Anybody seen his show at the Edinburgh fringe? Went a week or two ago, and though I'd try and avoid hyperbole I found myself agreeing with someone I talked to who said he'll likely be 'the comedy star of the decade'. (She'd been lucky enough to see him in Australia a year ago.)
I see that you can check out footage of him from the Pleasance preview launch here:
Would say the actual show is far better, but still gives you a good idea of what his new material is like.
I've seen bits and pieces of him doing his live stuff, not just the songs, and he seems pretty damn good to me.
Quote: Matthew Stott @ August 25 2010, 11:22 AM BSTI've seen bits and pieces of him doing his live stuff, not just the songs, and he seems pretty damn good to me.
It's pretty unbelievable that he was only 19 when I saw him... Though just found out he turned 20 a couple of days ago, still doesn't make it any easier to understand!
Quote: Tactor McFacto @ August 25 2010, 11:34 AM BSTIt's pretty unbelievable that he was only 19 when I saw him... Though just found out he turned 20 a couple of days ago, still doesn't make it any easier to understand!
He is a real talent but I heard from one of Bo's promoters that he's actually 27 years of age. Whatever gets his foot in the door I suppose, but I fear the lie may come back and bite him one day.
Awww the videos keep failing. I like Bo Burnham, he's very funny and likable.
Quote: David Bussell @ August 25 2010, 11:49 AM BSTHe is a real talent but I heard from one of Bo's promoters that he's actually 27 years of age. Whatever gets his foot in the door I suppose, but I fear the lie may come back and bite him one day.
Is that true? I can't believe that, it would so obviously come out as being a lie at some point, wouldn't it?
Quote: Matthew Stott @ August 25 2010, 11:51 AM BSTIs that true? I can't believe that, it would so obviously come out as being a lie at some point, wouldn't it?
Gospel.
Quote: David Bussell @ August 25 2010, 11:49 AM BSTHe is a real talent but I heard from one of Bo's promoters that he's actually 27 years of age. Whatever gets his foot in the door I suppose, but I fear the lie may come back and bite him one day.
Ooooh that's some naughty gossip.
It says he was 18 in August 2008 on his website... so claiming to be 20 now... 7 years gap is quite bad.
That seems like a very silly lie to tell.
Does it matter if he is 15 or 55? If he is funny he is funny.
Mark from Take That lied about his age at the beginning. And look what happened to him!
Yes, next question.
Quote: David Bussell @ August 25 2010, 11:49 AM BSTHe is a real talent but I heard from one of Bo's promoters that he's actually 27 years of age. Whatever gets his foot in the door I suppose, but I fear the lie may come back and bite him one day.
That surely can't be the case, I remember the head teacher from the school he was at commenting on his videos, which would mean there was no way in was in his 20s at that point...
Quote: Tactor McFacto @ August 25 2010, 12:41 PM BSTThat surely can't be the case, I remember the head teacher from the school he was at commenting on his videos, which would mean there was no way in was in his 20s at that point...
All part of the ruse.
Quote: bigfella @ August 25 2010, 12:36 PM BSTDoes it matter if he is 15 or 55? If he is funny he is funny.
He's got notoriety from being "the youngest"... so yes... it does matter.
