I've always referred to Defunctland videos, or at least the longer ones, as 'documentaries' because, well, that's what they are. Kevin does important historical work; documenting this kind of...
I've always referred to Defunctland videos, or at least the longer ones, as 'documentaries' because, well, that's what they are. Kevin does important historical work; documenting this kind of information now preserves it for future research or the time period to use. The fact that some humor is thrown in to make each documentary a more enjoyable viewing experience, or the platform that they are released on doesn't take away from their value as art in the slightest.
I just got around to watching this and I was floored by how interesting it was and how emotionally affected I was by the end of the video. This is some incredibly high quality stuff.
I just got around to watching this and I was floored by how interesting it was and how emotionally affected I was by the end of the video. This is some incredibly high quality stuff.
Glad you enjoyed it! And ditto.. I had no doubt it would be interesting and engaging, since Defunctland has a knack for that, but I was genuinely surprised by how heartfelt and emotional it ended...
Glad you enjoyed it! And ditto.. I had no doubt it would be interesting and engaging, since Defunctland has a knack for that, but I was genuinely surprised by how heartfelt and emotional it ended up being too.
And incidentally, this is one of the reasons I love the oldschool forum-like bump mechanic here. Even though you watched the video months later, you can make a new comment on the old submission and still have people actually see it. And it's also awesome that anyone that missed this submission the first time it was submitted now also get another the chance to see it for themselves too. :)
Yeah, also I missed this thread the first time. The only reason I found out about it was that I came here to post this Defunctland video because I had a feeling it would be right up Tildes' alley,...
Yeah, also I missed this thread the first time. The only reason I found out about it was that I came here to post this Defunctland video because I had a feeling it would be right up Tildes' alley, and when I went to post it I got a message that it had already been posted, with a link to this topic. That's a really nice feature that I've only encountered a couple of times.
I've been watching some of Defunctland's back catalogue and I find it really fascinating how some creators can get me so engaged in a topic that I very little interest in, like theme park rides. It's a real testament to how good these videos are that I've watched so many of them.
Ah, I totally forgot about that repost redirect thing. I should have realized that's how you found this topic. Based on your first comment I had assumed you originally saw this posted but then put...
Ah, I totally forgot about that repost redirect thing. I should have realized that's how you found this topic. Based on your first comment I had assumed you originally saw this posted but then put it in a watch queue or something, and only just got around to watching it. :P
I actually saw the video on my Youtube feed around when it came out, but didn't watch it right away because it didn't immediately seem interesting to me; I didn't watch any Disney channel so I...
I actually saw the video on my Youtube feed around when it came out, but didn't watch it right away because it didn't immediately seem interesting to me; I didn't watch any Disney channel so I don't have any connection to the theme. But a week or so ago it was recommended by a podcaster I listen to - Kirk Hamilton - who said it had been recommended to him by another podcaster - Justin McElroy. I listen to both of those guys so and I was familiar with Defunctland already, so it seemed like a no brainer to check out the video at that point.
Ah, nice. I don't know who Kirk Hamilton is, but I recognize Justin McElroy (and his brother) from Polygon. I have never listened to any of their podcasts though.
Ah, nice. I don't know who Kirk Hamilton is, but I recognize Justin McElroy (and his brother) from Polygon. I have never listened to any of their podcasts though.
My Brother, My Brother, and Me (the McElroy bros main podcast) is very funny to me, but probably an acquired taste tbh. And Kirk Hamilton is great. He wrote for Kotaku for years and still does a...
My Brother, My Brother, and Me (the McElroy bros main podcast) is very funny to me, but probably an acquired taste tbh.
And Kirk Hamilton is great. He wrote for Kotaku for years and still does a gaming podcast called Triple Click with Maddy Myers and Jason Schreier. He also has a podcast called Strong Songs, where he talks about songs from a variety of decades and genres and analyzes what makes them tick. He's got a very warm vibe in all of his podcasts that makes him a real joy to listen to.
I've always referred to Defunctland videos, or at least the longer ones, as 'documentaries' because, well, that's what they are. Kevin does important historical work; documenting this kind of information now preserves it for future research or the time period to use. The fact that some humor is thrown in to make each documentary a more enjoyable viewing experience, or the platform that they are released on doesn't take away from their value as art in the slightest.
I just got around to watching this and I was floored by how interesting it was and how emotionally affected I was by the end of the video. This is some incredibly high quality stuff.
Glad you enjoyed it! And ditto.. I had no doubt it would be interesting and engaging, since Defunctland has a knack for that, but I was genuinely surprised by how heartfelt and emotional it ended up being too.
And incidentally, this is one of the reasons I love the oldschool forum-like bump mechanic here. Even though you watched the video months later, you can make a new comment on the old submission and still have people actually see it. And it's also awesome that anyone that missed this submission the first time it was submitted now also get another the chance to see it for themselves too. :)
Yeah, also I missed this thread the first time. The only reason I found out about it was that I came here to post this Defunctland video because I had a feeling it would be right up Tildes' alley, and when I went to post it I got a message that it had already been posted, with a link to this topic. That's a really nice feature that I've only encountered a couple of times.
I've been watching some of Defunctland's back catalogue and I find it really fascinating how some creators can get me so engaged in a topic that I very little interest in, like theme park rides. It's a real testament to how good these videos are that I've watched so many of them.
Ah, I totally forgot about that repost redirect thing. I should have realized that's how you found this topic. Based on your first comment I had assumed you originally saw this posted but then put it in a watch queue or something, and only just got around to watching it. :P
I actually saw the video on my Youtube feed around when it came out, but didn't watch it right away because it didn't immediately seem interesting to me; I didn't watch any Disney channel so I don't have any connection to the theme. But a week or so ago it was recommended by a podcaster I listen to - Kirk Hamilton - who said it had been recommended to him by another podcaster - Justin McElroy. I listen to both of those guys so and I was familiar with Defunctland already, so it seemed like a no brainer to check out the video at that point.
Ah, nice. I don't know who Kirk Hamilton is, but I recognize Justin McElroy (and his brother) from Polygon. I have never listened to any of their podcasts though.
My Brother, My Brother, and Me (the McElroy bros main podcast) is very funny to me, but probably an acquired taste tbh.
And Kirk Hamilton is great. He wrote for Kotaku for years and still does a gaming podcast called Triple Click with Maddy Myers and Jason Schreier. He also has a podcast called Strong Songs, where he talks about songs from a variety of decades and genres and analyzes what makes them tick. He's got a very warm vibe in all of his podcasts that makes him a real joy to listen to.