Henry Rollins, Man Test Part 2

Second Part. Henry Rollins Is Interviewed About His Childhood, Life And Psychologically Analyzed For His Masculine And Feminine Traits
With Analysis By Clinical Psychologist Oliver James
Broadcast 18/12/2000

[@jaimethomas8064]

'An articulate sensitive man who could whoop that ass' LMAO

[@silverdragon710]

Jaime Thomas Sounds like Henry knows whats up! Lol

[@yeahwhatever1184]

But that’s actually what women truly want lol

[@zoilalulu3798]

Literally what I'm looking for.

[@leama4597]

@@zoilalulu3798 same.. sadly its extremely hard to come across lol

[@iceavelli7667]

Hahaha

[@deadkennedy210]

henrys honesty is what makes this work, hes a goddamn open book to the world

[@bjorn-falkoandreas9472]

Yeah, that analysis is a bit superfluous. He's gone on record time and again and explained what makes him tick. You could listen to him for hours on end. He's just that kind of person. If there has ever been a role model for a young man that'd be him. He didn't only shape his own body but also his mind into an idealized version of what his dad should have been. He has done mental body building as well. What a guy.

[@steveg8102]

I saw Black Flag several times back in the day and met Rollins when he was in his 20's. What he says today and who is was then don't match up. He talks like he was bullied and attacked when the fact is he started fights every where he went. I got punched by him in 1985 and i use to tell the story but then i realize Rollins would punch someone at almost every show they played. Someone said he was super honest and an open book. BS. He is an unaware racist because of his dad, he was a hype aggressive bully, he hates women and he is a totally self absorbed narcissist...he also has to have PTSD from all the s**t he's seen. The guy had it rough...big time. But a lot of it was because of his choices. Not because he was a victim, for the most part.

[@unklecorky2181]

Henry Hits like a girl. I think that would be a feminine trait.

[@austinjrb]

steve g heaven forbid a man develop, grow and change from his 20's into his 30's. After over a decade and a half of experiences and learning, I wouldn't expect anyone to be the same person and if they are then they've wasted their time. We're all victims and offenders. It's not black and white. Henry gives the entirety of his experiences and allows the listener to make as unbiased a judgement as possible. In a world full of liars and cons, he's an honest man and with a lot of the things he's gone on record admitting I don't see how anyone could say he portrays himself as a victim.

[@keeeenification]

Henry Rollins is only 67% masculine. Conclusion: test is broken.

[@acs197]

The final analysis breaks that down pretty well.

[@TonyTheBassPlayer1]

Well I couldn't have said that any better.

[@cortmassey2660]

He really isn’t masculine look at professional athletes. He’s feminine that’s what makes him articulate.

[@sugarklay9159]

That was my immediate thought

[@runnersdialzero1244]

Maybe your idea of masculinity and femininity is fucked.

[@hisvorpalsword]

That therapist scores a 100 in the bullshit factor.

[@martinipunk2509]

That's what is so interesting about this, as Barrel said it's analysis from an introspective point of view. I would definitely rate his aggression higher than a 4. But listening to his talks I can see how his aggression has subsided to a more rational and understanding point of view as he gets older. I would NEVER consider him a victim though.

[@notmee2388]

Ah, the modern horoscope

[@InsaneStryker777]

I think he’s more than half right on the aspects he talks about.

[@tjitjo]

Someone doesn't like his male role model nuanced Or in other words, shut up neanderthal

[@marcusknight7724]

Rollins is what I consider a real badass. 'Tough guy with a mind behind it'. Brains and fucking Braun. Every man should aspire to be that way. Most men never will.

[@UrsusCor]

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[@redemptorsaturnus2015]

No doubt... mindless violence doesn't make you tough it makes you a piece of shit.... However to walk it how you talk it and To stand up or behind a mental concept in which you believe and will fight for Makes you a "badass" (what ever that means)

[@wilsonblauheuer6544]

Rollins peed his pants as a kid when he was punched by a bully.

[@michaelreis8266]

wilson blauheuer Yet he professed wanting to do the same thing to Morrisey, I wonder if he still feels the same way?

[@PaulgG461]

hey wilson bla-bla-bla Rollins pissed his pants when punched by a bully, and you use to shit to a diaper. neither of that takes place today. Evolve.

[@Monsterslag]

6:40 "i am not interested in the pseudo-intellectual man, who can quote Proust, who has soft hands, and when the heavy stuff comes around, he's gonne be like 'BUT PLUTONIUS SAID' " * makes a slapping gesture * You tell 'em Henry.

[@klaytonvonkluge4905]

*this...*

[@rmartin7558]

I wonder what PC Henry 2019 would say...

[@Daniel_Delayne]

that was so lol

[@bahhumbug9824]

@@rmartin7558 He did standup & interviews in 2019. Go find out.

[@1971SuperLead]

Henry shows a lot of his strength by being willing to do this video. Most "tough guys" would never talk about their feelings.

[@circel5747]

Henry knows who he is. It's not about being feminine or masculine. It's about being. He's more self aware than most of us are. He's acutely aware of his strengths and his weaknesses. He knows himself. That's why he can answer questions with perfect examples. He's so self aware that it's amazing. He understands the importance of physical and mental presence. He picked Muhammad Ali as who he would live his life as. That was a man that had both. The psychologist described his as a loner and an extrovert. Again INFJ. That's what is amazing about Henry. He's in there and out there at the same time.

[@keepmewierd]

"John Lennon? got shot in the head and had a crazy wife" omfg lol

[@Slutuppnu]

Hypermasculinity doesn't work for everyone. Sometimes it just looks cartoonish and silly. But Rollins is one of the few who can pull it off, because he can laugh at himself.

[@herschelschueler]

But he isn't hypermasculine. He's just not full of shit.

[@tjitjo]

YOU see him as hypermasculine. It's not something he puts on. He's just a straight shooting open book.

[@SuperDuce74]

"Marvin Food-Stamp" is my new rap name...

[@weezerfanatic5320]

I just randomly came across these videos. This guy’s childhood is devastating to hear about. I feel horrible for this guy, but at the same time it is amazing that he is so self aware and seemingly stable now.

[@rainbowslushy223]

i'm so glad someone besides me hates the "lad" thing in england

[@karinjeffrey7981]

At first, I thought the shrink was full of it. By the end, I thought his astute analysis of the difference between Rollins's public image and his self-perception was spot on.

[@MinoritiesRlazy]

Dc was on fire, oh like literally

[@talkingmotanka]

I met Henry Rollins. He's exactly what you'd think he'd be like, based on this interview. I was in Seattle and showed up early to one of his spoken word shows. I had driven down from Vancouver and my timing was off, so I arrived while the auditorium at UDub was being set up. Henry was standing near the stage and I meekly approached him. Young girl of 19 years, terrified against him. He looked annoyed, and he was just a hulk, physically. I asked him if he'd ever consider doing any shows in Vancouver, because being a fan, I had also known many other Rollins and Black Flag fans. Henry quickly told me how much he hated Vancouver, all the people who live there, and how he'd never return. (This, due to some bad crowds in his Black Flag days.) I felt like Cindy Lou Who from Whoville up against the Grinch. I just said that it was too bad to think that way, since I was such a fan, and anything that happened in Black Flag is the past. We talked for a few minutes, making it apparent that I loved and knew his work from Black Flag, to The Rollins Band, and all of his spoken word. He lightened up on me for a bit, realizing that I really did like him. He agreed to a photo with me (to which he frowned in), and we parted ways. I took up a seat, front row centre, loving every moment of his spoken word show. At the end, Henry incorporated some comment about judging people into his last piece, and made mention that just because you have a negative experience with some people, not to judge them all, because in the middle of that, are some good people. With that, there was a big applause from the crowd. He looked down at me from the stage and stared for probably about five seconds, and then gave a smirk and a little shake of his head as if to say, "Okay, girl. You got me." A few years later, Henry did come to Vancouver. So much for 'never returning'. I'm not saying I had a hand in that, but it did seem a bit coincidental that for someone who stubbornly declared how much he hated Vancouver and vowed never to do another show there again, eventually did not so long after. In my opinion, Henry has the exterior that can frighten people, but inside, if you can be so privileged to find it out -- he is so very much the opposite of that.

[@SethHMG]

Met him in New Orleans. There were parts of New Orleans he wasn’t on board with (the drunks etc), but he was incredibly nice after the gig.

[@reconelement]

I guess this is the only Man Test episode on KZbin?

[@CatAtomic99]

Man, Henry Rollins had one fucked up father.

[@suzbone]

Yeah, from early in the first vid I sank into great sorrow hearing about how vicious his dad was, and suddenly thought, "Holy fuck, what happened to his dad, that fucked HIM up so bad?" And the violence and brutality Henry experienced so often in his formative years... he's so deeply damaged by it... but he carries on and he's not afraid to be publicly honest. I really respect that about him. It's quite ironic, really, to see a man who claims to eschew intimacy be so honest and revealing--defining characteristics of "intimate"--on camera. Makes you wonder how he could have been if his dad hadn't been so toxic. And you know he never tells us anything about his mother? That's *odd*. Or maybe it's just editing. I do wonder about his happiness. I'm a super connected person who can't survive without intimacy though, so I may be totally projecting. People are different; it's entirely possible that he's entirely happy going it alone. If he'd had a normal/healthy childhood I'd just leave it at that, but it's hard not to view his solitary ways as damage. Regardless, I respect the hell out of him and wish him well in all things.

[@nicoladouglas3270]

The Song Liar helped me to know the Narcissist...you get to know how a Narcissist thinks.....and it's what I play when I meet someone and I need to be reminded of what's out there!!! Love Henry he's an Achiever in life and his pipes are awesome!!!

[@thehomemadedisease9485]

Henry Rollins is a cool dude

[@randoodlelee7250]

"Who could whoop that ass!"

[@chuckyLarmed]

gffgds

[@wdkaye]

Rollins' neck is very much wider than his head, lol

[@seaniedan]

that was excellent, thank you so much for posting

[@jackfahy2283]

A unique and eccentric character, what a man

[@hunteur]

I totally love Henry, what a guy! Hot, damaged but at least he knows it!

[@JoannaMcCarty]

These things are all I ever wanted to hear Henry speak about, but never did. Until now! I love this.

[@ty_teynium]

Holy crap in his school photo he almost looked like Joaquin Phoenix channeling joker.

[@Jonjs99]

Fck off you paid adwertizer troll

[@marsipan5447]

This is absolutely fascinating!

[@FatherRikhi]

Henry just rocks out every situation he seems to be put in. I think it's because he's the rare courage to be honest and genuine. That rocks.

[@Iknowaghost19]

When they do the close up of his eyes, I can see and feel pain inside of him

[@cherissaewer1031]

To be self driven, self disciplined in his own right. A inspiration! Love the heaviness of how Mr. Rollins handles such topics. IN HIS OWN PERSPECTIVE!

[@TheSnak369]

that psychologist was on crack. henry rollins is a unique, inspiring, humurous and tender person. nobody could replace him.

[@bahhumbug9824]

@@adamturner1563 Henry Rollins is on record mentioning that he was sexually molested as kid by men. It's common knowledge that many times the abused grows up to become an abuser and imo that's the REAL reason Henry doesn't want kids. That and whatever crap his own dad passed on to him (ie, could've been racism but Henry is not but I'll bet there's more baggage there). As he's getten older, it's easier to see him as gay or bi because he has other things taking up his time than just banging groupies, which he has also done when he was younger. Muscles or not, his sex drive is slowing down and that bothers people except him. Not one member of Black Flag nor any rival punker has "outed" Rollins as gay or bi so we'll have to assume he's hetero. Podcasts are for losers who can't get manage to get a TV show or are too lazy to put the work in.

[@blackswaneducation3509]

Good point! I love the way Rollins is so light hearted about about the way he answers the questions it's great!

[@Wellsy1995]

Man I love this dude!!

[@Blindingsun]

Rollins looks SO much like Kurt Cobain when he smiles, it's unreal...

[@danny355]

I can jusssssst about see it

[@csilt]

Or did Kurt Cobain look SO much like Henry Rollins when he smiled?

[@nikolabaric1140]

@@csilt both are infps probably

[@JC545X39]

I am legitimately super happy that they post the test results for the guy who wrote this at the very end.

[@Estrodile]

7:25 - Henry's face for the win :)

[@themadmattster9647]

i dig the Rollins of the era of this video. He wasn't a super misanthrope like he was 10 years before it, but he wasn't as "soft" as now. Yeah I just like the balance lol

[@CirclingtheFringes]

Nice insight in Henrys mind and personality. Got me to understand him more.

[@KJensenStudio]

Yes, this was good to watch, and I am impressed with Henry's open attitude. Plus, he really 'gets' Kafka! (sigh) Good interview!

[@nappybiscuit]

5:40 When I heard the options, I was like, I do not want to be like any of them.

[@FruntIine]

+nappybiscuit That wasn't an option though. ;)

[@nappybiscuit]

+frontline No, it was not. ;)

[@MaxHohenstaufen]

+nappybiscuit Me neither. In the end I thought of Bill Gates for the net worth sake, so I could more easily be anything else.

[@pablodmdp]

+nappybiscuit he says Plutonius, who did he mean?

[@nappybiscuit]

It was a joke, there is no Plutonius.

[@kingcheffrey]

Fresh comment! I love that everyone has nothing but bad ass things to say of Henry. He is a force of nature

[@k.firestone276f2]

straight warrior.

[@JulzLight]

I fucking love you Henry Rollins! Your mind & your heart have a depth that is beyond compare! Thank you for your willingness to be an open book!

[@TheJestermite]

VERYVERYVERY HONEST ANSWERS !!! RESPECT THAT !!!

[@JenGibsonx]

I love you Henry Rollins xxx

[@joshuataplin7724]

im so fascinated by that guy

[@Darkchanmon]

very well put

[@karenaudreytodd]

Wow, he's sure grown up since this was filmed, listen to his current stuff and he's almost a completely different person, he has found proper outlets for his rage instead of the World at large. Back then he was funny to watch, now he's an amazing person to listen to...

[@Mitac5026]

it was very interesting!! thaks a lot!!

[@EclecticSceptic]

Great man!

[@kalanyou3275]

ThNks for opening up henry

[@bobbyringo4091]

Thanks very much!

[@straitpepperdiet]

dumb test, smart man

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

Just like Part 1, Henry Rollins played this guy like a child asking for a lolly-pop.

[@mel30ish1]

Ahh, absolutely, perfectly said, thankyou, and we do wish him the best. Somehow though, I don't think he needs our best wishes, I think he's doing just fine!

[@jlcjr]

I love this guys journey. Real people. To me, he’s the “agree to disagree; let’s get something to eat man.”🥰

[@lacaz212]

Unsure if Mr Rollins was a good choice, unless the producers considered him control group. Performers are 2 personalities, I guess that’s the duality of the the questions asked and the responses given. Been a fan of Rollins for a long time. Thanks for taking me out of 2022 for a few minutes. Good program.

[@timothykooiman9236]

Poor kid. Thanks for telling the truth about your life. Still my hero and keep writing.

[@nvcn86]

that analysis is amazing.. i could have say the same thing about henry by watching his videos.

[@TuddsCrapshoot]

the music at the end of this is hilarious. "Rollins walking off into some rustic sunset, fade to black, and BRING IN THOSE FUNKY CREDITS!"

[@dawsoncaluger1412]

Austin Edwards This is the best comment

[@bahhumbug9824]

And the line from Liar about I'll tell the truth...I promise. On a psych show. Brilliant.

[@Uzurr69]

Hahahahah

[@AEgamesFtw]

This interview completely changed my view of henry rollins. He seems so sincere, I know think he's a good guy.

[@helikestv]

I couldn't agree more.

[@palmerlp]

Huh... I've logged probably a hundred hours of listening to Henry do spoken word over the years and there are stories in here that I haven't heard. I appreciate that he seems to actually take this interview seriously.

[@kristinamaguire2016]

Henry is exactly my type

[@AliceinNirvanagarden]

Amazing how much in common I have with Henry Rollins, lol

[@aheartflash1]

what a fascinating, beautiful guy.

[@dogpetdog]

that was awesome! that's the most real I've ever seen him...love rollins

[@stillsexybutch]

I'm a 58 year old Butch Lesbian. Ask ME those goofy questions and I might have the same, or similar, answers. Now THAT would crack Henry up!!

[@SB-hc1nt]

I am not to into what this doctor is saying, however Rollins is an open book and it's refreshing to hear it. His father and how he acted is exactly how my grandfather was.

[@siglerproductions]

whoa! this show is so cool!

[@jonvia]

Henry talks about self esteem when he started weight lifting. Thats very important in a person's life. Maybe even gave him the confidence to be a front man. EDIT: Im just like Rollins with wanting kids. Not for me lol

[@balladofthebroken7569]

I’ve noticed the times I’ve felt best in my life there is a direct correlation between consistent weight lifting and my mental health

[@006sick]

OMG!! I was SO right about him!!! I thought he was this kind of guy, this video confirms what I suspected, and I adore this man even more. Henry, you're a true hero, we've got so much to learn from you

[@queuesnake704]

I think evolution from theater to kinetoscope to 8mm film to 35mm film to VHS to DVD to digital video to HD video to Blu-Ray to web-video to phone apps and right back to theater is a good example of these kinds of shifts. What's interesting is when people at different stages of development interact with one another or perhaps are at the same stage but disagree over details and goals

[@sudaknot]

i was wtching this while jack frost was on, suddenly i see henry rollins on tv as a hockey coach

[@truendymion]

Fascinating

[@herefordmsv]

Its Icon, from the Weight album. Cracking track

[@stillsexybutch]

Henry is just a REALLY COOL dude!!!!

[@KennyGarland]

This is so 90's it hurts... great stuff though.

[@TheMMATron]

A badass with a heart of gold.

[@bobstinkers7676]

Right there with ya Hank!

[@danielmiskei9031]

Hank and I are quite similar. Difficult dudes from difficult backgrounds. Hard to handle people much less relationships. Best just to be alone, work, and lift weights haha.

[@BlanFralen]

Dispite the loaded psych questions. This is an honest insight to a soul.

[@nerminneslanovic8859]

RESPECT !!!

[@TheButtsworth]

and years later hes still just as active as he ever was.

[@OakRidgePunk777]

I relate too well in that 5th minute

[@adams6095]

I want someone to interview a clinical psychologist.

[@mdh6977]

Fuck, the courage to do this and be open like he was...

[@boxhed95]

That yearbook photo looks like Henry is about to snap at any second

[@underyourskins]

Great.

[@tatbaz1]

So being caring and nurturing means you are less of a man ? Sounds like bullshit to me

[@RedUncle]

this was great! thanks for the upload! seriously, where can I take the "man-test" ?? haha that sounds excellent!!

[@FanaticDrummer]

As terrible as Wrong Turn II was he was super funny in it 😂

[@MrJohnCJ00]

I did the fight club stuff with my dad too, but he expected that I would use to protect myself- if I walked up to someone and just punched them like Henry I would have been in huge huge trouble.

[@eddakidder]

i fully agree,i'm english ,working class,i dig holes for a living ffs.i also lift weights and box.however i played in punk rock bands for 20 years and will read anything,love knowledge,i also worked on a pub door and have seen some of the violence people are capable of to another human and its sickening

[@GonZoArt9]

A woman here and I confirm what Rollins said! "An articulate sensitive man who could whoop that ass"!!

[@stevetiger73]

Henry Rollins is a legend.

[@californiahustleandflow2307]

9:13 Henry Rollins hates The Bouncing Souls.

[@pheebsbee1280]

Go Henry!

[@mbt9000]

im under a phychitrist (sp?) and me and him have the same views and oppinions, so i relate to him very well ,Michael