The VERY Messed Up Tale of Anansi and Nothing [ANIMATED] | African Folklore Explained - Jon Solo

[@JonSolo]

Thanks for watching, everybody! Your support of this new series means the world to me! DON'T FORGET! Comment the two easter eggs and the timestamps down below. Winner gets a shoutout in the next episode :)

[@ozzy3133]

Is that Penney and Gunther in 4:03

[@ozzy3133]

Is it at 8:40-8:55, is it like that scene where mufasa fell in of the edge of the ravine when he was betrayed by scar,that's all I can think of

[@YourQueerGreatAuntie]

Don't know if it's deliberate, but the image around 9:50 looks like Jon's t-shirt

[@kassdizzienikki1667]

9:01 letters are in the pit wall?

[@OlyChickenGuy]

Unfortunately, I wasn't watching for any Easter Eggs, and I'm not an avidly determined seeker in this context, but I DO find it fun when I just happen to spot little, hidden gems. I was too enthralled with the absolutely beautiful art in this episode, though! I think Mr. Ballen is the only other channel I watch with regular Easter eggs, and though it's definitely not something I particularly care about, I can't deny that there's a little flurry of excitement within me whenever I do actually catch his secret images. I hope you'll be able to have fun with this, if Easter eggs are to become common place in your videos. :3

[@MeLuUu55]

My boyfriend did the animation for this (loved the video) and I’m so proud of him.

[@KeyairraClark]

Tell him he did great honestly

[@JonSolo]

Alejo did an incredible job! Couldn’t be happier with the final product :)

[@phosallphosphor-us-death-e3966]

Totally fucking wasted

[@SomewhatUnique]

@@JonSolo WHAT HAPPENS TO THE ANIMAL TRAINER 😭😭

[@chronaursa1442]

He did an amazing job

[@philleW12]

You could say that Anansi was angry over Nothing, blamed Nothing and murdered over Nothing.

[@bitethedust3561]

I'm so pissed that I have to like this comment.

[@b.marcelorolotti216]

Anansi did Nothing wrong

[@MAXWELLGAMING123]

@@b.marcelorolotti216 t e c h n i c a l l y n o

[@Spid3remoj1]

@@MAXWELLGAMING123 i think you missed the joke

[@marco8060]

nothing was generous, nothing was tricked, nothing was noble, nothing kept only one wife ;}, nothing was better than Anansi and Anansi felt nothing betrayed him. However nothing was willing to help him simply out of sheer annoyance.

[@chelseaopoku4203]

Thank you for covering this story! I’m Ghanaian-American and my younger sister and I grew up with Anansi stories that our parents told us, including this one! It’s nice to see a big KZbinr cover Akan mythology and stories! ☺️ Thanks Jon!

[@leigh8729]

Literally what I just said rn, minus the younger sister part.

[@RockyDaTherapist]

If you like to read check out Tristan Strong Punches a hole in the sky.

[@aleissa07]

That's cool I love seeing this

[@champion4792]

Same I’m Liberian American and love Anansi stories.

[@frankjames6048]

Anansi stories are a staple in the Caribbean

[@pricklyboyangel7903]

They always suprise me with how these stories tie into traditions sayings and stuff people do in the present, children crying over nothing huh? That’s pretty cool

[@iammar1159]

Africans are wise

[@purplebec9112]

Jon said and I quote "Child why are crying?" "It's nothing! It really is!" 😂 best pun/joke ever! The sound effects when Nothing died really gets that fear up a little. And I watched/read/seen stories about Anansi but they werent as dark as this. You made me like the story more.

[@JonSolo]

I'm soo glad to hear that! The written version of this story is actually pretty bare-bones so it fell on my shoulders to present it like a skilled storyteller and engage the listener. Really appreciate you watching and the kind words!

[@purplebec9112]

@@JonSolo your welcome! Im so glad Ive helped.

[@barbarahouk1983]

1 Atta Boy for doing such a great job at story telling. (I have been married to my spouse 46 yrs and I have since we were married given him verbal Atta Boy when he has done great. That "boy" is 83 yo and such a great gentleman. )

[@sumwitegurnm6558]

I’m a second generation Jamaican American and I’m so pleased to see the stories I grew up with in media.

[@Sugarsoleil_uwu]

that last line of asking why they’re crying. “It’s nothing” Man that hurt me 😭

[@afrinaut3094]

As an AA, who has ancestry in Ghana. I’m always excited to see mythologies and fables from the Akan peoples of West Africa! And I love these backgrounds and animation. it’s one of the few times someone actually did their homework and showed traditional African architecture. I think this is the first time or one of the few times, I have ever seen African architecture outside of Egypt portrayed in animation. People still think Africans didn’t have civilizations. 🤦🏾‍♂️. Who ever did the animation, you did an amazing job! Edit: Ashanti Empire (some of said empire's architecture is featured here), Nubia Kingdoms of Kush (Nubian regnant queens), Oyo Empire (Yoruba), Axum, Bamum kingdoms, Great Benin, etc

[@lordcommandernox9197]

Ignorant people might think that there were no civilizations in Africa. Don't let that fool you though, anyone who loves history knows better. Aksum, Abyssinia, Eritrea and Ethiopia's old kindgom, Mansa Mussa the greatest Mali emperor of all time, Yasuke the Mozambican Samurai, Carthaginians, Folklore for ages, the iwisa, Muamba, Timbuktu and the Songhai empire, King Atlas and perhaps Atlantis, the Nok civilization, Great Zimbabwe, South African pre-historic gold mines, and so on. I think you'd be fascinated with the amount of people that recognizes African culture out there. I'm portuguese and Africa is part of my country's history. You might be surprised to find out that racial issues (as we know them today) only came about AFTER the the first efforts from modern nations to abolish slavery. We recorded the Nations we met along our journey to India, unfortunately, the world was a diferent place and human trade was very real. From women being abducted by their neighbors, to conquered tribes being sold off by their conquerors, traders didn't have to look very hard if they wanted to trade in people. That is why the Ottoman Empire had an Army of African Eunuchs all taken from their homes and made to never reproduce. And while most subsequent Europeans arriving in Africa after we opened the doors to martitime exploration would use religion and ideology to justify segregation and abuse, the Portuguese had originally been sent on a diplomatic mission and had no such lenses regarding other peoples. They were to establish trade ports and alliances, meaning violence was the last option in every instance. That also meant they were allowed, if not even persuaded to marry non-christian locals (as long as they weren't Muslim because we were at war) and settle, as that would exempt them from paying taxes to the crown. (perfect deal, no taxes and a wife) one of the everlasting testimonies of that mingling is the criolo language and cape-verdians. Soon the Spanish crown would start to undermine Portuguese efforts due to political rivalries which led them to disguise themselves as Portuguese sailors and raid African outposts that were friendly towards the newly arrived Europeans and their weird hats and mustaches. Long story short, African noblemen were a regular sight in Lisbon, as Portuguese allies would send their kids to Lisbon's many schools, as rich people send their kids abroad today. The Portuguese lost many soldiers fighting alongside their allies, many Portuguese sacrificed their lifes in Abyssinia in 1529, when the Adal Sultanate attempted to conquer them supplied by the Ottomans. And while it might've been too little too late, Portugal was the first European nation to abolish Slavery, declaring in 1761 that any African in Portugal would be considered a free man. The colonies would be a harder nut to crack as many people profited form that trade, Brazil would end up revolting because of the major land owners refusal to comply. They became independent so they could keep owning slaves, not the best start for a campaing if you ask me. As further examples of historical misconceptions going both ways, one of the first slave owners in the US was African, Born in Angola therefore also Portuguese, his name was Anthony Johnson and he was a free man. Meanwhile in Portugal following the earthquake of 1755 we would repopulate the Sado estuary south of Lisbon with African free men as well, showing that there was no tensions between different melanin groups. Why would there be if we invented the criolo and the Brazilian shape? Real racial tensions (as we know them today) begin after the world-wide efforts to abolish slavery were met with the elite now having to try and divide an even larger group of poor people. Don't assume the worse always. Africa is as rich as Africans want it to be.

[@ladykoiwolfe]

I'm thrilled to hear an Anansi story. I don't think he's ever the good guy, but that's ok. The main character in a series of stories doesn't have to be good to set an example. In Anansi's case it's an example of what not to be.

[@619to974]

he's a human god really, with human emotions and moments of good/bad ^^ just like Loki, who's his brother from another mother ^^

[@JonSolo]

Even when Anansi's is the good guy it's usually only because there's another character in the story who's more selfish than him lol.

[@allmightyshika]

American Gods Anasi is different

[@ladykoiwolfe]

@@allmightyshika very. I almost didn't recognize him.

[@TOUGHEYES]

@@allmightyshika American Gods is written by a godless man, however. Consider the bias, in that even though Anansi is a vicious, villainous deity, Gaiman was still drawn to him, as was the show writers. He tries to spin a mythos of his own in spite of all the warnings of actual mythology.

[@elv_kofi]

This is a Ghanaian tale that use to scare me as a kid And still does... His first name is Kwaku ..that's a Wednesday born in Ghana ..we have other names for both male and female ...Anansi is a Ghanian native word in Twi that means Spider Twi is an Ashanti-Asante/ Akuapem / Akan language There's a whole tale about Anansi ...You only said half of it ...there's one where he stole everyone's wisdom in a Pot

[@zeeaurora6264]

There is another Jon Solo video where he talks about the pot holding all the world's wisdom. Also, how contradiction came to the Ashanti. Actually I think the later is what video is called. Look it up its pretty good 👍

[@Zooisms]

Why so many ellipses

[@Somethingsomethinggay]

That’s funny, because Kwaku/Kouakou for the Baoulé people is for the people born on Thursdays.

[@djantouahmed7319]

Kweku*

[@cloudshifter]

So that's why only a few people are wise these days. Curse that Anansi!

[@taekwongurl]

I first heard about Anansi from the show "Static Shock" (one of my fave shows and I had a huge crush on Static), in the show he had all the trickster powers but the personality of Nothing. So learning about his true roots is cracking me up b/c it's not what I was expecting.

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

I remember that! He was a sweetie in SS. Oh the irony.

[@AdamIshak01]

I PUT A SHOCK TO YOUR SYSTEM ⚡️. I love and miss that show! Abel and Virgil are the dynamic duo the world still needs. Seeing this comment bring up Static has honestly made my day cause I was just thinking the samething.

[@warrmalaski8570]

I first heard about Anansi from the show gargoyles. Where he was willing to help anyone for a price. which in this case was turning a mother of two into his personal hunting panther. Then tricking the oldest son into taking her place. Only for it to be revealed that he had never let the mother go.

[@jaxthewolf4572]

Omg I love static shock

[@PaulSmith-nb6md]

I loved Anasi in that show.

[@priapus_]

Nice great to see more African folklore being explored!

[@newhampshirenate]

You're pronouncing Anansi 'A Nancy', lol. I did, too, the 'yee-eh' pronunciation of 'a' in the middle of a word is very North American. :) 'Ah NAH-N see' is the 'proper', or more common way to say it.

[@LIVE-WIRE69]

Just let him have it

[@LIVE-WIRE69]

Sounds weird but nvm

[@queenawill3542]

@@LIVE-WIRE69 have what? If you’re gonna tell cultural stories make sure you’re completely correct. It’s not hard to pronounce

[@jaxthewolf4572]

@@queenawill3542 Agreed

[@ohno8398]

I didn't know this and have been pronouncing it wrong as well, thank you so much for your comment!

[@berniceamina6354]

I remember back in primary in Ghana we used to tell each other Anansi stories whenever we had nothing to do and it was always my favourite part of school

[@Myke_thehuman]

I love that Jon never runs out of mythology to talk about.

[@jacksparrowismydaddy]

a bajillion people in the world and they all got stories. Uncle Solo is gonna be telling them forever.

[@TheMindofRa]

@@jacksparrowismydaddy and according to west African folklore the god of narratives and stories is.... the fucker who who murdered Nothing out of envy

[@chrisrobinson8339]

Don't jinx it.

[@jacksparrowismydaddy]

@@TheMindofRa thats kind of a scary point lol

[@ms.ferretmanthing2404]

That's what happens when people are open minded and learn other cultures. Knowledge is endless

[@HaydenCole357]

Around 4:01 - Gunther and Penny at Anansi's feet. At 8:55 when Nothing is falling, the wall shows four shadows mirroring Anansi's face when compared to the part with him standing in the doorway after. Not sure, just a guess. Also, loved the animation. Would love to see more videos having this animation to go along with the stories.

[@Cameroni_the_Linguine]

i noticed both of those but i just didnt have the brain power to connect the dots, tysm

[@mwatson4970]

Me too! Great animations and style! Can Alejo be a regular?

[@PaulSmith-nb6md]

I was wondering why those dogs were there.

[@stevekal2303]

Who are Gunther and Penny?

[@Cameroni_the_Linguine]

@@stevekal2303 they’re his doggs

[@Kevin7557]

Never a good idea to mess with a trickster. Nothing had plenty of time and opportunity to go to his neighbor and apologize. Had he, he probably would have lived.

[@Cheftrinitty]

Do more stories like this , African mythology to be specific.

[@rams8571]

i really enjoyed this one, the art helped me visualize the story way better and kept me engaged... i usually dont comment but I just thought i'd say this to let you know that I think this new animated art style is really good for the videos

[@nobleojoe247]

The animation was a great surprise.

[@mohammadbashammakh]

If you’re interested to talk Arabic folklore I’d be happy to provide references

[@patriciametz3364]

⬆️ this, I want to hear as more folklore as I can from as many places as we can find them!

[@mzgreenjeansapproves]

Thanks for covering this tale. Truth be told I do enjoy the Trickster gods. They are such a-holes that know better but don't. It makes them them scary because they're us with PHENOMENAL COSMIC POWER and petty as all get out. I especially like Anansi because homeboy is smart and most often uses his tricky brains to get what he wants. I loved the artwork and animation! It's very beautiful and reminds me of a animated movie I saw in the late 90s called Kirikou and the Sorceress. It's a great story and so visually appealing. It was like a picture book coming to life. And that's what the artwork on this video invoked in me. Excellent job!

[@aminakurtz4825]

Thank you, for educating peeps on African folklore! African cultures and literature are mad overlooked.

[@symphonyifabiyi3833]

As a West African I love Anansi stories and Jon's African folklore are that best I've seen wot far on KZbin ❤

[@symphonyifabiyi3833]

*this

[@bencohee2465]

Another top tier video

[@ronaldbaxter5499]

Love the fact that the spider doesn’t kill by getting his hands dirty. Instead he sets a trap to let his victim fall into himself.

[@ezachleewright2309]

I imagine he got dirty while digging the pit.

[@themightymica]

As a filipina single mom of a 6-year-old girl named Amara, I'm so happy with this video! Amara means grace, mercy, and kindness in Igbo (African/Nigerian*) language and "Love by all" in some.

[@JonSolo]

what an awesome coincidence! in the original story Nothing's wife didn't have a name so I looked up some West African girl names and chose Amara because I felt that the meaning really embodied the character. I'm so glad it enhanced the video for you :)

[@lukeogor481]

lol my name means my god is alive in Igbo so that is actually interesting

[@blessedcocoa5729]

My sisters name is Amara.

[@soliedo_nazo]

@@JonSolo this is an Easter egg I am assuming

[@DerrickCNdu]

Amarachi in full

[@patriciametz3364]

I love these tales that explain why something is. Why children tell you nothing is wrong. I just love that.

[@luvlyleo2836]

I wanted Anansi’s wives to take him out or at least make his life miserable 😂

[@conniecarroll747]

Why ? They're the ones responsible for the death plus they're also the ones who looked at the clothing not the man or should I say the spider in better clothing.

[@patriciametz3364]

😂

[@tinahs8269]

Perhaps that's another story..

[@ladyinsect6444]

@@conniecarroll747 in a lot of folklore women go for richer men because in that time period and even today in some places that was the only thing a woman could do to ensure a decent future or be somewhat happy and taken care of. It’s not like they could get a job and support themselves unfortunately. You are morally 100% in the right! But from a female perspective I can see why those women went with the richer man, and they shouldn’t be made to suffer for the one choice that they thought might help their lives. I hope that makes some sense! Sorry for the paragraph lol

[@glamorgirl911]

@@tinahs8269 sadly their isn’t stories about anansi paying the price for his actions most stories he gets what he wants he even killed he’s mother for gold mostly he is chaotic netrual

[@fideliaappiah-gambrah8254]

Am Ghanaian and am excited to hear this story. I grew up enjoying Kwaku Anasi stories and it's moral lessons. Its great seeing a big KZbinr highlight West African tales.

[@333angeleyes]

Thanks John for two things: 1. telling an Anasi story that most people have never heard before (most people tell the same select few Anasi stories over and over) 2. telling a story that doesn't ONLY show Anasi as a fun lighthearted trickster

[@Yorabasura]

I discovered him recently and became a fan and you just made a video about him! perfect timing!

[@bensonotega2341]

Nice one...thank you for reaching our home in this episode

[@TheOnlyKillena]

At 4:00mins in you can see Gunther and Penny at his feet talking with his future wives. And I believe the next was is at 8:50 when nothing slips into the hole you can see Anansi face as Nothing falls. I love all mythology and your videos brings it all home for me. Thank you I hope these are right 🙃 Enjoy your evening ☺

[@alicewilloughby4318]

I've heard one or two Anansi stories, but none where he came across as so vicious!

[@salim179]

Really love when I see videos of some of my country's cultures.

[@wu1ming9shi]

Really wish there were movies or series about African folklore tbh.

[@omo8150]

I remember my aunt brought me these books, although it was in patois since I’m of Jamaican 🇯🇲 descent These stories were my childhood, although I think there were different variations of the story from country to country It was called Anansi the spider 🕷

[@k-multistan-q-jessi4714]

Am glad you covered a story from my country, Ghana 😊

[@arnold-shortsnigga]

"Amara! What are you doing?!" "Nothing..."

[@slickandslaycious6579]

😂

[@captaintrix9065]

A West African (Ghanaian) folklore about the popular but ever mischievous Ananse who is never up to any good. He's the Loki of his own world and never to be trusted. There was a scene in Evil Death where his name was mentioned during an incantation.

[@grapeshot]

Oh yeah I will never forget that mesmerizing performance in American Gods. Angry gets shyt done. Let It Burn.

[@raemarie5665]

I'm still bitter about them getting rid of Orlando Brown

[@DsgSleazy]

The show turned garbage for me after they got rid of Orlando. His performance was on another level, plus, he got me intrested in West african religions and he was the only one representing that🤦🏿‍♂️.

[@conniecarroll747]

@@DsgSleazy I only watch 2 seasons , when did they get rid of him ?

[@wagerobot5231]

Don't judge a man by his clothes. lesson learned

[@GzusISmyHelmet]

Idk what it is,but I can't stop binging on these messed up origins. I've always been into mythology and strange folklore. And Jon makes feel less of a dork for being so into this stuff.

[@tamaramcrae4037]

In Grenada they called him “brother Anansi” my mom is from there, I grew up listening to his stories.

[@amberlymoonneam1668]

Gunther and Penny at 4:11

[@DoubleDealingDisarray]

That was an awesome story. The end really got me. For some reason, I felt a lot of Loki vibes coming from Anansi in this tale when it came to the viciousness.

[@sallyhazy]

both are tricksters gods that always causes chaos in their respective pantheons. while both appear in American Gods, I can't recall them interacting in the book

[@DoubleDealingDisarray]

@@sallyhazy I've only read through half of it so far. It's not too bad. Anansi's violence seems very close to Loki's, unlike other tricksters, like Rabbit as well as, I think, Coyote and Raven for North America and Hanuman from India's mythology just to mention a few, though he was a bit rough when he first came about, if I remember correctly. After the Buddha taught him a lesson, I think he wasn't as gruff.

[@ayanabeads1614]

Susano’o (Japanese) is another trickster god.

[@DoubleDealingDisarray]

@@ayanabeads1614 I'll definitely have to look that one up.

[@Azulakayes]

Me too...isn't wonderful how vastly different characters, from different cultures have such similarities. Loki and Anansi are peas in a pod.

[@PrincessDiana254]

this new art is great! I loved the visuals and respect to detail like w the characters complexions and hair styles. it wasnt white washed and I appreciate that

[@turnerhorn1275]

With Moon Knight dropping, I would love to see an episode on Khonshu.

[@scottbubb2946]

Very strange. A week ago I had never heard of Anansi. Now I have heard three stories about him. I guess I should keep an eye out for spiders.

[@shaneforever]

Kweku/Kwaku Anansi (depending on your tribe) stories are usually told to Ghanaian kids either at home or at school. To help shed light on certain mundane activities like why things are the way they are…etc. And these stories are sometimes accompanied with songs and proverbs. But what you just created is truly amazing. Some of the stories are dark of course…but others can be pretty funny😅

[@AphroditeLee]

Thank you SO SO SO much for this!

[@mibnixon]

I grew up in the Bahamas and we also have Anansi stories, seek out a book called west Indian folk tales by Phillip sherlock its full of Anansi stories, every now and then a copy winds up on Ebay, enjoy!

[@lovemelawanzaj]

Another great video The animation for this was amazing!

[@tayloredwards4968]

Please do daughter of the bamboo cutter. 🌜

[@jeremiahtitustoussaint3772]

The over simplification of this story is crazy lol... but dope ... thanks for acknowledging our culture

[@Haley_Halo]

The artwork/animation painted this story wonderfully. I love how Anansi's plan for gaining status via wives not only backfired on himself but also gifted Nothing with his perfect match.

[@nuggie4111]

The art was beautifully done.

[@sytherinkat8782]

Jamaican here. I remember hearing this and many more Anansi stories as a child. Listening to it again brings memories and questions on why my child self found these more entertaining than terrifying. Love it though. ♥❤

[@mikeeverett9019]

He is only showing two arms at 4:10 when in the village wife shopping and then shows three arms at 5:06 when he shows them his nasty house

[@Fragglerocker93]

What timing: I’m doing a puppet show for my students based on the story of how Anansi gets the books of the world. Made homemade puppets and everything. Always loved his stories, though hearing the messed up story of Anansi and Nothing kinda made me rethink on how much of an a-hole Anansi is. Keep up the great content 🙂

[@cake_made_of_bacon3710]

Jon Solo! I haven't watched a video by him ever since I was traumatized by La Liorona

[@ssgtblackmamba7991]

I grew up with the stories of Kompa Nanzi. Only in my early twenties did I learn these stories were brought to our island by my ancestors all those hundreds of years ago. It still amazes me how they survived. I once saw a video of Africans telling Anansi stories and some where beat for beat what I grew up with. One would expect the character to be the same, but not the actual stories in detail after 300 years of separation.

[@juniorkusma7937]

I love that in the animations,nothing just ignores anansi four arms

[@Spineless-Lobster]

I loved the animation this episode! It’s very interesting to hear the origins of something so simple as why kids say “nothing” when asked what’s wrong. These stories from around the world are so cool!

[@millyb2326]

The animations were great! A far cry from your scribble days. Love the content keep up the good work. 😄

[@anoobis9881]

do the little goose girl. its insane. there are talking napkins in a rendition

[@elchanchopato9601]

Talking bl00d drops actually (plus a talking horse head, yeah)

[@greggiovanni1825]

The 'art' is a great addition!!!!!

[@StabworthyHeadquarters]

The art is beautiful. Keep this artist around for future vids please.

[@eternal9512]

FOR REAL

[@jacksparrowismydaddy]

normally I like Anasi tales but damn... he did Nothing rotten.

[@pop9340]

Jamaican-Canadian here. My father used to tell me anansi stories as a child. They both fascinated and terrified me but I loved them.

[@MsRoss-xv3nx]

Gunther & Penny dogs @ Anansi's feet. Anansi's face while Nothing was falling. I also thought of the spiral design in the hand of a man when Nothing was showing the things he had. Isn't that one of the signs in Moana?

[@ayelove1838]

Ooooo. As a Jamaican we heard Anansi stories all the time and never knew he was supposed to be an African trickster God.

[@lahie16]

I heard about Anansi when I went to live in Jamaica. There were lots of stories about "brother Anansi" and "Brother Tukuma (?)" . I never knew the origins though, but it makes sense it was originated in West Africa.

[@jamesprice6015]

I forgot that Anansi can be as sinister as other deities.

[@borgoravenyawilliam3574]

He's not even a deity, yet tricked the world in God's court room and got rewarded with a position too😂😂

[@galientl4723]

@@borgoravenyawilliam3574 he’s the son of the creator god in Ashanti myth so yeah he is

[@katherinehernandez1139]

Absolutely love the animation!! Also please keep doing these types of folklore!!

[@yola2362]

Contact me when you want to pronounce African names. Born and raised in South Africa. Ananzi not said that way

[@kassdizzienikki1667]

4:03 is the solo puppers! The subtle one, I’m guessing, is at 9:01. There’s 3 letters etched into the wall.

[@yoitsj]

what letters?

[@nonso3396]

Absolutely Loved the animation!! And twas nice hearing you talk about plantains & yam 😂

[@iamcoolalot]

this shit was straight up cinematic. super appreciate your research.

[@caseclosedwithchyna5706]

He has the same Mannerisms as Mr. Ballen. Interesting

[@galientl4723]

Really dig how Ashanti architecture was actually displayed in the video for the town rather then just a bunch of huts.

[@Moruss79]

Growing up in Jamaica my I was told stories about bredda Anansi. Sometimes his greed and trickery would backfire.

[@deathserpent9747]

I always thought Anasi was just chaotic not straight up evil

[@JonSolo]

that's accurate. he's more malicious in some stories than others. very hard to predict

[@deathserpent9747]

@@JonSolo well spiders (or atleast tarantulas) are also mood swingy and unpredictable. One moment they're chill, the next they tell you to fuck off by throwing hairs at you.

[@Temzuification]

Hey! I know I'm late commenting since these have already been seen but... ~4:00 = Penelope and Gunter cameo! Yay! ~8:55 = The wall of the pit is Anansi's face. Really cool! ~5:00 = When Anasi is leading his wives into his place it looks like he has a mohawk. Just picturing Mr. Nancy from American Gods with one and i concur with that style choice LOL. Love the art too! The turbonerd in me has to say this but Anansi only had 6 limbs so that would make him technically an insectoid not and arachnid. 🤔 Anyway, more please!

[@torrencesampson3584]

Keep the African heritage and folklore coming 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@lamajarmystrong91]

S/o to Orlando. Love the portrayal he did of Anansi!

[@haywardgarner4850]

Gunther and Penny having a cameo was a lot of fun. The art/animation was beautiful. Great story telling!

[@moneybilla]

ahh i see Mr Ballen has spawned discount versions of himself😂😂

[@maggiem6209]

So sad! I didn't expect the little tidbit at the end. Oh poor kids. Also, I love how basically the moral of this story is almost opposite to the stories over here in the West. The moral here seems to be "Don't trust untrustworthy people. Use your best judgment." That's so valuable. Often times, generosity and kindness are good virtues, but there's always at least one person who, no matter how much kindness you give them, will only hurt you and disadvantage you. Poor Nothing had to learn that the hard way.

[@Nellaxx3]

Sorry but its pronounced PLAN-TIN

[@GuardianOfMoon]

My introduction to Anansi was from Gargoyles. It's still one of my favorite episodes of the series, even if it was VERY random how the characters of that episode came together to defeat a creature of lore.

[@lauramayorga6941]

Wow, thanks for all the research. Always love the cool artwork ! 🙂

[@oliviaschlabach6201]

This animation is amazing. The artist did a wonderful job! I really enjoyed this story it was amazing as always!

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

2 words you don't want to hear Mystery Meat !

[@chronaursa1442]

The animations for this episode look amazing

[@gamergame6281]

Its nothing hit me hard is so sad

[@AdamIshak01]

I cannot wait until this man does Assyrian/Babylonian/Mesopotamian/Sryro mythology as some of it has been around for 12,000 years so there has to be some good stories from the people who live in the area literally from The Cradle of Civilization. He’s done so well with so many different topics while also being culturally respectful to the said culture these stories come from, so I know Jon would do some good research on other topics that also deserve the same acknowledgment :)

[@GamerRGames]

loved the art