Opinion: Bo Burnham -- comedic genius

Many great talents have used Youtube as a platform to rise in fame. These include celebrities such as Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, Kate Upton and famous comedian, Bo Burnham.

Burnham was raised in a very strict Catholic home and school, which does not come through in his nontraditional comedy.

Burnham’s comedy shows employ several techniques to engage the audience and deliver thought provoking jokes -- while also singing and plays the piano.

Some of his most famous songs include “Repeat Stuff,” “Sad,” and “#Deep.” These downright genius songs make the audience not only laugh hysterically, but realize what Burnham is saying at his comedy’s core.

Each song reveals something different about our culture. Using comedy as a way to involve the viewer allows Burnham to break down walls of narrow mindedness and reach his audience with his observations about the world around him.

Some may view his work as offensive or juvenile, but when true understanding of Burnham’s purpose is realized, one sees that he is mocking the fact that everything can be something offensive. He criticizes the very people that he is singing to, but they laugh at it because they are exposed to his points through a seemingly lighthearted way.

He also tells of all the irony living in and among society. This is obvious in his song “Ironic,” from his show “Words Words Words.”

His comedy is a vessel in which he unveils certain aspects of society that are funny, sad, wrong and underappreciated.

Not only does Burnham do stand up, but he also starred in a show called “Zach Stone is Gonna Be Famous,” about a young man trying to find himself and find his path to stardom.

Burnham is a comedic genius opening the eyes of the blinded public.