A Word About Bullies (for ALL the 'Jonahs' out there)

[LovelyLady009]

nice video :-)

[pitbullowner4]

I think its awesome that so many people wanted to reach out to Jonah, myself included, (I didnt do a video) but yours is so well done! Thank you for caring.

[SelfSameOther]

Very nicely put. How the fuck did I miss this on my timeline for uploads?! ...BALLS. You said it perfectly with how bullies are just people; anyone can be judged. Some people like to believe that the way that they live is the best and "right" way, and that every other way is on a lower level that they as higher beings have chosen to put up with, but in truth, nobody is right. It's just life; it's not that complicated- Respect others and yourself and enjoy the fuck out of it.

[The7lovely7]

Amazing. Inspiring. Beautiful :)

[mcpelvic]

@OhCurt yes indeed!

[jg6249]

Hi Curt! I'm inspired by your Great video message. I'll share it with friends. Thanks for posting. From the Philippines

[CumbustibleOranges]

All my role models used to be jokes, like Daxflame and davedays, but you have become my new role model, and you arent a joke. Thank you for posting this video.

[OhCurt]

@CumbustibleOranges I'm not worthy! lol

Thanks, I'm glad I took part in this chain of video responses.

[novax07]

Sorry Curt, misspelled your name.

[OhCurt]

@novax07 No worries.

Thank you for the great comment. :-)

[novax07]

Fantastic Message Kurt! You have also offered a possible solution for the problem, you say bullies go bullying around because they have a low selfesteem issue, they try to bring you down so you can be at their level and/or their just trying to call people's attention (the wrong way ofcourse), because as Jonah, they need to feel people care about them too, so why not try to raise the selfesteem of these bullies so they stop doing what they do?

[mcpelvic]

Thank you for posting this video. It was heartfelt and genuine. I've posted it to my wall on facebook and shared it with my friends. This was a great response to the Mowry video.

[OhCurt]

@mcpelvic Thank you, I'm glad.

Pretty amazing what the young man started, isn't it? :-)

[pabalucci]

Beautiful!

[Amneijah]

Your video is really genuine. All of our stories are a little bit different, but its about pushing through and I'm glad to see that you have! Keep smiling :)

[OhCurt]

@Amneijah Pushing through is the best choice, I'm thinkin'.

Thanks! :-)

[RiverBirch1967]

Honey I got pushed around and made fun of for being deaf. I was told to "suck it up" so I did. And I was told correctly. Suck it up. It hurts. It hurts so very much. But one must be strong.

[ChristopherMast]

Great message.

[anakin1814]

Beautiful video Curt. I think there's been a huge reaction to this initial video because so many of us have been bullied as kids. I wonder if we ever totally get over that?

Thanks for making this...from all the Jonahs out there! :)

[OhCurt]

@anakin1814 :-)

I know what you mean. Tons of people reacted to it pretty much by saying, "That was me at that age!"

[japaneseformorons]

Props, Curt! (Victor here.)

[OhCurt]

@japaneseformorons Thanks, Victor.

Heh, love the user name! :-D

[ItalianStallionette]

Curt, this video is so beautiful!

[OhCurt]

@ItalianStallionette Thanks, Gina! :-)

[lifesnova]

What a stupid ming.

It was a huge hoax, if only you saw the videos he deleted

[OhCurt]

@lifesnova Actually, it wasn't. It was real. And, yes, I saw those videos as well.

Here ya go, a video just for you:

/watch?v=xgANm5JJEWg

...if you pay very close attention, you'll see and hear yourself.

[japaneseformorons]

@OhCurt

You know Curt, I really think the whether it's real or not is irrelevant. Imagine an artist who drew a painting. That painting touches you. Does it really matter the painter's education, intention, color, creed, etc? It touched you. THAT is real. Peace!

ps. Bachman is a douche!

[OhCurt]

@japaneseformorons LOL @ the Ps.

And good point re: an artist's painting. Hopefully most people will stay focused on the important parts here and not worry about the finer points of Jonah's personality and private life.

[NaturalTwentyFilms]

Great response to a very powerful video!

[Beautygirl134]

What an excellent video.. I agree with Geekman333. I wish that every teenager, that has been bullied and took their own life, would have seen your video.... Jonah's video brought me to tears. Someone with such emotion who pours their heart out like that is not lying.. People are just ridiculous. Thank you for sharing OhCurt XOXO!

[OhCurt]

@Beautygirl134 Thank you - and AMEN! lol

:-)

[nicolebehan]

loved your video....thank you for putting it out there. Whether the Jonah Mowry video was fake or not is beyond the point...at least it is to me. Bullying (sp?) hurts people..most of the time, more than we know.....that is the point.

[OhCurt]

@nicolebehan Thanks, and yep that is the point.

And, no, his video wasn't fake. He's a young man going coming of age, experiencing a wide range of emotions, and sharing only slivers of himself on the Internet. That one sliver from August set something pretty damn cool in motion; and anyone who knows and understands teenagers should know that contradictions are par for the course.

He's doing fine now. That's what everyone said they wanted.

[NeGxRaGe]

bullys want attention nothing else they think there top shit mean while people that see this going on dont like bully they just dont wanna say anything about it cause there scared so stick up for others who are being bullied its a life lesson for everyone :)

[LordTempist]

Hey Curt, well done. I've got kids his age. This is why we home school:)

[Geekman333]

Excellent video. I'm usually pretty cynical about what's on the net. Seems easy to hate and be critical. Since I saw Jonah's video about three hours ago I've been deeply heartened to see the overwhelmingly positive responses, this vid included. I thank you for making the effort, taking the time to be a positive note in the cacophony of shit that the internet can be. I wish you all the best...now I'm off to hug my daughter ;-) Peace from SE Australia.

[OhCurt]

@Geekman333 Excellent comment, Mr. Geekman! Thanks

:-)

[Debieu]

888 views hack

[OhCurt]

@Debieu Is that a question or just the beginning of a youtube-themed haiku??

[Carballoca]

This rocks and so do you Curt!! : O )

[nancyleeould]

Love the honest message Curt...well done!

[MonicaTheMad]

I haven't looked at Johah's vid, but I hear it's a hoax. No mind, your response is genuine.

[OhCurt]

@MonicaTheMad His video isn't a hoax. And thanks.

[MonicaTheMad]

@OhCurt  There was another video. A video made by Jonah and his friends spoofing a reality show about obese people trying to lose weight. That's why I made my hoax comment. How does that fit?

[OhCurt]

@MonicaTheMad Videos spoofing reality shows... okay. Doesn't matter. He was hurting at the time - it was not a hoax - and the message he put out there reached people in a healthy way.

As for fussing over the slivers of himself he's shared in other videos... meh.

He's a 14 year old kid struggling to find his way, getting it right some times and getting it wrong other times. That's normal.

[MonicaTheMad]

@OhCurt My overweight friend was shocked, to say the least. It changed her opinion of him, for sure.

[OhCurt]

@MonicaTheMad Why are you focusing so heavily on just this one kid?

HE'S A KID. He hasn't even reached high school yet. If you want to look down on him, go ahead. But don't bother me with it because I'm not interested in debating the finer points of this young man's personality. This isn't just about him at this point, at least not for me.

[PrincessDiana161]

you rock!!

[9aspengold5]

@PrincessDiana161 I agree with PrincessDiana161. Very well presented.

[OhCurt]

@PrincessDiana161 No, YOU rock, dammit!

Now go make me a pizza.

:-D

xoxo

[SienaBevan]

That was brilliant, well said. I hope this gets many more views. x

[OhCurt]

@SienaBevan Thank you - it's stuff that people told me when I was a teenager, but I had a hard time believing it at the time.

Ah, hindsight...

[AleeshaWeesha]

I've always thought you were a gem, Curt, and this video only strengthens my positive opinion of you.  Thanks for sharing, reaching out, and being you.

[AleeshaWeesha]

@TwoDustys First of all, where's the proof he faked it? Secondly, from what I understand Jonah says the original video was made four months ago and that he's feeling better today. And lastly, does it really matter? Curt's video is still powerful and could help someone who watches it. That is what matters.

[kenrg]

When did you get to be such a wise old dude? Here's an idea... we'll start a "hug a hater" campaign and... oh, yeah, did that already, didn't we? Great vlog.

[OhCurt]

@kenrg Not sure about the "wise" part. But according to the back aches, I think "old" part crept in while I wasn't looking.

[tutiefruity1]

I love what you've said and it makes me feel good to see all these videos of decent ppl who actually care

[djryry123]

Strong words,just like i said to moises,one person who inspires many,and those who are inspired inspire many more,and yeah,this is a 12 yr old saying this,but keep it up,keep the word going inspire more,i have ADHD,i don't get bullied,but i get that fear of getting talked behind my back,only listen to those who survive,don't take advice from liars or people who don't know how it feels! in a way i understand,i support people who have been/or is being bullied! keep strong, >-Ryan-<

[OhCurt]

@djryry123 Thanks, Ryan. Sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders and aren't letting the ADHD get in your way. Right on! :-)

[PaintedRavensong]

Curt, my dear friend, I just love you! This was wonderful and you are such a decent person! HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS (((((((((CURT)))))))))))))

[OhCurt]

@PaintedRavensong (((((MIC!)))))

[Oddsweb]

*hugs* great message Curt, for, and from, all us strong ex-victims of bullies :¬D

[lesliefoundhergrail]

You know I think you're one of the coolest people out there, so I'm not going to tell you again.

Oh, wait. Damn.

[OhCurt]

@lesliefoundhergrail LOL

Don't worry, I won't tell anyone.

(((Leslie)))

[jojo194861]

FAKE OR FACT.....THE RESPONSE SHOWS THE MESSAGE WAS WELL RECEIVED!

[thethirdvisioner]

Respect! :)

[froggiealicia]

As someone whose also faced-down bullies (even in adulthood), I celebrate your uniqueness and love you very much!

[OhCurt]

@froggiealicia The feeling is mutual, my dear. :-D

xoxo

[ribenawrath]

hey dude, you are a legend :)

[OhCurt]

@ribenawrath aw shucks! ;-)

[Soounknownshow]

he faked it dude.

[OhCurt]

@Soounknownshow Actually, he didn't.

...there, that was a fun debate. How about we move onto politics and religion?

[GeorgiaBoy77]

Love it Curt! That video he done had me crying like a baby! I just wanted to give him a hug so bad... I contacted Ellen several times, I hope she shares it with the world!

[fehquig]

Well said... er, signed.

[ralfonzo83]

You may lost your voice but I'm glad you still have your heart!

[Ranblv]

Good for you Curt, I doubt he will see it or listen but as you said there are plenty other jonahs out there.

Maybe this can serve a little comfort to them.

[OhCurt]

@Ranblv Exactly - Jonah seems to be doing much better these days (and hopefully not letting this sudden rush of attention overwhelm him), but as we both know, his video wouldn't have taken off as it has (over 2 million views as I type this) if there weren't something there that we all could relate to.

[BambiPurrs]

The Jonah Brigade! Whooot ! I know your words are truth too...first hand, long ago in school as well. Thank you for your video.

[OhCurt]

@BambiPurrs :-)

[missmandajb]

wonderful!

[bigjoeg911]

Great heart!

The kid needs someone like you and many others to support him.

Such a great way to show him support!

[IceBloose]

You are so sweet! You are so beautiful, inside and out :)

[CountryComesToTown]

Awesome video and great message, Curt! Hey it's great to see your face in front of that camera my friend. :) Jim

[Zublime75]

You are the best Curt

:) xoxox

[IWalk4tnt]

I agree with Lolaknows... I <3 Curt. :) Thanks for being you!

[cooksterz]

Wonderfully "said" and expressed

[tommy30507]

Very nice.....

[ASECONDCHANCEAROUND]

Beautiful ;)

[OhCurt]

@ASECONDCHANCEAROUND xoxo

[qiranger]

You rock, Curt!

[HumanBlade666]

What a great video Curt! Spot On True!

[popparoc46]

Powerful - - - and a nice thing to do, Curt. - roc

[AnnyaMoon]

Agreed. :)

[GreatGig1]

That was sweet, Curt! I hope he sees it! :-)

I wonder how Jonas is doing and how the first half of the 8th grade has been going for him? No other videos on his channel to know! Growing up is so difficult! It's a wonder any of us make it to adulthood!

Always good to see you! xoxoxo

[GreatGig1]

@GreatGig1 Ooops...Jonah!!

[humanrightslover1]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[MaryJaneSlingBacks]

Oh Curt! so nice. 

[hallbe]

You're awesome!

[OhCurt]

@hallbe Aw shucks, Ben! lol

[RiddleSpider]

Nicely done Curt, thank you.

[lolaknows]

I <3 Curt.

[bearchay889]

Well said !

[dreamer72fem]

Very sweet and lovely vid. I have many bullies in my life.