Your parents should be praised for raising such a bright compassionate young man who is bringing light to the world.

@natehawkthefitnessbot3251

6 жыл бұрын

Tracey Roseborough Tam agreed. What a role model!

@limogch4586

Жыл бұрын

YESS!! ❤

Being homosexual(gay) is nothing more than being attracted to your own gender. People saying "Why are you so gay?", "That's so gay", "you walk so gay", "she is so gay" etc. are delusional. Men being flamboyant or/and feminine does not automatically mean they are homosexual. Same with women being manly and masculine. This is your typical stigma around homosexuality. People believe it's more than being attracted to your own gender.

@shestheone1503

7 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!!

@aleciataylor7377

7 жыл бұрын

Hwan Gaeul exactly🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

@uruguy2010

7 жыл бұрын

djroberts92 that might have been the case with those individuals you met, but that is not the case for the majority of individuals that identify as part of the LGBT community. So make sure you understand that before you generalize with your comments. I'm a gay men and has nothing to do with what female I have been around. So yes, I'm a gay men.

@fionaaleksoska

7 жыл бұрын

Hwan I totally agree. Just look at Russel Brand, he's flamboyant and plays around flirting with guys but he's streight. Same with Noel Fielding (anyone from the UK will know who I'm talking about).

@tuficek

7 жыл бұрын

Hwan Gaeul yes nice explained i also noticed they are too attract, it is same for transexualls normal men are not so attract to his gender than trans...

"I refuse to use my creative energy to bend myself into an institution. I use my creative energy to bend the institution to accept people, to accept identities, which is not that hard." PUREEAACH

@amaristokes779

4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Bolt that happens to me all the time😂

@flatearth9140

4 жыл бұрын

DONT PREACH IMMORALITY AND SELF HATE !!

@ardvark3131

4 жыл бұрын

@@flatearth9140 prosthelytize, baby!

I found this TED talk years ago, and it’s still one of my very favourites. I come back to this whenever I feel bad about my femininity, because it’s so moving and inspiring and I can relate to so much of what he talks about. I hope that one day, I can own my identity too.

@brokebentsubliminals

6 жыл бұрын

Kovu is a unicorn OMG I’VE SUBSCRIBED TO YOU

@IndigoF0X

6 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, Kovu!

@0autumn610

6 жыл бұрын

OMG KOVU!

@shalacarter9330

6 жыл бұрын

Kovu is a unicorn Just do it!!! It's too painful to spend your energy on negative things.

@lesleymicuda4041

6 жыл бұрын

a multitude of blessings, peace and the profound realization that you are perfection just as you are....every person on this planet has struggles...it's inherent w/in this human form...so you are in the company of billions....not alone...but, from w/in these billions of fellow sparks of life, you are extremely special with a precious, unique identity that this world is so much richer for you being in it!

This guy really is a tremendous speaker.

@newgeorge

8 жыл бұрын

??

@killzcobra

8 жыл бұрын

Everyone is aware.

@whynottalklikeapirat

8 жыл бұрын

+newgeorge AND tremendously gay.

@aochikabooks

8 жыл бұрын

+whynottalklikeapirat haha, we're also very aware

@whynottalklikeapirat

8 жыл бұрын

A.O Chika I was thinking of something else but then I was MADE aware xD

I know this comment will be passed over and disregarded, but i would just like to say i have struggled tremendously about my sexuality and "gay" tendencies for 7 years and because of this I tried suicide 4 times. I am finally coming to understand myself and be ok and happy with it thanks to people like him and other amazing supporters of just being yourself. So thank you.

@WowWeAreOblivous

8 жыл бұрын

+mustafa aqeli i am not religious

@drsneep

8 жыл бұрын

+WowWeAreOblivous then you definitely endup in hell

@drsneep

8 жыл бұрын

Its seems that the odds are not in your favor xd

@6239jimmy

8 жыл бұрын

+WowWeAreOblivous ^^ don't listen to this bigoted idiot. Live how you want to and don't let anyone tell you otherwise, especially with pathetic attempts of threatening religious fallacy. keep moving toward accepting yourself, because you are perfect the way you are! :)

@6239jimmy

8 жыл бұрын

+WowWeAreOblivous ^^ don't listen to this bigoted idiot. Live how you want to and don't let anyone tell you otherwise, especially with pathetic attempts of threatening religious fallacy. keep moving toward accepting yourself, because you are perfect the way you are! :)

how is this audience not dying??? this guy is literally the funniest, most interesting speaker ever. this audience is letting his bomb jokes fly bye smh

@travelvan68

5 жыл бұрын

There was one guy in the back dying. I swear I heard him.

@BOOGiNS

5 жыл бұрын

To each their own. I couldn't even finish the video it was so hard to watch this guy speak. His pandering statements ending in the word "but". He did that like 10 times.

@britishcig5462

5 жыл бұрын

TedTalks usually edits out any background noise for more serious talks like this, no audience noise at all usually

@thetertinator9562

5 жыл бұрын

Its the mic setup, during stand uo gigs there are mics aimes towards the audience to catch the laughter. During ted talks therw isnt the need

@theseeker2586

5 жыл бұрын

For some reason I could not stand him. He's moving too much, he's giving me anxiety.

i've barely started watching this vid and i just adore his flamboyant movements

@phoenixfoster-smith8585

5 жыл бұрын

I know right

@trinitylivingston1286

5 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@youwantsomenut2310

5 жыл бұрын

It's giving me anxiety

@rn6710

3 жыл бұрын

Not me tho.

@mike48877

6 ай бұрын

Me too!

Before he even started talking, I love this man

@AndyQuezadilla

7 жыл бұрын

Hades lol same

@divinefever

7 жыл бұрын

Hades that's pretty gay

@swampmach1ne

7 жыл бұрын

QuashaSalsa Thank you my good sir

@alanpotter8680

7 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I always believed that I can't be attracted romantically or sexually towards effeminate men. This guy proved me wrong.

@jackiecantfly2083

7 жыл бұрын

Hades, I was like, this man is already going to inspire me and I didn't even have to finish the video.

this deserves nothing but support and love, such a great speaker

@R369B

8 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@andresfigueroa6836

8 жыл бұрын

And a big old fashipn gay drag

@arkaiushs1361

8 жыл бұрын

Not all people who do drag are gay, and not all gay people do drag.

@alexfang810

7 жыл бұрын

league player is confused

@rayotani25

6 жыл бұрын

Bravo!

Because J.K. Rowling said so

@swiftieforever9793

4 жыл бұрын

Periodtttttt

@user5214

4 жыл бұрын

The comment make me haha

@lucascrafes5580

4 жыл бұрын

😐yeah im laughing so hard

@envinyatar5712

4 жыл бұрын

This comment is so underrated.

@elgrenudocascarrabias6936

4 жыл бұрын

Albert FC Finally , someone who understands the true world order

He's so funny wtf why does no one in the audience laugh at his jokes

@jimmyyaeger8494

5 жыл бұрын

Skylar Derthick it’s about joke delivery, that’s all he lacked

@paulpower7018

5 жыл бұрын

I hear lots of laughter. ..its not a comedy routine afterall. Especially when many of his jokes at the expense of his suffering at the hands of judgmental ppl. It's unsure somtimes when it's "ok" to laugh at a Ted Talk when someone is bearing their soul.

@flop6228

5 жыл бұрын

Funny strange or funny haha?

@brookielad79

4 жыл бұрын

The audience are definitely laughing but I think the sound of his mic has blocked out the laughter (this is what normally happens when someone is talking on stage)

@lordman5497

4 жыл бұрын

@@flop6228 funny haha

He is damn good at giving a speech. For someone with English as second language it is always interesting to listen to people like him.

@JM-lh8rl

7 жыл бұрын

Matt H. What's his first language?

@danielyahalom3961

7 жыл бұрын

English is also my second language, but the thing is, all you have to do is speak it enough and you'll be good at it. I live in the US now, and I actually had to tell most of my friends english was my second language before they realized.

@hangvu_66

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel Yahalom, can i get acquainted with you? because i want to learn English more from you

@appleslover

7 жыл бұрын

Daniel Yahalom that is really what I do, but I am very embarrassed by from that, I feel them like they are gonna laughing at me

@vietphuong4055

6 жыл бұрын

Matt H. Sure bro

This is the longest TED talk I've listened to. Normally during a break in speech I'll tap the screen to see how much time is left, but I didn't do that once in this one. This kid is an excellent speaker, I don't care if he's "The Breath of Satan".

@leudyrodriguez2488

8 жыл бұрын

He said he was a part of the Bronx Science speech and debate team. That's what they do.

@crimson4066

8 жыл бұрын

You mean "The smoke of Satan"

@rowannnnnnnnn

7 жыл бұрын

I literally just burst out laughing at the addition of "Satan's breath" 10/10 great finale!

I’m bi. I saw this somewhere and for whatever reason I found it hilarious. Girls are hot. Guys are hot. Everybody is hot. Why? *Because of global warming* Ohhhhhhhh

@patiencen1280

4 жыл бұрын

lmaoooo😂😂

@neddobevibintho6970

4 жыл бұрын

LMAO this just made my day

@ramez2207

4 жыл бұрын

I don't want to live anymore.

@patiencen1280

4 жыл бұрын

Ramez Dr are you okay

@dez7034

4 жыл бұрын

just kiddin lmao

The biggest question you should be asking yourself in the mirror is “why am I so hot”

@KimDiamond57

3 жыл бұрын

You chose your matrix. You made a good choice!

@juchenecromancer5644

3 жыл бұрын

Haha can't relate

This is why teaching autistic kids to act normal doesn't work. Being autistic and trying to act normal means constantly monitoring your tone of voice, how much eye contact you're making, what mannerisms you're doing, etc. And at the same time, you have to expend just as much effort monitoring the *other* person, to read those nonverbal cues you don't instinctively pick up. I'm all for teaching autistic kids useful skills, but those people who try to 'cure' an autistic kid just by training them to act normal are forcing their 4 or 3 or 2 year old into a closet just as binding as an effeminate gay guy trying to act straight.

@yttis3257

8 жыл бұрын

People seem to think that learning the script for small talk will make me happier. I loath small talk, it makes me cringe when I'm forced to repeat something so blatantly fake, multiple times a day. And I'm patronized for it.

@sebastian5302

8 жыл бұрын

+Ettina Kitten I'd make a counter argument in regards to socially awkward people. Same thing, and them changing would be a good thing.

@manictiger

8 жыл бұрын

+Ettina Kitten I've always believed in training your strengths, not your weaknesses. No one needs a sub-mediocre social bird when there exists charisma hawks, but they might need a super-programmer or a mathematician. Or in my case, I was born with a very powerful spatial reasoning ability. It's not just a strong imagination. It actually shows up in tests. So I train that over other things. Put math in numbers and symbols and I struggle, but graph it and I'll do calculus without being aware it's calculus.

@geetarguy777

8 жыл бұрын

LOL actually it does. new autistic child, don't bite people, normal people don't do that. don't get violent, other people don't do that. don't touch others in the wrong way, NORMAL. people. don't. do. that.

@ZacharyAlexanderGoh

7 жыл бұрын

My True Love is My FR-S Don't flatter yourself, most gays are probably smarter than you.

Thank you. I am 'covering-my-fem-side-just-to-avoid-hate-even-in-gay-community' kind of guy in South Korea. I was inspired. You helped me start to embrace my self.

@markyjanu10

6 жыл бұрын

Vincent Choi Hello :) Do I understand you correctly that you are genderfluid?

@wernerbeinhart2320

5 жыл бұрын

Straight acting is a cancer

@oborohzmn

5 жыл бұрын

@@wernerbeinhart2320 I disagree, acting like someone else instead of yourself is a cancer. Not EVERYONE is femme.

Having loving supportive parents makes all the difference in a person's development. How lucky he was to have such parents.

@jiznimore

4 жыл бұрын

true

@germelinaobrien5277

Жыл бұрын

To thine own self, be true!

@DCFunBud

Жыл бұрын

@@germelinaobrien5277 Oh, yes! But it will cost you.

Could be gayer

@deeppurpleam3930

5 жыл бұрын

Thomas Sanders : Could be gayer .YES

@lauren6015

5 жыл бұрын

Yassss

@LokiC_713

5 жыл бұрын

We all need Thomas Sanders!

@Blondythedragon

5 жыл бұрын

Oh you did noooot

@judahhays189

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

8:37 "It is easier to change a community, it is easier to change a society, than to change your own identity." Woah, that was powerful. 😳

@samjones9821

7 жыл бұрын

PS: The very end got me a little teary eyed.

@MFYouTube683

4 жыл бұрын

Try this anywhere in the middle east. It’s not powerful at all, trust me.

@skarletkahn8840

4 жыл бұрын

Malo Fankhauser cause of their religious beliefs.

@limogch4586

Жыл бұрын

FACTS

@DasAntiNaziBroetchen

Жыл бұрын

Based on personal experience, I think this statement is genuinely false. It's much easier to blend in. Not sure what counts as "changing ones identity" though. Not defined I assume.

This is one brilliant and brave young man. I feel safe leaving the planet in millennials' hands because of people like this guy!

@danielfloyd.

7 жыл бұрын

agree

@danielfloyd.

7 жыл бұрын

***** I disagree with the first part. Millennials aren't the generation to just settle with on how they were raised [by previous generations]. We open our minds to new things especially in a world that is rapidly changing. And I think that's what sets us apart from past generations....we yearn for new things and don't just live by the views and traditions our parents instill into us. We choose to learn, explore other things and areas.

@danielfloyd.

7 жыл бұрын

***** Yeah...Ive heard about that statistic. I dont necessarily think thats a bad thing. Millennials marry later in life, have less children, etc. The majority of people who believe in those stereotypes are the generations before us. It doesnt matter though...

@princecharmling14

7 жыл бұрын

assuming this is sarcasm. what's wrong with this guy?

@georgefoster1241

7 жыл бұрын

Prince Charmling You fucking disgusting pervert.

For me, it was always simple. "You throw a ball like a girl!" or "What are you doing?! That's the way girls strike matches!" I didn't realize how insidious and widespread this restricting of body movement was, until I saw a video of a preacher telling his congregation that if they ever found their little boy waving his hands with limp wrists they should hit him,HARD! Simple and stupid and sad, sad, sad.

@joym824

5 жыл бұрын

Very sad!

@meandmybobbygee1812

5 жыл бұрын

Girls... Strike matches... Differently..?

@trinitylivingston1286

5 жыл бұрын

So sad, I was always told "stop acting like a boy" or "are you a boy?"

@Quack-vf2ch

5 жыл бұрын

Next time someone says that just say, if you actually tried you could too, I'm a transboy so this is a kicker

@trinitylivingston1286

5 жыл бұрын

@@Quack-vf2ch exactly what I'd say if someone gives me hassle or if someone screwed up who was giving me hassle.

"The Smoke of Satan" would be a good band name.

@shazy2640

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 good point

Im 15 not out but this gave me hope

@HalvorRaknes

8 жыл бұрын

+Tim Miller I hope you will find something better that won't drag you into the "gay community" as opposed to simply being you and homosexual (or whatever).

@michaelhernandez1917

8 жыл бұрын

There will always be people out there who will tell you that you are less than. They are merely afraid of what they don't understand. Have a close group of friends that you can rely on if you aren't having a good day. ❤️❤️❤️

@XXXB1EAKXXX

8 жыл бұрын

i never told my mum I'm straight what should i do?

@XXXB1EAKXXX

8 жыл бұрын

+imperfectionist I'm joking coming out as gay or bi or whatever is stupid

@XXXB1EAKXXX

8 жыл бұрын

+imperfectionist my parents don't know I'm bi... and i don't care if they think I'm straight or gay i do my own thing

I never understood gay people until i worked with one for 5 years. Its just how they are. Just how their brain works. Its different just as i am dyslexic there is no way i can change it. It just is how it is. Be proud who you are. Just be you.

@benrobinson5839

9 жыл бұрын

***** So Albert Einstein, Steve jobs, Steven Hawkings, Steven Spielberg Are all retarded ok.

@benrobinson5839

9 жыл бұрын

***** I don't think that being gay is hereditary. If a gay man has a kid he is not more likely to be gay.

@benrobinson5839

9 жыл бұрын

Yer think you are on the right track. I believe in darwinian theory too. We are now at the point in time when we will change our evolution path by ourselves. Alot of people think its the only way for the human race to survive is to change who we really are. To create a much less self destructive human with the ability to always be at an equilibrium.

@benrobinson5839

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud will check its and its King not Queen but thanks anyway.....

@nugosaurus

9 жыл бұрын

***** Medical Definition of RETARDATION. 1 : an abnormal slowness of thought or action; especially : mental retardation. 2 : slowness in development or progress.

He's so cute! Not just the looks, but his entire personality. Very very attractive ♥️

Anyone else feeling like a total slacker when you realize how many things the kid did before he was even 20?

Have you ever had a day that you feel so gay that you do everything by the "gay way" and you can't stop saying/thinking that you are gay

@anniesmith6165

7 жыл бұрын

Me, before i realized i was bisexual.

@TransgendrAceWithGayestOfGrace

7 жыл бұрын

lmao

@chrisrose8169

7 жыл бұрын

lol yaaaaasssssss

@Naixatloz

7 жыл бұрын

today is one of those days

@mitsu9314

7 жыл бұрын

yes

I always say "when did you choose to became straight" to those that say sexuality is a choice.

@gtrmaster2000

9 жыл бұрын

Powderfinger It is a choice buddy. It's not a "it happened on this day in 2005" it's a slow manipulation of the mind through observation. You are born Neither.

@powderfinger6597

9 жыл бұрын

gtrmaster2000 Interesting. Please expand on your "slow manipulation theory."

@gtrmaster2000

9 жыл бұрын

Certainly. Throughout your entire life, the moment your senses adjust you are constantly absorbing information. At this current moment you're consciously and subconsciously absorbing information. Every choice you make is determined upon data already collected. In fact you are born with innate data which allows you to survive as an infant, or rather the need of existence. These would be instincts. Another instinct would be to procreate and the continuation of a species. That’s fine and dandy however, how do you know how to procreate? Fairly simply put, you actually don’t. Not until absorbed data takes place anyway. This absorption I argue with a few things one being data collected through smell, pheromones, designed to attract the attention of the opposite sex for procreation. Being attracted by smell is not the same as enjoying sex with either sex though, it’s simply a way for the bodies to notice one another. It’s what you do with this collected data that matters. Absorbed data naturally has variables, be it what you’re exposed to or not. For instance, if you are raised by a family with specific religious values, you tend to follow them due to exposure. This does not however mean you will explicitly follow what you're more exposed to. For instance, say I whole hard idly believed in something and I’ve believed this for 30+ years, yet my fellow peers all agree it is nonsense. Being exposed to this and the constant influx of contrary data, could potentially cause me to make the decision that this is nonsense, or it could even strengthen my beliefs depending on whichever other variable of data is collected. You can’t specifically choose things to expose to someone and have them make a choice based on that exposure every time though. There are far too many outside variables. I do believe though if you were to do an experiment on a child in a controlled environment, never exposed to males or females directly, I mean sound/sight/touch all senses, they would neither be straight nor gay, in fact I’d argue they would be attracted to a female based on innate data from birth, but that doesn’t mean they would like it. They wouldn’t know what they like, until the rest of the data was collected, touch/sight etc. Id continue but I feel that's already relatively long.

@kevind5421

9 жыл бұрын

gtrmaster2000 Influence due to environmental factors does not at all mean that a conscious decision was made. I agree that sexuality is a very complex mixture of both innate, biological tendencies paired with environment as with most behavior. However, would you say that someone chose to have post traumatic stress disorder, a bacterial infection, a dismembered limb, etc? No. These situations are all directly caused by environmental factors, but people did not choose those environments. Also, biological features play a far bigger role than what you are presuming. It is theorized that homosexual brains differ from heterosexual brains (content.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1815538,00.html). It is also theorized that heredity plays a role as well (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1691850/pdf/15539346.pdf). Overall, I agree that the environment likely plays a role in sexuality, but this does not correlate to choice, it does not mean biology is not a factor, and it does not mean that homosexuality is preventable at this point in time.

@gtrmaster2000

9 жыл бұрын

Kevin Demontbrun I never argued that people chose what environments were exposed to them... In fact I clearly stated that variables exist multiple times in the assessment. I thought I made that very clear. Of course I do believe heredity plays a role, I also mentioned that with innate genetics... Yes environment definitely has influence on choice. Does it force you to choose? No, but it certainly makes you think of the possibility and to deny that is in and of itself nonsensical.

I entered expecting to have rainbows injected into my eyes. I left compounding the idea that being different does not require conformity, regardless of your peer's opinions.

@michafaine2433

4 жыл бұрын

That was amazingly said!

@thisisthewronghat2706

4 жыл бұрын

tbh rainbows injected in your eyes arent a bad thing.

Thank you for this. Owning your identity, for yourself and others has always been something I have felt is necessary, but have had difficulty explaining the importance to others. Thank you for setting an example

@donovansyiemiong9742

5 жыл бұрын

You're cute 😍

This guy is actually more of a man, more of a person than many of those "manly macho" kids.

@mathieumeneray2990

8 жыл бұрын

Shot fired

@panicatdx

7 жыл бұрын

Yes! That's what I was thinking. He is being himself. Very smart and kind young man.

@nobody-bb4di

7 жыл бұрын

YESSS!!! :-D

@twentynebgsfshit2579

7 жыл бұрын

Max Đỗ ddddd

@nataliam450

7 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking. Why are all of the good ones gay? :') (this is just a joke please don't come for me)

What a beautiful, educated, inspirational man.

@fabiodutra7053

9 ай бұрын

❤🌈 beautiful 🥰

That was an amazing speech! As a straight person I believe is great that there are people out there who are trying to change the world and empower others to feel comfortable with who they are and accept their identities.

As a bisexual girl with Aspergers, I feel like he has touched upon some major revelations. When I was trying to be "normal" I was miserable. I was bullied, because other kids knew I was different even before I did. I was smart, and fairly good at faking my pain. When I finally found out, in my twenties, that I have Aspergers, I felt so much relief. I felt like now...I don't have to hide. I don't have to put up a facade that takes all of my energy and happiness. Now I try to own my identity; to be who I am. The world may not like that I don't fit in it's box of normality, but I can never go back to how it was. Not when I'm finally me.

Next time someone asks him - "Watch my Ted talk"

@PedroToledo.

7 жыл бұрын

Mark Thom Lol. True that.

@wildwoman9314

7 жыл бұрын

Mark Thom you're cute

@guaitxican

7 жыл бұрын

That Chic Online agreed!

Impressive- well done! Great role model for all young men, of any sexual orientation. He will go far in life.

@mathieumeneray2990

8 жыл бұрын

As a straight men, I totally agree with you

@mathieumeneray2990

8 жыл бұрын

+Mathieu Meneray man*

@kax358

7 жыл бұрын

i'm a young straight girl, he's a great role model for everyone!

@HogbergPhotography

7 жыл бұрын

nobody cares about your sexual orientation.

@rizkylibertysiajaya1354

6 жыл бұрын

Braden Haggart fanatic religions?

English is not mother language but I am proud of myself how I easily understand him even though he speaks so fast without a breath. It is no suprise he is in debates. I am jealous of his fluidity.

I never had a relationship until I found my girlfriend and I love her with all my heart. And I talked openly about it since then. And I knew, I have some of the most awesome people on earth supporting me in every way. I am female. I am lesbian. I have ASD. I have Endometriosis. And I fight for my right of getting paid equally, getting married, get inclusive threatment( I was one of the very first ASD Kids going to Gymnasium School in Germany) and being allowed to get the medical care I need to live with an illness, that is ruining my Job and my health in general (chronic muscel inflamation, spine problems and high risks of inner bleedings). And I am proud of becoming an example for others!

This so-called "gay acting" isn't gay at all. I see everyday straight men moving their hands just like he does, I hear straight men suffering judgemental people just because they have a clear voice. And I do not mention straight women who aren't considered feminine enough by society. This is not being gay, this is being yourself!

@maddiebarraclough7812

7 жыл бұрын

i'm a masculine girl, and i am gay. the reasons they're stereotypes is because they're often true, and there's nothing wrong with that - what's wrong is claiming that it's bad to be a masculine girl or bad to be a feminine boy, no mention of sexualities at all.

@destroya3303

5 жыл бұрын

The fact more men act like gays just means society is getting weaker and more effeminate.

@alyssahansen1400

5 жыл бұрын

@@destroya3303 How?

@destroya3303

5 жыл бұрын

@@alyssahansen1400 It is obvious on its face.

@alyssahansen1400

5 жыл бұрын

@@destroya3303 Explain the correlation of the weakening of society to men flicking their wrists and having a specific tone of voice to me like I have only half a brain.

"Gosh, I'm so gay" - Me, a bisexual.

@gloomysummers3660

7 жыл бұрын

Okami D. Yuu THIS IS ME XD

@jacobashley7205

6 жыл бұрын

Okami D. Yuu This relates to me on a spiritual level

@oliviatucker8431

6 жыл бұрын

Okami D. Yuu SAME

@graceless297

6 жыл бұрын

Okami D. Yuu MEE

@julieguldchristensen5836

6 жыл бұрын

meeeeeeeeeee omg

Powerful talk. It's really encouraging to hear these kinds of talk in midst of finding yourself.

He sounds like my son’s boyfriend. We all love him to bits.

@c.f.6048

4 жыл бұрын

Aw! 😊 Are they still together?

@andrewb639

4 жыл бұрын

Julie Wake that’s so sweet!

@juliewake4585

4 жыл бұрын

C. F. Yes they’re really close. They’ve been together for nearly four years now.

@marksbikeexports5123

3 жыл бұрын

@@juliewake4585 l think they have it made male and male, female and female couples,....................i mean, imagine the communication

@kylenguyen2606

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for accepting him😊

I am a Christian, moderately conservative and I believe in gay rights. I believe that God makes and designed gay people for a reason. Gay people are great because they adopt the children that straight people don't want 😊

@Edson07bs

8 жыл бұрын

+Abdulkariem Al-Bertaali You just judged him, which is also against the Bible. You're in no way a follower of Christ.

@NotAJollyPotato

8 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, both things you said directly contradict yourself. I get what you mean, in that you a modern thinker, but then you compare it to a book written over 1000 years.

@brandondewitt8396

8 жыл бұрын

+Diaab ibn Nahshid ummm....and god created man in his image does that not mean that how you are created is the way god wanted you to be...just because some random dudes wrote that they hate gays doesn't make it an abomination...and are you looking at the old testament or new testament because they contradict each other a lot already and if you're Christian, you should follow the new testament being that it's about Christ and wasn't his big thing that the outcasts and the downtrodden are the ones you should love the most. An atheist is someone that rejects the idea of a deity or higher power...you can believe in a higher power and still fight for gay rights...you are the reason people think the catholic church is medieval but what do i know...I'm just responding to an ignorant post that's spreading hate on a video about accepting yourself and each other

@MrBrightlight66

7 жыл бұрын

Which part of the Bible did she go against ? It would be most helpful if the relevant quotations are indicated.

@mixalissimeonidis7253

7 жыл бұрын

Shyanne Whisner god makes no mistakes right?

This guy is gorgeous and so smart. I'm glad he did this.

@janherrmann3320

6 жыл бұрын

He needs a lady.What a shame..

@Ghettojaku

6 жыл бұрын

Gino Simplicio gaye lel

@essexer

5 жыл бұрын

@@janherrmann3320 Sooo Your Against Him? What A Shame...

This is undoubtedly one of the best TED Talks in recent history. This young man is amazing. Thank you Mr. Thomas Lloyd.

his hand gesticulations are incredible!

@jimmyyaeger8494

5 жыл бұрын

rio maule his motions are incredibly dull, they portray nothing therefore are useless

@saltwatercb

3 жыл бұрын

yes, incredibly fey

Normal is a washing machine setting, it doesn't apply to humans. All we can do is be ourselves with no apologies. peace x

@michaelab1128

9 жыл бұрын

You have a washing machine with a normal setting?

@TigerPrawn_

9 жыл бұрын

Michaela B No! Just an expression. peace x

@TigerPrawn_

9 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks :) *your

@michaelab1128

9 жыл бұрын

Gus W Can I have cookies?

@alpspitz1

9 жыл бұрын

***** there are so many different gender orientations that it's difficult to classify all of them socially that's where the problems begin

He did a really nice job with this presentation, and its kind of unfortunate the crowd didn't appreciate his dry humor :(

@paulpower7018

5 жыл бұрын

They laughed plenty. But given the pretense of it being a Ted Talk and trying to be politically correct, it can be hard to laugh at every self made joke knowing they were born out of such emotional pain.

Where do I click to marry him?

@vitars3363

4 жыл бұрын

You must tag Usain Bolt in a game of tag.

@coltonkleins

4 жыл бұрын

@@vitars3363 lmmao

@KevinNgigiStart

4 жыл бұрын

God you're so sweet...

@chinmaypatade7224

3 жыл бұрын

Awww😂

Very eloquent speaker! He kept me engaged all the time.

I don't know about anyone else but I am in love with his parents for being so supportive and just all around amazing.

@shobhabhangale4160

7 жыл бұрын

FYI VP LP ml k can bbw2

Your comic timing is incredible. I would have been one of those loud laughs coming from the back of the room cutting through that tense silence.

@AsDeft

9 жыл бұрын

yeah the TED crowd is always so dead. A lot of people try to throw in some comedy to their...performance to help make it flow and keep their attention, but they are always so up-tight and never laugh.

I'm a lesbian at an all girls Catholic school. Me and my friends are trying right now for school support. This made me cry. Thank you so much

Humor and Humility= A+

so comforting to see people proud of what they are

@Zicktor07

7 жыл бұрын

Barbara Hernandez not what they are but who they are.

@Gibbols

7 жыл бұрын

Hurrr Durrrr political correctness hurrr durr

@PhoebeJaneway

5 жыл бұрын

But IS he truly who he is? How can you be sure? How many of us people truly behave the way they are?

@triplea1864

2 жыл бұрын

what are you talking about jokeman

I searched this for fun, because I'm pretty gay, but I never expected to get a so awesome answer!

@protoman7487

5 жыл бұрын

Wtf Internet same

This guy is so intelligent and funny. He gave me a lot to think about.

I have an essay due in ten minutes, and I still have to write the conclusion paragraph. Yet I am here. I have no regrets.

This title is what I ask myself every morning

@theocean1973

7 жыл бұрын

I try to ask that question too, except I usually can't because my mouth is full. Hellooooo! 😛🍌🏳️‍🌈

@dakotacloverleaf286

6 жыл бұрын

I would too, but I’m a bit busy with my girlfriend making out. Jk, I don’t have one ;-;

@iMelanin

6 жыл бұрын

Pikaia Gracilens LMFAOOOO.

Interesting to note that many people who are offended by homosexuality, seem to be under the impression that their individual morality is the gold standard of morality for all peoples, everywhere. The interesting part about this line of thinking is that the individual is outwardly attempting to define what is right and wrong for rest of the human inhabitants on this planet. The most important thing to take away from this, is the philosophical viewpoint known as "meta-ethical morality" which states that each individual defines their own view of right and wrong, good and bad. Using this logic, one can see clearly that when an individual exclaims that "being homosexual is bad" or "the LGBT community is in some way wrong," what they are really stating is that they have somehow created a wall inside of their mind with a "my way or the highway" attitude and expect most other individuals to have--or at least conform to--the same thought processes and belief systems. Think of morality and perception like this: Each individual lives inside an enclosed cubicle. Nobody can see outside, but each can make educated guesses about what its like. This is perception. Nobody can define global concepts of right and wrong, without actually experiencing an upbringing in every culture, religion, and time period; living in every possible situation that has ever been presented to each individual. Even then, it may still be subjective. *********************************************************************************************** In order to preserve the human race, and the future of our children's children, their children, and thousands of generations down the line.... ....I beg of you, please put aside your individual concepts of right and wrong, and instead place a greater emphasis on how we can work together as a species. Not as a tribe, a race, a religious group, or a specific culture, but a species. The species is what matters most. Even ants know that.

@amvader3000

8 жыл бұрын

This comment really moved me..thank you for this🙏👏👏

@arkaiushs1361

8 жыл бұрын

Burhan the Somali No it isn't subjective. Hatred almost always stems from fear. It is an old outdated animal instinct. Primitive man threw rocks at other primitive men that looked different. Nowadays people use better rocks. We call them bullets. Senseless murder happens everyday, perpetuated by either fear or greed. Homophobia, Racism, Anti-[insert religion here]...Its all the same really. A species that kills itself in huge masses for no viable existential reason, is paradoxical at best. At worst, its a species bound to be extinct. We have already destroyed 90% of the Earth...You know, our only habitat...Should we spend time acting like primitive man, throwing rocks at eachother, or should we evolve and rebuild our habitat, and advance our species?

@Japhir13

7 жыл бұрын

Great comment. You could argue, however, that objective morality could be based solely on whether or not something is harmful (directly or indirectly) to other people (maybe even more generally: beings that are able to experience pain?).

@RA-ez4gv

7 жыл бұрын

Arkaius HS I'm

@deborabrown28

7 жыл бұрын

Writing this down in my quotes note book!

This guy came to TEDTalk after watching the Ugandan interview.

I wish to meet this person someday before I die and really thank him for speaking the last lines which I have in my mind before the world. Thank you

I wish I met this guy before I became homophobic. I've gone full circle to the point if this guy was my son I'd be quite proud of him.

@joru8673

8 жыл бұрын

+

@CAnon-mg1xm

7 жыл бұрын

before or after his AIDS infection

@sadikmeah4057

7 жыл бұрын

***** We all suffer from some kind of illness. If not now I guarantee you will in the future.

@sadikmeah4057

7 жыл бұрын

***** Yes, if they're stupid and careless. Just like a lot of other groups of people are killing themselves on smoking and alcohol. So what's your point?

@CAnon-mg1xm

7 жыл бұрын

EPIDEMIC. no if about it. EPIDEMIC. IN PROGRESS SPREADING BY 45%EACH YEAR.

Being called gay even as a kid from the age of 6 or being asked "why are you so gay" made me so confused as a person because I was not it confused me as a person as I let the words of others confuse me they made me think i was something i was not. I cut my hair short because i was just convinced I thought thats how it worked. And I realized 1. Im not gay 2. Having short hair dosent make you gay 3. Dont let people tell you who you are. But most of all I learned my short hair shaped me to become who I wanted to be and I am a 13 year old straight girl and I have short hair and I love myself as a person and I will not be told different.

@drsneep

8 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@spoozimon5710

8 жыл бұрын

+Makayla Ketteman who the fuck cares

@thecouchpotato4652

8 жыл бұрын

+Autism_HD I care

@DarKillerM

8 жыл бұрын

+EPICFACE AUTISM HD And me.

@Alvgal

8 жыл бұрын

+EPICFACE AUTISM HD And I care, too.

as soon as I watched this I literally signed up for a public speaking class at my community college cause I wanna be able to speak in front of a crowd as well as this guy did.

I used to monitor my walking everyday for the same reason. I also refused to run because one time someone said I looked like a girl with the way my wrists moved. So crazy how consistent these experiences can be.

"It's easier to change a community than to change your own identity, and it does much less damage that way." New favourite quote, god damn

what an incredible speaker. dude you is like proper gifted!

I love his confidence that lets him take himself so lightly. "Those who can laugh at themselves are always amused." I am still moving toward complete confidence. I am enough there to be happy, but I also recognize I will always have room to improve. Good thing too. I would feel terrible for everyone around me if I were already perfect. :)

Holy moly his speech was awesome. Hit on so many points.

I like your "I am." shirts. Now, you need one that says "I'm not, but I love and respect someone who is.", for those of us who have family and/or friends who are, as a way to show our support for them.

@DavidEckTV

7 жыл бұрын

you shouldn't need your own version.

@Lydie-vv4fr

7 жыл бұрын

"I AM" can also mean "I am supporting you", "I am part of the community as a gay or as an advocate", "I could have been you"... "I AM" is a way to show that LGBT people are what they are, just the way they are and that they deserve to be themselves without being judged, discriminated, prejudiced etc.

@ladymalora

7 жыл бұрын

First, having "I AM" associated with being LGBT tells anyone who sees it that the person wearing the shirt is gay and proud of who they are. Second, the average person is too stupid and/or lazy to think "Well, perhaps they aren't actually gay but know someone who is and supports them.". A reason to have the "I'm not, but..." shirt is that it would be better for relaying the message that, as a straight person, we support our friend or loved one for who they are, with all the highs and lows, the good and the bad, with everything that makes us all human beings. It might even help other straight people to change their idiotic belief that people who are LGBT are somehow less than the rest of us. It would send a message that straight people have nothing to fear from someone who's gay, that being gay isn't something that threatens us. That's why I think we should have a "I'm not, but..." shirt, to help spread the message that there's nothing wrong with those who are.

@DavidEckTV

7 жыл бұрын

The fact that you feel such a strong need to assure others that you're NOT gay is indicative of a much larger problem.

@ladymalora

7 жыл бұрын

The fact that I feel a need to state that I'm not but I support someone who is shows that I'm not a bigot and that other straight people shouldn't be either. Why are you so obviously offended by that?

I'm the same in his younger years currently... I was told I walked weirdly, acted differently, so I was so conscious of myself that I fixed the way I walked, the way I acted, and the way I dressed too. You are brillant and strong willed Thomas. Inspirational.

He threw so many jokes and no one wanted to catch them 😂 I love this talk.

"I spoke catholic with the best of them..." Cool phrase.

A persons sexuality is as relevant as their eye color when it comes to who they are as a person. It is only relevant if you want to have relations with this person. People should really stop making sexuality a big deal and just accept the differences in humanity.

@skysten2605

5 жыл бұрын

Except in the sense that everyone is free to decide what aspects of themselves are important to their identity

@northofyou33

5 жыл бұрын

Ah, LouieGrind, what's the matter? You jealous?

@azriel8549

5 жыл бұрын

+LouieGrind Totally agree with you. The big issue for everyone is "with whom are you going to bed"? The rest is nonsense. Kind regards.

@trinitylivingston1286

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly, except for both are relevant on certain documents. Otherwise, it's not relevant unless you want to make it an important part of you. You have the choice to decide that, not anyone else.

@shukyz24

5 жыл бұрын

well said

I love this guys accent and body language. 😍

@notmyname6127

7 жыл бұрын

nico griffiths why are you so gay?

@nico118118

7 жыл бұрын

Not My Name I don't think I've ever been asked that in my entire life 🤔

@notmyname6127

7 жыл бұрын

nico griffiths i was joking lol

@nico118118

7 жыл бұрын

Not My Name I gathered that. It kind of occurred to me so I just replied that 😂

@zthreetwo9874

7 жыл бұрын

Too much body language

Wow, this guy IS progress. Thank you.

I didn't think I would comment at first but this dude... his ending note was a total mic drop moment. What an iconic moment. Kudos to you, Thomas Lloyd.

I love how he also addressed the whole of the LGBTQ community and not just homosexuals. As a bisexual I feel often left out when it comes to our community

What a speaker!!! He really gives words to the things the LBGT community experience day after day.. #respect

So proud of this young man. A great video for Pride or anytime. Thank you for your contributions, Thomas!

This Dude has more "cojones" than any of the miserable people who harassed him in his youth. We need more people like him in all communities, people who love and accept themselves and are loved and accepted by all regardless of race or gender orientation. YOU GO THOMAS! YOU ARE LOVED!

I caught myself thinking more about his legs than about the gayness.

@mattnelson8407

4 жыл бұрын

The CODE we live for his gams

I am gay, but barely anyone knows. But I am sooo gay.

@SarahDarkhand

7 жыл бұрын

Kat Row I never show up on either gay dar or bifi

@-cosmicrogue-

7 жыл бұрын

I'm sooo bi. But barely anyone knows. And two different people told me I came off as asexual. No wonder I'm still single....

@PetraYlenius

7 жыл бұрын

Cosmic Rogue That exact thing happened to me, my Pan friend was so surprised when I came out and said I gave off an ace vibe... Now, 9 months later, I'm verrrry gay, with few straight crushes here and there

@katrow6904

7 жыл бұрын

Petra Yle My best friend used to think I had a lot of ace qualities before I embraced being totally gay(as I used to think I was bi).

@mayorofsimpleton5674

7 жыл бұрын

Kat Row That's cool. You shouldn't care what other think though, not saying that might be a reason. I mean seriously, it's the most worthless piece of information anyone can ever give (unless looooove), so I don't see why everyone is so intense about it.. Keep being your wonderful self!!:D

I've said for decades it is not just for me that I stand up. I stand up because others will stand with me and those who come after will see us there and join us. I applaud this young man for seeing clearly that self worth is the foundation of self promotion and from these things comes a force of nature. It is not weakness that makes us show who we are. It is great strength.

This just hits home. thank you brother

A dozen would have been nice. Holler. This is a great talk, one that I will share with others!!

He has interesting body language.

@damiancampbell7534

8 жыл бұрын

Its fun to watch

@CAnon-mg1xm

7 жыл бұрын

because he's sore and has a rectal prolapse.

@josephstalin6549

7 жыл бұрын

***** Does he actually say that?

@CAnon-mg1xm

7 жыл бұрын

it's obvious.

@evilporkchops2866

7 жыл бұрын

C. Anon my goodness

The only TEDx video that I watched completely. Thanks.

@hackinggamerxd

3 жыл бұрын

You should watch paradigm shift 2070

He represents Georgetown very well. I’m sure the school is proud of him.

His points about the energy he used up to 'cover' being gay really struck a chord with me (but it took me far longer to see that). And as he says, while this is an issue for many LGBT people, I think huge amounts of energy that could be creative goes into covering - for example, the twists and turns needed to survive as a minority in repressive cultures (including religious minorities). Accepting diversity is not so much being 'PC' obsession, but a basic necessity for viable communities. Syria is a tragic example of where cultivating intolerance can lead.

The title has gay in it and the gay guy is gay af (and cute too) But all what i learn from this vid was to own my own my identity so others can identify and own their own that was really cool

i always come back to watch this, and it gets me every time at the end when he gets so passionate. you can feel in his voice, in his actions... it speaks to the me in 2014 starting high school, knowing i was different, knowing i was queer, coming to realize what trans means, and learning that might be me. thank you. thank you. thank you. for fighting for people like me, giving our community hope, for giving us a reason to stand.

Excellent work Thomas. Thank You for empowering yourself and many others. Keep rocking brother!

Wow, that was truly inspirational. Thank you.

@simonlewis4781

7 жыл бұрын

Eleanor Ollila amazing lecture

@triplea1864

2 жыл бұрын

he is acting

Hey, let's be gay together

@TuuPaapiiElCooloh

6 жыл бұрын

HIV

@jessicawood3982

6 жыл бұрын

Tomás Nierenberger Can happen with male female couples too.

@turboshocker0836

6 жыл бұрын

Let's

@kipperthedog789

5 жыл бұрын

I’m in

@SK-zi3sr

5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't of been able to tell unless he said

I sometimes tell people I'm bi just cuz I'm scared and judgemental about myself, so I guess I'm just gonna say it here.. I'M GAY AND FUCKING PROUD!!! :D

🙌🙌🙌 Thank you! This makes so much sense!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜