Bo Burnham achieved fame at a young age after one of his musical pieces went viral on YouTube. This led to television opportunities and specials released for free on Netflix. Many fans discovered Burnham's work in 2014 when watching his special or through friends sharing his videos. While some comics criticize Burnham's non-traditional rise to fame, his fans find him inspiring and able to draw humor from difficult topics. However, some of Burnham's jokes are seen as pushing boundaries too far or prioritizing shock value over humor. Despite this, his fans remain supportive and see him as the new face of comedy, citing many clever quotes they admire from his diverse body of work.