First Time Hearing | Bo Burnham - Repeat Stuff Reaction

[@arinleoczko1250]

"He just desecrated the microphone." That's actually exactly what he was trying to say. I thought it was just Bo being edgy, but it's literally a statement of how people desecrate music.

[@Bobal27]

No, what he was trying to say is that these artists are sucking Satan’s… microphone.

[@greenlanterncarl2693]

Ok

[@peterpike]

@@Bobal27 -- I'm pretty sure Bo watched Bill Hicks before writing this song. If you search KZbin for "Satan's Scaly Pecker", not only will you freak out your NSA agent, but you'll see the reference.

[@Bobal27]

@@peterpike I think I’ll pass on searching that, but thanks for the heads up.

[@chasetate27]

@@peterpike 100% worth the listen. thank you

[@Dlydford]

Its clear you are visibly uncertain about the saluting - he does this to highlight just how easy it is to get people to follow, regardless of what you do or say, and this is the downfall of many things, in this case its music, but in history its been governments and WW2

[@evanroberts1361]

Reminds me of Ron Jones, a college professor back in the ‘60s. He did an experiment with his students where he had them start following stricter rules, performing gestures to greet each other, etc. In the end he revealed what they had become without even realizing it. It was an experiment to show how easy it is for Americans to become Nazis

[@zaktilzer5130]

I mean... WWII took very specifuc conditions to happen, and for people to look for a radical change.

[@pbjbagel]

Slight disagreement. It fits the message of the song. He has gotten the audience to sing along to his innocent, catchy chorus, while the Nazi salutes metaphorically reveal the true evil behind the manufactured pop music industry. Bo does this at many instances in the song where you can hear the character of Satan come out of his voice. Getting people to follow can be bad, yet it can also be good, e.g., in the case of rallying to fight against Nazis.

[@Alyumic]

Yeah and it's also a Nazi joke

[@George17362]

I still don’t think he should have saluted

[@RtotheK605]

3:00 "WHAT?!" almost made me shoot my sweet and spicy tea out my nose.

[@Count_Load]

yo another sweet and spicy tea drinker nice

[@davidwilkinson2234]

Yeah, the Jason Derulo joke at the beginning is low-key one of my favorite Bo Burnham jokes of all time

[@dogleggedhades0]

My favorite part is the fact that the Hitler joke needed no words. The danger of just repeating what others say is so well known we can just put it together. I'm a nerd I know, but it's such an interesting joke.

[@neomp5]

I'm sure people are mentioning the axis of awesome 4 chords song, so I'll add my voice to that. I'd also recommend other songs of theirs mocking music cliches, like "how to write a love song" and "in the club tonight", as well as benny davis' solo song "summer jam"

[@gameoff2653]

Oh definitely 4 chords

[@XDZeven]

Agreed

[@lex224ification]

What are you doing? This is my show, do not veer credit to people outside this building

[@gnitsaf]

Add pachabel rant to that

[@macrors]

Pop101 by Marianas Trench (he writes heaps of pop songs)

[@sportslife5129]

Honestly, I think the music video he made for this song was more impactful when it came to driving home the point of how the music industry works with the visualizations. This version was pretty good too.

[@P-Ian]

I wanted to comment that too, the difference in reactions between this and that version is pretty substantial :)

[@deadpoolmf531]

Yeah, this is one of the few times where i am totally for doing the reaction to the non-live version. Like the finger you follow ups, on stage it comes off oddly where as the music video version gets across the "demonic" lower voice thing much better.

[@Sesshomaru474]

Yea how there's too many Satanic "themes" in music just one band, Panic! at the Disco, has been putting out many recently: High Hopes, Say Amen, This is Gospel, Emperor's New Clothes The last one basically literally shows heaven and shows him dropping to hell.

[@CodyTaylor115]

The visuals of the music video definitely gets the point across lol

[@MontroseChloe]

The part he is trying to really emphasize isn't the marketing, but the intentional exploitation of children for profit at the expense of and in the name of Art. You figure out a way to make me at 40 years old buy an extra pack of gum at the checkout, fair game. But this systemic manipulation isn't just marketing, it's a form of grooming against a demographic that hasn't fully matured and is very vulnerable. It's abhorrent and evil. Hence the devil bit.

[@JimBox810]

and Nazi bit.

[@scarfboy]

Huh, that salute is in the produced video too but there it mostly comes of as edgy. It makes a _lot_ more sense live as it's confronting what the audience is doing as they are doing it.

[@carlrosenzweig1867]

I enjoy your reactions in general, but I'm always happy to see you doing more Bo. Thanks.

[@JDams572]

I’ve never laughed harder at any of your reactions than I did this one 😂😂 you had me rolling bro 😂😂😂

[@trumanwalls3668]

"Guys, I stopped at the most awkward time ever." Lmao!

[@popperp1536]

You definitely need to see the music video to this song it’s really good and adds even more meaning to the song

[@danisaksson3214]

Strong disagree, the music video studio version is so much worse. I love this version but always skip that one ^^'

[@CraigKostelecky]

@@danisaksson3214 I feel like this is a minority opinion from what I’ve seen from others. Most other commenters seem to prefer the music video.

[@mannybutler5937]

@@CraigKostelecky I agree, the music video was the greatest achievement of his career pre-Inside

[@HaraQuinn]

Agree.. but looking at the thumbnail.. well.. looks rather familiar...

[@Courier_Seven]

Hot take: they're both insanely good. Live version for the extra comedy of Bo Burnham, himself and the studio version for the extra comedy of the videos imagery.

[@hollydaye7715]

“He’s not wrong”. Sir, he never is, and I’m so glad I found your channel 😂

[@nicolaofmiddlewest159]

I specifically enjoy this specific type of content. Thank you! Have a great day, I hope you enjoy it thoroughly!

[@SlayyBayy]

I absolutely love peopel reacting to my favorite artist, Bo Burnham but nothing beats your reactions. You're definitely my favorite and the most fun to watch. Your reactions are how we (burnhamians) first reacted before we knew the full genuis and now we are left with no more content. anyway, I love these videos. Pls keep going.

[@dustinstanley9134]

Lower your expectations is another of his songs that nobody seems to talk about but its actually great.

[@AlexanderShackles]

Fun (and often overlooked) fact: The "'Oh, hello Satan!' *-gagging on microphone-* 'MMM, SATAN, YOU TASTE SO GOOD!" bit is a direct reference to Bill Hicks' rant against the music industry that pushes bands like New Kids on the Block with a society that also claims that rock-n-roll is "the Devil's music". It's just a damned shame that people miss that reference, because it means people (especially of my generation) have already forgotten about Bill Hicks.

[@Exile1a]

"Ah Hammer... Back again?" Dead for 30 years and Bill is still on fucking POINT. :S

[@joevines8219]

Without going deep into observing what is and what isn't. Love your reactions man. Cracks me up. Good stuff 🤙

[@stephen4649]

I love it when you say “Respect…potentially.”

[@natecloe8535]

"Guys most of th......WHAT?!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@pjl23youtube]

Love your reactions! Please keep reacting to BO, he's such a genius and I love all his works!

[@EgoToxicBand]

“Respect… potentially…” 😂😂 consistently remained one of my favourite channels

[@QuikVidGuy]

I would honestly recommend lesser-known stuff like the breakup song, not because it's provocative or w/e, but because it's musically dynamic

[@waka1834]

Idk if it was true or not but he said in some talk show appearance that he sung this song and after the show found out that justin bieber and selena gomez were in the crowd watching

[@ahardcorejedi2968]

One thing bro, sometimes you take actions so serious that you believe one stands for a gesture they are making fun of. The solute is the perfect example, context is everything, within the confines of the song, he's obviously not supporting with his salute but rather calling out against it. Another example of this is with the Nirvana song, Ra** me, a lot of people thought that song was terrible messaging, when in fact Kurt wrote it in opposition of the people who never called it out. I know you are who you are, but don't be afraid to slow down and try to determine the angle the artist is coming from.

[@halosandheroes]

It's also why clocks aren't visible in casinos so you don't know how much time is passing, especially when you get drinking.

[@bhelliom3]

Any and all Bo is good Bo. Thank you. "Rant" will be a fun one for you.

[@qrowacheron230]

You need to listen to Axis of Awesome's 4 cords, I know you will get a kick out of it

[@barbald21]

Double time!

[@hardtobearit]

yeah at least that live version is worth watching unlike most the live versions he picks

[@acrefray]

A bunch of versions of it are different too, so they're all great!

[@QuikVidGuy]

anyone who's worked at a register can tell you that the candy is sold right there specifically to be hard to resist

[@fakelandtommy4471]

He didnt desecrate that microphone he pleasured it

[@webdrude]

some of us specifically enjoy specific people repeating specific stuff. on repeat.

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

Him sucking on the microphone was referencing how people will basically sell their soul to the devil to become famous, even if it is morally wrong.

[@ideitbawxproductions1880]

Bo: 🎵But you'll still love it and let me 👉 you-🎵 Boyd: "Now that's a- wait WHAT?!" Me: 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@wutdoing776]

Fun fact. He sang this song with Justin Bieber in the audience one night. Awkward. He talks about it on.. Conan possibly? Some late night show.

[@DetroitNickel]

Liked, commented, and subscribed for Bo!

[@x3mslayer]

I'm so glad we have Bo :) To desecrate mics, and make us laugh.

[@johnhinchee2532]

Tyler Cassidy - boyfriend. It's an instant classic

[@KennyWhite115]

glad you reacted to this.

[@timryckmanii8282]

Ur reaction to the mic part was so damn funny that I had to back up and screenshot ur face to send to my fiancee. Funny shit.

[@YNergy]

Have you seen his You Think You Know Me performance from Make Happy? I think he did this as an encore after Cant Handle This… LOVE your reactions!

[@suvijii841]

I love to watch how you try to stay in character and keep the straight, analytic face.. and then cracking up :D

[@blackromeoKOK]

Him....sucking the mic actually makes sense in the context of the music video version of this song. Basically Satan is there because they sold their soul for a catchy song.

[@jeremiah1.772]

Your glasses are amazing!

[@tiffanypoppers7472]

I read somewhere from someone working at this show that they were so disgusted they immediately threw away the microphone. (Ask Me Anything, Bo responded on reddit himself to this, it was great!)

[@JosiahGould]

I'd love to see you check out some Bill Hicks. The microphone bit reminded me of some of his stuff. He's a bit... rough, but very talented.

[@Courier_Seven]

This song always makes me think of Bill Hicks marketing bit.

[@DannyDorrito]

It's because these are just parts of his live show he did that also came out on video, a bunch of his songs were just seperated into lone videos

[@06mustangCE]

Another great one. You should also check out the "Four Chord Song" by Axis of Awesome.

[@seanikins2972]

Another band, same message, but a radio hit version: Psychostick, "#1 radio single" would love to hear your thoughts on that specific kind of material...

[@chrisclark4590]

Axis of Awesome “Four Chord Song”

[@TobiVasquez39]

Always here for Bo content

[@rackyshak]

Immediately subscribed

[@JimBox810]

Am I the only one that legitimately misses reading the lyric booklets that came in CD's? What thoughts could possibly be provoked out of a song that you learn in its entirety after only one listen?

[@skyt3265]

So glad you did this version.

[@mistslam90]

I kinda wish he would do both versions. They each have their charms. Maybe in the future.

[@skyt3265]

I doubt it.

[@joshbull623]

They(Marketers, Capitalist, Entrepreneurs, Artists ect) have spent billions collectively over 3 generations now(about 80 years) to figure out what is nearly guarantied to work and what won't so they can make trillions over the next 3 generations. You are not beating that, even at the height of cancel culture you will have no chance. This is the industry that has been built, it is what it is as he says.

[@Leftylobber]

Someone needs to hear the ACTUAL "4 Chord Song" by Axis of Awesome.

[@chema08]

bo is amazing

[@ellieandthetorts]

The music video gives much more context too!!

[@uncensored008]

In context, this was the second to last song of this particular special

[@adamellis6785]

At least we know that you, personally, would never, specifically, repeat stuff.

[@joeyp8928]

The best part was finding out Justin beiber was in the audience

[@dblhellixxx2082]

Liked your video. I like your intro cause so many have the over the top and loud intro which ends up being much louder than the actual video. No one needs their speakers/headphones blown out for an intro. will watch more.

[@davidpassafiume]

Try checking out "Four Chords" by Axis of Awesome. you might also ike "How to Write a Love Song" by them as well. Either way keep up the music reactions we love them.

[@RoseKeely]

DEFINITELY need to react to the music video. Gives a little extra context to the meaning of the song.

[@C.A.D.]

Make a Bo Playlist man!!

[@RKorte-lj9bz]

i think you'd also really enjoy the songs of the INSIDE special, especially Welcome to the Internet or Sh*t :)

[@QuikVidGuy]

"When I say hey! You say ho! Hey!" "Ho!" "Hey!" "Ho!" "That's basically how Hitler rose to power."

[@worldssmallestfan]

The girl that has her heart ripped out in the music video is the Vice President’s step daughter.

[@ohb71303]

“Axis of Awesome” song “4 cord song”

[@mistslam90]

you can't convince me otherwise that Jason Derulo and DJ Khalid aren't Pokemon.

[@Alhu90]

Oh Bo!

[@Silhouex]

You need to react to the live performance of the 4 Chords song by Axis of Awesome!

[@tripwilson92]

He even added subliminal messages that pop up on the screen for a frame or two. Look em up. Some of them are funny as hell

[@tripwilson92]

In the actual music video that is

[@kylelee4209]

Please please do rant by bo burnahm if u haven't 😆 🤣

[@eirinkoehler6089]

Please, please watch the music video for this song, there is SO much visual context missing in this one.

[@Scott_Zigman]

You definitely need to check out the band Axis of Awesome they do comedic music the 2 songs that come to mind relating to this one are 4 Chords, and How to Write a Love Song.

[@kylelee4209]

Love your content

[@deltablaze77]

You really need to react to "4 Chords" by Axis of Awesome! :)

[@chimericalsoundengine]

You should watch Lily Allen's "The Fear" for a song about selling people fear.

[@curtisholsinger6023]

Ooh, good choice. That's an EXCELLENT song.

[@entryofemotion12]

Nice here before 100 views!

[@kylenoyes6442]

The antithesis of Aesop Rock lol

[@seanikins2972]

Another band, same message, but a radio hit version: Psychostick, "#1 radio single" would love to hear your thoughts on that specific kind of content...😉

[@terryjohnson8974]

Bo fo sho there's a clip where he raps this while doing a rubies cube and it's the greatest. Old like words words words Era Bo but awesome

[@thomastittlemouse8840]

Axis of Awesome 4 chords if you please. I recommend the video but live is okay too

[@thomassnyder2749]

2:50 -3 is hilarious

[@thomassnyder2749]

so is 6:00

[@dolphins6010]

Can you react to silly love songs by paul mccartny and if you do another Bo song I suggest words words words and maybe also eff by bo but that has a lot of swearing in it cause its the point of the song

[@mzcescapie]

2:58 lmaoooo

[@aliamvickersfan2388]

I'd love to see more Gorge Carlin

[@seba5112]

Love it! PLEASE react to the music video aswell. It is sooo funny

[@randomeditor]

you should check out the music video, it has a lot more oomph

[@ALemonGremlin]

a lot of the songs you react to are just singular songs that are part of a whole show, I kinda wish you would watch the whole show(s) so you could understand them more, but I know that they are an hour+ so you would have to react to it in parts or just watch it in your own time (If you ever had the time)

[@ALemonGremlin]

your reaction to what he did to the microphone made me laugh myself to tears, thank you sir XD

[@Spikeon01]

God I wish you had watched the newer version.

[@RemedialRob]

I love this song but the fully produced music video is better than this live version... Even if it doesn't have that epic microphone fellating joke.

[@BeetleParsley7]

That's how manual labor works. You do the same thing all day, every day, and then you cash your check.

[@MeganTheLibrarian3]

There is also a music video version of this song that is worth watching. I'm also just gonna drop this gem of a Conan interview about this song here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baTHp6t7qraefpo

[@SwirlDaddy7]

You have to watch his "my whole family thinks I'm gay" video

[@TheSpyderMonkee]

I feel like you missed the "If you repeat stuff to gain success, you are literally working for satan" angle of the song

[@brianhawkins3147]

I personally never like songs that repeat a line over and over

[@tspectuning]

You should react to corpse!!

[@HaraQuinn]

As much as i adore Corpse.. i dont want his music and voice to be commentated on as being Satanic. I’ve heard too many first time listeners do it continualky not realizing he’s physically ill and has that voice.. you know? 🖤

[@soulcorupter9048]

You miss so much watching this version. Post another with the music video if you have time. Its so much better

[@acrefray]

I think this version is better than the music video, since you miss much with the video than you do with this one. Both have different bits to it.