"Should I be joking at a time like this?" ...that part right there is what got me. As someone who has always used humour to deflect, process, and cope, there have been many times when this thought ran through my head. There have been many instances and situations in my life when people thought I was morbid or callus, when in fact, I was processing. I love that this song is both tongue-in-cheek and at the same time, serious...plays perfectly to the content (no pun intended) 😁

His self awareness level through all his stand ups are unparalleled. And the fact that he can joke about it is amazing.

I hope after you’re done with the reactions you watch the whole special for the additional context that’s you’ve missed. You’re gonna love it

Hi everyone! If you'd like to jump straight to the reaction it's at 0:39 :) Thanks for being you!

this may sound crazy, but this song is beethoven-esque, its the second song in the special, and hes talking about whether or not its even right to do, the special itself hovers around the idea of struggling with staying inside to a certan degree, the fact that he leads it off talking about strugglng to even make it in the first place is wildly genius in its musical composition, think beethovens fifth, dun dun dun dun, the whole composition breaks down to that rhythm , every small piece of it is in the same structure, including the multiple parts of the song, its brilliant, i know its not the same, but the idea is there, not a lot of people, if anyone, utilize that style of thinking, amazing, great post sir

This songs feels literally how I felt in my grandfather's funeral, making jokes about how the candies tasted like ashes (he was being cremated). I guess we can't help but wanting to make something about when we see our surroundings in pain, even if we are in pain ourselves. I deeply believe Bo loves humanity but also recognizes how fucked up it is so he can just externalize that dichotomy by making silly (extremely smart) songs.

It's just an endless cycle, it seems. I am so close, personally, to where he was when he made this (I think). Just the constant feeling that yes, while I know I wake every day and contribute, I feel a calling for so much more. I almost feel like I am wasting my life away, not making a big enough impact. I feel when Bo says "if your house is full of smoke, call me, I'll tell you a joke" he feels like that is all he can contribute, and that is what he thinks others only see value in him for. While I know we are only limited by our minds, I have yet to get to the point where I feel brave (or worthy) enough to break out of this cage I feel trapped in. Funny how I see it so easily in Bo, but took so long to see it in myself.

Every video starting with line: "Hello amazing people!" - he's already making me feel better only with five seconds. *Clap-clap-clap*

This is at the beginning of Inside. Such a hilarious video as well, so many details cramped into it. Great reaction as always! Art is such a priceless thing, it SHOULD be free and every artist should have like a Maecenas to fund their lifestyle lol.

When you wrap up the individual songs from Inside, can you please do a full reaction to the special in its entirety? There is so much between the songs that adds additional context. Either way, keep being awesome dude!

Another amazing video! Your gentleness and empathy in addition to your keen analysis makes watching your reactions worthwhile!

bo went next level on this song!! would love to see you react to "Problematic" as well...the entire "Inside" special is honestly, out of this world!

Hello, Guy. I love singing along to this song, with all it's fun changes. I don't watch it as often, but when I do I always see something I did not notice before. It is the song that keeps on giving.

these reactions brighten my day

Love your reactions!

I had actually never picked up on that feeling of helplessness that you mentioned, until you said it! I always thought he was just being sarcastic about white men thinking they are the ones that the world needs to fix things, but I should have known better based on all of his other content! Great analysis 😊

This is one of my favorite songs in inside

got to admit: i always have a hard time with the "i'd do it for free". while it is true that if you found what you are enjoying doing money isn't the main reason to do it, it is also a very priviledged thing to sa. I once was so poor that I could not buy food for more than 3 days a week. and i worked in the social sector on more than 1 Job at that time and heard so often that one does not do that for money and that volounteers are so important and so on. and they are. but being paid for an honest days work is too. i decided some years ago that i won't do jobs anymore unless they meet both criterias: I love doing them and can live from the money they pay me. me liking it is how *I* value my work, paying is how *soceity* values my work. Both has to be in balance. But then again most things in live are about balancing different needs...

as im writing this you are at 999 subscribers but congrats on geting 1k subscibers

Great video!

I know you have a lot of suggestions on your plate but an old song of Bo's called "rehab for fictional characters" is really good. You should watch it if you get the chance

Really enjoy your content! Where are you from if you don’t mind me asking?

nice reaction, just binged most of the videos. will you reacto to other stuff after you did all the bo burnham songs? I got a very intersting indie musician, who has songs existential crisis, but without the comedy factor.

Gonna go ahead and get this request out there in hopes at least one might make it. Once you finish on bo I think you would really enjoy some Watsky. Not a comedian but makes very deep and introspective songs and spoken word poems so it would give you a lot to talk about during your reactions. Stick to your guns - Watsky Talking to myself - Watsky Conversations - Watsky Tiny glowing screens pt 2 - Watsky (spoken word) Plus he technically has a song with bo. But bo doesn't say anything they just set a Lamborghini on fire so it feels like a natural progression 🤣

Man I hope you can move to a better neighborhood soon I watch with headphones and I think I hear sirens in every one of your videos

I like how the light comes in like Plato's Cave but it's just his meta analysis of his own ego lol.

And i want MOOOOORE

First. Bo Burnhyam gets an updoot

Please do 'Are you Happy' next. It's the last Song of 'Make Happy'

The numbers he was entering into the calculator were 69 and 420. Get it? ;)

Content is not inherently bad. There's good content and bad content. Making money off of it is also not inherently bad. Nobody is completely selfless, it's just the way we've evolved in order to ensure our survival. We all do things because we gain from it. Even when we sacrifice ourselves for a greater good, it's a greater good that we want, so it's a gain in our minds. It's not a bad thing. Motives determine if something is good or bad, and I'd like Bo to know that. His content is good.

Also is it just me or do you have some really pretty grey hair???

Hi tom

pretty rough to watch these outside of order, either you know and don't care or you don't read comments

The light bar intercepting the center of the translucent video is very irritating and hurt my eyes