the, "Father of Anarchism". He is taking a side, and that side thinks the Democrats are far-right.
yup. the guy wants to be seen as an ally. he's comfortable with you speaking out. he's even good with things improving for others, theoretically. the second he's no longer able to be seen as the good guy though, and there's any chance of him having to sacrifice the smallest of things, he will use his power to beat you back into submission, and even after he does he'll still destroy you.
Yes to everything you said. One thing that I always think is so interesting about this song that I rarely see anyone mention is that the beginning, before Socko appears, is basically just this idealistic ode to socialism. I think it always gets left behind because it has that Sesame Street vibe and the Socko parts are thematically meatier, but he didn’t include the beginning just as a placeholder until we could get to the rest. In like 90 seconds, we go from “the world can only work when everything works together” and “[everyone] gives what they can and takes what they need” to “the world is built with blood” and “genocide the natives, say you got to it first” It definitely layers in some other systemic social issues, but at its core this song is straight up one of the harshest critiques of capitalism I’ve ever heard.
@@bytoadynolastname6149 Yeah, even the things centrist liberals will allow to be heard are filtered through a frame that means they never have to take it seriously Like if you suggest that mercantilism and capitalism aren't the same thing, so many people will lose their shit and try to claim that anyone selling anything is capitalism, as if the system isn't 600 or fewer years old
As much as I want to see you guys dissect another clip from Inside, the special hits so much harder when you don't know what's coming. I do hope you react to the full thing. You guys actually have a real discussion about everything going on: lyrics, melody, lighting, camera, etc. Love it.
One thing I like about Bo Burnham (that I think you can see in this song pretty well) is that he doesn’t resolve the conflict for you. He puts it out there in a funny, cynical, and kinda extreme way to make you notice the conflict, then you have to figure it out for yourself.
that is the best thing about comedy in general, along with entertainment. They are here to put our world in perspectives so we can decide what to do with the information. I think a lot of them(comedians/actors) have said they are society's mirror, so not necessarily the right people to listen to in debate but do offer truths or ways of thinking about things without burdening you with trying to convince you their opinion is the right side to be on, but rather points of interest we should be focused on so you can form your own opinion on it
I love the silent reactions during the first half: Dre nodding along like "This is too happy, I know some shit's about to flip", and De nodding to the beat, appreciating the jam.
Bo represents the wealthy cooperate heads who pretend to support the working class. They only want the esthetic of making a change. Socko represents the people who work for these cooperations who get too loud. Bo is showing the power these people hold over us. Socko can only survive if he is on someones hand(working). So when Bo asks socko his opinion, Bo gets upset when he is told he isnt doing enough. Bo doesnt want to make meaningful changes because it effects his bottom dollar. So socko is given a choice, stop bringing attention to bo and go along with it or get canned. And in the end, socko is still taken away because he has no power.
4:00 When you hear an adorable song about flowers and bees, but immediately assume something is about to go catastrophically-wrong -- you might be a #BoFan. I'd suggest the music video version of "Repeat Stuff" if that hasn't come up on your radar yet. The special one is good, too.
I haven’t watched this in a while and I forgot how painful the “yes sir” moment was. You guys have great takes on this stuff. Thank you for the reminder that there are sharp thoughtful people out there.
This is Marxism. In the first verse “gives what they can and gets what they need” = “from each according to his ability, to each according to his needs”. He is illustrating communist theory that this is the natural order in the world that all other living things live by. Then there’s loads of it from Socko. The history we’re taught is pedagogicaly classist. Genocide and imperialism. Global Capital separates the worker from the means of production. The he demonstrates hierarchical power structures in Capitlaism. Grade A+++ modenernized Marxism baby!
CRT is just the idea that we need to consider how race factors in when talking about how the economy or government or the law works. it's only controversial because there are people who desperately don't want their kids to learn how to think critically about the world. and yeah, that's what this song is about (at least partly)
I like that so many people react to Socko like he's really his own entity. Bo's literally got his hand up Socko's ass making him talk, and putting words in his mouth. They're the same thing; neither can exist without the other.
I am loving your reactions! Not just cuz I’m a huge fan of Bo, but because you guys are bringing a level of freshness to TH-cam. I love the dynamic that you guys have and your reactions are equally thought provoking. My daughter’s a fan now too. Thanks guys!! 👌👍
I have absolutely no idea why TH-cam recommended you’re channel to me, but I’m so happy I found it! Y’all find a great balance between comedy and legitimately intelligent conversation, it’s very entertaining. Great dynamic between you two, keep it up!
It’s incredible to watch his stuff in order because holy crap - he started out super talented, but he’s grown SO much over the years, in his songwriting, piano playing, vocals, everything. It’s amazing to see. He just gets better and better. I can’t wait to find out what he’ll do next!
BB song "Problematic" is a must hear from the inside special! it's about his guilt from his earlier videos(from his childhood, also on YT) where he was quite offensive at times, you 2 will thoroughly enjoy it, GUARANTEED. thanks and much love.
@@breadboy9714 agreed, when a lot of his fans who happen to be people of color find out he did Clan Cookout their opinion of him definitely changes. He has also done some pretty awful things to his live crowds. Edgy Bo deff had some misses/cringe
So glad to hear some in depth reactions, y'all are a breath of fresh air. Please check out some of his older stuff 'hell of a ride' and 'nerds' are both fantastic
Subbed for more Bo reactions! Ya’ll are doing some really interesting breakdowns. It’s cool watching you two respond to Bo’s work and keep the emphasis on your own individual prospectives on the piece rather than just strictly analyzing it. Y’all already know that anything by Bo is gonna be great, but the next one I’d love to see your take on is “From Gods Perspective”. You haven’t had a chance to delve into Bo’s take on religion yet and that song is a FANTASTIC conversation topic that I can see y’all really digging into. Keep up the awesome work!!!
Fun fact I heard a while ago. Bo Burnham wrote the songs/music for Sesame Street for a while. So seeing a kids show type song like this was really neat
I think he signed on to do sesame street right after inside came out. He was supposed to play larry bird in the new show on HBO I believe but he couldn't because of schedule conflicts or something. I THINK. I could be mixing stuff up here.
@@SmallsThePirate He's been signed on for sesame street movie for years, but it's been pushed back like 3 times, Anne Hathaway was pregnant, then the pandemic. He'd probably already written the sesame street songs by the time he started making Inside. But it seems he now been signed on to act in the sesame street movie too, which might be the scheduling conflicts as you said.
I recommend Comedy from Inside. Preceded by the shorter song, Content, this is the introduction to the special where he’s kind of orienting the audience to where he’s coming from. If you can find Content, it would be cool to do both of them together since Content is less than 2 minutes. I also recommend We Think We Know You from the special “what.”
Yes to all of this! Pretty sure there are videos of both Content and Comedy on here and it would be cool to do them together in one video. And yeah...We Think We Know You is 🔥🔥🔥!
Pointing out the positive vibe is actually super important because for a lot of Inside, the tone of the music is an important part of the message. This song was very much about how people in a position of privilege are happy to give the stage to folks facing oppression only as long as it benefits their own image. Be it social clout, the ability to wield "wokeness" as a weapon, whatever, they'll give a platform, but the moment the truth becomes inconvenient, the moment it becomes uncomfortable to hear, or that their position of power is challenged, that's when their true nature shows. The happy vibe of the music for this song shows how in modern media, a message can only be stated if it's made pleasant and palatable for the ones in power. When the exchange happens where Bo forces Socko to submit at threat of death, and then it immediately jumps to the chorus, that wasn't just for the juxtaposition of the uncomfortable, quiet, emotionally violent moment and the chipper, upbeat tune. It was also quite literal. Bo forces Socko into submission, then turns to the camera and tells us point blank "THAT is how the world works." The world operates on the powerful dominating the underprivileged, and any who dare speak out in a meaningful or impactful way are forced into submission or silenced.
I watched 4 other of your Bo Burnham reaction videos before this one. I subbed just now when you said "Hearing your love for him makes me want to do a better job being analytical and who we are at the same time" 🙏
I am so glad to see you react to this one! It's definitely one of my favorite Bo songs and I really enjoyed your thoughts on it. A few more awesome Bo songs are "From God's Perspective" and "Art is Dead". They both have really interesting perspectives on religion and art, and I think you'd enjoy them. I'm also glad you mentioned your podcast, I'll be going to check that out today. :)
Yes!!! Exactly. "I gave you a platform to speak, but I can take it right back", I love how Bo looks back to the camera, and his tone has changed. He gives you a look like, "that is the messed up part about the people in power, we know it but are powerless to do anything but complain ". You guys get it! Have you watched Welcome to the Internet yet?
Ive been a Bo fan since 2010, so Ive been following his development for a while, and pretty much in order of release. It's so interesting to watch you discover Bo together for the first time and "out of order", as it were. There are so many little details from past shows that you comment on that tickle me bc I know a detail you still get to discover. It's fun to watch. I'd love to see you react to an entire special, bc viewing them in order does add to to the experience, imo. I see how he developed his thought process over the years. Loving your reactions, keep exploring Bo!
The power dynamic between Bo Burnham and Mr. Socko really show the reality of power. The imbalance between those who have it and those that don't. And the threats that go with it if you step out.
Great reaction. Bo is really illustrating "how the world works," Bo is a ventriloquist, but I think in this one he does just use prerecording, because of his facial reaction to the sock calling him out. When I first saw this, my first reaction was, this is a portrayal of a guy stuck in his tiny house by himself for quarantine, and slowly losing his mind, arguing with himself via a sock on his hand. But like everything Bo does, it's layered. It can also be seen as a happy, silly children's song that suddenly takes a very sinister turn. And the sock says all the things that he knows are true, but he doesn't want to see. And in the end, after asking Socko his opinion, he silences him in the most brutal way. It's clever, funny, sad, and tragic all at the same time. (Side note, when you said CRT, I immediately thought cathode ray tube. That's how old I am) Love the reaction. When you do see Inside, let us know your impressions. I didn't know about Bo Burnham until my daughter showed me Inside, now I'm hooked.
I think the symbolism with socko is that people like we are allowed to talk whatever shit we want unless we talk about the platforms we use to talk and how those platforms benefit the people were criticizing, like you can question everything you want unless you want ro actually change stuff
@@dauntingbutthereyougo6910 I never said he was an accomplished ventriloquist. Just that he has the skills. 11 years had passed from that clip to when Inside was made, so undoubtedly his skills are improved.
Two minutes in on my first video for you and how genuine and wholesome you guys are is so immediately apparent to me and I’m sure anyone who watches. Subscribed, you guys seem like good doods (: My ONLY bit of constructive advice that is honestly minuscule but something I think you should consider, but if you don’t I don’t think it’ll mess with your overall feel; take bullet point notes *during* first reaction, then break video into two segments: reaction and discussion. Instead of pausing. I personally don’t mind it, but having bounced around a LOT of reaction videos on here looking for real, genuinely analytical human beings, that’s one complaint I see in the comments for some of the mouth breathers who don’t care to hear y’all’s thoughts. “Why do they keep pausing?!” Idiots, I know. But idiots are a large percentage of *any* audience so you gotta learn to cater to them too. So a brief title card saying “discussion” after your first watch I think will keep a lot of people hooked to keep watching but won’t get any dummies to click away just cause you paused one too many times for their very small attention span.
Is this the kind of thing you typically go deeper into on your podcast? Most reactors will not engage this song on anywhere near the level you did, sometimes it’s because Americans are politically illiterate and they have no idea wtf is happening here lol, or they’re afraid. You guys touched on soooo many interesting points, it’s is all I can do not to write an obnoxiously long novel here, on account of my being obnoxious lol. Or longER, anyway. But I do try to restrain myself ;-P 1) The MLK bar is very VERY *NOT* what CRT is. The song over all is also not what CRT is, but conceptually it’s closer. Not close, closer. Basically 0% of the people you hear talk about CRT, have any idea whatsoever what it is. It’s embarrassing. 2) This song is a theatrical performance of White liberal hegemony (White, not white, so if people could please not @ me for being racist, that’d be swell lol), and it’s creative but not a unique analysis at all. What’s amazing- and I don’t really know how to describe this- what’s amazing is the transparent, brazen stealth of it.
We do delve into topics like these, in our podcast! We'll also talk about some of our Bo reaction videos in the podcast coming up soon. Thanks for the support
@@De.Dre.Universe the channel Second Thought has some videos going into political terms and history that some other reactors have done, thah might interest you. He goes into more depth on what Bo was talking about here. Some other good socialist, philosophy, and history channels for this stuff: azurescapegoat, Viki1999, Then & Now, and Plastic Pills.
Political indifference and Apathy are widespread in not just American society, but I can see why we would be the most noticed in that area, considering our standing with the world. I would say fear of politics is much lower compared to the amount of people who just don't care. You can't fear something you put no thought or emotion into, at least thats how IT died so that must be true here too lol No debate needed, just sharing thoughts. I hope you have a good day/night
@@deathsaidhello It's a mixed bag of reasons. Some are ignorant, whether willfully or otherwise. Others are politically illiterate . Some are so tribal in their politics they won't compromise on shit. Others feel powerless because the way the system is set up, it feels like no matter who we vote for, that person will fuck us. The latter part making up the majority of the reason behind the apathy. Damned if you do damned if you don't.
@@Squeekysquid For me, I just don’t want to have to argue with people who are unwilling to see things in a certain way. I just hate constantly fighting/debating against willful ignorance. It’s just fucking exhausting.
I am really loving your experiences and personal takes on Bo Burnham and the whole video series you are doing :) Hes funny af with his comedic realism in face of possible backlash. XD
Fun Fact: Bo Burnham has written and composed all the music for the new Sesame Street movie that is coming out in 2022. Makes sense with how good the first part of this song was as a "kid's song" ..... He also wrote and directed a movie called Eighth Grade that scored really high on Rotten Tomatoes.
This is one of my favorite reaction videos, ever. Your thoughtful discussion about "when do we need to know the real truth" was fascinating. Thanks and keep making vids!
As someone who grew up on Bo since youtube I've loved his message and hated consuming his material at the same time, due to his inner conflict and how it affect him. But it was always amazingly intelligent, clever, hilarious and moving every song. Each one kind of makes you nervous,like you said because you know he's about to take a left turn into genius and and yank you right back again 😂❤
I have watched "Inside" multiple times, and this song many more... but I was today old when I realized that the part before Socko, the idea world, is communist theory: "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs" the slogan popularised by Karl Marx!
This was brilliantly done...he shows how those in charge want you to think about how the world works, all nice and cozy and warm feeling...but then shows you exactly how it works by belittling you and showing you that you actually have no control of how it works so just get back in line or you will be destroyed...you are not useful unless you are either producing or consuming.
Awesome reaction. Glad to hear that you're planning on watching "Inside". If you're looking to react to something else from it before watching the whole thing, I'd recommend "White Woman's Instagram".
One thing about bo is that he tries to provide material so discussion can happen over it. Saying what you think about and what it made you question instead of just saying if you like or not is the best way to respect his work. Great video
It's dark but it's true. Bo represents the powers-that-be controlling the narrative. The Cynical Sock, great name by the way, represents inconvenient truths, something the powers-that-be won't tolerate because it conflicts with the narrative. And this is especially true for celebrities, anytime a celebrity gets too real they are ostracized, no, you can't say that, we will let you speak the truth to a certain extent, but don't forget who is on Whose hand.
would love to see you react to the whole inside special tbh haha, but especially "that funny feeling." It doesn't have the same drama as some of his live show bits but it's just a solid song
You might want to check out "We Think We Know You." It's from the 'what' tour and a little before 'make happy' where he did the Kanye rant. It talks a lot about what happens when you get famous and kind of explains what led up to the Kanye rant. Here it is: th-cam.com/video/dQTZVnDE2Qw/w-d-xo.html
Totally agree! We Think We Know You is a great transition. It’s amazing what he was experiencing as a genius comic at such a young age. And it’s damn accurate.
I found one of your videos, because I love Bo Burnham reaction videos. I’ve seen many now, and I really enjoy listening to you two talk. You two are both clearly super intelligent. I can’t wait until you watch the full special! would love if you did a reaction of it too. Not many people do the whole thing
Damn I loved your reaction to this! I remember when I was a younger and reading a lot of history, thinking "wait... history is just written by the powers that won" And I knew by that point that history is biased.
Exactly. If you're curious, find a copy of The Assassination of Julius Caesar by Michael Parenti. Best book I've ever read about history being written by the victors.
Thank you so much for making these videos! I've stumbled across you both on a day where my mental health struggles have made it impossible to go outside, or do much of anything if I'm honest. So it's watching stuff on TH-cam and letting the day pass so I can try again tomorrow. Watching you two engage with something new, and different from what yous were expecting, talking about how you relate to it has really helped today. My struggles aren't the same as Bo Burnhams, but there's some heavy similarities in how it looks. You twos compassion and care in talking about these things really touched me. Talking about all manner of real things in a measured and authentic way, honestly it's medicine. So yeah, thank you for making some well made, interesting and engaging videos, and also thank you for inadvertently making a stranger feel less alone on a hard day. Nice one fellas
Currently watching all the episodes of you guys reacting to him in order! Love these so much! I’ve been a Bo fan for a grip now and it’s awesome seeing others discover him and appreciate the strange art he provides for us. Thanks for these!!
I've been on a Bo Burnum reaction video binge recently, and I really like how you two interject in the reaction and give your honest opinion about what's being talked about and your thoughts on how he is presenting the information in his songs. I'll check out your podcast too, I like your guys's vibes
As an avid fan of Burnham, I would love to see his old work disected. Comedy needs a refresher on what is seen as something that didnt really age well from a perspective that isn't white. F.D Signifier did a really great piece on Bo's special Inside, and touched on his earlier work too. There is a lot there that is problematic, and I think if you guys reviewed the earlier work and then did problematic, you could understand the reason behind the song
Loving your Bo reactions! Thanks for putting such thought into the music and lyrics, you guys have great rapport. Yeah, even though Bo is playing a character in each bit of "Inside", I do think that Bo has a pretty cynical view of the world. He got an agent and started performing comedy professionally at 16 years old and learned very quickly "how the world works," particularly the entertainment industry. I'd love to see you react to one of his most famous early tracks, "Art is Dead." That one really explores how he must have felt being presented as a commodity to be bought and sold.
You guys really need to bring the Bo train down south and listen to Country Song. That one is an absolute amazing spoof of country music in such a smart way
@@De.Dre.Universe you guys gotta do from gods perspective, and healing the world with comedy. I’m interested to see what you guys think about all his stuff for sure. 👍
i also really like your comment at the beginning about the use of color like a homey sunshine; true, there is no color change, but once you mentioned that, i noticed the camera angle changing; rest of discussion also gold - thanks for this reaction vid!
I think the “sleep paralysis” line can be seen as an allusion to the film ‘Get Out’ where the oppressed are in a paralyzed, (and sometimes even outwardly functioning if animated or hijacked by the oppressor), state of disempowerment and disassociation. By oppressor I mean racists, not necessarily any skin color.
tbh, I feel like socko being in a weird state of being (not quite dead, not quite alive), is actually relatable. When u have depression or you're in a dark place, your mind often wonders why you're even here. Like, yes I have good moments in my life but do they really mean anything if I just go right back to being sad and alone. Socko doesn't know what to think of his existence, because he only gets to "really live" or "feel truly alive" in rare occasions, and that makes him wonder if it's really worth it. His happiness is controlled by someone else. When he's happy, he wants so badly for that feeling to stay, but it always goes away eventually. We as humans are actually supposed to have a constant small drip of dopamine but instead we have started to live with really high amounts of dopamine in small bursts, making every second without it feel unbearable and meaningless. This is actually the point that I'm at in my life, so.
11:39 I agree as an ADULT, but as a child you know nothing and assume what you are told is automatically true, which is the point of this song, to show that information is taught to children in this specific way
I can't wait to see more Bo Burnham reactions from you two! Can't wait to see you two react to more songs from Inside, and Bo just released outtakes and unused songs from Inside too so you'll have plenty of content to go through. :)
Okay look, I have watched a lot of reaction videos and I absolutely love this channel. First time watcher. Glad you could check this song by Bo out and share the reaction with us. You both have fantastic reactions and commentary. The comments seem to have done a pretty good job going deeper into the song, so I just wanted to comment and say this video made me sub, it was awesome, you both are great and I can't wait to see more!
Great reaction fellas. You're both so incredibly interesting to listen to and have such a depth of knowledge in regards to story telling and lyricism. Subbed.
If you want to see another version of Bo, go watch one of his first videos that was posted on TH-cam. It's called "My Whole Family". He was like 14 or 15 when he did that song. It will blow your mind.
I'm tripping right now. I saw you a couple minutes ago on a music video reaction for the first time. I subscribed and made a comment about your character. I click on this video and watch one minute of it and it all makes perfect sense now. Of course, it goes beyond that and for so m e reason I feel you know exactly what I'm talking about, yet, I didn't say anything specific. Lol. Mind blowing!
Fun injoke: Bo once made a joke in the "green room" with some comedians(the video is on TH-cam) where he started talking about how his favourite comedian (Hans Teeuwen) did a scetch about a black sockpuppet. Another comedian immediately responded with "already I don't like it" and without missing a beat Bo responds "ok, ok, it's a white sock". I have no idea if Socko being white is a nod to that joke, or just a coincidence... But personally I think it's too big of a coincidence
In the same show, when talking about why there's a lot of ironic detachment in his comedy, he answered that he doesn't really value what he thinks as much, because no-one (not even him) wants to hear how a 20 year old thinks the world works.
So he waited 10 years and did exactly that.
I'm with you on this... It has to be deliberate.
Great catch. I miss that show.
Marc Maron! He also performed "art is dead" for a bunch of very rich and well-established guys like Ray ramano and judd Apatow amd stared daggers at them a couple of times. Lotta sack on Bo, for sure
it’s just a coincidence, white socks are the most common
Even tho socko conformed to “their” ways he was still disposed of at the end. It hits deep but we can’t give up even tho it can be scary to speak up.
he knew too much, it's a threat to whoever in power
@@johnnyparsnips7641 well he is a millionaire
What really impresses me about this one is that Bo isn't afraid to make himself the villain towards the end. When it comes to the kinds of sociopolitical issues that Socko is talking about, a lot of... shall we say lower-melanin folks get really insecure at the idea that they might be seen as the "bad guy" and so they act out in response to that. But Bo's willing to represent the power structure in order to make his point.
#JUSTICEFORSOCKO
He was the villain the whole time! That’s what’s so insidious about liberal hegemony. It stays smiling, it thinks it’s compassionate and woke, it will pat you on the head reassuringly with one hand while the other hand slits your throat, and then post on Twitter how sad the whole thing was lol. But I largely agree with you, some folks can be… fragile lol
@@Time_Is_Left i'm white, my only dispute is that it's everyone who can be fragile, regardless of skin color. lots of bad shit today, is because of white people "helping", black people. examples being the fracturing of black families, affirmative action, and so on and so forth. supposedly done to help minorities, really just created more issues.(though some of these things had none-whites pushing for them as well). just look at (mostly) white liberals(the woke kind) today, pushing for segregation, and "safe spaces" to seperate people by race, gender, and sexual orientation. it's disgusting. and your right, they are totally the kind to offer you a hand up, while their other hand is holding the knife to slit your throat when you get closer. call it a "tragedy", then blame the other political party, it's not even a new tactic. hell, they'll lie about history to make white people seem worse, even, just to prop themselves up even higher. it's not even a race thing.
You do realize that most whites in this country THINK like Bo Burnham right? In terms of *Wanting* to be the villain, makes the miserable, depressed ones feel special as you can tell, most people like Bo, are depressed. I know a lot of "Melanated Folks" Like myself for example, who thinks Bo's ideology is not only racist towards "Melanated Folks" but illogical. It's also not based on any truth, when you look at ALL of history. It's true, maybe, in a secular lens. But to believers, its complete bs. So miss me with the "White people think" Shit because you contradicted yourself praising a white man with his stupid ideology but at the same time saying "white people get insecure at the idea that theyre the bad guy" people who think like you make no sense. If you want to put "your people" in a box, and perpetuate the racist idea that you guys are monoliths, congratulations, you and white nationalists have the same brain.
@Atheos B. Sapien Maybe someday. I live for that dream
@Atheos B. Sapien Well I was advertising. So thank you
No, y’all were right. This is the right choice. I’m still throwing out “That funny feeling” as a recommendation though. And if you want to go early Bo, I gotta recommend “Repeat stuff”.
Repeat stuff live - NOT the studio version
@@ilikemysugarwithcoffeeandcream seconding the live version
I know its late, but That Funny feeling really needs to be watched within the conext of the special. Even though the song is amazing as an insight into disacociation, you have to know a bit about the circumstances of the performer for it to really click.
art is dead too
Agreed and Repeat Stuff is goated
I think keeping the lights etc is meant to enforce how “Bo” character is still completely in control of the narrative.
Pretty confident this is it. The character being played is an authority. He's telling you, the viewer, how the world works much like educational systems do. They're the authoritative figures above us as we grow and develop. And Socko is when we grow up and learn that that isn't completely the truth that we were taught. "Bo" was passively dismissive of Socko after giving time for Socko to speak out, and then shut him up with threats to keep themselves in power. "Bo" was in control the whole time and held that control over Socko, only to reinforce it when Socko wouldn't fall in line.
In this song Bo represents world power and all the wrong-doing in the world, the sock represents society. As soon as the sock opened it's mouth to reveal the truth, Bo tried to shut him down and threatened to silence him, and the sock had no choice but to obey. Please react to Bo Burnham "Left Brain Right Brain".. trust me
that is a good as well
uhhh, world power and society?
i mean i’m not bo, but…
i’m pretty sure it’s more along the lines of bo representing white people with privilege and power, and socko represents an oppressed individual. the pseudo “wanting to help” while forcing oppressed groups to explain their issues over and over to the privileged. who say they want to help and then get mad when said oppressed individuals happen to be upset when white people don’t understand.
then says behave yourself as if socko doesn’t have reason to be mad and uses the power he has (who’s on who’s hand here) to quiet him and go back to the hunkydory world (the jovial chorus) that the privileged are used to
@@reactwatcher your not entirely wrong, but my view is that Bo represents Capitalist in power in America and Socko represents the working class people/socialism.
@@TheSpencer1000 I think Scott hit it on the head, but you're not wrong either. Capitalism and white supremacy are inextricably linked in most of Western society.
definitely left brain right brain agreed
“It’s no one’s responsibility to educate you but yourself.” I think my biggest problem with the education system isn’t just that it fails to educate us on so many things, but that in many areas it is actively responsible for spreading MISEDUCATION. The toxic cocktail of poorly designed, purely test focused curricula mixed with just straight up propaganda means in some areas, many people are coming out of school knowing less about the world than they might have learned simply by living life as a somewhat curious person.
Beyond that, the way kids are taught actively discourages them from exploring subjects any more than they need to to get a good grade on a test. So much curiosity and creativity gets squashed by the industrialized test-taking machine kids are forced to inhabit that many kids graduate with no interest in learning more about the world because they’ve been conditioned to hate learning.
Exactly my thoughts. Why start our kids with info we know is false. Then they have to unlearn all the false bullshit we were taught and passed on for no reason.
Oh make no mistake, the way the education system is perfectly designed to keep the working class down
@@jkuzem96 George Carlin was right and Bo knew that too
AGREED! Saying that it is one's own responsibility to educate yourself no matter what overlooks the fact that we literally have an educational system to ensure that children know things, and it does a terrible job at it.
@@jkuzem96the education system is designed to produce workers….not thinkers
The big punchline reveal is when they start singing the last chorus. Like, "you can keep your mouth shut if you want to stay out of the box...THAT IS HOW THE WORLD WORKS!" Because when you get right down to it, that right there is exactly how the world works.
Facts my guy...facts
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Every truth teller is another paycheck for an assassin.
Critical Race Theory is about how laws can enforce racist systems without being explicitly racist. Things like poll taxes making it harder for impoverished ex slaves to vote after reconstruction, or sentencing discrepancies between Crack and Cocaine. You really don't encounter it unless you are a lawyer, or far along in law school. Right wingers coopted the word to basically mean teaching any history that addressed race.
My reading is that you have Bo playing the part of the villian. This villain is a nice, affable, rich white dude that talks about working together and cooperation, and he even brings in Socko to be the voice of the marginalized people. And once he starts talking about all this truth. Bo smiles and nods, because he isn't threatened yet. But the moment Socko steps out out line, and demands that the Bo character actually have a little accountability and question his comforting position of privilege, he will crack down on that. Demand that he shut up and behave, call him sir, vote (Whops, not vote, that's not the sketch, that's the real world), and ultimately silences Socko anyways, breaking his promise.
You gotta figure that since the special is a reflection of 2020, and where this song falls, this song must reflect on around the time the George Floyd protests kicked off, which adds a lot of super uncomfortable subtext that...spot on.
Also worth mentioning, the whole, "Separating the workers from the means of production" is straight up, textbook Marxism, and "Private Property is Theft" is a lone from Proudhon, or the, "Father of Anarchism". He is taking a side, and that side thinks the Democrats are far-right.
yup. the guy wants to be seen as an ally. he's comfortable with you speaking out. he's even good with things improving for others, theoretically. the second he's no longer able to be seen as the good guy though, and there's any chance of him having to sacrifice the smallest of things, he will use his power to beat you back into submission, and even after he does he'll still destroy you.
@@Bing147 yep. Make and example out of you then eliminate future unrest
Yes to everything you said. One thing that I always think is so interesting about this song that I rarely see anyone mention is that the beginning, before Socko appears, is basically just this idealistic ode to socialism. I think it always gets left behind because it has that Sesame Street vibe and the Socko parts are thematically meatier, but he didn’t include the beginning just as a placeholder until we could get to the rest.
In like 90 seconds, we go from “the world can only work when everything works together” and “[everyone] gives what they can and takes what they need” to “the world is built with blood” and “genocide the natives, say you got to it first”
It definitely layers in some other systemic social issues, but at its core this song is straight up one of the harshest critiques of capitalism I’ve ever heard.
And lets not gloss over the fact that Socko is literally a sock puppet.
@@bytoadynolastname6149 Yeah, even the things centrist liberals will allow to be heard are filtered through a frame that means they never have to take it seriously
Like if you suggest that mercantilism and capitalism aren't the same thing, so many people will lose their shit and try to claim that anyone selling anything is capitalism, as if the system isn't 600 or fewer years old
This was an actual thoughtful reaction to a Bo Burnham song, which is rare. Subbed.
Thanks for the support. Much appreciated!!!
@@De.Dre.Universe
Bo Burnham - Art is Dead
(From the Paul Provenza show)
As much as I want to see you guys dissect another clip from Inside, the special hits so much harder when you don't know what's coming. I do hope you react to the full thing. You guys actually have a real discussion about everything going on: lyrics, melody, lighting, camera, etc. Love it.
One thing I like about Bo Burnham (that I think you can see in this song pretty well) is that he doesn’t resolve the conflict for you. He puts it out there in a funny, cynical, and kinda extreme way to make you notice the conflict, then you have to figure it out for yourself.
that is the best thing about comedy in general, along with entertainment. They are here to put our world in perspectives so we can decide what to do with the information. I think a lot of them(comedians/actors) have said they are society's mirror, so not necessarily the right people to listen to in debate but do offer truths or ways of thinking about things without burdening you with trying to convince you their opinion is the right side to be on, but rather points of interest we should be focused on so you can form your own opinion on it
I love the silent reactions during the first half: Dre nodding along like "This is too happy, I know some shit's about to flip", and De nodding to the beat, appreciating the jam.
The sheer indignation on behalf of Socko towards the end was great
Bo represents the wealthy cooperate heads who pretend to support the working class. They only want the esthetic of making a change. Socko represents the people who work for these cooperations who get too loud. Bo is showing the power these people hold over us. Socko can only survive if he is on someones hand(working). So when Bo asks socko his opinion, Bo gets upset when he is told he isnt doing enough. Bo doesnt want to make meaningful changes because it effects his bottom dollar. So socko is given a choice, stop bringing attention to bo and go along with it or get canned. And in the end, socko is still taken away because he has no power.
“Me and the sock would get along great.” Best quote. Love that.
4:00 When you hear an adorable song about flowers and bees, but immediately assume something is about to go catastrophically-wrong -- you might be a #BoFan.
I'd suggest the music video version of "Repeat Stuff" if that hasn't come up on your radar yet. The special one is good, too.
I definitely prefer the live version. Both a good, but I find the music video just loses something when it gets so overt with the "subtext".
If you know you know! 😂
That adorable song about flowers and bees is more or less the line from marx: "From each according to their ability, to each according to their need."
definitely AND Channel 5 News
Bo used this song to illustrate three different ways the world works...physical, geopolitical, and interpersonal...and that's genius.
Art is Dead is another good one to react to
I haven’t watched this in a while and I forgot how painful the “yes sir” moment was. You guys have great takes on this stuff. Thank you for the reminder that there are sharp thoughtful people out there.
This is Marxism.
In the first verse “gives what they can and gets what they need” = “from each according to his ability, to each according to his needs”. He is illustrating communist theory that this is the natural order in the world that all other living things live by.
Then there’s loads of it from Socko.
The history we’re taught is pedagogicaly classist.
Genocide and imperialism.
Global Capital separates the worker from the means of production.
The he demonstrates hierarchical power structures in Capitlaism.
Grade A+++ modenernized Marxism baby!
You are not smart. Hope that helps you in your life.
"We think we know you" is possibly his cleverest song.
Bo, ohmigod
its similar to kanye rant, in that it's a very theatrical stage production, as well as a song. love it!
@@robmoore423 we know best
@@Hey_Jamie "you suck"
@Maxwell Long and I stand by it. I could write a paper on that song.
CRT is just the idea that we need to consider how race factors in when talking about how the economy or government or the law works. it's only controversial because there are people who desperately don't want their kids to learn how to think critically about the world.
and yeah, that's what this song is about (at least partly)
Geeze man, next thing you're going to tell me is Columbus wasn't a saint.
Yep also in law school they've been teaching crt for decades
You guys have the most well fleshed out, introspective thoughts from a react channel I have ever seen. Super impressed.
I like that so many people react to Socko like he's really his own entity.
Bo's literally got his hand up Socko's ass making him talk, and putting words in his mouth. They're the same thing; neither can exist without the other.
I am loving your reactions! Not just cuz I’m a huge fan of Bo, but because you guys are bringing a level of freshness to TH-cam. I love the dynamic that you guys have and your reactions are equally thought provoking. My daughter’s a fan now too. Thanks guys!! 👌👍
Thank you Lisa, and Lisa's daughter, for the love and support. People like you that keep us going!!! ✊🏾🤙🏾
I love that Bo uses classic communist phrases: "Give what they can, get what they need", "...to seperate the workers of the means of production".
Plus "property is theft" straight proudhon anarchism
"we think we know you" next time guys(suggestion not a command lol) very creative how he brings it all together in that one.
I’m commanding
I have absolutely no idea why TH-cam recommended you’re channel to me, but I’m so happy I found it! Y’all find a great balance between comedy and legitimately intelligent conversation, it’s very entertaining. Great dynamic between you two, keep it up!
Welcome to the family!!! Lets ride this train together
His entire "Inside" special was phenomenal social commentary.
It’s incredible to watch his stuff in order because holy crap - he started out super talented, but he’s grown SO much over the years, in his songwriting, piano playing, vocals, everything. It’s amazing to see. He just gets better and better. I can’t wait to find out what he’ll do next!
BB song "Problematic" is a must hear from the inside special! it's about his guilt from his earlier videos(from his childhood, also on YT) where he was quite offensive at times, you 2 will thoroughly enjoy it, GUARANTEED. thanks and much love.
Yes! Rant. Then Problematic. Those are my top 2.
They should do his older videos first so they can get why he is saying that lol
@@breadboy9714 id be down for that approach as well.
@@breadboy9714 agreed, when a lot of his fans who happen to be people of color find out he did Clan Cookout their opinion of him definitely changes. He has also done some pretty awful things to his live crowds. Edgy Bo deff had some misses/cringe
So glad to hear some in depth reactions, y'all are a breath of fresh air. Please check out some of his older stuff 'hell of a ride' and 'nerds' are both fantastic
Subbed for more Bo reactions! Ya’ll are doing some really interesting breakdowns. It’s cool watching you two respond to Bo’s work and keep the emphasis on your own individual prospectives on the piece rather than just strictly analyzing it.
Y’all already know that anything by Bo is gonna be great, but the next one I’d love to see your take on is “From Gods Perspective”.
You haven’t had a chance to delve into Bo’s take on religion yet and that song is a FANTASTIC conversation topic that I can see y’all really digging into. Keep up the awesome work!!!
Fun fact I heard a while ago. Bo Burnham wrote the songs/music for Sesame Street for a while. So seeing a kids show type song like this was really neat
I think he signed on to do sesame street right after inside came out. He was supposed to play larry bird in the new show on HBO I believe but he couldn't because of schedule conflicts or something. I THINK. I could be mixing stuff up here.
@@SmallsThePirate He's been signed on for sesame street movie for years, but it's been pushed back like 3 times, Anne Hathaway was pregnant, then the pandemic. He'd probably already written the sesame street songs by the time he started making Inside. But it seems he now been signed on to act in the sesame street movie too, which might be the scheduling conflicts as you said.
I recommend Comedy from Inside. Preceded by the shorter song, Content, this is the introduction to the special where he’s kind of orienting the audience to where he’s coming from.
If you can find Content, it would be cool to do both of them together since Content is less than 2 minutes.
I also recommend We Think We Know You from the special “what.”
YES I AGREE!!
Content is on the iTunes/Spotify albums but you obviously don’t get the visuals
"we think we know you" is a totally worthwhile one from his earlier work to cover. It was from the end of a show mind you.
Yes to all of this! Pretty sure there are videos of both Content and Comedy on here and it would be cool to do them together in one video. And yeah...We Think We Know You is 🔥🔥🔥!
Pointing out the positive vibe is actually super important because for a lot of Inside, the tone of the music is an important part of the message. This song was very much about how people in a position of privilege are happy to give the stage to folks facing oppression only as long as it benefits their own image. Be it social clout, the ability to wield "wokeness" as a weapon, whatever, they'll give a platform, but the moment the truth becomes inconvenient, the moment it becomes uncomfortable to hear, or that their position of power is challenged, that's when their true nature shows. The happy vibe of the music for this song shows how in modern media, a message can only be stated if it's made pleasant and palatable for the ones in power. When the exchange happens where Bo forces Socko to submit at threat of death, and then it immediately jumps to the chorus, that wasn't just for the juxtaposition of the uncomfortable, quiet, emotionally violent moment and the chipper, upbeat tune. It was also quite literal. Bo forces Socko into submission, then turns to the camera and tells us point blank "THAT is how the world works." The world operates on the powerful dominating the underprivileged, and any who dare speak out in a meaningful or impactful way are forced into submission or silenced.
I watched 4 other of your Bo Burnham reaction videos before this one. I subbed just now when you said "Hearing your love for him makes me want to do a better job being analytical and who we are at the same time" 🙏
I am so glad to see you react to this one! It's definitely one of my favorite Bo songs and I really enjoyed your thoughts on it. A few more awesome Bo songs are "From God's Perspective" and "Art is Dead". They both have really interesting perspectives on religion and art, and I think you'd enjoy them. I'm also glad you mentioned your podcast, I'll be going to check that out today. :)
Yes!!! Exactly. "I gave you a platform to speak, but I can take it right back", I love how Bo looks back to the camera, and his tone has changed. He gives you a look like, "that is the messed up part about the people in power, we know it but are powerless to do anything but complain ". You guys get it! Have you watched Welcome to the Internet yet?
Ive been a Bo fan since 2010, so Ive been following his development for a while, and pretty much in order of release.
It's so interesting to watch you discover Bo together for the first time and "out of order", as it were.
There are so many little details from past shows that you comment on that tickle me bc I know a detail you still get to discover. It's fun to watch.
I'd love to see you react to an entire special, bc viewing them in order does add to to the experience, imo. I see how he developed his thought process over the years.
Loving your reactions, keep exploring Bo!
The power dynamic between Bo Burnham and Mr. Socko really show the reality of power. The imbalance between those who have it and those that don't. And the threats that go with it if you step out.
Yes!
I cannot WAIT to hear your reactions on watching ‘inside’ from start to finish. It’s a masterpiece
Great reaction. Bo is really illustrating "how the world works," Bo is a ventriloquist, but I think in this one he does just use prerecording, because of his facial reaction to the sock calling him out. When I first saw this, my first reaction was, this is a portrayal of a guy stuck in his tiny house by himself for quarantine, and slowly losing his mind, arguing with himself via a sock on his hand. But like everything Bo does, it's layered. It can also be seen as a happy, silly children's song that suddenly takes a very sinister turn. And the sock says all the things that he knows are true, but he doesn't want to see. And in the end, after asking Socko his opinion, he silences him in the most brutal way. It's clever, funny, sad, and tragic all at the same time. (Side note, when you said CRT, I immediately thought cathode ray tube. That's how old I am) Love the reaction. When you do see Inside, let us know your impressions. I didn't know about Bo Burnham until my daughter showed me Inside, now I'm hooked.
I think the symbolism with socko is that people like we are allowed to talk whatever shit we want unless we talk about the platforms we use to talk and how those platforms benefit the people were criticizing, like you can question everything you want unless you want ro actually change stuff
nope 😂 not a ventriloquist
@@dauntingbutthereyougo6910 Bo Burnham Black Puppet youtube
@@Samdark0 ah yes but he was just messing, he was making his lips move!! One of my favorite bits though, it gets me every time
@@dauntingbutthereyougo6910 I never said he was an accomplished ventriloquist. Just that he has the skills. 11 years had passed from that clip to when Inside was made, so undoubtedly his skills are improved.
Every Bo Burnham song is great, but in the context of each full show they’re even better
Had to subscribe because y’all’s reactions for Bo are so real and you guys really listen to the meaning
Two minutes in on my first video for you and how genuine and wholesome you guys are is so immediately apparent to me and I’m sure anyone who watches. Subscribed, you guys seem like good doods (:
My ONLY bit of constructive advice that is honestly minuscule but something I think you should consider, but if you don’t I don’t think it’ll mess with your overall feel; take bullet point notes *during* first reaction, then break video into two segments: reaction and discussion. Instead of pausing. I personally don’t mind it, but having bounced around a LOT of reaction videos on here looking for real, genuinely analytical human beings, that’s one complaint I see in the comments for some of the mouth breathers who don’t care to hear y’all’s thoughts. “Why do they keep pausing?!” Idiots, I know. But idiots are a large percentage of *any* audience so you gotta learn to cater to them too. So a brief title card saying “discussion” after your first watch I think will keep a lot of people hooked to keep watching but won’t get any dummies to click away just cause you paused one too many times for their very small attention span.
This is great advice. First time seeing these guys and I am impressed with the thoughtfulness. Could improve format.
Is this the kind of thing you typically go deeper into on your podcast? Most reactors will not engage this song on anywhere near the level you did, sometimes it’s because Americans are politically illiterate and they have no idea wtf is happening here lol, or they’re afraid.
You guys touched on soooo many interesting points, it’s is all I can do not to write an obnoxiously long novel here, on account of my being obnoxious lol. Or longER, anyway. But I do try to restrain myself ;-P
1) The MLK bar is very VERY *NOT* what CRT is. The song over all is also not what CRT is, but conceptually it’s closer. Not close, closer. Basically 0% of the people you hear talk about CRT, have any idea whatsoever what it is. It’s embarrassing.
2) This song is a theatrical performance of White liberal hegemony (White, not white, so if people could please not @ me for being racist, that’d be swell lol), and it’s creative but not a unique analysis at all. What’s amazing- and I don’t really know how to describe this- what’s amazing is the transparent, brazen stealth of it.
We do delve into topics like these, in our podcast! We'll also talk about some of our Bo reaction videos in the podcast coming up soon.
Thanks for the support
@@De.Dre.Universe the channel Second Thought has some videos going into political terms and history that some other reactors have done, thah might interest you. He goes into more depth on what Bo was talking about here. Some other good socialist, philosophy, and history channels for this stuff: azurescapegoat, Viki1999, Then & Now, and Plastic Pills.
Political indifference and Apathy are widespread in not just American society, but I can see why we would be the most noticed in that area, considering our standing with the world.
I would say fear of politics is much lower compared to the amount of people who just don't care. You can't fear something you put no thought or emotion into, at least thats how IT died so that must be true here too lol
No debate needed, just sharing thoughts.
I hope you have a good day/night
@@deathsaidhello It's a mixed bag of reasons. Some are ignorant, whether willfully or otherwise. Others are politically illiterate . Some are so tribal in their politics they won't compromise on shit. Others feel powerless because the way the system is set up, it feels like no matter who we vote for, that person will fuck us. The latter part making up the majority of the reason behind the apathy. Damned if you do damned if you don't.
@@Squeekysquid For me, I just don’t want to have to argue with people who are unwilling to see things in a certain way. I just hate constantly fighting/debating against willful ignorance. It’s just fucking exhausting.
I am really loving your experiences and personal takes on Bo Burnham and the whole video series you are doing :) Hes funny af with his comedic realism in face of possible backlash. XD
Fun Fact: Bo Burnham has written and composed all the music for the new Sesame Street movie that is coming out in 2022. Makes sense with how good the first part of this song was as a "kid's song" ..... He also wrote and directed a movie called Eighth Grade that scored really high on Rotten Tomatoes.
This is one of my favorite reaction videos, ever. Your thoughtful discussion about "when do we need to know the real truth" was fascinating. Thanks and keep making vids!
As someone who grew up on Bo since youtube I've loved his message and hated consuming his material at the same time, due to his inner conflict and how it affect him. But it was always amazingly intelligent, clever, hilarious and moving every song. Each one kind of makes you nervous,like you said because you know he's about to take a left turn into genius and and yank you right back again 😂❤
I have watched "Inside" multiple times, and this song many more... but I was today old when I realized that the part before Socko, the idea world, is communist theory: "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs" the slogan popularised by Karl Marx!
This was brilliantly done...he shows how those in charge want you to think about how the world works, all nice and cozy and warm feeling...but then shows you exactly how it works by belittling you and showing you that you actually have no control of how it works so just get back in line or you will be destroyed...you are not useful unless you are either producing or consuming.
Awesome reaction. Glad to hear that you're planning on watching "Inside". If you're looking to react to something else from it before watching the whole thing, I'd recommend "White Woman's Instagram".
I was looking for you guys to find this one. I love the intelligent banter between you two during reactions. I knew this one would be in your alley.
Much love Donald, much love!
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First time seeing ya’lls channel. Love your deduction and perception fellas! Keep up with the predictions, they add a fun aspect to the reactions
Awesome Rosebuds A Sled! Thanks for tuning in and engaging!!!
One thing about bo is that he tries to provide material so discussion can happen over it. Saying what you think about and what it made you question instead of just saying if you like or not is the best way to respect his work. Great video
Bo Burnham - We Think We Know You.
You have never in your life seen anything like that performance I promise you.
It's dark but it's true. Bo represents the powers-that-be controlling the narrative. The Cynical Sock, great name by the way, represents inconvenient truths, something the powers-that-be won't tolerate because it conflicts with the narrative. And this is especially true for celebrities, anytime a celebrity gets too real they are ostracized, no, you can't say that, we will let you speak the truth to a certain extent, but don't forget who is on Whose hand.
would love to see you react to the whole inside special tbh haha, but especially "that funny feeling." It doesn't have the same drama as some of his live show bits but it's just a solid song
You might want to check out "We Think We Know You." It's from the 'what' tour and a little before 'make happy' where he did the Kanye rant. It talks a lot about what happens when you get famous and kind of explains what led up to the Kanye rant. Here it is: th-cam.com/video/dQTZVnDE2Qw/w-d-xo.html
THIS.
Totally agree! We Think We Know You is a great transition. It’s amazing what he was experiencing as a genius comic at such a young age. And it’s damn accurate.
I found one of your videos, because I love Bo Burnham reaction videos.
I’ve seen many now, and I really enjoy listening to you two talk. You two are both clearly super intelligent.
I can’t wait until you watch the full special! would love if you did a reaction of it too. Not many people do the whole thing
first video i’ve watched of you both and you’re both amazing, love it
Damn I loved your reaction to this! I remember when I was a younger and reading a lot of history, thinking "wait... history is just written by the powers that won" And I knew by that point that history is biased.
Exactly. If you're curious, find a copy of The Assassination of Julius Caesar by Michael Parenti. Best book I've ever read about history being written by the victors.
this is so random, but you both have such nice smiles. found myself smiling at y'all smiling on top of the reaction to the song.
You guys are amazing reactors. Love the commentary
Thank you so much for making these videos! I've stumbled across you both on a day where my mental health struggles have made it impossible to go outside, or do much of anything if I'm honest. So it's watching stuff on TH-cam and letting the day pass so I can try again tomorrow. Watching you two engage with something new, and different from what yous were expecting, talking about how you relate to it has really helped today. My struggles aren't the same as Bo Burnhams, but there's some heavy similarities in how it looks. You twos compassion and care in talking about these things really touched me. Talking about all manner of real things in a measured and authentic way, honestly it's medicine.
So yeah, thank you for making some well made, interesting and engaging videos, and also thank you for inadvertently making a stranger feel less alone on a hard day. Nice one fellas
Currently watching all the episodes of you guys reacting to him in order! Love these so much! I’ve been a Bo fan for a grip now and it’s awesome seeing others discover him and appreciate the strange art he provides for us. Thanks for these!!
I've been on a Bo Burnum reaction video binge recently, and I really like how you two interject in the reaction and give your honest opinion about what's being talked about and your thoughts on how he is presenting the information in his songs. I'll check out your podcast too, I like your guys's vibes
Great reactions and opinions. Imma stay for more Bo Burnham.
As an avid fan of Burnham, I would love to see his old work disected. Comedy needs a refresher on what is seen as something that didnt really age well from a perspective that isn't white. F.D Signifier did a really great piece on Bo's special Inside, and touched on his earlier work too. There is a lot there that is problematic, and I think if you guys reviewed the earlier work and then did problematic, you could understand the reason behind the song
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Great reaction. Appreciate the conversation you two had. Thanks for sharing your thoughts
Loving your Bo reactions! Thanks for putting such thought into the music and lyrics, you guys have great rapport. Yeah, even though Bo is playing a character in each bit of "Inside", I do think that Bo has a pretty cynical view of the world. He got an agent and started performing comedy professionally at 16 years old and learned very quickly "how the world works," particularly the entertainment industry. I'd love to see you react to one of his most famous early tracks, "Art is Dead." That one really explores how he must have felt being presented as a commodity to be bought and sold.
agree 100%
Next Bo reaction should definitely be "We Think We Know You.: It's much earlier and just as genius.
You guys really need to bring the Bo train down south and listen to Country Song. That one is an absolute amazing spoof of country music in such a smart way
honestly you guys are both very smart - super hyped to watch more of your vids
Thanks J! Lets gooooo
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Oh man this was only two weeks ago, yeah man he’s awesome, great video like how you guys break it down. I’m definitely here I’m subscribed.
Lets gooo Travis! Thanks for the sub and interaction!
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@@De.Dre.Universe you guys gotta do from gods perspective, and healing the world with comedy. I’m interested to see what you guys think about all his stuff for sure. 👍
Words, words, words! You guys would love this song it's one of my favorites and it's probably his best song lyrically
i also really like your comment at the beginning about the use of color like a homey sunshine; true, there is no color change, but once you mentioned that, i noticed the camera angle changing; rest of discussion also gold - thanks for this reaction vid!
I think the “sleep paralysis” line can be seen as an allusion to the film ‘Get Out’ where the oppressed are in a paralyzed, (and sometimes even outwardly functioning if animated or hijacked by the oppressor), state of disempowerment and disassociation.
By oppressor I mean racists, not necessarily any skin color.
You guys are incredible. I love the way you break everything down
The singing sock got you guys good! LOL
tbh, I feel like socko being in a weird state of being (not quite dead, not quite alive), is actually relatable. When u have depression or you're in a dark place, your mind often wonders why you're even here. Like, yes I have good moments in my life but do they really mean anything if I just go right back to being sad and alone.
Socko doesn't know what to think of his existence, because he only gets to "really live" or "feel truly alive" in rare occasions, and that makes him wonder if it's really worth it. His happiness is controlled by someone else.
When he's happy, he wants so badly for that feeling to stay, but it always goes away eventually. We as humans are actually supposed to have a constant small drip of dopamine but instead we have started to live with really high amounts of dopamine in small bursts, making every second without it feel unbearable and meaningless.
This is actually the point that I'm at in my life, so.
I love your podcasts-especially Bo.
Thanks Rebecca. This is actually just our reactIon channel but we do have an audio podcast. Our video podcasts come out later this Summer
@@De.Dre.Universe will do!
I love you guy's intelligence. DO NOT STOP
And we won't stop! Thank you That-Damn-Duck
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11:39 I agree as an ADULT, but as a child you know nothing and assume what you are told is automatically true, which is the point of this song, to show that information is taught to children in this specific way
Bo Burnham "Rant" from words words words is a classic then there is Nerds and Eff
I came back to watch this again, at sockos first verse you guys had me rolling!
I can't wait to see more Bo Burnham reactions from you two! Can't wait to see you two react to more songs from Inside, and Bo just released outtakes and unused songs from Inside too so you'll have plenty of content to go through. :)
Okay look, I have watched a lot of reaction videos
and I absolutely love this channel. First time watcher. Glad you could check this song by Bo out and share the reaction with us. You both have fantastic reactions and commentary. The comments seem to have done a pretty good job going deeper into the song, so I just wanted to comment and say this video made me sub, it was awesome, you both are great and I can't wait to see more!
If you're looking for recs for Bo I'd absolutely love to see you guys react to From Gods Perspective
you guys are awesome, amazing insight very much enjoy listenening to you guys break stuff down, keep it up
Maybe it's just my audio but I can barely hear the song and if I turn it up loud enough to hear it you two are blowing out my speakers
Yes! I had the same problem. ☹️
Idk if it’s a sound balance or what but I heard a lot of fuzzy-ness
Your discussions are so fucking great. Have you reacted to Dave performing Black at the Brits? Would love to see that. And more Bo Burnham ofc!
And your compliments and support are even better! Thank you
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Great reaction fellas. You're both so incredibly interesting to listen to and have such a depth of knowledge in regards to story telling and lyricism. Subbed.
If you want to see another version of Bo, go watch one of his first videos that was posted on TH-cam. It's called "My Whole Family". He was like 14 or 15 when he did that song. It will blow your mind.
I feel like the guy on the right can do a FIRE Kermit impression.
This is genius! The line "genocide the natives, say you got to it first." Is painfully hilarious 😆
CRT is a specified class taught to college grads interested in pre-law, specifically. So no, this isn't CRT as far as I know lol.
I'm tripping right now. I saw you a couple minutes ago on a music video reaction for the first time. I subscribed and made a comment about your character. I click on this video and watch one minute of it and it all makes perfect sense now. Of course, it goes beyond that and for so m e reason I feel you know exactly what I'm talking about, yet, I didn't say anything specific. Lol. Mind blowing!
What's understood doesn't have to be explained! Thanks for the love and support
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