Eighth Grade, Bullying, and the Upcoming 'How to Be Popular' Kids Episode

• 1:00:58Tim watched Eighth Grade on a plane and was reminded of his own unpopularity and bullying before social media existed.
• 1:01:14Upcoming episode for children will teach how to become popular, which Tim insists is actually the most important thing in life.
• 1:01:26The myth that nerds get revenge on bullies is false—the popular kids who bullied you are doing great now.
• 1:01:44Losers remain losers for a reason, and in the entertainment industry Tim observes that unpopular high school kids still have no confidence.
• 1:02:08Tim was nominated for Homecoming King in 12th grade after being very unpopular, lost to a kid whose mother had died.
• 1:02:28He's planning to teach how to rise through high school ranks by adopting different personalities depending on what you bring to the table.
• 1:02:47The episode will cover how to infiltrate cool kid parties without being a loser.
• 1:02:58For adults who missed out on childhood experiences, that window is closed—you can't go back to Disney World at 40 because your parents didn't take you.
• 1:03:16Tim compares childhood disappointments to foster kids being locked in closets and burnt with cigarettes, telling people to grow up and be adults.

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