How To Be Cool
Summary
TLDRThe script humorously explores the concept of 'coolness,' using the contrasting examples of characters like Bob and Jake to illustrate the elusive quality. It suggests that true coolness lies in an enigmatic silence, not just being quiet, and emphasizes the importance of confidence and authenticity. The speaker playfully challenges viewers to define 'cool' and advises embracing one's unique identity, akin to being a peach—either loved or hated, but always true to itself.
Takeaways
- 😎 The concept of 'cool' is subjective and varies from person to person.
- 🕶️ Bob is presented as an example of a 'cool' individual, characterized by his mysterious silence.
- 🗣️ Being cool is not just about not talking; it's about having a certain presence and confidence.
- 🤔 The difference between Bob's silence and Jake's silence highlights that being cool is about the perception and aura one carries, not just actions.
- 🎧 The speaker's attempt to appear cool by wearing earbuds and not talking failed because it's not about mimicking actions but embodying a genuine coolness.
- 👓 Mark Zuckerberg is used as an example of someone who is not considered 'cool' despite his success, showing that coolness is not tied to wealth or status.
- 🧠 Confidence is a key trait of being cool, and it's something that can be developed over time.
- 💪 The power of confidence can transform one's image from a novice to an influential figure.
- 😌 Being cool also involves staying calm and collected, even in confrontational situations.
- 🚫 There are actions that are universally uncool, such as certain awkward behaviors or activities.
- 🍑 The ultimate takeaway is to be yourself, as trying to be cool by imitating others doesn't work; authenticity is key to being perceived as cool.
Q & A
What is the key to being cool according to the speaker?
-The key to being cool, as per the speaker, is being yourself and not caring about what others think.
Why does the speaker believe that Bob is cool?
-Bob is considered cool because he embodies the element of mystery by not talking, which is a crucial aspect of being cool according to the speaker.
What is the difference between Bob's silence and Jake's silence?
-Bob's silence is seen as cool because he doesn't have to talk, whereas Jake's silence is perceived as a lack of confidence, possibly due to fear of negative reactions.
Why does the speaker think Mark Zuckerberg is not cool?
-The speaker believes Mark Zuckerberg is not cool because he is seen as 'oozing uncoolness' and is too involved in other people's business, which contradicts the cool trait of minding one's own business.
How does the speaker describe the importance of confidence in being cool?
-Confidence is described as a critical trait for being cool, where one can 'fake it till you make it' and not be afraid to make mistakes, as long as they are made confidently.
What is the speaker's opinion on the importance of being calm and collected?
-The speaker emphasizes that being calm and collected is essential for being cool, as it shows a level of control and composure that is attractive.
What are some actions that the speaker believes nobody can look cool doing?
-The speaker lists actions like riding a scooter while chasing a bus, taking pictures with an iPad, chasing paper in the wind, using VR, washing a cucumber, eating a cupcake, tripping, playing pickleball, and anything related to Starbucks as uncool.
Why does the speaker suggest that talking is important for being perceived as cool?
-Talking is important because it provides others with information about you, preventing them from filling in the blanks with assumptions that might label you as shy or introverted.
What is the speaker's view on the subjective nature of coolness?
-The speaker acknowledges that coolness is subjective, meaning different people will find different individuals or behaviors cool, and there is no universal standard.
How does the speaker relate the concept of being cool to the idea of being a peach?
-The speaker uses the peach analogy to illustrate that being cool is about being true to who you are, just as a peach remains a peach regardless of whether people like it or not.
Outlines
😎 The Essence of Coolness
The paragraph humorously explores the concept of 'coolness' and what it takes to be considered cool. It introduces the idea that being cool is not just about physical appearance or actions, but also about an air of mystery. The speaker contrasts the silent demeanor of two individuals, Bob and Jake, to illustrate that silence alone does not equate to coolness. Bob's silence is seen as a choice, reflecting confidence and an unspoken assurance, while Jake's is perceived as a lack of social skill. The speaker also touches on the subjectivity of coolness, suggesting that what one person finds cool, another might not, and uses Mark Zuckerberg as an example of someone who is not generally considered cool. The paragraph concludes with the assertion that confidence is a key component of being cool, and that one can 'fake it till you make it,' even if they don't always say the right thing.
🕶️ Embracing Authenticity for Coolness
This paragraph delves into the importance of being calm and collected as part of being cool. It suggests that reacting with panic or fear in a confrontational situation is not cool, and instead, one should maintain composure. The speaker provides a list of hypothetical reactions to a fight scenario, emphasizing that the key to looking cool is not the action itself but how it's executed. The paragraph also lists several actions that are universally uncool, such as using a scooter or taking pictures with an iPad. The speaker then circles back to the theme of mystery and the importance of talking and being oneself to be perceived as cool. The conclusion is that being cool is about authenticity and not caring about others' opinions, encapsulated in the metaphor of being like a peach—either loved or hated, but always true to itself.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Cool
💡Mystery
💡Confidence
💡Subjective
💡Element of Mystery
💡Mark Zuckerberg
💡Calm and Collected
💡Asserting Dominance
💡Being Yourself
💡Stereotypes
Highlights
Being cool is a universally desired quality, but it's subjective and varies from person to person.
Bob is presented as a certified cool guy, with his coolness not derived from material possessions or physical appearance.
An element of mystery plays a crucial role in being perceived as cool, but silence alone doesn't guarantee coolness.
The difference between Bob's and Jake's silence is highlighted, showing that context matters in coolness.
Attempting to appear cool by mimicking Bob's silence backfires, illustrating that coolness can't be faked.
Coolness is not universally agreed upon; what one person finds cool, another might not.
Mark Zuckerberg is used as an example of someone who is not considered cool, despite his success.
Confidence is identified as a key trait for being cool, and it's something that can be developed over time.
The importance of staying calm and collected in various situations is discussed as part of being cool.
Actions can be cool depending on how they're executed, not just what they are.
Certain behaviors, like using a scooter or chasing a bus, are deemed uncool no matter who does them.
The element of mystery is revisited, emphasizing the need for a balance between being enigmatic and approachable.
The transcript concludes with the advice to be oneself, as authenticity is the ultimate form of coolness.
The speaker humorously encourages the audience to embrace their individuality, likening it to being a peach.
The transcript ends with the speaker giving out sunglasses as a metaphor for embracing one's coolness.
Transcripts
I'm not going to lie I think everybody
wants to be cool like being cool is just
like like it's just cool bro like
there's nothing like it and I know some
of y'all are thinking uh chains with all
due respect bro how do you know what
it's like to be cool and my answer to
that is just look at me
bro I [ __ ] don't okay but I do know
someone who is cool he's a certified
cool guy and his name is Bob now what
makes Bob so cool is it the sunglasses
is it the sexy ass face no tell him the
answer
Bob he doesn't talk the answer is Bob
doesn't talk and a crucial role in being
cool is the element of mystery now it's
interesting because if we take a look at
Jake over here Jake doesn't talk either
and
uh uh I don't think I I mean like me
personally you know I don't really think
Jake's that cool so that means to be
cool you can't just stop talking I mean
I remember one time I thought if I threw
in some earbuds and stop talking to
[ __ ] everyone would see me as
some cool mysterious guy in the shadows
and I'm not even going to lie I was
walking through the Halls feeling like
badman I could even see the people
talking about how cool I was come to
find out it was more like does this kid
even talk N I don't think so yo what's
up with this kid I'm pretty sure he's
autistic or something cuz the truth is
there's a very distinct difference
between Bob silence and Jake silence I
mean Jake didn't talk cuz he would
probably get his ass beat for literally
anything that comes out of his mouth but
Bob on the other hand doesn't talk cuz
he doesn't have to talk like watch
this oh my God
Bob now just for science reasons let's
just see what happens when I do the same
thing you know why not what's the Worst
That Could Happen uh hello can I help
you oh my God help there there's this
creepy at at least she didn't the hands
behind your back buddy now it's
important to note that being cool is
subjective like for example some people
think I'm cool you know like in this big
ass World surely there's someone out
there no there is
nobody okay well what I was trying to
say is you're going to find someone cool
who I don't find cool and I'm going to
find someone cool who you don't find
cool and that just leaves us with the
question what is cool so to answer this
question I need you to think of the
coolest dude on the earth and I'm about
to guess okay you got it yeah all right
I'm not the [ __ ] acinator I'm not
about to guess who you're thinking of
but I can guess with 100% accuracy who
you're not not thinking of and that's
Mark Zuckerberg okay how did I know that
because if you think of Mark Zuckerberg
as the coolest guy in the world you're
[ __ ] all right like there's no helping
you like like click off the video it's
wraps for you bro but how could Mark
Zuckerberg possibly help us get cooler I
mean look at the guy he's practically
oozing un coolness as we speak but
that's important because if being cool
is subjective we need something
objective to look at and objectively
Zuckerberg gets no [ __ ] like let's
just look at the numbers here I mean
this guy's the CEO of meta but he's also
the CEO of being a uncool lizard nerd
guy and if there's one thing I've
learned in my studies of coolness it's
the art of minding your own goddamn
business okay like let's compare George
to Bob who let's just say both Ace the
math test hey chains what' you get on
the test [ __ ] I got like a 65% oh that's
that's really good for you that's good
for you yeah I actually got 100% plus
the bonus question question oh wow nice
bro uh Billy what did you get on the
math test uh math test the dog I could
have swore that [ __ ] was chemistry nope
nope it was math and uh I got 103% uh
Bob what' you
get 110 there there was only one bonus
question that's impossible kissy face
Bob did you pipe the teacher and that's
probably why Zuck over here is so uncool
he's minding a million people's
businesses probably looking through
their cameras and [ __ ] like yeah yeah
[ __ ] you Mark and the most important
trait for being cool is having
confidence you just can't be cool while
shivering your Timbers bro and I know
some of you are thinking oh well I guess
it's over for me then and no it's not
over for you bro cuz confidence is the
most fake it till you make a [ __ ] ever
like you're not going to say the perfect
thing every time Lord knows I don't I'm
pretty sure I say the wrong thing every
time but if you say that [ __ ] with your
chest people let it slide bro and I said
no I wouldn't suck your dick for
$20
oh well that makes one of
us oh
uh well that makes one of us I love this
guy now that's the type of confidence
that's going to take you from a level
one crook to a level 100 mafia boss and
with that power comes responsibility
some dudes will become a level 100 mafia
boss and start picking on other people
cuz it makes them feel powerful but a
cool guy doesn't yearn for power
he yearns
for uh [ __ ] what what do you yearn for
bro damn he's so cool now being cool
comes along with being calm and
collected like if someone walked up to
you trying to fight and you started
running away screaming for your life I
don't think anyone's looking at you like
damn that's one cool ass [ __ ]
bro yeah bro the way he hit that high
note was cool as hell [ __ ] maybe I could
be like him someday now I'm not saying
you got to go out Jackie Chan on the guy
but you do got to stay calm and think
logically like let's see how cool you
are what would you do in this situation
a strike First Strike hard no mercy B
just walk away C give him a little kiss
on the forehead or D do the stanky
leg and the correct answer is any of the
above bro because it's not about what
you do it's about how cool you do it
except maybe the stanky leg one I don't
think anybody can look cool doing the
stanky leg but doing any of the other
options you could look cool as hell like
hey strike First Strike hard boom one
punch knockout that's cool but if you
throw first Miss e [ __ ] not cool B
walking away you're cool as hell unfazed
unless you get jumped from behind and
get your ass beat not cool see give him
a little kiss on the forehead assert
your dominance you pretty much just made
him your son but if you
miss well now you're just kissing a dude
so uh yeah now even though being cool is
all about how you do things there's a
few things that nobody can look cool
doing like riding a scooter chasing a
bus taking pictures with an iPad chasing
paper in the wind using VR washing a
cucumber waving you look nerdy as [ __ ]
eating a cupcake tripping getting out of
a restaurant Booth pickle ball and
literally anything to do with Starbucks
hi can I get a camer Mo ribbon crunch
frappuccino with two extra pumps of
vanilla and the the the you're not cool
bro what what now let's take it back to
the element of mystery for a second cuz
this is the step that will either have
people seeing you as a cool ass dude or
they'll just assume you're shy or or
possibly on the Spectrum bro listen you
got to talk bro or else people have
nothing to go off of and they'll start
filling in the blanks themselves oh wait
so I got to talk to be cool yo yo chains
what do I say whatever the [ __ ] you want
bro oh wait wait really yeah bro the
truth is the key to being cool is being
yourself and I know that [ __ ] sounds
corny and it is but do you think the
coolest dudes on Earth give a single
[ __ ] about what you think hell no
they're way too busy being cool bro you
got to be like a peach man some people
hate peaches some people love peaches
but at the end of the day the peach is
going to be a peach so here take these
sunglasses and if you haven't heard it
today you're a cool ass dude bro
[Applause]
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