Scott Pilgrim Ruined My Teenage Years...

[@gabrieladey490]

Banger. also could we get a list of the music for this video?

[@Mayorski]

Just updated it in the description!

[@gabrieladey490]

Yaaaay!@@Mayorski

[@mauriarrieta1251]

its soo cool to see a lot of people with the same taste in music as me :')

[@videocrab]

@@Mayorski thanks, but, could you shoot the artist names in there as well? i assure you, as someone born in 1982, "hidden track" is not specific enough haha

[@Qerewe]

@@videocrab Artist name is Prince Daddy & the Hyena, but I agree they should put the artist's name in the description cause the only way I was able to find out is by reverse searching the song which not everyone is able to do easily

[@Akirex5000]

I love how something as goofy and cartoonish as Scott Pilgrim can have characters that are so human and well-written that it literally made Bryan's friends leave him because they saw themselves in his characters and how flawed they were as people.

[@AuthorityCat]

Eh, I'd be asking for a little money under the table for copying my likeness in your super popular million dollar story. Let's not act like we personally know Brian Lee O'Malley. If Scott is anything to go by, maybe Brian is just a huge asshole and his friends left him... because he's a huge asshole.

[@RambleOn07]

​@@threadhazardwe'd all drown in pudding

[@revolutionarydragon1123]

​@@AuthorityCatwell he did base Scott and Ramona off himself and his ex wife

[@deusprogrammer_thekingofspace]

@@threadhazard Daddy daddy daddy hurry! I saw something scurry!

[@ANGELNUMBERR]

maybe it was more like,, they saw how bryan saw them

[@matblackadventures]

I find it ironic that Bryan lost friends over writing Scott Pilgrim, since it seems to be for the same reason a lot of people now bandwagon on hating Scott Pilgrim: it's a story about not very good people just trying to make life work, whilst making a lot of mistakes and being painfully human. And I think some people hate that because it's too real. Some people don't get that as you said, Scott being not-so great is highly deliberate. It's just the author never handholds the reader and goes "This is the characterisation." Dope video man; I hope more people give the series a chance

[@yan_guna]

It's 100% this. This is not a heroic story, and people just don't have the literacy to understand this, while it's pretty clear that it's parody and none of the characters are supposed to be seen as taking very good decisions

[@theothertonydutch]

Really shows that the insecurities of people are right there in the open, and them realizing that makes them lash out.

[@valsch2862]

Didn't expect to actually see my actual evil ex in the comments section. Life imitates art.

[@TheFuriousScribbles]

I'm not sure I completely agree. I used to really love the Scott Pilgrim comics, though I can't really enjoy or defend them anymore. I'm glad that other folks still get something out of the series though.

[@LDillon]

@@TheFuriousScribbles What changed for you, considering you loved them before?

[@imemobutitsokayiswear8403]

This is a really good primer on what is there to love in this series, and I hope the upcoming anime makes justice to this side of the story. Killer music taste btw!

[@Mayorski]

Thank your sir!!

[@tomstepp3954]

Of course you have the AF album cover lol. Seriously though I wish this type of music was more appreciated

[@JadeCryptOfWonders]

My father sold my five string bass guitar to pay for financial responsibilities without my consent before Scott Pilgrim Vs The World hit theatres, so when I was watching the movie I was seething that not only did this cartoon Canadian man with noodle arms have a beautiful bass guitar I couldn’t afford (a Rickenbacker) he also had a girlfriend when I didn’t, and I hated Scott for that because in my mind it was unacceptable. I feel like Frank Grimes from The Simpsons talking about the proverbial Homer Simpson that is Scott Pilgrim in this analogy, I’ve always hated this character from the moment I laid eyes on him, but when I was on painkillers for a scalded leg I read the comics and the meds bypassed the part of my brain that hated Scott and I was entertained by how garbage he was instead of infuriated.

[@Mayorski]

…..damn

[@JadeCryptOfWonders]

@@Mayorski At least my dad tried to make amends by going halves on a Squier PJ bass which was on sale at my local music shop, it’s red and the pickguard is black so I named it Taarna after the chick from Heavy Metal. I feel like I need to update you on that situation in case I threw my dad under the bus, but what I said did happen and he did help me buy a cheaper replacement bass years later.

[@Dookieman1975]

The entire comic/manga(?) felt like a satire on 2000s drama and romance and how it’s portrayed. As well as just early adulthood and how teens gotta quit the bs and act their age when the time comes. I remember having a nice overdose of adhd in the first 3 vols with a looming sense of existential dread then 4-6 hit me hard. They slowed down yet had so much stuff going on and suddenly got really deep for no reason. And someone summed the message up perfectly “if ur still acting like a volatile and toxic teen as an adult, grow tf up”. Evidently it was a bit too subtle since a lot of fans still missed the point and even idolized the characters (movie and comics) Also kinda sad O’Malley’s former friends didn’t take the hint that the parody of their life points out their flaws they need to work on

[@shoutmon1337]

when scott mercs skater dude, if u still somehow liked Scott through the run of the comics, it’s because u were Scott

[@nathanbreadboi9223]

He wasn't even an evil ex boyfriend, really, he was literally completely fucked over by Ramona cheating on him. But even through all that, mr skater man made an acting career for himself and didn't turn out to be too bad a person. Then Scott makes him skate down an impossible railing and explode and then right after he goes like "awwww I didn't get an autograph". Like Scott is an interesting character but goddamn is he a bad person who has made awful decisions

[@afro025]

And yet there's GENUINELY some people believe that Scott is truly a good person in the comics and vigorously defend all of his terrible actions 😭 I really wish I was joking

[@atomic3053]

not a scott supporter whatsoever but everyone in this comment thread should know canonically every evil ex didn’t actually die, they “woke up in their house having learned their lesson”

[@guru3468]

Yes, I was. And when I finally understood all of that, i could genuinely become a better person through my understanding of that. That's why this piece of media is so special to me.

[@heinousangel]

@@nathanbreadboi9223 Bro Lucas lee literally beats him up and doubles down on it ofc he kills him, he kinda didn’t have a choice. Plus the league was made up of people who were fucked over by Ramona yes, but also terribly bitter people who legit can’t actually move on. Everyone in Scott pilgrims life does shitty things, even knives rebounding with young Neil is fucked up. Moral of the story is there are no good guys in Scott pilgrim just people flaws n all.

[@teodoropereira2490]

One thing I loved about Scott Pilgrim is that on the final volumes, when there is a 'time skip' of sorts, I'd get sooo anxious. Thinking about it, I realized it was because I had a fear of change, of not knowing how things would turn out. I was in my twenties, and seeing all of Scott's 'original biome' of sorts change so much made me realize how fearful I was for how my life could change. Would I lose my friends? Would my hobbies change? Would I drop out from my course degree? The last frame of this video brought it all back together, in a good way. Seeing how everyone turned out in the story - each on their own path, but still connected - gave me that same sense of anxiety for what will be of my life (I'm 23 now), but now I'm looking foward to that unkown.

[@Mayorski]

Great message brother

[@LEVEL0-lk6eo]

It’s like yea I lost friends too and the more I got into Scott the more I relate to it. It sucks things don’t stay the same forever

[@harryenchiladas8826]

I find it curious, Scott Pilgrim is supposed to be a work whose main focus is accepting responsibility and thinking about others. When Bryan started this story it was with an innocent intention, but there must have come a point where he asked his friends what they thought of his work, some of them probably didn't like it, but he still continued. What if he is a Scott Pilgrim who didn't learn his lesson?

[@micalzoncillo249]

at some point when? what was he supposed to do? stop? the man had an editor and deadlines, writing the book that was gonna make or break his career. and he should have stoped because his friends can't stand watching themselves in front of a mirror? no, dude.

[@thataintfalco7106]

Banger video. I’ve always loved the part in vol 5 where Scott sleeps in the same bed with Kim and she tells him she’s moving. The whole situation is awkward and Scott just looks so shocked and sort of hurt when she tells him. It sort of makes sense in his little brain when he says she’s always been there for him and you can see it affects him when she leaves right after Ramona does.

[@SrZensto]

this video summarized basically what i was feeling but couldn't get into words

[@petrichorwithak]

This was actually such a great analysis of the series Icl. The music that you used in the video and the clips and scenes from the movie and the books really brought it together. I like scott pilgrim alot because it reminds me of the original FLCL, just being young and a whole lot of randomness that doesn't make sense quite yet. I feel like this video really shined a light on that, in short W video bro keep it up

[@Mayorski]

Thanks man,I;m glad you enjoyed it alot!

[@RN-fx3zl]

It’s such an accurate depiction of my 20s. That hipster alt culture was such an era people rejected mainstream music and relationships were fragile and chaotic. Scott pilgrim takes me back to that chaotic time of living for live shows fighting for that girl living through all the high and lows.

[@michaelbuck4076]

The way you compared Scott to the last air bender really hit home. I think that’s why one piece has a big appeal as well, masterfully balancing good jokes with even better action. It’s crazy how animation and media in general can have you feeling all type of ways

[@MarkFilipAnthony]

Being teenager and young adult is to put on many costume because u think u need to play a game of pretend for society to accept you. Then you grow up, don't go to school, people u used to know have kids, and u realize nobody really gives a shit. U start stripping down all the layers u put onto yourself, and then in the end urself is left. Just you, just unfiltered vonerable you. And you learn to accept yourself and forgive yourself for who you are. Because you can't be anyone else than yourself, and there's no reason to fight that.

[@Moop21]

Adventure Time and Steven universe is a good light hearted fun but can put you in the heart strings when needed

[@Mayorski]

Watched and enjoyed both!!

[@LookToWindward]

Adventure Time did more than just pull on the heartstrings. It got really fucking dark at the end. It’s what I like to call a tonal ambush show. It went from lighthearted goofiness to an extended subplots about the apocalypse and demented dictators. Steven Universe did a better job of striking the right balance between emotion and fun (as does Scott Pilgrim.)

[@lor2mgg]

Hm I just want to say how I came to love Scott Pilgrim. I was 13 when it aired in theaters and I went to see it opening weekend, and its now 2023 and every year it feels like this annual obsession kicks in. Full force once again now the show is out. From the music to the fashion I was a fanatic - I dressed like ramona, bag and all and dyed my hair every month or two weeks depending - it was so bad LOL Even my first boyfriend, he somehow ended up buying Todd's official shirt from the film and he used to wear it - we called each other Scott n Ramona - but theres so much more... Now that Im a musician I constantly look to what inspired me and 100% Scott Pilgrim is responsible for me creating music and finding the music I loved. The fashion I wear on stage or for photos is even entirely inspired by Envy Adams. This series will NEVER leave my life - it taught me amazing lessons and I related a bit too much to Ramona as a young adult... I'm so happy its resurging.

[@frankmills6226]

1:46 I'd say M.A.S.H., the show that the term "dramedy" was literally coined to describe. The show as a whole is a rollercoaster of comedy and tragedy, but the first three seasons are probably what you sound like you're looking for.

[@xProErax]

I hope the anime is serious will get to tell the whole story and maybe even an epilogue to the series itself! It will most likely do what the movie did and expand a few characters but I really am hoping this is successful enough to see how Knives moves on from Scott at the very least.

[@mrlee3412]

They said its going to be based on the graphic novel and expand on the story from there.

[@jase276]

Well, it didn't tell the whole story, just an entirely new one no one asked for

[@rachid6338]

@@jase276 a pretty good one at that

[@deadmeatjr]

bro this video made me such a fan of you, your choice of music in this and the epilogue that was truly inspirational af has totally got me waiting to see more of your content man!

[@lebendigesgespenst7669]

I gotta say, this is one of the most real stories I’ve seen. Everyone just feels like people that could, to some degree, definitely exist in my life being 23 myself. Of course I love the comedy, video game references and music sub-culture elements of it, because I love those things myself. But that just further helps me connect to the stories and drama of these characters interacting with one another to try and figure out living life

[@LegenD41RY]

The Prince Daddy and the Hyena track to go out on, fuck yeah!

[@Mayorski]

Man of culture!

[@ScreemCheez5]

Really well put together video essay, and thanks for introducing me to hidden track. I've watched the film and read the graphic novels plenty of times since they came out so I'm going to copy a comment from another video that I agree with in retrospect. 15-year-old me: "Wow, these two are the perfect couple in every way." 20 year-old me: "Wow, Ramona's a bitch. Scott is too good for her." 25 year-old me: "Wow, Scott is a monster. Ramona's too good for him." 30 year-old me: "Wow, these two awful people are perfect for each other."

[@Poppomatic64]

Wonderful video, 27 now and looking back with a smile at how stupid I was just a few years ago. I’m also accepting that I’m probably still stupid in ways I won’t grasp for another few years or so lol. Life’s an incredible journey. Just be good to people, and be good to yourself too. Thanks for coming to my Ted talk.

[@MATTHEWLOUS]

I really love this video man, i really wanna go re-read it now cause i feel like i read it all wrong. Good work dude 👍

[@Mayorski]

You should!

[@chemical_bride]

Wow dude, you’re really underrated. I was tuned in the whole time and immersed. Awesome video! I love the editing and commentary.

[@Mayorski]

Thanks! Will do!

[@aldorthegreat5267]

Love the soundtrack of this video. Not a huge RHCP fan but the backing track worked with what you were doing and P Daddy for the ending was perfect

[@ILovetheYOUTUBYS]

the way you described the early 00s as being over superficial and everyone trying to stand out but also fit in, just sounds like modern social media culture

[@michaelc5373]

I suggest "Over The Garden Wall" if you haven't seen it already. It seems like a light hearted children's cartoon, and in many ways is. But it's actually pretty spooky, mysterious and existential

[@michaelc5373]

If you watch it and like it, please make a video! I'd love to hear what you thought

[@jase276]

I still say that was the last great cartoon to come on Cartoon Network

[@Nico-hm2mk]

I was Scott, the books helped me recognize my negative patterns. I'll never forget that.

[@BGrimoire]

I happened upon the series when I was 16 because of an article in a games and movies magazine about the upcoming movie and it talks about the comic. Lo and behold, a little while later I found the comic in a book shop in a visit to the neighboring city. I finished the series on the following year, getting the third an last volume as it was released (where I'm from it was compilated into three volumes for it's release). The way I looked at the series from one year to the other, in a time in life when each month is so different form the other, let alone one year to another, changed drastically, especially from the third volume to the fourth (my favorite). The story stuck a lot with me and my friends both (some of them were also really into it after borrowing my copies), and we kinda had the same douchey problem for some time, as dumb young adults. It's nostalgic to look back at Scott Pilgrim now, for how much it meant for us back then, and seeing how, after all those years, it still has a strong following and how many people also holds it to heart. Also, the anime opening having references to my two favorite animes from back then also made me lose my shit lol

[@v4nillatwilight]

one of my teachers told me he would put on the Scott pilgrim movie on his tiny box tv in his room almost every night to fall asleep to in high school 😟

[@peperland4816]

This is so well edited

[@jaybeeme]

The title should be "I ruined my own teenage years for using a fictional piece of media as a guide for life" lol

[@NickNitro]

4:01 you missed your chance to say ex-istential crisis after all the existential stuff you just mentioned. -10 points from griffindor. great video! lol

[@BigSlimyBlob]

Huh. That was really good. And you always picked highly relevant moments and scenes to support your points. Nice work.

[@awllypollyas8292]

How did it ruin your teen years tho

[@cyantiger0440]

“And you’re just like them” Me:*has social anxiety and a fear of dating*

[@dirt4722]

someone else mentioned this, but HELL YEAH PRINCE DADDY AND HYENA TO END IT OFF! amazing video!!

[@josephlopez3305]

I love how in the movie,when knives asked if Scott was home,he just pulled a “mom say I can’t go”and just leaps out the window😂

[@epicMicrowavve]

I love the characters for all their flaws and good parts

[@bradyharper3238]

Scissor seven fits your two requirements pretty well. Fair warning the first season is pretty much only light hearted stuff but it adds more serious elements later. Not to say the first season isn’t good but there is an obvious jump in writing quality. Check it out because it deserves a lot more praise

[@multijens]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@eggward7203]

too bad it's mid as hell

[@RandomliHyper]

Anyone else read the comics at age 13 and grow up thinking that this is what your early to mid twenties would be like, only to end up in your late twenties-early thirties single with like two friends and no real hobbies? Cause same

[@nohrianscum9791]

Scott Pilgrim is what my late teens/early twenties actually felt like, especially looking back now that I'm in my thirties.

[@jesuscamario8001]

5:13 is that the Hajime no Ippo Manga where sawamura and ippo fought?? thats crazy

[@ButterstheDuk]

This video is the prefect way to explain Scott pilgrim. Thanks for giving me a way to gush to my freinds about my hyper fixation:D

[@Blookiiee]

Didn't expect you to use hajime no ippo's ost good choice of music or anime if u do watch it!

[@zejash]

your music choice in this was perfect. Hidden Track is one of my all time favorites and a perfect way to end this video. thank you

[@xtrej7189]

i was crying the whole video, thank you

[@Awesomemay]

super fun and entertaining commentary and video topic :) great job on the vid

[@Mayorski]

Appreciation that! I’ve seen your content and it’s really cool hearing that from you

[@carepackageformemoryloss]

LOVE YOUR ANALYSIS! AND YOUR MUSIC TASTE!!

[@Thekushkraken]

Everything here was top notch, especially the music choice!

[@justjordan8018]

I really love how Netflix Show focus on how amazing Remona was to bounce back and forth between her Ex-es, but not to get back with them but to put them in the friends zone so they can help her out with whatever they can while she is tying to make it work with her ne BF just to find out she don't need no BF and love is not really worth fighting for. Whatever.

[@cheeseisgood17]

Very well done video! Now I am even more excited for the anime to release.

[@kkrock_]

npc ah comment 💀

[@Mayorski]

Same here!

[@cheeseisgood17]

@@kkrock_ slip on dog poo

[@cheeseisgood17]

bro this went from 2k views to 144k views .-.

[@MiddleTaw3r]

This was a really well constructed video

[@consoooomer]

I hate my youth. I did nothing that's why Scott Pilgrim makes me extremely depressed, seeing all these things others have experienced in such a short time no matter if good or bad. I hate my youth.

[@manofteal79]

Loved your comments on the series. Loved your music choices. Amazing video.

[@cloudjarmusic]

GREAT VIDEO! THANKS FOR MAKING THISS!

[@swifty4239]

The end of this video goes hard, the music in combination with the message was powerful. Great job

[@decadence_7075]

Damn, great job with the false memories thing, it was something really "wow" to me when i was reading.

[@lochlandean7518]

Prince daddy and the Hyena music is peak

[@claudioceroni8028]

totally agree I really loved the comic and I still remeber when I frist saw the movie, it has some kind of positive energy and drama that gives some kind of hope

[@manofthemould2825]

you know what else scott pilgrim vs the world ruined

[@Mayorski]

What

[@grandmasterhashmixtapemast910]

@@Mayorski Yo mama.

[@ivanlima1653]

video was already perfect. Hajime no Ippo soundtrack starts. MASTERPIECEE

[@thatvinnyshow6865]

dude legit im watching this video and it feels like my spotifys playing in the background i love it

[@SpaceHobo42]

Don't worry man, these books, the movie, ruined a whole fucking generation of kids.

[@ragerodracir]

Very cool that people still make video essays that aren't 2h long

[@Mayorski]

Don’t have the skills for that just yet😂😂

[@The_Nordic_Doctor]

1:46 maybe not always in 1 episode or story but Doctor Who has a great blend or switch between episodes with more darker or thriller or scary ishy stuff and then to fun or comedy stuff/ episodes, and episodes do have comedy in between, so I would recommend Doctor Who! ( good to start with 2005 episode 1 Rose, and continue at the very least to the series 4 and the specials of "new who"(the revived series) but if you're enjoying it you could continue it even further into the Moffat era (11th/12th doctor) which are great, assuming that ofc if you would be even willing to check out or watch for that long as 4 series etc). other than that great video and analyzation of Scott Pilgrim! also as a side note, thanks for the uhh the stuff u said on 6:51.... (I'm 18 soon 19) and that stuff assured me more that I can either make things right or use events and stuff as learning experience to make myself improve to be better later on in life.(related to recent stuff and thoughts about the things for some time and like just recently having thought about those things to, do something towards making things at least a bit more "right" I guess) (referring to the part where you said that it's a dumb cycle of dumb stuff happening until you decide and realize to make things right) and uhhh I very much might regret later on putting/writing/posting this last bit in this comment on this account...And not on an alt account... maybe but dunno....

[@Mayorski]

You’re inevitably going to make a mistake again,but it’s the effort of breaking that cycle that’s important

[@Blenif]

Hahaha it was nice to see hidden track at the end 😌🤍

[@tmmbyby5028]

Fuckin great vid, im about to turn 18, this vids got me nostalgic and excited for a time i havent even lived yet

[@Mayorski]

It be like that with Scott Pilgrim

[@lindamoonske4633]

Scott Pilgrim feels like a safer but still somewhat similar version of Goodnight PunPun

[@Rohnon]

Man when you just realise that you have much more in common with Scott than you should've... Watching the Netflix Show brought up alot of baggage I simply decided to forgett

[@W4V3R]

Damn that was a nice edition and script gj bro

[@-lemon_poppity-199]

Dude I wasn't ready for the prince daddy outro that's my favourite fucking band ever holy shit

[@turtlesmaman]

I hate when people just default to saying Scott is a bad guy. He’s not a bad guy he’s a flawed character who makes a lot of mistakes. Idk why it’s so popular to just characterize him as a terrible person when there’s a lot of nuance to it

[@amaribelt]

this is amazing man thanks for finding the words for feelings that have been spinning around in my brain for a while

[@Mayorski]

Thanks for listening! Took me awhile to think why i love this series as well

[@TessaMoore223]

I’ve been avoiding these kinds of videos because I really didn’t want the music to be ruined for me but this video didn’t which I like so good video 👍

[@noRugrats_]

I love your use of music throughout this video, banger work man!

[@Mayorski]

Appreciate it!

[@thatfrog05]

She saw Ramona flowers. And felt so empowered.

[@raphaelzakhm7310]

Wow amazing editing and writing! Hope your channel grows!

[@Mayorski]

Thank you so much!

[@bennettfilms_]

if you’re looking for a movie that is that perfect mix of fun and heartbreak then please please please watch the dirties, i won’t spoil what it’s about. the first time i watched it i viewed it as a comedy but now it keeps me up at night thinking.

[@maggifergui2100]

Genuinely awesome video

[@lucianofresh]

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Ruined a Whole Generation of Women

[@porygon-z8270]

What are your thoughts on the new Scott Pilgrim show on Netflix? Its... certainly not what I was expecting, but Im just happy that we got some new Scott Pilgrim content in 2023. SPOILERS ABOUT WHAT I THINK ABOUT THE WHOLE SHOW BELOW I feel kinda sad that the show implies that the original timeline of the comics would lead to everything that the Old Scott and Older Ramona experienced... I mean it's realistic maybe but like... idk its kinda sad to think about it

[@onetraithater]

you know who else scott pilgrim ruined the teenage years of

[@onetraithater]

​@@xJohnwheatiesxknives chau

[@onetraithater]

@@xJohnwheatiesx hey so theres this thing called humor

[@ruslanbekimbetov1853]

Good stuff, man

[@Mayorski]

Appreciate it!

[@eengamer4190]

amazing video! losing my shit over the FLCL and Omori osts in the background haha

[@frannyfranman]

You got off easy, my teenage years got ruined by Evangelion. That’s Master Ninja hard mode right there

[@rawtoonage8780]

7:33 absolutely ❤ this part

[@murarineves2743]

Finally, the yt algorithm delivering a banger video

[@RaymondCampesino]

music choice in this video is on point

[@Otakuey]

Silent Eyes is my fav track from Ippo, always play it when I'm wanting motivation.

[@adatron3822]

i now need scott pilgrim lore because of the latest series on netflix "scott pilgrim takes off"

[@boraozyenice6617]

cute video man, great video essay

[@sheikhu1039]

1:38 samurai jack is also a good example

[@th3v01d_3]

personal question for the 2000's kids, but uh, was having a band the most common thing to do back in the day?

[@wildturtleshell9898]

Yoo just saw prince daddy live a couple days ago, great music tastes you have

[@Mayorski]

Cool, thanks!

[@hozic9929]

I loved this video... Thank you man

[@GabsyUnderscore]

"womp womp" -that one newscaster

[@ZeeTCTM]

Bro ain't gonna think I don't notice the FLCL jams