DON’T FEED THE MUSE II (SpongeBob Conspiracy #9 FILM)

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Written and Directed by Alex Bale
Director of Photography Jack Owen (ig @jack.vid)
Produced by Summer Schantz (ig @oh_snap_its_summer)
Gaffer Daniel Jacobs
1AC Jason Bartholomew
Boom Operator Jacob Boyce
Key Grip Spencer Lail
Editing and VFX Compositing by Alex Bale
3D Animation by Andrew Bell (ig @the_macho_man_andy_savage)
3D Modeling by Patrick Foley (ig @patrick_4d)
Production Assistant Lindsey Berkman
Location provided by Avery Centrella
Animal Handler Alexis Dolfi
Composers Tony Ashley and Christian Ragland: • Don't Feed The Muse - ...
Additional pieces provided by ALIBI music
"Love Never Changes" - The Chordettes
Alex Bale as himself
Brianna MacLean as Victoria Campbell (ig @digital_brianna)
Costandinos Karalis as Wesley Harold (ig @costakaralis)
Zach Freeman as Familiar Stranger
No animals were harmed in the making of this film.

[@AlexBaleFilms]

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[@michaeleverett79]

Aye bro I love ur spongebob theories bro there legit always interesting

[@slasher3428]

This should be aMUSEing

[@AmazingChrisF]

THAT'S RIGHT

[@taylormademyself89]

Finally 😎🤟

[@fluffyduck6805]

E

[@daraross2802]

i am obsessed with how Alex reacted to his career not becoming what he wanted. He wasn’t rude about it, he wasn’t unthankful, he just made it what he likes. Its hilariously ironic and im not gonna lie in saying i found him through the Spongebob theories. Its super fun.

[@SomeoneNamedTygget]

Oh, this was the plan from the beginning. He's done something akin to this before so when I saw that first theory vid pop up in my feed, I knew exactly what direction this was heading in.

[@bleppyboo5969]

@@SomeoneNamedTygget It's one of my favorite parts of this whole ARG, the fact that Alex just used the algorithm to his advantage and got the ball rolling is amazing!

[@owosinpan]

I actually found alex with his pizza time pizza series, thanks to inside a mind, and then I watched all of his promos series and loved it and now alex's channel is one of my favorites

[@apolloandwarrior_3229]

Alex is incredible when it comes to arg's. Great camera work, great editing, good pacing. I can't imagine how much planning these videos take!

[@Werewolf914]

@OwO sin pan Same here found him from Inside A Minds video on the Pizza Time Pizza series

[@emi1040]

alex bale is the only man that can create an entire film series off of spongebob theories, transition into an ad and actually make it funny, and make a proper arg

[@statmaster1316]

and of corse game theory completely wrote this off as just another sponsorship without actually acknowledging that there is a connection

[@CC_Cody2224]

@@statmaster1316 Of Course.

[@bmac6088]

What’s an arg

[@GoldenT.rexStudios]

I think it stands for alternate reality game

[@trueblueflare]

@@bmac6088 alternate reality game, they're really cool I'd recommend looking into them

[@abdikurdistan1333]

I will be honest.. I'm at home alone at 1 am and saw the SpongeBob conspiracy videos, but this entire thing turned out into one of the best "movies" I've ever seen on KZbin... Extremely fantastic job!

[@9azodnwlm]

you just predicted what im doing

[@Kinseliplier]

@@9azodnwlm wdym? What are you doing?

[@bubbleman0494]

So true

[@SpecialAgentMothman]

How ironic that Alex Bale now makes insanely successful short films about how his short films aren’t successful. Absolutely genius and I’ve loved seeing the story build up along with the production quality, like holy shit this is genius and I couldn’t imagine it in any other format

[@afellowpotato]

I'm just replying so you can see how much likes you got

[@sperglivesmatter2331]

Alex Bale gazes intently at the screen, engrossed in the virtual world of James Bond Codename Robocod. Just as he's about to embark on another mission, a sudden knock at the door startles him. He rises and opens the door, revealing a peculiar figure who bears a striking resemblance to an egg body shaped figure- it's GregoriousT. GregoriousT: "Hey there, Alex! Forget about that Robocod adventure for a moment. You've got to experience the world of Gregtech New Horizons. It's a whole new level of gaming!" Alex, intrigued and slightly puzzled, takes a step back and looks at GregoriousT. Alex: "Gregtech New Horizons? What's that all about?" GregoriousT: "It's a mind-bending fusion of technology, exploration, and creativity. Trust me, you'll be hooked once you dive in." Alex hesitates for a moment, torn between his current virtual mission and the mysterious allure of Gregtech New Horizons. Alex: "Well, I do love a good challenge. Alright, GregoriousT, lead the way!" With a mischievous grin, GregoriousT gestures for Alex to follow him. As they venture into the uncharted realm of Gregtech New Horizons, Alex's curiosity and excitement grow with each step. The virtual worlds collide, and a new adventure begins. 2 / 2

[@bigjeff7230]

I like how the initial jellyfish invasion theory mirrors the story of feed the muse.

[@_Emrakull]

it makes me wonder if the other theories have any sort of symbolism that mirrors the arg too

[@elpresidente252]

@@_Emrakull I always thought that they do.

[@aaronsworldofcompletefreed7054]

That’s exactly what I noticed! I also noticed that the Goofy Goober Alien Death Cult Theory was the one to introduce HMF on THIS channel, remembering Happy Meat Farms end goal of “The New World Order” I wouldn’t be surprised if THEY were an alien death cult.

[@kenanmeral8891]

I'm gonna be real with y'all, I know that I watching this once already should mean that I know what is coming the second time and therefore shouldn't be scared to watch it a second time... BUT I AM and I think as of now, I'm not touching this video again until someone reacts to it, at least then I won't feel like I'm trapped alone with a muse myself

[@loganentertainment1814]

Agreed

[@Layne_____]

came for the horror, stayed for the SpongeBob theories. now I'm rewarded with more horror

[@Loscxxo]

@@burna1057 Edgy

[@doubleaabattery7562]

@@burna1057 then go somewhere else billy, no one is forcing you to actually use your brain.

[@Jenbobby]

@@burna1057 good everyone should be punished

[@bludragon9323]

@@burna1057 bro this is good wtf are you on leave the channel if you don’t like it cause this is gonna keep coming and I’m all in for this so just leave

[@strangelvx]

came for spongebob, stayed for spongebob now im punished with this bad horror

[@OllieConnorsFilms]

Alex you really pulled off all the stops on this one, one of your best films to date. The cinematography, the vfx and the sound design all blended into this otherworldly film. Can't wait for the epic conclusion next year, keep up the great work

[@ripscrumble]

Always remember keep feeding the muse!

[@AlexInTheRadio]

Its not him...

[@FlopZenith]

I love it how he inserts a funny ad smoothly in the midddle of a horror film. Great Work Alex.

[@DanielRamirez-vn2db]

What a diabolical and satisfying plan. Use his popular theory videos to create an overarching horror storyline and get people hooked on his talent. Amazing.

[@ppmswiththewolfmant2818]

It really is quite ingenious of him got to say.

[@nicememes7570]

I really enjoy finding a channel for a specific content and then getting jebaited into watching something completely unrelated

[@lucasbrav131]

other than that, if you dont know already, there is a LOT other than these spongebob theory videos. check the happy meat farms rabbithole

[@aibotrules2722]

he'll never be what he was

[@kozlorog]

I always skipped his skits, so now I am annoyed not to see another Spongebob theory.

[@TheKimikoKat]

The fact that people genuinely believe you started out making spongebob theories and didn't plan this honestly shows how great of a job you've done. I'm ecstatic to have found you from pizza time pizza. You do incredible work and while I don't want this series to end, I'm excited to see what you do next!

[@trueblueflare]

I also found him through PTP, good shit right there, and also very good stuff present day

[@justreima]

Every channel is linked to the story oooooo.... Also I like to believe that in the Squilliam theory, Alex is Squidward, while Squilliam could be either the viewers who hated his movies after Theory #2 or the guy who critiqued his movies, who is, of course, linked to the ARG.

[@ebbzyann]

PIZZA TIME PIZZA, IS NOT A CULT.

[@trueblueflare]

@@ebbzyann YOU SEE THIS HAT? THIS HAT IS NOT A CULT.

[@arfansthename]

his way of hiding arg elements in regular videos was so good, when he did an actual ad for an ac company people thought it was another arg when he explicitly told them it wasn't

[@sirius1696]

You're one of the few people that can trick me into watching pure horror. Well done. Very layered, very meta. Came for the spongebob theories, stayed for the muse thing

[@EustaceHotef6397]

22:14 - The Muse shapeshifting into Alex in this scene is very reminiscent of Slenderman.

[@EustaceHotef6397]

So, by creating a theory that involves aliens invading Bikini Bottom and replacing its inhabitants, the Muse is insinuating that eventually they will do the same to the people of Earth, representing themselves as the jellyfish. (The Muses' eyes resemble those of the jelliens) I also think it's cool how Alex attempts to break the perpetual cycle of the Muses' reproduction by warning Wesley about his Muse.

[@leavemealone3089]

bruh I called it at like theory #3 🥲 probably not the only person who suspected how it would go but man its good to be right lmao

[@tykamen5588]

If the Muse are like the jelliens I'm going to bet that mayonnaise is their weakness too

[@leavemealone3089]

@@tykamen5588 ok but that would be so funny tho I would not put it past him

[@unreachablesecretary]

That sounds like sth a muse replaced human would say... reverse psychology yk... reveal your plan and expect everyone to think its fake

[@maxwellattacks6645]

I kinda like to think the SpongeBob episode planet of jellyfish in this ARG tried to warn humanity, but everyone thought it was just an invasion of the body snatchers parody

[@finleykennedy7763]

The filmmaking in this is genuinely outstanding, loved seeing this horror movie slowly reveal itself over the course of the series and can’t wait for the finale. The muse also looks suitably real and terrifying.

[@DuckGuy69]

It is goooood

[@Ghoop3]

It's not good

[@justreima]

@@Ghoop3 Then screw you

[@Megajaybreaker4]

@@Ghoop3 it is what it is

[@ThomasTaylor258]

@@Ghoop3 cope

[@helmetongrass1893]

I found this channel through the ARG, had no interest whatsoever in the spongebob theories, but when I started watching them, got hooked, forgot all about the ARG until the later episodes where he started to show snippets of "don't feed the muse" this has to be the most creative way someone has responded to not getting any attention online... its amazing

[@JadeTheHobo]

This is the most well shot thing I've seen on youtube. You have become one of my favorite and most looked up to creators on this platform and I wish only the best for you.

[@jennifergoodwin4810]

Perhaps the scariest part in all of this was how much water was wasted in Victoria's house.

[@octavia3608]

Fr

[@richarda160]

She damn near looked at the camera and I almost shit my pants 😂🤧

[@nugget3687]

I knew it! The subject of each theory was important! So many invasion theories, so many theories about characters being fakes or pretending to be someone they arnt, all just foreshadowing what the muses are, what they do

[@brownfam7174]

I wonder what the other theories mean?

[@nugget6723]

Holy shit, I didn't even make the connection till you said it! The attention to detail is insane, it's awesome

[@RedLaundryBasket]

Yeah, the robot invasion theory could’ve signified an invasion by the muses, the theories like the Neptune and Mrs puff theory could be how people with muses pretend to be regular people. The alien death cult theory could be how by sacrificing animals like the cat or Chester the dog it could signify how the person basically is a single person cult worshiping the muse. Maybe the television theory could be how the muses watch their person they are attached too.

[@nabbitgohome9672]

You know I had that feeling but it was way later.

[@stwbmc98]

There's a lot of foreshadowing in these theories to the Happy Meat Farms stuff too, like Mr. Krabs sourcing his meat from a highly questionable place, Neptune overthrowing Poseidon is similar to Ramona's muse taking over, and I'm fairly certain the robot theory is hinting that Jared from IT is a cyborg Edit: I just realized if the one playing Ramona in commercials isn’t her muse, but one specifically made to make her public appearances, that makes it even more similar to the Neptune theory

[@chubbyjubjub3593]

What you've done here is an astounding display of literary intellect. This was such a unique story with a breathtakingly poignant message. The jovial but dark tone of the initial conspiracy videos, and the juxtaposition of that with the increasingly tense and grotesque depiction of depression and the ultimately futile fight for the soul, is chilling and rewarding. I watched every video from first to last in one sitting, and I wouldn't have stayed past the third or fourth episode if it were not for the short asides at the very end. I was engrossed in the conspiracy videos while they were happening, but when I was given a nugget of insight into your world, I remembered why I was really watching. And this finale, my friend, felt so genuine and so real that I was on tenterhooks watching a film for the first time in what feels like years. There's an emotional integrity to your film making that creates an exceptionally compelling viewing experience. When I realized that you had become the character "Spongebob Guy" I was hooked... I was giddy with excitement that this was transforming into a performance before my very eyes. I love good horror, but I rarely watch horror movies because it's usually just a blonde chick breathing heavily, and sometimes screaming; Maybe you see somebody have an off screen death or maybe some blood spatters, but the story is thin as Texas ice. When you make a full-length feature film don't compromise your vision. Sucks that you had to drink Bud Light to fund it, but hey, that's business baby!

[@AlexBaleFilms]

Hey thank you very much, that means a lot! Glad someone brought up the bud light, it wasn’t a product placement, just ended up looking like one more than Id hoped. The purpose of including it was to have Wesley’s half drunk because he’s drunk off of his success, and Alex’s unopened because he’s seeing a little more clearly.

[@chubbyjubjub3593]

@@AlexBaleFilms I'm still chasing all these little trails, wondering which channels are fake, which are real... watching so many videos. How did you even begin to orchestrate something like this?

[@neros398]

@@chubbyjubjub3593 Like all ARGs, a lot of time and hard work

[@clayharris7740]

@@AlexBaleFilms dude don't do anymore spongebob videos

[@alexrecrem9094]

I thought it was gonna be a horrible false hope kind of ending, even if it was still very cool when I thought it was, so the reveal at the end that this wasn't the end was absolutely *THRILLING!* Sad it seems the theories are coming to an end, as they were very entertaining, but this film thing(idk what it would be called)has been building up for a while and I am so goddamn excited to see how it all ends!

[@KevinBaconWasKevinTaken]

He said that he was going to make theories about other cartoons, and he even teased a theory on the Magic school bus!

[@alexrecrem9094]

@@KevinBaconWasKevinTaken *OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO*

[@strangelvx]

bruh im just here for spongebob

[@Bloodbunny2.0]

@@strangelvx then leave bc I’m hear for what ever Alex post

[@michellechair]

the colour symbolism in this whole series (and especially in this episode) is absolutely immaculate. i didn't even notice it before now, but the colour yellow slowly becoming more and more prominent in each scene as the influence of the muse takes hold of the universe. it's such a good touch

[@michellechair]

man that ending too...insane. im not even mad that i need to wait at least another 2 months for the last episode because i know its gonna be worth it for alex to get it just right.

[@tonypeppermint5329]

Alex with his Yellow jacket, definitely friend. Wearing a black shirt, not a good guy.

[@necrodamus5481]

He serves the king in Yellow Hastur

[@michellechair]

@@necrodamus5481 OOOOH good reference there friend

[@egg7540]

I think Alex just generally likes wearing yellow

[@simonrobson6353]

I’ve been considering this for a while and it’s finally confirmed that each theory is foreshadowing for what the muse is, mostly episodes 4, 6, 7 and 9. Let me go through them all. Theory 1: Squilliam is a fraud manipulating Squidward through controlling others such as the doctor fish and the police. This is a metaphor for the muse using people like the Critic and Victoria to make sure he keeps making the theories and feeding the muse. Theory 2: The Filmmakers and producers are controlling the characters using Sandy in order to keep the show on track. Similar to the last metaphor, the muses, along with HMF, are using Victoria in order to control Alex, Victoria and the muse being represented by Sandy and the Narrator. Theory 3: Mrs Puff accidentally caused the death of somebody and is being controlled by Richard A. Bottomfeeder to continue teaching SpongeBob as revenge. This one follows the general theme of controlling or manipulating others, but another possible more subtle connection is the muse manipulating the Critic after he kills Anthony (as far as we know, we can hear him screaming in the second this place is not happy video). Theory 4: King Neptune evolved certain fish into more intelligent life forms, the evolved residents also eat less evolved other fish. Mr Krabs is responsible for the death of Pearl’s mother and is using the meat to make Patties for money. This one is very interesting, first of all King Neptune evolving the fish is reminiscent of Happy meat farm’s CEO Ramona Bynes (or Jared) making evolved animals, aka the muses, while the bikini bottom citizens eat less evolved fish, the muses eat less evolved animals, like cats. Finally, Mr Krabs uses whale meat to sell patties and get money, Alex gives raw meat to the muse in exchange for theories. Theory 5: King Neptune is given powers from aliens and dethrones Poseidon. Ramona Bynes is Poseidon in this situation, the aliens (or the muses) similar to giving Neptune powers, create one of those stand ins from the end of this video and replace the real Ramona, like how Neptune dethrones Poseidon. Theory 6: Kids who go to goofy goobers are made into employees who follow the goofy goober’s cult beliefs in aliens. This one is pretty obvious. The HMF employees are brought into a cultish worshipping of “Mother” and do various things from testing on reporters to film producing to cover up the escape of test subjects, in addition the aliens are a substitute for the new world order that HMF is trying to create. Theory 7: Robots are invading and replacing citizens to take over, having already taken over Patrick’s mind. This is also an open and shut case. The muses are replacing humans such as the Critic or Victoria in order to take over the planet. Theory 8: Patchy has a toxic obsession with Spongebob, always trying to meet him and losing his temper after failing. Eventually he ends up suffocating to death in the sand, and he returns as a ghost with the ability to time travel. He grows bitter of Spongebob, wanting revenge, but also still wanting to be friends with him. This is the one that I’m not sure about, it might be a connection to Conspiracy Carl wanting to reconnect with the Critic, or the Critic obeying the muse’s requests in order to keep his mother alive. Theory 9: Aliens are taking over bikini bottom by replacing them one by one. The muses are taking the places of the people who feed it, as he describes at the start of the video “They replace the citizens of Bikini bottom with identical clones, taking over the population from within.” Foreshadowing the ending of the video. BONUS: The Alex Bale duplicate from the end of this video strongly mirrors the A.I Alex from the April fools video. Honestly the amount of foreshadowing hidden in this ARG and it’s videos are incredible and that’s what makes this ARG so special. The amount of effort is genuinely fantastic and you can tell for a fact this man knows what he’s doing. I can’t wait to see more from this series in 2023!

[@leavemealone3089]

THIS EXACTLY. I think there were a few people (me included) who suspected early on that the theory content would be foreshadowing but I was not prepared for exactly how deep that went lmao its wild

[@simcity4111]

Yep

[@empress349]

THIS

[@teenyweenydork3497]

i actually disagree that this was planned from the start. i think the first couple, or at least the first one, was made in earnest and for fun.

[@SamuelHelligins]

Bro you have to send this to MatPat he just did a vid on Happy Meat Farms

[@migipablo6967]

Bruh this was such a sneaky way to slowly slither in your horror films and not succumb to just showing Spongebob theories. Got reeled in by the Spongebob videos but as a filmmaker this was a real show of passion. Keep going my man

[@swaghettimemeballs4420]

LMFAOOOO this is definitely up there with the most creative ways to do a VPN ad, using a _scam caller_ as material for it is just... genius.

[@TrippedUp]

It’s unbelievable how elaborate this entire spongebob series is. Alex started with barely any viewers with his films. So, he found a way to fit himself into the algorithm by doing spongebob theories, even if it wasn’t what he usually did. The first few theories seemed to be just that: normal theories that you can find on KZbin. Then, once he had done several of the theories, he began to bring his film elements in slowly, all the way until this episode, where the entire thing was just a film. However, unlike before, he now has hundreds of thousands of viewers. Truly a mastermind

[@billywilliams8080]

You mean he shorehorned in trash failed film student bs into otherwise interesting videos to try to make people interested in his garbage. And you also mean in this video he straight up misled people into watching a trash short film by putting Spongebob Conspiracy in the title, when it has zero to do with Spongebob, other than a tease of the video people actually wanted. Yes, certainly a mastermind in misleading and lying to try to make people be interested in his terrible "films."

[@TrippedUp]

@@billywilliams8080 You seem pretty bitter for some reason. Maybe you should learn to calm down a bit, it might make you less miserable :)

[@NepPuddingBrain]

@@billywilliams8080 Damn, reading the ramblings of a miserable person that would never even achieve anything remotely close in production quality is really entertaining. He made it clear that he stops with the theories but you're too dumb to realize that, sounds more like you being the problem.

[@randomcommentor4953]

@@billywilliams8080 I mean the entire episode mimics what the Jelly Fish Invasion Theory is. In fact the entire ARG is the Jelly Fish Invasion Theory. A Colony of Jellyfish (Muse's) with one Centralized Leader (Mother) cloning all of the inhabitants in Bikini Bottom (Alex Bale's Universe). Alex Bale actually is a genius of film making to make an entire ARG based of, of SpongeBob. Also Alex did make a community post saying he wouldn't be making anymore SpongeBob theories. The uploads on his channel will just be focused on the "Dont Feed The Muse" story. So technically, people who clicked on the video, DID get the video that they wanted. I also don't get why you quoted the word "films" like what Alex Bale made before this series aren't a film. A film by definition is a moving picture: a movie. That is exactly what Alex Bale made before the SpongeBob stuff where he transitioned from Film to Series. Also yes, his plan certainly worked to some degree. Before all of this, barely anybody knew who Alex Bale was and his videos didn't have many viewers, but now even his old videos are getting traction. Alex Bale certainly is a genius mastermind.

[@ghostglitch5355]

Plus the actual film wasn't bad at all. Stop being a massive dick just cause YOU didn't like it.

[@itmedan]

clicked for the spongebob theory, stayed for the plot.

[@billyhendry8369]

I can feel that your emotions towards being the SpongeBob guy are real, but seeing the quality going into these short films makes me regret not taking film in university. Amazing work, really love it.

[@babrdiddle]

First let me just say how brilliantly subtle the water faucet across the two scenes was. So minor yet so impactful! Lol found you randomly because I wanted to know if anybody had made a creepypasta or horror short based off of Where's Waldo. Found your amazing film and then got sidetracked by the magic School bus theory and 3 hours later here I am lol now I need to watch the SpongeBob theories for context of this film.

[@axe-a-lotta-questions]

Alex bale is the only person who can make a great horror series and story, transition into ads perfectly, and make amazing videos. Keep up the great work, man!

[@ghhn4505]

I'm not even mad that this wasn't a Spongebob Theory. This was genuinely well done and really tense. Alex, we came for the Spongebob Theories, but we're staying to see your talents as a film maker. Rock on man, you're going places, far from Rock Bottom.

[@actuallyaardwolf]

He said #8 would be his last real one.

[@ghhn4505]

@@actuallyaardwolf Either way he got me hooked lmao Now I just wanna see how the muse story ends

[@actuallyaardwolf]

@@ghhn4505 WORLD DOMINATION

[@kevinstephenson3531]

I mean the theory would have just been what happened in the episode? Like the jellyfish invasion was literally just what happened.

[@nathan56650]

Alex the way you did the opening up of your face at the end and the special effects and double acting definitely hope to see you on Netflix soon

[@hayfetzer9113]

I would love to see a Netflix series written/directed by him

[@dancegidance]

Literally just binged watched all of your videos in a single night. It’s now 3am and this has gotta be one of the most creative things I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Seriously man, you are amazingly talented. I can’t wait to see what you do next!

[@ArunaUtd]

Incredible. That cynical critic reveal had me fanboying so hard as someone who's followed the ARG. Better than any Marvel reveal in the last few years. The ad was funny as well, this is how you do ads, youtubers, so creative. And then the filmmaking. My god it has reached a new high. The cinematography has always been on point but the cgi and sound design in this episode just add a whole new level. There's so much more to praise. I'm just proud of you man, keep shining! I couldn't give a shit that there was no theory, honestly after 5 minutes I just forgot there was supposed to be one and hoped this kept going.

[@hunterreiner2869]

The whole film was the theory tho, it was the retelling of the SpongeBob episode where the citizens of bikini bottom get body snatched and cloned. It's genius honestly. I did a shit job of explaining it but I also don't fully remember the SpongeBob episode.

[@neonidas1]

@@hunterreiner2869 actually it's a part of a bigger "game" check our matpat new theory about happy meat farm

[@AresOrBird]

When is the timestamp? I saw the scene but can’t find it again

[@ArunaUtd]

@@AresOrBird 16:06

[@AresOrBird]

@@ArunaUtd thank you!

[@evidaent]

It is absolutely *insane* that this is all up for free on KZbin. What you make is the kind of thing I'd expect to have to pay for me to watch, and I honestly wouldn't mind doing so. Stellar content, Alex! Can't wait to see what more you do in the future, and to see where the Muse story goes, of course.

[@Office_chair]

Well yeah with channels like this that have insane lore and a lot of extra add-ons that make this whole universe possible literally unfolding in front of you it is insane that it's just free.

[@Luiscandrawstuff]

I mean we kinda already do by viewing

[@zeroalphaser]

Did you see any adds and/or sponsors content during this video? …. ah yes… thought so…

[@TheNobodyOfHarambe]

Project 863 was amazing too.

[@kenny_eats_many]

@@zeroalphaser shark vpn

[@BlueJack222]

23:00 Ironic SpongeBob had something to parallel the situation you Fallen yourself into

[@TheAdvertisement]

10:00 Somehow this Surfshark VPN ad is still one of the best parts of this video. xD The completely exasperated scam caller and the tons of different responses form your teammates lmao.

[@undefined6947]

Can we appreciate that this guy didn't just jump onto what worked, but used what worked to pull out his passion in a way that got everybody hooked? This guy has used his pressure to become the SpongeBob guy to his advantage so that he could tie it into a narrative creating a career for him that ditched being the SpongeBob guy. I've never seen somebody use success to their advantage quite like this, Alex is a pretty smart fellow.

[@heatherramirez6141]

Not everybody. There is still a significant amount of people who didn’t come because it was Feed the Muse.

[@Lenape_Lady]

@@heatherramirez6141 ok and? Most grown adults aren’t screaming for SpongeBob theories lol. We enjoyed the ARG. That’s why I’m here. If that’s not why you are, there are other places to get SpongeBob theories I’m sure. But you probably won’t find this level of production anywhere else. You can at least be thankful he gave you 9 great theory episodes and not complain that he….a human being…is following HIS dream.

[@AuraKumo104]

@@Lenape_Lady To be fair most of the millions of people came to his channel because they are interested in the theories. Not everyone likes horror films. A lot of people only watch KZbinrs for specific content that they are interested in and skip videos that they don't care for. Many KZbinrs lose a lot of views when they quit doing the content most people subscribed for. You shouldn't bash them just because they don't care for his horror films when they didn't subscribe for that type of content. You can hardly blame people for being disappointed that a KZbinr they liked watching is probably going to quit making the videos they were interested in from the beginning. Kids aren't the only ones that watch theory videos, they are interesting and entertaining to think about, which is why they are so popular. Claiming someone is childish for being more interested in theory videos rather than horror short films is just entitled and what's actually childish. People have every right not to care for certain genres of videos, everyone has different interests and they are allowed to be honest about being disappointed.

[@burna1057]

Get off the D riding lmao. Nobody got hooked by this amateur mediocre bs. We’re here for the bob

[@undefined6947]

Well that's the point. Whether or not it worked on any of *you* specifically, this guy took what worked and used it to his advantage to chase what he's actually passionate about, and very effectively at that. I just think he's clever for having done so.

[@vyvadas]

I'M SO EXCITED edit: people who cry over there being no spongebob and undermine the work that alex did for this need to grow up 💀

[@theweirdgame2987]

Me too

[@garrettfarrell8569]

Cat in the hat meme

[@PinheadLarryOfficial]

Exited*

[@leighferdgames1593]

@@PinheadLarryOfficial I know you did not just try to correct someone with the wrong spelling

[@Megajaybreaker4]

@@leighferdgames1593 eggslited*

[@EustaceHotef6397]

I'm curious about the blank void where Alex is secluded. Maybe the Muses consider it the afterlife. Or maybe it's the place they refer to as "home."

[@omgits333Subliminalss]

I’m a musician but Alex makes me want to get into editing and making short films man I love this stuff it’s inspiring

[@byronisbell]

So, idk if subconsciously you have this hate for making the spongebob videos, but you're work in these videos is phenomenal. Acting, directing, the whole 9 yards.

[@adrijanasani5899]

I think he just had this Idea,he probably enjoy not only his horror (that he probably enjoy more),and Spongebob theory that Are scary accurate and plus he earn more profit by using theory for popular franchise

[@blazekush7]

It’s not even his ideas. It’s all from the Muse 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@adrijanasani5899]

@@blazekush7 I mean,yes but no,that Is just horror ARG i talk about Real life 😑

[@Ertto54]

Okay I’m sure I’m not the only one wandering if the jellyfish invasion theory was an actual unlisted video he posted 😂 but still it’s great to see Alex following his dream keep doing what you love. You don’t need SpongeBob conspiracies for people to love you and what you do! Your a great film maker and congrats on all your success

[@TayloreSaurusRex]

Lol I’m so confused about this

[@lgl0088]

this video was the jelly fish conspiracy, he pretty much explained it in a film of his own without using spongebob. He loves doing films and its super cool how he could adress and explain a theory with a film that he made. The video explains how the jelly fish(the aliens in the film) took over ppl, at the beginning when u seen patrick getting cloned, then look at the end of the vid. There the same.

[@mr.banana7593]

Me too

[@Nollear579]

I thought it was the actual 9th theory, I am disappointed they are done, but his videos are still amazing

[@joshmecum5045]

The jellyfish invasion doesent need a Theory there is an entire episode about it

[@Zaddssr]

Ok I’ve been scrolling through the comment section to see if anyone is talking about the funny Surfshark VPN ad but no one was talking about it. Alex was trolling a scam caller and telling people in a game about Surfshark and it is just very funny to me for some reason

[@RedLaundryBasket]

I am here to show support for this movement

[@SteppedUpStation]

9:10 It cracked me up that u promoted VPN with Scam callers, I love it!

[@AlexBaleFilms]

Catch up on the DON'T FEED THE MUSE story before the video premieres: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6KtdX-PiLmZm5Y

[@nsidvdjwhajkwlwhwujshsvsub6718]

SWAG

[@totallynotlilly]

already did

[@almxnds]

Hey Alex, I just wanted to say that as much as I love the Spongebob theories, I love the short films even more. Please, please continue working on short films; you have so much talent! Follow your heart and don't worry about what everyone wants. It's your channel and it's your life. I'll keep watching, no matter what.

[@Hello78871]

This theory is going to be a banger

[@QUANAGOAT]

Good series

[@DustD.Reaper]

Dude your creativity is absolutly insane, not only having been able to smoothly weave the Muse into the theory videos and creating the arg around it, but also because of just how funny that sponsor segment was trying to get the scammer to advertise for you and shilling the VPN in CS:GO The theories may gave you our eyes, but your talent is what keeps us here, please never stop being a filmmaker

[@alecelliott7506]

You mean the muses talent of course, some SpongeBob guy could never make something this great on his own

[@SeaWitch1]

Alex I recently started only watching your films to make you think you really are important and we really do acknowledge you. We acknowledge your hard work and passion for film making. I hope you are happy Alex because you make me happy.

[@ken-dog]

Wasn't expecting much, to be frank, but that was genuinely really good. Very well done. And the development over all the SpongeBob theory videos is impressive. Well done, Alex. Looking forward to the final episode.

[@elvencataccess7830]

I'm loving the effects and story. I... don't even know where this is going to go. The shift from Comedy to Horror you've done has been incredible man. Huge props to you and your team. :)

[@blankface9363]

Well there is a whole lot more content that's a Part of this ARG that will for sure be entertaining for you but im gonna let you piece it together yourself or you can watch inside the minds video on this ARG but that video is old so it does not include everything. The ARG it called The Muse ARG. I can try to find the playlist that has every video connected to this ARG if you want me to but it may also be a little out dated and it only has youtube videos connected to this ARG but im sure you can find the rest with the help of those videos. Tell me if you want the link to that playlist.

[@MiloMurphysLaw]

@@blankface9363 the playlist that I created is up to date

[@blankface9363]

@@MiloMurphysLaw Oh nice you found my replie. Thanks saved me some time by replying. If this replie dosen't make sense, Sorry, im Incredibly tired.

[@risel56]

This video is actually a test to see if people are either interested in Alex's normal content, or just his Spongebob theories.

[@leavemealone3089]

nah this was planned it was always gonna go this direction (source: Alex himself saying so on all of his social media and patreon)

[@danoshollanda2708]

I was disapoint to not see a theory

[@poolist]

@@danoshollanda2708 you do know he never meant to be "spongebob conspiracy guy"

[@enterusername4650]

I like both but I don't like being clickbaited. He clickbaited me. First off if he wants views for his other content he needs to not rely on clickbait because then people will just ditch his channel. I personally loved that old arg he made but he just abandoned it. At least I think he was the one who made old root. If so he should make horror like that.

[@not.british]

@@enterusername4650 alex said that he won't make any more spongebob theories, so technically you didn't get clickbaited

[@xanam4913]

Found this series after a clip of one of the first theory was posted on tumblr out of context and learned through the comments on that clip that it was part of an arg horror series. Immediately had to go take a look and I'm glad I did! Very excited to see what the final episode brings and definitely gonna have to check out the rest of your stuff - the production quality is insanely good, and I'd happily watch a full TV series or movie made by you!

[@boruno7291]

Mom said that when I grow up, I can get anyone I want... well, I got a muse...

[@uraniumsneakers]

I’ve been a fan of Alex Bale’s content since the winter finale of promos, and pizza time pizza was what sparked my passion for args. I just wanted to comment how much I appreciate the well thought out storylines and genuine passion put into every single thing uploaded on this channel, and also a thank you for being my inspiration to start making short films of my own. Super excited for the finale of Dont Feed the Muse!

[@Vissorilio]

As usual very based yttd PFP 👍

[@uraniumsneakers]

@@Vissorilio thank you :)

[@aliciawong5591]

Happy meat farms

[@Wrath-_-]

"The darkness is for your protection" proved how much of a good guy the muse is

[@The_Shimp]

My dumb ass thought he said projection

[@kirrb-dot-exe]

Gives me “the blanket never helped” energy

[@Justinteresa]

That ad of surfshark was amazing. Probably the most creative advertisement I ever seen.

[@cybernetiksoul8583]

You have a lot of talent, Alex. While doing all the research on those theories, you were playing the long game with a narrative and brilliantly transformed it from one subject and medium type to another. Bravo dude!

[@Garrulous64]

That heavy sigh after being typecast into a certain channel topic is extremely relatable. Whole series is! Really glad to see there's gonna be one more piece to this story, looking forward to it!

[@cc32834]

Bruh

[@justlolatthisworld7917]

Oh man, being "typecast" must be so tough. If by "typecast" you mean a 6 figure subscriber count. Your "typecasting" is a euphemism for "I made KZbin videos about something and became 100k+ subscriber famous and it's just all so hard!" Reminds be of billionaires who complain about the "stress" of having to "manage all that money". Poor billionaires. Won't someone please think of the billionaires? Oh, and no one ever "typecasted" you. No one ever "casted" you for anything. YOU made a channel and YOU made videos for that channel. That's it. If you're actually serious, which you aren't, delete your 100k+ subscriber channel and make a new channel starting over fresh - and you can't use your current channel, fame, money, accounts on other websites, and/or anything else whatsoever derived from your current status to promote said new channel. You have to genuinely start all over. A genuine fresh start. But you won't. Because you love your status and all of the attention/fame/money etc. it brings you. I just wrote a special song specifically for you. It's called "Woe is me" and is played on the world's smallest violin. Poor you. Life's tough out there for a Silver Play Button owner.

[@ComplexlyRoss]

that jellyfish invasion theory was really good! very amusing!

[@KalmiaJoy]

I didn’t expect it to be so convincing!

[@EustaceHotef6397]

Don't you mean.... It's aMUSEing?

[@farrennickol167]

Just rewatched the whole series for the third time. So creative and impressive! So ready for the final episode ❤

[@a_random_tire]

Best sponsorship segment ever. I actually wanted to watch the sponsor part.

[@jorgewilliams9975]

Me too man

[@SpringJohnny]

Alex Bale before: I'm making Pizza Time and funny theories. Alex Bale now: I'm being forced by a Muse and my fans to make theories of a show about a sponge.

[@aspenlink3662]

The way the muse resembles the jellyfish brainwashing monster is wonderful. I absolutely love all the connections! You’re a pretty incredible creator and film maker Alex :)

[@huyguy2]

Honestly

[@midgaming6291]

Really? I thought it represented mr krabs appetizer

[@Researcher_Dr_Gold]

What if all the spongebob theories were the timeline for the muse? Think of it 1st theory: His friend lied to him about things 2nd theory: All their jobs was about TV or Movies. 3rd theory: Alex was losing his sanity due to the *spongebob* theories Fourth theory : The mention of meat, Murdering animals, and the semi-mutation of Alex 5th theory: people taking other people’s places 6th theory: The Muses taking/manipulating the minds of some of the people when they are at their lowest 7th theory: the muses turning the main cast against each other 8th theory: Can’t think of much here but I digress.

[@kimaster5893]

I think the theories also correspond to the side channels of this ARG. Theory 1 is similar to cynical critic and Anthony having a falling out. Theory 2 is conspiracy Carl getting paranoid by HMF putting up cameras near his house, also the fact that happy meat farms likes to cover up their shady business with fake movie trailers Theory 3 is cynical critic getting reminded of his past by sonc the blue rat ( his Muse ) Theory 4 Happy meat farms mutating their test subjects Theory 5 the muses replacing their victim's like Ramona Bines and Anthony Theory 6 the muses manipulating their victims Theory 7 this one's a stretch but it could relate to Jared. Theory 8 kinda resembles Ramona Bines fighting back as best as she can as an escaped test subject

[@Researcher_Dr_Gold]

@@kimaster5893 I think we just made a fucking Film Theory episode, holy hell

[@stretchwheel9958]

Gotta say seeing all this praise for Alex is satisfying been around a while glad to see you getting your recognition man keep it up

[@richardmrdab]

Alex will one day be doing big time films. I honestly want to see him do a Halloween film that would be epic. He would have such a compelling story for Michael myers. Alex's music choice is amazing, the camera cuts, scene traditions, narrating is amazing. I can't think of anything negative.

[@radiosystem7136]

i hope one day he does. this is some of the best work i’ve seen!

[@riaanswati1306]

I like how his side story became the main one, even with him complaining that no one watches his personal films lol. This guy can make a proper film I tell ya. Keep it up man, I'm thoroughly enjoying this.

[@reallycantthinkofausername487]

I believe the "side story" has always been the main one, with the theories being the side content. Unfortuately, nobody bothered to watch the muse stuff anyway...

[@burna1057]

He could. Nobody would watch it. But he technically could make a, ‘proper film’. Dudes amateur af. Just give us the bob.

[@KevinBaconWasKevinTaken]

@@burna1057 Why don't you show us what you could make? do you think that you could make films that are better than his? because you have nothing related to films or anything that could make a film better than his. stop trying to be an expert at something that you don't know much about.

[@Soemguywhoask]

I love how he just did the definition of Telemarketing to a Scam Telemarketer

[@ETHAN-vj1mj]

23:15 100 años of pedro infante (version of somewhere in mexico at the end of the times) thank you alex for give us this wonderful arg

[@willburkin99]

I thought I was the only one who noticed that. Lol

[@dorkfishie8923]

What a creative theory! I would've NEVER thought that the jellyfish and SpongeBob's Krabby Patty person illusions were related before!

[@lavender9844]

Both episodes scared me really badly as a kid, 10 year old Lavender is shaking and crying

[@AliceCadaver6]

Damn.. That feeling when you got to this channel only for the Spongebob theories, yet, in the end, grew to love the channel for the "Don't feed the Muse". Extraordinary job! Loved it so much!

[@afellowpotato]

I'm just replying so you can see how much likes you got

[@waltersequal6140]

Why are the special effects sooo good? Absolutely incredible video, I literally saw the muse for the first time and literally yelled "WTF, WHY ARE EFFECT THIS GOOD?!" Good job dude!

[@christinadehnel8687]

*Bravo & thanku!* All the "Don't Feed The Muse" clips made it clear you didn't wanna keep up the SpongeBob thing & logically COULDN'T keep it up forever. So I would like to congratulate you on the smooth transition OUT of the SpongeBob theories. As much as I loved them, I actually found myself anticipating the muse clips even more lol So thanku for all the awesomeness. ❤️

[@smartistepicness]

I just noticed that "Alien Jellyfish Invasion" was what happened in the short film, clever symbolism.

[@KevinBaconWasKevinTaken]

I just realized that

[@aaronsworldofcompletefreed7054]

I will now be liking EVERY comment that says it’s paralleling reality.

[@ThemanthelegendKenny]

I’d like this comment, but it’s at 111, angel number

[@PrinceSamMusic]

15:09 the amount of money that will cost on the water bill is the true horror of this video.

[@leavemealone3089]

I was like in this economy?????? 😭

[@EustaceHotef6397]

It's interesting how the missing poster for Chester shows up before the Muse eats him, insinuating that Wesley stole him. Obviously if Wesley had stolen Chester, he wouldn't have exhibited affection for him. It's almost as if one of the Muses put the poster up, knowing that he would be consumed. It's possible that the Muses are a hivemind who know each other's every current and subsequent action. Or maybe they know the future.

[@princeambooken4805]

Fantastic work Alex! I look forward to seeing more films in the future

[@superbaconx7181]

The cleaning scene gives off breaking bad vibes

[@argon2532]

Same here.

[@Minal_Aurapine]

I've seen tomska's adds, and I still think that was the best surfshark VPN ad I've ever seen

[@solomondenning]

12:54 No License Plate? Classic move 😆

[@slapphy]

its in the front maybe?

[@dylanansell]

"how much are they paying you?" dying 😂

[@MrJuliolozano88]

From Promos, to Pizza Time Pizza, now this!! You never ever disappoint. Even ‘For Evan’ was an amazing tribute and testament to your skills as a film maker. Keep’em coming.

[@imapug_playz2907]

That was the smoothest ad segment I have ever seen in my life. Absolutely amazing

[@demonking3673]

Came for SpongeBob, stayed for the horror. This is GOATED

[@SpokySpokytele]

The real question is like rocky Patrick's pet stone won the race 🤔

[@KevinBaconWasKevinTaken]

Exactly

[@SirHimothyMcHe]

Sponge bob theory #500 rocky is the true mastermind behind bikini bottom

[@conkerthaking8195]

Wtf is that grammar

[@RedLaundryBasket]

You just predicted the 10th theory

[@brettj7210]

I always saw a connection between Rocky from Great Snail Race and the "rock" SpongeBob and Squidward drove at the end of Pizza Delivery. It's as if "rocks" are a species of animal in the SpongeBob universe.

[@ericlol8157]

This guy's film making is criminally underrated

[@chasethemaster3440]

I feel like he gets plenty of attention the theoriser is more underrated I think

[@MiloMurphysLaw]

@@chasethemaster3440 yeah, The Theorizer’s videos are great. But Alex just takes it to a whole new level by taking a series of SpongeBob theories and turning it into a huge ARG and everything

[@40watt53]

Is it?

[@RogerH_CxP]

@@chasethemaster3440 the theorizer needs his medicine. He's crazy. Definitely not more underrated than Alex. (Only his Garry is an alien theory makes sense to me, the others are just sucked out if his thumb lol)

[@cawsomeaolin]

Yeah

[@braytonsax]

I have to say that I've been enjoying "don't feed the muse" just as much as your theories. Keep it up!

[@thatfamiiiarnight3665]

this man has made three different multi-part internet horror series, everyone give him a round of applause

[@sauceman2432]

The ads were genius, the spam caller is one of the funniest things I’ve seen on KZbin. Incredible job with the Muse, as well. I can tell the theories are just a small era of what will be an incredible KZbin channel. Glad I subscribed.

[@TheCrazybloo3]

I am so happy that Alex let is see what is truly behind the scenes of the creative process. It's so obvious when you think about it. Most directors are actually terrifying tentacle monsters that want to replace humanity.

[@BlastedRodent]

You mean producers ;)

[@kenny_eats_many]

Wait wha-

[@Han_Moz]

the other day youtube suddenly suggested me one of the videos of this series, i got hooked, i swear i started watching it for those over the top, really well made theories but lord am i invested in the muse story, i actually CANNOT wait for the next video props, you are making fire dont let the muse go

[@MoreMSTChase]

3:22 this part is perfect

[@JosiahTheStickGuy]

I’ve rarely ever seen KZbin exclusive horror stories, and this absolutely takes the cake, with every single plot thread keeping me guessing and excited for what happens next. The level of quality here is insane! I’m excited to see the final installment in 2023! Good luck!

[@frggiggiggsrox]

I can't believe this legitimately scared me so much I had to look away like 3 times. The first look at the muse is terrifying. great job

[@liahcervantes]

OK BUT I LOVED THIS?!? IDC WHAT ANY WANTS I WANT MORE FILMS 🙏

[@alphattus1503]

Amazing video, originally clicked last year when the first one came out and stayed for the arg, love the series and the channel and can’t wait to see what you make next

[@meganerd6991]

Alex Bale, a man who can make Scammers hang up talking about a VPN

[@Office_chair]

I still can't believe that was an actual scammer. IMAGINE BEING THAT SCAMMER AND YOU GO TO SCAN THIS GUY AND HE JUST STARTS TALKING ABOUT VPNS.

[@assortedgem219]

"*sighs* ..it protects your computer from the harmful sites.." HELP VAHAHAA

[@illegalseagulls]

The whole thing is probably a metaphor for the actial alien theory. Like in the beginning how he mentioned that in spongebob, the jellyfish were cloning and replacing bikini bottom citizens, the muses here are replacing humans.

[@jvlocococo6494]

Smartest man alive

[@stinkystinkypoopystinkypeepee]

@@jvlocococo6494 chill out man 👞

[@jvlocococo6494]

@@stinkystinkypoopystinkypeepee 👌 ok

[@jvlocococo6494]

@@stinkystinkypoopystinkypeepee but please don’t break into my house

[@onlooker31]

@@jvlocococo6494 bold of you to assume he isn’t in your walls.

[@sarubet8725]

A mutated cow writing spongebob theories for a film maker. What a gem. And it looks professional as well. Good luck o nyour future career.

[@IshakPasha23]

This Is Some Of The Most Underrated Content On The Whole Platform!Good Job Alex And The Rest Of The Crew