🔥(ENG) KOREAN Rappers react to BTS (방탄소년단) MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 'Interlude : Shadow'🔥

[@LITtvofficial]

항상 부족한 저희에게 보내주신 좋은 말들 어찌 감사를 드려야할지 모르겠습니다 ㅠ 즐겨주셔서 너무 감사드립니다!! 앞으로도 좋은 리액션영상과 여러가지 컨텐츠로 찾아뵙겠습니다!! 아! 그리고 영상 뒷부분에서 언급한 Shadow 커버를 제가 감히 해보았습니다 ㅎㅎ 커버영상도 재밌게 즐겨주셨으면 감사드리겠습니다!!! How can I express my appreciation for your huge and unlimited support and love ????? we really do appreciate your warm comments and support!!! and we'll always try hard to make quality reactions and other contents!!!! oh and I've made 'Shadow Cover' video that I mentioned on this video!!! hope you guys like it as well thank you so much!! Shadow Cover Link : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmXIfYGinN-Zgs0

[@Chill_Jill]

Honestly, you guys are THE BEST!! Your kind and sweet words are so genuine and touch our hearts deeply. We love you and appreciate everything you do for us!! We hope you enjoy creating your channel content as much as we enjoy watching!! Looking forward to watching your cover of Suga's Interlude: Shadow video!!! Much love, many hugs and much appreciation!!

[@rebeccabeebe1]

This was the best reaction of this song by far.. the only ones who actually understood what the lyrics and Video was portraying

[@eunicecuizon8294]

Yeap and they immediately understood it because yas they are Koreans. 👍💜 And it helped us a lot

[@mafiah21borahae97]

soooo true, i have watched a lot of reactions but they got the meaning immediately too

[@schnieti]

It was ON POINT.

[@garretburrow]

I was literally scrolling down to type the same exact comment...

[@nycon9927]

It really was! I guess fellow korean rappers would understand them best.

[@safitrifajriah7716]

i've seen a lot of reaction video, but you are the one who understand the lyric that delivered omg respect!!

[@martasw26]

agree with you.

[@safitrifajriah7716]

@@K33KZ_Gaming yapp i just see him 10 minutes ago

[@safitrifajriah7716]

@@K33KZ_Gaminggo try to see reaction video from jessagon too

[@JCM-kq4ni]

I totally agree with you! 💜

[@kamilalima2734]

yesss

[@gobrrrrr5271]

to see someone who actually understands and speaks the language explain this mv, and be thoroughly impressed, means so much. koreans kept saying it's deeper than how it is translated, even if we international fans can already see how deep it was. it must have been really twice more poetic when u understood the language. damn. yoongi really snapped hard.

[@stanlegends7887]

i was shocked you get the meaning of the song like literally wow

[@staciii]

I mean they are korean rappers and so they don't have to depend on translations

[@wenymidynao2774]

the thing is, the subtitles/translations aren't as hard to understand either, i mean, yes, a lot gets lost in translation but the many layers and essence on the song are still there when translated, i saw many people focusing only on the first half of the song and leaving out the very last part which really adds a lot to the jungian concept of shadow. While he presents this awful side of being famous, which is the shadow, he also acknowledges it and understand that living and ranting and crying over having this shadows isnt going to do anything. And it seems they really got it, it is so refreshing to see great reactors!

[@stanlegends7887]

@@wenymidynao2774 yes i do agree with what you said

[@7scoups_of_suga]

plus that they are artists too. They can relate to the struggle & fear of this song.

[@zerod102]

Stan Legends Go and check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZyzkGtrmreNj6M

[@jimin-ssi7256]

they literally went through lyrics finding out the meaninf better than some theorists bravo

[@zerod102]

Jimin-ssi Go and check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZyzkGtrmreNj6M

[@songeunriver8571]

The fact he produce and wrote the song and the video was unique i respect him a lot

[@xiao2623]

I like it more when koreans are the one who's giving their reactions cause they really do understand what the song is talking about and the way they understand it clearly. Not like those who r just enjoying the beat but not really the song itself

[@bangbangtan7388]

FINALLY A REACTORS THAT PAY ATTENTION AND GET THE MEANING OF THE SON AND MV, I LOOOVE YOU GUYS

[@nabiya5235]

슈가가 평소에도 했던 말이라 보는 내내 먹먹합니다 “추락은 두려우나 착륙은 두렵지 않다” 해석은 청자의 몫 영상 잘 봤습니다

[@ongw1851]

슈가님의 매력에 빠지신걸 환영해요🤗 슈가님의 진솔한 가사와 들으면서 소름 돋는 느낌은 그동안 음악적으로도 많이 전하려하던 바였던 것 같아요ㅎㅎ 특히 어거스트디 믹스테이프 리액션도 꼭 보고싶어요ㅠㅠ 좀 예전에 출시된 믹테지만 저는 어거스트디 전곡 듣고 위로도 많이 받았고 입덕부정기를 지났었어요!

[@현동준-o7q]

*_말 안통하는 외국인 리액션만 보다 한국인이 하는 리액션을 보니 정말 반갑네요 ㅎㅎ정말 분석 잘 하십니다~_*

[@martins7472]

the best reaction so far. it was painful to watch some people just getting hyped and ignoring the message. You guys are nice!

[@gippum2k623]

정답이 정해진 건 아니지만 같은 영상을 보고 같은 감정을 느낀 것 같아 신기해요. 신나면서도 의미있는 리액션 감사합니다~~외국분들 리액션도 재밌지만 한국분들 리액션 왠지 속시원하고 좋네요 ㅎ 말이들려서~^^ 가볍게 보고 즐길수도 있지만 항상 생각할거리를 주는 방탄소년단 넘 좋습니다. 앨범 너무 기대되요♡

[@정수빈-y7u]

뮤직비디오 해석도 그렇구, 곡 이해도 그렇구 지금까지 본 리액션 영상 중에 제일 심도있고 진정성 있는 것 같아요 !! 너무 잘 봤습니다:) BTS 팬으로서 좋은 리액션 영상 감사합니다 ♥️

[@현-v3f]

공감해요. 성공했다고 무조건 행복하지만은 않다고 그뒤에 두랴움과 나약함도 있다고 다 보여주는 방탄이 좋아서 저도 팬이된거거든요. ;) 방탄 어두운곡 되게 많아요. 특히 래퍼라인들의 개인 믹스테잎곡들이... rm과 슈가는 특히 어두워요. 방탄노래중에서도 많이 있구요 ㅎㅎ 정규앨범들이 다 어둡답니다. 잘들어주셔서 감사해요. 메시지도 너무 캐치잘해내셔서 놀랐어요!!음악하시는 분들은 뭔가 다른건지 ㅠㅠㅜ공감도 잘해주셔서 너무 좋았어요.잘보고 갑니다🙏🏻

[@pe4chclouds]

was really excited for your reaction to this because you guys are really good at understanding the messages between songs AND the music videos! i don't know if you guys have listened to some of his solo songs but please check them out, you don't need to film a reaction video, i just really want you guys to listen to them hehe first love, the last, seesaw are the ones i love the most! great reaction as usual, keep it up!!!

[@dobbyisfree1237]

방탄소년단은 밝은 노래만 있진 않아요! 저는 방탄의 어두운 노래로 팬이 되었어요. 직접적으로 표현하는 솔직한 가사들이 위로가 되었고 나,모두의 이야기였어서 공감이 되었어요. 둘셋, 고엽, young forever, 바다(히든트랙), nevermind 라는 수록곡들을 추천해드리고 싶어요. 뮤비는 없지만 이 노래들을 들으면 방탄만이 할 수있는 분위기,영향력을 느끼실 수 있을겁니다. 그리고 제가 정말 크게 위로를 받는 노래 agust d의 the last도 추천드리고 싶어요. 슈가의 믹스테입 수록곡인데 아마 들으시면 충격,위로를 받으실거라고 믿어 의심치 않습니다. 또 이 노래로 shadow에 입고있는 옷의 비밀을 알 수 있죠. 방탄소년단의 예전 앨범들도 리액션 보고싶어요. 뮤비가 있는 타이틀곡 말고도 정말 좋은 수록곡들이 많아요. 리액션을 해주시면 구독자 입장에서 너무 재밌겠지만 못하시더라도 이런 노래를 들으시면 앞으로 리액션 하실 때 더 많은 정보를 가지시고 하실 수 있어서 좋을 것 같아요.

[@이형주-u4d]

저랑 똑같이 입덕하셨네요. 개인적으로 수록곡을 더 많이 들어요. 노래들이 인생의 길잡이 되주기도하고, 위로도 많이 받았습니다. 노래들으면 사람 사는게 다 똑같구나를 느끼면서도 노래를 통해 이런 저런 감정을 표현해준 방탄에게도 항상 고마움을 느껴요. 수록곡 들어보시길 꼭 추천합니다 !!

[@름이-i6w]

방탄소년단 노래는 다 좋지만 가사가 정말 너무 우아하고 멋있는 거 같아요 때론 위로의 말을 ,때론 솔직한 자신의 심정을,때론 나 자신을 사랑하는 메세지를 가사에 담아 더욱 더 노래가 의미있게 다가오는 것 같아요. 섀도우라는 곡을 정확하게 해석하셨네요! 너무 정확하셔서 소름돋았어욬ㅋㅋ 해석 미리 보신 건 아니죠??너무 정확한데? 전 가사 중에 '가장 밑바닥의 나를 마주하는 순간 공교롭게도 여긴 창공이잖아' 라는 부분이 제일 좋았습니다.또 이 곡 가사 중에서 사람들이 성공하고라고만 말하지 막상 성공하면 외롭다고 말 안해줬잖아 라는 메세지가 와 닿았던 것 같아요 방탄소년단으로 인해 아 이게 음악이구나 라는 느낌을 많이 받았어요 리액션 해주셔서 감사합니다!

[@vyduan]

Yay!!! Was hoping you would react to this!! Loved your thoughts on the musical aspects as well as the lyrics. I totally agree. As a middle aged woman, still chasing my dreams, it’s both comforting and sad to watch and listen to this song. It’s soooooo good. Thank you for bringing happiness to others with your reactions!

[@pandylynn614]

This was my very reaction too!

[@lhj44]

와 기대 안하도 봤는데 한번보고 해석이 이렇게 정확하다니 랩퍼라 다른가봐요 👍

[@나이트-j1j]

이렇게 한번에 가사와 연출을 이해하신 리액션은 처음 보는거 같아요! 잘 보고 갑니다!

[@roselynnaga1111]

I love & love & love BTS as a whole with all my heart but Yoongi always intrigues me,fascinates me & makes me want to know him more coz there's something about him & the gaze in his eyes intrigues me the most... I just love & respect him so much also the BTS.... Just AWESOME

[@마드모아젤-i9p]

리액션 정말 진심으로 감사드려요 잘 몰랐던 부분과 노래에 이해를 쉽게 다가갈수 있네요 깜짝놀라는 과한 리액션만 보다가 차근차근 이야기해주는 땡큐입니다

[@rhntja6380]

Wow you guys immediately got the message of the song! I’m impressed👏 You are one of the few reactors who really dig deep into the lyrics

[@지선-t3j]

진지하면서 유쾌한 리액션 잘보구가요ㅎ 방탄 17일 선공개곡 리액션도 기다릴께요:)

[@chibisung3079]

Thank you for doing this reaction. hearing it from Koreans makes it more raw and authentic!

[@LITtvofficial]

glad that you enjoy!!!

[@aileengutierrez]

Possibly the best if not the best reaction video on Interlude:Shadow that I have seen so far. In 12 mins you guys were able to capture the essence of the song. I hope Suga and BTS stumbles on your reaction too as they surf the net. I am sure they will be thrilled to know that the message got through.

[@deekaydeeyon6727]

I always try to find Korean reactions to their songs because they will be able to explain every bars further. Thank you for this. 💜

[@ColorTheDesert]

Great reaction video. You 2 were the only ones to actually break it down by lyrics, meanings, music, and the themes. And you guys looked adorable in your reactions 😍

[@gabriellagonzalez9439]

You guys were the first reactors that understood both the song and the MV and i love it. I am now officially subscribed to your channel.

[@육중간]

같이공감해주시면서 하니 더욱몰입해서 볼수있었어요 감사합니다💜 영상잘보고가요

[@bangtaened]

perfect analysis!

[@김소와-q7g]

한국인 리액션 찾고있었는데 가사도 잘 봐주시고 담긴 뜻을 알려고 해주셔서 너무 기분좋게 보고있어요ㅠㅠ 감사합니다

[@이반-l9g]

해석을 너무... 잘하심

[@제이-n8f]

you guys were right about the 1st part as his voice from the past. it was sung in no more dream in their debut~ and talked about in other songs how they want to work hard so they can be on top. the part where he sings on the chorus is like his shadow conversing on his persona (sung by rm in his trailer)

[@chichippoppo]

이 두분은 진짜 신기한게 가사 집중해서 보는것같은데 영상 포인트도 안 놓치는거..ㅎㅎ 그 두개가 어떻게 한번에 되는거죠?ㅎㅎ 기본적으로 아는것도 많으신데 이해능력 공감능력까지 뛰어나서 영상보며 저도 많이 알아갑니다ㅎㅎ👍 작년 한해 방탄 리액션 해주셔서 감사드려요 두분 항상 건강하시고 행복하시고 하시는일 모두 잘 되셨으면 좋겠습니다! 새해 복 많이 많이 받으세요🥰

[@elmredd]

best reaction so far, maybe because you are also musicians and there are some words that you cannot truly appreciate via the subtitles but since you guys are korean you were able to grasp and understand the complete meaning. anyway i really hope for your success! Fighting!

[@보라해-k1u]

오늘도 잘보고갑니다 가사를 놓치지않고 잘들으시는것 같아서 더욱좋았어요~^^

[@낭만포차-s1r]

리액션 귀에 쏙쏙들어오게 잘해주시네요 고마워요 잘보고 가요😉

[@mej3998]

커버 기대할게요ㅎㅎㅎ 알엠의 페르소나와 슈가의 섀도우 가사가 질문과 대답인 느낌이 들죠.. 그리고 데뷔때 앨범으로 과거로 회귀중인.. 이번 앨범도 떡밥대잔치라 아미들은 지금 머리 터지고 있답니다ㅎ

[@charmainej4820]

I always look forward to your Kpop reactions because your explanations constantly have a lot of depth. Best reaction out there.

[@gabriellagonzalez9439]

The way i understood the song and mv was that the beat change at the end was the shadow talking to the persona of suga. Telling him to recognize that he (the shadow) exists. Also that the persona of suga would feel more at ease if and when he accepts him (the shadow). Seeing that the shadow and the persona and or ego are one, and there is no escaping the other.

[@jefflim3909]

저도 소름이...

[@chimcel]

Best reaction video to Interlude: Shadow on KZbin! I loved how much you were able to analyze the lyrics and explain them clearly to us. Thank you for reacting to BTS!!

[@carries356]

Enjoyed reactions, too, especially as you are Korean rappers yourselves but agree talking about fears & hardships as musicians but also as humans can be just as healing as the bright positive messages BTS has shared. In fact, as a mother, I think helping my children talk about and learning how to deal with these darker topics are in some ways more important because life no matter what you do will always have struggles & its a learning process to either overcome, let it go or allowing it to stop you. Wow, life lessons by BTS...we're lucky we have such talented, sincere and compassionate men who have such strength and each other to create music that's incredible moving & continues to amaze me.

[@diamond_0613]

*Mv playing in less than 5 seconds* : "It seems like a shadow" Yes. The intro is enough for me to conclude that this is gonna be a great reaction. This is the reaction we are all looking for.

[@abigaillis7392]

Really love the guy in red interpretations and the synergy both of you are giving! def gonna check out your other videos now :)

[@fayelockwood7656]

I love this reaction ❤️ you guys understood it well and were vibing to it at the same time, it's really fun watching you guys!

[@savagesuga32]

Someone finally get the meaning of the song. I love this reaction!

[@dannilo-ro5791]

I really love that y'all understood what he was talking about. Some people don't understand the complexity of wanting two different things. He wants to be all of those things but also doesn't because of fear. I love it.

[@DM-kc2dl]

I actually envy people who are able to understand all BTS lyrics without a translation :(

[@rosemarie7830]

I appreciate you guys helped me to understand the meaning that Suga wanted to deliver through this interlude. I am also glad that Suga has grown to embrace the shadow that comes with fame. God bless him.

[@rins1641]

such a great reaction! love how you guys understand the lyrics and appreciate the musical aspect in it. Wish you guys all the best!!

[@jeffnerrrrr]

Out of every reaction video Ive seen, this is by far my favorite, because you understand the lyrics the best. :)

[@juliav601]

Great reaction! 👍 Can’t wait to hear the rest of the album 🙌🎶💜

[@김현철-b7f]

음악적으로 잘되서 좋은보습 기원합니다 그리고 리액션 잘보고갑니다 역시 가수라서 그러신지 해석능력이 뛰어나시네요 덜~

[@윤-j2m]

이 곡은 성공에 대한 두려움인 거 같다고 하셨는데 사람마다 느끼는 건 다르겠지만 그것도 맞고 꾸준한 뜻은 자아성찰입니다. 페르소나에서 남준이가 질문한 가사에 쉐도우에서는 윤기가 남준이의 질문에 답한 것이라는 해석이 나오는 것도 있어요.서로 맞춰보니 그런 것도 있더라구요. 이 쉐도우도 예전 앨범 '아유레잍투' 의 일부분을 역재생해서 집어넣은 것도 있어 찾아보는 재미가 있어요. 방탄은 밝은 곡도 있지만 어두운 곡도 많아요. 하지만 공통된 것은 그 속에서 긍정을 찾는 다는 것이죠. 항상 가사에 솔직한 마음을 담아 노래하는 사람들이고 믹스테잎은 더욱 직설적이고 본인의 속마음이 녹아든 것이고...타이틀곡말고 수록곡들이나 믹테를 들으면 더 이들의 본모습을 알수 있죠. 가사에 나오는 윤기가 얘기하는 추락이란 단어는 예전에도 윤기가 지나가듯이 말했는데 " 누구나 그러하듯이 인기란 것은 높이 올라가면 언제는 떨어지기 마련이고,, 하지만, 추락은 두려우나 착륙은 두렵지 않다" 고 윤기가 예전에 얘기했었어요. 그 말에 아미들이 천천히 착륙을 시켜줄테니 걱정말라고.. 높이 나는 것도 재미있지만 나중에 착륙하면 땅에서 아미들과 안전하게 같이 놀수 있는 회전목마에서 같이 놀자고 답했죠.. 그 아미분 누군지는 모르겠지만 너무 감동이었고 그런 분들 때문에 최애는 방탄이고 차애는 아미입니다. ^^ 요즘 인기있다고 별사람들이 유입되어 물흐리고 있지만...;;;

[@sharyn9922]

Your description and reaction was super insightful!

[@namastemoonflower3140]

FINALLY!! People who ACTUALLY understand what Suga was talking about! Yes, it’s 🔥 but the underlying meaning of the song is SO MUCH MORE. BTS are very deep and introspective and this song reflects that. Thanks so much for this reaction!🙏🏾💜

[@kit9148]

I've seen several reactions to this now, and this is by far my favorite.

[@RebelianAngie]

im so glad you guys can feel the sincerity of the lyrics here it honestly gives me goosebumps too, sugas wirting and the was he describes the fears here is very poetic and beautiful it touches my heart

[@LITtvofficial]

we thank you!!!!

[@suhailanaz]

I liked the thought where they mentioned people in concerts looking like shadows due to their phone lights. And also how BTS provide healing by happy and sad songs alike because people can resonate both aspects with them. Nice said!

[@mjmochi]

got tears in my eyes watching your reaction. Mad respect to you guys. Thank you.

[@bangpd5919]

many reactor misinterprate the meaning but you guys actually get what it means, i'm so thankful

[@goldfish2351]

우와우와👍👍👍 기다렸어요😍😍😍😍😍

[@zulalnevasirin2847]

I'm binge watching all the reactions to Shadow and they're the first ones to actually understand the meaning holy shit

[@Docnuna]

Havent finished the video but tou guys made me understand it more and it made me cry again. The songs really has something in it. Thank you so much for this. 💜💙

[@S제이-w6t]

트레일러 해석을 정말 잘하시네요~ 하나 더 덧붙이자면 방탄소년단은 밝은 노래만 있는건 아니였답니다, 특히 슈가의 믹스테잎 곡들이 어두운 내용들이 많아요 나중에라도 꼭 들어보시길 추천드립니다^^

[@retro-san4050]

Nice insights! Thank you for reacting.

[@tristramshandy4063]

I was waiting for THIS reaction and it did not disappoint!!

[@estherpiry3913]

Yeees .. after all to be the King - like in US we says BTS are the Legends after the 'Beatles' - Suga MinY really awesome to his words play with words in this song but it is true he feels the pressure for BTS being the #1 in the world, he felt like he doesn't want to fly.. or shine or down. to be up high it's scared them(him) that his shadow that follow him,made him realize it. You guys good in interpreted Suga song

[@kathytan2736]

as always Humble BTS. they never forget where they are from and how appreciate when they had reached success. love this song. !!! Amazing Suga!

[@이상미-j9q]

역시 음악하시는분들이라 공감도 더 잘하시고 리뷰도 넘넘 좋았어요👏😍💜👍😘

[@snowsonia6315]

BTS is the best band I have ever seen, they are amazing🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👑👑👑suga

[@andyscott4066]

I was waiting for you guys to react! Thank you I enjoyed the video!! Keep it up! LIT 🔥

[@barbsjjk]

Omgg, the guy with the red jacket really understand the full song, he’s so smart💜💜💜💜💜

[@kimica23]

Wow this was probably the best reaction video of this song that I have seen! Thank you.

[@AJH89]

Thank you for your reaction. Everything you said was ON POINT. I hope many people will watch this reaction.

[@크리스탈그란데]

리액션 좋네요! 바로바로 메세지 캐치 하시고 리액션 해주시는 부분 너무 좋아요 역시 음악 하시는 분들이라 다르네요 구독하고 갑니당^^

[@twixtheterrible5151]

One of the best reactions so far. Thank you!

[@elmredd]

you are really the best reactors!! you understand the message so well.

[@juri6003]

노래 잘 들어주셔서 감사합니다

[@Angel-jh5xz]

You really understood the lyrics perfectly..nice!👍and your reaction seems genuine to me..👍

[@bhellaswan8393]

main reason why i like watching your video is that you guys have better understanding on what the song means...not only on this video but as well as on your previous reaction video...ive been into so much rezction video but mostly what i see is them is not comparable on what im seing the way you guys react

[@hananishamsuddin7683]

Great explanation ! Really love how you interpret the lyrics and the music video 💯

[@yunki4598]

DUDES respect ✊🏼 other reactions were just focused on how it sounds like, but u understood the lyrics 💕👏🏼

[@monstrous9738]

this is the best reaction i've seen so far!! tho i think at the end it was his shadow speaking to him. "i am you, you are me" "you can't break me off", it's like his shadow telling him that now matter how desperate he tries to run away, he can't escape from his shadow. really love you guys' reaction :)

[@망개떡찜]

너무 좋은 말씀 해주셔서 감사합니다 그리고 노래 듣는순간순간 그 상황을 바로 캐치하는건 정말 너무 멋있으시세요ㅎ앞으로 흥행하시길 빌게요:)

[@yuujikun712]

As expected! They really know this well. 👏 I’m just very glad!

[@jader9267]

Love this reaction! Great interpretation!

[@beajust6704]

Thank you for your sincere and beautiful reaction and analysis.

[@kelsisong9607]

Oh wow. You understood the message of the song right off the bat which a lot had struggled to do so. I'm amazed.

[@thejakeditsu8620]

I don't know why I watch your videos repeatedly even if i have watched already.......... In love with your videos 🙂😻💜💟🦋

[@alianadirah971]

you guys reaction is the best one !! you guys understand the meaning behind and relate it to what bts had experienced,,yess they are accepting what they achieve today as part of their life and they still thriving their message to inspire us to love ourself 👍👏 you guys explanation really clear and touched my heart bcs you are able to convey what bts is talking about 👍 I really inspired by yoongi words and love the beats of this song so much ❤️ it does heal me too 😭👍👍 thankyou for the reaction ! good job !

[@keikopikachugirl9975]

I watched the new mv of Suga this morning, it was amazing!

[@j4bt990]

OMG!! You guys definitely understand the meaning of the MV and it's lyrics! I was shocked

[@samipreciado5937]

WTH Goosebumps you guys got exactly the meaning of the song the only one's Ive seen that did. I feel so happy.

[@minaaa273]

I really love how you break down the lyrics and understand the meaning underneath it unlike other people.

[@daegu8094]

I envy you guys for understanding the bts lyrics so easily particularly yoongi's lyrics as he is my bias...loved to see your reaction