Every Circus Character's Disorder! TADC Theory!

[@megangonzalez9697]

I don't think that Jax is a narcissist. I think that he has been in the circus for so long and seen so many people abstract that he puts up walls. That way, he won't be hurt when his friends leave, and nobody will be hurt when he leaves. I'm guessing his relationship with Circus members used to be way different, but over time relying on virtual "people" was too soul crushing.

[@BerryJackalope]

@megangonzalez9697 not narcissistic, no, but I could still see antisocial personality disorder. It makes creating connections nearly impossible and puts others emotions and well being beneath their own. It can occur after trauma too, such as being in the circus so long (not their fault but still difficult to be around)

[@megangonzalez9697]

@BerryJackalope I could totally see that

[@occykat]

Elevation complex

[@black-shadow-eclipse]

What I really like about this series is that for every person there is a character that you can empathize with.

[@PaladinZ8008]

A good theory I've seen about jax (I don't remember who made it) is that he was in a family that was quick to blame him when bad things happened, possibly because he was mischievous at an extremely young age and people continued to view him that way throughout his childhood. And because he was always blamed for stuff, he started to not care about being a good person because he would be blamed anyway. This could lead to him being a jerk to others and explain why he seems to become a genuinely good person when it actually matters that he is. So not exactly a diagnosable problem but a toxic environment from a young age.

[@DragonLikesArt]

As someone with autism I see myself in gangle. With her masking, socially awkward, overthinking and stromb interests in art

[@seeminglyindistressed3855]

Same and funny thing is my mom has bi polar so its all connected for me

[@Lovely-x7t]

@@seeminglyindistressed3855 My mum also has bipolar.

[@seeminglyindistressed3855]

@Lovely-x7t Cool so are we best friends

[@Cubicnoir]

Kinger may have also Alzheimer’s but I do think he had PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) 3:44

[@wilTfrie]

you know in episode 3 it IS reveiled that queen or queener or whover kinger's girlfriend or wife WHATEVER abstracted

[@TrueDamBe]

I agree with cubicnoir on ptsd but i don’t think kinger has alzheimers. Now i want to say that i am not a medical professional either so take this with a pinch of salt. But i think kingers problem might be more like ptsd induced psykosis but in reverse? I don’t know. But thats just the feeling i get from kinger more than alzheimer.

[@almessasorrow4950]

memory loss related PTSD blocks info of a traumatic event along with everyday info that reminds said person of their PTSD. Sensory clues/Triggers will repair memory in great detail as if reliving the memory.

[@KitKat-co2of]

​@@wilTfrie Your struggle to name Kinger's wife was so real 😭😭😭

[@vianegativa9049]

Dissociative traits too

[@CriticalFangirl]

I never watched this show. But as someone who has been spending the year soul-searching and learning about my mental health, this video instantly caught my attention.

[@Chrissy717]

Just watch it. Trust me. If you were soul-searching for an answer to your mental health condition, this show will probably hit a bit differently (in a good/making you cry way)

[@typhoonboom]

i highly reccoment watching it. it takes less than 2 hours and is really funny imo

[@alex-ut3xp]

This show somehow hits on almost every trauma I have even though indirectly at times. Some moments hurt a little but it always manages to bring me back to the moment immediately afterwards like therapy that actually helps somehow (therapy irl has never worked out for me and deepened the scars of my trauma but this show has a much better impact on my mental state)

[@Mocha_teas]

Seriously recommend it to you

[@katenesm]

Be strong bro!

[@PLScypion]

6:26 you have no idea how fucking TRUE that is. As someone who discovered at 20 years old, that I'm basically 3/4 orphan despite in theory having both living biological parents (divorced for my entire life, one with new normal family) and had to babysit my narcissistic birthgiver (she checks out all the boxes, 0 empathy for anyone, has relations with people only if they're useful to her and is the only person in entire world entitled to having emotions, things, money and anything else in her own bubble) for almost all of my life so far, I know way too well how much it sucks to not being able to have your own emotions, opinions and even real face around the closest family, having to pretend to be always neutral-happy about everything 24/7 because if you don't, the toxic person will go into childish unjustified unreasonable tantrum and being unbearable to live around. Having to learn to never show your true face, maneuvering around other people's behavior and not telling them truth to not set them of to the point of professionally hiding true intentions is horrible. And it's not even with specific cases, it's everywhere! My birthgiver hated her parents because they were like that to her, yet she act 90% the same way as my grandma. Same with grandma on my father's side, she was that toxic to him but also her own husband my grandfather, to the point where both had suicidal tendencies because of her. My friend (A) and her son (J) had the same with her parents and J's father, A's husband and so many other cases. Unbearable toxic narcissists that you have to move around in specific way to not make your life, with their tantrums where they blame everything on you, even worse. So yeah, if that's more or less Ragatha's backstory then she is 100% my spiritual digital avatar and I'm very interested in how they explore her character in next episodes.

[@BerryJackalope]

@PLScypion Yeah, that explanation hit home for me. Also came from a garbage abusive family. Eventually I was diagnosed with ocd, pure o at times, which presented in extreme people pleasing and an obsession with validation and reassurance that I was good and being as good as possible. Always concerned with how I was perceived to the point where I disregard my own personal well being. Like her putting up with Jax putting her in the deep fryer but still wanting him to like her.

[@VintageFenrir]

"Go ahead, you can subscribe twice!" [Is already subscribed.] [Clicks the button again.] [Is now unsubscribed]

[@Sonchikas1]

People call Jax narcissistic because they have a wrong idea of what narcissism is. Ragatha's need to be liked by others is more in line with NPD, she's literally trying to have control over what people think of her.

[@Murderducky4u]

I think Jax might also have trust issues, as he never really trusts anyone. I also think Caine might have ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder) and slight schizophrenia (and remember that's just a theory a GAME theory(jkjkjk))

[@WhoAsked123feelinggood]

Yeah I think caine has adhd too

[@cuckoobrain7999]

Why schizophrenia?

[@Murderducky4u]

@cuckoobrain7999 idk he is a bit delusional

[@Murderducky4u]

@cuckoobrain7999 sry if I got that wrong I'm not a professional

[@stormdash2341]

One of the popular theories I heard about Gangle wearing a Happy Mask is more the belief that she is literally Masking her feelings. She's depressed, but puts on a mask to make it seem like she's happy, or even tries to force it like she did in episode 4. As for Ragatha, she might be an example of Toxic Positivity. She tries too hard to be happy and make everyone else happy, which can repress feelings. It's hinted that she might be bitter at Pomni for ditching her in episode one, but won't say anything. She'd rather smile and pretend it's okay. Gangle and Ragatha are similar in that they both try to force happiness in some ways. Difference is Gangle is just hiding her emotions while Ragatha is being a bit more controlling. Everything else seems spot on. Great video.

[@micheleolivier8270]

There is a therapist on KZbin, who watches these shows and cosplay these characters as she gives her opinion on what theses characters have and what not. I saw a couple when she talks about the Amazing digital circus and Hazbin hotel.

[@laurahuynh8333]

Are you talking about Georgia Dow?

[@micheleolivier8270]

@laurahuynh8333 Yes. Thank you.

[@veronicapiccinini7956]

You mean Georgia Dow?

[@0valeyes]

Yeah I seen her videos don't know she seen these yet.

[@F_NerdShark]

Georgia Dow! I love her content she’s so cheerful

[@skyglitters1160]

What if Jax is literally just someone irl playing the game? His room doesn’t exist because he just doesn’t need one. He has the ability to just remove the headset unlike everyone else for whatever reason. He may only remove it when he enters his “room” just to keep everyone fooled. That may be why he doesn’t care much. He’s like a child playing Minecraft in creative mode. Destroying everything in his path just for a laugh. He of course plays it off like he’s like everyone else but for him he’s just having fun with characters that he believes aren’t truly alive. Idk I’m probably wrong but I think it’s an interesting thought.

[@lemonyvee]

i think borderline personality disorder may fit gangle better, since people with bpd experience frequent mood changes within minutes to hours. gangle's comedy mask breaks so fast and easily, which reminds me more of bpd than bipolar. bipolar people tend to have longer periods of mania and depression that can last for days, weeks and months.

[@AveragePsychologist]

My headcanons as a Psychologist: Jax: Antisocial Personality Disorder (though perhaps not fully Psychopathic, and instead just Sociopathic), and either Narcissistic Personality Disorder or Borderline Personality Disorder. Ragatha: People Pleasing, Co-Dependency, Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder and a Hero Complex. Zooble: Body Dysmorphia and Major Depression. Gangle: Bipolar Personality Disorder (with the Depressive episodes being more dominant than the Manic Ones) and Major Depression with hidden Sui**dal Thoughts. Kinger: PTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorder (having the real Kinger and the forgetful one) and ADHD. Pomni: Paranoid Personality Disorder, Social Anxiety, Major Depression and Autism. Kaufmo: Paranoid and Schizoid Personality Disorders, alongside Schizophrenia, which caused a Psychotic Breakdown that triggered his abstraction.

[@lindensalter6713]

Overall I really like this list. I thought I was the only one thinking OCD for Ragatha and that I was just inserting myself onto her. I’m glad someone else sees it. And I never thought of DID for Kinger but I think that’s a neat possibility. I do have a couple of questions. Why BPD for Jax? I’ve known a couple of people with BPD and I just am not picking up the same things I’ve noticed with those people I know. There isn’t a strong “push and pull” with emotions if that makes sense. He doesn’t seem to be prone to doing “I love this” to “I hate this” jumping around. He seems pretty consistent on how he views and feels about things. He doesn’t seem to have gotten strongly attached to anything or anyone ever so far. I just don’t see it but I also am no way an expert on these things. Do you not see Kinger as possibly having Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia as well? As far as everything else, I thought this sounded extremely accurate. The way he acts reminded me of a less cranky version of my great grandma before she died. I was surprised there was no form of dementia on your list

[@F_NerdShark]

As an autistic with a fixation on ASPD and I ALSO THOUGHT JAX MIGHT HAVE ASPD!! Even in the 4th episode when we get to see him break down a bit he’s still pretty careless, just more irritable. The only thing that gets him to act “normal” is the idea of having consequences to his actions (and even then he still doesn’t do what he’s told) I could explain every little thing that points it out to me but I doubt anyone cares that much to see me ramble about it lol

[@brainflash1]

Pretty sure Gangle is the one with autism.

[@AveragePsychologist]

My apologies, as you're right, Jax's chances of having BPD are quite low u_u Instead it's more like he's either Avoidant like Cartoon Universe said, or he just doesn't care at all. Also, your explanation about BPD was very exact and amazing! Also, I hope that your great-grandmother's soul its surrounded with love, light and her loved ones, and remember that she's watching over all of you now with her love and kindness. About Kinger there's a chance he might have Early Onset Alzheimer's, though he has the opposite of sundowning (as he becomes more cognizant in darkness rather than light). Finally, about Jax having ASPD, maybe after he does that unforgivable thing (I think he will end Ragatha), he might feel some guilt, even if it's because everyone else will make his life hell as punishment.

[@ElCuervoCronista]

Wow dude XD I'm not a psychologist, but I love studying psychology and since almost a decade I've being learning about neurodivergencies (cause I'm part of the band). Jax looks like a bratty narcissist to me, who's playing the bully role in order to hide his vulnerable self inside that digital trap from where they can't scape. He's trying to live it as a funny experience and make others more miserable than he is. Jax really needs a big slap in the face. Ragatha seems to be raised to be liked by others, so she's actively trying to be loved by everyone and is shutting-up her real feelings. She's insecure and feeling very lonely (at the point of wishing being flirted by any person). It's interesting that you said Pomni is the autistic one, cause I think Gangle is the more related with this peculiar brain structure: while in the Spudy's she is masking quite heavy, moving and talking as aspergers tend to do when they're in social pressure sittuations. Major depression and traumas are quite common for them too, because of their sensitivity and all the struggles they must hold daily. Pomni stills in shock trying to understand what's going on and accepting her new fate. She looks like someone introvert with anxiety problems.

[@skyhayes3425]

As someone who has worked in a job like Spudsey's while being bipolar as well, I completely related to Gangle in the moment. I've had those moments as well, but is was more that the job had ways to assume control than normal life. Watching the episode was really nice, it was cool to see the representation done in a way that wasn't demonizing.

[@Psycho_Animations]

0:23 reality

[@acethethirdking]

Jax to me comes across as someone putting up barriers to try and keep people at arms length,the Kaufmo funeral situation to me seeming like a break in his usual façade, Him asking how Pomni is doing also seems genuine, and comes across as him being too exhausted to keep up his front. he probably prefers being hated to forming a connection that could possibly lead to him being harmed. Guy comes across as the personification of the Hedgehog's Dilemma.

[@KitKat-co2of]

Because of this comment I learned what the Hedgehog's Dilemma is and WOW 1 YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT HIS BEING THE PERSONIFICATION OF IT AND 2 IT'S A REALLY COOL DILEMMA. I really like the question it imposes, of which is better to risk, being without company or to be hurt by your company.

[@AprilAngel4124]

I feel like I can speak upon this as I have most of these but I think Gangle has BPD also known as borderline personality disorder I have it and I have experienced a lot of what gang has but I also think she might be bipolar which I also have and then definitely experiences a lot of similar personalities to antisocial personality disorder which I don’t have but my mother… And he acts a lot like my mom too…

[@randompandagirl831]

I agree her emotions are one extreme of the emotion she’s feeling. Her comedy mask gets broken a lot and even to the point where she felt like she did everything wrong and blames herself zooble helps her when she’s feeling down. The happiness she felt was extreme joy but that sadness is the same as that joy.

[@Murknium]

"as your therapist, i'll gift you with this augmented reality game that will cure your mental disorder" dark alley therapist

[@KitKat-co2of]

WHAT IS THIS EVEN REFERENCING??

[@Murknium]

@KitKat-co2of headcanon i made up in the spot definitely not a real life experience, that'd be unrealistic yet, trust me

[@happypasta6]

I know Caine is an AI rather than a human/PC but I feel like he too still has some disorder traits. He’s constantly trying to be prefect and has control issues when things don’t go his way or trouble accepting different views from his.

[@Parker_Theemotherian]

Cool love the Theories ngl some are agreeable.

[@vwaaaat]

I think ragatha might be showing some borderline personality disorder symptoms, which is a very complex disorder that usually is about attachment issues, personality shifting to whoever she is interacting with, the feeling of being "fake" or not real, insecurity, and maladaptive relationships. She wants to control the situation but also not anger or make anyone unhappy is also a clue. Jax probably has antisocial personality disorder more than narcissism, because he really doesnt care about his image as seen by others. Narcissists have an inherent anxiety and insecurity about their image and cares about how they are seen by others. Antisocial personality is what people mean when they say psychopathic or sociopath, which are older terms. Jax seems to be the most adapted to the digital circus because he is not getting real world consequences for his impulsive and cruel behavior. But he could also want those real world consequences because that is how he regulates himself, and may lead to much more dangerous situations in the digital circus than we realize. Being antisocial doesnt outrightly mean evil, but without regulation it could easily get out of control. But he also could gain empathy of others in glimpses but it is hard for someone with antisocial personality disorder to feel or perceive empathy. I would agree that Kinger has alzheimers but maybe more like PTSD, derealization, or dissociative amnesia. It doesnt seem like he is in a marked downward turn but we will see how he progresses or doesnt. He definitely avoid his "reality" as much as possible just as much as he forgets about it. Zooble does show body dysmorphia but it seems more like she has depersonalization as well.

[@VioletFeatherWind]

I also think Ragatha has some forms of ptsd mainly cuz of how she was acting in the pilot where she was showing Pomni her room. I do believe she grew up in an abusive (psychology, mental, or physical, take your pick) environment where she was pretty much treated like an object. In this case, a toy which I guess is why she’s one of the few that looks human-like

[@Shades-N-Braids]

Since we learned that Ragatha had horses in her real life, I'll put my theory out that Ragatha lived/worked on her family's horse ranch with a lot of siblings, hence why she feels obligated to help anyone out, even if she doesn't actually want to.

[@CoziiKittenASMR]

As someone who is diagnosed with BDD (body dysmorphic disorder), I can totally see Zooble having it.

[@john_world974]

I had a thought that pomni can have attachment issues cuz yes she isn't 100%attached to a literal ai but the show is hinting at it from ep4 Maybe we're getting gummygoo or npcs in general eposide after jax or maybe even caine idk

[@LilWeebSauce]

I introduced my freind to digital circus and he had my fav theory about jax. Jac isn't crazy he isn't a pyhscopath. He was told before the game he was the ONLY real human. He thinks they are npcs and is testing them

[@henry_6921]

i honestly wonder if caine, in some way, may also suffer internally. even though he’s an ai, he is quite the advanced one, and he does have symptoms of some kind of illness. or maybe he’s just really, really, insecure about his ability to entertain the members of the circus. being shown by him panicking by zooble just telling him his adventures are *bad* and making things worse. while this could be just some internal programming clashing with his directive and zooble’s input about him failing the very job he was created for. i believe it might be something else, such as a existential crisis.

[@sarahelkassas2374]

It's interesting their physical forms is a manifestation of their mental health well that's what I think😮

[@English_suit]

I thought that gang,e had anorexia, the way she is made of ribbons and is literally called gangle

[@mr.theking2484]

I don't think Kinger has anything close to alzheimers or dementia, but rather a dissociative disorder. He dissociates in bright colorful environments to much to remember much, but in places his brain deems safe, he can be more at ease and remember things more clearly.

[@Britishballoongt]

hear me out, food shows the future of tadc angel food cake angel episode. 3 the hells angel thing? food episode 4 spudsys cake episode 2 candyland

[@Jaxtexx]

I’m so happy someone else thinks kinger has Alzheimer’s/Dimentia. And that Jax is a narcissist but not to the extreme that you would think

[@Wyrnikh]

I get the feeling that Pomni also deals with imposter syndrome, thus the clown suit.

[@melikesmuffins6676]

I have a feeling that dampened demeanor Jax experienced during the Spudsys episode will have lingering effects on him later on

[@andrewcalebgorospe2754]

might be wrong but.. ragatha: bpd gangle: bipolar jax: npd zooble: bdd kinger: ptsd pomni: gad at least this suddenly popped out to me while watching

[@fbi1083]

Jax probably doesn't have NPD as people with NPD are scared of how people perceive them and are scared of getting in trouble, Jax on the other hand does not care, so I'd lean closer to ASPD, but good list. The rest seem accurate.

[@globbyakaweirdjellyguy954]

I know I’ve dealt with depression and anxiety, so I definitely related to Gangle having her mask crack all the time and to Pomni on worrying/freaking out if something goes wrong or if I’m in a new situation.😥😥😥

[@cynthmcgpoet]

I was starting to think that Gangle may have been cutting, a self-harm behavior that is fairly common among people dealing with bipolar depression. Personally, I have not engaged in that behavior although I have known people who have. It could be connected to the red ribbons that her body exhibits in TADC. It's just something that came to mind before falling asleep, but I wanted to save this insight at the appropriate time and place.

[@F_NerdShark]

As someone who does not cut but does sh honestly I love this idea! It’s such a nice theory to compliment her mask and what it clearly symbolises with her changing emotions.

[@cdmay4]

While all of those definitions sound like they fit for Jax, it really frustrated me when they are so obviously villianized as it feels like saying they can't help but be evil. Genuinely understanding and exploring the definition could help set positive examples and make people suffering from them feel represented, too. I still think and hope they can do this with Jax, and this episode gave me a glimmer of hope for this, but unfortunately, I doubt it from the creators wording. Considering he asked if anyone could see, he probably has his own issues with how he is perceived by others. I think Ragatha might actually hate Jax because the 2 are more alike than she is comfortable with. This episode made it clear that they are almost all used to putting on an act. Ragatha could possibly have the same issues but manifested differently, resulting in the 2 of them getting on eachothers nerves for the way they've learned to hide it. For Jax, he could be pretending nothing can ever get to him so on one pokes at his issues while the reason is the same for Ragatha but the method is different because if everyone likes her they won't want to poke. I've heard narcissists get angry at people for crying, for instance, because they assume the other person is trying to manipulate them because that's what they do. Ragatha always asks why Jax is doing something, not telling him to stop. She wants to stop the cause, not the issue. Jax on the other hand, never allows any moment of weakness to show and distracts from it (he focused on the clock after getting out, wouldn't participate in holding his breath and didn't admit to being scared or running away from an obstructed kofmo) I think they definitely aren't shying away from talking about mental health and also that there's a heavy exploration into masking in general. For gangle, so many different mental disorders are relatable and when you watch reactions you can easily tell who has/hasn't worked fast food and who can't relate to gangles situation even if it was clearer towards the end. I don't have bipolar disorder, but I couldn't have felt more alike and understanding towards Gangle from the moment she put on the plastic mask. I am, however, currently suffering from autistic burnout, which feels extremely similar to how it was displayed in the show. Regardless of the diagnosis, the show gives, if any, many will find it relatable. People who didn't work fast food were more confused&focused on the process and if things happened and people without the same issues found gangle annoying and considered her purely on a power trip and that they needed to go back to the way we're but it's never that simple. I'm not sure they realize it, but several people b4 were found that gangle annoying before the mask, too. Zooble is so obvious that I don't actually know what to say about them, only that it makes sense that someone with body dismorphia would understand some of the frustrations of masking for a nuerotypical world. It also makes sense for pomni to feel the most normal despite anxiety bc so many people are waking up to the realization that they have anxiety to the point that it almost feels normal. The world around us is genuinely a little insane and just like pomni, it's almost concerning if you aren’t freaking out a little in this situation. With all of this said with that truck moment I do have a theory which is that most of these characters aren't just dead but that they may have caused it themselves and were uploaded to be treated for the issues leading to it in order to hopefully help them and keep them alive in a way. Maybe they have loved ones who are watching too. I think Jax is either a bug tester who somehow actually got trapped or was the 1st person who experimented in this way on by kinger. That's why they don't need nutrients but remember their past life and have adventures that are a little off. They are meant to treat the characters mostly in an exposure therapy way. The adventure probably adjusts to who attends. For instance Jax Ragatha and Zooble were all at a tea party where they were meant to socialize, kinger and pomni confronted horror itself and kingers past head on, and Zooble was put into therapy in episode 2. That was probably pretty triggering of real-life issues for all of them. It's at this point that I realize I'm rambling, so I'll get off my soap box now

[@ivanhunter6492]

Pomni could have schizophrenia

[@cynthmcgpoet]

PTSD, maybe?

[@jasmintea8825]

Why tho?

[@lambacrown]

Why do you think that

[@multi-milliondollarmike5127]

​@@jasmintea8825Could be paranoid schizophrenia.

[@MissSirenita]

Kinger most likely has C-PTSD and/or DID. Jax is antisocial and prob has anti-social personality disorder. Ragatha could’ve been a parentified child going through her adulthood as a people pleaser and care-taker without feeling like her feelings and problems matter. Gangle most definitely has Bipolar disorder and Major Depressive disorder with su*cidal ideation. Pomni prob has generalized anxiety Zooble has Body Dysmorphia Kaufmo prob had some sort of paranoia disorder, like maybe paranoid schizophrenia.

[@hernethehunter5703]

If anything, I would more so put Ragatha in the Narcissist category and say Jax is more Sociopathy personality disorder. Having a need to be viewed positively is a trait of Narcissism, it stems from their need to think of themselves as without fault, not just in their own mind but others' too. Jax on the other hand seems to have developed his indifference to others, and is not always awful, a common symptom of sociopathy is a cultured apathy towards other people that is sculpted by negative past experiences with other people, sociopaths shove folks away out of a need for self preservation. His behavior at Spudsy's and at random times in other episodes make the most sense with this prognosis as well, sociopaths aren't unfeeling, unlike psychopaths who cannot feel, they do in many cases want meaningful relationships with those around them and can develop attachments, but they have to work through the roadblock of past trauma first. He even seems to have been one of the nicer residents to Kaufmo, and does what he can when seeing that he's abstracted to keep the others somewhat out of harm's way (albeit in some of the most misguided ways possible like sending them down the Gloink hole) Recall back to how Ragatha reacts to Kaufmo abstracting, she sort of just faked her laughter like everything else, and this ties in to Gangle not trusting her. Ragatha clearly puts on a facade of caring, while seemingly not. Jax puts on a facade of the opposite, complete apathy to their safety, when he seems to at least care for Kaufmo and in the recent episode briefly, Pomni.

[@EntoneTori]

Caine has everything at once

[@T4icky]

I swear jax is BPD ..probably its not a real diagnosis its just..Yk a really Interesting thing how he fits the description the way Pommni would fit anxiety not canon but hey the shoe fits

[@WilliamJump-x6v]

1:47 WAIT IS THAT KAUFMO IN THE PAINTING

[@glowdark6413]

Honestly I think Pomni has a mixture of anxiety and PTSD. Jax might be a sociopath (maybe) or a lot of other issues that aren’t exactly clear yet. He may have had a terrible childhood though.

[@Alice_cat_gacha]

6:01 it could also mean she lived on a farm

[@vampire_bug]

In my opinion jax doesn’t really have a disorder. He’s naturally a jerk and bully since there’s nothing stopping him. I imagine he was a gamer and cyberbullied before he got trapped in the circus

[@MrConredsX]

Gummigoo - depression, existensial problem

[@MrWoofWoof03]

I like jax he is my favorite idk what it is just yet but something about him i find interesting

[@Idiotbox186]

Just a thought I literally just had while watching this, but what if in real life Jax was a Spudsy's worker? (Or Spudsy adjacent lol) Like, I could see it being that in real life, he really doesn't have much power and has to bottle up his frustrations (like most public service workers do), but *in the game*, he can literally do whatever he wants because technically it's not real. In this essay I will-

[@hannahlamagna]

I love Digital Circus

[@veggie4205]

Ragatha is just masking guys, she’s got a lil bit of the tism. I think she lines up to a person on the spectrum (I’m biased and autistic)

[@Jaxtexx]

I think Ragatha has a martyr complex than anything

[@touma2level013]

Jax does time to time act like a loony tunes or cartoon character. Probably a coping mechanism

[@themoondog6567]

Um, there is a disorder i can't remember what it is called but it means your cold apathetic aggressive and things like that.I think it would make sense for jax

[@ElCuervoCronista]

Instead bipolar, I think Gangle is a bit autistic because of how she behaves. Highly sensitive people (as autistics are) feel their emotions very intensely and live in a constant emotional roller-coaster, reason why they're normally misdiagnosed as bipolars and BPD. The depression and traumas that are haunting her come from, well, life itself and living in a normie society aren't very easy for neurodivergent people. They must struggle twice harder than a "normal" person.

[@Terastas]

I think it's crucial to remind everyone that there's a difference between presenting a diagnosis and presenting a character. Gooseworx may not have the expertise needed to properly depict and diagnose a disorder, but it's entirely possible that Pomni, Jax, etc. are all based on people they've known. I might have been overstepping my bounds in an earlier comment when I gave Zooble a genuine diagnosis, but I'm not doing that when I say I have known people like them -- people who just didn't feel right inside their own bodies. And I very much doubt Jax would be as triggering as he is if he weren't reminding so many of us of people we've known before.

[@The_Vesper]

As someone with aspd, jax might fit the aspd title. Sociopaths CAN feel to some degree but it dosent happen all the time. They can be called a bully nd often times they have an emotional disregard to what is right or wrong. He's not a narcissist though, it dosent really suit him and his personality

[@Okeana_Aster]

I feel like Jax felt trapped in real life. Maybe he had a crappy job like Gangle did, and now that he's in the circus, he's happy because he's free to do whatever he wants with no consequences, no matter how bad. But at the same time it's also a coping mechanism for being trapped in the circus, and try to not think about the bad of being in the circus. He focuses on the good of being able to do whatever he wants in order to not think about the risk of abstraction. When Kaufmo abstracted, he didn't get involved. That's because he doesn't want to acknowledge the danger of the situation they're in. He wants to only focus on the good to try and not fall to stress or despair that the reality of their situation could bring. So he messes with people and things to distract himself. The reason he was so depressed in Episode 4 is because he's in a situation similar to a real life situation, where he felt trapped and miserable. At least that's what I believe.

[@bluejay7071]

As someone with Bipolar i do heavily relate to the Tragedy/Comedy motif. However, in my opinion, Gangle is more depressed than bipolar. While she says she is having a manic episode at spudsy's, she still never seems to exhibit the traits of mania or hypomania outside that moment. Even then, her "manic episode" does not last long and she never seems to show a period of mania or hypomania. Her comedy mask breaks too fast and she spends way more time depressed. This reads more to me like depression with a fake smile than bipolar.

[@Seeebs]

YES FINALLY MY THEORY HAS BEEN THOUGHT BY SOMEONE ELSE

[@furryoftheyear]

i'm literally gangle and she is literally me

[@already-taken]

I would put Gangle more into the camp of autism than bipolar. Yes there are ups and downs shown, but there is a level of control that I wouldn't connect with bipolar. She can go straight from visibly frustrated to back to work by putting on the mask in the garbage area. That seems more like autistic masking to me.

[@Townlysw33t]

i feel like we all seem to forgot the worded “coded” exists! What if the characters arent made to have a specific issues but is written to be coded like those said issues? Kinda like how tran/gay coded characters are! They are designed to not be outed as those labels but are meant to share a similar story/or concept of those labels. But thats just a theory! A character analysis theory!

[@CartoonUniverse]

I did forget the word coded exists!

[@Townlysw33t]

Im sorry if i sounded rude! I didnt mean for that to sound rude at all, i was trying to say that maybe all those theories you were saying were true to the point! Like i said, sorry again if i sounded like i was talking down to you or anyone else, i do like your ideas and all your point you made, just wanted to share my opinions and thoughts.

[@CartoonUniverse]

haha I wasn't offended, I legit forgot that word it woulda been really useful when talking about this lol will remember it for the future for sure.

[@Townlysw33t]

Omg thank goodness, glad i reminded you lol and good video!

[@VonOffical]

Jax is also schizophrenic, because in ep3 he pointed a random area and talked to non-existent(in the script) viewers which we saw nobody was there.

[@lxneleszxn]

Oooohhhh I been think about this, but never posted anything about it :(

[@zplayzrobloz235]

:(

[@sammcfarlane2494]

Do you think Gangle really has autism

[@bignipplejax]

i reckon she could, she struggles to control and regulate her emotions

[@lindensalter6713]

Curious what makes you think this. I don’t remember noticing anything particularly autistic from her then again I wasn’t looking for that

[@sammcfarlane2494]

@ because lots of Nero diversion people struggle at Fastfood restaurants, I also think I either heard it in a video or on this channel before.

[@emugwak]

As someone who also has to tiptoe around family members to not set them off, I feel solidarity with Ragatha ✊️😔

[@greyofpta5305]

Plot twist: They're all D Class personnel.

[@davinmcdonald3989]

These are interesting theories.

[@UYE0]

Deep in the circus

[@Catpuff818]

Ragatha is codependent. The need to self censor and people please fit this to a tee.

[@wingmario95]

Do you think Caine and Bubble represent or show any type of mental disorder?

[@x._.kodi_]

i dont think so because they are only NPCs and not real humans, but they could possibly in the future episodes

[@lindensalter6713]

Their psychology is so different from humans that I’m not sure any disorder we’ve come up with would satisfactorily describe the AI characters. I’m sure we will see their mental struggles I just doubt we’ll have a good label for it

[@ShayleeYT]

This was exactly what I was thinking! All of the characters may represent different disorders. :>

[@brainflash1]

And their disorders are why they joined the Circus in the first place. Their memories are suppressed so they will confront their issues without realizing it.

[@shadowstripes5836]

I HAVE AUTISM LOL. Edit. this video was posted 2 minutes before my comment.

[@KendallFluker-lo5gt]

Yikes

[@Theoriginalautismer7790]

Same

[@mikkopontinen6541]

Same,i kinda relate to gangle

[@skyenight-by8yh]

As someone who’s constantly anticipating every possible scenario, I think Pomni’s me. 😅

[@maddog6620]

You are awesome 😎

[@sapphirebluex3865]

In my opinion I don't think Gangle is bipolar, depressed? Definitely And I also feel like she's autistic, coming from an autistic person she has some similar autistic traits that I have

[@brainflash1]

Pretty sure Gangle has autism, not bipolar disorder, hence the "masking".

[@edwardtrooper7027]

I see Jax as something that pushes people away so he and others don't get attached to him. Kind of like Blitzo. Acts like a jerk so people don't get attached but not enough to cut them out of their lives. So if one of them would Abstracted. He would not care or when HE would abstracted. No one would care about him. Someone that just wants to be hated so when bad things happen, Its easier to get other it

[@BerryJackalope]

Honestly I don't like their interpretation of Gangle having bipolar. She appears more to have MDD, or GAD, her putting on a mask, masking in general is something more common with those disorders. Bipolar you don't have a choice, you are stuck in the manic episode, stuck in the depressive episode in consistent patterns. Edit: That being said I do still really enjoy the episodes and perhaps gangle will explore more of what bipolar can look like or even the discussion of misdiagnosis because bipolar is actually the most commonly misdiagnosed disorder. Many people who first start out in the mental health treatment get diagnosed with bipolar first only to discover the real problem later. Me included. 😅)

[@bignipplejax]

💯💯💯💯

[@rhystheweirdo_]

I was honestly thinking that Gangle might be on the Autism Spectrum or have ADHD as well as possibly depression… but that's probably just me projecting myself onto a fictional character😅 as well as taking inspiration from another creator.

[@lindensalter6713]

I agree that the “normal” mask does represent masking rather than a manic episode. She has way too much control on being able to take it on and off that just doesn’t make sense if you’re trying to convey a manic episode but makes perfect sense if she is masking. She chooses to abandon her “normal” mask which is simply impossible to do with manic episodes. The detail that they used the word “normal” to describe it and not something about feeling good is another thing that makes more sense in a masking sense instead of a manic sense. They don’t call it a happy, confident, or positivity mask which would make way more sense describing what a manic episode could feel or seem like. I still think she is meant to portray bipolar particularly bipolar 2. With bipolar 2, manic episodes are short lived and aren’t really that manic. They are called hypomanic. I think her comedy and tragedy masks represent this well. She goes from short bursts of high self confidence to depressed with little to no control when she experiences them. The highs are short and the lows are long. The comedy mask breaks on a whim and she doesn’t have any control when she experiences depression episodes. That’s why the comedy mask breaks but the “normal” mask doesn’t. Gangle can’t control her comedy mask but she has all the control over the “normal” mask. She chooses to abandon her normal mask, but we will likely see her comedy mask again. She can choose whether masking is worth it but she can’t control her episodes.

[@ElCuervoCronista]

She obviously suffers depression and anxiety, but she's kinda neurodivergent. Probably a bit autistic or at least she owns some "autistic" traits.

[@BerryJackalope]

@lindensalter6713 Mmm yeah, what you're saying makes alot of sense. I was also wondering if perhaps it was bipolar 2 as well, the depressive episodes hit quick and frequent which are outside of her control. I'm still not totally sold on her experiencing hypomania but I could see that potentially being portrayed in the latest episode with the "normal" mask. It just feels more like general masking vs bipolar specific, especially since retail and food work requires everyone to mask all the time. Either way I'm interested to see where the show goes and enjoy that we're digging into the mental health of the characters.

[@SquareCircleGames]

Yes! I had this theory as soon as Episode 4 released, and it's great to finally see someone covering it!

[@X_Smooshie_X]

The idea about Ragatha and her maybe being in a toxic family hit me hard. The whole reason I suppress how I'm feeling to this day was to prevent looking like a burden to others while at the same people pleasing to make people hang out with me more.

[@rainbowtoyfunrandomess1982]

It's funny that most of the characters in The Amazing Digital Circus has different disorders and such especially Zooble because they are having a hard time finding body parts they like or when Pomni is slowly getting used to the crazy adventures Caine comes up with. Also I wonder if Jax secretly has low self esteem, but acts like a jerk just to hide it from the others.😮🤔

[@lindensalter6713]

Secretly low self esteem and trying to put up a front to hide is a common part of NPD

[@brainflash1]

Pretty sure he was abused and neglected as a child. His avatar is a cartoon bunny, he loves breaking into the other players rooms, he has cruel sarcastic sense of humor, and he didn't even bother making fun of Ragatha for being drunk

[@lindensalter6713]

@@brainflash1 what does a cartoon bunny have to do with child abuse?

[@Farrystrawberry]

This show is my disorder

[@SueWehkingPresents]

I feel like the ribbons on Gamgle are a representation about how empty inside she feels.

[@Molly_Dollyy774]

TADC is a very creative way to look into these different Disorders the characters likely have

[@greasedgamer55]

Hold up what about Caine ? From analysis and my own experiences I'd guess he's high functioning autistic tho your probably saying "but greased he's an AI not human" here's why I say that I've struggled with understanding people my whole life yet (like caine) I can create entire worlds, storylines, etc. on a mere whim and often I don't really think I'm human despite the evidence saying I am. What do you guys think ?

[@JHenryEden]

WAIT GANGLE IS A HER?

[@FoxgloveDemon42]

Great vid

[@davecroot9889]

Im pretty sure instead of Dysmorphia its Dysphoria. Made this mistake myself a lot of times, but there's a large difference between the two

[@daw8285]

I actually thought the opposite when I watched the episode

[@davecroot9889]

@@daw8285 could be both, since dysmorphia is an entirely different perception of your body and dysphoria is severe unhappiness or discomfort from what your body is. Being trans kinda relate to the latter one a lot.

[@daw8285]

@@davecroot9889 Same that's why Zooble is my favorite character 💜🏳️‍⚧️

[@lindensalter6713]

I think there’s a good argument that they do in fact have dysmorphia. With dysphoria there is a way you want your body to resemble and you feel better when you start to. That’s called euphoria. Zooble never appears to experience euphoria not even for short periods of time. The unhappiness with their body doesn’t seem to only come from a place of dysphoria. They don’t have something in particular they want their body to resemble. They are just constantly unhappy with their body no matter what. Even for gender-fluid people, there are moments they are euphoric appearing one way even if that way causes dysphoria later. We never see this with Zooble. They don’t even seem to be able to find body types that cause less distress. There isn’t just a disconnect from their body and how they want to present. They are unable to be happy no matter how their body looks. They could have both and I have known trans people who have indeed experienced both. Their problems just seem way more than simply being trans.

[@peninasanchez5789]

W vid

[@tayloredwards4968]

Could you do a theory on why would they work for this company and who would put them in the digital circuits in the first place

[@AspieMemoires]

Ragatha is definitely a victim of familial abuse or neglect. And Kinger is ptsd i feel more than Alzheimer’s. Finding more stability with less sensory input? That’s typical of ptsd.

[@katrina8231]

The diagnosis for longer, zooble, gangle, and pomni seem pretty spot on, with ragatha you definitely made a good argument but if course we won't know for certain until we get some more information on her, same for Jax

[@Radild1]

I think Pomni was a therapist in the real world. It seems like the common thread is she talks to others about something affecting them and ultimately helping them feel better. Gummigoo, Kinger, Gangle. Maybe all of the characters were comatose or something. Someone suggested this radical new virtual world experience to help rehabilitate them. They were put into the game but never left. Pomni went in to have a digital session with them, and the rest is history.

[@mariyalyash4852]

I believe Gangle has Bipolar disorder, but I don’t know anything about mental health or disorders

[@klingon401]

aside from the question asked to us in the video, has anyone considered what's happened to their IRL bodies? If what we saw in the exit door maze was the actual setup for the VR game, surely there'd have been other bodies around the setup no? unless their bodies physically get sucked into the game along with their minds