Best Friends We've All Had - Summary

Summary

The video is a comedic monologue by Superwoman (Lilly Singh) about the different types of best friends people have at various stages of their lives.

She lists and describes seven types of best friends:

1. The Wayback Playback: A childhood friend who has known you since grade school.
2. The Adulting Friend: A friend made in adulthood who helps you navigate life's challenges.
3. The One Who Cannot Be Named: A former best friend who betrayed or hurt you.
4. The Boyfriend: Not actually a best friend, but someone people often mistakenly call their best friend.
5. The Mirror: The realization that you are your own best friend.
6. Baby Bestie: A child, which she argues is not actually a best friend.
7. Mom: A parent who has always been there for you, but may not be the best friend you think they are.

The video is filled with humorous anecdotes, jokes, and pop culture references.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text:

1. The speaker, Superwoman, discusses different types of friends people have at various stages of their lives.
2. She mentions the "Wayback Playback" friend, someone who has been a friend since childhood.
3. This friend has known the person since grade five and has seen them grow and change over time.
4. The speaker also talks about the "Adulting Friend", someone who is made in adulthood, often through work or school.
5. This friend is someone who helps navigate the challenges of adult life, such as understanding taxes and commitment.
6. The speaker mentions the "One Who Cannot Be Named", a friend who was once close but is no longer due to a betrayal or hurtful action.
7. She also talks about the "Boyfriend", who is not necessarily a true best friend, but rather a romantic partner.
8. The speaker notes that people often say their boyfriend is their best friend, but this is not necessarily true.
9. She discusses the "Mirror" stage, where people realize that they are their own best friend and have a newfound appreciation for themselves.
10. The speaker also mentions the "Baby Bestie" stage, where people have children and may say that their child is their best friend.
11. However, she notes that this is not necessarily true, as children are dependent on their parents and are not yet capable of being true friends.
12. The speaker talks about the "Mom" stage, where people realize that their mother has been their friend and supporter throughout their lives.
13. She notes that people may say that their mom is their best friend, but this is often not true, as mothers and children have a different type of relationship.
14. The speaker has written a book called "How to Be a Bawse", which is available for pre-order.
15. She encourages viewers to pre-order the book and to click the thumbs up button if they enjoyed the video.