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[@PhilipDeFranco]

What excuse would you have used? I mean, nothing justifies it and please don't ever be this stupid... but I just can't imagine what I would say to faking my own kidnapping. Let me know, I'm interested in what you Beautiful Bastards would do. Haha

[@joltgames3709]

Thanks for the video! Love you phil

[@zorro1319]

Philip DeFranco There really isn’t a viable excuse for such a stupid, stupid stunt that she pulled.

[@friedrice4015]

Philip DeFranco Its was just a prank, bro

[@House_Of_Champs]

Philip DeFranco "Game of Thrones wont be back for two years and I needed something to do in the meantime"

[@kevinlasher2812]

Philip DeFranco LOVE ME PHIL

[@tyrionlannister467]

Those kidnapping photos looked like selfies 😂

[@piscesrain8882]

That's b/c they are .

[@pooplole]

The second I heard the santie claws line, I'm like this is a hoax

[@sierradavis562]

Tyrion Lannister so true lmao

[@grammaticalerorr4654]

Tyrion Lannister I want to know what's your thought of seeing Jon in Dany's room with her.

[@thegeth4293]

dont kink shame

[@CalicoThat]

The guy just lost his brother and if you watch other interviews, the news has been hounding this guy for very little reason, I understand people want a motive, but he doesn't have it. They even went as far as to ask the brother if he had anything to say to the families, literally the morning he learned his brother was dead and had killed 60 people and hurt over 200. I think he has more than enough of an excuse to freak out a little bit

[@IanBPPK]

I agree with this take with what we know so far. He seemed pretty scatterbrained​. The point he was trying to make seems to be that transferring $100k isn't an unusual activity with that level of wealth, and that more information needs to come to light for further judgement. Perhaps the shooter transferred that kind of money to his wife semi regularly. We don't know for sure, but we probably will soon.

[@CalicoThat]

Yea I just got a little frustrated when Phil called him a fuckface

[@carloscastano3666]

Me too, dude. I felt compelled enough to write a response right after it. The guy went from nobody to the most(one of) noticeable person in America(and not in a good way).

[@jamiemohan2049]

They white so they be crasy!!

[@DublinDapper]

US media is gutter...dude has lost it with them so it's understandable to a degree I suppose

[@meganthefencer694]

There is no excuse for faking a kidnapping just to get attention. Thelma should be ashamed

[@briansinger5258]

Zoeannaart -Zilahtov be jailed*

[@DimitriLanderloos]

People that accuse someone or "no one" in this instance of a crime, should face the same penalty as if they had done this crime themselves.

[@ThatGuy-vi8ch]

Dimitri Landerloos I agree, technically she did kidnap herself. I'm pretty sure the law doesn't have an astrix lmao

[@undearwearman654]

Zoeannaart -Zilahtov white people just being white people😂

[@bob3007]

She's gonna have to pay a looooot of restitution for the resources expended during her "rescue" I imagine.

[@zoe853]

Uhhh that girl is definitely not Bella Thorne 😂😂

[@velvet4299]

Zoë B I was scrolling through the comments to see who else caught it 😂

[@nataliehill1472]

Tae Yoon same

[@HaydenWelch]

Same

[@HarrisonKrank]

Same

[@SuperMegaBA]

Same

[@olivia.martin]

10:37 **Speaks in fluent Sea Lion**

[@igcamtarro2178]

Olivia Martin HAHAHAHAHAHAA I JUST SPIT OUT MY DRINK

[@cello1993]

Lmfao laughed way too hard at this 😅

[@ultrafaroecunt6014]

*Speaks in fluent Danish*

[@prhecuh]

Olivia Martin HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@boartank]

Fuk dude hahahahhHahahah

[@weareennui]

I personally feel bad for the shooter's brother. Stress causes a lot of things like this.

[@zekova]

ennui.tv Exactly

[@sm0keyMcP0t420]

I actually didn't see anything wrong with what he said. He was just trying to explain why the 100k wasn't a big deal. He's probably been berated nonstop by the media since this happened, can't expect him to speak super eloquently at a time like this. He doesn't have the luxury of chopping and editing his statements 47 times a minute likes Philly D.

[@treebark8156]

iWasNeverGivenAName He has the "luxury" of not accepting interviews or answering certain questions. As is his rights to.

[@daggawagga]

*+Tree Bark* If he doesn't accept the interviews it's likely that people will judge him even more for "not being open" about the issue.

[@meganthefencer694]

I think my favorite Black Mirror episode is the one where a person’s social status is determined by everyone else’s ratings

[@strewtherrolson862]

you would

[@DeXDesTrOyAzZ]

The episode is called 'Nosedive' and its one of about 3 or 4 episodes with a somewhat 'happy' ending. The entire series is fucking great though :)

[@madssaucexx5250]

I think my favourite was the one where the guy gets blackmailed into robing a bank with that other guy, I liked the twist at the end.

[@CrazyMorbidity]

The best part after watching that video is that I ordered delivery afterwards and had that rating system staring me in the face. O__O

[@mr.mister873]

_ SassySoucyxx _ that's my favorite

[@chardeemcdennis6073]

I knew the first story was fake when Phil starting talking about it... Am I too cynical/skeptical? Eh, maybe.

[@eoghancarroll4365]

It was pretty obvious, not just you

[@ellisowers6157]

Chardee McDennis I did too

[@Minionmancer]

I did too.

[@OneWingedHoneybee]

The FB stuff was a red flag for me

[@LeFinestHD]

He already talked about this being fake last week..

[@emho8564]

That pic wasn't Bella Thorne

[@03Leeugh]

EmHo I noticed the same thing I had to stop and replay it to make sure I wasn't crazy lol

[@lindseylehman7849]

Bella Thorne is in the movie

[@kattsgamingkorner2417]

Lindsey LaMarre Bella Thorne might be in the movie but the pic Phillip showed when he said was definitely NOT Bella lol

[@benmac4675]

Lol I thought it was a joke tbh

[@jessicafemfem1066]

Yeah it was a photo of Samara Weaving xD

[@cadenza23]

I think it's pretty simple. Rex hates Trump but likes his job. He got caught shit talking his boss and had to play it off.

[@WubbyPunch]

Arun Mangrulkar the funny thing is trump is the kind of person to be fooled by that kind of dismissal because he does it himself. Rex knew this response was directed at trump primarily and he used trumps own deceitful and dismissing ways against him. Or more likely he’s just a similar kind of asshole and they’re all socially retarded.

[@henrydawson7237]

It may sound odd but i kind of feel for the gunman's brother, not that long ago he found out that his brother just shot and killed 60 innocent civilians. i can't even start to think what kind of mental toll that would put on some one plus he's being followed by the press constantly properly. we are seeing a man at the lowest of lows. to me it look like hes going through the five stages of grief and that's why he's being so defensive. so i kind of feel odd about Phil going crazy on him. but i may just be totally wrong, so theirs that :|

[@firejackle9956]

from what i heard, the brother hadn't talked to shooter in several years, and now he's suddenly being stormed by media and newscasters, I say cut him some slack

[@ridahamid9386]

It's never easy to accept that your brother, the person you grew up with, just murdered 59 people. The guy is in shock and denial. His brother is dead and the circumstances are horrendous. We should leave him alone and give him a break!

[@Al3xIsTaYl0r]

I’m not saying what the brother said was right. However, this mans brother just committed the worst mass shooting in the US. This man is probably be hounded by people looking for news. Plus he lost his brother. I can’t even imagine what is going on in that mans head. For all we know that was him just having enough of people asking him questions he didn’t know. Now I have no sympathy for this level of garbage. But I do for the family he left behind. They’re probably just as confused as we are.

[@galamakazaba1]

Alexis Andransky yea how would you feel if a friend/ family member went postal and everyone kept asking about I'm sure it would drive you crazy

[@bobafett407]

Alexis Andransky it's not the worst Mass shooting in US history, it's the worse in modern history. There are some incidents during the expansion to the West where there were more deaths

[@alexjohnston5096]

And here's Phil calling him a fuckface because he's in shock. This is the first time in 6 years I've wanted to beat the shit out of that smug prick Phil.

[@cillianbrouder]

On the first story I just thought she was doing it to get ransom money. That would have at least have been a more beneficial motive

[@loreaver3882]

Cillian Brouder still wondering how she tied herself up

[@cillianbrouder]

Alucard or maybe something a little less self-harming... Like cutting other people for attention

[@cillianbrouder]

Loreaver probably like how parents tie a tie for there kids around there own neck, loosen it and then give it to them to slip on. I imagine

[@xsanguine8]

Phil even pointed out, she was very loosely tied. She probably just arranged things so it would look believable enough for the photos, as well as letting her take the photos.

[@D_U_N_E]

She wanted an excuse to eat her underware.

[@KatiKosta]

Kinda disappointed on how you reacted to the gunman's brother, Phil. He wasn't the one that shot people. He wasn't defending his brother's violent actions. He was just talking about how the 100K wasn't so suspicious as people as making it. He must be torn up inside on how his brother could murder people. He obviously loves his brother, which is why this is so frustrating to him with all the media attention. I know that it would screw me up if my brother killed people.

[@jordyreviewsit]

That's what I took from it too. I think the brother is supporting the girlfriend in saying $100k wasn't that much in regards to Paddock setting her up for a good life, or funneling his money to her. He's trying to make it apparent that this was pennies compared to what his brother could have given her, had she been part of the murder spree. We don't know the whole story behind this family, but this guy has gone through something so life-shattering and upsetting. To come to terms with your own blood being a psycho and then having tons of cameramen and reporters outside your home nonstop. His life has been flipped upside down and I think he's losing it. As would anyone.

[@edgarflores10]

And on top of this, his brother is fucking dead. Give him a break

[@mariorosas7779]

I think he was speaking on his brothers' girlfriend behalf

[@docrmc]

The first interview I saw - one of the earliest if not the first - the guy looked choked up when he was talking. Since then the media has been non-stop in his face. He looks angry. Who wouldn't be angry at all of this situation? Has he even had time to process alone? (Part of that is his fault too.. stay in your damn house.) But come to me two months from now when he has had some space to think and _then_ says something despicable, and I'll be more inclined to Phil's point of view. In this fresh moment, I think that if you stick a camera in someone's face, 24/7, when they are going through some of their worst moments, you really can't be surprised if you get some salt.

[@chaosknight8428]

Yeah, I can sorta see what the brother was trying to say. The killer was supposedly a multi-millionaire, so him giving her 100k would be like the average person giving someone 50 dollars. The more wealthy someone is, the more money they can afford to toss away.

[@GreenOnionBrother]

As unpopular as this opinion may be, I'll give the brother some leeway for ranting stupid crap. If my brother did this out of the blue (as far as I knew) and somebody stuffed a microphone in my face, I'd probably be talking nonsensical gibberish, too, and trying to find ways to defend him in one way or another - including bullshit ways like this.

[@directcharge6648]

GreenOnionBrother, I think most people already have that viewpoint.

[@fusionev0]

direct Charge smart people anyway...

[@dannyfitzgerald6523]

People seem to think everyone is 100% rational 100% of the time, he has been told his brother, someone who he loved, committed a horrible unspeakable crime and people expect him to act like a rational person? He is probably still in denial about it or at the very least having trouble accepting this new reality. He's right, rich people can throw more money around him sending 100k to his girlfriend probably didn't raise any flags to people around him because he was so wealthy, 100k to him could be the equivalent 100$ some like me.

[@JustinWhangYt]

Anthony Fantano is a good boy

[@AMP098]

don't u mean melonboy?

[@jarko2406]

Whang! Indeed

[@RosettisRevenge]

Whang! *Proud Boy

[@chu9259]

Whang! goodthony boytano

[@antonio-ry9tc]

that guy looks like thatistheplan

[@GamesandNonsenseUnleashed]

IMO it looks and sounds like to me the brother is just stressed to high heaven. No doubt the constant media bombardment and such has really taxed him and his family. Can't really blame him for snapping off a bit.

[@bearriver685]

Phil, thank you for not identifying the faces and names of mass killers. I believe that is a very powerful change for the better when it comes to how the media talks about these events.

[@monke2438]

Not like every single place you can post memes is full of dark humor memes with his face. Not showing the face in the video is pointless if the face is everywhere else. Even youtube feed can have it right next to the video screen.

[@flaelilithane2151]

It's fine that you like him not identifying the killers, understand that it's not powerful but weak. Less knowledge does not equal more power, you're an idiot.

[@Trey5S5S]

It's absolutely pointless. Even if every single media outlet censored his name and face, people would still know exactly who he was from his relation to his brother and wife. In fact, people would be even more focused on that because people tend to be more interested in secretive information that gets revealed (hence WikiLeaks). It's no different from trying to hide the existence of sex from teenagers. Censorship is a complete waste of time.

[@tacticalfenris662]

Why does it matter?

[@user-nx2vw3du3o]

Every little bit helps. In this instance, no, he won't stop people from knowing who the shooter was, but the principle stays the same. I'm sure Phil knows all that stuff anyway, and that he is trying to set a precedent of news reports not allowing mass-murderers, or murderers in general, to become martyrs.

[@ZainSAful]

On the topic of the brother, it's very easy to see him not seeing the big picture. Dude's whole world is shattered. Feel like you went too far calling him a fuckface here Phil. Not saying what the brother said was right, but considering how he's constantly been hounded, the loss of family, and the terrible act that his brother did.... I just think it's easy to lose track of the world. To not able to really see what's going on and everything. Could you imagine what it would be like to have someone you knew and loved do something on this scale, not only that but then have cameras on you 24/7 hounding you about this crap?

[@Icehypernova]

4:33 that's not bella thorne??

[@thesavagevandal3330]

Mikasi33 LOL

[@bouncinbetty2032]

It is. EDIT: Okay, apparently not, but I can see why whoever got mixed up got mixed up.

[@briansanchez6952]

Same lil

[@BeeRitt]

I was searching for this comment😅

[@Odinsday]

I was confused for a second.

[@Agodders]

I knew you were going to say the Thelma story was false! I've become such a cynic 😫

[@TaddiestMason]

the pictures all looked like selfies

[@oldoldmeidanrrustemi8458]

Do you know what a cynic is. I think you mean skeptic.

[@kokichiouma297]

Annie G I kind of new this story already when mundane mat made a video about the same story

[@Agodders]

Meidan Rrustemi no, I thought she'd be doing it for attention. A cynic believes people do things for their own self interest.

[@Agodders]

Neon Wabbit yeah maybe.. sad that assuming people are out to deceive is the same as being a realist though

[@RamenKitsune]

Really going to attack a man because he didn’t phrase a statement to your liking? If you want to talk shit about the monster who shot upon a crowd and killed people, then by all means, but to attack his family is way out of line. They are equally as much victims of this as any other family who lost someone in this tragedy, and not only did they lose a member of their family, they have to live knowing someone they loved did this horrible act. They don’t have answers as to why it happened, what lead the shooter to this point, or how to move forward just like all the other families, but they are being hound because people expect them to know.

[@treebark8156]

How else can someone phrase that 100k is like pennies to them? Equally as much victims? I wouldn't go that far. Unfortunate for them? Yes. Victims? Hardly. Even the brother himself says he hardly talked to the murderer anyway.

[@lafxcraft]

They are victims, the media is bombarding them with questions and I'm sure the FBI is searching their homes and constantly questioning them. They weren't involved so there's no reason to put blame on them.

[@treebark8156]

Nobody is blaming them for the murder. People are blaming this guy for being an elitist asshole. It appears to be more the people defending this dude associating him with the murderer, than people looking only at what he's saying and calling him out for it, like Phil is. Another common excuse "He's being _bombarded_ with questions by the media" He has the right to deny interviews with anyone, also the right to refuse answering certain questions. Searching their homes? No they aren't doing that because he wasn't at *their* homes. So don't lie about that.

[@lafxcraft]

Because he's clearly in shock from a traumatic event and isn't in the right state of mind. The dude is probably stressed out of his mind and hasn't full processed what has happened yet. And yes I guarantee they are searching their homes too if police/fbi think they can find something useful to conclude the story they will do it.

[@treebark8156]

No, I'm telling you they aren't searching their homes. Like, this is an actual fact, based on reality, not your feelings and assumptions. They're searching the MURDERER's home, yes, but he didn't live with this brother dude or anyone else. Edit: in case things change later, at this current time. You're honestly forgetting, or didn't initially know, what exactly was said to be considered a problem. Again, nobody is blaming him for the murder. Nobody is saying because he's related, that he's a suspect or whatever. They're just asking if he knows something, about something. *If he's so stressed, why is he doing so many interviews with so many news stations who are going to ask him the same questions because the news stations do not share information to keep an edge??* I keep saying this, he needs to STOP doing interviews if he's "so stressed and not in the right state of mind" He's clearly out there in the streets ready for questions. He's actively doing interviews. He has every right to refuse and deny, but he doesn't.

[@supercanadian0640]

Taking YouTub...er Facebook pranks to another level

[@dothackrulesdothackrules743]

as fucked up as what she did, i dont think she deserves the douchebad of the week award. it seems like she may have been mentally ill, maybe even considering suicide. i was actually against phill putting her on the show. i do believe it is an incredibly childish and dangerous thing to do, but i also think maybe she was sick in the head, and not on the basic level of adult thinking that most of us are at.

[@thatguy7603]

I feel like the media is putting too much pressure on his brother. The man was obviously shocked in the first interview with him, and the continuous questioning is taking it's toll on him.

[@SpecialBeam]

Ooooh boy, I can't wait until the Friday show to see how Phil reacts to all these comments about the shooters brother.

[@franciscotejada1736]

SBCannon that's what I've been thinking

[@seal6012]

SBCannon He’ll only choose the comments that he can counter argue.

[@Gwydda]

Exactly. Even though it is a conversation, as he so often tells us, he usually only reads out those comments he can counter-argue, instead of ever saying "Oh, a fair point." That's also a part of conversation.

[@Zorrent12]

Not exactly. There have been a few occasions where Phil admitted a commenter who disagreed with him had a valid point. Speaking of which, did somebody say cherry picking?

[@IanBPPK]

There's been plenty of times where he's conceded that he didn't consider all of the angles. Coincidentally, it appears that Philip himself was a bit overwhelmed by the brother's statement, and read it so narrowly that he didn't consider the overall environment that the shooter's brother has been in with the aftermath of the shooting and the predatory media.

[@gigidygigidygoo937]

She did breakup with her boyfriend, he’s a model in canada. He can’t come to visit because his job has him going to all these exotic places. Also she doesn’t have any texts and photos because she got a new phone. His name is David uhhhh. . . davidson. Trust me everyone, does she seem like the type to lie to us?

[@BarackGamingObama]

The shooter's brother was talking about money. He wasn't defending his brother because he was a shooter, he was just trying to show, that all the conspiracy theories about shooter's girlfriend being involved because of money are false.

[@jeff86ing]

Honestly, I'd probably just let whatever the shooter's brother said slide. His brother just committed one of the worst crimes in US history, and is dead now, and he's been bombarded by the press all week. He's got to be under a crazy amount of stress, and emotions he's probably not prepared to deal with. I wouldn't be surprised if that guy has a mental breakdown.

[@ItsKardamin]

Peanutbudda agreed. People say things they don't mean when they are in shock and the media had been hounding him all this time, trying to get reactions and stuff out of him. I was really taken back what Phil said.

[@natesobol]

His brother seems like a nice guy who kept on getting fed up by reporter questions. If you watch the video where he first finds out, he seems really blown away and sincere to the victims while the press kept on provoking him. He's frustrated, confused, and probably never expected this to happen. Give him a break phil.

[@anevilrotisserie9136]

Nate Sobol is there a full video that you know of?

[@natesobol]

I've seen a few different ones presumably from different networks and different interviews at different times. I haven't seen a long video yet.

[@DychoTheSecond]

Nate Sobol thank you, I would need to see for myself but knowing that there is more to it then this is helpful. The comment is still arrogant, but the impact and idea that he was provocted shows a lot more human error

[@natesobol]

DychoTheSecond Well he had a really bad day and reporters seemed to be pestering him at his house. Anyone would go off the edge. As far as I know this was after at least 10 minutes of interview. Might even be later in the day.

[@natesobol]

Crow X4 it wasn't too the press apparently who kept badgering him.

[@Hana-ie3kz]

But that's not Bella Thorne lmao

[@deckers365]

Hana that pic hella confused me

[@beauatkinsmurray3905]

It’s an Aussie actress Samara Weaving, she’s in the film too though. Close enough lol

[@janaejones2927]

Hana I was looking for this comment lol

[@TheMartianCherry]

Honestly can't blame the brother too much, his emotions are prob all over the place after finding out your brother, your own flesh and blood, was a murderer. I can't even really imagine what it would be like if I found out a loved one is a murderer and then got hounded publicly about it for interviews so I don't think it's fair to blame him for not releasing the most coherent and appropriate response.

[@khipp13]

In regards to the shooter’s brother and his comments about the money. I think that it should be kept in mind that this man is going through a traumatic experience, and is more likely than not, saying things in the heat of the moment. It’s horrific for the victims and witnesses of this tragedy. But it’s unimaginable for the loved ones of the shooter to know that their family member is a mass murderer. If it were me, I would have tremendous guilt over not seeing the signs and what I could have done to prevent it.

[@khipp13]

And that’s why I think he is not in his right mind to be making public comments.

[@vitorboldrini6337]

If anyone wants to see the whole interview with the brother, here's the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYG9d4Fsi6t5pdk He seem's clearly in shock and sad about losing a brother he used to admire in such an awful way. He's also angry at how the media is speculating mental problems associated with his brother, something he deeply disagrees with and continues to affirm that his experience with him was that of a completely normal person and that this is much of the reason why it was so shocking to him in the first place.

[@sith1986]

so that leaves.... blackmail?

[@kateajurors8640]

Thank you for sharing that link

[@baileymathis7209]

Yeah its like Phil didn't give him the BFD here. Odds are he did appear completely normal. This attack was calculated and took time and if he was in a psychotic break or something that wouldn't have been possible. By all accounts he probably seemed "normal" so anybody who knew him would be shocked. Plus there is no guide for "How to handle life when your brother is a mass murderer" he's just coping the best he can...

[@BenCarr77]

Wait, is it just me or is that not Bella Thorne?

[@velvet4299]

Ben Carr it's not Bella Thorne lol

[@seaweedbrain5598]

Ben Carr it isn't, is it?

[@RusstheTroubadour]

Ben Carr It is Bella Thorne. Hit the link in description. Or do a Google search.

[@JayEhmxx]

Bella Thorne plays the one in the yellow cheerleading outfit. Just the wrong picture.

[@seigeengine]

You can tell by how she doesn't look like a human prostirat that that isn't bella thorne.

[@brysoncole52]

I typically never disagree with you on anything, but in the case of the shooters brother, I think you could cut him some slack. He is obviously not in the right frame of mind from these past events and most likely has had no sleep and nonstop harassment. I would guess he was upset that money was being claimed as his motive and the brother simply disagreed with it but with the passion and anger of an individual​ in his position.

[@ItsKardamin]

Bryson Cole I was really taken back by what Phil said.

[@lafxcraft]

I honestly think the Brother was just frustrated and tired of all these people bombarding him with questions and people just trying to get stories or information. He probably doesn't know much about the attack and he's sick of people coming at him and wants to protect his sister in law.

[@Zorrent12]

Maybe he's going through a lot, but it sounded like that was genuine elitism bleeding through. That said, if "heat of the moment" is a valid excuse, does the same go for what Phil said?

[@lafxcraft]

Sounded like he was just frustrated and needed some space, he has a lot to process in such a short amount of time.

[@fon420]

Not to mention he’s likely severely emotionally distressed over the whole situation in more than just frustration. I mean, what his brother did was seriously fucked up, people don’t just wake up the next day and ‘accept’ it. He has to deal with the death of his brother - whom he likely had no idea was capable of doing this thus he likely had a ‘positive’ image of him - but also the fact someone in his family caused so much damage. That’s psychologically damaging, give the man a break. This man probably woke up one morning and was told his brother killed 58+ and injured 500+ and then killed himself. People don’t just go ‘Oh, okay’ and then act calm and collected when hounded by the press for answers you don’t have.

[@isaacfrani1]

Put yourself in the shooter's brother's shoes. He literally went from a complete unknown individual to someone that I'm sure has a multitude of people tracking his every move.

[@jimmyjam955]

Just so you know it's very common for filipinos/ and or significant others to send money back home to help family out. I should know since my family sends money back home all the time and my dad is Caucasian. This is not trying to defend the gunman, this is just talking about the money.

[@cerebrumexcrement]

Lily Scott to me, it seemed more like he wanted to protect his girlfriend and make sure her life was comfortable. he certainly didn't want her around when he committed this heinous act.

[@RJT80]

Lily Scott It's common to send money anyhere. The issue is that there is no wealth bracket where $100k is not a lot of money. If you gamble that away in one night you still gambled away a lot of money, and I'm sure some might brag about gambling away that amount of money not because it is a small amount of money. What's more, she was evidently told to buy a house for herself and her family. According to her lawyer she felt pushed away and then given a large sum of money to start a new life. Combine that with a house full of guns and explosives and you have to being to doubt she didn't know something. I'm not into witch hunts. I will let the investigation happen. But it looks bad.

[@torilee6677]

R T There’s no wealth bracket where $100k is not a lot of money?? I’m broke af but that’s simply not true. Shit looks sketchy but that comment by itself, though arrogant, isn’t. There are definitely people that gamble like that and call it nothing - they’re called whales in the industry. Just saying.

[@jamesoren7238]

I don't think that's why he sent her money is it? Even she was surprised by the money, so it wasn't normal. Not sure many would argue he sent her money because he knew what he was about to do. We don't yet know how his will and estate are set up, so it could be he sent her money to have until she inherits his estate, or it could have been to set her up for a life without him. But slearly this wasn't a normal action for her as she thought it was out of character.

[@Golgiaparatus2]

I have family in Vietnam, so I know it's common to send money. But I know it is not common to send 100K to your family overseas no matter how rich you are. My dad's side of the family is extremely wealthy. One of my uncles could drop 100k almost like nothing, but he would sure as shit think hard about that before he did it. There is no social class that does not recognize that 100k is a lot of money. It may not be a lot to them, but they are smart enough to know that it is a lot of money.

[@maristhomson5091]

"Bella Thorne"

[@MidnightSeductionxx]

Lmao yes thank you I was hoping someone else noticed

[@edselcalleja5781]

I think she is the cheerleader that got shot in the boob..haha but yeah he posted the picture of the wrong actress.

[@Tony_AM009]

In case you were wondering, that is Samara Weaving.

[@martyshwaartz971]

Im pretty sure she is in it though

[@monkeyatso2848]

There it is

[@shiningfractal4514]

Phil, you seem to be a bit too angry at the gunmen's brother. Imagine the mental pain that he is going through at this point trying to comprehend what his brother has done. It sounds and looks to me like he has been mentally broken by all of these interviews. And I'm not sure what exactly he said that made you so enraged, because what I took away from it is that the reporter was insinuating something nefarious regarding the money and he proceeded to argue that the money meant nothing.

[@yasqueen4872]

From the confusion and frustration, I don't blame the brother at all. I don't know what Phil was thinking...

[@refreshingAnd]

Exactly. I feel like Phil didn't watch this guy's entire interview.

[@warwick129]

Very unusual. I like your balanced opinions but on this case you are not balanced at all. The amount of harassment the brother must be getting must be absolute mind blowing shit while he has to come to terms as well as the rest of the family to this tragedy. Plus the clip appears not to take in the full context of the 400th mic rammed in his face that day. He has nothing to apologize for!! The other opinion on Rex Tillerson is off as well. Not sure whats going on but you may need a few days off. Its been a shit of a week so say the least.

[@Drood.]

+Adam Aziz "balanced opinions" An opinon can be one sided or unbalanced.

[@netherwalker1762]

His comments seemed uncharacteristic, that's all.

[@ScaredEz]

I think the proper word you use is informed not balanced. An opinion is an opinion and it's either inform or not, but there's no such thing as a "balanced" opinion. But I think Phil's opinion are always informed even though I don't agree with him on everything.

[@mayagold10]

Warwick M oh so it's not balanced when it's in disagreement with you?

[@Drood.]

The dude just means he thinks Phil is usually impartial but feels this time he's taken a side

[@bumblebee1884]

I don't get people who stumble into mirrors. They need to watch themselves.

[@jamesburgess2k]

So what if he did? I'm sure we've all called our bosses much worse. It's very common to have disagreements when you're in a relationship as that, no matter much Trump says he wants "undying loyalty", it doesn't work that way in real life. I love my parents, but I definitely disagree and get angry at them as well, but that doesn't mean I hate them. You Trump supporters need to learn that everyone is not gonna follow Trump 100% on every issue.

[@dolluan25]

James Burgess as mentioned if he called trump a moron he’d lose what influence and power he had. It’s not about disagreeing it’s about him losing his power or position.

[@flaccidreflex5563]

69th like

[@gtanner997]

I don't care if he called Trump a moron. As long as he can keep Trump from dragging us into another war, I'm fine with him. There are a lot of people that think Trump's a moron, it doesn't change anything.

[@ReziahT]

AlphaSad That's not a good thing though. You do see that a boss who fires someone or taking away their power just for insulting them is a terrible leader right?

[@margie713]

I'm with you, James. I think Tillerson brushed it off as petty and didn't confirm or deny it because it IS petty and absolutely irrelevant to his job. At the level he achieved in the corporate REAL world, calling someone a "moron" is a mild throwaway jibe and meaningless. Had he called him a "f***ing lunatic who's going to get us killed".. that's a different matter. The bigger issue in my opinion is twofold: why are these leaks continuing to come from top sources and why does the press waste everybody's time with this crap? As a group, they're worse than a gaggle of junior high girls talking mean crap about the new girl who's getting a lot of attention from the boys. "She's not even pretty!"

[@ethan6287]

Pretty sure that picture isnt of bella thorne...

[@Tony_AM009]

Right you are. That is an actress named Samara Weaving.

[@roker936]

Hi from Puerto Rico, Phil. We got hit pretty hard by Hurricane Maria and it’s been pretty rough, your videos have helped me keep a sense of normalcy in these times and I can’t thank you enough.

[@Zach-ms1sf]

I don't think that's Bella Thorne

[@Tony_AM009]

You are correct. That's actually Samara Weaving.

[@thirdrebirth7683]

Phil you act like the Brother hasn't been under a lot of stress recently. Imagine one of your children, or your siblings if you have any, or your parents, becomes a mass shooter. Imagine your life in the days after that. He was likely just fed up with all the questions because he has his own life, and is trying to grieve while dealing with the fact that the brother he thought he knew just became a monster.

[@JoshuaTerence38]

yeah but what he said was complete ignorant and prejudice of another class of wealth... and he is lying because if he was rich he would know that about that amount of money that the goverment can scrutinize is 10000.00 or more so he bullshitting.. . the real question why is he so defensive?

[@kyubikitsunae3987]

he has a reason to be prejudiced towards another class when said class is treating him like absolute garbage. the media isn't treating him as if he is a person, they are treating him as a story. they dont give three flying fucks about that man and honestly neither do the people he is talking about. so why should he? why should he care about a bunch of random people's feelings when basically everybody he is going to meet for the rest of his life are probably going to label him as "that mass murderers brother" and judge him for it.

[@Kaalyn_HOW]

Literally every single piece of commentary this brother has given though is super bizarre and he's just shown himself to be a total shithead. He doesn't express shock at his "non-gun guy" brother but instead just keeps making excuses for him. I've found out people in my life whom I loved have done unspeakable things. Even when everyone asked for my thoughts, I kept them to myself until I've digested things. His own girlfriend is making more sense and responding more humanely than this rando brother of his. And, according to people in his life, too, this isn't out of character for him. It's just being put on the news now.

[@cerebrumexcrement]

I think the brother's point was that nobody close to the killer suspected anything because moving $100k isn't considered a lot to them.

[@frostfang1]

The point is that even if it's not a lot of money in their minds, what was it for? Was it just a "taco bell workers" version of "hey babe, here's a 50, go out to eat with your friend or go shopping"? And what does that say about how close their relationship was? It's something being brought up by the FBI, not 4chan hackorz. So the defensiveness is pretty out of left field and seems misdirected. Though I can understand that maybe in his grief and confusion he isn't explaining it right. Either way he comes off more douchey than upset.

[@annabanana1680]

I can't even imagine what that man's brother must be going through. To grow up, develop a strong bond, and create so many memories together to suddenly being completely blindsided by your loved one's actions. Suddenly your brother is the most hated man in America, a murderer, and dead. I would be filled with so much guilt knowing that not only were innocent lives taken, but at the hand of my own sibling. It makes my stomach turn just thinking about it.

[@BananahLlamah]

I don't think calling the shooter's brother a fuck face was fair. He's probably having an incredibly difficult time coming to terms emotionally with the fact that his brother is a disgusting murderer, grieving for the loss of his brother who I presume he grew up closely with, as well as struggling to deal with the press who are probably hounding him repeatedly whenever he leaves his home. We talk about mental health being a huge issue in America that is a driving factor behind these mass shootings, but then we're calling someone who is obviously not mentally well at this point in time a fuck face? It's not just institutions and healthcare that need more funding, it's also important that societal attitudes change. We need to be more understanding and more welcoming of those who are struggling with mental health instead of insulting them.

[@TheJDS2041]

TBH I'm really taken aback by the way you went off on the shooters brother. I get what you are saying but in no way is this guy thinking rationally or logically. His brother whom he seems close to just killed and injured hundreds of people in a mass shooting. The media is down his throat and seemingly attacking his sister in law. He does seem like a rich asshole however I would not read into his behaviour.

[@ItsKardamin]

Josh Sammy agreed I was shocked . The brother has been hounded again and again if you look at some of the interviews. People say things that they don't mean in shock, he just wants them to leave him alone.

[@bladerah]

I legitimately think you need to reassess the brothers statements. He wasn't defending his brother he was trying to explain that the money his sister-in-law received was not suspicious or out of the ordinary. People are treating her like she is like a co-conspirator when she likely had no idea her boyfriend was going to commit such a heinous act. The brother looked distressed and emotional throughout the whole interview. He and his family are having to accept the fact that someone they loved and thought was a good person for several decades is now a mass murderer. I'd imagine that would be hard for anyone.

[@Starmar]

ahmed essa Was that necessary? I genuinely don't see the significance of the distinction.

[@Firth33300]

In this specific case, no, but in general, it'll help remind people that terrorism isn't something only bearded and tan guys can do.

[@TheToasterWaffle]

The second you showed the photos of her being "trapped" I could tell it was fake because of the angle makes it obvious she's holding the phone.

[@CarterCovers55]

Phil, I like your content, but I also believe you went too hard on the shooter's brother, I imagine he hasn't been left alone by the media since the shooting. Also, I'm certain that when you are stressed, you also make statements you regret, it happens because we're human, and he is in quite the situation. Otherwise, love the video.

[@jonathansmith6302]

Carter Miller I know this is random, but what are your opinions on the Pewdiepie situation? When I read your quote about saying things you regret, I get curious in your take on a similar situation of wording

[@CarterCovers55]

Renin Is Ready My opinion doesn't mean much, though, he obviously shouldn't have said it knowing the position he's in. If I said something awful while at my job I'd probably lose said job. As far as what people say in private conversation, that's their business. But his was far from private.

[@CarterCovers55]

ari avari I would be quite a mess too after being bombarded by the media, realizing my brother is a mass murderer, and also realizing that he's dead. He's not a politician or actor, he's a human being with feelings and problems.

[@singingchef23]

Carter Miller exactly what I thought. You got Phil going in then you have people making videos calling him an actor and analyzing him so they can call this a false flag. We have no idea what it would be like to find out your family member, a close relative is a damn demon

[@kuumelon9982]

Carter Miller to me, it felt like he was kinda defending his bros gf more by saying transferring that kind of money isnt a big deal for their family. Im seeing a lot of people criticizing her because she was the one who received the money. We wont know until things progress in time.

[@Splackavellie85]

I'm sorry Phil, but you're inferring a lot based on circumstantial "evidence". Just because the killer transferred $100K to her, does not mean anything. If your girlfriend is traveling and in need of money, $100K isn't a crazy amount to transfer when you're a multi millionnaire. And as everyone that has ever been cheated on by their spouse can attest: even the person that is supposedly closest to you, can have an entirely separate life that you know nothing about. Is it really that hard to believe that an insane killer is planning to do this when his girlfriend is away traveling..?

[@Lukong15]

100k also makes sure you don't get flagged by feds.

[@reallymediocregamer]

I'm with you but this is just normal investigation. It's imperative that they get as much information as possible to prevent things like this happening in the future. If more information comes out and someone needs to be brought to justice you would be glad for their inquiries. It's 100% possible she knew nothing or very little but it should still be investigated to make sure.

[@evantheo4151]

Some people don't believe in evil even when they see it. Sometimes their is no real explanation, it's just evil people doing evil things.

[@Crimsonpattyletsplay]

I agree but i hate how phill reacted to the brother, he should know that being thrust into the lime light is not easy and i honestly think the brother handled this really well till that video... hes not had time to even do anything since the shooting and like hes not a criminal he is a normal guy whos braking down from all the media attention so for phill to act like this about his news outburst honestly shocked me as i thought he would look at it with some form of familiarity as im sure fans have pestered him for days on end sometimes when hes busy and its kinda got on his nerves ect ect.

[@KanalDerGutenSache]

You are missing the point. OF COURSE it is possible. That is why they INVESTIGATE.

[@AndWeDanceVlog]

Phil seemed pretty fed up with morons in this one.. thanks for saying what many of us are thinking 🔥❤️😎

[@loreaver3882]

The funny thing is you can see it in his face his brain is exploding

[@weslee4485]

why would phil be fed up with himself?

[@mitcHELLOworld]

haha i know i fucking love it when he gets like that... The dude is so on point its crazy. This man should be running the country.

[@sentential1828]

"you fuckface" - phil lol

[@rozza1903]

King Bach was one of the few decent viners.

[@lowkeyobsessedngl]

eh i dunno he's seems kinda sexist and all about that 'instagram comedy'. liza and david tho, they can stay. along with helga and jet.

[@temuulenaltangerel5773]

he has some shitty vines but all in all its pretty good!

[@alexinwonderland5782]

I liked Thomas Sanders. I wasn’t a HUGE fan of King Bach although I liked a few of his vines

[@higeorge4060]

John Ryan Parman amenth

[@kaleighdee8827]

*4:34... ummm... that’s not Bella Thorne (redhead)... * #fakenews LMAO

[@Tony_AM009]

I looked it up, and it turns out to be Samara Weaving.

[@lindseylehman7849]

Uhm he didn’t say the picture was Bella Thorne he just said she was in it, which she is. Look it up.

[@WixkedLovy]

Lindsey LaMarre He said her name and a picture came up. He also said King Bach and a picture of King Bach came up. Anytime he says someone's name followed by a photo of that person it's a picture of that person, so if you have any ability of critical thinking it's obvious he intended to show a picture of Bella Thorne

[@lindseylehman7849]

WixkedLovy I see what your saying. So it was clearly a mistake, which is okay. We all make them.

[@mnbhj888]

Phil, I think the brother is having a hard time processing what happened, he talks about how the shooter was like his father. His comments about the money, I think, are a reaction to all the conspiracy theories he has inevitably already seen. I don't think he said it very well but I think his point was more along the lines of; the situation is confusing for everyone and it's important not to obfuscate important details with things that are easily explainable, at least to him.

[@Zaccman]

I think you were a little harsh on the brother. If you've seen all of his interviews he appears to be exetremely confused and distraught by his brother's actions. Millions of people are now speculating about everything without any context of what a family member would bring. He's just trying to bring context to a event in his mind came out of nowhere. I'd give him some slack and wait for more information.

[@dkail08]

Zaccman2700 - I find the clip Phil showed to be what I would consider a normal reaction from any wealthy person if asked "OMG he sent 100k to his gf! Why would he send so much cash?" When for them 100k is chump change. It's like when people with zero experience shooting (especially the media) make a big deal about someone having 1000 rounds of ammo. That's one box that I take to the range for an hour or two. It's not a lot of ammo, but they make it out to be something crazy. The only absurd reaction I saw here was Phil's to that clip. Phil you normally do a good job at looking at context, but in this case you seriously over reacted.

[@praiselinny]

Crow X4 Quit copying and pasting the same paragraph over and over again and maybe spend that time to actually understand the situation, buddy.

[@praiselinny]

Crow X4 You're nowhere near in the same position as him. Not physically or mentally. Imagine a family member killing 50 people for no reason then killing himself, then loads of interviewers coming to you for answers you most likely can't give. I'd be frustrated and upset and I can imagine myself in that situation. I'd go off on someone, probably, say some stupid things. And the guy is rich, that really is chump change. And a lot of people aren't that well off in America. He's not wrong. It's a tad bit rude, I'll admit, but at least he's straightforward. I don't hold any grudges with the dude with the comment from the interview at all. That's it.

[@hkr667]

Crow X4 keeps mentioning the money remark. Either he is insanely jealous, or he works at taco bell and won't make that money in his live ever, or probably both. You sound butt-hurt bro.

[@Zaccman]

The gf thought the money was a way to break up her. Strange, but if he's that rich it's possible I guess.

[@benhuckaby]

Thank you Phil for clearing up the timeline, I personally didn't hear about when they closed in, just that confirmation was an hour after. Again, thank you for delivering clarity.

[@dsanc19]

Thelma not only wasted the police department’s time, but she also belittled the REAL kidnap victims. The reason some people don’t believe kidnap/rape accusations are because of people like her.

[@MFLUL]

Honestly I think the "moron" part is petty and I think is good of him to brush it off as such. Truth is, it doesn't matter. Even if it was petty for him to call Trump a moron from the beginning, why feed into the news reporting on it? Plenty of people think Trump is a moron, but the important part was whether or not he was staying in his position. I couldn't relate the situation to the cheating/apartment example you offered. It's not even remotely as serious in my opinion.

[@becattirocks]

Thank you for calling out the people judging the Las Vegas Police Department on their actions/response time. Too many idiots thinking they could do better.

[@alexk7173]

People always need someone to blame, and at this point the police are a massive target as we see with the "why didnt they get there faster" case with the LVPD.

[@leonslaw5722]

I called that first story a mile away. No one would do what that alleged attacker did unless they wanted to get caught

[@iSpazURunCA]

I agree with you on most things Phil but what you said about the shooters brother i completely disagree with. The point the brother was trying to make was that the fact the shooter transfered $100k isn't that big of a deal considering his wealth and how much he gambles. You gotta cut the guy a break considering he just found out his brother is dead and did one of the worst things possible that a human can do.

[@8elhaj]

thats an other masss shooter waiting to happen, his father was trouble and so was his brother, now he is making excuses for him, he needs to be kept in close attention

[@selbarton]

Honestly, the brother just made it clear that they feel their family is above due to finances. How dare anyone question the actions of his brother who is so rich he gambles $100,000 away in hours regularly. He completely avoided the logic of they are questioning where money went trying to determine motivation for the shootings. So the brother may think it's stupid to be focusing on money trails of a gambler, but the cops are following money trails of a mass murderer. He can't really be that oblivious though so why is he playing it off like it's a dollar and stupid to find motives and patterns? Does it lead where he doesn't want them looking? There is a difference between "can you let me grieve not only the loss of my brother physically but the loss of him as a person mentally" and "how can you think where a gambler sent a few dollars ($100,000) is important, he's just a rich gambler". The brother is stuck on the latter which means he needs watched closely. He is either involved/aware or he's already broken and who knows where the angry portion of grief will be aimed or how it will be manifested.

[@iSpazURunCA]

The point the brother is trying to make is that the amount isn't that much by his brothers standards, its like loose change to him, its not like he's giving her his life savings like hes about to go on a rampage and die. It is about the fucking amount because if the shooter transfered $2 to an overseas account there would be no inquiry because its only $2.

[@kristophernekula5151]

But, what may seem like a drop in the bucket to a wealthy person, looks pretty sketchy to the public.

[@carlthellama3435]

NotMeta His brother seemed to not even know if he was married to marylou, it doesn't seem like they kept in contact.

[@ericd.5206]

Philly D, thank you for the honest sentiment regarding the LVMP and calling out people who have been critical of them during the attack. I am not only a Las Vegas resident, but a native of Las Vegas. The events of that night have saddened, enraged and even made me numb to the horror of what occurred. The response during the terrorist attack by the LVMP and the subsequent outpouring of community support for the victims and their families is something for the citizens here to hold on to, to restore their faith in humanity.

[@The3rdMonthGuy]

I'm sorry phil but after watching the entire interview with the shooters brother, I see that man as damaged, crying, in shock and needing space. You severly misjudged him and calling him a fuck face makes me lose some respect for your objective outlook.

[@DevinAK49]

People keep using that word "objective " but Phil never claims to be objective. He puts his opinion in ever bit.

[@DuskSkullin]

Yeah but he called his brother a fuckface. The fuckface is the shooter not his whole family or brother.

[@tubebudgie4187]

I think you re-evaluate your definition of "objective." It's obvious he was just stating his subjective views with that comment, lol.

[@eadlynjune]

I kinda agree. I think Phil might have been in the heat of the moment and he's obviously very angry at anybody who doesn't seem to hate the shooter. I think he isn't considering that this man grew up with him, went to his birthday parties, played at Chuck E Cheese with him, was at his wedding. No matter how terrible he is it's hard to turn on somebody on the flip of a dime when you've known them for so long. Not to mention how much questioning he must have gone through. That stuff is tiring and will get somebody anxious.

[@travishorlacher8285]

Yea I would really like to hear from Phil about why he called the brother a fuck face. I’m not really a big fan of Phil using such strong and derogatory names in general but this time in particular I think it’s uncalled for. This guy was woken up early Monday morning by phone calls from the LVMPD informing him that his brother just killed dozens of people and injured hundreds before killing himself. Furthermore, reporters and cameras have probably not let him and his family out of their sights since Monday, constantly looking to asking him more and more questions. Is what he is saying stupid? Yes, but I think it is better to call this man confused, frustrated, and inconsiderate than to call him a fuck face.

[@HellsSaint26]

Hey Phil, I understand the backlash at the brother saying that how could they condemn him for being wealthy. But at the same time, if as he said originally is true, the brother had no idea his brother was capable of this, people around him also saying this. Psychologically speaking its like his brother dies and became a different person in the eye of the public, one who was evil, hated, and committed horrible acts against humanity. I'm not approving what he said but I also see that it comes from a place of love for his brother, the one he knew before this madness. He's seeing his family, his closest relative after his parents, completely being torn apart by the media and people (not to mention the harassment probably being given by all the people who blame his family). Believe me he completely understands the actions that took place, his brother just killed dozens of people and injured hundreds, the horrendous actions are not lost on him, but hes trying to deflect from the negative air around him. Think about it Phil, you know your dad, he wasnt the greatest growing up but you'd never imagine he was a mass murderer. But if he did something like this you'd be completely lost as to who the man you thought your father was. I'm just saying the man said something stupid but it came from a place of fear, sadness, and anger. Not hate or ignorance.

[@HellsSaint26]

I think the heinous acts committed by that man were unforgivable, but the people around him are human, and subject to human emotions and reactions. We cant all just react cold and logically in a situation like that one. This was family. This was his heart being torn out. He's never gonna know why his brother did these things and people expect him to.

[@Jooma008]

Phil, I can't believe you could call the brother a "fuck face" with a straight face without taking into account the amount of stress and harassment this man is probably going through since the shooting. This dude is probably going through the 5 steps of grief after his brother did the most unimaginable thing a human being could do. As bad as it was what his brother did, it is not in any way shape or form his brothers fault, and it is insensitive and unreasonable of you to expect him to speak normally. I could go on on how wrong you are on this one but lately I've been getting the feeling you'd just hamster any reason in your head to be right about everything you say. I'm gonna have to hand you an L today.

[@justinbotkin]

Crow X4 emotional distress is a lot of different things to a lot of different people. I find it a tad unfair to judge someone based on a position of rationality during such an irrational time.

[@ItsKardamin]

Yes I agree, I was pretty shocked to hear that from Phil..

[@tenin982000]

i'm not bothered by what he said. hes pissed that some idiot would just shoot in a crowd. so maybe something the brother said pissed him off. who knows. you shouldn't start making excuses for anyone without knowing anything. its just assumptions. honestly it came off dickish to me. don't care what the reasons are. its just what i saw. i have no sympathy for them. mine is for the victims not the shooters brother.

[@robbieboy12345]

Majin Vegeta I love how you are telling the OP to stop making excuses for people because its just assumptions all the while you are making excuses for phil... and making assumptions as to why he felt the way he felt...

[@tenin982000]

@rob hey sparky you know phil has shown how he feels about the shootings right not to mention something the brother clearly pissed him off. i know his arrogant attitude got me. i don't care what the reasoning is. its just what i saw in the interview. well first off we know phil is upset about the shooting so geez that isn't anything new. and guess what something the brother said did upset phil. so again nothing new. idiot. think about it sparky. do you think Phil is calling him a fuckface for no reason? congrats on thinking for yourself.

[@beefyunicorn3468]

I've seen WAY too many posts of what happened, and who people are trying to blame. We had a bunch of nob heads on r/The_Donald post about this incident being caused by Muslims, many other people trying to shift the shame onto the 'kneelers' currently in the NFL, and as you said, trying to blame the police who tried their hardest to prevent further action from the shooter, even though they were in a situation where there wasn't much they could do. People who try to shift the blame onto others in a situation like this just shows me how little we care about the people who lost their lives trying to run from the shooter, and those who tried protecting others from getting shot. I honestly wish all of this could stop, and we as a country, should respect the people who were affected by this horrible incident.

[@JeremyTaylorWaters]

Phil, knowing the reality of being a brother to a sister that does horrible things and hurts others and having to deal with the questions and mistreatment a person can endure after their sibling does something terrible, I think you're going in a little too hard on the guys brother. That man looked like he was having a mental breakdown, and the media is shoving a camera in his face asking why why why why. Rage for the man who committed the crime, compassion for a family that will never be okay again.

[@Whatguy11]

I used to work at McDonald's and a worker at Postmates came in and ordered some food for someone. The worker who was at the cashier didn't give the man his receipt, so when the food came he just started yelling "RECEIPT, RECEIPT" nothing else but that. I came over to ask him what was wrong and he start YELLING at me that he hadnt gotten his receipt. I tell him I'll print off his recepit but he starts yelling at me to get my Manager. I get my Manager and he starts screaming at her about his stupid receipt, complain that he's in a hurry and he needs it. While he's yelling and complaining to my Manager I'm printing off his receipt and I hand it to him to which he yells at us for making him late to his delivery, but all be had to do was ask politely for a receipt and we would have given him one immediately. So yeah I'm never using Postmates to order food if their drivers are all douchbags like that, I'll stick to GrubHub.

[@saduseefoo5490]

That's not Bella thorne... lmao

[@RusstheTroubadour]

Sadu Seefoo It is Bella Thorne. Hit the link in the description or do a Google search.

[@saduseefoo5490]

Russ The Troubadour no I mean when he says Bella Thorne he shows a picture of a different woman lol

[@addieroll6261]

Yeah the woman in the pic was NOT Bella Thorne lol

[@Mia-rk1ch]

Sadu Seefoo I was thinking the same thing!

[@alexrojas7487]

4:33 that is not Bella Thorne This girl actually pretty 😂😂

[@jessicafalls]

that may not be her but she is in the movie

[@racheldelali13]

I searched the comments to see if someone else caught that lol

[@korirochelle9388]

its actually Samara Weaving, an aussie actress hahaha

[@manoy96]

Phil you’re the only show that I look forward to watch on a daily basis, except the weekend. You are able to fluently present the news in a way that is understood by most (and I really love your analogies, they get the point across). Love yo face, and keep doing what you’re doing.

[@marckybase]

The guys has been bombarded for days, hes on edge, lost his brother and his brother is known a mass murderer. Give the guy a break and dotn cherry pick one video Phil, you are better than that, imagine what hes been going through to not fault of his own and by that I mean the media camping in front of his house, his every move being scoped and his entire life probably being under watch and the countless death threats and messages hes been receiving

[@kylemagaro6979]

It's sad that I appreciate the way Tillerson deals with things. It's nice to see how firmly he is Secretary of State and how professional he is.

[@mkessler5388]

Probably a little too harsh on the Brother. Considering he's coming to terms with something that can't be easy to deal with not to mention the constant hounding by the media it's no surprise the guy is gonna be all over the place.

[@Burnzsall]

That's rude! I don't work at Taco Bell! ... I work at Walmart :'(

[@smalldarkworlds8102]

Well, you need to get on his level then!

[@kateajurors8640]

Sadly Walmart's the highest employer and I believe 29 of the US states. Yay for monopolies....

[@Burnzsall]

Jake Lord So rude. I bet you work at Taco Bell.

[@Burnzsall]

Jake Lord I don't get it.

[@CyrusLagom]

Burnzsall He basically said "I'm doing (eating out) your mother."

[@jarodluis965]

Last time i came this early i had to pay child support

[@alanboha]

Jarod Luis hilarious

[@steadyvertigo7687]

Black on black makes Phil look like floating heads and arms

[@johnbarron4843]

When are you going to make a Episode on how *iDubbbz just murdered RiceGum* ???😂🤣

[@Frank-zv4up]

It was the secret link on yesterday's vid. Phil probably won't say anything about it since it's just youtube drama

[@loreaver3882]

I reported the video for graphic content of the murder of a little Asian boy

[@M4rtyMcFly21]

He isn't DramaAlert

[@lobsterairsoft499]

Hurrah Bay who gives a shit about KZbin drama

[@johndaly2816]

Hurrah Bay no enough with youtube celebs. This isnt drama alert.

[@RealTaIk]

I heard about a case where a girl was accusing her neighbor of stalking her and she suddenly disappeared so her sister started tracking her down with the neighbor together. She found this girl badly tied up in a barn and she was still accusing the neighbor although he was all the time with her sister. turns out this girl had schizophrenia...

[@Pewwer42]

Phil.... before you start calling the brother names... remember that he didn't do anything and he is just as shocked and heartbroken as everyone else. Most people aren't that eloquent when that emotional.

[@devilsadvocate7296]

as far as that rex guy goes the i dont understand Washingtons obsession with these petty things they are irrelevant ect ect he is saying how he feels about a person or what his own personal beliefs are are irrelevant they are petty things far below the importance of office and his job and what he believes in doesnt matter whether he would be quiting is the only thing of real relevance he was trying to make a stand against all the drama in politics by refuse to further it not avoid a question like if you like comment if you dont have a good one

[@ViolettaVie]

The guy is obviously old school and doesn't want to lower himself into petty mud slinging. I know older people like him. They don't bother with that crap. Just because this current age is full of very immature people doesn't mean everyone is like that. And if he feels discussing his personal feelings towards the president doesn't matter then that is how he feels and we should respect that. It is not like he is obligated to answer questions he doesn't want to or is obligated to weigh in on personal feelings.

[@skyphantom29]

There is a fabulous article circulating, as well as a video, explaining how it is nearly impossible for this to be a lone gunman situation

[@alphreydo]

Phil I think you'r remarks towards the brother of the shooter are a bit unwarranted. He looks like someone who struggling to make sense of the world now that someone who was supposed to be family just went and comitted one of the worst acts imaginable. Like, can you imagine how his life has changed now that he's labled as the brother of a killer? He's probably been getting harrased too. This is probably more of a defense of his own character than it is his brothers because they're essentially being grouped together by everyone around him. Like fuck, Phil, you might not have realized this yet but, there's a lot of stupid people out there who don't know how to properly think things through, but that doesn't make them bad people.

[@aliciagraham3401]

Rex Tillerson seems way too smart to call his boss a moron, even if he thought that he was one.

[@rachel89075]

guys should we tell Phil that’s not Bella Thorne...

[@TwoTimesRasmus]

the girl who got shot is her, he just pulled up the wrong picture

[@Supernaturlisch]

nah

[@RaburnTPF0297]

Wow Phil, I get your frustration with the shooters brother, but for someone who is a champion of empathy you're not being very empathetic to his side of the situation. Imagine if Linz or a close family member/friend just did what his brother did, and you've been bombarded by the media and the police non stop, also probably by people angry at his brother and taking it out on him. I understand that his choice of words were poor, that maybe he isn't completely seeing why he is getting the onslaught of questions, but with the human mind being the way it is, he's probably just wishing this could all be over and never happened just as much as those who lost loved ones or were injured in the shooting.

[@james4454]

Thanks for clarifying the timeline on the series of events of that night Phil. All I kept hearing was an hour.

[@rRenzooo]

That's not Bella Thorne 😂😂

[@PrayForTheDevilx]

Thelma is what you call: Crazy psycho nuts.

[@jamesmottershead6150]

It says a lot about the modern era when as soon as Phil starts talking about the Thelma story I know exactly how it will end without never seeing it before.

[@user-xs3co3ix3u]

Didn’t show up in my sub box. Thanks KZbin...

[@Rekut_]

Thelma could have gotten away with if it wasn't for you meddeling kids, or police men

[@n-steam]

7:20 It really is a silly question, and doesn't really matter as much as the question he did answer. Name-calling is playground gossip, please Phil, get your priorities in order. Yes Trump *is* a moron, and he could have used even harsher language and it still wouldn't matter. People debate things, things can get heated, unpleasant words can be exchanged, and adults get over it. It'd only become even somewhat relevant to the public interest if it changed their relationship. So please, don't go making false analogies.