Cultural observations: influencers

[@kitchenasmr6876]

"if you scratch the surface you'll find... More surface" is genius

[@bojackson8656]

Dude's a modern day Socrates.

[@jonesaffrou6014]

@@bojackson8656 more like Diogenes

[@Mcevoy91]

Blew my mind

[@lordfizzz]

Lmfao

[@user-gg2sg58jl58l]

Solid

[@RachelSchloer]

The skill of this man to keep composure is underrated

[@deanstanley2125]

You could pick this man for a tourist from a mile away.notice all the sunglasses, he's blinding everyone with his whiteness.

[@gatergates8813]

@the stranger that's beautiful- sounds like either Jack Kerouac or Hunter S. Thompson?

[@christianotholm9330]

@@gatergates8813 it’s Hunter S. Thompson. From Fear & Loathing.

[@jdw9260]

Planet caravan

[@randylehey9295]

@@gatergates8813 yeah its from fear and loathing

[@TomGwynfryn]

"They do this really good impression of someone who cares about mental health. Influencers are mental heath allies which is basically like any other form of ally. An empty word that people use to attach to a marginalised group so they can make more money." Real Heroes don't wear capes. God bless ya Frankie!

[@RatelHBadger]

No greater truth has been spoken

[@gazfisher7391]

It's brilliantly and thoughtfully written,and that line was a corker.

[@Naegimaggu]

That makes so much more sense than "mental health alloy". Thank you for the transcription.

[@loveinthematrix]

lololol@@Naegimaggu

[@loveinthematrix]

It's the capitalist approach to a deeply serious and intricate, soul-shattering topic that they don't understand. Narcissistic

[@baileyk]

i love how much frankie is struggling to adjust to all the sunlight when you see him always with one eye shut.

[@What_was_wrong_w_jst_our_names]

That’s one eye closed, one eye open.

[@gsef4157]

@@What_was_wrong_w_jst_our_names weezy f

[@TheBorkLaser]

Ireland has about 5 minutes of daily sunlight. It's hard to adjust when you visit other places

[@thespecialduck5030]

@@TheBorkLaserif there was any more sun y’alls skin would burn off

[@TheBorkLaser]

@thespecialduck5030 just like the snooze button on your alarm, 10 more minutes wouldn't hurt

[@grahamrice1806]

"pretending to have ADHD so they don't have to buy Adderall off their drug dealer any more" floored me 🤣

[@7rodo]

read this as soon as i reached rhat part

[@inzana2]

Honestly, is there any other reason for the invention of ADHD and the boom in ADHD diagnosis other than the drug companies recognizing a perfect sales opportunity

[@Darbykirwan]

You’re now an influencer Frankie

[@JesusFriedChrist]

@the stranger Excellent manifestation 🙏🏼

[@livinlicious]

Franke is the only influencer giving a shit about. His cultural observations have helped literally millions. (to not be as weird on Partys anymore)

[@Exist64]

@@livinlicious wish I was invited to more parties

[@Grk711]

He was supposed to save us. 😔

[@danmorgan3685]

It's really that insidious.

[@TripSpotter]

frankie's vocabulary is so extensive for no reason

[@sara-o3o1x]

I bet you made him blush a little

[@AdvancedSoul]

I concur with this amicable statement

[@vilhelmkron7455]

No reason? Come On buddy

[@SCARRIOR]

@sv-98 gaming You mean to say he is a well eductated individual, that has a unique sense of charistmatic values, including a rich linguistic knowledge of body language, literacy, and a spectacular sense of hubris, altogether making him a fantastic content producer? No way... I'd rather hang around with him, rather than some idiot spewing the same words like 'bruh' over, and over, like drones any day lol

[@lorem16]

Oh there's a reason

[@smithastley1616]

Man got a PhD in Sociology then decided it wasn't enough and got a PhD in Comedy as well

[@rrs_13]

I mean, the way society is becoming, we either laugh or due of dehydration crying.

[@ajney6756]

1:58 "Influencers are creatures of spectacle. They have to continuously socially reproduce themselves through images in order to stay relevant." Amazing!!!

[@Eliconean]

That's almost a verbatim quote from Guy Debord, and I'm in love with that.

[@PragaEnzo]

Kkkkk

[@PragaEnzo]

LOL

[@ethandavis8090]

This man is travelling the cosmos as we speak, to document the teachings and practices of every civilisation that is, has been and will be. He truly is the greatest scholar of all time.

[@everonlyallforthee]

Not influencers, though. They don't believe in the cosmos.

[@garak55]

namaste

[@Johnjrambo75]

Brilliant synopsis.

[@highspeedflorida]

john martyn profile pic!

[@ethandavis8090]

@@highspeedflorida YES!! YES!!!!!! You are the first person to have noticed my profile picture on KZbin😊. My favourite musician of all time

[@TRIADYA]

The funniest thing of all is that all this actually isn't a joke

[@444ytb]

That's the best thing about comedy, it is usually true!

[@qwr742]

So you're saying this piece of satire is satirical?

[@HiGlowie]

@@qwr742no.

[@RicDrgn]

It's funny because it's true.

[@szczypawa]

its scary to think that there is a city where you can go "I want to find a few influencers today" and you can just go on the street and do it

[@patricklewis9787]

The city where there’s no middle class just the stinking rich and homeless

[@krombopulos_michael]

I mean, probably none of those people are influencers, it's just people he asked to be in his video and pretend to be.

[@airoxonxbox629]

We are doomed

[@keenanmccarty9925]

Santa Monica, California baby

[@mizzury54]

Does this mean you think all these people are influencers ?

[@PeteZaTheHutt]

This one seemed a little more personal than the usual cultural observation…

[@karlscher5170]

Under all that distinguished irony he's a human jeing after all

[@TheBanana93]

"Influencers" are the last god damn people that should be influencing anyone else. I hate that term so much. Its dystopian shit. I am not a religious man but sometimes I think people worshipping invisible sky daddy is better

[@okaytree7711]

Prob because most Instagram and Tiktok influencers suck.

[@estebanperez8133]

Eeeh they can take the hit

[@Exist64]

"savior complex with a side order of imperialism" It's tragic that most people can't even comprehend Franky's level

[@hommesolairedivin]

... Mr Beast 👀

[@seanpadraigobrien1260]

Why is it tragic?

[@Barrrt]

Honestly I didn't understand this one and I'm not THAT stupid. Can anyone explain so I don't have to Google?

[@viljamtheninja]

@@hommesolairedivin "We don't want to cure individuals, we want to crush capitalism so that everyone can have everything they want" -People who have always been able to see and also don't know their history

[@xmantrader136]

@@Barrrt I think he's describing histories colonizers and how influencers also have to save minorities while also looking down on them.

[@user-ne9sd4ow1o]

Girl - "That's so horrible!" Frankie - "Don't speak!"

[@s4nder86]

Video request: people who post subtitles in comments.

[@cindylast1901]

"when you scratch the surface of an influencer with philanthropic impulses, youll find; more surface." ty frankie lol

[@MiguelMedV]

"Due to the transient, temporary nature of influencers, you might not recognise any influencers I'm using in this video". Solid start to a based video 👌🏼💯🔥. PS: 3:26 Best part of the video. Keep going, Frankie X )👍🏼...

[@JesusFriedChrist]

Influencers are like the deep philosophical phrase “will to power” except they lack will and power.

[@sirjackson321]

Dude at 2:23 really enjoyed pretending to talk on the phone

[@deebo5474]

This guy is a different breed of based. Protect this man at all costs. He says what we're all thinking. The fact hes Irish just makes it 10x funnier.

[@zippySquirrelface]

A crack addict?

[@JohnDoe-bt9qp]

I don't think so.

[@deebo5474]

@@JohnDoe-bt9qp ok

[@karlscher5170]

Man, you really got cruel and hateful with them. Which shows that you're a good person.

[@userequaltoNull]

Based

[@matt4373]

Influencers, like pigeons or squirrels, are just things you get used to living in big city like LA. Thanks for the expose Frankie.

[@seanpadraigobrien1260]

Ah I don't get used to living with squirrels

[@HiGlowie]

Squirrels are infinitely cooler than influencers

[@sarafox5792]

❤

[@somerandoonline5852]

LA is the city of angles 😂😂😂😂

[@AdvancedSoul]

Top tier writing

[@deanstanley2125]

Everyone there is angling to get into a motion picture.

[@vollstaendingennamen]

"influencers are designed in the image of the culture industry, which is why they are all essentially the extension of the same person" is one of the best lines i ever heard ;D

[@user-dq2ym1nn9k]

"Ally: an empty word people use to attach meaning to a marginalised group so they can make more money" I AM ROLLING WITH LAUGHTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mpxz999]

I laughed so hard at this! You have a gift for describing the world with words, and in a way unlike I've seen before. It's somewhat like listening to an ethnography presented by a standup comedian Well done! Thank you for the wonderful laughs

[@drewcagno]

Absolute mad lad... Please keep this content coming. You're doing a damn fine job.

[@dysgeusia999]

This is by far the most merciless performance of our spiritual leader as of yet

[@illeagle666]

That was really well written, I loved this episode, great work Frankie!!

[@psyopic]

I need to see some behind the scenes footage of what exactly he is telling these people in order to get them to stand next to him during his monologues 😂 absolutely gas

[@tom7p]

Agreed. But then that might ruin it

[@alexander8257]

The one girl who was clearly not told what the video was about really makes this

[@tuffgenius]

the algorithm has started picking you up bro, you are gonna be successful. Very well deserved, funny as hell. Looking forward to your BBC3 special in 2 years, remember this comment when it happens ;)

[@hyper_5pace902]

2:53 Truest statement of all time. Isn’t even a joke at this point.

[@momentumflux8863]

that was deeply satisfying!! the only adequate emotional response to this epitome of six-minute-timeframes is gratitude! It's good to know you are out there, man! 🙏💎

[@adamnash3491]

This channel deserves so many more subs, possibly one of the most criminally underrated KZbinrs out there

[@MrFluffytheTurtle]

Cunk would be proud

[@cm.design]

so true

[@tonykerlin4229]

Agreed

[@biana6197]

this is genuinely such a valuable piece of culture. Frankie i shall look at these videos in the decades to come and will really understand the cultural climate of this time.

[@EGYPTIANXENON]

When looking for the Zeitgeist, Frankie knows.

[@toomanysymbols]

brutal honesty is the only thing that gets me going anymore

[@NASkeywest]

This is spot on! All these influencers who talk about how bad their depression and anxiety is are full of it. If you are actually severely depressed or have anxiety disorders you are not gonna be filming yourself or taking photos all day everyday.

[@Romannumerals_]

The best is when they claim to be “introverted”

[@rdean150]

I love that he always walks into frame and then talks sh*t about them but never talks TO them. Brilliant 🤣😂

[@dionysianapollomarx]

My IQ increase by two points watching this. I have watched 10 videos. I am officially a genius. Subscribed.

[@MrGingermToxic]

Things you may have missed in this video... @3:22 Wedgie Adjustment. @4:11 *Mouses or Mice? (Must be an Irish thing...) @5:01 Child face plant. @5:52 Microphone windscreen falls off.

[@Ash-fd8ww]

🙌🙌

[@joostfloot5279]

The child lol, great spot!

[@TenFalconsMusic]

0:24 For some reason, I was influenced to go the the fruit bowl and pick up 2 grapefruit.

[@laki5717]

rapefruit underrated

[@eshwar6969]

@@laki5717BRO⁉️⁉️

[@RazorMouth]

How does that dress even hold her melons in.

[@jezzplays8654]

This man is honestly what the world needed

[@tedv8323]

"That's so horrible" -girl is so pretty!

[@0xGEEK]

A thousand years from now, people might - just might - think not every one of us in the "bevor time" wasn't THAT stupid, thanks to this video...

[@michaeloconnell7274]

frankie started to sound passionate about his hate for influencers a couple times 😂

[@lizzardpinkpink6730]

Anyone notice the child fall face flat or just me 4:59

[@hueypautonoman]

Yep, I saw it. Maybe that kid is a future influencer and was paid to face plant.

[@debraco7748]

The first girl definitely influenced me

[@EC_Tavo]

W o u l d

[@arnaudj.5314]

Would not complain if I had her @ to influence me

[@Garrett1240]

@@arnaudj.5314 someone come through with that @

[@G0ldenb0y.]

@@Garrett1240Emma.smithy

[@drakZes]

@@G0ldenb0y. It looks like her, but how sure are you?

[@mr.pavone9719]

No influencer's ego was harmed in this video because, clearly, Frankie was not talking about them.

[@CrazyLinguiniLegs]

That first girl is gorgeous!

[@sallyguberman6310]

@1:07 “often take acting classes” Called her out!!! 💯

[@billgreen576]

Frankie you are a modern life professor. Well done.

[@nightlordAL]

Oh mate, I'm in tears. You're awesome

[@markc.7984]

One person in this whole video looks like an actual influencers, so he puts her first.

[@SnootchieBootchies27]

The correlation between self-absorbed cokeheads and self-absorbed influencers has gone unnoticed by me until now

[@shadivamp]

This woman in the beginning was mad gorgeous damn

[@colin-nekritz]

@emma.smithy

[@marinecorp179]

"Ally: An empty word people use to attach meaning to marginalized groups so they can make more money" facts

[@sirave6017]

Fuck, wish I had found this channel a long time ago, damn. GOLD.

[@spod32827]

The subtlety of the truth bombs here puts other satire to shame. Bravo!

[@CircaBEFORE]

“City of Angles” lmfao 🤣

[@frncscbtncrt]

2:07 “When we zoom out” > edition mastery.

[@rudy_dstroys1821]

Lol he speaks the truth. Just as many of them can be fake or talk bs, it's easy to pretend in front of them as well and they won't even notice because they are more too focused on themselves.

[@Elvisism]

You can tell he enjoyed this one lol

[@ulyx9804]

Love the good sportsmanship from these people. Also, my man's can't run worth a damn.

[@MrHowardMoon]

I wonder how many times he heard "Like oh my god, I'm Irish too!" while out there 😂

[@9-b_b-9]

Just the casual spiting of facts in between jokes

[@bengee69]

No less than 10 people have asked about the handle of the first influencer. My disappointing news is that I will be the 11th.

[@mertzanakia]

I keep scrolling down the comments to find her name.

[@arkai4087]

keep going brother, the destination is real close

[@timothy790110]

me 3

[@ganjabobby]

She's been ID'ed. Set comments by newest first; find Fabian's comment (11/12th Feb '23); give the guy a like for his kind service.

[@bengee69]

@@ganjabobby Will do, you're the goat for posting the notification.

[@uniworkhorse]

The city of angles was genius

[@hectatusbreakfastus6106]

This is the most influential video of 2023.

[@xaviert.123]

Fella is giving us that 2012 vibe with the camera!

[@coreyroberts47]

Dude the paying for an old lady groceries was funny af

[@BeanDancing]

This give me such early 2000s youtube vibes in the best way

[@pandora7885]

5:30” Mark Fisher said that? Hahahahahhaha almost, love your videos even I can understand the half of them. Greetings from Barcelona!

[@rionjames]

if you listen carefully at about 9/10 seconds when the scene cuts it sounds like someone in the background shouts "smell your grandma" 🤣😂

[@avertingapathy3052]

The meta influencer unable to escape constraints of existence, continuing to define himself by his actions despite attempting to troll the universe by several layers of irony, it trolled him back by creating him. Namaste.

[@andrewthomson870]

At least they were self aware enough to laugh. 😆😆

[@siowamamako5927]

His content and his voice and accent combination just kill it for me 🤣🤣🤣

[@engineeringdisillusion]

Fellow men of culture, were do shall we click to make a subscription to the first influencer?

[@_ata_3]

"All they see is brand deals" 😂

[@thishollowhill]

God, your series of videos are perfect.

[@lachlyeddey7283]

Legend goes that Frankie was blessed with the power to silence all those around him

[@kitchristopher7]

1:17 guy in the back just chilling

[@moshdeenotabot]

This is the deepest exploration on the subject

[@FlaminggMoe]

The first one and the 'that's so mean one'... Yep... Definitely

[@BassForever44]

Love the little jabs he throws at them😂

[@michaelpickering1039]

Frankie is a National Treasure!

[@Lematidas]

first thing I saw was the coat and the enormous phone

[@nuryuzlucellat]

No it'a sweatshop, not a sweat lodge! You can't go there! 😆Floors me instantly.

[@elbertcooch4427]

Can’t believe Frankie went all the way to Los Santos for this video.

[@macaroon147]

"Influencers are dyslexic." I dunno why but this got me

[@Tomsabormusic]

Please, carry on what you're doing. The world needs more

[@Jvaughn95]

Bro that adderall one had me fucking dying! It’s funny because it’s the truth 😂😂

[@oldpossum57]

Your model influencer at 0:19 influenced me.

[@atlasadonis3752]

Frankie: "They lack self awareness" Man bun: 😳🤔 Me: 🤣🤣🤣

[@3aloosh17]

“A saviour complex with a side order of imperialism” 💀

[@User-wt9jk]

That first girl though damn

[@chronerka432]

You are freakin awesome. This and the BMW are my favourites. Btw these are probably the most down to earth influencers, lol, not that I ever met one personally.

[@sutats]

The first influencer is the best one.