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"some of you should be living under bridges.." me: well, that doesn't seem.... "a troll named Trevor..." (..my name) me: ……..

(2:54): That's funny. I always thought a troll's natural habitat was in the comment section, but I guess I was wrong. 😄😄😄

Other moral of the story, don't tell your prey you're going to eat them, just eat em and be done with it.

"Why is this my favorite fable? Because I'm immature." I almost choked when you said that! 😄 I'm loving these "messed up origins", Jon Solo! They're informative and entertaining.

I just want to explain something. In Norway it was common to bring the lifestock up to kind of a summer farm in order to save the grass closer to home. Also, Asbjørnsen og Moe published a huge collection of tales. Please make some more videos based on those

About halfway through that last story, I started thinking to myself, "that wolf ought to buy some ACME kits to help him score some prey". Then you got to the part about the wolf falling off a cliff, and I realized that this was almost literally a WIle E. Coyote legend.

Billy goats gruff was always my favorite, I just loved how the oldest goat was 💯 ready to kick the troll's ass

OMG THAT WAS MY FAVOURITE STORY GROWING UP,

The messed up origins of Bluebeard....it's VERY messed up!

You should make a video talking about "The little Match girl" by Hans Christian Anderson.

For your next video could you do messed up origins of The tortoise and the hare

Jon just fired some shots at you trollers. I'm weak.

One of my absolute faves as a kid, I had the same edition from the 70's whose illustrations you used in the vid. They are so well done and creepy at the same time- I used to get freaked out by the pictures of the troll because I thought it was looking right at me. I loved that book so much that even though it got lost over the years, once I had my own kid I ordered a used copy of the 70's edition online for him.

Yesssss got here just in time to hear my man give me some knowledge

2:54 “I Always thought that a troll’s natural habitat was in the comment section”

If you decide to be the villain in a fable remember you're fated to die in the end..

This was always my favorite fairytale/story growing up. I used to recite in the car on the way home from school almost every day. My favorite part was when the troll finally got what he deserved.

I like Jane Yolen's version. Told from the bridge's point of view, the troll was his friend. Having been told the original as a young child, her version is delightfully twisted. Sort of like what Wicked did for The Wizard of Oz.

Can you do the twisted origins of the ugly duckling if there is one?

Ok I'm a new subscriber and have been watching your videos nonstop. I love looking at messed up origins of stories and you do it with a certain quality that sucks you in and makes it so interesting. You're also so funny, too! Thanks for these videos

My two younger brothers and I love playing Three Billy Goats Gruff with the neighbor kid at a bridge over a creek in the woods behind our cul-de-sac. Those were fun times.

You know, it's getting close to Christmas. How about the Messed-Up Origins of "The Nutcracker"? I know Disney did a movie, but it's not the original story, and the ballet that everybody knows only tells part of the story written by E.T.A. Hoffman. And one I've been thinking about that I'd like to see for "Disney Explained," The Messed-Up Origins of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." I know the music is a symphonic poem, which means the composer had a definite story he was trying to tell, but is it the story that "Fantasia" reenacts? And you know what would be a neat series to do "Messed-Up Origins" for? "Grimm." A reboot may be in the works. Something to think about.

2:55 - 3:00 *Inhales* BURNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

Yas! I love this series, you are great at this

I really liked this one, it has always been one of my favorite stories. It is fun to read to my kids since I do the Troll's voice really loud. They love it. Also nice detail on the Troll being named Trevor, that's funny

I just want to see the reaction of children when someone tells them, "And then the biggest goat rammed the troll's eyes out, broke all the bones in the troll's body, then threw the corpse into the river. How was the story 4 year olds?"

Three Billy Goat Gruffs -- *_Top 10 Scariest Anime Monsters_*

My favorite fable was on this website called Starfall and it was about this chicken who was making corn bread. She needed help carrying the flour and a few other tasks I dont remember, but every animal she asked refused to help her so she did it all herself. And the smell of the cornbread was soo good that they all came to her house asking her for some bombass cornbread. And she was like nah and ate it all by herself and honestly I kinda live by this fable

“Boreguita and the Coyote” is one of these out-smarting-the-wolf-type ones that I love 💕

interresting to see you cover this folktale, as a Norwegian i'm familiar with the story.

You should do The Black Cauldron if you haven't yet!

I never realized how much I love this stuff until I started watching this channel...gives me life😄

God I just love this series I like how you’re including the Types of stories, I find the concept of all stories being able to fall under a set number of categories (given that number can be changed) and hearing all the various versions of stories is just an amazing thing that you can’t just Google, unless you Google “Jon Solo messed up origins” of course

I love your podcasts. I had a career as a professional puppeteer and explored variants as a part of developing my scripts for folktales and fairy tales. I never could figure out the twist I wanted for Three Billy Goats Gruff. Your video would have given me a wealth of ideas to try out! Best wishes!

Glad you included the Billy Goats Gruff, it was one of my fav’s growing up. Even better were the added, unexpected stories at the end. You rock!!

Would you be interested in covering Scottish folklore?

Jon, THANK YOU! ALL of my fellow Kindergarten teachers thank you as well!

I love these videos so much? I literally can't get enough of them!

Thank you for making this! This was one of my favorite stories!

How bout the messed up origins of Jack and the Bean Stalk? There’s a few odd ones I’ve come across or heard from from friends.

This was a childhood favorite of mine.

I’m on a binge. I honest can’t get enough of this channel. Subbed right away, and am now going back to watch and like all of the old videos.

I genuinely love your channel so much

Whoa! Black Phillip was a savage. XD

Here's my favorite fable. It doesn't have a name, as far as I'm aware, so let's call it The Lion and The Hare. EDIT: I forgot a chunk of the story in the middle. Not the most important bit but it does add to the story. A long time ago, there was a proud young Lion who lived in a jungle. He lived well, hunting and eating as he pleased. One day, a thorn lodged itself in his foot. No matter how hard he bit and pulled and ran, he could not remove the thorn from his paw. So he spent his days in agony, his face permanently twisted into a pained scowl. One day, many years later, the Lion, who had been having trouble hunting, came across a small thin Hare. The Hare, so terrified of the Lion, froze where he stood. When the Lion asked why he didn't run, the Hare answered that he was too scared to move, and besides, it would do no good, for the Lion was many times larger and faster than he and his burrow was quite far. The Lion warned the Hare he was about to eat him. The Hare could do nothing about this but then he spotted the Lion's rear paw, the one with the thorn in it. He proposed a deal, telling the Lion that his teeth were very good at removing thorns. If the Hare could remove the thorn from the Lion's paw, the Lion would let him go. The Lion thought about this and decided it was a good deal. After all, the Hare was very small, barely a meal for a beast such as he. And if the Hare failed or lied, it would be easy for him to gobble the creature up. However, if the Hare did as he said and removed the thorn from his paw, the Lion would finally be able to run and live free of pain. The Lion lay down and let the Hare come close. And once the Hare could properly see the thorn, he plucked it out as easy as 1-2-3. The Lion roared and the Hare thought for sure he was about to eat him. However, the Lion, being a beast of his word, let the Hare go and took off in the jungle to run and hunt freely. Not too long after, the Lion once again came across the Hare. Just as he prepared to eat the creature, the Hare reminded him of who he was and what he'd done for him. The Lion immediately let the Hare go, telling him how much better his life had been since the Hare had removed the thorn. He promised to never, ever hurt the Hare, no matter how much time had passed. They parted ways as friends not long after. Years later, the Hare, now old and fat, came across the Lion again, now too old to hunt and dying of starvation. The Hare again froze, not recognizing the old Lion but the Lion recognized the Hare and told him to run along. Just as he had promised years ago not to hurt his friend, so he would keep that promise now. The Hare, recognizing his old friend and not wanting to see him in pain, said he'd changed his mind and he would like the Lion to eat him now. He'd lived a good long life thanks to the Lion letting him go so long ago and now he didn't mind dying so his friend could eat. The Lion laughed and told him that thanks to the Hare removing the thorn from his paw, he too had lived a good life, as good as two lifetimes even. The Hare, refusing to accept this, rushed off into the bushes. He came back a little while later, telling the Lion he had found prey for him, a sickly, deformed deer who would welcome a swift death for the sake of his king. He led the old Lion deeper into the jungle to the deer where the Lion quickly killed the poor creature. After he'd eaten, he and the Hare sat side by side, telling each other stories. I don't know where the story comes from but it was always my favorite growing up. I liked the message of honoring your deals and of accepting your friends as they are.

I always assumed that the three billy goats gruff was about the dangers of greed. The troll kept anticipating a bigger meal without realizing the potential dangers. Once the bigger meal comes, it “consumes” him instead. Then again that is just my perspective. Love the video!

Good job. I'm really enjoying the work you put into your videos.

As a child I loved a lot of fairy tales and tall tales, but Three Billy goats gruff was no doubt one of my favorites.

Jon: that’s funny I always thought a trolls natural Habitat was in the comments section I guess some of you guys should be living under bridges Me: ROASTED 🔥🔥🔥

I had to pause and come say this really quick; when you said your line at (3:10)....I just burst out laughing. That was hilarious.

This has become one of my favorite channels. I always get excited when I see the new episode get posted.

You should do The messed up origins of Hansel and Gretel☺️☺️☺️

Aw... But the rabbit would have been a fantastic Chinese Emissary ;-;

Gosh I hope you don't run out of fables to go over anytime soon. I love your videos. I never knew I was interested in classic origins until I saw one video, and binge watched the rest lol Keep it up!

That oldest goat is not only a BAMF, but even taunts the troll in stylish rap-battle fashion before fucking him up. Truly, he is the G.O.A.T.

I’m starting to feel sorry for wolves and foxes

2:56 no you're right we build bridges to live under in the comments

I love your videos, they are always well researched and I learn so much about these old, classical stories! :) Please keep them coming!

I absolutely LOVE this story. When I was a little kid, I use to play this story with my Dad (who'd play the troll). Good memories. 💖

Can you make mess up origin of Jack and the beanstalk or Alice in Wonderland or the boy who cried wolf

Messed up orgins is well messed up

This was a really good one Jon fan of your work since this year

So happy you got the Audible gig! I was hoping they would notice you

Yes!!! My new favorite KZfaq series!! I've just found this two days ago and I've been binging all day and I love it

Lol. I thought trolls lived in comment boxes.

When I first stumbled across your videos I thought you were kind of annoying but now I love how you pick apart fables and thoroughly explain them. I'm addicted

I have a few requests. 1. The Brave Little Tailor: The story of a tailor who cons his way into being a hero. 2. Lady and the Tramp: The story of two dogs who fall in love one Bella Noche. 3. The 5 Men Who Went Far In The World: The story of a band of heroes who trick a king out of giving them all his wealth.

your the best.

Omg de tre bukkene bruse! Så morro! 🤩

Just binge watched all of your messed up origins. Such an amazing research and narration. Great great quality of content. Would really love to hear about the origins of Hansel and Gretel! Keep up the great work

I am 42 and remember having the book about the 3 goats with the same pictures you showed. I must have been about 5 or 6. It was one of my fav stories . Thanks for the great vid and taking me back 35 or so years.

A new tongue twister: "Trevor the troll is very territorial."

Aesops fables are the absolute best they are my favourites 🖒😊

your videos are the type I get warm and relaxed to your voice is soft and easy on the mind

I love your work and the effort you put into your research, but what really puts the cherry on the cake is your presentation! Keep up the excellent work. Thanks for the education😁

Please do Bluebeard it's a dark fairy tale

Early squad where you at

Wow I was just thinking that this guy needed a podcast lol proud of you you and keep up the great work!

Thank you! I love your videos 💚

*Why is it my favorite category you ask* *because I'm immature* Same man

To be completely honest, I have never heard of The Three Billy Goats Gruff story in my life

I love your vids, and the point you made about the stories from around the world being so similar, showing how much we as cultures really have in common. Keep up the awesome work.

After the Shrek movie came out, I decided to make a spin on the Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks/Three Bears, and Billy Goats Gruff. It was for a school project. I made the troll, Goldilocks and the big bad wolf as the heroes. The big bad wolf is actually, The Boy Who Cried Wolf after a _bad_ encounter. The troll made that bridge with his uncle and vow to protect it. Goldilocks is a thief with a twist. It's interesting you made a series from the rule of threes including these stories.

Three dislikes? Talking about three? Hello???

OMG 0 views

Love those illustrations. I have that original Ladybird book from childhood and will share it with my grandchildren.

One of my favorite stories in the book "Anytime Storytime Tales" was The Three Billy Goats Gruff. I still joke that the illustration of the troll reminds me of my sister.

Does any one besides me subscribe because he's cute?

I wasn't gonna comment until I saw this had 666 comments.... so I'm # 667.... your welcome!😈

Love your videos Jon! 💜

I loved watching Britannica's tales around the world and always enjoyed the different versions of the same fairytale and you make my day by doing this😀

Well done!

Your channel gets better all the time

I absolutely LOVEEEE these videos!!!

In love with your series

I love your videos & am thrilled you’re planning on doing a video of Aesop’s fables.

I love how your videos make me remember all the stories I used to hear and read as a child!

That last one, with the wolf going over the cliff, reminds me of Coyote & Roadrunner!

A very short and sweet story. I always love it when the characters are animals that can speak. There's really no reason for them to be animals and their ability to speak is never questioned. That's just funny