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 😂

[@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!

[@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!! 🙏🤗🥰♥️

[@markupton1417]

Excellent choice for a writer friend!

[@professorbugbear]

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

[@3404sammy]

Agree 💯 💯

[@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.

[@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,

[@shaneboucher4430]

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

[@AnneBiebrich]

Love when Wendi is with you ! ❤😊

[@joshuacraig6447]

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

[@3404sammy]

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.

[@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!

[@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..😂

[@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.

[@dougel4709]

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

[@allenh4771]

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

[@themnocrat]

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

[@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 🎶🎶🎶

[@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.

[@horsnpony365]

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

[@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:) ❤🎉

[@kdizzle6349]

Love your reactions. Keep up the good work!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!🤘

[@TanyaQueen182]

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

[@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!

[@bryanjohnson6735]

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

[@janiceN4Nugs]

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

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

Haha 😂 true. It’s about time

[@ShellyZorEl]

Yay I am so excited to watch this ❤

[@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.

[@blackpanther3912]

Love this! thank you for sharing!

[@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.!!!

[@DennisVermeer-f6f]

Finaly Wendy is back!!Good luck😊!❤❤

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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]

😅

[@DiscoDocNaughtyTherapistReacts]

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

[@jaeporter1532]

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

[@celinel9750]

And all 3 video on 1 take 🤯🤯 Great reaction

[@jorice5528]

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

[@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?

[@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. ❤😢😮😂🤔

[@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.

[@francisbielka2718]

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

[@johnarmstrong759]

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

[@robertvirnig638]

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.

[@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

[@furbie7918]

Yayyyyy more Ren reactions!! ✨️✨️✨️

[@williamparrish9954]

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

[@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!

[@brandoncreek7502]

When one Dances in the light One will never know the fear OF the DARK

[@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.

[@cherylrobbins715]

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

[@ChatoNavy]

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

[@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.!!!

[@avibrotsky8052]

Freddie Mercury of our times - on steroids. Think Bohemian Rhapsody. Im just a poor boy, nobody loves me. Mama, just killed a man... As a guitarist myself, he is incredibly talented. I missed a lot of the details and will Google the lyrics and meaning/spoiler. Wow! Just very powerful and played out well. Extremely theatrical and choreographed perfectly!

[@szolanek]

I know. Björn Ulvaeus is a pretty good songwriter.

[@garysherwin3316]

Great reaction ladies 🇬🇧😊

[@kevinwarren3724]

Fantastic reaction 👌

[@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.

[@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

[@peterveste6976]

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

[@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.

[@richeswebcraft]

Some great insights there - thanks

[@MCP920]

Great 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 😃🔥❤️

[@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) 🤯🔥🙏💪🐝🍀🇬🇧

[@Moctipotili1]

This was a five star reaction! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Master_Baker]

Great reaction ❤

[@ChristaEnrietta]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@DanBarry-p9j]

Enjoyed the reaction. It would be a 10 if it wasn't for video and sound quality. But your reaction was great 😊

[@staceyjayneplatt9527]

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

[@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

[@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".

[@mrpatrickhobot]

I'm assuming the jumpy video and mismatched audio is part of this video's production and wasn't experienced on the reactors' end, yeah?

[@jared-pm]

I guess the system was overheating while playing in highdef and recording at the same time. The buffer looked fine. Idk, I guess it would help the reactor to watch in 720p or lower, so the recording isn't bottlenecked.

[@morecrayonsplzmcw4836]

🔥great reaction !

[@kiancalvert6064]

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

[@DiscoDocNaughtyTherapistReacts]

THIS! ❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@DandelionCollab]

Ren makes music for blind people. It really makes you feel.

[@michaelwalsh7359]

25:12 “the instagram stories of screech” is where that came from

[@mariogansbeke]

That is definitely a must-watch. It puts new insights on the whole trilogy. Make sure you read Ren's pinned comment !!! It's just effing brilliant. Screech's abusive father, the chemistry between Patrick and Babe, the annoying for attention seeking Screech, the adrenaline after a burglary. I can't mention too much, it may spoil the whole experience.

[@Caketime2]

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

[@arklilbro]

I so want him to write a Broadway musical

[@DJLast1977]

I totally hear you on the need to dissect every element. Here's one: as Violet's beating begins, the tone is upbeat and easy to bop to, including the line "Nick-nack Paddy-wack", to represent that we're so numb to domestic violence as a society that we just want to bop along and lose ourself in childhood rhymes until the unpleasantness has stopped. It's telling a necessary tale of violence while indicting us for how little we care about violence. Also, hooray for references to Chekhov's gun!

[@antiqueinsider]

Ren released some 'fill-in' video on Tik Tok which explains more about the social interaction between Screech and his friends. It was improvised, but still worked to show added depth to his background. Just want to point out that Ren got such heavy subjects past KZbin filters.

[@antimatterexplodes4014]

19:38... this, in a nutshell, is exactly the feeling that we reaction channel subscribers get when we watch you react to music that we love. Welcome to the opposite of schadenfreude--compersion.

[@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!

[@PeteFindsObscureStuff]

Great reaction ladies. You did have some video/audio issues esp on Violets Tale. Sounds like you got audio bleed from the open mic causing echo!! Nonetheless, great job with the reaction and discussion.

[@dougoneill7266]

Exactly.

[@notjim1087]

Remember that there were originally only the two tales, with Violet's being written after Jenny and Screech's. So it's a bit of a retcon and changes the perception of Jenny's character.

[@Lightmane]

Now if only you could get Ren in studio with you, and you react to some of his music together : )

[@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.

[@mikemedrano8579]

Money Game 3 next! I'd love to hear her take on it.

[@mikegonzales4199]

I could see this & the M Game series on Broadway for sure.

[@Bobmudu35UK]

This song/story is Shakespearean. Britain has a new Bard. Bardcore.

[@michaelwalsh7359]

Rosalie have you seen what went wrong 1 + 2? Another wild story with Ren and Sam Tompkins!!! You should definitely check it out!