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Jenny Nicholson + More

Jenny Nicholson is the god of youtube essays so you probably already know her
Also Defunctland does a lot about adandoned theme parks/the muppets and jim henson projects and disney (not a fan a disney but even his videos in disney are great)
strange æons has done some great videos on onision that were good and i used to watch them a lot but can’t remember anything other than the onision book review videos so that’s all i can recommend from them
but Jenny Nicholson is the greatest - I’m not even interested in most of the topics she covers but she’s so interesting? entertaining and compelling
Also Jenny Nicholson always commits to the video by completely involving herself in the topic not just for the video but in her real life and learning like every bit of lore for what she’s covering

@m8rilyns

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Video essayists, pop culture analysis, intersectionality, Capitalism, vidya games, fashion

Currently getting through Dan Olson/Folding Idea’s latest video. All of his stuff is great and thoroughly well researched. Some of my fave videos of his: Tuca & Bertie, Flat Earth, and *his critique* of the Nostalgia Critic's *critique* of The Wall by Pink Floyd - his videos on NFTs and The Metaverse are fantastic too
In no particular order, here's some more YouTubers I'm subbed to: (would love to write up a paragraph for each of them but don't want to take up too much space!)
Princess Weekes: https://www.youtube.com/@Princess_Weekes/videos
Jenny Nicholson: https://www.youtube.com/@JennyNicholson/videos Defunctland: https://www.youtube.com/@Defunctland/videos Khadija Mbowe: https://www.youtube.com/@KhadijaMbowe/videos Lisa Fevral: https://www.youtube.com/@LisaFevral/videos Any Austin: https://www.youtube.com/@any_austin/videos Shesez: https://www.youtube.com/@BoundaryBreak/videos Leo Vader: https://www.youtube.com/@LeoVader/videos Yhara Zayd: https://www.youtube.com/@Yharazayd/videos ModernGurlz: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernGurlz/videos Mina Le: https://www.youtube.com/@gremlita/videos PushingUpRoses: https://www.youtube.com/@pushinguproses/videos Maggie Mae Fish: https://www.youtube.com/@MaggieMaeFish/videos hbomberguy: https://www.youtube.com/@hbomberguy/videos withcindy: https://www.youtube.com/@withcindy/videos Evasive: https://www.youtube.com/@EvasiveOne/videos Team Starkid: https://www.youtube.com/@starkid/videos Hildegard Von Blingin’: https://www.youtube.com/@Hildegardvonblingin/videos

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Jenny nicholson

Not exactly a deep cut, but if you like Disneyworld and long videos she has what you need.
Defunctland is good quality Disney content too.

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MOVIE RECS TO GET THROUGH A FRIENDSHIP BREAKUP:

I'm so sorry☹️🩷. My friend group of 10 years just split unexpectedly this past week: it's a harrowing and complicated kind of heartbreak and I wouldn't wish it upon anyone. Here are some movies to help you through some of the feelings you might encounter (apologies if I got any of the years wrong) : 💔💔💔 If you're feeling unhinged or directionless about subtracting this person from your life; if you're feeling ashamed, guilty, neglected, or exiled; if YOU were the one who was friend-dumped; if you're having a hard time giving up the memories and facing your new reality: Here are some on-the-nose recs for films to help you feel vindicated, and give you the strength to embrace self-care and having fun on your own (especially if there's the teeeensiest part of you that wants to prove to them that you CAN have fun and be okay apart from them. Like a platonic revenge bod): •FRIENDSHIP (2025) •THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (2022) •MURIEL'S WEDDING (1994) ___🧍___ If you kinda saw the breakup coming; if the friend was becoming someone you didn't recognize; if you've been ruminating on the issues and trying to trace back to where it all went wrong; if you're mostly feeling numb: •I SAW THE TV GLOW (2024) •FOX AND THE HOUND (1981) 📉📉📉 If your friend ever made you feel shut-out or betrayed; if they were a lowkey a-hole; if you feel strongly that they're the one in the wrong; if you feel like you got the short end of the stick; if you're insecure that they're thriving while you're hurting: •THE SOCIAL NETWORK (2010) •THE LAST FIVE YEARS (2014) 🔥🔥🔥 If they were a fake friend; if they were changing you for the worse; if stuff was getting toxic; if you're better off without them and you KNOW it; if you're burning that bridge to BLAZES: •HEATHERS (1989) •MEAN GIRLS (2004) •JENNIFER'S BODY (2009) 🤬🤬🤬 If you're angry; if you're feeling like hurting someone or punching something; if you're hurt and thirsty for revenge: •SERIAL MOM (1994) •JOHN WICK + BALLERINA •KILL BILL (or pretty much any Tarantino) 🙅🙅🙅🙂‍↔️🙂‍↔️🙂‍↔️ If you don't want to think about your friend at all; if you just need a distraction or some background noise for comfort: •INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS (2009): Watch a bunch of nazis die gruesomely!!! •THE MUMMY (1999): Classic treasure hunt adventure •WAITING FOR GUFFMAN (1996): Mockumentary about a small town community theatre production.
•GAME NIGHT (2015): one of the funniest modern comedies out there, imo. •BULLET TRAIN (2022): action comedy with a quirky cast of characters. A really fun time and a go-to comfort film for me. •A MUSICAL MOVIE (if you're into that): For a feelier, cry-it-out experience try "Tick Tick Boom," "Les Mis," or "La La Land." For pure unbridled joy, go for "Mamma Mia!" or "Mary Poppins." •A CONCERT FILM! My personal favorites are MCR's "The Black Parade is Dead" in Mexico City, and of course Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense" Remember, there's no correct way to be feeling, and no one-size-fits-all way to grieve (or celebrate!) Take your time to process this in a way that suits you, and allow yourself extra attention and special care as you navigate your feelings. Wishing you the very best🩷

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little miss sunshine (2006)

A triumphant riot!! A dysfunctional family roadtrip dramedy following a girl named Olive and her family as they race across the country so she can compete in a pageant. It's as preposterous as it is relatable, and as heartfelt as it is funny, with BRILLIANT performances, and thoughtful incorporation of serious themes and social commentary. I cannot recommend this movie enough to anyone who hasn't had the privilege of experiencing it.

@amanda_townsend

Jul 18, 2025

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MY HANDMADE TRACY TURNBLAD COSPLAY WIG

Here's my wig from when I went to a convention as Tracy from Hairspray. I DIY'ed this honking mass of foam and cardboard as the piece de resistance. It's goofy-looking and deviated a bit from the blueprint in my mind, but I'm happy with the end result! (I wish these photos showed the whole diameter of it: it's LARGE)

@amanda_townsend

Jul 19, 2025

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