Film Theory: Spider-Man is His Own WORST Enemy! (Spider Man Across the Spider Verse) 

One of Matt’s last theories was how there’s no good role models in media anymore or that they’re being erased/mocked. It was good seeing miles confide in a father figure who’s actually his father. It’s hard enough finding good father figures let alone good fathers and this short just lets a dad be a dad. So good

So excited for Miles to say in Beyond, "I guess the real anomaly was the Miles we made along the way."

From a psych and mental health nerd: A++ intro to anxiety disorders, panic attacks and CBT! Calling out the disclaimer about panic attacks not being inherently fatal before going into theory mode was so necessary and so well done, especially proud to be a Theorist today. Thanks, Lee!

I deal with anxiety, and I've dealt with panic attacks on a semi-regular basis. Therapy has helped so much with giving me the tools to manage my anxiety. This short really connected with me because of this, and this episode did a great job exploring that territory. I hope, if anyone watches this video and it resonates with them, that it helps them realize they're not alone, and that they can overcome anxiety. It's a lot of work, and I personally still have road ahead of me, but it's a lot more manageable already. Thanks for shining a spotlight on this issue.

This video was a canon event.

I always took them recognizing someone else's spider-sense in the movie as like crossing frequencies of a radio, which is why when Miles meets his Peter, it looks like they get a bit of a headache, the interference of two strong reaction signals pushing against each other.

These were the kind of theories that I was really scared of loosing when Mat left. The ones that start out talking about the media we all love and then, go into real world things and really help remind me and ground me in the world. That short made me cry when I first saw it. These depictions of these disorders are getting better, more accurate and are helping with acceptance and normalization of really difficult things. Thank you Lee, this was a wonderful video 😊

Was not expecting to end up crying about my anxiety when I hopped into this video a few days late. Thanks Lee, I’m not able to treat myself atm, but I didn’t know about this short, and seeing it played completely straight, hearing you talk about it as it is, very comforting, and helpful

This reminds me of that one episode from the Teen titans(the original, not TTGO) animated series where Robin was fighting Slade but he is literally the only one who sees Slade. None of his friends could see Slade. When Robin finally calm down with the help of his friends. "Slade" finally vanishes. There was no Slade to begin with. It was all in his mind. Hallucinations due to mental stress and PTSD. The episode ended with Robin turning off the lights to double check if Slade is still there. There was no Slade at all. That was a very dark episode for me when I was a kid. Back then, I didnt even know what mental health is and how realistic that experience is irl.

From what I remember Miles has the most sensitive spider sense ever so I believe that it amplifies his awareness to a point of anxiety where when the spider sense feels something unknown due to anxiety it miss fires as a threat. Which makes his anxiety worse in a vicious cycle

Fan fact: In the comics, Peter Parker's Spider-Man talks to a therapist, and his problems are so great, they sent his therapist to therapy! That's why there's a Spider-Therapist, cuz only a Spider-Person can understand and handle all that

I had a huge panic attack a year ago followed by much smaller ones, but the first was out of nowhere and it was the most scary thing I've ever lived thru; I was literally talking and playing with a board game with my friends when I suddenly had all the symptoms that they mentioned on the episode, specially the whole body tingle. I did as best as I could to stay calm and relax but it was impossible, my mind was struggling to focus on anything but "staying alive", I felt my breathing starting to shorten until I gave in and went to the hospital a few minutes later without anyone knowing. The doctors after calming me and relaxing me with both medicine and chat, just ruled out I had a panic attack with no real evident cause so I had to go to a psychiatrist to check me and actually rule out something, I ended going and not really sorting what really caused it, it seemed to be a mix of a bad sleep schedule and lack of exercise (After coming back from a month-long trip that made me walk about 20k steps a day, it seemed my mind made me think I had stored excess energy that I wasn't burning it made me feel like I needed to release it, apparently) made both me and my body crash down hard when the stress built up, luckily I tackled it as early as I could and nothing bad came out and it took me some months to fully recover from it. In the end this episode was almost word-by-word what happened to me, to the point it was a bit funny to see my experience being described in this episode and made me want to write this comment, just to share all of this, hopefully this also helps someone or gives a better perspective on what the episode was about!

"YoU'rE aN aNoMaLy." Miles: Dude, you know what would happen if a person actually got bit by a radioactive spider? Radiation poisoning bruh, we're all anomalies.

It's interesting to see how the Spider-Verse weaves in aspects of mental health alongside traditional superhero narratives. This in-depth interpretation is impressive. It drives home the fact that superheroes, despite their superpowers, also experience human emotions and struggle with problems like everyday people.

Hey man just wanted to say you really spoke to me because I've been struggling with alot of spiritual anxiety and not knowing how to handle the sudden fear attacks or the sudden unease and I'm working through it but just hearing you talk about it how to treat it letting us know we aren't alone in this (obviously we have Christ through everything but still) it really helped me calm down so thanks man I appreciate it

Go for a run, even if you hate running. The anxiety goes away completely.

I think the reason Insomniac Miles (IM) gets a pass while Sony Miles (SM) doesn't is because the spider that bit IM was from his universe, unlike the one that bit SM. In SM's universe, the blonde Peter was supposed to be the only Spider-Man in that world, while in the Insomniac-verse, there was meant to be both a Peter Parker and Miles Morales Spider-Man in that world. More than one Spider-Man can exist in a single universe (otherwise characters like Silk don't align with the canon), it's just that that wasn't meant to be the case in SM's universe.

Something I would like to add, Miles in the comics had similar problems with anxiety to the point that his Spidersense would randomly go off without there being any threat or just not work at all, when it mattered. He did get help and actual therapy later on to help him deal with it. I can only recommend Ziglar's current run with Miles. It's really amazing and great for his character.

As someone with GAD aka Generalized Anxiety Disorder this video pointing out stuff about Anxiety Disorders is really meaningful the search into symptoms and panic attacks is really accurate. Thank you for this theory.

I was clinically diagnosed with General Anxiety nearly a decade ago but I always felt it and I really loved this Short and this Theory, I don't talk to people, or rarely leave my house except for work, and I get that crawling sensation from time to time where I feel like something is touching me and I hate it, I've only experienced Sleep Paralysis once and I hope I never do again, Anxiety sucks, medicine helps a small amount but not much

8:31 As a person with sleep paralysis, I can ABSOLUTELY confirm that Miles is suffering from sleep paralysis demons. My demons usually get close and touch me, and I can’t do a thing about it. The scary thing about it is that it feels real, it feels like there’s actually somebody there with me.

As someone who also suffers from a anxiety disorder, I felt really connected to Miles. I experience some of these symptoms often and it felt nice that the film theorists covered something that I, along with many others, struggle with. And the way they talked about anxiety disorders was really informative and understanding. This is probably one of my favorite theories now.

I love how you make it seem like Matpat is there in a different voice and body while making the new guy have his own identity. This is the first video of Film Theory that I watched after the finale, and it's really good. I would love to watch a video of Matpat and the new guy working together ❤

It genuinely made me cry how enthusiastic you are. Matt is definitely so proud of you.

The spider Within really does a fantastic job showing anxiety in a realistic way,I understood the allegory immediately and related to it as someone with anxiety (generalized) Lee I appreciate you for bringing attention to anxiety disorders and the team for researching seriously,I learned some new things myself

I think my favorite part of this video is how it shows how much thought and effort went into making the Spider Within short. It is such an accurate depiction of panic attacks in a visual way that is also on brand for the character, so it's excellently done.

Thank you for the finale of this video. I really needed to hear that

After watching this I appreciate the short a lot more. As someone who is prone to panic attacks I can say it portrays it perfectly. For me telltail signs of a panic attack happening soon are me being fidgety ( more than usual ) being hyper aware of the small things ( similar to Miles’s spider senses going off ) and it being harder to focus

-Anxiety is not a mood disorder, it's an anxiety disorder, like Panic Disorder (disordered panic attacks). The mood disorders are Bipolar and its variants, and Depression and its variants. -Sleep Paralysis would occur near the end of the night, not immediately, as REM sleep occurs at the end of a sleep cycle, which we go through 4-8 sleep cycles a night. The amount of REM sleep in each cycle increases until morning where it is at its greatest amount.

I think that there is a lot of hope for Miles, especially because at the end of ATSV we saw that he is finally willing to confide in his parents that he is Spider-man. Even if it's still a secret to everyone else in his life and even though the constant danger he's in will always be large sources of stress, being able to finally be honest with them would definately ease some his anxiety because he no longer has to lie to them all the time.

I love seeing Anxiety starting to be shown in mainstream media. I always felt alone in my fight, especially when adults would downplay it when I needed help, but with things like this it will help kids feel like they fit in and adults will see it as the problem it is

I'll be honest, I think this is by far the best episode that Film Theory has had in a long, LONG time. No stretches of the imagination or having to look into small tidbits to make the theory stick, no conveniently ignoring basic facts about the series, no haphazard guessing of what maybe-sorta-kinda-could be, and not a case of "this is so obvious to even casual fans so why are you covering it?" kind of thing. A great straightforward but thoughtful analysis of something film related to produce a theory, make connections to that theory, and tie it up into a great message and learning opportunity. Fantastic video.

Lee rly said nah ima do my own thing

This short film really sheds light on what having an Anxiety disorder and, more specifically, when having a panic attack is really like, speaking from experience daily. It also shows what one can do to help remedy and manage through, even though to most, it may seem like the worst idea to ask for help, again speaking from experience. Really great theory!

this time it’s not just a theory. as someone who has seen a therapist before for panic attacks and anxiety, mental health is so important and talking through it can really help. if u or anyone u know is struggling, i urge u to talk it out with someone u trust. thanks for bringing attention to this ❤

I LOVEd the voice for Jeff, it was so kind when asking what was wrong to Miles. I have a thing for healthy parents and it touched my heart to see Miles being comfortable enough to ask his dad, and him being so understanding to take a walk at night with him. I am nothing but happy to have this exist.

As someone with severe anxiety i can confirm i have to fight evil shadow versions of myself.

Woah. Definitely going to watch that short now. This all definitely rings true to how I experienced severe anxiety. There were times when my body went into panic mode and *then* my brain made up something to explain it, which of course made it worse. Panic attacks are no joke.

As someone who is going through major life events and struggling with an anxiety disorder this video explained everything so well and made me feel better. Thank you

Experienced this a few times and it’s one of the most horrific experiences I’ve had. Unable to breathe, unable to move, wanting to call out for help, but can’t get anything out. When it finally ended and I was able to move, breathe, and talk again, I was terrified to fall asleep again.

Unless, Miles was intended to be Spider-Man in the Insomniac universe while the one from the Spider-Verse is actually an anomaly

This short film beautifully captures the struggles of anxiety and panic attacks in a visually stunning way. It's incredibly relatable and well done.

As someone with anxiety I related a lot to the short-film. I'm a huge fan of Spider-Man and seeing this anxiety representation in a fav hero of mine felt really good

Yes, the reason Spider-verse Miles is an anomaly is because he was bit by a Spider from a different dimension. We know that you don't have to be Peter to be Spider-Man so that wouldn't effect every single Miles, and there are a handful of Mile Morales in Canon dimensions in the overall Marvel lore.

I attended once a workshop about how to control panic attacks, and the instructor mentioned about the misconception that "it feels like a hearth attack". The truth is that a panic attacks feels how we THINK a heart attack feels, but in reality a hearth attack is very different, the heart is not beating very rapidly in a hearth attack, it's exactly the opposite. Btw, the a rapid heart rate for a very small time is not damaging to the body, that's exactly what cardiovascular excersize does :), the issue is a rapid heart rate during all the day. EDIT: just in case a clarification is needed: anxiety is not a good for health, even when panic attacks are sporadic, chronic stress is pretty bad for other reasons than the hearth beating rapidely for small periods (things like sleep deprivation and high levels of cortisol causes multiple health issues).

the entire short was so impactful and personal to me, so thank you so much for covering it 💕 feels so comforting knowing that even supers can go through similar problems as us. for anyone seeing this who may be struggling, I’m speaking from experience when I say that you WILL make it through this and you are never alone!! ❤❤❤

This was an amazing video it is really great to hear these sorts of things about mental health in media today and I'm so happy to see them on one of my favorite youtube channels thank you so much

4:52 "No No No! Get out of here. We are not talking to you!"💀💀💀💀

As someone with diagnosed GAD, and whose favorite movies are the Spider-Verse films, watching this short made me cry. I've only had full panic attacks a few times in my life, but that's exactly how it felt. And though I've never had sleep paralysis hallucinations, those sorts of "shadowy, evil, broken versions of myself" are frequent images in my mind. For awhile after I got diagnosed, I sometimes called my anxiety Freddy, after Freddy Krueger, since it feels like a different person who's only inside my mind and trying to hurt me. Most of the time, my anxiety doesn't lead to full panic attacks. Instead, I just shut down, zone out, and am unable to do anything, sometimes barely aware of my surroundings. I guess that's technically a form of dissociative panic attack, but it feels quite different. Regardless, I'm rambling now 😅 The point is I cried watching the short, and I cried watching this analysis of it 😅

Thank you for this. I've been having panic attacks for a few years now. Been out of work because I'd have a panic attack at work and just crumble. It would leave me dazed and humiliated for days until I inevitably quit... It's debilitating, I missed two Easter events that I wanted to help set up because I felt like I was dying for twelve hours, followed by two days of exhaustion. All the symptoms you pointed out are absolutely correct. caught myself saying 'Yep, that too' one or twice. What caught me off guard was the 'prickling sensation'. God Dang that PRICKLING. It's AWFUL. You hear people says "It feels like needles" about this and that, but you don't understand until it's prickling you in waves across your chest and down your arms. So yeah, keeping it short, Thank you for this topic. It felt reassuring to hear it talked about. And now you've gotten me to think about more things to mention to my doctor in the future. Awesome Video.

CBT isn't a cure, its a bandaid. when used on it's own it has a high relapse rate. However in conjunction with other therapies it does give the individual a temporary boost, allowing them to seek changes to their life that can lead to a positive long term outcome. This is not guaranteed as external factors that caused the anxiety disorder often reasert themselves when therapies are concluded.

I love CBT! 12:45

Man do I love film theory and Lee keeps it going great

Currently in therapy to get the tools to deal with chronic anxiety, hope it helps. Had to quit my job because I couldn't work properly (stress about the job being done) while I was stressing about my health and how we as a family need to adapt to accompany our deaf second son the best we can.

This is such a great short. Anxiety disorders are so often parts of your brain treating the basic stress you feel-like schoolwork, crushes, family stuff, jobs, etc.-like a hungry panther stalking you through the forest; you're stressed out, so the ancient lizard brain reacts as if you're being hunted. It makes so much sense that, once in this state, Miles spider-sense would go haywire. It's reacting to "danger," but in this case, there isn't actually anything there. It's just the thoughts in his head. That would be so overwhelming, jacking up his anxiety to, dare we say, super human levels!

Panic attacks and anxiety disorder sucks horribly. I have it and its not fun. Its like flight or fight but without a cause, it can happen without a real reason to and god im so lucky to not have experienced any sleep paralysis. I have some sometimes but have found a way to break out of it funny enough.

Nice vid anyways Here's a recipe for a decadent chocolate layer cake: Ingredients: For the cake: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 and 3/4 cups granulated sugar - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder - 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder - 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda - 1 teaspoon salt - 2 large eggs, at room temperature - 1 cup whole milk - 1/2 cup vegetable oil - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract - 1 cup boiling water For the frosting: - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened - 3 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar - 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder - 1/2 cup heavy cream - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract - Pinch of salt Instructions: For the cake: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper. 2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and beat on medium speed until well combined. 4. Reduce the speed to low and carefully add the boiling water to the cake batter. Beat on high speed for about 1 minute to incorporate the hot water into the batter. 5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. 7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. For the frosting: 1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on medium speed until creamy. 2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the heavy cream, until the frosting is smooth and creamy. 3. Beat in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until well combined. Assembly: 1. Once the cakes have cooled completely, level the tops if necessary to create flat surfaces. 2. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a layer of frosting evenly over the top. 3. Repeat with the remaining cake layers and frosting, stacking them on top of each other. 4. Use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake, spreading it evenly with a spatula. 5. Decorate the cake as desired with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or fresh berries.

The part where they talked about the whole sleep demons “laying” on your chest so u can’t breathe freaked me out so much still love the video though

I saw the short film on the day of release, and of course was happy to see more Spider-Man. And I was pleasantly surprised about them tackling issues like that, with the way of: even superheroes struggle.

6:57 As someone who did have a panic attack I totally agree with this it is terrifying you will feel weak, insignificant, and afraid, but you can get through it

13:04 I'm doing CBT later this year for OCD treatment and this kind of treatment is supposed to be really effective. It's free in the UK and the system is great so if anyone has any anxiety problems at all I totally recommend it. Even if your problem doesn't seem much to you, it's always worth checking out options.

This is the first time I've been able to bring myself to click a theory video since Matpat departed... And honestly I'm super impressed and will have to go back and watch more with our new host.

CBT is no joke. Its much smaller scale, and i did it myself, but i used that system to stop picking at my nails. I used to never have to clip them cause theyd always be picked short. I just did it unconsciously - a bad habit from nerves. But eventually i made myself take a conscious note of the behavior and that i wanted to stop it. I would try to catch myself doing it and stop myself, and after a good few months, i broke the cycle and they grow nice and healthy now :) I 100% believe it can be applied to other aspects of life and anxiety

Thank you for making this video. I have an anxiety disorder (OCD) and experience fairly regular panic attacks, so I'm glad to see Sony and Theorist raising awareness. It could help a lot of people. I've been in therapy for years and it has helped tremendously. I've also found that just learning to recognize a panic attack for what it is in the moment really makes them a lot more bearable. Then, I'm still tense, but I'm not catastrophizing and causing it to become any more severe or last longer than it needs to.

The death of the characters in Super Smash Bros. is noticed by everybody since the game makes a line of vibrant colors. In the Hunger Games the players know if another player has died by it being spoken at the end of the day.

Honestly as someone who deals with anxiety on a regual basis and who exibits a lot of these symptoms, I just found it really cool that the "Humanized the Hero" as a friend put it, showing that even with super powers Miles is still only human and has the same struggles we do on top of his hero struggles.

Was not expecting to cry at this video lol - kudos to Film Theory and the way you all handled this sensitive topic, anxiety/panic disorder f***ing sucks but it’s important to remember that it will always pass❤️

W Lee for helping with FILM THEORY. 1:05

I usually watch for the learning mixed with some escapism from my life, so I didn't expect to open up film theory and be greeted by a topic so personal to myself. I find it incredibly useful to have these messages continually reinforced throughout my treatment, and thanks for doing so in a fun and interesting way! Keep spreading the good word Lee!

I have really bad generalized anxiety and have a service dog that makes it possible for me to live a normal life. I had to go two months without my pup because my job was taking forever to approve him, I had multiple panic attacks a week and the worst panic attack I've ever had. I had no control of my body and started hyperventilating so bad I could have passed out if someone hadn't found me. If you have anxiety please see a doctor there are things that will help make life easier, please look out for yourself and know your not alone in this fight

Having lived with it for my entire life, anxiety isn't fun, but there are ways of dealing with it in a healthy environment, with people that know how much it tears and rips at you. There are other ways, and people are out there who can and will listen because they know what it's like.

This genuinely reminds me one time i got sleep paralysis except i didnt see any shadow beings i hear screams, like girl screams high pitched, im in a dorm room with 16 other people in it so i tried my best to grab the person next to me for comfort, when the screaming stopped i turns out i havent moved an inch, is it like an alternative of shadowy figures? Like screams that night freaks me out

For anyone worried about the thumbnail art being AI, the thumbnail artist confirmed that it isn't and they have proof showcasing their psd file. We can rest easy

i had sleep paralysis twice and the things you see while paralysed feel so real, you can hear them, see them even feel them touching you. The second time i had this i refused to open my eyes because i didnt want to see whats there but then it felt like i was being carried away from my bed

Speaking from experience. Actually being taught what an anxiety attack is helped me a lot to understand and recognise it when it happened and knowing what to do. For those of you how don't know. Anciaty attacs hapends because the part of your brain that you've inherited from our stone age ancestors is programed to act if it senses danger (you know the whole flight, fight, freeze thing). And sometimes it thinks it senses danger when absolutely nothing is wrong. This causes your brain to panic and you experience anxiety. So ya it's basically your brain going haywire for no reason.

I really appreciate the insight given to this. The whole videos just a lesson in anxiety and thats a very important thing for people to learn! Thanks! Also my god WHERE did you get that image of The Hat Man it is absolutely amazing

Matpat leaving was a canon event

As someone who suffers with GAD and depression, it feels nice to have an accurate depiction of how I feel day to day. I hope this leads to more people understanding this illness as more than just a worry. So glad my favourite channel covered this ❤

My last panic attack changed my life. I sincerely thought I was having a heart attack and it made me rethink everything I've been doing with my life for months. I still think about it and I'm really grateful that it happened. It sucked in the moment but I learned so much about my life and really important breathing techniques and how to spot when it's about to happen. Being able to recognize that it's happening & talk yourself down is such an important skill to have. V good ep!

I feel like the best plot twist would be Miles and the spider girl that send him into the wrong dimension (don't remember her name) confront Miguel about it, saying that "Miles was never an anomaly; he exist into another one wich mean that this two dimension switched their futur, making it completely normal". It will then explain that the spot was created to be his enemy, like every Spider Man has his own. I love this theory/scenario so much!

Thanks Lee. I feel so validated. I have insane anxiety and have struggled with it for so long. I really hope I have a good enough hold on it now that it doesn't affect my heart.

I went into the auditorium today when school was over an no one was there and i just became manic. I got 0 for an assignment that i printed but left behind. I had choir practice today and while crashing out with my stuff on the auditorium steps I heard my Choir mates sining "hear the bells ringing". At first i was super irritated by this( today was the the first day of the last year for form 4 aka 10th grade) and it felt like salt in the wound but after a while i realised i didnt wannna isolate myself. It was relaxing although i havent opened up yet. Also your videos are cool and unique for matpats while also being just as entertaining. Thank you for hosting film theory😊 Tldr pls dont isolate find ppl u can trust😢

thank you, I really needed this. I thought I was over my anxiety but it just all came back like a tidal wave i’ve been feeling horrible. Will probably check back in with an NA group or therapist again. Again thank you for this, i usually watch those films whenever I have a hard time, it’s just hard to talk about them with my friends and family

Great video, truly! I wish it had ANYTHING to do with the cold open though...

if I ever have a sleep paralysis probably first thing I remember (other than the fear of death) will be lee's photo with a little smile like at 11:00

My anxiety is extremely bad and this video helped by showing me heros can also have anxiety and that it's ok ❤

8:49 REM is different from deep sleep. REM is one of the lighter sleep stages with the brain often being conscious with dreams. Deep sleep is specifically the deepest stage of non-REM sleep (not counting nREM4).

All the new theory hosts are awesome. Still miss MatPat as his voice = nostalgia for me at this point but I've still been enjoying the episodes after his curtain call. He really created something amazing and left it in great hands. I'm happy bro could win at life because there's no way you couldn't consider his life a freaking win. Family, generational wealth and true freedom. I'll stop yappin about how proud I am for him LoL. I just wanna end up where he is in life some day.

YES FILM THEORY

As someone with an anxiety disorder - who has also had experienced sleep paralysis, though thankfully hadn't had to deal with a sleep paralysis demon - dang, did I relate to this video. And given how much I love Spider-Man and Miles as a character, I really loved this video. I really felt seen with this one.

My favorite ep from u so far Thankyou

14:03 he’s not a very good one💀

Spiderverse legitimately might go down as one of the greatest film trilogies ever if it sticks the landing. I can’t get enough of Miles and this story.

I have experienced sleep paralysis, while watching this it gave me flashbacks to the Hat man dancing in my room 💀

As someone who grew up with an INTENSE anxiety disorder that I've had ever since I can remember, it's validating to see media start to reflect that. And I think showing it in the ways of superpowers helps people who don't experience it understand what it's like. Powers in media are something that the hero doesn't always know how to control, and that's similar to how our brain sometimes gets triggered and suddenly we're not as in control.

Theory idea. Four way hunger games crossover. Game theory is which smash bros character lives/wins hunger games. Film theory could be anything, maybe something about could the capitol survive without districts(like in mockingjay), or maybe something about thirteen. Food theory could be are the capitols mutts edible. Style theory would be which capitol persons outfits are the most practical, or how much does it cost to look like a capitol person.

2:27 IM CALLING THAT THIS IS A THEORY ABOUT SLEEP PARALYSIS DEMONS BTW I HAVEN’T WATCHED ALL OF THIS YET

I have experienced sleep paralysis many times. I haven’t experienced the demon, but I’ve been “awake” but unable to open my eyes. It takes all my mental strength and focus to move myself awake. It’s been one of the scariest things ever to experience. I haven’t had an episode in years. But it is one of the scariest things I’ve experienced.

Great theory. I like how you watched a spiderman short about Miles having anxiety, and then theorized that maybe Miles has anxiety.

12:52 Twitter users are so taking this to their grave.