This is one of those things where people will think you are being ironic but you aren't.

The chopping of the wood into two pieces perfectly symbolises his two conflicting personalities

early 20th century: communist manifesto early 21st century: get tf out my way type way

Finally, someone takes this brilliant piece of art seriously

Finally someone notices

someone had to say it

Gonna become an English professor just to show this as an example of the hero's journey

“Get tf out of my way type way” is an allegory for class consciousness was not a take I was expecting.

Can’t believe you don’t make the connection between the protagonist starting off using his hands for physical labour contrasted by the mentor being introduced by effortlessly opening the door with his mind. This shows the audience that he’s from a different world that the protagonist is not yet familiar with and shows the audience the other side of the story circle that the character must cross into in order to emerge more powerful upon his return. Amazing video by the way.

"Get tf out of my way type way" is a cinematic masterpiece was not a take I ever expected to see, but I fully support it!

First, I thought "Why?" and then, after telling myself how stupid I am, I thought, "Of course".

broke: invokes heroes journey woke: invokes class struggle bespoke: haters gonna hate

An addition: Characters do not share a frame until the very last shot. Despite not seeing the good, the bad, and the worker ego in the same space, Frey uses "line of sight" editing to create the illusion that these characters are interacting with one another. In the end, the evil Casey is unable to share space with anyone, rejecting the camera entirely, while the good Casey and worker Casey form a union, living not separately but together.

Finally, you’re analysing true cinema

I love the school assignment feel

No way you did this Edit: I'm so glad you did this

Wasn't it josh ovalle who filmed this? He's literally a filmmaker so it makes sense that it's so well paced and shot!

Not to mention the Oscar-worthy acting. Casey's subtle glance at 0:43 is just gold.

This is by far my favorite video on the internet. The music, the dancing, the editing...it is all so very hypnotic. WE NEEDED THIS ANALYSIS!!!!

Bro, I always thought about this but never imagined there would be a video essay lol

Feel like you should've also mentioned the ending few seconds of the video in which you see the protagonist and the good ego doing different dances. They're both finally doing their own moves and while the mentor looks at him, he appreciates what he's doing and decides to copy the protagonist, showing that he has grown and they're now at a more equal footing. Also showing that the protagonist is embracing his own individuality.

i could do an analysis on this analysis. the comedy comes from the fact that this is not a joke at all but a deep look into a video that may have these themes but could also be a shallow dance video, who’s to say. this video validates the former opinion and gives reasons to feel that way. if it had any hint of a joke during the explanation, the whole video would fall flat. you could watch this as a parody or as a genuine analysis. i choose the latter. thank you, now you see it.

Wait a second...it’s not April Fool’s!

A casey frey film analysis? Jack you’re gonna make me ACT UP 🥵😳

ohhh, now i see it.

I've been obsessed with that video since I first saw it... I don't know how to describe Casey Frey's terrible and magnetic energy... I want to be his parole officer

This video taught me more than film school ever did

It was bizarre how good it was. It has layers. The dancing is legit, the humor is funny, and it really delivers a message.

i'd like to point out that the cut on him flipping off the camera -- moving backwards in time on the cut, so you actually see the motion twice -- is a technique used by martial arts filmmakers like jackie chan to make punches feel more impactful. the most fun part of this video is its quality is 100% intentional

Ah, the subtle genius of the playful arts. There's always more to memes than the laugh.

i don't know how i lived so long without knowing this masterpiece exists

Even if you don't have artistic knowledge, people 'recognize' good art. And this is what everyone feels in Casey Frey's video; you can't really put your finger on what it is, but to best describe it is to call it 'magnetic'. You just have to watch, listen, feel

This is un ironically the best video essay on youtube

I know this might be a small thing, but one of the only times when the camera DOES move with the 'hater' one is when he's shocked when the guy first starts, like it jumps back with him. I like to imagine that there's that spark of "ah, those dumb people... but...." in there too that kinda does get a small fraction of excited by it

This dude has another gem, which is called "There was a party". It's a meme, but has a weird storyline that can be interpreted in many ways, which was probasbly an accident, but also has clever editing and surprisingly good acting. This dude and his buddies are def talented.

Casey Frey: I feel seen. I feel heard. Thank you.

Also note the fact his ‘good force’ or what-have-you character, pauses for a moment to dance in tune with ‘worker Casey’ That’s some great self choreography/editing

This the type of thing where you ask the creator all these intense questions and he just goes, “Nah I was just fucking around.”

I'm honestly glad someone made a video about this, that song video is so hypnotizing and very well done.

Finally, Casey Frey getting the recognition that he deserves

i knew there was a reason i have to watch this video about 900 times before i can live the rest of my day peacefully

Honestly, it’s a brilliant and tentative allegory for the Id, Ego, and Superego of Freudian psychology. At the beginning, the id, a representation for our baser instincts begins to act inexplicably in a way the the Superego, which values order and normality, sees as “dumb”. The ego then emerges and wrests control of the situation, channeling the energy of the id in a heathy manner, and showing the superego that nothing is truly wrong. I believe the face you can see the superego make as they take their glasses off is one of astonishment over the fact that this seemingly meaningless impulse can be used positively, with the final dismissive gesture simply being their acknowledgement that their micromanaging isn’t necessary.

I think about this video a lot, it tells such a beautiful story about accepting yourself and rejecting all the hate. What makes it so good is that it can be interpreted in so many different ways by different people, it’s why this video is a cinematic masterpiece

not to mention when 'restrained' frey says "ur dumb", the camera zooms in so slightly on the second word. also the first time we see the 'unleashed' frey, his eyes dart back and forth completely in time with the music. so much is synched.

class struggle engulfs every aspect of our conscious being

never expected to see a marxist reading of this video but i’m glad we’re all here

This man saw a dance video and went: "this is amazing"

Truly a man enjoying his craft, when he recognizes brilliance and talent in the most obscure places.

That’s what I have been trying to say. While we know it’s a masterpiece, we don’t realise how GREAT the video really is until we see people trying to recreate it.

Casey Frey is an amazing actor, his work with Cherdleys is unmatched.

I've been raving about this video for so long i'm so glad someone actually took it seriously

For the uninitiated: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNV1d6yauLTGcY0.html

this is the essay we all needed about a masterpiece made truly ahead of its time

is this the sequel to "The art of over analyzing"??

I get goosebumps every time I see that video. Thanks for going through it. It's not that I needed this to appreciate it more, but I always like to be remembered that it exists. This analysis was very much needed

I was waiting for someone to make an analysis video of this. Thank you.

It's not just a good dance video. It's also great cinematography what makes this so interesting to watch in combination with the song.

It's one of the things bollywood has masterfully developed in their movies

IM SO GLAD UR GIVING IT THE PRAISE IT DESERVES . imo it's THE shortform video platform masterpiece ijs

I loved that video since the day it came out but never did I think that this channel would would do an in depth analysis and I’m loving it!

Now this shows a true appreciation of the art. Many would have the entire internet thrown in the bin, but without it we wouldn't see these snapshots of pure cinema.

this video is a cinematic masterpiece

I no joke didnt think of it in this artistic way but now that i do it genuinely is one of the most phenomenal dance videos out there, unironically great

Your videos always blow me away!! Thank you 💜💜

We've come to the point where we're analyzing Casey Frey videos like they're arthouse films. I love the internet.

Brilliant.

I just realised the camera movement is a film equivalent of stretching and deformation in the in betweens in animation. That whipping extends and emphasises everything and does it soooo stylishly. Love it.

This film needs to be archived by the library of congress. I know many people (including myself) who plan to write our film thesis/dissertation on this truly important work of the 21st century.

I thought this was gonna be a meme but holy shit everything you said was spot on and things I never noticed. I like to criticize film making a lot while paying attention to editing and shot composition, but this video is so fun and silly I actually never looked at it critically. It really is masterfully crafted.

This is the best piece of serious irony video ever

i love this video and casey's so much. thank you sm

I love this, I have been obsessed with this video for ages and it's feels so cool to see others appreciate it's beauty

FINALLY! SOMEONE THAT FULLY RECOGNISES THE BRILLIANCE OF THE VIDEO

I love how this isn't just a meme analysis of a funny video. Everything said here is 100% true.

I've loved that Casey Frey video for so long and always marveled how good the editing was. Glad there are so many more levels to it worth analyzing

This analysis was definitely better than I was expecting, good job !

Had to check if time somehow jumped to April 1st

The only analysis that matters

this video is absolutely golden. Thank you for this!!!

Casey's video is one of my favorite videos on the internet, and your analysis is brilliant

thank you! I love your occasional analizing of seemingly trivial videos! You are doing amazing and have now inspired me through your interpretation to be a whiteshirt guy in a world full of yellowshirt people

I thought it was a break-up from a toxic relationship and finding loving energy in another relationship.

I always go back to that video every few months. I couldn’t stop watching it when I first came across it!

I’ve been subscribed for quite some time and honestly I love this new type of content. While being of very good quality and interesting, it’s short, to the point, precise, and I bet it’ll help with the views too. Very smart move!

I cant wait until Slavoj Zizek starts dissecting memes

I finally found someone who overthinks more than me

I've rewatched this masterpiece about 100 times. I go back to it from time to time. It is truly an internet Masterpiece.

This is easily one of the best viral videos I’ve ever seen. It’s genuinely effffing amazing.

Me writing my essay the night before so it's nonsense but actually making great points

before watching-“it’s not that deep bro” after watching-“masta piece”

Thankyou ive been waiting for someone to give this video the respect and praise it deserves 🙌

This is one of the most beautiful interpretations.

workers, rise up! we have nothing to lose but our chains!

I did not expect this to turn into a class analysis

(As a cinematographer) when I first saw this video I literally watched it 100 times until I could figure it out

Rewatching and this is still the best analysis video

I think I’m too high to understand whether this is satire or not.

Yuh

I very much appreciate the commitment to syncing every clip to the beat, even the ones that aren't from the Casey Frey video

This is the equilibrium of every artistic Elements in one