Use "New Math" to Find Out How Bo Burnham Could be Only 17

My brother showed me this video yesterday.

I was blown away by this guy's cleverness. The wordplay and jokes (many of which are borderline offensive for you delicate readers) come at you so fast that you have to watch multiple times just to make sure you've laughed the appropriate number of times. He's not unlike Demetri Martin or Steven Lynch, but he's a tad jumpier, less deadpan, and bit more pop culture-savvy. He has a whole series of great online videos, as well as an EP on iTunes, and a full-fledged website at boburnham.com.

But here's where it went from remarkable to remarkable/depressing. My brother revealed that this kid is 17. As in years old. I believe that makes him a certifiable prodigy as well as an unwelcome reminder that you and I are significantly older and less accomplished. However, being only 17, it's likely this kid is on the cusp of explosion; he could easily be on stage at major comedy shows right now, so I can't wait to see his HBO special when he's, oh, 19. (And I will admit that him being 17 makes several of his adult-ish jokes a little...weird.) He's one of the few legitimate discoveries on Youtube, someone who set up a camera and showcased a talent that is actually worth sharing. His videos are most likely to make you laugh, then cry about your age.