The Search for the Beato Bandit

[@pat_finnerty]

UPDATE: It has now been 48 hours and the Bandit is still out there. Could have a cold case situation here. I've assembled a task force on IG and have been going live any time new information comes to light. Head to @the_pat_finnerty_show on IG if you are looking for any/all updates. This is extremely stupid. Thank you.

[@rgs8970]

can't wait for true crime KZbinrs to start covering this

[@heroinmom153]

JCS Criminal Psychology will be doing an hour and a half story on this and the Beato screamer's personality in a year.

[@jameshunter3638]

Me and my old bass player were making fun of blink 182 the other day, and how obsessed we were with them when we were kids and he brought up the 1564 and I thought to myself (beato) but I said out loud "finnerty." I'm not saying you should give me $30, I'm saying I think I deserve at least $31.

[@paulakapablo1749]

Think you just came up with the next Ben and Jerry’s flavor. I Screamed (ice cream) Beato.

[@brazenlilhussy5975]

@@paulakapablo1749 That's brilliant man. 👏

[@nicknancs]

Never retire the Beato, it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

[@NotSomeone68]

Generic comment to increase engagement statistics.

[@MrMagnaFarce]

@@NotSomeone68 hell yeah that's what i'm talking about (i liked your comment)

[@MarkGray1970]

My agreeance with OP is very high!

[@gregoryguitars6291]

Why thirty? What is the significance?

[@pat_finnerty]

You don't have anything to worry about.

[@brentjackson8383]

I DID NOT scream "Beato". This will help you statistically narrow the field. Please, No need to thank me. Here to help.

[@carvercordes]

I DID scream BEATO on new years eve but I was not at the show.

[@rome8180]

@@carvercordes please tell me it was the moment the clock struck midnight.

[@Dr0p0fahat]

Brent Jackson - Correct, in the same counter-intuitive way that finding a non-black object that is not a crow helps, to an infinitesimal degree, prove the claim that "all crows are black".

[@mankepoot9440]

As a male who has gone to concerts wearing a black T-shirt, i must also confess i am innocent. At least of screaming the B-word in public.

[@ikepigott]

@@Dr0p0fahat that video popped into my suggestions too.

[@cadenblake8253]

“I screamed Beato” is the new “I am Spartacus”.

[@annala2956]

I. Am. Dead. 😂😂 💀

[@noggintube]

It certainly has the makings of a T-shirt to it.

[@RusPitman]

I’m Brian and so is my wife!

[@paulrooney8911]

@@noggintube finnerty gots to get on the merch Train 😂😂😂

[@Wileylikethehawk]

THIS. This is the merch Pat needs.

[@unholycrown9253]

Maybe the real beato is the friends we made along the way.

[@zerotakis]

I mean I heard there was an actual guy too, but yeah yours sounds way cooler.

[@ghostsharky]

this is the joke I never get tired of

[@leahflower9924]

When we find him we will make sure the voices match wow it's like Columbo lol

[@rstevenhanson]

It’s comments like these that make KZbin so fulfilling.

[@ridleysvoice]

A second "beato" on the mezzanine. The plot thickens. Also don't retire the joke until you can get Beato himself to say it. That would be the ultimate beato

[@maddruid840]

And once Beato says it, you have to keep it as an insert for future videos. Maybe add another Beato head saying it every time you use it until the video is completely occluded by Beato heads.

[@andrewgarcia3136]

Someone on the livestream said beato is aware of pat

[@RealSapHead]

Literally joked about a second beato on the mezzanine during the stream & it turns out to be true?!

[@harrisonjr98]

I want Beato to start saying “Finnerty”

[@dogtheories]

@@andrewgarcia3136 is beato aware of him?... sure!

[@timgehrsitz3267]

"There was a second shouter" is one of the funniest niche reference puns of all time

[@LoveProWrestling]

That is one magic Beato !

[@Kasino80]

Behind the grassy speaker

[@sportsentertained]

Yeah the assassination of a sitting US President. So niche!

[@sometimelater]

pure genius.

[@steamedyam]

@@sportsentertained perfect, you win

[@mitchlmitten5874]

“On the one hand, it’s the same joke over and over again. On the other, it just keeps making me laugh.” That makes two of us.

[@googaboogaloo]

Don’t retire the joke, it’s too good. Same with gear jokes being shulls

[@chrishogan6458]

This joke cannot be retired until Beato name drops Pat

[@guzmanhc]

Is he aware of him? Sure

[@carvercordes]

Beato should say "Pat" whenever he uses music theory to say that a song stinks.

[@J1997]

he did in his recent livestream

[@darylcatpiss]

@@guzmanhc 28 minutes into his new years live stream, he mentions pat.

[@polillaguzman]

"...not the best chord progression... PAT..."

[@cjbates123]

You know Pat, maybe you would have heard the “Beato!” from the stage if you had purchased the Beato Ear Training course. (And don’t forget to check out the Beato book.)

[@bobco5]

someone please do a parody of Beyoncé “Say My Name” while breaking down a chord progression and or voicing but make it musically sting c/w illustrations and involve a child that has perfect pitch being sacrificed on an alter to a pagan God , thank you . Todays Beato book code , 1564!

[@SIQN-]

😂😂😂

[@WolfHreda]

Cameron Bates Camren S. Beato "Cameron is Beato" We're onto you, Rick. Beato!

[@victorstillwell9893]

Exactly!

[@jaredgruttadauria9445]

@@WolfHreda this made me laugh WAAAAY more than it should have lol. Well done Wolf!

[@apolloforabetterfuture4814]

Never has a piece of footage been analyzed like this since the Zapruder film

[@OneStarRating]

Beato and to the left!

[@dakotataylor6605]

@@OneStarRating I genuinely laughed out loud. That was solid.

[@CircuitRider]

Bee-ato Harvey Oswald: I’m a patsy! I didn’t kill John F#m7 Kennedy!!

[@succumbtoviolets]

there was a second shouter on the mezzanine!

[@apolloforabetterfuture4814]

@@succumbtoviolets lmao

[@theoneandonlycucumber]

love how tight our community is that we've only gotten one faker so far, mad respect to my fellow Finnertyheads

[@tolovanaartscolony5162]

dear god are we a community?

[@theoneandonlycucumber]

@@tolovanaartscolony5162 a truly terrifying thought.

[@BrickfallOfficial]

I prefere Patites

[@JC-yy8iv]

@@BrickfallOfficial I mean the obvious one is Fannerties

[@BrickfallOfficial]

@@JC-yy8iv OOh that's good I like that one

[@LakeFX]

Plot twist: it was Beato all along.

[@jazz9128]

Both screamers were Beato

[@Isabelle-dr2sx]

Love it

[@mmmanutd]

@@jazz9128 nope, the second screamer was Sheato

[@Sam-cd9jz]

i can't believe the trauma cousin Mike went through hearing the beato

[@andrewf6858]

The gods had mercy on him and spared a 2nd

[@NickolasNameolas]

you could hear it in his voice

[@timscarrow9151]

There goes my nights sleep.

[@hatcherluke]

The newly discovered balcony Beato serves as scientific proof that stage-right Beato was delivered with perfect comedic timing.

[@stevesoldwedel]

Ooh, Balcony Beato could be the reference to some surprisingly decent music theory in a stinker.

[@cortical1]

I dare propose that both Beatos were caused not by two independent Beato sources but instead by one bouncing Beato that changed trajectories mid-Beato; that's right, the "magic Beato" theory. The lone screamer launched his Beato immediately after the chord progression was named, and the Beato flew toward the left stage where it was heard by cousin Mike, suspended briefly in air, turned 70 degrees, changed pitch slightly into the human female range, then Beatoed its way off stage and up toward the VIP balcony.

[@nzbsgfan]

If the second Beato was tracking at speed toward the recording mic the pitch would be higher - because of the Doppler effect. I believe it is possible that there was one shouter on the grassy knoll (stage right)

[@timsopinion]

That... is one magic Beato

[@Writebrain82]

Pat never stop being you. You're the best thing on the internet.

[@maddruid840]

Depends. I would watch him try to be someone else, too. There's potential there.

[@artbk]

Yeah, this is beautiful content. Inspiring.

[@StellaWaldvogel]

BEATO actually gets funnier the more it's repeated. Amazing.

[@aztektheultimatewoman]

This channel might be my favorite thing on KZbin. But excellent comedic timing, inventive use of the format, and clever breakdowns (and I do mean that literally) of songs that have had it coming for years can only get you so far. What really makes this channel so special is stuff like this. The genuine care and attention Pat gives to his fans, and the wholesome, tight-knit community those fans have formed. Seriously Pat, thank you so much. ❤️

[@vanessasalinas8583]

Love this comment, Cassie! Perfectly said 💙

[@colin6829]

The could be gilmour joke make me laugh way to hard

[@yousuckdicks1]

i had to pause it to get my shit together.

[@luobomu9747]

Could be Beato!

[@ItsNotaTuhmah]

@@luobomu9747 Just imagine if beato was there and screamed BEATO! hahahaha

[@MrWumbologist]

The beato joke is like chicken parm, it was great the first time and it's great the hundredth time. Never gets old

[@DanielSantosAnalysis]

As someone that loves chicken parm, you are absolutely correct.

[@FURTHER_ADO]

Don't do it, it has to stay. It's literally what made me sub.

[@pat_finnerty]

It’s not going anywhere.

[@FURTHER_ADO]

@@pat_finnerty Praise Beato!

[@BitsOfInterest]

I came from Beato to this channel, I stayed for the Beato and have not looked back at Beato.

[@doublek321]

@@BitsOfInterest Same. Former Beato here but my allegiance is now to Finnerty.

[@harryrobbins6376]

“Could be Gilmour… could be Beato!“ gets me every time

[@Sayajin3321]

For the final beato joke you should get beato himself to delivery it.

[@snackspositive]

That's when the joke finally dies. It would be the same as with the "thanks obama" meme.

[@Wileylikethehawk]

As a musician I’m often talking about music with people - and saying “Beato” has entered our everyday lexicon. Thank you for this, Pat.

[@markthomasnoonan]

I’ve been hearing the little riff in theme song for the WMTSS videos in a very specific way for a while now: “What Makes This Song Stink (Rick Beato)” And not like he makes the song stink but he’s just always there, in the background, ready to talk about a suspended 4th. So I say keep the Beatos, every single one of them is great.

[@readtedium]

This is the kind of origin story that ensures the Finnertyverse keeps on growing.

[@DimIsHigh]

THE SECOND SCREAMER HAS BEEN FOUND, also, THE BEATO BANDIT IS STILL AT LARGE. And somewhat more importantly, Pat, I fucking love you man. In a time of deep dark horrible depression you’re one of the best things that happened to me lately. Thank you for being you and for just doing what you do with the internet and social media.

[@tlbradio]

It's all about coping skills. Find something that you really love to do, regardless of what it is and go to it. You're doing that ! Keep on keepin' on !

[@CanadianCarguy247]

I'm just happy to be alive during the time when the Beato Bandit(s) is/are on the loose. I'll be able to tell my grandkids about the impeccable timing, the Bizato imposter, the duplicate screamers and the hunt for the truth. Keep this thing going Pat. Also, I can't believe my chats in the video. What a time to be alive.

[@liberateyourslack]

Never. Retire. The Beato. Say it with me Pat!!

[@izzykoopa6046]

I get a small rush of blood to my groin whenever I see this man post a new video.

[@jackspurlock9201]

😳

[@tonesthegrey6452]

TNI, man. Way TMI! 😐😉🤣

[@0l1music15]

Ah yes my favourite coldplay album

[@markharper4930]

Wanted to confirm that neither Beato could be heard from the center-northmost section of the crowd. Also I believe you caught me throwing up the devil's horns during the Dead Man's Trail tease.

[@christiankettlewell]

I just laughed way too long yelling “Beato” around my apartment like I’m Will Ferrel or something lol

[@toriagalaxy1566]

I can hear your comment, and it is glorious and hilarious

[@jesseperry9602]

DIEGO LUNA!!

[@vtwinbuilder3129]

PAT! It’s only been a year, I’m not tired of it yet and I know that you’re making these videos only for me so keep it.

[@blackavar2121]

I feel like I need a, "I screamed 'Beato!'" tee now.

[@vanessasalinas8583]

fk yeah, I'd buy that!!

[@PureAblution]

YES we need this.

[@orlock20]

Written over a grassy knoll and in between Big Foot and D.B. Cooper

[@ashleyhoff7561]

Shut up and take my money

[@tonesthegrey6452]

This is the merch Pat is missing! Make it so, Finnerty!

[@Matt_Bright_1983]

I absolutely love how much weight and gravitas Pat puts into the dumbest shit ever. Don't ever change Pat

[@JasonWindsor88]

Oddly my favorite “Beato” was the very sly “back door beato” dropped on the little stinkers with kid Rock’s recent travesty ft. Monster Truck. Really laughed out loud on that one for some reason.

[@asymptoticspatula]

Damn that timing is impeccable. I only wish I could yell Beato so perfectly. Good luck man, I hope you uncover these two beautiful bandits.

[@doubledareya2752]

god I haven’t even finished the video and I’m so invested in this

[@brianp4438]

I love that in the live chat on YT people were joking about there being a second beato on the grassy knoll and it turned out there actually kind of was

[@SolamenteVees]

When Grohl makes another appearance and says “Beato” it’s time to move on.

[@amon3350]

ANOTHER appearance?

[@petsounds3612]

This channel is gold. So proud to be a part of this community!

[@canadianlightbulbs]

Big fan of your work Mr. Sounds!

[@rexcorvorum2209]

The Beato Bit has had more evolutions than Pink Floyd's entire discography and that's a lot of evolutions

[@madeleineoiseau4676]

i want to address the alarming precedent being set by this search. the tools we use to track a beato bandit today, are gonna later be used by the surveillance state to track and monitor us for the benefit of powerful bands like U2 and Maroon 5. never embrace the thrill to power, no matter how justified in the moment, because those with power will always occupy that space and use it against us. i'll never forget where i was when U2's whole record was forced onto my itunes, it was the global war on terror, we thought the enhanced powers of the patriot act would protect us, but when we ushered it into law we opened a door that U2 used to take away our innocence and leave us Songs of Innocence. we may never know the answers to questions about beato bandits, foreign and domestic terror cells, escaped bank robbers, and the current whereabouts of still-at-large monsters like Coldplay, but if we are not resolved against the expansion of security tools that are used in hunting down these answers, those tools will be used against all of us.

[@CircuitRider]

Clearly there were multiple Beato screamers, an intricate conspiracy. Absolutely impossible this was the work of a lone Beato-man. The Kid Rock Commission’s “magic Beato” theory makes no sense! Keep digging Pat, the truth is out there…

[@PureAblution]

The best damn music content on the youtubes. Never forget that the algorithm brought many of us here from that very Beato and songs he finds great. Long live the Beato bandit; not all heroes wear capes!

[@theleeharveyoswaldexperien1883]

The “grassy knoll beato” title to that email is god tier.

[@seanlevy1155]

Screaming “Beato” is going to become the new “I’m Spartacus”. And don’t retire the bit, we love it!

[@richeywcassel]

Me and a buddy were at a bar once (that day) and a band was covering Comfortably Numb (Gillmore!). Without singing along or any prior coordination, when the verse with "there'll be no more" starts, we both instinctually scream out the " AAH Ah ah" and the singer fully stops the band. He acknowledges the epic moment and continues on. So what's the point of this story? No one bought us a round or gave us money. The $30, though awesome, will never match the personal gratitude of knowing you fucking nailed it. So I hope The Bandit gets paid, but The Bandit is doing good enough on his own.

[@ctsilva45]

if a third Beato screamer is found on the grassy knoll, then we have an old fashioned conspiracy on our hands. triangulation of Beatos

[@skipads5141]

I opened my door to half a foot of snow today and screamed Beato into the wilderness.

[@trushack]

"Beato!" is the new "Parklife!"

[@BillPeschel]

The first time I heard the Beato joke was during the train protest. I'd been following the Man for a couple years, so seeing that come out of left field nearly made me fall out of my chair laughing, and you got a fan for life.

[@drumunl]

This is like when Dave Chappelle had people screaming "I'm Rick James, Bitch!" at him while he was at Disneyland with his kids. You'll be getting Beato'd for the rest of your life now.

[@Anjuroo]

Idk how Ive never found your channel until now but Im so glad I did so I can rightfully binge it for the next few days. You help me not take music so seriously in the most fun and comedic way. Keep doing what you do, Pat.

[@person042]

We're going to have to hire a police sketch artist to get a composite sketch of the beato screamer.

[@mgkatherman1]

I’ve attempted to get everyone I know (even non beato aware folk) into this channel...you are the most genuine dude on you tube brother! That shull (link below) remark made my week. Cheers

[@robjgolde3221]

(3 minutes and 25 seconds of dramatic build-up and scene setting) 3:26: “I wanna give him $30”

[@jimiraybeckton]

I SCREAMED BEATO. Not at that gig, just randomly in life

[@jacktravis2718]

This joke is the dead horse that will make me laugh every single time. I am happy to hear it every single time.

[@RandomVideosOfNoConsequence]

I think that in our hearts, we are all screaming Beato.

[@Woozy.0]

Tricks on all of us; it was Beato yelling his own name, like a Pokémon

[@celam1244]

I just found your channel this week and shat myself with joy at the mention of Beato.

[@jonathanstout6618]

what a wonderful little universe you've created, Pat. Genius.

[@coastercook]

What if the Beato Bandit turns out to be Rick Beato himself? What a wild world of possibilities.

[@goatworks734]

The second screamer on the grassy knoll will illuminate the conspiracy

[@cartajulian1]

Pat, this is a great channel. I saw you open (and play with) Strand of Oaks in Charlottesville a number of years ago and you killed it. I think it was just you singing with a strat, but you got the whole room onboard. Nice work

[@SIQN-]

While I could imitate the Beato Bandit very well, I am not. Luckily, I don’t need the $30 THAT bad. Also, never lose your public access aesthetic. Never lose the Beato. It’s what makes your show NOT stink.

[@scruff7878]

When listing the Beatos, you forgot the backdoor Beato in Rob Ritchie ft Monster Truck.

[@KevinLogsdonMusic]

And the "...heights of Beato," from our boy, Dog Mutt.

[@Dani-El.]

Ice-Cream Beato.

[@patrickmcgever2736]

The longer it goes, the funnier the bloom of the joke. Know that one day it may hit a lull and it will seem worn out, tired. Persist through this darkness, the joke will emerge in a new and glorious light. The way out is through, the cycle will resolve.

[@markhendrix5438]

The real Beato is the screams we heard from the stage right floor along the way. And also lady Beato

[@alfpacino8751]

I am legally changing my name to Lady Beato. Alas, I did not screameth Beato.

[@lordofnesss]

Now I want a Beato rubber mask (TM) , and my Beato T shirt that says: Perfect pitch rules !! I know the joke is getting old but you're onto something with these Beato jokes. Many people have subscrived to this channel for this reason. Honestly, we don't care about your music...just kidding !

[@freesouljah]

Beato will be inviting onto his show soon…I count on it.

[@InvisibleJiuJitsu]

Lee Harvey Beato throwing his voice from the grassy knoll stage left

[@brandon_png9743]

I wasn't ready for how deep this went

[@dianamiller3307]

I just discovered you and Beato is Ubiquitous in the comments (which are often laugh out loud funny). Ive been reading it as "BEE-to" and just realized its "BeAhTo" Please dont stop, especially now that im finally pronouncing it properly

[@thomasharris7881]

This is absolutely hilarious, love the energy here subbed! Also everyone saying only one faker, are you sure the guy was deliberately misleading everyone, there could have been more than two Beatos (LOL) shouted but no one picked up on them and so the guy genuinely thought he was the guy? Anyway off to binge some content Pat! Nice one.

[@Val-Cassandra-Augustine]

Part of the beauty of your comedy is the commitment to the bit

[@lynncampbell962]

The $30 part is where I realized that you may be the greatest content creator alive today.

[@stevenvillines6771]

Yeah, there are so many great little seasonings on this channel. Kiss the chef.

[@decafdoctorthunder2189]

Easily the best part of this entire video was that the subject to the second email was “Grassy Knoll Beato” classic

[@redskullz1249]

I think you meant to say "how many times can I BEATO that dead horse?"

[@tlniec]

Speaking of Beato, it seems he thinks Fly Away stinks, too (check out his "were the 90's as good as I remember?" video around 1:07 in). Sounds like he needs to watch the Kravitz bowl.

[@KevinLogsdonMusic]

Beato did a video on autotune where he talks down on Fly Away too.

[@sharding14]

Down with Bizzel! How are you so hard up attention that you’d say you’re someone that said Beato! at a concert, that you weren’t at, and sounded nothing like. Can’t we all just be a proper community that loves fun, jokes & music?!

[@carheart8755]

It really added to the beato bandit lore though

[@searchingskyracer2079]

You know that Beato mentioned you on his New Years live stream? I think it’s when he’s chatting to Mary Spender some point in the first hour.

[@ROOKTABULA]

Does your dental plan cover losing a tooth to a swinging pedal?

[@jmartinez999x]

Never retire the Beato! Also adding the Shull is genius. We love it!! ❤

[@iGregory67]

I didn't realize that Beato was a joke...I thought it was a catch phrase -- a sort of short hand for your fans. It can never die until The Beato Himself joins you to dissect a song... And then you need to double down on the Beato's:)

[@rockeyepunkcovers4921]

Beato will never acknowledge Pat, he takes himself way too seriously... and that's why laughing at him feels so good.

[@ci1025]

@@rockeyepunkcovers4921 Beato is aware of Pat, someone asked on his NYE livestream here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h52lY4qhZd2Xl8k

[@iGregory67]

@@rockeyepunkcovers4921 You are probably right... but, then my idea will mean we'll get lots of Beato jokes in the future. But... maybe Beato will chime in... I mean, Grohl showed up.

[@HawkOfGP]

@@iGregory67 He did already acknowledge Pat on that Livestream, in fact calling him hilarious, but Beato also implied that trashing songs is not really his thing (although he occasionally does basically trash some songs).

[@JayEnz]

The real revelation is the Stromstad Dead Man Trail cover. We need links!

[@mubbly24]

FYI I'd totally buy a Beato Bandit shirt

[@hotwaff]

Beato Bandit: okay I guess I'll- "Husky" Beato Bandit: - never go in public again.

[@2m7b5]

I love that more and more people are calling Beato out for his quick lessons. He knows his stuff but he isn't a good teacher.

[@pakxenon]

Naw, Beato good. Some people might find his material hard to digest, but not one size fits all. But the Beeato meme is funny.

[@2m7b5]

@@pakxenon Shredding over a droning 2-5-1 isn't a good way to demonstrate new concepts. And everything I've heard about the Beato Book and his $200 ear training course is that they're basically just scams.

[@alonedownthere47]

@@2m7b5 this world is a scam but thank you bc i was wondering why people didn't like him

[@Bebopopotamus]

He's a true hero if he never comes forward. To just drop that perfect BEATO and then disappear forever... what a legend.

[@Catonius]

I saw a guy who looked like it might have been him, so I gave him a heavy sack beating. I'm not in or near America but he could be anywhere by now. Stay vigilant chaps.

[@weirdsolosky]

Beato. I'm learning theory with a friend, and we say Beato all the time. Also I make weird stinker solos on my channel. Collect them all. Beato.

[@KCCheez]

I’m Spartacus!

[@sprucesoultree3833]

Nice reference

[@christheghostwriter]

"could be Gilmour" This guy's a fucking genius

[@GuyInnagorillasuit]

I screamed burrito (because I'm husky)

[@LordKreiden]

I keep asking Beato how not to get my own music copyright struck from YT . He hasn’t gotten back to me yet . Your channel is hilarious and your musicianship is amazing. Thank you for your content; it’s rare Pat!