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[standupcomedyhistorian]

Happy INSIDE Day to those who celebrate! 🥳

Yes, it's been THREE years since Bo Burnham graced the world with his masterpiece, and it is the two-year anniversary of my website (when I was the Bo Burnham Historian).

So much has happened since I first saw Bo with his disco ball at 4am 3 years ago. I met my best friends through our love of the special, saw Rothaniel being taped (and got to stare into Bo's eyes in person lol), saw KATE three times (Bo was at all of the performances), and accomplished my bucket list item of seeing my top 5 comedians!

I've also gone through a lot of personal changes: I started therapy, cut off my parents after coming out as bi, had a nervous breakdown, separated from my husband of 14 years on July 26, and met the love of my life in January 2024. Jeff and I moved in together at the end of March, and I started a new job working on AI after being in Marketing for six years.

With all of those changes, one thing has remained the same—Bo is still my number-one comedian and Inside is my favorite movie of all time (yes, it's a film, dammit!).

How are you planning to celebrate the occasion? I'm going to watch the special and the Outtakes tonight...and see if I can spot any more Easter eggs lol

Keep it here for more comedy fun! ✌����🐔

[boburnhamhistorian]

Hi, everyone! In case you missed it, I have officially deactivated my Unofficial Bo Burnham Historian account on Twitter. Good riddance to bad rubbish! 🙌🏼

For those who have followed me recently on Tumblr, I'd previously posted deep-dive threads on Twitter about Bo and his works (as well as his collaborations with other comics).

Since May, however, I had added all of those threads as posts on my website. This means that everything substantial that I had tweeted before is now stored there (and it's categorized for ease of reference).

Anyway, to celebrate the dying social media app, I thought it would be appropriate to dump Twitter today, the one-year anniversary of Bo uploading the video that truly encapsulates scrolling through your feed—That Funny Feeling.

My favorite song off of Bo's masterpiece, That Funny Feeling spoke to me immediately ("a gift shop at the gun range/a mass shooting at the mall" killed me when I first heard it), and I was positively thrilled that he had finally posted it on YouTube on Black Friday.

I described TFF last year as the Millennial anthem for existential dread, and I absolutely adore the campfire aesthetic and Bo adopting James Taylor's vocal style (Oscar biopic idea!).

And now the music video has racked up 5 million views as of Wednesday (11/23).

Congratulations, Bo! 🥳

What are your thoughts on the song? Do you prefer Bo's original or Phoebe Bridgers' cover better?

Also let me know if you're a fellow Twitter refugee—we have to stick together!✌🏼

[wtf-igo]

17 questions to 17 people ✌

tagged by @softandwildx, @handsinmotion & @mickeysjones

1. Nickname: Kinda hard to give me a nickname because my name is literally one syllable, but one of my friends calls me Ellie.

2. Zodiac: I'm a Leo 🤭

3. Height: 5'5"

4. Last thing I googled: Gregorian Chants. Don't ask me why, I don't know either.

5. Song stuck in my head:

6. Number of people you follow: Not a lot actually, only 40.

7. Amount of sleep you get: All you need to know is that about a month ago I started hallucinating from sleep deprivation. So..

8. Lucky number(s): 21, it's been my lucky number since I was five.

9. Dream job: I'm majoring in forensic psychology, and that is currently my dream job. And I also want to be a writer, but not a full-time writer.

10. What are you currently wearing: A baggy red sweater, Jeans, and Doc Martens.

11. Movies and/or books that summarize me: Genuinely I have no idea. But 'A Little Princess' was the first movie I ever cried to, and it's a core memory of mine.

12. What's your favorite instrument: Piano and Guitar. Can't play either though 🥲

13. Favorite song right now:

It's an addiction. And my top played song on Spotify this year.

14. Describe your aesthetic: Not an aesthetic but like seven people have said that I gave them Aubrey Plaza vibes, which I don't see but whatever. I would describe my clothing style as WhateverICanFindInMyClosetCore, and comfortable I guess?? Lmao

15. Favorite author: Okay fuck it. 'Before The Act' by @ghostwriterdiariesxoxo is hands down the BEST book I've ever read, and I declare that she is my favorite author dgyskuj,h. Sure, it's a fanfic. But I don't care, it's perfection.

*Ahem, Ahem* Moving on.

16. Favorite animal noise: When dogs sigh or do that lil huffing sound.

17. Random fact about yourself: I can do a really good Patrick Bateman impression, and my least favorite word is 'throb/throbbing', but only when it's said aloud.

Hoorayyyy

@virginbutstillahoe, @tony-caito, @insidewaltz, @pseudonympls, @attentionattractor, @burnem, @boburnhamhistorian, @sockos

[standupcomedyhistorian]

That's awesome that you were filmed at one of Jerrod's shows...they had cameras at a City Winery gig I had attended last September, so who knows? Haha

I ADORE their friendship too! 💗

Here are some of my favorite Bobby and Rod things:

Both of them playing D&D with Elsie Fisher and Gillian Jacobs

The Grammys reaction video (Bo's not here, y'all!)

The A24 podcast

This Uproxx interview about their first collaboration, 8, where they keep gushing over each other's works

“We were trying to make something as unique as watching Jerrod on stage,” says Burnham. “Watching Jerrod, for me, is such a unique experience. It doesn’t feel like anything else. So we really wanted to try to make the special not feel like anything else. Because trying to put the round peg of him into a square hole would just be boring. It just doesn’t work for his comedy.”

“We’ve been friends for a few years,” says Carmichael. “He’s one of the most brilliant people I’ve ever met. I genuinely think he’s a genius. And truthfully, he’s just an amazing friend to have.” Throughout this admission he can’t stop giggling. Burnham laughs just as much when asked why. “Yeah, we’re laughing at the idea of each other having to describe our friendship. I think that’s what we’re laughing at.”

And here's my own post with 10 facts about their ongoing friendship

Enjoy! ✌🏼

[boburnhamhistorian]

Hi, everyone! Since all of my tweets as UBBH have now vanished, I just wanted to create a list of some of my more popular Twitter threads that I’ve copied onto my site:

My 13-part series about Bo and his comedic influences (based on a Facebook Note he wrote to his fans in 2010, which I use as a springboard to explore how that comic has impacted Bo and his works)

My 4-part series of interviews about Rothaniel audience members (including myself!) who were fortunate enough to attend a taping of the Emmy-winning comedy special

My ongoing series of interviews with Content Creators: Sean Himmelberg, Isabel Descutner, and Davy Kynoch

My ongoing series of posts analyzing Jerrod Carmichael and the symbolic importance of his clothing choices

Easter eggs in Inside and the Inside Outtakes you might have missed when first viewing the specials, including the MANY appearances of my beloved disco ball 🪩 and Socko

My primers on Bo’s works and Jerrod’s works, including how to watch them (planning on a Lorene Scafaria one and a Kate Berlant one soon!)

My series on Bo and food/drink preferences: peanut butter, Red Bull, breakfast cereal

My once-a-day recommendations for Inside video essays and Inside content online

And, of course, the thread that kicked off everything for me: the popular Bo repurposing his old clothes in Inside (with a bonus look at his favorite gray hoodie!)

I hope you enjoy reading my threads from the past year, and stay tuned for lots more fun! ✌️

[boburnhamhistorian]

Hi, everyone!

Today's #FanartFebruary artist is fugitiverabbit, who has been creating stunning watercolor paintings for years and recently made some gorgeous Inside pieces.

Her real name is Ruby Ball, and her extensive interview with yours truly is now up on my website here. Check it out!

Ruby is one of the few fanart creators I've spoken to who is actually able to make a living as an artist since she is a freelance illustrator, and you can view her incredible pieces on her Etsy shop.

Ruby also has a second Tumblr blog called lawlesslagomorph.

Enjoy, and stay tuned for more fanart fun! ✌🏼

[boburnhamhistorian]

Oh my GOD! My video with ravenhpltc24 just reached 4K views today! 🥳

I'm so thrilled that this mashup of Inside and the Outtakes with the H3 podcast has been embraced by fans—it's been a year in the making!

If you'd like to learn more about how Alicia and I conceived and executed this project, I wrote about it here.

And please check out my interview with her that was published recently. She's the best video editor! ✌🏼

[derpycat02]

Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh someone OTHER than my girlfriend tagged me in something this is fucking cool wait a sec.

Relationship status: taken by @petrichorandarson 💖

Fav color: 🩷 PINK 🩷

Song stuck in my head: there isn't anything stuck there rn but I am currently listening to Fi's theme from Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Favorite food: breakfast 🥞🍳

Last song played: Like a Bird - Willow (the song changed between questions)

Dream trip: I wanna go somewhere with castles and rolling hills. Or the Ghibli theme park.

Last thing I Googled: my zip code 😅

@yamilasolstice @derit-s @grey-acefairygirl @grapemoon @coolsmcfools @boburnhamhistorian @anariefox11 (also anyone else. This is fun!)

Thanks for tagging me @emyn-arnens!

Rules: Tag 10 or more people you want to get to know better

Relationship status: Single

Favorite color: Red, currently. it changes a lot

Song stuck in your head: Sucker by the Jonas Brothers

Favorite food: Frozen raspberries

Last song played: The Ball from Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812

Dream trip: Georgia to visit some close friends of mine

Last thing I googled: dream of the rood

No-pressure tags: @flanneryculp @accidentallylita @wigilda @lesbian-in-leather @hopefullystillliving  @tilions

[boburnhamhistorian]

Hi, everyone!

Today I'm celebrating the wonderful and varied art of Lomleyo.

You might have seen the drawings of a pointy-nosed Bo and wondered WHY someone feels the need to give him a Cyrano-style schnozzola.

(I ADORE the fact that he's drawing a dick with a top hat in the second one...a reference to Sexting perhaps? haha)

The answer to that question and much more can be found in this extensive interview on my website. Check it out!

And here are some other amazing works of art (damn, has she mastered drawing Bo's body or what? Whew...)

You can find all of Kat's incredible art on her Tumblr and Instagram AND she even sells items on Redbubble and INPRNT!

I'm awfully tempted to get 30 Bo personally lol

Keep it here for more #FanartFebruary fun! ✌🏼

[boburnhamhistorian]

Hi, everyone!

I just received my Inside Deluxe signed vinyl today (thanks again, @keepingtimetimetime, for splitting it with me)! 🥰

There are no doodles, sadly, but the set is SO gorgeous and vibrant—I absolutely love the color choices (which I wrote about here).

I also FINALLY can confirm some specific lyrics that were difficult to make out in the original songs. Here are the ones I was most excited about:

Yes, Bo went all British on us for FaceTime with my Mom (Tonight)—he does say "mum" to rhyme with "thumb"

The line in Problematic is not "If I wanna catch up" but "If I'm gonna catch up" (I kept hearing it both ways lol)

Welcome to the Internet is not "do a Zoomer" but "do a Zoom, or" (I know this one befuddled many fans early on)

One of the big ones for All Eyes on Me—it is "Hands down, pray for me/Heads down now, pray for me" (yay! I always thought it was that haha)

Not a confusing or mumbled lyric, but it's interesting that "staying inside" in Goodbye is in all caps (maybe related to his YouTube bio?)

I was wrong—1985 does have "I am the thing he is/But he is it when I want" (still not sure what that means; I thought it was "he isn't when I want")

Microwave Popcorn is "it's already popped" not "bitch, I be hot"

And we finally get all the voices at the end deciphered ("String them as Christmas ornaments!" Duh!)

Are you still waiting on a vinyl set to be delivered? Any other lyrics you want me to confirm? Let me know! ✌🏼

[boburnhamhistorian]

Hi, everyone!

Tonight is the Golden Globes ceremony, hosted by Jerrod Carmichael 🙌🏼

It's his first time hosting an awards ceremony, but he did host a very memorable episode of SNL (and wore a gorgeous white suit for the occasion).

If you'd like to learn more about the comic before his big night, I've got a number of posts for you to peruse! 👀

First, there are the items about Jerrod Carmichael Week, an event I held on Twitter last March prior to the premiere of Rothaniel on April 1st:

A primer about his works leading up to the comedy special

Jerrod's experiences with comedy clubs

A breakdown of the DND podcast episode

A look at Bo and Jerrod's friendship (be sure to listen to their A24 podcast episode!)

Jerrod and premieres (he's had a memorable outfit on the red carpet since that list haha)

If that's not enough for you, I also have my ongoing series about Jerrod and his sartorial choices (clothing is very meaningful to him, and he chooses his items carefully).

Finally, I have a series of firsthand interviews with audience members who attended one of the four tapings of Rothaniel, including me (one of the best nights of my life!).

I hope you find these articles to be helpful, and don't forget to watch tonight—maybe Bo will show up to support his best friend? We'll see! ✌🏼

[aeinstong]

Yayyyy :D thanks for tagging me @lord-kaira!! This looks so fun <3

Three Ships: stony (if maddy is reading this no you arent), hannigram, byler

First Ever Ship: tbh it was probably Jack Frost/Elsa

Last Song: Supermodel by Mäneskin (pls listen to it)

Last Movie: I think Violent Night with David Harbour???

Currently Reading: The Cousins by Karen M. McManus and Heartstopper by Alice Oseman <3

Currently Consuming: Miraculous (again) and Hannibal

Currently Craving: the Knorr chicken flavor pasta that comes in a bag omg I want it so bad

Tagging <3 : @archangelgabriellives @anarchyforcanon @mrcowboydeanwinchester @adam-milligan-deserved-better @miraculousmad-blog @boburnhamhistorian @willsbestfriend @acklesforlife and whoever else wants to join!!

@herefortears tagged me thank you my beloved niece who is superior to my daughter (the beloved niece is in control right now hehehe)

• Three ships: merthur, Ineffable Husbands, eponine and her sense of self-worth

• First ever ship: Winona Ryder & Edward Scissorhands obviously

• Last song: DREAM ON DREAM ON DREAM ON

• Last movie: a whole ass movie? Drive My Car, I think

• Currently reading: The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante

• Currently consuming: supernatural, saiki, miracle workers, rotating

• Currently craving: LÀ donuts

Ok hello frenz I have never spoken to, @pranzill @grandoldtime @lord-kaira @my-personal-multiverse

[standupcomedyhistorian]

OMG! My absolute FAVORITE YouTube video essayist, Josh Kingsford of Comedy Without Errors, just dropped a NEW analysis on swearing in comedy! 👀

I've been majorly influenced by Josh's style of academic video essays in my writing as the Bo Burnham Historian and now as the Stand-Up Comedy Historian. He creates these absolutely fascinating and gorgeous visual texts that explain comedy in ways I had never seen, and I just adore his James Acaster and Bo Burnham videos.

In fact, his INCREDIBLE and ENGAGING analysis of Inside was my top video essay of 2022, trumping anything else I had watched (and I had viewed ANYTHING related to Bo lol).

Please do yourself a favor and check out Josh's videos. You definitely won't regret it! ✌🏼🐔

[boburnhamhistorian]

Today is the BIG day—the one-year anniversary of Bo being chosen by the New York Times as one of the Best Actors of 2021.

But THAT particular accolade is not why this day is burned into the mind of every Bo fan.

No, that's because after months of radio silence, he dropped two absolutely STUNNING photos 👀

Since this was published physically as well as online, I badgered my husband to buy a copy that weekend—and now sexy cult leader Bo hangs on my bedroom wall (along with the article about Inside in that newspaper as well as the two programs for Kate).

So on top of being a genius comedian, writer, director, actor, etc., we can also add professional model to the list because this look SLAYED (and he is SO gorgeous here...sigh)

Even crazier than Bo dropping this bombshell on the fandom was that the photos appeared in an ART EXHIBIT this past spring with celebs like Diane Keaton in attendance (and you can buy your own copy for the low, low price of $7,500 haha)

Do you all remember seeing these photos? What were your reactions? Did you get a physical copy like I did, or did you just drool over the online pics?

Let me know, and stay tuned for more fun! ✌🏼

[boburnhamhistorian]

Bo just reached 95 MILLION views for "Welcome to the Internet"! 🤯

Congratulations on this milestone! Just 5 million more until 100M—absolutely insane numbers for his videos.

His second highest, "I'm Bo Yo", has 35M views currently, so quite the difference there! Haha

In other news, Bo's album is back at the top of the comedy charts after being knocked down to number 2 by the Monster Mash last week (every goddamn year...stupid Halloween playlists).

This marks 75 weeks since Inside (the Songs) first hit the charts in June 2021. Hooray!

Bo's reaction to all the good news—

[boburnhamhistorian]

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

As a special Turkey Day treat, please check out my newest post about Bo's comedy influences. This time around, the focus is on musical comedian Tim Minchin!

Tim and Bo have been friends for many years, and both have been influential to each other. In fact, there is a distinct possibility that Welcome to the Internet's lyrics about "unstoppable, watchable" are an homage to Tim's song Inflatable You!

If you'd like to read more about Bo and his relationships with other famous comics, here is the aggregated list of all the posts in the series so far. Enjoy!