Film Theory: Is J Jonah STEALING From Spiderman? 

*Sees MatPat is insulting JJJ* “You’re fired!” *Realise that the video might contain photos of Spiderman* “You’re unfired!”

Don’t you just love it when someone changes their comment so you don’t know how they got so many likes?

“If you or another super power individual” *Shows Batman*

*I am actually seeing The Film Theorist more than my friends in these days*

“Then why is there so much time in the video left” He caught me

Can we appreciate the fact his intro hasn’t changed in the last 8 years

The greatest example of this theory is how goofy wasn’t created by Disney he was created by an old animator who worked for Disney but the rights belonged to Disney

Peter should start an OnlyFans for J Jonah

Let's talk here for a second. I was just playing Spider-Man PS4 earlier today and thinking about the events of the game. Turns out, the plot about civilians protesting against a violent military force while there's a virus outbreak is pretty accurate to the current year.

Game Theory: J Jonah is the real hero Film Theory: He's stealing!!

Frankly, Peter is dumb. He could’ve easily made a contract that states that J. Jonah Jameson is not allowed to sell the pictures to another news paper.

MatPat: *specifically calls out superpowered vigilantes* Editor: *puts in a photo of Batman* (6:05)

As a lawyer who focuses in patents and trademarks, I got about a minute in before I knew this was headed to WFH contracts, lol. I'm glad it did. Many people don't know about how WFH works so I'm glad this shines a light on it.

I don’t WANT another theory Matt. I want PHOTOS OF SPIDERMAN!

"A chunk of this audience wasn't even born when the first movie came out" Wow, that makes me feel really old

Totally read this theory on reddit awhile back and thought: "Hope MatPat researches the laws behind this, cause I don't have time for that."

"A good chunk of this video's viewers weren't born yet when the movie came out" .... I feel old

spiderman: does something J-Jonah: stonks

matpat says j jonah jameson was the hero, then says he's a thief "I'm playing both sides so i always come out on top"

Wouldn’t Peter know that those are his pics he gave to JJJ? Also, when you have family pics taken, the photographer has the right to the photos, not you. You even need a letter of release from the photographer to print them at a Walgreens if they’re giving them to you on a disc.

J. Jones: Spiderman was a hero Spiderman: *steals outfit* J. Jones: I knew he was a criminal!

I love that Marvel get the same actor to play Jonah in his movies that played in the Sam Remi's films. He is ideal for this role.

I would absolutely love to hear how Pat does his research for all of his videos. He goes so in depth for everything it's amazing

I love the theories on this reiteration of Spiderman. Great job, Mat Pat.

There was a JJJ in TASM, he just wasn't shown. He emails Peter when Norman was announced dead on the news.

Actually JJJ's name is in the laptop of Peter Parker(Andrew Garfield).

Me in background be like: *hears him throw away The Good Place theory getting scrapped* WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?! *Sobs on the floor*

The Amazing Spider-Man series is severely underrated. The acting was great, the only real problems I had with it was that both J. K. Simmons and J. J. Jameson were both absent and Harry was the Green Goblin instead of Norman. I would have loved to see Chris Cooper as Green Goblin.

Matpat: Presents something not in the algorithm. RU-vid: So you have chosen death

Matpat: JJJ is innocent Me: sees that there's still over half a video left Me: something's wrong I can feel it

3:30 And I sometimes forget why I love this movie so much.

This is really great! I love watching your videos! Is there any way that you could make a theory about "Warrior Nun" at some point?

"If you or another superpowered vigilante" shows picture of batman

Haven’t clicked on another theory so fast that man is a national treasure

The work for hire issue also was done in the comics and played out exactly like you explained. Well Done! Also, that thing about pictures of you being property of another, in the fine print of many events is an agreement that by appearing at said event you give the rights of the event promoters to use your likeness in pictures of said event.

In the comics, Peter actually does make a lot of money from the pictures. However he uses it to pay for his aunt's rent and new photo gear. And since he doesn't always have important fights all the time, the pictures are rarer than we think. Because people would get used to him cathcing common crooks, only his fights with super villains or big gangs actually make the real money.

Do a vid on Mr. Burns, like “How old is Mr. Burns?” Or “How much does Mr. Burn owe for his crimes?” Edit:Wow thx for da likes

"Call She-Hulk, who is a real fictional lawyer." And if she's not available, you can always call good ole Matt Murdock.

I can't hear JK Simmons without thinking of his role as Cave Johnson screaming about combustible lemons.

Amazing how JJ Jameson could be both a nice guy for keeping Peter save from the goblin, libelous in his publications, yet virtuous in his strategy. He's too smart to be part of a news organization!

Criminal: I killed someone, what did you do? Me: I told a yo momma joke in the state of Virginia. **Criminal moves away in fear**

Matpat: "contact She hulk she is a lawyer" Matt Murdock: am i a joke to you?

the intro... ITS BACK!!! This is why we love you MatPat, constantly surprising us!

Not a bad theory Though here's the thing The daily bugle does not own Spider-man's suit JJJ got the suit from ……wait for it………the Garbage so he doesn't technically have the rights to be hanging the Spider suit in his office so Spider-Man taking back his suit is entirely legal as the suit is his property that JJJ happened to come across after Peter lost his powers

Me: Wait so why is there more time in this vid if he's innocent Matt: THEN WHY IS THERE MORE TIME IN THIS VIDE-

Since the mcu’s Jameson is well aware of peters identity I guess we will never see Tom Holland’s Spider-Man work at the Daily bugle

Shoutout to my journalism classes I took in college that pretty much walked me through everything in this video

Speaking of the Good Place (from the intro,) I'd really love to see a theory based on it. I think it would make a really good episode and I hope you'll do it soon. Go at your own pace though, you have a kid and four channels (including GTLive) to manage! I hope you see this and have a great day!

Would've been funny if the intro was just spiderman swinging

This whole video perfectly demonstrates how things could be perfectly okay with the law but are downright not okay in terms of ethics.

This episode got incredibly meta; the animated characters looked at a task bar which was a representation of the video they are part of. This is why I love The Theorists so much 😂

4:07 no. He got a staff job in Spider-Man 3, so by the end of the trilogy he is a full time employee.

Uploaded 3 seconds ago: my earliest time watching a film theory!

One thing has to be mentioned with Jameson not giving Peter us: his life was in danger. He's couldn't have been thinking of Peter as a cash cow in that situation. Goblin would have killed him and he knew it. He has integrity when it comes to the bottom line. He slanders Spiderman because it sells papers.

Matpat: "but its peters fault" Bully Maguire: "I missed the part, where that was my problem"

"I resent that! In print, it's libel." One of my favorite lines, I can't believe it made it into the theory.

MatPat: "I'm not a lawyer" Me: Oooh. Can we have a collab with LegalEagle on this one?

“A chunk of this audience wasn’t even born yet” thanks Matt now I feel like a grandpa at 25

Matpat when I was little, these where my favorite movies

That moment when MatPat says exactly what I was thinking. "If JJ isnt committing a crime. Why is there so much time left in the video"

Jonah: If he doesn't wanna be famous, I'll make him infamous

Spiderman: *exist* J.Jonah: i can milk you

Thanks for teaching me

this was so good. thank you

I feel like this theory doesn't stand for this reason: In Spider-Man 3, there is a scene where Peter goes to a big celebration dressed as Spider-Man where there are many photographers around. This shows that there has been an opportunity for other people to snag HD photos of Spidey. I feel like that was not the first public appearance Peter did. But that is just my take! :)

“Then why is there so much time left in this video?” Good stuff, Matt Pat

Great Video Matpat!

On Halloween, I paint my favorite characters on pumpkins to decorate my house. Sometimes I take pictures of them and post them. To make these painted pumpkins, I get a picture that I like off of DeviantArt and use it as a template. If I post the picture of the pumpkin, I always mention who made the original art since I liked their art enough to use it for my own project.

I don't know if somebody else has already said this, but I'll say it anyway: Although it was proven that J. Jonah was in all his right to sell those pictures, we have to think on something: In Spider-Man 3, Spidey IS a public figure now. Look no further that the key ceremony when he lets not only a bunch of civilians but also a lot of publications take pictures of him and Gwen smooching. Maybe he was difficult to catch in the past, but, by that point it's really easy to believe that those pictures are not from Peter's camera. And also, with the Eddie Brock example, it was a personal problem against Eddie what made him break his camera. So, in conclusion: Even if it wasn't on J.J.'s right sell those photos, we have no explicit evidence he actually did it. But that's just a theory, A Comments Section Theory! Thanks for reading ;3

I would love a ‘The Good Place’ theory

Got my popcorn to watch this whole film theory video okay

"A chunk of this audience wasn't even born when the first movie came out." Me: I wasn't even born when the third one came out.

Don’t forget the hyphen between “Spider” and “Man”

Film theory: explains what happens in the first spider man Me who has watched it 457 times: you underestimate my power!

Can you do a video on the movie the core i know its old but your videos are awesome and i would love to see your take on the science behing the core. Could a laser run for 38 hours continuously what the cause and effect would be if the core did stop rotating?

Film theory is the only show (besides game theory and food theory) that I don't want to skip the intro to.

Spoilers for the theory: I love how the thumbnail says "he's a thief" while not saying who he is talking about

“Crap, Crap, Double Crap” *Wow didn’t have to come after me like that*

4:18 that' "Pulitzer Prize-wininng photo" you're citing here was just a daydream of Peter's. i know because i have that issue: Jameson daydreams he beats-up Spider-Man and wins Publisher of the Year; Felicia Hardy daydreams Spider-Man was actually Cary Grant, and Peter, while hanging upside-down, daydreams of humiliating Jameson, and becoming a full-time member of both the Avengers & the Fantastic Four. it's a tale narrated by Uatu... alas, Peter's hard luck even affects his daydream as both Avengers & FF reject him for being a 'scrawny kid...'

Oh my gosh, you should definitely do another theory on the good place

Film Theory: **exists** *Everyone liked that*

6:11 You should’ve also said Daredevil. He and Spidey have more history together than She-Hulk.

fun fact, in the original comics (I think it's within the first 12 or so) Peter DOES go to the Bugle's top competitor because of JJJ not paying him enough, as well as his personality. The guy's willing to pay him a lot more and is friendly but is extremely curious where he's getting the pics from, so much so that Peter decides to stick with JJJ in the long run, because JJJ doesn't care where the photos are from, he just takes them and runs with it.

JJJ actually does exist in the amazing spiderman movies, just in one throw-away line, "Jameson? Jameson pays me a fair wage, if it was 1961 he'd pay me a fair wage"

Do you think he could do a film theory on “Parasite”, *the Korean movie* because if he were to it would be really cool (edit) A lot of people were also asking why and I wanted to clear that up. Since he made an “us” theory I thought it would have been cool if he made a parasite one

Why does everyone hate mat Pat? Mickey, Scott, j jonis and more!

"Theories about the good place." I NEED THIS

As a person whose thought about commissioning for a while this video was very insightful

You know the main thing about spiderman? is, yes he's probably naive, he probably doesn't know he's being taken advantage of, but he also probably just went "oh well, I'm not in it for the fame anyway." He does what he does because most who have power, use it for their own benefit and most try to harm people and try to straight up destroy his city...Spiderman has always had a fairly straight set moral compass, he's a bit like Saitama in that way, He doesn't care if Jay Jonah is spouting nonsense, He pretty much went "ahh well I tried, he's the boss not me ohh well." and to be honest? People look up and cheer for him, they cheer for him because he's the hero...they have probably seen or heard of his acts of justice firsthand or secondhand...if anything the people in this city already know of Jay Jonah's libel and just don't care, like he's probably spouted so much he's crying wolf again...if anything people might subscribe to his newpaper because of the outrageous libel he produces...like he might as well be The Onion at this point, only he's being serious...in which case it's just kinda sad. In summary Spiderman just doesn't care if people hate him or fear him, he knows he's doing whats right in his heart, and considering that the Boston Bugle has always had Libel issues people might just buy it to point and laugh at it...like how some people buy National Enquirer just for shits and giggles...

When you realize JJJ voices Tenzin in Legends of Korra

Actually, Tasm2 had the daily bugle. And JJ. It was a Easter egg, but Peter was selling photos online to The Daily Bugle Website. He said to JJ "Could you consider that maybe Spider-Man is a good guy?" and JJ replied something along the lines of "Are you crazy?" or "Heck No!" This kinda triggered my OCD a bit.

Matt you should do a theory on perfect blue its a cool anime id think should be theorized

You got to admit that the swap between “was a hero...” to “was a thief!” Was really hilarious 😂

Oh my god Guys... The old intro’s back

Mat pat : a chunk of the audience wasn't even born for the first one Me born in 2009 : I wasn't born for any of them

Completely addicted to this channel, awesome but can you theorize IRON MAN. Like everything from arc reactor to the suit mechanism 😬

Peter: “Nooo, you can’t just sell off the photos I worked so hard to take” Jameson: “haha money printer go brrr”

Here's a thought experiment: What if J. Jonah is doing all of this with intent. Maybe secretly, he knows that Spidey and Parker are the same; but he [J] chooses to build Spidey's case as a "menace" to help avert any eyes that'd be pointed at Parker, should the secret get out. Sorta like an anti-hero. J does bad things to make everyone think that Spiderman is a wild-card that just causes collateral damage (Nothing like what "Peter Parker" would do). Also consider J's own capabilities as a photographer (or really anyone with two eyes and a brain)... It's doesn't really take a lot to piece together that your biggest cash-cow happens to be there at the exact same time as the hero in question... And just look at the quality and angling of those photos. Very~ well done.

I watched this video already, but I've actually just commissioned artwork for the cover of a book I've written and wanted to brush up on what I need to do to ensure that I'm free to use it as I want. Also, we need a theory about why we haven't seen She-Hulk in the MCU yet. Her origin story is solid enough as a stand-alone movie.

“Totally called the reimagining of the daily bugle and JJJ” *laughs in marvel super heroes 2*