First Time Hearing The Tale of Jenny & Screech - Author Wendi Nunnery Reacts to

[@Dstinii]

At the beginning she says, "Whatever it is, I'm ready for it." And I thought, "Ooh, no. No, you're not. No one is ever ready for this."

[@wendinunnery]

Honestly, since my first intro to Ren was "Hi Ren" there is almost nothing that can surprise me now! 😉

[@kevinmclaughlin8975]

Right?!

[@tzolkinlady]

Facts! ❤

[@WolfAZA]

Same xD

[@Chrisinpommyland]

No one expects the Ren inquisition 😂

[@sherylstiles1205]

The first time I watched this, I cried. My first husband was Steve, I was 16, he was violent, I was pregnant. It just hit way too close to home. That’s been many, many years ago, and there is still trauma. I knew when she was at the hospital one was her child. I was stunned to find both were her children. But it makes sense. Stevie went to jail for killing her and she died. Her parents weren’t fit for parenting babies. So, they went into the foster system and were split up. She became a prostitute, he got his dad’s violent streak. Great reaction.

[@vladimirklimenko2296]

Steve may not have been the father. Her father could have been the father. Molestation is suggested and the whole getting a council flat, etc at 16 would be prioritized for the abused and/or pregnant and that's why Steve also calls her a sl*t because she could have been pregnant by the time they started their relationship and was close to giving birth by the time Steve attacked her. Steve would still go to jail etc.

[@tjh5716]

Your friend has some really good insights about what makes ren so unique as an artist. His writing is just so top tier and original. She makes a great point about being a multi instrumentalist, singer etc. but also an unmatched writer.

[@liljohn118th]

He's a modern-day bard!

[@reeserenity]

“He forces you to slow down and pay attention.” Yes. Thank you ❤

[@JavaTheKat]

Thank you Rosalie and thanks for coming back, Wendi!! Also, thank you for introducing me to the genius of Ren, Rosalie: I started watching your channel for Rush reactions, and became interested in Ren since you covered his video regarding his KujoBeats issues. I've officially been a fan since the day Kujo BeatDown came out! Blessings to you for showcasing this major talent!! 🙏🤗🥰♥️

[@Stuart_George]

Ren has the genius ability to turn some simple lyrics into so much more. The first introduction into Violet's life, 'Violet was a silent girl, grew up with violent starts...', to 'I'm sure her Mother knew.', are 4 simple lines, but impart so much about Violet to his audience. It's enough to set a picture in his audiences mind, but also not so much that it allows his audience to fill in parts with their own imagination. A sign of a gifted story teller.

[@markupton1417]

Excellent choice for a writer friend!

[@professorbugbear]

Ren's storytelling is amazing... every little technique is amazing and brilliant.

[@SamSnips]

Agree 💯 💯

[@shaneboucher4430]

"I just want to feel something"...👀. Great reaction as always....and friends makes it twice as nice!

[@derekschovanec7365]

You 2 ladies must be made of stone. When I heard Violet Tale, as a 47 yo man, I cried like a baby or about 10 minutes. Great reaction.

[@pamthealmighty]

Totally agree, I cry every single time I hear it.

[@alexlucifer7373]

I mean I am "only" an 18 year old girl, but same dude I was just staring at my wall and sobbing for like 20 minutes straight

[@PHOENIXDARKFIRE5000]

In the line of Violets Tale when Ren says ‘ London city far from pretty two zero zero five’ he is referring to the year 2005. Given that he wrote this song in 2019 and the fact that Jenny and James a.k.a. screech are both 14 years old means that they were born in 2005. If you are already aware of this then please ignore this comment but a lot of people don’t understand the reference from what I’ve seen.

[@AnneBiebrich]

Love when Wendi is with you ! ❤😊

[@jimholmes692]

For the countless number of times I've watched reactions to this trilogy, this is the best I've seen! Rosalie, your stoicism throughout the beginning and throughout the videos was amazing. I was expecting you to say, "Oh, you're wondering if you're going to feel something"? Great job. I really appreciated you keeping her immersed in the videos by not stopping it every few minutes to talk about it. But, I also appreciated watching you watching her waiting to see her reaction. It was awesome! Again, great job!

[@Chrisinpommyland]

When violets tale starts he stands up and pauses, shakes his head like he doesn’t want to bear witness but needs to. Also when he says the devil comes to dance, he hisses it like at Hi Ren when the devil takes over.

[@amberschairer6614]

Good catch! I’ll give you one of mine. In the tale of screech he begins at the end with Jenny’s last breath and he sighs “our” like it is indeed her last breath. He does the same for Screetch…

[@AliciaHudson-ui6dh]

This is one of the most nuanced and insightful watches I have seen, thank you both so very much. I dance in the light of music and joy. Again thank you!

[@SamSnips]

Ren shines the light on the dark sides of society.. the side we try to ignore.. but Ren does it so well..and so creatively that you can't look away.. such an important artist. I think he is the modern Bob Dylan.. he can't be pigeonholed into one into one genre.. and he writes songs that stimulates necessary conversations. I pray for his health as i feel this next generation needs a voice like this young man.

[@dougel4709]

Hi Wendi!! Welcome back! Thank you ladies, for your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ commentary!

[@stephenparslow7964]

Just found Hi REN, it blew my mind. This blew my head off. What a talent.

[@Emilie-one]

I appreciated this! I enjoyed the commentary. Rosalie, can you bring her back and show her something of REN’s that is more playful or at least not the super tragic ones . I feel like she needs to see something uplifting that Ren does - he isn’t always so heavy..😂

[@kdizzle6349]

Love your reactions. Keep up the good work!!

[@themnocrat]

Rosalie, your such a true empath. I love watching your face as you watch Ren.

[@margaretnicol3423]

Ren is so special that he has followers (the Renegades) of all ages from fairly young to people of 80 years old. He really is the voice of the silent people.

[@pamthealmighty]

Absolutely true!!

[@Stuart_George]

I love the way Ren 'book ends' each tale with a certain lyrical phrase. In Jenny's tale, it's the 'it was a quiet dark night in an empty street...' passage. Played at the start and the end, but with different emphasis on the meaning of the words 'sleep' and 'escape(d)'. Genius. In Screech's tale, it's the 'Our story starts right at the end...' line. Towards the end of Screech's tale it is replayed, but twisted around to 'Our story ends right at the start'. Again, genius. It's used less in Violet's tale, but the 'London City, far from pretty, 2005...' passage certainly helps tie the start of Violet's tale to it's tragic end. I also like the lines when Screech is confronting Jenny where Screech says '...you don't know me, the last thing you see will be a boy called Screech...' The irony being that in some way she did know Screech, and indeed the first thing she probably saw as a new born, was indeed Screech, and now it's the last thing she sees. There are so many orher examples of this sort of thing with Ren's works, but these stand out for me with this trilogy.

[@Stuart_George]

​@twistedpixel756 Agreed. As with much of Ren's work, there are many layers to unravel with every aspect of his writing/story telling. Too much to include in a YT comment section.!!!

[@joshuacraig6447]

"Well... [expletive]..." Well said, Wendi. Well said.

[@johngeiger8905]

This is one of the best and most thoughtful reactions to this trilogy that I've seen, and I've seen many of them,

[@Prime_Mover2112]

Loved this as much as the first time you had Wendi in for Hi Ren. She offers a great alternate perspective of Ren’s music. Please continue having Wendi in, she’s fantastic! For both of you, this was excellent, well done!!🤘

[@patrickvdS]

When i see the emotional expression on your faces(reaction faces:)),.... i just think, we live so far apart geologically, but i'm also making the same facial expression whilest listening with you both, and feeling mostly, the same emotions. And that makes youtube and the reactionist profession/creationists profession very special and unique. It helps people handle emotions and share feelings about their favorite songs with people/reactionists across the world because you have no one in your real personal friends or family circle who care about these songs. But just now i could share the emotion and agree with people from the other side of the globe that this is a masterpiece, whilest sharing a tear or 2:) ❤🎉

[@ShellyZorEl]

Yay I am so excited to watch this ❤

[@horsnpony365]

Wonderful! I really enjoyed the discussion about this trilogy, well done ladies! Ren is a master storyteller. ✨☮️💛

[@davidricks7128]

Ren tells the stories and the filming of the stories are all done so well i found myself looking for the bodies laying on the ground. The saddest thing about this is the fact each of these things are happening in every country at this very moment and the cycle continues

[@craigmcdonald8539]

I have seen many artists live and listened to many artists sing many a good song but i think this is the first time I have ever heard an artist sing me a story. Can’t Waite to see him live and I bet you will hear a needle drop in between him singing 🎶🎶🎶

[@THE_BLANK_SPACE]

I'm so glad they noticed the guitar other people ive reacted too didn't even bat an eye at it Thank you

[@blackpanther3912]

Love this! thank you for sharing!

[@JulitaPio]

Yes Wendi is back! 🙂 Appreciate you commentary ladies❤ I think it's time for Ren songs that Wendi can play in the background when she writes😊 5 stars reaction ✨

[@wendinunnery]

Ooh, would love that!

[@allenh4771]

Well... Fu*k. Yep, that was the correct reaction.. 😂

[@jaeporter1532]

Feel like I’ve waited a lifetime for this video!x

[@bryanjohnson6735]

Thank you Rosalie & Wendi for another great reaction to the tales.

[@TanyaQueen182]

I really liked Wendi's commentary on this one. Thank you for sharing Rosalie!

[@DennisVermeer-f6f]

Finaly Wendy is back!!Good luck😊!❤❤

[@Timaloy68]

Great reaction as usual, wendi is totally correct about his story telling they even did a backstory on screech on instagram before releasing screech’s tale showing his character.

[@turbobutton1]

No one is ever ready for the ending if it's a first time.

[@browneyedgirl9754]

Ren taught himself to play the guitar. He puts his heart and soul into everything he does

[@dbc13543]

I really enjoy Wendi's reactions. She's completely engaged and in the moment. Interesting contrast to her last reaction, just goes to show that different messages hit us in different ways. Some we react to intellectually, others hit us in visceral, personal ways.

[@christophervisavati8983]

This series always tears me apart and end up crying.

[@gtjacobs]

Wendi's reactions are great. Good guest. Good video. Thank you both.

[@thetradingpost8124]

Our past does not determine our future. Thank you for this . I truly appreciate both of your reviews on this. My first time seeing this. What a story and what an artist. Music, story telling, and on point pulling us all in to understand his story. Amazing. He is one of a kind.

[@heatherg7057]

As a survivor of DV this song evokes deep feelings in me every time. But in a cathartic way. Ren is healing so.many people thru his art.

[@guinevere7494]

Rosalie you are a beautiful soul. I love the people you introduce Ren to and pick out songs for each you know will catch them. This song is a wild story. Love you peace and love

[@staceyjayneplatt9527]

Facts and Ren even mentioned how long Hi Ren 9 minutes long and the tales similar length!! Especially in today’s culture where people have zero attention span as a result of TikTok and social media. But REN takes you on a journey and his charisma oozes through the screen. It’s like a rollercoaster of emotions 🙏👏👏👏👏🇬🇧🇺🇸 loved this 👍

[@dlbwoodbury]

Thanks for this Rosalie! I have watched and listened to this several times, but just now saw some of the classical elements of his structure: He has an overture for each ‘tale,” and musical interludes. Twins separated at birth are a device used since ancient Roman theatre. I don’t know how intentional he is but this is similar to the masques and theatrical performances in Shakespeare’s time. This is truly “bardcore!”

[@dlbwoodbury]

😅

[@NativeNewMexican]

For a great example of "musicality of words" I recommend "Bulbous Bouffant" by The Vestibules. It's got a lovely animated MV by a 3rd party that makes it easier to understand. You'll enjoy it, I'm sure.

[@celinel9750]

And all 3 video on 1 take 🤯🤯 Great reaction

[@shakysenior]

I’ve watched you Rosalie since you reacted to Hi Ren, way back. I love your analysis always, of any song. If I may throw in my opinion. From the end of the guitar intro in Violets Tale, leaving the ‘ hospital’ room, down 2 short corridors and a short flight of stairs, you are left in absolutely no doubt about Violet’s history, life and choices. It is his amazing economy of words that blow me away. What is it 35-40 secs only?

[@Miss_Renae_Author]

I'm an author as well and Ren is just so important to me and my life. He changed my life with his music and stories.

[@ct5625]

To hammer home the point about Ren being a true artist and writer, I believe he performed the Tale of Jenny & Screech as a live walk-through event in (I think) Brighton UK. He had several vignettes set up with crime scene tape and actors playing the police and the main characters. On his socials he also posted about other parts of the story and aspects of the characters that aren't included in the songs. For instance, when Screech is searching for refuge with his friend, his friend is allegedly wit Screech's girlfriend and this is why he's not answering the phone. It seems he created the first two parts of the story two years before completing it with Violet's Tale. As a writer, Ms. Nunnery will know how a story and the characters have a tendency to live with you, how they become almost fully-formed beings with so many aspects of their lives and personalities that you might never put to paper. As a writer myself, it seems to me Ren wrote a novel in his mind and then distilled it down to three songs. This is remarkable to me.

[@JoRiceRenegade4Eva]

Love this ladies ❤ “He forces us to slow down, and pay attention” 💯

[@DyvmSlorm]

In the US unknown children or people are referred to as Jane and John Doe. I believe, in the UK, Jane and John Doe are referred to as Jenny and James. Ren also released Instagram shorts of when screech “stole“ his phone. Those are compiled in a KZbin video called screeches IG tales I believe. In them we meet screech Patrick the rest of screeches crew and girl. Throughout those stories, we see screeches girl and Patrick , being fairly close while trying to fly under screeches radar. That, I believe, is where the story of where Patrick is in screeches tail and who he is hanging out with.

[@TheREALDiscoDoc]

The empathy just oozes out of the screen. Quite beautiful to watch. 🪩🍪❤️

[@janiceN4Nugs]

I love Wendi's reactions, but please, for her soul, give her an upbeat one 😂❤🎉

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

Haha 😂 true. It’s about time

[@BrilligandtheSlithyToves]

His work is more like a performance art piece. EVERY time I see something new from him, I end feeling like I've experienced something miraculous. It all comes together, the film techniques, the lighting, the lyrics, the music, the dramatic delivery, and it all works to get his message across so loudly that his passion, devotion to the art, and dedication to the authentic portrayal of the subject matter are unquestionable. ❤😢😮😂🤔

[@furbie7918]

Yayyyyy more Ren reactions!! ✨️✨️✨️

[@PHOENIXDARKFIRE5000]

What I found brilliant about this story is that the reason that Patrick isn’t home at number 54 and when screech calls his girlfriend and she is busy. Is that Ren made a series of Instagram memoirs and stated that Patrick and screech’s girlfriend were together behind screeches back 😮

[@ianrose56]

Wendi, well done. That was a great breakdown with Rosie. You definitely got the vibe girl,awesome, and spot on.!! Ok Rosie, what Ren are you putting her on next.? I know you know the catalogue, so up to up.!! Maybe Money games 1,2,3 next.?!! Get Wendi back on it. She's a star in the making.!!! Great job, guys!🤙✌️👍👍❤️🇺🇲🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 ❤️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 Big night tonight.!!! Vote vote vote.!!!

[@Spugedelia77]

@14:14 I'm actually crying? Thank you, I guess?

[@feathersz1952]

The level of skill and talent it takes to do this trilogy all as one takes, just a guitar and a voice. It’s literally mind boggling. Walk a block playing guitar and singing non stop. That’s insane. We don’t deserve Ren.

[@johnarmstrong759]

Wendi has done a couple of deep, dark ones - time to lighten the mood....bring back 'Back on 74' 😁😁😁

[@kevinwarren3724]

Fantastic reaction 👌

[@thegingermenace8593]

I told you that since Patrick was missing and the girlfriend was "busy" that I had heard Ren meant for them to be cheating behind Screech's back. I loved this reaction! Because I was looking at you watching your friend to see her reaction at the end. I love these tales. He used to have a set he would busk this tale and this takes place after he barely wrote "Violet's Tale". I tried to give it to you but if you have a chance, check it out. I guess you dont accept people to give you videos. Thank you for letting me watch. You are one of my faves! I love you! You are beautiful inside & out! Love, Mary 😃🔥❤️

[@alexf749]

Jenny is walking the street in high heels at 14….apparently her story was in the paper with the headline “ it’s such a shame” where Ren got the inspiration

[@staceyjayneplatt9527]

Before it starts I want to say how much I love ❤️ you Rosalie ❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😇😇 Love how proud of REN you are like a sister 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@nalabatch]

Ren is too real for this world

[@pamthealmighty]

True! Ren is such a genuine and raw talent that has taken his viewers on a fantastic ride. I truly hope he gets better and gives us so much more. I cannot wait!!

[@garysherwin3316]

Great reaction ladies 🇬🇧😊

[@WilliamCarreck]

An operatic music video, that resonates with so many

[@robertvirnig42]

Every time I see someone react to this, the performance ends and you can see them stop and start filling in all the details of the story and situation in their mind; the things that are only alluded to.

[@DrinkItNeat]

I may have said this before in one of your reactions, but Rosalie I REALLY would love to see you react to UK artist Dave!! You love Ren and NF and Dave has a similar vibe and his lyrics and storytelling are top notch and his song Leslie is similar to this trilogy! I just know you would love Dave and I'd love to see your reactions!

[@richeswebcraft]

Some great insights there - thanks

[@morecrayonsplzmcw4836]

🔥great reaction !

[@peterveste6976]

can you please do the money games with Wendi would love to see her take on it ❤❤

[@IanHopkinson-lu8xo]

Jenny and James are used in a similar way to John Doe and Jane Doe, so with the mother dead and the dad probably in prison for murder, and Jennys parents unfit to take them, the twins may have gotten their names this way, and then split up in a care homes

[@CaptainBrash]

This one reminds me of Dance with the Devil - Immortal Technique. I remember listening to that as a teenager and being utterly horrified and entranced.

[@bradleystubbs4942]

Her reaction “Well F&@$” was my exact reaction

[@DusCostea-kt1dg]

At the beginning Ren mentioned how Jenny felt something in the air and a Devine intervention (they say Twins have a special connection) 🤯🔥🙏💪🐝🍀🇬🇧

[@francisbielka2718]

She needs to hear Gordon Lightfoot, "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," and hear his masterful story telling.

[@mldkenny]

Such a great choice to show Wendi, she really gets Ren which is wonderful. I am sure she would love Penitence Ren with Molly McKinna.

[@Master_Baker]

Great reaction ❤

[@Caketime2]

There was an echo on violets tale and holy hell that made the guitar sound crazy

[@eddiebirdie1545]

Losing it will put a smile on your face 😂.

[@chrisb2409]

Let's get Ren in the comments, come on Renagades! Awesome reaction, girls I felt the emotions in every expression

[@Moctipotili1]

This was a five star reaction! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@williamparrish9954]

you should let her see another side of Ren and do Back on 74/message in bottle or some of the big push

[@MCP920]

Great reaction.

[@LostHate]

The way Jenny would freeze just like Violet, and Screech was aggressive and triggered by the lack of response just like Stevie, even though they never met their parents they have similar personalities.

[@G_Demolished]

The dad’s name was Stevie.

[@LostHate]

@G_Demolished oh yeah, I mixed up money game 3 lol.

[@droidattack2888]

Pure art not for playlist, but needed from time to time just to get out the emotions to reset.

[@kiancalvert6064]

The twins story reminds me of the play Blood Brothers (also brilliant)

[@TheREALDiscoDoc]

THIS! ❤

[@matthewcollins5451]

He's been talking for a couple years now, that he would love to put together a TV series with his stories and music similar to Black Mirror.

[@hanneswurstbrot6902]

did you know, that there is a part 4? An Artist named "Levi the Poet" made Richards Tale. It´s about him after the incident going to an AA meeting talking about it. It´s a masterpiece in psychology. If someone wants to watch it it´s at the channel called heart support and is called "Richards Tale inspired by Ren".

[@ChatoNavy]

You should have Wendi react to REN feat. Chinchilla Chalk Outlines ... i'll keep an eye for that one

[@cherylrobbins715]

You may want to view Richard’s Tale off camera. It’s interesting. Great reaction folks.

[@svolos1971]

Modern day Oedipus Rex tragedy mixed with elements of Shakespearian irony. This guy deserves a lot more than the mainstream musical circus is giving him Not that it matters or it should matter to him by his own admission (see "Hi Ren" lyrics). Poignant messaging delivered with true artistic liberty and long-lasting urgency. Ren truly forces one to stop and ponder what one is doing with one's life. Brilliance in its best form!

[@hellyellieb8822]

For more info watch the other videos that add context to the tale. People say that about Patrick and the girlfriend because of the instagram stories (it's a video), Then there's Call for Backup, In morte, ut in vita, nunquam partiemur. I think your friend as an author would appreciate all that context!