Bo Burnham- Channel 5 News Animatic

[@inkblade5993]

I could see this song being part of a musical about a news reporter who realises his job is feeding a propaganda machine

[@someoneunknown7655]

Gideon Bellamy It’s the Book of Mormon

[@pineapplestreet9792]

I’m actually trying to write something like this

[@teushommes6751]

Coke Ninja Something like good morning Vietnam

[@Shwifte]

That sound awsome

[@VidiiVodii]

Ink Blade lets make that a thing

[@wombawombate]

Finally figured out what Bo’s saying in the background during the weather report! “He’s off script… he’s off script… He’s off script- cut to commercial! HE’S OFF SCRIPT CUT TO COMMERCIAL!” …That’s kind of creepy

[@kittykat8794]

Ya!

[@sejcai]

wait what time ? am i going insane

[@addisonjacobsen5028]

Fat Man 2:45

[@magiv4205]

Even worse: after Max is done making his point, the voices say: "We're back!" so they actually cut to a commercial nobody even heard the truth bombs he dropped. It's scary cause it's true.

[@b4alpha384]

I almost liked

[@roseblack1301]

Bo has always been able to cut straight to the heart of the issue and put it to a tune catchy enough that the meaning behind it only serves to enhance

[@DeadizzDead]

Doki Doki news club

[@poofbomb-minecraftmore1883]

*THIS IS A CHRISTIAN CHANNEL*

[@poofbomb-minecraftmore1883]

Also, what reference is that? It seems familiar....

[@starveey_]

Doki doki literature club~ (dOKI DOKI)

[@poofbomb-minecraftmore1883]

Oh YEAh! I was an idiot and forgot the name...... Just Yuri

[@demonchild1018]

Just Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri Yuri ONLY YURI

[@thefrogthatknows5251]

I always took the weatherman segment's "I've never been one to give into demands" as him killing himself live to send a message, but they cut back to the studio before it could be seen.

[@Rabid_round-up]

I am *so* happy that I wasn't the only one to think about this. Something to add on to the feeling: the tone is a lot darker during that part. It kinda just.... works in a morbid way...

[@TheStarwarsian]

Same. I think it was inspired by the live suicide of that one news reporter chick

[@CLOWTISMS]

@@TheStarwarsian I’m not the only one who thought of her!!

[@hyenahearts6500]

I can see this as being the opening song in a musical about social issues

[@jowoker2]

Or a bo burnham show

[@tomykong2915]

We need to make this, it'll be a dark comedy about a dude who worked at channel 5 but got fired for going off script. It would mostly consist of him meeting with his therapist and his shifts at an obscure radio station.

[@messibessi11]

@@jowoker2 same same

[@octavianjoseph8633]

@@tomykong2915 I think this would better fit a climactic sequence, where ch5's content has devolved over the course of the musical to the point of the blatant manipulation seen in this song due to deals with corporations and politicians, and, over the course of the musical, Max becomes increasingly concerned about the new direction the channel is taking, to becoming openly disgusted by the channels actions, and finally reaches a boiling point shortly before this sequence.

[@steam453elegant9]

@@tomykong2915 excuse me while I go write this

[@Guwutine]

The only animatic on this song, but this portrayed every bit that I imagined from listening to it. Beautifully done please keep it up!

[@FluffballAura]

I found another one

[@froggerswamp]

@@FluffballAura it was the only one 2 years ago,now there's more

[@FluffballAura]

@@froggerswamp yes but still I only found one more this song is underrated

[@froggerswamp]

@@FluffballAurawell I can agree this song is REALLY underated i only found 4 animatics of this song,i really want to animate this song but i have art block-

[@FluffballAura]

@@froggerswamp oh well ill be looking forward to seeing what you come up with

[@TimelessWonder]

Yallll the video didn’t export correctly that’s why the colors are really light and the blood is orange :)!

[@alexanderlicentia5265]

This is a kid friendly christian news channel, it's not blood,,, IT'S NACHO CHEESE!!! ...yeah-

[@surfyplayer8231]

The blood is orange ,you might want to fix that

[@qubetown195]

I like it. Gives it more style

[@kikinomice6076]

Cheeto dust

[@iubedfjevhibevreribhervhnu4013]

YOU KILLED CHESTER CHEETO?!?!!?!

[@onthefritz9924]

The wiggling arms tho

[@thebluemarshmello2082]

Wishi arm goals

[@jasonevangreen2833]

God I was nust thinking that

[@moobloome]

WIGGLE WOGGLE!

[@neonzitro4032]

Same

[@thepotatoking2504]

Wiggly arms for days

[@1001redflagz]

1:28 *I'M SORRY SIR THIS IS CHRISTIAN SERVER*

[@N1kk1wa]

oh holy good this is good lol that side eye during "he struck me in the chest and now he's under arrest, now you have one *side eye* less man to fear." i spit my drink a little

[@sillyface6950]

Just realised. Taco bell is getting a lot of advertising from this.

[@cristiana8044]

ONLY ON THE CHANNEL 5

[@dragonboi4068]

(neeeeewwwwwwsssss...)

[@unintentionally_edgy5867]

NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWS

[@lilnova1470]

CHANNEL 5

[@somesadnormie5881]

Dontcha mean.. SPACE CHANNEL 5?!

[@shsl.tired_none9859]

NEWS!!!

[@MaraMarmalade]

Song is such a damn vibe, it’s easily the most underrated and also most beautiful Bo Burnham song, the mock-choir in the background is just so majestic, making it feel like a serious musical.

[@thebluemarshmello2082]

Welp i know what I'm going to spend the next hour watching Seriously this is amazing As usual I would love to see kori host a TV show

[@thebluemarshmello2082]

An hour has passed. I feel so many emotions.

[@spronty]

Lol

[@cecilyvincent6173]

Do you read line webtoons too?

[@samuelcoates7601]

At 3:05 one of the panels says "my discord server" and I imagine what is cut off by the news guy says died

[@inkyjonin5341]

the second most important thing to note in that clip.

[@lilnova1470]

3:04 "my discord server died","Timeless is dead?" lol.

[@vamplamp4202]

At 1:04 reminds me of da Squip, I can’t be the only one right?

[@numerousfrogsinacoat607]

Vamp Lamp OMG YES

[@overseasonedlamb5604]

I thought so too!!

[@smolkitten3154]

Ok I know what ur referencing but "da squip" honestly sounds likes a weird rapper name XD

[@rainbowunipenguins5956]

Smol kitten it does

[@weirdbeetworld4914]

I hate to break it to you, but e v e r y t h i n g a b o u t y o u i s s o t e r r i b l e

[@charliescheirmann2926]

Everyone on the news team being the same person is really good symbolism for the entire network simply being controlled by one person manipulating facts. I don't know if you intended this or simply wanted all the characters to be Bo, regardless great work!

[@kinghenry7058]

It looks like his armpits are sweating orange juice and he's sad about it

[@Rabid_round-up]

*Pfft*

[@elissafrasure8523]

It does

[@doctorpancake1520]

0:47 I love how his fingers go from being tiny to absolutely humongous

[@TimelessWonder]

lmaooo i just noticed that

[@nym4629]

3:07 Looks like he just had his hands in a bag of some Cheetos

[@AaronLoving]

I discovered this song from you, and now it’s one of my new favorites. Thank you so much!

[@jowoker2]

Go watch bo burnham

[@mikk.]

@@jowoker2 read a book

[@TheBreadMan25]

I like the news headline in the background where it says "Ice cube dropped in ocean to cool it down" XD

[@TimelessWonder]

Matthew Brodsky omg I forgot I put it in, it’s a futureama reference

[@flippinfloppin]

I keep coming back to this animatic. The song itself continues to be poignant, and the way you portrayed the emotions of the newsmen, and the roboticism and fakeness of the whole ordeal, is so appealing to me. Thank you for making something memorable.

[@gotchupham8152]

*ONLY ON THE CHANNEL 5 NEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWSSSSSS*

[@transgaty2763]

*THE FAMILY ANGRY SAD CRYING LOST AND ITS AWESOME CAUSE ALL OF ITS REAL!!!*

[@gotchupham8152]

@@transgaty2763 holy shit i completely forgot about this, you just unlocked some old memories my guy

[@aidancintron2864]

"You think your choosing the views that you feel" references how what they show you can mold your view

[@VXBAKER]

This song is more relevant than ever.

[@kkTeaz]

Welcome to the internet~

[@MrCookiedough]

This is a really good animatic! It kinda reminds me of South Park style animation in a weird way. Amazing.

[@Scrambled3GGZ]

Mr. Cookiedough at first I though you said “this reminded me of a good animatic” and like wow you rekt em

[@overseasonedlamb5604]

I don’t know why but without my glasses on and at first glance I thought your profile pic was Kokichi Oma but now I realize it is a snowman with an afro

[@overseasonedlamb5604]

oh now I’m happy I found an actual kokichi in the comments section since I kept scrolling

[@jootkooj3266]

This is absolutely beautiful 10/10 just bo

[@colony30sshittyproudbanner]

The poor man hallucinating about death and blood with cheeto dust on his hands

[@r.devonbell2288]

This song gives me goosebumps every time.

[@alexknj1]

"Weird TV Guy?" That got me.

[@theelyplays]

First animatic I've seen for this song. Ive seen some of your others and this is by far my favorite . Nice work

[@bloodymoron8819]

Only *-surrender your soul-* on the channel 5 news!

[@inkyjonin5341]

you go to the news station to do that? I always just do it at home. bought a diy kit for like $11 at walmart.

[@michaelandrews4323]

Max is my favourite. He keeps shit real and I like that

[@ReeseAugust]

I always pictured the weather guy as doing something suicidal, and that's why they were having technical difficulties. They talk him down, he does his highly depressing bit, and THEN he commits suicide. My soul is dark and twisted

[@nickm3694]

This is literally the first song of bo's I heard, yet I forgot about it until now. Great memories

[@isabellewashere6305]

This is my favorite Bo Burnham song.

[@alainajade1458]

Same tho

[@cabbage4654]

I feel like there should be a musical based off this song.

[@Zeckmin]

o- orange blood--

[@inkyjonin5341]

description clarifies everything.

[@raisin589]

whoops, dropped my OJ all over my hands..

[@yellbeshhats]

This is so friggin amazing!!! I really like this interpretation of the song. One thing though, you should definitely put an epilepsy warning, because there are flashing lights that could set someone off

[@taylorlinn6246]

Actually in my state it's channel 4

[@taylorlinn6246]

What?

[@surfyplayer8231]

A defector

[@taylorlinn6246]

Slugs and snails obviously

[@wittyblonde6728]

Lol

[@Lone_Rocket]

For me its channel 6.

[@Petalight]

okay I just found this and I am incredibly surprised this is THAT RECENT

[@ZanyMr.Crowzz]

Thank you for blessing my eyes with this

[@braydonpatch9816]

I was literally think "Wow this should be made into a show"

[@shannonkelly3719]

yesssssssssssssssssssssssss....

[@diegoh5574]

2:24 he sounds so desperate for us to stand by

[@MannyNamiro]

Man, Bo's a goddamn lyrical genius. The switch from "It's awesome 'cause all of it's real!" to "It's awful 'cause all of it's real..." is such a great bit.

[@pipermarshmallow1120]

ive been watching this the entire day

[@aroseprince]

i love the lil bits of color in the black and white sketchy bit- never seen that before! Amazing! Very cute

[@DEACTIVATED305]

I cannot stop replaying this, i've been doing it for days dude

[@hannadlc2499]

Senpai has noticed channel 5 chan :,3

[@id-aries]

combos are done-like this LYRICS: Tonight at 10, the world is ending again And we know why and when So you better watch! We got a bit with some fenimist chick And also a picture of a starlets crotch! Two people died, a double homicide Their bodies found inside of a wishing well And we tackle the flaws In these obesity laws In this segment thats sponsored By taco bell We’ve got Violence, danger, sex and drugs And its awesome cause all of its real! We do the illusion of news and while you think that you’re choosing the views that you feel... All of this and more and live Only On the channel 5 news! Only on the channel 5 news! Chip walker here, Am i coming in clear? I’m standing near to the scene of the crime, This Iraqi guy’s shop seemed a newsworthy spot So we’ve been gathering shots here for quite some time. Today, real fast The owner’s daughter passed, we grabbed a shot of her ass While the owner was near Then he struck my chest, And now hes under arrest And now you people have one less man to fear This familys angry, crying, sad, and lost And its awesome, cause all of its real I do the illusion of news and while you think that you’re choosing the views that you feel... More of this develops live, Only on the channel 5 news! Only on the channel 5 news! - We go to max stevens, with the weather with the weekend, What are we looking at here max, unbrellas or picnic baskets? Max!? Max?! (We’re experiencing technical difficluties, Please stand by) Alright we got a signal. Cut to max. Good evening hi, its your weather guy I advise you to buy another lightning rod. We didnt catch this impending disaster, Maybe its natural, Maybe its god!- hes off script! The sliding mud, the incoming flood-hes off script! Will never wash the blood From my greedy old hands! - HES OFF SCRIPT CUT TO COMMERCIAL! This job was fun, i had a pretty good run, But I’ve never been one to give in to demands! - HES OFF SCRIPT CUT TO COMMERCIAL!!!!! People are angry, crying sad and lost And its awful cause all of its real! We do the illusion of news and while you think that you’re choosing the views that you feel... All of this and more and live Only on the channel 5 Only on the channel 5 Only only on, we’re back! News! (Only on the channel 5) News! (Only on the channel 5) News! (Only on the channel 5) [X2] Only on the channel 5 news - Blah blah blah Only on the channel 5 - Blah blah blah Only on the channel 5 - Blah blah blah Channel 5 - Blah blah blah Only on the channel 5 - Blah blah blah [x2]

[@egot1stical]

CHRISTIAN CHANNEL on a more serious note I love this

[@loremipsum2237]

2:35-3:14 god yes

[@alainajade1458]

"HE'S OFF SCRIPT"

[@fruitfest5767]

Omg! I love this song ! Thank you for making this!!!!

[@malaizze]

Someone should get some wtnv footage and play this behind it.

[@raneemrashid6439]

The Sheriff's Secret Police would never be so reckless as to allow a weather person to believe in lightning... What are you, a wheat-eater? Report for reeducation immediately outside Big Rico's- you haven't had your mandatory daily slice yet!

[@twtclikk7841]

special podcast episode where instead of audio it’s video and this is the weather

[@MangoMunch69]

Why does this bop so much?

[@FBI-dr4bk]

you know, with this new corona shit we have to deal with, the media definitely isn't helping. Never thought I'd come back to this song feeling it's message so much stronger.

[@avarcake]

What happened to "Art is Dead"? You stiil finishing it?(also, 1:30 best animation ever) (Also also, I love this lol)

[@TimelessWonder]

{ Avarcake } I’ve decided to kinda give up on it, it’s not that much of a funny song and it’s kinda a bummer

[@avarcake]

Yeah... But you do you. Lol. Honestly, if you didn't think it was funny, it probably wouldn't be funny, I mean, you ARE the animator of it!

[@randomrye2238]

Well, the art is dead

[@emmwu2239]

The first time I listened to this song was through this animatic, and this has become my favorite Bo Burnham song. Awesome job!

[@joyrollins8107]

I love Bo Burnham, but I never felt right calling him a comedian. Sure he can make people laugh, but he does so much more than that. He makes people THINK. He forces their eyes open and makes them recognize the flaws in their society: from their news reporters to their morals and values, to the very comedy industry he considers himself a part in. What a guy.

[@kpmiller9726]

0:39 **OHSHC INTENSIFIES**

[@PidgeonStickers]

I like to go and re watch you’re videos and I love seeing the improvement. It’s absolutely amazing.

[@marchertothesea8404]

This song is actually really deep

[@commonviewer2488]

That's Bo Burnham for you. Making cheery, comedic songs with deeper meaning suddenly making an appearance

[@inkyjonin5341]

0:15 that is the worst disaster to ever strike the earth.

[@theoriginalstarwalker5700]

We know max is fake because he cause sing “god” when he was also singing “the starting mud”

[@reginaburks7414]

That eyebrow action though!

[@bttffreak4]

This song is catchy as hell!

[@Nat-en7ki]

Amazing work as usual 12/10

[@LightYagami-iy5xt]

This gives me an overwhelming sense of dread.

[@ironically_alex9793]

2:57 I love how dëmōńįč hands surround kori at this part

[@elissafrasure8523]

*ddlc as a news channel*

[@moltovz]

the one dislike is the girls dad (if someone else dislikes then its uhhhh the family)

[@TheD3ep0ne]

I wonder what the actual channel 5 news was like when he hey saw this

[@Rainbow-zt7xp]

This is incredible you captured the ominous nature of the song and still made it your own

[@joeyh2185]

Reminds me of the time that British guy went off and gave us the “fucking news”

[@bol1425]

this is so true how news glories the worst of everything

[@generictimestamperstupendi9021]

remember to back these up if u havent yet we CANNOT lose this

[@mmzyk3437]

1:32 that face killed me 😂😂😂😂

[@ydk2284]

Sad to see no one got the Attack on Titan reference in the animation.

[@HorrorBorealis]

The eyebrow wiggle xD

[@alissawilliams3435]

HOLY SHIT, MY STATE (North Carolina) IS ACTUALLY CHANNEL FIVE, OMIGODDDDDDD

[@JadeDrawsAnimates]

TIM HORTONS IS AMAZING!!!

[@dio6107]

Shud up cat you speek mewo not human

[@KittyingCaytie]

The weatherman part of both the song and animatic are the best imo

[@thetruecrystalvixen]

I associate this song and animatic with The Outer Worlds; it was in a looping list as I played the game, so I think of Monarch everytime I hear it.

[@charliecalamity9092]

Why is this every news station ever?

[@LeeDoesArtStuff]

Elizabeth Brown Because that’s what the song was made to comment on.

[@fangfaced]

i’VE BEEN WAITING HOLY SHIT ITS GREAT

[@overseasonedlamb5604]

kOkIcHi And yes it was amazing!

[@neetstreet8464]

I honestly see your art style in a cartoon

[@microlunchbox2657]

Wow. This is, wow. This is really good.

[@maylastname470]

Kori is the best OC

[@whydowehavehandlesnow]

I'd never heard this song before and my name is max so it really fucked with me lol

[@mariavanilla6781]

MAX mAx max MAX mAX MAx

[@jasperisarock]

This is,,,,,good animatic,,,,,,good,,,,,great,,,,,amazing,,,,animatic

[@a_birds_foot7974]

I love this animatic The part where he draws the curtain and it says Chanel news is super good

[@2winks538]

His greedy old “hands”

[@wafflekakesart6664]

Your oc is giving me some real Caesar Flickerman vibes

[@Quest_Mind]

This Video is great!

[@aslightlydisappointingsala9481]

this one is a lot longe then the usual vids but its a 9.5/10 familam keep up the good wrk

[@justgalactic7711]

aw hell yeah, one of my favorite bo songs!! great job