Green Eggs And Ham | A Worthy Dr. Seuss Adaptation

[@ShadyDoorags]

I probably should've said somewhere in the video that this show is available on Netflix.

[@poponolo4307]

indeed

[@kuroihoro1]

And that right there, so sadly, will prevent me from ever seeing it. I'll never give Netflix another penny as long as they defend and show Cuties.

[@oxtheunlikelycontemplator2682]

Lovely use of Gollum clips. I'm going to check this out. Thank you!

[@oxtheunlikelycontemplator2682]

As for cringe one of the only things that ever hits me hard in that department is when they have an awkward and introverted character try to act smooth or cool to impress someone their crushing on. Maybe I'm speaking too much from personal experience but someone with that personality type would not pull that! They know good and damn well that they'd make a spectacular fool of themselves and fear of doing just that is why they haven't approached this person already! This doesn't happen except in scripted moments. Moments that I swear are designed to test what level of sympathetic embarrassment it takes for you to cringe so so hard your ribs squish your lungs.

[@VarangianGuard13]

I didn't know that I needed to see anything this badly, but this, this, I need to see! Anything Dr. Seuss I need to see, especially something filled with this level of happiness.

[@JUSTAROBOT_AKA_JAR]

not going to lie this was the one and only show to make me cry..... I'm not joking

[@ShadyDoorags]

Was it the clubhouse scene?

[@JUSTAROBOT_AKA_JAR]

@@ShadyDoorags yes, when he was talking about his mom. I never EVER cry from watching something. But that broke me.

[@Ghosssttttttt]

Same, ngl

[@ShadyDoorags]

@@JUSTAROBOT_AKA_JAR Like I said, it's one of the most perfect moments I've ever witnessed in a cartoon. I might do a separate video just on that scene alone.

[@cornybram845]

@@ShadyDoorags please do

[@AshXXMayftw]

I actually have a strange but kind of fun memory of this story. Back when I was 5 years old my kindergarten teacher had us read Green Eggs and Ham during class, and after we finished the book, the next day she came to class with green eggs and ham for us to eat for a little snack that day. It just made the day more interesting and it's stuck with me ever since.

[@slightly_irish71]

We did the same thing in my kindergarten. Thanks for unlocking that memory for me

[@AshXXMayftw]

@@slightly_irish71 No problem!

[@BeenBenji]

Did the samething 😁😁😁😁when I went to daycare

[@linkholder]

Yo did we go to the same school? Im in MO

[@AshXXMayftw]

@@linkholder Louisiana XD

[@TheMovieSequelDude49]

As a man who grew up on Dr. Seuss, this show was truly the closest in capturing the magic of his works. I felt that warm, whimsical feeling watching this show just like I do when reading his books. Glad someone else is giving this show the recognition it deserves. I'm hyped to see how the 2nd season goes.

[@aurahoneydew9607]

*cough* Dannphan *cough*

[@iregretthisentertainment6033]

I’m hyped to bud This show was so quirky and funny and can’t wait for a second season

[@prayingkabutops1392]

It's supposed to release today but it's nowhere to be seen.

[@wariolandgoldpiramid]

I heard rumors that Season 2 has been cancelled, and I'm worried...

[@RoseMultiverse]

@@prayingkabutops1392 source?

[@tomsparrow1823]

"ESPECIALLY Tariq's!" Okay but why did that make me laugh so hard

[@shelfenthusiast]

as soon as the lady at the desk told guy that all the investors are just bean counters and pencil pushers and guy enters a room of people counting beans and pushing pencils i knew i was gonna love this show

[@animationrainritewolf8388]

I probably need to check it out tho, the animated films from Chuck Jones are also really good especially The Lorax and How the Grinch Stole Christmas

[@WaggishChit]

The chuck jones animations were the only ones I liked until this show came out. It's definitely worth checking out

[@unlikelysuspect5491]

Remember Hortan hears a Who?

[@MaskingAutism88]

Chuck Jones didn't work on The Lorax. That was DePatie-Freleng Enterprises. Chuck Jones did however work on The Cat in the Hat (which began development at MGM around the time they shut down their animation studio again and fired Chuck Jones in which development of the special was moved over to DePatie-Freleng Enterprises and while Chuck's name is on the special, he left during production after a dispute with Ted Giesel. After that, Chuck broke off on his own doing cartoon adaptations of children's literature like A Cricket in Time Squares, and even 3 cartoons based on stories from The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling (one of which, Rikki Tikki Tavi gained a cult following)

[@limelantern5637]

something this show does really well is making chaotic scenes relaxing. In many works that get humor and story beats out of chaotic high action scenes, it just stresses me out. It's too much for me to process at once and I just want things to slow down again. In shows like this that doesn't happen, every element that is added to the chaos is set up and then followed up, no scene like that lingers too long, and the animation is fluid enough that I can process what I'm looking at. Instead of thinking "Oh no, this is gonna be a lot" I think "Oh this is gonna be a lot! I can't wait to see it!"

[@vidlink]

This show was really great. I wasn't originally expecting much from it based upon what I saw in the trailers but it surpassed all my expectations. I thought they were going to bloat the story with boring fluff but they actually made it engaging. I thought the characters were going to be caricatures but they had depth. The animation is top notch and gleefully reminded me of the hay days of when we got quality hand drawn animation from Disney, Warner Bros and Don Bloth. The only thing I really disliked about it was main villain as he felt more flat and cookie cutter cut out villain. I really hope we get another season.

[@YokaiDisorder]

Season 2 is out now

[@loonylenny]

How can this and almost everything that isn't DC Live Action, be 95% consistent and well written?

[@judgem0rt1s23]

I think that's because cartoons in general are able to get away with a lot of stuff that live action just can't. Also I think there's this unspoken thing of "It's live action, so everything needs to be more realistic", like that bit in the first X-Men movie where Cyclops mentioned how stupid it would be for real life super heroes like them to where weird costumes like the ones they had in the comics.

[@SandraSoapbox]

Ever since the series was released, I tried to talked my cartoon-loving friends into seeing this series. Knowing the premise of the book and the series, the irony is not lost on me.

[@dezs.5202]

Episode 10 destroyed me. It was such a weird experience, being so emotionally impacted by a series based on a children’s book less than 100 words long. Idk if I just related too much to that episode or what but I literally had to stop watching and reflect for a minute. Also I knew the second Guy and Sam were on screen together that the internet was going to ship them, and honestly I think the show writers knew it too and purposefully had scenes that were very questionable, and I’m dying over it.

[@Persphone_cabin]

Actually sense the fandom is practically non existent I don’t have to deal with the shipping chaos and I appreciate that

[@newguy3588]

This show also made me reflect on my life as well. When Sam started the "oh the places you'll go" speech I stopped and had to listen to that story again, rang some kind of bell. And damn, what great advice.

[@lioness.goddess]

@@Persphone_cabin I need to find a Fandom group for this show. I really wants fangirl about it, but like you said its practically non existant at least in a unified group base. Closest thing is reddit (super small group) and KZbin.

[@lioness.goddess]

Thats the part I'm on right now. Feeling very emotionally wrecked. Guy has the one thing Sam longs for in this world yet he's still finding a way to smile through it all. What's that phrase they say? Laugh to keep from crying. Basically sums up Sam.

[@ZetaEntity101]

Agree this is a cartoon that definitely needs more recognition and we need more shows tackle more of the world Dr Seuss hopefully we can get that in the future

[@Nunnyahbizhen]

Dr.Seuss was some of the first books I was introduced to as a young child. Reading has always held a special place in my heart because of the financial sacrifices my grandmother gave to ensure that I had a proper education and learned to read. She purchased a subscription to several children's books that advanced as you aged. The first shipment came when I couldn't even read and I just used the books to build a tower or town to play with my dolls. Once I started attending school and learned how to read I then started reading them. It was like a whole new world to me. Once I started reading my grandmother and aunts took time with us to encourage us to keep reading by listening to us and guiding us in word pronouncement. Looking back I was truly blessed to have a family that encouraged education and made sure we learned something in what little way they could.

[@judgem0rt1s23]

That bit at the end about not wanting a season 2 but wanting more in general is a phenomenon I've only ever really felt with Calvin and Hobbes, which was to me what Green Eggs and Ham was to you growing up (Although I really loved Dr. Suess' works as well). Calvin and Hobbes was something I always wanted more of in some way, shape, or form. With that said... I'm on the fence about Bill Watterson continuing it, because as he put it he very well could continue making Calvin and Hobbes strips to the end of time, but ultimately he'd be retreading old ground over and over again. We saw how *fun* that is with the Simpsons... And yet, to this day I want more of it. Toys and merchandise would've been good (lord knows I and a billion others would've emptied our wallets for that) but Watterson himself avoided that because he felt marketing his characters cheapened their value, which for a long time I didn't understand until I looked real hard at Garfield. I guess what I'm trying to say is: Wanting more out of something is a natural yet specific phenomenon... but is getting a healthy dose of "more" something that can be given without some dollops of disappointment sprinkled on top? Edit: That being said, that one Robot Chicken sketch they did of Calvin and Hobbes was a screaming riot, and easily one of my favorite moments in that show.

[@nitrosherbert888]

I've always respected his decision to end it without getting bad but damn it he hasn't done anything in literally decades do something publish anything.

[@judgem0rt1s23]

@@nitrosherbert888 There was a brief moment where I was excited for the movie "Dave Made A Maze" because the trailer for it looked fun, and the director's name was "Bill Watterson". Later learned it wasn't the same Bill Watterson, and the movie was dog shit and nowhere near as fun as the trailer made it to be. I agree that it would be cool if he did something else with his talents... but I also take his choice of ending Calvin and Hobbes as he did what he set out to do, and that's all he cared about. Which is both disappointing and respectable in its own rights.

[@dynamiteicecream2728]

@@judgem0rt1s23 Garfield brand was respected back in the 80s and 90s back when it was good but now it's bad and everyone says it's bad. Peanut at a lot of merchandise but it's brand never was bad because the comic strip was never got bad.

[@saucymongoose7246]

When this first came out I didn't think much of it at first until my cousin told me how phenomenal it was and she kept bugging me to watch it and to my surprise it's EASILY one of my favorite Netflix cartoons. It's top 3 for sure.

[@RaspberryStudios]

The animation in this show is such a treat to look at

[@shellsea8153]

“The fox isn’t wearing Sox!” Had me dying 🤦‍♀️🤣

[@DrCrazyEvil]

I loved Green Eggs and Ham, glad to see more people talking about it. Great animation and overall fun.

[@eatatjoes6751]

I *love* this show and want more of it - totally waiting on season 2. It's candied vegetables for my eyes and brain.

[@caspianbchalphy]

Green eggs and Ham was my favorite growing up. My grandpa even made me it once (didn’t realize until later he just used green food coloring lol). I wasn’t planning on watching this but after this video I probably will. Also yes the fox not wearing socks is a huge missed opportunity

[@Takisan111]

This show hit me in ways I didn't expect, in no small part to me relating to both Sam and Guy in different ways. Sam changing himself over and over just to find something that will keep someone around long term heavily reminds me of grade school me throwing myself into various social groups and hoping someone would decide to keep me. Guy coming from a loving and supportive home but feels like the failure in a group of successes even though they don't care about that reminds me of my family and how much I keep hurting myself believing I am not worth the same as my siblings. I genuinely cried at several points in this show because it hits in some very personal ways I just was not prepared to face that day.

[@ReverandSatan]

Boris Karloff is the only Grinch, none others shall ever surpass that portrayal. (This is a non-negotiable fact.)

[@mr.misfit9514]

I dunno, Anthony Asbury's pretty good

[@boyroy4u]

I was always a fan of the Butter Battle Book and 1 Fish, 2 Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Both would be super fun to see turned into long form narratives, especially the Butter Battle Book!

[@BeartifulAri]

ahhhhh the Butter Battle Book was so good! I haven't seen it in awhile... Pretty sure it ended on a cliff hanger in the book but the cartoon adaption did something different...? None the less, I'd love to see this team tackle that Dr Seuss book too

[@intheclear3492]

The Butter Battle Book will be the plot of Season 2.

[@TheCommenterDragon]

I loved the first season of the show, it was amazing the performances of Adam DeVine and Michael Douglas as Sam and Guy were just perfect, however the only thing i didn't like was that Sam turned out to be a bad guy i mean he's still one of my favorite characters but still anyway i'm looking forward to season 2. Also fun fact: Adam DeVine was the same voice actor for Pizza Steve on Uncle Grandpa.

[@kayleejazz1669]

I kinda liked the idea of him being a bad guy, it sort of twisted expectations of his nice personality but they didn’t make him secretly evil. Like others would have.

[@Phantanos]

It greatly captures and pleases the eyes. It's style reminds me of Chuck Jones.

[@thoughtfuldevil6069]

Probably the absolute best adaptation of a Seuss book we ever got. I'd say maybe the best we ever will get, but who would have thought the absolute best adaptation would happen this long after Seuss died?

[@tyrant-den884]

Michael Douglas's Guy-Am-I may be one of my favorite voice performances. I fall in love with his character every time he talks.

[@mainmarco]

There is not enough love of this show in the world. Been trying to get my friends to watch it cause it is actually awesome. Great review man. Also. Comparing Michelle to gollum made me do a spit take. Well done.

[@ShanaReviews]

Beautiful video Shady! Netflix's Green Eggs & Ham was a series that shouldn't have worked, but it did. and now we're waiting for Season 2

[@Stew91]

This show is a good example of how they still make cartoons like they used to.

[@stephengarcia5112]

this show was great when it came out i watched it thinking it was gonna be a funny and nothing serious show but it surprised me. The scene that Doorags doesn't want to spoil made me aw out loud. It was a touching moment

[@purplekitkat]

Oh my gosh, I had such a good time with this show! I loved it! And it was so refreshing to see the traditional animation-and drawn so beautifully too…!

[@McFlingleson]

Green Eggs and Ham always seemed like a weird story to me. Like, I get that it's about trying new things, but I kind of feel like oddly discolored food is something you shouldn't try.

[@ryanmaclean1720]

Speaking of under appreciated shows that deserve more kid cosmic seems to have fallen in a similar way with green eggs and ham

[@Hikigaeru_Kobayashi]

OMG my sisters were just rewatching this as the video came out! I’m also a huge fan of Green Eggs and Ham, I was surprised by how deep it was

[@hydreg]

What a coincidence, I just started my third rewatch of this show and it's as charming as it was when it first came out.

[@SaltpeterTaffy]

I found out about this show 20 minutes ago when I saw you posted this video. I'm a lifelong Seuss fan. Holy crap, this cartoon is BEAUTIFUL. It looks _aggressively_ hand-drawn, as if to shove the fact in your face. When it's moving it looks like you can see un-erased excess pencilwork, but when you pause you can see how deliberate everything is. And contrasted with the shading and palette. It immediately reminded me of The Iron Giant, even though it looks nothing like that movie. I need to watch this.

[@rexevans100]

I begrudgingly watched this with my nieces and nephew on a Saturday...... glad I did, is an excellent show.

[@g1rldraco7]

I'm going to watch this series tonight, the visuals alone got me hooked

[@jinchuriki7022]

So you finally decided to cover this masterpiece. It far surpasses Shrek.

[@QUBIQUBED]

Fun fact! Green eggs and ham was written because Seuss’s friend from random house bet 30 dollars that Seuss couldn’t write a book with only 30 words in it. Seuss,well uh, won. AND I AM SO GLAD HE DID

[@tajklair]

YES FINALLY someone is talking about this

[@yeiltrasreality1627]

A shame that Dr. Seuss has been cancelled. I can only imagine a childhood without them

[@tessafroese992]

Dr Suess is not cancelled. They just removed 6 books that have racist content. If Dr Seuss was cancelled then they wouldn’t be selling any dr Seuss books at all.

[@wariolandgoldpiramid]

Yeah, there wasn't anything wrong with any of Dr Seuss books. Now they're doing completely unnecessary censorship, and it'd dumb,

[@naterbaternaterbater]

Dr Seuss was never cancelled. Stop watching Fox News. And stop listening to people tell you what you should feel about things.

[@cornybram845]

I’m so happy to see you talking about this show! I absolutely loved it and think it deserves more fans

[@Dr.Zorafoxlvl3]

Every critic video I've seen has loved green eggs and ham

[@phunkyzilla]

Oh the places you’ll go’s waiting place analogy always amazes me to this day

[@Dustin_Frost]

I did not think I was going to love this as much as I did. I think you already covered the main points so I don't need to explain why its so good but I also want to thank you for that El Dorado reference. There's not enough Road to El Dorado in this world.

[@QueenCloveroftheice]

You’re so right! The Fox SHOULD be wearing socks!

[@Duskylaze]

Im so glad someone else finally did a review on this. This is such an underrated series.

[@Persphone_cabin]

Fun fact “ green eggs and ham” is the very first book I read 100% by myself and I love this show so much ❤️

[@juanrisa945]

20:46-21:08 Good news: Season 2 actually will do both. Will pick-up from the end of season 1 AND adapt another Dr. Seuss book.

[@TheBonkleFox]

tbh, there is a thing of "learned helplessness" that exists within guy's arc. he feels helpless, powerless, incapable of doing anything. when you're in that bad of a position, you begin to feel like the world is just against you, and you just stop trying altogether. to get out of it, you need someone to take your hands, and show you that you CAN impact the world and that you're NOT helpless. This is effectively that for guy. It's his journey showing that he can make a difference to people, and he isn't just some failure.

[@flewis02]

I really liked this series, was very surprised how much depth they gave the characters and the twisting storyline

[@MoonPhantom]

Oh THANK YOU. I think I am going to re-watch this before the next season comes out this November :)

[@eaglewarrior7979]

I’m actually genuinely impressed I going to give it a shot with my nieces.

[@IIIIIVEERATIIIII]

This looks really good thanks for showing it off, I will give it a watch.

[@devingunnels3251]

This show looks so vibrant and wholesome. Also, great point about optimists in shows like this: they're only like that because everything goes their way and their worldview is never challenged.

[@redx5605]

I forgot this came out and I really wanted to watch it

[@SUPEROLDish]

Dude the sneeches are my jam, an allegory for M.A.D. in a kids book is some next level stuff

[@ShadyDoorags]

Sneetches? Sneetches? Did you say Sneetches?

[@SUPEROLDish]

😏 That'd be a good video, I wonder who's going to make it 🤔

[@maurisa514]

This has to be the best adaptation I've ever seen

[@aliyahblidner]

i remember watching this with a friend and my brother 2 years ago and LOVING IT. we eagerly await season 2

[@gabrielmasella3074]

Alright you convinced me I’ll give the show a shot

[@chellastation]

This show was really good. I was so surprised how good it was. However, this show is a lightening in the bottle. I am worried about season 2 being boring or bad.

[@CometCereal]

Same here. I’m over here crossing my fingers hoping that they don’t screw this up, it would be very disappointing if so.

[@chellastation]

@@CometCereal We will have to wait and see 😬

[@PancakemonsterFO4]

@@CometCereal you should buy a fingers crosser then

[@intheclear3492]

It’s not boring or bad, it’s amazing

[@chellastation]

@@intheclear3492 Yes. I saw the trailer and looks wild

[@snow-in4zp]

Dude I forgot this show existed I need to go back and watch it again.

[@tajklair]

Also season 2 isn’t required the show runner making the decision should be fired. But seriously id love to see other new stories by this crew since the green eggs and ham story was already wrapped up.

[@idiotgaming6376]

Perhaps each season will do each book but fallowing green eggs and ham protagonist

[@olgagachaphoenix9130]

I remember the teaser and then watching this for the first time. Makes me feel young again

[@Ilikecartoons12]

This show is a masterpiece 👏 🙌 ✨️

[@liamshaughnessy6246]

I love ❤️ this TV 📺 show as well!

[@TheWalkerman97]

I will forever be haunted by this story

[@logansymmes2193]

I thought this was gonna be some cheap cash grab but was blown away by this show. It’s so damn good.

[@steakdriven]

With cell phones being as good as they are now you absolutely can watch it anywhere

[@noveltea9593]

I've never seen anyone talk about this show, and I loved it!

[@Phoenixwaffles]

I was about half way through this video when I decided to go watch the show. It is really good. I really like the dynamic between Sam and Guy

[@Random_Nobody]

I watched the show with my mother 1 or 2 years ago (I don’t remember), and we loved it. The animation was beautiful, and the story was intriguing. For anyone who hasn’t watched the show, I definitely recommend it.

[@thetumblingwumble]

Best Dr Seuss adaptation of all time, hands down

[@blerp6101]

This video sent waves of memories, i remember watching this when it came out (which god was so long ago and not at the same time) and absolutely loving it. And just thinking 'when is season 2 coming out' when i finished. Gonna check on that after the video. Especially since it had a cliffhanger, if i remember correctly.

[@TheChamp820]

I loved this show and when I tell you I WAITED for the season 2 and even if the S2 went on its own part, I loved it.

[@undeadladybug7723]

Sam was basically a stalker in the original story, all because someone wouldn't try food that looked completely rotten.

[@mapletreegaming91]

I’ve seen the season, Shady. I think I’m gonna know your arguments, and might agree. But I have to make a point out first. As a straight-up adaptation, it isn’t alluring. You are not getting the book, and only the book. Which brings me to the other hand. As an adaptation given the extreme liberties WB was given, yes. This shit is absolutely worth it and then some. As you’ve said, this series so far still has the roots. And the adventure in the series can keep kids rather locked in most of the time. By the way, the animation is very much frame-by-frame…and look at the art style. It’s remiscent of one Chuck Jones. It isn’t exact, but the style is HEAVILY inspired. And I think THAT is one reason why you are drawn to it. (Add) the Michellee cringe is kind of (I THINK) intended to make kids and adults…cringe. I do believe it’s absolutely meant to be the way we view it. As for the things between her and Guy, I personally DID find them a little more impactful. Accidental mishaps and misconceptions eroding her trust until the last two (?) episodes (for those who didn’t watch, I won’t give that away) literally illustrates what it’s like to have a complex relationship…albeit in the exaggerated and highly fantastical manner they chose to do so.🤣

[@CesarACastillo]

Oh, the places you’ll go (cops show up) hopefully not jail. This bit had me dying for awhile lol

[@Inactivechannel-r6]

Finally bro a good dr suess adaptation

[@iregretthisentertainment6033]

Other dr suess adaptations: I am inevitable THIS dr suess adaptation: And I……. Am green eggs and ham

[@Wizgoht]

Honestly my favorite adaption. The voice acting is great

[@morthgarrow641]

Thank you so much for making a video on this! I never even knew it existed until now, and I see it's getting a second season soon! Looks like I have an excellent show to watch this weekend.

[@VeganDPsiiclox]

It's cute, fun, and deep. The most emotional episode and scene is season 2 episode 6, and the scene on a ship. I started watching it because of the I'm vegan gif, it made me interested. I like the relationsships and ups and dows between the 5 main characters.

[@Eatyourprofile2323]

So glad people are talking about this show. I watched it when it first came out and I was pleasantly surprised by how amazing it was

[@commando6677]

I watched this show last year, And IT. WAS. AMAZING.

[@TheStevedie]

I absolutely love the animation. I also loved Green Eggs and Ham when I was a kid....I wasn't even aware of this show. I will check it out now.

[@Otisboy121]

And it went on to win the Daytime Emmy Award for outstanding casting and voice direction for an animated series or special!

[@smarsh7779]

The animation is stunning

[@calebdonaldson8770]

I watched every bit of this show and I did not regret it. It was so much better than what I thought it would be! This is truly the Mystery Incorporated of the Seuss franchise. A phenomenal return to form for the good doctor. Green Eggs & Ham represent! :D

[@Catpuff818]

The Bad guys are the best guys I loved them so much xD so many laugh out loud moments I didn't expect.

[@Mr.Timwell]

Thank god Dr.Seuss is still loved

[@Atticblood]

I haven't personally watched this, however I turned it on for my children and my mother couldn't stop watching it too. She said she was getting invested

[@carlosmorenoseguel7726]

Narrator: breathes The entire fandom: why you little

[@cherrypiekitten8013]

show is criminally underrated and I've been waiting for season 2 forever

[@ShadyDoorags]

Season 2 is out.

[@sethmunoz3608]

I remember watching this show when I had Netflix.

[@patrickshores9484]

My favorite Dr Seuss story is Horton hears a who and I would love if Season two was about it such a great story no one talks about

[@avabradford6830]

the animation is perfect