yowww maybe credit neil gaiman if you're gonna quote him

@@VictoriaMeira7 The quote actually came from G.K. Chesterton.

@@VictoriaMeira7 woooowww maybe just let people know without drowning them in vinegar

But dragons aren’t real

@@Frac.Razoer To paraphrase Emma Swan, "Pretty sure I've dated a few." Dragons might steal your time or the brightness in your eyes and they might have words that scorch like fire. Not everything is as it seems.

My man Arnold said, "let the gays parallel play" and I felt that

I think lobel does an amazing job showing comfortable silence. everyone is able to interact, but not everyone is comfortable with each other to not feel the need to interact. it takes work, patience, and trust to get there, all of which frog and toad have for each other. lobel is incredible

The Noddy and Big Ears books were cleaned up because of the whiff of homosexuality.

@@macclift9956 I thought it was because of all the blackface

To quote Winnie the Pooh, "Christopher Robin is my best friend to do nothing with."

Wish I could read the way you do. :’) I would’ve skipped over this without much thought.

Not only that, I think the idea of consuming wet sandwiches always had been unpleasant, but there's a reason why they don't mind having it. As if they're basically saying that "Hey it doesn't matter the sandwich is wet now, you made it and we're going to appreciate it anyway." It's the act of acceptance towards the love by someone is possibly ruined/flawed (symbolised by the the Toad fell into the waters), and them loving the person anyway.

@@grimcowboyer I love that. ;_;

@@grimcowboyer k

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Remember that book.

I played turtle in a school musical and had to shame him in song 😢

shit literally made me cry not gonna lie

@@audreyeverett3301I play toad💀

I think what cheapens it is advertising touching grass on social media. If you don't post about it, was any grass actually touched?

@@TJ-bu9zk It's like the tree falling down in the woods. Who cares?

They do say that "touching some grass and being nature" has been shown in some studies to minimize depression. Not very much study on it but I 100% buy it. Of course ppl feel less depressed when your responsibilities have been limited to "dont get sick. Stay warm. Eat. Sleep. Have fun. Spy on a bird. Don't die." Instead of "don't die. Pay bill as soon as you wake up! 5 cups of coffee. Work. Try not to murder yoir boss. Groceries. Try getting through traffic without dying. Pick up kids. Avoid sister's phone calls. 3 piles of laundry. Stress over finances and job. Does my family love me? Make dinner. Shower. Clean room and kitchen." Modern life imo is causing unhealthy mental habits bc we are just living unnaturally for our species and planet. Of course we are all sick. I've found so much liberation in breaking from modern expectations and just living simply and slowly and appreciating the people I have while i have them and actually GOING to visit my loved ones instead of just calling them. Also reminds them they are loved enough for me to black outan entire period on my calendar just for them instead of just sending a "thinking of u" text ot call them while I'm distracted with dishes.

Fucking please retire touch grass already. It’s been a saying for like decades yet all of you just started overusing the hell out of it because you’re drone NPCs and you just copy what you see

So vitally important. Nature has very much saved my life.

Beautiful comment!

This was deep and insightful AF.

Wow, this comment made me cry! I also feel more like Toad, and I’ve never thought of things the way you put them. Thank you. 💕

I heard more in your comment than the video. When the subject presented is filtered through an agenda the meaning seems..lessened. Thanks for sharing your beautiful and compassionate interpretation. May we all be Frog and also Toad in our times, and know that's alright.

i like this a lot :)

I agree, and I don’t think it’s ignoring the fact that people, especially in developing countries, do not live that type of existence or disrespecting them. Guilt doesn’t help them though. Only action will. Ignoring your own mental health will not. It’s about escape It’s about the idealized thatched roof rose, covered English country cottage that few people are fortunate to have but it is a dream for many

Exactly, even in the suburbs you feel especially boxed in. I've got to experience the city, the country and the suburbs and if I had to choose I'd probably pick living out in the country but it's easier said than done.

It is definitely viewed with rose colored nostalgic glasses rather than the true reality. Small towns are often worse than big city living as it can be more insidious. I think most long for a nonexistent utopia though. It's like how people view the 50s and 60s as some great time period when they were anything but.

there’s something to be said about this dichotomy of “youthful childlike optimist” and “pessimistic worn down cynic” that seems present in memorable childhood media Emplemon has a video on Spongebob Squarepants and basically states that it’s not only memorable for us but also still connects with us now because the contrast of Spongebob and Squidward as duos. Spongebob is us when we’re younger and how we see the world, Squidward is how we see ourselves and the world when we’re older. i think this can apply to Frog and Toad as well. i remember thinking as a child, “why does Toad always complain, why can’t it go his way, etc etc” but as i’ve gotten older i realized i relate to Toad more than i’d ever have wanted to admit.

@@deanmoriarty6015 It parallels voices in our minds that psychologists often say are there to protect us. A youthful view that looks at the world with wonder and excitement, and then a protective adult. I don't think the voices are diametrically opposed. I'd say that SpongeBob and Squidward seem to be at odds with one another, mostly from the adult voices distain for the youthful wonder, but with toad and frog they are like two sides of the same coin. They are more complimentary then at odds with one another. A lot of plot comes from the misunderstanding from their view points, much like SpongeBob. I do think that the show SpongeBob makes a bit of a judgement on the Squidward voice, that he is just opposed to SpongeBob in order to be opposed. The resolution in that show can often come in a form of punishment at Squidwards expense, for example the episode where SpongeBob gets Squidward to indulge in a Krabby patty and it ends with Squidwards thighs exploding. It seems a judgement on the adult voice, while frog and toad don't judge each voice and instead note the genuine care and love behind each other's actions. I could imagine frog getting carried away with burgers and toad being opposed or nervous, but then toad saving him then trying a burger only to admit he likes the burger, but moderation is a better way to enjoy snacks.

I will check out Emplemon's video though and thanks for the reply :)

Similarly, it also feels like a balance of feminine (intuitive/nurturing/right brain) and masculine (logical/protective/left brain) energy. Everyone has these in them, albeit in different ratios.

It is a frog...and a toad. They are friends...they have stories. Damn Adults...ruin everything.

exactly!

This made me laugh, especially because I read about the play while researching and when I saw the photos I thought “ngl, I’d be disappointed if I saw this as a kid” 😂

I saw the play on a 2nd grade school trip! I was also weirded out by the 2 adult men playing frog and toad but I remember their song about the cookies slapped

They spent the costume budget on cookies 😂

That is the same reaction that JRR Tolkien allegedly had to seeing a production of Macbeth for the first time. He was so excited when “the woods” were to supposed to move against Macbeth, but it turned out just be the enemy army in disguise with branches etc. it is allegedly the reason he wrote the Ents rising against Isengard, because he wanted to see it for real. At least according the Lord of the Rings special features DVDs 😅

Oh my god, OP, that is SO stinkin' adorable. Being told you were gonna meet your actual celebrity icons live and in-person, only to have that dream ripped away. Tragic.

I felt the same way about the ice cream cone story, even though the ice cream is kind of grey and weird looking haha ☺️👌

I always remember the one where Toad has that weird dream about performing on stage where Frog keeps shrinking

If you listen to Arnold Lobel's reading of the cookie story, you actually hear him pausing to munch on some cookies.

@@patrickm6009 THAT'S ADORABLE

Hate if this sours the mood but I sometimes think of this story when I’m struggling with not drinking booze and I think of this story and tell myself to not drink. Crazy how getting older turned the cookies to the bottle for me. 😅

That's beautiful. I love illustration but I don't see many books or classes on it. So you recommend anything to get battery at it?

It feels like you're putting my thoughts into words, especially the sentiment. I also studied fine art for becoming a teacher, and I really love being a teacher. But my heart always beat for children's illustration and manga and comic and graphic novel and animation. University sucked the joy out of everything and I basically stopped working on anything until .... now, to be honest. I graduated three years ago and I love being a teacher really much, but I just wish that part of me hadn't died. I hope I can revive it one day. And I hope you will be able to do it, too.

I would unironically watch the hell out of that 😂

Sounds like an idea for a performance/event :D

Me, 48: man, I'm really not the target demographic here 🤭

she has an audience for it :D

Add in at least one 50yo - gen x in the house! 😂

Y'er kinda cute ;)

Ur mom is cool

thats motherfuckin awesome!!

This guys mom rules

Lmao my dad did the same shit with me with these books and berenstain bears

LMFAOOO

Yeah. This is the problem today. No one can appreciate the idea of UNIVERSAL appeal, that you can IDENTIFY with people that don't explicitly represent you. It's undoubtedly true that Lobel's viewpoint as a closeted gay man influenced his perspective as an author, but he didn't make these stories about "same sex love" or a commentary on LGBT issues and that's WHY they have such wide appeal and are beloved by so many. And it's exactly that reason why there's such a lack of these kinds of timeless stories today because modern writers feel like they MUST pigeonhole their characters and stories to be representative specific "identities" and "communities" rather than inherently human ideals, struggles, and values.

@@nimapocalyse9569 Well both are important, some people have a severe lack of representation and want to see their experiences in media. I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing.

@@CrystalRose1111 you're absolutely correct, and there isn't anything inherently wrong with it. In fact, a specific viewpoint informed by one's unique identity or experience is often the thing that motivates someone to create art or a story to begin with. Where it becomes an issue in my opinion, and what we are seeing in excess today, is when the IDENTITY ITSELF becomes the entire focus of the story, even to the point where there is a fundamental LACK of universal appeal and at the expense of unifying endeavor. In fact, there are numerous identity based stories that writers and actors have outright said "are not for you" if you don't hold the featured identity, and then turn around and cry bigotry when audiences refuse to watch. I see it as a sad devolution of what I consider to be the fundamental art form of human nature.

@@nimapocalyse9569 I mean it’s definitely a grey area because a lot of shows that try to promote inclusivity are poorly written. I’m all about inclusive shows are actually well written and entertaining to watch. The first one that comes to mind is She-Ra and the princess of power. A poor example would be that fuckin Velma series that’s coming out lol

@@nimapocalyse9569 Yeah if your entire being is based on your skin tone , political ideology or who you sleep with, that's the problem. The idea that you can't identity with or learn something from someone who looks or thinks different than you is a serious issue... Do we need only black teachers for black students, gay teachers for gay students, Asian teachers..etc..Not to mention judges for courts....that's where this logic takes us...insane!

Thank you, I really appreciate that 😊

yes! I was trying to articulate that feeling I was feeling as I was listening, but I couldn't quite name it. You nailed it!

Counterpoint: people do not have to be THE SAME in order to be philosophically equal. Frankly, your characterization of women as inherently inferior is antiquated and not at all appropriate.

@@emilysmith2965 I think you misunderstand my argument. I am in fact arguing that equality is not neccesary for friendship, which goes against Aristotle's notions. I do not believe women to be inherently inferior, though I do believe men and women to be different, even if many of the diferences are culturally based. Apples and Oranges are both fruit, and they can both be put in a fruit salad, and both be tasty, but they are nonetheless different, and there are some jobs apples do better than oranges and vice versa. Aristotle would argue there could be no friendship between apples and oranges, frogs and toads, or men and women, I disagree.

Ahem, definitely not me watching from bed

that sounds amazing

I would love this.

Would so love that. I grew up with Frog and Toad in the mid 70's. Actually I got a similar vibe from Hakumei To Mikochi when hubby showed it to me a few years ago.

Omg yes!!!

Like Ernest and Celestine!

I love the winter solstice episode too! (⁠・⁠∀⁠・⁠) It reminds me of all the feelings of a good Christmas!

Little Bear is one of the best children’s shows I’ve seen. The music and illustrations are so beautiful and the vibe is more appropriate for kids than modern shows are.

Media like this forms a chain back to that era which I guess Cottagecore attempts to re invoke. Either you have a so called "authentic" relation to pastoral life via your family, or you receive it as a mediated experience. It's all mediated now, you don't need to make your own flax linen from scratch etc. - and this is good!

but yearning for a cottage core lifestyle is not a bad thing. learning to grow a garden and make your own food, clothes, etc is a good thing.

That's kind of doing it a disservice. Cottagecore is a nostalgic escapism. Just like any fantasy, it serves a purpose. We can't have it, obviously, but that doesn't mean we can't emulate its spirit of finding joy in the little things, in quiet moments. It teaches us that we CAN be small, we can have sparse moments when we aren't being productive for our masters and just live for ourselves and the people we love. This attitude is sorely needed in a culture where "productivity" has become everything. In my country, if you aren't squeezing every drop of "usefulness" out of yourself every moment of the day, then you're considered worthless. A leech, a parasite. It's good to be told this isn't true.

cottage core as a trend seems more like an overcompensation for how hustle and bustle everyone’s life is, urban and suburban, but what they don’t realize is rural living isn’t all just kickbacks and hanging out doing nothing. i dont necessarily blame anybody for yearning for this kind of thing though. a break from interaction, a break from the concrete that surrounds us. most suburbs and urban areas don’t strike that balance of nature and civilization we as humans crave. (atleast in the us) there’s not many places to forget about your responsibilities for a bit. i live in midwest suburbia but there’s hardly any trees, any paths, anywhere for me to just take a bit of time off without sacrificing my entire way of life as is. if i even want a slice of it, i need to get in my car and drive atleast an hour. i’m rambling but i think people just crave that balance that hasn’t been given to us. of course we need to work, but we also need passions, hobbies, ways to disconnect for a little bit. ways to feel human that isn’t through a phone or a car or a workplace. i don’t know, just my take on it

@@deanmoriarty6015 That's a fair point. Nothing wrong with escapism. It's just that for a lot of people Cottagecore is less about actually escaping the grind and emulating the quiet country life, and more about just looking like you do. It's like the main problem with the Dark Academia aesthetic, which is that it seems less concerned with actually being well-read and intellectual, and more with just looking the part. Like give Goblincore some credit, at least its philosophy is about more than just looking the part.

Wow! I’m the same too! It’s so comforting to be home.

So when I was younger I used to want to travel the world. Growing into my 30's I felt really sad I hadn't lived that travel lifestyle. The more I learned about the world and countries I wanted to visit the less romanticized the idea became. My sister has traveled extensively as well as other family members and with the social media I see more of the world than I had before. Basically what I'm saying is now that I know more about the world and the countries I wanted to visit...the less I actually want to travel. What no one talks about are the dangers, the unkind people you encounter, language barriers, how certain tourist spots aren't worth it and are overcrowded. There's a lot more to traveling than going around and enjoying a vacation. It's not all it's cracked up to be I have learned and now don't feel badly about not traveling the world and am wiser about which places I'd like to see and which ones are hyped up or just downright unfriendly or dangerous. Don't feel badly about it. Plan a trip you'd want to go on, save up, research and see if it's really someplace worthwhile going from others that have gone that will note the good and bad. Traveling is fun and worthwhile but it isn't the end all be all. There is something to be said about having a home space that is your own and having be a safe and comforting place for you and others. Home is underrated and exotic locales are overrated. As the saying goes home is where the heart is and in the words of Dorothy- There's no place like home.

I never really liked traveling. I much prefer my bed.

I'm glad! Hope you enjoyed your walk 😊

@@QualityCulture could do an article on warner bros . Please

Same....i actually knew more people when me and my family used to live in a small village, now i barely know my neighbors

My family tend to lean towards the Tomorrow story. Habits of procrastination but willing to get stuff done so we can procrastinate Tomorrow

Ok but ain’t NOBODY doing it like the lads Frog and Toad

This is it. The best sentence.

🤣

Beautifully said.

I have a short that I consider cottage cored. And old frog living

That's an awesome philosophy/advice

@@fineandnatural thank you !! Lol i like to find ways to trick my brain into caring about my well weing even tho it's hard, given we're all just in our heads all the time. Extermalizing your well being is like.. one way to go about it like,, i feel good when i take care of my flowers, but i don't think of it as doing it for Me, i'm doing it for the flowers, and vise versa. It also just has the added benefit of feeling less alone so Yay !!

I love this. I really should treat myself better.

That’s a very sweet thought :)

I didn't know that the authors were lgbtq but I loved and still love Frog and Toad and the Moomintrolls. They're very popular in my home country. The stories are very wholesome and cute ❤️

I always loved the idea of a “found family”, which involves familial or strong platonic bonds instead of romantic ones. Frog and Toad are a good example of this.

@@thebigcanoftuna the author of frog and toad was a closeted gay man, he had a wife and kids and came out as gay late in life. After his death his daughter said she thinks her dad wrote the books as a way to express and come to terms with his own homosexuality. They're books about two male frogs who clearly love eachother, their relationship is like that of an old married couple

Yeah and now everybody thinks I wanna bang a dude because I want to live in a hobbit hole thanks guys

How sweet, thank you 🥺❤️

@@QualityCulture 💖💖

Same lol

literally me i sobbed throughout this video

I saved this video for later please don't tell me they are gay.... ffs

@@esotericvv1244hey can be anything you want them to be. “death of the artist” theory, authorial intent is nil. though i do think he intended them to be gay.