30-year-old evicted from parents' home speaks to CNN

A judge ruled in favor of parents who wanted their 30-year-old so, Michael Rotondo, to move out. Rotondo tells CNN's Brooke Baldwin he would like to leave but doesn't have the means.

[@PeanutsMommy]

He didn't have 14 days to move out, he had 8 years

[@denesejamerson2356]

You caught that too!

[@csquaredc3053]

more like 12 years, he should have left at 18

[@jae-bell5257]

And if you count from the age of 18 years old, he had 12 years to figure it out.

[@jae-bell5257]

@@csquaredc3053 Exactly 💯

[@tandyb2]

He had 30 years.

[@JM-ij1om]

Of course he lost custody. He can't even take care of himself.

[@cabayern9416]

Oh yes! Horrible role model.

[@justjoan4010]

Okayyyyy

[@desres2281]

Watching this guy, I'm soooo proud of my son! 🙈🙈

[@mechanicaltypewriteroperat9885]

Stupid! If an idiot was born into this world from a wealthy family then old money would automatically take care of his offspring.

[@donnahilton471]

He won't get a job...

[@gordonculp3646]

Good grief! 30 years old, lived off his parents rent free for 8 years, lost custody of his son, refuses to get a job and throwing his patents under the bus because of all of the above. What a loser.

[@lavernec7812]

Don’t feel sorry for him! He needs a job and should be paying child support !

[@ladytrucker9288]

At this rate his child will have a job and attend college before he leaves his parents home.

[@DR-nh6oo]

At this rate there will be no jobs and little chance at college.

[@traceysouth1047]

the bigger question I have is who would have slept with this guy to even have a baby >? Someone with low self esteem perhaps?

[@correctpolitically4784]

He's gonna be a pan handler.

[@hankweiser9859]

I say make his parents take care of him. If they don’t we’re gonna have to, and that sucks.

[@DR-nh6oo]

@@hankweiser9859 Life sucks for all sorts of reasons, all we have is moments to enjoy, and who knows what contributions people may make, it is not always obvious.

[@apkidlafirm522]

I bet my life he has a reddit account

[@Dee-oi6dx]

Apkidlafirm I bet my life he has a fedora, fingerless gloves, duster and a katana collection

[@apkidlafirm522]

@@Dee-oi6dx also he is deep into retro gaming

[@12OunceProphet]

I bet he watches anime and cartoons like dragon ball

[@bootscooty]

If you lose, you have to let him dictate the type of death you suffer

[@monicapyle]

@@bootscooty not fair. He's so out of touch with reality, that he'd probably say, "death by doing your own laundry".

[@cherissef5297]

I can't believe the parents waited so long, given his attitude.

[@sheilamoore3652]

IKR LOL

[@rejeannagwynn5665]

Moved out at 17, never been back and never had government assistance. Absolutely no excuse

[@gazXspace]

You probably had a man taking care of you though

[@virginiamoss7045]

You are assuming that all people are just like you, no mental health issues, no physical health issues, no intellectual issues, etc. This guy seems to have, at the least, auditory processing issues. Maybe he's just not very bright at all, born that way. It could be anything, even bad parenting, though that's not likely.

[@justinlee2242]

How awkward is the fact that he has to go home to his parents place after this.

[@cletussamboy8650]

Can't be good for his self esteem or confidence.

[@monicapyle]

@@cletussamboy8650 He has plenty of confidence. He's clearly entitled.

[@RTWGraphics]

@@cletussamboy8650 fugum!

[@johncloois3301]

@@monicapyle It is false, maybe difficult to find but it is a show. He might even be, "kidding" himself.

[@monicapyle]

@@johncloois3301 what's false? His sense of entitlement?

[@thefingerofgod69]

He said: “I’m trying to do what’s best for me.” several times. That speaks volumes.

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

I agree!

[@Kalliopa0122]

I thought the same thing

[@jennifercottee9002]

So this guy reproduced? Amazing. ! And 30 and still living with mum and dad. That’s a big red flag to any relationship

[@diggorypat66]

Hes selfish

[@Rune-Thorne]

@@jennifercottee9002 yup...speaks volumes to the person who thought this was the guy to reproduce with...that guy was such a....can't find the right word for that one. Who said, oh my god I want to sleep with him.

[@johnkirkman2849]

He's so entitled he doesn't even realize he's a burden for his parents. Grow up!!

[@cboyd226]

WTF just happened? The whole interview had me losing brain cells but him blurting out “I am a millennial” has me ☠️☠️☠️🤣🤣

[@Sunrise-fr9jb]

He said later in an interview that the audio on CNN was cutting in and out

[@sheilamoore3652]

LOL His parents want there space...GET OUT!

[@grumpygremlin8031]

If I was 30 and living with my parents, I'd be trying to kick myself out.

[@Valen_Wolf]

🤣🤣🤣 .. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MM-ov6uw]

💩😂

[@producerlinda7109]

Yes! What a loser. Who would date you

[@virginiawango3968]

Hahahaha

[@michelleb7399]

Yep. I was living with a friend’s mom when I was pulling myself back up after losing a job. I was still looking for a full-time job when I saved up enough money for several months’ rent and got an apartment, still on only part-time work. I was getting depressed, not “fending for myself.” I don’t get it. Some people are proud to just skate by.

[@TrailHiker52]

"I was done with my parents at that point". NO YOU WERE NOT. Still living in your childhood bedroom at age 30 is NOT being done with your parents...

[@margareth1504]

What about parents who make a shrine out of their childs bedroms after they leave to get married etc. This one couple kept their kids bedrooms as they always had been kept when their now grown up men were kids. Over many many years the brownish toned rooms remained dark with dirty lace curtains on the one small window and a build up of dust smudged any defining lines. A bed and one wall bracket shelf with childhood books and a globe or world educational map remained until the end. Their bed rooms were always there just in case.

[@janasali821]

It’s not as easy for some as it is for others

[@FaithandNova]

@@margareth1504 I don't agree with the shrine bedrooms. Being that the parents pay the mortgage they can do whatever they like with their home.

[@michaellauinger7406]

There's nothing wrong with keeping a room the way it was for when their children visit. Homeowner's prerogative. There's also nothing wrong with turning it into an office, study, laundry room, dungeon, or anything else within the legal discourse. But yes, cleaning said room from time to time would be nice to have on the agenda.

[@lynngranata5717]

Ok, maybe cause he’s a man that why people expect him to leave the nest. The more things change the more they stay the same. Ok I agree on that, females in his situation don’t have to worry because men can always support them. It looks bad when a guy is grown and can’t support himself.

[@twinthang007]

He could have just said, "They invited me to move in 30 years ago. I believe a precedence has been set, your Honor." 🤣🤣🤣

[@lorraine9242]

haha You do have a point.

[@vandergriff65]

Dude have 12 years to move out. 14 years to prep before getting evicted

[@CapsFan117]

This guy is the average person on the KZbin comments section.

[@beamarla8218]

this comment was so much more entertaining than the video.

[@NennieC123]

Good God - I hope not

[@charliec8679]

Obi-Wan Kenobi so he's like you then

[@314159vedic]

lol nailed it

[@unitedjt345]

#dead

[@derekparise]

Why would he ever go on tv and allow himself further humiliation.

[@alljello3880]

He gets a fair share of money made

[@icwiz]

Does someone like that have any shame?

[@johncloois3301]

Fame no shame. There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about. -Oscar Wilde

[@silenc3r007]

True delusion. He actually think's he's in the right. Either that, or this is one legendary troll.

[@jackpotg-larz7445]

Theres a lot of weird rich dudes who were cheap basement dwellers into their 30s. Idk about this guy though. You never know

[@evilsquirrel5214]

I'm 21 still struggling and staying at home. And i aspire not to be like him. Imagine wasting your life away and never taking the big steps and being successful. Yeah that would be a nightmare. And whats even sadder is that he can't see it

[@Marieq]

I don't see anything wrong with you still staying at home, you're only 21. As long as you're in college or have a job that you can move out eventually, I really understand your situation.

[@2dronetek2]

I would be too embarrassed for living with my parents at that age to go on the news and admit it.

[@animalvigilant5091]

Imagine all the money he could have saved during those years of free housing

[@joan-lisa-smith]

@9INE PLANETS Ya so he tried to sue the place that fired him for being a slacker and he now has to pay them money, lol www.syracuse.com/news/2019/10/judge-throws-out-evicted-son-michael-rotondos-discrimination-lawsuit-against-best-buy.html

[@wanilimbe]

He probably spent his savings on dozens of onlyfans

[@muslim3812]

@@wanilimbe what savings?? He's been playing World of warcraft and runescape the whole time

[@Tmdwuyt]

@@joan-lisa-smith LOL

[@joshdawson5201]

10 years of rentless earning… fuck me I’d have been loaded. Would essentially double my take home pay and investments.

[@adamthomas4924]

This looks like a headline from the onion

[@TheSword2212]

This sounds like a video from the Onion

[@sms5879]

Honestly, it does

[@DaBombWasPlanted]

I thought the onion changed their name as CNN as a meme but this is actually CNN

[@riscr2276]

The Onion is more credible than CNN

[@riscr2276]

@Anonymous 2020 Comedy news website

[@herbzzz]

As someone who moved out from my parents house at age 22 and then had to move back home 2 yrs later when my relationship fell apart, and then stayed back home for 2 years until I was ready to move out again at 26, I understand the fear of having to stand on your own 2 feet and pay your own way in life (especially in a world that ain’t getting any cheaper any time soon), but that’s nothing compared to the awkwardness of being an adult and still living under your parents roof

[@corntastrophy]

The current housing market doesn't help anything.

[@peterfilipovic]

But you were an adult?

[@Someone-kg8qf]

My grandparents let me live with them for 6-7 months when I was his age. I was out of state and homeless so they bought me a ticket back home and let me get a job and save money so I could afford to move into my own apartment. I blame his parents, they created this problem.

[@Someone-kg8qf]

​@@peterfilipovic He is an adult, too. He's been an adult for over a decade.

[@Cosmo_P0litan]

Who cares about the awkwardness? Be appreciative that you at least have a roof over your head and a floor under your feet.

[@lordblazerpsx]

wonder what he's up to after three years

[@emilytrace3670]

She asked about entitlement and he was like "No, because I'm not liberal." ... You're still entitled, my dude. That's not a millennial thing. It's an entitled man-child thing.

[@thecityman1910]

You made me laugh out loud with that one. Thank you!

[@annadraper8403]

She looks like she's trying hard not to laugh.

[@Rune-Thorne]

I've been on my own since I've been 16, this whole idea of staying with people who don't want you to be there any longer just kills me.

[@annadraper8403]

@@Rune-Thorne with my parents it wouldn't be an option, if they said leave start packing. Just saying.

[@annadraper8403]

@@Rune-Thorne and the whole my parents stopped feeding me thing, dude where's your pride?

[@KCinSD84]

Shut the internet off in the home, bet he leaves real quick.

[@BullshitDetector]

lmao

[@Mrclish5000]

DubQWST lmfao no Wi-Fi equals no kids.

[@cameronkord3383]

I have a 27 year old step son who moved back in. As soon as I said “no internet...get a job” he moved in with a friend. Let’s see how long that lasts.

[@eh5872]

😂

[@chewsyslee55]

He doesn't want to abandon his comic books.

[@quinnemilepoe9604]

The parents are now reaping the consequences of their inability to equip him with enough adulting knowledge

[@minecachair]

Her face throughout speaks volumes.

[@wendy908527]

The problem is that the parents have allowed him to be entitled since he was a child. This is the result of never having set boundaries or rules or consequences.

[@robinrodriguez480]

Well better late than never !! Get the F out of the house!!

[@denisesorenson4000]

Thank you!!! They did this but its not fun anymore for them so now their the victims!! I call BS. They made that monster!!

[@wendy908527]

@@robinrodriguez480 10000%!!! Free ride is over!!!

[@naturelover8459]

If you can see the bigger picture, he is obviously disabled. I am not a psychiatrist or therapist and I can tell cuz of the way he talks and his mannerisms.

[@annocsunamoon]

@@naturelover8459 he's not disabled, he's lazy. He's spoiled, and he thinks he is entitled. Feeling sorry for yourself is not a disability, it's an excuse. I know children that were born with Downs Syndrome that hold full time jobs, have apartments and live on their own. Deaf, blind, elderly, mentally challenged. This guy is none if the above.

[@juicylouisey]

Am I the only one with the chant “cut your hair, Shave your face, Shine your shoes and Get a job!” playing in their head?

[@michaellauinger7406]

@Jerred Leatherow The best jobs go to those who do, and for good reason.

[@Lovinlife1234]

@Jerred Leatherow yep .you are a millennial!!..there ya go!!!!

[@JillKirchner]

Of course. He's just a modern day bum.

[@lynngranata5717]

I have seen many lawyers who look like him in my line of work. Why he should become a lawyer or paralegal it’s not too late, he’s 30 and still has a lot of time left in life.

[@karenwatson5732]

Lynn Granata but that requires WORK! Which he has clearly shown that he is unwilling to do.

[@MsMadmax1]

I was 22 almost 23 when I moved out of my parent's home. I couldn't wait to get out on my own so I could live my life the way I wanted. I had a good job, I made good money and with a couple of roommates, I was able to afford it. Not that I didn't love my folks but it made me feel like an adult to live on my own. I can't understand why, if things were so tense and awkward between him and his parents that he would want to stay. They even gave him money to get started so I don't understand his reluctance to leave. Spoiled, lazy and entitled comes to mind.

[@godofdeath8785]

In most cases its parents fault or environment fault if something wrong with human and he/she/whatever can't socialize. I am have to live with depression, paranoia, anxiety, worry, sociophobia and everything that because of my parents or environment which made fun of me. And now they except from me that i am somehow will integrate myself in this society these rules really sucks

[@virginiamoss7045]

@@godofdeath8785 Thanks for sharing your story. It's not a matter of attitude; some people have real issues that make adapting difficult if not impossible. Our society has no place for them, but should.

[@jimferry4751]

This is so widespread that adult children stay at home much longer that my generation. I have a 27 year old stepson who did not finish college, can't hold a job and plays video games till 3am. My wife lets it happen and I stay out of it. I think he will never leave.

[@brodyerb1999]

Well i understand this comments a year old has there been any progression for your son? I’m 24 and live on my own

[@user-zz6tb7vy9w]

@jimferry4751 you had it easy my man.... the free ride is over for the newer generations... you could buy a house with 20 bucks in your pocket back then, now a random ass house in the middle of nowhere is 200.000 and up... cant compare the easy life you guys had in the 70s and 80s compared to now

[@jimferry4751]

@@user-zz6tb7vy9w True, but I also worked 3 jobs and was an OK kid, did not get in trouble. Dad and I did not get along so split when I was 18 with 0 guidance and still turned out OK.

[@Xerdar36]

Who is he kidding... he was waiting for his parents to croak and take the house... lol

[@seankeenan1414]

Xerdar36 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@malofokanneh4218]

Xerdar36 😂😂😂😂

[@metasprite5648]

Xerdar36 lol

[@BeccaBeccaBecca22]

Well then he'd have to pay the mortgage and he hasn't had a job in years so he'd then lose the house. There are just many ways this could've gone wrong, maybe he's lucky it's changed for him sooner rather than later.

[@Xerdar36]

Rebecca it’s not the mortgage I worry about... it the child support be most likely he had to pay.... if he got the house suddenly..lol

[@BL-no7jp]

This guy is the type who will never work but he will look for a woman with no self respect to support him.

[@marymiller9870]

Yes and then belittle and beat her if she's not perfect, and doing what's best for him. I'm so glad I didn't see this when it was fresh!

[@reginaweir4777]

You spelled "find" wrong

[@jimhoctor2382]

He'll probably find one too. Misery loves company.

[@eleanormedina6703]

I had a brother like that.

[@rt3593]

He.wants to find a woman with no self respect? Go to a pro-abortion rally... A match made in heaven.

[@davidpar2]

Why would a judge have even needed to “rule” on this? There was no case; the _30 year old_ wasn’t paying rent. If his parents told him to leave, he had no right to be there.

[@annaleevalfig1119]

He looks like he’s 40 🤣 but has the maturity of a teenager and the anchor’s reaction to all the bullshit coming out of his mouth was even more hilarious, his parents deff played a part in raising this ungrateful “son”

[@dannymetcalfe8279]

Chronologically, he's 30. Emotionally and mentally, he's 12. Maybe his paper route doesn't earn him enough money to pay rent.

[@johnward8064]

He doesn’t have any paper route. He is too lazy.

[@sassouusasoo3607]

I mean ,at this point it's his parents fault .Dude is obviously not a 100% there .My mom was overprotective ,still is .When parents are like that you become dependent .Probably what happened to him .I broke the chain.

[@tyreekwillaims7118]

@@sassouusasoo3607 preach bro I had to do the same thing

[@martybaldwin9335]

I started on the expectations of adulthood when they were 14 years old. It didn’t take them 21 years to get the hint.

[@lorileeann7623]

He doesn't have a paper route, that would mean that he had a job...he doesn't...

[@carolr4871]

If his goal in being on the show was to garner sympathy, my guess is that it was a colossal failure.

[@skontheroad]

I would have to agree. Although while he is clearly on the spectrum, one can't even blame his parents who likely didn't pick up on it and get him an IEP and then help. So of course he is now behind the 8 ball. He isn't dumb. But he obviously misses social cues (on national television.... ouch!). Rather than exploit him, as it has been so publicized, why didn't someone step in and offer assistance??? And what is worse--there are so many others out there just like him!

[@carolr4871]

@@skontheroad Good point. We don't know if he has some undiagnosed condition.

[@marinemarine8305]

Is this guy on drugs or just too lazy to get a job. Have the same situation with a client who sued her parents and was disowned and now she's suing the estate because she was cut out of the will. get a grip stupid. Get a job and grow up.

[@madamvaudelune3298]

@@skontheroad How much more assistance can you give a guy than 8 years free room and board? We all have mental issues but in the words of an early 19th century English wit: ' The poor dont have time to run mad.' Most us us truth be told are just functional. I guarantee you, the Army, Navy, USMC Air Force or CG will be delighted to give this man room, board, a pay check, he will be more physically fit than EVER in his life AND he will surely be able to pay child support and get visitation. All the help he needs right there. I spent 10 years in uniform. If i can do it so can he.

[@chrissabin5003]

@@skontheroad He was diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia but refuses to accept the diagnosis.

[@sunrisesunset1734]

They won't ever find Snowden if he stays in character.

[@JoseRamos-gv2om]

I know a 50 year old "man" that still lives off his elderly Mother's social security. Since he was a teen, the guy would cry and lock himself in his room, if the word "WORK" was even mentioned to him. At this point, his family considers him mentally handicapped (even though he was never diagnosed).

[@caseyjones9716]

He has a son ??? The generosity of women never ceases to amaze me. What a great role model he is for that boy. It's better for that child to have healthier, more mature adult men in his life.

[@bettyboop.693]

Depends on the "woman"

[@mizkomunikation9478]

And women who DON’T tolerate this kinda bullshit are always accused of being shallow gold diggers who only date “Chads”. Whatever.

[@sallydavidson4471]

He was as evasive with her when they were creating their son. Her first indication she ignored was when he took her to dinner at mom & dads house!

[@marymiller9870]

Accidental sympathy sex.

[@mruparsons7336]

This guy is a selfish, self-centered loser. He lost custody of his son because he refuses to to be self-sufficient, indicating he could not take care of a child. He played the interviewer just like he played his parents, but they wised up.

[@beckybarts8509]

He's a grown man he should be able to take care of himself and his child instead of free loading off his parents

[@gwendolynosler3930]

He should have been gone he is Lazy Lazy i know they are sick of him

[@phriedokra6158]

Parents allowed this long ago...

[@michelleb7399]

He’s waiting for his child to grow up and support him. My dad was a momma’s boy. After she died, he begged to come live with me.

[@Bella-lx1xl]

@@gwendolynosler3930 It's their fault!

[@patriciakatz7866]

Weak parenting skills. You really should raise your children to be able to live without you. Otherwise they depend on you and others for their responsibilities.

[@lavalampluva55401]

They gave him 8 years to move out. They gave him money to move out. So....what did he do with that money? It was probably enough to at least pay first months rent plus deposit.

[@TransformersFan1991]

That man deserves to be living on the streets.

[@mr.anderson3369]

Brooke: are you trying to get a job? Michael: uh ah uh ah er derp

[@moniquejohnson8427]

🤣🤣🤣💯

[@lulamantshephe5595]

😃😃😃😃😃😃😃🇿🇦

[@dinoperedetout7464]

World of Warcraft is a job, right? He has a level 120 Night Elf! A LEVEL 120 NIGHT ELF DRUID!

[@HXLproductions]

Working sucks

[@bryanshere3860]

😆😅🤣😂

[@mikemercury5654]

Why is this on the news ? It should be on Dr. Phil or something .

[@tohopes]

Dr. Phil is national news.

[@patrickholland6848]

I was thinking more like Jerry Springer.

[@supermarc]

So you're saying we should milk this story even more, because surely this deserves to get everyone's attention! Great thinking! Have you considered working for an American broadcasting company?

[@ericwood2062]

@Ann-Marie Paliukenas Can you show me a video of that guy with Dr. Phil?

[@cecegarfias3395]

RIGHT !

[@robertkartechner5850]

I think many, many people know of moochers like this. A 37 year old nephew mooches off his sister who is on disability allowance - and her 62 year old hubby just lays about too.. A 28 year old great nephew (well, he isn't so great) mooches off his retired 76 year old grandmother. Just so sad and pathetic.

[@JimsIfitaintbrokefixit]

If he buys his own food, how does he do it without a job?

[@barkendog1]

I actually know the 50 year old version of him. He's absolutely sickening.

[@spignetti]

you know that guy too? lol...There are a few of these guys running around....

[@AnyoneCanSee]

You know a 50-year-old guy living with his parents?

[@spignetti]

@@AnyoneCanSee You would be surprised...My cousin lived at home till he was 41...He went to school in Italy to learn Italian....8 years worth..Well, you know what kind of job that got him....lol....Now he's married and with children but the fact that he even got laid is mind blowing....How could you tell a prospective future spouse that you live with your parents and still expect to get laid...Well, he did...which again, boggles my brain...lol

[@dtapp90dt]

I know and almost 60 year old verssion of this

[@spignetti]

@@dtapp90dt Now you see? it's criminal...at best....

[@LUNDMX]

He’s single ladies!!

[@lanetteamourose514]

LUND MX , FU!

[@samanthaspeaks4206]

😂

[@ColdCanuck50]

Wow, what a shocker that is :-\

[@richardtarjeft4884]

hahahaha

[@sweetcup6694]

Come and get ya some snowflake winner. Don't get shut out.

[@TripNWithRed]

Meanwhile it's 3 years later, he's probably up late in his parents basement reading comments on this story while his parents are secretly planning to move and not leave a forwarding address.

[@saradraperwessels]

I wonder if you folks at CNN have heard of some of the latest news? 1) We are in a pandemic that caused business shut-downs 2) The US has unemployment rates matching the great depression of the 1930s 3) Housing prices are out of control 4) There is a pre-pandemic trend which continues that young people are renting together because they can not afford to buy or rent on their own 4) Full time at minimum wage does not equal a living wage Tens of thousands are now unable to pay for the things that were taken for granted in their parent's youth. Also, the condescension from the broadcaster shows her privilege and ignorance. No doubt at her pay level she doesn't worry about such things.

[@Pompsie]

How is this a news story lol

[@tamaradavis1866]

Pompsie because it's a real issue in modern America

[@Fat_Vegan]

The millennial invasion has commenced

[@ryanp6999]

It’s CNN

[@georgedarkrender388]

They're framing the right.

[@ToddLarsen]

Pompsie ditto!

[@Vezmus1337]

"I'm trying to do what's best for me," he said, while sitting in his mom's basement with no job or healthcare.

[@marinemarine8305]

You lost your child because you could not provide for him because you don't work and budget and know how to function. Get off the drugs, sober up and quit frying your brain.

[@lynngranata5717]

@@marinemarine8305 what about his baby boomer parents? They’re the ones who were the worst known for drug addiction. I bet it was none other than them who brought him up into this environment. It’s no wonder why. The parents are still kids themselves. How can kids raise kids?

[@robertojames2023]

@@lynngranata5717 At thirty it's more likely that his parents are Gen X'ers and not baby boomers. But who knows they could've had him when they were older (that would make them baby boomers).

[@johnrodriguez8253]

How the heck he even goes and embarrassed himself on TV?!?! Damn, it's not like if you are still 22 or 23 years old, you're a full grown up man!

[@hobgoblin4614]

If you're in your 30s unless you ran into financial problems or are making some type of pivot to drastically alter your life for the better (i.e. starting a business, going to school/grad school, saving for your own house) OR your parents are sick/need care and you are helping you should not be living at home. Period. If you are its the parents fault as much as it is the kid(s).

[@pauldg837]

This is a 30 year old man with the responsibility level of a 12 year old boy.

[@marthayounger9219]

HE LOOKS LIKE A CABBAGEHEAD

[@pauldg837]

@@marthayounger9219 That made me laugh. 😂

[@Jakehava]

Paul DG, That could be an insult to 12 year old boys.

[@clayoreilly4553]

Please! Just stop insulting 12 year olds.

[@JupiterRadio]

My son had 3 businesses by 12. Of course I help him with the legal side, but it's all his talent and ideas. There's a lot of kids that are more responsible than this guy 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@kylemossi]

I don't think he realizes how stupid he is making himself look.

[@jenniferlove4791]

kyle mossi There’s no shame in his game...looking stupid is not a concern to him

[@ivanwiley7192]

Too late. He's already too stupid.

[@coonhunter132]

He don't have a clue about anything

[@xterra67]

He does realize, and the sad thing is there's thousands and thousands that support this dumb shit toolbox!!!

[@texas4ever984]

No wonder he lost custody, he's a typical goon that got everything in his momma's name. 😂😂😂

[@Willy_the_gunslingin_studentOD]

"I am a millennial" "...yes..."

[@jakckt]

While I feel bad for the parents, they only have themselves to blame because they raised him and failed to instill good values including respect, graciousness, work ethic and appreciation. When you enable someone for too long, it tends to become an expectation.

[@virginiamoss7045]

Given this guy's responses, he may have mental health issues like auditory processing challenges. Did you ever think of that? We don't know near enough to make assumptions on his background. Don't throw it onto the parents.

[@ProJanitor]

...but he is only 360 months old! Why would they kick him out like that??

[@Crazywaffle5150]

You just gave me a really fucked up perspective on how short life is. .......

[@LA12312]

Crazywaffle5150 hahahaha fucken eeyyy!!!

[@ProJanitor]

Jordy Lunkhead Verrill You’ve just contradicted yourself. He’s too lazy to do all that. Instead, he’ll troll a Warcraft realm like a teenager with an impossible amount of angst.

[@johnclhugyugihjbvgbkj9729]

ProJanitor kick him out, then 360 to opening up their place to him again?

[@lindahenry6168]

Tell him it's not a request, then start throwing his stuff out the door.

[@bereleneyergaw3194]

😂😂😂👍My sentiments, exactly. I don't even know why he's on CNN.

[@heatherh5450]

Unfortunately, that would be illegal.

[@kittydaniels-henry1404]

I agree! However I’ve worked in NYC Housing Court. It would’ve been easier for them to sell the house. Also he unfortunately can argue it’s his childhood home….. which in NYS can make it impossible to have him removed….hence why it took 8 years.

[@bereleneyergaw3194]

@@kittydaniels-henry1404 :👍Thanks for the information. I now realize that before anyone either rents out their home, a room, let anyone stay for awhile or let adult children live there, one needs to really familiarize themselves with the law. Seems perpetrators always have more right than their victims.

[@angelafernandez8438]

and then if he ends homeless, oh poor guy.

[@lisamo2598]

I bet he’s living in a van down by the river.

[@cassandramiguel1163]

🤣🤣Do you have a job?? -"uh, no. I"m doing what's best for me."

[@mbarry58]

He’s holding out for a management position....

[@waikintang8246]

This bastard insults " its" decent tie he wears.

[@DatGrA2b]

@dark lord his conservative so I'm guessing no

[@GMovieSeeker]

He reminds of the sister of my ex, who is an extreme libertarian who would preach you for hours about her ideology, but still lives at her mother's house, doesn't work, doesn't have serious relationships and leads a really immature lifestyle...

[@user-kv3ut6pv4b]

Holding out til his parents "kick the bucket"

[@SupraFast7159]

Cousin Eddie!

[@HMIslander]

At 30 years of age he's got plans for a job! Whatever you do, don't rush into it!

[@vsonic86]

Wayne Turner why?

[@MelinWisconsin]

Lmao!

[@gloriafb46]

🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂🤭🤭🤭

[@OK-kf2ex]

Good advice

[@ElleOhElleOhElle]

@@vsonic86 He was being sarcastic, friend.

[@FolaTheMaverick]

Stop pampering him! Your heart goes out to him! For what? You are doing not doing him any favours, tell him the truth. He is bleating on blindingly. He does not want to speak to his parents! Really? Okay! He has plans and he is doing what best for him, but it doesn't have to be tomorrow, Okay Mickey?

[@MiraSthira]

Imagine having to go on CNN because you won’t leave your parents house. 😂

[@devilmancrybaby2101]

This was one of the awkwardest interview ever 🙄

[@paulaOyeah]

Just like interviewing someone on the Autism Spectrum. Poor guy. 😔

[@michaelaj9019]

Devilman Crybaby yes

[@anyalecawale635]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nicholasmarino7375]

Be quiet

[@telectronix1368]

babydollgoddess - Could be. I wasn't too impressed with the interviewer - "my heart goes out to you (until you're off camera, then I'll smirk with the people at home about you)"

[@johnlee7943]

He knows if he gets a job. He would have to pay child support.

[@alvinkincaidsr.6425]

Get your lazy butt out of the house you 30 years old you are trifling man

[@alwaysopen7970]

Plus get his hair cut and dress correctly. I had learned several trades by age 30. How did a CNN make it through this interview?

[@melvinhume9865]

He will have to pay.. child support working or not.. when kid gets grown.. the kid can collect it..even if he old n on SS.. kick the bumb out

[@StaryXxM]

Bingo!!!!!!

[@jasonrees6012]

Yup. you know it . But we don't know if he got taken advantage of ,women do that .

[@vegaswithdrawal4132]

If I were him, I would be embarrassed as hell to come on national television to declare to everyone how big of a loser I was. It's one thing if you live with your parents, but you are working, paying bills, going on trips and contributing to the household, but this dude isn't doing shit!

[@DoctorXander]

I was pretty upset when my parents kicked me out of home but it was the best thing that could have happened to me

[@caroldavis5877]

He wasn't raised with a strong work ethic, he's a sponge.

[@FaithandNova]

His parents had to have taught him work ethics if they have maintained in life. Sounds like they spoiled him and it backfired. My cousin was like that, didn't want anything out of life and lived off his parents.

[@eleanormedina6703]

Sponge Bob was popular.

[@lamar9331]

Parents fault!

[@cabayern9416]

Entitled, lazy, narcissist.

[@justjoan4010]

Parents doing

[@milotherussianblue3691]

CNN is not doing this guy any favors for his job prospects.

[@Mlogan11]

It's not CNN- this guy is booking time with all the networks and human interest shows.

[@meghanscotti2703]

Milo The Russian Blue Good, hes had it easy long enough. Lol

[@ikmnification5737]

This guy's job is doing interviews right now, they pay.

[@TheNefastor]

IKMNification that is really pathetic.

[@karlanewman9142]

Has anybody even stopped to ask or wonder if this young man struggles with schizaphrenia? A REAL ILLNESS many painfully try to hide. He seems intelligent enough. Very sad situation. He needs a mentor and build self esteem, not people downing him From every angle. There is something more to this that meets the eye. I know people who still live with parents 40, 50s but they help with mortgage payment, repairs, upkeep. I don't see anything wrong with it if concentual and it keeps families strong and together. That was the old way. Now families spread out everywhere.

[@virginiamoss7045]

I agree.

[@bacaworld7095]

By the time I was his age I was married with 4 kids, had already purchased a home and paid for it completely, sold that home and purchased another for 360,000.00. I worked extremely hard since I was 14 years old. Saving and working to afford my life and give my kids something wonderful. My 17 year old daughter has a part time job, goes to work, school and cheerleading practice. This guys is a bum and needs a BIG WAKE UP CALL! His life is wasting away, and his parents enable him for far too long! Time to grow up little man.

[@MrJuliovilla13]

Brooke's face throughout the entire video is PRICELESS! 🤣

[@dharmony07]

Yes, and she is so pretty at every angle. As for the 30 year old son, he is sad.

[@safetymikeengland]

What is the deal with her cheekbones? It looks like she got stung by a hornet on each cheekbone.

[@Christobanistan]

@@safetymikeenglandMakeup

[@onlypatsfan07]

When this guy woke up that morning, I don't think his brain woke up with him.

[@melodygarcia695]

😂

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

…at all!

[@Alan-rx3uk]

his brain left when he was 18

[@goodmorningsundaymorning4533]

More like for the last 12 years.

[@petergianarakos5698]

Onlypats:....beautiful. I love the imagery. This dude is a real moron. Uh...if you don't like your parents and want leave why exactly does one then take their parents to court 🙄. Where did all the money he should have been able to save in 8 years of sponging off of his poor parents One day my father told me go. I went. Simple. I'm sure the fact he doesn't have a job in this inspired economy is just because he is lazy and to good to work as a janitorial engineer or be a master chef at an In and Out burger bistro. To entitled for his own good.

[@dariusthurman8835]

A few years ago I made fun of this guy but now I envy him. My mother passed, his parents are still alive and he has a son.

[@corntastrophy]

​@@Gg1118dieoAs long as you're trying to develop skills through either a college degree or a trade you're doing way better than this guy who has no passion. Yeah, the economy is shit, housing market is laughable, wages are even worse than the great depression, but there are thankfully still some things you can do to help get you to a decent paying job to get a small apartment, assuming they don't jump rent more than they have.

[@sarahmitchell7816]

This makes me so happy my mom charged me rent the day I turned 18.... so many people were like "oh that's harsh" In reality it gave me a reason to get my own place and establish myself as an adult... 🤷‍♀️

[@mqpar5.795]

I get it. My dad worked at a bakery as a teen and my grandfather (Peruvian immigrant) took some of his pay to help out with bills. Now my parents never done such, but I still joined the Marines to get out of the house and relieve them a bit. It’s weird how the way you see your parents as a kid vs adult. As a kid they’re the ones who guide you and they seem like they are always on their feet and have money all the time. But as an adult you realize that your parents are human and have a ton of bills too. Makes you more appreciative.

[@marycollins7058]

l had the same kind of a mom at 18 she said its time to get married or move out. l moved out into a one room apartment with not even a bed to sleep on. As l worked two jobs l budgeted myself and saved enough money to buy wood and make a bed to sleep and a sofa to sit during the day. l later purchased fabric to sew a cover for it and the rest is history l worked very hard for everything l have. l am thankful to my mother who has now passed on, for teaching me about money and how not to waste it. To this day l am still careful with money and shop in thrift stores, flea markets and anywhere l think l can get a bargain, and l don't have to. Yet, my son will go into Wawa pay $17.00 dollars for a fancy coffee cup, after l had given him one l paid 99 cent, which he didn't like. l cannot understand what has happen to the young people today!

[@thispersonrighthere9024]

lol that's a shitty thing to do, and if my parents kicked me out at 18, i would probably never speak to them again, BUT i'm glad everything worked out for you.

[@user-zz6tb7vy9w]

@@thispersonrighthere9024 I know a guy that got kicked the daya after he turned 18... know what happened? His mother got sick and died an year later and the son didnt even go to the funeral... what I mean is, parents need to discipline their kids but they need to understand that actions have consequences and they will get old before their kids and sometimes the reality of those parents actions may cost them dearly

[@iamPinga]

I don’t understand why he agreed to do a national television interview. The story going public seems humiliating enough.

[@FaithandNova]

Does it look like his elevator goes all the way up?

[@HJKelley47]

He did that interview to get a payday. It would be interesting to get an update on this guy's life after being kicked out of his parent's home at 30.

[@BionicPig95]

He’s clearly on the spectrum or something. They’re taking advantage of him. It’s exploitation and sickening.

[@terireed3740]

I don't know. I have a friend who's seriously impaired and she works. No reason this guy can't other than laziness

[@MaMaTArtlife]

Because he wasn't sympathy, his 5 minutes of fame... he thinks this is going to make him rich.

[@ReenieG1UK]

Entitled, entitled, entitled and his parents helped make him this way; however, he is an adult and knows what he is doing…

[@janasali821]

But we don’t know what his parents really did, do we? Maybe his parents crushed him growing up, maybe he’s not mentally well

[@FaithandNova]

@@janasali821 he's well enough to create a child and manipulate his parents. Believe he's well enough to work, he doesn't want to

[@cherylspencer3662]

Like pitbulls are instinctually fighters, some people are Born lazy!

[@TheLadyaec]

Not entitled. Kept dependent , kept dependent, kept dependent. Was entitled to independence but not aided. That’s parents who don’t realize offspring are for life.

[@noktumwhatever753]

Looking back on it, and considering the extreme amount of publicity this got for what it actually was, this was 100% a psyop.

[@t00short]

The killing part is he had the nerve to go on television with this. 😂😂

[@JP-sf5er]

He's nothing but a free loader without an ounce of pride. What a catch!

[@flowersandcandyflowersandc9093]

Your opinion.

[@maxcadey9223]

@@flowersandcandyflowersandc9093 no it's fact

[@flowersandcandyflowersandc9093]

@@maxcadey9223 I would never put my child in the street even if they are 100 years old

[@maxcadey9223]

@@flowersandcandyflowersandc9093 judging by your user name I could see why you'd feel that way. He's 30 not 3. He'll live.

[@JP-sf5er]

@@flowersandcandyflowersandc9093 Then you'll never teach your boy to become a man. That was the best lesson in life his parents could taught him.

[@ddellwo]

You’d think Weird Al would have made more money over the years.....

[@philipdefibaugh7127]

Guys STOP insulting Weird Al and his family! This guy is beyond LOSER!

[@sohibversace94]

It’s cause he’s white and nerdy

[@slumpnmyrump4986]

That's his younger brother Weird Hal

[@issaacxxx6202]

Weird al was 30 about 30 years ago

[@dhill19860]

weird al's work ethic would blow this guys mind

[@ebaybasuki]

I moved out of my parents' when I was 14. We had to do it so I could support the family. That was 26 years ago

[@jf76]

"I'm trying to do the best for me." Classic. Sponge off of your parents for 8 years claiming that you want to leave but only had 2 weeks notice? Your parents deserve freedom,, finally. Hopefully this has been resolved by now.

[@ChampagneCAPO]

He looks like he would fit in great at GameStop!

[@tthoma12]

Champagne CAPO lmao

[@Lippins]

Not as an employee, just someone who loiters for hours and forces conversations with a disinterested cashier.

[@TomasRay]

So do you.

[@araccardi]

So are you saying he should work at Gamestop? Or all gamers are like this guy?

[@tuffenuff6275]

El Blech omg I used to work at game stop and this is painfully true lmao

[@digdogdo902]

30yr old unemployed CNN viewer. What's the story?

[@COULDbWORSE1]

Well that's the only people that watch cnn. Losers that live with their parents. The people that want free stuff. They hate Trump because he is going to create jobs. They don't want jobs they want freebies.

[@webhead2777]

AOC and Hillary voter

[@biancabumblebee3340]

Go ahead and hate! Aren’t you watching cnn? Lolll

[@COULDbWORSE1]

@@biancabumblebee3340 yep. Its my daily dose of comedy. Watching clowns make up fake news and then watching clowns eat it up like its real. Its a real circus.

[@biancabumblebee3340]

Go ahead and hate! So you’re a loser that lives with your parents? 😂😂😂 get a life. This is what you do for fun? Ai...god bless you my dude. Seek help.

[@richardtriggs]

You guys should do a second interview. I really hope this guy got everything straightened out.

[@lorettavanriet1410]

Any updates?

[@AllGreyEverything]

Why can't someone who is talking and clearly nervous drink some damn water without a snide remark?

[@zoogyd]

Yea I was ticked off by this. She was in the middle of asking her question so he couldn't speak anyway. And he didn't need permission to drink water clearly provided by the network.

[@greatdaneacdc]

Yeah she's a bitch! He should of said to her I need a drink And fuck you

[@Durka-Durka]

That loser deserves all the belittlement anybody can throw at him.

[@ActionMax09]

I agree... I guess the water is just there intended for looks.

[@idaayers9120]

Oz Lee~ Amen!!!! That's right. She is a shrew!

[@shekusheriff1438]

I don’t know if anyone can see that this man needs some mental health treatment. He clearly has some issues with appearance, attention span, coping skills, etc. Painful to watch.

[@vforvenom2299]

And the immoral woman basically publicly shaming him doesn't make it better. But that's what they made this piece for, CNN made this piece to just embarrass this guy and then talk shit about his generation and attack a whole generation over his case (in which he appears to have minor mental illness).

[@billgoobinhoffer4705]

I don’t understand why these CNN viewers always think they can diagnose ppl through a CNN interview! I think it’s proof how dumb you get by watching the Crap News Network! By the way, it’s called LAZY! The guy needs to get off his butt and work for a living. Easy concept for most ppl.

[@That70sStorm]

Sheku Sheriff, for eight years his parents told him to leave. EIGHT!!! He even admitted they gave him money, at least once, for him to move out. Please don't give this dude any excuses.

[@vegadeth]

This guy is a joke. I would have no problem if my son lived with me when he is 30 or older under the right reasons. This is not the right reasons.

[@JohnG500]

Sheku Sheriff praying for him to get his life together.

[@fredh999harris8]

This guy is suffering from extremely low self-esteem & severe depression. He seems nice enough but is poorly adapted to living in any modern society. He is childlike & simplistic & is probably too afraid to get out onto his own initiative. He would need a lot of therapy in order to get his act together.

[@fionanakarioko2616]

I agree with you

[@GlassOnion.]

I honestly feel kind of sorry for him. Guess I’m in the minority.

[@theimperfectscrapper5313]

Very much agree.

[@virginiamoss7045]

This is my take on this guy, not an attitude thing. A mental health evaluation could help a lot.

[@sassarific]

How this even became a news story is beyond me

[@FPVLIFE]

How can anyone reasonably expect him to work when he is busy leveling up his World of Warcraft characters!?!?

[@ResidentEvilBiohazard]

FPV LIFE Rotflmao

[@TheFourFats]

he ran out of mana at 3:50

[@mysteriouscatlady4565]

FPV LIFE 😂😉

[@Albassam90]

The Four Fats IM DEAD YOU FUCKER 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pavelp9887]

The Four Fats lmao!

[@JohnSmith-tf4iv]

I hope my father doesn't see this and get any ideas.

[@agentsmilze1784]

John Smith 😂

[@Cruznik02]

John Smith I was thinking that too 😂😂

[@himurogemma6032]

me 3

[@seankeenan1414]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@meeddieok]

John Smith i know your father and I am showing him this!😃

[@TheAshMcG]

Blame the parents, they created the monster.....Had they set up boundaries and taught him responsibility, he would have move out on his own. Call Dr. Phil, he will set this guy straight.

[@clarice525]

He wants to leave "as soon as possible", but he has no money and no job. Also, this man knows that his parents want him out of their home. Has he just ignored them in the belief that they would have no recourse?