Tim Minchin - Prejudice | Reaction

[@tomoliver2961]

You like this dude because he is a comic genius and a great musician to boot. He is one of the most talented Aussie exports ever. His comedy is steeped in social commentary and often points out hypocrisy in some of our largest institutions.

[@Dr_KAP]

Very well said 👍

[@Sydneysider1310]

Hear, hear!

[@tomoliver2961]

@D G I love Nick Cave also :)

[@thatsthat2612]

I don't hear of many aussie comedians but when I do, I'm always impressed. Maybe cos their humour is so similar to ours and aside from that I vote toni collette as an outstanding actress.

[@Ailieorz]

His song about George Pell is just *chef's kiss*

[@yogmesh]

Knowing what the song was about I was laughing my socks off at your initial reaction. That said, even though he played switch n' bait with the meaning, the message of the song came over loud and clear. The genius of comedy to get people thinking on a serious matter whilst not being awkward about it or offending anyone.

[@Zeyev]

Same here.

[@emmyjo720]

I was in stitches watching him go down the wrong track.

[@andrewsparkes6275]

@@emmyjo720 As OP said, it was MEANT to inspire thought and discussion on what you think it's about before the bait-and-switch too. It's not like people who thought it was about the n-word were wrong at all.

[@emmyjo720]

@@andrewsparkes6275 It makes it even funnier. We know that in the UK and Australia redheads are relentlessly ridiculed, especially ginger men... It makes me think of the lyrics to Quiet in Matilda actually.... "there's no way of knowing if red, means the same thing in your head, As red means in my head when someone says red."

[@andrewsparkes6275]

@@emmyjo720 Sure, but my point was that he didn't "go down the wrong track", at all. He was on exactly the track Minchin puts you on, intentionally, in order to get you to seriously think about the n-word. And even after the 'truth' is revealed, it's still not the 'truth' as the real 'truth' is STILL the n-word.

[@SebastianWeinberg]

I love the way he uses the coincidental sharing of letters between "Ginger" and _that_ word in order to write a song that is _superficially_ just humorous and entertaining, but nevertheless manages to convey a message of facing prejudice, being proud, and combatting adversity, in a way that's sure to resonate with people who have to face that _other_ word.

[@alanrmurphy]

I feel too many people miss this point!

[@SebastianWeinberg]

@@alanrmurphy He even makes sure to remind you that he is _really_ still talking about what everyone _thought_ he was talking about at the start - that he hasn't actually changed the topic at all - by putting in things like gingers supposedly calling each other "Ginga" (8:22), or that "Once you've gone ginge, you can't go back" (9:15). 😆

[@Dr_KAP]

@@SebastianWeinberg exactly. The topic never changes. He just shifts to a metaphor that is safe and comfortable for people.

[@seeshel63]

Tim Minchin also wrote a musical for the Roald Dahl book Matilda which I imagine has been performed globally. That too has the same lyric and melodic artistry you've just seen today. He ribs our Aussie politicians for gutless or heartless decisions at times.We love him! ❤

[@bengibson3955]

@@alanrmurphy for sure. It’s clever and obvious but lots completely miss the point….like the OP. I feel stupid explaining it so I won’t.

[@paulminshall8793]

A wonderful ‘bait and switch’.

[@Bunny99s]

Yes, but at the same time it goes deeper since most of the racist issues are based on prejudice and fear of the unknown. Drawing parallels between two groups which face vastly different issues in society helps to see the actual issue with prejudice and superstition. It's kinda horrible what kind of myths are spreading around about certain minorities or even larger groups of people. People need to learn to fight their own prejudice which is often not that easy. Indoctrination from the parents and in groups can't be "fixed" / erased that easily. A good example is the story of the black Daryl Davis and his KKK buddy. An amazing story. If you haven't seen it yet, look it up on YT. He had a TED talk about it.

[@hollygranger3734]

He’s a GENIUS! He wrote the musical Matilda and is finishing Ground Hog Day, seriously one of the cleverest people to come out of Australia. I’m glad you liked it 🧡

[@davehocking4091]

Saw Matilda in New York and it was so entertaining. (not usually a musical fan - but when in Rome)

[@jackwhitbread4583]

No he did not write matilda. He did not write the screenplay for either Matilda or Groundhog day, he was simply the composer and lyricist of both

[@hollygranger3734]

@@jackwhitbread4583 sorry I thought I covered that point when I said he wrote the musical Matilda. I should have clarified that he only wrote the music and lyrics. Thanks for pointing out my obvious mistake.

[@ManlyStump]

Finishing? Groundhog Day the musical debuted in 2016.

[@StuFisher]

@@ManlyStump And regrettably closed way too soon

[@tigereyes052002]

I met him in 2011 in Detroit during his one and only US Tour. Drove 4 hours, got VIP and meet n greet tickets. Sat front row center. When we waited in line outside the concert venue, he came out and said hello to all of us. Tim is very gracious with his fans and incredibly intelligent and talented. I still have and listen to his CD "Ready for This."

[@SilentHotdog28]

He is awesome, grew up listening to him here in Aus haha.

[@tpike32]

He moved to LA for a short time . He had a deal with the movie industry. But it fell flat. He ended up moving back home

[@Tcrror]

@@tpike32 ...it fell flat? That's an interesting way to describe what he did, LOL. There's a Netflix show inspired by his work, among other things.

[@Kim_Kardashcam]

The word was GINGER, by your commentary, I knew your mind was rearranging the letters to a different word, one starting with N and ending with ER, and that is exactly where he wanted everyone's mind to go...then he hits you with the twist. Brilliant Tim is a great "GINGER' Australian comic/musician, but he also has a great voice when he sings seriously. He was amazing as JUDAS in the rock opera Jesus Christ Super Star.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Right it was also genuis because what he said about certain people should never use it matched with that also. It was genuis lol

[@MadTamB]

It is one of the best pieces of misdirection ever.

[@republicofcasuals]

But that's where you're wrong, the song is actually about the N word, just covered up in a clever way! It's called being PREJUDICE! 😁

[@justindelpero]

@@MadTamB Kinda want someone to send him Cont(ext) another brilliant piece of misdirection.

[@jaymeeellis5844]

The song is literally about the N word but done with a humorous misdirect

[@colmastro4373]

This is his most "hated" song he's done, he's said many times he wrote it in 5min sitting on the toilet. If you liked this one you'll LOVE, Love LOVE white wine in the sun, thank you god, confessions, the good book, storm (a beat poem not a song) and his latest album which he ditched the "comedy" and has made some incredible songs like the absolutely incredible "i'll take lonely tonight". Personally i think white wine in the sun is one of the best and most beautiful songs ever written. Like Bo Burnham has said, Once you go down the Minchin Rabbit hole, you'll never come out the other end the same person you were going in. edit: oh and he gave up comedy for 10 years because he went to Broadway where he's had a number of hit shows. He's moved back to Australia and is going back to comedy in 2022, i can't WAIT!

[@macdac9861]

Who hates it?

[@colmastro4373]

@@macdac9861 Tim himself hates it. He's said he's glad the message got through, but if he knew how popular it would be then he wouldn't have done it in such a silly way and regrets making it that way. But i believe that of he did it differently then it wouldn't have been that cleaver and funny. It's pretty genius i think.

[@NeilBlanco]

My favourite of his is Mitsubishi Colt. Another brilliant beat poem with some wicked piano playing...

[@admanistansheridan1826]

How about Not Perfect?

[@BD-yl5mh]

If he actually wrote this in 5 minutes, that’s mental. Some of the lyrical weaving is too good for a 5 minute toilet song

[@tinayang3845]

We love Tim too.

[@Bobsyagod]

You need to go down the Tim Minchin rabbit hole, he has so much range and musical and comedic talent. He has hilarious songs, serious songs, heart breaking songs and a brilliant 10 minute beat poem called 'Storm'. You could spend a day going through his catalogue and not get bored.

[@republicofcasuals]

His tv show (Upright) was a good watch. Season 2 coming in September i think 😁

[@askasexworkeraquestion]

I go down a minchin rabbit hole at least twice a year

[@louisecook7938]

@@republicofcasuals oh I hope so - that series was brilliant!!

[@republicofcasuals]

@@louisecook7938 Yea, I can't wait to see what craziness the pair get up to this time "Season two of Upright follows the pair (Tim Minchin & Milly Alcock) as they embark on another uniquely Australian road trip, this time heading towards Far North Queensland." Should be good 😁

[@benturner7698]

Storm 13 minute beat poem first time live everyone thought he was joking. He is brilliant and of the chain intelligent to the point that he can come across poumpous

[@pitmatix1457]

I love how the "Switch" in the song misdirects everyone. As a Ginger I find it particularly funny because I definitely got shit for it in my youth. Extra funny with you wearing all that orange. ;-)

[@firecrakka]

Minchin has the midas touch... everything he touches is quality. Comedian, Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Director, Scriptwriter, Playwright and a monster on the keys.

[@troystewart7730]

Note he OWNS THE ROOM Audience in palm of his hand- and he NEVER MOVES. SITS IN 1 spot the entire time and 10k are mesmerized

[@oakfat5178]

What a great reaction. You walked into a Tim Minchin song cold, and you got him instantly, the musical talent and the mental depths. Thank you

[@bernbee26]

He also wrote a song about Cardinal Pell and the Catholic Church with all proceeds going to victim survivors of abuse by the institution.

[@KristiContemplates]

Will always be my favourite. The closing line is a thing of true Bardic Beauty 🤩🥰

[@andrewkeyser8428]

I love come home cardinal pell and the pope song

[@jadecawdellsmith4009]

@@andrewkeyser8428 my 2 faves for sure closely followed by the one about sams mum(gone blank on the name) IF I DIDNT HAVE U is also pretty great (who doesn't love a song about statistics?😆)

[@andrewkeyser8428]

@@jadecawdellsmith4009 Agreed the Sam's mum song is called Thank You God and If I'm completely honest it's my favourite of him. Haha and yes If I didn't have you isn't misogynistic it's about statistics.

[@siobhancolombo1627]

It's called "The Pope Song" --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5O5nKWqrLOGbtk

[@musicman9151]

I think it's hilarious that in this particular video, you reviewed a song about gingers, and you happened to be wearing an orange hat and an orange t shirt hahaa. You couldnt make this shit up. But I agree with you about the 'n' word. My first introduction to Tim Minchin was a song called "10 foot cock and a few hundred virgins" and straight away I noticed his skill on the piano. And the song was hilarious and cleverly written. I really like him as an artist and have all of his music on my phone. I'm really glad that you reviewed this song and I hope thst Tim Minchin is on your radar now. Xx

[@pigman2250]

"White wine in the sun", by Tim Minchin, is one of my favourites!!

[@26Scored]

a beautiful song

[@becalosi6755]

Also got to show some love for his Covid releases and his song about the catholic church...

[@asheronthedruid]

I just really like it.

[@susanbryant6516]

One of the best Aussie Christmas songs ever. Right up there with How Tp Make Gravy

[@jewlzcraig-leaves597]

That one makes me bawl. So gorgeous

[@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8]

Darling so nice to see you loving him!👍🏻😁 Have a squiz at his White wine in the sun Saddest loveliest xmas song ever

[@littleflick]

Welcome to the amazing and bizarre rabbit hole that is Tim Minchin.

[@westsidewesty]

Love this reaction! Definitely more Tim Minchin please. He is an absolute genius, mixing comedy with real messages.

[@katsullivan5515]

As a ginger I approve of this song

[@Wickedkittin]

I actually recently saw him live. He's an absolutely brilliant comic, as well as being incredible with the piano. Definitely look into more of his stuff.

[@carolcarol3938]

Congratulations on discovering the masterful Tim Minchin. He is a multi talented performer, songwriter, lyricist, comedian, pianist....and on and on and on. He writes songs that run the whole gamut of emotions...from laughing hysterically to sobbing. He is another that makes me proud to be an Aussie.

[@Notric]

So great to see you chuckle along with this song mate! Tim is a legend. You have to, do more. I personally can't wait for you to hear "White wine in the sun" or heaven forbid, the Pope Song. lol

[@janeenharris3074]

Thank You God is my favourite. I think you need to hear some of his Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar to get the full picture of Tim's talent. He doesn't usually sing to showcase his voice, but he's a crazy good singer.

[@cricketjam]

Black haired white guy here, and I've loved this song for a long time, and watching a Black person appreciate it honestly makes me tear up a little. Fun to watch thanks man.

[@nicstroud]

I've been a fan of Tim Minchin for so long and every time I play this song to someone who has never heard it before makes me smile. That moment the penny drops at the bait and switch. Comic genius.

[@stevefoulston]

Timothy David Minchin AM (born 7 October 1975) is an Australian comedian, actor, writer, musician, and songwriter. Born to Australian parents in Northampton, United Kingdom, and raised in Perth Australia, Minchin attended the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), before moving to Melbourne in 2002. He is best known for his musical comedy. He has released six CDs, five DVDs, and live comedy shows that he has performed internationally. He has appeared on television in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. His show Darkside launched him into the public eye, achieving critical success at the 2005 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the 2005 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Peace out.

[@carolynking5470]

And singer.. was excellent Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar touring show. And what would you call him for writing/performing that amazing Australian PSA "Canvas Bags"? kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4fLYmiXitlrY8U Not to mention the 50th anniversary video for the Sydney Opera House. It's endless...

[@MichaelLasotaMusic]

Yeah though he's amazing and good homophones and puns. I can't believe I've ONLY just learnt about him a few days ago.

[@bigs1546]

Tim Minchin is an Aussie National Treasure.This song is so good because it takes tropes from the expected word [like the "once you've gone B...k you can't go back" and made it Ginger] and everyone whether prejudiced or not can laugh at it all and perhaps......just perhaps, some people might realise how stupid preconceived ideas really are. It is sooooo worth a look at his speech when he returns to his University on 9 life lessons : kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6Colq2QeZxkqcU

[@evilroyslade6477]

This is a must watch to understand Tim further.

[@siobhancolombo1627]

omg i had forgotten all about his uni address! thank you for the refresher! :)

[@bigs1546]

@@siobhancolombo1627 I love his speech - except for the running........I have always been a walker, probably drop dead if I ran lol

[@siobhancolombo1627]

@@bigs1546 yeah...I'm more of a sitter, myself :)

[@Scratch1981]

Omg, I haven't seen your reaction yet😂 Tim Minchin is a great. I hope find the humor in it.

[@Scratch1981]

Hahaha 🤣 I love your reaction.

[@ThatguyPurps]

He is self taught and his ability to freestyle music is extraordinary. I heard he was one of many influences to Bo Burnham. Tim has been doing the music comedy thing for a minute and has some amazing performances. You are right about his "bars" he has a lot of wordplay in his lyrics. Also did what he was telling you not to do... singing along saying the G word. Which also highlights how white people at concerts get to singing the N word if its part of the lyrics. This song opens up the mind on many levels once you get past the comedic aspect of it. He may not have the greatest singing voice, but he gets the job done. 💜🇦🇺

[@ianmontgomery7534]

I think this song shows how people preconceive things before thinking about a subject. Have you seen the Women's Network logo and the fuss surrounding it leading to its withdrawal. Women immediately thought it was balls and cock. When I first saw it I thought it was mature breasts and a tampon. I thought it was brave and appropriate - shows how wrong i can be (I also thought InXs was "intense" as in roman 10 not "in excess"!.

[@HeedlessDullahan]

@@ianmontgomery7534 I think the real test for any marketing move should be to put it in front of a group of teenagers and ask what they think, if they start giggling, then you know you need to rethink it.

[@dusty4502]

Minchin is from my hometown and we are super proud 🥰

[@EvieVermont]

Right. I thought he was talking about the N-word. But, wow! So smart to go a different way...and make the rest of us really think. ❤ oh, and he taught himself piano and says he can't read music. He wrote the musical Matilda for Broadway. He's a genius. He's Tim Minchin. And he's great!

[@loulu8381]

Omg you were wonderful to watch your reaction to this comedian 👏 thank you

[@marynoonan6111]

He writes ALL his own stuff. You'll have to watch a whole show of his - he's deep, hilarious & so so clever.

[@fightingthebelljar6776]

And self taught on the keys too. Bloody love him

[@tintooki]

He's from my home town and so down to earth! Love him.

[@carpelibrarium8522]

The fact that you're dressed in orange for this reaction is *chef's kiss*

[@h.c.9738]

Where have you been? Tim Minchin is phenomenal. You have to watch his full specials. You will laugh you but off and open your mind.

[@breeanaflannery]

It’s not one of his most popular songs on here, but You Grew On Me is one of my absolute favourites. And echoing everyone’s White Wine in the Sun. The perfect Christmas song

[@Formaldehydex]

Your reactions are priceless! I hope you watched some of Tim's other performances. He is a genius.

[@admanistansheridan1826]

He also did the music for Matilda, which is an amazing show, is a beat poet- storm & mitsubishi colt - atheist evolutionist- Tony theFish & thankyou God etc- writer of beautiful songs- not perfect & white wine in the sun- AND self fkn taught. Genius

[@Wickedkittin]

And wrote a kids book!

[@blessedbees4247]

I found your channel accidentally while searching for Tim Minchin, whom I love, and decided to listen to what you had to say. I love your content and have mad respect for you! You are open minded and actually Listen to what the musician has to say. Tim Minchin is an excellent pianist as well as a comedic genius and the fact that you like him and get him speaks volumes about you as a person. I had to subscribe ! Thank you so much for taking the time to really listen to the musicians you review.

[@ianwhite1858]

Been waiting for this - so many people get thrown by their own prejudice which just highlights the pun.

[@brin3m]

I just discovered Tim Minchin this year too. I agree with your take on how can discuss social issues via song and music....!

[@AFC-ef4gs]

I'm glad you figured out what the word he was insinuating it was about. I've seen some reactors be like "ggrein"

[@schelletick]

I have seen a few reaction videos to Tim's song, and this is one of the best 🙂

[@bobbriggs9748]

Humour is lost on certain countries. Tim rocks, a true gem.

[@sharonreynolds7423]

Correction, the song title is White Wine in the Sun - his famous Christmas song.

[@RandomRouletteFun]

Your reaction was incredibly perfect! Not only were you misled in the way that was intended, your whole wardrobe was ginger!! Thank you 😊

[@laurajarrell6187]

Sweetie, Just so you know, Tim Minchin is definitely a genius from Perth, Australia. Very humble, he won 11 Olivier awards for his Broadway play of Dahls' children's story, Matilda! And he can't even read music! He got Australia to ban plastic bags with his song 'Canvas Bags'. And, his 'Come home Cardinal Pell' paid for the witnesses to go to Rome where Pell was hiding with the pope from child abuse scandals. Pell is also Australian. His Pope song says it all! I LOVED your great reaction to this!!👍💖💙🥰✌

[@ErinFromSydney]

Tim Minchin is fabulous. He is extremely talented with music and comedy. He has such a good way with bringing important social issues to the forefront without being offensive.

[@h57s]

I was absolutely elated to watch your reaction to this video! Tim Minchin is one of my favorite comedians and your reaction could have so easily gone the other way. It was a joy to watch your reaction and appreciation of a song that I've loved for years.

[@andream..]

Love Tim in Australia! So talented! ,, and don’t worry, we all went ‘there’(inappropriate word 👎🏻!) the first time we heard this song ! Sigh of relief when he hit the chorus!!LOL 😂

[@leviroch]

He grew up about half an hours drive south of where I currently live. . . In hindsight, may legitimately be the reason my 30 yr old Perth living arse still wears eyeliner everyday. Live life the way you want to, fuck everyone else's opinion. Exactly why Minchin stood out from the rest

[@sugoikirei]

He's a comedic and musical genius. He is pure joy.

[@fillman86]

we're proud of him here in australia. Also fyi at 10:56 "minge" in australia and the uk is woman's pubic hair, but can include the vagina in the definition

[@MyPaddy2011]

Minchin is epic man. He is an entertainment genius. Great voice, great personality, great composer, great pianist, great comedian. There's not much this dude can't do.

[@Mikeofthenorth1892]

Hey my guy , This just came up on front page and had to watch to see the reaction as the song unfolds. Hopefully a lot of people can get the message of where he's leading with the song and then completely changes it to maybe reveal our own subconscious bias that we see as prejudice and turns it on it's head. Tim is a fantastic Comedian/Singer/Songwriter and I'm loving your reactions :) another sub yay xD

[@Raghnaid]

You reacted to him before - Missy Higgins And Tim Minchin | Carry You | Reaction - his song, but he kindly played piano for Missy Higgins to cover it. Clever, clever, funny man. "He is the composer lyricist of two hit West End / Broadway musicals, Matilda and Groundhog Day, both of which won the Olivier Award for Best West End Musical and garnered nominations for Best Score and Best Musical in Broadway's Tony Awards."

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Oh shit that was him 🤯

[@edwardbrett6133]

Im so happy - your bloody great - thankyou!

[@xoxoxANGExoxox]

He's just the right balance of awesome genius and crazy top bloke... check out more of his stuff so we can all watch you smile 😀

[@Jenifer_R_]

I think this was a rare honest FIRST reaction video. Kudos.

[@KristiContemplates]

Was shouting at the screen not to get ahead of yourself!! 🤣 Glad you liked it That's a Perth boy right there. Wrote the music and lyrics for Matilda the musical

[@louisemyles4971]

I’ve LOVED Tim Minchin! So enjoyed your unfolding into the brilliance of this song. He’s a multi-talented artist❣️

[@carpevinum8645]

I love watching people's first experiences of Tim Minchin. Especially when they aren't aware of his approach.

[@nikzane]

Waiting for the penny to drop while you're watching this is absolute GOLD. Welcome to one of our Aussie treasures, mate! Hope you explore more of Tim's talent (he's also a wonderful actor in film & television)!! 😀✌🇦🇺

[@2btriggerhappy2010]

Tim Minchin is an Australian legend. He is incredibly talented and one of the most humble people you could find. I love what he does because he speaks out about the social ills of the world in a way that is sensitive, intelligent and a way that makes you stop an think. You need to watch some of his other stuff here on KZbin, you won't regret it. Oh, and fun fact, he wrote all the music for the stage production of Matilda.

[@nicmcee5707]

I wouldn't say The Pope song is sensitive but it is fiercely intelligent. It makes you think about what is truly offensive and vulgar.

[@theinvisibleneonrainbowzeb2567]

First time on your channel. GREAT reaction!!! Thank you! It is so refreshing to have a reaction that actually reflects within, as well as after, sharing your genuine thoughts, emotions and experiences. (also thank you for talking about the impact of the other word and your own perspectives) I like that you "got" the song too, how the opening part is so true and isn't invalidated in any way by the later wordplay, what with ginger being an anagram. "Just 6 little letters jumbled up into a word". And then he takes it to the word that he feels, and knows, that has been used against him, and countless other people - due to hair colour. And the prejudice that people with 'red' hair do indeed face in many cultures, or have faced in times past. As he says "ritual bullying in the schoolyard" and "no invitation to the high school dance", IMO he is drawing parallels between the absurdity of abusing and bullying and 'othering' a group of people because of their skin colour or their natural hair colou. That bullying and prejudice are of course bad, but also the emotional impact and damage done to the victim of the bullies is very real and nobody else has the right to try and take that away from the individual or to diminsh them. Thats just some of my thoughts on it though anyway; The 1st part still holds true, the "twist" catches people off guard, and then when their defences are down through laughter or surprise he uses some fancy word play and lyrics along with some excellent piano to leave you with something that is fun, but also provocative.

[@tomoliver2961]

You will love this!

[@BelindaRutherford-qd4cs]

I know this song and i was holding my breath waiting for your reaction

[@scanspeak00]

You do know him! You previously reacted to a Tim Minchin duet with Missy Higgins called "Carry You".

[@sfbayareagirl]

I was so dying at your righteousness in the beginning. Such a great song. Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@scarletluna4536]

I love how he missed that the spelling of the word GINGER was what the beginning was actually about ... from a ginger here!

[@johnnyeaton]

Welcome to the genius of Tim Minchin, man. Thank you for posting your reaction to it- it elevates both you and the song. :)

[@aussierhino471]

Wondered when you'd find this genius of a man - you are in for a treat if you keep exploring! Try 'Confessions', 'Rock and Roll Nerd' 'Strom' 'Thank You God, 'White Wine in the Sun', 'Not Perfect' 'Inflatable You' - and the list goes on

[@staceyo1723]

Ginger here that just moved to Australia….I love this song.

[@Preview43]

Man I love seeing the bait get taken.... then BOOM! Gotcha! ...but the message is STILL getting through. We know what he's referring to.

[@katejohnson7019]

So excited you have discovered our Tim!!

[@Jaydaydesign]

Mmmm think you missed one aspect of that song G.I.N.G.E.R when you rearranged the letters they become the original nasty word you thought he was singing about. Tim’s odd brand of magic becomes even more spectacularly clever the more you delve into his creations.

[@stevelayton1271]

Maybe it's an Aussie thing calling redheads, which Tim is, a Ginger. That's the twist in the song. It's a sleight of hand, lyrically.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Ahhhhh didn't catch that

[@stevelayton1271]

@@ThatSingerReactions you're close, but not quite an Aussie yet Nick

[@Jaydaydesign]

@@ThatSingerReactions it’s like an onion just keep on peeling back the layers of nuance … we love you keep on doing what you are doing and enjoy! 🥰🥰🥰 Blessings xxx

[@KristiContemplates]

No one with a brain, and basic literacy, is missing the message of the two words 👍🏿🇦🇺

[@tasham7874]

Tim is crazy ass talented. he is concert level on the piano, his comedic timing is great, has a decent voice and can throw messages in his song that are very deep.

[@maiakk-music]

Tim's written musicals and a zillion fabulous, edgy, comedic, social commentary songs. An exceptional Aussie talent who is on the world stage. If you want to experience him skating on thin ice (metaphorically), watch 'Lullaby.'

[@rohansmith2571]

But I think that is the cleverest thing about this song, he avoided being taken wrongly by commenting on the prejudice upon his own genetics.

[@jackwhitbread4583]

Actually he hasn't written any Broadway shows, he was the composer and lyricist for Matilda and Groundhog day and white wine in the sun is the song that convinced the Matilda producers that Tom could write more 5han just comedic master pieces

[@maiakk-music]

@@jackwhitbread4583 thanks, I may have mixed him up with another, I'll edit my comment to take that out.

[@keanurse9380]

Howling at the in depth reaction to the intro. Am like, DUDE!! PRESS PLAY!! 🤣

[@ysolla85]

I've seen Tim Minchin live twice, he is brilliant! So freaking talented!

[@angel8fingers]

New sub! Tim’s great! Just be careful, he’s got some songs that will crush your emotions.

[@sammy_dog]

more Tim Minchin please Nic

[@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8]

Btw Minchin wrote the musical "Matilda"....

[@jadeitegray3531]

I love Tim hes great my favourite song of his is Confessions

[@bill5974]

I love the fact that you posted the video in spite of your ignorance during the build-up. Well done.

[@fugawiaus]

How many were saying “no don’t stop it, you have the wrong idea”. While pissing yourselves laughing and knowing what’s coming.

[@basilfawlty8244]

Ah mate. Everything you said before the 'punchline' was SO accurate. It's an important subject & people could do worse than listen to your views on this. It was hard not to laugh though, coz I knew what was coming & you didn't disappoint. Definitely one of the best reaction vids I've seen & I'll be sure to check out some more of yours. Go in peace mate.. Greetings from across the pond. 👍

[@coreenavenn4235]

Tim wrote the score & lyrics for the musical Matilda. Turning the 2 Gs and R & an E, an I & an N & making it ginger rather than the N word is genius

[@ared-ainu]

I think it's so important to realise that he is NOT making fun of the n-word situation, he is in fact still tackling that issue in a genuine way. Your initial reaction is still right, he just packs it in a different humorous package.

[@anth5189]

Tim Minchin is a genius. A highly intelligent man.

[@duncandownham4726]

Ah, I see you have discovered one of our national treasures. I enjoyed your reaction to it so much I am going to subscribe. Btw, either in a vid or otherwise, check out some of his other songs like "rock n roll nerd", "I can have a darkside too" or "it's not perfect" (that last one makes me tear up a little). Excellent body of work imo, and if you liked this you will likely enjoy some of his other stuff (he cuts sick on the piano on I can have a darkside too) Again, nice vid

[@ariadnepyanfar1048]

The intro to this is so powerful. I'm white and before the comedic twist of 'ginger' happens, we all think about the N-word, and the n word IS so fraught because of the hundreds of years of history behind its use. You can reclaim it. I can't. It's simple.

[@alexbaca6048]

That's hilarious!! You can see the "ah-ha moment" he has, even though he tries not be obvious. He wanted to laugh out loud, but he was still raving from his "fight the power" vibe he was getting from the first half of the song 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆

[@AprilJMoon]

The 1st part of this song gets EVERYBODY the same. Tim Minchin is a bloody geneous. He also scored the musical "Matilda"

[@chasinthetrain4376]

Glad you liked Tim 👍 Love to see you do more of his 😁

[@kellyd9323]

Love Tim’s knack to brining a unique take to social issues with comedy. Hoping someone gets you to react to ‘thank you god’ but with the lead in monologue before he gets stuck into the song. Love love love

[@jadecawdellsmith4009]

Yes, this^

[@debphelan-devon7928]

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