In Passionate Defense of Leatherface - Jules Dapper

[@julesdapper5584]

For active TCM fans, a lot of this video is old news. This video is more for new or casual fans. That, and it's just one of my favorite obsessions and I wanted to have fun with it. Of all the videos I;ve made this one had the least scripting, making it a lot more disorganized, but also the closest to how I talk in real life. I hope you all enjoy!

[@whatworks6518]

u just make stuff funnier

[@CoochieGobler_56]

AM I A TCM POSER 💔💔💔

[@facelessjack442]

Imagine being a 6 foot 5 child and some stranger just walks into your house. Just raw *OOGA BOOGA PANIC*

[@oldhunterundol3243]

Leatherface: "get off muh property!!!"

[@nazninsultana9248]

I wonder what's his actual height. Sometimes it says six four and sometimes six seven-

[@lilyanne8522]

@@nazninsultana9248iirc gunnar hansen the og actor was 6’3” in regular shoes and 6’5-6’7” in the cowboy boots

[@LilDoofy]

He saw Kirk and thought “ *bonk* “

[@Possum_Awesome_a]

Draten; GET THE F OFF OUR LAWN

[@kellimora5746]

I think Leatherface's problem is that he has never had a chance to think about what he wants. He kills because he feels he has to and so that is what he has done his whole life. For him, there is no alternative. That and his very troubled family situation are why I think he wouldn't leave. He doesn't enjoy what he does but it's really all he knows.

[@kevinskywalker5539]

The interesting thing is that the og leatherface actor, Gunnar Hansen prepared for his acting as Leatherface from watching , and being inspired from mentally disabled children in care facilities. (Although, this wasn't in the script), his intent was to portray Leatherface as somebody intellectually stunted and living in an insane, violent family who normalized the types of violence and insanity he ended up doing as well, because he had no other frame of reference. That's why he reacts with such fear after he kills Jerry (the third victim), running from window to window and acting stressed. He literally doesn't understand why or how people are coming into his house and he's freaked out and wants them to stop, hence why he goes searching for the remaining survivors- he thinks he's protecting himself from a threat. And the characterization of leatherface works, because he's an interesting character that's not really evil, just misunderstood.

[@bentramer682]

I always loved the matter of fact reality the original movie takes place in. The chainsaw isn't depicted as the end all be all of horror weapons. It's just a tool he uses to cut up the meat so they can sell it. It helps that he's able to completely terrify anyone who comes too near his house, though

[@yeoldegeorgemac]

when my best friend and i were first getting to know each other, at one point she just stared at me for a moment and said "... you're a leatherface girl, aren't you?" and let me tell you, i had never felt more perceived in my entire life

[@glitterbonez351]

All I’ve wanted.

[@TheHalloweenBoogeyman]

Luckyyyy, it takes me months to tell people my likes cause I’m one hella shy person

[@NECR0SIS]

Jules, at your uncles wake: WHY ARE YOU BOOING ME IM RIGHT?

[@beansfebreeze]

I will never understand how other people decide to make the exact kind of ridiculously specific content that I just so happen to love but tysm

[@saintsebastian_e]

i'm gonna add my thoughts on bubba giving stretch a human face because Why Not: he's giving her things that make *him* happy. a fresh, fully-intact mask is something he would probably want to receive as a gift, so he's giving it to stretch assuming that it could calm her down. also, this theory implies that he likes dancing, which- sahjlsdgsg i wanna dance with him. my favourite big boy. okay i'm done now i love this video very much

[@nazninsultana9248]

Omgomg

[@C0ZMIK5K1TTL35]

All in favor of nicknaming our Boy Leatherface as "Bubba Bear" hold up your chainsaws.

[@CosplayCore]

I mean, he's already a bear. So... -holds up chainsaw above head- >:D

[@JulieTheGhost0]

Forming a Leatherface fan club called The Leather Club right now

[@Velvetzienz]

I’m in

[@vocasoti]

Sounds kinky, I'm in

[@StockStilly]

Hello?

[@PLAGUE-KARM]

I’m late but imma join

[@ParanormalBear.7]

IM IN!!!

[@varicosevaynes]

People like to identify with fictional serial killers a lot and it’s usually a far stretch but I can’t express enough that I genuinely feel like him in the sense that I’m just a big caveman-proportioned oaf with childlike bewilderment of the world who gets stressed out easy and doesn’t know how to communicate with anyone.

[@tubian323]

I agree totally, I never saw Leatherface as evil. He's scary and his actions are messed up and wrong but they're done out of fear and desperation. In his mind he's protecting his home, the only home he's ever known and as you pointed out he has nowhere else to go.

[@Carlslay_wallserve]

This... now This is peak KZbin. “We have no choice but to Stan”

[@DivinePeafowl]

A friend of mine has a huge love for Leatherface, and I never understood why. Now, thanks to this video, I understand and feel enlightened...and would like to join the Leatherface fan club.

[@coollawyer1954]

Choptop: BUBBA'S GOT A GIRLFRIEND Julia: HE DOES NOW

[@lizbun8745]

i haven’t had a youtuber who ive genuinely gotten excited about when it comes to content in a long time but you’ve taken the cake this is exactly the kinda stuff i need to see

[@ThreepioToaru]

"Force of nature monster that clears out everything" *Looks to him in Mortal Kombat X and Dead By Daylight* ...yes. Yes he is a force of nature.

[@nny6666]

I saw the texas chainsaw massacre movie last week and lately I'm getting into slashers a lot I started obsessing over bubba sm and I was like What do I even see in this man? Then I started to think more delicately about it and realized that he is SUPER CUTE and lovable, that's why I think he's so cute in the fact that he's so innocent and just trying to help his family and get their approval the only way he knows how. He is loyal and tries his best, aside from the fact that he is basically afraid of everything and is just trying to protect himself and his family from what he thinks is a threat. He has a scary big dude look but inside he's just a scared kid looking for approval and love and UGHHHH I love him. You put just the right words and explained perfectly whats to love abt this man fr😻

[@akitoyaname7897]

You know, i feel this video. I too am deeppy in love with this beefcake, he is so tragic. The only probpem i have with the films is that there is the prequel called "leatherface" where 1:he doesn't have his skin condition but his face just gets slashed/mangled, and 2: he grew up in the foster system and in an asylum, has only one more brother, who then ends up dying on their way back home. This "prequel" makes no sense at all in relation to the original films. Still love bubba tho

[@SmallvillenerdTwo]

Yeah but what do you expect from a modern horror film? Espeically a "prequel" to a classic film... let's be real everyone knows Leatherface (2017) is shit.

[@さくら-l8t]

Leatherface: Kiss on the cheek Jason: Hug Michael: Shake hands Freddy and Chucky: Spit on their face

[@vitaminwater9662]

so quirky :3

[@jasonlewis3742]

But Leatherface would gut you with his chainsaw before you even attempt to hug Jason

[@bubbashumanpillow]

this video is now my favorite thing ever 😭 i have autism and bubba being my special interest and seeing people defend him makes me so happy :3

[@no-pajamapanda8548]

"I was the weird kid growing up" *slowly pans to the outfit and makeup*

[@sydworlds]

there are these mugs me and my friend found on amazon that are SO funny. stuff like "Just a woman who loves Michael" with like roses and flowercrowns on mr myers, but there was none for bubba, so my friend made a fake mug of "just a woman who looveesss bubba!!!!". this is THE video for that fake mug

[@NokoFace]

I've said this before and I'll say it again. Bubba just wanted to relax at home in the original, and these damn kids kept breaking into his home and scaring him. Like 3 of them just waltz in without so much as knocking!

[@さくら-l8t]

I’m so happy that I’m not the only one who sees Leatherface for who he truly is: a large literal teddy bear of a man who just wants some love and deserves a better family 🥺🥺 Edit: Also, I completely relate with your experience growing up as “the outcast”. Being diagnosed with ADD and Asperger’s definitely takes a heavy toll on your self-confidence and social skills, so I also relate a lot with Leatherface!

[@voyydless]

I have no idea who you are, no idea why this popped up in my recommended, but THIS is possibly one of the best videos I've ever seen. Thank you for talking about my boy Leatherface, I owe you my life

[@Whatsgood164]

3:45 I felt that on an emotional level no fake fan will ever understand

[@superrad1560]

im doin a persuasive english paper on why leatherface is the most sympathetic slasher and this video helped me picture putting it into words better thank u :•)

[@SnakeRoadComicsOfficial3677]

He's just as much a victim of his family's evil as those he's told to kill.

[@Odd_Bunny]

As a Leatherface stan, this is the kinda content I need

[@fleaasmcgee1271]

I’ve had this exact convo w so many people and I just get “the look” or “oh..okay?”

[@stripesb4914]

I’VE BEEN SAYING THIS FOR YEARS! THANK YOU! Also, I say a lot that Leatherface was one of the first gender-nonconforming characters put on film. Especially evident during the dinner scene.

[@ady_th3.crypt1d]

Damn you got it all- the hair, clothes, tie, makeup, EVEN EARINGS ???? PLEASE, MAKE MORE VIDEOS ABOUT BUBBA I BEG YOU, I WOULD SELL MY SOUL FOR IT-

[@raindrop_33]

I have not watched even a single slasher but I feel like I have known Bubba all my life and I stan him.

[@andrewguthlein5095]

Defending Bubba. My goodness. Thank you. I have always defended Leatherface. Especially in the 1974 classic.

[@biskitchip2385]

thank you bubba sawyer for being the only person ever

[@teganalexandrite6577]

This is actually the best video ever made and all horror analysis from here on out don't need to exist, thank you so much for this food

[@palefacejack]

As someone that is a fan of the character and saddened on how poorly film producers have treated him and the series, I really like your content. I did my own part in getting the word out on the character through research and whatnot. Again really like what you did here, if you ever want to do another video on this subject I have a ton of stuff you can use.

[@Woot100]

this is the most charming video on the internet and also exactly the same tone in which i explain MY love for horror monstrosities thank you for existing

[@j4eki665]

ive been waiting for this and i am not disappointed

[@nai.nine.]

this video motivated me to finally watch tcm one & two for the first time in ages and i confirm everything jules said is correct. he is baby

[@somethingofascientist5764]

Someone finally giving my boy leatherface some respect!

[@whothehckisbucky859]

I'm late but let me just say: I love this video. I'm deeply in love with Leather and it's so refreshing for someone to understand why he's absolutely amazing

[@jack_rabbit]

Totally agree. I've always said the scariest thing about Leatherface is how scared HE is. It makes people do crazuy things, esp if you have the brain of a child w a learning disability in the body of a habitually abused grizzly bear.

[@retrieverstudio]

God I love the drive you have behind your videos, you can tell you have interest and passion in the topics you cover and it’s amazing.

[@TheBabblingBabs]

yo.......you're good people. That's me and Jason w>)

[@whothehckisbucky859]

Same!! Jason and Bubba are perfect in my eyes honestly

[@ihatewinter9105]

My favorite is Micheal Myers

[@Mr.SunnyBoi]

Now I Have A Crush On Leatherface Now...Thank You For That

[@StockStilly]

I feel so happy and bubbly when i see him

[@MooKyyLOL]

I love this cause it gave me a whole new view on the series AND ALSO it indirectly explained why leatherface does a little dance in front of the door on the radio station on tcm2

[@metalmacabre9991]

This is awesome. I understand exactly where you're coming from with this. He was raised to kill, or be punished by the family.

[@klownivore]

This video plays on repeat in my head rent free

[@MarcusAsenlund]

The same way Leatherface and Jason Voorhees are not really evil. Both of them are disabled. Jason is also in the mind of a child, while he's in the body of a giant man that was manipulated by his mother. Same way Leatherface is controlled by his family.

[@ethairnyx_books]

Love the dissociation at the end, really tied it together.

[@metalhandboi6681]

I'm an absolute junkie for the 3D Timeline interpretation of Leatherface. I love the timelines explanation as to how Jed became this way, how he hides his face because of a facial scar, how there is more of a focus on the Sawyer Family in general and not so much the Victims

[@DrummerGiraffe]

This was so great. Ive only seen the first one and not in many years. I'll have to return to them with all this in mind. Thank you, as always, for your art and time ☺️💕

[@paramourjude]

YES!!!!!! i adore leatherface in every version of his character and i love ur work this is a dream come true

[@somethingofascientist5764]

Nice to know I'm not the only person who randomly zones out!

[@jackr5056]

I really love your content just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to caption your videos it means a lot!!

[@aguy9893]

I love the fact that i already know everything, but i still watch every Leatherface related video i can find (really nice outfit btw)

[@Dial.a.archivist]

Texas chainsaw is my absolute fav horror movie and I love this video!!!! I have always thought he was so incredibly sympathetic and i love him so much

[@Dial.a.archivist]

Oh yea I literally have a picture of Bubba in my walllet!!! I adore him

[@aaaduccs6667]

I was screaming the entire video because oh mygod I AGREE I will forever defend that man

[@garglemabals]

this might be my favourite video on youtube?? i love bubba i think he should be real (for my personal benefit only)

[@lunatheamasingwitch]

This is incredible!! I swear you can talk about anything and I will never get bored :D

[@undecidedhandle]

i love this and i love you. this is why im subscribed to you.

[@EdwardTHead1776]

I'm dressing up as my baby boy this Halloween.

[@rattrott19]

idk if you’ll see this but i absolutely adore chop top lol, and the description of rat man fits my beautiful music fanatic baby so well. bubba is also the second cutest.

[@CosplayCore]

This is like if me and my three Bubba loving friends online got together and wrote a college dissertation on our subject of choice... Awesome job. XD

[@mathewslade8259]

I just need you to know I am a very huge fan of the unmistakable and overwhelming Gay Midwestern energy you have in your videos. That's all.

[@chairmannom9507]

A FAN OF THE SEQUEL?! I see u are a woman of culture

[@susanmoore3942]

Ok you convinced me. Ugh I was gonna go in cynically but you convinced me I surrender

[@TrevorJamesMcNeil]

The instance where he tries to hide Stretch with the skin mask is a perfect example of the concept of a "loving violence" referring to an act or acts of violence stemming from context of love. Similar to when Katniss volunteers for the Hunger Game to protect her little sister knowing it will force her to kill, everything she does in the area coming from a place of love and protectiveness.

[@tuuo3671]

God I just love ur work like I can't stop watching ur videos!! Really enjoy the topics you cover and just how much fun you have talking about what you're interested in. KZbin content feels so lifeless sometimes. Looking forward to seeing your work in the future 💖

[@m.n.2971]

Good to know I'm not the only one pissed by netflix canceling the Dark Crystal

[@uraniangames]

I’ve re-watched this video 4 times while studying today just because it’s so much fun! I only watched TCSM a few days ago and while I was watching I just wanted to know more about Bubba ☺️

[@breyden_ismissing8962]

0:42 Same (I watched the original Texas chainsaw massacre over 8 Times)

[@revveriess]

12:49 - 13:50 AND 9:19 - 10:17 ME TOOOOO 😭😭❤️

[@weebamcentire28]

this video is everything ive ever needed thank you

[@gingerspice1788]

SERIOUSLY THR DARK CRYSTAL SERIES WAS SO SO FLIPPING AMAZING

[@m0ggggy]

i went to your channel to rewatch all your videos and i come to find this gift

[@BiffBangledong]

That's the great thing about the movie, even though Leatherface is thrown on the poster as the ultimate terror, he's actually probably one of the least disturbing members of his family. The movie doesn't even really kick into gear until we see the depths of the insanity of his two brothers in the last 1/3.

[@silas3403]

Damn that zoning out footage at the end. Big relatable.

[@myreligionisjellycat]

Im fairly new to the tcm fandom and I love this video so much cuz ever since I watched the movies youre talking abt ive thought the same thing

[@reeenaaa3]

I never knew how much I needed this video in my life.

[@torbayota]

it's probably troubling how much I relate to my fellow country boyyyyyy

[@serasassone6446]

For some reason, to this day, I'm still wondering why Bill Moseley owes Julia $50'000 lmao

[@callumwarren3342]

you are insane subscribed

[@_Radon_]

Absolutely great video dude! Did not expect this to pop up while I was working out, but I couldn't be happier that it did

[@HugeStormay]

this is the most insane video ive ever watched btw

[@zirka7739]

I never knew how much I needed this video until I saw it.

[@user-jd6cd1gg2y]

My opinion about bubba is and will always be the same opinion I have with twizzlers. 1: they’re amazing 2: not everyone likes them even though everyone should love them 3: it’s fun to see them choke your enemies

[@toxicsugarart2103]

I’ve only seen the first movie and I never really understood why people liked him and/or saw him as disabled (as a disabled person myself I found it kinda demonizing) but you explained it so well and I’m so happy to see actual love and sympathy for a disabled character. :’)

[@inkcritters]

ive just started watching the entire franchise because of this video im

[@inkcritters]

i will never understand how stretch just fully decided to let her discomfort take over bubba's entire attempt to let her hide and escape like the entire end sequence with chop and grandma could have not happened if she had just stayed put and hid

[@mortenkeiser-nielsen7311]

Dude... Leatherface sympathy and use of Francis Bacon paintings.,. I might just be in love...

[@liulfrmcshane]

Sweeeeet! Been waiting for this.

[@mokkche]

MANNN. HOW R U SO UNDERRATED

[@KaylieBoschet]

He's just a little guy

[@themikeywho]

I can tell this is going to be something 🧐☕

[@Chibibehemoth]

Guess I'm a Bubba stan now 🥴

[@stephen23greenwood]

Recently found your channel. I love it. Thanks for doing what you do. The first time I watched this video my thought was " so I have a chance" 😂 The second time was paying attention to your makeup and started to wonder if I was into Leatherface too. Also I was thinking a prequel showing him trying to escape multiple times until it's just beaten into him to care about his family would be cool if done right, but let's be real, they wouldn't do it right.

[@leatherfaceapologist]

this is the most important video ever and puts all of my thoughts into words!!! my username for the longest time was leatherface apologist, and i will keep that title as long as i live