The Truth About Disney Adults

In today’s episode of Assumptions we have Disney Adults confront assumptions about their love for theme parks and consumer habits.
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0:00 INTRODUCTION
0:28 THEY NEVER HAD A CHILDHOOD
2:29 THEY STRONGLY SUPPORT A NEGATIVE CORPORATION LIKE DISNEY
4:03 DISNEY ADULTS GO TO THE PARK EVERY DAY
4:38 DISNEY ADULTS HAVE A WEIRD OBSESSION W/ DEATHS AT DISNEYLAND
6:40 DISNEY MEDIA IS MADE FOR CHILDREN
8:34 BEING A DISNEY ADULT IS CAUSED BY MENTAL ILLNESS
11:33 DISNEY ADULTS HAVE CHILDHOOD TRAUMA
12:42 IT'S THEIR ENTIRE PERSONALITY
14:45 THEY'RE ALWAYS THEATER KIDS
16:01 THEY BUY EVERY PIECE OF DISNEY MERCH
18:08 DISNEY ADULTS HAVE DISPOSABLE INCOME
19:19 PEOPLE SHOULDN'T LIVESTREAM AT DISNEY
20:10 DISNEY ADULTS SUPPORT WOKE DISNEY
21:52 THERE ARE NO NON-AMERICAN DISNEY ADULTS
23:26 DISNEY SHOULDN'T DO REMAKES
24:54 DISNEY ADULTS WANT TO WORK AT THE PARKS
26:07 DISNEY ADULTS ARE FUNNY OR HORRIBLE, NO EXCEPTIONS
26:46 WHAT BRINGS YOU THE MOST JOY?

[@AnthonyPadilla]

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[@gamechannelminecraft6583]

Hello everyone, good viewing🐼

[@MonikaDDLC25516]

Can you do a therian Assumptions video?

[@DeltaNovum]

Ooooh must watch! Hank is such a precious human being! I'm guessing you guys would jive really well in conversation :).

[@eliplayz22]

Yooo! One of the two Crash Course brothers! Seriously though, hope he's ok after his fight with cancer❤

[@HouseMDaddict]

We love Hank!! One of the best guys out there along with his brother John. Their mission to decrease world suck and their ability to model how to overcome hard times is just beautiful.

[@Goland454]

I feel like whatever TF Disney adult is, is an outlet. A way to enjoy yourself through the chaos. Some people have anime, others have books, cosplay, music, whatever. It’s a hobby or something they enjoy doing. They still love the magic of Disney like they did as a kid. I don’t see the harm in it or why it bugs people so much!

[@lgstar3363]

Yeah I do agree THEN MILLIONS OF COSPLAY ANIME ADULTS ARE JUST AS NUTS!

[@DIDisguise77]

Well. People will always find something wrong in whatever hobby or interest you have. You just need to learn to ignore the haters.

[@Goland454]

@@DIDisguise77 true but this one especially has hit mainstream media. The adults that have children & attend Disney with said children in all its glory 😉 are upset because other adults attend without children, dress up & enjoy themselves & don’t suffer with the screaming, crying magic that children can provide. Are all children & situations chaotic? No but I can only make heads or tails that Group A: parent adults are angry because Group B: Not Parent adults are not enduring the same “Disney magic” & thus they hate them.

[@DeltaNovum]

But it's different from myself and I don't understand it! That's scary and I don't like it! Also I'm bitter so seeing someone else enjoying anything or them being happy annoys me! Edit: Guess I still have to add the /s :p

[@Goland454]

@@lgstar3363 nuts how? By how many that dress up or how many variations of anime there are because there’s a shit ton.

[@FurbTastic1998]

I hate how once we are adults we're apparently not supposed to have fun anymore like, why? I'm sorry I'll be over here living my best life and doing what makes me happy thank you. (I'm not a Disney adult but I'm an adult gamer and I collect video games, 90s toys, anime figures and Pokémon cards).

[@INTELLIGENCE_Revolution]

What’s wrong with growing, changing and maturing?

[@MinisDunyasi5]

For those who say “Disney should be left in childhood” and “Disney Adults should grow up” should remember not everyone was fortunate enough to grow up with Disney. Many didn’t have the opportunity to watch much Disney or have any merchandise as children, but now that they’re older, they can afford and enjoy it. So let Disney Adults enjoy Disney! Also, Disney isn’t laser-focused on children. There are plenty of shows Disney owns that aren’t for young audiences. Even in Disneyland, there are food and wine celebrations for the adults.

[@DeltaNovum]

People SHOULD be more emphatic, compassionate and let people be.

[@gxdbig00]

Getting high and watching cartoons is awesome some people just hate to hate. Sober idk how they do it tho 😂

[@030992amagadi]

Disney adults arent the only adults who have infantile tastes, but they definetely do have it. It would be like trying to normalize a grown up going to mcdonalds and getting a happy meal. And atop that, making their whole personality about how they enjoy the clown and other children's characters in there. Some people just never fully grow up, and that is fine in the sense that nobody is getting hurt. But there is no denying there was a lack of growth at some point.

[@OArchivesX]

I watched avatar the last air bender as an adult.. guess what, I'm not an Avatar adult lmao. I watchedit, it was great, and I moved on, there's better things to do in life. If you are stuck on some media as your "hobby", that means you can't move forward with your life.

[@ZEKYAHWEHBLUD]

@@gxdbig00 Imma be real, when I get high the first thing I put on is Flushed Away or somethng of that weird calibre, like Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs you feel me?

[@LTCGoofy]

Why doesn't Anthony call us his Padildos any more?

[@KatSpicert]

"Anymore"??? When the fuck did he start that??

[@georgettehelena]

The real drama

[@madnessarcade7447]

@@KatSpicertog smosh days I think

[@kylebroflovski9690]

@@KatSpicertall the time🤣

[@santiagogallardo8253]

I think it is because he has started doing more serious content

[@mrsmi1ey]

Disney adults are no different than any other adults that like a things that are generally seen as "for kids." Video games, theme parks, super hero movies, comics, tabletop games, anime, and more are just things that a small, out of touch sect of people see as being "just for kids." Are there annoying Disney fans? Totally, the same way there are annoying fans of all the things I previously listed. I don't think it's especially healthy to wrap your entire identity around a consumer product, but again there are extreme cases for any of the areas I mentioned. Full disclosure, I have very little interest in anything Disney, but I'm certainly a fan of tabletop games, video games, etc. No one has ever called me a "gamer adult" or "DnD adult." That's weird.

[@gxdbig00]

Ehhh they make video games for adults. And anime for adults. And cartoons for adults. And comics. Tabletop games as well. But Disney specific things for ADULTS FIRST is a rarity.

[@030992amagadi]

Disney adults arent just adults who still enjoy going to disney or watching the movies, though, are they? They are the adults whose main personality trait is how they are still SOO MUCH into disney (which is nothing less than a mega corporation fucking over little people, let's not forget). It's like the 30 year olds that are still reading Harry Potter for the 15th time instead of any other of the millions of amazing books out there, or the 40 year olds whose main characteristic is how they are sooo into one piece or some other base-level children's manga. If you are fully an adult, and has been for years, and the main type of media you consume is still primarily made for children, you have infantile tastes. That is all there is to it. That doesnt mean you are a bad person, and I dont think anybody is claiming that, but the same way it is understandable to make fun of a grown ass man going to mcdonalds and ordering a happy meal, it's not unfair to mock someone who would fit in more with children than other adults in terms of what they are watching/buying/doing on the weekends.

[@mrsmi1ey]

@@gxdbig00 I have tons of friends in their 20s and 30s that enjoy Disneyland and disney films and shows. I'm a big Star Wars fan, and even though I haven't been to that new area in the Disneyland park yet, I bet I'm going to enjoy it a lot. Also looking at Disney+ there is plenty of content that is aimed more towards older audiences. Just because something CAN be enjoyed by kids doesn't mean it can't be enjoyed by adults, or isn't also aimed at adults. Marvel films would fail if they were only intended for children.

[@mrsmi1ey]

@@030992amagadi As I said, anyone who forms their entire personality around a consumer product is an issue. I know multiple people who consider themselves "disney adults" (for better or worse) that aren't like that at all. There will be extreme cases in every fandom.

[@OArchivesX]

Yeah let's not make bs comparisons lmao... The difference is that all the things you listed aren't literally people's personality. Like disney adults who walk around with mickey mouse hats, do you see gamers walking around with gaming shirts? Or tabletop players making that their whole personality trait and carrying dice everywhere? Use your brain. these things are not the same, if you can't tell the difference, you are dull up there. Disney adults are the same as any obesessive person that has a "thing" as a personality. Like people who only have 1 thing to talk about in their life. Wanna know what a disney adult is good at? Knowing about disney lmao. Games and tabletop are active fulfilling things also that can improve your life and teach you things, not just something made for kids xD

[@gloomy_gal]

I always find it so irritating hating on something someone loves. As a little kid i did that and now im left hobby-less struggling to find something i actually love. Dont hate on other's things just because they're weird to you. Its really sad to see people so empty emotionally that they feel morally right hating on someone giving them insecurities, self hate, and leaving them questioning what they even enjoy. Someone will prey on them and theyll end up in a to of hurt. We should be making people happy and building them up. Not tearing them down for enjoying their life. Spread positivity. Not hate. ❤

[@jellybabybeauty8308]

Gosh, people aren't even allowed to have a hobby these days without others being small minded bullies.

[@cmrobbins88]

I think loving Disney as an adult is harmless. Lots of people nowadays are obsessed with video games and anime/manga and wear it all over or decorate their home with it. And a lot of people just have singular interests or are super hyped about what they love because they got a lot of value out of their life from it. I don’t give a shit about sports but I don’t think all sports fans are all the same kind of person or that sports suck because they’re everywhere.

[@jblen]

Im not sure they understood what disposable income is, you can work hard for the money and still have disposable income, in fact thats exactly how you get disposable income, inherited money isn't really income. To say you don't have disposable income but then flaunt a bag collection implies you think the bags are essential - which I'm sure these people don't believe, they just misunderstood the question.

[@jackgardiner8751]

its a shitty question so i can understand why they would be confused if they didn't think too hard about what it was asking.

[@amandakucsera]

bags ARE essential for disney adults tho otherwise they aren't a disney adult and will be made fun of

[@karrote8308]

@@amandakucseraHELP that’s not a necessity. this is delusion

[@amandakucsera]

@@karrote8308 I was being sarcastic which is something lost on the internet

[@karrote8308]

@@amandakucsera oh i’m so sorry 😭 that’s so something someone would say

[@stevebeshel9418]

I never understood why people get so weird about Disney adults. Just let people enjoy themselves if they're not hurting anyone.

[@030992amagadi]

Is making fun of people who are childish (and arent children) being weird? How so?

[@codascheuer8426]

@@030992amagadi They’re not being childish though. However, the people making fun of them, are absolutely childish. Live and let live

[@iheartlownotes]

@@030992amagadiyea kinda is, seems like they’re living a normal life and are giga disney fans. is your life “adult” and devoid of pleasure?

[@OArchivesX]

Disney adults are the weird ones.. no one is stopping them, no one cares. But to tell us to pretend like they are not weird and act like they are totally normal when their whole life revolved around a media franchise is hilarious. we all like things, we don't all let it define our whole life because we can't move on.

[@codascheuer8426]

@@OArchivesX Can't move on? What are they moving on from? They just like something. You clearly didn't watch the video

[@dbhDilemma]

Do people realize there are FAR more men who watch other dudes throw a ball around and make it their whole personality? Dress in cosplay, don't associate with fans of other teams, have full blown melt downs when their team doesn't win. And I'm not shaming them. It's just interesting what hobbies we arbitrarily view as 'weird'.

[@luismesia9390]

yeah cause disney is designed for children. It is entertainment for infants. Sports is not only excersie, but is something that people work their asses for since they are kids to then eventually succeed at a top level. With sports the game grows along with your body development. I dont even know how the fuck you cant see the clear diffrence between these two. I could go on forever

[@cineful]

The 'Disney Adult' hate is so old. Ppl just yappin' at this point.

[@Versace_sheets]

The word hate is so over used lmao its not hate to point and laugh at someone hahahaha you're not a protected class

[@mirayoon1992]

my parents think disney movies are only for kids which is not true. I'm an adult, I still like disney😢

[@Toastybees]

Nobody has to hate you to think you're just kinda silly and ridiculous.

[@emilygalloway4865]

​@@Versace_sheetsyou're not making a very good case on why it's not hate if you're bullying people for enjoying their hobbies that don't impact you in any way... It comes off as very insecure tbh

[@OArchivesX]

nah it's justified. Disney adults are cringe asf.

[@flo7602]

I LOVE how Amy expresses herself! Everything she says, the analogies, the comparisons, the thoughts about this and that, etc. She also seems very kind (so do the others), she is very enticing to listen to! love it

[@AmiiA]

I personally think we should let adults do whatever makes them happy even if you don’t completely understand it

[@Versace_sheets]

They're just as allowed to as I am in making fun of them

[@michawojtan2225]

​​@@Versace_sheetsyeah you are allowed just as much as them, but maybe think why you want to make fun of them because that says that you are the problem, understanding and emphatic people dont do that and if you are not any of these thing i just pity you

[@Toastybees]

​@@michawojtan2225You're projecting all these awful things onto other people and making moral judgements when all they're doing is laughing at people acting goofy (pardon the pun). Examine yourself first and stop taking everything so deadly serious.

[@wuzittooya]

@@Toastybeesor maybe people can learn to mind their own business? 😮

[@030992amagadi]

Some adults are happy when they make fun of things they find stupid, cringe, childish etc. I agree with you, we should just accept that and stop being weird about it!

[@DeathsWarmEmbrace666]

They're just people who are passionate about their hobbies and fandom. It's no different from people going to cons, or gamers going to Tournaments or events. Honestly good for them for enjoying themselves in something they like.

[@Pimpedout007101]

She said their not taking it that seriously, and the people in the room aren’t but Disney adult is usually describing the Disney fans that DO TAKE IT TOO SERIOUSLY, that’s the distinction that has disappeared over the last few years

[@HouseMDaddict]

Anything can be an obsession. There's a fine line between loving something and being obsessed with something. I'm specifically talking about Neurotypical people because Neurodivergence is a whole different ball game when you discuss comfort items and "obsession" and routine and it's not fair to compare it to a neurotypical society they are often forced to confine themselves or masks themselves to be in. So, i think honestly that neurotypical with any sort of obsession all the same. There's a difference between having a few favorite shirts and maybe some decorations and such related to your fandom (we're talking anime, sports, disney, super heroes, etc) and there is becoming the fandom, where you're losing your house and cosplaying as ypur favorite character or player or whatever every day. Obsession is obsession regardless of which fandom...though some fandom obsessions are more normalized thsb others.

[@ZombiBunni_]

Even with ND conditions, obsessions can become unhealthy (i.e. becoming increasingly detached from reality w/o balance or straying into addiction territory - like with ADHD, there is a risk of video game or collection addiction with obsessions. Just as an example) And likewise, even without Autism or ADHD specifically (as those are specifically known to be the ‘hobby obsessed’ conditions with special interests & hyperfixations), one can be healthily “obsessed” whilst being neurotypical I think I’m struggling to word this lol, but basically I feel like there’s just a really bad semantic issue underlying it all. People perceive unashamed joy of a hobby as “childish & obsessive” when it isn’t the acceptable thing to engage with. It’s viewed through an acceptability lense I think, so people with “acceptable interests” get missed for potentially harmful obsessions while people with “childish interests” get over-flagged for it.

[@HouseMDaddict]

@@ZombiBunni_ I get that people with ND conditions have obsessions and such too, but I was saying that it's unfair to compare them who have a legit medical disposition toward obsessions and such, to NT people who are actively choosing to have obsessions.

[@ZombiBunni_]

@@HouseMDaddict I got that and agree! I myself am Autistic, so I experience firsthand that specific type of “obsession” - the lifelong special interest kind. I apologize if I sounded like I was trying to argue against your overall idea 🙏 I was just inspired by what you said, and I thought about how little nuance there is when people discuss what a healthy vs unhealthy obsession is

[@HouseMDaddict]

@@ZombiBunni_ oh no you're fine! I just didn't want you think my comment was excluding ND. I was trying to be socially aware when writing it since I am a highs school counselor and a lot of the kids I regularly work with are autistic, have ADHD, anxiety, OCD, or some combination of those things and they genuinely struggle with obsessive tendencies or thoughts and they medically can't help it. So I get super defensive when people try to lump NT who have the CHOICE of obsession, in with ND who DON'T have a choice. A lot of my kids find solace in Anime especially, including wanting to be called nicknames of the characters, and it's a genuine comfort for them, and often not even an obsession just something that makes them happy and helps motivate them to do their schoolwork and try their best. I hope you're having a great day!

[@HouseMDaddict]

@@ZombiBunni_ I also definitely agree with what you say about how "what" the target of the 'obsession' is greatly dictates what category it's put in. Like what I wrote in my initial post about people losing their ever loving minds because of a sports game (looking at you UK football, and you American football/NFL). That "passion" (obsession) is "acceptable" meanwhile a kid that loves anime and got a few collectors items is seen as "obsessive". People who love sports buy a crap ton of merch for their team including like purses and PJs and blankets and stuff without it being "obsessive" but if a kid wears a few pieces of merch from their favorite anime it's "obsessive/childish". We should measure "obsession" equally but we don't and it's sad.

[@moira329]

I think I might be a Disney Adult, and I find the park way more enjoyable as an adult than I ever did as a kid. I’ve learned to stand in line and wait my turn. When I went in September I overheard a parent say the kids should meet Baymax before adults, and I was thinking that is how you get entitled kids. Trust me I’m going to take less time to meet Baymax than your 5 year old. I just want to feel the costume and take a cool photo with my favorite Marvel character.

[@iwasbizzie]

I love this sm

[@030992amagadi]

Grow up, mam. Get a better hobby. Heck, there are even better parks with better rides, if that's what you are into, that dont revolve around children's movies.

[@pibbypub7345]

Yep baymax is the newest marvel avenger

[@chiefkeith5641]

You are not proving Disney adults aren’t disabled

[@TheGong00zler]

@@chiefkeith5641you’re trying to use “disabled” as an insult. It’s not an insult

[@elitessmess9222]

"It's okay to love something a little too much as long as it's real to you." What do people care so much about what others enjoy

[@Jojorabbit73]

Ok but they literally do have disposable income. What else is a huge collection of Disney shit besides “disposable income”. It doesn’t mean you’re rich, it just means you have more income than you need to live.

[@AwesomeMer]

I feel like they did that a lot with some of the assumptions. They kinda made the statements into something it wasn’t and then attempt to disprove THAT

[@reeba4824]

Agreed, and that's not a bad thing! If anything, it's good to be able to earn that much and get things that make you happy. We do that with tons of different hobbies.

[@nerdiebird]

literally, “the annual pass is $1600!” I dont even have $160 to spare😭 that is most definitely disposable income

[@Aaa-dv3oi]

⁠@@AwesomeMeryou know that is not on purpose or orchestrated, it’s human nature. When people talk about something in a conversation if one of them touches a topic that is kind of off topic, it’s easy to drift away from the initial point because they are discussing this and they are having a conversation- it’s not a podcast.

[@briannahartman8425]

@@Aaa-dv3oi agreed, however being as this video is titled "Truths of Disney Adults", it thus implies this setting is taking proper precaution to prevent bias to gain accurate, observational/qualitative data (which still can't prove causal relationships, such as assumtions, because there are no controls on variables and leave room for extraneous factors to intervene with the results of the study unbeknownst to the researcher). Maybe if the moderator interrupted when they were deviating to far outside the scope of the question it would be better.

[@KaitMDesigns]

Grew up loving Disney, we had passes for awhile. My oldest brother got a job in Disneyland where he worked for 4 yrs ngl getting used and being under appreciated. With everything he's gone thru working in the park, from awful guests to late night cleaning in creepy areas. It just opens ur eyes bc they try so dam hard to make it all perfect. Don't always love the company but love the die hards you meet in line or the good employees. Most of all I love Disney for the memories I've made my whole life there

[@EHanes]

Omg so lovely seeing Amy on here! such a ray of sunshine in the Disney community!

[@Random-pv5fx]

I Never got the hate with “Disney adults” like getting excited for going to a theme park dedicated to childhood movies? I would think any kid or adult would think it’s cool

[@gxdbig00]

Theme parks are so cool and most kids don't appreciate the little details and things on the rides, etc.

[@joshuadaugherty2267]

The lady's argument about how there is always room for improvement makes no sense. Yes every company can be better, but certian things are requirements. You can't just do evil stuff and say, "Welp, there is always room for improvment, nobody's perfect."

[@download351]

Right? And then "People support Amazon". Well sure. They use the service and are very likely aware of some of the horrible things that they do to their employees. But no one's walking around dressed as an Amazon delivery driver as their daily fashion choice, or spends an hour reading about what delivery routes exist purely for fun. They're not doing tours of Amazon factories to take photos and livestream the experience for hundreds of thousands of Amazon fans worldwide. You're actively representing and promoting the values of the organisation by making it the first visual cue anyone has of who you are as a person. That's... A bold choice.

[@TisiphoneSeraph]

@@download351 I am completely lost as to why people going to fan conventions and dressing in cosplay with anime and video game characters animated by overworked an underpaid animators in the studio system is not considered "actively representing and promoting the values of the organization" but like someone wearing some Disney merch is...Like I did not see comments like this under the cosplayer videos. Do you go this hard after people who have affiliate links - actively profiting off of directing people toward Amazon? The idea that someone who has this as a hobby becomes some sort of brand ambassador (unpaid) and must now stand in for the company itself is...wild.

[@diablotry5154]

​​@@TisiphoneSeraphYou've hit the nail on the head. You can be critical of something and still love it. Just because you love it doesn't mean you endorse everything they've done. One single person shouldn't get the same blame as big corpa just for embracing something they love. And in a sense you're almost devaluing the work of others (eg. The overworked underpaid animators) which can have two effects. One, the studios decide the animators are worthless and they drop them, so they're worse off now. Two, the animators worked very hard on something they loved creating and everyone refuses to acknowledge or celebrate it. Just not giving them money or not doing cosplays etc alone is not enough to enforce change. You'd need something more extreme like a mass protest or government legislation

[@Aliyah_666]

They are in my opinion lost if they think you can just excuse Disney's behavior. Like people have said you don't go around wearing Amazon merch because you use Amazon. Its apples to oranges.

[@diablotry5154]

@@Aliyah_666 Life is short. Why are you so concerned about what one individual is doing? Let them enjoy life before it inevitably ends. Go after the Corp, not the little guy

[@summerdais325]

I'm on the spectrum and late diagnosed, as well as disabled for half of my life. So, I have always been on the outside looking in. Weird. Different. Othered. I have experienced a great deal of trauma. It is what it is. I can understand the allure, especially as someone who is looking in from the outside and will never have a Disney experience. Specifically speaking on this small group of "Disney adults", the majority of them seem a little....different, and that's okay! There seems to be a certain child-like quality about them that our society has a problem with. We worship youth and youthfulness, and our society is highly sexualized. Childhood is treated differently. People try desperately to hold onto youth, but even as kids, most children are wanting to be... young adults. We label things as "immature" or "childish". What happened to labels like "wholesome" and "child-like wonder"? Innocent. Apologies. Very sleepy. My health is poorly rn.

[@theasexualvampire13]

I used to try to fit in with the "Disney Adults" because I was just looking for a wholesome community after leaving the church until I found the "Spooky People" which I think is more me. It has nothing to do with my childhood (which was fine) or mental health (which isn't fine but nobody's perfect, right?).

[@theasexualvampire13]

Great idea for another episode: talking with horror fans!

[@rebeccaernette1749]

Love Amy's dress. I love Disney adults, you're never too old to love something from your childhood. Then, when you have children, you can share that love with them. It's the same with sports, that's the perfect analogy for it😊

[@ReturnOf2008]

Thanks to these threes to being the best representation of “Disney adults”!

[@ummwhat2631]

This inspired me to want to be more in tune with the things I enjoy. Be it my favorite bands, games, cartoons.. They are timeless!

[@Bubblies005]

As someone that was born the same day as Disney I think Disney adults are pretty wonderful. Also the company has come a long way in history and that magic is real.

[@justadrian56]

It’s a crime Brittany Broski wasn’t in this episode

[@brianna058]

wdc. shes a zionist.

[@Groundedsquirrel]

She’s the first person I heard identify as one!

[@WuntaykTimmy1]

With any "Fringe" area of any sub-culture it's a case by case basis. And with this question it's more "Could a mentally ill person be a Disney adult". Anyone can be anything. 1:24, Exactly.

[@jaycemcqueen306]

THANK YOU FOR THAT POINT. It’s literally the same as sports. If you like football you’re a football adult boom. Everybody is a nerd for something. Half these questions were from very single minded people. I’m not a Disney nerd but I’m a horror nerd. Who gaf what anyone likes.

[@luismesia9390]

not the same thing. Disney is made for children, it is literally entertainment for infants. Sports is an activity or for some a carear. You can not fucking train to be a disney player and work your ass off to make it to the top.

[@luismesia9390]

the fact you can not see the diffrence between sports and fucking disney is ectremly worrying

[@jaycemcqueen306]

@@luismesia9390 you just sound like a sad man who has lived a very unfilling and meaningless existence. Hope you find purpose one day

[@messa432]

I’m watching this after visiting Disney for the first time I’m 27 and had a BLAST😁

[@Arvak]

I'm visiting for the first time next year and I'll be 27 as well! We're going for our honeymoon 😄❤ I can't wait!!

[@Schloober]

Whoo! Another banger. Another banger from Anthony at Smosh!

[@Silentkittey]

Was made fun of by family when they found out how important Disney was to me at the age of 13 in the early 2000's. They questioned me like I was throwing my life away and they could not rap their heads around it... The same family now has a pass and go constantly. They're also major football fans, they go to so many games and they're extremely fashionable with major brands for them in everything. It's unfortunately a fad right now with Disney. I was the black sheep of the family for so many things that i found interest in and now the things that made me strange and out of place in my own family are now "popular" amongst everyone else in the world. With popularity comes with even more criticism and eyes. You either choose to go with herd or do the things that make you happy.

[@GrayWoIf]

Well early 2000s waa different time when I was 12 in middle school I was the weirdo because I liked star wars now everyone likes star wars and you're a weirdo if you don't.

[@bellaparkes1749]

k-pop fans or artist fan in general and “disney adults” have a lot in common. sport fans get no flack

[@gheeman5800]

That's actually something I've noticed but I don't understand why sport fans aren't in the same category

[@spicynuggs_]

A lot of sport fans are like Disney adults but still cringe for that Disney adult trying to justify the obsession. It's one thing to enjoy Disney or any other thing don't get me wrong but problem is people will make it their whole personality

[@bellaparkes1749]

@@spicynuggs_ i know people who decorate their house in nothing but blue and get a blue truck just because it’s the color of the maple leafs. not to mention the men dens that are literal shrines to their favourite team or player… there are sport fans out there that their entire personality is whatever sport they like/play. every and anything people can obsess over, no one is safe.

[@jellieschaos]

I have been to disney nights in both NJ and NYC and honestly its the most wild and full of pure enthusiasm and joy as we all danced around with our drinks screaming along to disney movie and channel songs. Sometimes you need to scream along to the kim possible theme and then let it go and dance along to i2i and honestly why not? It was so fun! Ive been feeling like im a partial disney adult, i love the movies and the animation and also…i love kingdom hearts and I feel like thats the part why im still a disnerd at heart haha

[@lorddaraken7568]

It's just like being part of a fandom, there are some good eggs who just like supporting a franchise they like, but there's just a loud minority who are... Just not it. Just like every fandom, there are members who make it their whole life, and don't let anything else happen.

[@okayemjay]

Honestly I relate to a lot of what they talked about as a Nintendo fan.

[@AceMadness59]

Me too! As both a Disney and a Nintedo fan, I notice that both have tackled adultish topics in their media, albeit not *perfectly*, but they have. And gatekeepers say that it's all for children. Sure, that's their target audience, but who said that it's for children and children alone?

[@makototakara7025]

It’s not a mental illness, it’s more like a sense of individuality and identity.

[@030992amagadi]

Identifying with children's content produced by a mega corporation whose only objective is making more money is cringe as fuck, though

[@luxekook]

@@030992amagadiMost interests are cringe as fuck, though. I’m not a Disney adult, but, let’s keep it real here. No one is 100% exempt from being cringe. Look at most of the popular music: Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons, cheesy pop. Or TikTok being super popular. It’s all extremely cringe. So either we make fun of everyone on Earth (eg: finance bros, film bros, red pillers, basic b*tches, pretentious music nerds, etc, are all cringe too and there are thousands more labels like this) OR we just accept people and don’t make fun of everyone.

[@030992amagadi]

@@luxekook I disagree with you there. The music you mentioned might be cliche, more of the same, surface level pop, but I dont see it as cringe. And it is certainly not childish, which disney is. So it's not a good comparison. Sure, there are many other hobbies that are cringe, some are also childish, and people who make their whole personalities about those are kinda cringe too, just like disney adults. Potter heads are a great example of cringy adults who have infantile tastes, just like disney adults.

[@luxekook]

@@030992amagadi I agree with you that Disney adults and Potter heads (or whatever they’re called) are cringe, but I disagree when you say the pop songs/ artists I mentioned aren’t cringe. Are you telling me that it wouldn’t be cringe if you saw a 40+ year old individual listening to “Shape of You” or “Believer” by Imagine Dragons as if those are the pinnacles of music? Not everyone has “sophisticated” taste, and I can personally find flaws that I interpret as cringe/ childish in so many adults. But it gets exhausting to do so, so I have this thought: “If we let those people exist and be extremely cringe without making fun of them, then that makes it better for all of us, it gives us the freedom to explore any interest without external labels forced upon us telling us that something is cringe.” I would never act like those adults, but I can’t be a hypocrite and act like I’m exempt from being cringe. Every human is cringe at least 10% of the time in my eyes. I see Potter heads the exact same way that I see adults that try to be so serious and on their high horse constantly, acting pretentious. We all use the bathroom, we’re all gonna die one day. Who cares unless it’s a crime?

[@NerdAndAHalf_]

With the case of all these episodes, its the loud minority that ruins it for everyone. These things are outlets and peoples lives were talking about. Let people be happy as long as they dont hurt people should be the takeaway

[@MelodyLunaOfficial]

i just dont understood why everyone cares abiut their hobby. Everyone has one and to victimize someone for a harmless hobby is just annoying

[@frankieisarat]

honestly i think it would be HELLA interesting seeing anthony do an interview on the dolan twins ,, haven’t heard much of them since the whole drama with their group and unfollowing james charles and have been on the DL as of lately but they were HUGEEEEE and i think it would be super cool to see anthony interviewing them

[@blackmice7]

Omg yes

[@ahugabungabunga6991]

To be cringe is to be free.

[@mazharsiddiqi7288]

Just a quote I saw on X a while back It's not bad to grow up, but it is bad to forget what it was like to be a child. Surprisingly from Pokémon B2W2 video game 😂

[@nickstockwell9148]

I don’t live in Florida or California so I have never seen a Disney adult. Disney is a healthy obsession compared to most others, and they were all 100% right on that question.

[@capcapulet8135]

It's always nice watching people gush about things that they're passionate about and that make them happy

[@amandakucsera]

Everyone deserves their space, I've always known that's the answer in the end.

[@amandakucsera]

Nobody needs to explain their space, because it will exist no matter how much you explain it. Its bigger than these three people can ever explain.

[@twistedjake_]

I am someone that grew up going to Disney, and I do consider myself a Disney adult, so much so that I moved from Chicago to Orlando and am now a cast member. With that being said, I also love other things like Nintendo, roller coasters (especially the non-Disney ones), video games, etc. Yes I am a fan and love Disney, but it isn’t my whole life.

[@georgettehelena]

I'm not sure what people considered the threshold. Tbh I don't see a problem with people liking Disney at any age? I know a person who has their body covered in tattoos Disney related, and also moved to Kissimmee to be a cast member too! Lol. I honestly don't see any reason to be weirded out about it? Tbh I found it funny. Like okay girl live your best life

[@david5894]

I live with a house with a pair of Disney adults, they're not mentally ill. But they're definitely mental. ❤

[@jellybabybeauty8308]

I think we're all a little bit mental 😂

[@mrsthreepwood5934]

I'm as white as can be, but Tiana is my favorite princess. I grew up in the 90s, but none of the protagonists then really spoke to me. Tiana's story about finding balance in life is such a great lesson, and the Louisiana scenery around it is just so groovy. I had the chance to go visit NOLA a couple of years ago, and I'm going to Disneyland for the first time this summer during my birthday. I'm not planning on buying merch, I want to live the experience. Leaving the toddler with the grand parents, the routine and groundhogish mom life home for a few days, and enjoy moments of rare and untainted joy. The kind of joy only kids who have not had hardships yet can experience. 😊

[@lorrefl7072]

There are definitely Disney adults outside America. A friend of mine is one (I'm from Belgium). She has Disney themed tattoos, has shelves in her living room and sewing/hobby room with collectibles. She goes to Disney Paris at least once a year. She also goes to the Efteling in The Netherlands that is a theme park inspired by fairy tales. And she is sharing her love for Disney with her 3 little girls who also love Disney. I've never known anyone who made fun of her love for Disney though.

[@GrayWoIf]

Its when they get in the way of kids thats a problem. When they push kids out of the way to take their 99th picture with Elsa.

[@booksmeanyway235]

Disney hangover! That's how it's called? I went last spring to Disneyland Paris for the second time in my life (unfortunately I can't go whenever I want). Was the first time for my kids and it was the BEST thing ever! I felt so inspired, so happy, so... I don't know it was like my imagination took a fertilizer or something. But my body was knackered 😁

[@jblen]

I feel like you can like whatever you like, and you shouldn't hate on Disney adults just for liking Disney, but there are a subsection who give the rest a bad name by being entitled and gatekeeping more casual fans, just as there are in basically any community.

[@trishafur]

these people all seem so sweet. i just enjoyed listening to them talk and interact ☺️

[@julianaalexander]

Main takeaway has got to be that it takes more energy to hate & we should just to let people enjoy what they want as they want

[@riss.h2478]

British Disney adult here with a great upbringing

[@vagoerrante]

it is actually true that Disney adults only exists in the States. Australia and the UK is obvious cause they speak English. Also Japan is has a lot of them but there are unique and different to English cultures

[@vagoerrante]

I say this because Disneyland is not a "thing" in other countries as it is in the States and english speakers countries. Like these people talk like Disneyland is a thing that everyone would do as a normal people when for most countries is not even a possibility

[@theartistswings9810]

I know nearly every disney song by heart and Im going into animation in part because I was inspired by disney. I really do have a special place in my heart for disney (their creative endeavors- not them as a corporation) and will continue to do so- where is the line when I become a disney adult? I still own alot of the merch from childhood. Am i a marvel adult cause I like Spiderman and buy spiderman stuff? Am I a ghibli adult for buying their merch and going to conventions? Its just such a weird thing to judge people for. There isn’t really a line for what Adults can enjoy and still be functional adults. Do these judgmental people think the creative’s behind Disney’s success have no passion or find no enjoyment in their creations just because they made them for kids to enjoy as well?

[@squarrot9355]

i dont think people that say disney adults have a mental illness are saying thats an insult or a bad thing i think theyre just looking for a reason to explain such a strong interest in one thing, which people do a lot since theyre not used to seeing strong personalities

[@WAHOOOOOO-nn7jr]

as a Disney funko pop collector, i can agree that i always don’t think about where it’s going to go.

[@rinesserin]

I didn't really like this group of people. I personally have no problem with Disney adults, I love Disney movies as much as anyone else, but I feel like they got quite defensive about assumptions that weren't necessarily negative. Saying that Disney adults could be that way because of childhood trauma or mental illness is an assumption, not a judgement or an insult but they all took it as a negative statement. The one woman who kept saying "like, what?!" to every assumption as if they were completely stupid ideas bothered me too. I think it's reasonable to assume some of this stuff. Not necessarily correct, and it was interesting to hear them explain their perspectives, but it just rubbed me the wrong way how she was acting like the assumptions were completely ridiculous. Also having disposable income doesn't mean you are currently or ever were rich. It means you have extra money to spend on non-essentials. So yes, Disney adults have disposable income - as do adults who are interested in and spend money on sport or beauty or music. That's absolutely not a bad thing and I'm not sure why they were trying to argue against something that is factually true. That said, this is just about this particular conversation with these particular people. Overall, anything that is legal and makes you happy should be none of anybody else's business. If you love Disney, that's totally fine at any age!

[@nothingsacred8684]

I imagine the reason for calling it Disney Adults and not baseball adults, is because sports is associated with adults, and kids playing sports is just doing the kid version of the adult thing, whereas Disney is associated with children, so it's adults doing an adult version of the kid thing. Sports are things you quite literally mature into, as your body and mind develop you become more suited to it. I'm not saying that by becoming more mature and developed you're less suited for Disney, but I think that's probably how people who make this distinction feel.

[@bendito247]

“Disney Adult” is such a pointless term because any adult can be a fan of any brand or franchise that appeals to a wide age demographic. Think of every KZbin channel that’s dedicated to Nintendo, Nickelodeon, Sonic, and DC Superheroes; those are all adults who are simply passionate fans to varying degrees just like “Disney Adults.” Disney may just be an easy target to deem “weird” to be an adult fan of due to how the company prides itself on its family-friendly values, and the fact that you can see many of these fans irl at the Parks, while fans of every other franchise are a bit more anonymous.

[@Deadlyvoltage3]

Their cope to justify supporting the company made any hope of me respecting them go out the window. Just because there’s other evil companies doesn’t mean supporting this one is okay lmao. Plus the girl with the red head band saying that she doesn’t go a ton, and then saying she goes every couple months??? She’s insane

[@nerd26373]

We appreciate Anthony being dedicated and committed all the way through. We all know for a fact he's well versed in everything that does.

[@KomaedasOneTrueHope]

Here is the solution to the Disney Adult hate people should just MIND THEIR OWN BUSINESS AND LET OTHER PEOPLE LIVE THEIR LIVES😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 Go watch football or something let others do what they like if they aren't hurting anyone. - An autistic Disney adult

[@emilywillis9912]

Personally I can totally relate to "Disney Adults", and the truth behind the hateful assumptions people often make. While I'm not a Disney boff or bag/pin collector, I have so much love for squishmallows, jellycats and all things sweet and cute. Things that are typically associated with childishness. This is not at all, however, my whole personality; nor does it cast me aside from others my age. I'm not coggnitively stunted or emotionally depraved, i just simply like them. Always have, always will 🤷‍♀️

[@amandakucsera]

Disney adults are only different because they innocently enjoy content. There's no gambling, smoking, alcohol, hate speech, etc. Tbh, in a sense, you they are like Mickey Mouse and we are like Sora. We are okay with feeling pain and they are not. Disney also NEVER advertises for anything BUT DISNEY. All their commericals? DISNEY. It's VERY sheltered. I'm not saying it's bad. I'm not even saying all kids shows are just for kids. I'm saying it's a company which wishes to shelter children from the scary world. It's actually a totally safe and amazing way to escape your life, when most decide to turn to drugs or use religion or just hurt others. I love me a Disney adult......

[@amandakucsera]

Also proof is in the pudding bc they get mad that we think they are weird

[@amandakucsera]

i just dont think they have a very good sense of self but for some reason mickey mouse just amplifies that by 500 percent

[@amandakucsera]

Them not wanting to know about the deaths at disneyland also prove my point, they're afraid of being sad hurt etc...

[@nintendoconvert4045]

I’m all for being a fan, but never a blind fan. As long as you can remain objective and point out wrongs, policies that hurt the experience, or anything else that you don’t agree with, I have no problem with passionate fandom and support. Just keep your head on straight and remember that Disney is a business, first and foremost. e.g. When they took away the bus service for resort guests, and didn’t decrease resort prices, they gave us all a big middle finger. Let’s remember that and not just give them a free pass when they do shitty things. Just to be clear, I take my kids to Disney World ~annually and we always stay on property. It’s our vacation spot of choice. My 8-year-old is going on her 7th trip and my 4-year-old his 4th. It’s what we do 😊.

[@brianna_lynch]

It’s ridiculous that it’s socially acceptable for adults to go to Six Flags but it’s not socially acceptable for adults to go to Disney. Some of us prefer dark rides over roller coasters.

[@itsjustamyj]

how is it not socially acceptable to go to Disney?

[@Versace_sheets]

Well one has the themes of children movies and the other doesn't. Obviously

[@YoItsAstrid]

⁠@@Versace_sheetsyea but no where does it say that disney movies are movies for children. disney is for everyone. as stated by walt himself, "i do not make films primarily for children. i make them for the child in all of us, whether he be six or sixty. call the child innocence."

[@brianna_lynch]

@@Versace_sheets Disney movies aren’t just for children though

[@kcail2193]

I’ve never heard of this honestly, I wasn’t aware that it was an “issue” love Disney and always will it has things for everyone. Even adult humor 😂

[@030992amagadi]

It's only an issue if you think mockery is an issue. Most people would find it common sense that if your personality revolves around a literal child like obsession over Disney, of all things, it is expected to have jokes made about it. Imagine being a grown ass person whose number one character trait is how you just looove eating happy meals at mcdonalds, and finding an issue with people who think that's weird and laughable. Basically the same thing.

[@kcail2193]

@@030992amagadi very true

[@joelineleach6530]

I came to this thinking this was a debate about Disney Villans having reason for acting so obsessed with the Princess and Princes 😂. Disney Villans having childhood trauma 😂

[@RidzalNoel]

Besides giving a free pass to the corporation with something like the "There's always room for improvement" remark, the breathless romanticization and adoration of Walt Disney, a very problematic individual at best, among some of Disney adults just doesn't sit well with me. It's like being an apologist for JK Rowling, with the benefit of distance

[@elliieebit]

the stigma against "disney adults" is wild like just let people enjoy things

[@Groundedsquirrel]

Right? I had no idea such a stigma existed

[@alexacosta4105]

Fuck the haters.

[@vagoerrante]

idk why but the person on the left is always my favorite in every assumptions episode 😲😲

[@agirlwhocommentseverywhere]

omg i just searched your channel when u uploaded a video 😍🤭 love your videos, thank you for entertaintment! ❤

[@savannah4439]

I’m loving the Snow White disneybound

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm200]

That is an INSANE title omg

[@bobgavemeabiscut]

This came out while I was listening to a podcast talking about Disney rides… I felt a little called out by the title…

[@emilywatchesmovies]

Was it For Your Amusement?

[@bobgavemeabiscut]

@@emilywatchesmovies perhaps….

[@emilywatchesmovies]

😆 yo me too

[@facktart6821]

18:12 "we would only go to Disneyland once a year" yeah that's pretty disposable

[@Groundedsquirrel]

Where and when I grew up most kids and families didn’t go to Disney. Some of the better off families, but maybe once or twice before their kids are grown. So I don’t think I ever much felt I was missing something, even though I loved Disney.

[@aleee9214]

I would never hate a person w a hobby or a liking ❤

[@beachstreet101]

This is trying to understand Disney adults is a new thing post 2020. Never heard it in the 70’s, 80’s, 90, 2000’s, 2010’s. Never. This is a new thing. I know many adults that love Disneyland and you can’t put them in a box. They are so different from one another there’s no way to try and figure out what the attraction to Disney is. People just like to have fun. They can forget their stresses at Disneyland and just feel like a kid again. It’s self-care for the inner child which is actually extremely healthy for one’s wellbeing. Other people do drugs, drink, eat, go to bars, clubs, sports games…and those are supported strangely enough. You can emit sports games as that’s fine, but no different than loving Disney.

[@ffbear8078]

Where is the line drawn with being a disney adult? Like is enjoying the films and watching one every now and then a disney adult? How far do you have to go to receive the label is basically what im asking

[@sara_c907]

I'm by no means a Disney adult but I would probably classify a Disney adult as someone that watches those types of movie regularly. But it's an umbrella term, I think. Some might classify a Disney adult as someone who really loves Mickey Mouse while others might say they're a Mickey Mouse fanatic.

[@gxdbig00]

I think "Disney Adults" are known for going to Disneyland multiple times a year. Honestly it's a flex if you can afford it.

[@shoyuramenoff]

A Disney Adult is someone who sees their identity as tied to Disney.

[@Momoko524]

I watch the movies on a regular basis but I don't live anywhere that has a Disney Park to go. That said though I hate Theme Parks and crowds so even if I did I probably wouldn't go. No idea if I'd be counted or not 🤔

[@gaminglegend]

I think making it your whole personality and whole life and having it as an addiction is the line. The people here all seem fine- they all have lives outside of Disney and are aware of that.

[@DoubleEdgeCat]

That dude's hair is sooo pretty.

[@kyokoyumi]

I think "disney adults" should be called "disney fans" or "disney cosplayers" even if some of them don't cosplay. It's basically the same thing as going to an anime convention just year round because Disneyland is always open lol You cosplay as your favourite disney character the same way as any other cosplayer might for whatever reason they have. There's no difference except the medium that's being cosplayed. It's just dumb to shit on one group of cosplayers and be okay with another but this kind of thing is everywhere regardless of medium. And before someone "um aksually"s me, cosplay is the short form of COSTUME PLAY. It isn't specific to anime or anime-related cosplay. It applies to ANY FORM in which you are donning a costume and getting in character where it isn't for a formal production like cinema or stageplay.

[@rosieweaselby]

Unfortunately, I don’t see how those Loungefly bags will hold up over time since faux leather always falls apart after a while whether you use it or not. I don’t think they’re a solid investment.

[@Momoko524]

I can tell you that they don't. I bought a waterproof Harry Potter themed one to use for work and the zipper broke after not even a few months of use. I would never buy one again. Can still use the bag, just can't close it which defeats the point 😅

[@nek0princess]

@@Momoko524really! Mine lasted me like a year before I got bored of it and bought a new bag haha and I still have it and it looks fine! Maybe you can get it exchanged?

[@Momoko524]

@@nek0princess It's probably past it's warranty by now but I could have a go.

[@nek0princess]

@@Momoko524 I hope it works out for you 🙏🙏🙏

[@AlfSandvich]

16:01 Yo thats me!!! Edit: i just realised i spelt "piece" wrong 😭

[@diegopansini3152]

As a Disney adult, I can say: Yes

[@rusty1411]

Sounds like something a theater kid would say 🤔

[@MonikaDDLC25516]

Can you do a therian Assumptions video?

[@ShikisStupidComics]

Please make an episode with Sarah Andersen the comic artist!

[@snperera5]

Let people love what they love!

[@map5199]

Hey anthony! i was wondering if you could do an episode of people with O.D.D/Opisitional Defiant Disorder? If not its cool.

[@blaaarrgggggg]

This show would be more interesting if there was someone there to argue against. These videos are just echo chambers unfortunately.

[@amandakucsera]

ok yeah i know an australian who hits up every disney park when she travels...but thats the ONLY time she talks about it when ITS PRESENT