Gen Z Reacts To Wednesday & The Addams Family! | REACT

[@kendrat1665]

Jenna choreographed the dance scene, learned cello AND fencing. She is the GOAT!

[@VIJAYzk]

🐐

[@Venom_1462]

Heard she also learned German for the role

[@meliodas69420]

Fr

[@GabyGibson]

She did? WOW! That’s incredible!

[@milanek1527]

Yeah because she is a hard worker + kind

[@cassiejo1426]

THIS IS THE ONLY TIME IVE EVER HEARD SOMEONE TALK ABT THE SONG BEING DIFFERENT OMFG THANK YOU

[@mariana1994]

What do you mean? In the show she dances to that song. Im confused.

[@cassiejo1426]

@@mariana1994 in the show she danced to a different song than everyone is doing the dance to on tiktok.

[@cassiejo1426]

@@mariana1994 i honestly don't know what it's called but isn't the same song 😅

[@mariana1994]

@@cassiejo1426 ooooooh. Got it. Thanks.

[@jwrs9744]

@@cassiejo1426 do you mean Bloody Mary by Lady Gaga

[@emilyschomer6715]

3:37 Almost all. Morticia, Pubert, Fester, Pugsley, Itt, What, Wednesday, Gomez, Lurch, Thing, Grandmama

[@RenataKaleah]

the personality that Wednesday is known for owes so much to the 90s/Christina Ricci version. If you look at her previous versions, she was really one dimensional.

[@emilyschomer6715]

10:41 Fencing, playing instruments, yoga, learning languages, animal taming

[@MissSirenita]

Jenna really nailed the Kubrick stare. Also, I hope Lurch plays a bigger role in season 2. He only played the role as a driver.

[@taylor_drift]

How did they not mention that the quintessential Wednesday, Christina Freaking Ricci, is in the show and Jenna Ortega was super excited to bounce her ideas for her character off her. Its such love...and Jenna is Perfection in the part.

[@jerizzome]

1964 Morticia is such a smokeshow 😍

[@xbreakinggracex]

They clearly didn't watch The Addams family (1991) and Addams family values before filming this, these movies are so iconic tho, idk why they haven't seen them.

[@gordowg1wg145]

Because that was well before they were born? I even watched the TV series way back in the day - but i don't see why the previous ones are relevant?

[@jasminemcphail3614]

They all should of watch the movies tho. Just because the movies came out before they were born does not mean they had no way of watching them. Literally both of the movies are on netflix. I wasn't around when both of the movies came out and I seen both movies since I was little girl.

[@gordowg1wg145]

@@jasminemcphail3614 I would assume you meant "should have watched"? Again, because this seems to be a common theme amongst those commenting - why SHOULD they have? Just because you, and others (including myself), have seen the series and movies, it by no means means they are a "must see", especially when there is a lot more content available to them - and I expect they also have numerous other interests they prefer to enjoy rather than watching old stuff which was very much "of its time" Heck, I also loved The Munsters, of which you SHOULD heve watched both the series and movies, too - see how that works?

[@jasminemcphail3614]

@@gordowg1wg145 I get what you are saying, but I still think the movies are the reason why we got the new series wednesday. Without the movies and christina's ricci portrayal of the character the show would not exist literally-see how that goes. I don't mind the young gen z watching the series and enjoying it, but if they want to understand wednesday, her family, and how her mind works they are gonna have to watch the movies to figure it out or the 1964 series.

[@gordowg1wg145]

@@jasminemcphail3614 I don't disagree - it's one of the few times the industry's lack of vision and apparent reliance on recycling old material has paid off in spades 👍😎😊 I would partially agree in the previous material colouring this iteration of 'Wednesday' - Miss Ricci's 'thanksgiving' speach is iconic and is clearly an influence, but the TV series Wednesday, rather less so. That said, Miss Ortega brings so much to the role, herself, and IMO has made it hers for the current generation.

[@treetopjones737]

Lurch wasn't intended to be a speaking character, but Ted Cassidy improved "you rang?" answering the door, and with his deep voice they knew it was gold.

[@SoundOfOceanBlue]

Fun fact - Ted Cassidy who plays Lurch in original Addams Family is also was The Thing and when Lurch had a scene together with Thing a crew member Jack Voglin played as Thing. Cassidy would prank sometimes and use his other hand to see if anyone noticed!

[@khalilahd.]

I honestly didn’t know how far back the Addams family went but I loved this and their reactions were everything ❤😅

[@MatthewCYN15]

Here after i met Rowan (Calum Ross) and Mayor Walker (Tommy Earl Jenkins) at Comic con in London. 😁 They were very nice people btw 😁

[@royal_dpr]

I’m surprised y’all didn’t acknowledge the 2019 animated one movie was dope 🔥💯

[@forestrot666]

I was introduced to the Addams Family full on in the 1990s. I was a kid when the films came out and dressed as Mortica for many halloweens. We can thank my parents because they watched the Original show as kid s as well as remembering the comics that came out during that time. Even my lil bro was nicknamed Pugsley as a kid and we were the Wednesday & Pugsley duo of our whole family. Also, they raised me on Tim Burton, and two months before I was conceived, their last date as couple w/o kids was Beetlejuice. Also we watched loads of re-runs of the Munsters on the classic channel along with Green Acres ;) Watching the Addams family evolve overtime has been a lifelong journey so far and the musical we went was great. The cast was so on point!

[@elisawestvirginiamountainm1019]

My mom went to college with Lurch. She said he was such a nice guy. He lived about 45 minutes from my home town, in Philippi, WV, the town that now as the Lurch festival now.

[@JustAStump]

That guy who likes sped up versions of songs... he's clearly young and before the time of nightcore 🤣😅

[@JesusPerez-ld8ge]

Its funny how she says the theater show is messed up but loves the bloody scene in Wednesday hahaha

[@daniwilliams]

addams family values is one of my all time favorite 🙂

[@attilaolah7772]

The Wednesday( Jenna Ortega)dance was pure gold, mesmerizing.

[@Zandersaurus]

They forgot to show The Adams Family appearing in the Scooby-Doo Movie Show

[@rian7680]

Fun Fact: On the Original Addams Family Uncle Fester is in Morticia's side of the Family the Frump and also Morticia had an Older Sister named Ophelia who supposed to be Married to Gomez but he confess to Ophelia that he doesen't love her and Ophelia accepts it and got hitch with Cousin Itt and When Morticia was young her dress is Wednesday's dress

[@brandeerodriguez8536]

I love Jair. I love her energy always. I love the way she interacts with the people she films with. I just want to hug her

[@CrownOfButch]

I hate Jair so much. I've hated her since "Do they know pop punk part 4 "That's Weezer? I love Weezer that's the one i should've got." Oh please just stop pretending.. You are completely clueless. And now, "Thursday"? Really? How hard is it to remember names from a franchise you supposedly like? How many guesses did it take hwr to remember Pugsley?

[@nightmareicethemafialegend4947]

I'm obsessed with Wednesday I FREAKING LOVE HER DANCE & JENNA NAILED WEDNESDAY

[@mrroboshadow]

"why is she so positive" that....is one of the the worst insults you could ever say to Wednsday Addams

[@joshuawells835]

Grew up with the 1990s films. There's also a web series by Samara Morgan, where she plays an adult Wednesday. It was great, but cancelled due to issues of copyright. It's still available to be watched.

[@elleinchrist]

The new Wednesday was so good and I absolutely loved jenna ortega as wednesday! She was also great in X but def a different kind of movie lmao

[@mayflower7811]

I am so glad that you guys are reacting to all of the adaptations of the Adams Family. This Family will forever be a classic

[@XxforevercandygirlXx]

I'm so old I remember these kids on kids react

[@Xanaphia]

My local high school performed The Addams Family musical two years ago! It was so fun watching!

[@tiffanymize4458]

One of the best sitcoms and movie franchises ever! I grew up wishing I could be an Addams.

[@virlinehonore9767]

I’ve been obsessed with Wednesday since it came out!! Jenna killed the role!! I was so excited to see her in the show since I’ve loved everything else she’s been in

[@Everythingz127]

No shade but she's average compared to the Christina Ricci

[@yourocks2009]

Omg i feel so old… I remember when Lucas was just a child and now he’s growing up so fast

[@turenock]

Yeah, and now no one likes him

[@yourocks2009]

@@turenock i still like him and im sure many people still love, like, and adore him 😊

[@slshanklin]

Do any of them know about The Munsters? They were on TV about the same time, with a fun theme song. It was an equally good show, but the later renditions were poorly done, and didn't catch on.

[@vapoet]

I saw the Munsters as a typical Father Knows Best style sitcom with a little twist. I tend to see the Addams Family to be the first family comedy that made it pretty clear the parents are having sex.

[@acwolf92]

In my opinion, in the original b&w series it looks like Wednesday is the younger sibling, In the 1990s films I thought Wednesday and Pugsley were twins and in the Wednesday series she's clearly the older sibling.

[@TiffanyAllen1784]

She’s meant to be the younger sibling in every iteration except the recent Netflix series.

[@niles8102]

Her dance was inspired by the 80's/90's goth wave club scene wirh a dash of the OG Addams Family

[@mikeysantacruz]

Shame you didn't mention Christina Ricci Wednesday in the 90's movies was also in the netflex series Wednesday.

[@GFM1980]

I love Enid in the serie, when she finally wolves out it was great

[@YejisHoodieInHalazia]

Lucas did a good job as Wednesday Addams!!!!!!

[@bean2122]

oh shit I didnt even notice Jenna did the original Wednesday dance! Holy hecc that is a nice touch!

[@valkyriekayn3236]

As a goth, I mmediatley had to watch this, the addams family song is literally my theme song

[@warriorbard]

I was first introduced to Jenna Ortega in The Fallout and she blew me away with her performance. That movie shook me to the core; it was so raw and honest. Casting her as Wednesday was the perfect choice. She's got a great future ahead of her.

[@GreenCreeperGamer]

People forget about Wednesday and Pugsly baby brother Pubert

[@RyanMK666]

The original dance is where it’s at, why people aren’t talking about why it’s SO much better than the new one, but no one is dancing it only the new one. RIP the original actress by the way 🥲

[@clueabeartmi]

Rip to the original Wednesday

[@AMB33ZY]

It crushed my soul in the beginning of the video and the little girl said “why is she so positive” because being sad is not a fundamental or foundational part of Wednesday Addams’ personality that’s just the new Wednesday Addams personality and it’s because of the breakdown of the character that has happened since the Addams family movie came out. I like the new ones they show for what it is but if I have to compare it to the canon of the character it’s going to get a low rating. Jenna Ortega has my heart.

[@gordowg1wg145]

Christina's interpretation was very dry too, but if it helps consider - this version changed when her scorpion was killed in front of her nd she cut herself off from any vulnerability, and she would have been a couple of years older than Lisa Loring* in that clip from the TV series. *You should check out her life after the series - it was certainly interesting and colourful.

[@tamara7639]

The fact that Jenna came up with choreography in her hotel room in one night makes it even better, I freaking love that scene ❤

[@bill930505]

Has anyone saw the Stuck in the Middle clip that foreshadowed Jenna becoming Wednesday? “If my family was a week, I’d be Wednesday”.

[@LilYandere]

Growing up people always called me Wednesday so she’s who I identify with. Me and my little black heart 🖤🔮🐈‍⬛

[@BeastrealDT]

Love how they used The Cramps' , "Goo Goo Muck." ✌️

[@sainjawoof3506]

🖤

[@caleb700]

I've seen every version of the Addams Family. And I love them each entirely. There's nothing wrong with people not knowing previous versions or preferring the originals or likes them all. I'm happy this group had no nay sayers and they all seemed to genuinely like everything even the ones who haven't seen the originals. They are a good cast. And The Addams Family is the best!

[@gordowg1wg145]

TRUTH! Take the series as a new interpretation of the previous productions, or take it as a stand-alone production and enjoy it as it is. If people don't like it they can stick to the older ones. I liked all the earlier interpretations at the time, but this one is the best - for me.

[@priscillaajayipristine]

How they were not impressed by the first Addams family theme song is so flat, I'm a 90s kid but I loved the 60's theme song so much. They were dark but not had a lot of relatable family themes, not everything has to be so dark before it can be appreciated. And the new Wednesday character showed me that you can act dark or emotionless but have a lot of emotions and expressions

[@damianmartinez3315]

I cried when when Thing was dying. Also has no one seen the Addams family movies..? They seem so shocked by Wednesday & Puglsey.

[@larissalima7918]

there’s also the tv series and cartoon from the 90s 🕸

[@goodluck7327]

jack is hot with eyeliner, every guy needs eyeliner

[@Seiferboi]

I'm related to the original Morticia, Carolyn Jones, and the movie version, Anjelica Huston. They were cousins as well. We're all also related to Yvonne de Carlo, who played Lily Munster.

[@ivanhernandez9579]

Are you for real

[@MrTricyc]

Hate to tell you she really is playing the cello she learned how.

[@drockherb2073]

Did they really show all this Addams family info to these kids an NOT a tell them how superstar, Christina, Ricci, a.k.a. Ms. Thornhill was the 90s Wednesday 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Damienp3902]

@neffex2222stfu no one cares

[@btshea9537]

Why did you not show the cartoons! Those were great

[@mikesilva3868]

Agreed 😎

[@treetopjones737]

( Original ) John Astin is still with us, age 92.

[@RareKumiko]

Adoptive Father of Sean Astin aka Samwise

[@Seongil_ByunghoonStan]

I didn't know MC hammer made a song for the Addams family, I was vibing to that

[@aulduronsmith5577]

John Astin was one of the funniest people ever on TV

[@vapoet]

I remember him on Night Court as the judge's dad. "But I;m much better now."

[@roshill2010]

The 1990s cartoon network The Addam's family cartoons always get forgotten. They really did what they couldn't Irl in these cartoons. Had no clue abt the Mc Hammer song tho. I hope they go back n watch the older stuff it's awesome.

[@bug5317]

I heard that Jenna didn't blink in her scene''s which added to the awesome of her performance!! LOVE LOVE

[@angierentmeester9265]

Someone posted on INSTAGRAM that she only blinked 8 or 9 (they said the number, I just don't remember)

[@heidimarie1198]

The Addams Family Groove was one of my first ever Vinyl Purchases with my pocket money !!! I remember it well !!!

[@generalx13]

Shame they completely skipped over the cartoons. The newer reboot had some really fantastic moments. Especially Wednesday at school dealing with the bullies. If anything the noose braids were a fantastic addition to the character.

[@starscreamthecruel8026]

"I don't think you understand, Bethany. I'm not locked up in here with you. You're locked up in here with me....*stare intensifies*"

[@endymionisrafieldeios7362]

I remember some of the extended family. Uncle Goner, Uncle Knickknack, Uncle Cleaver, Aunt Goomba, Uncle Flossy...

[@femalepapyrus]

Flora and fauna

[@endymionisrafieldeios7362]

@@femalepapyrus Oh yeah, the conjoined twins.

[@gordowg1wg145]

There are a lot of people commenting who so don't 'get' Emma, but love the "Wednesday" character - and it's pure 🤣🤣🤣 because they totally miss the fact that Emma is a real-life "Wednesday''. She's always been a cute kid, always been very funny in a really dry fashion - that is adorable - but she's let the joy out here because she totally 'gets' the Wednesday character 👍😎 [edit] Looked at a lot of comments, and there are still a lot of idiots posting stupidities - if you guys and girls are upsetting people like that you're doing a GOOD job, keep it up👍😎😀

[@TiffanyAllen1784]

People shouldn’t be picking on a kid, but Emma is far too bubbly and over-eager to be much like Wednesday.

[@josephe.parker626]

I think Jenna Ortega Literally nailed it as Wednesday on Wednesday.

[@karensmith5404]

Did y’all not watch the Christina ricci Wednesday

[@gordowg1wg145]

Yes, and...? I don't get why y'all are so upset when Christina Ricci, herself, not only has been extremely complimentary about Jenna's portrayal of 'Wednesday', but had a part that had many interactions with Jenna's Wednesday.

[@angelacasillas21]

omg ive never seen the Adams family nor Wednesday and my 1st grade teacher i believe Mrs. Derick showed me this song "The days of the week" That goes, Days of the week*snap snap* Days of the week *snap snap* Days of the week, Days of the week, Days of the week *snap snap* 'There's Sunday and There's Monday There's Tuesday and There's Wednesday There's Thursday then There's Friday And then there's Saturday Days of the week*snap snap* Days of the week *snap snap* Days of the week, Days of the week, Days of the week *snap snap* " And it just hit me it's the Adams family theme song

[@countrygirlbeth1]

The Addams Musical is one of the best things I’ve seen

[@JackJerry]

Ill dance dance dance

[@catqueen343]

5:13 she was always younger and why is everyone shocked for the 1991 movie scene how can they call themselves fans if they haven't even watched the 1991 film

[@Everythingz127]

They only know the about the new versions. Don't even documents themselves. I'm a gen z too and just watched the 1991 and the animated movie and was shocked too, like she was always younger what do they mean.

[@declanfan30]

This is a cool video. I saw the first episode of Wednesday and want to finish it. It’s also cool to see the other Addams Family movies, shows and the musical too. Also, it’s cool to see Emma again.

[@Jamessmith-xk3fh]

Wednesday had a great first season. I hope they have more seasons

[@sakura2bloom]

5:32 I also cried

[@writeonshell]

I had completely forgotten (suppressed?) The MC Hammer Addams family song but a few bars in and *flashbacks*

[@tyrondacoleman2694]

Addams Family Values is my favorite!!!

[@erichousley448]

Wednesday is everyone's favorite. But I would love to be romantic like Gomez and Morticia from the 90's movie

[@Everythingz127]

Not really I prefer Morticia

[@montypython203]

Good to see so many clips from '60s show!

[@amazenfilms]

2:23 wait… WHAT?!?! Why did he breathe like that afterwards tho?

[@frankmiranda707]

Love seeing Emma back on React!!!! Miss her!!!!

[@nathanwilliams9866]

Right? I haven't seen her this animated about anything since...ever?

[@CaLemLiza]

the SHADE for not including addams family reunion!!

[@Damienp3902]

Let’s pretend that movie never happened

[@santiagocroonenberg5958]

i love this channellll

[@FrankieJayUK]

I have Anjelica and Raul as Morticia and Gomez tattooed on my leg - it's my all time favourite film

[@randomreviews4278]

You forgot the animated movies along family reunion

[@Mister_Joker94]

Should've shown them the animated one that had a Migos song lmao

[@handsoffmyskull]

the very reason we love cristina ricci's wednesday is because she brought to life the character we love the most, our side-self.

[@sophiehanssel2017]

I saw the Addams Family stage musical 8 years ago

[@niles8102]

THEY'RE ALL IN BLACK, AHHHH I LOVE THIS!!!!

[@alwaysbecrazy]

I first saw Jenna on Fallout... GREAT GREAT performance 👏 And than wednesday!? 👌

[@eyeballmuncher3128]

WILL NEVER FORGIVE SOCIETY FOR REPLACING THE CRAMPS MASTERPIECE WITH LADY MF GAGA

[@keilinsanchez6186]

About time!!!! Yes! ADAMS FAMILY

[@Avileable2]

Also good to throw in the 2 cartoons they made

[@julieschanel]

So interesting how these kids see the beauty in the 'dark' through a character like Wednesday, but are so judgmental with Slipknot clips. Actually Ortega said she based her dance moves in 80s goth scene, so open your minds a bit more Gen Z.

[@SephirothDA]

I really think Gen Z is open minded. I know a lot of teens that actually do not dislike metal and other "unusual" music genre. Lots of them may not know a lot about it, but everytime they actually do enjoye it. The problem her is the staff selecting the worst Gen Z kids possible ... those who do not represent the majority at all.

[@gordowg1wg145]

You're both conflating a lot there - Wednesday and Slipknot are on VERY different places on the spectrum. I'd be older than either of you, and I really like the Wednesday character's dryness and attitude, I've also had some very good female friends (I'm male) who were/are Goths and Emo's - doesn't mean I have to like their music, or Slipknot*. *They have had a track or two that wasn't bad, but I can say the same about BTS...

[@turenock]

Lucas says "Piranhas eat his balls" Lucas during slipknot concert: Do they just eat arms live???? Kid's so wack, someone give him some medical treatment lmao

[@SpiderandMosquito]

... who pooped on your cereal bar?

[@awenaexp807]

thank you so for this, I am a very proud 31 yr old Addams family fan.

[@Sam90621]

Its funny how people changed the song to bloody mary

[@rishabhsharma7499]

Lucas!! is that you.. Boy what happened to that jolly, happy, vibrant lucas.. Damn boy😒

[@GabyGibson]

I think Jenna Ortega may be the hottest girl in the world at the moment