Comedian Trae Crowder makes a point on different portrayals of riots

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3 жыл бұрын

The above segment is from The Matter of Fact Listening Tour hosted by Soledad O’Brien.
“The Hard Truth About Bias” features conversations about the relationship of race and privilege; racial stress; the impact of bias in the images and language in our daily news and information; and the creation of stereotypes and how they influence the way we think.
Guests in this segment:
Trae Crowder, writer and comedian

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@RobMacKendrick 3 жыл бұрын

In a better nation, Trae would be a senator.

@mattreynolds612 3 жыл бұрын

Like Al Franken. Lol. They need more like both of them.

@ToniGlick 3 жыл бұрын

It's not too late.

@firstnamelastname9918 3 жыл бұрын

Ok fk yeah!!

@MyRapNameIsAlexbitsnpieces 3 жыл бұрын

Make it so.

@thomasfrazer8934 3 жыл бұрын

That would be entertaining but I find it really hard to believe he could do that job for one six year term and keep his sanity.

@MostlyElectrolytes 3 жыл бұрын

I've had this conversation more times than I'd care to even try to count. Let me preface this by saying that I'm a retired vet....why do I have to say that? Well because I want to make sure that you know that I'm not some young millennial Antifa knucklehead or something. I'm not an activist, I'm not some big political...politician (I don't know what word to use). My point is that I'm an American and I love my country and what it stands for and I care about my fellow citizens. When Collin Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem I thought to myself...WTF?...much like many others. Then he explained why he did it. Maybe I was one of the few who bothered to listen to why. And yes I know that my life's experience serving in the military may not be the same as everyone else's, but when one of your own is in danger or in need you don't ignore them....you step up and you help them. In the military by "one of your own" I am referring to a fellow American....unfortunately it seems like "one of your own" in America is restricted by complexion and melatonin levels. Kaepernick is probably a lot like any of us who has had a dream, worked hard and achieved it. There are about 1200 players in the NFL each year (give or take). The average career lasts less than 3 years. We hear about the QB's signing hundred million dollar contracts....for everyone of them there are about 40 guys making just above league minimum whom we will never hear about. To rise to the position that Kaepernick was at the time isn't just about a talent and luck and good timing...it was about a life's work to get to that position. There are only 32 starting QB's in the league and he was in the upper echelon. We've seen players with half his talent hang around for many years. He had everything to lose in terms of his personal wealth, fame, legacy, and he didn't slink away and keep is mouth shut and say "man that's kinda screwed up"....he didn't go out and burn a flag or scream and jump up and down either....he took a knee in peaceful protest in hopes that it would start a conversation about people that had no voice. So when someone yells about how offensive his display was...."on my behalf", I get a little upset about it. Do not speak for me. I do appreciate your concern, but I'm fine...the flag's fine. The problem isn't America, it is that we still can't have an adult conversation because we get uncomfortable and take things too personally. When a cop or any other white person does something wrong I do not rush out to defend them because I have the same skin color. If a politician does something wrong I don't twist myself up into knots to make excuses for them. If there is a problem you fix the problem. If I screw up than please point out the problem and allow me to fix it. Do you know how much stuff gets fixed by ignoring it or making excuses for it? Exactly none of them. If we aren't trying to do things better than we are wasting everyone's time. As for the protests and riots....yeah they piss me off because it's a lot of wasted time and effort, but to be honest when you ignore a problem and refuse to even acknowledge the same damn problems happening over and over and over again....people are going to stop peacefully protesting and they are going to get frustrated and then they start talking about defunding the police. We should have had this conversation years ago. We don't need to be perfect tomorrow, but we need to get better.

@swgeek4310 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, one of the best points made on the topic. Appreciate your service and your ability to make your point. Your right, we ignore the symptoms from Trump, government and social issues and ignore the why and how we got here. Can't express it as clearly as you can but great post.

@notbuyingit8047 3 жыл бұрын

20 year USAF retired vet here. Your position is right on target. I could not agree more with every word. Thank you for taking the time to write this up. I wish it was a part of school curriculum. We had to learn to work with people from all walks of life in my 20 year career. This nation will bleed until the ones that aim to divide us are ignored by public that is able to identify the mistakes and outcomes of the past that are re-manifesting today.

@johnswanger8474 3 жыл бұрын

@Trump’s A FatAss Just try to remember, it's the past that we should feel pessimistic about. The mistakes were made there, after all. The future? Well, every "next moment" is a blank slate. Decisions are made in the past, actions are taken now, change is always just ahead of you.

@alarikmarcus 3 жыл бұрын

Technically it's melanin, not melatonin (that's the stuff that makes you sleepy), but well said. I have a brother who is a vet who has the same views about people loudly and sometimes aggressively voicing idiotic opinions "for the troops" when they're arguing against the very rights the troops fight to defend.

@MostlyElectrolytes 3 жыл бұрын

@@alarikmarcus Thanks for correcting me. I appreciate it. And yeah, it's pretty damn aggravating to spend 20 something years thinking that we were out there defending and promoting something only to find out that we were pretending....or at least that we're headed that way. I just can't wrap my head around being stupid or hypocritical. You're either about it or you're full of shit. That means standing by and for what you say.

@beth8775 3 жыл бұрын

It's so sad that the most sane discourse around these days is coming from comedians.

@Anne--Marie 3 жыл бұрын

It was the same during the Bush years.

@victoriabaker4400 3 жыл бұрын

In times past, the only person who was allowed to tell the truth to Kings and Queens was the Court Jester. Comedy is the most powerful art form, the most powerful tool for change.

@samueljackson315 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure that’s always been the case

@kevinthompson7649 3 жыл бұрын

We used to listen to politicians and laugh at comedians. Now we laugh at politicians and listen to comedians

@josephphelps5213 3 жыл бұрын

That's just the job though. That's what comedy is, it helps people see truth through the use of humor. I recommend checking out the David Letterman interview of Dave Chappelle. Very illuminating. Its on his show "My Next Guest Needs no Introduction."

@paulaohreen 3 жыл бұрын

I love how Trae gets his very astute point across. Researched and relevant. If only more politicians could do that.

@gordonduke8812 3 жыл бұрын

To heck with the politicians. I, like you, wish people would do a little critical thinking on their own, as opposed to waiting for someone to tell them what to think or be "offended" by.

@christinahein1054 3 жыл бұрын

Love him. He articulates the racism, that would otherwise be invisible to many.

@paulaohreen 3 жыл бұрын

@@christinahein1054 I watch all his videos. It's been my personal observation that comedians consistently tend to be some of the brightest minds on the planet!

@paulaohreen 3 жыл бұрын

@@gordonduke8812 I hear you Gordon. Having grown up in a country like Ireland, where everyone was told by the catholic church what to think and how to behave, I was quite the oddity because I wouldn't buy into the BS they were trying to feed me.

@gordonduke8812 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulaohreen I hear you. I am a southern Alabama Baptist who was raised learning the teachings of Christ from the King James Bible. But the more I listened to the preachers the more I heard them breaking a few of the rules. Rules like judge not lest you be judged, love thy neighbor, let he who is without sin cast the first stone, and vengeance is mine. I still follow the bibles as close as I can, which is imperfectly, but do so with my own mind.

@owlislike 3 жыл бұрын

I would just like to say ( especially as a southerner) that Trae Crowder continuously gives me a glimmer of faith in humanity to hold on to. Ya'll lets work together...it is not that hard. Gat-damn.

@angelataylor5241 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I had all but given up on finding other Southerners who were a actively Not racist, Not sexist, Not anti-every- religion-but-their-own, etc. Where do I find people like y'all?

@finncatwillhelm2457 Жыл бұрын

@@angelataylor5241 honestly it's the big cities in red states.

@angelataylor5241 Жыл бұрын

@@finncatwillhelm2457 Well, maybe I just seem like the type the haters want to convert or I just have had really bad luck. I don't think I present my self the wrong way, I think I am pretty honest and clear about my morals and politics: I believe that children, women, and every marginalized person in our country should have equal guaranteed rights in our constitution to what white men have enjoyed in our country since it began. (Remember: poor people in general, people of color, Irish, Scottish, Spanish, etc. were not seen as white. It is somewhat vague to me as to whom the 'white' people were actually. They didn't put that in the history books I got to read in school. I guess I should find out.) Anyway: I believe we have a right to social safety nets that are proven to help and them to be Fully Funded. All of the Social Security programs, SNAP, TANF, JOB CORPS, all of them must be fully funded and add up to fully living wages. Those who are disabled must get more because thier equivalent to living wages is more than those not disabled. Public schools must be renovated. Seriously, and fully funded. College and Vocational schools must be nominal compared to the students income (not the parents) or free through a bachelors degree. Vocational Rehab must also be fully funded. Housing. Yah. What is going(has been going) on is complete BS! People have a right to safe, clean, homes that have plenty of space, all the appliances, central heat and air, room to grow food and dry clothing outside. It must be illegal to own too many homes. Rent must not be increased with out a new contract agreement, people should have representation by the state in eviction cases. Programs must me made that helps more poor and disenfranchised people buy homes. Who can buy homes should also change. None of this owning a whole neighborhood or tens of thousands of them. You should not own more than one home in each state. In your state you live in 50% of the time, no more than 10. This may sound like a lot, it is much less than the rich do now.

@trueXMotionFitness 11 ай бұрын

@@angelataylor5241Agree 💯. I think the fact that I'm friendly & prob one of the few who stop & give these older people a listening ear is the only reason I can figure that I end up hearing people go on with their Republican antics. I've wondered the same thing, like what would give the vibe that I'm about that?? I think it's wishful thinking. They find themselves in a conversation with someone who seems like they have their head on straight & they hope our eyes will light up when they start their wedge issue talking points. If I don't feel like getting into it, I've just walked away before. Depending on what they say. I love to properly inform & educate, but I value my time & sanity & some are simply too far gone for me. And that's funny you mention the marginalized, because it still baffles me Trump has so much support from the poor, 'white' population. Like Trae said in one of his standups, "Hey rednecks, when did ya'll start liking the police??" Although, they then went just as quickly back to not liking them once the police defended themselves & simply did their job during the Jan 6th insurrection. But anyway, just think it's odd that a rich, military dodging crook could somehow win the hearts of so many southerners. I thought we were typically a lil more suspicious & cautious with who we gave our trust, money, and votes to. Why would they EVER think he had any of their interests at heart?? So strange.

@LaughterOnWater 2 жыл бұрын

Still relevant a year later. Glad Trae Crowder has achieved a national stage. Well done.

@daverippic2142 3 жыл бұрын

Brit abroad here, just discovered this fella. Brilliant funny and showing the best of the USA !

@keirfarnum6811 3 жыл бұрын

According to right wingers, if two leftists get together for tea, it’s a riot.

@larryhovekamp4318 2 жыл бұрын

I'm drinking tea now. All I need is a second leftist and...

@spiderpickle3255 2 жыл бұрын

@@larryhovekamp4318 I'm also having tea right now From my uranium glass teacup! Muhahahahahaaaa

@spiderpickle3255 2 жыл бұрын

@BILLY BAD - Joined Nov 30, 2021 🤔

@ssmith2019 3 жыл бұрын

Trae, it wasn't a mayonnaise riot per se . . . It was a Mayonnaise/Miracle Whip debate that got out of hand !

@laurettelaliberte8864 3 жыл бұрын

I would go to the mat over that.

@sarahdee374 3 жыл бұрын

I think Duke mayo might have gotten in on it too!

@retriever19golden55 3 жыл бұрын

Miracle Whip is disgusting.

@eseterik78 3 жыл бұрын

@@retriever19golden55 wanna fight about it?😂

@retriever19golden55 3 жыл бұрын

@@eseterik78 Serving spoons at ten paces! My mama always used Miracle Whip. No wonder I never liked tunafish sandwiches or potato salad, until I grew up and found Hellmann's.

@j.n.sloane 3 жыл бұрын

I adore this man. He totally gets it.

@fayethepa Жыл бұрын

Same! ❤

@crystaljacobson3735 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Crowder I first saw you on Bill Maher's show a few years back and I've been following you ever since, trying to catch everything you release. You have repeatedly impressed me with your insights, compassion, and intelligence. They shine right through that accent (teasing you!). I've never done a public comment before this that I can recall. I just wanted to let you know: you've kept me laughing, and relatively --- or at least intermittently --- sane, throughout the surreal hell show that began in 2016. I consider you a gift from . . . the universe, and I want to thank you truly and most sincerely.

@BaconTomatoCheese 2 жыл бұрын

Hear, hear!

@edhorton2766 2 жыл бұрын

Crytal, your opinion matters. Please share it.

@sierranevada1265 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent.

@grrgoyljones8793 Жыл бұрын

I've made a friend from Tennessee also with a thick accent. She (and Trae) have gone a long way in relieving me of my biases. Southern accent and slow drawls don't (always) mean dumb.

@angelataylor5241 Жыл бұрын

Same. You are a gem!

@Watch4Me 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for elevating Trae. He's been ranting on unity for some time.

@nutmagnet22 3 жыл бұрын

I guess a censored trae is better than no trae at all.

@rhodawatkins4516 3 жыл бұрын

@@nutmagnet22 His message still hits the mark without the cursing, and may even be listened to by a whole new group of people. I don't enjoy so much cursing, but I listen for the message. I figure you can disregard the cursing if you don't like it.

@nutmagnet22 3 жыл бұрын

@@rhodawatkins4516 Yeah he gets coarse.When kids are around I watch Beau of the fifth column.

@livliv4169 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Mr Crowder, PROFOUNDLY poetic AND INGENIOUSLY made statements of TRUTH!!! May PEOPLE learn and LISTEN!!! 🙏 Thank You !!!💕

@lindarufer5033 3 жыл бұрын

You have reminded people of the history of protest, and it ain’t purdy! Way to go my one time neighbor to the north.

@kikijewell2967 3 жыл бұрын

Highly recommend following him! He's brilliant! (There are a number of hillbilly leftists out there, like Beau of the Fifth Column. Southern words of truth!)

@utterbullspit 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Crowder and thought of the other, not so intelligent Crowder.

@vonsuthoff 3 жыл бұрын

*Truly a modern day prophet! Here's to you Trae Crowder... making the New South look good!*

@ebybeehoney 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Trae! You forgot about parents rioting over Cabbage Patch Kids in the 80s!!!

@xXluluchanelXx 3 жыл бұрын

I can attest to how pervasive it was - I grew up poor as shit and even I got a Cabbage Patch Doll from the 2nd batch

@mrvlsmrv 2 жыл бұрын

@David Erickson don't forget about beanie babies

@utterbullspit 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrvlsmrv I was gonna say that lol!

@TimeSurfer206 2 жыл бұрын

Hell, how many people die in the Stampede on Black Friday every year? Annual Riots so we can be the first to buy Mass-Produced Schlock.

@mrvlsmrv 2 жыл бұрын

@@TimeSurfer206 I don't know about deaths. But injuries and hurt feelings are pretty pervasive.

@RRyan-pq5xd 3 жыл бұрын

Trae, You are truly an enlightened man. I support your thoughts and admire you for saying them..Like the accent too. The mayo remarks about N.H. were priceless.

@8ofwands300 3 жыл бұрын

He is that.

@ToniGlick 3 жыл бұрын

Yup. I live here in Vancouver, I watched that shit live. Pissed me off a lot! You are right on point there Trae.

@Orangecat0608 3 жыл бұрын

I got tear gassed in my bed during the first one. The second one was further away from where I lived.

@claudiabarber4779 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That was 3 minutes and 36 seconds of absolute truth.

@jamielang4449 2 жыл бұрын

Trae, it’s refreshing to hear an awesome Southern accent, but what is even more refreshing to know that there are a Southern Liberal. Thank you Trae.

@JP-wb1oo 3 жыл бұрын

I deliver pizzas part time and last year just before March Madness was cancelled, I delivered to a house in the wealthier area of town. They were having a bonfire in their driveway, they were actually burning a couch in celebration of UD winning. Nice people, good tippers but I thought that what they were doing would be received much differently if they were on west side of town.

@HiltonHoskins 3 жыл бұрын

I love Trae Crowder. He's nothing but the truth. He tells the truth in a way that you could both laugh and learn at the same time.

@fionasassy2533 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Holton, hru?

@HiltonHoskins 3 жыл бұрын

@@fionasassy2533 It's Hilton, I'm hanging in there. How are you?

@fionasassy2533 3 жыл бұрын

I'm good Wbu?

@HiltonHoskins 3 жыл бұрын

@@fionasassy2533 Hanging in there, hanging in there. Taking it day by day.

@TWM71 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work, Trae. One of your best yet. Well-written and presented.

@missyroades4533 3 жыл бұрын

Trae without cursewords!!!!! 😂

@bmiles4131 3 жыл бұрын

Now I can share with those that pretend it’s the curse words that they don’t want to hear.

@MyRapNameIsAlexbitsnpieces 3 жыл бұрын

BULL... Dumb!

@joannbowden6220 3 жыл бұрын

Ikr! Just sounds like crazy talk to me! Lol 🤣🤣🤣

@bndllama9067 3 жыл бұрын

I was in Philadelphia when they won the world series in 2008 or 9, whatever, AND when they won the superbowl in 2018. You want to see a riot? Just wait for a championship game, I swear the night the Eagles won I thought the city was under attack. Sirens, gunshots, explosions, the wailing of the masses. You could smell the black powder and smoke from outside the city. That shit was way worse than anything we've seen this year, at least in regards to protests/riots. And the world series was even worse, I went into the city that night and saw with my eyes the burning of cars, the looting of businesses, the vandalism of the city, the trampling of human beings, all over a VICTORY!? WTF SMDH.

@loridyson569 3 жыл бұрын

You laid that out perfectly. I remember a lot of those team riots over many years & they where called team spirited.

@eattherich9215 Жыл бұрын

I live in England and soccer hooliganism is the scrouge of many a Saturday during the season as rival supporters confront each other on the way to the match.

@loridyson569 Жыл бұрын

@@eattherich9215 It is sad that some people believe they are supporting their team by hurting people or destroying property. What happened to the good old days of shaking hands & saying congratulations.

@curiousgemini 3 жыл бұрын

I think the takover of the Capital by the right wing extremists make this argument even stronger.

@linkthehero8431 Жыл бұрын

And Trump called it a "regular tourist visit" 🙄 Also, coming from 2022, Republicans are still saying the midterms were rigged just because their "red wave" failed.

@admerin6961 3 жыл бұрын

Trae really shouldn't make light of the NH Mayonnaise riots. My grandpa lost his right eye and a pinky finger in that mess.

@tammystockley-loughlin7680 3 жыл бұрын

OMG that is funny. Thanks for the giggle. Positive vibes from New Hampshire and remember to be kind to each other and yourself during this pandemic and social crisis

@markbrownner6565 3 жыл бұрын

the north & south..capulets & montagues.. jets & sharks.. hellmans & miracle whip

@squeakco 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@annramsey7907 3 жыл бұрын

That's not even the least bit funny. Give your Grandpa a hug for me.

@goodguy...badrep. 3 жыл бұрын

Did the...did the mayonnaise get arrested at least?

@ameliafilary160 3 жыл бұрын

I just love what this guy does! He's super funny and real and so raw with it 😆

@bgardunia 3 жыл бұрын

I was at Purdue when students rioted after winning basketball games. Police used tear gas and rubber bullets. Windows broken. Cars and couches lit on fire.

@veganleigh4817 3 жыл бұрын

I love Trae. He always gets his point across. Sometimes, without cursing!

@patbarnhardt9581 2 жыл бұрын

Trae....please speak louder and more often!!!! You researched and reported everything I am curious about....you are deep and very skilled....thank you very much..

@oliverbraithwaite7229 3 жыл бұрын

that was a great,great logic,intelligent also. factually in order, also. I love the way you put it across. so an uneducated person, or EMBASILS like me can comprehend and grasp some knowledge of what,s going on😔🤔

@janeteverett6523 2 жыл бұрын

I'm to the point now where I don't even have to listen to the whole thing I just immediately hit the like button as soon as it turns on because I know it will be gold 😂

@gilmoremccoy6930 3 жыл бұрын

Trae this clip is on point 🎯, funny 😂 and 💯%true!

@manupeni 2 жыл бұрын

Your accent works in the context well. Your researched stats and specifics makes this compelling. I love your wit, sarcasm, irony.

@samrussell2103 3 жыл бұрын

Trae is doing great! He is so right!

@glenngrymes6553 3 жыл бұрын

Little did we know, or perhaps we did, that this was a prediction for January 6, 2021.

@ShikataGaNai100 2 жыл бұрын

Breaking all stereotypes, Trae has an MBA degree and his partner in comedy, Drew Morgan is an attorney. (Corey, OTOH, likes donuts and beer.) LOL

@linkthehero8431 Жыл бұрын

Who doesn't like donuts? Still, I'm a southern liberal like Trae; I'm just not ashamed to admit I'm not the best eater in the world.

@glenntilson6509 3 жыл бұрын

Just gotta say...there now needs to be a band called Mayonnaise Riot. As long as you can spell "mayonnaise", you can be in the band. :D

@mcdjinn6975 3 жыл бұрын

I play triangle, cowbell, and a little fiddle.

@TheSocratease 2 жыл бұрын

@@mcdjinn6975 but can you spell " mayonnaise "?

@BlackGuardXIII Жыл бұрын

I remember being so ashamed of the Vancouver riot. Thanks for using it as an example. It’s the perfect one.

@artstrology 3 жыл бұрын

Miracle Whip is neither a Miracle, nor is it even Mayonnaise !!!!! We have to stand Up for our Principles !!!

@retriever19golden55 3 жыл бұрын

Miracle Whip is disgusting.

@artstrology 3 жыл бұрын

@@retriever19golden55 Yes, it is an attack on our decency as human beings.

@focusedeye 2 жыл бұрын

I was coming out of a recording studio around 5pm about 5 blocks away from Roger arena in Vancouver where that NHL game was about to begin. I noticed a lots of small groups of young, white men in Canucks jerseys heading down to the game. It was definitely not a happy hockey crowd. CBC television our national broadcaster has there newsroom and news studio basically across the street from where the eventual riot took place. We watched live coverage in real time. I live about a kilometre from that location wondering whether it might spread into other areas of Vancouver. A good portion of those rioters came in from the suburbs to trash my city. It's been standard operating procedure for the 36 years I've been a resident. Being Canadian, the perpetrators were all sorry, according to their various lawyers during their court appearances.

@coltenpinder 2 жыл бұрын

Why am I just now seeing this one!?!?? I feel like I’m pretty plugged in. Damn this one is by far the most poetic. And he set a fk all high bar. Pardon my English

@shezarae8827 3 жыл бұрын

I'm new here. I absolutely love your little educational videos. I hope they all go viral until the the world starts to practice logical thinking. ♥️❣️❤️

@adropofgoldensun27 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao, no one, I say no one, combines Hilarious Comedy and Truth like Trae Crowder, love the man !

@MyRapNameIsAlexbitsnpieces 3 жыл бұрын

That was pretty much perfect Trae Crowder!

@courtneybrock1 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, I completely agree with the underlying message of what you're saying, so I wanted to get that out of the way first. However, as someone who grew up and went to college in CT and then moved to TX a couple of years later where I've spent most of my adult life, I learned a couple of surprising things about "rioting." First off, I didn't know that people outside of the northeast didn't set fire to trash cans, couches, or cars in response to their team either winning OR loosing. (Weirdly enough, if your team looses the riot is just sort of lame and grumpy. It's the wins that rack up the real property damage.) The next two inspirations for rioting is seasonal "celebration." One is usually somewhere towards the end of April when you don't finally don't need a coat outside, and the other is when northeasters get a little too exited about fall. Hence the pumpkin thing. I went to UConn in the early 2000's, and those years might have been "peak CT riot" years. So every year on the 3rd weekend of April is what we call Spring Weekend, (I've heard that campus has tamped down on this a bit since I went there, but i'm guessing its still a bit more rowdy than you'd expect.) Starting on Friday there are college sanctioned fun time activities during the day like bouncy houses and free hot dogs. Then follow non sanctioned but traditional parties at night. There were usually cops in riot gear hanging out, "just in case." I remember one night walking to one of the parties with a bunch of friends down a path through the woods literally nicknamed "the rape trail," (somehow none of us questioned it back then and I hope to god it's been questioned since,) and there was a cop checking backpacks somewhere in the middle. Of course, everyone's backpack is filled with booze and at least half of us were under age. We all got a little panicked until the cop said, "don't worry, I'm only checking for weapons." That actually happened. The last night of spring weekend would cumulate in a party in the same parking lot every year that came with a dire warning. The penalty for not moving your car would result in said car being flipped and torched. And I mean, it wasn't a secret. This was something that older students would intentionally warn freshman about because it wasn't a prank. But every year there was always one or two cars that never got moved and were found the next morning upside down and charred. Also, I was in college the first time the Men's and Women's basketball teams won the the national championships in the same year. There were burning couches, people in trees and climbing up lamp posts, you name it. To top that off, I was still there the year the Red Sox finally won the series against the Yankee's and officially breaking "the curse." Because CT doesn't have any of its own big cities, people usually claim NYC or Boston as their own. With the Sox/Yankees rivalry nearly being a religion, you will be forced to pick one whether or not you give a damn about baseball. During the series itself, bars on campus banned people from wearing anything Yankees or Soxs related. But the real yearly annual in the northeast is St. Patty's Day in Boston. And no one questions it. Ever. After moving to TX and realizing that no one does that stuff down here and it sounds insane to them, I thought about where it comes from and I've come up with 2 thoughts. One, people are a lot more socially rigid, so when it comes out, it really comes out. Two, being cooped up all winter makes people kind of nutters. But I do think there's one more reason rooted in history. And it's interesting, because older people always complain, but the young white kids up north burning things as a way to celebrate don't speak hypocritically regarding riots that happen for actual reasons. In the northeast, you grow up entrenched in the history of the American Revolution, which of course was kicked off by a property destroying riot. Patriotism in the northeast means, "If you don't like something, change it. Don't give up and get noisy if you have to." The first steps are grassroots movements, peaceful protesting, and voting. But at certain point if nothing's worked, then maybe burn some shit. During the Black Lives Matter protests, I remember having conversations with friends back home that pointed out, "If Black people are being disproportionately killed by police, you could make a rational case for taxation without representation. You could even argue that lighting fire to offending precincts has historical precedence, considering how many times peaceful protesting hasn't worked."

@philiphockenbury6563 3 жыл бұрын

That was incredibly informative and eye opening. As someone from the state of Massachusetts, a lot of that shit made sense. I mean like 20-30% of NE culture is just the American Revolution. We get pissed off when things are wrong and tend to want to do something about that. However it must be done, peacefully or aggressively.

@courtneybrock1 3 жыл бұрын

@@philiphockenbury6563 Yeah, it’s really interesting how the definition of Patriotism changes based on a region’s history. In New England, patriotism is still directly tied to the American Revolution. Your civic duty isn’t only voting, but fighting when something is unjust and needs to be changed. There is no “like it or leave.” New England patriotism is about engaging in the never ending pursuit of a more perfect union. The REAL TX actually surprised me. Coming from CT I thought Austin wasn’t “really” TX. But I’ve been here 12 years and learned a lot of things. One was eating a big old slice of humble pie and realizing the way the northeast views and talks about the south really is condescending as shit. The biggest truth in media is the loudest voices get heard, regardless of how many people they represent. And the loud voices from the northeast talk about the south as a bunch of dumb hicks. And it is elitist. It’s hard to feel unified as a single nation when the people you agree with are condescending. We’ve got some uneducated hicks because poverty, but we also have hicks with PHDs because you can’t understand the joy and beauty of kicking up your boots and watching the sunset over fields of wheat and wildflowers, scattered with mesquite and live oaks until you’ve been there. Folks don’t drink “cheap” watery beer cause they don’t know better, it’s cause craft beer’s not meant for 100 degree weather. The south isn’t a monolith either. And the urban rural divide is much more nuanced than what the media makes it seem. TX definitely taught me that. TX has also taught me what gerrymandering and learned helplessness looks like. I’m not going to say TX is “secretly liberal,” but I can say without reserve that our state government does not represent the majority. In fact, many of the things they’ve done over the last 6 years or so are downright NOT Texan. New England may be “Liberty or Die!” But all of TX, red or blue is, “Get the hell off my lawn!” That’s the dream. Have a place of your own to be whoever the hell you are without being bothered. And the very un-Texas rulings designed to control the population and their choices are the death cries of a minority hell bent on holding power by whatever unethical means possible. We’re the closest state to being minority white, and there’s a shit ton of white people who can’t wait for it to happen because of the other white people who are convinced something terrible will happen if more folks are brown. And the shit they keep pulling moves everyone away, (of all demographics,) from the reason Texans love TX so much. Opportunity and freedom. Those ideals don’t have a political party, race or sexual orientation. We need the North to understand the loudmouths don’t even represent a lot of conservatives, and we need understanding and support, not condescension. And it can’t come in the form of red vs blue, liberal vs conservative, or urban vs rural. We need a little bit of that Revolutionary spirit offered to everyone. That people can be empowered and fight for what they actually want. And if we have actual representation and majority rule, it’s probably not going to look like what the North thinks it should look like. But that’s kind of the point. Everyone gets to speak. We’re such a massive and wildly diverse country, the things we have say are going to be different. But people aren’t getting to speak. We need uniform encouragement from the North (without expectation or agenda) to re-define “riot.” The word needs to stop meaning “minorities behaving badly.” It needs to mean, “When Americans aren’t being heard, Americans get to riot. Together.”

@philiphockenbury6563 3 жыл бұрын

@@courtneybrock1 Respect. I too have been forced to learn to not judge people too quickly. Thankfully I learned it as a kid. The great wonder of this nation is that we have all sorts of different people with different dreams. All we need to do is make sure that those dreams are about helping each other out. And if it means torching the block to get people a helping hand, it's not like it isn't in our DNA. Also a fun fact: the harder the trip to get to America, the harder that group works to make it better. We are living in times that will be talked about for ages. and as humanity has progressed it has become easier and easier for people to change the world. And I hope I get to witness it change for the better.

@mariadasilva6953 3 жыл бұрын

Courtney Brock, patriotism to the loudest voices here in Texas is the Confederacy. That's what the loudest voices believe and that's why gerrymandering exists.

@mariag.8242 2 жыл бұрын

@@courtneybrock1 If some Americans insist on reinstalling a guy who lost an election and feel they’re not getting what they want, that riot is not legitimate, no matter how unheard they feel. Feeling oppressed over something that’s not true isn’t the same as having decades of evidence of real oppression, and of peaceful protest being severely punished, and of finally massing in the streets to demand protection against police violence only to have the police demonstrate just how violent they feel they’re allowed to be against Black people, that’s a time when some property destruction is justified.

@31Cakez 3 жыл бұрын

I searched for this video on Facebook and it wasn't there. I think it would be a great "day before election day" addition.

@Melodystiak1 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT!!!! Love Trae!

@ClevyTR6 3 жыл бұрын

I refuse to harm another American, whether through violence or not wearing a mask. I also spent 30 years as a front line healthcare worker. I always wore a mask around a variety of diseases and never got sick.

@tonyabrookes9931 3 жыл бұрын

Speak on it, Trae!

@kelleydavis100 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t love you anymore than I do - you give folks so many things to think on while gently pointing out their incredibly serious flaws.....thank you!!!!!!

@nathannomad984 3 жыл бұрын

Well said my brother, keep up the good work, we need it! There is no shortage of stupid in this country!

@larryconcepts 3 жыл бұрын

Go go Trae

@brynpookc1127 Жыл бұрын

I was in San Francisco when their football team lost a Super Bowl. It was terrifying! Cars were overturned and set on fire and mobs roamed the streets. We just wanted to get dinner after a day of meetings!

@anisa3167 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your discussion on this. Important that people understand the distinction.

@alumpyhorse 2 жыл бұрын

epic. Millions of people need to see this

@eseterik78 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a fan now. This dude is cool.

@KeithCooper-Albuquerque 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trae! Way to go, my man!

@fionasassy2533 3 жыл бұрын

Hello cooper, hru?

@JR-playlists 2 жыл бұрын

Trae, truth telling for years!

@kevinbrady3063 3 жыл бұрын

You tell it Trea! 👍👏👏

@hiltonwatkins6750 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I am from Vancouver, I love this guy. He really shows us how crazy we human beings can be. I would love to debate with him, but I doubt we would find enough to get a debate going… no problem, we could just retire to a pub for some good old canadian beers. It really is better then American you know. Hahaha ✌️

@marloweirvine6740 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Crowder. I watched in disbelief as my city went nuts over hockey then wondered why nothing happened.

@msmithrandir561 2 жыл бұрын

You taught me that a southern accent doesn't mean they are ignorant, racist,'militia people'.. thank you

@christineraymond485 2 жыл бұрын

Trae is GENIUS!! Keep it comin!

@UXBen 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this wholeheartedly 😁

@johnsieverssr8288 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Trae and Soledad

@Sunflowershae 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this.

@Africa-ky1bg 2 жыл бұрын

He is preaching TRUTH. Reminds me of Jon Stewart & George Carlin.

@josephquickbear4446 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your commentary.

@emilycarlton3706 3 жыл бұрын

Tell the story!!! You are the one that will speak the truth to power!!!! I love you!!!!

@deanb4799 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Vancouver. You are 100 percent correct my friend.

@BlackEpyon 3 жыл бұрын

As a Canadian, I can say, yes, the Stanley Cup riots are real. Like clockwork, every time there's playoffs, there's an associated riot.

@MD-lo5zd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@dicruz8536 Жыл бұрын

Trae is so cool. Watch him all the time. love, love, love.

@s.714 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ✌️

@beckychaney1694 Жыл бұрын

How am I just now seeing this in my feed? John Barren’s Publicist is so right on. I hope he or she sees my post!

@xino_z 3 жыл бұрын

Lol come to oakland sometime... whether the raiders lose or not folks go cray cray

@nastynati3501 Жыл бұрын

Loved this piece. 🤗

@ArtistNRecovery 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao 🤣🤣🤣 Mayonnaise riot! Love your channel, Dude!!✊🇺🇸👍

@bluevviolet 8 ай бұрын

This is utterly perfect. Thank you, Trae.

@tenacious1 3 жыл бұрын

He's funny 👍🏾 He's also correct.

@lynettemiller7912 3 жыл бұрын

I love that dude!

@jeffwatkins352 Жыл бұрын

Trae, you are the voice of reason in these troubled times. Never mind an exemplary of every thing that's fine in America against everyting that's deplorable. Doesn't hurt that you're the finest representative of male beauty in today's political comedy. If I were Jeff Bezos, I'd put all my chips on you.

@elizabethblakley2876 3 жыл бұрын

Mayonnaise riot too funny!!

@patriciabusch4599 3 жыл бұрын

I love Trae... He is just the best!!

@user-vk7cp1op9p Жыл бұрын

You explain things better than most.

@gaian2000 Жыл бұрын

I served in combat with the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam during 1968-69. So...I must be a "patriot" and disagree with Trae? First of all, you don't get to call yourself a patriot. When you receive that accolade from a large, DIVERSE group of thinking people...THEN you have earned that title. Calling yourself a "patriot" is patting yourself on the back based solely on ignorance and arrogance. I agree with him 100%. Black people are always being told that they are free to protest but NOT LIKE THAT! This happened over and over during the Civil Rights movement, Olympic athletes black power salute in 1968, Colin Kaepernick in 2016 and all Black Lives Matter protests. The snowflakes who are aghast at the nerve of black people asking for justice, liberty...the American way, have nothing to say and must be universally ignored. Rock on Trae my brother.

@sparkysmalarkey Жыл бұрын

The first bombs to hit the U.S. mainland was the result of a riot caused by a misunderstanding in an elevator. Those bombed were aimed at black prosperity in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I lived in Oklahoma most of my life, and I had no fn clue it happened.