What's the Deal with Steven Universe?

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Steven Universe is one of the most popular and well-regarded cartoons ever made. Not only is it entertaining, but the story of its inception, the unique way in which it tells its story, and how it achieved its ground-breaking LGBTQ representation, are all well worth talking about.
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00:00 - The Cartoon Network renaissance
01:26 - Pitching the pilot
02:58 - What is Steven Universe about?
04:38 - Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl
08:08 - The motivations behind making the show
11:35 - Why Steven Universe was so well received
14:43 - Pushback on LGBTQ representation
16:06 - Cancelation, movie, and epilogue
18:13 - Conclusion
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www.npr.org/2018/07/13/628885...
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www.glaad.org/whereweareontv18
www.cbr.com/rebecca-sugar-int...
io9.gizmodo.com/steven-univer...
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www.washingtonpost.com/arts-e...
www.polygon.com/2020/3/27/211...
variety.com/2020/tv/features/...
www.latimes.com/entertainment...
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  • @PenguinInPyjamas
    @PenguinInPyjamas2 жыл бұрын

    I've hidden quite a few Easter eggs and references in this video... let me know if you can spot any of them!

  • @jarrellfamily1422

    @jarrellfamily1422

    3 ай бұрын

    Some people have a perception that everyone thinks that this show is bad because lily orchard did a horrible video on it and everyone copied it

  • @EmilForsberg_GRYBO
    @EmilForsberg_GRYBO2 жыл бұрын

    I watched Steven Universe as a kid, never even noticed the themes of representation sticking out at all. It was just a great show

  • @EmilForsberg_GRYBO

    @EmilForsberg_GRYBO

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ChristianGibbons777 not from what i remember, i don't think i dissliked any episode back then. Sure now when im an adult i can critizise the series more thoroughly but really the only thing i would change even today is the ending. Which i found pretty rushed and underwhelming

  • @tiagocoelho4622

    @tiagocoelho4622

    2 жыл бұрын

    Man, absolutely, I cried HEAPS with every single bombshell they dropped, to this day I still rewatch it at least twice a year

  • @Peridot5xg
    @Peridot5xg4 жыл бұрын

    *[Peridot being adorable, of course]*

  • @yaboizero.

    @yaboizero.

    10 ай бұрын

    Of course you passed by this video Peridot. Ooof course.

  • @austingray4599
    @austingray45992 жыл бұрын

    This is an awesome video. I'm so glad I checked out your other stuff after seeing your excellent Yu-Gi-Oh video. I watched all of Steven Universe and the movie, but I never knew about some of the details about the origins and creators.

  • @PenguinInPyjamas

    @PenguinInPyjamas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I'm really glad you enjoyed it!

  • @EmilForsberg_GRYBO

    @EmilForsberg_GRYBO

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is litterally me lol

  • @krowdctrl7182

    @krowdctrl7182

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PenguinInPyjamas literally exactly the same thing. you got yourself another subscriber in me. very well done!!!

  • @autumndth
    @autumndth2 жыл бұрын

    Came here from the pot of greed video, insane that this only has 1.6k views you deserve way way more you're doing amazing work!!

  • @EE-us9we
    @EE-us9we2 жыл бұрын

    "I dare you to find a better animation of someone crying:" Here we go Violent Evergarden, every person crying Your april lie Hi score girl Legend of Korra Avatar the last airbender Arcane Forgot this one bataman movie, but its when Robin was infected by Joker's venom and became his "harley quinn"/ sidekick Shrek 4 A Silent Voice Made in the abyss Kakegurui To name a few off the top of my head that I seen have more better animaton of crying for their respective situation, Kakegurui being one of their weaker ones, but still impactful due to the fact they are witenessing their entire life crumbling due to their gambling.

  • @Arcyse
    @Arcyse2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, great little channel you've got here. Didn't expect to see CC done this meticulously (especially with the colours), but I really appreciate it anyhow.

  • @lordsnom5287
    @lordsnom52872 жыл бұрын

    Me having grew up in a family where a lot us aren't straight with my mom being a lesbian my oldest sister being bi and me pan with the odd one out being my middle sister Steven universe always stuck out to me and I always saw a little bit of myself in steven i love the show to death and really need want to binge it again

  • @someguysaidhi9670
    @someguysaidhi96702 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video!! Gonna share this with a few friends!

  • @h.eather.e.lizabeth
    @h.eather.e.lizabeth4 жыл бұрын

    To say I've never even watched Steven Universe I was hooked throughout! Amazing Video!!

  • @cianthompson966
    @cianthompson9662 жыл бұрын

    Happy to be your 50th subscriber. Damn man, you deserve more. Keep posting!

  • @PenguinInPyjamas

    @PenguinInPyjamas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @heidetermeg427
    @heidetermeg427 Жыл бұрын

    I've never heard of this show, ever - but you present it so damn well, that I feel inclined to give it a watch. I've watched 1046 episodes of One Piece, and I can relate to the world building and character growth that happens over such large span of time - and how such makes this show an enjoyable watch, with a lot of depth. Although, this LGBTQ representation isn't new to animated media - as in the case of One Piece, where there are quite a few interesting and beloved characters (like Bon Clay and Ivankov) that are left with quite open gender identities, and others who just (sorry for the wording, I'm not an English native speaker, and I don't know what is or isn't right to say anymore) 'cross dress', alongside the island where Ivankov is from - where Sanji ends up (it's quite clear why, btw). For narrative reasons, it makes no sense, but it's more like it's a comment on social dogmas and common misconceptions - which is totally fine. It's a way of breaking the fourth wall, in a sense. Thinking back, it's not like kids' shows have kept stuff as sexuality as a secret, simply due to the demographic. In Naruto, you have Kakashi - who's passtime is reading erotic novels, "Make Out Paradise" (or something to that extent), written by Jiraya - Naruto's teacher - who is known by the nickname "Ero sempai" ('Pervy teacher'). Or in Hunter X Hunter, where Hisoka, an adult man, is shown to be.. let's say.. 'aroused', by watching the 13-year old Gon fight and getting stronger. I do believe such 'controversial' topics is an 'issue' in the Western world - simply because we haven't had enough time to process it to its fullest extent yet - and that's why, by it bleeding out through children's media, such as cartoons, it gets scrutinized and overanalyzed. Many animes in Japan, for instance, are heavily influenced by such themes - adult themes, but targeted towards a younger audience - packaged in a way that makes it relatable - and easier to understand. Just look at "Welcome to the NHK" - which deals with insanely heavy themes.... Times are changing, and so do we, the dwellers of the earth, along with it. Thanks for a great video. I really do hope you continue to post more videos, in the coming months - because you provide too much quality to just leave us with 4 videos in 2 years. Your content is impressive - and you deserve mad respect for that. Peace out!!

  • @danilopereira9756
    @danilopereira9756 Жыл бұрын

    This channel is a hidden gem

  • @PenguinInPyjamas

    @PenguinInPyjamas

    Жыл бұрын

    Is that a pun?

  • @danilopereira9756

    @danilopereira9756

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PenguinInPyjamas hahaha, now it is! also need to say when i was watching this video i was thinking that this was a huge channel with more than 1MI subscribers, your content and analisys are ultra high tier, i just loved your crash video and this one too is amazing, i don't know why but i wanted to watch a game analisys of Mother/Earthbound made by you! Happy new Year and Hugs from Brazil!

  • @TheUselessLampshade
    @TheUselessLampshade3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely loved this vid :) great job!

  • @Kris18
    @Kris18 Жыл бұрын

    Watched this series religiously as it came out. This was a great video. Thank you.

  • @jimsmith3715
    @jimsmith37152 жыл бұрын

    Your video is very well made :)

  • @PenguinInPyjamas

    @PenguinInPyjamas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @5K00O
    @5K00O2 жыл бұрын

    That spinel in the corner gave me that rock eyebrow look

  • @PenguinInPyjamas

    @PenguinInPyjamas

    2 жыл бұрын

    🥚👀

  • @Shimada.
    @Shimada. Жыл бұрын

    0:33 Ah yes, another man of true taste. Same here lol, My favourite one was the Spiderverse one where multiple versions of Spidey showed up.

  • @PenguinInPyjamas

    @PenguinInPyjamas

    Жыл бұрын

    That's the one they never showed! I didn't know how the series ended until years later lol

  • @Shimada.

    @Shimada.

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PenguinInPyjamas Lmao same

  • @Shimada.

    @Shimada.

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PenguinInPyjamas I watched it on youtube later on when they didn't air it anymore

  • @benglassford8525
    @benglassford85253 жыл бұрын

    The quality of this video is excellent

  • @Probasil
    @Probasil2 жыл бұрын

    Damn idk how you don't have a million views yet

  • @mrchips23711
    @mrchips237114 жыл бұрын

    The reaction clips from the show are on point.

  • @reekhigh5789
    @reekhigh57893 жыл бұрын

    Keep makin vids.

  • @KrispyKalamari
    @KrispyKalamari2 жыл бұрын

    9:33 “A bisexual non-binary *woman*” Huh?

  • @PenguinInPyjamas

    @PenguinInPyjamas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gender is a diverse spectrum

  • @the_apotecary_from_tf2
    @the_apotecary_from_tf22 жыл бұрын

    I had no problems whit this show Then they forgave space nazis

  • @zettgundam6317
    @zettgundam63172 жыл бұрын

    I mean like that's your opinion man for liking it, alot of people hated it except for woke people

  • @Create9408-r4l
    @Create9408-r4l Жыл бұрын

    Honestly Steven Universe is a really bad show.

  • @GuiltlessGear
    @GuiltlessGear2 ай бұрын

    i'm still not over how they fumbled the bag with this one

  • @KingNazaru
    @KingNazaru2 жыл бұрын

    Penguin: How can you not find Ruby and Sapphire’s marriage adorable? Me: Well I can’t because I’m a Christian. At best this would be a love the sinner hate the sin scenario.

  • @BoneMachine1443

    @BoneMachine1443

    Жыл бұрын

    When did Jesus tell his followers to judge people for loving each other? Where's the acceptance, where's the understanding, where's the love for your neighbour? All the problems in the world right now, you can probably find the grace to not worry about people who just wanna be happy together.

  • @KingNazaru

    @KingNazaru

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BoneMachine1443 Because it’s against his commandment on the principles of marriage. Marriage is to be between a man and a woman. That is where we are to experience the pleasure of our union. Anything outside of that is a sin and an abomination in the eyes of God. A sin God hates so much he destroyed 2 cities for it. It is a perversion of his creation and the reflection of the union between God and his people.

  • @MercenaryX21
    @MercenaryX212 жыл бұрын

    And everything you just explain is why I hate this show, it's noticed but woke crap. I don't even think that attack was real

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