The way Todrick covered racism, sexuality, police brutality, and many more important topics that need to be discussed still to this day in a CREATIVE & BEAUTIFUL WAY IS COMPLETELY GENIUS 😩❤️❤️❤️
right! lets forget the real reason why we have problems today and keep focusing on Identity politics and MUH POLICE BRUTALITY, when we all know the real truths. it's okay...keep hiding your head in the sand.
@@jabzilla21 i'm so sorry you only have the capacity to care for a handful of things at one time. This isn't gonna change the world, it's just a little art. Noones stating these are the only issues anyone should care for. when you manage to write, choreograph and produce an entire musical on all current affairs please let us know so we can watch it. If you have half the level of skill Todrick has in his left nut you might have a chance. Get your head out of the sand.
So my favorite songs are thug,dem beats,and dollhairs. Also, I am once again amazed at the messages in this visual. It was very raw storytelling. Congratulations Toddy you did it again
He's done it AGAIN!!! Todrick Hall is BEYOND his time in creativity. His mind is so DOPE, messages so STRONG and the visuals are just SICKENING!!!! Love everything he's about💯💯💯
I think we need to talk about the fact that Todrick made us feel real human emotion towards a heterosexual couple?? Legit first time I’ve shipped the straights since Titanic
Sooo I am in my feelings right now. I don't have a favorite. I literally love EVERY DAMN SONG!!! I mean everything was just perfect. I have never been more ready for this tour than I am right now!!! May need to hurry up! I'm ready now! Todrick thank you for creating yet another masterpiece! 💜 #TeamToddy
Does anybody know the significance/symbolism of the woman with Red gloves? She's present throughout the entire video and never really mentioned but she's framed in such a way that we HAVE to notice her.
Mama Bells she represents the impact on racism in everyday life. At first she is compared to the "silver spoon" girl to show that the media world is biased towards people of a certain skin color and her song speaks about wanting to get a fair chance to show her talent. And at the end she shows up at the bake out with her son which is also a big deal since children in this world match their parents gender which means she gave birth to him and the ending shows a little bit of Hope that she will get the chance to shine that she wished for
Except that she isn't the Shine girl. The Shine Girl is a redhead. The blonde woman with red gloves. She shows up outside of the fence when Nolon is a child, and again at the tail end of 'Nobody' just watching. She's a completely different woman
I only saw her twice, but my interpretation was basically the same as Neta though I didn't catch that gender change detail. But I believe that the gloves themselves symbolize witnessing and experiencing Injustice as well as hope for the next generation. Also, change cannot happen without pain and loss.
Omg I didn't no you came out with another one I got 4 minutes in and had to start over I'm in love....yu be getting me with these songs I swear...ur voice is life
I think what's most interesting is that it starts with todrick being arrested and knowing nothing we automatically assume he's done something bad or wrong but as the story progresses we see how wrongful his incarceration is and how corrupt society actually is. I think that just goes to show how skewed the public perspective can be.
i honestly thought the man killed a dog or some shit (why a dog? people aint shit compared to dogs) and by the end when the hideout was found and all of them were being arrested.. damn.
no matter how many times i watch this, i’m still struck stupid and in complete awe of todrick’s crazy, genius, and effortless talent. he’s the definition of a true star and it’s a shame the whole world doesn’t praise him for his incredible abilities
@@liyahmariyahweary1657 I was one of those till recently. But it was only a matter of timing. I watch this so many times.. His meessage and experiences covered so brilliantly that so many of us can relate his words to our an experiences of being different and facing injustice and stigma. His genius, I'm obsessed and inspired to share my own stories. He has been one of the best influences in my recovery. 💜
That was an emotional experience. I feel like Straight Outta Oz was a test to see how much people would appreciate calling out all these societal problems, and when it did well, Todrick was like "Bitch, hold my weave and let me spill the REAL tea" and then made this absolute masterpiece. Seeing a role reversal for 1.5 hours REALLY makes you get the idea and by the end, it almost seemed normal, but that "normal" is very wrong, which is apparent the whole time. Then it makes you think, "this is literally society but backwards" and then realize that if there is a reverse of this, that reality is also very wrong, and we need to fix that. Loved the detail of it being 2080, and then 11 years after the incident (early 90's) it started getting better, which is very accurate. The old timey clothes and the classic design of the back drops contrasting the modern clothes and rave-esque forbidden location was a really nice touch too. I loved everything about this.
Sabrina Powell I know she didn't sing- she spoke briefly. But please let us not forget the A-MAZING Cheryl Lee Ralph at the end of "Nobody" in the cafe. She is one of THE ORIGINAL DREAMGIRLS, she helped launch the Broadway play Sylvester and so much more. She is EVERYTHING. I adore you for doing this. Thank you so much! ❤
This is altogether genius. Notice he lives on Novyart Street, and that’s where the white man was shot. Backwards, Novyart spells Trayvon. Nacirema backwards is American. Enhancing the thesis of the film: making everything backwards, so that maybe other people can see the ridiculousness, the horror of how America treats those who are “different.” This film went from the initial thought popping into Todrick’s head, to COMPLETION, in THREE MONTHS. He needs a Tony. An Oscar and an Emmy. A Nobel Peace Prize. Todrick, you are the Beethoven, the Shakespeare, the Andy Warhol of today’s generation. Watching your art, my jaw found its new home on the floor. Every standing ovation to you Mr. Hall. You can’t be real.
There is brainwashing through the Bible or how people in power interpret the Bible, which equals brainwashing. There is also gender centric toys used as this happens at birth, which explains why gender is a social construct. More people in music should be spreading such awarness through their talents.
So far I've seen 27 minutes of this and as a butch queen I'm tickled pink and gagging. I'm also pissed because this man and his whole entourage should have been made it to Broadway by now. Now that he's proven himself to the world to be a gay icon and a musical genius, the Great White Way (Broadway) needs to bow down and make this man an offer and give him full creative control over the production. If that ever happens I will be dressed up to see him and the rest of the cast. In the meantime, I hope to see his world tour.
Lmao! Your comment made me look at the time stamp where I was and surprised af to see this is a 1 .30hour long !!! I’m only 3.54 mins in and confused af lol
I look at it like this: considering the money he makes back from his productions is Nothing like the pennies Broadway would give him. Going independent is Way better for someone like him. He doesn't need the restrictions
Makes me made that more people don't know about this... Todrick clearly put HIS WHOLE LIFE into this and it needs to be recognized like damn. People need to stop giving into the crappy TH-camrs AND WATCH THESE VIDEOS. This is truly amazing and it's changing my life.
I watched this with my mom (Very Christian) and this even spoke to her, so after watching this with me, I came out as bisexual to her. It was an appropriate time to me, and she hugged me and told me she knew but no matter who I'm dating she will always love me and who ever im with. Thank you Todrick. Thank you so much.
Thats amazing it’s surprising that even the most sanctified people can love their children no matter what and people who don’t even know about god can’t do the same!
first time I watched I didn't notice, but on 'an ordinary day', the street! Novyart - Trayvon! This is actually a cinematic masterpiece where is the Oscar?
If you watch the BTS he specifically wanted things like that. I love that as a concept. You can find a lot of interesting things if you flip the name. Basically everything is flipped, almost like a mirror to this current society of being an AMERICAN (NACIREMA). Why not reflect to send a message?
What's the significance with Novyart/Trayvon? I'm Australian so as a whole this film somewhat relates to Australian society but unable to grasp the smaller hints
Annabel L Trayvon Martin was a 17 year old black boy who was killed by a neighborhood watch member despite the police telling him not to do anything to Trayvon. His death is seen as the one which sparked the Black Lives Matter movement
The societal comments and alternate universe really draws attention to the things wrong with our country historically as well as challenges we are facing now with the treatment of race, gender, and sexuality. Well done Todrick, this is a masterpiece.
YALL TODRICK LITERALLY THOUGHT OF THIS IDEA 3 MONTHS AGO!! AND SHOT IT ALL IN 2 in a half MONTHS and planned a Tour! Most of these artist out here couldn't even do half of this in a year. WE LOVE OUR King Toddy #SKINNYLEDGEND!
coloured people being the more populated and white people treated as outcasts, lgbt+ people treated as normal, straights as outcasts, it really shows how unfair life is and it shows how it looks when you flip it around seriously todrick this is amazing
@@damiendevil333 Yes, though I live in South Africa The term coloured poeple is used a lot. And I find the term well, idk. I am not the person who write the comment but thanks for letting us know😊😊😊😀😀😀
@@damiendevil333 YES absolutely!!! Being born in 1964 even, my birth certificate refers to me as "colored." It IS a racist term. I don't like the word "minority" when referring to human beings either. To me, that is even racist. No one is any less than anyone else regardless of their skin color or background. Period! I will never use that word when referring to another human being.
when she was trying to paint over the red paint with blue paint and then it smeared and was blue, purple, and pink, the bisexual colors, man i started sobbing. i sobbed through so much of this, so brilliant, such a magnificent masterpiece. i saw todrick live in 2014 back when he was singing songs like "twerking in the rain" (which i still love) but this, omg this is out of this world, he is the george m cohan of our generation
I am so glad I’m not the only one that saw that. I spent a good hour crying after i finished watching this - dear lord did this hit me hard. It really is brilliant.
I rarely write comments, I felt compelled to do so. This is absolutely brilliant. Please know that you have made this 57 year old, straight progressive Christian proud. Your work stretches us, makes us look when we want to look away; it makes us think and feel. You will be accused of not being enough of this or that, but in you little brother, God has given us something new, something more. Please take care of you. Rest, heal love and be loved. We ALL need you. I love you.
So much talent, everything is reversed : - Nacirema is where they live -The American flag is reversed -Gay is the norm and heterosexuality is the sin -"Adam and Steve" -To be heterosexual and able to breed is considered an awful thing -Women live with women, men live with men -Black are privileged and White are below (90% of the people we see is black, the mayor is black, the workers are white, in the prison we see mainly white ppl) -When todrick lands money, it is mainly white neighbours who come... In ordinary day it is all displayed, especially the black/white relation of power Todrick really thought of it all, and there is so much more, like the name of the street, he is TALENTED Bring him an Oscar.
Quaid Damian of course, it is even the main purpose, and if you notice, nolon and elle are palindromes, which means that in both world -reverse or not - they are still the same
This was so much more than what we just saw on our screen. This was a piece of pure perfection. Not a parody, not a jab, not a joke. This is a view of real life for so many! To see things flipped & put into perspective from the point of view of the ones who have had to fight for the things that a huge majority of us take for granted & cannot begin to understand the magnitude of pain & anguish they've endured from just wanting/trying to live their lives being who they are, was unbelievably eye opening. I am a 38 yo white woman that accepts everybody & loves that we are all different, black/white/gay/straight/short/tall/skinny/Fluffy etc. Even though I embrace it & do not agree with hating others or changing others for being different then me, I live in a world where others do not follow my same beliefs/values. I know I cannot ever truly understand or know what others have had to go through, I can help to fight to make everyone equal & differences embraced! Todrick, you are a beautiful genius! Ty so much for this beautiful beautiful video! You truly have a gift & deserve the moon my love! ❤️❤️❤️
I can’t even deal with your level of talent, Todrick. Is there anything you CAN’T do or that you’re NOT amazing at??!!? I love everything about this! You are a true visionary and I absolute love your music, your voice, the cinematography, etc. I can’t believe the quality of work you spoil us with on TH-cam. Your masterpieces need to be on a tv/movie screen somewhere. Every thing you do has such a caliber of professionalism that is unparalleled by any performer we’ve seen in years. Loved the bonus cameos that we were graced with in this video. Also as a side, completely superficial note, you are so gorgeous and I would watch you paint walls 😂 Pretty sure I said this already, but you are so amazing and the world of entertainment is better and forever changed because you’re in it. Thank you for all that you do. I hope one day to see you on tour. I am commenting only a few minutes in so I’m sure I’ll have more to add; please don’t hate me 😂 I doubt you’ll get to read this in the sea of comments anyway. I love you, Todrick! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 #Legend #HypothericalWigSnatched PS it’s almost midnight and I’ve been dying for my bed all day after working 2 jobs but oh well I’ll just be dead ass tired tomorrow again cuz there’s no way I’m not watching this whole thing. Let me go grab a hat and some bobby pins lol How are all these songs soooooooooooo f*cking good 😩😩😩😩😩 Why is this asshole store song about me though 😩😂 yasssssss for all the sexy ass dudes in Thug. Just got to the end and I can’t with this ending 💔💔💔💔💔💔😩😩😩😩😩😩 I never thought I could dislike Tiffany Haddish lol. I’m speechless at this masterpiece
As I rewatch this for the hundredth time I really see how the red head singer compared to silver spoon (which is a cute way to represent exactly that) is our entertainment industry. If you don't fit a mold it doesn't matter how talented you are because silver spoon was as generic as you could get but they loved her. Just like todrick deserves a god damn Grammy several times over but he won't get it any time soon because of the industry mold he breaks a million times over.
I'm sure you also noticed. But the race reversal of this scene too, in the past blacks would perform in from of white audiences (places where blacks couldn't enter unless as "talent" but not as patrons). The fact that it was an all black audience watching another race pour their talents out but it isn't enough is a parallel to those occurrences in the past.
But you it’s America they won’t look at his for his talent they will look at him cause he’s gays which we all shouldn’t give no fucks we judge ppl on what makes them happy and it’s sad
I feel like I’m like robbing someone or pirating getting this beautiful film for free especially so soon after straight outta oz(yes I understand it’s been a year but that’s like a ridiculously short amount of time for this sort of thing to follow one after another)
Thank you for the track listings Awesome of u 4 doing that 4 fans. So funny! I watched the whle video waiting to see a tall Drag Queen sing or perform, waiting for Bob The Drag Queen in Drag and yet did not recognize him at all as the Newscaster, totally went ovr my head. LOL I can picture Bob in 1950's Drag leading those ladies down the neighborhood street singing :Ladies remember "Purse First" bitches. ;) I loved Bob and Todrick in their music video: "Wrong Bitch" from "Straight Outta Oz" that song is Lit.
"Omg he was so privileged a gay black man why he want to mess it up." - Nacriema citizen "OMG he was so privileged a white straight man why he want to mess it up." -American citizen
Todrick is so unique in many ways. How he incorporated racism, police brutality and hatred due to one's sexuality in such a masterful way is iconic. Matter of fact the words iconic would be an insult to him he's legendary and deserves way more for his masterful work.
After watching all the visuals I came to the conclusion that todrick and JadeNovah falls in love in a gay world where heterosexuals are “Forbidden”. I love how todrick spins everything to the opposite of what the world is really like today. Even the part with the white guy being “Forbidden” in an all black world. FUCKING AMAZING. FUCKING GENIUS. YOU’RE A GIFT🎀 YOU’RE AN INSPIRATION💜
I just watched ordinary day for like the 20th time and just notice that there are no white people in the neighborhood thank you for pointing that part out
Can you do a video going through all of the symbolism you put in? (Like the small Easter eggs) I just love hearing about all the small details you went to the effort of incorporating x
Back for this because of the recent tragedies where a black man can’t jog without being shot or breathe with a police officer abusing his power. This is such a beautiful piece of art.
If only issues were so clearly black vs white/gay vs straight/religion vs anti-religion/fat vs skinny/left vs right/right vs wrong. Sadly everything really is much more complex. There is no clear answer other than to give everyone else the same grace you want to receive. We have to accept that sometimes the people we would like to fantasize as completely innocent victims are more complex, as well. Just as those we would like to paint as evil oppressors are also much more complex. And that the media and politicians play us to further their agenda. If anything, this wonderful story proves that nothing is clearly one way or another, but a mix of both. With every piece of beauty there is a bit of darkness. With every moment of purity there is a drop of evil. Because without one, we cannot recognize the other.
This made me actually cry (and i hardly cry) because of how true it is. He has taken the reality of society and flipped it and i applaud todrick for that. This made me have an even deeper respect for todrick and made me think about how horrible the world can be. People will probably not care about me and my opinion on this but oh well. Todrick probably wont see this but i wanted to say thank you for raising awareness for all the hate in this world in such a brilliant way and you are my number one inspriation. Im sorry if this was cheesy or long but who cares anyway x
NAME A LEGEND WHO CAN DO THE FOLLOWING DROP A 25+ TRACK ALBUM DROP A 1+ HOUR VISUAL THEN GO ON TOUR THE FOLLOWING DAY. TODRICK MOTHERFU*KING HALL BOW DOWN.
*BREAKING NEWS:* Wigs across the world have been reported missing. It is said that Todrick Hall's new visual album, Forbidden, shook viewers so much that many of their wigs have flown away. If you happen to come across any of the missing wigs please bring them to authorities as soon as possible.
I laughed, I shook my booty, got thirsty as hell, screamed, got my life and cried like a baby. This is a MASTERPIECE. Todrick you are a genius, people need to recognise that you dont get talent like this on an average day. You are a true energy of love and creativity. Thank you for creating a world for all the little boys and girls that are different to not feel so different.
holy shit i just noticed novyart street where the shooting takes place (25:59) backwards is trayvon st....aka trayvon martin...todrick really thinks of every little detail holy shit
This is rare but.... I'm lost for words, like words can't describe how much this touched my soul😭👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✨💫💖❤️💜💗💕✨COME ON PEPS SHARE THIS!!!✨✨🙌🏼🙌🏼
Is the scene with the white singer only playing on one side of the heaphones bc theyre only listening with one ear. Or am i just looking into it too much😭
todrick in my opinion is one of the most underrated artists of our time. this is truly remarkable to be produced, let alone in the time he accomplished it in. he and his team are truly breathtaking and i’m just at a loss of words this is truly art
Between the music and dancing in T.H.U.G. and Forever, I might actually have a stroke. Toddy, you need to hook me up with some of your attractive friends plz
I like how when the guy was singing “ordinary day” it represented how officers are killing black men and just going on with their lives hence “ordinary day “. And I also liked how at the end someone was literally sweeping “it” under the rug. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
When blacks get killed it is not swept under the rug it is sad but definitely not swept under the rug (at least in the last 20 years). If a cop kills someone unjustly they should be charged with whatever they did wrong but to say “swept under” is factually incorrect a vast majority of the shootings and riots over these shootings were completely justified or the police officers were treated with justice or sent to jail.
I get it, the video is supposed to represent our world and it’s problems like racism, homophobia, and sexism (i think sexism) but in a more reversed way, good job there Todrick
All of the names we are given are the exact same when spelt backwards. Nolon, Neven, Natan, Elle etc. Its to symbolise the backward world that they are living in! Its the same as "Forbidden" being backwards on the cover.
This whole thing is incredibly SMART [I mean of course! it's TODRICK] but one thing honestly stood out how much emphasis the news reporter put on just describing the woman rather than saying her name! This is golden! This whole thing deserves so much recognition
You aren't wrong, that details adds to the effect, but I kind of get the impression that in terms of the story, they didn't know who the woman was specifically, just that he was being heterosexual (even though there were witnesses and they should have known). Cause if they did know who she was, they would have probably arrested and convicted her as well.
Amazing how he red head singing for the black people sounded like a black girl and received minimal reaction and the black girl sounded like a white pop singer and got a great reaction. This movie/musical made you think long and hard about where we came from and yet how far we still have to go. Anybody that didn’t feel anything watching is just heartless. Todrick is a genius
This is the third time I’ve watched this and I realized that it hurts my heart how LGBT people are treated. You can’t help who you love and you should be able to love who you want to love without being hated and shunned. I’m so sorry, you all have to endure what you do and I pray one day we will live in a world where everyone is accepted regardless of race, sexuality, color, etc... this is brilliant Todrick just brilliant ❤️
I am in the middle of my first time watching this and I want to extend the same feeling towards you as it hurts my heart how the world treats those of differing races. I was born and raised in Alaska and we have one of the most diversified schools in the nation. I was blessed to be raised with morals without prejudice and my friends were chosen by their merit not by their physical attributes. However I went out of state to college and witnessed racism for the first time and it shook me to my core. I didn’t understand it. I couldn’t comprehend it, I still don’t. So I have the same prayer as you. I hope I conveyed my sentiments appropriately, words are hard to find right now as I’m taken aback by the emotion Toderik evoked with this masterpiece of a production.
The way Todrick covered racism, sexuality, police brutality, and many more important topics that need to be discussed still to this day in a CREATIVE & BEAUTIFUL WAY IS COMPLETELY GENIUS 😩❤️❤️❤️
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Morgen Nicole29 yesss he literally touched every topic
right! lets forget the real reason why we have problems today and keep focusing on Identity politics and MUH POLICE BRUTALITY, when we all know the real truths. it's okay...keep hiding your head in the sand.
@@jabzilla21 what a-hole?
@@jabzilla21 i'm so sorry you only have the capacity to care for a handful of things at one time. This isn't gonna change the world, it's just a little art. Noones stating these are the only issues anyone should care for. when you manage to write, choreograph and produce an entire musical on all current affairs please let us know so we can watch it. If you have half the level of skill Todrick has in his left nut you might have a chance. Get your head out of the sand.
So my favorite songs are thug,dem beats,and dollhairs. Also, I am once again amazed at the messages in this visual. It was very raw storytelling. Congratulations Toddy you did it again
Kandice King thugs made me thirsty asf
2018 is Toddy’s year y’all better step back! This whole album is a bop!
He's done it AGAIN!!! Todrick Hall is BEYOND his time in creativity. His mind is so DOPE, messages so STRONG and the visuals are just SICKENING!!!! Love everything he's about💯💯💯
I think we need to talk about the fact that Todrick made us feel real human emotion towards a heterosexual couple?? Legit first time I’ve shipped the straights since Titanic
He is a POET!🔥
Sooo I am in my feelings right now. I don't have a favorite. I literally love EVERY DAMN SONG!!! I mean everything was just perfect. I have never been more ready for this tour than I am right now!!! May need to hurry up! I'm ready now! Todrick thank you for creating yet another masterpiece! 💜 #TeamToddy
This is art. Why is this not getting the recognition it deserves?
"I want someone to want me, like I'm a Pink Starburst". SAME TODRICK!! SAME!!!
Does anybody know the significance/symbolism of the woman with Red gloves? She's present throughout the entire video and never really mentioned but she's framed in such a way that we HAVE to notice her.
Mama Bells she represents the impact on racism in everyday life. At first she is compared to the "silver spoon" girl to show that the media world is biased towards people of a certain skin color and her song speaks about wanting to get a fair chance to show her talent. And at the end she shows up at the bake out with her son which is also a big deal since children in this world match their parents gender which means she gave birth to him and the ending shows a little bit of Hope that she will get the chance to shine that she wished for
Except that she isn't the Shine girl. The Shine Girl is a redhead. The blonde woman with red gloves. She shows up outside of the fence when Nolon is a child, and again at the tail end of 'Nobody' just watching. She's a completely different woman
Im still tryna figure that out. I'll get it eventually lol
I only saw her twice, but my interpretation was basically the same as Neta though I didn't catch that gender change detail. But I believe that the gloves themselves symbolize witnessing and experiencing Injustice as well as hope for the next generation. Also, change cannot happen without pain and loss.
I'm pretty sure it's supposed to represent something along the Scarlet letter. Someone who is an outcast but a representation of change to come.
Luv ur singing wow u deserve a Grammy. 🏆♥️
I had to come back and watch this. I love all your work. You are such a blessing!
Omg I didn't no you came out with another one I got 4 minutes in and had to start over I'm in love....yu be getting me with these songs I swear...ur voice is life
Todrick u never cease to amaze me u deserve so much recognition and respect
I think what's most interesting is that it starts with todrick being arrested and knowing nothing we automatically assume he's done something bad or wrong but as the story progresses we see how wrongful his incarceration is and how corrupt society actually is.
I think that just goes to show how skewed the public perspective can be.
YES
Torpae exactly
Torpae o
I made my younger cousin watch this with me and as soon as wanted started she freaked out and kept asking what Todrick Hall did to get arrested.
i honestly thought the man killed a dog or some shit (why a dog? people aint shit compared to dogs) and by the end when the hideout was found and all of them were being arrested.. damn.
Straight Outta Oz was Beyoncé, Forbidden is Lemonade... Perfection!
no matter how many times i watch this, i’m still struck stupid and in complete awe of todrick’s crazy, genius, and effortless talent. he’s the definition of a true star and it’s a shame the whole world doesn’t praise him for his incredible abilities
prettymuch a headass The best singers can’t beat this!
prettymuch a headass you don’t need the world’s praise..he know what he has and will just keep growing
Alot of people don't know who he is ..now I know hes genius!!!
@@liyahmariyahweary1657 I was one of those till recently. But it was only a matter of timing. I watch this so many times.. His meessage and experiences covered so brilliantly that so many of us can relate his words to our an experiences of being different and facing injustice and stigma. His genius, I'm obsessed and inspired to share my own stories. He has been one of the best influences in my recovery. 💜
That was an emotional experience. I feel like Straight Outta Oz was a test to see how much people would appreciate calling out all these societal problems, and when it did well, Todrick was like "Bitch, hold my weave and let me spill the REAL tea" and then made this absolute masterpiece. Seeing a role reversal for 1.5 hours REALLY makes you get the idea and by the end, it almost seemed normal, but that "normal" is very wrong, which is apparent the whole time. Then it makes you think, "this is literally society but backwards" and then realize that if there is a reverse of this, that reality is also very wrong, and we need to fix that. Loved the detail of it being 2080, and then 11 years after the incident (early 90's) it started getting better, which is very accurate. The old timey clothes and the classic design of the back drops contrasting the modern clothes and rave-esque forbidden location was a really nice touch too. I loved everything about this.
Ben Woffenden tooooooioiooioo long
My thoughts exactly.
my suspicions have been confirmed. todrick Hall is a musical and creative genius👑👑
Why would you be suspicious?
Ona Ebodaghe yes he’s amazing omg
Ona Ebodaghe yes he most certainly is, and he looks good as a drag queen lol
I mean a GENIUS!
It was confirmed from the beginning
For my future reference:
00:00 - Trust No Bitch
02:00 - Wanted
05:38 - Changed My Mind
08:47 - Lullaby (feat. Brandy)
13:15 - National Anthem (feat. Tamar Braxton)
14:44 - All American
18:22 - What's Going On
19:40 - Ka-Ching
24:30 - Shine
25:50 - Ordinary Day (feat. Nick Rashad Burroughs)
28:50 - Nobody (feat. Jade Novah & Cynthia Erivo)
33:42 - Silver Spoon
35:00 - Type
38:14 - T.H.U.G. (Trade)
41:38 - B
43:38 - Dem Beats (feat. RuPaul)
47:26 - Break My Heart
48:35 - Eleven (feat. Jade Novah)
51:20 - Play (feat. Jade Novah)
55:06 - Ring-A-Ling
56:58 - Doll Hairs (feat. Shangela)
01:02:17 - Animals
01:04:22 - Forever
01:06:58 - Forbidden (feat. Jade Novah & Keala Settle)
01:13:02 - Painting in the Rain
01:19:13 - Heaven
01:23:07 - Pettiness
01:24:52 - Apple Pie
01:28:04 - Boys Wear Pink
Sabrina Powell thank you sooo much my friend ❤
You're welcome guys.
Sabrina Powell you’re life! Thank you!!!
Sabrina Powell I know she didn't sing- she spoke briefly. But please let us not forget the A-MAZING Cheryl Lee Ralph at the end of "Nobody" in the cafe. She is one of THE ORIGINAL DREAMGIRLS, she helped launch the Broadway play Sylvester and so much more. She is EVERYTHING.
I adore you for doing this. Thank you so much! ❤
Thank you so much
This is altogether genius. Notice he lives on Novyart Street, and that’s where the white man was shot. Backwards, Novyart spells Trayvon. Nacirema backwards is American. Enhancing the thesis of the film: making everything backwards, so that maybe other people can see the ridiculousness, the horror of how America treats those who are “different.” This film went from the initial thought popping into Todrick’s head, to COMPLETION, in THREE MONTHS. He needs a Tony. An Oscar and an Emmy. A Nobel Peace Prize. Todrick, you are the Beethoven, the Shakespeare, the Andy Warhol of today’s generation. Watching your art, my jaw found its new home on the floor. Every standing ovation to you Mr. Hall. You can’t be real.
Kylie Pevarnik this is one hell of an observation.
This is exactly how I feel this message needs to b spreades
I know there was something different about those names
I was so overwhelmed with the genius of Todrick I did not even catch this fact. Thank you!
There is brainwashing through the Bible or how people in power interpret the Bible, which equals brainwashing. There is also gender centric toys used as this happens at birth, which explains why gender is a social construct. More people in music should be spreading such awarness through their talents.
So far I've seen 27 minutes of this and as a butch queen I'm tickled pink and gagging. I'm also pissed because this man and his whole entourage should have been made it to Broadway by now. Now that he's proven himself to the world to be a gay icon and a musical genius, the Great White Way (Broadway) needs to bow down and make this man an offer and give him full creative control over the production. If that ever happens I will be dressed up to see him and the rest of the cast. In the meantime, I hope to see his world tour.
Yoo
he has been on Broadway but I agree he needs his own show.
Marques Bell I know that’s right, this NEEDS to be On Broadway or Off either way it needs to be seen.
Lmao! Your comment made me look at the time stamp where I was and surprised af to see this is a 1 .30hour long !!! I’m only 3.54 mins in and confused af lol
I look at it like this: considering the money he makes back from his productions is Nothing like the pennies Broadway would give him. Going independent is Way better for someone like him. He doesn't need the restrictions
Makes me made that more people don't know about this... Todrick clearly put HIS WHOLE LIFE into this and it needs to be recognized like damn. People need to stop giving into the crappy TH-camrs AND WATCH THESE VIDEOS. This is truly amazing and it's changing my life.
Liv Living Couldn’t have said it better!! 👏🏽
If this doesn’t win any awards I will be seriously disappointed. This was incredible and it’s too good to not get recognition
I watched this with my mom (Very Christian) and this even spoke to her, so after watching this with me, I came out as bisexual to her. It was an appropriate time to me, and she hugged me and told me she knew but no matter who I'm dating she will always love me and who ever im with.
Thank you Todrick. Thank you so much.
Good for you 😁
Love that. You are hella brave & props to your mom for understanding 🤝🏽
Thats amazing it’s surprising that even the most sanctified people can love their children no matter what and people who don’t even know about god can’t do the same!
I'm proud of you (*^▽^*)
❤
first time I watched I didn't notice, but on 'an ordinary day', the street! Novyart - Trayvon! This is actually a cinematic masterpiece where is the Oscar?
If you watch the BTS he specifically wanted things like that. I love that as a concept. You can find a lot of interesting things if you flip the name.
Basically everything is flipped, almost like a mirror to this current society of being an AMERICAN (NACIREMA). Why not reflect to send a message?
Michael Travis honey he gave you a beach ball and an entire Semi truck to hit it but you still missed the point
What's the significance with Novyart/Trayvon? I'm Australian so as a whole this film somewhat relates to Australian society but unable to grasp the smaller hints
Annabel L Trayvon Martin was a 17 year old black boy who was killed by a neighborhood watch member despite the police telling him not to do anything to Trayvon. His death is seen as the one which sparked the Black Lives Matter movement
Todrick could've just politely asked for my wig, he didn't have to snatch it like that
tropical meme Mine has been snatched as well...
We'd have it no other way
tropical meme lmao! Yaaaasss!
LOL SAME
Right?!?!
The societal comments and alternate universe really draws attention to the things wrong with our country historically as well as challenges we are facing now with the treatment of race, gender, and sexuality. Well done Todrick, this is a masterpiece.
that you moment that you realize everything--down to the way their hands are on their chests and the flags--is literally backwards american. well done
I knew it looked weird...their hand on their heart lol
Could we force every homophobic, sexist, racist, anythingist to watch this and show them what outcasts feel like?
Taylor Cillessen Yes!
Taylor Cillessen YES!!
YAAAAS!!!
Taylor Cillessen Post a link to your other social media
OUTCASTS UNITE!
Todrick you skinny legend, my wig is currently orbiting around Neptune thanks for that
Idk if skinny is the right term cuz at 4:10 I see some phat cake
I died from your comment xD
YALL TODRICK LITERALLY THOUGHT OF THIS IDEA 3 MONTHS AGO!! AND SHOT IT ALL IN 2 in a half MONTHS and planned a Tour! Most of these artist out here couldn't even do half of this in a year. WE LOVE OUR King Toddy #SKINNYLEDGEND!
Twizley Gold what does doing this quickly mean? He’s somehow better than Beyoncé because he can come up with a concept this fast?
Twizley Gold 💯💯💯💯💁💁🌋🌋🌋🌋 MY GOSH!!! My existence is still gone right now. He over over SLAYED this.
OH MY GOSH!
Twizley Gold probably because it's basically straight outta oz take 2. I'm super disappointed!
Disappointed? Oh my goodness WHY? It's got some of the same messages, but you didn't think it was good?
coloured people being the more populated and white people treated as outcasts, lgbt+ people treated as normal, straights as outcasts,
it really shows how unfair life is
and it shows how it looks when you flip it around
seriously todrick this is amazing
@haha you thought I had a name true but unecessary to point out lol. You know what they meant
Omg God ur right Mr. Hall ur a genius
Don’t use the term “coloured people ”. As it was and still is a disparaging term used by racists to refer to people of color.👌🏽
@@damiendevil333 Yes, though I live in South Africa
The term coloured poeple is used a lot.
And I find the term well, idk. I am not the person who
write the comment but thanks for letting us know😊😊😊😀😀😀
@@damiendevil333 YES absolutely!!! Being born in 1964 even, my birth certificate refers to me as "colored." It IS a racist term. I don't like the word "minority" when referring to human beings either. To me, that is even racist. No one is any less than anyone else regardless of their skin color or background. Period! I will never use that word when referring to another human being.
when she was trying to paint over the red paint with blue paint and then it smeared and was blue, purple, and pink, the bisexual colors, man i started sobbing. i sobbed through so much of this, so brilliant, such a magnificent masterpiece. i saw todrick live in 2014 back when he was singing songs like "twerking in the rain" (which i still love) but this, omg this is out of this world, he is the george m cohan of our generation
Magical Molly What part was this? I missed that reference
1:17:00
Are you sure that was actually intentional?
I came to comment on just this, the ugly cry was in full effect.
I am so glad I’m not the only one that saw that. I spent a good hour crying after i finished watching this - dear lord did this hit me hard. It really is brilliant.
"Point your finger long enough, you'll find someone to blame!" - Powerful words right there. Stay positive people
NeonsStyle which part did he speak those words id like to know cause i missed it im at work tryna watch it lol
Mary Jayne it was the third song I think when he’s in the cell
@@maryv7677 It was written on the sign at the safe haven
"I got a big, fat, black...
"Card."
Unknown Sylveon right?!?! I loved that part 😂😂😂😂
Soooooo how can I buy this on DVD for every member of my family because this art deserved to be paid for
you can buy it as mp3 on Amazon
AMEN!!
00:00 - Trust No B*tch
02:00 - Wanted
05:38 - Changed My Mind
08:47 - Lullaby (feat. Brandy)
13:15 - National Anthem (feat. Tamar Braxton)
14:44 - All American
18:22 - What's Going On
19:40 - Ka-Ching
24:30 - Shine
25:50 - Ordinary Day (feat. Nick Rashad Burroughs)
28:50 - Nobody (feat. Jade Novah & Cynthia Erivo)
33:42 - Silver Spoon
35:00 - Type
38:14 - T.H.U.G. (Trade)
41:38 - B
43:38 - Dem Beats (feat. RuPaul)
47:26 - Break My Heart
48:35 - Eleven (feat. Jade Novah)
51:20 - Play (feat. Jade Novah)
55:06 - Ring-A-Ling
56:58 - Doll Hairs (feat. Shangela)
01:02:17 - Animals (feat. Matt Bloyd)
01:04:22 - Forever
01:06:58 - Forbidden (feat. Jade Novah & Keala Settle)
01:13:02 - Painting in the Rain
01:19:13 - Heaven
01:23:07 - Pettiness
01:24:52 - Apple Pie
01:28:04 - Boys Wear Pink
Tristan van Huizen Thank you soooo much
I wish he put in 2003 because that is one of my favorites from the album!
Thanks!!!
Tmort Same!!
Tristan van Huizen THANK YOU SOO MUCH
I rarely write comments, I felt compelled to do so. This is absolutely brilliant. Please know that you have made this 57 year old, straight progressive Christian proud. Your work stretches us, makes us look when we want to look away; it makes us think and feel. You will be accused of not being enough of this or that, but in you little brother, God has given us something new, something more. Please take care of you. Rest, heal love and be loved. We ALL need you. I love you.
Bertice Berry awe that’s so cute
You made me cry
Agreed
This actually touched me to the point of tears. I’m so glad there are religious people like you. ❤️😭❤️
Bertice Berry Hallelujah! Thank you for that.
It truly blessed me to read unapologetic positive change happening.
May God continue to bless you.
WAIT IS THE REPORTER BOB THE DRAG QUEEN
First off. JIIIIIIINNNNYYY HYUNG and second off. THAT PIC WORKS SO WELL WITH YOUR COMMENT
ARMY
I see you ARMY ;)
Yes.
So much talent, everything is reversed :
- Nacirema is where they live
-The American flag is reversed
-Gay is the norm and heterosexuality is the sin
-"Adam and Steve"
-To be heterosexual and able to breed is considered an awful thing
-Women live with women, men live with men
-Black are privileged and White are below (90% of the people we see is black, the mayor is black, the workers are white, in the prison we see mainly white ppl)
-When todrick lands money, it is mainly white neighbours who come...
In ordinary day it is all displayed, especially the black/white relation of power
Todrick really thought of it all, and there is so much more, like the name of the street, he is TALENTED
Bring him an Oscar.
You forgot when the white boy got shot & nobody acted like nothing happened & it was just a regular day🤔
Maya Walker it was so obvious it didn't need explaining ;)
I wonder if that's why they decided to name the town nacirema since everything is reversed
Quaid Damian of course, it is even the main purpose, and if you notice, nolon and elle are palindromes, which means that in both world -reverse or not - they are still the same
Maya Walker and as a matter of fact I even mentioned it in my comment, re-read it ;)
This was so much more than what we just saw on our screen. This was a piece of pure perfection. Not a parody, not a jab, not a joke. This is a view of real life for so many! To see things flipped & put into perspective from the point of view of the ones who have had to fight for the things that a huge majority of us take for granted & cannot begin to understand the magnitude of pain & anguish they've endured from just wanting/trying to live their lives being who they are, was unbelievably eye opening. I am a 38 yo white woman that accepts everybody & loves that we are all different, black/white/gay/straight/short/tall/skinny/Fluffy etc. Even though I embrace it & do not agree with hating others or changing others for being different then me, I live in a world where others do not follow my same beliefs/values. I know I cannot ever truly understand or know what others have had to go through, I can help to fight to make everyone equal & differences embraced! Todrick, you are a beautiful genius! Ty so much for this beautiful beautiful video! You truly have a gift & deserve the moon my love! ❤️❤️❤️
I can’t even deal with your level of talent, Todrick. Is there anything you CAN’T do or that you’re NOT amazing at??!!? I love everything about this! You are a true visionary and I absolute love your music, your voice, the cinematography, etc. I can’t believe the quality of work you spoil us with on TH-cam. Your masterpieces need to be on a tv/movie screen somewhere. Every thing you do has such a caliber of professionalism that is unparalleled by any performer we’ve seen in years. Loved the bonus cameos that we were graced with in this video. Also as a side, completely superficial note, you are so gorgeous and I would watch you paint walls 😂 Pretty sure I said this already, but you are so amazing and the world of entertainment is better and forever changed because you’re in it. Thank you for all that you do. I hope one day to see you on tour. I am commenting only a few minutes in so I’m sure I’ll have more to add; please don’t hate me 😂 I doubt you’ll get to read this in the sea of comments anyway. I love you, Todrick! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 #Legend #HypothericalWigSnatched PS it’s almost midnight and I’ve been dying for my bed all day after working 2 jobs but oh well I’ll just be dead ass tired tomorrow again cuz there’s no way I’m not watching this whole thing. Let me go grab a hat and some bobby pins lol
How are all these songs soooooooooooo f*cking good 😩😩😩😩😩 Why is this asshole store song about me though 😩😂 yasssssss for all the sexy ass dudes in Thug. Just got to the end and I can’t with this ending 💔💔💔💔💔💔😩😩😩😩😩😩 I never thought I could dislike Tiffany Haddish lol. I’m speechless at this masterpiece
Preach gurl preach
As I rewatch this for the hundredth time I really see how the red head singer compared to silver spoon (which is a cute way to represent exactly that) is our entertainment industry. If you don't fit a mold it doesn't matter how talented you are because silver spoon was as generic as you could get but they loved her. Just like todrick deserves a god damn Grammy several times over but he won't get it any time soon because of the industry mold he breaks a million times over.
wolfylover4ever listen to it with head phones. You make think there’s something wrong with them but in all honesty, it’s what you just said.
If you watch straight outta oz he talks about how he was supposed to go into the music industry and then the people lied to him.
@@breebreenycole6486 m
I'm sure you also noticed. But the race reversal of this scene too, in the past blacks would perform in from of white audiences (places where blacks couldn't enter unless as "talent" but not as patrons). The fact that it was an all black audience watching another race pour their talents out but it isn't enough is a parallel to those occurrences in the past.
And now that part is silent.... wonder why
This was FANTASTIC!! it touched me on so many levels TODRICK HALL IS A GENIUS!!
My wig flipped inside out and then slapped me in the face.
Lmao 😂 😂 😂
Oh lawd!!!
Yes. Todrick is out here snatching wigs and I'm here for all of it! #TeamBald And where can I get some miracle drops for my edges!
Angelica hes snatchin wigs, edges, and souls
Greenwood 😍😂😂😂😂👏👏..lol
OMG EDGES: SNATCHED
DAD: CAME BACK
DYSLEXIA: CURED
WIG: ON WORLD TOUR
Mondo Maraj omg lol!
He literally made a musical. Like a full on musical . And I just have to say wow and it touched me. 100% need a grammy or oscar
Or Tony.....
all Three if you ask me
THIS MAN IS A GENIUS
I totally agree
He’s fuckin amazing 🤩
But you it’s America they won’t look at his for his talent they will look at him cause he’s gays which we all shouldn’t give no fucks we judge ppl on what makes them happy and it’s sad
Also, not the only one, he also did Straight Outta Oz😍
I feel like I’m like robbing someone or pirating getting this beautiful film for free especially so soon after straight outta oz(yes I understand it’s been a year but that’s like a ridiculously short amount of time for this sort of thing to follow one after another)
I just wanna say a couple things 1st this is beautiful
2nd he should have played aaron burr in hamiltons new cast
3rd THIS. LIVE ON BROADWAY?
I kept thinking that it was Leslie Odom Jr!
I would definitely cross the Atlantic to see this musical
@@Anth0nB sameeeeee
They should make the black picket fence a real book (like if you agree)
That's kinda watch Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman is about, minus the sexuality issue
00:00 - Trust No Bitch
02:00 - Wanted
05:38 - Changed My Mind
08:47 - Lullaby (feat. Brandy)
13:15 - National Anthem (feat. Tamar Braxton)
14:44 - All American
18:22 - What's Going On
19:40 - Ka-Ching
24:30 - Shine
25:50 - Ordinary Day (feat. Nick Rashad Burroughs)
28:50 - Nobody (feat. Jade Novah & Cynthia Erivo)
33:42 - Silver Spoon
35:00 - Type
38:14 - T.H.U.G. (Trade)
41:38 - B
43:38 - Dem Beats (feat. RuPaul)
47:26 - Break My Heart
48:35 - Eleven (feat. Jade Novah)
51:20 - Play (feat. Jade Novah)
55:06 - Ring-A-Ling
56:58 - Doll Hairs (feat. Shangela)
01:02:17 - Animals(feat. Matt bloyd)
01:04:22 - Forever
01:06:58 - Forbidden (feat. Jade Novah & Keala Settle)
01:13:02 - Painting in the Rain
01:19:13 - Heaven
01:23:07 - Pettiness
01:24:52 - Apple Pie
01:28:04 - Boys Wear Pink
Thank you for the track listings Awesome of u 4 doing that 4 fans.
So funny! I watched the whle video waiting to see a tall Drag Queen sing or perform, waiting for Bob The Drag Queen in Drag and yet did not recognize him at all as the Newscaster, totally went ovr my head. LOL I can picture Bob in 1950's Drag leading those ladies down the neighborhood street singing :Ladies remember "Purse First" bitches. ;)
I loved Bob and Todrick in their music video: "Wrong Bitch" from "Straight Outta Oz" that song is Lit.
I wish this was pinned at least 😥
somebody pin it :D
YASSSS
Thx
"Omg he was so privileged a gay black man why he want to mess it up."
- Nacriema citizen
"OMG he was so privileged a white straight man why he want to mess it up."
-American citizen
Nacirema is actually American backwards
@@jemimaryan845 that’s what Nikki was stating. The two statements mirrored each other just as the people people quoted.
Todrick is so unique in many ways.
How he incorporated racism, police brutality and hatred due to one's sexuality in such a masterful way is iconic.
Matter of fact the words iconic would be an insult to him he's legendary and deserves way more for his masterful work.
Brandy & Jade Novah’s vocals left me scalped!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After watching all the visuals I came to the conclusion that todrick and JadeNovah falls in love in a gay world where heterosexuals are “Forbidden”. I love how todrick spins everything to the opposite of what the world is really like today. Even the part with the white guy being “Forbidden” in an all black world. FUCKING AMAZING. FUCKING GENIUS. YOU’RE A GIFT🎀 YOU’RE AN INSPIRATION💜
BaddieTwinz TV and Jadenovah is Bi.... love the representation!
BaddieTwinz TV boy thx for explaining I didn’t really get it
Yes hopefully people will see how absurd it really is to hate gay vs straight vs black vs white
I just watched ordinary day for like the 20th time and just notice that there are no white people in the neighborhood thank you for pointing that part out
thank you. i thought thats was it was at first. then i got confused. its good my 1st thought was right
omg did anyone else notice that mailbox was spelled malebox
Can you do a video going through all of the symbolism you put in? (Like the small Easter eggs) I just love hearing about all the small details you went to the effort of incorporating x
Tearsssssssssssss oh my gosh Todrick! Crying in my damn uber 😿🙀
tiarra Iy. If
I'm a new mother here. That part with brandy😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Right made me 😭😭😭😭
Back for this because of the recent tragedies where a black man can’t jog without being shot or breathe with a police officer abusing his power. This is such a beautiful piece of art.
If only issues were so clearly black vs white/gay vs straight/religion vs anti-religion/fat vs skinny/left vs right/right vs wrong.
Sadly everything really is much more complex.
There is no clear answer other than to give everyone else the same grace you want to receive.
We have to accept that sometimes the people we would like to fantasize as completely innocent victims are more complex, as well. Just as those we would like to paint as evil oppressors are also much more complex.
And that the media and politicians play us to further their agenda.
If anything, this wonderful story proves that nothing is clearly one way or another, but a mix of both.
With every piece of beauty there is a bit of darkness. With every moment of purity there is a drop of evil.
Because without one, we cannot recognize the other.
Donna Mixon worded it best. Even when making or saying something along almost identical lines I'd about never dare to put it in a comment section tho.
Don't mind me, just watching Thug on repeat for science
Quibble S lol right I'm watching it to study anatomy
Right ,,, science. So, you wanna compare notes later...?
talk about your black magic ;)
Quibble S Fucking me!
Quibble S sammee
Todrick Hall made his own Lemonade! Yes sir!
AGAIN
I am not sure if Oz was personally as musically defining as Forbidden. Both are magnificent in their own right
This made me actually cry (and i hardly cry) because of how true it is. He has taken the reality of society and flipped it and i applaud todrick for that. This made me have an even deeper respect for todrick and made me think about how horrible the world can be. People will probably not care about me and my opinion on this but oh well. Todrick probably wont see this but i wanted to say thank you for raising awareness for all the hate in this world in such a brilliant way and you are my number one inspriation. Im sorry if this was cheesy or long but who cares anyway x
Katie Harrison I agree with you, this was so deep.
7 Rings? Sorry. I only know Ka-Ching.
But they both make me feel broke.
Halfway through this, I realize Nacirema is American spelled backwards
It's okay I didn't notice until reading the comments lol and I've watched a lot of times since it was put up.
Andrea Zelli SAAAAAAAME my dense ass didnt realize it til midway 😂
NAME A LEGEND WHO CAN DO THE FOLLOWING
DROP A 25+ TRACK ALBUM
DROP A 1+ HOUR VISUAL
THEN GO ON TOUR THE FOLLOWING DAY.
TODRICK MOTHERFU*KING HALL
BOW DOWN.
Beyonce although this is brilliant and they are buds
*BREAKING NEWS:*
Wigs across the world have been reported missing. It is said that Todrick Hall's new visual album, Forbidden, shook viewers so much that many of their wigs have flown away. If you happen to come across any of the missing wigs please bring them to authorities as soon as possible.
Sophie B this!!!!! 😍 😍 😍
Sophie B lol
I laughed, I shook my booty, got thirsty as hell, screamed, got my life and cried like a baby. This is a MASTERPIECE. Todrick you are a genius, people need to recognise that you dont get talent like this on an average day. You are a true energy of love and creativity. Thank you for creating a world for all the little boys and girls that are different to not feel so different.
Spencer Read I felt like I was watching Beyoncé lemonade
Asten Bryant OMG literally!
Absolutely!
I did too
Spencer Read YES
The hairspray of our generation
krousty pops yaaaasssss!!!
holy shit i just noticed novyart street where the shooting takes place (25:59) backwards is trayvon st....aka trayvon martin...todrick really thinks of every little detail holy shit
Its a little late, but nacirema is american backwards. The flags also have the opposite colors
This is rare but.... I'm lost for words, like words can't describe how much this touched my soul😭👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✨💫💖❤️💜💗💕✨COME ON PEPS SHARE THIS!!!✨✨🙌🏼🙌🏼
Kasia Dean yes
Is the scene with the white singer only playing on one side of the heaphones bc theyre only listening with one ear. Or am i just looking into it too much😭
hoein you're right it was dividing your attention from jer performance too it doesn't sound as gppd because it wasn't coming through clearly
todrick in my opinion is one of the most underrated artists of our time. this is truly remarkable to be produced, let alone in the time he accomplished it in. he and his team are truly breathtaking and i’m just at a loss of words this is truly art
Jillian Samples couldn't have said this better myself
Amen bro
It was an honor to be involved in this! WE LOVE YOU TODDYROCKSTAR❤️
ok but thug was THEE sexiest thing i’ve ever seen
eli hauser His name is Tré Melvin
GID3ON B. I fuckinnnnn knew it 👏🏽👏🏽
eli hauser yes me too omg
I also peeped suki Lee @the_merman_yari on insta
Tre is gorgeous.
Between the music and dancing in T.H.U.G. and Forever, I might actually have a stroke. Toddy, you need to hook me up with some of your attractive friends plz
my wig is on Mars right now ...
This is just perfection
😂❤😂❤
I was looking for this comment!
Wesley Sales my wig isnt in the universe
Gabriel Dragon everytime Todrick release something I say: shut up and take my WIG
listen!!! out here floatin in deep space
Being bisexual, this hit me right in the feels. I love you Toddy literally in tears ❤
Shay K bi ppl unite
Me too. Hit my feelings too hard❤️
I love it
Yes 😩❤
Yes girl , celebrate yo self
I like how when the guy was singing “ordinary day” it represented how officers are killing black men and just going on with their lives hence “ordinary day “. And I also liked how at the end someone was literally sweeping “it” under the rug. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
right...forgetting about the actual facts of life here but whatever.
@jabzilla
What actual facts? Please, if you will elaborate.
@@jabzilla21 Do you ever not complain? xD
When blacks get killed it is not swept under the rug it is sad but definitely not swept under the rug (at least in the last 20 years). If a cop kills someone unjustly they should be charged with whatever they did wrong but to say “swept under” is factually incorrect a vast majority of the shootings and riots over these shootings were completely justified or the police officers were treated with justice or sent to jail.
@@bbprime5017 it get swept by made up (lies ) justification
the fact its been 5 years and i still feel all the same emotions i did when i watched this the first time. My heart strings have been pulled 🥲
Same!
It's amazing how Todrick made a movie about racism and gay which are the two main reasons why people are discriminating against each other
“Hope you’re happy with Melania, cuz you lost Michelle Obama” 🔥🔥🔥
Lexi Natirra my favorite line!!!
Where
I get it, the video is supposed to represent our world and it’s problems like racism, homophobia, and sexism (i think sexism) but in a more reversed way, good job there Todrick
Dude I Said Forget Drag Race And I put it on pause. And I'm Glad I Did this is Beyond Amazing #WiG #SNATCHED!!
Brandy though??!!!!!!!!!!!! Like WHOA! THAT IS THE VOICE!
Chrisante Henderson Right
I HOPE YOURE HAPPY WITH MELANIA CAUSE YOU LOST MICHELLE OBAMA
IM SCREAAAAAAMING
Jordyn Bowe EAT IT!
Brandy!!!!!! That song "Lullaby" was beautiful.. Lovin' every bit of this, I can't take it!! 💜💙💜💙 Totally glad I clicked on this #GetItTodrick!!!!
Todrick you have quickly became my fave artist! You work so hard! Love you!!!!!
I clicked on this not realizing it was the whole shebang. Guess this is what I'm doing for the next hour and a half. I'm not even mad.
Heather Busjahn same
Heather Busjahn i did the same thing, thinking it was a short video. I have no regrets lol
Heather Busjahn yup
OMGGG SAMEEEE
Heather Busjahn hon this is my fifth time watching Forbidden I can't wait to buy the album
All of the names we are given are the exact same when spelt backwards. Nolon, Neven, Natan, Elle etc. Its to symbolise the backward world that they are living in! Its the same as "Forbidden" being backwards on the cover.
Jenni Murphy yeah and all the time flashes are 11 years because 11 is also a palindrome. Todrick is too clever for this world 🙌
Yes! and calling "9119" in case of emergency lol
All of this amazing masterpiece aside I can't be the only one salty that she cheated on the Cynthia Erivo after she proposed to her 😂
nope i am too
I am so enraged after the cheating happened. The entire time I was thinking "How about Cynthia?"
This whole thing is incredibly SMART [I mean of course! it's TODRICK] but one thing honestly stood out how much emphasis the news reporter put on just describing the woman rather than saying her name! This is golden! This whole thing deserves so much recognition
You aren't wrong, that details adds to the effect, but I kind of get the impression that in terms of the story, they didn't know who the woman was specifically, just that he was being heterosexual (even though there were witnesses and they should have known). Cause if they did know who she was, they would have probably arrested and convicted her as well.
Amazing how he red head singing for the black people sounded like a black girl and received minimal reaction and the black girl sounded like a white pop singer and got a great reaction. This movie/musical made you think long and hard about where we came from and yet how far we still have to go. Anybody that didn’t feel anything watching is just heartless. Todrick is a genius
I love the little “wrong bitch” reference you added in there that was great😂😂
Maddy Taylor yes!!!!! 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍
Truly believe this is something that won't be fully appreciated or recognized in history until later years like so many others.
This NEEDS to be on Broadway right NOW
animenerd 123 I said the same thing
animenerd 123 it's on tour
Me before video- Why is it so long
Me after Video- No!!! Why is it over, I need more!
Todrick Hall is the new musical GENIUS. I propose Straight Outta OZ and now Forbidden go on Broadway ASAP. These totally deserve to be on the stage.
This is the third time I’ve watched this and I realized that it hurts my heart how LGBT people are treated. You can’t help who you love and you should be able to love who you want to love without being hated and shunned. I’m so sorry, you all have to endure what you do and I pray one day we will live in a world where everyone is accepted regardless of race, sexuality, color, etc... this is brilliant Todrick just brilliant ❤️
I am in the middle of my first time watching this and I want to extend the same feeling towards you as it hurts my heart how the world treats those of differing races. I was born and raised in Alaska and we have one of the most diversified schools in the nation. I was blessed to be raised with morals without prejudice and my friends were chosen by their merit not by their physical attributes. However I went out of state to college and witnessed racism for the first time and it shook me to my core. I didn’t understand it. I couldn’t comprehend it, I still don’t. So I have the same prayer as you. I hope I conveyed my sentiments appropriately, words are hard to find right now as I’m taken aback by the emotion Toderik evoked with this masterpiece of a production.