Can't Food

[@dr.uselessYIIK]

The whole time I was thinking, "Man, what the hell is this supposed to mean?" And then he started talking about the Cat Food and it all made sense.

[@lizardandbone]

Mrrgle the Mediocre what’s your interpretation? Ide like to know

[@dr.uselessYIIK]

@@lizardandbone Well, it's so non-subtle, it's not hard to see. The obvious analogy is 2D Animation versus 3D Animation and Jonochrome's relationship with the two. It's totally possible there's more to it but that's the simple surface level of it.

[@lizardandbone]

Mrrgle the Mediocre Well that’s one way to interpret it I suppose.

[@dr.uselessYIIK]

@@lizardandbone How did you interpret it?

[@lizardandbone]

Mrrgle the Mediocre I have no idea this is the first thing I saw waking up in the morning and I didn’t have the context this guy is a college student till I read the comments.

[@soup2865]

Here I was thinking this would be a cute little animation

[@AbsoluteRatBastard]

Me too

[@sitiyunus8268]

But n o it was scary

[@missakroberson5878]

Blueberry Axolotl then 3D has a gun

[@lukabeglarishvili2254]

Me too

[@ARCHIVED9610]

BOY WERE THEY WRONG don’t woooosh

[@JF-um3wz]

It actually took me a second viewing to really get this one. It’s a HUGE metaphor for the relationship 2D and 3D animation has nowadays. Well known 2D cartoons transitioning over to 3D, some being unable to and resulting in a massive flop, the wide range of 3D compared to very little 2D nowadays...it goes on. Notice how when he’s sucked up into the sky, it’s a film reel? Even in the little ways. Notice how much less expressive and lively his 3D counterpart is. Sure, he’s got smoother animation, but, well...it’s as they say, it’s in the eyes. It even starts with 2D...running out of material to stay alive.

[@puffleoftypos]

Wow

[@cfranklin1232]

your 100% wrong, 2d is not dying and 3d is not soulless at all! if anything 3d is MORE expressive than 2d and if 2d really WAS dying than it would be for a reason because people dont choose something just because they want to screw over something else!

[@puffleoftypos]

@@cfranklin1232 yo chill

[@puffleoftypos]

@@cfranklin1232 Karen

[@-hello6177]

@@puffleoftypos Dude this comment section is a bunch of people complaining animators are using 3D more because 2D is slower, even complaining they use it to make backgrounds, there's very little more Karen than being this pissy over all of this also there are countless of amazing 3D anime (I don't know any movies worth talking about, they're great but there's nothing in them that'd not be possible with 2D animation, many have done it in fact) with extremely expressive characters, Land of the Lustrous (Houseki no Kuni) had some of the best animation I've seem to this day with much more dynamic camera movement than any media I've seem as I can remember now, Beastars had the characters moving at all times with their whole body, something that a 2D version wouldn't be able to do because of how long it'd take, and everyone here is calling it soulless, because it is heavily processed, WHEN 2D ANIMATION HAS GOTTEN MORE AND MORE AS WELL, if you look at traditional animation compared to current through the same lens you use to compare 3D to 2D, current 2D animation is nearly completely processed as well

[@petermarsella6537]

I love how the ending is open to interpretation, rather than just showing us what happens. A lot of movies and episodes struggle to please everyone with the ending, but this one nails it in my opinion

[@Grimreaperedge]

I hope you know cliff hangers are more hated then endings cause id like to see the results especially annoying if youl never know what was gonna happen

[@hakarneuchiha9612]

@@Grimreaperedge If you really want to know what's going to happen, give the animation an ending you'd think would be the most viable. This can't be called a cliffhanger, as it's not a traditional story. It changed the moment the cat entered the hole, and even more when he came back to his conversation after being shot. Like someone before you commented, there are near infinite ways that could've gone. Maybe after the cat spoke to his 3D version, he woke up from a food coma after eating all of that food in the beginning? Or maybe he was still being held at gunpoint from earlier, going through another fictional scenario in his mind. You never know unless you come to your own conclusion.

[@Grimreaperedge]

@@hakarneuchiha9612 one that would be just stealing someones thing plus leaving us to that is indeed a cliff hanger like sure theres alot of videos like these but its kinda annoying to see a thing with a actual interesting part to see that it has no ending leaving you like crap i wish i never watched it cause now itz gonna be a lingering thought of who even the heck happened at the end and now i remember it would be copy right to take that. Like ive seen things like this but usualy its kinda what youd expect. But the unexpected kinda sucks when your left empty handed

[@hakarneuchiha9612]

@@Grimreaperedge Huh...okay then. This is gonna be a long comment, but I'll try to explain as best I can... 1) If you come to the same conclusion as someone else, that's not stealing. It just means you went through similar thought processes, or saw something that gave you a nudge towards that particular thinking. You can't get arrested for that unless someone went all the way to their government just to get their opinions copyrighted. It'd be interesting to watch them try, but frankly it'd make the person look silly. 2) Even though I seemed adamant about this animation not being a cliffhanger, it's actually quite difficult to say for certain. Cliffhangers and Ambiguous Endings are very close to one another, and sometimes it's very hard to distinguish which one goes where. However, I can say that this animation is, in fact, a cliffhanger. Ambiguous Endings are merely a sub-category. Typically when TRUE cliffhangers occur, we know for a fact something terrible has happened to the main & or side characters, and there's definitely a follow-up to what's going on. Ex: The screen cuts to black, you hear a gunshot in the background, and you definitely know a sequel is coming out. In an Ambiguous Ending, we know the character is stuck in a perilous predicament, and the story ends, but without giving any leeway to either sides of the situation in question. This causes a shift in perspective, and causes the audience to focus on the characters themselves. The Cat apologized to his counterpart, but the gun was still pointed at him as the screen cut out. Would the counterpart forgive his 2D version? Did the 2D version deserve forgiveness for what he'd done? This is what the questions change to. That's why I can say with certainty that I believe this animation to be rightfully classified as an Ambiguous Ending. Still though...I honestly don't have any response to your dislike towards cliffhangers. Only thing I can suggest is that you take a different look at things, like I did.

[@personismaybe0610]

Some of the best stories don’t have a true ending.

[@waffles8144]

Me at the beginning of the video: wow Im suprised the dumb coppa laws haven’t made the KZbin bots mark this as a kids video yet. Me after the video: *Oh*

[@marcoanimacoes5690]

hey , didn't you know youtube marked don't hug me i'm scared as for kids?... yep , youtube is literally crap in form of company

[@kathie6106]

@@marcoanimacoes5690 WHAT THE HECKETH.

[@thenthson]

KZbin once marked hentai as for kids.

[@nullpoint3346]

@@thenthson It'll help them for when they become neet themselves.

[@saltysoysauce954]

@@thenthson If its starring kids it has a high chance being for kids

[@axolotlboi2141]

Well I was gonna say,”Why’s this so underrated? It’s cute and *peaceful*.” Now I regret saying that.

[@MrssMcgee]

It’s also Jons most viewed video lmao

[@PossessedPotatoBird]

OMG AXOLOTL

[@theperfectpeanutbutterjell7553]

Still underrated.

[@longlivevice77]

If you read the top comment, it basically means 2D animation is dying.

[@AB-vy4eu]

@@longlivevice77 its not dying just the animation is not featured in movies

[@themrmcnuggett2529]

Using animated cats in different styles to convey story of real life Jesus what part of KZbin did I get in

[@wahluigisixtyninefourtwent519]

The one in the deepest parts of KZbin's ocean; dark, forgotten, cast away; yet filled with unknown treasures.

[@phantom_commander6538]

At least it's not porn things KZbin do this days for me

[@ByzatineSamurai]

What happened

[@mykimations3957]

It’s sad how good things like this are so underrated Damn I didn’t think the video and this comment would get so popular.

[@robooz]

Myk Animations lets hope and see, it did JUST come out after all.

[@aaandag9688]

@@robooz only almost 3k so far...

[@SamiTheAnxiousBean]

agreed

[@robooz]

AAandAG Yeah. :( I feel like this might be one of those things that will randomly get recommend to everyone a few years or so from now. :/

[@sexhaver32_31]

A gacha life video was just uploaded and it has more views than this, i have lost faith in humanity.

[@TrucPhamThachThanh]

Everyone is talking about the storyline and yes, it's one of the best i've ever seen but we need to consider the amount of work put into the art as well as the music.

[@RToast13]

Less of the storyline itself and more of the metaphor that the storyline represents. But yeah, the actual piece of art here and the effort that went into it, not just the message behind it, should definitely be highly respected. This whole thing is a beautiful expression of emotion.

[@bmolenaar9285]

Ýə§

[@Braaaap.]

I thought it was just going to be an animation of a cute 2d character in a 3D space... I mean I wasn’t wrong but *HOLY-*

[@lefipeteduar]

JESUS CHRIST I HADNT GOT TO THAT PART YET AND WHAT THE HELL

[@StagnantFeathers]

Me: **aw what a adorable animation!!** Me after: **OK what**

[@Victinitotodilepro]

Y eah

[@Omega_Absol]

Same

[@mlgninja4503]

Ok

[@pou_6925]

Its evil toothless at the channel!

[@bruhjoemamalololololol2729]

Yes

[@taxcollector9543]

"can we just...agree to never meet again" "holy shit you cantalk"

[@creeperthecat9120]

2:26 OMG that subtle reference to the 'fake' ending of this cartoon and how the teacher intended for it to be a comedy

[@Munchkin__Boy]

How about it being called as in a game, The Bad Ending

[@coconutpog596]

?

[@ArsenicPaste]

@@silk1440 really :o

[@shakirahawkins8671]

Leaving it at 666 likes-

[@AvidEscaper]

@@coconutpog596 In the video after this, Jonochrome themselves show the original ending for this.

[@duckydo]

It’s the cat version of coralline,

[@itsnousagi]

LITERALLY THOUGHT THE SAME THEN I SAW THIS COMMENT

[@noyz-anything]

except not horrible

[@WolfyRed]

I just noticed that- wow.

[@DawnDDT]

*Me having a pwnic attack in the background because someone said coraline.*

[@kaexewires7531]

don't you mean, Furalline...?

[@rsodrealm]

3:33 acutally says his script, thats a nice feature. Jovan carl honestly didint think about reading the comment bubble. And yes, the cat read the script as he "interacted" with the comment bubble. The fact here is that its basically the power to talk that set down the scene in a completely unexpected way, with some nice story, and, if you don't believe me, i swear you need to pause and unpause on that time. its the old reversed text if you're looking to see it.

[@jovanekiii]

2d Cat: *starts explaining what happened and apologizing.* 3d Cat: *(oh feck the cat can talk. This wasn't a part of the script.)*

[@figshwg]

3d cat: ok you can go now into your you know 2 d dimension we can meet if you wanna and BE FRIENDS! 2d cat:THATS A GOOD IDEA

[@average7557]

this joke actually fits.

[@timsteen1351]

You mean clay cat

[@phantom_commander6538]

I just want to know did he shoots or no?

[@phantom_commander6538]

@@GraighSoul idk the cat smmed like a murder that want to kill and dont want to You know some shows that murder have same shape of that face then kills

[@MochaKola]

Plot twist: all the food cans were expired and the cat is tripping out

[@comacharger6103]

Hungry God Today I shall eat expired cat food

[@zyaxor9310]

69th like, Nice.

[@mateololero4091]

Now, for some reason, i really like when a character being held at gunpoint talks himself out of danger

[@ShiroNyankotv]

The entire premise of what the cat says about the food at the end is that 3d animation is something so many people do now that 2d traditional animation has become a niche form of art. I'm inspired, god damn

[@saje5821]

Well I mean niche on what level

[@jaysefgames1155]

@@saje5821 niche on the big guys don't make much of it anymore and it's left to the more 'hipster' type crowd

[@saje5821]

@@jaysefgames1155 Oh, so like any specific examples of "big guys" and "hipsters?" Like would Disney vs Rebecca Sugar be a good comparison, or would hipsters be on a smaller scale like this animation?

[@thebig1987]

I, *profile picture name*, am inspired.

[@saje5821]

@@thebig1987 Nice

[@connor48880]

I hope to god this gets you that Degree. This is the first real animation of yours in quite a while, and I’ve got to say, I’m glad to see it still has your charming style, something that I hoped wouldn’t ever change.

[@connor48880]

Had to change this comment it was an edit before I knew you could edit comments

[@MrssMcgee]

Konnor Klucznik you can edit comments

[@NWWfan]

imagine not getting an animation degree for a masterpiece like this

[@thatoneguy7008]

Im the 888 like, im proud

[@scottycz4918]

wouldn't ever change/would never change

[@yes6839]

Just realized this is the same guy who created riddle school

[@nothingtoseehere2224]

You too?

[@oldchannel8904]

And one night at flumptys 1 and 2

[@hero_3088]

I already knew he made riddle schools and flumptys

[@oldchannel8904]

@@hero_3088 same, we didnt say that no one knows that

[@Digicara64]

Ok your also forgetting one night at flumpty's

[@erdmannelchen8829]

Ingredients: Conventionalism, Asymmetry, 3D Geometry, Crowd-Pleasing Ending, Marketability, Reference, Footage, Standard Conflict, Exaggerated Staging, Clean Up

[@darbon8840]

Erdmännelchen don’t forget ‘0% meaning’

[@BagofBonesJAW]

After his explanation, it makes complete sense. His original animation had a crowd pleasing ending and was very generic

[@averagelum]

What

[@ryqueezy6327]

Haunting Spook what was the original ending?

[@DunkleCobro]

@@ryqueezy6327 Instead of him envisioning and whatnot, a clay version of the cat comes in and shoots the 3D one. It ends on a gag where he expresses gratitude and then immediately gets shot. You can see a piece of it at 2:26 and the full ending is in his end of the decade video.

[@ThinSylverLine]

Bonk is next Garfield and Jon is, well, John All jokes aside - Jon, all I want to say is you are talented and don’t let people tell you otherwise

[@phantasmagoricmichl4209]

Jon is Jon

[@Fennnnn]

Jon is Jon

[@Fennnnn]

Jon has job

[@fordalels]

Both Jons are spelled Jon

[@imaplaygames633]

I looked at the replies to this comment and all I can say is. Jon is Jon.

[@smilemore7431]

It’s weird but out of all the lines of 2D cat at the end my favorite is, “Can we be serious?” It feels weirdly important. In a world where everything and everyone is covered in layers of irony the line hits hard.

[@booksmelons8825]

I went in expecting silliness and excellent animation. I came out from it having experienced silliness, excellent animation, dark humor, some mind bending visuals, and in the end a message which came from the heart and nearly made me cry. This may have been some simple project for you, Jonochrome, but you're powerful and incredibly, incredibly talented. Thank you, so much.

[@OrchidAlloy]

Everyone talking about "theories", but the guy already made a video months ago clearly explaining everything about this animation. Yes, it's about 2D vs 3D and his experiences with it (in college).

[@leonardofilho7397]

Your name gives me Minecraft Tinker's Construct vibes

[@leonardofilho7397]

And i mean that as a compliment

[@Tepurcat]

Yes but I cannot find it

[@toastedprocastinator]

is the video in the description the explanation?

[@thedogeyoreo5708]

@@Tepurcat it’s on his channel it’s called into the unknown

[@thefunnycomedian859]

Imagine getting the cops called on you

[@serifearslan4650]

Imagine have no farther oh right u dont need to

[@Libellule711]

3:27 it says: People have a right to express their feelings. Don't tell us how to live our damn lives. Professionals. : that's the most i could see.

[@DDayDG]

Cat Drugs... they look *“MOSTLY ARTIFICIAL”*

[@DogMcMeow]

Catnip

[@kingcoveryepic]

Don’t steal or you’ll be turned into a 4 dimension character

[@toesnatcher48]

“It made your classmates Uncomfortable”, listen this is amazing- although I appreciate both endings this ending is much better. Much more interesting and unique, it will make people theorize and think. This is perfection in creativity, try not to be so hard on yourself next time you work on something

[@NeverGonnaGiveyuCheese]

Your profile picture is cursed Edit: didnt saw the first comment but that makes me more aware that this is concerning

[@NeonisCo0l]

OMG 😱 IT WONT LET ME LOOK AT YOUR CHANNEL

[@zqus2205]

@@NeonisCo0l that's a glitch folk

[@anomalocaristheabnormalshr3248]

When he was killed, and became a ghost, he turned into a 3D cat. So, 3D animation has no soul.

[@bmolenaar9285]

Ə

[@minxyayala]

Oh wow,

[@Kryo_Ghost]

Oh yeah

[@TheNerdyKoopa]

Which is total bullshit if you can even count how many good Pixar movies exist.

[@thenonfurry]

Wow. 3D animation is called being a catiot Edit: Literally

[@rootboyfloat]

this animation gets even better once you know the story behind it

[@Amphy2k]

I... I’m speechless. Like jaw dropped. The message so clear yet not a word spoken of it. The style so perfect for the themes. Everything. This is a perf allegory for animation these days. This right here should be shown to any aspiring animator that going with what is popular or easy isn’t always tasteful or successful.

[@ndeang04]

Can you tell me what you think it means because I have no idea

[@EndermanPierce]

Ndeang04 More people are using 3D animation nowadays while 2D animation is being forgotten about

[@ndeang04]

Oh ok thank you

[@ineedabreak6063]

PikaBlu22 I... I’m speechless. *[Insert Speech]*

[@forg7864]

Me at 0:11: let me guess, he's gonna eat them all -> run out of food -> go look for more and finds a "can't" of food. Pfft... too predictable. 2:30: ok.... that escalated quickly.

[@funis]

CONVENTIONALISM, ASYMMETRY, 3D GEOMETRY, CROWD-PLEASING ENDING, MARKETABILITY, COMEDY, NON-AMBIGUITY, REFERENCE FOOTAGE, STANDARD CONFLICT, EXAGGERATED STAGING, CLEAN-UP

[@TokenOracle]

Meaning: 0%

[@bmolenaar9285]

Hæłļœ

[@theblack-eyeduyghurmuslim4647]

Don't forget blood

[@ToastingOven]

Perfect just how I like animations

[@Stick-Toons-508]

My treat!

[@PikaPetey]

DUDE! I absolute love this!! it speaks so much depth and its just dripping with emotional symbolism. I love the commentary about art at the end. im going to show this around.

[@Stupiddude1]

I love your videos

[@TheKingHomieRealBromie]

Dang nobody saw Pikapetey coming

[@OldTimeyDragon]

"Meaning 0%" LOL

[@geraldacheampong4321]

OldTimeyDragon Meaning 💯%

[@average7557]

conventionalism, asymmetry, 3d geometry, crowd-pleasing, comedy, non-ambiguity, reference footage, standard conflict, exaggeratee staging, clean-up.

[@chakaislife3046]

Wasn’t it a reference to the professor the artist had to deal with?

[@aceof8S]

@@chakaislife3046 I rly hope so lol

[@Name-uo3wo]

My outlook on this video: The video starts as your everyday 2D animation about a cat going through it's daily life until it discovers a tunnel behind it's cat food. After the cat finds 3D Cat's food and makes a run for it the 3D Cat holds 2D Cat at gunpoint. It's here that we see 3D Cat and more "clones" (that's a surprise tool that will help us later) of 3D Cat. 2D Cat begs 3D Cat to not kill him, but 3D Cat doesn't care. After seeing people laugh at 2D Cat's life ending, we cut to 2D Cat being transformed into another 3D Cat "clone". Then we see the 2D Cat's soul get absorbed into a film reel. The soul we see leaving 2D Cat was his originality, his emotions, what made him special was killed off to be forgotten. Now about the 3D Cat clones, those are other 2D shows that have been killed by 3D Cat (I think 3D Cat is supposed to be an audience or certain demographic. People want 3D animations, not 2D cartoons. But by getting rid of 2D cartoons we get rid of what made them special. The other 3D Clones are also completely identical, they are all bland, boring, unoriginal. And then when 2D Cat finds the words to explain why he wants 3D Cat to spare his life he says how he "read the ingredients and no longer finds them appealing". I take this to mean that after seeing what other 3D shows are like, he finally gets it that he shouldn't become like 3D Cat. Even taking a closer look at the ingredients we see things like Crowd-Pleasing Ending, Marketability, Comedy, Standart Conflict, and at the very top, Meaning 0%. You see, this means that most 3D shows are predictable in the same ways, but just by taking a look at the contents of a 3D show you can see just how similar they are. Don't forget about the 2D shows, as they are way more original than most 3D animations today.

[@demonjynx4408]

Damn, Thanks for Explaining it

[@williambivins9155]

Wow deep

[@JustJaidenism]

"(that's a surprise tool that will help us later)" MICKEY MOUSE C L U B H O U-

[@merplederp4059]

yes this is really deep, but actually kinda true except for some parts, like do you have any proof about "Now about the 3D Cat clones, those are other 2D shows that have been killed by 3D Cat." but really this is actually mostly correct and i approve of your hard work and, congratulations.

[@Kaiserreich-]

Pixar

[@ytryllama6875]

I like how the end really represents yourself in a beautiful way defying your professor and making what you want

[@Hatster985]

This speaks on a level that I didn’t even know was possible. Jonocrome, if you’re reading this, thank you for opening my mind more than I ever expected it to be, nor did I ever think it could be opened to that extent.

[@sargentmanhole1438]

3:34 he is finally gonna say these things: the thoughts, the emotions, the opinions, all unspoken. Put to paper only between the lines of his own script and notes. All words for him to say, but never actually spoken until now. That's how he imagines it, however, he ends up taking a moment, processes his raw emotion and abstract thoughts, and respectfully paraphrases what he believes his motives are instead. Context: Jono had very rough highschool years, and never wanted to go to college in the first place. However, due to social pressures, he ended up having to go anyways. He ended up having a bad time as well, learning nothing and actually regressing on some of his previous natural skills, all the while remaining completely silent on these issues. For him formally learning art ruined the creative aspect for him, and he was afraid animation would follow suit. After being pressured to enter into the relm of 3d animation (something he greatly disliked), his creative aspect was still in jeopardy. For him, as his creative aspect slowly crumpled away in college, 3d animation was threatening to fulling murder it, alongside most peoples 2d animated careers. Thus, this short was vent art. A metaphor for his experiences. the short ends on a cliffhanger, for his story leaves off at the same point the cat's does, and the future remains uncertain

[@oddballExtraordinaire]

It's not common to see actual animations on KZbin these days, so this was a nice treat to see!

[@dylanvscomics8138]

There are actual animations, it's just that from the way the landscape of KZbin has changed no one really notices them anymore.

[@oddballExtraordinaire]

@@dylanvscomics8138 Yes, KZbin relies on other youtubers instead of animators these days. We see more "Epic Gamers" and "Millenial Channels" instead of true animated content. I use that term because storytime channels have semi-animations included, but it's not always true animation.

[@redbull012f7]

TheObliviousMarshmallow what do you mean by “actual” animation?

[@oddballExtraordinaire]

@@redbull012f7 Okay, I didn't explain it, but most animations on KZbin is just either still pictures, frame-by-frame or tweened animations. Storytime channels still do "animation" but I don't really consider that as animation, but as editing.

[@boofkidd]

agreed. and storytime animators actually do animatics more than animation.

[@KefkeWren]

Writing this after watching the other video for added context. I get being made uncomfortable by the ending sequence you went with. There are definitely some elements that are straight out of horror there. It's got a very disturbing tone through most of it. However, that disturbing element perfectly sets up the voiced lines that end everything off. By itself, 2D Cat's line would have just been a confusing anti-joke moment. With the context of everything else that happened in your ending - especially 2D Cat seeing an audience of 3D clones laughing at the original ending before being turned into just another 3D Cat himself - the message really shines through, and transforms the line into a really powerful message. Besides...sometimes art _should_ make you a little uncomfortable.

[@Nick_works]

I think (and this is just a theory) one of the reasons why one would get uncomfortable and 'report' this is because it's a call-out to the education system he had to go through. This is a critique of 3d animation and how it is used to tell bland stories. It's also a subversion of this particular cartoony style of 2d animation, as it actually is a surreal horror. It's not even extremely standard horror, although it is there. This isn't an animation, this is an art piece. It's a conversation. And I think some people aren't comfortable with animation beings that deep of a piece of narrative.

[@fatdude2763]

@@Nick_works I wouldn't call this an art piece. Its more a statement then anything, speaking from the heart and not being afraid to say what you really want to say.

[@interdimensionalgoober8769]

KefkeWren Whie I do agree that the disturbing imagery was undeniably required for the ending to work, I feel as if it went to far with the disturbing imagery in some aspects. Specifically with the death scream and the bloody tears. They just kinda felt like overblowing it.

[@potojaja8959]

@@fatdude2763 isn't that the definition of art tho

[@pooper8643]

“Art should make you a little uncomfortable” that’s not the actual point of this though. The point of it is, 3d art is replacing 2d animation and it’s hard to find 2D animation these days.

[@Schlobster]

Man this was a great animation. Can’t look at it the same way though after the incident.

[@Scrat351]

Yeah... but hey it could have been a lot worse, at least he redeemed himself into a better person by apologizing to everyone, leaving the internet, and calling for help. Let us hope he returns here one day... because I... miss him 🥺🥺

[@caelmcdonough6578]

Dammit on that trippy reanimated side of youtube were every thing feels like a fever dream

[@incendio00]

0:27 *”THIS MUST BE THE WORK OF AN ENEMY STAND”*

[@coffee4682]

It was Cream!

[@theisraelgamersyt9273]

Nah, probably not

[@RosabellaGolde]

I don't know how but the 2d cat's voice makes him even cuter

[@grucio02]

The "dream" the cat has looks like a metaphor for how 3d animation is killing 2d animation. When he got electrecuted he turned 3d while his 2d soul left him, this could mean that 3d animation is soulless and how 2d animation requires more passion and work than 3d (im not sure tho). And the last scene when the 2d cat is talking about the brand he's describing 3d animation, where its more popular and its really processed (like pc processed) This is what i think but im usually a dumbass so idk I could be wrong lmao

[@painedfetus8210]

No i believe you!

[@Clawnyan]

I really like the metaphor. It pains me to see so little 2d animation in very rare amount.

[@Clawnyan]

@The Only One Yeah :)

[@Dinokreechur]

Honestly, 3D animation is brilliant and revolutionary. 2D animation shouldn't be left to rot, but assuming somethin new is bad and soulless is ridiculous

[@OrchidAlloy]

Yes, this is the meaning. Watch the video after this one in the channel.

[@papaidoceuteamamuito5975]

I'm getting scared of the fact that people might misunderstand the message and start thinking "3D animation baaad, 2D animation gud"

[@nyanezt9636]

yeah this hasnt changed anything about how i think of 2d and 3d animation, i think both are equally cool and i had to go to the comments here since i didnt get the meaning

[@Yipper64]

I saw his newest video and it actually has a lot more to do with his college experience.

[@Cyberguy64]

They're both equally capable of being baaaad. It's just that 3D is everywhere now, and good 2D is increasingly hard to find.

[@alanbrito141]

Then what IS the message?

[@Yipper64]

@@alanbrito141 Its about a creative vision. 3D represents the crowd-pleasing one that everyone wants, 2D represents what the creator wants.

[@MrssMcgee]

This is like an adult swim bumper Confusing...

[@MaverickThePython]

Okay so essentially the message it's trying to convey is that 3D animation doesn't have the soul of 2D and he explains this in the video he linked In the description, it's the 3D animation is generic it has zero meaning just meant for comedy really you should look at the cans ingredients for 3D cats it tells you some stuff

[@doland.8068]

At first I was thinking “this got dark fast” but then I realized what this video truly meant.

[@KienNgoQwert]

Bruh im stupid What is the deep meaning of this video ?

[@ComradeVenus]

@@KienNgoQwert that 3d animation is overtaking 2d animation.

[@goodneighbor9753]

Is it just my half asleep brain or does this feel like a commentary on how 2D animation is dying

[@known_questionmark]

just take a quick look at the 3d can ingredients

[@lamp2965]

@@known_questionmark oof

[@bluethumbbuttoneek9465]

Everyone and there nan is commenting this.

[@Buddy_Duck]

Hearing the backstory behind this made me appreciate the amazing use of symbolism in this short. This is truly the best animation that I’ve seen to this very day. I know that there is much better out there somewhere, but this will at least remain my favorite for a very long time.

[@Elixer]

Gosh, this one really just kept getting better and better! I loved the subtle commentary about 2D and 3D animation at the end. Congrats Jon, I hope you have/already been graded highly for this!

[@anthonygavin1425]

It's not explicitly about 2D and 3D animation. It's actually talking about what the artist's art teacher was teaching.kzbin.info/www/bejne/en3ChGaXp9xmfZo

[@BojoJuniorOG]

I loved it. Still has that Jonochrome creepiness.

[@emberZemian]

I saw this around the time it came out. Popped into my head today. It's a crime this doesn't have at least a million views, it's pure artistry with a message to chew on.

[@badtriceratops1867]

My take on this absolute masterpiece- Our cat protagonist represents older media creators who stick to their craft. The tunnel is a sort of Segway into the new media, in a search for more content The electric chair represents the creator being forced to change because this newer media, such as the “Can’t Food”’s ingredients and character, as it is more popular. The gun represents the new industry or supporters of the industry trying to kill them. The talk at the end represents the old industries kinder rebuttal.

[@morethanjustaguy5585]

Bad Triceratops That’s a pretty good theory. But it’s not true. All of this was to make a point about how 2D animations were being overthrown by 3D animations, that’s what the ingredients part at the end was about.

[@badtriceratops1867]

A Person But that’s pretty must the gist of it

[@mathphysicsnerd]

Now that was one tasty animation with a wonderful garnish of commentary.

[@meattworm45]

yknow I watched this like a really long time ago and I'm just now realizing that this is about how 2d animation is being used less and less in favor for 3d animation in the animation industry

[@SPAMTONGG]

I still can’t believe a certain someone sent the cops to your house because they didn’t get the message or got a little bit spooked. Some people just aren’t open minded.

[@olvin4002]

Kinda weird that the 3D guy keeps a pistol in his kitchen

[@GlacialSkyfarer]

You would too if you had a portal to another dimension in your closet

[@olvin4002]

CurseFlame that’s true

[@fleshinblood8551]

It's a kitchen gun

[@magnarkorsmo1894]

I would say he's american, but he has 2 dimensions more than most americans so idk

[@kristenchiaro1727]

what are you talking about always keep a pistol in my kitchen

[@OmniXerz]

This is one of my most favorite animations. But now that i see that Jonochrome made it, im not sure how to feel about it

[@stunkeez]

separate art from creator ig

[@Olduked]

Enjoy the art, not the artist.

[@OmniXerz]

@Olduked real, seperate the art from the artist

[@intellectualpotato]

no idea why this was recommended to me but i love it

[@jooniethebest3709]

Same, idk what my recommended is, but I liek it.

[@hyperkitten2247]

2:15 My brain went straight to "the mind electric" Especially "nuns commence incanting as the lightning strikes mine temples thus"

[@starryice4054]

Hyperkitten 224 oh yes ! Now that you said that imma be stuck with that song in my head XD

[@hyperkitten2247]

@@starryice4054 sorry

[@starryice4054]

Hyperkitten 224 you don’t have to apologies ;-; It’s a really great song uwu

[@sm3argleliker]

aXON DENDRITE-

[@refridgerator1165]

SPIRALING DOWN THY MAJESTY I BEG OF THEE HAVE MERCY ON ME

[@Combineboy]

Imagine a toddler’s mom thinks this is a animation their toddler could watch.

[@breadguyy]

Scared for life lmao

[@themanbehindthebruhmoment502]

I would make the joke, but it's honestly a bit too dumb

[@bloxyjola6040]

Man, I was just reminiscing on one night at flumpty's and it brought me back to your channel. Honest to god i have no idea how your stuff went unnoticed by me for so long, you are such a great artist and i admire you so much.

[@pewdipieofalexanderchristo4794]

This animation isnt simple it actually has a point when the 2d cat talked about his and the other cat's canned food and said that his kind isnt very common as before he was trying to say that people nowadays rely more on 3d projects and they leave 2d programs to rot also the part with the 2d cat being shot is probably the old 2d animations getting forgotten

[@christosdoesthings]

Amazing. It showed the relationship between 2d and 3d very well, and how the good brand was "hard to find nowadays", the animation was also amazing and the part in the 2d cats brain was horrifying.

[@jeyphr]

The bowling alley screens when you get a strike: 1:45

[@purpledefaultpfp6233]

@@JAK16800 :(

[@broccolidood5695]

Man the bowling alley puts you in an electric chair when you get a strike as well! I thought the one I go to was the only one

[@corrupteddoge2402]

In his mind it's a hole, in reality it's his bottomless gut.

[@definitelyacoolguy]

oh cool this is pretty good, let me look at the other stuff you've done

[@definitelyacoolguy]

why did you do that big jon

[@rowdydoof]

why did big jon do that

[@Caidren]

Nobody: 3D Cat: *The council shall decide your fate*

[@samisthegreatest6682]

I cant food the food that is canned foods?? therefore i cannot food the canned food that is technically a cant food that i cannot food??

[@thegreatmindgorb8948]

My brain hurts from reading that

[@replytomeandyousmelllikech8673]

Don’t ever talk again please

[@Schlobster]

This took me a while to see what you actually wrote in this mess of a comment

[@jonkernet8487]

*Godzilla had a stroke reading this and fucking died*

[@Solamon_the_goob]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@wolfluva24]

I love I get this stuff sent to me it takes me to read people’s comments to figure out the real meaning but all in all the animation here is amazing and compelling I was left confused and befuddled every step so good job dude you did an amazing thing

[@SussLord]

Great video Jonathan! I was really gratified to watch such a treat!

[@FuFuAirline]

Pretty cool to see your animation skills grow through the years. Great job!

[@Jakeus101]

This is underrated as shit. Great animation, seriously unsettling, giant surprise that the cat talks, entire video is a metaphor for 2D and 3D animation. Great stuff

[@KhumoFiveTen]

I understand the initial COPPA worry in relation to this (among other understandable worries). This was great regardless though of course. A 5 minute experience with cool concepts and animation stuffed in.

[@redonyx8591]

I love these animations, they almost fill the void that Riddle School will leave when they discontinue flash.

[@calebmorris698]

Was gonna like the video but I realized who it was made by as soon as the cat started talking

[@garf8003]

half way though I didn't know what I was watching anymore... I love it.

[@nachoboy6007]

I'm still glad John is making content on this site even if he's not making games anymore. It's nice to see short animations from time to time, as long as John is happy making them.

[@NUISANCE_ANIMAL]

This has to be one of my favorite animations, it feels like there’s some sort of lore behind it

[@Nicholas-dg9gj]

Great job, this is one of the most impressive things I've seen in a while.

[@deysingTH]

feels like this is about "old school" animationg vs cgi animation one takes long and isn't that profitable the other is easier to produce fast and thusly more profitable also pretty sure the cat becoming cgi when he dies is a jab at cgi having no soul and the "this brand is bland" is also one at cgi feeling like cgi more so than what the art it's supporting

[@snuwu4570]

animationg

[@replytomeandyousmelllikech8673]

I understand

[@stuffyfilms]

There’s also the vid in the description that explains it more

[@activevertex4475]

I love that juxtaposition between 2D and 3D! I was first introduced to your work with Flumpty’s (I’m sure youve heard that plenty of fucking times by now) and from the start I loved your art style, and this video just reinforces why I love it so much. Especially with the jump to 3D! You better have gotten a good grade on this!

[@Peeblo]

It's been so long since I've seen an animation of yours due to all of the game dev aspirations, you have future in both sides, your animation is just amazing trust me, even if it takes a lot of time you can bring in a lot of amazing stuff

[@m.wall-kane346]

2D Cat: *Starts* *talking* 3D Cat: THAT WASN’T PLANNED

[@focalpoint._]

I think this is about the style of animation you find on youtube nowadays. Where 3D Animations are more popular than 2D, flash, all those animation programs. Where the can is heavily processed he means heavily processed by cg, vfx, music. Where he says his kind is more rare to find and their kind is more generic he means that in trends. Where Disney used to make charming 2D films, taken away by CG, 3D, Simulated movies like Wreck It Ralph, Frozen, that could’ve maybe just maybe been more... charmful in it’s animation style. Instead of hair, ragdoll, physics all made by a cold dead robot performing it’s tasks. Where flash ruled the land, and now it’s shutting down. Where we have advanced in tech and entertainment we lost in personality and style. But hey, I’m a stranger on the internet; forge your own opinions and theories.

[@merplederp4059]

this is actually true im pretty sure, also yes keep on doing this we need to save flash and 2D we dont need to destroy 3D to keep 2D we can keep both and it would be way better if we just have both, just please save flash and 2D we need to have 2D and 3D together and then it would just be way better than just one of them tho.

[@CygnusGD]

That took a turn. And another. And another.

[@TauGeneration]

everybody's gangstar until the cat starts talking

[@tackyoptic]

Yeah imma crawl through this gaping hole in my food pantry *Now that I've watched the whole video, I can make a decent comment. Good job. You've created something that people say all the time but never really act upon. I appreciate the dedication to the message and how much thought probably went into this in order to get the point across effectively. Thank you.

[@haelnut]

This hit harder than my dad's belt.

[@CheeseLord1216]

U fine?

[@haelnut]

*don’t worry (it’s a joke)*

[@mr.mann.7519]

1:50 when your friend steals the beans

[@Meatball199]

The fact that the police was called over this.

[@IamMaxicc]

That was fun

[@pesss_7681]

now look at the big jon

[@kurtboylstein3283]

You just gave "Curiosity kills the cat" a whole new meaning.

[@heckinchonker6842]

As soon as I saw him go in that hole I knew something bad was going to happen

[@TerrorKidd2006]

Ending: "My type of food is pretty hard to find." Beginning: Eats every can in the pantry

[@Vasparoza]

1:03 Oh no, it's a cat in a hat with a gat.

[@Mr.hudson3555]

You mean gun (or did you really mat gat)

[@mcbogom]

@@Mr.hudson3555 it's a joke so r/woooosh...wait i don't have reddit