Abbott Elementary’s Janelle James Helps Kids Keep It Real | DESUS & MERO | SHOWTIME

Earlier this year, a school in California created a hotline where callers could listen to pep talks recorded by their students. Desus and Mero have decided to do their own version: a hotline where NYC kids tell you the cold, hard truths you need to hear. To help them get started, they've brought along comedian and TV principal, Janelle James of Abbott Elementary.
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DESUS & MERO, the Bronx’s very own, reconnected online in the early days of Twitter, where they unleashed their potent personalities and found themselves kindred spirits. That led to stints on Complex and MTV, the Bodega Boys podcast, and a daily late-night show on Viceland, developing a feverish following. The quick-witted duo brings a distinct voice to late night, delivering smart and comedic commentary on any and all topics, that keeps audiences buzzing. DESUS & MERO continue to host their Bodega Boys podcast.

[@wilcee238]

Desus and Mero would be the greatest PE teachers ever. Until they get fired for gambling on dodgeball and running illegal steal the bacon tournaments.

[@nakamiyonemura2001]

That's a skit right there...

[@kfkm]

quinta needs to hear this pitch hold on now

[@sherylsmallwood-valdivia5375]

@@kfkm They would instruct their students to "accidently" hit Jacob too with the dogeballs too.

[@roberttodd7136]

This just made me notice white my kids respect their teachers more than me ! Influence it real

[@jimr9499]

That and they'd be gambling on all the little games they got the kids playing...lol

[@charlesbrace1770]

I called the number and these kids got me rolling. Just the discouragement I needed 😂

[@h.beeeeee4234]

Where’s the number? I need some discouragement too 🤣

[@CocaineCurt89]

@@h.beeeeee4234 it’s In the video

[@oktyrant8953]

Janelle: When was the last time you were disappointed? Youth: When Russia attacked Ukraine. Well, all my worries are meaningless.

[@ndo533]

ALL of them😂😂😩

[@mopanda81]

shit, facts, same

[@bluebellegreen2804]

Shout out to kid's parents!!

[@CleverCover05]

Dang, the way she said "Boooooyyyyy" hurt me and I didn't even do anything yet. Which is probably the real issue, but still.

[@seanwilson8168]

I feel the same way 😂

[@Run_GMD]

Desus rolls up with “I’ve been to jail.” and none of the kids are either impressed or surprised. Those NYC kids are wise beyond their years.

[@jdd0815]

I love Janelle so much. I’m so glad she’s finally having her career moment, she is super funny.

[@beeggym666]

Mero, "You cryin?" Adorable kid, "No." Mero, "Not yet, HA!" I had no idea Mero could do a perfect impression of my dad!

[@myemailiscool]

desus has great banter with kids, he would make a great dad if that time ever came lol

[@TonyAurum]

Shout outs to his secret family in Mississauga!

[@Glasweg1an]

@@TonyAurum They're not a secret family if you...

[@JarelTheArtist]

Nah that's uncle-they-see-once-a-month energy

[@ralelunar]

He needs to be on Abbott Elementary

[@letzsnuggzz]

"Someone's from the islands" Woo, she knows! Kneeling on rice or gravel is a classic punishment for Caribbean kids.

[@ZacharyJohnG]

Wtf lol I was like what is this

[@Dmens84]

Janelle: "When was the last time you were disappointed?" Kid: "When Russia attacked Ukraine" * Adults silently say 'Gaadayum' with their facial expressions. *

[@Philly2Corpus]

tell me why i called and these kids got me dead ass rolling on the floor...THE BRAND IS STRONG YO!

[@lawnside82]

Mr fun fun has entered the chat..

[@QweenKoopa-]

“Boooooyyyyy ya parents really messed u up” 💀

[@breezington9362]

The thumbnail with Janelle James looking directly into the camera is👩🏾‍🍳🤌🏾

[@kungpowchou]

The Brand is for the children!

[@cynthiaalmanza2365]

I called the hotline. The NY kids channeled the exact mood I was feeling this morning. Lol 😆

[@Milah803]

Called the number now I’m getting back in bed. Messed my day up 😂🤣

[@dreamqueen317]

I felt some kinda way about that soulmate part. Til that kid started stuttering over statistics, then I felt better.

[@staceyshere]

At my big big age I still struggle to say that word 🤣🤣🤣

[@keithn9253]

🤣

[@MrsTrixieFirecracker]

this is so cute... I caught a few strays, but it was so cute!!!

[@Glasweg1an]

FYI KZbin asked me to rate your comment. Never seen that before.

[@ZacharyJohnG]

It’s all good sis you’re gon make it

[@xavianbess5609]

😂 it's actually in service lol

[@PranavanathanYoganathan]

Janelle James is funny as hell. Love Abbott Elementary.

[@JustinDeRosa]

This hits hard and needs to evolve into a regular bit. My 3 yr old niece just pointed at my neck and asked, "What's that?" "Oh, it's just a little skin tag." "It looks like a weiner." 💀

[@robinsonshe06]

😐- Boiiiiiii.... 😂😅🤣🤗

[@Neenerella333]

Littles are broooootal.

[@Tylerbreana]

😂😂these kids are hilarious

[@MsJai_1]

Ayyyy!!! My girl & my guys together at last!🕺🏾💃🏾🕴🏾 They kids were a mess! 🤣

[@lillysing5249]

I called the hotline and one of the kids said “You’re ex is better off with out you, and you have to learn to live with that” and ironically that’s exactly what I needed to hear right now.

[@kimmomac4082]

I CALLED THE NUMBER ITS REAL!!!!!! Lmfaooooo

[@Pookieluvie]

4:15 just hits different when you’ve been single for a couple of years and you’re nearing 30 😢 I wasn’t prepared for lil homie to give it to me like my Mexican parents do when they ask when I’m giving them grandchildren lol

[@MS-dh9gh]

I just called the hotline - these kids truths are so cute!

[@jeyonce8901]

Don't call unless you're in a good place. 🤣🤣🤣

[@JH-wl4yy]

They all did soooo well

[@CS-wn2sz]

Dead ass people need this. I'm tired of people swearing they deserve everything

[@movekeysdapianoman]

Yo Janelle is 1000% hilarious and super crazy love her!!

[@dragoncantor]

This is the best thing I've seen online in a LOOOOOOOOOOOONG time. Just what I needed.

[@srog3771]

Janelle looking at the camera randomly lol 😂

[@Kxji]

The YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRR from the kids touched my heart.

[@richiemackintyre5094]

That little girl on the end came to play. Mom grabbed the cutest outfit she could find.

[@hwhy2]

I called the hotline from canada to get these hard truths: I needed this and loved this 😂

[@knishiwa08]

Yoooo I thought the line was fake but I called it and I’m rolling lol 😂

[@Homentertainement2]

Someone’s from the islands 🤣 Desus was too focus on the transition

[@wihe2079]

Mero's Spanish translation es muy perfecto opt #2 lol Yerrr!

[@RC-kl6kt]

BOYYYYYYYYYY why am I crying this is so sweet

[@tito-n-son6263]

I’m dying I just called the number 😂🤣😂the brand is stronger then ever 💪🏽💪🏽✅🎥🍿✅

[@flako74]

What happened to the other video?

[@clamb1984]

I just called😂😂😂Boooooyyyyy!!!

[@VocallyYours3]

She’s awesome !!👏🏽

[@jessicabw]

😂😂😂 the kids cracked me up!!!

[@dshepherd107]

Loved this one

[@TeddyBremmer]

Kids say the YUUUURRRR things.

[@MrKylelee18]

Desus and Mero would be those teachers that’s friends with all the students on Fortnite. And would roast those 3rd graders over the headset.

[@KCNwokoye]

Literally googled Janelle just to hear her voice and laugh. Keep on shinning queen 🙌🏾

[@kimberlytaylor8550]

Chirren, y’all! 🤣

[@stingrey1571]

Janelle James is super fine and super funny.

[@TSTypeR]

Is this Josh Gondelman crowdsourcing his twitter pep talks?

[@anisa5052]

Yes! So goooood

[@djakadt]

lmao i called and shorty told me to see if the T-Mobile store was hiring 💀💀

[@billozer0761]

The Brand is adorable. This was awesome.

[@allgemini05]

Bruh! The hotline has me in tears 😅

[@BranBranXO]

This was perfect 🤣🤣🤣

[@mmb628jr2]

desus brought the kneeling on rice thing 😂😂

[@lipstickzombie4981]

Oh damn Grandma made me kneel on mung beans and that hurt more than whacks at the butt 😫

[@mmb628jr2]

@@lipstickzombie4981 don’t know what those are… but any kinda beans sounds worst than rice 😂😁

[@juneytoolooney2165]

Yayyyyy!

[@awoFalase]

Freaking hilarious!

[@dt1k936]

the podcast where they talked about being directors for the kid actors came to life.

[@dkhasar]

Gah dam. This is great

[@Blacklivinghealthy]

lol I’m over here feeling attacked by option 4 my love life needed this tho

[@ronjohnson9342]

Y'all are getting this right 😂

[@andrewmarshall360]

Sometimes you hear ppl saying 60 is the new 40 . I’m going with 8 is the new 30 .

[@XZOTIKPOIZON]

I called that hotline it was hilarious with desus & mero and the kid's messages lol.

[@CompGeekDE]

Found the one kid that watches C-SPAN!🤣

[@LindaMitchell]

Call the number! The kids are hilarious.

[@PeterRodriguezz]

Thought i was the only one kneeling on rice as a child lmfao shout out to Desus

[@ghxstkennedy3637]

Desus is good with kids

[@devyn7sg]

Lol I pressed 3 and was attacked

[@fendiflavours2402]

I actually called, & went through all the prompts.🥴🤯😜😁

[@youngrighteous699]

These young bloods are awesome

[@avirex202]

"Some people are just mediocre." aaaayyyyyoooooo hahaha

[@BattleStar_Yolettica]

I called and now Desus and Mero marketing have all my info lol

[@beeggym666]

Ms. James has strong, "I wish a B!#@& would!" Vibes!

[@soma1990]

Bruh, How all West Indian kids live the same life?.. If you never kneeled on rice and had to keep a book balanced 😤

[@toya226]

💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@tia4057]

If you haven't called the number, call it now. That shit is hilarious 😂

[@jwy878]

I thought that y’all were playing until I called the number 😂

[@violetedge83]

Oh so yall some directors now???? 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@gdevonfarley]

I actually called the number 😂

[@primppoutnycbytokyokho]

❤️❤️❤️

[@MrKINGTAC0]

These segments are getting way less awkward. 💪🏽

[@vaniset]

That maxwell kid is going places

[@cheryld7713]

Tasha, it'll be okay, even if you do make bad choices 😆, you'll make some good ones 😊.

[@jayt2192]

Id nail that principle 💯

[@tiffanifloyd1552]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@terynmc]

😂😂😂

[@itsjustdorian8927]

Lmaooo

[@KCMaher]

Spruce 🤸‍♀️

[@thabangpule6642]

This is adorable.

[@sotelojulia12]

The BRAND IS FOR THE KIDS TOO YEEERRRR

[@tam_forreal]

Hilarious and so messed up 😅

[@vuyolwethu_m26]

I'm 25 and still stumble on 'statistics' 😭😭😭

[@PrydeWater901]

5:10 the REAL letdown was cutting away from the walkoff.

[@MrLakers92]

Bro on the kids episode you can’t even keep it together, please go see a therapist

[@PrydeWater901]

@@MrLakers92 aren’t the kids the therapists?

[@theonewhoisbetterthanyou3570]

@@PrydeWater901 Hahahahaahhahahahaaha great reply on Gawd lmao.

[@ecargxmik]

Can Desus and Mero please guest star on Abbott Elementary

[@themaddingcrow]

i wait a couple hours to watch the other video and it's already pulled?? what happened??

[@psychomike2235]

I just watched it since apparently i already had it loaded up before they set it to private. There wasnt anything really bad about it at all, desus seemed pretty stoned but it wasnt bad, like the whole time i was looking for a reason to see why it would get pulled but couldnt find one

[@mills90210]

That’s all desus kids

[@MarkSpizzle]

Man.......Why she know they eat "slime" in prison tho? That's sad lol

[@patricdaniels3760]

You ever had that lime flavored pudding that's the consistency of mucus?