Bojack Is His Own Worst Enemy | A Psychoanalysis of Bojack Horseman

[@admiralmoor]

Follow up Philosophy video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn-Tg3-LoteWprs

[@poisoned_rock]

i LOVE that people are still making bojack horseman content, it feels like ive watched all of it and its never enough there's way less than i thought there'd be on yt, so im always happy to find more video essays on it

[@nineinchthread]

i feel like it being talked about more which is good as its a great show.

[@michaelblack5467]

Engagement for the algorithm god. Best of luck man KZbin randomly suggested this for me hope you go far

[@liliebilie]

I still think Bojack, Beatrice and Grandpa Horseman are responsible for their terrible actions. There are many traumatized people out there that don’t project that trauma onto their loved ones. Beatrice’s father took his wife to get lobotomized because he didn’t take her grief seriously. If he had taken her grief seriously she wouldn’t have gotten lobotomized. Their trauma explains their actions. It does not excuse them. Great video though

[@BlackKraya]

And that's why Bojack was held accountable in the end. He lost people in his life because of his actions.

[@lordfreerealestate8302]

I agree. Abuse is always a choice, and too many people IRL in the entertainment industry often evade consequences for the harm they do.

[@AdaminTranzit]

neitehr did honey by the way, dont blame ity all on joseph, honey also choose lobotomy, she suggested it lmao

[@starkman78]

@@AdaminTranzitlobotomy was the darling of psychiatry back then and doctors heavily endorsed it as a miraculous “cure” for just about anything. Neither Joseph nor Honey would have known how much it could harm her.

[@freyeik]

Hey i just want to say don't stop. Keep going no one else will tell you to. Starting a channel is hard i look forward to seeing more of you. Thanks for the video btw

[@altheaverceles2042]

i loved that you went into the roots of psychology to explain bojack, i also loved the editing!!

[@brutal_zelduh2581]

I feel like an elite BJ fan because this video showed up 2 weeks ago on my homepage and I thought it was viral then, and now I realize it was not. I hope you can go far, man.

[@bibbidybobbidyboo5212]

One piece of constructive criticism I have is your long pauses. Your video would flow much more smoothly if you cut them down a bit. Not saying eliminate them entirely as many are clearly purposeful and add more impact. But, I could easily see people getting bored and turning your stuff off if it feels this slow (particularly toward the beginning, as the pace did gain momentum overtime). This coming from someone who will generally listen to slow-talkers without feeling the need to interrupt them. Not everyone will have the attention span. That said, your analysis is thourough and interesting. Likewise, your directing choices and editing are well-done and contribute to the atmosphere, giving your words added weight. The fact that you are having fun with this shines through your (presumably deliberately) stoic delivery. I'm definitely interested in seeing more from you.

[@admiralmoor]

I appreciate you taking the time to write this out. I'll definitely consider my pacing for future video essays.

[@bibbidybobbidyboo5212]

@@admiralmoor Yeah. I definitely mean well. Good luck.

[@seeleunit2000]

Agreed.

[@justshoby3374]

I don't think it's entirely fair to place all the blame on BoJack. Regardless of what Sartre said about free will, BoJack does make efforts to improve himself, even if he ultimately falls short. Throughout the series, there are many instances where BoJack tries earnestly to become a better person, whether it's by going to rehab, pursuing relationships, focusing on his career, or teaching. He attempts nearly every possible path to redemption, yet still seems unable to fully escape his destructive patterns. The final episode provides some hopeful notes, with BoJack taking accountability for his actions. However, putting the full weight of responsibility on him does not constructively address his complex struggles. It's compelling to consider why, despite his best efforts, BoJack remains unable to achieve lasting, positive change. His traumatic childhood and the resulting emotional scars seem to sabotage his growth at every turn, dragging him back into the abyss. Perhaps the problem goes deeper than mere willpower. While BoJack makes efforts to improve himself, he remains unable to achieve lasting, positive change. It's thought-provoking to consider why this is. His traumatic childhood and the emotional scars from abusive parents are certainly relevant factors. However, some may argue these experiences do not absolve him of responsibility for his actions. Perhaps the truth lies somewhere in between. BoJack's story provokes deeper examination of the complex interplay between childhood trauma, psychological patterns, and free will. Does BoJack remain trapped by his past, or does he ultimately choose his destructive actions? The layers of nuance merit looking again at his character arc. There may be overlooked or under-appreciated factors that provide insight into why BoJack repeats hurtful cycles, despite striving for redemption. His narrative highlights the difficulties of parsing human behavior into clear categories of responsibility and victimhood. By challenging us to look beyond these dichotomies, BoJack's tale reveals important philosophical questions about the extent to which we can truly determine our own fate.

[@Chance-ny4bc]

Why did you have chatgpd write your comment?

[@seeleunit2000]

​@Chance-ny4bc...Way to miss the point. 🙄

[@seeleunit2000]

That is an interesting thought.

[@amarilismelendez7878]

The psychology and philosophy talk in the end of this analysis, you created a video that clearly states, that the perpetuator of reality faces the reflection of perpetuating to itself. In this integrating reality. Everyone in a house of mirrors trying to find themselves and others, trying to make something out of it, making that heaven or hell. Nice reflexive analysis.

[@SuperMyslayer]

Easily the best show I've ever watched. Thanks for the great vid brother

[@birchboy79]

I’m literally crying. Inspiring. Brilliant. Insightful. So well done. Thank you for this!!!

[@shaunbaig7769]

Finallyyyyyy I’ve been waiting for a video

[@oceanflowers420]

new favorite small creator for video essays! keep up the good work man you dive into the topic and word things so well!!

[@sunriseclearpie5264]

Interesting video it’s so great seeing people delve into character analysis this way , glad I found this vid.

[@euphoricblueart7816]

i need more video essays about bojack in my life omg!!

[@burnedbread4691]

Yeah at first I was a bit on the fence about you using Freud in so direct and simplified manner. But this video turned out to be great! Good job, keep it up!

[@tittymitty435]

Love finding new video essays channels ! Great vid

[@imartinez670]

Good video i haven't seen content about this show in a while so im glad this great show is still being talked about

[@sarahirisfox]

Amazing video! I always love psychological analysis of characters and I also love the BoJack Horseman series so I’m glad that I came across this video. Great job! ☺️👏🏾👏🏾

[@natlideshane3886]

i usually never like/comment on youtube vids but i literally did a double take when i saw your sub count. here’s to boosting for the algorithm, great video man!!

[@juliaerindunn618]

Where is butterscotch in this entire familial analysis???

[@blackkitty369]

I know right

[@nicknack-snack2]

Gone…reduced to atoms. Seriously though, it felt so archaic and dystopian to theoretically place primary blame on “cold mothers” for the way children turn out. Or more precisely it’s easier to blame a mother when things go wrong, and praise a father for being present when things go right. It’s based on societal bias that goes back centuries and firmly influences Freudian, Kant etc. I wish video essayists would reference more updated psychoanalysis, especially since Freudian analysis is notoriously flawed. Bojack placed primary hate & blame his mother. Which I have no problem with as the character suffered a lot in her hands. However the deeper context of the show takes time to be critical of patriarchal structures and how women suffer, react and adapt to them. I’m unnerved it barely comes up in the video at all….

[@jadeintheflesh]

loved this vid! you delved into more psychology than most youtubers ive watched so far! hope u do more vids :)

[@katherinecordero2958]

I NEED MORE BOJACK CONTENT NOW! ps. this is a great video :D good job dude

[@Itspoppyme]

This is an excellent video!

[@admiralmoor]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jordanrayne4779]

That really is it right? Some of us, me included, grow up in toxic environments. We grow up with the worst foundations to have as a person and that generational trauma does play a part in setting out a path for us.... but we ultimately have the decision on what we do with that foundation. We can decide to grow, and work, and learn. It's not easy and a lot of us feel like its impossible, and i don't blame people for feeling like that, but the truth is that we are capable of making choices. Those choices might be harder for us due to the foundations set out, with different challanges than others, but we have the power to change all of that, even if its the hardest thing you do in your life. If we want to get better and stop causing more pain to ourself and others, we must do that hard thing.

[@kaylabeltify]

Hoping this blows up!!

[@kaaalee]

been waiting for a new bojack documentary to come out

[@LailaLlama]

love this!!! please make more bojack content i crave it😭😭

[@chanc7325]

keep up the good work!! hoping to see an improvement in mic quality as i usually use video analysis/essays to sleep lol

[@clarity425]

awesome creativity with the visuals and great observations! this channel is up and coming, def want more vids like this! 😊

[@hornet5680]

Algorithm! Go!

[@sarahseidel9883]

You really did a great job with this video! I love bjh analyses

[@dani01949]

I'm the 134th subscriber! :D

[@TheKingOfThunder99]

great video, instant sub

[@euphoricblueart7816]

i love bojack horseman please make more!

[@lissippinonlean]

please make more bojack horseman vids!

[@admiralmoor]

I'm working on one for Princess Caroline and codependency right now!

[@lissippinonlean]

@@admiralmoor cant wait!

[@lipidlasagna]

Great vid man. Keep making stuff

[@JULIANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNC]

Commenting on this so KZbin recommends more bojack to me🙏

[@s0ulcode]

Man I was excited for a good deep dive bojack essay but opening with several minutes of defining Frueds ID, EGO, superego is frustrating. I respect the work that goes into video essays so no hate for putting in the work, honestly if the op sees this comment just ignore it I’m blowing off steam, but I am so disappointed by a majority of bojack essays. This show is a lot more in-depth than loose pseudo science arguments by Frued. Bojack is much more than his inability to control his impulse and generational trauma. He fits shockingly realistically into both BPD and NPD, and I feel like there’s a lot to take away from his patterns of behavior and how the show reacts to its audience in turn shaping bojack in later seasons. Bojack is incredibly blunt about the psychology and history of its cast, so a lot of essays aiming to be character studies wind up being plot summaries. This isn’t subtext, it’s just text! I worry about dissuading others or belittling interest by wanting something that tackles more (I don’t have a phd who am I to talk) but I’m kinda tired of giving another 20 minute video a chance that repeats what every one before it did. The water part was good. But it was also the last line. I just. I need current video essays to get away from this attitude that any information is unconventional. I’m half tempted to delete this to not be an asshole and leave it up so I can hear what other people think. I need an honest, controversial dialogue about this show so bad.

[@yotsugiononoki9314]

Hi, I know it's been 9 months since you left this comment, but would you have any actually in-depth bojack videos to recommend ?

[@blackkitty369]

Where's his dad in this?!

[@AuzzyHasOpinionz]

This video got me to subscribe

[@hornet5680]

Great vie, everything looks good. But I think you need a good thumbnail to catch more eyes, personally I tought this was a clip of the show

[@admiralmoor]

I just uploaded this so I could clear up space on my computer. Guess I should think about a thumbnail now that the algorithm gods decided to recommend it.

[@ninatalamo7821]

Great video. Just wanted to point out that it’s Sartre and that Honey and Joseph’s surname is Sugarman, not Horseman.

[@Mr.Turkeylovesmusic]

Commenting to get more bojack content. Great video!

[@Ibis_W0lfie]

Great video!

[@peppermintbark3992]

good video dude :)

[@catminecraftyas]

its so dark that in 2:34 the guns store is right next to the child care center

[@arbitrarylib]

Great job with this video

[@euphoricblueart7816]

BOJACKKKKK

[@ronin7561]

the first thing freud would say to bojack would be "holy shit a talking horse"

[@smackednoodle]

Omg this is great! I hope you get the visibility you deserve!

[@mridlon1634]

“A King may move a man, a father may claim a son, but remember that even when those who move you be Kings, or men of power, your soul is in your keeping alone. When you stand before God, you cannot say, ‘But I was told by others to do thus.’ Or that, ‘Virtue was not convenient at the time.’ This will not suffice.” ~ King Baldwin IV

[@wiremouth]

Hope this blows up

[@hhh-0000]

Omg aint no way u only have 75 followers

[@daddykipperflipper4600]

God, I need therapy. I love this Horse, I hate the things he does but damn is this show good.

[@DSnake655]

Comment for the algorithmic gods.

[@MarchingNight]

Completely agree with the conclusion that it's only Bojacks fault. You could even reach the same conclusion narratively through all the foils he has. Was it his bad childhood? No, Diane had a bad childhood and she doesn't have the same problems Bojack has. Was it his career? No, Mr. Penutbutter is doing fine. Was it the alcohol and drugs? No, Todd doesn't have Bojacks struggles. Bojack can't even blame his genetics, because Holly Hock turned out fine. The only thing that Bojack can blame for his issues is himself, and that fact is only strengthened in the last season when he starts progressing because he finally decided to work on himself and go to therapy.

[@Doctergreen]

Bro made one of the hardes Bojack Horseman videos

[@cchowder12xd90]

Great video

[@cosette01205]

such a good video!

[@gamegod11229]

I’m sorry are we just gonna gloss over the fact that he said screw drivers were made with the sole purpose of screwing in a nail? It just reminds me of some thing Frye would say from Futurama.

[@hawklord1247]

never heard of a Jean Paul Sarte. there is a Jean Paul Sartre though

[@lea_6125]

It’s jean-paul sartre, SAARRRTTRRE not sarte

[@jguerrero322]

🔥

[@annsh.6487]

Anthropomorphic*. SartRe*.

[@Doggydoglol]

Loveitt

[@knight-_-meh]

how could sugarmen know you ask that right after the line you play of him saying (i will not learn) your just rambling

[@acacacacacacaccaca7666]

oh but what if his adiction was genetic and what if he was suffering from an undiagnosed disorder? and what if his trauma combined with his work circumstances made him detached from reality? and what about the unwanted pressure that comes with being famous in a world in which celebrities arent allowed to be people? its you, its on you is just a convinient excuse you need to keep going without finding yourself acountable for the way you treat others bojacks mother engaged in child abuse in an era in which child abuse was no longer permisible and did illegal things to bojack yet she never met any consequences over it and why would you live a moral life and respect the law when you do not live and have never lived in a world with laws and morals? when a child grows up with sex, drugs and violence and as an adult he commits a crime of that nature you lock him up because he is dangerous and you only lock him up because he is dangerous ther is no other possible justification for this, you arent punishing nor are you rehabilitating him you are locking him up and hoping he come out too old to do it again and its not like you have a choice, are you going to teach a monkey not to eat bananas? i think people who come up with excuses to justify how awful we are to each other, to justify the mountain of violence thats surrounds us are the scum of the earth, worse than nazis, the worst people who have ever lived, they belong in hell sitting and waiting and making even more excuses

[@michaelengen1248]

dude y do u sound like a robot i had to watch this on 1.5 speed lol

[@abcd7613]

Depressing

[@sumer3270]

idk all i’m hearing is that bojack ended up the way he is because of nazis

[@bettybooplunchbox]

oh my god you talk so slow im so sorry

[@clumsytav]

😮

[@crouchingidiot]

This is a seriously amazing video. Can’t wait to see how this channel grows!