You know things are bad when 1) Theo gets real and 2) He is making more sense and showing more sympathy than any politician

"The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth." No one is born "crazy," this world is simply so cold that it makes good people do crazy things.

The most common and predictable factor in all school shooters is a lack of socialization, or poor socialization, and a lack of positive relationships. They are almost always people who are languishing at the fringes of our society. If someone feels that society shows nothing but contempt to them, it is quite easy for hatred to build up inside of them. Always be kind to people, and try and include everyone. Loneliness is a killer.

“And I could be wrong, but that’s totally ok.” One of theos greatest quotes

It’s super depressing how easy it is to be sucked into extremist ideologies and have social medias algorithm take you down a very dark and isolating path. People are looking in the worst place for a sense of identity and a purpose.

this really goes to show how much Theo knows that he doesn't let on. He's a very intelligent and articulate man and you would never know it from his bits. We love you Theo, the world needs a change.

The way he frames his statements as purely his opinions with no intention of challenging your personal beliefs - whilst acknowledging he may also be incorrect - and even knowing it's likely only viewed by his fans, really speaks to TV's ability to remain humble through open communication. That mindset is what society should embrace. Important discussions need to remain on the table

We need people with the reach and fame like Theo Von to have these conversations and ask these questions. Thank you Theo. Much love

This goes to show where Theo’s heart is . Man doesn’t even try to be funny to make people laugh and he also discusses serious subjects. He’s a true voice for our country and the whole world.

For every 1 school shooter there are probably 1000 people living in complete desperation. We as a society need to figure out our purpose and our calling for this lost generation.

Being alienated from the fruits of our labor, and being alienated from one another. Two huge causes in my opinion, spot on Theo.

When I was in school about 15 years ago, there was a kid who clearly had some issues likely stemming from a bad home life- so he acted out in school at times. He also got bullied a lot. He was very intelligent. Teachers treated him like a burden- I remember once he raised a point in class during discussion and while it was probably argumentative, he was right and it was a good point. The teacher in that class (who I liked a lot as a teacher) told him sternly and loudly to shut his mouth or go to the principals office. It's unnecessary public displays of disrespect and condescension like that which turn a kid against their school and everyone in it. When your home life is hell and you go to school and get rejected in little ways like that all the time, by both teachers and peers- that's when you get a school shooter. Everyone is just angry. And who can blame them. Everyone is underpaid and overworked. Our society just sucks anymore, man. Healthcare sucks, wages suck, price of everything sucks, bosses suck, retirement is practically non existent- all while politicians and CEOs are sitting back laughing, fat and happy. The only thing people give a shit about is profit and growth. Why take pride in your work when they just want a body. They don't want a loyal employee who figures out the business and does a great job- because if they do a great job and the company grows- their paycheck reflects it. Teachers told us when we were little that if we didn't study we'd be living in a van under the bridge. The more time goes on, somehow that's turning into the goal. Capitalism is a good thing but not when it's totally unregulated and as out of control as it currently is. Our country could be so, so prosperous right now but it's been ruined by a tiny, tiny percentage of the population. Everyone could have good jobs, benefits, time off, support for families and working single parents etc...you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours kinda thing...but .01% of the population have decided they're going to totally drain the lake a little more every year- until we're out of water, so to speak. Because maintaining corporate profits of billions of dollars every quarter is more important than a happy and healthy society, I guess. It's my opinion that corporate greed is at the root of most problems in the US right now, including, in a roundabout way- school shooters.

We live in a world where everyone has a chance to say what's on their mind, but nobody's really listening, so it's hard to feel heard without doing something extreme.

"Were the middle children of history. No purpose or place. No great war. No great depression. Our great war is a spiritual war. Our great depression is our lives" -tyler durden. Perfect movie and example that describes EVERYTHING you said and how it leads to extremism. Spot on bruh.

Once again, a comedian providing a much more insightful commentary on life than literally anyone else. Thank you, Theo. That was well thought out and empathetic, which is lacking these days.

Props to Theo for sticking to this as a real subject and not making a joke out of it. Very well thought out

Schools make you feel inadequate, the media makes you feel inadequate that is why its so important that you smile at strangers and show everyone love.

Lack of purpose, lack of self worth, loneliness, trauma, disease of addiction all make it very tough to be happy.. you can feel maybe even many moments of pleasure but that’s different than happiness

Being a recovering drug addict yes it is a since of purpose. After high school I think we lose it once we see what life is really about. It took me 14 years after graduating to find out that I can be happy without being intoxicated. Gained 3 felonies because of my addiction and I turned my life completely around.

The best thing I’ve done for my mental health in the past year is remove myself from most social media accounts. It’s brain rot and it did nothing positive for me. Very interesting and insightful perspective. I really hope we start to see society become less violent …

It’s the over-commercialization of America. We have lost the sense of purpose because we no longer have close connections with parents, community, church/religion, etc. Everyone feels like just a number. This is absolutely spot on. Divorce rates are overwhelming. Parents are working at overwhelming rates. Most homes are broken. There’s division being used as race, sex, gender, social status, etc. It’s a huge population of small clicks or cults, and we no longer have unification towards one another, and you have mass amounts of insecurity and longing for companionship. It’s sad man.

It’s crazy how well Theo can articulate a subject while also being hilarious. Such a heavy topic but the pudding line made me burst out laughing

A few months ago my cousin died of cancer. When she was ill I had some personal concerns for her and my parents and, big surprise, I found myself “researching” about it. And I almost ended up in a spiral of depression and nihilism. Life lost its meaning, because the algorithm kept feeding me with the worst health problems one can imagine, everywhere, Facebook, Instagram, KZfaq, wherever. I broke the cycle and stopped the harassment by looking different content, music, self improvement, sports, etc. But the biggest hypocrisy is that Social Media bans the word s**cide, yet it drowns us on a state of anxiety, fear, uncertainty and mind control that could easily lead on taking our lives. Peace for all of you.

I'm honestly fascinated by how profound Theo's opinions are in this vid. The man is not only a comedian, he can be serious too! And I agree with like everything he is saying.

Been saying this exact thing for years. No sense of purpose. No sense of family. No sense of community.

I feel that just dismissively saying "that person was a monster" is the easy answer, and most people never look beyond that. Thanks for looking a little deeper, Theo.

Theo is a gift to our society we really need to uplift people like him . As eccentric as he is he is so on point with his jokes and metaphors

Thank you for such a real conversation. I know you don’t always see yourself as extremely intellectual but this is one of the best videos I have ever seen explaining the rabbit holes that have ruined this society. I started your podcast a few weeks ago because I realized my true crime addiction was the cause of 50% of my anxiety. You have made each day seem funny, real, and beautiful. Thank you Also hearing your redneck stories makes me so happy. It’s reminiscent of my childhood and the shock that others get from your stories is something I used to get on a daily basis. All the happy feels

Theo has really good points. Social media/Internet/AI is destroying us. Weve lost our way as a society the further we go down this rabbit hole

Hey Theo, you and I met at CoffeeBean a while back when I was interviewing. I'm not sure if you remember but when we spoke I mentioned how impactful your heartfelt messages like this were; they still are and you really make a difference by expressing yourself and sharing your emotions so candidly with all of us. I know sharing conversations or thoughts like this can be difficult but I think we, as a society, could all learn to be a bit more vulnerable and share our emotions with each other too. Anyway, thanks for the video and continuing to be a light man much love

As someone who was completely ridiculed and bullied from kindergarten to senior year- I completely understand why there are school shooters. My mom died when I was 12- all the kids and even school staff- teachers included- didn’t care, didn’t allow me space to grieve. Specifically, she died on a Wednesday. My dad pulled me out of school the morning she died and I missed Thursday and Friday. Came back on Monday, my classmates including my teacher made a snarky ass comment about her death. I was bullied being a white girl in a predominantly Hispanic and Portuguese community. No one wanted to be friends with me and everytime I tried to play sports or put myself out there, I was rejected everytime. So yes, I can understand how people can be so cruel to others over and over again until someone finally snaps. I snapped in the way of having anxiety attacks that would make me pass out at school and kids would wish I’d die. Try laying on the ground, struggling to breathe and having kids point and make fun of you…. I hated my childhood and the community in which I grew up.

Don't forget social media has made life way worse for a lot of kids. You could be bullied at school but at least school is over at 3 and you get a break at home but social media is 24/7.

As someone who struggled with suicidal thoughts for a long time, and hatred, I know that purpose is a huge factor. Society taking advantage of anything or anyone it can doesn’t help.

The saying goes, if you stand for nothing you'll fall for everything. And I appreciate you putting your thoughts out there, they always seem genuine and that's a hard thing to find.

*Someone who believes they have nothing to lose will always be the most dangerous person*

I love hearing Theo Von ... so smart, country common sense and deep insight.

Thank you. This is what our country needs. Calm discussion trying to have EMPATHY for others vs just being right

Definitely right about going down the rabbit hole. I’ve been down some myself. I would never get to a point where i’d physically hurt anybody over it but it does put you in a real hateful and miserable place. In his words “they got you gassed up, telling you, you’re right, you’re right”. That is exactly how it feels. Just mad at society, thinking you have all the answers and everybody else is wrong. Combine that with no friends or family, hobbies, etc. and I can only imagine how much that will make someone feel like they have nothing to lose. Luckily i’ve always have friends and family that care about me and overall a decent life.

About a year ago, there is a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. I was asked to play cello for a dead students funeral. That was one of the most heart wrenching experiences of my life.

Thank you for using your space to speak this message in a very respectful, thoughtful way. I’ve always loved your stand up and podcasts, and now I will always love you as a truly, profoundly good man. Thanks man.

Thanks for making this Theo. It's heartening to see such sensitivity and compassion. Nothing is more toxic than isolation. And thats the world we live in. Its the world we are creating and preserving through social media. I can't speak for everyone, but I know that whenever I listen to your podcast I do not feel alone. So truly, thank you. We love you Theo!!!

We are very lucky that we grew up in a time where we were influenced by what physically surrounded us and didn’t spend much time on electronics. Even if our parents worked jobs they took care of us and it gave us a sense of gratitude and respect. There’s too many things that have changed in this world that has caused families to be so detached and that truly is a very big problem

You hit on some really good points man. I think the biggest thing is the disconnect from humanity. It's like back in the day when our oldies used to tell us to go outside and play. It was so we would go be more human, learn to connect with people, form relationships, care more. I could ramble on about this for hours. But i'm hoping with the creation of things like deep fakes and ChatGPT that society realises it's time to go back outside and play, and reconnect with what's real. Cause this A.I. shit is coming like a storm, and it's gunna bring the endgame of disconnection from our fellow man.

Many reasons: income inequality, social media, mainstream media, lack of religion, politician/ with no ethics, pop music that promotes promiscuity… and it got worse after 9/11 and the 08 recession

He's definitely spot on with the rabbit hole situation. It's crazy how even some of the best off and well adjusted people and be ruined entirely by one bad year and a single rabbit hole

Thats whats up cuz

Comedians have long carried the task of being humanities voices of reason, but it has never been so apparent. Thank you Theo.

If you read the manifestos of mass murderers, its a cry for help gone unheard. To them an atrocious act was the only way to get others to listen.

Wow, this was really different from the Theo I've seen before. This was a really intelligent, non-biased commentary on the sad state our society has become.

You nailed it bro... above and beyond everything, we need a purpose in life... even the meanest toughest dog breeds can be calm and gentle when they have purpose in their lives.

I’m not sure what I was expecting but glad I watched this. Very well said. Without purpose a lot of people are lost without a path forward

Very insightful Theo. A conversation we all need to be discussing more often. My opinion is people need to keep up with their children, and stay involved with their activities they'll include you in to talking about and not just for the sake of them not shooting up a place, but only for the reason of love. Some of us know what hard living is. If you really love your children, this shouldn't be hard at all.

These kids feel soooo hopeless man. It’s so sad, I have faith in my boys but damn I see how some of their classmates are being raised and it’s scary, I just tell my son be nice to everyone

It's refreshing to hear someone talk with no agenda and just looking for answers without placing blame

I think what makes a lot of these people go crazy is the alienation from society. Often they don’t have any friends, don’t participate in any social activity, the only emotion they would get from society is a negative one. So we should try and teach our kids not to put these “glass walls” and really learn and teach how to behave in society.

I think a big thing is also how society has really lost a sense of "community" in a lot of ways. Over-politicizing every single issue has completely destroyed peoples ability to trust their neighbor. Any combat veteran will tell you, it is far more difficult to kill someone you view and understand as a fellow human, rather than just "that guy."

There was a podcast put out by the New York Times in 2020 called "Rabbit Hole" all about how algorithms work, how that can go wrong, and the moral implications. Worth a listen for anyone who (like me) thinks Theo's onto something here. Have a great day, errybody!

Especially with children and young adults. There is sooooo much pressure on you as a kid now. Whether it be parents or Instagram people telling you you have to be a millionaire by 30 or this that and the other. It makes us feel like failures when we haven't even lived yet. I always thank God or whoever for giving me the forethought to realize that there is more to like than money and shit, and you can help others in so many ways.

“Whatever vice you choose, it chooses you back” - that was deep Theo

Bullying, huge sadness, and local social media exasperating that.

Thanks for being an incredible comedian but also someone who can chat like an adult on serious subjects. And you do it alone. Nice one theo 👊🏽♥️

As a 36yo man, I still remember very clearly being bullied and made fun of through most of my school years. A little kid shouldn’t be crying every day from fear and anxiety on the way to school. Thank God my home life wasn’t terrible. I still remember multiple times at different schools having classmates joke around and say “Haha, hey whenever you raid the school, just make sure to point away from me haha”. That kind of thing really sucked to hear because personally, I have never wanted to hurt anyone. I just wanted to be treated with humanity and respect. People watch news of these shootings happen on the news and say “What a terrible person would do something like that?” I usually think “This kid probably had an axe to grind and this has been a LONG time coming.” I think the reason a lot of these shootings happen is there are kids in school that aren’t treated with humanity anywhere, and they turn into a ticking b*mb. With the possibility of mental illness included, home life and how they’re treated by their peers causes this. There are almost always red flags that people turn a blind eye to.

Very good points Theo! Especially the part about how Love gives you purpose... Hate can give you purpose as well, which is why you end up seeing these atrocities!

Thank you for starting out with open humility. More people need to do this. There is no one-size answer.

I agree hundred percent. we're getting gassed by the searches we make. People who are depressed and lonely get into a bad rabbit hole in the internet and end up reaffirming their beliefs through toxic communities. When you gaze into that abyss, it gazes back, and it tells you what you are made of.

I’m studying a psychology degree and I feel like you are really onto something, very well thought out response and answer, kudos!

Only Theo Von can make pudding and school shooting be a serious conversation that STILL gets the point across and doesnt lose anything.

This is 100% spot on. I’m just getting into your stuff but I’m loving everything I’m watching. I understand why you’re so popular. Keep up up the great work, I love your “realness”.

Theo always knows how to put what we've all been thinking into words 👏

I dont care what anyone says….. i know 💯. That social media has destroyed society. Instagram facebook tick tock. Snap chat. All of this garbage 🗑️ needs to be shut down.

Just want to say thank you to everyone that sees this for all the things you do. You matter, we have just been trained to feel like what we do isn't enough.

"I could be wrong at that's ok" *proceeds to give one of the most wise and genuine talks I've ever heard on the internet*

man this is exactly why i love theo. he’s incredibly intelligent and has really good eyes and he’s not dumb, he’s not a ditz, but you may think that way from seeing his standup. he’s so out there, and authentically himself, yet still cares and wants to contribute to being a decent human being. love you man~ edit: my wording can be bad. i think he’s been through a lot in life and just sees the world differently and with a good lens. he can see what most might miss~

I love seeing Theo joking around, being silly and saying "stupid" shit. But I feel like there needs to be more content like this. He seems to be very smart and reflected and I believe that many people would benefit from him sharing thoughts like these.

I feel it all starts at home. I agree with what your saying, family is not the same anymore, friendship is not the same anymore. Brakes my heart

I say it’s a combination of the death of the family and community, chemicals poisoning our minds, and people lashing out against a world in which they can find no purpose.

Theo is a very smart person, he thinks very deeply and his ideas are his own ideas. Much respect I’d love to get to meet him one day and just talk to him for a bit fr

Without writing you a novel on the many reasons I felt I had to say this…… I appreciate you. So many people wether be a celebrity or not brush off the many things that truly needs attention and help. Your a good man brotha to use your tools to talk about the things you do. God bless you in all you do. Thank you, David

Damn you've got a big heart Theo. True, raw, honest compassion to see the struggling, vulnerable individuals beyond the pain and dissolution.

A large part of it is also people looking outward in order to find themselves when they need to look inward. On top of society as a whole removing the ability for you to even look inside yourself by keeping you busy or tired every day. You literally have no time to even attempt to figure out the enigma that is yourself and it's much easier to find content that will instead tell you who you are, or who to be.

Love you Theo, this is one of the best clips you’ve ever put out bro. I think the majority of people feel this way, the world needs more love. We’re all in this together, we’re all human beings. ✌️❤️

You nailed that purpose part. I’ve been off social media like Instagram for almost a year & I can’t emphasize how much it’s been beneficial to my day to day life. I’m not feeling like a loser working hard for my family just because I don’t make 100k a year. I’m doing my best and that’s good enough for now. You notice how comparison is really the root of the evil.

Most definitely hit the head on the work/purpose/conglomerate/corporate issue. This is exactly what happened to the medical field. We have a massive shortage of healthcare workers.....this includes Dr., Rn, crna, anesthesiologists, family Dr., And everything thing else. Pay for nursing and other ancillary positions have barely increased in the past 10-15 years. The percentage of private equity owned medical facilities and hospitals is extremely high. The days of family owned and worker owned medical establishments are gone. It's all about the bottom line.

I love how genuine and from the heart Theo is trying to work through this issue with us. Its enlightening and truth seeking and not political.

Crazy part is your the only one on KZfaq bringing it up in this light 💡 keep on keeping on brotha! ❤

We are taught to be scared of society and making mistakes, so we stick to the road most traveled which never fits the most extreme cases. Then those types of people go through a negative feedback loop: they don't fit in, so they are rejected and pushed out more, so they start to hate and fit in less, and so on and so forth.

People always want a reason bad things happen. They also want to fix problems in their lives. One thing I’m sure of, there’s no one single easy fix for complicated problems, but love and understanding cant hurt. It will also help you understand the people you disagree with better. I spend a lot of time thinking about what motivates people and I do believe we’re a lot more alike than different.

Those in power put all their energy into keeping us angry and divided. That was we pay no attention to the disgusting things they are doing behind our backs.

As someone who worked for big multinational companies for five years after graduating I can attest to what Theo says about not having a job or work with purpose and how debilitating that can be. Most modern companies are essentially byzantine pyramid schemes that have lots of money but nothing else. Becoming self-employed or learning a trade or craft seems to be the way to go

We need more love and joy and care for each other. We’re all on the same rock. I know it’s preaching to the choir but hope more of this mindset and what Theo is talking about spreads to those who may need to hear it.

This is actually so profound. Theo is a class act and it’s so full of intelligence and substance but at the same time can make me laugh like no other.

PURPOSE!!! As someone who is retired - I agree 100 % - I have to schedule volunteer activities so there is a purpose to actually get out of bed (and also you help your community). Same with younger people - they need purpose and to know that they are seen and heard. Don't know how to solve this, but love these channels that are at least discussing without anger.

Theo is a great inspiration for younger/older adults! He’s spot on! Love you so much Theo

As an adolescent trauma therapist I wish political figures would stop mentioning a "mental health crisis" without creating greater accessibility for communities and clinicians alike.

You nailed it Theo, very insightful and thoughtful observation. You are such a kind soul, I wish you always the best.

It's ok to not have purpose, it's when you're desperate for purpose that anything can come along and sweep you up in it's current.

Brother, purpose is one thing but without support of your individual thoughts without outside influence the individual can’t blossom .. I can feel the hate from the world and it isn’t the way when I was a kid . I am 55 and know our world is being influenced to fail. They are taking all of our sparks away. God bless Theo❤

He's right. Purpose. Hope is another one. These are the things that keep you motivated and positive.

Spot on analysis. Our social fabric is being ripped apart. I remember in high school (pre Columbine), the boys would park their trucks in the student parking lot, and they'd have gun racks with guns, in the back window. We NEVER thought of using them on each other. I don't even recognize my country anymore and it's heartbreaking. Not sure where this goes...

Thanks! This is how you use your platform, aside from bringing people joy.