AS TOLD BY GINGER (2000) Review

[@OldSchoolLane]

Tariq, you surely did As Told by Ginger justice. Your discussion on this series was amazing. It’s so nice to see more videos about such an underrated show. Also, thank you so much for the shout-out on both my KZbin channel and We’re in Between, the weekly As Told by Ginger podcast that Casey and Ashli from The Friday Night Nicktoons Podcast and I did a few years ago. It’s something we’re very proud of. Keep up the excellent work.

[@ToonrificTariq]

Anytime! You guys did a great job!

[@carlacarrero4975]

@@ToonrificTariq as told by ginger might be the only cartoon that could benefit from the movie live action treatment

[@ericfasold805]

@Old School Lane I thought i'd see you here!

[@sandwichgod692]

Patricia, would you say As Told by Ginger is your most favorite cartoon?

[@OldSchoolLane]

Sandwich God It’s in one of my top 5 Nicktoons of all time. But it’s not my all time favorite. I have to sit down and contemplate on what is my all time favorite because there are so many. Cartoons like Batman: The Animated Series, Gargoyles, and Cybersix have dark, moody atmospheres and risky storytelling, especially for its time. Avatar: The Last Airbender is a nearly flawless masterpiece with the perfect balance of being serious and funny with great storytelling, characters, and a unique world. Other slice of life cartoons like Doug, Daria, Hey Arnold, and Azumanga Daioh have special places in my heart. Newer cartoons from this decade such as Adventure Time, Regular Show, Steven Universe, Gravity Falls, Harvey Beaks, The Legend of Korra, TMNT 2012, Infinity Train, and Carmen Sandiego 2019 have been great.

[@blossom9510]

"It makes me wanna cry how cute this little ugly boy is" is one of the funniest and most relatable lines I've ever heard

[@rachelanastasia1977]

SHIT WAS HILARIOUS

[@MetalizedButt]

Comparing him to Jadakiss is even more hilarious

[@morganbutler983]

This man said Carl was like Jadakiss... this why black cartoon commentators are so necessary

[@bacwoodsgospel6879]

Analyze

[@secretmagicalgirl]

@Bob Bobbertson Okay Bob, chill out lmao.

[@ironic4497]

@Bob Bobbertson Okay Bob, chill out lmao.

[@beediverse9086]

@Bob Bobbertson my condolences...I'm sorry

[@vastexpanse2376]

@Bob Bobbertson "My sister was beaten to death by cops because she dared to say that a black man is equal to a white man" I'm having a real hard time believing that. Sorry

[@terrenceharris-hughes4436]

Ginger got arrested almost as quick as when Chris brown died in Stomp the yard

[@heatherilou]

yeah why didnt he make that joke

[@Findmeiainthiding]

Terrence Harris-Hughes LOOOOOL I’m so fucking sick of this joke.

[@xenocrimge6660]

@@Findmeiainthiding Being repetitive is what makes it so funny

[@duece08]

just wanna remind yall that Ginger got arrested by Miranda's Dad.

[@Sir-Cletus]

@@duece08 Because Miranda is a racist. She hangs around white people with money such as Diane Abbotts of Labour Party as she somehow got into Cambridge despite lack of intelligence and and hangs around solely white people money despite screaming about oppression she has never experienced.

[@jhhehhshh]

I remember an episode where Ginger wrote a depressing poem and the adult figures were worried she was going to hurt herself. The episode ended with Ginger saying something to the extent, "maybe the poem bothered them so much because they related to it." And my little, underdeveloped mind was just like- 👁️👄👁️

[@MatameVideos]

That's my favorite episode

[@kiatzuki]

'she was gone', definitely the saddest episode and my favorite of the show.

[@IJaeTen-ay]

“like a Nubian white queen should” 😂😂😂😂

[@smg3250]

My brain glitches at that line😂

[@ECL28E]

That and "There were copper-colored ponies" is Tariq's "I'm losin' to a bird!"

[@ZeranZeran]

@@ECL28E I'm a little seal girl, living in the real world and it's so hard to get by. _cause seals can't even cry_ That shit was deep bruh.

[@nikolasmorgan7981]

That quote brought me down to the comments to see if anyone else died

[@Quesly1]

whats a nubian?

[@ToonCrate]

Ginger's intro always slapped so hard, yet we never got a fulll-length version of it rip

[@AlexThe1Menace]

If The Nutshack's full length theme song got uploaded by the artist after fan demand, then we certainly can bug Macy Gray enough to get one.

[@FromMyPerspectPhoto]

@@AlexThe1Menace after 20 years?

[@sourgreendolly7685]

G.I. Fro If there’s a demand, there’s a chance

[@Theohybrid]

@@FromMyPerspectPhoto To be fair Minimi made an English version of Samurai Champloo's Shiki no Uta recently so...

[@youngcuba12]

Can we PLEASE do this? I'm gonna start rn lol

[@spiny7560]

You there’s an animated American kids show where the kids DIDNT grow up in either California or New York City?????? I’m actually mad that I never knew this took place in Connecticut because that’s my home state. Your reaction is 100% accurate.

[@gunzishot]

boo galoo facts lol being from CT the reaction was on point and I didn’t know also lol

[@MartyMcFly__25]

Lol same I’m from CT too that was hilarious 😂

[@johndavis9321]

Well technically gravity falls took place in Oregon although Mabel and Dipper are from California

[@KoPLeaderKiactu]

Class of 3000 took place in Atlanta. Repping my GA boys!

[@spiny7560]

This is very true. I think even PBS Kids Arthur took place in Pennsylvania but it’s just anytime I see a show take place anywhere near CT it’s a shock to me lol usually shows like this especially on Nickelodeon go for California locations so it’s cool to see my home state getting a little recognition...even if it is shit. stupid taxes.

[@Ceiling559]

New inspirational quote: "Words can't hurt me, I can't read"

[@shiannafoxx]

Dang that should've been my senior quote

[@mr.dickbutttheog2064]

Too bad my school doesn’t do senior quotes

[@rochelcastillo8469]

"3 and a half people die and they all gotta do with Carl" 😂😂😂😂

[@ragingraichu219]

Fun fact: They wanted to originally have Courtney have a crush on Ginger, but Nickelodeon of course said no, so they had to go with the fascination route instead.

[@kn1ght-788]

Damn

[@poopityscoop839]

Damn, we could’ve had a Bi Courtney. We were robbed!

[@pretzeldragon2975]

Damn you late 90's nickelodeon

[@poopityscoop839]

@@pretzeldragon2975 Nah, I’m just an animation nerd who was big obsessed with this show a few years back

[@jacklarsen7362]

I'm fine with that.

[@soandso3676]

As a child of divorce, i related heavily to Carl and Ginger at different times in my life. So angry when i was young but at the same time wanting a stronger relationship with my dad. Also with Gingers trust issues later. They conveyed that so well in the writing.

[@MaskedKittyYT]

Based Millennial hello, another child of divorce here, i completely agree with you, it always helped to know that no matter how i felt in the moment it was warranted and wasn’t framed as wrong or right in terms of how each of them acted towards the divorce.

[@lonelyfanspodcast]

well said :’^)

[@respectmychocolate]

i loved how they actually changed their clothes but have them wear those same clothes again like in real life.

[@bornwithclass2365]

OMGGGGGGGG!! Me too!!!!! In 37 years I’ve never seen another cartoon do it.

[@asalways1504]

@@bornwithclass2365 the only other show I remember, where characters change clothes was The Weekenders.

[@SteveyTV]

Deff loved how they changed clothes like real life

[@CrocusSeal]

And hairstyles. I thought Ginger's low ponytail with the butterfly clips was so cute.

[@j.m251]

Carl & Hoodsu mainly wore the same thing (more than the rest of the cast) which i loved because “little bius are gros and dont change their clothes/have their favorite sweaters and wear it to death” came to mind

[@ikogarcia8122]

This cartoon is that type of show you'll appreciate more as you grow up.

[@trashychildnah5919]

You’re so right

[@Silver-Kaitou]

Ehhhhh... Not really. I personally appreciate action shows more nowadays.

[@PLATESWEEPER]

@@Silver-Kaitou Like this ratio instead

[@Silver-Kaitou]

​@@PLATESWEEPER Two questions: 1.What ratio? 2. For what reason?

[@Zarastro54]

Probably. I remember being bored by it as a kid, but the themes seem pretty interesting now.

[@MaskedKittyYT]

i dunno if anybody noticed either but when she closes the book in the final moments of the show it actually has the design for ginger from the pilot episode as the title art, which proves to me regardless that the creators still cared for every part of the show, even up to what it all came from regardless of the changed design by the end.

[@mayofabulous]

The thing about the art style of the show being ugly... well that was part of why I liked it. The characters felt like they weren't polished and showed that people who didn't look perfect were still worthy of attention which as a teenager was everything.

[@jurassicjaws]

10:54 Mrs. Gordon was going to return to her job, but her voice actress Kathleen Freeman died of lung cancer. They changed the ending and dedicated that episode to her.

[@duckyducktm9197]

Oh my God :,0!

[@thesun564]

Damn.

[@Bloombaby99]

I remember that back in the day. It was so meaningful.

[@switchfan9471]

Shit 😭😭😭

[@bunny-yi9cj]

Ngl that had me tearing up a bit lol

[@Igorcastrochucre]

I love how early Nickelodeon handled parents: Charlie Finster and Raymond Rocket are widowers that eventually remarried. Lois marries again, not before giving Ginger a lesson to not be in a relationship for the sake of it. Arnold's grandparents are no less his family than his actual parents. The story of Donnie Thornberry's parents. The story of CatDog's parents.

[@doraeguyakaneddie6586]

And timmy and jimmys parent are straight up gods

[@FortyFM4]

You've completed me

[@sweep8311]

I love how down to earth and relatable early Nickelodeon shows were in general. They knew their demographic and stayed consistent to it in most of their shows. And now Nick shows are just budget Disney sitcoms. Annoying and horribly out of touch.

[@zusuky03]

@@sweep8311 it would be nice is something like ginger appears again with nowadays problems... actually nick is pretty mediocre now and horrible :p

[@TRJ2241987]

lol, those shows are not "early" Nickelodeon by any stretch

[@vladimirvilliani6732]

the fact that the characters physically grow as the seasons progress is blowing my mind. how did I never notice this as a kid??

[@gustavoclarindo101]

I never noticed either,just thought they changed designs from time to time

[@RambleMaven]

Man, I’m not gon lie. Ginger had me wanting to write in a diary. ( I have so many abandoned diaries 😭 )

[@corianne1997]

I'm late lol but when Ginger and Darren break up and she's crying in her bed and says "my insides are burning" or something like that, yo. I still cry! 😥 This show is everything.

[@mfasis.pronouncedemphasis1921]

As Told by Ginger and Hey Arnold were my favorite shows from my childhood. They aged the best too

[@FortyFM4]

FACTS. Watched hey arnold the other day and i swear if you show kids this show they'll be set on virtues for life

[@eunotv]

Bro you killed this Video.. i legit cried at the end, because I never watched in it entirety but when i started to reflect on watching when I was younger.. it makes you remember things that didnt click.. you made it all click in this video 💯!

[@TheChai0628]

I have to admit, I was about to tear up. Best review I have ever seen. I hated this cartoon when it came out (I was 5), but now I'm watching it to see what I missed.

[@nicoleraheem1195]

So true

[@zusuky03]

@@TheChai0628 yeah me too. maybe it was the style for me

[@TheChai0628]

@@zusuky03 they were really ugly lol, but I think the show was just aimed at the wrong audience. I don't think there has been a successful cartoon that was made for kids about real-life teenager problems.

[@glennburns7898]

Same bro, this one hit hard.

[@MachiriReviews]

I thought Dodie was kind of full of herself at times. She had a big ego and craved attention.

[@turkishvan2]

My feelings on Dodie are mixed. If I had been Ginger, I probably would have ditched her at some point. On the other hand, her mom was a real piece of work. I remember that episode where they go camping, and Dodie has to keep explaining away why her mother is yelling at everyone, and it just made me really sad because no child should be put in the situation of having to constantly apologize for their parent. I don't think Dodie's a bad person, but she's certainly not a good friend

[@princess1peach]

Your not wrong

[@Goleon]

turkishvan2 - I hate Dodie’s mom so much. She’s a clear example on how not to be a parent and a wife. I mean it’s bad when a husband is shown to be scared over voicing his own thoughts on a situation that might go against his wife’s. It’s no wonder that Dodie was so messed up with a mom like that and I’m amazed that Hoodsie wasn’t even more naive due to his mom’s extreme overprotectiveness.

[@turkishvan2]

@@Goleon Bad when either partner in a relationship fears voicing their thoughts. Dodie's mom DID get some funny lines ("That's no surprise. The boy's a budding exhibitionist"), but she was an awful person.

[@Bloombaby99]

Dodie's mother was just like Dodie when she was younger: desperate for attention, backstabbing, and gossipy. You can see Dodie will turn out to be like Joanne and Hoodsey will be like his dad.

[@BlackSheepNara]

One of the reasons this show is important to me is because as a kid, I was told that people only fell in love within their own race. So when I saw Ginger and Darren get together, I was floored. I had never seen anything like that in my life. I realized I could date anyone regardless of their race. My mom was furious. She said “yes it can happen with other people but not YOU!” Big yikes.

[@appalachiabrauchfrau]

ah, another intersex person with race purist parents, there's dozens of us! My mom always said that I've already got one strike (my SWYER syndrome) I don't need to make dating harder. First gf was half black, second was Korean, third was Italian (my parents are WASPs, so southern europeans "don't count" as caucasians or something) every one of them made her apoplectic. She wasn't upset they were girls, though. "Sorry babe, my mom isn't upset you're female, she's upset you're not Anglo." Married an eastern european guy, boy was that a hurdle for her. Seeing interracial couples on so many kids cartoons was weird for me, coming from a family that doesn't even like dating outside of ethnicity.

[@keiona2545]

I’ve always been such a big fan of As Told by Ginger the realistic story lines really sold it but I always remember LOVING the idea of it being the first show where their clothes changed like whenever talking about this show and me being old as shit I will still mention that being the best aspect of the show because they made it so damn real

[@kou7191]

Hoodsie even mocked the trope by having several purple hoodies in his closet.

[@Gummy_Pop.]

coughtotallyspiescough

[@chibi013]

Courtney was 100% gay for Ginger and Miranda was gay for Courtney, hence why she hated Ginger and that's that

[@johndavis9321]

Ahh ... Sure

[@rayneozier]

Adds up to me. 👍🏽

[@Kris-wo4pj]

@lockstam same reason why the legend of korra ended the way it did. Could only hint at it or everyone would have been up in arms. Do shit like that in early 2000s and those people would have gotten blacklisted.

[@rodrigomazazepeda6158]

I bet the same applies for Blake Gripling having a crush on Carl. Blake literally has pictures of Carl in his bedroom and has a photographic dark room in which he has lots of pictures of Carl as well.

[@ICantRecognizeCelebrities]

Okay, now I really want to see an older Courtney falling in love with a woman who reminds her of Ginger. Like a barista with a cool undercut swept to the side in wild curls, and she always gives Courtney more sugar in her coffee whenever she looks like she needs a little extra sweetness in her day.

[@shellyeditsalot]

seeing men engage with this 'girly' show, and knowing that their masculinity remains intact, is honestly a power move. no praise, cuz this is how its supposed to be -- but its still refreshing to see 🤧🤧

[@johndavis9321]

Honestly that whole "girl show" thing is a little ridiculous now that I look back sure it starts a females lead with a majority female cast but the show still dealt with issues an themes that most teenager's could relate too as told by ginger is a good show more than anything

[@Spherehead123]

You could say that to me with Totally Spies, I was just too young and simple-minded for As Told By Ginger at the time.

[@ferxxo20xx]

bruh, I showed this show to my young sis, and she loved it, and I loved it too back then. Pretty wacky, has nothing to do with masculinity. I liked Powerpuff Girls too. It is just very enjoyable, it has never been a thing of sex or who gets the main role. Kim Possible also has been an awesome show, where the secondary character is a goofy dude. Like I said, it's just the chemistry of the animation and characters.

[@lexyshade6115]

Bob Bobbertson wtf

[@99sins]

The thing he said at the end bit about how the final episode made him realize how much he actually cared about the characters really struck a nerve with me cause it was the same with me. I'd always try to ignore As Told By Ginger because of 1. It ALWAYS being on 2. not being action packed 3. having those episodes that just seem to be way too dense for my brain ♂. That shit was peak girly show for girly girls that my man ass would ashamed to get caught talking about at school (considering I was already the weird cartoon/gamer dude playing and watching shit 'made for children') Around the final episode is when I realized that I had watched every single episode at least once and was super invested in the characters. Still didn't admit that shit of course, toxic masculinity runs deep and I didn't want to get caught being whatever word used to be today's 'soyboy' (wasn't that just the f-word?). It really took awhile to appreciate that this show really played a huge role in me growing up.

[@NICKtendoReviews]

Just rewatched this & the Hey Arnold movie video back to back & noticed that “it doesn’t fucking mean anything” was called back to. Love that I can still find new things to love about these videos two years later.

[@1funeral2many9]

"carl looks like he just saw black panther" LOL

[@kaia.4688]

How can you say Carl had the swag in the end when Hoodsey had all the drip on? My boy got on three chains, the watch, the ring, the earring and the sunglasses. Bro definitely leveled up.

[@ToonrificTariq]

Oh nah, that’s valid. Carl’s just my mans.

[@lstarsabb]

@@ToonrificTariq agreed Carl looks like became the successful businessman and Hodosy comes off as still 2nd but gets to enjoy the perks because he stuck with Carl threw the hard times.

[@RandallFrequentFlyerFlagg]

She chose to walk alone Though others wondered why Refused to look before her Eyes cast upwards, towards the sky She didn't have companions No need for earthly things She only wanted freedom From what she felt were puppet strings She longed to be a bird That she might fly away She pitied every blade of grass For planted they would stay She longed to be a flame That brightly danced alone Felt jealous of the steam That made the air its only home Some say she wished too hard Some say she wished too long But we awoke one autumn day To find that she was gone The trees, they say, stood witness The sky refused to tell But someone who had seen it Said the story played out well She spread her arms out wide Breathed in the break of dawn She just let go of all she held And she was gone

[@johndavis9321]

I love Tariq but I can't understand y he didn't bring up she was gone that is easily the deepest episode ginger I mean have we seen any nicktoon since deal with depression/suicide???

[@ratfinker]

that episode had me in tears (well a drop)

[@KOTEBANAROT]

I thought the point of that episode wasnt that teens can have depression but that they can depict depressive subjects without actually being depressed. Like, this shit is so familiar to any child artist, you just wanna explore something morbid and your parents sit you down and try to see if you got self harm scars lol

[@Bloombaby99]

This poem was deep. I missed when cartoons and shows had meaning and depth....they were relatable, too.

[@nerdalotdulac8552]

@@Bloombaby99 There are a lot of modern cartoons just as deep, good and fun as Ginger, tho. Obviously this studio had that special brand of weird that I personally love, but if you give them some change you might be surprised by how good some cartoons are nowadays :)

[@ilovecody7514]

One of the first cartoons that got me into more serious storylines when I was younger. I really love and appreciated what this show did it was dope.

[@hodonyassin9760]

Tha Swami same here

[@GlitchLich589]

Tha Swami I Third this.

[@Haku1990]

Same here, its thanks to this and anime.

[@SealStepMusic]

I remember getting into Degrassi because it reminded me of the vibe of as told by ginger.

[@inserthahafunniusername9656]

I really wanna start a serious storyline. Can someone give me some tips on how to pull it off?

[@monicarathbun5433]

This was like... The most wholesome video ever. You're really out here making us all cry over an old cartoon. I completely forgot how they "aged with us". That really was something special, and all your character analysis is so great. Truly and engaging and thought provoking video. I love that this is on your list of favorite videos of yours you've made.

[@nquan161]

"There were copper colored ponies, there was air that smelled like grain" unlocked something from deep inside my skull.

[@andieallison6792]

Is it not "rain"??

[@nquan161]

@@andieallison6792 it is but I didn't feel like editing it

[@afterdinnercreations936]

Awww man, Kurt Cobain is sweating bullets right now... too soon?

[@angeljinxdallas3162]

If this doesn’t make you wanna binge watch the show, something’s wrong

[@darklethal3517]

@Liza Johnson Since Nickelodeon is a bitch we got to watch it on some website

[@tronishasmith]

It’s on Paramount plus

[@mechajay3358]

As Told by Ginger felt like that show you remember watching, but at the same time feel surprised it was a Nickelodeon show. An underrated classic. It sucks how they treated it. I never even saw the Ending until years later.

[@nerdalotdulac8552]

It's impressive how many awesome cartoons Nickelodeon put out, tbh. Ginger, Arnold, Invader Zim, Spongebob, fucking Avatar! xD Like, wth.

[@mdiallo07]

I remember they stopped airing new episodes and randomly after a few years came out with The Wedding Frame when her mom gets married. I bought the dvd and was so confused at first while watching it bc we missed what happened before The Wedding Frame during the high school episodes...like seeing Darren with another girl and his hair longer, also Gingers hair was too. Seeing a new guy like Ginger and etc

[@dariusmcclain5584]

Nobody should be surprised how Nickelodeon does dirty any show that doesn't take place underwater. Great video, as usual. Also, that final score...Nice.

[@MapleMilk]

Not true They did Bubble Guppies wrong, my guy

[@sakuraryuji01]

as of lately the only shows that had decent chances as far as I remember was Loud House , Thundermans (finished its run) and Kid Danger (its cartoon spinoff got cut off real quick) and Fairy Odd Parents (Nick kept canceling and bringing it back as if it was Family Guy). For years we had to Wait for Rocko and Zim and Arnold to resolve decently in some way shape or form. Nickelodeon has had issues for decades with not finishing some shows comprehensibly. Are You Afraid of The Dark for years had disputes over legal distribution rights of certain seasons as half of it was done in the US and other half done in Canada. In terms of Cartoons that got cut too soon with Still no resolve yet is Ah! Real Monsters and Angry Beavers. Rumor on Ah! Real Monsters was said to have some sort of tv special or movie Finale but that got pushed aside for various reasons and eventually shelved, canceled or forgotten about ( Some people may have a mandela effect in which they believe they seen the finale as a lost movie). lostmediaarchive.fandom.com/wiki/Aaahh!!_Real_Monsters_(Cancelled_1997_TV_Movie;_Existence_Unconfirmed) Angry Beavers did have a planned finale but the executives at the time didn't like it. all that exists for it is rough storyboard art and audio that was leaked out a few years back. A guy talking about the angry beavers impact m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4LWqnWZjLyonqs Angry Beavers Bye Bye Beavers Audio m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYGzZa2LedqiasU

[@johndavis9321]

Especially during that era (early to mid 2000) if you weren't SpongeBob or fairly odd parents you really didn't matter

[@JasminMiettunen]

John Davis nah, they did Fairy Odd Parents dirty too. That's what the original commentator meant, only Spongebob mattered to Nick.

[@skinni_the_P00hBear]

Jasmin Miettunen Now they went and messed that up too. I watched one of the newer episodes and it was so....dry. Watched an older SpongeBob ep and laughed nonstop at stuff I'd forgotten 😂😂😂😂

[@maybewise]

I really think that Ginger and Hillary Duff shaped the type of kid I was growing up: Just nice and considerate, and believing there was no other choice than to be good... And I grew up in the hood. So of course that quirky, delicate, self-deprecating white girl mentality got me bullied like a mf. Lol. But I just got accepted into a Harvard program, while my bullies are probably struggling to contact someone for bail money. So 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@ibookman3338]

...... I... Ummmm.🤔 Okay.

[@maybewise]

@@ibookman3338 ..... Riveting response. Lol.

[@MyDogIsYoshi]

I get what you mean. Many of my bullies have been to jail. I may not be going to college like everyone planned for me, but I don't need my parents to take care of me either.

[@SAPProd]

It’s easy to tell someone to hang in there, that it gets better and in time, all of this bullying and shit you go through will not matter anymore, but when you’re in the thick of it and it is your life, that talk can sometimes feel like empty words. If you’re lucky, the bullies get their licks in and they move on; but it can also be the worst case scenario where the harm they inflict on you is something you may not recover from. If you’re able to simply survive past it, then you have something in you that got you through it, and the more you succeed afterwards and leave it behind in the past, as something that shaped you but no longer rules you, then it’s all the more miraculous and worthy of celebration. Thank you for sharing, and congrats on making it!

[@maybewise]

@@SAPProd Thank you for your words. That was deep and meaningful.

[@breannankolb]

“Write all the shit you want, i can’t read” Gold. Subscribed.

[@ForrestFox626]

That was hilarious!

[@moelewis7973]

Very few cartoon reviews can make me actually laugh out loud now, and yours is certainly one of them. You put so much effort and personality into each of your videos, I look forward to each and every one of them! :D

[@K-Boogie7999]

The Klasky Csuspo logo scared the hell out of me as a kid.

[@PogieJoe]

Dude you kill this every time. Perfect blend of jokes, criticism, nostalgia, and respect to our childhoods.

[@wareforcoin5780]

Remember that time Ginger's mom forbid her from shaving her own goddamn legs, so Dodie tried plucking Ginger's leg hairs? lmao

[@crisprcrispr5776]

Actually that was makeup I don’t think her mother forbade the shaving thing

[@X0.LA_BRAVA.X0]

@@crisprcrispr5776 no she did, it was the whole plot of an episode

[@Laladust]

"Connecticut?! Ick!" Truer words were never spoken. A wasteland of depression, broken dreams, and Dunkin Donuts.

[@reggiemorris2109]

My man you didn't know that was Macy Gray singing The theme song. I knew that was her the moment I heard the theme song. She has this gravel in her voice that makes her sound unique compared to most female singers

[@offbeatkiki]

Her voice is so distinctive

[@ToonrificTariq]

I knew, man. 😂😂 Was only exaggerating for a joke.

[@kimifw58]

I remember it was heavily advertised too, like Nick does whenever a celebrity is involved. "It's Macy Gray!"

[@Dorian_sapiens]

@@ToonrificTariq Uh huh, sure 😏

[@rapmilk]

this show was so special and even as i grew older i could appreciate it more

[@SkittlesBeats]

This is my fourth time watching this same review, and I don’t watch reviews over and over again. But you talking about this show that I loved, the way you framed a conversation around this show, your music choice... it’s amazing. You did this show more than justice, you told its story to its fullest, and I thank you for it. Also for Christ’s sake I had to Shazam your end credits theme because it was so good. Put that thing in your description, gosh dang it lmao

[@cherrybliss1688]

Same

[@gerardparker4220]

How I related to Gingers embarrassment by her mom’s car getting towed in the opening.

[@arthurweasley]

I didn't think an As Told By Ginger review would be the best thing I've watched in ages, but here we are. Great work.

[@razkable]

wasn't a fan of the show but its one of the realest shows ever put on a kid's network

[@SportsFan-vq9kk]

@@razkable Why though

[@kou7191]

Courtney was one of my favorite characters in the show but man did they do her dirty by season 3. I always considered her the unofficial 5th member of the gang but after they went to highschool she became a secondary mock character and when her family went bankrupt they basically wrote her out of the show. She didn't even appear at the end when they're all adults and it still upsets me.

[@mdiallo07]

I wondered the same thing...she was pretty good to Ginger, at times more than Dodie was. I don't get why Courtneys so called friends weren't around when she was getting bullied.

[@kou7191]

@@mdiallo07 I sorta see the message they went for that being popular isn't the be all end all Dodie so desperately wanted us to believe, but Courtney wasn't just some random rich popular girl, she genuinely wanted to be Ginger's friend, so everyone, even Ginger giving her the cold shoulder like that, specially after everything they went through together just feels wrong.

[@mdiallo07]

@@kou7191 I agree, especially being that they dealt with kids that were older than them once they got to high school and didn't care about Courtney being rich. I guess Courtney had to get a reality check a bit since she was the popular girl in their middle school. However I also think since it wasn't many High school episodes, the writers didn't have much of a chance to write more storylines that could have went a long way. But I don't think Ginger really turned her back on Courtney bc it seemed like in High school they didn't even share classes together and Ginger was going through her whole thing with Darren and adjusting to a new environment being High school teachers and older students. However I will say they certainly didn't have Courtneys "friends" Miranda or Mipsy around when she was going through all bullying.

[@kou7191]

@@mdiallo07 Doesn't help the last we see of her, not counting the wedding, is her genuinely crying helplessly on Ginger's shoulder while Ginger's reaction wasn't sympathetic but kinda....dismissive. Sure, she had her own baggage with Darren but it just felt out of character for her to not even react to that

[@NJdaniels96]

19:25 I love how enormous the breathing mask has to be because of how far away her mouth is from her nose.

[@micahwilliams1332]

Norbert Daniels Jr. Yeah and it cupped her chin. Her aardvark looking self.

[@neverknowsbests4635]

It's stylistically designed to be that way it's like poetry it rhymes

[@the-nina-beans88]

11:08 That part was to pay respect to the voice actress who played the teacher. The show was smart to address that death can happen. And instead of recasting they decide to take this route.

[@Izzmonster]

"Y'know we're not put on this earth to live perfect lives, where we never get hurt or never make mistakes. And the bruises and scrapes you get along the way, they just mean you're living your life." Almost cried at this, fucking stop I'm a 32 year old man. My daughter and I will watch this show when she's a little older. 10/10 Great Vid m8

[@knitifine]

Fuck dude. I'm so used to guys ripping on gals shows, that fact you did this show justice made me so happy.

[@smilealwaysnatasha3423]

This show is so underrated! It’s in a lane of its own really. Ain’t no other show doing what this show is doing.... or was doing. The animation is weird though haha but every show has to have their own special kink and style haha

[@TheRealJims]

Why are you making me feel nostalgic and wistful for a show I have never seen? That's mean, Tariq :p Great review, now I'm kind of upset I had grown out of Nickelodeon when this came out. I probably would have enjoyed it

[@heartsDmise]

Theres nothing wrong with enjoying it now! :D PS I love your channel and Im a new subscriber and was surprised to find you here!

[@katlyndobransky2419]

This is so ironic, since this show was actually before my time, but I feel like I definitely would’ve enjoyed it back then

[@TheUnluckyEverydude]

You a straight up artist, Tariq. Your reviews are some of my favorite on this site.

[@mdiallo07]

The final episodes where Gingers mom gets married actually did end up airing on TV eventually...It didn't air in the early years of the 2000s right after the show ended with its last few high school episodes but it definitely did eventually air.

[@giat420]

My German gramma always hated when we watched this. She would scream in her thick accent “I HATE!!! THE MOUTH IS ON THE CHIN!!”

[@Talongirl333]

if i remember right, with Carl's teacher, they at 1st were writing her off as a normal retirement. then the voice actress passed away in real life, and they decided to do a dedication for her

[@ComfortablyPlump]

24:28 Hold up, so he likes watching cartoons, takes them seriously enough for analysis, got good music taste, AND he's cute? Basically the full package 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@smilealwaysnatasha3423]

Comfortably Plump for sure.

[@qure9128]

Nah, he chase white women.

[@johndavis9321]

Aw shit my nigga Tariq out here pulling in all the freaks

[@AlexThe1Menace]

Man I really didn't appreciate the show as much as I should have as a kid.

[@johndavis9321]

Facts... It always felt growing up at least for me the show kinda had that stigma of being a "girls show" so I really didn't watch it like I should have if it was on i'd check it out but I didn't really follow it which is a decision I regret

[@mechajay3358]

Me too, though I kinda put a little blame on my parents for not letting me watch tv as much as a kid.

[@MuffinCapBackBlue]

Facts, I wish I could forget about it just so I could watch the series all over again. Maybe in another 5 or so years...

[@dannikris3696]

“Who’s the girl in the pink capris ? It’s Courtney, it’s Cooourtneyy” lmaooo iconic

[@MASF_]

Most of the time when a show is scheduled for cancellation, the creators make a goodbye or sad episode to draw in viewers before cancellation "jumping the shark" trying to reel in a last effort to save the show. It is possible this was the final episode at some point, but when Nick renewed their contract and bought new episodes, they probably thought..."Wicked Game, never happened, retconned lol"

[@alexr5805]

I slept on as told by ginger for being a "girl show" when I was younger but damn this show was dope

[@johndavis9321]

Same shit here bro but doing my Google's I'm kickin myself for that

[@DaDualityofMan]

For me it went along with Sailor Moon, PPG, Teenage Robot, and Totally Spies as that "show u love but can't talk about with your bros because it's a "girls' show"'

[@Bigbaby2002]

@@DaDualityofMan The only "girl show" I watch was ppg and my life as a teenage robot

[@Dabathhouse]

I had a very fade memory of this show when it was on. I did not expect this to actually have a literal book end to complete the series, which was unheard of from early 2000. Good job making this video. :)

[@morbidsearch]

My memory of this show was so vague that I thought Ginger and Eliza Thornberry were the same person

[@GlitterPenPerspective]

the only thing I remember about this show is the "I'm a little seal girl" song.

[@Myrope]

Dang, my sister and I still reference that song, lol!

[@Psychwriteify]

It still kind of fucks me up

[@Tsugandate]

@@Psychwriteify same

[@monicaenglish2566]

Darren may not have cheated on her physically, but he totally cheated on her emotionally and for many girls, that hurts even more!

[@mattpace1026]

No, he grew apart from someone, like every other high school romance ever, and he moved on. Anyone who thinks "emotional cheating" is a real thing is probably a psycho who believes they own the other person.

[@mattpace1026]

@rosemilan3149 Not what? I'm assuming you're trying to make a counterargument, but you need to have a complete sentence first.

[@merrilymaralee]

ATBG is an absolute FAVORITE of mine. Honestly this was on of the shows that made me want to become an animator. This review doors it so much justice. Thanks Tariq 🙏🏽

[@kaiju_irl]

That “black men don’t cheat” line was a CAP😂😂😂

[@johndavis9321]

Yeah let's b for real most men cheat it just is what it is

[@DaDualityofMan]

It's a meme.

[@honda-akari]

@@johndavis9321 should not be like that

[@switchfan9471]

Yeah it’s cap My friend had a side chick

[@switchfan9471]

@@johndavis9321 Women Lie Men Lie Numbers Dont Lie no matter what race..but there’s loyal folks out there

[@hyperludicrous9143]

"Does this look like rocket power!? Don't answer that."

[@geoleo965]

Overall, a down-to-earth slice of life done right. And hey, don't forget this being one of the few cartoons where the characters *actually changed their clothes!* Funny to read people commenting in their younger years how they were weirded out with their faces. I had no problem, except for the hair of Ginger's mom looking like if it an *ACME anvil* fell over her head. Now, after touching this cartoon, I wonder when will you introduce to the younger generation about the OTHER one before this classic was made: *Aaahh!!! Real Monsters!* 6:50 Don't worry, I hear ya... The same happened to me after knowing that the *bald kid names Jonny* from *_"Ed, Edd n Eddy"_* is actually *BLACK!* Some fun fact that no one would be aware of it until someone pointed it out, so color me surprised (no pun intended) about how come such detail didn't turn into a meme. *EDIT*- W E L P. . . Should be biting my tongue and kicking myself at the same time because of this. Not only I recently discovered about this *Black Rolf meme,* but also the fact that its creator is starting a new cartoon for Netflix... *REALLY, INTERNET... REALLY?!* You're making me look like some charmingly naive baby boomer in front of everyone. I swear to God, this was unexpected!

[@ultravioletskye]

9 minutes in. I'm a single mom and what you said there really hit home for me. It is hard. Unexplainably, but I make it work for my son and we do pretty good. You're right. It just happens sometimes and it's good to see it so well represented.

[@dontkillyourkat1733]

Yo this review ALONE made me tear up man. First one was the fat Albert review, second one was the Charlie Brown reviews, and now this one. You have my heart Tariq. I have nothing but love for ya too ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@remyjones9146]

This is my dad’s favorite show. If it weren’t for him, I basically wouldn’t think about it. Shout out to the old man, and shout out to you Tariq. You slay, man

[@tiadavis3968]

Remy Jones this is my moms favorite show! She always brings it up!

[@mdtk4eva]

I'm speechless. This was the most beautiful thing I've seen in so long. I'm crying writing this. You've brought me back to such an intense nostalgic moment. I'm so inspired right now. This was perfect.

[@shinji2898]

This video didn't start with a Simpsons clip wtf

[@George19906oficcial]

That part when the mother got a snake growing on her stomach traumatized me for life

[@MagikRabbitt]

This video was a rollercoaster ride through my childhood and ended with me in tears. Amazing job, 100/10 thank you

[@Javrien]

Lowkey got me in my feelings cause this show's analysis just made me think about the past 22 years of my life lol

[@morganbutler983]

I’ve never seen the ending finale and I immediately started bawling at the sight of that ring on her finger 😭

[@Migrane0]

Who else thinks Courtney was an oblivious lesbian that had a crush on Ginger

[@Nightman221k]

When you put it that way, I totally could see Miranda crushing on Courtney who is crushing on Ginger and that’s why Miranda is so obsessed with destroying Ginger’s friendship with Courtney.

[@FreyaEinde]

Nightman221k That all makes sense. And explains why Courtney is the realest.

[@Migrane0]

@@Nightman221k I don't really see Miranda's attachment to Courtney as romantic. While I think deep down she does care for Courtney, I think her primary reasoning for befriend Courtney is access to the privilege and status Courtney has. She dislikes Ginger because Ginger is a "good girl", unmaterialistic, enjoys simple things. Courtney fawns over Ginger. If Ginger became her BFF she'd have so much influence over Courtney. The kind Miranda wouldn't agree with, which would ultimately pusher her out

[@spoikeinnit]

I definitely always felt she was bi or something.

[@johndavis9321]

Meh not really but I can see it

[@nostalgiamostalgia0319]

This still is one of my favorite Nicktoons and my favorite video of yours. I appreciate all your great, succinct analysis. We all could use a show with real characters like these.

[@nameisamine]

I was a little black kid watching this show but Courtney Gripling and her brother Blake, were my favourite characters 👦🏿 Once you played that “it’s Courtney” song from the talent show, the nostalgia hit me like a freight train! Miranda was mean but had some great one liners! I loved how much of a desperate wannabe dodie was, that was me as a child. I still remember dodie saying “oh my gosh x5”😅

[@rosenrot234]

I remember watching this show and feeling so comforted. The episode on depression meant a lot to me as a kid because I was diagnosed early with clinical depression. It was probably one of the first times as a kid I could actually connect with a character instead of just see them purely as childish entertainment.

[@smoothklok]

this has to be my favorite review that you’ve done thus far, i never grew up watching this cartoon but youre making me seriously consider it! loved hearing your thoughts and loved your editing too (the ending got to me Man) can’t wait for the next video!!

[@jetlee4life5164]

You missed a lot. It was awesome to see as a kid.

[@charlesintune]

I still, 15 years later, have the "I'm a little Seal Girl" song stuck in my head. And of course, the "It's Courtney, it's courtney" song

[@gensai93]

The episode where Carl's teacher died was because the voice actress died before they could finish it.

[@Timecapsule96]

“Imagine watching this while waiting for the angry beavers” 😂 I know what you mean after that Wicked Game episode too I was like wait. What????? They’re friends??? I just naturally assumed Ginger forgave them and the writers decided to avoid the whole making up.

[@siyahbear1577]

As Told by Ginger was my absolute favorite Nick show from 2000. Although I was a child, I truly connected with the show. When I gotten older and rewatched the series, I was totally invested because I was able to get a pre-teen/teenage perspective on certain things like parents getting divorced and having different views, ideas, outlooks between siblings, having your first love, but then losing trust in them, dating someone but constantly think about your first love. Thank you for making this video

[@tynbwilliams]

This review makes me wanna go rewatch this right now

[@nicoleraheem1195]

Me too

[@hollygolightly7207]

Sameeee but idk where to watch it

[@IceFireTerry]

@@hollygolightly7207 I think it's on VRV like a lot of old Nick shows

[@skinni_the_P00hBear]

No lie, I never even watched the series all the way through, but the thought to is always at the back of my mind. I just might start it tonight 😅

[@FreakinSweet1987]

@@IceFireTerry Nope, it's not on any streaming service sadly...

[@PrimmsHoodCinema]

We need a Jadakiss version of the theme song

[@johndavis9321]

Ah hell nah

[@PrimmsHoodCinema]

@@johndavis9321 **Jadakiss Laugh**

[@lonelychameleon3595]

2:07 - Literally be careful who you call ugly in middle school

[@CamilleRing-xv3jq]

I remember I said this show was my favorite show in elementary school and got laughed at...but really the joke's on them because they all SLEPT on a hell of a show.

[@wendynerd1199]

"But... I've seen stranger things." How dare you, Sir. How very dare you!

[@shinaomisanya5367]

The way they aired this show, no wonder I didn't know their was more that one season.

[@chickofmusic001]

This series is one of the realest cartoons along with Hey Arnold. With a satisfying ending 🌼

[@zachanikwano]

I love the strange art style. It feels so cute, weird and unique.

[@jellystone07]

I have something that I just noticed. On the book that Ginger wrote, the little circle thing has the design of the ginger from the pilot