Netflix's New Unorthodox Comedy Special Is Getting Rave Reviews
On Sunday, Netflix released Bo Burnham: Inside, a new comedy special that takes a hard look at [...]
Thoughtful
It's not comedy, it's satire. #dark satire that makes us question our reality. It's genius.
— Aviva Dawn (@avivadawn) June 1, 2021
Holy sh*t, Bo Burnham’s new special, “Inside”... he has the most singular blend of comedy and poignancy I’ve witnessed. It’s not too often I go from laughing at something to taking a break because it got TOO real. Also, probably some of my new favorite songs from him.
— Thomas Sanders (@ThomasSanders) May 31, 2021
Burnham's special left many viewers reflective and thoughtful on the past year in a way that they hadn't felt before. They praised Burnham for capturing the spirit of 2020 in a way that no other art has managed to do.
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inside by bo burnham (2021) pic.twitter.com/ymWJdB2ev3
— peri | 7 days until loki (@MemelordPeri) May 30, 2021
Bo Burnham really ended Inside like that, he really did that man, I’m broken pic.twitter.com/DZsUwbwllv
— Nova ⎊ talks2herself (@brandnovaday) May 30, 2021
just watched bo burnham's inside!! pic.twitter.com/JJGmzXYTMk
— nem (@mantisnebula) May 31, 2021
After the emotional ending of Burnham's special, many fans went online to crack ironic jokes about the label "comedy." Some wondered if it was appropriate for a special to leave them feeling this way.
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my official review of Inside from bo burnham pic.twitter.com/YGoPbUBYCR
— Gabrielle Drolet (@gabrielledrolet) May 31, 2021
Me at the start of Bo Burnham’s new “Inside” special vs. me at the end of it. pic.twitter.com/tRZ5JoMp4U
— not cory (@IAmNotCory) May 30, 2021
Watching Bo Burnham’s “Inside” and hopped on Google to search something and the first result was pic.twitter.com/f7sns9KIiO
— The gremlin in your medicine cabinet (@GremlinIn) May 31, 2021
Because Burnham discussed suicidal ideation at great length in the special, many fans felt concerned for him when it was over. They hoped that he was receiving help in whatever form is best for him.
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Part of the song "Welcome to the Internet" from #BoBurnham's special. #BoBurnhamInside pic.twitter.com/d31KFROfen
— Jacob (@_Converter_) May 30, 2021
Burnham's signature songwriting style was in full effect here, and fans admitted that even the sour subject matter couldn't keep the songs from getting stuck in their heads. Many shared their favorites and discussed the merits of each one online.
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*sob violently*#BoBurnham pic.twitter.com/EevMx3sxqh
— Not Gomi (@NotGomiiDd) May 31, 2021
watched bo burnham’s new special.... yeah the sock made points #inside pic.twitter.com/IvdrjDqMKO
— brigid slevin (@brigidslev) May 30, 2021
Burnham's creations inspired an immediate outpouring of fan art featuring related images and fresh takes on his ideas.
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I cannot fathom how difficult, time consuming and maddening it must have been to write, produce, film & edit your special entirely yourself @boburnham. Rewatching Inside again just to catch everything I missed while my mind wandered on about how you pulled off each scene. Bravo.
— 100T Nadeshot (@Nadeshot) June 1, 2021
Just watched INSIDE by @boburnham
— Ben Barnes (@benbarnes) June 1, 2021
I feel in awe, unsettled, understood, alienated, compassionate and thrilled by what he made this year. pic.twitter.com/lWKrQnR3LH
Content aside, many marveled at the creative and logistical realities of making this special for Burnham. They wondered how he accomplished it.
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WHO DID IT BETTER: Gabbie Hanna or Bo Burnham? pic.twitter.com/CTVhVGnQjx
— Def Noodles (@defnoodles) May 30, 2021
so true Netflix, the multinational billion dollar corporation, so true ☝️ pic.twitter.com/VEn9pgRA8H
— socialist marxist libertarian slut (@satyrantist) June 1, 2021
Finally, some fans had fun with the specific call-outs of other celebrities or corporations in Burnham's specials. They were dying to see a reaction to his jabs.
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bo burnham’s #inside is the only content about the pandemic that needs to be made. i don’t want movies romanticizing it, only this deranged masterpiece pic.twitter.com/xqg7cpo78r
— Phlannel Boxingday (@liltrashboy) May 31, 2021
While they enjoyed Burnham's special, some fans were quick to say they did not want any other content about the COVID-19 pandemic any time soon. They preferred this manic account over a dramatization.
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