Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect

[@BrandonCroker]

Mrs Hopewell would be.... Very confused

[@MandrakeFernflower]

You smell, I smell, we all smell in Hopewell

[@classymarowak7001]

*Fiiiiiireewooooooood*

[@jesusramirezromo2037]

Mrs Maphilda would be the hero in this movie

[@DarkOverlord96]

She would just smite the entire kingdom because she's *_THE CHRISTMAS TREE OF DOOOOOOOOM!!_*

[@gooeydude574]

@@jesusramirezromo2037 Yea, don’t worry about her. She’s good now

[@brianhebert6152]

The fact that Phelous saw the Soulmates and THIS live on TV is stunning

[@trustno173]

Soulmates is at least watchable and looks decent, I'm surprised this ever aired on TV outside of a third world country.

[@ProphetTenebrae]

It's a Christmas miracle!

[@llewelynshingler2173]

Young Phelous had some awful luck with TV watching

[@frenchtoastemergency]

back in the day, the standards for “Christian” entertainment were even lower than they are now

[@FrenkTheJoy]

Okay I genuinely laughed at the bird and rabbit introducing themselves with those long names and the deer is just Dominique.

[@ReaderInSeattle]

I thought she was just going to say, "and I'm a fawn."

[@UJEvans]

That's weird. My grandma always said Christmas trees aren't perfect because I'm so bad at decorating

[@RainbyFIN]

How can you be bad at decorating, just put More Stuff on the tree /joke

[@TheMellowFilmmaker]

Phelous deserves to be more popular, and I will die on that hill. He's one of the few reviewers who's still consistently funny, especially since most reviewers don't even try to be funny these days. That scene with them setting up the banquet hall had me pausing the video because I was laughing so much. Phelous deserves to be as popular as Dazz Reviews or Sabersparks (He's definitely funnier than both of them).

[@veraivanova4664]

I personally think he's more open-minded than Saber when it comes to so-bad-it's-good animations. These are my favourite reviews he does, because he almost always manages to derive something enjoyable from them instead of just trashing them, like most reviewers would

[@Longshanks1690]

@@veraivanova4664That’s what makes his running jokes feel like they never wear out their welcome. It’s easy to say “golden films/dingo le bad” but to take the basic premise of the characters and transform them into something a thousand times more memorable and entertaining like Old Man and his version of Wabuu? That’s just never gonna get old.

[@NewSonyWonderHappyMadisonFan]

Dazzreviews doesn't deserve to be popular. Dude feels like a content farm.

[@nousukas]

I watched a couple of his older reviews and I think he should bring back the more meta humor, like having himself play another character in the video. I know it's different to make fun of these slow-paced cartoons compared to the horror movies. Saying all this, I still think he is the best reviewer youtuber there is. No flops, no controversy, just pure gold.

[@riccardoleone4265]

Saberspark and Dazzreviews are more the channels where you go for a quick summary of some topical piece of media. Their videos are very single-use, while I basically know Phelous' Dingo and Bevanfield reviews word-for-word because of the amusement and comfort they bring me

[@guiltygearalonecompl]

Former Christmas tree farmer, I can tell you why Christmas trees aren’t perfect: lots of substance abuse

[@wstine79]

Phelous really outdid himself this week. This Christmas special about why trees aren't perfect is really sappy.

[@TheKpa11]

🎉🎉

[@sevendeadlysquids404]

A new video?!? This makes me want to… CELEBRATE CELEBRATE CELEBRATE

[@cameronstone4495]

Vigo's hometown was not what I expected. No wonder he moved to New York.

[@scottylewis8124]

10:12 Tails? Is that you?

[@spaghethenoodle]

Plot twist the trees are related to the blood Bush from dingos Pocahontas

[@jasongretencord3326]

I think the contorting trees are even creepier than the bloodthirsty bush.

[@spaghethenoodle]

@jasongretencord3326 maybe there related to the blood bush and creepers from Minecraft and the creepy tree from dingo's Goldie

[@starwarsnerd100]

“This tree is perfect since he was kind to animals . . . So obviously we should put a stop to that by moving him to the castle where he can never offer shelter to forest critters ever again!”

[@Turner_Strait]

Gasp! Another Phelan video! 🎶CELEBRATE🎶

[@DarkOverlord96]

So, first we got confirmation that Jodi Benson voiced EVA in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and now Phelous unearthed a Christmas special that's not even listed on her IMDb page. This is truly a cause to *_CELEBRATE_*

[@legonick007]

Was it actually confirmed that Jodi Benson voiced EVA?

[@DarkOverlord96]

@legonick007 Dude, there's an official video about the MGS3 remake where not only David Hayter confirms it but _Jodi Benson herself appears to confirm it._

[@legonick007]

@@DarkOverlord96 oh neat, I gotta watch that!

[@sarasaland4709]

No no, Phelous. You know what raccoon should wake up soon instead of Bert.

[@legonick007]

Most of the other racoons are soooo stupid!

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

All of these Christmas trees are so stupid

[@MrXemnas1992]

Small Pine was later chopped up and used for the frame of Vigo's painting.

[@mechaman7818]

1:40 Well, of course Rapsittie Street Kids is on her IMDB. It is quite excelence.

[@SamWeltzin]

You ask that question sarcastically in the credits, but I cared so little about this film that I have already legitimately forgotten the bird's name. Always amazed at how you can make something so dull entertaining, though. Thank you for that.

[@andreasnickmann370]

Speaking of forgotten names: remember this Christmas tree ornament with a happiness called Noel? What's Noel's name again? I've forgotten it because Noel never told the other characters that Noel's named Noel. 🤔 Maybe you can help me remember Noel's name.

[@SamWeltzin]

@@andreasnickmann370 No el.

[@lechanoine9372]

It's Wrenifred, Wrenifred Brown!

[@Maswartz226]

18:00 I swear you were going for a "We will avenge you" joke.

[@shawnconway6009]

No joke, totally on brand for an out of touch rich person to be like 'no don't cut it down, dig it up and move it.' Anyone who has ever tried to remove a stump knows that it's a giant pain in the butt because the roots often are huge and go down very deep. You usually need like, a winch or a truck to pull it out. It's very on brand for her to be like 'yes do the extremely hard labor intensive thing.'

[@Caldella]

It's very nice of the royal family to dig up and move the one tree that was actually helping the other animals in its ecosystem.

[@nintendo-nut1]

Obscure holiday specials are so fascinating to me. I feel like they believe quality can be thrown out the window if you have a semi-decent heartwarming message because that's just The Vibes surrounding the holidays. Seriously though, I'm just stunned by the lack of any quality animation here, truly. Good find, Phelous!

[@andreasnickmann370]

Now Dr. Doofenshmirtz would say: Wow, if I had a nickel for every time Phelous reviewed a weird Christmas special with Jodie Benson, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice, right?

[@andreasnickmann370]

By the way: there's also a Christmas Carol cartoon with Jodie Benson.

[@maniacaldude]

Jodie Benson also performed on a Precious Moments cartoon themed around Christmas.

[@Savannah_Simpson]

Always fun to hear about Christmas specials that are pretty much completely unknown. Can’t say I ever asked the question why Christmas aren’t trees perfect though.

[@Longshanks1690]

I love the idea that someone will see that title, having never seen a Phelous video before, and think this is some serious video essay on Christmas trees. 😂

[@GeneralKenobi75]

I was just waiting for the trees to rise up, Ent style, and rip down the palace like Isengard. Now that would be a memorable Christmas movie!

[@WeirdWonderful]

Double thumbs up for the Raccoons refference, lord knows I needed something familiar to cheer me up.

[@MadameSomnambule]

Who wants to bet that this whole thing was animated with Deluxe Paint for the Amiga and edited with a Video Toaster?

[@mattr75]

What is it with Jodi Benson appearing in these obscure Christmas specials?

[@brianhebert6152]

Money, dear boy.

[@Sarahonwheels]

You can’t rely on Ariel for the rest of your life.

[@BackWordsJane]

Because she stopped caring and has just been doing it for the cash

[@TimTE01]

There was an old Disney thing about not letting Actresses be in other things for a while (see Snow White).

[@lavenderflowersfall280]

A paycheck. You think voice actors do these things for the enjoyment of them? Adam Sandler maybe

[@bvgmusic573]

You just dug up childhood memories for me, I legitimately had this on VHS as a kid and I have no clue where it came from. It's just as low-budget as I remember, even as a kid I recognized the reused animation loops!

[@rhett8-u1n]

Same here! I actually used to watch this all the time on VHS at my grandparents house growing up. The one thing that always stuck with me was the Rabbit running away from the dogs. Why, I do not know, it's not like it was ever scary even as a kid.

[@jeremyblade7561]

This ribbon little tree gave me made a gap in my branches. So as an imperfect tree I am scheduled to be cut down tomorrow.

[@ProBreakers]

This is the Christmas that keeps on giving…new Phelous reviews!

[@KrautBuster]

May Wabuu spare you again on this Christmas Phelan.

[@saintsheepy6682]

The literally has the exact same animation quality as a Dingo Pictures cartoon, but even Dingo Pictures has better quality and more life to their cartoons, which I can't believe I'm even saying.

[@tkf15]

Ah but the beauty of Dingo Pictures is they're hilariously bad because their obvious ripoffs of popular films. When you take even more shortcuts than Dingo of all people, you have no business in animation. Draw a comic book or something

[@cicadathegod8277]

Phelous, how honorable of you to suffer through the holidays just to bring us a video. We thank you.

[@pon2oon]

I'm going through and watching your entire playlist of Christmas videos, which I do every year as a tradition Phelous.

[@colinschmitz8297]

It's more or less a take on the parable of the Good Samaritan with a bit of the parable of the goats and lambs so that is where the religious connection is.

[@TheRoflcer]

Talk about the highest stakes & conflict ever seen in a Phelous video before.

[@WillKeaton]

Kept expecting a Perfect Cell joke to crop up, but it never did. That makes this review merely Semi-Perfect.

[@melindasordinospeak]

"I'm Harrison Carter Rutherford III!" "I'm Dominique!" "And I'm BORED" LOL

[@peppermintspacecapsule9898]

5:02, Darn it all, *Vigo's Carpathian Paradise* is the Christmas movie I wanted, *not* whatever *this* is! Nevermind. Merry Christmas, Phelan! (Fingers crossed for some *Treasures of Those Lost Temples Warriors* next year! 🤞)

[@TheShy1000]

I like the idea that pine trees know what Chrismtas is and that they are important to it, taken in and decorated by humans, but are unaware what happens afterwards. How joyful they are when they are taken to a warm house, shiny glass balls are hung on them, kids opening presents below them, and then January happens! *CELEBRATE*

[@BugsyFoga]

Almost sounds like a weird follow up to the Christmas tree

[@cameronstone4495]

Y'know, they're not gonna win any awards, but the music in this isn't that bad. It really makes the Microsoft Powerpoint presentation they're provided in lieu of actual animation severely undercut any impact it could have possibly had.

[@homecruz7743]

Merry Christmas Phelan!

[@fluffyman85]

Something unnerving and weirdly phallic about the way the trees move.

[@LiamDalley-jd1kc]

I love that halfway through the special that this becomes a sort of Slasher movie but instead of hunting people the killer is hunting Christmas trees

[@1Thunderfire]

I like how the idea of an imperfect tree prompts such disgusted mutterings in the castle, and that the tree which provided shelter and sustenance was then taken away to exist in a castle for a while and it could never provide such things again.

[@andreasnickmann370]

If you want to know why Christmas trees aren't perfect, you should watch Phelous' "Christmas tree" review. He will tell you the flaws of "Christmas tree".

[@iKadaj]

well they were gonna dig it up but after they started they realized that a tree's roots are as big as the tree and however tall the tree is indicates how far down the roots go, so they gave up and chopped it down instead.

[@supernintendochalmers3385]

Jodi Benson was in two obscure fever dream Christmas specials?

[@dancepiglover]

It's a Christmas miracle.

[@JinxSanity]

A W K W A R D S I L E N C E "Celebrate! Celebrate!"

[@Black_Revue]

Why Christmas Trees aren't Perfect but Phelous Videos are Awesome!

[@gracekim1998]

the bird is related to Noel i see!

[@furonguy42]

"I'm not afraid of a woodsman" "You mean to tell me you're not afraid of a woodsman?" Oh goodness, such revelations! Next they'll be telling about how their father, the Black Panther, is in fact their father!

[@Sarahonwheels]

This is somehow less creepier than the rifftrax short with the human faced silent Christmas trees. That short is nightmare fuel. Try showing that to a group of kids, they wouldn’t want a tree if they looked like that

[@ReaderInSeattle]

Oh, man, yes. I bought that one, but can't bring myself to make it part of my annual holiday viewing. Soooooo creepy.

[@Sarahonwheels]

@ I highly recommend that you watch that one. It’s one of the best commentaries Rifftrax did

[@ReaderInSeattle]

@@Sarahonwheels oh, I've seen it, it's just not one I want to watch often

[@Sarahonwheels]

@@ReaderInSeattle I’m watching it right now!

[@ShinGallon]

A new Christmas cartoon Phelous review! Time to...CELEBRATE!

[@MrZerothejedi]

As cherished as every other Phelous just before Christmas video. Cheers, and merry Christmas to you and yours, Phelan.

[@Wnick1996]

You sure that this wasn't made for the CDI? Because gee, it sure is boring around here

[@MellyTheCatLover]

Even CDI animation is more lively than this tbh

[@DISTurbedwaffle918]

The woodsnan you're not afraid of the woodsman you're not afraid of?

[@TheFlamingDoh2]

A new Phelous video? CELEBRATE!

[@lolopotatoes9397]

....ooooh that last line should have been "WHY?" "Because you let me, he he he."

[@mdxque8393]

I remember this from my church’s library, it nice someone else remembers it too. Even as a kid I thought the trees were assholes and always imagined the trees falling over while dancing. I also kinda have a soft spot for the songs in this special.

[@rhett8-u1n]

I used to watch this all the time growing up too, and the one thing that always stuck out was the Rabbit running from the dogs. I think I remembered it because it's one of the few times the animation goes longer than a couple seconds. Still, I can't find myself to hate it

[@Nagoragama]

Celebrate! Celebrate! Celebrate!

[@carriemv2001]

This is the Christmas special you show kids when you absolutely hate & despise them and when you don’t care how much it permanently traumatizes them.

[@valiantcartoontraveller]

Can't wait for *CELEBRATE* to become a Phelous running gag in the future xD But also, hope you *CELEBRATE* the holidays well regardless!

[@a.c.9639]

This Phelous video was just perfectly perfect!

[@Honestlyanobody]

Happy Imperfect Christmas Tree Month, Phelous!

[@juliagoodwin9510]

So are they supposed to cut down the tree or not?!

[@breadboxx6662]

This movie gives tree huggers 🌲 a new meaning.

[@mathieuleader8601]

these Christmas Trees are grown in fertile uncanny valley

[@171QA]

At least the tree didn't have a Happiness! XD

[@ShadeMeadows]

Oh my! Wasn't expectin' 'nother Christmas cartoon!

[@KyleRDent]

You laugh now, but watch that dance become the next big TikTok craze.

[@entertainmentpowerfuchs5744]

I realy like Phelous If he makes videos about obscure movies that most people didn't know they exists.

[@windowcreeperbird9669]

That first reviewers joke made me chuckle.

[@Account_Not_Applicable]

The queen could hear the thoughts of the tree cuz her ancestors were from Atlantis where they could hear the rocks and grass

[@Jussy833]

A real odd yet hilariously Christmas tale of trees desiring to be chopped down for dim royals...Mrs. Hopewell would be dumbfounded, lolz 😂Merry Christmas, Phelan! 🎄❄💝xoxo.

[@diegobareno5820]

And here I am thinking this is another Bobby Goldsboro video, oh well.

[@alexstockwell4349]

A love song about a bird? Chirpy...Chirpy...You are the bird of my dreams...

[@alexjewett7455]

I didn't realize I didn't need the answer to a question nobody ever asked.

[@TheRavenLord1]

These movies might not be the best, but they are truly magical.

[@maniacaldude]

I noticed that the back of the box for this movie described this special as "beautifully animated". Kinda surprised those words weren't joked about like The Christmas Elves' claim of being "brilliantly animated" was. Also, the frequent use of "Celebrate" makes me think of Luther Vandross' "Stop To Love".

[@LocoFan09]

I actually thought this was a Bevanfield production first, judging by the thumbnail

[@c-puff]

It's only a matter of time before Phelous finds one of these seemingly innocent cartoons only for it to have been made by The Family International. I say as someone who as an adult was horrified to find out a religious VHS one of my cousins had was made by them 😭

[@Annausagi2]

"I'm Renifred!" "I'm Hareison Carter Rutterford the third!" "And I'm Dominic!" And *I* don't care~

[@GendoRokabundi]

You mean to tell me you don’t care?

[@Annausagi2]

@@GendoRokabundi No. I'm telling you to CELIBRATE~

[@kytasiawegner5963]

Happy holidays❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ShinigamiNyx]

"Queen Mother". Reminds me of Darwin calling his father Mr. Dad. At least there, you can argue he's adopted. But Queen Mother?

[@TheKpa11]

In Wild Arms there’s a Demon Queen called “Mother”

[@Tinyironfist]

@@TheKpa11 There's that song Queen Mother from Spitting Image.

[@Uncle-Jay]

@1:34 I recently read in article about how some plants will produce airborne sounds when stressed and those sounds contain information about the plant. Trees can also communicate with one another via root systems and fungus. One article said that trees can even redistribute nutrients to other trees that need them.

[@mathieuleader8601]

the trees don't talk about the Revolutionary Robert the Spruce they disowned him for his republican ideals

[@blitzkingful]

Couldn't believe at first that was the actual title.

[@angrypoppy]

God I remember watching this fever dream in elementary school. Even that young we all knew that movie was crap!

[@ReaderInSeattle]

Last week I found "A Cosmic Christmas" on Tubi, and I thought it was one of the weirdest things I've ever seen, so 70s and trippy. Somehow this beats that. Happy holidays, Phelan!

[@FaeQueenCory]

10:07 at least it didn't get wet.

[@fiery_scream]

Thank you for another year of bangers Phelan!

[@jasonjones7461]

22:55 I was hoping for that the entire time. It's another Christmas miracle!

[@christopherb501]

How many more of these hiccups of existence can you POSSIBLY dredge up?!?

[@OldSchoolCurt]

Great video phelous! Merry Christmas! Celebrate! Celebrate!

[@jasperzatch610]

Seeing stuff this bad always inspires me to keep creating. Thanks for the video for company and some laughter while im sick today Phel

[@phelous]

Thanks, feel better soon!

[@nonconnahordeath]

13:55 okay i can't fucking breathe i'm laughing so hard

[@SHINOBI-03]

Who do I believe? The Christmas Tree where they celebrate how perfect the titular Christmas tree is or this movie where they say Christmas trees aren't perfect?!