Scott Pilgrim Ruined My Teenage Years... 

Banger. also could we get a list of the music for this video?

I love how something as goofy and cartoonish as Scott Pilgrim can have characters that are so human and well-written that it literally made Bryan's friends leave him because they saw themselves in his characters and how flawed they were as people.

I find it ironic that Bryan lost friends over writing Scott Pilgrim, since it seems to be for the same reason a lot of people now bandwagon on hating Scott Pilgrim: it's a story about not very good people just trying to make life work, whilst making a lot of mistakes and being painfully human. And I think some people hate that because it's too real. Some people don't get that as you said, Scott being not-so great is highly deliberate. It's just the author never handholds the reader and goes "This is the characterisation." Dope video man; I hope more people give the series a chance

when scott mercs skater dude, if u still somehow liked Scott through the run of the comics, it’s because u were Scott

My father sold my five string bass guitar to pay for financial responsibilities without my consent before Scott Pilgrim Vs The World hit theatres, so when I was watching the movie I was seething that not only did this cartoon Canadian man with noodle arms have a beautiful bass guitar I couldn’t afford (a Rickenbacker) he also had a girlfriend when I didn’t, and I hated Scott for that because in my mind it was unacceptable. I feel like Frank Grimes from The Simpsons talking about the proverbial Homer Simpson that is Scott Pilgrim in this analogy, I’ve always hated this character from the moment I laid eyes on him, but when I was on painkillers for a scalded leg I read the comics and the meds bypassed the part of my brain that hated Scott and I was entertained by how garbage he was instead of infuriated.

The entire comic/manga(?) felt like a satire on 2000s drama and romance and how it’s portrayed. As well as just early adulthood and how teens gotta quit the bs and act their age when the time comes. I remember having a nice overdose of adhd in the first 3 vols with a looming sense of existential dread then 4-6 hit me hard. They slowed down yet had so much stuff going on and suddenly got really deep for no reason. And someone summed the message up perfectly “if ur still acting like a volatile and toxic teen as an adult, grow tf up”. Evidently it was a bit too subtle since a lot of fans still missed the point and even idolized the characters (movie and comics) Also kinda sad O’Malley’s former friends didn’t take the hint that the parody of their life points out their flaws they need to work on

This is a really good primer on what is there to love in this series, and I hope the upcoming anime makes justice to this side of the story. Killer music taste btw!

One thing I loved about Scott Pilgrim is that on the final volumes, when there is a 'time skip' of sorts, I'd get sooo anxious. Thinking about it, I realized it was because I had a fear of change, of not knowing how things would turn out. I was in my twenties, and seeing all of Scott's 'original biome' of sorts change so much made me realize how fearful I was for how my life could change. Would I lose my friends? Would my hobbies change? Would I drop out from my course degree? The last frame of this video brought it all back together, in a good way. Seeing how everyone turned out in the story - each on their own path, but still connected - gave me that same sense of anxiety for what will be of my life (I'm 23 now), but now I'm looking foward to that unkown.

It’s like yea I lost friends too and the more I got into Scott the more I relate to it. It sucks things don’t stay the same forever

I find it curious, Scott Pilgrim is supposed to be a work whose main focus is accepting responsibility and thinking about others. When Bryan started this story it was with an innocent intention, but there must have come a point where he asked his friends what they thought of his work, some of them probably didn't like it, but he still continued. What if he is a Scott Pilgrim who didn't learn his lesson?

Being teenager and young adult is to put on many costume because u think u need to play a game of pretend for society to accept you. Then you grow up, don't go to school, people u used to know have kids, and u realize nobody really gives a shit. U start stripping down all the layers u put onto yourself, and then in the end urself is left. Just you, just unfiltered vonerable you. And you learn to accept yourself and forgive yourself for who you are. Because you can't be anyone else than yourself, and there's no reason to fight that.

this video summarized basically what i was feeling but couldn't get into words

Banger video. I’ve always loved the part in vol 5 where Scott sleeps in the same bed with Kim and she tells him she’s moving. The whole situation is awkward and Scott just looks so shocked and sort of hurt when she tells him. It sort of makes sense in his little brain when he says she’s always been there for him and you can see it affects him when she leaves right after Ramona does.

It’s such an accurate depiction of my 20s. That hipster alt culture was such an era people rejected mainstream music and relationships were fragile and chaotic. Scott pilgrim takes me back to that chaotic time of living for live shows fighting for that girl living through all the high and lows.

Adventure Time and Steven universe is a good light hearted fun but can put you in the heart strings when needed

I hope the anime is serious will get to tell the whole story and maybe even an epilogue to the series itself! It will most likely do what the movie did and expand a few characters but I really am hoping this is successful enough to see how Knives moves on from Scott at the very least.

This was actually such a great analysis of the series Icl. The music that you used in the video and the clips and scenes from the movie and the books really brought it together. I like scott pilgrim alot because it reminds me of the original FLCL, just being young and a whole lot of randomness that doesn't make sense quite yet. I feel like this video really shined a light on that, in short W video bro keep it up

The way you compared Scott to the last air bender really hit home. I think that’s why one piece has a big appeal as well, masterfully balancing good jokes with even better action. It’s crazy how animation and media in general can have you feeling all type of ways

Hm I just want to say how I came to love Scott Pilgrim. I was 13 when it aired in theaters and I went to see it opening weekend, and its now 2023 and every year it feels like this annual obsession kicks in. Full force once again now the show is out. From the music to the fashion I was a fanatic - I dressed like ramona, bag and all and dyed my hair every month or two weeks depending - it was so bad LOL Even my first boyfriend, he somehow ended up buying Todd's official shirt from the film and he used to wear it - we called each other Scott n Ramona - but theres so much more... Now that Im a musician I constantly look to what inspired me and 100% Scott Pilgrim is responsible for me creating music and finding the music I loved. The fashion I wear on stage or for photos is even entirely inspired by Envy Adams. This series will NEVER leave my life - it taught me amazing lessons and I related a bit too much to Ramona as a young adult... I'm so happy its resurging.

The Prince Daddy and the Hyena track to go out on, fuck yeah!

Really well put together video essay, and thanks for introducing me to hidden track. I've watched the film and read the graphic novels plenty of times since they came out so I'm going to copy a comment from another video that I agree with in retrospect. 15-year-old me: "Wow, these two are the perfect couple in every way." 20 year-old me: "Wow, Ramona's a bitch. Scott is too good for her." 25 year-old me: "Wow, Scott is a monster. Ramona's too good for him." 30 year-old me: "Wow, these two awful people are perfect for each other."

bro this video made me such a fan of you, your choice of music in this and the epilogue that was truly inspirational af has totally got me waiting to see more of your content man!

I gotta say, this is one of the most real stories I’ve seen. Everyone just feels like people that could, to some degree, definitely exist in my life being 23 myself. Of course I love the comedy, video game references and music sub-culture elements of it, because I love those things myself. But that just further helps me connect to the stories and drama of these characters interacting with one another to try and figure out living life

Wow dude, you’re really underrated. I was tuned in the whole time and immersed. Awesome video! I love the editing and commentary.

Love the soundtrack of this video. Not a huge RHCP fan but the backing track worked with what you were doing and P Daddy for the ending was perfect

I really love this video man, i really wanna go re-read it now cause i feel like i read it all wrong. Good work dude 👍

I suggest "Over The Garden Wall" if you haven't seen it already. It seems like a light hearted children's cartoon, and in many ways is. But it's actually pretty spooky, mysterious and existential

your music choice in this was perfect. Hidden Track is one of my all time favorites and a perfect way to end this video. thank you

1:46 I'd say M.A.S.H., the show that the term "dramedy" was literally coined to describe. The show as a whole is a rollercoaster of comedy and tragedy, but the first three seasons are probably what you sound like you're looking for.

This is so well edited

The end of this video goes hard, the music in combination with the message was powerful. Great job

Wonderful video, 27 now and looking back with a smile at how stupid I was just a few years ago. I’m also accepting that I’m probably still stupid in ways I won’t grasp for another few years or so lol. Life’s an incredible journey. Just be good to people, and be good to yourself too. Thanks for coming to my Ted talk.

one of my teachers told me he would put on the Scott pilgrim movie on his tiny box tv in his room almost every night to fall asleep to in high school 😟

I happened upon the series when I was 16 because of an article in a games and movies magazine about the upcoming movie and it talks about the comic. Lo and behold, a little while later I found the comic in a book shop in a visit to the neighboring city. I finished the series on the following year, getting the third an last volume as it was released (where I'm from it was compilated into three volumes for it's release). The way I looked at the series from one year to the other, in a time in life when each month is so different form the other, let alone one year to another, changed drastically, especially from the third volume to the fourth (my favorite). The story stuck a lot with me and my friends both (some of them were also really into it after borrowing my copies), and we kinda had the same douchey problem for some time, as dumb young adults. It's nostalgic to look back at Scott Pilgrim now, for how much it meant for us back then, and seeing how, after all those years, it still has a strong following and how many people also holds it to heart. Also, the anime opening having references to my two favorite animes from back then also made me lose my shit lol

I'm surprise this video isn't more popular, I have a feeling it'll blow up soon though

Wow amazing editing and writing! Hope your channel grows!

I was Scott, the books helped me recognize my negative patterns. I'll never forget that.

Loved your comments on the series. Loved your music choices. Amazing video.

the way you described the early 00s as being over superficial and everyone trying to stand out but also fit in, just sounds like modern social media culture

I love the characters for all their flaws and good parts

1:46 maybe not always in 1 episode or story but Doctor Who has a great blend or switch between episodes with more darker or thriller or scary ishy stuff and then to fun or comedy stuff/ episodes, and episodes do have comedy in between, so I would recommend Doctor Who! ( good to start with 2005 episode 1 Rose, and continue at the very least to the series 4 and the specials of "new who"(the revived series) but if you're enjoying it you could continue it even further into the Moffat era (11th/12th doctor) which are great, assuming that ofc if you would be even willing to check out or watch for that long as 4 series etc). other than that great video and analyzation of Scott Pilgrim! also as a side note, thanks for the uhh the stuff u said on 6:51.... (I'm 18 soon 19) and that stuff assured me more that I can either make things right or use events and stuff as learning experience to make myself improve to be better later on in life.(related to recent stuff and thoughts about the things for some time and like just recently having thought about those things to, do something towards making things at least a bit more "right" I guess) (referring to the part where you said that it's a dumb cycle of dumb stuff happening until you decide and realize to make things right) and uhhh I very much might regret later on putting/writing/posting this last bit in this comment on this account...And not on an alt account... maybe but dunno....

I love your use of music throughout this video, banger work man!

Amazing video bro. You Put my exactly feelings towards the series into words

someone else mentioned this, but HELL YEAH PRINCE DADDY AND HYENA TO END IT OFF! amazing video!!

Very well done video! Now I am even more excited for the anime to release.

I’ve been avoiding these kinds of videos because I really didn’t want the music to be ruined for me but this video didn’t which I like so good video 👍

Damn, great job with the false memories thing, it was something really "wow" to me when i was reading.

this is amazing man thanks for finding the words for feelings that have been spinning around in my brain for a while

LOVE YOUR ANALYSIS! AND YOUR MUSIC TASTE!!

dude legit im watching this video and it feels like my spotifys playing in the background i love it

The title should be "I ruined my own teenage years for using a fictional piece of media as a guide for life" lol

video was already perfect. Hajime no Ippo soundtrack starts. MASTERPIECEE

Everything here was top notch, especially the music choice!

Damn that was a nice edition and script gj bro

Didn't expect you to use hajime no ippo's ost good choice of music or anime if u do watch it!

I love how in the movie,when knives asked if Scott was home,he just pulled a “mom say I can’t go”and just leaps out the window😂

How did it ruin your teen years tho

5:13 is that the Hajime no Ippo Manga where sawamura and ippo fought?? thats crazy

amazing video! losing my shit over the FLCL and Omori osts in the background haha

i was crying the whole video, thank you

This was a really well constructed video

totally agree I really loved the comic and I still remeber when I frist saw the movie, it has some kind of positive energy and drama that gives some kind of hope

Yoo just saw prince daddy live a couple days ago, great music tastes you have

cute video man, great video essay

“And you’re just like them” Me:*has social anxiety and a fear of dating*

Scissor seven fits your two requirements pretty well. Fair warning the first season is pretty much only light hearted stuff but it adds more serious elements later. Not to say the first season isn’t good but there is an obvious jump in writing quality. Check it out because it deserves a lot more praise

Anyone else read the comics at age 13 and grow up thinking that this is what your early to mid twenties would be like, only to end up in your late twenties-early thirties single with like two friends and no real hobbies? Cause same

if you’re looking for a movie that is that perfect mix of fun and heartbreak then please please please watch the dirties, i won’t spoil what it’s about. the first time i watched it i viewed it as a comedy but now it keeps me up at night thinking.

4:01 you missed your chance to say ex-istential crisis after all the existential stuff you just mentioned. -10 points from griffindor. great video! lol

Scott Pilgrim feels like a safer but still somewhat similar version of Goodnight PunPun

I really love how Netflix Show focus on how amazing Remona was to bounce back and forth between her Ex-es, but not to get back with them but to put them in the friends zone so they can help her out with whatever they can while she is tying to make it work with her ne BF just to find out she don't need no BF and love is not really worth fighting for. Whatever.

This video is the prefect way to explain Scott pilgrim. Thanks for giving me a way to gush to my freinds about my hyper fixation:D

Very cool that people still make video essays that aren't 2h long

Hahaha it was nice to see hidden track at the end 😌🤍

Wow I ansolutely loved this video and the one you did before, thanks for making these !

Genuinely awesome video

music choice in this video is on point

Fuckin great vid, im about to turn 18, this vids got me nostalgic and excited for a time i havent even lived yet

Silent Eyes is my fav track from Ippo, always play it when I'm wanting motivation.

Finally, the yt algorithm delivering a banger video

super fun and entertaining commentary and video topic :) great job on the vid

GREAT VIDEO! THANKS FOR MAKING THISS!

Prince daddy and the Hyena music is peak

I hate my youth. I did nothing that's why Scott Pilgrim makes me extremely depressed, seeing all these things others have experienced in such a short time no matter if good or bad. I hate my youth.

I loved this video... Thank you man

As someone who loves all Scott Pilgrim media this video couldn’t have summed it up better. So excited to see what they do for the anime series

What are your thoughts on the new Scott Pilgrim show on Netflix? Its... certainly not what I was expecting, but Im just happy that we got some new Scott Pilgrim content in 2023. SPOILERS ABOUT WHAT I THINK ABOUT THE WHOLE SHOW BELOW I feel kinda sad that the show implies that the original timeline of the comics would lead to everything that the Old Scott and Older Ramona experienced... I mean it's realistic maybe but like... idk its kinda sad to think about it

This is a really well done video

1:38 samurai jack is also a good example

great video dude, you deserve way mora attention! also what's the song at 6:11 ?

This was a really well made video:)

Dude I wasn't ready for the prince daddy outro that's my favourite fucking band ever holy shit

i now need scott pilgrim lore because of the latest series on netflix "scott pilgrim takes off"

DUDE A GOOD BLEND OF SERIOUS AND SILLY STORY IS SCISSOR SEVEN

7:33 absolutely ❤ this part

Ngl u mad underrated fr

Good stuff, man

Amazing video!☝️

Bro ain't gonna think I don't notice the FLCL jams

lol at the end it shows them all together and all i can think is, lol I don't even have that amount of friends in my whole life.