Therapist Analysis of Deadpool: Do You Share The Same Traits?

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In this analysis, psychotherapist Georgia Dow takes a closer look at Deadpool, the Merc with a Mouth, and explores the positive traits hidden behind his relentless humor. While his joyful nature is one of his strengths, Georgia delves into how his humor often serves as a deflection, shielding him from deeper emotional pain. Discover how Deadpool’s wit is both his weapon and his armor in this fascinating psychological breakdown.
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[@GeorgiaDow]

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[@DeathCrunch]

Stabby Mammy.

[@shimerrill967]

i have a little bit of chronic depression from my dad’s side of the family. Some days it’s Really hard for me and.. you give me So much comfort 🥹 thank you ❤️

[@NDJunction]

don't ask "why you're like this"; crying is amazing and powerful. i use it as a strength and i think everyone should ^^ be vulnerable and motivate yourself after you cry the icky out to become better! you're the best, Ms. Dow 🧡😁

[@patryn36]

Do you keep in mind that Deadpool is supposed to be insane in your analysis?

[@mooniera2810]

Ladies and Gentleman: Welcome Therapool to the stage.

[@esskay2195]

That is genius! 😁

[@GeorgiaDow]

hahah I laughed so hard when I read that

[@brianafenton8127]

It’s a new variant! 😂

[@Thefluff99]

She created Nicepool.

[@MidnightWanderer]

Uh oh, an unknown Deadpool? A variant. 🤔 Better contact the TBA.🤨😏

[@willjohnson8446]

Always loved Cable’s explanation of how Deadpool reminded him of his wife: “She always struggled. She was funny... filtered her pain through the prism of humor. Something I could never master.”

[@Vincisomething]

And then Deadpool's response was to respond with humor lol

[@aleksanderzaremba9695]

Did not expect Lady Deadpool making a psychology video about deadpool.

[@christians_ordinarylife6169]

Not only that, Lady Deadpool took off her mask. I love it.

[@GeorgiaDow]

hehehe < 3

[@NDJunction]

that fire outfit, too...

[@MLBlue30]

Can she use her katanas though?

[@NDJunction]

@@MLBlue30 nah, she uses words. they can cut harder if she wanted them too 👍🏾

[@ericthompson3982]

Deadpool isn't merely quirky and quick-witted. He's literally had his brain destroyed and rewritten a ton of times. He's in constant pain and can't die. His version of reality doesn't remotely resemble any other human being's. He's bonkers.

[@BathoryQueen]

I mean that may have been true when he had madcap and Preston in his head but a this point he's pretty much on solid ground

[@40roam]

Moviepool is more balanced than Comicpool. Both are fun, but there's more meat on the bones of Comicpool.

[@ServantsResearchMinistries]

That's true. But when you said it, it wasn't true

[@josephroxberry5117]

His past may be perpetually rewritten, but his psychology and coping mechanisms remain mostly the same and really vary only slightly by writting style. One portion of his psychology that never gets talked about that i find interesting, is how he uses his nihilism to become happy. When he feels nothing matters, he just has fun. Because nothing matters so who cares, you? Your opinion doesn't matter. So I'm going to just do what makes me happy. I like that.

[@The-Busy-Beeeee]

⁠@@josephroxberry5117optimistic nihilism

[@jcaesar19871]

Georgia Dow as Deadpool makes sense. It explains her breaking the fourth wall, talking to us, the viewers.

[@GeorgiaDow]

hahahaha. nice

[@TheEpicSpire]

you should have been in the movie as SmartPool. You could have analyzed everything he did as he did it and then he'd snap and say something like "you should have a KZbin channel where you break down characters and their psychoses" and then you'd look at the camera and sigh....

[@GeorgiaDow]

that would be pretty funny

[@ThornWolf1]

Thank you for pointing out what a tool humor is. I've felt that movie-Deadpool frequently uses humor as a mask, even more than his actual mask. He does have a genuine joy and hope, but I've noticed he uses it more often to reflect the behaviors of those around him or deflect any self-doubts he has. He especially cranks it up if he knows it's bugging someone, it's good at disarming opponents (Francis/Ajax), but it's also good at knocking down walls (Logan). It might not be the best method (again, Logan), but by forcing him to engage, that's how they were able to make a connection. But he doesn't use his humor against his friends. He's much more candid with them, much more open and honest and genuinely kind. He uses humor as the bridge between them, a way to meet them on their level or whatever stage in life they are. (Not so much with the comicbook-Deadpool.)

[@Forjugadname]

Yeah one moment I love in Deadpool 2 is when he speaks to Blind Al and Collusus about his loss, and how he blames himself.

[@Vincisomething]

"Fake laughter hiding real pain"- Deadpool to Megasonic

[@RenfromBespin]

What is the comic book Deadpool more so like?

[@ThornWolf1]

@@RenfromBespin It's a little hard to describe as his original concept truly is a joke character, meant to mock the grim-dark direction comic books were taking. The best way to put it is that he was much harsher. He lacked a lot of the humanizing moments the movies give him. It was played that his rapid healing abilities were continuously rewiring his brain, causing mental instability and psychosis. Since he was a different person moment by moment, he had true moral ambiguity. His goals and desires could and would change at any given moment, regardless of what information he had. He also didn't form many bonds, and the few he did have were arguably shaky. The real world reason for this is writers believed his series would be cancelled at any given moment because his concept was so insane. They believed whatever they did with Deadpool didn't matter because he wasn't going to last for more than a few years. When it became clear that the character and franchise wasn't going to be ended any time soon, later issues softened him and gave him a central moral code, which then carried into the movies and were enhanced by them.

[@DarthZiZi]

I wanted to write whole essay about something that happened to me but let me just say that characters like Deadpool, Naruto etc. hit me right in the spot. Punched by terrible trauma that made me realise how life is just meaningless and how people take it to seriously. I became that "serious goof" just like Wade is. Outside, joking all the effing time, inside, caring, hopeful and understanding like no other. That's why I love this version of Deadpool so much, it's me minus the superpowers.

[@GeorgiaDow]

All of those traits are super powers. = ).

[@melan8ed197]

@@GeorgiaDow 🎯💯

[@Deyva100]

I do like the dynamic between the two. Deadpool, riddled with insecurities (and cancer) then Wolverine who has anger issues. Both build walls around em 20ft high to keep others out but because of healing factors, once the aggression runs its course, you see them actually start processing their issues and supporting each other.

[@Herdatec]

"Haha! Fake Laugh, hiding real Pain." From DP2

[@ccai2969]

THE TIMING OF THIS IS PERFECT! Me and my sister are seeing the new deadpool & wolverine movie today!

[@ashtonerby8890]

Have fun, enjoy the two hour movie

[@NottherealLucifer]

It's a great movie!

[@ashtonerby8890]

@@NottherealLucifer it’s a fantastic movie, number one

[@GeorgiaDow]

great tell me what you think.

[@IloveElsaofArendelle]

@@GeorgiaDow I was twice in it in 3D, so that alone should tell you how enjoyable and rewatchable the movie is

[@Wordsmith012]

Upon seeing this video, you are hereby officially my favorite KZbin therapist of all time (Sorry Cinema Therapy).

[@GeorgiaDow]

Yay !!!

[@V6HAVOC]

i love how you point out that its an anxiety response. I have a nervous tic where i grin (combined with laughing sometimes) whenever im in an anxiety fueling situation and sometimes it makes me feel like im just being an edgelord and "just acting crazy" even though its out of my control. Knowing that its an anxiety response/defense mechanism and just my brain trying to soothe itself deff makes me feel less critical abt it

[@codygooch8130]

My wife is the reason I have hope, before her I’ll was a careless man that ran from my trauma with alcohol and pot . As well as doing dumb and stupid things to feel…well feeling and not numb. But she help walk through that and that trauma and numbness so now I’m the happiest I have ever been and fighting to heal every day. Thank you Megan you have made me the best I ever been and pushing me to be better. I love you so much.

[@jeremyofficer5038]

Humor can also be a way to express or vent anger or outright rage. The anger that is not talked about accompanying depression comes to mind.

[@brandonlin4924]

A really good breakdown for Future Deadpool cosplayers to know the differences between being funny and just straight up being an A-hole.

[@redcoffeeberry]

It's refreshing to see someone get emotional over Deadpool. It's easy to miss all his good character traits during all the gags and stuff, but even in the comics he has many emotional and positive moments.

[@MissSirenita]

Maybe that’s why I love Deadpool so much. His energy is so contagious!! He reminds me so much of one of my best friends who helped me with my confidence. Heck, I’m still learning to say “I love me” without feeling guilty.

[@damianstarks3338]

Perfect Deadpool analysis and cosplay

[@GeorgiaDow]

thank you Damian.

[@TheHitsubasa]

Wolverine even asked Deadpool if he has been diagnosed with adhd and DP said no 😅 And honestly I was really eager to see if you’d cover the big speech in the car. IYKYK. Would looooovee to see your reaction to that

[@Garebear_]

Once the movie is out of theaters I'd love to see a deeper dive on both Wade and Logan and their feelings of inadequacy; especially the van scene (you know the one). That whole arc really resonated with me while watching.

[@CT-5736-Bladez]

I’d watch a 2 hour video if she did one. There probably is a lot to unpack from that movie

[@jadedrakerider518]

I am often castigated for making jokes at inappropriate times, making uncomfortable overservations not meant to hurt but to help, and generally have a hard time relating to others. Being knocked down for this over and over again teaches a person to be cynical and guarded.

[@kenashworth7672]

In my circle of friends, one of my best friends has mild autism and has described almost the exact same thing to me. For him, he doesn't always read the room well. We all know this, and none of us care, because we know his heart is in the right place. We are in our early 40's and 50's - I think as I got older, I cared more about where someone's heart is, more than anything else. I think my friends are similar. For me, being selective with my friends, and tending the friendship (over years) worked really well.

[@RustyArgonianKnight]

Yes yes this is very deep and I agree with you but brother when I got done reading this and I saw your pfp is joker I fucking lost it my ribs hurt

[@jadedrakerider518]

@@RustyArgonianKnight Okay, have fun?

[@jadedrakerider518]

@@kenashworth7672 The thing is, it takes more than a circle of kith and kin to make a life. It takes strangers, too. So much of our lives are made up of the consequences of interactions with strangers.

[@philhall1969]

Your emotions while speaking about this is what makes you more awesome. Don't shy away from it. Embrace it.

[@GeorgiaDow]

= ) for us all

[@M.R.BrickFilms]

I can gently tap the fourth wall too, *The Proposal* - Nicepool

[@nicksmyth4050]

One of the reasons I love Deadpool is that despite his hilarity, he has depth and is not just a gag character

[@ScoopaCoop]

Deadpool is worth getting emotional over 💚

[@GeorgiaDow]

aww thanks

[@thatjeff7550]

One of the interactions I like in the movies is Deadpool talking to Yuki. She is so sweet and he in turn he's sweet to her. I imagine some folks might see him being sarcastic to her but I saw it as genuine kindness to a kind person. He's kind of mean to everyone else but never to Yuki. And since you say we should mention how we feel to people we like, Georgia, I would like to thank you for making these videos. I mainly watch them/listen to them because I love listening to you speak with that bubbly voice of yours. You're one of the rare people on YT that I reduce the speed time down to near normal just to draw out your talking. (But not at normal speed. Sorry, but I find EVERYBODY talks WAAAAY TOOOO SLOW!!!! on YT videos. LOL) But yes, thank you for being the "freaking little ray of sunshine" whenever I see your videos.

[@GeorgiaDow]

that is so sweet yes that is a delightful thing he does with her = ). Aww thank you so much that made my day. Thank you for letting me know and being a part of my community. That's what I hope to do with these videos. < 3

[@Riverr5]

I, just like he, constantly question myself.

[@Ben-Hollingbery]

I've had several people in my life believe in me, they dragged me kicking and screaming to a point where i could believe in myself.

[@GeorgiaDow]

that is wonderful = ). those are good people to have

[@dinosaturn0793]

I had this coworker at my job who helped me realize i needed therapy and she believed I could become a better person

[@GeorgiaDow]

That is the kind of person which really can make a difference in your life

[@mere2394]

The cosplays always make me smile immediately because they’re all so great

[@GeorgiaDow]

aww thanks

[@pedroaloha301]

The thing with Deadpool is that he's legit crazy and extremely quick to violence. That's why he's generally avoided by other heroes, its not just because he's annoying, he's wildy unpredictable. They've only shown in the movies how he got his powers but before that he was violently abused child who ended up killing his own father and then also killing his incredibly loving adoptive parents. In the comics he has what could be generously described as an ''inner monologue'' but really he talks to himself, he's extremely damaged but unusually decent at times. But aside from all that the main reason he's insane is that Deadpool knows he's fictional, he knows he's just a character in a comic book/movie, he knows he's not real. It's even considered to be one of his powers because he can't be mind read, or he can but his mind is such an unpleasant place to be and because anyone who dares enter his mind is struck with an immediate existental crisis when they discover that nothing is real. That's why he breaks the fourth wall, he knows he's in a comic and we're the reader.

[@v.v365]

I think Deadpool can be that believer, that hopeful person for others, because he knows for a fact that he is in a story, and stories go in certain ways, so he knows he can help the story go in a direction that’s better for everyone around him if he just puts in the effort.

[@v.v365]

Deadpool also knows he will walk away from every situation, due to his healing factor, so fear and anxiety don’t serve him in the kind of work he does, so he doesn’t waste time worrying about those things, that’s why he can be so ruthlessly efficient and why he can have fun in the middle of a fight.

[@pauloconnor6280]

I have been waiting several weeks for this analysis from you Georgia, thank you.

[@classicslover]

Georgia "I didn't fail 1,000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps." is the actual quote, but most people have only heard the inaccurate version. Sure would be NICE to "get the benefit of the doubt"! THAT might be a fun feeling to experience! Does it feel Gooey? Maybe it's Good Gooey. SOME people only communicate with me to jump down my throat. Being able to be open and free! THAT'S the dream! Well, except for my parents. I'm already living the dream there!

[@shai310]

I hope that once the movie will be released on bluray we'll see more of your analysis on the movie. I think the conversation between DP and Wolverine in the car was really interesting since it ties in to what you're saying about "masking". Minor spoiler alert: DP does a great job at masking his emotions but Wolverine called him out on that which prompted the fight between them.

[@NoeActually]

I have been watching you for years. And you have made a HUGE difference in my life! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO LIFE TEACH!

[@DDuffy143]

Never liked something so fast without even finishing it!

[@rodneymolidorjr.6095]

Most adorable Deadpool ever

[@GeorgiaDow]

aww !

[@aryiaquinn]

I am so excited I was not expecting this lol.

[@timothyboykin9318]

I can't wait until the movie comes out on VOD just so you could really analyze all the characters

[@CT-5736-Bladez]

9:50 this analysis is oh so accurate because Light Spoiler warning In the movie at the diner wolvarine even asked Deadpool if he has been tested for adhd. As someone who has adhd and lives with where half the people have adhd (diagnosed) I see so much of what I see in person and how I act sometimes in Deadpool and to me that is so funny.

[@TriXJester]

All the other Marvel characters think he's nuts because he's the only one that knows they're all characters in a movie/comic book/etc. Deadpool is the sanest of all Marvel characters really

[@RandomMackem0069]

Failure is giving up, it’s not 1 step back that makes u fail it’s u believing you’ve failed

[@chrisnorris8584]

My dad saw that in me. He never said it, but he didn't have to. Sadly I lost him in my early 20s . I'm Fifty three now.he finally let his guard down, and we really bonded than he was gone. Lymphoma. God bless the real baddest man on the planet. Love you dad.

[@sakonan4883]

I like what you said about how failure is giving up and how it’s important to have people to root for you. What made my failures hurt more was that people around me didn’t root for me. You can say they aren’t right for you all you want, but nobody wants to be alone for so long. I had to deal with failure and the loneliness that came from it. Sometimes, I feel like what makes life a joke is that it only rewards the strong and the winners. This is why I’m not a fan of characters like Deadpool. They’re a joke compared to people who have far more success or less or no baggage. Some people suffer less and get to prance around while others have pain that has nowhere to go

[@timothyboykin9318]

Therapistpool! I wonder where you were in the movie

[@GeorgiaDow]

I can't tell you I signed an nda

[@leafcatcher1715]

Wait ‘till you get your home copy and you can slow it to 1/4. When you see the whole DeadPool corps, she’s in there.

[@NelielSugiura]

Humour as a defence/defusal mechanism is also especially true for neurodiverse individuals to get out of the awkward situations and interactions we get stuck in. Distracts the people around us from something we might have done or said outside their neurotypical expectations. I imagine it is all exactly the same for superheroes in their world as they would have a similar rarity!

[@tiannagraham5210]

that last part about self confidence is so important to me. every now and then i’ll have a setback but i’ve really become someone i’m proud of. yes, i’m selfish (a bit hedonistic if i’m honest), a bit quick to annoy, lack focus, and struggle to become close to people. but i’m also empathetic, very genuine, gentle, good at teaching people and understanding people when they’re struggling and how to help them, very creative (though me from a few years ago would have heavily disagreed), and enthusiastic about my interests. i have a lot of flaws and advantages and i’m really happy that i can see these things and build up my confidence

[@theangelwarriors5227]

Well when you look at deadpool as a viewer he looks sane but if you were Wolverine imagine seeing someone talking to air and making jokes to the wall then He is insane and he doesn't really takes thing seriously since he can't die. Nice video Dowpool

[@johncosco2348]

The dynamic between Deadpool and Wolverine reminds me of the dynamic between Moxxie and Blitzo.

[@tickedoffnow]

I find that I relate to both Deadpool and Wolverine so it's perfect lol

[@LarryDevaun]

It took me 2 months but I finally managed to find a therapist and schedule an appointment. What you were saying about fear ruling your life its so true. I hope my insurance covers the therapy and i can find my courage and confidence.

[@limpx336]

Deadpool is just absolutely insane lol yeah he can be serious or have things he cares about... but his mental analysis is that he is off his rocker...

[@demicafatali]

I love that you got emotional and never be ashamed that you do! It's so true that hope it so important and that we assume the people around us think we believe in ourselves so much more than we often do.

[@ashla7567]

As a fellow psychologist, I love this video so much. And you’ve reminded me of a high a school teacher who got me through some really hard times. I’m going to reach out to him now.

[@GeorgiaDow]

Aww thank you dearly and thanks for those you help. I’m sure that teacher will be so touched you let them know : )

[@chuckb8514]

Mandatory Dowpool” joke. Great analysis. I was expecting a 4th wall breaking “Brilliant ad break” just turning and looking at another camera.

[@GeorgiaDow]

Damn now I will regret that i didnt do that !!!

[@Andovers848]

Now it's time to break down Georgia passion about being a costumed therapist 😂

[@SAGE_G4MING]

dow pool

[@Mia-ow]

That's kinda why Deadpool’s my favorite character. He is always seen as this unserious, funny little dude while he is such a dark character. ESPECIALLY if you read the comic books. I literally couldn't finish reading several of his comics because of how devestated I was to see him in an endless cycle of physical and mental pain but always hiding it with jokes. :(

[@av_8596]

This was so unexpected, yet makes so much sense.

[@armana1404]

Georgia Dow catching feelings is all of us right now. Things have been so negative in society for so long. Really ever since COVID. People are ready for something positive. You can feel it in all of our media.

[@sonalib1224]

Practicing Joy! Wow, as a beat down millennial, this hit a note in me cos I'm all about seeing what brings me joy from Marie Kondo's work of tidying up and have been practicing minimalism but emotional maturity happens so fast in that process that I didnt realise that Practising joy is almost as strong as practicing love and compassion or forgiveness. Thanks 🙏🏽 ❤

[@ShakiraSmylie]

Deadpool and wolverine really is a funny movie 😂 and love the Deadpool costume

[@ashtonerby8890]

It was so fucking good, it’s ranked number one

[@timberwolfbrother]

I really like how you're so positive in these videos when talking about basically anybody's analysis. Also all the cosplay.

[@artistikvip]

"do you share the same traits?" maam this is the internet. the majority of denizens think theyre rare personalities, while also physically dying because of what they read on webMD. dont give them that opening.

[@beththedarkmage3359]

I mean sure but also most people with ADHD act similarly, I think that's what was meant :)

[@tomv8112]

Never thought I'd see a video censor "do you wanna build a snowman" lol

[@imgeniusish]

i am so lucky to have friends who believe in me and im doing my best to be that friend to them as well. ive been the funny friend for a long long time but i noticed that before therapy it was mostly very self-depricating, very cynical humor and while i never intended to put others down i did often use backwards language to compliment people but i realized just how much words can impact how i feel about myself and how i make others feel so in recent years i do my best to really only ever say positive words even when im joking. and i also started to be more open about my feelings so i never hesitate to tell the people i love how much they mean to me. i think it makes a lot of difference, humor combined with genuine kindness, intended to lift everyone up. that said i am struggling with my new job, trying to find my footing and since im, surprise surprise not immediately perfect at it, my confidence took a dive and i almost miss my previous (awful) job where i could joke with everyone even though i didnt like them much because i was confident in myself... im sure im gonna improve soon but this transition period is super hard rn which brings me back to how much the support of my friends means to me. anyways, im rambling, wade is one of my favourite characters in the marvel universe so thank you for your video!! id love to see one about logan as well :3

[@spacecat8511]

…yeahh…I do this. Apparently before I started school (despite the adhd moodiness) and got the joy very quickly bullied out of me by what was so intense and prolonged with what my therapist is trying to get me to recognize as emotional abuse/neglect by my peers/teachers/community/lesser extent my parents (but they kept me there, and blamed me for not doing well and having any emotions at all, even laughter became “too much”) APPARENTLY I was “infectiously positive” and they wanted 4 Year Old Me back (y’know, the cute preschool kid who wasn’t traumatized yet, but they still didn’t have much tolerance for.) Now as an adult after a LOT of on-going therapy and finding a less conventional medication to take that at least chills out my cptsd symptoms enough for my mind to feel clearer than it has in literally half my life (which is just enough to make some progress, although there’s talk about increasing it, especially since I cannot take adhd meds like we’d hoped) …I am noticing that NOW people see me as Kind and Supportive, but apparently infectiously so. What I don’t always let them see despite saying “I’ll hold onto hope for you” because I really do get it with hope being too painful to bear is just how jaded I am-especially since I’ve always been judged harshly for it. That I’m dead tired and I need people to carry the hope for me that I’m not yet able to fully carry for myself, but I have so little trust in people. (That I’m actually a super feeler and a super analyzer, and a lot of it is because of my adhd and fearful-avoidance/cptsd, but mostly the adhd and having that as my personality to begin with even as a kid. Feeling things intensely, apparently being infectious, but also “well that’s bullshit” or “how/why?” would not have been out of place in my thought patterns (just with less swearing.)) But…yeah. If I’m in a friend group, it knits together apparently pretty quickly. Despite key people also disliking me, or I’m being pushed out as I’m apparently a bonding agent for others…so I leave. And then these groups die. Or my college choir last year. We actually did become tightly knit simply because I give everyone patience and encouragement and celebrate others’ efforts and wins, while being privately dedicated and feeling like I have to be on point at all times or very quickly, so the others admitted to trying to match that. But…I typically don’t get to have the care I give others outside my online friendship. There’s…perhaps one exception? The person I like I have literally seen them slowly transform into looking happier and more confident since we started interacting, and I’ve seen hints of their familial relationships and dynamics improving as well. They all but said I “saved them” the other day under the guise of petsitting on short notice but. What they don’t realize is…they and their family are slowly saving me too. I think I might actually believe them now about wanting to spend time together (even if it’s logistically nigh impossible), and that someone actually wants to help and support instead of being insincere or wanting to use or betray or have power over me. They were someone relatively safe to try and catch up on social skills my environment made me miss out on and all the pain involved in that. They’re the first person to see me lose it in a cptsd episode and not immediately crucify me about it, but actually stick around to continue to develop a friendship, anyway. They actually work through conflicts we have, and when there was a really bad one caused by others that hurt us both despite our best intentions, they didn’t leave, and for once someone else got in the mud to resolve things instead of letting me become the scapegoat yet again and cleaning it all up alone. And I know I never would’ve tried returning to college to finish a music degree if I wasn’t aware of their own pursuit of their own art despite how hostile our religious environment is towards artists. Just. Yeah. Those people who you feel better after talking with and spending time with? We need support and encouragement and company too. Please don’t assume we can sustain ourselves with a superhuman reservoir, or that we must be popular and included in things because we’re “so kind!!” Often we’re not, because of our own histories or assumptions others project onto us. And while we get along with a lot of people, we can just as easily be universally hated for those exact same traits.

[@cubanwhiteman]

I needed this piece of positivity today. Thank you for these fantastic videos as always!

[@josevigil4233]

We love your excitement! Allow yourself to be emotional, it's valuable because hope is not a minor thing and neither are your emotions

[@TheHurito]

I think that Rocky Balboa said it best: "You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!"

[@TashaRansomArt]

Awh. Georgia! You're such a gentle soul 🫂 I have always loved and related to Deadpool, and you describe him so beautifully. Deadpool is hope! ❤️

[@GeorgiaDow]

< 3

[@adampelletier7102]

Great video, neat to see the less serious nature of someone directed and see why they are like that. I think breaking down the psychology of Jojo's Bizarre adventure characters would be really neat. From serial killers to devote priests to everyday people trying to do the right thing, I feel like there would be a lot to dissect and would interesting to hear about.

[@fumarc4501]

Hope is a powerful emotion. Spite may be more focused, it’s still fleeting. Deadpool finds the joy in the darkest of times, and I’ve always appreciated that.

[@shadowdramon01]

In the comics, it’s implied that he’s a “sad clown”. Because he’s in constant pain, has a tragic backstory, and literally can’t self-delete to end it all, he’s constantly running his mouth and joking to distract from how miserable his life really is.

[@AdrianFlipflop]

Your videos have definitely helped me out many times😊so I thank you for that

[@GeorgiaDow]

I'm so glad!

[@Noveler00]

Interesting how you call out how nervous or anxious people sometimes use humor as a mask. In the comics, it has been said by Spider-Man that he quips at his opponents because he scared. It's something he'd never do without the Spider-Man mask on.

[@nickmorgan3199]

I always heard/thought that spider man does it to deliberately annoy his opponents to take them off their game. I think he definitely pulls his full strength back because he is scared though of what will happen if he lets loose

[@datguy6745]

Theres been a few people at my job that really seemed to believe in me, while there were equal ammounts that seemed to despise me. But whenever i lifted heavy and then from the sidelines a kollegue aknowledged it, it felt awesome. I hope i was able to return the favor when he played drums. Anyway, a tiny compliment can go a huge way. Whenever you are impressed with someone, tell them. Its a beautiful gesture we all should adopt.

[@bryanmiller8604]

Since my service in the military I have three emotional settings. Rage, Apathy, & Dark Humor. The latter of these being my SOP mode in life.

[@dalenewberry4610]

I had to pause this video and message my wife because when we first met I was depressed jaded and physically disabled and she saw something in me and believed in me and now I’m far past all of that and have grown so much.

[@s9ftie]

Ive been waiting for this!

[@OtakuAnime01]

Hey Doc will you make a follow up video on Wolverine’s character arc throughout all the movies or videos on other X-men characters from the movies and/or X-men 97 cartoon series?

[@DannhersArts]

14:20 "And he definetily loves himself!" I mean..kinda, in the movies a bit more than in the comics 😅 I know It'd be really hard, but interesting to watch an analysis of him in the comics as that's not so true there... LOVED THE VIDEO!

[@SirArtoriusGryphon]

after beginning binging the walking dead again and seeing this show up in my feed, i got the idea for a series about the walking dead and characters psychologies over the seasons. like how growing up in the apocalypse and the events of each season would affect carl or how rick turned from a kind-ish police officer into a ruthless killer.

[@lceFeathers]

The only thing I might push back on is that Deadpool likes himself. He's emotionally dependent on someone else to the point that losing her was the catalyst for the entire second movie, and in some respects, the third movie. Maybe even the first. He needs that external validation and motivator, lest he become cartoonishly self-destructive. "Fake laugh, hiding real pain!" At least that's my understanding of the character.

[@humbertocastro8088]

Thank you for your honesty and kindness.

[@flameendcyborgguy883]

The thing that makes deadpool deadpool and enables him to joke is: He KNOWS he is character in the story. It kinda would make anyone crazy, but instead he finds nihilistic joy in that fact, I think. Like, he knows about the plot and that he has certain level of plot armor so he may joke around. Even if he does things like wishing to sacrafice himself and so on, part of him knows that in the due time they will revive him somehow. I mean, this is deadpool for you. Merk with the mouth, parody of Deathstroke turned one of the most liked Marvel characters, pure antihero, with parts of him being villain, and a dude who is deaply hurt but also that prefers to laugh with the others rather than being laught at by others... And also a bit of pansexual icon when you think about it

[@Sirscruggz]

I do remember one comic where a girl is about to commit self deletion, and Deadpool comes in to help talk her down and even direct her to “jump off” whatever building spider man is at knowing he’d save her. Man takes her on a ride on his motorcycle around town and eventually stops at the hospital. Man admits that he’s smart enough to know that he’s too dumb to help, and helps check her in at the hospital. This is what I love about Deadpool. Yes, he is one crass dude who doesn’t take things too seriously, but when it comes down to it, he’s a good dude who does want to help people in his own way.

[@rsine100]

I would like to see a therapist analysis of the title character from the movie "Pearl."

[@morganmarshall450]

Great episode here❤✨ I’ve had trouble sometimes explaining to people what I like about Deadpool. This really helps.

[@soralantern3073]

When you've been through everything I've been through, You start to view things through the Wolverine angry Lens. Not all of us feel great enough to do the Deadpool thing.

[@Drake844221]

Be the Deadpool that you want to see in the world. That's... _honestly,_ in a lot of ways, a kind of personal motto that I've tried to live with for quite a lot of my life. Some of it may well be the influence of my dad growing up. Since he's from England, he definitely brought the fine tradition of "piss-taking" to the States with him to incorporate into my upbringing. I was raised with the whole sense of taking nothing so seriously that I couldn't joke about it, while also... yes. Taking the important things in life seriously... but still being able to grin and joke about them. I honestly take it as a huge compliment when people tell me that I look so relaxed XD Life's too important to take it too seriously!

[@inspectre27]

3:09 I haven't felt joy since 2013.

[@GeorgiaDow]

I hope that you start to feel it. It is work to restart a dormant system but you can do it. May be something you want to work with the right person with. I wish you the best

[@waifudragon7760]

This is probaly ur best cosplay yet!! Also a great video

[@paulbrigham359]

It would be nice to have deadpoolian like person in ones life that gives encouragement. However sometimes one has to get it wherever it comes. I have been fortunate to hear or see the information I most need at the time I need it through things im reading or listening to at that moment.

[@elin111]

A Deadpool analyisis that isn't just "He's Batsh*t insane!" is quite unexpected.

[@GeorgiaDow]

yeah I dont think he is

[@alloverstylist_priscilla6225]

My dad is that person too me. Told me he was proud of me often especially if he thought I was down. I miss him

[@alloverstylist_priscilla6225]

I wish I told him that

[@GeorgiaDow]

I am sure he knew often we have spoken more true of our beliefs with our actions than our words.

[@henrytjernlund]

Deadpool is a comic book character who knows he's a comic book character. Hence the 4th wall breaking. Another character like that is She-Hulk.