SOBER GUY watches ** EUPHORIA ** for the FIRST TIME | Episode 2 Euphoria Reaction

[@7DeadlyBananas]

👉 EPISODE #3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWbJon-vpsl7fZo 👈 ⚠ PATREON: Watch the FULL EPISODE of EUPHORIA w/screen and audio! bit.ly/EUPHEP2 🎥 EUPHORIA PLAYLIST: kzbin.info/aero/PLxJ5O8vd-WP5NQvYvZP9s_aVfvPxX83ND

[@amywonderland9297]

I've said this on other reactions but I'll say it again....I FUCKING HATED teachers who forced the kids who DIDN'T raise their hands to answer questions or even worse GET UP IN FRONT OF THE ENTIRE FUCKING CLASS to speak! Then when the other kids laugh and make fun, the teacher does fuck all about it! It's so fucked up! Why?! Just have kids write a damn essay on what they did and hand it in, don't force them to talk about their private shit in front of people who bully them! Also with this scene and Rue, THE WHOLE TOWN KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED TO HER THAT SUMMER!?!?! Why make her relive it for your sick amusement. I'm ranting I know, but holy shit that scene triggered me! I spent many lessons crying in bathrooms after being forced to do this kind of thing, and forcing myself to be sick so I wouldn't have to go back to class and face everyone. It's so messed up and does nothing to help the student. It just makes them feel humiliated.

[@oliviarivera3680]

As a young woman who has been in situations like this episode I wanna say that your empathy and emotional vulnerability is so beautiful. I never really got emotional watching this show because I have really tried to seperate it from my own life, but seeing you get emotional during the fent scene really got me. I have a feeling this series with you watching is going to be very healing for some people. Thank you.

[@7DeadlyBananas]

I very much appreciate it. This will be a hard ride for me, in ways I'm not going to expect. But, I've been here before. Luckily, I'm not afraid to go through it in front of a camera and I'm sincerely hoping that it inspires folks to do the same in their own way. I've learned to look at this part of my life as inspiration rather than bottle it or forget about it. I wouldn't be who I am today without everything I've gone through, good and bad. I am survivor. Of many many things. Both by choice and not. And I believe that allows me to see the survivor in everybody, no matter the severity. It allows me to be human and to see the humanity around me with far less judgement or bias. I wouldn't trade that for anything.

[@JessieDee13]

​@7DeadlyBananas man, that's beautiful and I relate SO MUCH as I have 7.5 years sober. My drug of choice was opiates so this show really hits hard for me. But, like you, I'm so thankful I went thru what I went thru. I wouldn't be the woman I am today

[@dmwellington]

This is why zendaya has won 2 emmys for this show she does it so well its heartbreaking watching this especially when u have drug addiction in your family

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Shes doing a great job! All of them really.

[@JorgiePorgie2011]

The writer and director Sam Levinson is a recovering drug addict and Rue’s character is largely based on his experiences as a teenager addicted to drugs. It’s a powerful show, and season 2 really hits harder, if that’s possible lol

[@7DeadlyBananas]

I keep hearing this lol

[@markg1727]

@@7DeadlyBananasThis isn’t totally accurate, yes Levinson was an addict and put a lot of his own experience in the show but the show is actually a remake/adaptation of an Israeli show of the same name

[@ms.johnson2014]

It’s beautiful to see a man who actually cares, a lot of us have been in situations like this and no one seems to grasp the gravity of the trauma that stays with you. Both my parents were addicts and I have my own struggles, just trying to not pass it on.

[@7DeadlyBananas]

I know exactly what you mean. These kinds of experiences can be hard to hold onto. And the fear of going down the same path is a hard one to live with. But it can also be a source of strength. It can also be the reason to keep trying. Keep caring about yourself enough to know that you deserve better and everything else will happen naturally. Thank you so much for watching. I hope to hear from you again.

[@dimestorepoet]

As someone who has been in that exact same situation as Rue- I wholeheartedly understand that visceral reaction you had. I lost it the first time I saw that scene.

[@7DeadlyBananas]

I had no idea it was going to hit me like that. It was like my whole body was reliving my own experience all over again. I forgot how potent that fear was, and how exhausted and emotional the release was when it was over. This scene brought me fully back to that place and I'm so glad it did. I hadn't thought about it in years.

[@annabelledrake2027]

Don't ever apologize for your emotional reaction to something like this! Thank you for sharing any part of your story with us. I hope you continue to react to the show, but if you decide to stop, I understand. The show can get really tough to watch at times.

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Keep looking for more lol. I'm definitely falling down this rabbit hole lol

[@katewesolowski8817]

CAN I JUST SAY. If watching this show is going to trigger you or impact your sobriety, you do not need to watch it to please your KZbin audience. ❤

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Thank you so much! Luckily I enjoy this, weird as it sounds 😂. I’m no stranger to talking about anything involving my past. This is definitely different 😂 but 100% exactly what I hope my past was made for. Since I could remember, I’ve always told myself that there has to be a reason all this is happening. And we’re talking like first grade I was saying this. The stuff I went through just to that age is daunting for a lot of people to hear. I kept asking myself that question til I started self destructing. At that point I stopped asking and it never entered my mind til this time of getting sober. The real beauty of all this is I think I found out the reason all that was happening 😉 all of this gives it a purpose. And I couldn’t be more grateful for it. At least that’s what I can say right now 🤣 but I have a feeling that the couple people I have in my life that care about my well being has just grown immensely 😯

[@alice73333]

Yes I'd also like to add to this. A friend of mine is a recovering heroin addict and this show triggered her enough to relapse. So yeah it's VERY triggering. To anyone in a similar situation if you're contemplating your strength to watch euphoria just don't do it. Also would not recommend it to your friends suffering from that it's not cool made me feel guilty af.

[@laurenjulia1877]

I’ve been in a Suboxone clinic for years and I very rarely do I get triggered anymore but this show did it. I remember telling my counselor about it when the show first came out. she was so confused how a show could affect me when basically nothing got under skin for so long.

[@7DeadlyBananas]

I was kinda thinking the same thing at times lol. Thanks so much for watching with me!

[@emmaearthling444]

That fent scene is really scary as a young woman to watch, your emotional reaction is actually very much appreciated and feels validating and safe. No apologies necessary or accepted ❤️ That feeling of fear you described like being frozen and your heartbeat going so fast it’s like a hum, your whole body tensing up… for me, my ears start pounding like there’s an alarm going off on my head I’ve not felt that in the same/similar situation as you and Rue, but I HAVE felt that before when I thought I was in danger, when someone was threatening me or felt like someone was coming after me (being followed by a guy wearing a hoodie while in an empty park for example.. I’d been walking my dog, I don’t go on late night walks anymore, just potty breaks right outside and we do our walks during daylight or with a friend if at night)

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Absolutely gripping scene! Never thought I'd see ANYTHING that would have me react like that. Stupid HBO! LOL

[@emmaearthling444]

@@7DeadlyBananas oh yeah I found myself super tense and holding my breath during that scene

[@alexisthompson7345]

Don’t be sorry for emotions, I cry every time at that point. Not all of us have friends that save us, it’s awful.

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Thank you so much!

[@kyrieeleison.21]

I stopped watching Euphoria for a couple weeks after I saw this episode! Definitely heavy and intense! Please don't apologize for expressing your emotions! Glad you've started reacting to this series, I'm really enjoying viewing it from your perspective and real experiences. 😊❤

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Thank you so much!

[@apollokickz]

thank you so much for your vulnerability! i have family members back in Mexico who have been through the same type of thing you did, and i've come very close to it at times. i find it so comforting to see you react to this show and talk about your experiences, it makes me not feel alone! ♡

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Each time this show has gotten a tear from me has been totally unexpected.Just when I think I've passed all that 😂. Its been so long since I've even thought about any of this. Closest thing to flashbacks I've had in years. Hits me right in the face. And again, only folks that have gone through it can really know. People can have empathy but still not know the fear or the panic. I'm happy to do this. We are not alone. And even the people that haven't gone through this specifically because that fear doesn't stay with this kind of experience. That fear can connect us to so many people with their own stories. I embrace it for that reason. Thank you so much for watching!

[@apollokickz]

@@7DeadlyBananas thank you for your reply! i agree with every single thing you said. keep up the amazing work!

[@calvinkhumalo9780]

As people have probably mentioned, the creator/writer/director is a recovering addict, and Rue is kinda based on him. The show itself is a remake of an Israeli show if I'm not mistaken.

[@7DeadlyBananas]

I really got to look into this. 😂

[@1989TaylorsVersiom]

That's a tough scene. Just take a moment today and remind yourself how strong you are. It shows in your reaction. I'm so happy for where you are now in life. ❤

[@7DeadlyBananas]

♥️

[@scarymovie3lover]

I love how real and raw you get man don’t ever apologize for being yourself your realness is so refreshing and actually motivating I love your videos and your rawness never apologize for being yourself and the fact that you’re reacting to a show for us that can be so triggering and some what traumatizing I appreciate and respect you so much for that you are amazing man and don’t let anyone make you feel less then. I wanna say in behalf of all your followers we thank you and appreciate you l. You give us hope especially the ones of us who are addicts. Keep doing you man you are amazing !

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Thank you so much 🙏 I appreciate you

[@jaydencurtis8961]

The last time I watched euphoria I was in that situation with drug addicts coming to my home everyday and this is the first time I’ve watched it since. I am so blessed to be where I am in life now and to be sober. 465 days going strong 🙏🏻

[@7DeadlyBananas]

That’s so fucking awesome 👏 super congrats!🎊🎉🎈🍾

[@jaydencurtis8961]

@@7DeadlyBananas Thank you🙏🏻

[@willa_likey]

Can I just say I really appreciate your vulnerability and commentary, it’s very educational to go through the emotions with you💙

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Wow, thank you 🙏

[@ohnoareversecard3893]

pls definitely make more reactions to euphoria

[@7DeadlyBananas]

I'm pretty sure this is working its way into a regular thing 😅 Thank for watching!

[@brendanferris2262]

Subscribed just for this series as it's so fascinating to see your thoughts. I'm not a drug addict but I've been around so many and I have a sort of genetic addictive personality (which is why I can't use drugs, ever) so I feel the show is accurate on so much to do with addiction at least.

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Its really doing a great job! The show is tapping into so many things that are NOT talked about enough. This is still just a piece of the picture though. Addiction has a lot of faces and can adapt to anyones situation. It'll be interesting to see how far down the rabbit hole goes for this show. Its being set up well to lead some very dark places if they choose to do so.

[@gongashbk619]

even though I have never taken drugs in my life, I felt emotional watching your reaction to this specific episode (I pray for you on the next ones...), you seem like a very nice guy and I found it fascinating that you made it to where you are now, congratulations on being sober , and thank you for this video! you sir, got a new subscriber!

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Very kind words. Thank you so much!

[@otaku11bts23]

I love these shows bc they remind me that stuff like this is very real and it happens all the time behind closed doors. I’m lucky to never have had experienced anything like it but my heart still aches for those who do live through it

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Well said 🙏

[@nicolegrace4926]

yayy thank you for uploading!! It gets so real and intense with this show...excited for more! Make sure you take care of your mental health while watching this as I know it can be quite triggering for some scenes!

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Don't know if I'll be triggered by anything. Tough to do these days. But I am kinda hoping I will. Crying, flashbacks, epiphanies, and even triggers are all things I would be down to go through.

[@KB_-_]

Since you like horror … the creator of this show made a precursor movie that was actually a horror/thriller. It’s called Assassination Nation … a modern take on the Salem Witch Trials. The story is very different from this show but you can definitely see the beginnings of the vibes, filming style, etc.

[@7DeadlyBananas]

I'll check that out. Thanks!

[@tytybaby06]

Wow seeing you get vulnerable during the drug deal scene was so heavy. Thanks for sharing your experience I can’t wait for you get to season 2! I also love Yellowjackets!! You should also was the crazy ass show “The Idol”

[@7DeadlyBananas]

The Idol is on the list of first episode testers I’ll try out. Keep an eye for it in the next few weeks. Trying out Shameless first. Releases this Wednesday!

[@cosplayprincess]

Hey I just wanna say Im proud of you. I lost my uncle 3 years ago to addiction, he lived with us most of my life. He tried a lot of times, and Its hard. My mom struggles, but it clean. It affects us all , growing up that way. BUT seeing them suffer made me never touch it I just wanted you to know its great youre doing good

[@gabriellaroxann]

eeeek! i’m so excited you’re watching this. i appreciate you being so open to us about your drug history and congrats on your sobriety! this show is very relatable to a lot of us, mine isn’t for the drugs but for the family and abuse in relationships (let’s just say i was dating a nate jacobs😷) there is an episode later on in the show that’s a bit triggering for me too i started crying when i watched it, i’ll comment on it once you get there but i still love how raw they are with the dark realities of life. i’m gonna subscribe to your patreon as soon as i can🫡

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Thank you so much! Everyone is throwing out the warning of how hard this show gets and I'm ready for it lol. I think.... I'm like 90% sure I'm ready for this 😂

[@LisaKokx]

I am so sorry to hear what you've been through, and I hope you've been able to process it and give it a place. That scene brought up (different) heavy feelings for me too and it was oddly comforting to see you react to it emotionally as well. Our experiences may be unique but we're not alone in our pain.

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Thank you so so much! This was a really tough episode for me. Didn’t expect it.

[@alisong826]

The writer of the show is showing his story through Zendaya. Nate’s dads background comes up in S2

[@leonardolucasrs]

your laugh saves me from the tension that I get watching this show

[@7DeadlyBananas]

I can laugh a little more because I've already talked about my demons til I was blue lol. I'm glad its helping and not throwing anyone off 😂

[@1989TaylorsVersiom]

I was in the same situation. I had nothing to do with what was going on but because I was in the house i was automatically accused. I had never been more scared in my life. No control over a situation I had nothing to do with. This girl had stolen drugs and didn't tell anyone and he burst through her door. I was frozen and thought I'm dying tonight. I still can't believe I made it out alive. I was 17. I never put myself in that situation again. Totally get what you're saying.

[@selfidolization]

Thank you for sharing your perspective

[@7DeadlyBananas]

My pleasure!

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

WHO'S HERE FROM THE LIVE CHAT???

[@abrielle13]

Just started your reactions and they are my favorite so far. So many people watch this with such a black and white perspective, but your experiences seem to provide a more nuanced take.

[@7DeadlyBananas]

🙏

[@reallife_daria4816]

When I was in third grade my appendix burst and I eventually was given a lot of morphine for the surgery and I forgot what other pills but that was the first time I truly felt at peace. Like Rue said, I told them I remember how much I love “ Murphy “ aka morphine. Even now I struggle with major mental health disorders so that’s the peace I felt. I wasn’t suffering with my thoughts. Since then I realized I liked it too much if you know what I’m saying. My parents were addicts of substances when they were younger but I grew up with alcoholics for parents my mom eventually did pills again but they’re clean now. My siblings were also addicts still are some of them and they have kids. I just felt something for this show like no other I related to soooo much characters but especially rues baby sister. I eventually fell into oxycodone for awhile and I eventually stopped cause I didn’t want to have to go to the streets cause that’s suicide. During that time people were scared cause fentanyl was widely starting to move and the stigma. I realized I didn’t want to kms so I stopped told my parents luckily there was support. But I’m not going to lie I relapsed a couple of times so I’m only a couple of weeks currently clean. It’s truly an everyday battle. I abused 2021. I really appreciated a show like this cause it truly showed what addicts and people around them go through! I loved the first season the most but I’m kind of sad cause it lost its plot and now it’s ok. I’ll still continue to watch but when I did like it I’d watch all the info I could to get behind the scenes and I always appreciated how the director was an addict as well.

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Congrats to you and your loved ones! Huge one to you for every day you've been sober! I want to say congrats on the relapse too 😂🙌 I know that sounds weird but when you think about it, a relapse can mean so many things. You can decide to continue using, many OD and even pass, many end up in jail or self destruct so bad its beyond repair. But you, you said "I want to be sober" and kept coming back to trying. Good stuff! Are you going to meetings or anything? Any kind of program? This is my 3rd attempt at getting sober in my life, and it took about 8-9 days for me to final get all the way sober this time. The first few days were awful lol, but I made it through. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@SamGaleFilms]

7:03 ngl that knuckle crack was so satisfying.

[@7DeadlyBananas]

😂

[@emmaearthling444]

Your emotions make it raw real and vulnerable don’t feel the need to hold them back. They can reach people and have an impact on them

[@7DeadlyBananas]

I'm hoping so! Thank you!

[@7DeadlyBananas]

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[@blackkatt777]

This show doesn't hold back on all the avenues of which people...especially teens who want to grown up so fast that they engage in serious situations that their minds are not matured enough to deal with. Let's face it. Teens are stubborn and hard headed. Sometimes they get too grown and then find themselves deep in situations they can't handle. Not just drugs and alcohol, but sex and social acceptance pressures. Usually a parent or mentor is expected to be there for those things to bail them out, but not always. Some teens just go through copy and paste situations carried down from their parents. Some of the parents never faced their problems but are still in their downward spirals. They are oblivious to what their children are going through. Just as Rue's behavior has affected her sister, it creates a traumatic problem within her sister. The cycle carries on, but in different ways. I was always conflicted with Fez's character. A drug dealer who cares.. You would think that fear of what happened would shake Rue to her core and make her reconsider her choices, but from people I knew dealing with it, that isn't the case. ..Just something else to suppress and escape from. The drugs make you think the risk is worth the reward until the next close call. I've seen what the parent addictions did to a few of my cousins' lives. I think you are the second reactor I watched that has dealt with this. The other one was a woman and she was the sibling who was a witness to her sibling's addiction. This show may go extreme with some of their scenes, because entertainment media was questioning if they were over sexing and being too over the top of glorifying this when the actors are playing teenagers. It can get into merky territory on that subject matter. But HBO doesn't shy away from it. The nudity could be toned down to under clothes, imo...because bathing suits are practically just that, yet worn acceptably in public. But I focused more on what the story arcs were trying to layer to the mental state of mind these characters had in order to drive them to their points of destructions. Amazing reaction. I find it educating to hear from others who get it because they've been through it themselves. Btw....blessings to you for 13 plus years. That can give an unsuspecting viewer, hope.

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Some good observations I think. And thank you for your kind words.

[@cherryyumdiddly]

Yes. The creator and director Sam based the series off of his own experiences.

[@deadsetondreams1988]

Spoiler for those who didn't see this episode: Yes that was Nate at the end. Also, you don't have to apologize for being emotional, you deserve to be able to let out every emotion.

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Thank you 🙏

[@deadsetondreams1988]

@@7DeadlyBananas You're very welcome, I have subscribed to see the rest when they come out. I binged the ones you have out currently hehe

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Nice! Euphoria is obviously eclipsing everything else I'm watching LOL. So I may have to put out season 1 episodes a little frequently.

[@deadsetondreams1988]

@@7DeadlyBananas Definitely cannot wait! There is season 1 then there are 2 special episodes, Part 1: Trouble Don't Last Always and Part 2: F**k Anyone Who's Not a Sea Blob, then season 2. They of course have behind-the-scenes for the show as well including showing how they did the rotating house party sequence, so darn cool to watch!

[@bigpancho22]

Zendaya won 2 Emmys for this show you can see why

[@cjmac1777]

Zendaya did a good job in her role

[@nicolewilliams3434]

Great Review ❤❤❤

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Thank you! 🤗

[@MultiGreenG]

Just subscribed. ❤

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Thank you so much!

[@angelearly229]

I was 13 when I had oxy bc I had back surgery

[@7DeadlyBananas]

A VERY pontent drug for sure.

[@amberharrison8017]

Episode 2!

[@7DeadlyBananas]

You’re awesome 😂 🙏

[@emmaearthling444]

Thank you for doing this although it may be triggering for you, I think your opinion is invaluable due to your personal experience and could help a lot of people

[@7DeadlyBananas]

I honestly don't have many triggers. Going through these emotions are totally necessary in my mind. I probably go through it on my own daily LOL. Even without the show. Last year was a very hard year for me and pretty much daily, I find myself crying about something but I let that happen for my own health. Holding it back does nothing. Having the opportunity to do it in front of people, especially others that can either relate or at least have sympathy for why, is truly an honor for me. Thank GOD people received it well LOL😂 I don't know how I would have taken it going the other way. But under that theme, I should be thanking you for being understanding and compassionate. So, Thank you very much. I hope this explains a little how much I appreciate your comments and support.

[@emmaearthling444]

@@7DeadlyBananas I’m so glad you don’t have many triggers. I’m also so glad you know better than to hold back your emotions and rather just let them flow. HEALTHY!! Need more men to feel safe enough to do so, and I think the best way is to lead by example.. for men to see it’s okay to be vulnerable infact, it’s better. 🙏 So I think it’s awesome you’re doing so in front of an audience

[@emmaearthling444]

@@7DeadlyBananas and very happy to support someone with such a big heart who’s putting so much thought into responding to comments. Half the time commenting on KZbin you kinda just never expect anyone to read it. So just acknowledging that you’re doing a great job with that

[@7DeadlyBananas]

If the growth keeps up, its going to get much harder LOL. But I'll stay on it as best I can for as long as I can!

[@emmaearthling444]

@@7DeadlyBananas ofc!! Don’t overexert yourself lol but keep doin what ur doin hha

[@cccctrrrllllll]

this show has a lot of ups and downs but the 2 special episodes of rue and jules are my favorite episodes

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Rues is my favorite for sure, but both of them together is poetry 🙏

[@tangkwathetroublemakergirl555]

send love to you 💖💖💖💖💖 please make sure to take care of your mental health after watching that

[@7DeadlyBananas]

Thank you! I will.

[@selfidolization]

Are you from Long Island? It's the only area I know with ms13

[@7DeadlyBananas]

No. I've always wanted to see the East Coast but have never had the chance. When I was performing Slam Poetry, almost everyone that didn't know me thought I was from the East Coast LOL. I guess I just had that kind of swag. I grew up in the Bay area Cali. XIII and XIV were a constant almost every where except the rich areas. It has been a hell of a long time, so I might be mistaken between the two gangs, but either way there was always drive by's, turf wars, all sorts of stuff. There was a notorious corner at McKee and White rd on the east side where supposedly a huge group lived. Like an entire block. I lived 2-3 blocks away til I was in High School. And they were just the biggest gangs. Seemed like every race of people had some gang represented. But they all paled in comparison to XIII and XIV. My brother even tried to start his own gang of kid skater punk kids LOL. Looking back on it, it made sense for protection. We were maybe 10-11 at that time. I'm pretty sure those gangs are in a bunch of states and areas though.

[@selfidolization]

@@7DeadlyBananas I would love to watch a doc or film on your life!

[@Liebling_li]

😭♥️

[@c_n_b]

If you're sober for 13 years then how are you a drug addict 😂

[@laurajaynenolan2149]

Because once you’re an addict you’re always an addict. He’s still addicted, he’s just not using.

[@7DeadlyBananas]

That answer is correct. They teach you in the program that once you've admitted you're an addict, You're kinda always an addict. Its the easiest way to think about it imo because no matter how long I'm sober, I can always go back and drink or use again. The option is always there. I choose everyday to not and that will never change really. Even now with as time as I have, I still have moments where I think about it.

[@m.m.9006]

Not to sound like Cassie (don’t think this is a spoiler) but you need to go ‘day by day’ and be proud of each day. But you never stop being one yes.

[@queenicedcoffee4217]

​@@m.m.9006Everyone who as a real addict including me cringed so hard at that. She gave crappy advice cause you can't take it day by day.