The Dark Truth Behind Heath Ledger's Joker

How The Dark Knight's iconic villain came to be (and what it cost).
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[@winstonsmith8240]

He didn't get the Oscar because he died. He got it because it's one of the greatest performances of all time.

[@winstonsmith8240]

@@unboundmaxx I totally agree. My god what a performance it was though.

[@winstonsmith8240]

Absolutely astounding. I'm a bitter, failed actor, and I'm not often impressed, but this performance took my breath away.

[@chrislycanthrope4590]

Best actor of all time

[@pcgamerz3081]

Samira Caruso cough... cough... AL PACINO!

[@livinthemind86]

That doesn't mean the Academy would have seen it that way - they tend to turn up their noses at big-budget summer blockbusters for anything but technical categories.

[@SamVarvodic]

It's a shame he never got to see how incredible the film was

[@trampolinemaster11]

He lived it :)

[@GabiFOliv]

@@trampolinemaster11 Yeah!!!!! He didn't live to see it, but he lived the magic!

[@ecvjtv2778]

And trust me, he knows even today :)

[@SirZeph3]

@@ecvjtv2778 He's dead so...he unfortunately doesn't....

[@clemsonimperialz3839]

@@SirZeph3 It's called the afterlife. He knows how good it is.

[@babyrex4106]

“They laugh at me because I was different I laugh at them because they were all the same” -joker

[@cezarbejenariu5249]

actually, thats Kurt Cobain :D

[@eastsideleef9697]

😂😂 it was kurt that said that

[@chriscameron9321]

Kurt Cobain was a funny fucker.)

[@robertovalerio1483]

dumbass

[@redzarased3609]

Cringe

[@isittechno5116]

KZbin getting too comfortable with those double ads.

[@BXA619]

Truuuuuuue

[@silverkitty2157]

I got four at one point legit screaming 😤

[@user-yn2ct2ie9m]

lmaoo

[@tenderlycreepy2393]

Fucking pricks!

[@Ali_el68]

Lmaooo I'm on premium so 0 adds :pp

[@ironman2326]

Sorry but his performance was Oscar worthy whether or not he passed away. It was genious!

[@MM-bd3ph]

That is way I hated this fucking video

[@TheDuccky]

He did win an Oscar for it, unfortunately he wasn't around anymore to receive it.

[@Ra18SJ]

His performance deserved the oscar but *maybe* if he didn't die they wouldn't give it to him

[@fcsuper]

@@Ra18SJ Yeah, even great performances and productions today in comicbook movies are ignored by Oscars for the main categories.

[@Ryansteezy]

That comment in the video was very unnecessary

[@oliverseigne3124]

I love how u took this very seriously and that u told the story truthfully and addressed everyone with the same problems. Respect man. R.I.P. Heath

[@jessetorres8738]

I also appreciate how there was no music in the background during this video. It just adds to how serious this 1 was.

[@phatjesus57]

Oliver Seigne lmao

[@epdOctarina]

I totally agree. This is how such issues should be dealt with. It also shows respect for the great artist and his work. Truly admirable.

[@oliverseigne3124]

Juan Carlos Isaza Botero I felt truly humbled while watching this vid and I feel like there should be a lot more vids like this on yt.

[@markhamilton3215]

After having seen Joaquin Phoenix Joker Performance in the recent teaser that literally HIT youtube right now , I think its the PERFECT timing to ask Mr. Nolan and Mr. Bale to Prepare a 4th movie (2th Joaquin's Joker movie) titled : TDKR. Mr.Christopher Nolan as Director , Age Mr.Bale by adding somes weight &grey is hair , include Henry Cavill , Makeup Joaquin Phoenix like Heath Ledger for his 2th & last Joker movie , Respect the Frank Miller Novel , title the movie : THE DARK NIGHT RETURN and let the movie became the EXPLODING WORLD BOX OFFICE RECORD EVER. Warner , the ball is in your court ! Guys , who thump up for this ?

[@mitchbehrle7288]

Saying he wouldnt have won an oscar if he didnt die is a joke. This is the best acting performance in history

[@LorenzoC2314]

Mitch Behrle not In history but definitely one of the best

[@Ttcw89]

Lorenzo Contreras 2 in history 🚫🧢 💯

[@sumalways]

The Oscar was a cover up to sublime his death...he died of drug overdose given by the team or allowed him to use them

[@fiskedunser6314]

@@sumalways Moron

[@sumalways]

Marcus Knak yeah keep believing in Santa claus n the unicorn cuz u cant handle the truth

[@markturnbull8785]

"If you're good at something, never do it for free." - The Joker

[@iMarzie]

“You think you can just steal from us and get away with it?” Joker: “yeah....”

[@helloworld9760]

I'm good at being a couch potato. Where is my money?

[@relaxhedx7064]

"why so serious?"

[@red5llaw]

@@helloworld9760 Oh. You thought being a rich and famous Couch Potato, that you would get everything delivered to you... Well, don't you feel a fool? I guess you're just not as good as you thought hey? Maybe its being a Fool, that you are world class at, not being a Couch Potato

[@helloworld9760]

@@red5llaw chill kid why u so butthurt about a joke comment, get a hobby

[@alepnhiskapok2048]

Now 2019,and people still making videos about heath ledger's joker..what a masterpiece

[@juan2049]

Well with the release of the Joker trailer, it's a good time to discuss it.

[@kencarson3451]

juan2049 why so negative son

[@eliajohn277]

@@kencarson3451 he isn't ?

[@kencarson3451]

Devil Laal drop the negativity

[@ShockCharger9]

Ken Carson He isn’t being negative what are you talking about

[@swrdghcnqstdr]

as someone who has attempted suicide, your message at the beginning about mental health is one of the best i’ve ever heard. thank you

[@foff1260]

William Herron everything he said is true. you deserve happiness❤️ i attempted too.. we lived for a reason.. never forget that

[@lilytrix86]

OXY seriously? You are a horrible person. How can you be so insensitive to people’s suffering?

[@foff1260]

Leyla Joulali hurt people hurt people

[@foff1260]

OXY you mad you can’t get any?

[@merc822]

@@OXY187 wonder if you have children that ends up doing the same thing. Would u still call them pussies?

[@IAMDENNIS_24]

He set the standards very high playing the joker. unachievable if you’re not Heath ledger.

[@trauty666]

Joker Phoenix

[@IAMDENNIS_24]

trauty666 job well done

[@ziz9113]

@@trauty666 Still cant top ledgers joker tbh

[@aFutureSelf]

Joaquin’s Joker was great but considering it’s an origin story, we’ve yet to see what his Joker is truly capable of when he’s fully the Joker instead of Arthur Fleck. Ledger’s Joker was far more commanding, sinister, and fully developed complimented with an amazing performance. Very different Jokers but both are incredible in their own right. I personally prefer Ledger’s and I watch his scenes over again from time to time.

[@pillage-]

@@ziz9113 You cant possibly compare Joaquin's Joker against Heath's Joker. It's like comparing the painting of Michaelangelo vs Leonardo Da Vinci. They're both immaculate in their own right

[@seemlesslies]

“I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy because they know what it’s like to feel absolutely worthless and they don’t want anyone else to feel like that.” ― Robin Williams People struggling with mental illness often hide behind a facade especially if it's those closest to them that they care about the most. It might be for many different reasons they don't want to upset them, they want them to be happy, they don't want to feel like a burden. It's a very dangerous idea to think that just because someone is smiling on the outside and laughing that it means their okay or they don't feel like their dying inside.

[@kennypalmer3889]

What's "mental illness" to you and others, is really just your subconscious abuse. The realist people are perceived as "mental" to those that are naive and only know superficial. When real people give you every reason to be your true self, and you're still superficial, then they know they're invisible to you. They're just an object or label for your assumptions and validation if not also your grandiosity. They know words won't work with you, because you've reached the end of reason. In this case labeling others you can't understand because you don't even understand yourself, is really just you labeling yourself. You feed the necessary monster, because you're the real terrorist and monster to their humanity. Everyone is different. We just pretend to be someone we're not for conditional acceptance. When you finally accept reality, the truth will destroy you. But hey, you can always rebuild instead of pretending people are "mental" just because they don't sell their soul like many of you for conditional acceptance hahahaha

[@jul828]

beautiful said

[@thesecondYouTube]

Both Kenny and Dave F make good points. I think Kenny is talking about general wellbeing, not being phoney, keeping your soul real and not trying to please others. Then Dave F experiences are real hardcore mental illness that can only be treated by mainstream health professionals and people not being ashamed to get that help.

[@vincem8998]

who is here after watching the trailer of Joker 2019?.... rest in power Heath

[@jimzimmer2048]

Daire O'Reilly haha I agree he is a spec

[@e1Pr0f3ss0r]

Me

[@thedrunkenramblingsnorthea4201]

omg same, watching the trailer brought me here, he really switched up the joker , which is why I think the current film is coming out , same as suicide squad , now everyone is interested as the joker as a character

[@kellenlealie8376]

I just watched the new joker trailor

[@virginia580wlake]

I’ve watched all the trailers for the new Joker and yea I’ll see it but nobody can do it better than Heath Ledger ❤️

[@MrWizeazz]

Glad you guys took the mental health aspect of it seriously. Great video.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

That mental health crap is a fuckin joke. People exploit it and profit from it when its not even real

[@last7509]

Michael Jai White was talking about he seemed fine mentally. I mean ... he's a actor.... thats kinda his job

[@cartercleveland6482]

But the ads?

[@shiftersofwar]

@@flightofthebumblebee9529 I really pity you for being ignorant enough to say that. Here's an occurring example of how wrong you are, try talking to war veterans, they can be anywhere on the range from combative survivors to those that watched close ones die in front of them. Like I said this is ONE example, get over yourself.

[@andrewnugent6207]

@@flightofthebumblebee9529 yeah but, what can you do?

[@Wermified]

One thing that people get wrong is that Heath Ledger being the Joker didn’t kill him. He was already having sleeping problems way before taking this role, hence why he was taking sleeping pills. I always thought him being the Joker ruined his mental health, but it didn’t. His mind would never “turn off” so he turned to sleeping pills to help him and that’s how he ended up overdosing.

[@qtaro-7097]

he was just that good for ppl to assume that he was

[@J4C08G4M3R]

Sleep disorder even with pills=insomnia=exhaustion due to no sleep=morepills=nosleep=irrational thoughts then mixed with such a role as the joker locking himself away wasn't normal for a person with this illness, let's put this into clearer terms if you were suffering with what he suffered with and went to doctors and said I'm gonna lock my self in a room for weeks to bring out a sociopath killer madman, how do you think the doctor would react????

[@benwallett4971]

@@J4C08G4M3R but he didnt "bring out a sociopathic killer" he created one for a movie, not like he turned into a deranged killer

[@104block9]

U don't know so shut up

[@to0hectik]

He didn’t overdose because of the sleepin pills however it was a mix of oxys and hydros along with anxiety depression and sleep medicine caused a lethal concoction. The ocy and hydros along are lethal when mixed

[@whoislouise1750]

He just portrayed Joker so well, the laugh, the personality, just everything

[@calebfuller8762]

That man went through so much for others people entertainment. So much respect and love for him

[@tritonus1415]

It is NOT just entertainment...

[@TheMarioMen1]

Caleb Fuller no he didn’t you dumbass people become actors to make millions of dollars anyone would “go through so much” if you’re gonna be rich AND famous

[@benwallett4971]

@@TheMarioMen1 Yes but they also do it for the love of acting, notice how you don't see one actor that doesn't like acting

[@benwallett4971]

@@TheMarioMen1 Remember, it's not about the money, it's about sending a message

[@jessetorres8738]

I still feel that Heath was the best Joker.

[@andyoakley6414]

Not only that I say he could’ve had the best performance by any actor ever

[@erik666111]

@@andyoakley6414 Stop.

[@TroutCreeks]

Well who else was the best joker?

[@xPulsarr1]

You feel? You’re a disgrace.

[@andyoakley6414]

makaveli g wdym stop tell me how I’m wrong

[@ryan5704]

He didn’t just play the joker, he was the joker.

[@trinitycamp5973]

Ryan AMEN and no one could be the joker like heath

[@angelakirby6934]

i still say the urban legend is true. jack nicholsan warned him, this role will consume you, eat you. i hope you survive it.

[@roygreene6669]

Angela Kirby are y’all dumb he in 2 new shows and new movie

[@skrydon78]

@@angelakirby6934 Dude, he explained it in an interview that he warned him about heath's sleeping medication,

[@wooddyyywooddyy3335]

@@trinitycamp5973 very true brother

[@littlemanroyboy]

People who were on the cast with him claim that the idea of his performance being related to his death is insane and not true. And they were working with him so I will listen to them.

[@jimmyrussel5606]

Roy Morin exactly this. Saw an interview with Michael Caine, and he said it was absolute bullshit, and that between takes, he was joking around with the other cast members, and having fun the whole time during filming.

[@learning.growing.1017]

Hellyweird is trustworthy? Full of pedos, and secrets? Come on now..

[@lelamaciolek1166]

All that tells me is that he knew how to entertain.

[@dramalamaice4110]

He was mentally and physically exhausted (thats exactly what Heath said) and he was taking medication and then took pills to sleep and never woke up. It is related to it of course

[@StrayBee]

First time I've seen someone handle this story with such respect and regard for human life. Good job Jules.

[@MM-bd3ph]

He didn't .. there are so many stuff he didn't mention. Heath was just tired not sick

[@thejudgmentalcat]

"...a dark marketing boost" - thank you for stating this.

[@antona.1327]

That's BS. Warner. Brothers toned down Joker's presence in the promos after Heath's death and were considering cutting out a scene in the movie where Joker pretends to be dead.

[@CallOfDerzy]

@@antona.1327 hes not saying that they tried to use it for marketing .. its just that his death caused a lot more people to start talking about the movie. But i think it still would have gotten an oscar if he was alive it was too good of a performance regardless

[@SirZeph3]

@@antona.1327 You're an idiot for misinterpreting something so obvious....

[@ruruasile9600]

Damn thats one way to put it

[@SamSam-lj4do]

heath didnt die from playing the joker. its just the performance was that good that people started to make accusations

[@ohge7188]

Sam Sam the timing also made people believe it.

[@julianj9830]

No, even producers noticed his sleep deprivation. The dude just pushed his performance skills beyond human capabilities lol

[@benwallett4971]

@@julianj9830 sleep deprivation doesn't kill you, all actors are sleep deprived when filming a movie

[@georgehornsby6882]

@@julianj9830 very wrong. Everyone who worked with him has denied it had anything to do with his death. His recent separation from Michelle Williams and his drug addiction probably did.

[@rebekah7244]

"I hope my death makes more cents than my life" - From Arthur Flecks journal

[@gloglo4834]

I somtimes cant think once before my mom was sleep i had a knife in my hand i was thinking about killing her but my outside stopped me some times you do go crazy i some times laugh when i see someone get hurt

[@username0131]

@@gloglo4834 uhm I don't remember that in the movie 😬

[@gloglo4834]

@@username0131 IM GAY

[@username0131]

@@gloglo4834 uhhhh yeah

[@Godsecution]

@@gloglo4834 bruh moment...

[@Arthur__Dent]

I miss Heath Ledger almost as much as Robin Williams.

[@jooplin]

Robin Williams would be the next joker I wanted to see

[@dimitrescu182]

Lawfy D. Ace he was supposed to play the Riddler if Tim Burton was able to make his 3rd Batman movie

[@Thespeedrap]

I agree did you know Robin Williams missed out on Joker twice first by Jack Nicholson then by Heath Ledger.

[@MagusMarquillin]

@@Thespeedrap I didn't know that, but I heard Wes Craven had him in mind for Freddy Crugger. Jeeze, I know he later played tortured dark characters in One Hour Photo and Insomnia, but characters that sadisticly evil and campy as Joker/Freddy? Just hard to picture - maybe his role in Death to Smoochy approaches that slightly.

[@tss3393]

Throw in Chester Bennington and that makes 3 of my childhood/adolescent heroes that are now gone.

[@bldeagle10]

I will say, for all the contradicting evidence, its difficult to say that because he may have seemed happy to some, that there werent issues. I am personally going through a really dark time in my life and to many, they would say i am doing great. Dealing with depression.. you dont tend to share it with others, you dont want them to know..

[@jasondowney8959]

Stay strong bro, life is beautiful, never think your not loved or won't be missed.

[@HRGAMES-rw7yd]

God help you man

[@alynsak]

Exactly. I've struggled to depression for years and most people don't know how unhappy I really am. People don't always show what's really going on.

[@utoresa5193]

I am struggling with social anxiety and it's a mess,my friends are normal,have relationships and I feel choked to death by life.But I have made up my mind,like you said i dont want my people to know and I will fight with everything I have until I am happy or die trying.If I succeed i have promised to help some other troubled friends.

[@TearfulMoon]

Sometimes those closest to the person are the most oblivious to their struggles. Family members can take you for granted and be very shocked when you suddenly overdose on meds or jump out of the window. I gave up trying to talk about my problems with my mother because she just casually brushes me off and says it's not a big deal or I just overthink and imagine stuff. I only talk to some of my friends who have gone or are going through similar issues. It's good to have at least someone willing to listen.

[@budweiser416]

Heath's acting as joker is a masterpiece a scene we rarely see in our lifetime.

[@natura808]

Now we have two best Jokers: Ledger and Phoenix

[@stfu2364]

nicholson too

[@TheJeonyboy]

Ledger is greatest still no comparison.

[@MeowgiMan]

@@TheJeonyboy Ledger is the best. But there are major differences between the characters, and Joaquin had waayyyy more screen time.

[@dongambino5308]

To be fair they’re both special in their own ways. Ones a psychotic developed joker, the other one isn’t. You can’t compare the actors because the characters were so dramatically different

[@natura808]

Don Gambino Agreed. Still both are fantastic actors.

[@PaulRizzo]

Heath Ledger makes me proud to be an Aussie. He’s a national treasure.

[@Craig-gq4gb]

Paul Rizzo He was*

[@twotimetony78]

@@Craig-gq4gb no, he is.

[@seanw3814]

@@twotimetony78 Cuz he's a legend and legends never die

[@themysteriouscatperson9483]

Niall O'Brien Dude, are you actually kidding me. Some people are just so disrespectful

[@sallgoodman2323]

Absolutely

[@tcu1099]

Jules really reached into our souls there.

[@jessetorres8738]

I also love how there was no music in the background during this video. It just goes to show serious he was taking this topic.

[@Ennahdee]

Arse holes?

[@infernas]

@@jessetorres8738 And no one per list. :)

[@108MarkHerman]

Who played the joker better? LIKE: Heath Ledger COMMENT: Joaquin Phoenix

[@shahraizhayat]

wakeen phoneix

[@meegs6391]

Honestly I think they’re both amazing

[@meegs6391]

In different ways

[@hassanafaq8470]

ledger a bit better

[@silkymilky4909]

Very hard one as they are almost completely different characters

[@paladinheadquarters7776]

I think he still would have won an Oscar if he was alive.

[@TheWoodenBees]

Im so glad to see someone actually tell the true story of what happened. I hate seeing all over youtube people talking about how Heath 'became the Joker' when so many reliable sources have said otherwise. He was a depressed person, and when depressed people use drugs, even prescription, bad things can happen. I serious tragedy, but not because of the role that he played.

[@salbrouwer8864]

connor w but this is not the true story...

[@whiistlingwinds5855]

sal brouwer I'd say it's at least pretty close. Jules covered most of the research I've read on Heath over the years and it's all pretty reliable. Js

[@salbrouwer8864]

heath ledger was super happy in life, he loved his daughter, he loved his wife, he loved the role. He was always happy on set and just generally in life. He died because of an accidental overdose on sleep meds. He had a lot of trouble sleeping and his doctor gave him too many sleep meds which killed him.@@whiistlingwinds5855

[@MELTEDBUHTTER]

sal brouwer obviously you don’t understand what depression is. When you’re depressed you tend to act as if you’re okay. Everyone thinks you’re okay when in reality you’re suffering. Yes he died of an overdose but the research shows that he was depressed as well.

[@theswordoftheguardnop2370]

The only marketing boost I see is the one in the head of the low piece of shit whom accepted money for spreading lies and envious ghosips wich would make the family of a great actor cry and curse this piece of shit. I hope you get the law suits quick so you get how stupid you are. RIP HEATH.

[@josh3607]

One of the greatest movie performances of all time RIP Heath

[@kopibin9532]

Joker 2019 established a new threshold high for Joker, without taking away from Ledger's Joker

[@hippawable]

kopi bin this is 100% true. But scratch off Jared Leto on the joker list tbh..

[@kopibin9532]

@@hippawable im with you on that

[@morgan0928]

@@hippawable totally agree

[@nicoledavies8506]

kopi bin they were both so amazing yet so different, of course. Wouldn’t want to pick who I find ‘better’

[@xonpluto1305]

Nicole Davies Yeah its impossible to compare them as theyre completely different roles. Joaquins joker was joker becoming joker whiles ledgers joker was already joker.

[@DJNITON]

Damn, imagine Heath Ledger in a Quentin Tarantino movie.

[@vinsxc_]

DJ Niton word

[@blyla]

@@OXY187 UEDFPOREIHFRUUUUUUUUUE OMFG THO

[@TheSkullofskorpion]

OXY lmfaooo

[@ericmiller93]

Really cool you give mental health PSAs now. This isn’t me being sarcastic. Nice to see a channel who seems to genuinely care about its audience and not just the “likes” they provide.

[@jonnasmith8233]

Jules, I watch WhatCulture videos as often as I can, and this was not what I expected today, but this was what I needed. Thank you for making an honest, grounded video about Heath Ledger and his mental health. Thank you for emphasizing mental health. Cheers.

[@BXA619]

R.I.P. Heath Ledger, the best Joker and actor in any batman movie.

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

"I believe whatever doesn't kill you simply makes you..... stranger."

[@ajakuk1]

Never suffer alone. 💛💛💛💛💛 rip heath. 😢😢😢😢

[@poochie9001]

Never suffer alone, make others suffer.

[@ajakuk1]

@@poochie9001 hear hear 😢

[@JaelaOrdo]

Juan Leonardo Cruz Martínez maybe that’s not the best way but it’s better than nothing I guess

[@Rey.Skywalker]

Jae Caesar You're an idiot.

[@Heyhowareya97]

I always suffer alone, truth be told I don’t know how to ask for help about my mental health, everyone tells me it’s “just in my head” or to “get over it” “stop being a bitch” so I decided nobody cares about me so I just sit in my room locked away all day in my own thoughts

[@BucklingSwashes]

"A happy boy." Just speaking from my own experience, depression doesn't mean you don't look "happy" around other people. I often have days when I feel and (I'm assuming) appear entirely fine, especially in social situations where simply being with other people and having fun is like a temporary high. I do some acting both in film and on stage outside of my primary job, and even on some of my worst days, I know I often appear overly excited and energetic once I'm there and working. It's a huge contrast to those moments when I'm really struggling, which a lot of people - including family members - may hardly ever see or recognize. I don't necessarily make a conscious decision to "hide" my depression, but it's rare that it will show when we have family over to play board games, or I'm in front of a camera, or having a conversation about something I'm passionate about. The moments between those are when I'm usually hit the hardest. Having a good time can be exhausting, and once I've reached that point, it gets very difficult to try or even want to interact with other people. I'll go sit in the bedroom by myself, work on laundry, maybe watch KZbin videos in my car for an hour in the parking lot before going into work... Even if I recognize in that moment that I should get out of my head and go talk to someone or just be with them, doing so might feel impossible because I'm running on fumes emotionally and physically. I'm rambling by now, but my point is that depression is rarely something that you'll be able to spot in others, even if you're close to them. I was having suicidal thoughts for years before my wife ever learned of it. It's not as though she only ever saw me at my happiest, but I hid from her and others when I was at my worst. I was too afraid to admit what I was considering, and too tired to gather the energy to beat that fear. Even now, I still hide it more than I should. It's not something that's just cured. It never fully goes away. Your depression doesn't stop when you fill your life with as much joy as you can. So try your best not to hide it. Tell people about it. I know it can be hard to convince yourself that it's nothing to be ashamed of, but it truly isn't, and you absolutely deserve all of the help you can get and more, even if your mind is telling you that you do not. Don't just take care of yourself. Let other people take care of you, too. Let them know you don't always feel happy. Maybe they'll tell you the same. Share your struggles. Accept that you won't always be happy, but that you can get support when you're not. You can make it through.

[@PiterLauchy]

Excellent comment. Bravo, good sir!

[@user-hc2be6ph7u]

This is 100% accurate. Very relatable. Thank you for leaving this for people who relate to it but just need to know they are not alone and that getting help is nothing to be ashamed of.

[@23Guitardood]

@K1R8Y 1611 then why fucking comment, jackass...

[@jboz3673]

With or without his death, this was Oscar worthy... I know that bc I watched it not knowing he passed away and I was shocked about how beautiful his role as joker was

[@TheAngryBear2323]

1. Tobey is the best Spider-Man 2. Christian is the best Batman 3. Heath is the best Joker

[@shawnross6861]

No

[@RobertEdwinHouse9]

@@shawnross6861 yes fact

[@nathanjackson5515]

Holland is better ngl

[@jebathesage7429]

yes period except Tom Holland is a much better spider man he embodies spider man better

[@dogbruh5778]

dgeb nicolas but but Tobey....

[@FrndsCallMeDaz]

never change Jules! you're a champion

[@reignofrock]

Real sad. He surely cemented himself with a performance of a lifetime. Just wish we could see him carry-on with his developing talent. RIP.

[@majishan8018]

Heath Ledger isn't acting Joker, he is Joker.

[@MrMrjack18]

No ! he was acting.... he was nothing like a Joker, he was a kind loving guy !

[@ariesalvin8574]

The Truth About Joker in The Dark Knight Heath Ledger played the role of 2 Jokers in The Dark Knight. In a standard deck, there are usually two Jokers. Only Christopher Nolan, Johnathan Nolan, and Heath Ledger were the only ones in on this secret. There are 2 Jokers in a Deck of Cards and it was all to be revealed in The Dark Knight Returns but due to Heath's passing the World never knew the truth in revealing the true “Ace in the Hole” which was his Twin Brother. Both Jokers are ex-Special Forces and Twins. For the sake of my argument, I'd like to introduce the 2 Jokers, One Joker specializes in Explosives Ordinance Disposal. Which we shall call "EOD Joker" The Other Joker is Military Intelligence. Which we shall call "MI Joker" Both are very proficient Special Forces Operatives. In the first scene, during the bank heist, The henchman asks Why do they call him the "Joker" and argue that "he thinks he can sit this one out" Where did they get the Bronco? Who supplied the Weapons, Gernades and Ammunition? It was MI Joker, while the Bank Heist was carried out by EOD Joker. Who supplied the Transportation? It was MI Joker. In Regards to the origin of the Scars Military Intelligence Joker states it was his father who was a Drinker and before executing Gamble While EOD Joker tells Rachel his scars come from his wife, getting into deep with the Loan Sharks, at Harvey Dent's fundraiser at Bruce Wayne Penthouse. While Military Intelligence Joker tortured Brian (Batman copycat) EOD Batman was setting the explosives and mixing Ammonia Nitrate. While Military Intelligence Joker carried out the attack in which Harvey was acting as bait, he was eventually captured and kept in Gordons Cage, While EOD Joker was wiring up Rachel and Harvey Dent. It was not Maroni's men that wired up the 2 locations, it was EOD Joker, who rigged the henchman, and the 2 locations. As an "Inside Joke" for his brother Military Intelligence Joker, EOD Joker switched up the locations in which Harvey and Rachel were being held. While At the Docks, Military Intelligence Joker burns his half $6,328,000,000 of the 12.6 Billion Dollars ripped off from the Mob. While EOD Joker is at the Gotham General Hospital rigging up the Explosives which will bring it down in one hour. EOD Joker interrogates, Harvey and sets him free. They never state what happened to the Mob's other half this is a Major Plot Hole. In one hour, it was not possible for Military Intelligence Joker to get across Gotham City to Gotham General. While GPD/Gordon was all over Gotham trying to find the Bombs which Joker promised to detonate if Coleman Reese was kept alive after one hour. At the Tower, Military Intelligence switches place with EOD Joker and takes charge of the hostages. Arriving with Chechnyans Rottweilers who arrived directly from the Docks after feeding upon him. While EOD Joker switches places with MI Joker he finishes wiring up Liberty and Spirit ferries. The detonators on each of the ferries at the end were linked to the bombs on the SAME ferry, not the other ferry. Both Brothers are huge into Game Theory. During the “The battle for Gotham’s soul.” Batman saves Military Intelligence Joker, MIJ talks about his " Ace in the Hole." Many think it's Harvey Dent, which his brother freed from Gotham General. In reality, it’s EOD Joker, who has left Gotham with the remaining fortune of the Mob. Which will be utilized to create more havoc around the world and lead into The Dark Knight Returns. While Military Intelligence Joker sits in Blackgate Penitentiary waiting for the return of his brother the True "Ace in The Hole." to break him out. This was what truly was meant to happen. I’m posting this for I have broken the Nolan Code of all the Nolan Movies and Shows (Westworld) and am aware that both are Messiahs for the Black World of Technology. Black World/Projects uSAP/SAP.

[@connorfleniken3447]

AriesAlvin85 ok

[@ariesalvin8574]

Connor Fleniken indeed

[@hazmattx2909]

How did you come upon this information?

[@connorfleniken3447]

matt davis I just said ok

[@AlejandroPerez-yt1dx]

😂

[@2001aniket]

This video had so much compassion. Respect and love from India. R.I.P. Heath. You will always be the GREATEST JOKER THERE EVER WAS.

[@dil3841]

How does shit filled India get WiFi

[@kimackerman2183]

It saddens me so much how he hid his depression and pain from everyone else and died alone😢💚Rest in peace Heath ledger.

[@edwardnygma.]

I like your profile picture. I love Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die. Still sad about Ryan leaving.

[@avivgans4805]

it’s so sad that he couldn’t see the masterpiece he created. he truly was the Joker and that role destroyed him.

[@icetramonster8622]

You should never ever put Ads in a video of dead person because that's kinda disrespectful. Just telling you guys.

[@jacklesmithda3rd502]

You think they care??? Lol

[@CrispyHulk1]

Delta 38 - Because it’s making money over someone’s tragic death. It’s as bad as a priest stopping a sermon and blasting an advertisement at max volume. It’s out of touch and whack.

[@Reece29287]

Y K that’s such a ridiculously stupid comparison.

[@sskies4972]

Dude if u want more content from them then keep ur mouth shut they need money too

[@icetramonster8622]

WoW. I forgot about this. I thought putting Ads in a video about an person that passed away was disrespectful because you're making money off of it. Thank You Y K. Let's all be respectful in the comment though please and no hate. I Liked the video a year ago and I thought it was good. Be Good to one of another. Chao.

[@Mollotovs]

Man... The Joker is a dark, evil character. I mean, look what he did to the man who tried to be as close to him as possible

[@kubabuba231]

Transante outstanding it's pretty scary... Joker can be in everyone of us. He's like a ghost. If u pretend to be like him you suffer and die

[@MoodyF0X]

Look what he did to Harley....

[@krispalermo8133]

Kuba Buba so true ? Look at "Inside GangLand" tv shows. Any gangbanger that takes or earns the street name Joker never turns out well. Playing with Darkness is worst than playing with fire.

[@ki11j0y2]

Personally I daisagree he's misunderstood yes he's insane but he started out as red hood trying to provide for his family and of course fell into a vat of chemicals that sent him insane bit if you wanna speculate on this joker then he was a veteran in special ops forgotten (why he had no backround but military exp.) And broken when he came home there was nothing there for him the war for nothing but then again it's just speculation but evidence doesn't lie

[@dbxniker7484]

Dutch?

[@cappyjones]

Keep doing what you do, Jules. You're helping more people than you know

[@Charziken909]

Helping how?

[@cappyjones]

@@Charziken909 Helping by talking so openly about mental health. Talking about mental health helps remove the stigma and could be the difference between someone getting help and someone hurting themselves.

[@chasepeed7415]

His take on the Joker will never be beaten. His raw passion and dedication to the character is extraordinary. I wish him the best in his endeavors and I hope he rests easy.

[@Gunther_The_Brave]

In a way, his act, his path to becoming the joker, the loss of his mind and his death all made this the perfect joker story.

[@kaseybrewer545]

Thank you for your statement on mental health. It was very kind, and very sincere. 🤗🤗

[@ARCtrooperblueleader]

The finest WhatCulture video. Why? Because it was sincere and touching. Beautiful work Jules.

[@ray-0249]

The jokers character is a homicidal realist and Heaths take really showed the audience that, this man is a acting hero(for taking this role and really allowing it to consume his mindset) and a legend(for his outstanding performance and acting) RIP Heath

[@JohnSmith-jq6ku]

the beginning message is great!! thank you. people struggling need to know we all are struggling at some point. find solace in the most simple things, like coffee on a park bench. during sunrise

[@deviantrat6001]

*WhatCulture - The serious intro was so fitting. I'm in a situation after my father just passed away, where I feel everything is against me and getting burnt out. Sometimes I take my aggression out on others, but I do lean on my personal go-to things which keep me in a positive frame of mind. Thank you for this video.*

[@Ray-vm8ut]

That joker role is somehow haunting...both Ledger and Leto were somehow getting transformed to become their character at some point...Creepy...

[@mehrdadebrahimi5194]

Even jack nickolson has stated in the past that the joker role consumed him, I understand that mental health plays a big part in the actor’s life, but seriously, even the brand new joker in the stand alone film coming out soon, he also looks disturbed, with all due respects to heath losing his life because he was dealing with issues of his own. Even I experimented on myself and locked myself in my dorm room and put my mindset as the same as the joker, though i didnt put makeup on, i finally began to understand what joker truly is, he is the deepest, darkest secrets and desires of the humans mind to create chaos just for the hell of it, thats why i will always love DC, because if u play as a normal marvel villain or whatever, u get finished with the movie and move on, but when u become the joker, it still haunts u and that is because of this one very simple fact: No matter how pure and kind hearted we are, mankind will always harbour our demons, and while we can never get rid of them, it is up to us to keep those demons at bay

[@gachigasm3210]

@@mehrdadebrahimi5194 damn...

[@ecvjtv2778]

@@mehrdadebrahimi5194 fascinating

[@john3260]

@@mehrdadebrahimi5194 I disagree with you on the fact that we must fight and keep our "demons" in bay. They are a part of us no matter how much you fight them. Instead you should embrace that, the darkest side of you because only then can you be free.

[@monad3448]

Mehrdad Ebrahimi right on point. You said this so well

[@moreEASY]

i feel like when he played the joker, he wasn't acting, he was more just playing a different side of himself.

[@KamenKristin]

connor x seriously? 🤦‍♀️ it’s called ACTING. That’s why not everyone can do it. This is art and makes me sad that you guys are putting this theory that is just meaningless in every way into life...

[@Charles2k]

@@KamenKristin Alot of idiots have said how him playing the joker 'consumed him'. That is simply not the case as well as the fact that many actors working with Heath openly said he was having a wonderful time on set.

[@serenitybeats1677]

Charles exactly

[@moreEASY]

@@Charles2k yeah i know, im not suggesting that lmao

[@moreEASY]

@@KamenKristin someones a little mad

[@Disruptedable]

His performance is legendary, he is a legend. And as such, he will go down in history and never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Heath, may you finally have found just that, peace

[@SuperStarWarsFan1138]

All it takes is just one bad day.

[@spaceoutmisfit1738]

for weak minded ppl

[@darthsideous4478]

zyklon b just ignore him his time will come

[@spaceoutmisfit1738]

zyklon b everyone has fuckin bad days wtf you talking about

[@SwooopieShark]

@@spaceoutmisfit1738 Educate yourself. You really don't need a bad day at all, to have a bad day. If that makes any sense to you.

[@Karl_Nehammer]

@@HeidiLinlol ?

[@popskiptea8707]

There’s no dark truth behind Ledger’s Joker. The man’s death was accidental. He did an absolutely spectacular job playing this amazing character because he was a spectacular ACTOR. Deserved an Oscar dead or alive.

[@savagesweetheart90]

I was a HUGE fan of Heath before his Joker role. And when I first heard that Heath was going to be the Joker I didn't want to believe it because Heath was always in heartthrob movies. I was definitely wrong when I saw The Dark Knight in theaters. Let's just say I saw the movie about 10-15 times in theaters because Heath was just so brilliant.

[@HEAT_LIFE]

This is why we shouldn’t doubt Robert Patterson.

[@Maximus-fz6dp]

what ?

[@ResurrectionYT325]

M for the upcoming batman movie. i agree i hope he does well tho

[@ResurrectionYT325]

Maira De Lucca i agree. but that doesn’t guarantee he’s going to do a great job.

[@Noutchka]

It sound like Ledger suffered from professional burn-out.

[@RandyGBH]

Next video: The Dark Truth Behind WhatCulture

[@buttervlies]

Featuring your mom and Jules

[@TheNormanmurk]

I just wanted to say the advice you gave at the beginning of this clip is amazingly kind and although a simple concept, "take care of yourself", that was the perfect thing to say prior to this. This is the first vid I'm watching this morning, as I just woke up, and it was wonderful to hear that advice since I'm dealing w a health issue right now. Seriously thank you for taking the time to say that. It means alot to people caught up in a struggle.

[@christianmartin7572]

Wow! Terrific vid you put out and very well done. Thanks for all the effort on this, and even though it's a dark truth and tragic ordeal, the underlining message you put out of having a positive mental health and treating ourselves with love and kindness is awesome. Thank you for that message!

[@danielpennington6053]

He would have turned 40 today :(

[@SSOGS100]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Thank you for all you do to fight the stigma of mental health. You will be reaching so many with the always positive message you send. Thank you.

[@oioisaveloy6227]

What a lovely message from the WhatCulture team at the start of the video.

[@stardustdotcom47]

thank you for your preface in the beginning. very simple message yet most people forget to be kind to themselves. it’s okay to not have everything figured out. dont put so much pressure on yourself. reach out to those you love and be open and honest.

[@Wismic]

Cried after watching this.. Hate that Heath left us, and I feel bad about it so often, as he is someone I've looked up to for half of my life almost, but I am glad he gave us the greatest preformance I'll ever witness in my life, to remember him by..

[@janaruhl7313]

I really hope Joaquin Phoenix will be able to cope with the role of the joker...

[@OJ3462]

You think the same thing will happen?

[@janaruhl7313]

@@OJ3462 I hope to god not! We can't lose another incredible actor and person to this role!

[@danieldillon40]

Good point! Joaquin is already seems to a psycho and a troubled soul

[@jmacruisecontrolfc8753]

He did Johnny cash also a dark character

[@manel1378]

JmaCruiseControlfc - Johnny Cash wasn’t a nut job like the Joker.

[@somegerman6783]

"Drop at the first sight of trouble" "I'm just ahead of the curve" - Heath ledger

[@ivansivic6676]

why is this guy so mysterious i get like once a a year to watch these type of videos for a month,,

[@sharmarvgeorge]

You should listen to Michael Jai white talk about him. He did and interview with Collider

[@manel1378]

George Sharmar and Vladtv

[@user-hc2be6ph7u]

Yes! That was very good. Really puts down all the people who believe the joker consumed him. I guess people always have to intensify a famous death and turn it into something elaborate. Smh.

[@MM-bd3ph]

That is why this video suckss

[@christupper0]

To me this is one of the best acting jobs ever. He became the Joker down to the DNA. Nobody ever was better fit for a role than this. I know it’s Heath but I still only see the joker when I watch the movie. I really don’t even like the movie much but I love the character so much that I keep coming back. True artist.

[@reggiesterling9394]

The things you mention about seeking help is really great there are so many people who really need help and are afraid to ask or dont know there is help I'm lucky as I survived a battle with drugs for over 16 years with three overdoses once pulled out of a shower with needle in my arm but I sought out help and now it's still a struggle and definitely not easy but i am better off than I was and continue to work at a better life but I really wanted to let you know that your thoughtfulness is a rare quality in people thank you

[@michiganmomma]

I loved this video. You gave such a good balance of information, insight etc.

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Really appreciated the message about taking care of mental health in this, it's much needed especially in 2020.

[@TheBerylknight]

Sounds like he had bi polar to me. "Mind racing" "Unable to sleep". That would explain how he was able to churn out such an amazing performance on that film. He was probably in a manic state of creativity - which is usually when artists do their best work. It would also explain the sudden fits of depression that followed. We all die. At least he died doing something special and leaving us with a performance that is going to be remembered long after the rest of us are gone. So I can think of worse ways to go.

[@Bmf2024...]

Jeremy Dale awesome comment, I understand his pain

[@MarcParisel]

I felt like your documentary brings in elements very wisely with a lot of care. All the same with your introduction and conclusion, I also felt like they are equal to the core of your video. I was in it from the very beginning until the end. Thank you

[@Hassanw9]

heath ledgers performance is why this is my favourite movie ever, nothing will come close to this legends work, im going to see the new joker tomorrow, just because i want to see how Phoenix does his thing

[@gyokigaming5498]

Joaquin Phoenix will be giving justice to the previous JOKER portrayed by Jared. R.I.P Heath

[@furycz3455]

Don´t say "TRUTH", you weren´t him or his relative or his friend, you don´t know what happened that night and why

[@cosmosparticle8043]

Thank you for your kindness for mentioning Mental Health I need to do what you said...

[@onlyiamme5095]

I've seen so many different versions of the joker, at least 3 live action and like 5 animated. And his was the best, it still is.

[@NDTexan]

Well done, respectful video.

[@F00LSG0LD215]

If you want true goosebumps so checkout Heath's "last" scene ever that he filmed for The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus. He goes on a long speech about how the best is dying young and how fame can be evil. It's super telltale-lee!!!

[@ScorpioBuu]

The first message is amazing. I wish more youtubers tried to bring more awareness to mental health something as little as speaking out to those who truly need help could do more than you think. Thank you for beginning this video with that.

[@AF-hx4xz]

Thanks for the positive message…i was dealing with some struggles anyone dealing with personal issues you are not alone

[@michiganmomma]

I forgot how wonderful he was in his earlier movies. I'll have a Heath Ledger day!

[@brianb99]

Thank you Jules. Struggling with mental health takes its toll on the strongest of us. Don't be afraid to ask for help, we all need it sometime.

[@robertorojnic4370]

Thanks for making this video. You are awesome. Kudos!

[@gtb870]

your a legend mate , i appreciate the way you are looking out for folk. nice one