Review: Sommore Said What Needed to Be Said — And I Agree

 Review: Sommore Said What Needed to Be Said — And I Agree

When I pressed play on Sommore: Chandelier Fly on Netflix, I expected laughs. What I didn’t expect was a mini masterclass wrapped in punchlines.

And that’s why Sommore stays legendary.

Yes, she was funny. Yes, she was bold. Yes, she was messy in the best way. But what really hit me was when she shifted the conversation toward something deeper — Black history, hygiene, life skills, and the basics of being a decent human being.

And I definitely agree with her.

The Black History Conversation We’re Avoiding

Sommore didn’t just mention Black history in a surface-level, “let’s celebrate once a year” kind of way. She tapped into something real:

We are losing parts of our story because we’re not teaching it consistently, intentionally, and practically.

It’s not just about knowing famous names.

It’s about knowing:

Where we came from

What we survived

What we built

And how that history shapes how we move today

When young people don’t understand their history, they don’t understand their power. And when you don’t know your power, you can’t protect it.

That part wasn’t just comedy. That was truth.

Hygiene & Life Skills: The Basics Nobody Wants to Talk About

Now let’s talk about the part that had me nodding hard.

She touched on hygiene and life skills — and some people might laugh it off, but she’s right.

Somewhere along the way, we stopped teaching the basics at home and assumed schools or the internet would handle it.

But here’s the thing:

Knowing how to take care of yourself matters.

Knowing how to present yourself matters.

Knowing how to cook, clean, budget, and communicate matters.

You can’t manifest success if you don’t know how to manage your day-to-day life.

That’s not shade. That’s structure.

Sommore wrapped it in humor, but the message was clear:

You can’t skip foundational skills and expect polished outcomes.

Being a Good Person Is a Skill Too

One of the strongest undertones in the special was accountability.

Not the social media kind.

Not the “clap back” kind.

But the real kind.

Being a good person isn’t automatic. It’s taught. It’s modeled. It’s practiced.

We’re in a time where:

Everybody wants to go viral

Everybody wants attention

Everybody wants to be right

But who’s teaching:

Respect?

Discipline?

Emotional control?

Responsibility?

Sommore basically said what a lot of people are thinking: we’re missing some core lessons.

And that gap shows up in behavior, relationships, and even how we treat each other online.

Comedy with a Purpose

What I appreciated most is that she didn’t preach.

She joked. She roasted. She told stories. She made it relatable.

But under every laugh was a layer of truth.

That’s seasoned comedy.

Anybody can be loud. Anybody can be shocking. But it takes experience to make people laugh and reflect at the same time.

Final Thoughts: It’s Not Just Jokes — It’s a Wake-Up Call

This special isn’t just “go download it because it’s funny.”

It’s “go watch it because it says something.”

We need more conversations about:

Teaching real Black history beyond headlines

Restoring basic life skills in households

Holding ourselves accountable

Raising better humans, not just louder ones

I definitely agree with her.

It’s not about being perfect.

It’s about being prepared.

And if comedy can start that conversation?

Then press play.

Have you watched Sommore: Chandelier Fly yet?

Did you catch the deeper messages or were you just laughing through it? 👀