Bo Burnham: what. - Beating Off in A Minor & Poems (REACTIONS)

[@ChrisReactsToThings]

These titles are getting more and more sketch as we go 😰 Reaction starts at 0:18

[@Jonathanwebb100]

I highly recommend the Audiobook version. Since Bo reads it himself he hits all the inflection and pauses the way he intended. I loved it.

[@becksimilian2955]

"You're incomparable. Like a ............" Never ceases to tickle my brain into laughter

[@AnxietyRat]

It's a good one. 🤣

[@maddidavis4705]

Ahhh, the classy part of the show.

[@Juni_Bowman]

Ah, the peak of class

[@zararobnett8284]

😂

[@PoserDoser]

Bo nailed post-nut clarity before we collectively named it

[@henrikbartnes8424]

that was more like post-nut shame

[@nairsheasterling9457]

@@henrikbartnes8424 That's the whole concept of post-nut clarity, lol

[@henrikbartnes8424]

@@nairsheasterling9457 no post nut clarity is temporary higher intelligence, like jerk off when stranded on an island gives you a higher chance to survive or before swiping on tinder to make better judgement. shame is different. post nut clarity is compared to no nut clarity as the inferior option. literally google it

[@theperson8539]

@@henrikbartnes8424 Right, the "I should be in prison, this feels gross, intrusive, and gross" trifecta.

[@dard1515]

The last poem he reads shows off his actual skill for writing poetry, but he still undercuts it to make it a joke. If I had to guess, the book wasn't his idea.

[@crycrywolf]

A lot of poems in the book are actually pretty dark and emotional. I’m guessing he didn’t read those during the special because it wouldn’t be funny lol. But there’s a few that genuinely made me cry. Lin Manuel Mirana also is a big fan of it and said he reads the (tame ones) to his kid.

[@maggiegeeee]

@@crycrywolf “Perfect” is still my favorite poem in the entire book. :) but yeah a lot of them are super depressing and a few made me tear up

[@godzillaeyes]

I got both the paper book and the audiobook (which he reads) when he released them. The real power move is to listen to him read to you, but follow along in the paper book so you can look at the illustrations (which are awesome in their own right). lol I'm not afraid to say I've done exactly that.

[@dravens8337]

Didn't know there was an audio version! Thats awesome

[@smurfrise]

thanks for this recommendation! I have bought the book but haven't read it yet. This sounds like the best way to go🙏

[@maggiegeeee]

OMG I didn’t know he released an audio book, and he’s the one reading them??? I’m buying it right now

[@Sianthe]

Fancy seeing you here, fellow snackposter ;)

[@godzillaeyes]

@@Sianthe HEEEEYYYYY!! 💖

[@TracyKelton]

Funny story, we went to see the make happy tour and my daughter gave a stage hand a copy of egghead with HER autograph in it and a note that said everyone seems to ask so much of you, figured I'd give you something instead. Not sure if he ever got the book, but I was proud of her for the gesture

[@CodyBatsnacks]

I really do enjoy your videos. I laughed out loud at the “I will spare you guys the over analyzing of the beating off bit.” Lol

[@MostlyAnimatedSketches]

Egghead is a pretty good book. It’s got funny poems and serious poems. They really are quite reminiscent of Shel Silverstein in their interesting simplicity. One of my favorites is Homonyms. Homonyms aren’t fare. It’s awful. It’s tragic. I say I’m pulling out my hare And they think I’m talking magic. I like this one because it’s generally pretty clever but also because I think it comes back to some of the themes in “Can’t Handle This”. But maybe I’m over-analyzing.

[@ianmay9372]

This one is my favorite as well. So simple but so heavy

[@Kaneeren]

Can you explain the meaning of this poem? I didn't really understand it, probably because english isn't my main language

[@cameronjadewallace]

There's only one Shel Silverstein poem I have in my brain... I was walking in a circle when I spied a piece of paper colored yellow, green, and red... When I picked it up I noticed that it had a bit of writing and this is what it said: and then it continues. I think about it every day. And it's like ... The song that never ends...

[@cameronjadewallace]

​@@Kaneerenfare means a toll paid, but is said as fair, which means equal, which tolls are not. Hare, is a rabbit, an homonym of hair, what is dead protein that comes out all over your body, but because of the rabbit, magic... Like pulling a rabbit from a hat.

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

00:23 the first few notes of this reminds me of the very first few notes of Look Who's Inside Again.

[@pyroAdapt]

"Thank you thats called dad..." gets me everytime

[@coridurdy684]

The book of poems is great, it's like Shel Silverstein for adults! I do strongly recommend getting the audiobook though, Bo reads it and it adds a lot to the experience (and there are a couple off the cuff moments while he's reading of course)

[@RandiPie71]

I didn't think you'd actually leave this in. Great job, man! Yes, I bought Egghead on Kindle yesterday for $5 actually and am really enjoying it. He is wickedly clever! It's a quick read.

[@Koniving]

You can actually hear him trying to hold off a panic attack near the poem bit.

[@dariajustdaria2292]

The last one has always been very inspirational and uplifting :D

[@Zwetschge114]

From what I could tell when I watched it, he had the first one or two lines of each poem written in his notebook, probably to make sure he got the right order.

[@SuperMatt2112]

I actually doubt very seriously Bo needs a book to perform, it's a prop used to create theatrics, people of Bo's caliber don't need books, trust me on that. always remember the first rule, what do people do when their on stage??? They act, remember, its just a show up their, it's a performance, entertainment, theatrics, comedy, musical, educational. can ya dig it??? js

[@Zwetschge114]

​@@SuperMatt2112 He might still want it just in case or to sorta hold onto something. And if he already has the notebook as a prop, might as well use it. I don't think he needs it either, but having that little thing there can still be assuring, even if you never use it or even really look at it. Obviously it also might just be there as a gimmick for those of us who pause the special and check, we'll never know.

[@graysenm1320]

Love your channel man. I find most "reaction" channels insufferable but you're great man. Even the little stuff like adding a time stamp for when the video acually begins is much appreciated (although your intros are short, sweet and too the point). Keep it up bro, even after the Bo specials run out I'll still be watching.

[@billyscott4281]

‘Dad’ never fails to crack me up

[@rizz1573]

I have a signed copy of Egghead! I haven't read it in a few years, and from what I remember, it's mostly funny poems like he tells here, like dirty Shel Silverstein, but I'd be curious to reread it and see if any of Bo's more serious themes started to show. Edit: After reading these comments I will definitely have to revisit it

[@amryan3636]

Egghead is a wonderful book of poetry and a worthwhile read if you're a Bo Burnham fan. It gives a fun look into his early comedic outlook but in written form. I'd recommend it!

[@maggiegeeee]

Yesss, you should definitely get the book! ♥️ editing to add: yes all of those poems and more are in the book

[@PenneySounds]

This is another reference to Tim Minchin's "So Fucking Rock", which in turn references Rowan Atkinson't invisible drum kit sketch

[@MySweetDefeat]

i have a signed copy from his last tour and it holds a special place in my heart lol i re read the poems all the time XD def worth the read

[@godzillaeyes]

Just like with his music, I think the poems that are more serious tend to be the better ones.

[@waxilliamladrian]

Egghead is fantastic! I have it, it's a lot of fun and he does some great ones here but there are definitely more fun ones in the book, I say go for it!

[@mounthope2567]

I have the book and I recommend it for sure. It has funny illustrations in it and the poetry is really witty

[@WeatherguyPlays]

I have Egghead and like it! There's definitely a couple in there that stuck with me since I read it years ago. Also nice outro!

[@AChickandaDuck]

The "sorry" to the audience just kills me

[@kassiehustrulid6651]

I have the book! I bought an autographed from his website. It's good for when you like to sit an read quick little joke poems.

[@makaroninini]

Ah yes the best part of the special

[@factualprod8758]

it really looks like you enjoy reacting and making this content makes it so entertaining

[@svenjaomarah9755]

Oh also I really recommend you watch Bo Burnhams interview “live on good ones” i think it’s called. He talks about his movie with grade with Elsie fisher! He’s not in it but he wrote and directed it!

[@svenjaomarah9755]

*eighth grade

[@Koniving]

Someone made a game based on the circle and square story. It's called "we become what we behold." And it'd be super relevant for a reaction.

[@zoogy2006]

Every time I hear the tetris piece joke I'm always reminded that even the first time I watched this I got it immediately and I'm still not sure how I feel about that.

[@midnightearth1015]

i can't wait for the finale reaction and based on how you've reacted to some of these bits, i hope you do a series for Words Words Words after this

[@midnightearth1015]

also definitely buy egghead

[@lizmetcalf3714]

I totally have the book, and yes I like it. I also have Audible and I believe he reads it. I am saving that goodness for a rainy day.

[@mauriciozoch7944]

"Cromagnum wandering through the fog, you know, scrubbing five other sapiens, no homo"... that "no homo" part is veeery smart...

[@lizdavison7798]

You’re literally blushing in the thumbnail my man

[@ChrisReactsToThings]

😳

[@MostlyAnimatedSketches]

This may be a stretch but if you could react to Zach Stone is Gonna Be Famous then that would be fun. It’s a great show.

[@classiccameron.m]

Crazy, I got his book Egghead today as this video was uploaded, came in the mail.

[@kat6386]

If you haven't seen it already, you should watch "We think we know you". It was my eye opener to his struggles.

[@ladygory]

I have Egghead and I love it SO much. It’s basically Shel Silverstein for adults lol

[@m3lon906]

i got the book maybe a year ago? its such a funny but deep poem book, i really recommend it if you can get your hands on it

[@HillbillyBard]

I have the EGGHEAD audiobook, which Bo reads. I REALLY enjoyed listening to it.

[@SoullessKassidy]

I have egg head, i enjoyed it, got it at his show, comes signed, then he signed it after the show and the playing card he smacked me in the chest with in the intro.

[@svenjaomarah9755]

I got the audiobook! Highly suggest, because he reads the entire thing!!

[@apatternedhorizon]

You should watch Demetri Martin's If I. It wont get taken down it's kind of ancient. But he's a similar comedian, a neurotic musician and poet. He wrote a 200 hundred-something word anagram.

[@zeallust8542]

Ive got his book Egghead, its pretty good, a lot of funny stuff, and a lot of actually deep stuff too.

[@lizdavison7798]

Also, we’d have to give money to Jeffrey Bezos but I haven’t seen the whole Zach Stone is Gonna Be Famous tv show but it’s the fucking best

[@PhreakinJ0nny]

Egghead was my first ebook

[@whyareyoureadingthis5227]

Yeah i got the book. I really liked it it was a good book to just chuckle at

[@babassoonist557]

I read egghead it’s pretty good

[@oliviacanady8669]

I really loved egghead! Plenty of funny ones, but also some that hit hard mixed in there

[@HaraQuinn]

Quick one since you asked abt his book. I got both the book and audio.. bc the book, on its own, truthfully... it needs delivery. Then after watching some reviews, i saw similar opinions and few recommended getting his audio version instead bc he narrates it... so as evidenced by few here.. his comedy doesnt quite work without that Bo delivery. I compare it a ton to listening to a really complicated lyrical rap vs just reading the lyrics without any flow concept.. you know? I recommed audio, but if youre a nostalgic person like me.. i like having the book as well.. just my experience. 🧚🏻‍♀️

[@jennyp.9112]

Are we gonna hold him accountable🤣🤣🤣🤣 Nah!!!

[@Roneish1996]

I’ve had the book since it launched but yeah I’d definitely recommend it.

[@lizdavison7798]

Let’s do an Egghead book club: I want to read it too:

[@crycrywolf]

Oh Bo 😅

[@keithlabeau8790]

I have the book and it's phenomenal...

[@gwinnellheald8592]

I have the book, it is Very good. Definitely recommend

[@Pechesemo]

Knowing the titles ahead of time kind of spoils some of the jokes

[@NeliaMTulik-nc2ht]

Agreed. I still think White Woman's Instagram should be called Is This Heaven? For spoiler reasons. I will never forget my first reaction to the song and it would have been completely undermined if I already knew what he was talking about. The same is true for Beating Off on A Minor.

[@maggiegeeee]

While I can see where you’re coming from, I think he put the punchline in the title mainly because up until now, the majority of Chris’ audience has been people who have already seen these specials so the joke really isn’t being spoiled for them. Not only that, but if I had never seen the special and I read the title, I would not have known that it was referring to the key A-minor (and not the felony). Honestly, if I had never seen the special and somehow stumbled upon this video by Chris, the title alone would be what enticed me enough to click on it and watch it, if only just so that I could find out what the hell that provocative line could possibly be referring to.

[@Pechesemo]

@@maggiegeeee My bad, I should've been more clear. I meant that Chris is spoiling some jokes for himself by knowing the names of the bits he's about to react to

[@maggiegeeee]

@@Pechesemo Oh okay I see what you’re saying now.

[@palpablenotion]

Yea this was his laugh if its funny regardless of consequence phase a lot of millenials had (I never had a sense of humor so I just watched from the sidelines). His pun on "cromagnum/no homo" is actually clever while also being juvenile and weirdly homophobic. Oh his notebook is blank. You expect a circles dont fit in line and then he outs the metaphor. He loves to take a random turn. His Egghead poems have shorts but also some nice full pagers (with poetry thats still not long but its like 10 of his squares/circles one). You can get the audio book read by Bo.

[@zararobnett8284]

Wait… egghead is REAL?? I just thought it was a bit.

[@Lurkily_Esh]

Does anybody else think he's having an anxiety attack right before the poems?

[@hoaxheaux]

I do have Egghead 🖤

[@guguby1121]

after what can you react to someone else? because as much as bo burnham is my favorite comedian/artist i think these 3 mane specials are enough ( by the way the reaction was great :) )

[@JesseSherman117]

I read the book (and listened to the audiobook) and have to say that it falls short of most of his other material. I’d say the funniest bits of the book made it into the show, and the rest are a step down. It’s worth a few chuckles, but go into it with lower expectations. It does help to have him read it for you in the audiobook version

[@smurfrise]

Awkward... LOL. Thanks Chris.