be weird

[@SaltyOceanSunsets]

"We're all awkward now" makes me feel less alone now YAY! Social media really is the biggest brain rot and it has gone too far

[@adamvick2631]

Na actually. "Social Pornography" is a pretty good analogy tho.

[@saleh235]

Having a mindset like this comes from a lot of self and thoughts reflection

[@lem.02j4dn2q]

I never knew how to put my mindset into words but this honestly takes it like im genuinely the way I am because of a lot of self and thought reflection .. I love that ..

[@Emmahzorro2425]

@@lem.02j4dn2q same for myself, i feel like if i didnt think as much/ reflect on myself, or if i was more of an extravert id be quite different. im happy with the fact im like this though

[@fyessssss]

im a weird mf

[@namenamepickanamenamepickaname]

diddy

[@Siyecbc]

mhmm ditto

[@turtlinator9801]

thats whats up

[@somako71]

Me 2

[@saych232]

what are we doing hereeeeee

[@bungus87]

I love the "Podcasting is Social Pornography" concept, it's so true. People idolize these comedians and podcasters or youtubers or streamers or whatever and spend so much time listening to them talk that they become a parasocial number in people's "you are the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with" equation. Young adults now are social rookies spending 5 hours a day listening to a social adept whose job it is to be social, or at least to speak, and often without a more than a second of dead air. It's no wonder they feel paralyzed at the idea of merely trying to talk to a stranger with such a grand pretense in their minds. I appreciate the thoughts, all around. From them I would assume you are well read. I'm probably a couple years older than you are, and probably in a similar boat socially, and I really respect a person with a desire to acquire knowledge about being and heightened awareness and stuff. Especially so in this case though, since you were willing to put in the effort to articulate and share these concepts for all sorts of people to come across, on a platform full of people that would really benefit. I've had these sorts of ideas swirling in my head for many years now, mostly found through fringe art and its references or through sage words thought up by a brilliant and experienced mind, usually read to me by a youtuber. Tons more good words in my shelves of unread books, I'm sure. For years I have had every intention of becoming the Renaissance man I have dreamt of being, yet the depth of my understanding and ability are still lacking due the strength of my discipline. I am on the path, as always. Thank you for adding to the kindling, stranger. I would wager that you have the potential to do lots of cool things with your life, rain, and I hope you do. Take care.

[@seeture]

I swear this guy has the same thoughts as me

[@Jamar12156]

Honestly same

[@mossstoned7439]

Honestly same

[@ThoggaTheory]

We All Thhhe sA;Mmmeee But Noobody Li;;,,ssstennss I Feeel Crrushhhedd ..............,,,,,,I can ''t ppoortrrat the feeeliingns and thiouughtss He sharrress even Thruu Muuusuic Nor thru ANYTHinngg ...

[@maya-hx7xf]

“Being a man is not about girls dude..” you have no idea how happy this made me to hear coming out of a man’s voice. I’m a woman and I just wish guys didn’t centre us so much in such a disgusting way.

[@lordspirit7655]

This young man is on the right track. However he used Drake as some sort of analogy for masculinity. Drake is one of the least masculine people to ever exist and I don't know where he got that idea from. Most rappers are either massive playboys or pay for women. Very few are down to earth and genuinely want (just one) girl in their life. He knows what divine masculinity is so he definitely has been down some rabbit holes on that subject

[@maya-hx7xf]

@ did you not like watch the video? He was dissing the fact that Drake was someone men were looking up to as masculine.

[@lordspirit7655]

@@maya-hx7xfDid you not understand what I wrote. No one on the fucking planet thinks Drake is some sort of paragon of anything. He makes earworms for mainstream radio stations. Literally no ACTUAL man is sitting here going "Drake or other rappers are manly as hell bro they get all the females and money" that's absurd to put so much weight on these dudes. If anything it is metal or punk band members that are somewhat closer to divine masculine.

[@sacredloveletter]

rain, i'm so happy you exist

[@ConorMcTegor]

Soon you'll be disappointed that you do.

[@thekantedkalcedony]

@@ConorMcTegorbet you’re projecting

[@ConorMcTegor]

@@thekantedkalcedony As if I care how you feel.

[@ConorMcTegor]

@@thekantedkalcedony And soon you'll wish you never said that.

[@BefourThree]

@@ConorMcTegoryou will regret people exist but you’ll find clairvoyance in the beauty of the world

[@zmxncbvqpwoeiruty]

4:03 bro really said social eyes socialize social lies 😔🙏

[@rapidol7]

Rain: just found your channel today. You made a great point about people following “social pornography”. I work as a cocktail waitress at an upscale restaurant that a lot of rich people/celebrities frequent. It’s like witnessing a strange live show of people with status (or wannabes) trying to socially perform for each other. Some of these ”baller”/womanizer types that I’ve met seem deeply lonely since many of their friends are mostly around for status and they struggle to maintain healthy relationships. It’s just a constant clout chase. I wish the young men looking up to these guys knew how empty and boring it could be. People lose opportunities for real connections when they’re playing out fantasies instead of being authentic.

[@lordspirit7655]

Superficial people hang around and are attracted to other superficial materialistic people? Has it not always been that way?

[@rapidol7]

@lordspirit7655 yeah for sure! You’re right, I was just speaking to the general idea of people acting superficially because they idealize celebs (he mentions some young men looking up to celebs like Drake at some point in the video) and I just commented from my experience to affirm the obvious (ie. that the “baller” lifestyle can be shallow and meaningless, not worth looking up to etc)

[@alexandersupertrump9445]

Id rather be rich and have People being around me for status and money, than being poor, ugly and not have anyone around me ...

[@channeler4893]

Yeah that was something Ive thought about a lot but never really been able to express clearly in that way. I feel like people strive to mimic what they see in scripted or sort of curated social interactions, just idealized in some way, that are so popular in media, and it seems some people feel like anything outside of that is awkwardness. Maybe it's at least partly just because simply so much more media content exists now. Idk

[@beforefirst3094]

A lot of people are afraid of rejection, so much that they are willing to excuse social awkward situations and people, because they would also like to have that mercy in case they could possibly need it too.

[@perksofbeinganalien7830]

on the making friends part, i always make a point to be straightforward with people i like/find interesting. if they end up being unable to handle a person straightforward telling them "i think you're interesting and i'd like to get to know you better", then obviously they weren't actually worth knowing better. people who always have to beat around the bush or play games aren't worth the effort. empty scripted interactions make me hate people. being honest with people you're close to is extremely important too. in a relationship with someone, I want both of us to be able to call each other out on things, tell each other if the other has made us uncomfortable, and generally put in that effort to improve the relationship and push each other to improve as people as well. if no one close to you is ever telling you how they think you could do better, what's the point of the relationships? we shouldn't all be surrounded by people who are yes men to our faces and then talk behind our backs because they're too afraid to say it to us. the strongest relationships are built on that mutual trust that we can be honest with each other and still maintain our realtionship, improve it even. the bit at the end where you talk about a society where we are all working in unity - that sense of communal wholeness is something that is sorely lacking in a lot of modern societies, especially in the west. humans are not supposed to be so isolated in the singular sense, nor so connected in the worldwide sense. it creates a strange limbo where we are all alone but see everything happening everywhere at once, and so there's often little thought for the people who live around you. you may feel more connected to people across the earth that you saw on the news than you ever will to your neighbor. i think a strong bond of communal trust is an inherent desire for most humans - one that is very unfulfilled now. i don't think there's a clean one-all solution for this, and i don't think we can stop being connected to the world at large now - but trying to rebuild the sense of local community is something. what makes it even harder, i think, is how divided people are now. we find it hard to see the humanity in others. i'm certainly not exempt from feeling that way. i don't have a simple solution for that. but i do think that the different ways people think and act can generally be useful to a greater whole, when that whole encourages them to express themselves in a fruitful way. like how you were talking about the differences between men and women - although i don't believe in a monolith, i do believe that different people need different ways of encouragement to express their best qualities. if we nurture all of our strengths in a healthy and non restrictive way, hopefully we could all find purpose.

[@15xmatt]

I agree with you that we should be more authentic with our friends, but sometimes I struggle with that, saying or acting a certain way to try to “look cool” while deep down I know that I’m putting on a persona which isn’t who I am. That can be the reason why most friendships seem superficial and unauthentic. I think if we all talked and acted like our real selves, connections would be way more meaningful and real. Thank you for making me realize this

[@lordspirit7655]

@15xmatt That isn't anything new or groundbreaking. People will constantly enter and exit your life. What they bring to the table is determined by their own kinship towards you. I have millionaires in my family and if I were homeless they would not even piss in my direction if I starved to death. Social media is a gift (and a curse) and I have met cooler people online than I have anywhere near my city. If you are genuinely offputting then I suggest you "stay in your lane" as this young man said, or figure out a way to find other people with similar interests as you. For example if you like guns, obviously military guys are your go-to. You like video games, go to tournaments or comic cons and meet so many people. It's all about what you are willing to put in and who you are willing to keep in contact with.

[@MauricioJara]

I agree. We should be more straightforward. I hate all this beating around the bush. Just be straightforward, even as awkward as it may be! Awkwardness is a part of life. Awkwardness is genuine.

[@Shivam.434]

Damn Rain is giving some genuine great advice that I need right now. He's getting too real.

[@novagalaxy342]

I love the way you think. I've been told by a few people that I'm weird and too old to like anime shows and movies, barbie dolls, esoteric occult knowledge, I enjoy topics on UFOs, aliens, paranormal activity and more. I'm a middle aged woman, I tried to socialize a little here and there with men and women, but some guys are creepy and would get the wrong idea especially if a woman tried to talk to him.

[@Joe-y2x7q]

"Just be ankward" was the better fucking advice I listened in the last months. During my entire life I tried to be "normal", but it doesn't exist. I like FNAF, math, cute girls anime and it's perfectly fine.

[@moniifrr]

honestly, I'm not me when I'm not weird

[@gqbbyy]

Same like it’s part of my personality now

[@Siyecbc]

exactly!! 🤩🤩👀👀

[@Joe-y2x7q]

I'm not me when I'm not doing push-ups in the classroom with my homies.

[@mmooozii]

BE WEIRDD!!! ugh I never fit in socially because I tried sooo hard to fit into societal standards , now that I show up authentically I actually connect with people far easier .

[@rayyanbadr4790]

rain should be elected as the pope of social media

[@JamesProduces]

I understand this and agree but it’s easier said than done, I just can’t bring myself to go up and talk to new people

[@Spectacularizm]

i think i'm in love with this peculiar feller

[@15xmatt]

I needed to listen and reflect the ideas shared in this video, thank you for your really wise comprehension of this crazy modern world we’re living in

[@yvesalya3914]

Sometimes isolation turns life into a perfect mathematical equation. This idealism makes the isolated person nervous in social moments. ... As for me, I am also at peace with being strange and funny in front of others. ... .Man, you reminded me of the amount of stupidity that my friends and I used to live during the night work hours. To this moment, we laugh at each other about how formal we were in our first meeting and acquaintance. ...A little stupidity and strangeness is required in this life.

[@haydenh3217]

Social pornography is a really good way of putting it. I’ve been trying to break the social norms myself. Just by bringing out real authentic positivity and genuine complements. I have found Modt people regardless of my own beliefs of who will and won’t, end up liking my positivity. Some reciprocate some don’t, but yea dude. Great video, I think ima have my sister paint my nails over the break ! 💅

[@adamvick2631]

I was just thinking the same thing, hyper overexposure to social situations that, as a generation, early 2000's gen z and all of alpha could be apart of a something without actually being apart of it. Other generations had stories to tell after their adventures, we have blog posts. Its weird to connect with people cause, no one knows this situation.

[@emmasmith8156]

ur whole channel is the epitome of what i relate to. i have been homeschooled basically all of my life, and yet have done so much self reflection i find that i really do have so much self awareness it sucks

[@humblelifehappylife]

"we don't have the time anymore" damn that hits so hard

[@StevenForester]

I'm 43. Always been weird. Awkward in the 90's and 00's before the internet and social media. Still weird and awkward. For young people reading this, please believe me, the 90's were not great. Alot of cruelty and shallowness is how I remember large parts of my youth. My life is way better now.

[@yventuztester6059]

It's good

[@yventuztester6059]

Я верю, что ты сможешь достичь того, чего ты желаешь

[@yventuztester6059]

90-ые были и вправду не простыми

[@dark3nide]

Bro it is so hard for me to be weird in public, but your words inspire me to at least try and be weird lol 😅 thank you so much man!!

[@F1__Maniac]

Bursted out laughing when he said „social pornography” But its true af

[@DDG17]

Thank you for your videos. I have been feeling depressed and stuck in life and insecure about being social. Your videos really cheer me up and encourage me.

[@JJbafreak]

i love watching ur videos they comfort me thank you

[@nathan7364]

same

[@E_m_p_t_i_n_e_s_s]

I love how you express yourself! 🖤 Thank u for saying everything u just said! Somehow it makes me feel like I don't have to fight much for certain things cuz u already pointed them out and now I feel less bad and can focus on things I can realistically do without feeling bad. Love your ideas! I appreciate you sharing! ❤

[@thespicyfaery8736]

I love this so much your videos remind me of old 2010 youtubers it's different from this oversaturated stuff you see all over the internet now

[@alextrust4784]

Yes, and when ur a bit awkward ppl really don't mind it, like going to see someone and ask him to be your friend isn't even frowned upon they just think ur funny or peculiar but usually they like it cause it changes from ppl they know. Embrace yourself !! Embrace your passions and your being !!

[@xmariokiler2443]

Damn I never thought that men are more emotional than women.

[@6iaZkMagW7EFs]

everyone has emotions, even u

[@rambleitch]

in any case thank you for saying the things you said. sometimes assertiveness makes everything seem closer, within grasp

[@mrgremlin7377]

Love it Rain! You're Such an Authentic Soul & Personality haha Keep it Up Brother! The Higher Relms are Proud & Happy that U R Spreading Truth 💯

[@rafaels1r]

im weird. i just hide it from others to appear normal.

[@katie_seyward]

This is the best video I have seen all year hands down!!! Thank you for restoring my faith in life and humanity! 💜

[@miniwheats38]

So true. Reinventing humanity.

[@BefourThree]

1:50 you really are dropping the philosophical and psychological breakthrough I was trying to explain in college

[@lordspirit7655]

It's a bit of a reach. Listening to people discussing things isn't necessarily "pornography" or anything that absurd. that's like saying watching chefs cook is "foodporn" or taking therapists advice is "wisdom porn" like no dude. You will devote time to your hobbies, and if your hobby includes listening to someone speak, such as this young man here, then I wouldnt necessarily categorize it as something deeper than what it actually is

[@BefourThree]

​@@lordspirit7655 Maybe not Pornography to say, as definitionally it's intent to be erotic. But he highlights the key aspect that it's imitation. A hobby of listening is just school or education; I'd equivocate that to not be a hobby. There is often underlying principle in which people seek out these materials. It's why I come back. and there are groups that do call sections of food "foodporn", it's a commonly used hashtag. For "Wisdom Porn", I've never heard it before, but I there are people who are erotic to intelligence. Yes you devote times to your hobbies, but would you consider media consumption to be a hobby or a median of life? We have Radios, Tv, Phones, Newspapers, Flyers, Magazines, all of which are forms of media consumption, media consumption inherently isn't a hobby because it's a mode to transfer or learn information, it would be a hobby if your specific reasoning for media consumption is to only consume media and for no other valid option.

[@Wa-7x]

damn rain is being active these days

[@zee2147]

I needed this, thank you rain you're quickly becoming one of my favorite channels w your videos

[@suzisuzi-bg8ju]

it's so eay to say being awkwad is fine ,but u have only 2 options either be awkward and crave for the socialization or just be isolated ,there is no in-between

[@sacha_msky]

im actually so weird because of the circumstances but i dont listen to myself and try to hide it, imma go and live without that much care, its very fine and it feel so good to hear it from your mouth

[@OMGMOJOJOJO]

js listened to 76:14 hands down my fav ambient album ive ever heard

[@somako71]

Listened to it too - it’s sooo good!

[@Flipthescrpt]

Believe me as a millennial, the social AWK doesn't stop at Gen Z. Everyone is AWK and we're honestly all desperate for authenticity, and that's why being weird or odd is so special and precious ❤❤

[@bird4218]

agree except for the half abt divine masculinity /femininity. im born weird and weirdly have tried becoming normal but all its done it fuck over my life. becoming myself again and liking what i like, doing weird things, all very fufilling

[@marcelinethevampqueen]

i genuinely found you by accident but i really enjoy your content. you say a lot of things that people know but dont think about. im glad to see youre doing better, keep in mind that theres always hard times but thats what makes the good times really good. much love to you and keep up with the channel. i think you really have a knack for talking, the way you talk makes people want to just listen

[@Steff.9904]

i love you. your literally like if there was a tiny person sitting on a chair in my brain thinking it’d be you. if that makes sense lmao. keep posting these types of vids please!!!!

[@Eliana_1212-m9y]

Bro you are majestic 😭🎀💖

[@k.dell.]

bro i hate being weird, literally brought it up recently. you wanna know whats even weirder, you're video coming up when im feeling this way

[@x.poppyx0]

i love your videos i sit and listen and nod like we’re on facetime lol

[@kairoortiz3997]

in a perfect world, this would be taught in school.

[@wxs0.]

u look like sam winchester in supernatural.

[@oliverupload]

You should read Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. He had a lot of “odd” social characteristics that helped him see things differently, and he was obviously also a very smart guy. This combination allowed him to carve his success story

[@juno.2004]

7:55 I’ve been doing somewhat of the same thing. I’ve been just saying what comes to mind whenever I look at a picture or something interesting. I feel like it’s made me more “confident” (not really the word I want to use) when talking to others.

[@Lizziexqxeen]

I wanna be friends with you so bad actually. You’re like speaking to my soul.

[@Replacednameholder69]

Self weirdness is great. But creepy weird is, uhm, no 🤢🤢

[@nataliek878]

I would like 😔 to clarify 😔 for the sake of the internet 😔 this is a joke 😔

[@SirSurRush]

What if I want to be creepy 🥺

[@AntoinetteSpider]

I have been called weird all my life. They say I have creepy smile too. I take that as a compliment.

[@justinvea1998]

"Don't be a freak" 😔

[@6iaZkMagW7EFs]

be a freak 😼😜😈

[@Mermaidaisy]

Bro is beauty with brains

[@caribbean9829]

I thought I was the only awkward one, but we are all awkward.

[@Cam-il1qj]

Modern philosophers

[@sangbuiquoc7472]

yep bro, shit hits the fan and i don't care anymore so i just go out and make friend with people, ion even have anxiety about people anymore

[@4gloobie]

Ur content is rly good

[@thedanilogy]

i love your videos rain!

[@RealEmmanuelDama]

You gained more credibility to me by mentioning the likes of Land, Zizek, Hegel and such. However, that's a very specific combination that I've been seeing in certain "esoteric" online communities, some of which I've participated in. It's very niche so it's possible that I've interacted with you before under an alias.

[@INSIGHTS-y6n]

I can feel the mog from my screen!!

[@SunsetRo]

real. man. shit!! this is some real shit right here I salute you my friend Rain

[@Mermaidaisy]

"bE cRinGE" - rain, 2024 ❤

[@jocky6429]

Have a good day rain, and I agree sincerity above everything else. Staying in truth is invaluable.

[@ineedspiritualhealing]

dude youre incredibly awesome

[@marcgodsey525]

HELL YEA! Thank you for everything you are and everything you do Rain!

[@BlockyKnuckles]

I foresee a bright future ahead for this inspirer

[@JoaquinEscalante-rq5bg]

"Im just a crazy motherfucker, livin life in the fast lane"

[@emilyburch7330]

I think I am so weird and awkward that I start walking or standing funny and I notice it and try to change it. Sucks

[@iloveshenquanrui]

i fw u heavy bro

[@hasik7584]

Be yourself unapologetically, stay curious, and respect social boundaries.

[@meganginters7930]

I feel as like he’s a lot like Johnny when he was younger. I could see Jake Weber, Johnny, and this u Dude hanging out together

[@bandargg-xr3ld]

واضح من كلامه ان النصايح هذي كلها يقصد فيها نفسه

[@GZ-wd2nq]

yup

[@ShamanDomi]

Be authentic

[@ralfbraybrook2148]

Never stop making these

[@jood28]

i enjoyed this video so much finally im understood

[@ripplik9323]

8:05 I love listening to this lol Dude I'm in the same boat (with leading by example too) and your saying a lot of things that I've been wanting to share with the internet lol but idk why I haven't done it yet lol

[@kaly2y]

Prov. 3 Verses 5 to 6 Jesus is King

[@ripplik9323]

WORRY LESS! (And be chill but friendly to everyone) Take it from me the only thing mature people didn't like is when I would act like the interaction is super important and be fearful. BUT don't let this advice make you worried about being worried lol pls. Take it as a relief that in reality the only thing missing is that you need to think less often and just focus on being friendly to everyone not just the interesting people. And pray lol. And just know that I and some of the people you are talking to are hoping you succeed yk. Even if they don't have the energy to show it. Also one of the ultimate goals is to be super honest and have integrity meaning your the same person everywhere you go (it's *incredibly* refreshing trust me, just make sure your feeding into your loving side)

[@youssefsamirboussaadia]

I am so glad I stumbled upon this channel :D

[@ripplik9323]

4:55 Yes! I completely agree with the sincerity thing

[@ethereal_shawty]

i don't think you even know how powerful you are🌟

[@RamirezzzxD]

Same man I'm weird asf

[@userxx001]

Yes I embrace my weirdness unapologetically now😊

[@billylionisnotagoat]

love you too man i love you too

[@August281]

I’ve been listening to your videos before bed a lot of the time to help put my mind in a more positive place and it’s been helping me a lot. Love your videos man, please keep doing what you’re doing. 🫶

[@MrNobody.11]

do omegle content bro

[@AydenSalem]

this is a core value of mine just turn off the brain and go up to someone and talk to them I have made a lot of good friends that way that otherwise I never would have

[@graceoline]

we’re all 🎵in this 🎵together 🎵🎵🎵

[@Unglue]

Yes.

[@blwlmnswg]

Can we be friends? I Wish I had friends like you :3

[@andersss1]

i just know you listen to bladee

[@keiishi7564]

does he??

[@princesadebelhell]

that’s why i like roblox

[@Isinteresting_333]

Live true to yourself and be authentic and the right people will gravitate towards you (that’s what I tell myself)