This Is America: Childish Gambino's Genius Absurdity
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2018
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I'm starting to think this Gambino fellow knows what he's doing.
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Ok, Gambino is a mastermind.
Fuck a bitch to pass the time.
Mass appeal, orange rind, smoke your green, I'm spendin' mine
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Medium D Speaks this song came out about a year and a half before this is america ua-cam.com/video/whcr-JiOJCA/v-deo.html
The editing on this video is really cool in how it also plays into the theme of the juxtaposition stuff!
Amazing ❤️ Couldn't enjoy a explaination better then being given examples
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"This is America" makes me feel deeply disturbed but in a way that feels good for me? It's hard to really describe. Maybe it's less that it feels good for me and more I just admire Donald Glover for making something that evokes such emotion from me. It's just really good art even if it leaves me unsettled. Plus it's catchy as hell
I totally feel you. There's definitely a satisfaction in that sense of "thank god someone's using their platform to talk about this shit", hahah.
I agree, it almost feels cathartic
Ok 💀
"To me... this is America." Dude... that hit me so hard. Beautiful video as always, you always touch my soul with your words. Thanks man, you help me realize that I'm not even close to as woke as I thought.
I FEEL AMERICAN
taht line was corny af tho
Agreed. It really hit different after this video.
Legitimately one of the greatest videos I've ever seen. Ever. On UA-cam.
This is brilliant.
❤❤❤
Didn't fancy seeing you here, Mauricio
This hits hard in June 2020, post-George Floyd and all the protests.
Not to mention those face masks on all the kids with cell phones up on the terrace...
i come from the futureee
HAHAHAHAHA @ "The Water Bottle Man."
Seriously, the way you build up to that moment and get our expectations going and then flip everything on its head-it's genius. I paused the video right there, at that moment, to type this comment. And I think I did that because the writing teacher in me, the guy that assigns craft analyses every semester, just loves that you've centered on something so specific and seemingly minimal at the start of your video. And, even if it's totally going to turn into another joke the moment I hit play again… I might love that even more, because it would then be playing with my expectations that you're about to turn something seemingly trivial into the thesis of your piece.
Anyway… gonna go press play now and see what else you've got for me.
Yes. I subscribed right after that point in the video. Brilliant.
He is doing that thing that he explains its like the first gun shot in the video
The water is a symbol for purity and survival. For those two rappers to teach more and insight more people they both need water, to be pure and survive what challenge it will be. Our generation, especially in America needs to open their minds, maybe... that’s why they need to the symbolistic water
I also wondered what was up with the water bottle guy when I first saw the vid.
I subscribed at that moment. LoL.
"Wait is that Sza" lol
YDKM thats a trans.
Human Beings Suck
(At logic)
Can I have that on a T shirt
Someone make it and send it to me so I can wear it a bunch plz and thnx.
Make Stuff Just make it a patreon reward
But... But *I* want the reward...
Open a P.O box and I'll do it 😂😂😂😂😂
Make Stuff Subscribe to MY patreon and I'll make it a reward
Absolutely the best commentary I've seen on UA-cam. I had this exact discussion a while back with some friends and we came to the same conclusion. There's so much more that could be said, but I appreciate all of this so much.
I was so scared when you starred talking about a water bottle man like honestly thought this ish was about to turn into a horror story😂
4:29 Yas, best interpretation so far AND you back it up with references and stunning editing!
You're so right to say we would normally be numb to these kind of violent clips if it wasn't juxtaposed with rad dancing and silly faces. The sheer amount of attention this video had gotten and will continue to get is proof the message was well-communicated.
Great video and editing!
I love the UA-cam video essay community. You think you've found someone who has the best editing, the best reasoning, the best voice, and then you just find another. No matter how many poor critiques there are, amazing ones always rise to the top of the cream and receive the well deserved views that they need. Keep on the great work.
you have to watch the video with your phone facing a bathroom mirror with the lights out to see the secret demon hidden message @ 3 minutes and 36 seconds in that when you read it while saying your crush's name out loud three times fast that A THIRD WATER BOTTLE MAN APPEARS.
😱😵
Stop playing......Too scared to try it😂
*THE WATER BOTTLE MAN😱*
Liked as soon as he said:
"The Water Bottle Man"😂😂
I am honestly appalled as to why you don’t have as many followers as you deserve. The interpretation, the editing, and the overall quality of your videos gives me the impression that you put so much energy and passion into everything you do. You have a way with words and analysis. Even to this day, every time I listen to Wait for It and Hurricane, I remember your interpretation in the back of my mind; it was that impactful. Now i’m sure that every time I happen to come across This Is America again, this interpretation will be at the forefront of my brain. Wow, thank you for this video.
Okey first, great subject matter.
Second Great start of the video.
Third, I love what this video did with his split screen and reverse effect.
Thank you because it took VERY LONG.
Make Stuff it's great that you take your time for making good content.
*wait is that sza*
Another masterpiece... I love your interesting take on This Is America. As a longtime Childish Gambino fan, I'm so happy he is finally getting his due. But back to you... I rate you among the best, commentary UA-camrs out there; right up there with Austin McConnell and Nerdwriter. Thanks for making more stuff for us to consume. Looking forward to the next video!
That was so great.
And man, it just flew by.
Nobody:
Make Stuff: *Builds Suspense*
Me: *Interested*
Make Stuff: " *THE WATER BOTTLE MAN* "
Me:*Dies laughing*, "Well this is going to be a masterpiece of a video."
dang. this is one of THE BEST analysis essays abt that song. deserves way... way.. more views
This is not just america. This is the whole world.
This is amazing thank you omg you’re so good at this, keep making stuff
So well put together. Love it.
Your best video yet - I can see your style strengthening, and love your sense of humour getting more airtime. Well done!
This is the best video I've seen covering this topics.
I truly love the way you direct, and create your videos. Amazing.
This is the best analysis I've seen on this
Wow, it's a very nice and clever analysis! Thank you for the work!
I don't even have words to describe this video, just...wow
This is really, really cool. Your analysis is deep and your fascination is clear, which in turn, transfers to us. Making the video even more fun to watch. I also love that this video was a conversation, not a rant, and becomes extremely refreshing because of it.
Keep up the good work! I am amazed at the creativity, logic, and smoothness of this video. Well done once again sir!
I can truly appreciate all the time it must've taken to complete this video & I'm sure it's not easy, but let me just say that I'm so glad you take the time to put out such amazing, top-notch art.
Thank you! Your editing was great and I liked your take on this.
Spectacular video. The ever present spotlight on juxtaposition really hits home and (imo) dials in what makes the video so interesting and polarizing in the first place.
As a side, I have incredible respect for the amount of work and effort you put into this video, it really makes it shine. Thanks for sharing.
This was good.
I am also scared.
wow...I actually love everything that you're doing right now, all your videos are so refreshing to watch
Your editing is amazing. Also great insight!
Incredible video, thanks for uploading this
Very well-edited video, I love the content of the video and you communicate this very very well... Loved it.
God, I know I've already said this, but I just rewatched this without the stress of making my own video in the way and I'm re-realizing that this is an absolute masterpiece. Legitimately. It is so good man.
Both you and Gambino are amazing! Fantastic interpretation and editing!
This video is a work of art! The editing with the black and white the juxtaposition theme is genius... This video has so much though into it and I'm all for it. Grate job man, truly a masterpiece in itself!
You are fucking brilliant, what a video. This is gold, honestly the best video essay type video i've ever seen. Keep it up
This is interesting ,love the way u put things together
Great video and amazing editing!
YESS Another video!! Love your videos! Keep going and you'll get all the subscribers you deserve!
Holy shit, I don’t know how I just found this. But I love it. I want you to post more and I just, I am amazed and speechless. Great job.
Yo! Medium D sent me. And I gotta say, I'm glad he did. Your videos are top notch! I love how you don't dumb anything down or sugar coat, like most people feel they need to, you just say it like it is and then continue to explain further. I'm subbed for the long haul. Keep up the good work and the great videos.
The main problem with people searching for "THE definite meaning" of "This Is America" is that it's incredibly multi-facetted and layered. The discussion shouldn't center around it being about "Black Lives Matter" OR gun violence OR the entertainment industry, it should be about how those aspects of "This Is America" overlap and intersect and what THAT tells us.
In my opinion, this crypticness but also openness to interpretation is what elevates "This is America" above a mere music video for entertainment purposes and into the realms of fine art.
My water bottle man dealer gave me bad water. I need to find him.
You have a great knack for keeping yourself grounded and funny and impactful. Great work. Keep it up.
Every explanation video of this music video felt wrong. But you are right. It covers it all. ❤
Woahh, was not expecting to hear the music from The Last Night in the middle of this. Sweet video man!
Amazing song for an amaaaazing game trailer.
I enjoyed this video so much. Thank you for putting this out there!
Fantastic Video! Thank you for making this.
This editing is FLAWLESS. Thank you.
This videos visual aspect was way cooler then I expected as this is the first video that I have seen of yours
My dude, you make quality video. Amazing edits that's fun to watch. Good shit homie.
Amazing analysis. Thank you for this.
Wow! Fantastic Video, and the breakdown
I really love this video, since the music video came out i tried to give a literal meaning to every detail but you're right. I don't have to give a literal meaning, i just have to enjoy it and contrast this hole masterpiece. Well done 👏👏
What a brilliant idea, interesting facts, bgm and video composition, and funny lil jokes as well. Truly brilliant.
This is the first video I saw from you, and omg mate this analysis was pretty brilliant.
You left me mind blown and speechless😶😶😶🤯🤯🤯
Really, really, really good video. Much enjoyed, evoked much thoughts.
The editing on this video is very satisfying
Excellent video!
the editing of this video is absolutely accurate and fantastic
June 6, 2020
This was powerful! Well done.
Wow. This video is just wow... Glade it popped up on my feed. Amazing as well keep it up😊
Great video man, I've been increasingly frustrated by an over-saturation of mediocre video essays about very popular topics, and it was refreshing to see a Donald Glover video essay handled with a bit more care than the typical 'fan-boy waffle'.
Minimal editing used to great effect, a great script which balanced arguments with actual funny comic relief, all delivered with good energy into a mic setup which sounds lovely.
All you could ask for from a great video essay, keep it up man
You did the same thing
Started mystrious that dropped my jaw and i couldnt put it up until the end of the video
Thanks for your great work and keep up👍
This is the best analysis of that video/song I've come across. 👏🏻 Subscribed
This was a GREAT video. Glad I saw it.
Wow great video man!
This was beautiful. I got chills
Nice and thought out breakdown. Helped me think more about it.
This video was yet another masterpiece on the masterpieces of modernity, well done!
WOW! Absolutely the most amazing commentary I have seen on UA-cam thus far. I mean in literally anything! WOW! I agree with almost every single point you made; this world does not make sense. At. All. and maybe its been designed that way. Thank you! I was thinking the same thing for the past 3-4 years.
Wow.. this is everything. Fine work Good sir!
Another brilliant "explanation"/learning opportunity! Thanks!
Epic discussion!!! Don't know where to start. your conclusion was well articulated. The feeling of anything is possible is the feeling of modern America.
I love finding good video essays
So good, as always
Thanks for that. I really enjoyed it.
I love your videos Make Stuff! Always such interesting content! I loved the Hamilton video, too!
this is a great breakdown video.. .. thank you
I. LOVE. YOUR. HEART. This is an exciting video, thanks for what you do.
you probably wont see this but i loved everything about this video. the editing, humor, actual meaningful analysis...liked and subbed, keep it up man
This video is grossly underrated. Beautiful!!
How can you nail every single video? How do you do it? Seriously, bravo.
(My secret: Keep working on it until it doesn't suck.)
This is amazing, I love Donald Glover so much and I love your dissections, you're both geniuses
Best video about this I’ve seen yet.
Loved the video. What makes this so great is the subtlety that stays with you. Thats why i feel spike lee fails with his 4th wall pov jamming idea in your face approach.
Amazing video!
Very well done sir. Third was a fantastic video