WHAT IN THE 80'S?! | Rapper Reacts to Bo Burnham - 1985 (FIRST REACTION)

[@KnoxHill]

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[@DmonikChris]

Gigachad by Day by Dave

[@Everfalling1]

End of Day by Vinnie Pax! One of the greatest of all time!

[@Fleischo]

bo burnham - can't handle this

[@wagiqwq]

Omg, thank you very much haha

[@davidroe6786]

Bo Burnham: Words, Words, Words. Bars for days 🔥

[@johiney02]

Actually, he was born in 1990, which he sings about in his song "30"!

[@liamjohnstone1062]

"40 years ago" just sounds better than "37 years ago" (or 38, depending when he recorded) 🤷‍♂️😂

[@squiggles1239]

As someone who was born in 1990 that song really resonates with me. Especially when it first dropped.

[@MrNikolidas]

@@squiggles1239 I was born in 91. The special dropped on the eve of my 30th birthday, and it was 5 minutes past midnight when that song came on. I cried.

[@squiggles1239]

@@MrNikolidas wow. The whole special is incredible. I got it on vinyl. Bo really put a lot of work into it and it shows.

[@peter_pansexual6243]

Yeah I looked it up, which means it's highly likely that of he was his dad in 1985 he would bang his own mother

[@CasualGamerDude]

You missed the really important line, "My dad was happier than I am!" With this line, and the fact Bo was Born in 1990, I assume Bo is wishing to be his dad in 1985 because it was before Scott had a kid, and assumedly, before he had many responsibilities, He believes his dad was happiest before Bo was Born.

[@welersonpawlak4088]

Not really man. He's just saying his father was happier for being an oblivious white guy in 1985.

[@zararobnett8284]

😢

[@kz689]

Lol his sister and brother were born in 1984 and 1986 so Scott wasn't kidless

[@kveld9893]

​@@kz689 that's more sad. It's just him that's the problem then lmao

[@grabble7605]

@@kveld9893 You're overthinking it to imagine meaning that isn't there. Same as people did with the burrito song.

[@silvercandra4275]

I always interpreted this song to be about the generation Bo's dad belonged to. "He walks into a room and everyone respects him, he reads the news and doesn't let that shit effect him", "My oblivious white dad in the mid 80s", "My dad was happier than I am" The way that generation tends to talk to people younger than them, always makes it sound like we're whiny, (letting the news effect us), all the while they got things handed to them, when we have to fight to be respected. It feels like he's both idolizing that generation of people, while also calling them out for giving us crap, even though a lot of problems we have to deal with on a daily basis weren't a thing back then. "He's got a job and a family, how does he do it?" reminds me, someone who is thinking about having kids, that back then you could support a family with just one salary, when today, we need two just to pay for a tiny appartment. Then during the part where he goes "Wait..." he starts talking about how people still did have issues back then, people just both tend to forget about it because of nostalgia and they just dealt with them differently. Back then aids happened and everyone pointed at gay people, and now we're trying to solve the issue of gay people still being stigmatized... I dunno, to me personally, it just feels like he's kinda calling out both people who idolize those good old days that never existed, and the generation of people that were alive back then and are now giving younger people crap. Might just be my Gen Z point of view though.

[@theperson8539]

I guess I agree, he refers to race as well, although I assume it wasn't as straightforward as that. As for the generational viewpoint, it makes a lot of sense to refer to it in terms of how it is viewed since it only really exists in that context and otherwise generalising an entire generation of people is an extremely stupid and pointless endeavour. I guess the point might be that any way of looking at an entire era is flawed, since defining moments or traits are myths that simply oversimplify things that are naturally nuanced. I suppose I fit your age range as well, and as much as I loathe being categorised in any way, I at least hope that people don't mispronounce 'Z' as 'Zee' around me... feels very pointed and upsetting at this point.

[@FaeQueenOG]

I agree, I think that's probably a good interpretation of it.

[@codys7942]

You lost me when you said that people back then had things handed to them. They didn't. Back then so many luxuries that most people have today didn't exist back then, they got paid FAR less than we do today which equals out the income to purchasing power ratio. It's only over the last 3 years that things have really taken a turn for the worse. Up until 2008, this country was pretty much the same as it was through the 80's but with more equality than ever. So to say the 1980s were so easy, but the 2000's weren't is pure lunacy. There were always people who were more privileged than others due to their families wealth and others who had to bust their ass just to pay the bills. It's always been a true battle of the rich vs the poor, but through the 70's, 80's, 90's, and 2000's there was a strong middle class that is now disappearing under our current presidential leadership. A strong country is defined by a strong middle class. You said it yourself, "the good old days that never existed" would negate your comment of people having things handed to them back in the 80's. Yes, Gen Z as a whole is the weakest generation thus far, but in fairness, every generation gets weaker than the last because we have more luxuries and opportunities than those before us did. You will see the same thing with the next couple generations that follow you. This country has had it too good for too long, and the old saying is true, "Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, weak men create hard times." We are in a cycle and unfortunately it can only get worse until things are so bad our people get tougher, stronger, and with a back bone so strong that they stand up and fight for things that truly matter and affect everyone.

[@AChickandaDuck]

Absolutely. In 1985 you could graduate from high school and immediately get a job that paid enough for you to be the sole provider for a family.

[@greatlake_editz]

Zee

[@Gasart3]

You should definitely react to a lot of other songs Bo made as well. They're fkn genius. Like "Lower your expectations", "straight white male" , "Goodbye", "Ironic" or "Words, Words, Words".

[@JEFFwasHERE...]

I want him to check out Words, Words, Words so badly. The bars in that song are amazing

[@Gasart3]

@@JEFFwasHERE... Truly incredible. Definitely one of my favorites.

[@AlbatrossOk]

He definitely needs to see Hell of a ride too, the wordplay in that is so good

[@ashleyhall153]

plus, bo content always pops off for the algorithm

[@Filchmeister]

words, words, words!

[@jacob-dd8tt]

"If i could be anybody dead or alive i would wanna be my dad in 1985" is my favorite line

[@manidhingra5192]

agreed, the rhymes with 1985 are so satisfying to my ears, idk why

[@RyattWolf]

@@manidhingra5192 Personally, it’s how deep his voice gets at the end 🤷‍♂️

[@ava_marie_v]

Your face when the chorus started was amazing😂

[@KnoxHill]

Lol what a vibe

[@bluecityempiresports1468]

@@KnoxHill you should do some reactions to Justin Timberlake

[@Woman....]

@@KnoxHill hola amigo!! Podrías reaccionar a foyone .... tema de la canción ....rap sin cortes , y tmb ayax y prok ...la flauta de hamelin gracias saludos desde España 💋👍

[@suezcontours6653]

@@KnoxHill I missed this song completely. Where is it in this special?

[@xDavid864]

@@suezcontours6653this actually came out in the “ inside outtakes “ soundtrack wasn’t even in the outtakes, only a small clip

[@Maxwellish]

10:51 a lot of people miss this lyric: “my dad was happier than i am”

[@Formless_Blob]

Memento mori my friend

[@BlueBerry20071]

​@Formless_Blob one day I'm going to die?

[@connorvdl9416]

I wish you caught the “papa!” In the background on the last hook, shit had me crying

[@hehehe512]

The line about Italians isn’t a joke or about fascist Italy or anything. It’s about Italians not being considered white yet, and therefore experiencing racial prejudice. This my sound absurd today, but it has long history in the US. Europe too, for that matter. It’s a long standing prejudice that southern Italians from the Mediterranean islands with their darker skin were supposedly more lazy, violent und stupid than northern Italians, from regions closer to Austria or Switzerland with their lighter skin. Italians aren’t the only example of this either. The Irish faced similar issues. Google ‘no Irish signs’ or ‘no Italians signs’. You’ll be surprised at the signs and newspaper articles that pop up.

[@JulEnglefaris]

Yep! ⬆️

[@Kuhmuhnistische_Partei]

Yeah, there was a strong tradition of anti-italianism often paired with anti-catholic views. (And I personally don't like any religion, but discriminating people based on it is obviously not okay, especially not from the religious-indoctrinated lense of another religion that is just as fucked up) Italians in general were seen as criminals because of the existence of the Mafia (kinda reminds me how like 0,6% of criminality in Germany is committed by organized Arabic clans but it's always a super big thing in the newspaper (especially tabloids) and some people use that of course to agitate against anyone who slightly looks like an Arab). And you can even still see it, I know a lot of content creators who are 'ironically' anti-Italian because it's not considered the same as other kinds of racism and you can make jokes about doing weird gestures or whatever.

[@kommi7658]

By 1985 I dont think there was really any widespread anti-italian racism in the US anymore. That was more of a pre 1960s thing.

[@sommerstockton3369]

i clicked on this so fast 🤣 absolutely love this banger of a song

[@KnoxHill]

What a ride

[@mehhh1306]

Knox reactions to Bo Burnham are my favourites. He just understands the vibes, the dry humour and the meanings behind the songs. Amazing, I'd love to watch more Bo on this channel! No matter which song. "How the World works" is an amazing, deep song tho! Or "problematic" if you want to talk about the problems of cancel culture. 👍

[@Towdi_]

there was actually alot of racism against Italians in the 1980s

[@EthanKristopherHartley]

I was thinking, although the bulk of the roots of Anti-Italian racism was over (They weren't considered "exotic" anymore - like they were in the very early 20th C., we were two-three generations removed from WW2, the Mafia heyday of the 50s, 60s, and 70s was dying away) there was also a bigger push from the Civil Rights movement from Black people. And as we know, racists have got to be racist, so they redirected to a different easy target, meaning that - although the Italian-American community was an assimilated and integrated part of US culture, they did face renewed racist attacks. Particularly from specific quarters. Although I can't qwhite remember which kkkinds of people were particularly prone. I can Nat-see who it might be but I'm sure it'll come to me. 😁

[@elizabethsullivan7021]

What really colors this song, for me, is that this is the first time Bo Burnham (the character, not the performer) has ever spoken positively about his father. Even in a disparaging way because he wishes he could be as oblivious and stupid as his dad so he could be as happy as he dad was. Like his relationship with his father ranges from outright hostility to utter apathy, and it's mentioned at least once a special that they have tenuous relations at best. But this is the first time he says he admires anything about the man, even in a bitter envious way.

[@andrewmixon5217]

"1984 was out of stock." Hardest line ever in any of your videos.

[@Blazeme1up]

Released: 1986 Artist: The Bangles Album: Different Light

[@KnoxHill]

🤟🤟

[@Cygnusart0843]

11:05 “his dad gave birth to him then” 😂

[@teijazwahlen6529]

When he says "when his dad gave birth to him" I fell apart😂😂😂

[@Dr.Stoeffloev]

I was surprised to see noone mention it xd

[@snowgoldtm]

Absolute banger and I just cant understand how I have not heard of Bo Burnham before... Cheers Knox much love ❤

[@rmsmoonchild722]

Great breakdown. Love to see more Bo Burnham done by Knox, deserves a professional analysis! I guess if you’re after any suggestions then Jin from BTS is releasing a song he made with Coldplay next week. It’s written for the fans and he’s actually going perform it live at Coldplay’s Argentina tour show. Would love if you would consider a reaction if you have time ofc💜 Selfishly miss your BTS vids! Tyvm!

[@crisoutoftune4867]

You should react to some of his old stuff, he used to rap more back then. Songs like Eff (studio), Art is dead, Hell of a ride, OH BO or Words words words

[@alexderus1179]

I think you should react to "The Chicken" by Bo Burnham. This man went on a different level with emotional instrumentals and a story that has a deeper meaning that just enhances the emotions throughout the song

[@NeverDieAloneMusic]

As everyone else has said, Bo was born in 1990. Also, him and his dad have a great relationship. His dad was his touring manager back when Bo first started his comedy career.

[@XanderHarris1023]

Bo, the actual human, has a great relationship with his dad. Bo, the stage persona, does not. Sometimes it is hard to separate the two especially if you are exposed primarily to his stage persona.

[@jungla3]

Always love your reactions! I would definitely recommend reacting to more Bo Burnham songs, they're all amazing!

[@timsonepiece309]

I love Bo's music, he's so multi-faceted. And this deserves a hell of a lot more views! Loving the new album Knox, congrats bro. Maybe one day you could do a run-through/q&a live with it like you did for Blacklist? Hope to be back on Patreon soon but if possible, do you think you'll be bringing BTS back on the ch and continuing the BU? Still revisit those vids, you struck gold with them and the story is worth staying the course for!

[@madwezrl4300]

Hey Knox! Love the vid! Bo's actually from 1990, and his relationship with his dad is actually very good, wich just makes it even more funny when he makes fun of him so much 🤣

[@Loose_Moosey]

Great reaction! Gotta do Words Words Words! Very silly song but the whole thing is just crazy word play, every line is a double or triple. And you being one of the few reactors intelligent enough to pick up on that stuff I think you would enjoy it a lot Also Bo was born in 1990

[@TheDangerNoodle]

I love how Bo literally says he already is pretty much exactly the man hes describing, and that there's really nothing special about the *guy*, more so the time he lived it. "How can I be *what I am*, but 40 years ago"

[@Frostbite08]

6:00 That line was "I am the thing he is, but he is it when I want." Meaning I'm a white guy, but not in the time when literally all you had to do to be successful was be a white guy.

[@zhobanyoutube7034]

He was born in 1990 which he talks about in “30” but as an artist, you might like “Can’t Handle This”

[@unclefoot]

I’ve never clicked a link as hard as did when I saw this. You gotta do more Bo!!!! Anything and everything from him is top shelf…but in particular, I’d love to see your take on some of his older rap tracks. Young Bo was WILD. -Rant. -Hell of a Ride -Words, Words, words -eff Keep ‘em comin!! Btw, I took a chance on Butterfly Effect, (I’m a metalhead and outside of Mac Miller I’ve never been able to get into rap un-ironically) and I’ve been hooked on it for a couple days now. Bang up album my dude. You deserve every modicum of success you get. Cheers!!!

[@salixalt4212]

my cousin has Italian immigrants in his family, who actually did face a lot of prejudice and racism when they arrived.

[@jeremiah1.772]

Incredible reaction and I loved your thoughtful analysis at the end! Thank you!

[@Charsept]

Bo really has made some great music in the last couple years. 👌

[@connermcintosh4322]

YES!!!!! Do more bo burnham hes amazing

[@KnoxHill]

What next? 🤔

[@Atomisk5]

@@KnoxHill art is dead or words words words

[@09Fubuki]

@@KnoxHill please do microwave popcorn

[@nobbisjunior]

@@KnoxHill I would love a look back to the beginning. So you can see his evolution. Words words words and Bo yo is my favourite from the beginning.

[@Iamone1111]

Definitely words words words and oh bo uhh his I think christian rant or church rant is good might just be called Rant not sure

[@Nahrix]

40 years ago is about almost 1983. He's rounding up, man. If you can forgive slant rhymes, you can forgive a freakin' rounding of numbers to fit the flow.

[@atypicaloddity]

The 'Italian' line is because back then Italians weren't considered white, and they dealt with a lot of racism

[@Essemify]

Finally - I've been waiting for this!!

[@sadie6219]

11:09 “puts a nice bow” BO????? Lol. Bars.

[@Misshowzat]

There was a number of huge economic shifts around the world in the 80s & most families I knew in my city (3rd biggest in state) were living on or just above the poverty line & people just made it work.

[@saraholson5946]

I know it sounds ridiculous, but there was a point when Italian was "spicy white". Ditto, Greek and Spanish.

[@laurence9331]

“When his dad gave birth to him” LMAO

[@bobbyogden4574]

You gotta do "I can't handle this right now (Kanye Rant)"! Think you'd like it by the end! Great reaction as always knox!

[@dumpster_fire_sloth]

More Bo Burnham please 🥺

[@wasntdeleted]

I honestly think that he sings in this song about how it was for some reason easier to be a white guy in 1985, carrying both a job and a family, dealing with news and how his dad definitely must have some secrets, because other way why it was that easy, because somehow its not as easy now for him as it was back then for his dad, but he doesnt means that its hard being a white guy now, but then realises that back then were also a bunch of problems, and then he comes to the conclusion that he wants to be his dad in 1985, because he heard about how it is being someone he would like to be in the song mostly from his dad

[@hobipalooza8563]

Amazing vid Knox! The chorus is epic! Sorry I've not commented much but for some reason, not getting any notis so have to remember to come and check up on recent releases. Keep up the amazing work!

[@anarchyking6814]

Yo Bo Burnham- Hell of a Ride, don't forget Bo has flow and bars

[@nobbisjunior]

I like to believe my comment sparked this. :P. Bo is great. Also Bo was born in 1990. If you are looking for Statements by Bo, you have "How the world works"

[@K1ttenkick3R]

yo Knox you should defiantly check out "can't handle this/kanye rant" by bo. it right up your alley

[@christopherklipstein2597]

You need to do more from Inside & The Inside Outtakes like Microwave Popcorn, 5 Years, All Eyes On Me & Sexting

[@mariabrechin]

think you’ll really like bo burnham’s «microwave popcorn», «words words words» and «rant» ! would love to see your reaction to them

[@mukitulislam3533]

Fun Fact in 1985 my dad was the same age as I am in 2023 and I can say he was happier than I am at the same age.

[@sapphiresplash]

Him: subscribe and get a Steve harrington Me: that's a good deal

[@Everfalling1]

If you can do a full deep dive into the bars of Vinnie Pax End of Days, one of the greatest rappers of all time, I will become a patron for a year minimum. It would probably be a 2 hour video while you picked the bars apart but man that would be epic! If not, still LOVE ya @Knoxhill you made a metal head appreciate lyrical hip hop. Thank you!

[@SpinningToWin]

About Time! Bring on the Bo

[@MariaCastro-jb8sl]

Oh Knox, please dive further in Bo Burnham! "Lower your expectations", that's how the world works" or even "Kanyes Rant" would be a great start! Or if you really want to treat us maybe a live reacting to the entire inside movie 😁 I love your reactions, continue the excellent work!

[@cortexmc13]

You have to do 3.14 Apple Pi by Bo. You'll love it.

[@whyask...becauseyoucan3012]

Bro the production and that ending 10:55 hahaha I love this shit bro 👌

[@juanpablomunoz8720]

FINALLY, pls do more bo reactionss

[@auroragoth5078]

6:17 I might be going crazy, but I thought the lyric went “I’m everything he is, but he is it when I want” referring to how he is in the same position as his dad at his age, but he wants to be his current position, but within that time period instead.

[@jasonlengyel1104]

I never heard this one till you covered it!

[@chasegarner12]

8:15 “oh bo” nice song drop

[@siononalundula1699]

“I am the thing he is, but he is it when I want”

[@Maugirl2]

I loved the 80s … best decade for me:) life was so simple then :)

[@OpDDay2001]

No it wasn't. People just could afford to be more ignorant.

[@dawnkeener9836]

Was a great time! A time when it was just simple... And basics of life. Fun times.

[@Maugirl2]

@@OpDDay2001 everyone is ignorant when they are young… its just that they dont realise it till they are older 😉

[@oogaboogass]

It was simple...if you were white 💀

[@FaeQueenOG]

Same. I was born in 1991

[@andrewpackham8236]

Knoxx really needs to react to Can't Handle This by Bo next

[@theofficialgreenkane]

Only you can turn a 3 minute song into a 14 minute reaction 😂 you love hearing yourself talk (Plays 20 sec- talks for 1 min- repeat)x10

[@AChickandaDuck]

SCOTT BURNHAM, 1985 🤣

[@LIGHTNING132YTG]

You should react to the music video of Comedy from the Inside album! It's one of my favs!

[@melike-xf8ov]

I don't know why but I keep singing this song for days

[@Zlittlepenguin]

This man used an image of a song where he literally says he was born in 1990 in the thumbnail in a video where he kept guessing he was born in 1985 lol

[@smurfrise]

There’s an amazing fan music video for this song! I’ll try to hunt it down and add it.

[@smurfrise]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXPaopmioNCYe8k it’s perfect!

[@christopherklipstein2597]

A new ERB dropped a couple days ago. Lara Croft vs Indiana Jones

[@markisedaniels7173]

You should definitely react to more bo, he is consistently great.

[@davidlandine6805]

Bo's Kanye Rant and All Eyes on Me

[@m.l.hayden7640]

my ass thought this was a song about time traveling to meet his dad, i also thought he was say "white lie" not "white guy". needless to say i was confused when i heard this for the first time

[@Pappycap74]

You missed it but he said "my dad was happier than i am" at the end

[@C1umsyJester]

Bo is 30 so I think it’s about his dad being around in 1985 not him being born then, bo was born in 1990

[@N-lou]

This reaction was actually great

[@ZAMBER1400]

Rant , Oh Bo , Words words words... thank you Knox

[@Calisto9]

Bo was born in 1990 actually, so it's pre-Bo papa (aka has more money/freedom)

[@polboy787]

hard to believe u missed the ,,My dad was happier than I am" line

[@burgee66]

He wants to be his dad before he was born & disappointed him

[@MydearMia23]

95% pausing 5% reacting

[@MyrnaL-eo9og]

During the 1960s to 1990s there was a depression for Italians as they were being striked and attacked due to super Mario becoming a big hit in America with Super being that Italians were commonly supers and plumbers especially in America and Italy.

[@KristinaLopezWrites]

The line is “I am the thing he is, but he isn’t when I WANT”…meaning the age and family connection is the same but the time in history was not. You may need the lyrics in front of you next times Every line with Bo is important!

[@TheSdw1000]

More Bo please!

[@zoe-nc1zt]

I'd LOVE for you to react to words words words and art is dead, also by Bo. I think you'd love them!

[@cocouffqz]

When i saw steve as the white guy from 1985 i died🤣

[@Retro-71990]

​ @Knox Hill Bo Burnham was born in 1990 21 August 1990 a month and 6 days after me. also your reactions are brilliant

[@jigenese]

"his dad gave birth to him then" what 😦

[@3braincelled-spaceboss451]

"Italian and White" Me: M a r i o?

[@baphometx4148]

The songs about his dad in 1985

[@tangerin511]

11:11 haha what?!

[@Douche-box]

I would love to see a reaction of either eff, nerds or hell of a ride.

[@Tatjana-_-]

11:10 "his dad gave birth to him"

[@leonardolemosdossantos1910]

85' is five years before burnham was born

[@noie7537]

"His dad gave birth to him" 11:10

[@brosyphious183]

FaceTime with my mom is good also

[@thatoneguy9085]

Knox not Standing feels wrong

[@Monty-o7s]

Bo Burnham was born in 1990