The Magic of Over the Garden Wall a Retrospective

[@dearestdimple]

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[@c-dogg4302]

This video definitely gives me the need to subscribe there’s no bell but I still feel compelled

[@dearestdimple]

@@c-dogg4302 Hey thank you so much I really appreciate your support! I’ve only been making videos for about a month , but my next one is gonna be so good I’m so excited about it!

[@c-dogg4302]

@@dearestdimple it’s great to see a smaller KZbinr cover a show I love

[@realkingofantarctica]

Over The Garden Wall is the peak of 2010's Amerimation and the perfect progression of the shows that laid the groundwork for it, in my opinion. I'm glad its legacy stays immortalised with people like you.

[@dearestdimple]

Thanks so much for your comment! I completely agree all of the shows leading up to its release are missing something but it perfectly has it all. 💕

[@DeeperIntoTheUnknown]

Over The Garden Wall has been 30% of my life for a good while now, I love seeing videos like this one still popping up after so many years. The only thing I don't agree with is the perfect way to watch the show: I think watching just 2 or 3 episodes a day helps the viewer sympatize with characters better and makes the story feel longer.

[@dearestdimple]

That’s so nice! Thanks for the comment I love that people are still talking about it almost 10 years later too it’s amazing! I couldn’t remember when making the video exactly how it aired way back when did they originally do it that way, a couple of episodes a day?

[@DeeperIntoTheUnknown]

@@dearestdimple If I'm not mistaken it was 2 episodes a day for 5 days! Do you plan to make any other video about the show?

[@dearestdimple]

@@DeeperIntoTheUnknown probably in the future! I have to come up with some more points but I think I’ve already thought of two more I could have covered in this one!! As of now I’m planning for my next video to be on Howl’s Moving Castle! :)

[@dearestdimple]

@@DeeperIntoTheUnknown Now that you mention it maybe I could do a future video on the comics!

[@DeeperIntoTheUnknown]

@@dearestdimple Thinking about it, the otgw comics are a very underrated topic! I chatted with Jim Campbell once, he's a very friendly person and gave me some insight about the stories he illustrated.

[@Rustybucketgames22]

One of my favorite series, I rewatch it consistently

[@dearestdimple]

Isn’t it the best?! I’m glad I’m not the only one who watches it like 5 times a year haha

[@c-dogg4302]

@@dearestdimple only five Ive rewatched it three times already this year

[@dearestdimple]

@@c-dogg4302 You’re Definitely beating my record!

[@emilyekeylime]

This video was so well done and edited! Over the garden wall is one of my favorite shows and I watch it every Halloween. I’d never really thought about how many people Wirt and Gregg accidentally help on their journey to get home. So many layers for a kid’s cartoon! PS I also really hated uncle grandpa 😂

[@dearestdimple]

Thank you so much! They are very much unintentional heroes! Wasn’t uncle grandpa the worst?! 😂

[@c-dogg4302]

Ok I have to respect uncle grandpa for surviving through the great cartoon purge of the Warner discovery merger via Steven Universe but the show it self wasn’t the best

[@dearestdimple]

@@c-dogg4302 Haha yeah if you go back and watch other shows from the time like Gumball or Steven Universe they still hold up in comparison! Uncle Grandpa isn’t quite up to snuff lol

[@OkamiHowls]

I’ve never watched this series but loved listening to the analysis of it. There are so many cartoons that have very serious undertones and really make you think about what the characters face when rewatching them as an adult. Other analysis lovers like yourself have done videos on shows I briefly watched or heard of and made me realize just how deep the roots go into some of our beloved cartoons. I have even gone as far to analyze some of my own favorite cartoon movies or cartoons like MLP or the 1998 Rudolph on my social media to honor the work put into these loved medias. Thank you for giving me an introduction to Over the Garden Wall. It’s great to learn more about than just seeing fan art ❤ Also while listening, I was sorting my Pokémon card collection and it led me down a rabbit hole of analyzing Pokémon so thanks 😂❤

[@dearestdimple]

That is so awesome! Yeah I think if you dig dep enough you can find deeper meanings in a lot of media! Which makes so much sense right? Because even though the media may be developed for younger audiences or with light hearted themes in mind they are still developed by complex emotion filled people! I hope you found some cool cards you forgot you even had! Speaking of Rabbit holes, omg this Spirited Away one is serious, I have gotten so deep into the weeds with this one it's going to be such a good video hahaha. I never thought I could learn so much just from researching a movie! As always I super duper appreciate your support! Hopefully this one can help my channel grow again! 💛

[@iamthatJosh]

Thank you so much, I've been craving something like this i just love when over the garden wall is talked about

[@dearestdimple]

Thanks for watching! Me too it’s a masterpiece

[@iamthatJosh]

@@dearestdimple 😁😁

[@MrSpartacus575]

Lovely video! I saw one of your reels on instagram and just had to see a full essay! I especially love your take on the symbolism of the Beast. Painting him as an insidious corrupter of thoughts leading people to despair rather than just a generic representation of death or Limbo. Great stuff!

[@dearestdimple]

Woah!!! Thanks so so much for your comment you’re my first confirmed Instagram convert! I really appreciate you coming over and checking out my channel I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😊 I like to think outside the low hanging fruit theories. 🤓

[@MrSpartacus575]

@@dearestdimple I'm here for it! OTGW immediately became one of my favorite cartoons when I stumbled upon it in college. Had to get the bluray so I can watch it every year and even just got the soundtrack on vinyl! I'll be excited to see what you cover next :)

[@dearestdimple]

@@MrSpartacus575 I’m jealous of the vinyl that’s amazing! Thank you so much Im really excited about my next video it’s gonna be a good one :)

[@c-dogg4302]

This show is great and I find myself rewatching it constantly for three reasons 1. It’s so easy to rewatch bc of how short it is 2. There are some actually deep songs for once 3. There is finally a children’s cartoon that is ok touching on dark things such as death remarriage and betrayal it’s very nice seeing cartoons being taken seriously for once

[@dearestdimple]

I completely agree! I think that’s why it’s so easy for adult cartoon lovers to get into anime because it has more “grown up” themes and concepts but how cool is it to have a western animation that touches on those themes too?? What’s your favorite anime? Thanks so much for all your support you are awesome!!

[@c-dogg4302]

@@dearestdimple either death note or Komi can’t communicate is my favorite anime death note was the first anime I watched through all the way and I just watched through all of Komi in one day

[@dearestdimple]

@@c-dogg4302 I need to get back into Komi I started it but kind of forgot about it!

[@c-dogg4302]

@@dearestdimple man that’s sad to hear I’m generally not a big fan of the romance shows but I was addicted to watching Komi

[@dearestdimple]

@@c-dogg4302 I need to resume watching it! I was watching when it was coming out each week and I just kind of forgot lol

[@mightyowl1800]

I also absolutely adore the song Like Ships, it's just so lovely ❤ You would greatly enjoy watching, listening to and breaking down Steven Universe but since you clearly know of this beloved CN show, I'm sure you're already on top of it!

[@dearestdimple]

Thank you so much for your comment, isn’t that song just everything?! 🥹 Such a great suggestion! That show also has some amazing music! 🎶 thanks for your support ❤️

[@brianoconnor9350]

Loved this whole video! So well done, thanks for making it 🙏🏼

[@dearestdimple]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!

[@Ms.Snooks]

I love your content! I feel like you're a little secret that I hope everyone finds out about soon. I for one, will be spreading the word about you and your videos 😊💕 can't wait to watch your channel grow+

[@dearestdimple]

What a lovely comment! Thank you so much for your support it means the world to me! And I hope you’re right about that 😉

[@wariolandgoldpiramid]

If you love the song "Like Ships" so much... Have you seen the fan-made extended version by the youtube channel moonsea ? Despite being a fan-made cover, it feels like something that came straight out of the show. I think you will enjoy it a lot.

[@arin4395]

finally got time 2 watch ! excellent vid !! your insight is rlly great , you captured exactly what makes this show so special 💗 it is definitely a fall staple !!

[@dearestdimple]

Aw thank you so much for watching I’m glad you enjoyed it!! ❤️🙏🏼🥰

[@stanronn]

Such great content. Thank you. Liked and subscribed 😊

[@emiliaDevid]

great show, I am also obsessed with the show it's so pure and poetic and mystic and music is soo good damn😍 (great video btw😇)

[@dearestdimple]

I’m so happy you agree it’s such an amazing show and always a fun comfy watch!! Thank you so so much for your comment and support :)

[@Bonesph]

Cloud City song is one of the best ones..

[@dearestdimple]

Hahaha a controversial take!

[@Bonesph]

@@dearestdimple Great video though.

[@dearestdimple]

@@Bonesph thank you so much!! ❤️ Who knows maybe I have the controversial opinion! Haha 🎃

[@Rustybucketgames22]

It's like controlled choas

[@dearestdimple]

@@Rustybucketgames22 like barely controlled! Hahaha

[@matthewbolitho-jones]

I like Over the Garden Wall

[@dearestdimple]

I’m glad you like it too!

[@vexivian]

Great video - but the editing at around 15:20 is super hard to watch.

[@dearestdimple]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you for the feedback, I had to edit some parts into oblivion so they didn’t get blocked by Cartoon Network :’( im hoping to figure out a better way to avoid copyright blocks in the future, sorry it was a rough watch there and thanks again for your comment! :)

[@meursault7030]

I personally don't like that molasses song.