Bo Burnham & The Blurred Line Between Reality & Performance Art
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes a discussion on suicide based on Bo Burnham's statements in his special "Inside." If you need help with suicidal thoughts, visit https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com.
The pandemic has pushed the limits of society, which is evident in how content creators approached creativity. Something that recently piqued the interest of many is Bo Burnham's Netflix comedy special Inside, particularly with how it blurs the line between reality and performance art. Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen dissect the show full of relatable humor that cleverly hides messages around validation struggles, social issues, YouTuber clichés, and success addiction. The two then look at the comedy special through the lens of mental health, discussing the hidden messages underneath Bo's songs and jokes about existential crisis and the bleakness of life.
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