Bothered Boy
738 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingI'm bothered by a lot of things, so every day I aim to post a simple, short, off-the-cuff video expressing my on-the-spot thoughts about whatever is bothering me that day or that moment from the news.
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I'm bothered by the narrative of Canadian history...
July 28, 2020 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MBThe narrative we Canadians tell ourselves about our history is wrong, and ultimately harmful. "We're a peaceful country, and our history is largely peaceful and cooperative" is what we like to tell ourselves, but here's the reality: The Beaver Wars (1609-1701) The Acadian Civil War (1635-1654) King William's War (1689-1697) Queen Anne's War (1702-1713) Father Rale's War (1722-1725) King George's War (1744-1748) Father Le Loutre's War (1749-1755) The French and Indian War ...
I'm bothered by Poland leaving the Istanbul Convention...
July 27, 2020 14:00 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBOn Saturday, July 25th, the Polish government announced it was withdrawing from a European treaty aimed at preventing violence against women. They claim it was "harmful" because it required schools to teach children about gender.
I'm bothered by the banality of modern music...
July 27, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBThere are some great modern musicians out there, but I can't help but notice how the vast majority of it all starts to sound the same after a while. It's a shame, especially when we have the entire discography of mankind at our literal fingertips. Please support your local artists.
I'm bothered by the rising number of COVID cases in young people...
July 25, 2020 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBI know we're all fatigued from self-isolation, but young people are not invincible and we should be leading them and educating them, and they need to be more thoughtful and responsible, or else this gets worse for all of us.
I'm bothered by developments in the British Isles...
July 25, 2020 03:00 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBSorry it's late, the day got away from me. Between Brexit and Scottish independence, we should be paying far more attention to happenings in the British Isles...
I'm bothered by the "kids are falling behind" narrative...
July 23, 2020 14:00 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBIn a push to reopen schools in America (as well as Canada, and no doubt other nations), a narrative is beginning to emerge. “Kids are falling behind!” Compared to what? The line for where kids need to be is pretty arbitrary, and these are unprecedented times that call for thoughtful and measured action, not devotion to old norms.
I'm bothered by the lack of head chefs who are women...
July 23, 2020 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBIf women "belong in the kitchen," then why don't we see more women serving as head chefs in restaurants? It's something worth thinking about.
I'm bothered by the lack of COVID-19 backup plans...
July 22, 2020 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBHere in Canada, we're talking about reopening schools in September. Meanwhile, case numbers across the country appear to be increasing. What's the backup plan if we have to shut down schools again? Spoiler alert, there is none.
An open rant to Governor Mike Parson...
July 21, 2020 14:00 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBWe're doing something a little different today. Don't worry, 'What's Bothering Me Today' will continue happening on a daily basis for as long as I can keep it up. This might be a "spin-off" where I do what's basically a video version of a letter to the editor, only directed to a person who's bothering me at that time. Congratulations, Governor! You're my first.
I'm bothered by the Oathkeepers and Threepers...
July 20, 2020 15:00 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBI completely agree with the right of citizens to take up arms against a tyrannical government or regime. It's just a shame that definition is really limited in the eyes of the Oathkeepers and the 'Three Percenters'.
I'm bothered by the lack of coverage of Guyana...
July 19, 2020 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBA slow-motion coup has more or less been happening in Guyana, and as per usual the "pro democracy" crowd is silent. That bothers me.
I'm bothered by people who talk during movies...
July 19, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBPeople who talk during movies... You're probably not a bad person but my god are you annoying.
I'm bothered by what's happening in Portland...
July 17, 2020 14:00 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBSome shady stuff right out of the fascist playbook is happening in Portland, Oregon right now, and there are people on the internet cheering it on. This is messed up, and far more people need to be aware of it.
I'm bothered by the looming homelessness crisis in America...
July 16, 2020 14:00 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBThere is a looming homelessness crisis threatening Americans and their economy, but no one is talking about it. Up to 28 million Americans might end up homeless in a system already under strain, and not designed to handle that many people that quickly.
I'm bothered by the Lincoln Project and their true aims...
July 15, 2020 14:00 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBI've been seeing more videos produced by the Lincoln Project showing up on my social media feeds, and being shared by family and friends. And while it's always nice to see take-downs of Trump and his incompetency, the true purpose behind the videos is far more insidious.
I'm bothered by the news coming from Serbia and Montenegro...
July 14, 2020 14:00 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBI really hope it's not the case, but various factors are coming together in Serbia and Montenegro that may result in another outburst of violence and bloodshed in the region. That's the last thing that region needs right now.
I'm bothered by the lack of news about Sudan...
July 13, 2020 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBSudan and its so-far successful revolution should be praised, and plastered on every newspaper and TV in the world.
I'm bothered by the Catholic Church getting coronavirus money...
July 12, 2020 21:00 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MBPope Francis and the Catholic Church have got me heated. They're tax exempt and yet received billions in coronavirus financial aid, and the majority of it is going to fight child sexual abuse claims.
I'm bothered by anti-vaxxers and what they mean for the pandemic...
July 11, 2020 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBAnti-Vaxxers are already a problem in society, but the coronavirus pandemic is going to make the issue so much worse...
I'm bothered by society not addressing covert White supremacy...
July 10, 2020 15:00 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBThis is my longest video so far, but that's because there's a lot to cover about overt White supremacy and covert White supremacy.
I'm bothered by people complaining about the deficit and spending...
July 09, 2020 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBFor the past two days, all I've heard about here in Canada are complaints about the huge deficit (unseen since WW2) and the spending of the Liberal government during the pandemic. It's ridiculous.
I'm bothered by people not paying enough attention to Chile...
July 08, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBChile gives us both a warning and a road map for what lies ahead with regards to direct action, revolution, Neo-liberal economics, and even the coronavirus.
I'm bothered by people misunderstanding the Bloc Quebecois and Quebec's politics...
July 07, 2020 18:00 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBThis keeps coming up, and it's time I addressed it.
I'm bothered by people claiming it's "the apocalypse" when it doesn't have to be...
July 06, 2020 14:00 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBGetting really tired of doom and gloom...
I'm bothered by Yemen and Jeff Bezos...
July 05, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBI have a lot of things on my mind, but this one has been sticking with me for a while.
I'm bothered by the Fourth of July...
July 04, 2020 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBToday is the Fourth of July, a time when Americans celebrate their rebellion against a tyrannical regime. So why isn't it happening again?
I'm bothered by what happens after the pandemic...
July 03, 2020 18:00 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBWe need to be talking about this a lot more. The worst is yet to come, and no one is talking about it, let alone how to manage it.
I'm bothered by people who don't signal...
July 02, 2020 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.18 MBI am getting so fed up with people not taking the microsecond of time to signal their intention on the road.
I'm bothered by the misappropriation of patriotism...
July 01, 2020 14:00 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBHappy Canada Day! :D I am proud to be Canadian, but patriotism to me means addressing our problems; not taking a "free day" to ignore them.
I'm bothered by the lack of masks in public...
June 30, 2020 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBYoung people, please wear masks. Just because this virus isn't lethal to you, doesn't mean it doesn't come with debilitating long-term side effects.
I'm bothered by token gestures from businesses and governments...
June 29, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBI'm getting really tired of token, meaningless gestures instead of real, difficult, systemic change. First posted on Facebook 29-06-2020.
I'm bothered by New Saint Andrews College...
June 28, 2020 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBIt's only 9:30 in the morning on 28-06-2020 and I'm already bothered.
I'm bothered by obnoxious motorcycle drivers...
June 28, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.67 MBI really wonder about these people sometimes. First posted on Facebook 27-06-2020.
I'm bothered by ignorance in the White pride vs. Black pride "debate"...
June 26, 2020 14:00 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MBApologies for the wind chimes and my disheveled appearance, I have not been sleeping well lately. I'm bothered by people who continue to wallow in ignorance in the White pride vs. Black pride "debate." First posted on Facebook 26-06-2020.
I'm bothered by how much more work needs to be done for women's safety...
June 25, 2020 18:00 - 4 minutes - 4.59 MBOn 25-06-2020, I was reminded of my male privilege, and the fact that we still have a lot of work to do as a society with regards to treating women with respect and equality.
I'm bothered by voter suppression in Kentucky...
June 24, 2020 13:00 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MBThe egregious and open suppression of Black voters in Kentucky is something that not enough people are talking about. First posted on Facebook 24-06-2020.
I'm bothered by a Canadian museum censoring content...
June 23, 2020 13:00 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBEducation is not always nice and comfortable. First posted on Facebook 23-06-2020.
I'm bothered by anti-mask protests in the States...
June 22, 2020 13:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBPeople who refuse to wear masks and protest the wearing of them are not only foolish, but dangerous. First posted on Facebook 22-06-2020.