Why the HELL is Dr Livesey a Walking MEME?

[@Saberspark]

Edit to video - the majority of the talent involved in the production of the movie came from (at the time) Soviet controlled Ukraine and not from the USSR. Should have mentioned that in the video but it went under my radar, my mistake! The studio itself was Kyivnaukfilm and it had a good run from 1941 to 1998. Definitely will look more into it when I get around to my deep-dive about Ukrainian animation. Again, apologies for the mistake!

[@AMANWITHAPLAN149]

Omg hi

[@evgenkhersonets880]

The original version with live-action songs, russian VAs and subtitles kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3y1eGqGe5xmi6M P.S. Captain Smolett is my favourite character (they're arming a canon. Why? Ah, they gonna shoot!)

[@aaronstanley6914]

I'm so happy this became a meme it reintroduced me to a movie I loved as a kid.

[@ellifsyaa]

Ignore the bot replies (not everyone is)

[@lhtyeehaw1319]

Me who inherited my mother's genes that make me immune to hangovers watching the promo like: 💀

[@fourkz]

So one cool thing that you didn’t mention is that this version has been a meme in Russia for a long time. They’ve been making memes with these characters for ages and it’s only now spread to the international internet.

[@user-leet37598]

Wanted Saber to say that but oh well, guess nobody will know how much do we love Dr. Livesey's laugh.

[@1CE.]

Ironic The world(Western anyways)sanctions Russia and take an L in the process only to import some fine meme material from Russia lol

[@charakiga]

@@1CE. What? How is that related with the countries, memes are taken from everywhere and shared, without political opinions, stop bringing politics into this.

[@gabor276]

Yeah they had doctor livesey for as long as we had the chad

[@maxxxon516]

@@gabor276 Chad is also Russian, lol

[@ketchupwater06]

I love how the movie is an Anti-Drinking PSA, and the coolest character in the movie is literally the built gigachad doctor who doesnʼt even take fighting seriously and stood up to a gang of pirates just to say "hey guys btw you know smoking is bad for you right, dumbass" then just takes all of their pipes

[@sosig6445]

"hahaha let's save his terrible worthless life hahaha" "Hey where is black dog" "Shut up, there is no dog here... now mind you, if you keep on drinking like this you won't be alive haha, Rum means death for you understand?"

[@ketchupwater06]

@@sosig6445 "we need dr. livesey" "hi im dr. livesey, is this the guy that you asked me about" "yeah" "okay *puts him into the bed, that guy tries to get back out but he puts him back in* “ "okay so your problem is that rum and death mean the same thing to you, got it? iʼm done here, goodbye my boy jim"

[@robbiewalker2831]

@@ketchupwater06 It kinda makes sense as to why they make this cartoon doubled as a PSA encouraging good health habits like exercising, and protesting against bad health habits like excessive alcohol drinking and smoking tobacco; because the original story, that the cartoon is based on, is by the same guy who created “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”: Robert Louis Stevenson!

[@tektoastium7241]

Those pirates actually died then and there

[@roetemeteor]

Oh, no shit, in the film, he actually fights with his left hand. He's right handed. He duels three people with his OFF HAND to give them a sporting chance, and they still couldn't even touch him.

[@singingReaper]

The thing about the gigachad doctor I can’t get over is that while he’s fighting off the three men with one hand, he switches it to his non dominant hand and is still effortlessly fighting them

[@jumpkicking]

Could be ambidextrous. I knew someone who claimed that he didn't have a "best" hand, but he typically used his right to fit in. Would not put it past Livesey.

[@TheProphetLot]

gigachad doctor?

[@NewtrendsMe]

It's like that final fight scene from The Matrix!

[@ben.3237]

That's one hell of a doctor

[@Mernom]

While taking a break to smell the flowers. LITERALLY.

[@anotherpersonontheweb5558]

Dr Livesey is the ultimate gigachad. He is the embodiment of pure masculinity. Everyone wants to be like him and therefore it is addicting to see him walk. None of us can match the sheer awesomeness of Dr Livesey

[@theamused8705]

Eventually, he'll be vilified for toxic masculinity. 😅

[@shadow__bubby]

He's still going strong nobody talks about the 2022 version

[@peachesandcream22]

@@theamused8705 In which way is Soviet Dr. Livesey "toxic"? Yes, his character can be quite unnerving, but he isn't toxic. He always smiles (which isn't allowed as a masculine standard, because "real men are tough and show no emotions besides anger!"), he loves his job, he has a healthy lifestyle, he is perfect in swordsfighting, he is polite, but at the same time, witty, he is well-groomed, he is very honest as a doctor. It is more than positive masculinity.

[@usser-505]

Of course he is! Movie is pro-healthy lifestyle and who else but a doctor could be the most powerful character?

[@usser-505]

@@peachesandcream22 As far as I know, any accusation can be applied to anyone with right wording. Or else cancel culture wouldn't exist for long. So, eventually there are people who are jealous of a cartoon character will try to cancel him😅

[@me0here0me0there]

Fun fact: from the songs in live action sequences, the movie is not only an anti-drinking campaign, but also an anti-smoking one, a pro-sport and generally pro-healthy lifestyle one :D I recommend the full subbed version: the songs are pretty catchy, and the live action part is no less entertaining than the animated one.

[@PussInBoot414]

These Soviet cartoons/films usually have super catchy songs or they end up being really sad. Guess both are pretty good.

[@ЭрикКартман-ч4ю]

Intro and outro are not actually psas. All other live-action segments are.

[@Serucipe]

Imagine a Russian telling you to not drink alcohol.

[@zadock6370]

I watch dub instead

[@erikgat7640]

Also one of the live action sequences shows the back story of Ben Gunn.

[@Vailskibum]

We should all strive to reach even 10% of Dr. Livesey's coolness

[@Rhodes_1]

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[@Rhodes_1]

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[@MavikBow]

6:38 Those "uncanny dark faces" you talk about are actually a very big reference to another extremely famous soviet film made in 1973 called "17 moments of spring". Notice how they did the "dark faces" only when introducing characters? Well that's exactly how they introduced them in that film. The film is about a soviet spy in the nazi Germany so character introductions were in dossier style. The cartoon did those same introductions that you folks find scary for some reason.

[@hubertrozalski7070]

You're talking about Agent Stirlitz? "Dark faces" seemed familiar.

[@ELrussDIABLO]

it's horrible dark faces . dossier on cartoon characters) a brief synopsis of the character (seriously, but so funny)

[@007stareye]

@@hubertrozalski7070 Yes, thats the main character of that series.

[@supersasukemaniac]

here a Dark shadowed picture is usually used in a memorial.

[@DaBlueIghuana]

Oh I didn’t even know that

[@MajorWetwipe]

The fact that the Russians were able to keep this meme a secret from us for years is amazing.

[@veirant5004]

We have hundreds of them and only a portion gets exposed to the mass audience in those "another wacky day in Russia" videos. Most of them are built around speaking, often with quite bad microphone quality and absurdity in the language being used, the mood, the characteristic colour peculiar for some groups of people (not only gopniks aka chavs of Russia). This very meme became popular because you don't really need to understand the speech to get it at the first place. Arabic world, the burning trashbox of India - they are so monstrous in size that it's no way you see all of the content within life. Btw gonna make a quick notice: the soviet cartoons and films are that good exclusively because of the mixture of censorship, the necessity to bring a kind sort of moral and a great theatrical culture and the education, both in general and in regard of the art production. Now, after the fall of the Iron Curtain, all we see is that the average viewer loves billions of dollars being thrown onto the fans with all that computer graphics as a result; same goes for nudity, blood, incontrolable swearing, vulgarity, inhuman values and etc. The Soviets didn't have it and Western media seemed to be similar he*oin for them. The today's Russian cinema production is in the very bottom, showing the worst of what has been described, but "local" and "relatable" without the awkward translations. This garbage is sponsored by the goverment and could not be shi*ier than that.

[@TT.Hell.]

@@veirant5004 I love your description of India 😂

[@Courier_Seven]

The overkill of diversity in movies is what's ruining them. That and the writers aren't properly educated being American and all that

[@seymoorepoone9512]

There’s a ton of Russian secrets that even the Russians don’t know about.

[@moskaliakunagiliaku2499]

The cartoon was made in Ukraine and Russia has nothing to do with it.

[@ratabuby]

There is so much more to quality soviet cartoons. There are "The adventures of captain Wrongel", "Dr. Aibolit", basically any Armenfilm. The distinct style and humor in those are on par with "Emperor new groove" so i highly recomend it.

[@andollpony2227]

It's such a shame that nobody ever talks about "Wow, a talking fish!" It has so much charm, great style and animation, as well as voice acting

[@AdahnFlorence]

I really hope he checks out Captain Wrongel and Dr. Aibolit.

[@СтепанХудяков-ю3ж]

Soviet animation is generally very varied in tone, style and themes. There are so many high quality projects with very different appeal to them. I recommend all westerners to get acquainted with Soviet cartoons, it would be a very interesting experience

[@ИринаМакарова-б5с]

Both cartoons you named specifically are made by the same producer as Treasure Island, Cherkassky! :)

[@epicvirgin6444]

Mystery of the 3d planet

[@Jackrost01]

6:40 This dark faces is also inside joke. It's reference on Soviet film about Russian Spy in WWII Germany ("17 instantaneous of spring"). When you see some new faces - you got info about him with some slow deep voice telling about this character. "Uncanny dark faces" also become meme in russian media like year ago. Some sort of creepy pasta called "Dark Lievsy" and something like that.

[@me0here0me0there]

And the funniest thing is that Livesey's VA is also this deep voice which reads characters' dossiers.

[@GrndAdmiralThrawn]

5:44 Apparently, the father/son vibe between Jim and Silver from Disney’s Treasure Planet was a subplot added by Disney that wasn’t in the original. In the original, Jim’s father is still there, and it’s not implied that they’re even estranged. The filmmakers wanted to use a subplot of Jim having abandonment issues to make the betrayal and mutiny more impactful than it would have been otherwise. It’s not just Jim and team vs the pirates. It’s Jim vs Silver personally. It was one of the major story deviations they made from the original. That’s why it’s not in most other adaptations.

[@clochard4074]

I found so weird Saberspark didn't catch on that, since he seems to know the book, making comparisons.

[@robertdullnig3625]

I would say it is in the book, just more subtle. His father does die early on in the novel, so you could definitely see Jim as looking to Silver as a replacement father figure. I believe they play up the relationship a bit in the 1950s live action Disney movie as well.

[@zaphodbeeblebrox7893]

@@robertdullnig3625 It is implied that Silver genuinely likes Jim in the book, he sticks his neck out for him once or twice, but its not even close to the full father-son thing in Treasure Planet, which is a huge part of why I love that movie so much

[@unfabgirl]

@@robertdullnig3625 It was also hinted at in the Muppet version, where Jim is an orphan (I think, it has been a few years since I last watched it. Iirc, he worked for the inn and had a motherly figure but no father figure in the beginning of that version)

[@delivererofdarknessshoguno1133]

@@zaphodbeeblebrox7893 Well, Silver is just a TINY bit more moral than other pirates, he actually wants to avoid killing children and is willing to negotiate. But yeah, I didn't see many father-son hints in the novel.

[@JunohNebula]

Those panning shots? Shockingly fluid and incredible, especially in all 2D hand drawn animation. The animation studio didn't have to go that hard but they chose to and I'll tip my hat to that.

[@xxxremixxxx9415]

Они ещë были ограничены по времени. Я не представляю что получилось бы если бы времени было достаточно

[@genseek00]

The cartoonist was a very innovative one. He is recognized for this.

[@Rorymach7]

I know right! Especially the shot where Jimmy finds out John Silver took the fort. It's really cool! Kudos to the animators and artists.

[@_NIKOS9_NIKOS]

The only adaptation that doesnt depict Dr Livesey as a wimp. Also, as someone who used to watch that movie on regular bases as a kid you cant imagine the sheer amount of flashbacks I got when I saw the memes

[@CatBxtchNami]

SO MANY BOTS!

[@DaBlueIghuana]

God especially the live-action clips Saber showed that he wasn’t sure of, they were weird but really fun and probably did a pretty good job as warnings too

[@ntfoperative9432]

@Saberраrk 🅥 you didn't even try

[@crystalatkins5642]

I’m agree with you dude

[@equinedale1340]

This movie is my freaking childhood (my parents are from Russia and they brought these movies with them to the US) so growing up watching stuff like this is so close to me XD

[@TV-8-301]

Dr. Livesey: "Rum and death should mean the same thing to you." Saber: There's no way this guy's sober

[@code066funkinbird3]

Which saber

[@blinded6502]

@@code066funkinbird3 Which sibir

[@_yuri]

guy be high on life

[@himedo1512]

You're missing the context. Dr livesey is an actual medical doctor, and he was doing a medical examination and telling his patient, who is an alcoholic, that his liver is shot and any more drinking he will die. That line has nothing to do with drinking in moderation.

[@TV-8-301]

@@himedo1512 Ah didn't know that 👍

[@ManjushageP]

As someone who grew up watching the original, I'm so glad that this has finally become the meme it was meant to be Not to mention the live-action songs are such bangers

[@coryspang7548]

Agreed

[@dubuyajay9964]

Is Livesey's actor still alive?

[@DimitryViktorovich]

@@dubuyajay9964 Yes, he is! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnmWo6yLdsyseM0

[@Borman1928]

@@dubuyajay9964 yep, he is alive yet. Today, the September third, he has a birthday. He is 72 years old.

[@dubuyajay9964]

@@Borman1928 🎉🎊🎂🎁

[@the-white-eye]

dr livesey doesnt drink, hes definitely on something stronger than booze

[@barsnacker]

Life

[@venomfan2020]

Healthy

[@Quincy_Morris]

Your life on being British

[@nathangamble125]

@@Quincy_Morris TEA!

[@peachesandcream22]

He's British and he's a doctor. It's enough to be stronger than booze.

[@San-san6499]

The quote "The words *Rum* and *Death* should have the same meaning for you" goes hard as hell

[@SmileytheSmile]

To be honest I don't get why you guys are so attached to it, he's just saying that that pirate drank too much and his liver is failing. Can you explain this to me please?

[@CatBxtchNami]

@@SmileytheSmile There's nothing to explain.

[@YourLocalAverageSquidMan]

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[@San-san6499]

@@SmileytheSmile it's a badass way to say to a guy that if he keeps drinking he's gonna die, that's it Like "the Man takes a drink, the drink takes a drink and then the drink takes the man"

[@niggasinanutshell6590]

*FUNNY FOOTAGE OF LIVESY RÄPING A LION:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmq4lH6Po9WNbdU

[@timstarlord6164]

This cartoon is my childhood, and it's really heartwarming to see this cartoon shine in the international community. Sadly, the creator of this masterpiece haven't seen this wave of appreciation.

[@der_luftmentsh]

Director David Cherkassky died, but Radna Sakhaltuyev, who was one of the lead artists on the film, is still alive.

[@youallneedjesus7430]

One of my favourites too

[@niggasinanutshell6590]

*FUNNY FOOTAGE OF LIVESY RÄPING A LION:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmq4lH6Po9WNbdU

[@mas8705]

I’m glad the meme is still going fairly strong. There is a sort of fun to see characters marching with pride while the one in the middle gives off the most energy of the three. That and the doctor has such a positive personality, that you can’t help but love the guy while he seemingly gives zero fucks about anything happening around him.

[@crowMilatonin]

I've only known this character for about 5 days but I can't imagine a world without him

[@allusernamesweretaken]

420 likes ahahaa

[@tacticaldroid5975]

Way better then the Nectar meme

[@niggasinanutshell6590]

*FUNNY FOOTAGE OF LIVESY RÄPING A LION:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmq4lH6Po9WNbdU

[@naskray]

In Soviet Union school vacations began at the same day everywhere, and this was the main cartoon broadcasted on TV at the first day. Everybody knew - the first day of school vacations meant “Treasure Island” on TV. I was waiting for it like crazy. Still obsessed with the memes from the cartoon. I’m so happy people of the world discovering this❤

[@oleggold]

Hopefully they also watch the cartoon itself (better in Russian with subtitles than in English!) and not only the meme.

[@you1027]

It sure aged well. There's a constant among works that stand the test of time: they bottle archetypes that speak to a timeless human experience. For Dr Livesy, it's being a figure of great, radiant strength.

[@niggasinanutshell6590]

*FUNNY FOOTAGE OF LIVESY RÄPING A LION:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmq4lH6Po9WNbdU

[@TheAnimalKingdom-tq3sz]

"The words 'Rum' and 'Death' should have the same meaning to you. Do you understand?" -Chad Livesey, 2022

[@geardog24]

1988 actually. 🤓

[@TheAnimalKingdom-tq3sz]

@@geardog24 2022 is the year where he got popular, genius

[@geardog24]

@@TheAnimalKingdom-tq3sz just a point, petty.

[@supremeteen1975]

@@geardog24 I agree. Originally 1988 when it was said. 2022 is when the quote got popular.

[@1roxyfan491]

REDRUM

[@angelikaoreshko1945]

Really glad to see people talking about Soviet animation! A lot of the animation is done really well and if you liked the style of this film, I recommend checking out the soviet Captain Vrungel animated series, it was one of my favorites as a kid!

[@josuecolina441]

Cartoon Base

[@incaseofimportantnegotiations]

the third part of the David Cherkassky's trilogy is Doctor Aybolit

[@oddyoddster]

Omg, Captain Vrungel is the cultural MASTERPIECE!! I loved it too as a kid!!

[@angelikaoreshko1945]

@@oddyoddster omg yes I knowww, 00X is ICONIC

[@niggasinanutshell6590]

*FUNNY FOOTAGE OF LIVESY RÄPING A LION:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmq4lH6Po9WNbdU

[@Eugene_Ko]

Here is some notes from someone from Soviet Union and was a kid in time this movie was made. It`s probably the most loved soviet-made animation movie for most of my generation. It`s sort of insane and is not your average soviet cartoon, yes it`s an anti-alcohol, anti-tobacco, anti-gambling, pro-sport propaganda, it has like tons of (Soviet) pop-culture references. It was made by an team of animators from Kyiv, Ukraine (the studio KyivScienceFootage was known for an experimental approach to an animation), a score was composed by Ukrainian composer, movie was originally voiced mostly by actors of Kyiv`s theaters (I had a chance to see most of them on stage) plus couple of USSR-wide celebrities. The movie was made for TV, hence the 2 parts of 1 hour each, the live action intakes were a measure to extend running time, because of production time constraints they were not finished. Initially it was going to be like "Roger Rabbit"-level animation and live action combos.

[@thegreenberretwearingbrony9678]

This along with Nu Pagadi will always be my favorite russian animated media

[@ОлександрКостянтинович-т4х]

@@thegreenberretwearingbrony9678 the comment literally said the movie is made in Ukraine. Or do you mean the Ukraine = russia? Either call it soviet, or call it Ukrainian. Calling a ukrainian a russain is not really better than saying the n word, and it was that way even before the war.

[@塔兰克里格]

@@thegreenberretwearingbrony9678 you can say its a soviet animation but not a Russian one

[@SashaWWW-s4d]

@@塔兰克里格 This cartoon was made by the Ukrainian republic in the warehouse of the USSR, if you didn’t know the principles, then under the USSR there were internal republics.

[@塔兰克里格]

@@SashaWWW-s4d But USSR itself were also a state thats why I say it can be a USSR animation（or a Ukrainian）I just didnt write it on literally

[@zeurgash1456]

Fun fact, the russian media did a segment about the popularity of this meme in western culture and even interviewed the VA for livsey on his opinion on it. And yeah as someone who had there childhood be mostly Soviet cartoons, the footage you gave was indeed part of the live actions, tho I'm sad you didn't find the livsey part in the live action.

[@zeurgash1456]

Here is the link to the video if anybody is interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ema8ZayeotWka8U And another thing, the show itself was only called "treasure island" not sure where "return to" came from in the translation to English but eh.

[@robbiewalker2831]

@@zeurgash1456 maybe the “Return of” part is in a symbolic sense, as within the original story, the Pirates who were part of Captain Flint’s crew were *returning* to Skeleton Island (the titular island of the book) to find the location of the treasure.

[@ELrussDIABLO]

Check out the most popular Soviet cartoons. If you haven't seen them yet, you've missed a lot... But watch with someone who knows Russian, so they can explain to you what is happening on the screen.

[@AdrieJ06]

its easily found, idk how he didnt find it in one search

[@steirqwe7956]

@@zeurgash1456 ​ I belive there was another treasure island cartoon aired at the time and they had to change the title to avoid confusion.

[@O-t-D]

The English dub of the Soviet Treasure Island is a literal warcrime against humanity and even those that didn't watch the original, but some clips from it agree. If you don't believe me, I can tell you one example: compare Dr. Livesey's laughs from the original and the dub and you'll see.

[@Ian_Paneque]

English dub: just atired guy dubing Livesey. Original dub: Dr. Livesey dubs himself.

[@boyvol6428]

@WarioSpy to be fair, German version is really close. Their VA actually sounded natural with his laugh.

[@mrtinitun3000]

Оригинал был лутчше :)

[@Legatich]

Not to mention original voice of John Silver, by all means.

[@neondust7542]

YES! Finally it’s here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-ynod-qbubbqs

[@SmileytheSmile]

I grew up watching old Soviet cartoons and you can't imagine how nice it feels to see this one become so popular. I wish more of them were dug up, a lot of them have huge meme potential with how surreal they are. A few of my favourites are "Кто расскажет небылицу?" and "Ух ты, говорящая рыба!".

[@thesplatooanima8231]

is it possible to romanize these titles? But i also grew up with some Russian/Soviet Cartoons in my Childhood. The most notable for me were "Nu Pogodi" and "Cheburashka".

[@SmileytheSmile]

@@thesplatooanima8231 I can give you the links to both of them, I doubt I could find an official translation for something as obscure as this. Kto rasskazhet nebilitsu: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHmqlXiKh5l9f7c Uh ty, govoryashaya ryba: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqGZZayFndSorqs

[@alwexandria]

As kind of a russian: The second one is really really *really* obscure

[@evgenkhersonets880]

I would recommend Следствие ведут Колобки (Investigation Held by Kolobki)

[@annsuma28]

those two go CRAZY for any audience in any language lmao

[@AlexHardtAnimation]

Soviet Era Animation is something I deeply love. There was a lot of fantastic films and shorts came from this time and helped kick off the second wind of 90's cartoons in the US. One of my favorite films ever made was "The Mystery of the Third Planet" from 1981.

[@unknownvariable9239]

I want to see this type of character more. No regard for human life, yet still moral. Larger than life, always positive, strong, skilled, and intelligent.

[@Black_Konoha]

Y’know, I’m beginning to see you everywhere

[@jordan89124]

So you want more Sherlock Holmes

[@teratoma.]

You described the most popular types of mc in the west, almost every action movie or western AAA game has every aspect you mentioned What you actually want is extroverted, loud and full of bravado instead of being more serious, reserved and humble like the current cliche

[@rbpgamemaster]

@Saberраrk 🅥 THE IRONY

[@aureliodeprimus8018]

@@rbpgamemaster Yeah, the bots getting bolder and more nasty by the moment....

[@Иная]

"Dark faces from a nightmare" is a reference to an old film "17 moments of the spring" about soviet spy during WWII (highly recommended to watch). There also was tablets|cases about people with information, that could be important. Like person's character, family, job and that things. Of course, in the cartoon it was made in ironical way, without making fun of the film itself

[@attilavarga1152]

Yes, not I am the only one. Every "Pleasant character. Not married." made it so obvious.

[@hotmeelk500]

You don't understand how happy I am to see my beloved childhood movie becoming a meme and everyone gets to enjoy it, watch the cartoon and get creative with it, gahhhhh just puts a huge smile on my face!!! 🥰

[@3buniverse]

I know right? God it’s just crazy to see your childhood become a meme :)

[@yanzthemanz392]

I think the most interesting thing about this version of Dr. Livesy is that he’s not a scrawny little guy like in the other interpretations

[@Kardel_VA]

Doctor Livesey's voice actor is absolute joy of a person.

[@blazer_sol296]

Cool fact: Those cut ins with darkened pictures of characters and info about them are actually a reference to an old Soviet spy series called "Семнадцать Мгновений Весны"(Seventeen Moments of Spring). This series had really similar cut ins with character files. Dunno who might be interested in this information, but it's a thing.

[@sapphiremccallister9168]

I just finished watching that movie/series a few days ago and really enjoyed it, so that was interesting to know!

[@SammEater]

Ah, so it's a reference? Makes sense, the art looks pretty good too.

[@SoranotRoxas]

The voice actor for the Doctor is still around and he's such a Chad, bless that man 👍

[@Reylarian]

this reminds me a lot of the asterix animated movies who have been created around the end of the 60's up to the 90's, the way the characters laugh, move and perform their stunts and antics feel very similar.

[@XIIIRoxasKeyblades]

This is one of those means that seems strange that I’ve never heard of it all and it evolved into this. But for some reason I just love it it’s that Chad thing except I think it actually is better than Chad.

[@Danube-TV]

bots why

[@nemonus4279]

This is the most bots I’ve ever seen on a single comment🫠

[@wystrix439]

@@nemonus4279 Head over to MoistCr1tikal’s channel and behold the hundreds of bots under a single comment

[@DaBlueIghuana]

I’d say it’s better just because it’s reinforced by a character who specifically represents living a full and healthy life, it fits so well to the theme that the internet wants for chads

[@mxrcrd6205]

He's a nice man

[@saulgoodman4235]

6:39 In fact (in the original), these "bios" are a reference to the Soviet TV series "12 moments of Spring". The series tells the story of the Soviet spin Stirlitz, who works in the main office of the SS. There were similar moments with "bios" in the series.

[@genseek00]

17 moments...

[@AquiloWulf]

I grew up with Soviet Union-era cartoons, and the one thing I've always noticed is the rapid movements and fluidity of the characters. Also the earlier cartoons are quite beautiful, such as the Snow Queen, Beauty and the Beast, and the Steadfast Tin Soldier. I highly recommend diving deeper into soviet era cartoons, including the claymation Cheborashka and Russian Winnie the Pooh (aka Vinny Pooh)

[@SovaSPeryshkom]

Some a bit older cartoons are kinda beautiful too if I'm not mistaken, like the Lolo the pinguin one ,where they cooperated with Japanese animators.

[@niggasinanutshell6590]

*FUNNY FOOTAGE OF LIVESY RÄPING A LION:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmq4lH6Po9WNbdU

[@LordoftheDice]

Might be called "Return to Treasure Island" because in the book, Long John Silver and a lot of the pirate crew that mutinies with him are former members of the crew that originally sailed to island and their captain buried the treasure there. So, in a sense for them, it is a return to the titular Treasure Island. Though, seeing as the book's main protagonists Jim Hawkins, Dr. Livesey, and Squire Trelawney have not been there before, I can see the confusion.

[@alexeyyakobson2254]

It was not "return". It's just a "Treasure island". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasure_Island_%281988_film%29?wprov=sfla1

[@ThatGamerThatTrolls]

This film in general is SO damn funny, from the overly cartoon physics, the english voice acting, the characters, the constant time problem, dr livesay diagnosing people to death, and various other minor shot inconsistencies; everything about this movie is just hilarious and it was such a treat to watch :)

[@GalinaEv]

the live action songs are the best part

[@specter3660]

I literally can’t stop watching the original Dr Livesey original walking meme, it’s just so badass and satisfying!

[@thegreatgoddess9149]

Same lol

[@frds_skce]

Sheep

[@HomyGSD]

I grew up with USSR Treasure Island and re-watched it probably a few hundred times. I am very happy that it got recognition in the US through memes, which on their own deserved it. Just some additional context for the video: 1) The live action segments are great, it was a mistake not to include them with English localization. Both live action segment and Russian dub for the animation was made with very well-known and even A-list actors at the time. Live action is stylized to look very old, almost like Charlie Chaplin era, so I’m not that surprised it didn’t make the cut in English 2) The movie is not just an anti-drinking PSA. It has songs that are anti-smoking, anti-greed, promoting exercise and fitness, as well as just general bangers. All of it is integrated into the plot and contributes a lot to the comedic moments. 3) Was already mentioned in the comments, but the memes from treasure island became popular in post-Soviet space a bit earlier, but THE meme at the time was not Dr. Livesy’s walk, but rather his laugh and cheer even in the most messed up situations. For me though, almost every scene has a good meme in it and memorable quotes which I use often in real life. 4) It was never called “the return to treasure island” in here. The movie as a whole is The Treasure Island and the 2 parts were titled “The Map of Captain Flint” and “The Treasure of Captain Flint”. I don’t get the English naming tbh I hope you aren’t getting backlash for calling the movie a USSR production. It’s technically true and comes from the time when we considered each other brothers and enjoyed the movie as our treasure. Your video about it was a good distraction from how depressed I feel about it all getting thrown out the window

[@Kenionatus]

For me, the live action segments feel very forced and smell like a bureaucrat's checklist for funding reasons. "Pro sports? Yes, they sing that here. Check. Anti smoking? They sing that here. Check. Anti drinking? Hey guys, there is not anti drinking message here." "Wait, didn't you see that part about where the guy dies of drinking and is told alcohol means death for him? No? All right, we'll do a song about it. Sigh." They could have just left it at the inherent anti alcohol message of the death of the original map owner imo and it would already be a pretty strong anti alcohol message. Might be a bit biased towards that interpretation as a non (ex) Soviet person tho.

[@HomyGSD]

@@Kenionatus I get what you mean. What I think vindicates these segments in my opinion, is that even if producers were forced to include some PSA messaging to fit some government requirements, they still put a lot of work into it and created really good songs. They still respected the viewer’s time. And I am being subjective and a fan, I totally get that not everyone should adore this movie as much as I am.

[@rockowlgamer631]

I think the reason why the meme is still going is too how right it feels to strut walk like Dr.Livesy is doing, try it out yourself, makes you feel like a badass

[@thesabzin]

To whomever it may concern, the original Treasure Island cut (with songs and the original Russian dub) is in fact uploaded on KZbin! It even has a full English transcript (EVEN FOR THE SONGS, which arguably slap hard; the CC guy even kept the rhyme and rhythm in, which is awesome)! I encourage you to watch the original first and foremost, due to "Return to Treasure Island" heavily botching the voice talents and adding unnessesary sound effects, to hear Dr Livesey in all his laughing glory. Quick edit with obligatory link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3y1eGqGe5xmi6M

[@JFD62780]

annnnnnnnnd BLOCKED BY THE LASSO GROUP! yay -_-

[@trollanlord85]

It's blocked in america sadly

[@josegonzalez-ii3vt]

Yeah, the English version dropped the ball hard. The Russian version is simply fantastic

[@herbarium3573]

Funny fact: this songs is in rusian only because in ussr you were forbiden to talk on your own language. This is Ukranian cartoon that was produced completely on Ukranian studio

[@ivygreenleaf2722]

It's kind of sad that I'm so scarred by the bots I'm not even willing to click on a link when it seems like it's 100% genuinely posted by an actual person with clearly stated inent...

[@sojourner4726]

Although it’s just cresting above surface, I’m really glad to see Soviet era animation getting respect. That country produces so much art and film. It’s disgusting that it’s so overlooked.

[@Wolfiyeethegranddukecerberus17]

I'm studying animation right now, and HOLY SHIT this slapstick and character design goes hard. I'm enamored lmao

[@FarnesV]

@im calling saul there are wires u under your skin, pull them out

[@paulblart5358]

This is suprisingly very good. Such amazing artsyle and even better animation. I wish this kind of animation and art style was still made today.

[@budgetbiker26]

I think the vibe of the meme is simple. It's a realistic portrayal of the meeting of Chad. You got your skinny chad, your buff chad, and your husky chad. All just pulling up for a good time.

[@IDKatThisPoint-n9g]

I grew up watching this film and it warms my heart to see that epople finally realised how *C H A D* Dr. Livesey is.

[@Einygmar]

Due to the centralized nature of the economy the majority of soviet cartoons had little to no budget and were almost always passion projects of an extremely enthusiastic animators. That's where the dedication and the extra effort come from.

[@invisible3972]

I hope Saber gets to review more soviet animation movies in a future, I love the soviet-era of filmmaking (from liveaction to animation) besides what you just mentioned because watching these are a unique experience.

[@Einygmar]

@@invisible3972 Agree. Personally I don't find the majority soviet movies that unique (with some exceptions of course like "Come and See" which is one of the best soviet movies) but the animation is impressive indeed, especially considering the circumstances of its production. Soviet art in general is for the most part a struggle against the political system which sets hard limitations on what is allowed to be said of shown, a lot of balancing on the edge so to speak.

[@rosenrot234]

One of my fav little details with the walk meme itself. They keep Liveseys head stationary but they're moving his teeth back and forth to simulate him turning his head a little with each step. That's a neat trick if you can't do a Milt Kahl head swaggle

[@Creature665]

0:49 me and the boys heading to catch the new saberspark upload

[@Hunni_Gummi]

Thank you for being behind the meme, but actually chalk full of usefulf info while being entertaining as usual plus opening our worlds to new hidden gems like this

[@Jackrost01]

Funny that long ago I wish to recommend you that cartoon(and some other Soviets cartoons too). For a fan of animation like you, I think you will love this. It's not hard to find correct dub version on KZbin. Also it's more than just "don't drink". It's about good health like exercises and "don't be greedy". After all, it's for kids. Well, soon some group of people will finish their great reanimated version of this cartoon

[@aureliodeprimus8018]

To be exactly, it is about "Don`t drink". "Do your morning gymnastics" "Don`t take chances/gamble" "Don`t be greedy." and "Don`t smoke".

[@DestinationD]

3:16 These ARE the live action parts of the movie. Here's the full version if you still couldn't get your hands on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqekqnycd9CcppY You might like Captain Wrongel's (it's actually Врунгель, which literally means LIEngel, 'makes up a lot') Adventures, some of the Treasure Island guys worked on it, it's pretty good, similar style, too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g57Elph_qd-apaM

[@DigiThorn]

Does anyone else realize that this version of Dr. Livesey is possible the worlds first media giga-chad?

[@DawnOfTheOzz]

The linework in this movie is incredibly detailed. It's impressive given how fluid the animation is.

[@crawler0095]

1:49 "Standing here, i realize..."

[@Milo_1368]

The original voice actors for Livesey and Silver are also fantastic. Livesey's va is still alive and well and seems like a great guy. Also! The studio and most of the production team were from the Ukraine SSR.

[@saritsobolev7649]

Oh my god! I'm so happy you saw my favorite childhood movie! So happy you enjoyed it! Never thought I'll see you review you it. Live action parts are mainly songs and a story about Ben-Gan which is really cool. Really liked the concept of introduction cards for every important character anyway hope you enjoyed it!

[@BottomOfTheDumpsterFire]

It feels so weird to see Soviet anything, let alone Treasure Island on Saber's channel, I hope he looks more at the stuff that came out, especially the Armenian for just how balls crazy it is (look up "Oh, wow, a talking fish!" - "Ух ты, говорящая рыба!"). Saber, I know you read comments - DM me, no joke, I will give you tons of recommendations for content from the Soviet Union and if English subs don't exist, I'll flat out make them for you. EDIT: Aw, you missed the live action bits, I have them in HD.

[@__-jt4tv]

I love the detail someone else noticed that Livesy is such a Chad he switches to his left hand before fencing three guys without looking at them. Unless he's a fellow left handed fencer, in which case, Go Team!

[@ArcRay20]

from what little ive seen from the memes i figured it was something well made, but no it goes BEYOND that. my god! there were such amazing camera movements ive not seen in a cartoon before. i will need to see the whole thing some day, i just wish my friend were still here he would love this to bits.

[@danworks9559]

Soviet cartoons are finally getting some recognition for once. I saw them a lot as a kid and loved the hell out of them

[@danworks9559]

@Fatan Fauhan only been 4 minutes and there are porn bots under my comment. God damn.

[@vukmijatovic]

@@danworks9559 i wish I cloud deleted and ban bots from youtube

[@herbarium3573]

It's not soviet, it's a Ukranian cartoon. Stop steal our culture.

[@94namnam]

@@herbarium3573 It was made during soviet, so it is soviet cartoon. AK 47 rifle was also made during soviet, nothing wrong calling it soviet instead of russian

[@StarkMaximum]

Here's one thing I don't get; not only has the chad walk become a meme, but there's also that one specific line people like to quote in reference to it; "the words "rum" and "death" should mean the same thing to you" (or light variations on it). I always kinda assumed, based on the fact that Dr. Livesey is such a chad, that it was like a badass boast he said to someone, but based on the English translation ("if you keep drinking that rum, you're a dead man!") and the context of the scene AND the knowledge that this is largely an anti-drinking PSA, I'm lead to believe that it's more on the nose than that; he's literally just saying "you should associate rum with death and not drink it". I just wonder why that line became so quotable and memetic, because out of context it does sound pretty raw, like a pre-battle line, but in context it's really just sort of like, a genuine warning from a health professional.

[@olegvinokurov1738]

It's not should mean, it translates as 'Rum and death for YOU(and using a polite version of you) means the same'. I dunno where 'should' came from, changes meaning quite a bit. I love how he's saying it in kind of funny energetic voice.

[@penismightier9278]

Your interpretation seems to be pretty spot on.

[@juanvazquez5836]

@@olegvinokurov1738 I think it's because in english it kind of looses its meaning, I understand where you are coming from since in spanish we have something similar, but in english, without that "should", it just sounds like you're making an empty affirmation and doesn't make much sense, adding that "should" gives it the character of an advice, maybe even an obligation

[@olegvinokurov1738]

@@juanvazquez5836 And that's the point, he's stating it like a pure fact, i.e. white means white. Adding 'should' kinda breaks the joke and dr. Livesey's character. It's not like there isn't a word should with exact same meaning in russian, there is, but it's not used for this exact reason.

[@WorldBeyondSoundtracks]

"The word 'Rum' and the word 'Death' in your situation imply one and the same".

[@poundweed3499]

There is actually a version in russian with subs available on KZbin and all the live-action clips are in their respective places, and as a future translator, the translation is almost as good, as if it was intended to be in English.

[@runatiz_]

I just watched that yesterday, and i love the subs especially for the songs. Bc the subs rhymed in english just like the lyrics. Kinda cool.

[@Whitingbolt]

Where is it? I'm having troubles finding the original subbed

[@dmitryberdnikov9130]

There were several cartoons from creators of this Treasure Island. The first one is “Adventures of Captain Wrongel” released in 1981 - mind blowing with those mixed techniques and humor

[@wildranger5833]

This film was a great part of my childhood. Watched it on old ass VHS player. And yes, live-action parts were a PSA, promoting Healthier life style in general, not only Anti-Alcohol. And they were suprisingly good

[@terig8974]

Soviet animation is pretty good. Actually, art is one of the things that the soviet culture did well in general. Unfortunately, the heavy censorship and regulations made things difficult for artists to create works of true free expression, but it's interesting and unique.

[@PaulV.]

Soviet animation was great. Unfortunately under Cold War propaganda narratives in the West that wasnt allowed to be known. People were supposed to believe that the Soviet Union is some backward dystopia where you ll be send to gulag for cutting into a bread line. However its not really different of msm picturing the modern Russia.

[@РикСанчес-я6з]

Censorship IS the reason why soviet stuff is good. If you leave cinema out of control, it would make anything but good

[@21Arrozito]

@@РикСанчес-я6з yeah, you kind of get this 'creativity under constraint' situation, and you can get some unique results

[@stenty8464]

@@РикСанчес-я6з exactly my thoughts. In order for the work to pass censorship, it must very well hide some meanings embedded in it. Because of this, the works become deeper and more interesting. In addition, due to the lack of a free market in the USSR, almost all works of Soviet animation were at a high level. That is, the viewer literally could not stumble upon some kind of film without meaning, made only for money

[@daria_zorina]

There is no thing as soviet culture. You can say "n*zi culture", it's the same. Colonial slavery shit.

[@Ironwolf-pm7zs]

No joke, Dr. Livesey's confidence is contagious.

[@Xander77Ru]

3:00 - Yeah, finding the live action scenes is borderline impossible. Typing "Russian Treasure Island" into the youtube search box is a level of effort and commitment no one could possibly expect. Edit: Спасибо русскоязычным. Сарказм именно в том, что обозреватель "не смог" найти оригинальный фильм, притом что любой, самый простой поиск, найдет его на ютубе.

[@УлдаванЦепельши]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWeXoaZ5bZZ9fJo

[@oleggold]

Write Ostrov Sokrovish

[@SashPeach]

Man I grew up on these cartoons. And as an animation enthusiast I really recommend you to take a look on old Eastern European or sovietic cartoons. They were simple and fairytale-ish, they had tons of straight forward meme materials and messages for children to behave but in terms of animation you can see most of them being absolutely experimental and a work of passion for animation. It’s a delight.

[@Jak0Hun]

There is one missing detail, the cartoon was filmed at the Kyiv Film Studio (Ukraine) under the name "Kievnauchfilm". More than 300 films created at the studio were awarded prizes and diplomas at all-Union and international film festivals. Unfortunately, in the 1990s, after the collapse of the USSR, the studio gradually fell into decline and film production almost ceased.

[@metalslayer777]

For USA all former USSR countries is Russia in first place. And only after correction is second place.

[@herbarium3573]

@@metalslayer777and this is why you should educate yourself

[@timstarlord6164]

Факты, буквально

[@Chaotic_Overlord]

@Saberраrk 🅥 ah yeah. It's not like It shows when a creator replies. I surelly trust you and think you are the real lsmark

[@DaBlueIghuana]

@@Chaotic_Overlord just to remind you, it is a bot, and it’s probably better not to mention it at all

[@psychonaut1502]

The studio this film was made by was based in Kyiv, Ukraine. It made a few hundred movies before shutting down in 1998.

[@manuelalbertoromero9528]

...😬

[@SlapstickGenius23]

🙄😓 that’s pretty sad.

[@grabelli]

rip hohols

[@pocoexigente]

@@grabelli moskals*

[@alexandramott3181]

RIP. No sobiet money, no soviet cartoon school, no international team - so by themselves these people as you see just as bubble. They destroyed also soviet social system and industry and has not created even the army. David Cherkassky , the director of the movie was a Jew . so what Ukranian here, sorry?

[@johnstavrakakis2610]

LOVED that movie as a child! Not even from the old ussr or anything, my parents rented the VHS tape of this as a good introduction to the novel. Later I read the original it became my favorite book! Had no idea this was meme material for so many people for so long!

[@SerpensTentator]

Очень приятно знать что Остров Сокровищ так завирусился на западе, приятно знать что он так нравиться людям. Можно сказать что все эти мемы подарили ему новую жизнь распространив повсюду и это не может не радовать глаз)

[@bananas_brain]

Так, нам дуже приємно що працю українських митців визнають в світі

[@where_is_my_soup]

@@bananas_brain как и всегда, украинско-российскую культуру постоянно форсили и форсят на западе

[@bananas_brain]

@@where_is_my_soup українсько-російська культура - це те що виростає з нашої землі яка удобрювалась російськими солдатами. А українська культура так, більш популярна стає, що не може не радувати

[@where_is_my_soup]

@@bananas_brain ну уж если мы перешли на подобный стиль разговора, то не украинская, а советская, так как в киевнаучфильме работало множество людей со всех территорий ссср, да и сама студия мгновенно распалась после развала советского союза. вы «свое достояние» даже поддержать на смогли, вся культура, которая у вас была исчезла вместе с совком, но вы продолжаете паразитировать на том что имеет к вам лишь косвенное отношение. да и насколько мне известно, вы отреклись от ссср оккупанта, тогда почему его заслуги присваиваете себе? отреклись, так отрекайтесь по полной, а то негоже пользоваться всем тем, что вам дал страшный, злой ссср

[@bananas_brain]

@@where_is_my_soup щось вас прорвало, те що було зроблене на нашій землі, нашими людьми буде вважатись українським якби вам того не хотілось (:

[@pktesla]

3:22 as a certified russian yes, that's the footage

[@PlebNC]

Loving all the walk cycle memes. It fits the song super well and is fun seeing it mashed up with other properties. I particularly like the Mikeburnsfire one.

[@SixtyEmeralds]

7:53 I-bpbtbptbtpbtbtpbt- he just SWORDLUNGED out the window like he's in Sea of Thieves!!

[@Tyrany42]

You know, I think I’ve misjudged memes in general. Usually I think they’re just dumb jokes. I like them, they’re funny, but I just considered them dumb jokes. But seeing their ability to shine a spotlight on the old and obscure is genuinely heartwarming to me.

[@Tinkyowo]

3:56 The walk animations are so good that Sabersparks Soul tried to leave his body xD

[@BeagleBageler]

That kills me

[@robotbird17]

Is it just me or did i randomly find him and can’t stop watching

[@ThatDudeWithBoobs]

Welcome to the family 😃👍

[@RayNightshade12]

Welcome to the family

[@farkasmactavish]

Dr. Livesey fights with the sword in his left hand because he knows if he used his dominant hand, he'd destroy the island.

[@punkysnarks]

Dr. Livesey is a meme because we need to apologize for sleeping on him since 1988.

[@gibby3216]

This was my favorite Treasure Island adaptation as a kid, never would've expected to see this again, least of all from memes. I'm sure I still have it on VHS somewhere in the attic, maybe I'll need to dig it out and give it a watch again.

[@Андрей-й5х9ь]

I am Russian and the Soviet version was my FAVORITE cartoon, when I was young. The very special is to watch it in Russian because of the cast, thesound wasvery well done. And the live action songs were also fun. Also I loved "Capitan Vrungel" from the same movie director and the same studio (Kyevnauchfilm)

[@herbarium3573]

Kyivnauchfilm, yeas, so-o-o rusian cartoon

[@Андрей-й5х9ь]

@@herbarium3573 , for those who are in the tank... During the Soviet era it was the same country Russian, Ukrainian, Armenian, Belorussian etc What is the difference? On that studio there worked many people from different Soviet republics, which was the case with most of the studios in USSR, just look at the voiceacting cast to that cartoon and you wil understand Stop bringing the nationalism and politics where for them there is no place, especially in our childhood, thank you.

[@имяфамилия-б3з3ж]

@@herbarium3573 he said Soviet, not Russian

[@marchdarkenotp3346]

@@herbarium3573 L

[@thenumberquelve158]

Out of curiosity, I noticed that this was 1988, so JUST before the Soviet Union dissolved. How did the animation industry change during the transition period from Soviet to present-day Russia? Or did you not notice much of a change during that time?

[@mannyortiz630]

Been hearing this meme for a month and took me two days to find out the name of the song when you literally say it one minute into your video 🤦🏽‍♂️ lol thank you

[@sushishark1337]

There is a clip around where the Russian voice actor of Dr. Livesey actually redoes a part of the movie in live action. He really loved being Dr. Livesey

[@pairodox1255]

The end credits have short scenes with not only Livesey's voice actor, but also Trelony's, Smollet's and Silver's.

[@sushishark1337]

@@pairodox1255 I’m referencing that in my comment

[@pairodox1255]

@@sushishark1337 Sorry, you just said "there is a clip around", like it's behind the scenes footage or a bonus clip found separately on youtube, not a part of the movie upon release.

[@sushishark1337]

@@pairodox1255 you’re fine but it’s may bad as well. I saw it on some social media, that’s why i said “there is a clip around”

[@kariduanimations]

I have a suggestion: there’s this animated movie called Boy and the World and it’s a literal masterpiece. It starts off really simple and minimalistic but as the movie goes on it gets more and more intricate and complex. I believe it’s made by a Portuguese studio but I could be wrong. It’s an extremely visual movie anyway and there’s only like 5 lines of dialogue in the whole thing and it might even be a fabricated language too (this movie takes place either in the future or on another planet, I’m not completely sure). Anyway, I think you would really enjoy it.

[@VNNYLZZY]

Its actually from a brazilian studio

[@bigeloo2668]

I remeber seeing that movie on national television during easter, quite a few years ago and younger me was CAPTIVATED. I want to find it again but literally none of my websites have it and it's such a major shame :(

[@theicepickthatkilledtrotsk658]

Dr. Livesey is the kind of person anyone would admire Jovial and friendly, he walks a glorious, confident, strut, and truly enjoys every second of his life. True GigaChad.

[@IntergalacticSpaceKitten]

0:48 I really love Saber's own remake of it with his voice. It's actually pretty damn good!

[@LongRest]

3:30 Yes. I can confirm, this is the footage from the movie. It has it's charm but animated parts are better

[@ikexender693]

I was there when this meme was born....Feels so weird to see how big it has grown into

[@unknownvariable9239]

It’s great that we live in a universe where a random several decades old Soviet cartoon character is turning into a chad meme.

[@greenhowie]

The whole "oh, the pirates are my family now" thing is VERY Disney - makes you stop thinking about how messed up the whole situation is. I mean, pretty much anything the company "adapted" was smoothed out and had syrupy moments added to keep kids from asking questions.

[@sandwichedtfout]

Soviet treasure island is amazing and my favorite piece of animation in a while, so much creativity and oozes with style. And like said, the cartooni-ness is. on point. couldnt be better. The characters are wonderfully designed, animated, and charming! especially with the little mugshot-y scenes they had to introduce every character. Oh and the just, the movements potrayed in the animation just go along with the every characters personality, theres a word for it i just cant remember. but the moment where livesay jim and crew sit down in the bar is a good example

[@Evn087]

I've seen the original on youtube with the live action parts where they sing songs about those PSA's message like don't drink, don't smoke,etc... I must say that it was amazing to have seen the original in russian with some pretty good subtitles in english. A true masterpiece of animation to me.

[@breadbutmore5012]

Having parents who grew up in the soviet union this video was just a trip down memory lane for me. Especially the live action part, so mush nostalgia...