The Messed Up Origins of Dumbo | Disney Explained - Jon Solo

[@jboyj7822]

“The only flying elephant... in captivity.” You are saying that flying elephants in the wild are just common?

[@men_del12]

Lol. The newspaper might defend: "Unbelieveablely we may assume the woods are full of mist and fog that unyet be discover now. Moreover, we could not believe either our own eyes if it's truly just a dust sprinkle on it or a hallucination of psd lol!"

[@spellsforfreedom8102]

Jon Solo:*goes to see giraffes at the zoo* Jon Solo: BOY DO I LOVE CAMELS

[@emberdreadful5604]

Pfttt XD

[@sheridanbrassell8253]

Also that is not a camel that is a giraffe

[@MegaKazooRider]

@@sheridanbrassell8253 *that's the joke lads*

[@ryansirico4795]

Lol 😂 I was like wait those are giraffes

[@NatureEnjoyer523]

tigers-lions too

[@katmaw5910]

*Image of giraffe* *Jon Solo* : Here we have a camel.

[@DanielPauli1]

Kat Maw 😂😂😂

[@mauiaquino276]

Kat Maw 😂😂

[@YuNaK1TtYkat]

*image of tiger and babies* "We have lions.."

[@kelseymagdaleno5658]

Yes!! I was dying!!!😂

[@jacklauer9552]

Kat Maw lol

[@brabbit330]

Fun fact: the psychological effect that Timothy the mouse uses to convince Dumbo he can fly with the feather is called “the placebo effect”. Basically the feather doesn’t do anything. But because Dumbo believes the feather helps him fly, that gives him the confidence to do it. He always had the ability but lacked the confidence and impetus to try.

[@madscribbles]

First time the film is more messed up than the origin.

[@cartoonmaster2401]

Mad Scribbles Ironic, huh?

[@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices]

Now this is definitely the ELEPHANT in the room...

[@ScooterinAB]

Yeah. It seems pretty tame.

[@robbiewalker2831]

@@ScooterinAB I guess that’s why they retold the story to remove any mention of Jim Crow, and also downgrade Timothy’s role, given how he told the role that’s originally for a smaller bird.

[@diamondhero1433]

People: why is the crow called Jim Crow Disney: To honor the south

[@GrimFaceHunter]

More likely to piss off democrats.

[@VenusianSanctuary]

DiamondHero14 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@staciyoung5689]

DiamondHero14 LOL! Did anyone ever pick up on the fact that dumbo was African elephant which is why his ears were so big?

[@silashurd3597]

@@staciyoung5689 how?! If his mother was Asian elephant

[@silashurd3597]

Me: What were wanting him to be called? James Raven? (Get it?)

[@crust_h0e659]

"Camel" *shows a giraffe*

[@sasharudakov6423]

Alice Muffin “lion” shows a tiger

[@kirb612]

He’s not living this down

[@lokiiktomi9683]

He got the species of dumbo right... that’s all that really matters

[@dr.rajasaurusandunclebonec6526]

Ze camal is a Arabian giraffe!

[@dr.rajasaurusandunclebonec6526]

@hey lil mama lemme whisper in ya ear and the lion is a Australian Jaguar 😂

[@MANESHARK]

That... Is actually less messed up than the Disney version.

[@yoyoyeah9083]

MANƐSHARK wish they have the guts to make movies these days

[@acspectator8636]

They don’t have guts at all when it’s the other way around.

[@barryives8935]

There was a real life Jumbo the elephant. I've been told that is what the name is from.

[@dena81]

Seriously when he said "And that's the story" I was waiting for him to say "Psych it's even more screwed up" my mind is blown just because it seemed way more tame!

[@robbiewalker2831]

@@acspectator8636 the Mulan remake is the straw that broke the camel’s back. Alice and Cinderella aren’t bad in development terms, even if they are bad, but the Mulan one takes the cake for being insulting, both externally and internally.

[@spunkybug3507]

I got excited for this for 2 reasons 1. The live action movie coming out 2. It a hecking john solo video

[@Twinklethefox9022]

I cried when he is being rocked by his mom while she's cadged and the song is playing in the background.

[@zoeobenza-bridges8763]

so sad am i right

[@pixiebubbles2628]

The song "Baby Mine" both 1. Make me want to sing it for my future babies 2. Make me cry

[@DrDolan2000]

Hopefully you don't cry when you're trying to sing it for your babies I believe in you 😁

[@jazelk]

The part when dumbos mom was locked up and cradled him got me messed up at age 5.

[@karenhall4645]

I still cry during that scene.

[@zoeobenza-bridges8763]

so sad am i right

[@silashurd3597]

It messed me up at 16 (I’m now 17)

[@xBloodxFangx]

When you grow up and realize animals being abused in circuses is all too real.

[@HUSAch]

That scene right there is what made me dislike Dumbo.😢

[@Sn33kyy]

His mom being put away is honestly the sad reality we live in instead of teaching our kids and punishing our kids when doing something to an animal the animal gets put down for doing what it's programmed to do

[@noahb4645]

Sarah Smith animals ain’t humans dumbass, human lives are more important. I’m so tired of people acting like animals are just as important as we are

[@HarmanSingh-hx2rl]

@@noahb4645 are you joking or actually saying that for real and meaning it

[@noahb4645]

Harman Singh we ain’t animals and our lives are more important. What about that are you triggered about? Would you feel more guilty if you killed a squirrel or a human? Think about that and if you say you would feel more guilty if you killed a squirrel or any other type of animal opposed to a human, then we can talk

[@Sn33kyy]

Savage OG you’re the fucking dumbass you piece of selfish shit all life is important it doesn’t make a difference if if it’s a human or an animal we all have a right to life animals do feel pain animals do have emotions maybe not to the same degree as people but they do feel they feel love something you seem to not feel pain sadness and fear go fuck yourself

[@noahb4645]

Sarah Smith I’m not saying animal abuse is ok but it’s ok to kill them if needed like for food and stuff, god made us with more of a purpose then what animals have. If an animal hurts a human you have every right to defend yourself because humans are more important than animals so like in the movie they had every right to lock dumbos mom in jail because she was hurting another human. It’s just the right thing to do. And I should not have called you a dumbass I apologize for that. But we humans are superior to other forms of life. No question about it

[@NameNotNumbers]

LOL that Johnny Depp x Tim Burton bit.

[@autiethebandito7170]

Time to write fanfiction thanks for that jon

[@zoeobenza-bridges8763]

haha so funny am i right

[@accidentalalicorn5323]

I always sympathized with him since I was bullied a lot as a kid

[@Firegirl483]

I literally cry every time I watch Dumbo. Plus, the story about his mom is absolutely heartbreaking, and as I got older and learned about animal abuse in the circus so that just made it even sadder. Elephants are probably one of the worst treated animals in the world

[@frostboy985]

Wow, this is the least scary messed up origins stories.

[@itfigurescomics6704]

FrostBoy98 I don’t even think the book is messed up at all. Different, maybe even weird (and cute) in terms of Dumbo being hung up on a clothesline by his ears to dry, but not messed up 😁 🐘💖💓💕

[@36nikkijane]

One of my all time favorites. I also used to sing Baby Mine to my kids at bedtime when they were little. It still means a lot to them.

[@Fanden2]

That's not a camel.

[@cartoonmaster2401]

5:47 And THAT'S obviously NOT a Lion...XD

[@JonSolo]

The movie used different animals for that scene than the book so I worked with what I had

[@harmony7479]

2:25 no Timothy didn't take Dumbo for a drink to cheer him up, he took Dumbo to see HIS MOTHER, Dumbo started balling his eyes out(like most of us)at his mother's lullaby and when he had to leave, ultimately leaving him with hiccups. That is when Timothy took him to get water to help with it

[@crystalgemgirl731]

Baby Mine gets me every time.

[@newdaysamebathtub716]

The first time he said „Yeah that be $10“ I thought he was kidding ans laughed, but when he was like „They needed to pay another 10 bugs, but this time in cash” I was like: what?! XD

[@spectre9792]

$10 sounds about right, if not generous… (in 1939, that equates to just under $180 today.)

[@arleedennis791]

Man being broke was being dirt floor poor back then lol my grandmother was born in her parents living room.

[@LowellLucasJr.]

Sure make a video on how Dumbo saved Disney! Please include how The Little Mermaid also saved Disney...and started the Disney Renaissance!

[@lisettegarcia7013]

Dumbo did save Disney because after both Pinnochio and Fantasia flopped, Walt Disney decided that Dumbo should have a short plot, and after Dumbo was a success at the box office, Disney was a hit once again... until Bambi flopped.

[@steamboatwill3.367]

@@lisettegarcia7013 ) and keep in mind WWII.

[@dmark1922]

"The only flying elephant in captivity" LOL My favorite line in the video...

[@victorialynnstruble]

Oh my God yes! I absolutely want to know more about how Dumbo save Disney, I never realize that Disney went through. Where they almost tank

[@iruletheuniverse4343]

I don't know why but Dumbo always scared me

[@artisticgargoyle2614]

the Pink Elephants, that part creeped me out as a kid

[@teresahowick5197]

It traumatized me because of how mean they were to poor dumbo

[@LadyCoyKoi]

Dumbo is very close to heart. His story sounds like the stories of so many people who overcame their disabilities/disorders. :~( Being born different, made fun of for being different, made mistakes due to the difference, and then using ones difference in a positive way, because no one else has that ability. Such an inspiring story. Thumbs up for picking an awesome Disney char. Elsa and the Disney Princesses and Princes got nothing on Dumbo. He earned his keep. So bad he is overlooked. I recall having his plush as a little girl. So sad he was thrown away by mom. I was only able to save a dino plush because he went with me to school. :~( Losing Dumbo plush traumatized me. I do hope that the new live action film will reproduce the plush... for me to get him again.

[@lokibloodsaw2836]

I swear that intro is amazing

[@smithasa509]

Levi Ackerman me too

[@lokibloodsaw2836]

Asa Smith yea

[@smithasa509]

Levi Ackerman thanks man

[@lokibloodsaw2836]

Asa Smith np but for what?

[@phoebewu9346]

Levi what are you doing here who’s guarding Siege????

[@Starmadien2019]

Well at least this story didn't end with Dumbo dying. So many stories end with the main character dying

[@Starmadien2019]

Katie Lewis I know that, I'm talking about stories like Red Riding hood. Cinderella and Snow White have foot mutilation. Hercules dies.

[@micahlowhoy7645]

im here im here and i love this series messing up my childhood 😂😂

[@smithasa509]

micah lowhoy me too

[@shessumraschmidt8921]

Same

[@acupoftea2667]

Do Oliver and company next!! Hardly anyone talks about , and it is my favorite movie!!

[@hypnojon32]

I think Oliver and Co. is an adaptation of Oliver Twist?

[@newmixgirl]

hypnojon32 it is!

[@MissCaraMint]

«Why should I worry, Why should I care»

[@JayJoel97]

Not gonna lie Jon, I was surprised by this video since it’s not as messed up as I’m used to. But that’s not a bad thing lol

[@galacticunicorn6319]

I just found this channel and I dig what you are doing here. While some of the themes are dark, the way you speak and your voice is soothing. It make these videos informative but not traumatic when my childhood ignorance about these stories dies.

[@kaitstanley5424]

Early!! And Dumbo is so freaking cute!! I've always wondered about the origins of this classic movie!! I can't see Tim Burton's take on this movie!! I can't wait to see what he does for the famous pink elephants scene!!

[@sandrixhozart7838]

LPS PurplePAWS hehehe I know right...pink elephants it creep me out but kept me entertain

[@jwhaler82]

Dumbo was always one of my favorites, but there was always something about it I found weird, the bullying! Having been bullied for most of my childhood, I can totally relate to Dumbo. But in our age of political correctness, if you have a problem with someone, you keep it to yourself, and any mention of your problems is "just a misunderstanding." But seeing a time and place where insulting someone to their face is not only accepted, but defended, it freaking weird!

[@sarahcaitlyn88]

Seen as a misunderstanding? 😅 I see that this comment is from only three years ago... Hilariously sad that now... It is MUCH MORE over NOTHING....now You say he or she and it offends and is a HUGE DEAL.. 😑🤣

[@Okiedog1]

Hardly a messed up origin story. "Jim Crow" on the other hand...

[@diggygorgonzola3467]

Yeah...yikes 😬

[@desertdragonme]

this is my grandma's favorite disney movie EVER. She saw it in theatres as a kid.

[@d.lan3y]

Man, drunken hallucinations, Jim Crow, and psychological trauma? Classic Disney is REALLY messed up.

[@DrDolan2000]

Which is what makes it so special

[@silashurd3597]

Well that was back in the older days when times were different, way different

[@Saiyan_Steph]

Dumbo is my favourite Disney movie too, it’s so sad though it gets me crying every single time.

[@ParasolMushroomStudios]

Poor Dumbo ;-; That movie makes me mad. HOW DARE THEY PICK ON PURE SWEET LITTLE DUMBO HE'S SO CUTE.

[@raichu753siordia2]

His name is gumbo

[@Firegirl483]

@@raichu753siordia2 His name is Jumbo

[@itfigurescomics6704]

Parasol Mushroom Art Yeah, I’d love to have that book!

[@LadySamurai88]

The scene with the train having troubles getting up hill always freaked me out as a kid. The way he whispered in Dutch languages “i think i can, I think” and “i thought i can, I thought i can” was kinda scary lol

[@TheNotverysocial]

This one was actually less dark then the film version for once. How unusual. And it was not even published?

[@daphneloose5880]

Dumbo is the cutest little elephant ever!! didn't know that it was actually a book before it became a movie. yes the animated movie made me cry because he was separated from his mama. at least it has a happy ending.

[@Nin_the_Shinobi]

Alice in wonderland please.

[@aleksanderlindsey9475]

Nemesis Wolf it’s not messed up tho

[@demondame3420]

I love this movie, The reason I can relate to this is because I was constantly teased as a kid. Also the Pink elephants part kinda creeps me out still to this day XD

[@nerdiconium1365]

"...for Dumbo was going to act in the movies!" You don't say...

[@slate2720]

October 23 is my birthday too. No wonder this dude got me hooked on his content (and face) within the first seconds of the first video I watched.

[@crystalrosemartinez8115]

Dude they need to bring that roll-a-book 😍 can you imagine how cool that would be! I know we have tablets but it would be beautiful to have

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

YES! I will need a week just to go see it because I still cry every time I read the story. I just Love that Elephant.

[@justincarawan-carawanco.pu1639]

This one wasn't all that messed up, actually. It actually seems safer than what Disney did.

[@msobon88]

In my years of watching KZbin I’ve never hit the like button once and only left a comment once. However, the research, composition, and narration of ur videos are sooo good it got the only like I’ve ever given 😊

[@fairywings4242]

Pink Elephants!!!!!

[@Scardy]

When you mentioned the rollabooks it reminded me of a toy my grandparents had when I was a kid. If I remember correctly, that was part of a puppet stage with a rotating background.

[@herddragon9215]

you know I think the movie may be more messed up than the inspiration

[@GAM3RK1NG.]

I've been watching your videos recently han....I mean Jon. Your messed up origins videos are very entertaining and satisfying. You've gain a new subscriber. Keep up the good work.

[@ezraverschoore6017]

Love this channel I always wondered where these stories came from and here’s a channel with a series about it it’s great love the solo fam ❤️

[@theflash5457]

I literally was thinking that a Dumbo video would be great like 2 days ago, and here it is! Great stuff. Keep up the good work!

[@sharkiemc6783]

Jon: *goes to zoo to see tigers* Jon: BOY DO I LOVE BABY LIONS

[@maxordman4100]

I just discovered your channel and it’s very cool so far. Dumbo is certainly an under appreciated character. I like him more than some other people do and it’s nice to hear other people give him praise. The movie is very creative and has great Messages about friendship and trust. I also think that the movie stands out for not using “Magic” as a key story element like so many Disney movies do. Great job with sharing your knowledge of the original story. I look forward to catching up more with your channel and videos!

[@catalinacase6457]

Jon: ...and a baby camel" Me:*inhales, exhales* THATS A GIRAFFEEE!! 😂

[@darthdavlo9516]

I can't believe it! Dumbo is also my favorite movie from Disney, and I remember watching it dozens of times a day when I was a little child since I was a huge elegants fan and when I rewatched it again now that I am 17 yrs old I finally understood how sad and though this movie was, something I never noticed as a kid. Again you made an awesome video and I can't wait to see the live action movie this year, Disney better not ruin it!

[@nicoschannelcangele7375]

Hey Jon can you do the messed up origins of The jungle book next week please

[@shaewilliams1014]

Dumbo is my and my daughter's absolute favorite and I've never heard the original. Thanks for this episode! I'm subscribing for sure!!!!

[@XOakTeacherX]

Does anyone hear something odd at 5:50. 😂

[@bee1580]

Alex Kessell what did u hear?

[@itfigurescomics6704]

Yep 😂

[@Logicalmind13]

Yeah, "camel" instead of giraffe Always going to remember that.

[@tsunemara]

I love your series. It’s one of the things I look forward to. You are awesome and amazing. Thank you

[@randomhuman8649]

Jon Solo, not sure whether you're aware of this or not, but The Things is literally stealing all of your messed up origins video ideas and making their own with slightly different wording...............

[@lexansstories6952]

Unless he copyrighted every video. Its not his idea. Welcome to KZbin/the real world, where people will steal anything for a quick buck

[@NiqueBlogz]

Keep doing what you are doing jon! Everyday I come home I watch your videos!

[@carmenpartida5429]

"Wait a minute, wait a minute!" *squints* "is that a UFC shirt?!"

[@PrincessLunafan21]

Dumbo is one of my favorite Disney movies, no matter how many times I've seen it I still cry.

[@toxicradiant9858]

"Here we have a lion *shows tigers* " "Camels *shows giraffes*"

[@oshershimon1715]

As the only son of a single mother, the song ‘baby mine’ makes me cry every time anew

[@Throwbacky2k]

Dumbo scared me, then again, the one time I watched it, I was hallucinating due to sleep medicine. (I swear it wasn't acid, I was seven)

[@cathypenn3876]

Dumbo made me cry and still does! Love the story! My very favorite!

[@ShinSeikiEvan]

Hopefully they bring back Red Robin and the Owl for the remake instead of Jim Crow and the Gang.

[@mylynraevinton-spooner70]

This story was hard for me with his mom getting locked up for protecting her child and the horrible bullying he went through. The happy ending has always been an after thought.

[@theartdragon1270]

Wait dumbo was based on a book?

[@theartdragon1270]

Katie Lewis what are you talking about?

[@Logicalmind13]

Yes, yes it was!🤔

[@sympthylost]

Katie Lewis I get this joke, but it's only because I know what manga and anime are, and that whole thing.

[@nathanielschwartz425]

Okay so, the only thing that the movie got right that the book didn’t was that the book calls Dumbo the 8th wonder of the world while in the movie Timothy Q. Mouse correctly states that Dumbo is the 9th wonder of the world. Because, as I’m sure we all know, King Kong is the 8th wonder of the world as he was discovered in 1933 while Dumbo wasn’t even born until 1939.

[@Cida_hanal]

My man!

[@nathanielschwartz425]

@@Cida_hanal What?

[@Cida_hanal]

@@nathanielschwartz425 just a compliment cause you noticed that too, like I did

[@nathanielschwartz425]

@@Cida_hanal Oh, thank you.

[@TrexGamer.]

I’m sad their is no Drunk Elephant scene in the book

[@TrexGamer.]

No Noobs Their is something called an opinion ya know

[@wolfblade2186]

I love it how he does the recap of the show or movie or whatever he's doing before getting into the Nitty gritty stuff

[@ride-playerbb2818]

Why can't they just change the J with a W instead of a D

[@getevandalized]

I Wumbo You Wumbo it’s first grade SpongeBob

[@Lichen8404]

Wumbo is copYrIgHt

[@RachelXKnight666]

Wtf

[@michelleuruski1545]

I Wumbo you wumbo, he, she, me, WUMBO

[@carmenpartida5429]

I'm studying for a degree in wumbology

[@marklane2718]

I remember once having a roll-a-book that I had to assemble. It was a comic of an unproduced episode of Space 1999, and the roll-a-book was even made to look like a tv screen.

[@Pynaegan]

"OUT OF THE WAY *ASSASIN* !!!"

[@noteoriousdj4790]

I don't know what is more sad about this. The origin story that the Disney movie was adapted from or just the story in general. The movie still leaves me wiping away silent tears. It's just that heartbreaking and sad to watch. I haven't read the book, at all. I'm not sure if I should but I may do that in the future.

[@redbardtv8905]

Hey Jon, I never knew you were 77 years old.

[@richardranke7878]

This is when I first heard of the book Dumbo. Thanks for the information,Jon.

[@voz3704]

If it hasn't been said, you look great for a 77 year old man

[@itfigurescomics6704]

I wouldn't call this one messed up but more like majorly altered, great stuff! Keep it up!

[@fairyprincesskk2781]

Uh hi ☺️can you please make origin story’s for Disney villains please ☠️😈

[@maddhatter3570]

This is the most positive review on a Disney movie ever

[@xBloodxFangx]

Lets hope the new Dumbo movie doesn't shy away from the fact that the circus is hell on earth for these animals. At least the old one showed that circus life is tough and the abuse of the workers (as in when Jumbo tries to defend her baby and is whipped and chained.) Also, uhh... 5:47, baby Lion? You mean baby tigers. and 5:50 its a giraffe. My god, how hard is it to tell the difference?

[@purplpen]

My favorite part is the song "Baby Mine," sung to Dumbo by his mother. The song got an Oscar nomination in 1942 for Best Song.

[@reginatorres4174]

Can we get a photo of you dressed as Dumbo? Or did that magically disappear? Also your birthday is 2 days away from mine. I was born October 21st. My mom was born October 20th. Libra's in the house

[@kahliakadziolka5380]

Subscribed. Turned notifications on. Followed on insta. Left a like.❤️ been binge watching all of these origin videos. Love them!😘

[@AishaVonFossen]

Yeah, unfortunately, Fantasia, my favorite Disney movie, didn't do that well at the box office on first release, so that was at least one of the reasons Dumbo was made. I was a little surprised to hear that Dumbo didn't want to see his mother after the elephant pyramid disaster in the original story, I guess considering that the heartbreaking scene where he sees his mother in solitary confinement is kind of a big deal in the movie. LOL But I can understand that he'd probably just want to be away from everyone for a while. I liked Red the Robin, and the owl professor, as much as I like Timothy Mouse, I wish they made it into the movie, too. I absolutely love seeing all of Dumbo's haters get their comeuppance! You know, proves that there's justice in this world after all, feels good. LOL Though if I were Dumbo, I'm not gonna lie, I'd still be kinda pissed off at them, since the only reason they started being nice to him was when they saw they could use him for his ears. It's like, you couldn't show a baby elephant love regardless, you "love" him only when you can exploit his gift? What a bunch of assholes, they should love him anyway! I am glad for at least Dumbo that his ears did serve a great purpose, but still, that's my two cents on that.

[@OutsideGamerGirl]

Does anyone else notice the bad child being disciplined by Dumbo's mom is the same boy who gets in trouble with Pinocchio on Pleasure Island and is turned into a donkey in the same-named movie?

[@elsad5810]

Who else thinks Tim Burton's remake is going to be ridiculous and scary as crap?

[@robbietheweirdo]

So.. beautiful. I'm not crying, I'm sweating through my eyes

[@Zapiii69]

J O N S W O L O

[@amberwehr9917]

My boyfriend and I LOVE your videos. Keep up the good work (as an anthropologist I appreciate your attention to detail in research and your sensitivity to cultural variations on mythology and perspectives) . Also we'd really like to see something on traditional African mythology . There are some super great super exciting myths. My personal suggestions are the west African Yoruba stories on Shango and then from my own country South Africa we have the tail of Van Hunks and the Devil

[@nicoschannelcangele7375]

When i See An Elephant Fly

[@87andRisetmntfan]

You know I liked that crow watching him as a kid, good thing I never properly heard or remembered his name. Would change his name to something. IDK, Franky Raven? That probably works.