REACTING AT WORK to: This is America (Official Video) by Childish Gambino

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Silent Reaction - Fresh & Steamy Reaction to This is America by Childish Gambino AKA THE Donald Glover. It seems like reaction Videos are the fastest things I can spin out and shoot in one day SINCE I am working my ass off being on set all weekend shooting shows and working all week editing at my day job SO please feel free to send me reaction videos. You guys seem to like the fact that its silent and, thats really cool :)
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[@MutedAlphaBehavior]

Holy shitballs... In the last 2 days I've gained 1,000+ more subs and this video is almost at 80,000 0.0! You guys are nuts XD Thank you all the support down here in the comments as well! I spotted a couple new reaction suggestions, reply here if you have any other vids you would like me to watch

[@r3st3r89]

Muted Alpha Behavior subbed 2,600 here love the reaction

[@iza3887]

Muted Alpha Behavior also the 17 seconds of silence is for the 17 that were lost at school shooting

[@51TGM71]

The music video of Territory with The Blaze is pure art, such an amazing video. A must watch!

[@JayArtistryProductions]

Muted Alpha Behavior Here to watch your reaction again!

[@jaruler12]

I suubed before I read this. Yeah its cool yo.

[@Wahyuvisual]

I think people understand this song now more than ever.

[@mariellejeune8864]

With all this Goerge Floyd drama going on and the protests!!

[@Manny13840]

Yep big time.

[@finalmentes6321]

Marielle Jeune you have the name of a great woman in brazil who was killed by the racism and the militia that dominates our politics..#mariellepresente

[@landgassa6780]

more and more understanding is coming

[@mariellejeune8864]

@Finalmentes i never knew that. Thank you for teaching me something about my name

[@sst3d]

You watched the result of 400 years of American history in 4 minutes.

[@ciara9902]

Yeah. It was kinda emotional.

[@shottex9801]

400 years? The US was founded in 1776, it's not even 250 years old. How the fuck did you add up to 400 years?

[@trentonteamer7610]

Shottex the first slaves were brought over in 1619, check your facts. The British started that shit

[@shottex9801]

@Trenton Teamer Exactly, the *British* did. Back in 1619 there was no such thing as American, the colonists viewed themselves as British first and colony second, and therefore that’s a part of British history, not American history. The idea of an ”American” identity didn’t form until the mid 1700s, although British settlers still viewed each other differently. It wasn’t until the brink of the US independe war that Patrick Henry claimed that “‘the distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders, are no more’ and that they are, first and foremost, and unquestionably Americans”.

[@trentonteamer7610]

Shottex would you prefer if I just said white people? Who it was is irrelevant, the only thing that is relevant is that we were in fact slaves for 400 years. Was that not the original point? Americans were just British people who decided to call themselves something else, it doesn’t change who they are or what they did, just what you call them.

[@mountaind00]

1:54 Gets scared right when he walks in

[@dominicfenix6596]

Just like the memes

[@Rotten_Tomato]

Blitzkrieg Mike because she knows whats about to go DOWN

[@pillowninja7763]

She knew that second one was coming

[@LA12312]

That's good. She has good perception of her sorroundings.

[@billcodes1780]

On god

[@eggrollsoup]

or she watched it before

[@rc-pf1wq]

pause???

[@mrtuxedo2292]

YEAH

[@GensenPrime]

0:55 The transition in emotion was so drastic.

[@sayopubl]

*blood runs cold*

[@user-bl8zh8ej8f]

0:57

[@indieviolet5463]

Lol

[@JustinMoraFilms]

My same reaction when I first saw when it debuted

[@xaphanYT]

Visceral

[@mr2gti]

1:47 seeing the Gospel type music and sing lift you - but you were the first person I've seen realise what was about to happen! That was epic to see.

[@bethanydavis9023]

There are more people out there that suspected it was going to happen before it happens, there are only so many people who make reaction videos.

[@mr2gti]

@@bethanydavis9023 I suspect so. But this was my first.

[@tigrefofo3853]

She is the only one who knew about the murder at church

[@aronifreddy3963]

Lmao

[@deemura]

Your reaction is the one of the most genuine I've seen. First reaction shouldn't have a pause moment! And you didn't let me down.

[@migueltaitt6961]

1:54 she knew what was going down when gambino entered the room 😂.

[@malakakilah7902]

provavelmente ela entendeu a referência

[@KingKong-od8nn]

😂😂😭🤣

[@kaptainkalia2165]

those subtitles were the best thing you did ...subscribed

[@shinhye3974]

I agree a 100%

[@dalitshiv834]

This is India😨😨

[@NotHunter_18]

the best reaction. She actually got the whole point. She didn’t keep pausing it. You can see how she is feeling through the video.

[@lynocabralperez5650]

1:54 Bruh I can’t help but laugh 😂the way she realize what was gonna happen as soon as she saw him coming to the door😂

[@capybarauwu]

😂😂

[@AR-vo6vl]

Putting subtitles is clever ...without disturbing the mood of the song... Subscribed ☺️

[@KingKong-od8nn]

Fr

[@tempzira]

Well she's mute.

[@laythonkemp]

Hands down this is the best reactions video I've seen so far, she didn't stop it during the video and began talking (I hate when they do that shit) She paid attention and fully understood. GAREAT JOB

[@MutedAlphaBehavior]

Thank you!

[@fruut25]

Thats why this channel has the word muted

[@XX-zm1hx]

@@MutedAlphaBehavior thank you😍

[@DerSaid]

Yeah, Gareat job

[@anasemam5901]

Same

[@hendricklamar6558]

This is the same guy that made a Blanket Fort in his Pj's with his bestfriend in Community College.

[@constantly-confused5736]

​@USCmusic10 Troy and Abed are in mourning- :/

[@g00dGuY34]

@@constantly-confused5736 you were saying mourning with a u?

[@constantly-confused5736]

@@g00dGuY34 Yeah, they made that joke in the episode after Pierce Hawthorne died (S5E4). ...and since this was a reaction-video to "This is America" and everything that's going on at the moment I thought the version with a "u" would be most fitting.

[@user-hq5wx2zx8j]

@@g00dGuY34 abed: yep

[@vincecabunoc3555]

No, that guy in community was Donald Glover. I can see why you made that mistake they look very similar! 😊

[@thechillp]

She looks like..:😃😐😕😲😨

[@emmanuelarthur_]

😂😂😂

[@AKEYASSIN]

verdade ksjdkksskdkdkdkdkd

[@KingKong-od8nn]

😂😂😂😂😂🤣💀 until he shoots everytime

[@chrismhp]

3:22 the distressed look on your face as you unwittingly nod your head to the catchy beat perfectly sums it up lol.

[@Ruritsu]

MHP Le horribly underrated comment. Her reaction to just keep going with the good thing while it lasts with the uneasy terror that it may change at any moment currently being ignored is pure gold. Thanks for noticing.

[@RogueBoyScout]

I'm going to just rant for a bit.... I grew up listening to 90's Gangsta Rap... I don't live in the U.S. .... But the "Thug Life" was universal.... We celebrated the culture.... we all wanted 9mm guns ( they are hard to get in our country, but you CAN get them if you know the right people ).... We wanted to wear the chains.... And the music flowed and made all these people money... NWA.... Snoop Dogg... Tupac..... Biggie.... All of them.... And then 2 of the greatest rappers of my generation were MURDERED ON THE STREET LIKE DOGS....... Live by the gun, Die by the gun... That's what we were told.... And that killed Rap for me.... I Couldn't get into it anymore..... I stopped listening to the really hard stuff.... And eventually drifted into a different scene.... And as I saw all these new century rappers came on, I thought, geez man, these guys are still acting like slaves, slaves to the money$$$$$..... They are still in chains, they just wear gold ones around there neck ( I wonder how many noticed that Childish was wearing 2 chains.... Slavery ;) ).... I got put on to this New Track by accident.... And at the end my first viewing I bloody teared up.... Because in my own small way, I helped create the mess in the clip........ [So now comes the part now where I get called all sorts of derogatory terms by keyboard warriors.... Not that it bothers me.. When you have taken a life, you have bigger things to worry about then internet trolls ;) PEACE WORLD..... COME TOGETHER!!!! H.T.P......

[@bilalc4415]

You were the best reaction I have seen! You're the only one that got nervous when Childish entered the room with the choir! And your social commentary was pretty good!

[@teamtaka7]

Bilal C almost like she knew what's going to happen hmm...

[@bilalc4415]

teamtaka7 not necessarily! I had a weird feeling something was going to happen when I saw the choir!

[@reallauradee]

Nah man, look at her hands how they shake when he smokes the choir. That's sick shock right there homey

[@Thecanadianwitch]

i didnt film my reaction but i just knew what was gonna happen as soon he came into the rom with the choir.. after the first shooting, i just knew.. isn't it sad that because of what i see in the USA news all the time i was able to predict the choir shooting?

[@theresadavis1865]

Bilal C

[@marcosgibson9371]

I know I'm late but this is the BEST reaction to any video ever!!! I can feel your emotions through the screen... New Sub.

[@MutedAlphaBehavior]

Welcome 🥺

[@johnnyray6373]

I know her reactions were real but its hard not to see how cute she is

[@faronbxwq9668]

True man

[@stickliar5934]

By saying her reactions were real you said she's cute

[@rc-pf1wq]

bro??

[@kennethha416]

@@xdecroix because complimenting a woman is creepy?

[@mr.sleepycatpussy9215]

She's cute

[@sinister0077]

One of the most honest reactions ive seen.

[@LUANDIASinvest]

1:54 best reaction

[@astral8294]

Same

[@alexandergodfreykleinhans8059]

She knew something was about TO GO DOWN, BOI! XD

[@eliadcollinszachary5135]

She knew was about to go down

[@joelsantos3186]

2:01

[@woosh_police4018]

@@eliadcollinszachary5135 you shit about to go down when the guitar melody starts playing

[@Ebeezy272011]

4yrs later and I'm glad I watched your video. You had the best reaction and understanding of the video and song. You went through an emotional rollercoaster watching it and that gets respect from me.

[@brentkelly5445]

I've watched a dozen of these so far and this Woman's reactions are the most raw and transparent. From pure happiness and glee and a beautiful smile, to upset...totally shaken... and looks like sick in the stomach.... in 15 seconds.!. Also the only person so far that saw the Church choir ending ahead of time.

[@RebelleGameOfficial]

Dude her reaction was mine when I watched for the first time

[@mayhemmike1789]

Mine was the opposite!

[@bobthabuilda1525]

What's the point of living if you are insensitive?

[@MarkusDBurner]

could you please stop commenting the videos i watch? because this is the 3rd time i see your name god damn

[@wakamolemole8477]

Markus D. Burner Yeah , same for me !

[@ItsMePrinceHelps]

So Basically she stole your reaction!

[@james4592225]

0:55 That was the realist reaction ever!! You were dancin away till it got real and the way you looked at the gun and then jump was just too cute!!!

[@TON-vz3pe]

Her reaction is priceless. This is America Babe !

[@junxheallven670]

For 4 years I've been watching reaction videos and this is hand down by far the most lit and authentic reaction ive watch so far . . see how she flinch from the gunfires? Haahhaha sweeeet

[@YouPube_X]

Honestly this is the best reaction vid I've seen for this.

[@voltronhasguns]

Most reaction vids I've watched, the people watching are shocked and speechless by the end. Childish Gambino's video is perfect

[@kernalbert5546]

I'm gonna second this. Most people (in my mind) you can tell they've seen it before or have an inkling of what is about to come but this felt organic, actual, immediate and real.

[@thaisonvideos]

Ur reaction so cute

[@Saayaasrupakheti00]

THAI SON BEATBOX yeah ikr

[@far1262]

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[@far1262]

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[@enjoymacubingskills]

ikr

[@heffatheanimal2200]

As traumatic as that clearly was for you to watch, its so reassuring to see that you really do get it. So many of the react vids I have watched there is a few seconds of horror at the shootings, but then they're just back to dancing. They reinforce the message of the song so perfectly, and its horrifying in itself. Watching you both during and after you watched, it is really clear that you do feel it and it clicked *hugs*

[@TheAg2661]

Lol as soon as she saw gambino peep thru at the choir she was lile😨😱

[@BaKimura03]

This is quite honestly the best reaction video in all of youtube. Love the fact that a fellow Miamian is repping. 🙏🏼

[@MutedAlphaBehavior]

WOO! 305 all day :D

[@ahmedghare3518]

4:11 why do I just love people with a voice like that. On top of that she's beautiful as hell. I can't take it.

[@user-pk8zb9nu9o]

0:56から表情の変わり様が凄まじい。

[@brandoncolquebedoya2125]

Claro que si amigo :V

[@Apolo-em8yd]

No hay pedo wey

[@SFCProJunior]

kumpulin aja semua bahasa disini kampret 😂

[@gustavog2358]

La tuya por si acaso

[@soosyicy9986]

Imma add another language to this

[@carlasantana2750]

Incredible social commentary on the state of our nation. He's got everybody talking about this, and that's always a good thing !

[@BogusBozo]

E X A C T L Y

[@DropKickAbe]

its mediocre, people are bandwagoning as always making a big deal out of nothing special

[@tomh3999]

Abraham Jehian "Mediocre"? You just broke the world record in ignorance. A mediocre song wouldn't have this effect. He obviously reach people.

[@cimmerianfable]

@@DropKickAbe If you call this song "mediocre" then I doubt on your existence being any special.

[@TheDazDanks]

This is, by far, THE best reaction video to 'This is America'! Your reactions were raw, true, real and it shows you have a big heart. SO many reaction videos make me wonder just how much people have become numb to images like these. Definitely subscribed to the channel!

[@BORDEMER78]

yes i like it

[@crispydocbrestclobsenduich982]

I fell in love with your reaction. It's absolutely genuine and I loved your switch after the first kill in the video.

[@Melancholy_kid]

I always come back to this reaction it probably the best reaction I can see the innocence in your eyes and the change in your perspective as the video goes on Im happy that you uploaded it 😁

[@jin2135]

What a priceless reaction! This is what I'm looking for. You just earned another sub

[@levicollins7834]

Like for real though! your reaction was exactly what the song meant for it's viewers to react like....good stuff. 👍👍👍

[@SausosiosIsrugos]

0:57 I love your flinch there, just such an authentic and pure reaction

[@user-pj7eh5ul4q]

1:50: happy stuff, ( looks up like there’s a god ) Devil: imm about to end this girls whole career

[@Tobinicus]

This is the best reaction I’ve watched to this video. So genuine and you really understood it so quickly.

[@loud_hailer6240]

One of the best reaction videos! I could feel the anxiety in your face you were worried about the kids. The sad thing is in real life even kids are getting shot like that. This song is so well made, we all fell for the beat! but the message stays, what the hell are we doing? How did it get so bad? How are we going to change this? because this is living in chaos

[@theresadavis1865]

Loud_ Hailer

[@theresadavis1865]

Loud_ Hailer

[@theresadavis1865]

Loud_ Hailer

[@ohhhmyydarling]

your reaction is soooo pure, like you sooooooooo intuned. more then i have ever seen anyone react, absolutely love these 😌

[@snowake70Sevvv]

You're smart! See you in Puerto Rico. Can't wait!

[@imjstmikey9146]

1:55 it was at this moment........muted knew.......she had fkd up

[@jangantakut8755]

your smile kill me 🔥😍❤

[@firmanfebrianto8219]

JANGAN TAKUT dasar indonesia

[@tigrefofo3853]

beautiful smile for sure

[@FBI-kw6iz]

@Kaiden Vids What?

[@aqungugel6756]

Ikr

[@dres4r977]

Simp

[@kmvoss]

Jeez, if Gambino passes for a having "dad-bod" I am scared for the rest of us that actually have some fat on us! On another note I appreciate the lack of verbage and exposition throughout the song on your part, nice reaction!

[@MutedAlphaBehavior]

Lol I did say kinda though... XD thank you dude!

[@philipbeauford]

“He’s creepy”, “kind of a dad bod”.. wth? Lol rt away, what a shallow idiot that no one should be watching or listening to about anything. Feel lucky you’ve been attached to this actual artistic video. He was performing.. your mindset is part of the overall problem. She “gets it” and “he’s a genius” but 0 analysis of why.. bc she doesn’t get it. Waste of 5+ mins for me and all of you :)

[@justinprince891]

Crypto Phil Are you a troll? She mentioned he had a dad bod before she got to the message of the song. Its the first thing most people notice/take note of. Her sayig something that's true doesn't diminish the meaning of the video or its significance.

[@donHooligan]

Crypto- the right wing stating their opinions as facts is a problem, too. remind you of anyone?

[@mickysaga9367]

one of the purest reaction and clear emotions i sow from a lot of others.

[@andremontgomery6606]

I love your reaction to this video, not only is it still relevant but your reaction is genuine I appreciate that!!!

[@Cr8zyApe]

What’s funny is she knew it was about to get bad when he came through the door after shooting the guy in the beginning, every reaction shows something different with this video

[@Forschtbar]

5:30 WEEEEEEEEEEEE :D

[@theresadavis1865]

Forschtbar

[@ShahrukhKhan-ib6oz]

Genuine Reaction Ever Had, Catched Every Details, Reacted Where It Should Be, And Also If You Ask Me Thoo, I Just Wanna Say I Was Even Not That Much Reacted When I Saw It For The First Time and Now I think I Missed So Much To Understand. Excellent Ty💯

[@MrTshawn63]

I love finding reactions to this EPIC that I haven't seen before. I saw the video the day it was released. Was floored. And to this day, everytime I see it, it just gets more real. Donald Glover is indeed a genius.

[@benjaminland6654]

The most realistic reactions I have seen to date. After the first execution her expectations shown when she showed concern before the second execution of the quire. She is genuine

[@cckero.]

Girl that's CRAZY! And very nice reaction!

[@MutedAlphaBehavior]

thank you!

[@user-pm2no8sw1b]

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[@christophersimmons9940]

Subtitles makes such a big difference. Thanks. Enjoyed watching your reaction!

[@MagicAmmo]

First video of yours I have ever seen and it was a good watch, thank you. You've got a new subscriber. :)

[@medic4838]

I love your edited sub titles, makes the entire reaction that much more adorable. Keep it up!

[@MutedAlphaBehavior]

Thank you! I will :)

[@AZ-je3fn]

The best reaction video i've seen among all. The most authentic, truest, sincerest reaction to each second in the video. Ps fell in love with your mimics 😍

[@wizzydoesdallas3408]

You went from a bright happy smile to completely shocked... And thats what i like in a reaction video!!!!

[@Nicolas-gy5km]

The best reaction I've ever seen! 🙌🏼❤️

[@hosamalg]

So honest and probably the best reaction so far, unlike other reactions that I've seen for this music video!

[@ElMusikero90]

Amé la forma en que tu cara decía: "Qué mierda está pasando". Saludos desde Ecuador. ;)

[@rayghost770]

Ke haces aki fred xd

[@kevinsedamanos9397]

Wade?

[@yahunatan7263]

Buen video de fin de año musikero 👍

[@dreikweelfdarknees1929]

Xd soy de Ecuador

[@mikkipm5891]

Que tal el temblor? :u

[@thepompafilliannetwork]

Really glad I got to see this. Your facial expressions are storytelling. Awesome!

[@mattosborne1366]

Why this is a good: No stopping. Excellent audio quality of the song. Visceral reactions in real time. etc.

[@WintersTwilightSky]

I've been watching reactions for days. This is by far the best and most respectful reaction. Well done. Really my issue with other reactions is something you touched on. He shot the man in the head and then went right into the beat. Most people get into the music, forgetting what they've just seen or worse, they disregard it intentionally. Essentially, becoming the point of the whole video themselves. You didn't do that as much here. Faith in humanity partially restored.

[@Marcos-nt6cv]

Saw your vid on the snap . Congrats on passing that 100k views on this vid. Keep up the great reactions . Love them , positive vibes your way.

[@samarthbahuguna7890]

One of the best reaction videos I've seen......authentic and real......she gets what a reaction video means and executed perfectly......and hard not to notice how cute the girl is.

[@sreejanair4515]

Why think she had no idea but whenever she saw something coming she had best reaction

[@carlosa.britodesouza21]

their reactions throughout the clip, show their sensitivity to the other. you were frightened by Gambino's act, especially when you see him appear at the door in the choir singing scene ... you're just too beautiful. beautiful reactions. Brazilian online

[@Nubsauce]

I love how your reaction is how most people should react....the first gunshot is there to open your mind and shock you...then the whole mood of the song changes.... it gets darker and darker. Your Reaction was 100% spot on Also... at 2:20 a guy commits suicide, pointing out another issue.

[@theresadavis1865]

Nub Sauce

[@theresadavis1865]

Nub Sauce

[@FlyingSeaMan256]

He literally states his message after each slaying

[@michaeljohnsonj2236]

Man I still can't forget my reactions when I first saw this song... I was vibing until he pulled the trigger.. Man those roller coaster emotions I still remember and recollect everytime I see this video.. It's a masterpiece ❤️

[@sledneck7398]

Best reaction video to TIA! Your emotions are so visible in your eyes and facial expressions. Nice job!

[@CrayonsNThings]

You reaction to this by FAR is my favourite. You already sensed something was off as soon as the first shot fired. Respect.

[@tnae]

I know you probably won’t read these but I just watched another video that I first watched when you first put it out and I’m each tune reminded of how much I love watching you. Don’t give up on being on screen or telling your stories, you’ve got that thing that people love to see and be a part of. Just keep moving. Something will happen for you. I just know it.

[@sst3d]

That wasn’t a terrorist at the beginning ...This is America.....America

[@sst3d]

I was responding to the person that thought the guy with a hood covering his head, was a terrorist...he clearly wasn’t. To the point you made, however..who am I to disagree in general terms

[@katewasniewski527]

Her reaction is literally my MOOD through life.

[@geraltofrivia3083]

2:03 Caught her slippin 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@geraldlake8978]

Aaah the message goes through ladies and gentlemen!

[@joelsantos3186]

ohh my god! I love your expresions , that was fantastic, so human...

[@Contradae]

The emotions and expressions that went across your face were so honest, and you weren't speaking during it, just absorbing it all in. You could visually see the train of your thoughts too, especially when you suspected the church scene. Good reaction and great analysis.

[@machadoalvarodennis4938]

Te amo!!... fue la mejor reaccion que he visto de este video, ademas que predeciste lo que pasaria y no querias que vuelva a pasar... es extraño como otros no lo veian venir

[@DJ5o5a]

Love your reactions everytime.

[@codyrodes8721]

Best reaction ever hahaha how quickly tht smile faded hahaha

[@Mikef23819]

My take is that in the opening scene is not about black on black crime as so many instantly assume but I see it as a commentary on gun violence in America where the gun is treated with more reverence than the victim who is simply dragged off and forgotten whereas the gun is reverently wrapped in a distinctive red cloth representative of the republican party and the NRA who refuse to enact any gun control reform. In the scene with the choir it happens again but the camera quickly turns away from the bodies to show how fast the media turns to the next news cycle when the victims are black. When he sings about being strapped it is not in reference to where he or anyone lives it's just about being afraid in America, fitting in in America, being American. When you add the context that the highest rate of gun ownership is among white Americans it makes more sense about the reference to fear in America. The dancing is just a distraction from other things in the background of the video as so many things in the news and other media are a distraction for things that are going on in America. The 17 second pause where he mimes holding a gun is I think a tribute to the Parkland shooting. Him lighting the joint is a snub to the antiquated laws on marijuana that unfairly target and punish people of color. If you're black and get caught with anything over an ounce it's 5 years for intent to distribute. If you're white it's probation. In the scene with the cars to me is representative of the pay inequality in white vs black salaries. Whites earn on average 30% or more than a person of color. The cars are all high-end cars from the 70s and 80s to show how far behind people of color are and the era in which we are are struck wage wise. The woman is the Statute of Liberty because she is in a Green bathing suit and is set also as a distraction to overlook how old the cars are. In the final scene he is running from an unidentifiable threat that appear to be people of differing professions we are taught to respect. There appears to be a Doctor a Policeman and others that you can make out in your minds eye. They appear to be white and the fear in his eyes is indicative of the constant fear people of color have dealing with and interacting with white society because you never know where the accusation could come from that could turn negative or even deadly. Also, I think the people chasing him are intentionally blurry to show that same white society can't see the threat in its self in order to deny the racism in America. The failure to see it for what it offers, which is plausible deniability allows the perpetuation of that safe feeling of being able to say I'm not racist.

[@Dakarn]

Mike Funderburk Racism exists, absolutely. However, to pretend it only comes from people with "white" skin is ignorant.

[@mentaloimaginator4625]

Mike Funderburk the last scene means everything is blamed on black people

[@nigmonster23]

Yeah its talking about the shootings

[@theresadavis1865]

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[@rossanoortega]

I absolutely loved your reaction. What honesty!!! In my opinion, you got it most of all!!!

[@rakhalif66]

Just a little peek of reality....

[@thesongsingernoob8484]

I love watching these reaction videos to this song and seeing people speechless

[@ammarhilwani7816]

I love you girl !!

[@namco003]

At :56 you could literally see your throat clench up. What a reaction. Probably one of the best ones so far, and I've watched probably fifty or so.

[@MisterRawgers]

Best reaction to this so far haha, and btw you're beautiful

[@kennymega61]

Your reactions is so genuine

[@BiGsImY]

Lol I knew from how cheery you were at the beginning, you were in for a shock! Lol

[@iza3887]

Use this 1000 subs and just roll with it, congrats

[@OurFantasyLife]

I kind of had a similar reaction the first time I watched the video - after each scene of violence I would kind of look around without even realizing why, like “is anyone else witnessing this?” then realize I was by myself. It’s almost like you feel like you shouldn’t be watching something so violent. It kind of triggers a fight or flight reaction even when you know it’s faked. Such a disturbing and powerful video.

[@MutedAlphaBehavior]

dude, yeah. you perfectly verbalized that feeling.

[@javianjohnson8746]

Lol I like how you did the subtitles throughout your reaction

[@scottmelanson3444]

One of the best reactions to a video I've seen