Bo Burnham

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bo-burnham

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Bo Burnham born?August 21, 1990
2. Where was Bo Burnham born?Evanston, Illinois, USA
3. What is the key thematic concerns?Mental health, internet culture, societal pressures, existentialism, the nature of performance
4. Who is Bo Burnham?Bo Burnham is a comedian, singer, and filmmaker who started by posting funny songs and videos on YouTube.
5. How did Bo Burnham begin making videos?He began creating videos in his teenage bedroom, using YouTube to share his songs and jokes with the world.

Meta-commentary: Commentary about the nature of commentary itself, or about the work of art being discussed.
DIY Ethos: A philosophy of creating or doing things yourself, often outside of traditional systems.
Catharsis: The process of releasing strong or repressed emotions, often leading to relief.
Digital Native: A person who has grown up with digital technology and is comfortable using it.