Ok i HAVE to tell this little anecdote. I went and saw The Lorax in theaters when it came out. I bought a bottle of soda and wanted to dispose of the empty container after drinking it. I looked around for a recycling bin and couldn't find one so I asked someone who was sweeping up. He told me the had put the bin away so they could put up the display for The Lorax and that I would have to just put it in the garbage. Does anyone else see the irony of this?

I didn't understand this review. Can you show it to me on a chart?

The onceler in the original 1970s version is not evil, just misguided. The Onceler and the other people’s faces are never shown, which is perfect for explaining that anybody who is shortsighted can destroy the environment

Here's a fun fact, recently released was a deleted song from the movie that would've helped the message better. It's called, "biggering." It was the demo for, "How Bad Can I Be?" It shows greed slowly consuming the Onceler, rather than him being manipulated by his family, and it captures the emotion the story had. It's longer than the other song, is a rock song, and includes one or two lines from the original animated Lorax and even makes lines from the other song work better. Amazing how one song can help a films message, and it's replaced with the more dumb downed version.

Air cans? Just buy Lays. you get a tiny amount of chips with your air

Biggering is the best song from the Lorax and it isn’t even in the Lorax. And the reason, is that it describes perfectly what the producers are.

This hurts even more when you see the concept art and original material. It was meant to be a much darker movie more akin to the old 2d animated movie, with a badass rock opera villain song. And Illumination, in all their infinite wisdom, played the 'It's too dark for kids' card. Thank you minions. Thank you SO much.

"True beauty never fades. We just need to be reminded of it every once in awhile" What a beautiful message. Can I use that?

"What are you doing this evening?" "Not you. Dump her." *Wheeze*

“A 12-year-old boy should always be voiced by a 26-year-old man, right?” Then Gravity Falls comes in with a 12-year-old boy character voiced by a 32-year-old man.

On the flip-side, Green Eggs and Ham diverged RADICALLY from the book, and was amazing.

I just want to point out - when this review came out, the idea of selling literal air was a joke. That's ACTUALLY happening now. People from - I forget which country, but it's one of the REALLY polluted ones - are coming to my hometown and bottling air for the purpose of selling it. That's a real thing now.

"What are you doing this evening?" "Not you, dump her!" I died laughing

Let it grow but every grow is replaced with the nostalgia critics review of the lorax.

Logic question: If the Onceler had the last seed for so many years, why didn't he just plant it himself?

There’s a deleted song called “biggering” written by the 88 (don’t you forget about me, community theme). It’s a great song, And if they reduced the family to just side characters, with no real importance, and kept Biggering, maybe after “How bad can I be” you would’ve had a decent film, at least with the once ler scenes

I think his retro timer was off. The movie will be retro...now! The movie is now a meme!

News! Illumination studio is going to animate grinch too!!!! I never said it was a good news

“Fad is one letter away from fade” that’s a quote to remember

I miss the song The Biggering. I would've been so into a rock opera Lorax movie, even if it wasn't for the whole time. It seemed to fit the movie a lot better. Or at the very least, was a much better song that How Bad Can I Be?

"Once there was a tree, and she loved a little boy." And they *HANGED* out. It didn't end so well.

"It'll be popularly retro in five minutes" *LET IT GROW MEME HAPPENS*

Have you heard of the cut song "Biggering" that pushed the idea that the Once-ler was actively ignoring the death of the planet of his own volition instead of being pressured into doing it by his family, along with the Lorax giving a message about how being greedy is a bad thing since you'll continue to just want more and more?

This is the best-written episode of Nostalgia Critic. The irony is so on the spot but also the love for the original material.

"Don't forget what happened to the man who got everything he ever wanted. I killed him, and took all his possessions." That line kills me every damn time.

i think whats great about this is literally a year later the song became a joke alongside we are number one.

It's been 5 years and the reaction of "BLACK WILLY WONKA!" still get's me lol

The original demo for thw song "biggering" conveys the message better than the whole moviem it's a dark rock opera and makes esxpectacular points about greed and pride, and how The Oncelar fell

THE CAPTIONS “TREE SCREAMS IN AGONY” OH MY GOD

“Mom can we have the Lorax?” “We have the Lorax at home” The lorax at home: the thumbnail

8:17 this is honestly the best critique against this movie that nostalgia critic has ever told

Illumination: At first I didn't realize I needed all this stuff, I had a little cottage, And that cottage was enough A place where I could sit and knit, A place where I could sell my Thneeds, But now I've had a little time To re-assess my needs And I need a bigger office, I need a bigger chair. A bigger desk, a bigger staff, A bigger hat to wear Because I'm biggering, I'm figuring I'm biggering, And biggering is triggering More biggering Nostalgia Critic: Hey, listen up, meathead. I'm going to say this once, and I'm not gonna repeat it. Greed... ya see, it's like a little pet, alright? And the more and more and more that you go and feed it, The more hungry it'll get! But... you know, you really can't blame greed No, that's stupid. You see, it's gotta worm inside. Oh yeah, that's right. It's one that always needs to feed, And it is never satisfied. You get it? But the more you try to find it, The more it likes to hide. Now listen--that is NASTY little worm. And I like to call it "pride." See, now that's why you're biggering! Listen here, idiot! I'm figuring on biggering! But that biggering's just triggering more biggering! Got that? Alright! Illumination: There is a principle of nature, That most every creature knows, It's called survival of the fittest, And this is how it goes The animal that wins has got to Claw and kick and punch. The animal that doesn't Winds up someone else's lunch A company's an animal, That's trying to survive, It's struggling, and fighting, Just to keep itself alive I must keep biggering, I'm figuring I'm biggering, Though biggering is triggering more biggering. I won't stop! Biggering, I'm figuring I'm biggering, And biggering is triggering more biggering And the customers are buying, And the money multiplying And the PR people lying And the lawyers are denying, Who cares if some things are dying? I don't wanna hear your crying! This is all so gratifying...

"Just like a delicate seed can grow a great oak, so can a faulty message grow a big problem." This is a message that is SORELY needed in today's world.

"Oh, look, a popular demographic you can exploit."

“It turns out that this girl is an ✨ *ARTIST* ✨”

Young me: Can I read The Lorax? Some of my family: The book? Why would you want to read the book when you can watch it on the television? Me: Because it executed the message better than the movie, has better storytelling, and is way better in every way. Family: Well you got us. Go ahead and read the book. In fact, we'll read it with you. *And so, this story has a happy ending :)*

Oncelings still exist, They're called Leafy fans

GOD THAT OPENING WAS FUCKED UP MAN...........JUST......DAMN.........

I laughed when they said "the Once-ler was hip with the ladies"

“People are less likely to buy things when they feel bad.” Clearly somebody has not heard of retail therapy lol. Buying more when you’re feeling bad is kind of it’s M.O. XD

This review never gets old.

I can't wait for when he reviews the new grinch movie.

Turns out there was a song for The Once-ler that was much better at showing his evil side. It was called Biggering, and was the original How Bad Can I Be. It was much more slow, and had the Once-ler admit he never needed to be big, he just needed a cottage and he’d be fine, but he wants bigger thing. It also has a Lorax solo moment where he explains greed and pride. The reason it wasn’t shown in the movie was because children would be to scared by it... Oh who are they kidding, it hit too close to home.

I reckon they should've gone with they're original story and songs. The Once-Ler knows what he is doing is wrong and the main boy character actually wants a tree for himself because it is something he can't have. The songs actually enhance the story too.

15:56 To be fair, Anakin Skywalker's transition to Darth Vader *WAS* more complex than most people realise.

This review is actually more emotional and thought provoking than the actual movie

08:05 “My God! We finally found Bill Watterson!” XD After seeing Joshscorcher’s recent Top 10 Non-Disney Villain Songs, I found out that there was going to be a song that had the Once-Ler in a more tragic light, talking about what he’s doing is wrong yet still does it anyway. It was in the style of a rock opera which definitely would’ve kind of improved this movie’s message while being in the same spirit and ambiguity of the original cartoon and book. Unfortunately, this is Illumination we’re talking about, which being known for being greedy and sugarcoating anything, removed it and replaced it with “How Bad Can I Be?”. Irony is such an understatement there. 🤦‍♀️ Strangely, the unused song is on the official soundtrack for some reason.

7:00 this scene is more deep than the entire movie.

Honestly, this is one of nostalgia critic’s best videos.

Every time Nostalgia Critic talks about the Dr. Seuss adaptions I feel the same can be said for Teen Titans Go!

that moment when nostalgia critic writes in a fangirl to love him

I swear if you go to public school then you've seen this movie a million times

Im the devito, i speak for the garbage

The fact that air is now sold in China because of pollution is hilarious.

I'd like to hear your thoughts on original plans for The Lorax that were scrapped due to corporate interference. The demo tracks from the soundtrack flesh out the characters a lot more for just the few extra minutes they give. For instance, Ted was originally supposed to be obsessed with getting a new product called a "whosit" and Thneedville was supposed to be much more obviously dystopian. I think it would be awesome to have a sort of mini-fanscription or even just a short editorial on what The Lorax COULD have been but sadly wasn't.

At 8:23, when the scene with the Once-ler transitions to his younger self, I thought of this idea that could’ve made this movie much more interesting: What if, instead of the focus on the Once-ler at the window, the camera focuses on Ted, sitting there, looking up, and *THEN* you transition into the younger Once-ler, making it look like Ted filling in the Once-ler’s shoes (thus the audience as well) as he’s telling the story of what happened to the trees. Then there’s another idea that came up when @ 12:23 the Once-ler mentions about the “breakdancing and Donkey Kongs:” With the one idea above, this would make much more sense that there would be music played (and how the Once-ler dressed that way), because this story would’ve been all inside Ted’s mind as he listens to the story. This would make sense because Ted could represent the young generation watching this story unfolding.

"What are you doing this evening?" "Not you." I'M FUCKING DYING.

I think The Lorax is my favorite Nostalgia Critic video. 1) The core review is just really good. 2) I like the sketches well enough, but I really love it when the sketches are part of the review itself. Nearly all of the sketches in this video are necessary for the overall review. 3) I like a plain old funny review, but I also love it when Doug has a message to put across. The Lorax video combines all of these very well.

Honestly I still watch the original and get chills at the end every time

Dr, Seuss is rolling in his grave so fast that he surpassed light speed.

How would The Onceler even know about Donkey Kong or breakdancing, if he's been cooped up in a house for like 30 years?

22:21 J.K.Rowling confirms Willy Wonka was black all along October 14,2015 colorized

In the original story, I always believed the boy went to plant new trees.

9:00 NC: fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff- I don’t care for that. [breaths in and out] Me: great reaction!

How that could've made the movie more timeless: 1. Cut out O'Hare and the Corporate bad guy plot. 2. Keep "Let it Grow" and "How Bad can I Possibly Be", but cut out the rest of the pop songs, and instead substitute the blanks with the songs from the original 1970's film, like "For he's a Jolly good Onceler." 3. Make the story about Ted, the boy, living in this dystopian wasteland, polluted by smog. He sees theses old paintings and images of trees carved in ruins, and that's what sparks his interest. Audrey can be just be like, a classmate. 4. Cut out the Pop Culture Jokes. 5. Change the Onceler's personality, make him someone who wants to make money because he had a poor childhood, and thus wants more out of his life, and make a name for himself, but gets a little carried away with his Productivity. And 6. Leave the Ending Ambiguous. Like in the book.

I weirdly want to see Black Willy Wonka vs Santa Christ.

"This wasn't on your resume!" I love that line. :)

Doug’s rant at the end is great

Let it die let it die let it SHRIVEL UP AND- c'mon who's with me huh?

Willy Wonka: Charlie, don’t forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he wanted. Charlie: what happened? Willy Wonka: *He lived happily ever after.* Black Willy Wonka: But Critic, don’t forget what happened to the man who got everything he always wanted. Nostalgia Critic: what happened? Black Willy Wonka: *I killed him and stole all of his possessions.*

While I agree with this incarnation not being the best, the change in the Onceler isn’t exactly too hard to believe, especially since he was designed to be a young hipster. He receives all the peer pressure from family, people sucking up to him, and success. Young people are especially susceptible to the opinions around them, and can be very willing to do whatever, as long as they continue to receive praise and success from it. They believe that what they’re doing isn’t wrong, and as long as their followers are happy, they think they’re going down the right direction, and reject criticism and advise as hate and jealousy.

I love the fact that by being a critic you have aneurysms from any sign of weak movies, really lets you appreciate the good ones as they don’t nearly or just straight up end your life.

You played yourself, it's a meme now.

"What are you doing this evening~" "Not you. Dump her!" *alt tabs*

Is it just me, or had this movie got insanely popular on KZfaq lately.

20:45 One of the funnier lines in this episode.

Then 2 years later everyone loves it and watches it and makes memes out of it.

Can't wait for Green Eggs and Ham the movie

It's crazy that Illumination had all the right pieces to make an honest, ground-breaking animated film, but they just couldn't follow through. It wasn't because they lacked the talent. It wasn't because they lacked the funds. It was because they lacked the desire. They sacrificed artistry just to make a safer product. Not a film. A product.

That final prediction, that in 2 years nobody would give a shit about the Lorax, aged like fine wine. What a great video.

You know what doesn't make sense? If thneed grows on trees, why are you cutting the trees down? It's like cutting down apple trees or orange trees. Literally no one actually does that.

Remember this movie it was highly popular at its time but only a few years later I barely remember it at all until I came across this video

NC laughing near the end about how all Dr Seuss movies are not like Dr Seuss got me in tears too, *more true words never been spoken*

“So donkey Kong is part of the illumination canon? I don’t know how to feel about that.” 😅😅😅

"Wow, that is not the voice I expected to come out of that kid. You know, because a 12 year-old boy should always be voiced by a 26 year-old man, right?" Lookin' at you Big Mouth, Gravity Falls and Ducktales 2017!

4:45 she's not worth it Ted she'll dump you for song lyrics

It's fun that "Oncelings" are pretty much Tumblr addicts

21:50 "people arent gonna be coming back" Well.....................

Oneseller's Mom: You have to do what's best for the company and your momma! AFTER ONESELLLER GOES BANKRUPT Oneseller's Mom: You're no longer my favorite son Me: Um...WHAT?!

But then the most unpredictable thing happened: the various songs of The Lorax became memes and it DID become popular again. Ironically.

Those scenes in "Lorax land" were devastating. They really showed an actually good message. 10:34 Lol, I lost it. 😂 Love yah, NC.

16:30 yeah, I know Im probably repeating a lot of comments, but originally they had a cut song called "Biggering" which would have acted as the once-lers turn to evil, first off it was much slower than "how bad can I be" so the shift to bad guy felt more natural additionally it was a lot more threatening/villainous so it made the actions seem more wrong and would have acted as another pro-tree song (not directly saying save trees but would have conveyed this is the wrong actions)

"What are you doing this evening?" "Not you" *damn, savegery level=over 9000*

Ironically, Let it Grow is the first meme of 2017.

18:36 the point when everything went downhill.

Apparently 'How Bad Can I Be' was originally going to be a song called 'Biggering', and it was FRICKING AMAZING, not to mention darker and giving The Once-ler less plausible deniability than HBCIB gave him.

"What are you doing this evening?" "NOT YOU! DUMP HER!"

"Well, I'd probably marry him on the spot. I bet that sounds crazy. Is that crazy?" Cue the perfectly timed buffering, creating the awkward silence that would occur irl if someone said that to me.

As much as it’s hokey, I love “How Bad Can I Be”

Dr seuss: Grow a tree to save humanity. Illumination studio: Grow a tree to get laid