Thoughts on Bo Burnham's Inside? It's honestly depressing not only in content but also to see one person create something so amazing just on their own. Here I am struggling just to make an alright ad, meanwhile I should probably just forget ads and actually make something decent instead. Sigh.

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I found all his work but particularly this special very inspiring. It’s creative, self reflective and genuine.

Comparison is the thief of joy tho in the second part of your post. Bo does Bo and you do you.
If it sparks something inside you maybe see it as inspirational and positive?
No need to bring yourself down, just know that we’re all out here trying to do our best some do famous things and some a little less famous. All valid ☺️

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He’s amazing but keep in mind he worked on this for months on end, and his client was himself.

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I remember an interview years ago when someone asked him if he’d tell other aspiring comedians to follow their dreams into comedy. And he said “Hell no. That’s like a lottery winner saying “buy tickets, it works!”

Best thing to come out of COVID. I’m going to go watch it again now. And then again.

He also had six months on his own to produce it. He also deals with serious mental health issues. There are costs, benefits, and trade-offs to every situation.

Personally I’m glad to see it made, but wouldn’t trade his year for mine.

It’s incredible

I loved it. I felt like it showed the realities of the creative process in a way I’ve never seen depicted before.

Always been a fan of Bo, but hadn’t watched his other specials in a long time so after watching inside I went back and watched the others and I was like wow they all are sort of connected in little ways and just really amazing writing in this new one.

I was not entertained.

Okay? Lol.

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