A Deep Dive Into Disney Adults
Kurtis Conner・38 minutes read
Jake Paul introduces Curtis Connor on his channel, discussing Disney, Disney adults' obsession with the brand, rise in interest around 2009, and the progression from casual fans to extreme behavior like living on Disney property. The speaker defends Disney adults' enjoyment, criticizes criticisms, and emphasizes understanding and respect for their passion.
Insights
- Disney adults range from casual fans to extreme enthusiasts, with behaviors progressing from watching movies to cosplaying and living on Disney property, showcasing a diverse spectrum of dedication and passion towards Disney.
- Despite criticisms and controversies surrounding Disney, including environmental impacts and corporate devotion, the speaker defends Disney adults' enjoyment and support of the brand, emphasizing the emotional connection and artistry that underpin their fandom.
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Summary
00:00
"Disney Adults: Obsession, Criticisms, and Defense"
- Jake Paul from Bizarre Vark introduces Curtis Connor on his channel
- Discussion on Disney, its history, and iconic movies
- Definition of Disney adults from Urban Dictionary
- Exploration of Disney adults' obsession with Disney, including Disneybounding
- Google Trends showing a rise in interest in Disney adults around 2009
- Disney movies appeal to both children and adults with humor and emotional depth
- Criticisms against Disney adults for devotion to a corporation and Disney's controversies
- Environmental impact of Disney parks and merchandise production
- Defense of Disney adults' enjoyment and support of Disney despite criticisms
- Introduction of a Disney adult iceberg to structure the discussion on Disney adults and their behaviors.
12:15
Levels of Disney Adult Obsession Explored
- The progression of being a Disney adult starts from watching Disney movies and occasional Pixar films.
- Moving on, individuals see every Disney movie, visit the park occasionally, and own Mickey Mouse ears but don't wear them.
- The next level involves going to the park frequently, having a Disney-themed tattoo, and possibly a Disney Instagram account.
- The majority of Disney adults have tattoos like the Disney castle outline, Tinkerbell, or the Mickey Mouse logo.
- The next level includes die-hard Disney fans who cosplay, Disney bound at parks, and may have a cat named Simba.
- Employees at Disney parks are called cast members, a term that the speaker finds disrespectful from their own experience at Starbucks.
- The speaker finds Disney weddings and honeymoons odd, especially if the couple doesn't have kids, and questions the choice of venue.
- Living on Disney property, going to the park daily, and being consumed by Disney is the deepest level of being a Disney adult.
- The speaker discusses a neighborhood called Golden Oak within Walt Disney World Resort, where upscale homes are Disney-themed and expensive.
- The speaker interviews a Disney adult who creates content about Disney, focusing on Disney feature animation, Pixar, and DreamWorks, to spread the magic of Disney.
24:51
"Evolution of Disney fandom and DreamWorks sponsorship"
- Disney holds a special place for the speaker, evolving from childhood enjoyment to adult appreciation.
- The 90s marked a significant era for Disney with dark villains and immersive theme park experiences.
- A video response to Wisecrack's podcast on Disney adults led to a detailed rebuttal.
- Wisecrack's podcast portrayed Disney adults negatively, labeling them as harmful or wasteful.
- The speaker defended Disney adults, highlighting the passion and artistry behind Disney fandom.
- Some extreme behaviors within Disney fandom, like tattoos or living in Golden Oak, are not personally appealing.
- Golden Oak is a community within Disney World, initially Walt Disney's experimental project for full control.
- The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting Disney adults' passion for Disney.
- The speaker humorously declares a shift to being a DreamWorks adult, promoting Rhino Shield phone cases as a sponsor.
