The Ancestral Storytelling of Over the Garden Wall

[@jasperheckinbocker1101]

algorithm bless

[@juliusnepos6013]

Indeed

[@shadowpeachy9345]

Indeed

[@midoriya-shonen]

This video made me realize the significance of the Woodsman carrying the lantern in regards to the symbolic storytelling in Over the Garden Wall. The lantern is his coping mechanism for loosing his daughter -- his bargaining chip that helps him pretend he hasn't experienced loss. And yet, by accepting the burden of lantern bearer, he has chosen to linger in close proximity to the Beast -- otherwise known as despair and hopelessness. This is why Wirt's reaction to the Beast is such an important one. He could turn away from Greg in this moment and try to escape his feelings of grief and guilt by accepting this menial and ultimately unproductive existence, but instead he faces the problem head on. Accepts the reality of what is happening, looks the beast straight in the face, and speaks bluntly to him. By blowing out the lantern, he plunges himself into darkness. He has no plan or way of knowing if he or Greg will be ok after the lights go out. But by accepting the darkness and whatever follows he ultimately saves his brother's life as well as his own. What a fantastic video. I'm such a nerd for the history of human storytelling and Over the Garden Wall. Having both of them in the same place is quite the treat!

[@barz51]

In the Auntie Whispers episode Wert says "Smell ya later" to a recently exorcized Lorna. At that point I knew, roughly, when Greg and Wert came from.

[@mortifiedpenguin7904]

i rewatch this show once a year! the aesthetic immediately puts me in the mood for the holidays and i never get tired of the characters.

[@rivetsquid8887]

I love how common it's become as a sort of annual transitional fall ritual. I mentioned on a discord server earlier this month that I was doing the yearly rewatch with my friend group only for several other people to chime in and say they do that too.

[@juliusnepos6013]

Same

[@juliusnepos6013]

I just watched it this Halloween for the experience

[@aevenova9780]

Yup. Me too! Every Halloween since 2014.

[@GoatPierrot]

As someone who studies C.G.Jung's and his followers' works, it occurred to me that this cartoon not only resemble a fairy tale, but also wonderfully implements intrapsychological meanings every good fairy tale or a myth once had. The events of OTGW are nothing less but a completed step of Wirt's psychological individuation, and each character encountered is an aspect of Wirt's Self (including Greg, who isn't Greg the Person here, but the *impression* Wirt has of him, serving as a symbol for Wirt's innocence itself). By accessing his unconsciousness via the state between life and death (a dream-like state), Wirt can no longer supress its content and must let it have a say. It would take hours to fully explain the psychological symbolism of OTGW, but here are some bits that really make me appreciate and love this art piece: To be renewed, one must encounter the death of past self (negredo), it being the first step to psychological transformation. That's why OTGW starts with the episode where the main character "encounters death". Greg: the Divine Child (Wirt's potency for growth and the possibility of a new beginning) Woodsman: the Wise Old Man (an archetype that fully correlates with the Hermit tarot card, it showing a old man carrying a lantern) Beatrice: the Anima (Wirt's soul, she's fully complementary to Wirt's current personality. She guides him through the Unknown and balances him through her actions and words) The Beast: the Shadow (Wirt's darkest thoughts and feelings, including the implied thoughts of suicide or abandoning *the real* Greg in the river, since Wirt once viewed him as a burden) You're welcome.

[@finnChitwood]

you put into words that ephemeral, trance-like feeling that Over the Garden Wall gives me and it's got me emotional. what a great show

[@20000dino]

1:18 Wirt's age is actually ambiguous. I've always headcannoned him as being 16 since he actually mentions he is in high school - and he just looks like a Junior for some reason. Though now that I think about it, by that logic, he should be 15, since the show takes place in the fall and he wouldn't have turned 16 yet... eh, it's too late to change my mind now

[@Murphxl]

Could be 14. I was 14 in the fall of my first year of high school

[@AR_Animates]

This is one criminally underwatched video essay on this show. Nailed so much stuff from the writing, camerawork and mood that I adore! So glad I somehow came across this, knowing your effort you've put into this video hasn't gone unnoticed, and will hopefully be cherished by more of us who come together for this amazing show.

[@prageruwu69]

otgw goes so hard dude. i love the aesthetic and music so much.

[@Hawxicity]

What a fantastic video! Glad to see others enjoy ‘Over The Garden Wall’ as a yearly Halloween tradition

[@merliiiinn]

over the garden wall vid? immediately subscribing while it's loading, i need content about this show damnit

[@newsamo1579]

The video was really good and the 'I can die for Greg"? Same bro same. Thank you for the editing and the costume, everything was beautiful to watch

[@nurturingcompassion]

I was so deep in the feels, and then the “keep it together tailor” made me erupt into laughter! This is a fantastic video. Thank you!!!

[@jonm6775]

is it just me or has over the garden wall been poppin off this year?

[@beatlesforever65]

You’re right, for me at least. Last year no one I talked to had heard of it. This year, everyone had. So excited for more people to talk with!

[@jonm6775]

@@beatlesforever65 definitely dude I'm glad the shoe is getting the credit it deserves its one of my favorite animated series

[@Daisythepage]

0:31 I live on thé middle of the woods and yeah! I agree, I will admit I have paranoia problems though and sometimes I will hallucinate sounds that aren’t really there so I usually go on walks with my cat or a person so my brain is less inclined to do spooky shit

[@rjrogel9479]

Phenomenal video! Was reminded of Into the Woods, and then you actually included clips of it haha

[@quietsamurai1998]

This got me to watch Over the Garden Wall (at the spoiler warning, since you mentioned it was on a service I subscribe to), so I guess I can indirectly thank you for making me cry, and directly thank you for getting me to watch this fantastic miniseries.

[@quietsamurai1998]

Edit: Yeah, no, I can directly thank you for making me cry as well. The whole part about giving in to feeling comfortable in despair and hopelessness really hit close to home for me, given my past experiences with depression. I really enjoyed the whole video, and I'm honestly surprised that it came from such a small channel given how smooth and polished the final product was.

[@Hoopryfien]

As one of the many people who watches this show every year, I gotta say you articulated a lot of the thoughts I had pertaining to the show and it’s themes very well. Great video

[@johnforkner]

Just watched it for the first time this year. I generally agree with your points! Although it seemed like Greg felt a little too much like Ralph Wiggum from the Simpsons for my liking. I might've appreciated a little more restraint there.

[@GraveyardOpera]

Great timing because I JUST watched this again yesterday. One of my Fall favorites!

[@tophatcat9996]

Such a beautiful show and a big comfort show for me

[@aimee1748]

2:44 this is my life philosophy stan greg or perish

[@aprlshowers]

Okay this had me choked up! Great job! I watched Over the Garden Wall for the first time this year and it was really impactful so thank you for putting it into words.

[@thefilmrookie3099]

Just watched the show on Halloween. Got no one else so…😔

[@99bottlesofwine]

Commenting so that the KZbin algorithm blesses ya!

[@redramen4709]

This gotta blow up

[@thehistoryandbooknerd8979]

You’ve earned a new subscriber! Thank you so much for making this!!!!! I LOVE Over The Garden Wall, I’m so happy people are still talking about this truly magical and mystical show ❤️

[@allisonb6921]

I grew up in New England. This blew my mind when it first came out, and continues with every rewatch!

[@Tine_of_Nice_Dreams]

very high quality video, very high quality costume. Lying in bed listening to the music and letting the fears of real life sink in was a well shot and thoughtful moment.

[@wallywallace2184]

I adore Greg with all my heart. Discount frodo over here is the most developed but Greg will always have my whole heart.

[@ReggieMosbyJr]

This is such a good concept of a show. It still holds up, even if the bird was a bitch for no reason.

[@jillie_chan]

She was stressed about her family and trying not to get to close to the brothers. She failed that’s why she was trying to change the deal with Adelaide

[@elizabethlee2136]

That's why she was a bluebird. She was rude and impatient and learned her lesson. So holistically it still holds together

[@kc6665]

Absolutely lovely video!! I love how you incorporate history of fairy tales and Americana culture as well as portraying your own meaningful input about the show. This show is incredible and i love seeing others think like me and digging beneath the surface of these stories. Looking forward to seeing more of your content!! :)

[@orrhousecreative]

Hey, just discovered this show earlier this month and immediately fell for it-Thank you for making this, I am very impressed with the quality of the work, as well as appreciative of the nature and ideas behind it. Good luck on your own travels through the unknown, may your red cone hat serve you well

[@Shhmallison]

I do like your costume

[@ane3sha]

wow, incredible content. i am so glad the algorithm showed me this. powerful style and i honestly can't wait to see more!!!

[@MonicaAdrianna]

Wow- this is the best video essay I've seen on the show! I too watch this every Fall and always come away comforted xox

[@ZyllasAthenaeum]

Just finished my first annual rewatch!

[@emmab4587]

I never feel like I have the words to express what OTGW means/feels like, but this video did a really good job of shining some light on it. I love the idea that we find comfort in the unknown despite its creepiness, just because it lets us feel like it's okay to be lost.

[@cjhampton9101]

Awesome video. Thanks José!!

[@maria_bernadina]

after finishing the show for the first time last week, i've been binge watching video essays about Over the garden wall. This one is my absolute favourite. I can really see the effort you put into this with the costume and all the different clips :) Can't wait to watch more of your videos!

[@matthewjohnson9199]

Great analysis! I started OTGW right before Halloween and will finish it this weekend. It really fits the autumnal aesthetic, not just Halloween.

[@trustedroot]

I watch otgw every fall

[@smh_tuna]

I really like how you added clips from into the woods! I was in a production of into the woods in my freshmen year of high school so it really made this video hit different for me. Thank you :)

[@coldhazzard]

underrated

[@kraft_maccaroni]

this is really good :D

[@subtleshenanigans5983]

Wait wait wait; I’m barely in but Greg is five???? I thought he was like. Eight. Wirt being fourteen tracks. Edit: okay finished part 1. Yeah him asking for a phone tipped me off that something funny was going on. Also, I think Wirt has some sort of anxiety disorder especially seeing as when we see the real-world events leading up to their fall into the Unknown, we can see that Wirt has this preconceived notions that are proven “false” in a sense - he’s so afraid of others opinions and is convinced he’s unlikable/something is “wrong” with him, when other people are friendly with him and probably enjoy his company. I have anxiety disorders and depression and this is something I’ve experienced. I adore Greg but there’s definitely something about Wirt that is a Big Mood. Ironically I hate halloween, but I do adore this show. (I tend to skip the Lorna episode as it makes me uncomfy).

[@QuestingRefuge]

Love Over the Garden Wall and this was a fantastic look at its choices thank you!

[@svenja2092]

That was a great video! Very thought out and really fitting atmosphere, Keep up the good work!

[@NatetheNerdy]

I love that you talked about how the show is a modern fairy tale, a detail that I feel gets overlooked for some reason. Which is both a shame and weird, since Elijah Wood described it as grandma's stories and exploring the attic.

[@coolbluerays1570]

Thank you for making this video, this wonderfully helped put a lot of my feelings into words about how I feel about this wonderful animated fairytale

[@JordanSullivanadventures]

Thanks for insisting that I watch the show before going on with the video (it helped that it was only ~90mins in total), it was worth it!

[@Haramosf]

Amazing analysis🍂 Thank u for sharing

[@Sarahmint]

"There is comfort in being hopeless" I do not understand unless you're saying you can find comfort despite feeling hopeless

[@KWilliamWhite57]

I just love how you weaved this one!

[@maxcasteel2141]

beautiful video

[@robynthegemini]

Oh my goodness, you put so much effort into this and it shows, I really hope that over time you can grow a larger audience so more people can enjoy this video, and I'm sure it's the same with more of your videos!

[@sabrinabayonet]

love thissss

[@kai-mi8ou]

I LOVED THIS VID!!!

[@samuelokirby]

Love it!

[@CoryCeeTV]

This was super great!! Thanks for sharing it!

[@lorenpeterson5255]

Great vid

[@anajulia-mi1bf]

Once again so so so good ❤

[@MrMaxwellHouse]

Fantastic work!

[@aghilton8531]

An absolutely fantastic analysis! I feel like you’ve articulated some things about the series that have been knocking around my head for a while without me being able to put my finger on them

[@NormDeMoss]

This was beautiful! I've just subscribed, enthusiastically!

[@twirlyenough]

i just found this video on twitter - this was so awesome! So excited to see more from you :)

[@gerardo8av]

Brilliant! The analysis is profound and explains a lot about the series

[@wallywallace2184]

Also I'm so sad I haven't been able to do my annual rewatch yet this year and it's already late November.

[@777Rowen]

Lovely discussion

[@mabesays_]

Beautiful!

[@171QA]

Nice Wirt cosplay. :D

[@marshallyoungmandy8434]

Amazing video.

[@jpg6113]

Nice video mate

[@olivianoelbell]

love

[@tipjrjr326]

I thought that said "My mutilating boyfriend..." and grew very concerned

[@shockingheaven]

Nice video

[@lunch96box]

That's a rock fact

[@navihp]

algorithm bless

[@bradyweed4124]

Song name at 16:26 please?

[@Fatima-kf8il]

sound mix W.W huh, kinda sussy baka

[@Fatima-kf8il]

^Breaking bad reference?

[@KWilliamWhite57]

It's just my name.

[@ZackPaslay]

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