Thom Yorke - Friends of the Earth / Big Ask Interview

[@patluff]

lmfao to yorkes reaction of 'rock band'

[@MCshlthead]

what makes me laugh is the fact that thom is such a nice, positive person when his music gets called depressing and morbid.

[@adredo9]

I love how everyone is in suits and Thom is in a freaking leather jacket with messed up hair.

[@SunExplosion]

Thom Yorke .. The supreme god of music.

[@rossfloot]

"rock band, Radiohead" commence eye roll.

[@indiebot]

Yes, and everyone should visit the big asssssk website!

[@hotvision]

Great idea, that proposal doesnt stand a chance here in America, but it may have a shot across the pond...Cant wait for Radioheads new album :)

[@MCshlthead]

wow. never was truer words spoken

[@ippimerawr]

Love how the camera slowly moves Thom out of sight when the other guy starts talking

[@MudaFoka]

I know what you mean, but reducing carbon emissions is huge to Yorke - it's the main theme of his solo album The Eraser. He's like this in every interview... pretty much no eye contact and a lot of thinking before he responds to questions.

[@FaFeeFu]

you can tell thom is aware of his funny face by the way he is looking down so much! plus he says basically so many times - he must be feeling a bit hehe....proud. hes so fucking rad.

[@icetea1977]

thoms face.....00.17 = amazing!!!

[@DreamerM]

Thom has said in other interviews and press releases that he's not that comfortable playing the role of activist. He's not Bono. I think his concern for the cause is very genuine. Keep in mind, the guy he has with him is someone whom he would feel is far better qualified to discuss global warming, and the smartest thing he can do is be quiet and agree when it's appropriate. Of course the presenters want more then that from him, because he's the glamorous one. He does his best.

[@aestivazomer]

as children of the earth, it is our job to take care of it not destroy it. We should show great respect to the only planet in this solar system (or maybe in the universe??) that allows us to live.

[@industrionic]

I guess I understand now what you meant. yeah one thing is to try and better the situation but he cant dissassociate himself from what he's done as well... Cheers Joe thanks for clearing it up.

[@MCshlthead]

yea man, shy people are normally the more interesting ones in my oppinion. once you get them out of their shell

[@sildymorales2330]

President Donald Trump Mr president better going to withe house and let this conversation

[@MCshlthead]

apparently all the band members still live there. you ever see em out and about?

[@t-rexadmirer]

I like where the girl is like "The rock band Radiohead" and Thom looks really pissed off that she called it that.

[@MCshlthead]

when was britain a desert exactly?

[@elscorchoamigo]

The fatalist in me is thinking, "If the majority of us humans are stupid enough to ignore this problem, then then let us all die." Democracy, or the facade that we buy into, is flawed in this situation.

[@stonethrowingdevils]

not only in england but in germany and france as well.

[@thetimewontlast]

is that the same lady from Meeting People Is Easy who ridiculed radiohead's music???

[@DreamerM]

He's been known to struggle with depression and he doesn't interview well. He doesn't really like talking about himself. Some reporters have managed to break through his shell, but it takes some doing.

[@yayamax]

トムきゃわいい！！！

[@sildymorales2330]

Yayoi Fujimoto oh i understand

[@joshuak47]

Although we don't know whether man-made global warming is real (but I'm almost sure it is), I think we should follow policies for its reversal. This means research for non-gasoline cars, green energy, et cetera. Even if global warming is fake, there's no reason to oppose this.

[@robertob85]

reliancemaster, maybe if u listened to his songs you'd see a continuing message of environmental changes he'd like in place for the world, he is an active environmentalist and not just a celebrity without a cause, as you can see from the interview he isn't very comfortable in the spotlight and doesn't abuse his celebrity status... to base your opinion on the fact that he says "basically" too much is mildly assumptious don't you agree?

[@systembreaker13]

"Do you?" lol

[@MCshlthead]

colin greenwood says theyre a rock band still

[@LunarArcane]

Kudos for sticking to your guns and not letting the naive step on your facts; notice i didn't say opinions.

[@gricka31]

@chefblanc France aren't. They get almost 80% of their energy from nuclear.

[@XxuioxX]

Thom knows his shit.

[@industrionic]

Please elaborate bec. right now there are many species that have disapeared because of our doings and everyone seems to think like you. I think that a person should join a cause they care for Like for example the cause you are working with is equally important as the one friends of the earth are working for.

[@jankybutton]

LOL i thought that. he's like 'what the fuck am i doing here -_-'

[@bflatkitty]

A small bit of atmospheric co2 is falling as acid rain and eroding coral reafs, that's true.Very observant CofCGuy.

[@ndmath]

I wonder what he thinks now about climate change. In another video he talked about falling into the trap of "I can't do nothing about it". I wonder if he thinks that's exactly what went wrong.

[@deanfowles3707]

Either way he's a massive Hyp0crlte. He went on how many world tours after this? With his various bands. Screw young people it's important his ageing azz has a good time yes? Seeing what was coming he could have just released music and down small local gigs or just Online gigs but no that wouldnt have fed his ego enough. Thom is the reason I took note of climate change. But he's a disgraceful Hyp0crlte. Colin greenwood too talking about climate change he said something using fancy words along the lines of it wouldn't be enjoyable to stop world touring. Well it's not gonna be enjoyable for gen z to all dle horrifically either. I will never forgive b00mers and gen X for all they've done. Selfish 6astards. Our last chance at anything like a future now is the roll of the dice that is solar geoengineering. All because b00mers, gen x and in large part millenials love money and consumerism more than their own kids

[@guttersnype00]

yes, the cheeks are hilarious, and he knows it! i got the impression that he's just generally uncomfortable and a little distrusting of the snarky press, and did not want to come off as daft on a subject he's passionate about. but he still felt compelled to come out and speak about it. or was asked. either way, as long as the word is spread...

[@indie-cloud]

neuclear power isnt the only clean alternative to coal power. There's still hydro-energy, solar power etc. I'm not a fan of neuclear power, what with the possibility of a new Tsjernobyl always in the back of my head. But global warming doesnt go away or be any less true because neuclear power is an unattractive option.

[@CofCGuy]

The sky is falling, the sky is falling.

[@Morellolover]

The climate conflict is not a political problem, its a spiritual one. If we human beings would listen to our spiritual side instead of our material the environment would look different...

[@indie-cloud]

Well I thought that was interesting. And Thom at least knew what he was talking about. People were listening, too, coz its Thom... Interesting that sense of fear of things on this planet that follows him around, though. Interesting person he is...

[@redwallchannel]

@pies9393 Not really. He looked pissed off before.

[@PartyCheetos]

watch meeting people is easy. its a very artsy'ish documentary from the OK Computer era tour, and basically it completely wore Thom out, and he was completely miserable.

[@radioheadfan2323]

saving the world? that's what angels are supposed to do.

[@Noobschoolbus14]

@adredo9 haha hair messed up? im pretty sure thats how he styles it lol, but i get what your saying its all over the place!

[@simplelife88393]

Nah i don't think so, she was older if i remember correctly

[@eyepatchplease]

What the fuck is a local council?

[@AzrielStrife]

I love it when people hijack my youtube and post comments with it.

[@pies9393]

when she says 'from the ROCK band radiohead' he looks so, so pissed off...

[@Bleabot]

Japan isn't going back to coal permanently. It's only temporary until they iron out their dated safety procedures. Germany is going back to coal though, yes.

[@robotophobia]

why do thom always look so stoned on interviews? those long pauses between his phrases...

[@logicdon]

Man's Greed is the earth's Killer!!

[@industrionic]

So what you're trying to say is that there's no way a person can open their eyes and say "oh crap what am I or what have I been doing for the past 20 years, I need to change." That doesnt happen? Who spoke about pollution in the 90's? The only issue I remembered was Mexico having acid rain and it was just a bit acidic not like oh shit I'm melting. Cant expect people to be saints from birth in order to join a cause.

[@MCshlthead]

ok so i agree that thom isnt qualified to represent greenpeace or whatever, but as for him being dreary? i think not and holier than thou? no hes a humble man which makes a change considering his celebrity status.

[@photomosaic]

ice age coming ice age coming...

[@JUDYRUCA]

Go Vegan!!!

[@TheLordHodne]

@7Denial7 Good point. But I do believe that there is no way we can " beat" global warming/climate change without help from the government. People are lazy and we won't do it by ourself ( I'm thinking of the masses, not you and me)

[@futbolt]

hey i thought the bbc guy hung himself during this interview

[@7Denial7]

You think climate change is a political thing? Didn't u think that politics are dictated by wealthy circle of people involved in oil business. You think taking measures about climate change benefits in any way to that sort of people? The richest people in the world are those who run oil business and they'll make anything to sweep these issues under the rug for as long as possible

[@joshuak47]

achilles123321: Whether it's a scam or not, if you don't agree that we should cut down on our emissions and make vehicles more fuel efficient, then you are corrupt. Because we have the possibility to. And if we aren't being more efficient, we are being wasteful, and the only people who want us to be wasteful are the oil-involved companies, because it means we have to use more oil.

[@raminaryaie]

haha...

[@Eddy_Spirit]

people change don't they. People didn't know much about climate change then.

[@AnDyPCLAM]

i actually agree with you. its the one thing i disagree with thom yorke on. i believe its a naturaly process, like ice ages or when britain was covered by a vast desert.

[@Monksyes]

yeah, Thom does look anoyed at the guy. He looks dirrectly at the camera and sighs, it seems...

[@robertob85]

love the SIGHHH, a thrown chair would've been better :)

[@thisaac]

Tony Juniper: ...sign onto the website and you can get your news mail updates by your email. and look at your MP. Thom: "--yeah, 'look at your MP'" wow. funny to see Thom control the snicker when the guy says that we can log onto the website and 'get really active.' they're all good people. but is there a bit of environmental activism elitism?

[@WickedLiquid]

I think it's obvious that Rantos has no clue what he's talking about. Hey Rantos, next time you get involved in a debate, get your facts straight.

[@radioheadfan2323]

what? it prolly took him an hour to get that bedhead look!

[@purplemascara99]

Big asK

[@yeahyeahyaha2]

@cynthiailly still thom doesn't like to be seen like that...

[@Edmolda]

The guy is a vegetarian and friend of Earth, but he's wearing a fucking leather jacket. WTF?

[@popekilroy]

Thom does not look interested to be there

[@chefblanc]

japan going back to coal, so is france and germany..

[@containment983]

basically basically basically. the climate is extremely normal at the moment.why did he have kids if he thinks the world will end in 50 years? thats pure evil. sorry son, youve only got 50

[@MinoTauren]

too bad there is no god or angels so its up to us ........=/

[@kaligula11]

What?? Climate changes are dictated mainly by the sun. Human activity does something that has no real role actually. It's more of a political thing, sadly. It's a pity that intelligent and influential people, and establushment let their brains be directed in a one-sided way. Read a bit of that instead of saying bullshit just because it's attractive (to all of us) to rescue the planet. And I agree completely with what bloggerjoe wrote below.

[@slstratocaster]

look what global warming is doing to thom's hair! you polluting monsters!

[@chrisp1987]

Man i lost abit of repsect for thom yorke. his music is the greatest music to me ever. why would he say "its pretty much no debating global warming. the science proves it" (i know its not excactly what he said") I still dont believe we cause global warming. Only because i believe al gore has a hidden agenda, he is not a climatologist, he is a politician. And he was been the vanguard pushing this global warming train. And it seems everyones jumping on. Thom yorke to me is still god by the way

[@chrisp1987]

"its pretty much no debating global warming. the science proves it" that why i lost respect. abit. This quote is totally not true. This is a lie, a fallacy, a conjecture.

[@WeirdFishes92]

Thom looks so out of place! XD

[@GodJesusChristTheHolySpirit]

" Who's in a bunkerrr who's in a bunkerrr " * next song * " I'm all geared upppppp " * next song * " You do it to yourselffffff just you ! That's what really hurts ! " * next song * " I might be wrong ... I might be wrong ... I could have sworn I saw the light ... " * next song * " pop is dead " 😂 * next song * " punch up at a weddingggggg yeahhhh "

[@robertob85]

reliancemaster, maybe if u listened to his songs you'd see a continuing message of environmental changes he'd like in place for the world, he is an active environmentalist and not just a celebrity without a cause, as you can see from the interview he isn't very comfortable in the spotlight and doesn't abuse his celebrity status... to base your opinion on the fact that he says "basically" too much is mildly assumptious don't you agree?