40+ Bo Burnham Quotes From The Hilarious Comedian And YouTuber

Devangana Rathore
Dec 12, 2023 By Devangana Rathore
Originally Published on Feb 23, 2021
Edited by Monisha Kochhar
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Bo Burham is an American comedian who often utilizes songs for his jokes.

Bo Burnham quotes are the perfect, funny cure to a bad day. Read on for some of the best quotes from his many a year in comedy, and we promise you will love every single one of them.

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Best Bo Burnham Quotes

If you are looking for a good laugh - then we definitely recommend you read on for some Bo Burnham 'Egghead' quotes, and Bo Burnham 'Make Happy' quotes. Some of the best Bo Burnham quotes come from either his show, stand-up specials, and Youtube - where he had made his first foray.

Read on for the funny, weird, and best jokes you will read all year.

1. "Quotes are for dumb people who can't think of something intelligent to say on their own."

-Bo Burnham.

2. "I've always liked the format of YouTube, sharing things for free, which is a nice exchange between people."

-Bo Burnham.

3. "What's important is that you stay true to yourself. Because when you enter the real world, the most valuable thing you can bring is all your you-ness. The world doesn't need any more hot chicks or tough guys or smooth talkers - the world needs more you. And don't let anyone tell you otherwise."

-Bo Burnham.

4. "You got to take a deep breath and give up. The system is rigged against you."

-Bo Burnham.

5. "Laughter is the best medicine, y'know, besides medicine."

-Bo Burnham.

6. "I'm grateful for every stupid mistake and dumb joke I tried to make."

-Bo Burnham.

7. "Once a week, I like to slip into a deep existential depression where I lose all my sense of oneness and self-worth."

-Bo Burnham.

8. "I would say don't take advice from people like me who have gotten very lucky."

-Bo Burnham.

9. "I love you just the way you are but you don't see you like I do. You shouldn't try so hard to be perfect. Trust me, perfect should try to be you."

-Bo Burnham.

10. "Uncharted territory is a good place to be in."

-Bo Burnham.

11. "I just like to write and then perform."

-Bo Burnham.

12. "I stopped and I thought, 'What would Jesus do?' So I didn't exist."

-Bo Burnham.

13. "There's a certain line between jokes and music and poetry that's a bit blurred in my mind."

-Bo Burnham.

14. "A few people know me, and the few people that do know me only know me because they dig my stuff."

-Bo Burnham.

15. "When I tried to hit puberty I swung and I missed."

-Bo Burnham.

Bo Burnham Stand Up Comedy Quotes

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One of the most notable things about this comedian aside from the Bo Burnham quotes is his height. At almost 6'6", words and funny quotes is not the only thing this man has a lot of.

He first started off from a Youtube show in 2007-2008, and now is a popular comedian on the American comedy scene. If you can't catch a show, then do read these Bo Burnham quotes for an equally hilarious time.

16. "If Jesus can walk on water, can he swim on land?"

-Bo Burnham.

17. "What's a pirate minus the ship? Just a creative homeless guy."

-Bo Burnham.

18. "The problem for us, as viewers, is that we want famous people who are passionate about the things they're famous for, because that makes them worthy of the attention. But I think many of those famous people just want to be famous."

-Bo Burnham.

19. "Being famous is complete luck, and that's something you can't bank on."

-Bo Burnham.

20. "In the distance, Bo saw a fairy. A fairy so beautiful that he felt proud of being called one in high school."

-Bo Burnham.

21. "Was Einstein's theory good? Relatively."

-Bo Burnham.

22. "I chose to do comedy instead of going to college."

-Bo Burnham.

23. "I don't try to call myself a poet. But I know that my stuff is pretty literal, in that the themes are pretty simple and on the surface"

-Bo Burnham.

24. "How do you do that?

How?!

It must've been magic."

-Bo Burnham.

25. "The classic comedian says there's nothing that's taboo; if you laugh at one thing you've got to laugh at everything, that comedy is taking people to dark areas and showing them the light."

-Bo Burnham.

26. "I  remember being super young, like nine or ten years old, and thinking, 'Man, I wonder what famous people eat for breakfast. They must have some special kind of cereal!' My mind was so warped by the idea of fame."

-Bo Burnham.

Funny Bo Burnham Quotes

Bo Burnham quotes continue to be some of the most funny out there - even today. He is a veteran comedian of the day, with many quotes related to his ex-girlfriend, cars, and quotes about life giving you lemons - and how to deal with them.

If you're having a bad day, then we definitely recommend reading through some of the funniest Bo Burnham quotes to feel better instantly. Do make sure you share these Bo Burnham quotes with friends, and share the joy!

27. "Postmodern comedy doesn't work well with very old audiences, because it's making fun of the comedy they enjoy."

-Bo Burnham.

28. "Roses are grey, Violets are a different shade of grey, Let's go chase cars!"

-Bo Burnham.

29. "In high school, I worked eight hours a day just so I could get into the college of my dreams and say that I got in - and I never went."

-Bo Burnham.

30. "I'm bored way too easily. I'm staring at screens half the day. I need to be overstimulated. And how will that express itself artistically?"

-Bo Burnham.

31. "I try and write satire that's well-intentioned. But those intentions have to be hidden. It can't be completely clear, and that's what makes it comedy."

-Bo Burnham.

32. "I misdirect the audience, so they have no idea where they are or who they're listening to."

-Bo Burnham.

33. "Maybe life on earth could be heaven, doesn't just the thought of it make it worth a try?"

-Bo Burnham.

34. "For me, if you distill comedy down, it is surprise and the unexpected. That has to be it on its most base level, in any form."

-Bo Burnham.

35. "When life gets you down, make a comforter!"

-Bo Burnham.

36. "I think the comedy clubs tend to homogenize the acts a little bit, because they force them to be palatable in way too many environments."

-Bo Burnham.

37. "No one entertains the thought that maybe God does not believe in you."

-Bo Burnham.

38. "At once I feel that comedy is this amazing sort of transcendent thing, and I'm also open to the fact that maybe it's just an evolutionary hiccup, something that upright apes do in their free time."

-Bo Burnham.

39. "If I had a dime for every time a homeless guy asked me for change, I'd still say no."

-Bo Burnham.

40. "Most of my songs make fun of myself."

-Bo Burnham.

41. "I think it would collapse my heart if I was super famous. I don't have the nerve for it, I'm too anxious. I don't know how you're not obsessed with how people perceive you, because they're real people, you know?"

-Bo Burnham.

42. “When life gives you lemons, you probably just found lemons”

― Bo Burnham

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Bo Burnham quotes then why not take a look at Louis C.K. quotes, or Ron White quotes.

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Written by Devangana Rathore

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English Language, Master of Philosophy

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Devangana RathoreBachelor of Arts specializing in English Language, Master of Philosophy

Devangana is a highly accomplished content writer and a deep thinker with a Master's degree in Philosophy from Trinity College, Dublin. With a wealth of experience in copywriting, she has worked with The Career Coach in Dublin and is constantly looking to enhance her skills through online courses from some of the world's leading universities. Devangana has a strong background in computer science and is also an accomplished editor and social media manager. Her leadership skills were honed during her time as the literacy society president and student president at the University of Delhi.

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