The Messed Up Origins of Mulan (REVISITED!) | Disney Explained - Jon Solo 

"Lived happily ever after...until the sequel." -ooooof. the truth right there

0:39 That's the problem with making phenomenal content, Jon. Everyone's trying to copy you.

There is actually a real life "Mulan" in brazilian history: her name is Maria Quitéria and she also disguised herself as a man to fight in war and ended up being pretty amazing at it. Like Mulan, when her disguise was reveled, she lost all respect that she had gained as a man and was kicked out of the army. But later on they regretted it bc they stared to lose all the battles without her and literally BEGGED her to come back

I always thought the Disney choice to have her cut her hair was an interesting choice. In ancient China, men and women both kept their hair long. They didn't cut their hair because it represented family. Disney Milan choosing to cut it off signifies her willingness to cut away from her family in order to not bring dishonor to them (like disowning herself). But I never hear this being verified in any origin videos.

The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all

Never hide the weirdness 😂. Honestly, I’m in two minds about Disney. On the one hand I love every Disney version for the fantasy, but on the other hand I wish it wasn’t the only version of things people got to know.

in the actual poem about Mulan in china, Mulan didn't fight"honour of the family" she fought cause she wanted to save her dad. the poem didn't mention a dragon or cricket, nor superpowers. shes just an ordinary girl. she fought for 10 years, when she got back. the emperor asked, "what kind of honour do you want?" and Mulan just said "I don't want anything, I just want to go home" she put on her dress, put on flower makeup, and found her old self you might say "your Chinese Mulan story is so boring" the meaning of Mulan's story is "she's not the chosen one" she's a regular person, it could be you, me, any girl in this world. she told us "what a man can do, women can also do. who said we are bond to be protected by men? we can protect our family too!" Mulan is no superhero, shes us.

As a Chinese, I find his Chinese pronunciation really entertaining 😂can see that he tried tho (some are still extremely off)

Mr. Solo, congrats on your Disney sponsorship. Now, on with "Origins of Mulan (REVISITED!)"

Screw that other company. You are the only one I trust to cover Messed Up Origins of anything.

“Little does she know the pendant couldn’t detect if they did hand stuff”

13:35 “the pendant didn’t test if they had just done hand stuff” Patty cake? PATTY CAKE?! _PATTY CAKE?!?!_

_"LET'S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS TO DEFEAT THE HUNS..."_

YES PLEASE TO THE SHAN YU ORIGINS!!! He’s me and my dad’s favorite villain, so much so, my dad refuses to watch the new Mulan because when we looked at the casting, there was no Shan Yu. (Oof)

I loved that they still included the “little brother” in a way 😂❤️

Mulan was the only disney live action that I was looking forward to. I'm sad that it's delayed

I don’t know if he said Mulan or Moana but I heard Mulana

Finally! Someone got it right! I grew up with this story and part of the reason why Mulan decides to join the army in her father's place is the deep bond they had since her father taught her how to fight. Also Mulan had such respect for her father that she would never disobey and run away. She has to receive his blessing 1st before she joined the war. Thank you

I was click baited into watching TheThings video, but saw Jon Solo's comment and decided to look up the original videos... so happy I did :) :) Tis an honor 🙏

In hong kong We need to memorize the whole song during the exam😂 Original poem: 唧唧復唧唧，木蘭當戶織。 不聞機杼聲，唯聞女嘆息。 問女何所思？問女何所憶？ 女亦無所思，女亦無所憶。 昨夜見軍帖，可汗大點兵， 軍書十二卷，卷卷有爺名。 阿爺無大兒，木蘭無長兄， 願為市鞍馬，從此替爺征。 Alas oh alas! Alas oh alas! Mulan is weaving cloth of topmost class. Listen and you don't hear the spinning drone; You only hear the maiden sigh and moan. "Good lass, what thought has occupied your mind? Good lass, what thought can you not leave behind?" "I've nothing that has occupied my mind; I've nothing that I cannot leave behind. I saw the new recruiting lists last night; The Khan is summoning the men to fight. The twelve lists are literally the same; In every list there is my father's name. My dad does not have any grown-up son; I have no elder brother to carry the gun. I'll go and buy a stalwart horse and pad So as to go to battle for my dad." 東市買駿馬，西市買鞍韉， 南市買轡頭，北市買長鞭。 朝辭爺娘去，暮宿黃河邊。 不聞爺娘喚女聲，但聞黃河流水鳴濺濺。 旦辭黃河去，暮至黑山頭。 不聞爺娘喚女聲，但聞燕山胡騎聲啾啾。 萬里赴戎機，關山度若飛。 朔氣傳金柝，寒光照鐵衣。 將軍百戰死，壯士十年歸。 She buys a strong steed in the eastern market; She buys a saddle in the western market; She buys a bridle in the southern market; She buys a long whip in the northern market. She leaves her dearest parents by daylight, And stays by the Yellow River for the night. She can no longer hear her parents' sound, But only hears the rushing flood around. She leaves the Yellow River by daylight. Arrives at Mount Heishan at early night. She can no longer hear her parents' sound; She only hears the Tartar steeds around. She goes for miles and miles to join the war, And crosses hills and valleys with the crops. The northern wind resounds the watchmen's hail; The chilly moon shines on their coats of mail. Countless men die on the battlefields. While other men return with swords and shileds. 歸來見天子，天子坐明堂。 策勳十二轉，賞賜百千強。 可汗問所欲，「木蘭不用尚書郎， 願借明駝千里足，送兒還故鄉。」 爺娘聞女來，出郭相扶將。 阿姊聞妹來，當戶理紅妝。 小弟聞姊來，磨刀霍霍向豬羊。 Mulan receives an audience from the Khan, Who makes a huge grant to the valiant “man.” Mulan is praised and offered the highest post, And given piles of treasures she can boast. She says when asked what she would like to do, “High posts at court are not what I pursue. All I want is a camel with its crew To send me home to start my life anew.” On hearing that Mulan will soon be home, Her parents leave the courtyard arm in arm. On hearing that Mulan will soon be home, Her younger sister makes up to add charm. On hearing that Mulan will soon be home, Her younger brother butches pigs on the farm. 開我東閣門，坐我西閣床。 脫我戰時袍，著我舊時裳。 當窗理雲鬢，對鏡貼花黃。 出門看火伴，火伴皆驚惶。 同行十二年，不知木蘭是女郎。 「雄兔腳撲朔，雌兔眼迷離； 兩兔傍地走，安能辨我是雄雌！」 She opens doors of chambers east and west And sits upon her bed to take a rest. She first takes off her warrior’s coat of mail And then puts on her female dress and veil. She stands by windows doing her long hair And faces mirrors painting her brows fair. When she meets her mates in female array, They stare at her in great surprise and say, “We fought for twelve years in the same brigade, But never knew that Mulan was a maid!” “The male rabbit hops and skips on the ground; The female rabbit winks and blinks around. When two rabbits scurry to and fro, Who knows which is the buck and which the doe?”

Sharing this so this gets more views LOL There’s a part of me that got salty that “bigger” channels can get away with reposting similar contents without crediting

I like how she named herself “Fa Ping” in the animated film

Hi Jon, this is a XV century poem from Spain, and also talks about a warrior maiden like Mulan, here in Mexico is in Elementary school textbooks also: THE WARRIOR MAIDEN BALLAD -"Announced are the wars of France against Aragon (Spain), How will I be able to go to war, sad, gray, and old and sinner?" -"God damn you, Countess, you gave me seven daughters and among them no male!" Then the youngest spoke but the oldest in wisdom: -"Do not curse my mother that I will go to war; You will give me your weapons and your battle horse". -"They will know you are a woman because of your bosoms which appear under the doublet". -"I will squeeze them, father, next to my heart." -“Daughter, you have very white hands, are not man's." -"I'll take off the gloves so the sun burns them." - "They will know you are a woman because of your eyes, there are no more beautiful anywhere". -“I will hide them, Father, as if I was a traitor." When was saying goodbye to everyone, she forgets the most important: -"What shall I call myself, father?" -"Don Martín from Aragon." -"And at the Royal Court, father, what shall I say?" -"I kiss your hand, good King, and may God keep the Court." Two years she was at war and nobody knew she was a woman If it was not for the king's son who was caught in her eyes. -"Wounded, I come, my mother, love will kill me, Don Martín's eyes are women's, not men's." -"You, my son, invite him to the town shops, If Don Martín is a woman, the fabrics will catch her eyes." Don Martín being discreet goes to look at the weapons: -“What a fine dagger is this, for fighting with the Moors!" -"Wounded, I come, my mother, love will kill me, Don Martín's eyes steal my soul when they look at me." -"You will take him, my son, to rest in the garden; If Don Martín is a woman will go to see the blooming almond trees." Don Martín does not see the flowers, goes and cuts a stick: -"Oh, what a perfect ash stick to drive the horse!" -"Wounded, I come, my mother, love will kill me." -"Son, throw the rings in his lap when playing: If Don Martín is a male, his knees will come together, But if separates them will show himself as a woman". Don Martín, always vigilant, joined the knees as if he knew. -"Wounded, I come, my mother, love will kill me; I can´t take Don Martín's eyes away from my thoughts." -"Invite him, my son, to swim in the baths." Everyone is undressing; Don Martín is very sad: -"Letters came to me, letters of great regret, My father the Count is very sick and about to die. I ask permission, my King, to visit him." -"Don Martín, I don't want to deny you that permit." Don Martin saddles the white horse and jumps in the saddle; And flies as swift as a hawk and says: -"Goodbye, goodbye, my good King and your royal Palace; For two years this loyal maiden served you well!" The King's son hears her and goes riding after her. -"Run, run, son of the King, you will not reach me Until my father's house if you want to find me there. Little Bells from my church, I hear you tolling; Little bridge, little bridge of the river of my town, Once I crossed you as a virgin maiden, as a virgin maiden I cross you again. Open the doors, my father, open them wide. Mother, take out the spinning wheel for me, I burn in the desire to spin, I knew well how to handle the weapons and the horse instead." Behind her, the King's son arrives at her Palace knocking at the door.

Jon: Before talking about Mulans messed up origins talks about Mulans stickers.

Ooh look at Jon upgrading his sponsors! Moving up the ranks! XD

Can you explain either "Coco" or "The Book of Life" pleaseeee

In Chinese the Q is pronounce like Ch, so Qing is pronounced “Ch-ing”

I remember my mom told me when the King asks Mulan what does she wants as a reward, she said all she wanted is to have a good meal with her father at home. This story is told to the kids as an example of being a good child towards her parents

"keep your hands away from your face" Me: *stop biting my nail and pouts*

The Mouse finally got Jon, it was only a matter of time

Thank you, Jon, for presenting a POSITIVE piece based on Chinese literature during these super weird times. Prayers to all, including our neighbors in China.

I love how you said “until the sequel”

I disagree on Mulan (Disney) leaving to find herself. Disney did a pretty good job to show how it was an indirect development and also coincidence, that she found herself. You see, I think the emphasis on individualism plays a minor part, not the major part in her desicion to go to war (also in the Disney movie). Many critics emphasize the fact that her disney journey began out of the need to "find her true self". While the need was heavily implied, I think saving her father was her real goal and was also portrayed this way. Her whole fight with her father and seeing him suffer in his room triggered her to take action. I think it's not right to say she did this because she felt she did not fit in! Yes, she felt she did not fit in. Yes, it is emphasized, but Disney seemed to smartly portray her emancipation and indivudualism as a side effect in the quest to safe her father. It highlights feminism in a very subtle selfless way, which just makes the piece so perfect in my opinion.

I'm glad that I ignored The Things. I watch Pitch Meetings, but never watch any other videos on Screen Rant. They're trash for ripping you off.

As a native Chinese speaker, I can say that your interpretations towards these literature are very accurate! 6:25 yes, this is due poetic reason

"The pendant didn't test if they'd just done hand stuff..." 😹😹😹😹😹😹😹

"Keep your hands away from your face." A universal law, these days, that's impossible to follow.

I really like that I never even knew about the ripoff versions of your vids. Subscriber counts and views can be faked but you're the real deal and original bro.

“Uncultured swine” 😂💀💀💀dead

As a birthday present to myself, I was going to see the live action Mulan, guess I'll have to wait. 🙁

Who else is stuck at home and only has this source of entertainment Thank you sooo much for the likes

I'd love to hear more about Mulan's enemies

When Jon has literally the most interesting and relevant ad ever. Yes, I will click your download link and heck yes I will add you and trade heckin' cards! Edit: iunno about everyone else but I want a separate video on Xiongnu

11:22 You showed respect to the BC and BCE groups. Thanks bro Subbed

Jon uploads once in a blue corn moon nevermind wrong movie

Jon Solo: You can pale that like button with a sword of your choosing. Me: IT'S KATANA TIME BABY!!!

You should write a book that discusses the history and messed up origins of “well known” stories and fairytales.

8:17 they added this representation in the live-action Mulan movie. Early on the movie when they introduced Mulan, she was riding along with two rabbits who are running the same pace & Mulan exactly described them as the poet "How can they tell if I am he or she"

Thanks to all the sadness in this world i totally forgot april fools is coming up.

Let's get down to business, to defeat the Huns Did they send me daughters, when I asked for sons? I love this song💜

I actually really liked the first version. I'm a big ol sucker for happy endings and although in the movie she gets it more or less, i think the idea of your friends of 10 years finally knowing who you are and (hopefully) accepting you is quite a lovely ending!

“I’m sorry but every time I hear “What is going on Disney fans im John Solo” I think of Han Solo 😨🤣

Im looking forward to the live action mulan coming soon

Last time I was this early, we still went outside.

RU-vidr: Here’s the dark truth of Mulan Me: It’s based on a 300 word poem goddamnit.

There is one scene that made me love this movie immediately - because I'm a Dad. The way it was said, the way that it was felt. “The Greatest Gift And Honor Is Having You For A Daughter.”

🎶I'll make a man out of you!!!🎶 One of the best montages in animation!!!

Love the shade toward the talko and screen rant, they deserve it after consistently coasting on solo's coattails

I've always been interested in mythology and history but it wasn't until recently that I started watching videos about it and your channel is by far my favorite largely because of your sense of humor. It's very refreshing to hear you're sarcastic comments throughout the history explanation, it's the same way I would explain things.

Very time when he says “and take that from your childhood and change it forever” sounds like “and I take that from your childhood and turn it to the truth of hell” or like “and take that from your childhood and make you have nightmares” so mean ;-;

Literally watched Mulan for the first time today 😂

Lou Cheng: sleeps with another Woman for a month. His girlfriend: yep, Hes still Faithful. No cheating at all.

We love you and your content, Jon! ♥️

I love this series, it's just the right amount of unsettling and weird to keep me watching but not so scary that I can't watch it at night. Keep it up Jon!

Omg 1 second in, I’m ready to be educated

Damn you already know about the coronavirus to everybody knows this in the world good work for telling origin story still biggest fan

Your videos are so insightful and informative. I am a Disney fan and I think I have watched each of your Disney clips at least three times. You are one of the best RU-vidrs!

Endlessly fascinating. Bravissimo Jon !!!

I've been binge watching these videos all day!

The Forbidden City and Great Wall were both built during the Ming Dynasty. Those aren’t Huns, they are Mongols. *Mongoltage intensifies*

I just love the way you don't care about others that compete with your channel and you actually research the videos you do thank you love you

Thanks Jon. Your chanel has been one gthat is helping in this time. Take care of yourself.

This episode was so good and I’m so happy my art was used in it 😁

Here in Brazil, we have a "real" Mulan. Maria Quiteria de Jesus. In 1821, she scaped from her farmhouse and assume a male identity, then join a army and fought in the In the independence war. She is the first woman, here in Brazil, to fight in a war, and is consider a independence hero She also "steal" the name of a familiar. Her brother in law name, Medeiros. Cut her hair and use his armour She was exposed a few weeks after join the army, her father found her and explained that she was a Woman, and shouldn't be in war. But the captain decided to keep her, cause it was a very imported war and they needed her, cause she was the most disciple and had an amazing ability with weapons. After winning many fights, she was promoted as cadet. She inspired many womans to fight too. She even fought once with a hole female army

Hi Mr. Solo! I am a newer subscriber and I believe that your videos are a lot better than anything anyone else has created, and I thank you for taking your time to get the information about all of the original content and origins.

New fan and subscriber here. I am so glad and grateful to have found your channel, and also surprised it took me so long to discover it. Your videos are awesome, informative, incredibly addictive, and I really enjoy your subtle humor. Thanks for existing!

I cannot wait to see why we need to REvisit it for I do love Mulan.

I was literally thinking about Mualn's Messed Up Orgins at work today and low and behold my day is made :D thanks bunches Jon!

I can tell he was very good at ELA judging by how perfect his sentences are and how perfectly he says them 😂 Also he clearly does his research!

Dang I rlly have to say I love this channel like you are just chillin informing us about these stories and I love it and I you and watching your videos it makes me so happy and please NEVER stop making videos please they bring to much joy!!

Now that's crazy. I legit just finished the first Mulan video you made. (New sub)

I’ll watch as many Mulan revisits as you make. I’d love to see and origin story for Xiongnu. Thanks for sharing the weirdness!

I've binged most of your videos tonight..this one of Mulan is so captivating! You're dope bro

I’m glad I stumbled onto this channel a couple years ago your commentary is hilarious. I appreciate all the research. I’m glad to know the origins of some of my favorite cartoons. Regardless if it is messy and so extra. Thank you

I wasn’t planning on seeing the live action Mulan honestly

"The day before the virus screwed everything up" pretty much sums up this whole COVID-19 business.

I like that you're revisiting your old content and update it 👍

I'm very happy to be watching this from your perspective. I enjoy this content very much 😄

HELLO NEW JONSOLO VIDEO!

I love the real backstories of every movie. I wish they would include more from the original stories in every movie they make.

You should do podcast. Would be amazing to hear these storys when going for a walk or cleaning the house.

When you said the part of when you said that Mulan committed suicide I smiled idk why but your voice made it way better-

Seen Jon Solo! And had to watch it !

I knew Screenrant stole content from you, they steal from smaller creators often.

Hey Jon. I just wanted to tell you (finally) that while I enjoy your videos, my son LOVES them. He is only one, but has been dancing to your intro and outro since he was 3 months. As soon as he hears your voice he lights up and wriggles, takes my phone and watches the whole thing. He can say "dog" so he points out Gunther and does another dance before going back to whatever he was doing before. He also likes the music you use for the sponsor message, so we never skip 😉 I wanted you to know you have a huge little fan here and he would like and subscribe if he had any idea what that was. Thanks for your work!

This is my first video of your I've seen. So far, so good!

I like the first version of Mulan’s messed up origin. But the second one freaked me out when Mulan committed suicide by slitting her own throat cause that had me feeling on my own throat

Omg I love this series!!

An origin story of shan yu would be fantastic! I really hope other people would agree with me

I think I saw the Screen Rant video before I found your channel, can confirm your video is significantly better.