Reading an excerpt from "The Raven" by E.A. Poe

[kevinautumn]

The eye!

[xdpgirl1910]

This is my most favorite poem ever

[jeniivlogz]

Beautiful... One of my most favorites by him. BUT, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to hear you read Annabel Lee...:) That's my absolute favorite, and your voice is soothing.

[nailbiter81]

Edgar Allen Poe rocks!!!

[ChantelleInChains]

I read fairly quickly too, Joji. I always did in high school when I'd be selected to read aloud. People always used to tell me I read too fast, and it bothered me. It's not that I read too fast, it's that I read very well and have for a long time, and I have no trouble reading or pronouncing things, so I read naturally. Lovely job though, and you look lovely here!

[hootchman101]

Ok I'm not saying this to be rude or anything like that I'm goth and I can usually tell these things but the voice is throwing me off, so I ask..is this a male or a female? I don't mean that to be offensive in any way I apologize if it is. It was an honest to (insert higher power here) question. Loved the video though great read. But yes if someone could answer that for me. It's not going to affect my opinion, I just want to know.

[vegetariann]

@hootchman101

he states in many videos than he is a FTM transgender.

[Xiviliomerta]

By cod, shut up. Joji had perfect reason to call him a rude heathen. I mean, come on. Think its too fast and can't understand him? Oh well, fuck off. Joji, I love you, and I thought this was amazing. People are stupid, and watching your videos and reading through your tumblr just lets me imagine a world where everyone was as smart, well spoken, and awesome as you. I freaking adore you.

[CocoPuffFreak]

You're amazing... Simply amazing.

[BUTTERMYCRUMPETS]

well it was read fast. poems are meant to have a certain pace to them. and i don't think it's rude to say so at alllll.

[HighxxxTension]

My boyfriend is related to Edgar Allen Poe :D It also explains why his family is a bit odd and eccentric, past on down through the geans LOL

[lagging199527]

SO DEEP

[420HoLLyWooD420]

your beautiful as a girl!

[SireniaSkye]

You did an excellent job ne brother! You read my favorite poem. Thank you so much!

[crabbydabby]

He's my favorite. You did great! :D

[XblackveilbridesxXx]

I love your voice:)

[moonlightgoddess1]

I wouldn't mind hearing abit of Lovecraft.

[XBioLynneX]

I love listening and watching you read! It leaves me without words. :)

[CaseyMedusa]

duuude  , how was that rude? :/ All he said you were reading a tad bit fast. I don't find that rude at all.

[odyssustrychnine]

I don't quite understand why people are bitching, I think you're actually reading the perfect speed for this poem.

[Scarlette333]

have you ever listened to the band THe Alan Parsons Project? on their album called Tales of Mystery and Imagination they make The Raven, The Fall of the House of Ushers, The Cask of Amontillado and some other poems/stories into AMAZING songs!

you need to check them out.

[THEPUSSYCHRIST]

Ohhh burn lol.

[maceonyourface]

I love this poem! (: My 8th grade English teacher preformed it on Halloween for my class.

[Marina9417SP]

I love Edgar Allan Poe :3

[InvaderJaycee]

I love this poem so much. It is so beautiful.

[ChubbyBunny142011]

you should read the last two paragraphs of The Tale Tell Heart, and do a hair tutorial =D

[AceUlrica]

@ChubbyBunny142011 I agree!! Something from The Tell Tale Heart. It is one of my favourites. As well, I would love to see him portray the narrator.

[xMotionlessInBVBx]

Writing about Edgar Allan Poe right now for a history essay... That's quite a coincidence. My teacher recited "The Raven" today memorized in class, and it was amazing. It's such a shame that I seemes to be the only one who found it incredible.

[LeavesItAll]

I just bought a HUGE book full of EVERY Edgar Allen Poe poem and short story... It was origonally like 50 bucks.. i got it for 10.. yay

[romanrazors]

Could you read a small excerpt of something by Oscar Wilde?

[XxLevynxX]

I adore this so much, raping the replay button like crazy... please read something out of the picture of dorian gray <3 Or Alice in Wonderland.. Or more Poe! I love your voice just so much <3

[LacrosseSpaz2757]

Can you do a tutorial for you hair?! Looove!

[infectxinfectx]

slow down slow down dear, you read much to fast. This poem should always be read slowly, leaving you waiting on the edge of your seat for each word. tsk tsk

[KINGgutterface]

@infectxinfectx learn some manners, you rude heathen. i DID slow myself down, its not my fault at all if you cant process what i am saying.

[MsWhitneyAnn]

@KINGgutterface I gave constructive criticism, without saying anything mean at all and got called a heathen and blocked. =( you really were one of my favorite youtubers...i'll unsubscribe now. Sorry if I seemed rude, just gave my honest opinion.

[UltimaWeapon08]

@MsWhitneyAnn I have to agree. There was nothing wrong with actually criticizing how you read the excerpt, and if anything, it's more rude to call someone a "heathen" and block them for it. Maybe the "tsk tsk" was taken out of context, but other than that, I see no reason to block someone for it. I also had to agree with them, as I do feel you read the poem more casually rather than a slow pace. Whether you block me for that is really immature.

[23zombieking]

Interview with the vampire

[davidtoy1]

Can you do a hair tutorial love you hair this way plz n thankz..

[brutallybritney]

@KINGgutterface Haha. Oh man, I hate when that happens. >_<

I still think it would be pretty interesting though for Poe to be at a rave...though it's kind of odd to think of him covered in glow in the dark paint with a pacifier in his mouth. o_O

[ChemicalxMassacre]

I read this in school. ;D

[brutallybritney]

Nevermind. Lol.

[brutallybritney]

I just noticed you left out the "N" in "Raven" for the video title. I got a little excited too. Lol. Poe, raving? I GOTTA see this! xD

But I do love that man and you as well. :) Wonderful read, Joji.

[KINGgutterface]

@brutallybritney XD i fixed it. my N key is sticky and i didnt even notice it,.

[xDioxcide]

@KINGgutterface All I have to say is..... did you jizz on your keyboard xD!?!?!

[KalebsRein]

Jabberwocky. (:

[emmybeargir13]

yes, this made my day <3

[THEPUSSYCHRIST]

Yes!!! :)

[milfshakeeeee]

Happy birthday Edgar Allan Poe :) wooo