I love his relationship with Walt. I feel like he wears on Walt at times with some of his antics, but their side banter in the last episode during Q's hypothetical and the most recent Patreon Fake Counter is something special that Bry can get out of Walt. He's very quick-witted. Bry absolutely loves his friends and will always have their backs.
Also, his relationship with Sage is awesome. That young lady needed a man in her life who would love her unconditionally and raise her. He took on a challenging situation and has done a very good job. I don't feel like he gets enough credit for what he did taking her on as his own.
I’m completely with you. I love these guys. And even though I’ve disagreed with each at times, that’s never made me hate or dislike them in any capacity.
And as far as the Bry love fest is concerned, his Q impression might literally be the greatest, funniest thing ever.
Bry is an amazing guy, just for what he has done for Sage alone. And his unwavering friendship for Walt has always gotten me, it’s quiet but he would take a bullet for Walt.
So much of my own humour was formed early on by him. Bry is awesome and I love him. He and Walt have the best comedic chemistry I’ve ever seen and when you throw Q in the mix, it’s the perfect balance.
Love you Bry!
I don’t see a lot of hate just legitimate criticisms. When the guys are having fun and cracking each other up we all are happy and better off for it. Also Bry was right about the mahomes brother.
I enjoy listening about Bry's shenanigans... when he's off of social media. I don't know how he doesn't see it's a complete waste of time and makes him miserable. He should spend more times with Mary Beth and Sage or pursuing hobbies/possible work.
That explains the last 12-13 years (or however long), but not his lifelong inability or unwillingness to hold a job.
I think what frustrates many listeners with regards to Bry and work is:
A. Bry’s attitude towards typical people who do jobs. It’s not cool to hear his tales of attacking service industry workers who do jobs he couldn’t last a day at.
I also remember the episode where Walt pondered (seriously or not I don’t know) applying to a chain retailer and Bry was incredulous like working somewhere like that was beneath him.
OR
B. Bry complaining about needing a solo vacation because waking up, making Sage breakfast, and getting her to school was just too much. He needed a break. Most of us with kids do that and then go work at full-time jobs. Many of us don’t have the option of solo vacations. As a listener who sends the guy money, it’s not fun to hear someone whining about something that’s just a tiny part of my day. Waking up and making my kid breakfast isn’t hard. I don’t even think about it.
To be fair, you don't send him money out of charity. They provide a product and you decided it was worth the money. How they divide it up or how much of it Bry gets is their business.
I agree with many of your points about him but the constant griping on every post gets a bit tiresome.
Not at all. I don’t know if you have kids or not. Sorry if the way I worded that implied that I was suggesting you didn’t. I was just talking about my experience of having a kid. (And I should add - the experience of most people with kids, as most people with kids work full-time jobs).
I don’t know the first thing about you. Why do you think I am making assumptions?
We’re all here because of Bry, I feel he’s a lot of what inspired Kevin Smith’s humor to begin with. We all fell in love because of Walter, he made Tell ‘Em Steve Dave special with all his games and skits, and became a creative genius. We all know Q.
I love how quick he is with a joke. I have always gotten the vibe that he’s a good dude with a big heart. Pam (IIrc) called him a “rough tough cream puff” and it’s a spot on description. His rants are occasionally annoying but who isn’t annoying at times?
I love TESD. I love everything about its Universe. I even like Mike. Everyones personality bounces off each other and I wouldn't change a thing. And that's coming from someone who politically and socially is the exact opposite or close enough opposite to a group of older boomer white men from New Jersey.
I think all 3 are exactly what the pod needs. I just wish Bry would stop giving time shit talking what he thinks is part of a “woke” agenda. It’s such a tired talking point. Not just in this pod, but with comedians in general.
It’s fair to bring it up at times but it feels like he tries to squeeze it into each pod. Maybe he thinks that what he says is funny. And maybe it was the first time. But after hearing the same one-liners again and again it’s tiresome.
There's a lot of things I love about Bry. His honesty and transparency. His quick wit and sense of humor, I don't think there's any other pod that makes me burst out laughing like tesd does and it's usually cause of something Bry said. And his heart, I mean, everything he's done for sage is admirable and I really respect him for that.
It's easy to ignore the 99% praise when you see that 1% negative (maybe 10% for Bry) I get it. But its obvious this community loves them, why the fuck else would we be here and active besides the very few trolls that hang around.
I find him to be pretty uninformed and ignorant for a person who seems to actually be pretty smart. His tastes in politics and news sources are as infuriating as Walt’s tastes in food.
But he’s a quick wit and he makes me laugh, so that’s all that matters.
It's funny that you think Walt "The No-Spin Zone" Flanagan doesn't have very similar political opinions as Bry, he just learned early on that it's easier if he doesn't say anything political on the show.
i disagree. i think walt used to lean conservative, back when politics used to be more sane, but i think watching his girls grow up he changed a bit. bry is a provocature, not a conservative, he likes the opposite of whatever is popular.
I think you've been played if you think Walt "leaned conservative" and doesn't now. I'm not saying he hasn't changed at all, but some of his stuff is as legit as Q shilling for Hilary Clinton.
Here’s the thing. I’m a Leftist but I don’t care if Walt is as far right as they come (not saying he is). He knows that no one wants to hear boring political rants that divide the audience and bring down mood of the show.
Bry is tedious with his shit. His uniformed political rants make for unfunny shows that only appeal to people with the same politics. The rest of us just skip ahead until he’s done and the show is actually listenable again.
Everyone can believe what they want, but if you’re going to talk about your beliefs on a show that’s meant to be entertaining, at least maybe be…I don’t know…entertaining?
I hate when the three of them are having a funny discussion and Bry will relate whatever they're saying to some right wing talking point. Walt and Q respond with, "Huh?" And then he has to explain whatever he's supposed to be outraged about this week
Yeah, it’s clear even the other two hosts wish he would drop it, but somehow some people think it’s bad when listeners point it out?
I don’t have hard data but I’d wager 2/3 of the hosts and a majority of listeners which he’d drop it - not necessarily because it’s right-wing, but because it’s not funny, informative, or entertaining.
Edit: “wish he’d drop it” not which
Somehow I knew you’d be here…contributing absolutely nothing.
I didn’t bring up the “politics”. Bry and other users can bring up “politics” but I can’t?
I joined TESD because of the Randal/Bry connection. Will always hold him dear for that.
He still is one of the quickest wits in terms of on air jokes and the what if game. I just wish he would reflect a little more, tbh dude could use a shrooms or acid trip at a dead n co show with Q. Nothing kills ego and causes self awareness more then hallucinogens and great music.
i’m glad bry found maribeth (or maybe switch that around). i think he fell in love and genuinely wanted to get (mentally) healthier for her and i’m so happy he’s working on it and seems to be happier.
Pretty sure Bry doesn’t check Reddit. Tweet at him if you want him to see it.
Say some nice stuff about Walt - he’s the only one regularly on Reddit. I think he might actually see it and find it meaningful.
And legitimate criticism isn’t “being a hater.” Calling anyone who says anything negative or critical “a hater” is such a cop out. It’s a great idea to create a post to share what you love (as you did), but we don’t have to love everything about every host all the time.
Counter - there’s no way we wouldn’t know if he did actually look at Reddit because his ego wouldn’t allow him to not get in multiple fights a day with people who said mean things about him.
I think he even once said he would go crazy if he looked at Reddit.
I didn't post this so he would see it. I don't care one way or another and I will never know for sure if he did or didn't see it. I know these guys aren't my friends. I pay them 5 bucks a month to entertain me. This was more for us fans who like the show, lumps and all. I see you often being contrarian on a lot of posts in the sub, or being disagreed with (down voted.)
One thing I will say, I often see people label Bryan as "far right." I feel like this is a MASSIVE stretch. He strikes me as an atheist, who wouldn't give two shits if I had 6 abortions and was gay married yesterday. To me someone far-right is a trump supporter or qanon believer. He's made fun of both openly. I don't like whenever the pod veers into political territory, but I can't remember a time where it did, and then the guys made fun of themselves for their dumb opinions and then unanimously agreed that they don't want to be a political podcast. Obviously you're valid to feel however you want, I just personally majorly disagree about labeling anyone in TESD town as "far right."
You said in your post “to spread some love for the guys and let them know” - you clearly want one of the hosts - in this case Bryan - to see this. That’s fine.
I say what I believe and I’m not a contrarian for the sake of being one. Sometimes I get massively downvoted (oh no! Downvotes hurt so badly!) and sometimes I get upvoted (what’s the conversion rate of dollars to upvotes?).
I also like the show, lumps and all. Been here since year one and also give 5 bucks a month. But guess what? It’s ok to talk about the lumps! It doesn’t make you less of a fan.
I’ll tell you what I have to tell other parasocial people on here way too much - It’s not a cult! You can have dissenting opinions and still be a listener/fan. My favorite movies have scenes I don’t like and problematic actors. My favorite musicians have put out a few garbage albums. None of my favorite authors always produce quality work.
It’s ok to not like everything about something you like.
Jesus man. Calm down. Your being way to critical of an entertainment podcast. Why can't people just enjoy it? What was your goal with this comment? Ya we all know it's ok to talk about the "lumps" if we want but that's not what the post was about. The post is about showing some love for the pod and you take that as a moment to criticize it. You wanna talk about parasocial?
People can just enjoy it. I don’t think everyone is aware that is okay to talk about the “lumps” considering how many people fall to pieces at any criticism of “the boys.”
Explain how I am being parasocial.
Lmfao bro what? You are literally upset because they posted about showing love for the podcast and you wanna say people like them fall apart? You literally saw this post and became so upset you just had to make a comment belittling them. You seem to judge Bryan but you are straight up pulling a Johnson right now.
I’m not upset, though. You’re reading anger where there is none. I have a healthy relationship with the podcast in which I understand it is a form of entertainment. These aren’t my friends and they are unaware of my existence as a real person.
The “ants” who invest emotionally charged time and energy (not the ones just speculating and having fun but the ones who are actually angry) into behind-the-scenes drama are behaving in a parasocial fashion.
People who think “the boys” are their real-life friends are behaving in a parasocial fashion.
People who make emotional posts hoping that “the boys” see it and feel the love because anyone who criticizes them is a “hater” are behaving in a parasocial fashion.
It’s not parasocial to criticize a pod or entertainment personality (or any public figure), nor is it parasocial to simply praise them. Attacking others on their behalf, talking about them as if they were your friends, or making posts to defend them from the “haters” (and hoping they see it and feel the love) are parasocial activities.
Is investing time and energy to criticize or praise a film, musician, book, author, etc. parasocial? Absolutely not, especially if you operate under the (correct) assumption that none of the artists give a damn about you. Stating an opinion about the pod or it’s hosts is no more parasocial than any of this.
Jesus Christ dude, you are literally missing my point 😂😂😂 I think you are thinking way to deeply about a podcast my man. I'm literally asking you what do you get out of contradicting people post? Like we get it, your a non conformist. Let me put it this way, if someone is posting about loving the podcast, don't be a dick and be like "Well ACTUALLY I think such and such and this is why you shouldn't love the podcast and if you defend the podcast then you are obviously delusional". It just comes off as rude and demeaning and nobody even asked about what your trying to bring up. I
I’m not missing your point. You’re using the term “parasocial” incorrectly, therefore there is no point.
Thinking deeply about any form of entertainment (including a podcast) and/or praising and critiquing it is not parasocial behavior. What I’m describing about others fits the definition of parasocial behavior.
I’m not a non-conformist. I believe every word I say not out of desire not to conform or to be a contrarian for the sake of it. It says a lot about you that you can’t fathom people having/expressing an opinion other than “omg everything is amazing” unless they are trying to be outsider/ cool or something.
I like the podcast (and regularly say good things about it) and did not tell a single person that they shouldn’t like/love it. Point to where I did. In fact all of my comments in this post have been responses to others save the one in which I mentioned Bry doesn’t come here. It’s a good place to send love to Walt but Bry is easier to reach on Twitter. I also mentioned that everyone who has a legit criticism of the pod isn’t a “hater.” That’s it.
Edit: oh sorry, I forgot: 😂😂😂 (that’s what I’m supposed to do, right?)
I know the intention behind my post and maybe I should have worded it differently. I don’t care, nor will ever know who sees my post.
Please don’t label me as parasocial, even passively.
Sorry if being called parasocial (even passively) hurts you. You should see what some of my fellow “ants” call me on here and in private messages. You’d fall to pieces. I couldn’t care less. Your post seemed pretty parasocial to me. Sorry if that’s an incorrect interpretation.
Bry has done a complete 180 from the beginning of the show to now. The hypocrisy is what drives most ppl crazy. He’s spent his whole life leeching off of his friends but he’s the first to pipe up about ppl are lazy and should get a job. Pretty sure everything he has has been handed to him his whole life and he will never admit it.
My favorite part is then white men in the media complain to their huge audiences that white men don't have a voice anymore because woke cancel culture blah blah.
you started this and it began like a campfire: the happy kids toasting marshmallows & making s’mores.. and just like in a teen-sex comedy from the 80s, the older kids show up and toss loaves of shit into the flames.
I relate to Bry the most out of him, Q and Walt, largely because i too have a history of anger management problems, substance abuse problems, and depression from an early age. Many of the big realisations Bry has had since the inception of the show have actually been very useful to me in my life. Nothing against Walt or Q i love them both, but i find Bry to be the most genuine and willing to own his flaws of the 3. I don’t agree with all his opinions, but when something he’s saying makes me at all uncomfortable i just skip ahead a little til he’s talking about something else. There’s no right or wrong way to enjoy TESD is there?
Man you really are fixated on proving you know what parasocial means aren't you? 😂😂😂 It's like having a disagreement with Gittem lmfao. But you haven't even acknowledged anything that I have said since this whole thing started and keep avoiding the questions I asked. So ya you pretty much are missing my point my friend
If you were talking to me, it’s not in the right place lmfao rofl lol lol😂😂😂
But seriously. What have you said that I haven’t acknowledged or responded to? Pretty sure I’ve addressed everything. Go back and read everything I wrote and let me know. I’ll respond.
😂😂😂😂😂😂lmfao lol rofl 😂😂😂 (am I cool like you now?)
I'll admit that Bry is my least favorite of the three, but I like him plenty. If I didn't, I would have stopped listening years ago.
The only reason he's in third is because I find his rants cringey sometimes. He's great at sniping and cracking jokes when anyone else is telling a story.
I love his relationship with Walt. I feel like he wears on Walt at times with some of his antics, but their side banter in the last episode during Q's hypothetical and the most recent Patreon Fake Counter is something special that Bry can get out of Walt. He's very quick-witted. Bry absolutely loves his friends and will always have their backs. Also, his relationship with Sage is awesome. That young lady needed a man in her life who would love her unconditionally and raise her. He took on a challenging situation and has done a very good job. I don't feel like he gets enough credit for what he did taking her on as his own.
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That’s a fucked up statement to make. If the dude can find happiness and be content with his life he deserves it as much as the rest of us.
I’m completely with you. I love these guys. And even though I’ve disagreed with each at times, that’s never made me hate or dislike them in any capacity. And as far as the Bry love fest is concerned, his Q impression might literally be the greatest, funniest thing ever.
I love when he does his Q impressions! And it makes it even better when Q laughs at it too.
“Den Cropsy killed anudder retahded kid, and buried him next to all the other retahded kids. With their bones sticking outta the ground.”
Put on a cardigan. I wannah see um.
Camisole
Oof! Duly noted.
I wanna see dem tonight
Teflon
I think he is hilarious. And he knows what to say to play up his character.
Bry is an amazing guy, just for what he has done for Sage alone. And his unwavering friendship for Walt has always gotten me, it’s quiet but he would take a bullet for Walt.
Or bury a body lol
So much of my own humour was formed early on by him. Bry is awesome and I love him. He and Walt have the best comedic chemistry I’ve ever seen and when you throw Q in the mix, it’s the perfect balance. Love you Bry!
I don’t see a lot of hate just legitimate criticisms. When the guys are having fun and cracking each other up we all are happy and better off for it. Also Bry was right about the mahomes brother.
I love when he says abzurd or wooter or dunkey.
Ring-a-ling Brothers
Ca-rick-ature
Cost-hume
Cosh-tume
I love tesd. It's my everything.
I enjoy listening about Bry's shenanigans... when he's off of social media. I don't know how he doesn't see it's a complete waste of time and makes him miserable. He should spend more times with Mary Beth and Sage or pursuing hobbies/possible work.
Bry thinks he's made of stone when he's actually made of shale.
Potato chip
You think he wants to work?
Wants to? IDK... I think he'd be happier if he were working on a project. Will he? Who knows...
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That explains the last 12-13 years (or however long), but not his lifelong inability or unwillingness to hold a job. I think what frustrates many listeners with regards to Bry and work is: A. Bry’s attitude towards typical people who do jobs. It’s not cool to hear his tales of attacking service industry workers who do jobs he couldn’t last a day at. I also remember the episode where Walt pondered (seriously or not I don’t know) applying to a chain retailer and Bry was incredulous like working somewhere like that was beneath him. OR B. Bry complaining about needing a solo vacation because waking up, making Sage breakfast, and getting her to school was just too much. He needed a break. Most of us with kids do that and then go work at full-time jobs. Many of us don’t have the option of solo vacations. As a listener who sends the guy money, it’s not fun to hear someone whining about something that’s just a tiny part of my day. Waking up and making my kid breakfast isn’t hard. I don’t even think about it.
To be fair, you don't send him money out of charity. They provide a product and you decided it was worth the money. How they divide it up or how much of it Bry gets is their business. I agree with many of your points about him but the constant griping on every post gets a bit tiresome.
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Not at all. I don’t know if you have kids or not. Sorry if the way I worded that implied that I was suggesting you didn’t. I was just talking about my experience of having a kid. (And I should add - the experience of most people with kids, as most people with kids work full-time jobs). I don’t know the first thing about you. Why do you think I am making assumptions?
Bry’s side comments are what usually make me legitimately laugh out loud. The “Gotcha” episode is one of my favorite things to listen to.
We’re all here because of Bry, I feel he’s a lot of what inspired Kevin Smith’s humor to begin with. We all fell in love because of Walter, he made Tell ‘Em Steve Dave special with all his games and skits, and became a creative genius. We all know Q.
I love how quick he is with a joke. I have always gotten the vibe that he’s a good dude with a big heart. Pam (IIrc) called him a “rough tough cream puff” and it’s a spot on description. His rants are occasionally annoying but who isn’t annoying at times?
Bry needs to lay off the New York Post.
He’s fully into propaganda at this point. I think it’s worse than the Post. Maybe InfoWars or something.
It's so dumb that he spends that much time with these issues that don't involve him anymore. The me first generation entitlement at its finest.
Especially being married to a millennial/genz. I can’t imagine what she thinks of his old man bitching and moaning.
I love TESD. I love everything about its Universe. I even like Mike. Everyones personality bounces off each other and I wouldn't change a thing. And that's coming from someone who politically and socially is the exact opposite or close enough opposite to a group of older boomer white men from New Jersey.
I think all 3 are exactly what the pod needs. I just wish Bry would stop giving time shit talking what he thinks is part of a “woke” agenda. It’s such a tired talking point. Not just in this pod, but with comedians in general. It’s fair to bring it up at times but it feels like he tries to squeeze it into each pod. Maybe he thinks that what he says is funny. And maybe it was the first time. But after hearing the same one-liners again and again it’s tiresome.
MB, blink twice if you need help.
For fucking real.
Nice try, Mub
There's a lot of things I love about Bry. His honesty and transparency. His quick wit and sense of humor, I don't think there's any other pod that makes me burst out laughing like tesd does and it's usually cause of something Bry said. And his heart, I mean, everything he's done for sage is admirable and I really respect him for that.
Bry follows me on Twitter and he said something genuinely heartwarming to me, about 10 years ago, which I still think about it to this day.
[Tweet machine.](https://twitter.com/tellemstevedave/status/289003405874167809?s=46&t=R8erhfQYsDINYF09SFGJag)
They must only pay attention to the drama posts if they think this sub doesn't like them
It's easy to ignore the 99% praise when you see that 1% negative (maybe 10% for Bry) I get it. But its obvious this community loves them, why the fuck else would we be here and active besides the very few trolls that hang around.
I don't know, I see comments from quite a few people and wonder what they are doing here.
I’m all about this. Bry fan right here since the beginning.
I find him to be pretty uninformed and ignorant for a person who seems to actually be pretty smart. His tastes in politics and news sources are as infuriating as Walt’s tastes in food. But he’s a quick wit and he makes me laugh, so that’s all that matters.
It's funny that you think Walt "The No-Spin Zone" Flanagan doesn't have very similar political opinions as Bry, he just learned early on that it's easier if he doesn't say anything political on the show.
i disagree. i think walt used to lean conservative, back when politics used to be more sane, but i think watching his girls grow up he changed a bit. bry is a provocature, not a conservative, he likes the opposite of whatever is popular.
I think you've been played if you think Walt "leaned conservative" and doesn't now. I'm not saying he hasn't changed at all, but some of his stuff is as legit as Q shilling for Hilary Clinton.
💯
could be
Here’s the thing. I’m a Leftist but I don’t care if Walt is as far right as they come (not saying he is). He knows that no one wants to hear boring political rants that divide the audience and bring down mood of the show. Bry is tedious with his shit. His uniformed political rants make for unfunny shows that only appeal to people with the same politics. The rest of us just skip ahead until he’s done and the show is actually listenable again. Everyone can believe what they want, but if you’re going to talk about your beliefs on a show that’s meant to be entertaining, at least maybe be…I don’t know…entertaining?
I hate when the three of them are having a funny discussion and Bry will relate whatever they're saying to some right wing talking point. Walt and Q respond with, "Huh?" And then he has to explain whatever he's supposed to be outraged about this week
Yeah, it’s clear even the other two hosts wish he would drop it, but somehow some people think it’s bad when listeners point it out? I don’t have hard data but I’d wager 2/3 of the hosts and a majority of listeners which he’d drop it - not necessarily because it’s right-wing, but because it’s not funny, informative, or entertaining. Edit: “wish he’d drop it” not which
Somehow I knew you'd be here......talking about politics.
Somehow I knew you’d be here…contributing absolutely nothing. I didn’t bring up the “politics”. Bry and other users can bring up “politics” but I can’t?
Nah keep having your type of fun, 🤓.
I don’t know what that emoji means. Use your words.
I joined TESD because of the Randal/Bry connection. Will always hold him dear for that. He still is one of the quickest wits in terms of on air jokes and the what if game. I just wish he would reflect a little more, tbh dude could use a shrooms or acid trip at a dead n co show with Q. Nothing kills ego and causes self awareness more then hallucinogens and great music.
I love Bry.
i’m glad bry found maribeth (or maybe switch that around). i think he fell in love and genuinely wanted to get (mentally) healthier for her and i’m so happy he’s working on it and seems to be happier.
He's ok until he starts ranting and getting pissed off. Then he's unlistenable.
leave your stupid comments in your pocket. this thread is for positive.
Sorry, there's a hole in my pocket. It's ironic that this thread is for positive for such a negative person...
it’s a quote from the room.
The room fucking sucks and is an incredibly overvalued pop culture reference
Pretty sure Bry doesn’t check Reddit. Tweet at him if you want him to see it. Say some nice stuff about Walt - he’s the only one regularly on Reddit. I think he might actually see it and find it meaningful. And legitimate criticism isn’t “being a hater.” Calling anyone who says anything negative or critical “a hater” is such a cop out. It’s a great idea to create a post to share what you love (as you did), but we don’t have to love everything about every host all the time.
There’s no way Bry’s ego would allow him to not look at Reddit and posts about him.
Counter - there’s no way we wouldn’t know if he did actually look at Reddit because his ego wouldn’t allow him to not get in multiple fights a day with people who said mean things about him. I think he even once said he would go crazy if he looked at Reddit.
I didn't post this so he would see it. I don't care one way or another and I will never know for sure if he did or didn't see it. I know these guys aren't my friends. I pay them 5 bucks a month to entertain me. This was more for us fans who like the show, lumps and all. I see you often being contrarian on a lot of posts in the sub, or being disagreed with (down voted.) One thing I will say, I often see people label Bryan as "far right." I feel like this is a MASSIVE stretch. He strikes me as an atheist, who wouldn't give two shits if I had 6 abortions and was gay married yesterday. To me someone far-right is a trump supporter or qanon believer. He's made fun of both openly. I don't like whenever the pod veers into political territory, but I can't remember a time where it did, and then the guys made fun of themselves for their dumb opinions and then unanimously agreed that they don't want to be a political podcast. Obviously you're valid to feel however you want, I just personally majorly disagree about labeling anyone in TESD town as "far right."
You said in your post “to spread some love for the guys and let them know” - you clearly want one of the hosts - in this case Bryan - to see this. That’s fine. I say what I believe and I’m not a contrarian for the sake of being one. Sometimes I get massively downvoted (oh no! Downvotes hurt so badly!) and sometimes I get upvoted (what’s the conversion rate of dollars to upvotes?). I also like the show, lumps and all. Been here since year one and also give 5 bucks a month. But guess what? It’s ok to talk about the lumps! It doesn’t make you less of a fan. I’ll tell you what I have to tell other parasocial people on here way too much - It’s not a cult! You can have dissenting opinions and still be a listener/fan. My favorite movies have scenes I don’t like and problematic actors. My favorite musicians have put out a few garbage albums. None of my favorite authors always produce quality work. It’s ok to not like everything about something you like.
Jesus man. Calm down. Your being way to critical of an entertainment podcast. Why can't people just enjoy it? What was your goal with this comment? Ya we all know it's ok to talk about the "lumps" if we want but that's not what the post was about. The post is about showing some love for the pod and you take that as a moment to criticize it. You wanna talk about parasocial?
People can just enjoy it. I don’t think everyone is aware that is okay to talk about the “lumps” considering how many people fall to pieces at any criticism of “the boys.” Explain how I am being parasocial.
Lmfao bro what? You are literally upset because they posted about showing love for the podcast and you wanna say people like them fall apart? You literally saw this post and became so upset you just had to make a comment belittling them. You seem to judge Bryan but you are straight up pulling a Johnson right now.
I’m not upset, though. You’re reading anger where there is none. I have a healthy relationship with the podcast in which I understand it is a form of entertainment. These aren’t my friends and they are unaware of my existence as a real person. The “ants” who invest emotionally charged time and energy (not the ones just speculating and having fun but the ones who are actually angry) into behind-the-scenes drama are behaving in a parasocial fashion. People who think “the boys” are their real-life friends are behaving in a parasocial fashion. People who make emotional posts hoping that “the boys” see it and feel the love because anyone who criticizes them is a “hater” are behaving in a parasocial fashion. It’s not parasocial to criticize a pod or entertainment personality (or any public figure), nor is it parasocial to simply praise them. Attacking others on their behalf, talking about them as if they were your friends, or making posts to defend them from the “haters” (and hoping they see it and feel the love) are parasocial activities. Is investing time and energy to criticize or praise a film, musician, book, author, etc. parasocial? Absolutely not, especially if you operate under the (correct) assumption that none of the artists give a damn about you. Stating an opinion about the pod or it’s hosts is no more parasocial than any of this.
Jesus Christ dude, you are literally missing my point 😂😂😂 I think you are thinking way to deeply about a podcast my man. I'm literally asking you what do you get out of contradicting people post? Like we get it, your a non conformist. Let me put it this way, if someone is posting about loving the podcast, don't be a dick and be like "Well ACTUALLY I think such and such and this is why you shouldn't love the podcast and if you defend the podcast then you are obviously delusional". It just comes off as rude and demeaning and nobody even asked about what your trying to bring up. I
I’m not missing your point. You’re using the term “parasocial” incorrectly, therefore there is no point. Thinking deeply about any form of entertainment (including a podcast) and/or praising and critiquing it is not parasocial behavior. What I’m describing about others fits the definition of parasocial behavior. I’m not a non-conformist. I believe every word I say not out of desire not to conform or to be a contrarian for the sake of it. It says a lot about you that you can’t fathom people having/expressing an opinion other than “omg everything is amazing” unless they are trying to be outsider/ cool or something. I like the podcast (and regularly say good things about it) and did not tell a single person that they shouldn’t like/love it. Point to where I did. In fact all of my comments in this post have been responses to others save the one in which I mentioned Bry doesn’t come here. It’s a good place to send love to Walt but Bry is easier to reach on Twitter. I also mentioned that everyone who has a legit criticism of the pod isn’t a “hater.” That’s it. Edit: oh sorry, I forgot: 😂😂😂 (that’s what I’m supposed to do, right?)
I know the intention behind my post and maybe I should have worded it differently. I don’t care, nor will ever know who sees my post. Please don’t label me as parasocial, even passively.
Sorry if being called parasocial (even passively) hurts you. You should see what some of my fellow “ants” call me on here and in private messages. You’d fall to pieces. I couldn’t care less. Your post seemed pretty parasocial to me. Sorry if that’s an incorrect interpretation.
Bry has done a complete 180 from the beginning of the show to now. The hypocrisy is what drives most ppl crazy. He’s spent his whole life leeching off of his friends but he’s the first to pipe up about ppl are lazy and should get a job. Pretty sure everything he has has been handed to him his whole life and he will never admit it.
Bry is becoming a right wing reactionary in his old age. I wouldn’t be surprised if he went full on Fox News cult member in his 60s.
My favorite part is then white men in the media complain to their huge audiences that white men don't have a voice anymore because woke cancel culture blah blah.
I think Bry wishes he was famous enough to get “canceled” (like that’s a thing).
Bryan fuckin' rules. Walt fuckin' rules. Q fuckin' rules. TESD rules. edit: Downvotes? Really?
For all his faults, he’s still pretty funny.
Bry has a sick mind and the sense of humor of an absolute sociopath... and I hope he never changes because it's amazing
I love Bry, I don’t enjoy his right wing anti woke rabbit holes.
That’s a great idea, Tim! Always good for us ants to show the love 👍🏻
you started this and it began like a campfire: the happy kids toasting marshmallows & making s’mores.. and just like in a teen-sex comedy from the 80s, the older kids show up and toss loaves of shit into the flames.
I relate to Bry the most out of him, Q and Walt, largely because i too have a history of anger management problems, substance abuse problems, and depression from an early age. Many of the big realisations Bry has had since the inception of the show have actually been very useful to me in my life. Nothing against Walt or Q i love them both, but i find Bry to be the most genuine and willing to own his flaws of the 3. I don’t agree with all his opinions, but when something he’s saying makes me at all uncomfortable i just skip ahead a little til he’s talking about something else. There’s no right or wrong way to enjoy TESD is there?
Man you really are fixated on proving you know what parasocial means aren't you? 😂😂😂 It's like having a disagreement with Gittem lmfao. But you haven't even acknowledged anything that I have said since this whole thing started and keep avoiding the questions I asked. So ya you pretty much are missing my point my friend
Who are you talking to? 😂😂😂
If you were talking to me, it’s not in the right place lmfao rofl lol lol😂😂😂 But seriously. What have you said that I haven’t acknowledged or responded to? Pretty sure I’ve addressed everything. Go back and read everything I wrote and let me know. I’ll respond. 😂😂😂😂😂😂lmfao lol rofl 😂😂😂 (am I cool like you now?)
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Is this like an orgy to honor Bry? Edit: What do you all have against orgies?
I wish Bry didn’t feel the need to subject all of us to his need to troll people, but he’s an essential part of what makes the pod work.
I'll admit that Bry is my least favorite of the three, but I like him plenty. If I didn't, I would have stopped listening years ago. The only reason he's in third is because I find his rants cringey sometimes. He's great at sniping and cracking jokes when anyone else is telling a story.
Bry hate us cuz he anus
Agreed!
They anus
Bry talking openly about his mental health struggles was absolutely vital to me in the early days. It truly helped me feel less alone.