The VERY Messed Up Origins of Song of the South (Splash Mountain) | Disney Explained - Jon Solo
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@Darrylgreene17 3 жыл бұрын
As a black man I really appreciated this eye opening segment and I love your final thought. Song of the South is a messed up movie with beautiful aspects and I feel it should be remade with more accurate depictions and lessons to be learned. Cancel culture doesn’t solve anything and America hides enough of its messed up history as is. Hiding doesn’t fix the problem
@1PeakMindset 3 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly! He did an amazing job on this and I learned something too.
@joylindadichamounix 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. People take things way too seriously these days. I think white people are more offended by it than black people.
@azadalamiq 3 жыл бұрын
this 100%. Salem MA tried to hide its history, it failed and the ancestors of those effected are still getting apologies. They acknowledge it more now.
@viviansmith1976 3 жыл бұрын
AMEN!!! Said it all! Thank you!
@anubismaat2813 3 жыл бұрын
What's funny is that history books doesn't teach the full thing on some subjects. I learn more shit on slavery and other subjects than I ever did in high school.
@bluetigeress8432 3 жыл бұрын
Rafiki in the Disney's Lion King said it best. "The past can hurt. But you can either run from it. Or, learn from it."
@Michelle.smiles 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Love it.
@bretsheeley4034 3 жыл бұрын
Nice. The whole point of pain is not to make you suffer. It's to make you learn.
@biteme9486 3 жыл бұрын
There is no inherent point to pain. Learning from it is the point we create ourselves
@AuntieL_ATL Жыл бұрын
@@bretsheeley4034 I am so taking that quote. Thank you.
@Just_A_Guy_Here. 9 ай бұрын
I'm your 500th liker here & bye.
@BarryNetherton 3 жыл бұрын
trying to delete or hide things and pretending they never happened is exactly what always got me in trouble as a kid.
@mckennaarellano8046 3 жыл бұрын
Kinda how Disney is trying to hide and pretend things never happened...👀
@anongomez574 2 жыл бұрын
Somewhere in the USA someone is being held as a slave. Keeping slavery in the mind will keep minds thinking about the word. It won’t make people forget and believe that the USA is this wonderful, magical, safe wonderland. The USA will never live up to that false perception.
@PanzerShrek94 2 жыл бұрын
@@anongomez574 we shouldn't hide it or forget about it but the opposite is wrong too.those who always harp on about slavery even today.
@jimbearone 2 жыл бұрын
@@mckennaarellano8046 What is Disney hiding? This is POST CIVIL WAR . What would you put in a film aimed at KIDS? A KKK lynching?
@InnannasRainbow 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's called 'lying'.
@oliviarmcdowell1 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, as a black person I really appreciate you for doing this. I learned something I never knew about the movie and about the stories that are connected with the history of my culture in this country.
@BigSnakey Жыл бұрын
1st off, black people weren't the only slaves to the white man. Lots of peoples were. & it's nice they (Disney) decided to have black characters back then (in 1974 when the movie was made). At that time, you didn't see any Disney movies with Asians or Native Americans... This movie is just about a happy man who likes nature, yet people still wanna be upset and say its racist... meanwhile other cultures had absolutely no representation until relatively recently... Pity.
@SonderLifevlogs 3 жыл бұрын
>>there is alot of replys, so im not reading them BUT i hope y’all aren’t fighting ☺️
@terismith2461 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your post!! As soon as the news about changing the theme of Splash Mountain was announced I thought it would be nice if Disney had some sort of educational diorama telling the truth about the era, the way we SHOULD feel about it today, and information about the actors giving them the kudos they deserve! I am looking forward to the new Princess and the Frog attraction. Tiana is one of my favorites!
@Larka661 3 жыл бұрын
America seriously needs to look back on these issues, hell, why couldn't they use movies like song of the south as a history lesson? Use those old issues as a teaching tool to better society!
@joshuabailey2746 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure plenty of would like to ride a princess like you
@SharttyWaffle 3 жыл бұрын
Nah theres plenty of room for a separate frog ride. They shouldn't have changed the ride
@SunshyneA 3 жыл бұрын
America isn't even ready to acknowledge its history of racism because they act like it never existed, doesn't exist, and is as imaginary as mickey mouse
@TheNunududu 3 жыл бұрын
Jon, I'm black af and I agree with your position.
@vana.johnson8845 3 жыл бұрын
✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿👊🏽👊🏾👊🏿Same here Brother
@selaazib 3 жыл бұрын
Likewise 😤✊🏾
@myathegrandma 3 жыл бұрын
Same 🙌🏾🙌🏾
@nakiathines 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with your point Jon, except I am black and Southern and love my accent. However, the acdent in Song of the South is grossly offensive black Southern accent.
@destinymoody191 3 жыл бұрын
N Hines omg I was thinking the same!!
@PanzerShrek94 2 жыл бұрын
Hiding things is the worst.the saying goes "Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it".this should be talked about no matter how uncomfortable it is so people can learn from it.
@Elenakittley1005 3 жыл бұрын
I love how respectful he is about it, we need more people like him who see what is going on with the world.
@ghostme5743 2 жыл бұрын
Fr
@thewildhoneybee 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@johnmcgrath7073 2 жыл бұрын
Everyone I mean EVERYONE sees it. Those who don’t say it just act like they can’t see it.
@LeBasfondMusic 2 жыл бұрын
I was gonna say this, too!
@ILikeMyPrivacytbt 4 ай бұрын
He obviously wasn't respectful enough to watch the film. If he watched the film it is clear it takes place right after slavery. The workers have their own homes, they are free to come and go to work as they please, and at one point Uncle Remus gets fired (you don't fire slaves). He was fired for telling a story that inspired the grandson to stand up against a bully and the bully told his parents. This film is about people who have lived their entire lives in shackles (and he thinks its unfair that they don't speak proper English? That wouldn't be realistic) and now they are free. They don't have much but they do have their freedom and they are literally singing with happiness because of that. Should they have been miserable they weren't slaves anymore? What is respectful about this guy?
@themaskedsenpai1003 3 жыл бұрын
I got mad respect for you Jon, I love hearing your breakdowns of all these stories
@bellaroserela 3 жыл бұрын
Facts
@scubadaddy3217 3 жыл бұрын
.... However you may want to get your facts straight before doing a history lesson. Ha They aren't slaves, they are free people being paid to work. The story is set after the civil war. The reason Johnny and his mother are there in the first place is because the father is writing antislavery post in Atlanta. And yes people can be happy regardless of circumstances. Leftist who are miserable constantly really need to stop projecting their misery to others they don't know. SMH
@jenniedarling3710 3 жыл бұрын
I wish I could hear him more clearly, he talks so fast.
@Ngozi838 2 жыл бұрын
@@scubadaddy3217 calm down daddy
@AuthorLHollingsworth 2 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@Jassiepoohbear 3 жыл бұрын
Anansi is actually an African deity, a trickster god and storyteller/ weaver i.e why he often appears as a spider
@Jassiepoohbear 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!!
@dezray9313 3 жыл бұрын
I rememeber doing reading comprehensions in grade 2 about Anansi lol
@AliciaUssery 3 жыл бұрын
I liked his portrayal in American Gods
@Jassiepoohbear 3 жыл бұрын
@@AliciaUssery I remember learning about him as a child and I too appreciate how Orlando Jones portrayed him in American Gods. For those who don't know African mythology as well as the Greek/Roman/Norse mythologies etc., It's a great introduction to it with this character as well as Bilquis, Thoth, and Anubis.
@tanyanikolaevagizdova6571 3 жыл бұрын
The Brer rabbit was sometimes Anansi's bitter rival and enemy.
@winonalieux6728 3 жыл бұрын
If nothing else, I sincerely hope that Disney will find a way to preserve “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Da.” It’s a gem unto itself in so many facets: animation, musicality, Disney audience appeal, etc.
@kyrelblack 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the history lesson, Jon. It’s not about being liked - it’s about educating and enlightening the people. Good work.
@TheTravelerww 3 жыл бұрын
Please cover Disney film/folk story: Robin Hood
@cheshyr1 3 жыл бұрын
If he does, I hope he covers Raynerd the fox as well. Many of the animal choices mirror Raynerd.
@melissashipley7634 3 жыл бұрын
Oh I hope he does, Robin Hood is my all time favorite of Disney's movies. 😁
@jorgegutierrezabdo 3 жыл бұрын
Agree, one of my favorite Disney movies
@deeboy1894 3 жыл бұрын
Wait I though he did do Robin Hood already!!
@rowanw1312 3 жыл бұрын
I loved watching at my grandmas House!
@mya6014 3 жыл бұрын
Y’all been sleeping on my favorite princess tiana I’m glad she’s getting a ride
@ericamaese5340 3 жыл бұрын
yeah. And I'll bet it'll look awesome. And Tiana is pretty cool, and underrated. She needs this!
@liaslezak4959 3 жыл бұрын
She’s one of the best most underrated Disney character
@joefellasleep 3 жыл бұрын
Lia Slezak how is she underrated? She’s like one of the most loved Disney princesses.
@ericamaese5340 3 жыл бұрын
@@joefellasleep It's because she does not show up often in merchandise and is not as popular as other princesses.
@seanlightning9634 3 жыл бұрын
@@joefellasleep I actually disagree. Just because she is a Disney princess doesn't mean she's one of the most liked princesses.
@judywashington4848 10 ай бұрын
The Song of the South shows our history and should be seen. The movie can be used as a teaching tool
@carterj7236 3 жыл бұрын
As an african american female saying this, this video was very appreciative to our culture and thanks for showing awareness to things that's been hidden for so long. Btw your relationship with gunther is like the ice king in adventure time super duper cute 🤩
@MoltoRubato88 3 жыл бұрын
The guy who wrote the lyrics to "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" was Johnny Mercer: the same guy who would write the lyrics to "Moon River" decades later. He was born in Savannah, GA, where I live. "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" used to be everywhere in Disney-related stuff, well into the 1990s: from the sing-along videos, to the theme park advertisements. Now, Disney doesn't want anything to do with Song of the South, because it is a movie that has not aged well today.
@diy_cat9817 3 жыл бұрын
I know the song. I wouldn't have ever thought it had such a scandalous past. It's a shame. It's a charming song.
@emblemblade9245 3 жыл бұрын
Never forget the Zipedoodah rap
@MoltoRubato88 3 жыл бұрын
@@diy_cat9817 The last time that Disney referred to that song was as a vague reference in Iron Man 3.
@diy_cat9817 3 жыл бұрын
@@MoltoRubato88 I've known it for as long as I can remember. I must have had a tape or something. I had lots of Disney sing along stuff.
@littlesongbird1 3 жыл бұрын
It's a shame that Disney can't just take the animated clips and release them on their own or even use a different frame story and put the segments into them. Like for example, have a main character who is a descendant of Uncle Remus be the one telling the stories.
@_Chessa_ 3 жыл бұрын
I wan to see Tiana’s Palace as an actual restaurant with her famous powder benyehs!!
@lefrerehill2012 3 жыл бұрын
It is Its called cafe du monde in new orleans
@mahoghanyblerd2687 3 жыл бұрын
There's a place at the parks that actually sell beignets. I tried them in New Orleans. Long line but worth the wait.
@whoareyou3708 3 жыл бұрын
On the Disney cruise, they have a Tiana’s place(certain boats). It is such a cool experience, seeing Tiana walking around, greeting people, singing with the band, dancing, etc. The food is also great! Bringing it to the parks would be cool. It is a 10/10 experience like no other.
@brittanyburgess9281 3 жыл бұрын
Beignets is how it is spelled 🤦♀️ and just to let you non-new Orleans people know...beignets are really simple to make. It’s basically fried dough with powdered sugar. And yes they are f*cking amazing
@genericstaticshock705 3 жыл бұрын
I bet it’ll be FIRE too but they gotta have real chefs in the kitchen and not just employees. I wanna taste New Orleans on my plate 🤤😂
@marii.2687 3 жыл бұрын
Omg I'm African from Ghana and there are sooo sooo many Ananse stories here that are told to us growing up. He's one of the most famous story characters here
@Lele_Annie 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a Motswana 🇧🇼 and these stories are so similar to those my grandparents told us when we were younger...wow☺️
@EDDIELANE Жыл бұрын
Really???? Now, that is fascinating!
@averagedietcokeenjoyer3693 3 жыл бұрын
You should do a messed up origin of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” it’s weird as hell dude.
@InconsistentContent 3 жыл бұрын
It's good tho
@skyden24195 3 жыл бұрын
"Who Censored Roger Rabbit" there's your origin. lol. ;-)
@averagedietcokeenjoyer3693 3 жыл бұрын
Ruth's Backup Channel, it weird, and very different from the film
@averagedietcokeenjoyer3693 3 жыл бұрын
Ruth's Backup Channel, snoopy and Dick Tracy were in it apparently
@averagedietcokeenjoyer3693 3 жыл бұрын
Ruth's Backup Channel, cool
@bebeentertainment22 3 жыл бұрын
Jon!!! I am a black woman who is behind you 👏🏾 Go Ahead State That Opinion!
@parishjackson4029 3 жыл бұрын
Are you single though
@bebeentertainment22 3 жыл бұрын
Parish Jackson very much am (Insta) @bebelovesyou2
@parishjackson4029 3 жыл бұрын
@@bebeentertainment22 I got facebook
@meccamitchell6481 3 жыл бұрын
@@parishjackson4029 😆
@meccamitchell6481 3 жыл бұрын
Right !
@android7764 2 жыл бұрын
I know I'm a year late but as a black, African American raised by southern parents and have a very thick family history regarding civil rights. I 💯% respect and support your opinion. I'm actually very thankful to hear it and it makes me happy to see how respectful and tactful you were about the subject. Thank you so much for making this video
@justathought256 3 жыл бұрын
Solo, I am black and I truly and deeply appreciate your strength and courage on posting this especially whats going on now.. Thank you... I've been subscribed to your channel for a while now and I want you to know you are great... I love this channel again thank you and keep working hard. Oh and if youtube demonetize this channel they need to be questioned and brought to the front..
@Dark_Snail 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like Disney should remake it and get more info on the matter. It is a shame cause it represents African-American folk lore but it should not have been done that way.
@maryvon8518 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Make it a story about a family escaping slavery. The animated parts would be stories the older children tell the younger ones to keep their spirits up.
@azadalamiq 3 жыл бұрын
@@maryvon8518 that would be cool. The underground railroad has a cool history behind it in of itself.
@rekietabeatslc9980 3 жыл бұрын
It'd be great to see a retelling of Brer Rabbit stories, & to update Splash Mountain with them then. Movies, TV shows, stuffed animals-seems like a goldmine. I'm white, but was lucky enough as a child to hear & love those stories.
@GothKatt 3 жыл бұрын
I would be behind it if it weren't for the current trend in Disney remakes, perhaps after they get their shit together better.
@alainamarie7024 3 жыл бұрын
It's a man's personal life growing up and having the love to write these stories down. Not too many. Thank it's perfectly the flawed but with love.
@jameskelton3718 3 жыл бұрын
Jon, I feel this is the perfect time to bring "Song of the South" to your Messed Up Origins. Good work.
@oichiazai1 3 жыл бұрын
me too i wish disney would just release it from their vault so we can learn from it
@Lucien86 3 жыл бұрын
@@oichiazai1 What it needs is a documentary to go with it and explain this history.
@mysticamethyst1398 2 жыл бұрын
Flawlessly executed. You have been the only person that I've seen especially being Caucasian that didn't just throw up the racism card and being angry for us minors instead this was very well thought out and researched good on you.
@Bryan-jx5gm 3 жыл бұрын
Glad he said something about the month of Feb! Most people miss this. It is also the coldest month of the year as well....go figure.
@moonlightwolf 3 жыл бұрын
The books are actually pretty respectful and place the character of the black man (Uncle Remus) in the position of the wise mentor offering life advice rather than the way Disney chose to interpret it. My da used to read it growing up
@emblemblade9245 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Defunctland also had a great vid on it
@Robert_Rankin 3 жыл бұрын
Do you think is they made a tv series of the original books it would be more well received? I mean after all they don't need to call it song of the South they could story form Uncle Remus or something like that.
@mentalbeauty9016 3 жыл бұрын
Robert Whitton I honestly do if they really tried to really represent the culture like they do with all the others
@Robert_Rankin 3 жыл бұрын
@@mentalbeauty9016 thanks for the input.
@ThatOneLadyOverHere 3 жыл бұрын
well now I really want to read it. I was thinking I did until he said that the author romanticized slavery and things like that. From what he'd said earlier I thought he'd just been trying to capture something from a different culture that he'd fallen in love with and bring it to the rest of the world. Coming from Washington state where the only black people I met had grown up with the same culture as me, southern black culture has always fascinated me.
@blackphoenix77 3 жыл бұрын
We can't continue to hide/erase "problematic" parts of our history: the past is there for us to learn from, not ignore. They should have put this movie out on DVD by now.
@skyden24195 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to watch this movie nowadays, if for nothing else, the stories of Brer Rabbit, Fox, and Bear. Not to mention "Zip-A-Dee-Do-Da."
@rowanw1312 3 жыл бұрын
Sky Den I think that’s song is insensitive as well , not sure tho
@Mojabi_ghost 3 жыл бұрын
If they do end up releasing this movie they should properly educate the public and donate all the proceeds to the NAACP/BLM Movement.
@xxShatteredPeacez 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see it as a documentary of some sort. A lot of the actors worked really hard on that film.
@skyden24195 3 жыл бұрын
@@rowanw1312 it's just a song about enjoying a glorious day. In/Out of context, perhaps you may be right (i.e. a holocaust victim singing it while in a camp...definitely not okay.)
@bondagedangel 3 жыл бұрын
Black history month is in Feburary because of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas's Birthdays
@xbattedpond7058 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I wasn't the only one aware of this and that it was selected more or less by black people
@david33mtrb 3 жыл бұрын
As a history professor, I wholeheartedly applaud you on the content of this video! My only constructive criticism was your mention of the “Log Loom” ride (at 4:49 and again at 4:58). Jon, there’s no such thing as a log loom. 😁 I believe you meant to say, “log flume.”
@miamiiredd2497 3 жыл бұрын
I love this he doesn’t play when it comes down to explaining in detail i love it i love this 💕Thank you
@meccamitchell6481 3 жыл бұрын
Thank u
@USATheFallen 3 жыл бұрын
Miami huh
@thelovablelefty289 3 жыл бұрын
?!?
@sarawestberry3153 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Georgia and Uncle Remus is be loved by almost everyone that knows of him and his stories just surprisingly enough there's a lot of people that don't care about color there was an Uncle Remus Museum in Atlanta and as kids we went there all the time. The Man Behind Uncle Remus not the writer the actual man is an amazing story of its very own. I'm sad to see Splash Mountain go. Thanks for covering something it seems like not many people know.
@nikitatuvjer6363 3 жыл бұрын
Is you black???
@watamote311 3 жыл бұрын
@@nikitatuvjer6363 Why does it matter in what Is said here-
@nikitatuvjer6363 3 жыл бұрын
@@watamote311 u wouldn'tunderstand
@nikitatuvjer6363 3 жыл бұрын
Izza black Thang
@ChrisShepley 3 жыл бұрын
Except that's not his actual name as the video shows. If the museum was dedicated to the actual man, I'd have no problem with it.
@anaheimskip Жыл бұрын
You're 100 percent right about adding educational elements into the queue. A pre-show would be even better. The stories themselves are legitimate and worth sharing. The film also could have a documentary attached to the front. Replacing with Princess and the Frog comes across as patronizing and cultural appropriation in its own right.
@NJTotire 3 жыл бұрын
I used to have a collection of Disney children's books when I was very small, and one of my favorites were the books about Brer Rabbit and his friends. The tar baby in the book was changed into a fake glue rabbit, which now I could see why some changes. Also the song "Zippedy-Do-Dah" was very popular when I was in kindergarten, and the class used to sing that whenever we had a sunny day.
@user-tq9pv1zw6x 10 сағат бұрын
I had the books, too.
@hospitalgal101 3 жыл бұрын
I would love the messed up origins of Anansi stories. I loved some of his stories growing up
@nicolethomas3288 3 жыл бұрын
🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
@reshabriella 3 жыл бұрын
I was just about to make that request too.
@vampirecat8256 3 жыл бұрын
@@noahedwards3090 Anansi is a spider (or at least usually is) and the different situations he's depicted in, teach children a certain moral or value He's almost always the trickster in the story and I haven't seen/ don't remember one where he wasn't 🤔
@camille-bettinaatkinson6412 3 жыл бұрын
I had some Anansi books too. The only current retelling I'm aware of that might fit this series is in Anansi Boys by Gaiman ... mayyybe.
@camille-bettinaatkinson6412 3 жыл бұрын
Do check out Home Team History for African Diaspora legends, history and mythologies. He makes Several videos about African folktales, Gods, Goddesses, tricksters, princesses, and more
@jetbarr 3 жыл бұрын
I always thought it was kinda weird that the movie was so taboo while the ride was so popular and loved. The Princess and the Frog is my favorite Disney movie and I can’t wait for it to get the spotlight it deserves. Thank you for this video!
@thisisavivistanaccount7866 3 жыл бұрын
The ride itself wasn’t racist, it just had animals and most people just aren’t aware of its origins. It’s also one of the “thrill” rides that most people can get on.
@eileengalindo4949 2 жыл бұрын
This. Growing up it was just a huge water slide to me, with a cute bunny and the fox. I 💯 don’t remember much of it other than that was the thing to do to Hopefully get splashed a little because it was hot.
@SpookyCam01 Жыл бұрын
@@thisisavivistanaccount7866 hey you do know there werent any slaves in this movie right? They make it clear at the start that this is after the civil war and they are actually employees and some are even sharecropping. Thats why everyone is happy because they are free. This is also why Uncle Remus is free to leave whenever he wants. We shouldnt let people cancel this movie. Disney should take it out of the vault and release it to the public again so people can watch it and realize there were no slaves. This is also destroying the history of the actor who played Uncle Remus. His name was James Backett, he was the first black man to win a oscar. This was also the last movie he made before he died. So lets come together and fight back against the racims of trying to remove this film from existance.
@keouine 2 ай бұрын
to jetbarr It's just like in WWII, schools banned "Silent Night" (Austrian carol) and other German language music as linked to evil. Because slavery was /is evil, the song ."How d'yah do?" is evil. If you've ever ridden the ride, you're kind of tainted as well. Sorry , but that's how this logic works.
@XavierAntonioDelaGuardia 9 ай бұрын
We don't hate Song of the South, never.
@Lyra_the_Light 3 жыл бұрын
At 7 years old, I was suspended for 6 weeks from my elementary school for singing Zippidy do da. It was just a song that my neighbors sang to me and their kids 🤷♀️
@silvermoons7539 2 жыл бұрын
That's ridiculous
@thomasthenextwalt2739 2 жыл бұрын
Doubt that
@Lyra_the_Light 2 жыл бұрын
@@thomasthenextwalt2739 I went to an almost all black elementary school. You dont know me or how my schools were.
@thomasthenextwalt2739 2 жыл бұрын
@@Lyra_the_Light I don’t know you but I know the internet and I know the internet spews tons of Bs so I don’t trust stories I don’t believe outright
@Lyra_the_Light 2 жыл бұрын
@@thomasthenextwalt2739 well I'm not the internet, I'm a human being.
@scarlettangel14 3 жыл бұрын
I would love for him to do a whole series on different anansi stories!! Maybe this could be a spin-off of fables explained. I remember being told a lot of those stories in fifth grade.
@nicolethomas3288 3 жыл бұрын
I second you on that one. 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
@blackphoenix77 3 жыл бұрын
Same. I used to have a book about Anansi stories that's long out of print; I wish I still had it.
@nikiscott4925 3 жыл бұрын
This would be great🇧🇧🇧🇧
@scarlettangel14 3 жыл бұрын
I have anansi book myself that I have had since elementary school book fairs! Anansi and the mysterious moss colored rock I think it was called..
@rowanw1312 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t want to be rude but I thought he said “a-nazi
@tonymagnumZERO 3 жыл бұрын
I like your idea about the education and The Princess and the Frog having their own ride. We should stop trying to judge the past with our modern moral compass and just understand it. For without the past, we wouldn't even have our moral compass today. I do enjoy your work.
@emblemblade9245 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. It’s far more noble to admit your mistakes and show your growth than disown them and pretend they never happened. Not that I could ever trust most modern corporations to do the former
@jaquiramiunique1628 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with your point but not how you worded it. My people being owned as cattle and seen as nothing more than livestock will never be something to understand or ever be okay in those times or not it was still wrong and they knew it which is why they had to say we weren’t human and less than so they didn’t feel bad. History is often skimmed over and VERY watered down so I agree it should be put more on the foreground instead of pushing it to the back and pretending it didn’t happen. That time was even WORSE than we are taught a lot of it is lies to cushion the blow. Like if I would’ve know white people used to eat black people and make furniture out of our skin and bowls out of our skulls I’d be pretty traumatized but nevertheless these are things we need to be told. An accurate account of history as to not repeat it and to not pretend it never happened. As for Disney Tiana deserves her own ride not a pat on the back sorry for our racism here’s a black princess in its place ride.
@tonymagnumZERO 3 жыл бұрын
@@jaquiramiunique1628 Blah blah blah "I wasn't a slave but feel sorry for me anyway"... This is not surprising coming from a black female. And I love how you literally illustrated the point I was making. Be miserable by yourself. I got more important things to worry about and be a better example to black youth by taking responsibility for my opportunities TODAY than making others feel sorry for a past that we, as a nation, grew far from. Take your "doom and gloom" to another channel. This channel is called "Messed up origins" for a reason. Can't handle it? Click somewhere else.
@carsfan1995 3 жыл бұрын
Tony Magnum We do need to judge the past otherwise we won't have the current moral compass. We learn from the past to better for the present and future, not to glorify or feel nostalgic for the past. We judge the past because we should have to make mistakes like condoning slavery or believing human rights are a matter of opinion.
@tonymagnumZERO 3 жыл бұрын
@@carsfan1995 All you did was restate the point I made in my original comment. I already made your whole statement in one sentence. Smh wow.
@FaerieStar 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. Rather then just taking down the ride, set up information along the wait line and give tributes (like for the actor who played Uncle Remus and where the stories really came from) and educate people. That makes all kinds of sense. When my family was at Disneyland, Splash Mountain was under repairs so I never had the chance to see it. Great job on this one!
@laurigolub8467 3 жыл бұрын
That idea about learning centers is brillant
@flibnit1 3 жыл бұрын
It's so sad that these two, some of the first black actors to win Oscars, and all they had to work with was this racist bull crap. despite that they paved the way for black representation in media and there work should really be celebrated but this movie and Gone with the Wind just really makes that kind of impossible. So unfair stop ruining stuff, racism
@jacklemm1518 3 жыл бұрын
Gone with the wind wasn’t racist crap. People are just mad that Hattie McDaniel was black and played a maid. She even said that she would rather get paid to play a maid then be one. Maids were some of the only roles black people could get and she damn well owned her part. Also her character was the only one with reason throughout the movie which is hugely because of the screenwriters of the movie who were all white.
@flibnit1 3 жыл бұрын
@@jacklemm1518 okay well one can argue that it's unfair to call the whole movie racist crap and (as was my point in my comment) Ms. mcDaniel earned that Oscar and paved the way for all to follow. The fact that she could only play a maid, and Gone With The Wind is full of slaves acting like they love being slaves which is a harmful idea to perpetuate. I think it's purposefully justified to be upset that such a talented black woman was only ever allowed to play a servant and it's understandable that we don't want to keep praising movies that refuse to show black people as anything other than joyfully subservient.
@DoReMi123acb 3 жыл бұрын
How is Gone with the Wind unfair? It took place during the Civil War near-end of antebellum South era. Should it not portray what that era was like because of sensitive people like you? No one is forcing you to watch it! Django Unchained exists.
@flibnit1 3 жыл бұрын
@@DoReMi123acb ... Gone with the wind does not show how things "actually were". It's basically pro-slavery propaganda. I don't think anyone should be watching that, but if that's what you're into hey far be it from me. I only think it's unfair that such talented actors were reduced to roles that perpetuate harmful stereotypes. They deserved better. Just because it was a long time ago and people thought it was "normal" does not make it okay. And yes I am sensitive. I care how other people feel and are affected by things. Being insensitive seems to be all the rage these days but I'm sorry I'm just not about it ✌️
@goddammitalana 3 жыл бұрын
I didnt even know the ride was based on a movie. I'm so sick of people trying to erase every "problematic" thing from history & culture. We don't need to censor every offensive thing. It can exist as is & we can watch it & enjoy it for what it is, while also educating & understanding why things were the way they were & why we do things differently now.
@DoReMi123acb 3 жыл бұрын
respect and I am surprised to see a white woman say this. Usually most of you tend to be all "I am sorry. I have white guilt" when these subject matters come up but you actually show reason. kudos.
@GalaxyDogenut 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you.
@weewooweewoo906 3 жыл бұрын
who cares? it’ll be the same ride just redesigned so it’s not as tasteless.
@GalaxyDogenut 3 жыл бұрын
@@weewooweewoo906 ok?
@Catwoman-ew8sb 3 жыл бұрын
Same! And now we know why
@fireflyapple1 3 жыл бұрын
I remember this movie when I was a kid. I'm so glad you did this. I agree that there is value in these tales and i honestly feel Disney should attempt a different forum to tell these stories.
@tishco305 3 жыл бұрын
This has been one of my favorite channels for a few years now because you always provide quality, educational and entertaining content I also love original folklore and history. I absolutely agree with and support your opinion on this subject. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@OblongPolkaDots 3 жыл бұрын
My dad used to read the Brer Rabbit stories to me when I was little and I loved it! He would sing "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" too! Thank you for making this video, I really appreciate your approach. As always, you have done your research and presented it in a respectful manner. Your channel is awesome!
@weewooweewoo906 3 жыл бұрын
it’s just sad that that song originated from a song used in minstrel shows called ‘zip c**n.’ why must american history be so tainted. ):
@shannond1511 3 жыл бұрын
Briar
@OblongPolkaDots 3 жыл бұрын
@@shannond1511 Oh yeah? Google it.
@shannond1511 3 жыл бұрын
@@OblongPolkaDots oh yeah? Shut your fucking face.
@OblongPolkaDots 3 жыл бұрын
@@shannond1511 LOL!!!
@seaniecashmorales4869 3 жыл бұрын
Coming from a black man this was done with extreme taste and class thank you for handling with care you did a great job!!!!!
@awkwardorangedrawz5914 3 жыл бұрын
They shouldn't bury the movie and pretend that it never happened... they should take responsibility for their actions of the past.
@SpookyCam01 Жыл бұрын
hey you do know there werent any slaves in this movie right? They make it clear at the start that this is after the civil war and they are actually employees and some are even sharecropping. Thats why everyone is happy because they are free. This is also why Uncle Remus is free to leave whenever he wants. We shouldnt let people cancel this movie. Disney should take it out of the vault and release it to the public again so people can watch it and realize there were no slaves. This is also destroying the history of the actor who played Uncle Remus. His name was James Backett, he was the first black man to win a oscar. This was also the last movie he made before he died. So lets come together and fight back against the racims of trying to remove this film from existance.
@simonepinto2481 3 жыл бұрын
There’s a similar Ananse( I’m Ghanaian and this is the spelling we use) story about brer rabbit and the tar baby
@notproductiveproductions3504 3 жыл бұрын
Do the messed up origins of Jon Solo
@danielwilson7448 3 жыл бұрын
He's done that
@jamesanthony8438 3 жыл бұрын
Well, when a mommy and a daddy really love each other,... Tucker from 'Red vs. Blue': "Bow Chicka Bow Wow!"
@natashadarko3066 3 жыл бұрын
Omg yess
@avixke7377 3 жыл бұрын
12:42 it’s crazy how we aren’t allowed to talk abt history without fear of getting cancelled just because it involves a race
@SgtCrypto 3 жыл бұрын
Facts
@DoReMi123acb 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to modern America. how long have you been asleep?
@skyden24195 3 жыл бұрын
KZfaq needs to be demonetized for advocating racism by not allowing education of the ill effects of racism throughout history. That's it. I'm officially demonetizing KZfaq. KZfaq now owes us money for KZfaq's bullsh*t.
@angelajohnsonkeys4199 3 жыл бұрын
Joel Chandler been about that cultural appropriation for personal profit life since he began his career....
@reimourrpower9357 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent work Solo. I was raisd on the African folklore like Anansi the Spider and was taught about the West African tales that inspired Uncle Remus stories. You clearly detailed the problems & qualities of Song of the South with consideration of all sides, well-done.
@soulsnatcha402 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I am jamaican and you referenced Anansi. He was the best part of growing up. I always wondered if anyone saw the similarities between the two
@dafttool 3 жыл бұрын
Lol I always thought “Brer” was supposed to be short for “Briar”
@karenmain9716 3 жыл бұрын
Same!
@jasonmack2569 3 жыл бұрын
@@karenmain9716 Me too.
@thegloriousdipshit4274 3 жыл бұрын
I thought that too when I was a kid and was swiftly corrected by my Kansas mom who told me to never use it because it was insensitive
@caseym8691 3 жыл бұрын
Ditto!
@WarmCatFurniture 3 жыл бұрын
I'd kinda reasoned that it meant 'wild'. I know better now.
@kimikokao 3 жыл бұрын
I agree both rides should exist and people should be educated about Song of the South’s history and why it was wrong.
@jejacobs85 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for covering this topic, it has prompted me to research African-American folklore. As an African-American myself, I had not heard of the characters mentioned prior to seeing this video. Thanks for your hard work.
@caliBornbEauty 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a black woman and I totally appreciate this video and your channel in general. Thank you for your respectful, educational viewpoints and your real and insightfully entertaining content. I'm glad I subscribed last year and will continue to be a subscriber. Thanks again.
@emmasheehan7923 3 жыл бұрын
Got distracted by Jon's biceps! He's got some muscles!!
@danae5578 3 жыл бұрын
That tat poking out, likes to say hello too.
@Rhaaaaaaans 3 жыл бұрын
Thirsty? grab a water
@byulharangforlife 3 жыл бұрын
Haise Sasaki 😆
@MasonThomas_yt 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so thirsty for jon lol 😂
@emmasheehan7923 3 жыл бұрын
@@MasonThomas_yt who isn't?
@cashmerahuddleston1902 3 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with Jon Learning stations during the wait time would definitely be beneficial and Princess and the Frog deserves a ride......You could never be cancelled man!
@chromaticaberration1 3 жыл бұрын
I watched Song of the South as a kid with my dad, and I loved the movie. The happy charactures didn't bother me as some of the housemaids where (reatively) happy (without going into the politics). My dad educated me on the history, and I looked up the stories as a kid. I agree they should add to the ride more educational info and give the Princess her own ride.
@Personophe48 2 жыл бұрын
I saw this movie as a child. I guess that shows my age LOL! I love the way you presented this. I sing the bluebird song to this day, and in fact my grandchildren have learned it. The way that you explained all of this is absolutely marvelous and I hope that it's appreciated by most people.
@peterschadenberg9045 3 жыл бұрын
The characters of Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, Brer Bear, and even the character of Uncle Remus, are so important to American culture, especially African-American culture their stories should be available to modern people who want to experience them. And honestly the Disney version tells these stories with great animation and great songs. Thanks for making this video.
@lafregaste 3 жыл бұрын
My father told me a version of the brer rabbit, a cautionary tale cause it ends with a roasted bunny. I didn't watch the movie but I did listen to the songs and liked them. I know about some African folklore so all these makes a lot of sense. But I do think as well that instead of shutting everything they should make a documentary about the folklore, about slavery and about equality. They should also edit the movie to show the lovely songs and the paternal character Uncle Remus looked like. The ride even, should be changed to show the folklore more, have some African music, be worked by knowledgeable people on the topic, by African-American people more than anyone. Making things right is not only shutting stuff up, erasing anything racist, etc, its more educating, creating, and showing what should have been done and what must be done. And I have to say, white people can't talk over black people, by they should speak about the story, open up about history, own up their own racism, and give space to other people of colour, so they can speak for themselves. I think you are doing a a great job, not only by explaining things clearly and appropriately, but you're also promoting learning and change, that's really valuable.
@sandramatthews4012 2 жыл бұрын
This is a good video. I was just wondering why you are ashamed of southern accents .
@lafregaste 2 жыл бұрын
@@sandramatthews4012 ashame? I didn't say such thing and no, I'm not ashame of them, I mean, why would anyone be ashame of an accent? It doesn't make sense to me
@gregwetzel2580 2 жыл бұрын
I have an idea. What if "Songs of the South" was rewritten, but as a biography film of John Harris, thus making things historically accurate. Some fiction would have to be made in terms of the slaves and how they interacted with each other (but, being accurate. No southern slurs.) Thus, the animated parts can be a few Be'er Rabbit stories to help John Harris out in some way. The film then concludes with John Harris publishing the first Uncle Ramus volume, and gets praise for them. The slaves could then think; "someday, we may all get praise." Boom. Problems solved.
@AminahMosley 3 жыл бұрын
I love that you have the “difficult” conversations. I look forward to your content weekly. Thanks for all the research and clear explanation!
@annamarie5014 3 жыл бұрын
I am SO happy you covered this! Being a cast member, I am actually quite big on educating people about the actual stories and how amazing it was to capture the dialect and culture of the African Americans. I also love showing how shitty he was for not sharing his profits with those who the stories belong to.
@cheshyr1 3 жыл бұрын
Anna Marie Hello from a past Philhar.
@DoReMi123acb 3 жыл бұрын
I am a black person and I don't need Disney's money from Disney's I.P. I am not poor or too stupid to work. So i don't need your charity!
@rowanw1312 3 жыл бұрын
Egie Asemota in another comment you asked what being black means. Here you seem to know enough to call yourself that
@Lai_9391 3 жыл бұрын
18:43 I think this was a great point. One thing I found odd about Disney is that, instead of acknowledging the culturally outdated themes in their animations, or anything that would be deemed problematic today, they would try to erase, forget and ban those shady parts of their history. It really wouldn't hurt to put a disclaimer or a short history lesson before offensive animations/movies like Song of the South or, those short toons of Mickey putting on blackface. Yeah, Mickey and blackface doesn't sound synonymous. I thought this was bullshit before I seen it. Other companies like WarnerBros put a warning before the old Looney Tunes cartoons that had offensive themes (racism, stereotyping etc..). The disclaimer did a good job with acknowledging the poor treatment and stereotyping of minorities in the US media in that time period. So, whats stopping Disney from doing this to the Song of the South rides or a possible movie re-release. I'm not condoning the negative portrayal of black people in the movie (I'm black, duh.) , but my question is, why try to erase it when you can just acknowledge the obvious f*ck up and possibly teach some lessons along with it? Thankfully, in the end, they're finally giving my girl Tiana some love. It took wayyy too long. Anyways, thats just my 2 cents.🤷🏾♀️ Also, Anansi and Brer Rabbit are criminally underrated African folktales. I grew up with those tales and did not realize the amount of people outside and inside my culture that have not heard of those tales. African folk tales really need more recognition.
@restinpeacekobe987 3 жыл бұрын
That was 50 cent 😂😂
@skyden24195 3 жыл бұрын
Just as many Disney shorts have on Disney Plus, they include a disclaimer which reads "May contain outdated cultural depictions." Not only that, but look at "Dumbo" with it's singing crows.... c'mon, ya'll know the truth about that one.
@Lai_9391 3 жыл бұрын
@@restinpeacekobe987 LMAO. Yeah this was a bit lengthy fr
@Lai_9391 3 жыл бұрын
@@skyden24195 Oh, I didn't know they had a disclaimer on those since I don't have Disney+. Well, good on them for doing that. On the Dumbo statement, they weren't even trying to be subtle with that character. They named him Jim Crow and had a white man do a stereotypical blaccent for the character. I assume they put a disclaimer before Dumbo. If that's so, I can't see why they won't do it for SOTS.
@restinpeacekobe987 3 жыл бұрын
@@Lai_9391 dont get me wrong everything you said was valid tho
@jasontylermoncada1437 3 жыл бұрын
I have so much respect for you and this channel. It’s great being able to nerd out over this stuff and also see content actually cater to it that reveals more to me then I’ve come across myself.
@loramassegee2463 2 жыл бұрын
I love how respectful you can cover a sensitive topic. I got to go on the ride once and see the movie long ago on a tv channel and can see all points that are made. It really is a work of art in so many ways. Thank you so much for all the work you put into this.
@emilee7352 3 жыл бұрын
who else was early and went directly to the comments? lol
@remdog3134 3 жыл бұрын
Me lol
@marbed28 3 жыл бұрын
*raises hand*
@alexandram.6712 3 жыл бұрын
🙋🏾♀️
@Roeclean 3 жыл бұрын
Me
@treadlightlyorelse849 3 жыл бұрын
I did just confirm something lol
@amoysture9326 3 жыл бұрын
In Jamaica we tell stories of ananci too! My dad always reminisced about how silly the spider was.
@valariestewart 3 жыл бұрын
My father, Nick Stewart, is the voice of Brer Bear in Song of the South and Splash Mountain. I plan to write a rebuttal of the concepts presented in this video. I am not sure how long it will take me to write it. Song of the South is a simple story about an elderly man who tells African fables, that have morals, to children and to the workers on a plantation. There is no violence, no cursing, no racism. Please look up my father on Google and get in touch with me if you want to see the entire movie and to know the true story of Song of the South, and not this negative fabrication.
@philipkippel3615 3 жыл бұрын
You tell em, Valarie! Shame on Jon Solo for dissing your father’s work!
@scorponicdragonm.p.t. 2 жыл бұрын
Damn Jon. You did an amazing analysis of this film. I appreciate your perspective and the research you put into it. I am truly grateful for finding your content. Keep up the amazing work. I should probably become a patreon.✌🏿
@dennisanderson3895 3 жыл бұрын
The guy's stories, gleaned from his interactions with the oppressed, is a bit problematic through one facet, agreed. However, the fact that he *accurately* wrote "in dialect/accent" is also educational; I would never equate a dialect with being uneducated or stupid, so there is value to the work through that facet. The folklore itself is fascinating and presents lessons as interesting and fine as Aesop's Fables - such cultural history history should not be erased merely because of a time frame. (We should deny Newton and "gravity" because that was centuries ago, man! - No, not exactly, even though I upset that gravity keeps me from levitating.)
@christopherwilson3754 3 жыл бұрын
I believe you're right. Like HBO showing "Gone With the Wind" with context presented by a historian Splash Mountain and the movie it's based on should be shown with the appropriate context. Its wrong to bury the past, no matter how shameful, otherwise how are future generations supposed to learn from it.
@punkyreggaeparty8786 3 жыл бұрын
Great job on this, Jon. I truly appreciate the amount of effort you put into this.
@maxr2825 3 жыл бұрын
I was very young and only remember bits and pieces of this movie. I remember seeing it in theaters and as a child totally oblivious to the undertones (children can miss such things sometimes). I knew of the story of Ananzi (Thanks to "reading rainbow") but never put the two together ... I've always been of the mind that rather than Sensor movies like these, that we should learn from them.
@Madameformaldehyde 3 жыл бұрын
The Princess & the Frog is my favorite Disney movie.
@pqcowboychanel 3 жыл бұрын
Okay but it’s ruining one of the greatest rides ever
@midnayomatsu9897 3 жыл бұрын
@@pqcowboychanel how is it ruining Splash Mountain?
@brooklynmccarthy94 3 жыл бұрын
Mine too
@colepinchuck7524 3 жыл бұрын
@@midnayomatsu9897 That bs movie is replacing the greatest ride at Disney World(Along with Expedition Everest) and I TOTALLY agree with Jon's opinion
@liaslezak4959 3 жыл бұрын
Me and my sister love tangled and the lion king princess and the frog is up there with the lion King and tangled
@xoriddles 3 жыл бұрын
The original stories actually seem so interesting, I wonder if it would be possible or even acceptable to create a different film based off/sharing the original folktales (NOT Song of the South) but removing the romanticism of slavery and the portrayal of Black people being happy about this state. Like if the human characters were people sharing the stories to each other more realistically to history than to a young white boy on a plantation. I don’t know, i just think it would be awesome to see more stories rooted in the actual history of other cultures that isn’t just the white American story or point of view
@marrrtin 3 жыл бұрын
I'd agree with this - there are tons of talented writers and actors who own this culture who could bring it back to life for us.
@macsnafu 3 жыл бұрын
Well, if the reality of slavery and racism were presented, 'escaping' into the stories of Uncle Remus would make more sense.
@mikshinee87 3 жыл бұрын
Disney the company very much worrying about it's investors and market shares is never going to do that, sorry. You saw "Princess and the frog", how they chickened out and by doing so became even more insulting.
@kitxart 3 жыл бұрын
@Podcast - SørenCast Z all those movies you just mentioned ARE made from a white american point of view and they were problematic
@JokeHatesItHere 3 жыл бұрын
@@kitxart I get what you're saying but I don't see how they were 'proplematic'
@madelainekane760 Жыл бұрын
An opinion on a smaller detail mentioned in this video: I love how you talked a bit about the planned ski resort that would eventually become Bear Country and how the characters from “America Sings” were combined with it. I don’t know if it’s because I haven’t consumed a lot of content about Disney or it just isn’t written about a lot, but a single book that isn’t even really affiliated with Disney is the only book I’ve read that mentions it (“A Historical Tour of Walt Disney World: Unauthorized and Unofficial” by Andrew Kiste if anyone was wondering; I highly recommend it).
@Blackmambama 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this jon!
@Larka661 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, why couldn't they use movies like song of the south as a history lesson? Use those old issues as a teaching tool to better society!
@briannahaynes164 3 жыл бұрын
History is history. I would love to read, watch and learn about this above anything else. Your idea about the ride is a good one. Instead of erasing something...embrace it learn and move on, but don't forget the important origins. Thank you for sharing this💜
@Misfit901 2 жыл бұрын
You are awesome for this bro. Major respect
@present_for_things6751 3 жыл бұрын
I actually grew up with illustrated books of these stories! I loved them so much, and it inspired me to read more cultural things. (My mom made sure that my brothers and I knew where they came from)
@AverytheCubanAmerican 3 жыл бұрын
The Princess & the Frog re-theme is perfect for Disneyland since the ride is next to New Orleans Square and they could just include the ride as an expansion of the land. For WDW since it's in Frontierland, it's gonna be interesting seeing what they do. But with Tony Baxter returning and Charita (who worked on Runaway Railway) I have faith in this. I love the Princess and the Frog's soundtrack
@Agent_3141 3 жыл бұрын
It would be cool if it was a normal decision. However, they're doing it because a bunch of babies whined about it so they complied
@camicabrales 3 жыл бұрын
Agent X whether anyone complained or not having a ride for children be changed from a movie that glorifies being enslaved to a movie about a beautiful hardworking princess is always gonna be cool wtf
@emilycurtis4398 3 жыл бұрын
It will be so amazing in WDL, but I agree, the theming will be weird in WDW. Seeing how the majority of families have no idea about the story and characters, an update is sorely needed
@DoReMi123acb 3 жыл бұрын
Diversity! take a popular existing ride that all people of various races love and re-tool for woke points......tokenism at its finest!
@mariachukka8375 3 жыл бұрын
I learned about the song of the south in college and I appreciate my professor for teaching us this in his US History class. I also appreciate you for putting this out there and giving the dark history on it. I am going to try and send this video to that professor in hopes he will add it into his class. I agree with your final thoughts as well.
@afrikanglory8218 3 жыл бұрын
This was awesome...keep up the good work. As a historian I appreciate your genuine outlook and thorough interpretation. I'm from The Bahamas and most of us are descended from Loyalists/Tories, Black Loyalists, Runaways and Ensalved people that migrated after the US Revolution. That language is in fact Gullah/Geechee which has been retaiined and uniquely evolved here in The Bahamas. We have African folklore called "B'Booki and B'Rabbi" and also "Aunty Nancy" that are mirrors of the same stories (B'Rabbi being the trickster Rabbit). I had no idea that Uncle Reemus' stories would be so closely linked but given what I learned in the video it all makes sense. I actually road splash mountain as a child. Songs of the South makes me sick but must be properly contextualized...this emotional reaction to everything can be dangerous and most of it is disingenuine. Though I dont fully agree with your take on cultural appropriation (I personally feel you dont understand it...a lot of people do misuse it too), I appreciate the info. Im a staunch Pan Afrikan and we have to reverse this thing where we cherrypick people and judge them by ONE thing that doesnt reflect them as a total person or reject ALL the other relevant information. newly subscribed and loving the videos! Truly Facinating...loved the vid on John Henry too
@JereduLevenin 3 жыл бұрын
I love how your channel, which discusses a LOT of folk tales and nursery rhymes and such (which often exist to be educational AND entertaining for children, i.e. cautionary tales or moral lessons).... manages to be both educational AND entertaining, too. Bravo! I'm subscribing and recommending you to my friends.
@itzorin600 3 жыл бұрын
The one thing I hate about Disney that they want to forget about this film. This film actually has the very first oscar-winning black actor The guy who plays Uncle Remus is an Oscar winner he won an academy award for his performance in song of the South. Also Disney is good friends for that actor. so do you want to censor the film of one of the very first black academy award winning actors just because it sets in the reconstruction period of America.
@DaniSmithe 3 жыл бұрын
Please. He received an “honorary” Oscar. And wasn’t allowed to attend the premier. You are doing what Disney did with the movie. Romanticize racism. We know it happened and acknowledge the times but we have evolved and she be realistic about the images and terms depicted.
@grrrrr7785 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like Black and Native American culture is forgotten
@animefreak122ist8 3 жыл бұрын
*erased
@arianaking3009 3 жыл бұрын
@Polish Lad black culture being stolen, while native culture is being erased . . . yet, America ain't ready for that conversation yet 😒
@SaneAsylum 3 жыл бұрын
@@arianaking3009 Garbage. It's European culture being destroyed and Black and Native culture being held up at EVERY turn.
@KyunChan93 3 жыл бұрын
L Parker what are you talking about? European culture is alive an well but the dominant white culture in the states has done some serious damage
@SaneAsylum 3 жыл бұрын
@@KyunChan93 Being responsible for every good thing in your life is "serious damage." You have brain damage...
@DirectorsChoice 3 жыл бұрын
Was looking forward to this one. Always clearing things up
@liveisamelody9413 3 жыл бұрын
i watched this film back in childhood multible times. and i never thought about any political intent, to me there was no black/white nor poor /rich, slave etc. just a film with a beatiful storry and a nice old man called uncle remus who i realy liked. onesly i didnt even know what racism or slavery was back then, i only knew nice ppl and no nice ppl...... great times of innocents in germany this film is called "Onkel Remus Wunderland" translated by speech it means "Uncle Remus Wonderland" zipidi du da, zipidy ye. greetings from bavaria.
@laurenbonanni1932 3 жыл бұрын
They should do a princess and the frog ride on its own and not through a renovation of a previous great ride (and I agree with adding learning stations to the rides). Zippity doo dah zip-a-dee-ay wonderful feeling, wonderful day
@aziyahdavis5918 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooo much for covering this! I know it probably got lost somewhere in the comments but i asked that you do this video a little bit back when i heard about the ride change and I got so excited when i got the notification for this
@michulafrance117 3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know that was apart of my own history!! Omggggg that’s crazy!! My family is from Georgia on my mom side and they we’re descents of slaves... I love that you’ve done these videos educating us all on all our originals favorites and things we never learned.... This was PERFECT TIMING!! Please do more on african/Afro American folklore.... there’s soooo much content there!!! Thank you 🙏🏾
@queenteona9973 3 жыл бұрын
A lot of ppl try to say princess Tiana isn’t a princess and that she only dressed up as one but if you actually watched the movie then you would kno that at the end she married prince Naveen there fore making her a princess 👸🏾
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