Top 10 Times Disney Channel Shows Got Serious
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2021
- They were aimed at kids, but sometimes Disney Channel shows tackled serious issues. Our countdown includes "That's So Raven," "The Proud Family," "Girl Meets World," and more! Which serious issue do YOU think Disney Channel tackled the best? Let us know in the comments!
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Actually Girl Meets Rileytown has an even deeper message:
At the time, Rowan Blanchard actually was being bullied because people didn't like her character. They made this episode to address the issue directly, and all the emotions Rowan was displaying are 100% genuine.
Her bully is never shown because, like you said, she's breaking the 4th wall, and addressing the real bully: the audience.
Her character was way too naive for my taste but Rowan did her best with what she was given
True
That episode actually made me cry
I feel like Riley displays autistic traits that’s why I relate so much.
@@amaalburhan536 i also think riley is autistic, even if the writers didn't intend her to be. it makes perfect sense in my head. i can see myself in her sometimes
"What a girl is" is an awesome song.
Getting bullied is never fun, it's sad how society mocks people for being different. Glad franchises like Disney are bringing it up.
That whole episode is wack. Where was the principal?
@@yikesgina not caring like they usual don't when comes that.
It was a great episode
@@yikesgina bruh i love liv and maddie
@@yikesgina Principals don’t care. People always say to tell an adult if you’re being bullied but when you do they do absolutely NOTHING about it.
The whole series of Andi Mack was so progressive!! Yes, Cyrus saying he's gay on disney channel was a huge thing but also focused on teen pregnancy, panic attacks, having a parent in the military, having a disability etc.
Jesus Christ loves you c
@@denell1856 yes I know that, I’m Christian 👍🏼 Jesus loves everyone no matter what
PERIODDD. Andi Mack is undeniably Disney Channel's best show when it comes to representation and addressing serious issues.
This is why I love this show
Cyrus?interesting
Today's episodes about racism are nothing compared with Raven's masterpiece:
Mentioning the great figures of US black history and showing solid racism and its downfall made this episode the greatest of this list.
yes because nowadays we need to talk about systematic, the show depicted explicit racism
Yet more reason to better the lives of all races! So many great people who have changed the world are NOT EVEN white! And no one is an ugly person! Everyone is so beautiful and talented, and some of the best musicians and celebrities are the REASON that we have such an AMAZING and exciting world! Now all we need is to restore our little world 👍✌😊
@@arielle8010 Your comment is just AWESOME!
Today people are so sensitive and everything needs to be PC ... so shows can't go there!!! Unless you are a white Christian then Hollywood has to make fun of you!!!
@@eduardot.h.monreal1621 thanks 😊
I think what's also important to note is that Cyrus on Andi Mack was one of the few lead Jewish characters who had storylines related to his Jewishness that was prevalent throughout the entire show and not just mentioned around Christmas time and never brought up again.
Exactly. As a Jew it was so important that Cyrus was an actual Jew and it's part of his character. Not just a mention for "diversity"
David Gordon "Gordo" from Lizzie Mcguire was jewish too and it was mentioned quite a few times
@@Artby_holly I've enjoyed Lizzie McGuire and Andi Mack and I actually forgot that Gordo's character is Jewish. I watched it as a child so it's been quite a while. I love their representation through both characters, I need to rewatch Lizzie McGuire, I'm sad it's not getting a reboot because I was going to rewatch the show and then watch the reboot.
What about the episode of Shake it up when Cece reveals that she's Dyslexic, as a dyslexic myself I was happy that I could relate my favorite character on the show, it made me feel noticed
Omg same
that was a story time thing she did separately as a commercial break thingy, I don't think it was in the actual show
@@jasmincampos1326 Yes it was...
@@jasmincampos1326 yes it was
@@Emily-oy2nq oh okay, I guess I never saw that episode
Yes Cyrus coming out was big but Jonah's FIRST panic attack??? Isn't Jonah the first Disney character to actively have a full on panic attack?
Jesus loves uu
@@denell1856 um thanks
@@ashleighstangeland5046 love this response
@@marie12447 hm.... I only mention cause that that episode actually helped me not to freak out when I had my very first one not to long ago
Bruh that episode helped me so much
The autism episode of Girl Meets World dealt with it the wrong way. It's just what makes us different and unique! Though, I will give credit to the part where Farkle asks Smackle if he can hug her. I'm autistic and I like hugs. However, there are some people on the spectrum who are uncomfortable with it, so that part I found respectful.
I second this! Most of the characters acted as though Autism was a horrible condition which made you unable to function, though I'm glad that they were respectful with Smackle's depiction. The part where Farkle asks to hug her always makes me smile. 🥰🤗
I’ll say as a fellow autistic, it is a spectrum and essentially because everyone has different personalities, that’s what makes it more complex.
I thought the ‘hurtful/threatening behavior’ episode of Girl Meets World was dealt with worse than the autism one. The ending had me like are kidding me 😤 that’s was had your blood boiling with your emotions 🙄
At least that episode handled it better than sia's movie.
@@HenshinHeroesMedia very true
As much as I loved how Thats So Raven tackled the racism episode, I also loved how this one episode of Smart Guy called "Get a Job" handled it before that. Yvette applies for a job at a clothing store and actually does get the job but the store manager keeps making her white friend Nina follow black people around the store. They try to catch her by having Mo, who is black, and Mackey, who is white, pretend to be customers, Mo just looking around the store while Mackey pretends to steal everything in sight. When Yvette tries to confront the racist manager about this, she gets fired. Eventually, Yvette calls the owner of the company, who is a black man, and he comes into the store disguised as a customer. The manager follows him around the store obsessively and he eventually calls her on it and reveals who he is. If I remember right, He fires the manager and rehires Yvette
I remember that episode
Kim Possible episode "Motor Ed" - It tackles how one should treat someone with a physical disability by balancing between caring for them and trusting them.
Honestly Felix seems like a character on a PBS Kids show.
Don’t forget the episode of “That’s so Raven” and “Raven’s Home” that dealt with cigarettes and e-cigs
@@jcj268 I remember the cigarette episode, but when did they talk about ecigs??
@@skinni_the_P00hBear episode of Ravens Home
Somehow I was really hoping that the that’s so Raven episode about black history and tackling racism would be number one on this list and I wasn’t the least bit disappointed.
That’s one of my favorite episodes of the show .
“True Colors” is the name of the episode.
And I’m happy they acknowledged that racism is real and it still exist.
She did 😭
We're working on a That's So Raven-specific list like this, too!
@@MsMojo Awesome! That’s So Raven has plenty of serious episodes. I can’t wait to see that list.
I'm autistic and I really liked the autism episode if Girl Meets World. I know some people hate the way some of the characters act to hearing Farkle might have it, but I saw it as them not knowing enough about it, and the whole episode was about teaching them more about it. I was a little disappointed when it turned out Farkle didn't have it, but liked that Smackle did. I found her a very relatable character, especially with the hugging thing. The way she reacts to people hugging her is the same way I react to it.
I'm autistic and feel the exact same way. People are offended at how the kids react, but that's just it. They're kids. They haven't had enough exposure to it to know about it. They just hear autism as a "bad thing" that makes Farkle different. And that's super realistic and relatable, at least for me. Middle school is a hard time for everyone and you're still finding yourself. I also feel the kids being mad about Farkle maybe having Asperger's gets made up for when as soon as they find out about Smackle's autism, they immediately accept her in the group. Now that they've learned about it, they know it's totally normal and acceptable. I feel like people get mad at Riley Maya and Lucas for reacting the way they do which completely overshadows the message of the episode.
Yeah, i have autism as well and I always knew Smackle was my favorite character
I have e autism and it kinda made me sad that episode
@@benny25162 I would react that they are kids and the episode is meant to give awareness. But they failed acceptance because the moment they learned that all the things he does and love about him are autism traits, they tell him to stop being farkle. Maybe not super bad if they learned the lesson. But the real issue is that they revealed he really isn't autistic when its quite clear he is, which kinda makes undiagnosed autistic people denied that they are autistic or not take them seriously.
I'm autistic too, diagnosed with Aspergers when I was 18 ( I turned 40 this year ). The way the group reacted bothered me...though I appreciate what they were going for as well as the group ultimately doing actual research on the spectrum and Smackle actually feeling authentic as someone on the spectrum. I wish they had explored ASD further through Smackle after that...and that the show was on a better network that would have let it be a true follow-up to Boy Meets World in tone & stories ( Rowan even wanted to have a storyline where Riley explores the possibility she might be LGBT+ )
hell when my friends heard about my diagnosis all they did was have a laugh with me over the fact it sounds like "ass burgers"
I feel the episode of GMW where Maya confronts her father about leaving was a powerful episode
I literally cried watching that episode for the first time I think I emotionally project a lot to characters 😂😂
Mr Mosby always knew what to say at the right time during sad heartfelt moments
He IS a wonderful character, and I love how they show that he isn't a true mean guy. He's simply tough, but caring when things go rough
I almost expected to see the owl house up here with Amity being pressured into being a bully by her family and parents. To Amity and Luz worlong through their feelings for each other. To the point they are actually dating in show. While also tackling the fear of dating a girl. How Hunters words made Amity think Luz would break up with her. Or how Raine the non binary love interest of Eda. How they faught and showed courage to the break up Eda had with them.
I PRESSED ON IT TO SEE LUMITY BUT IG NOT
@@karizmagillespie it could be whoever made this list made it before the episode they started dating in happened. Or they felt they needed only one show that shows the struggles of coming out and asking a the person you out.
@@AnimeFreakX4 well toh doesn’t have the struggle of coming out because no one is homophobic, transphobic, etc, but it is I credibly inclusive and just beautiful with its representation.
@@cynicalbutterscotch6581 maybe part 2 of season 2 will show that. But if I remember right Dana said homophobia doesn't exist in her show. Only time will tell.
@@AnimeFreakX4 that’s what I meant lol
I think this other episode of That’s So Raven, Five Finger Discount, that one addresses two very serious issues; Bowing to peer pressure and committing acts of theft. Remember that one where Corey fell in with a group of shoplifters?
Disney will NEVER address peer pressure because they give into ALL THE TIME!!!
We're doing a That's So Raven-focused list like this too!
@@crimsonmoonrise9785 Didnt they in ravens home? Idk, I saw a comment saying that
I really liked the episode on Girl Meets World when they tackled everyone's backgrounds and Farkle and Zay learn about their heritage
I wish they would have explored PEYTON's character of being angry so much ... it seemed interesting to me
I feel like Andi Mack could have a top ten of their own tbh... LGBTQ+ storylines, learning disabilities, teen pregnancy, gun safety, panic attacks, racial prejudice, just to name some. They also had a lot of storylines surrounding diverse representation like Chinese and Jewish culture, and Deaf culture. I just wish all the episodes were available to people who haven't seen the show since they're not all on Disney+ 😔
Andi Mack sounds like a newcomer show, maybe I should give it a try. I kinda too a break from D channel live action, but if it’s really that revolutionary then it’s worth it in my eyes
i really wanted to see the show but idk where it is available, if anyone knows pls tell me lol
@@marianabriones1805 honestly all the episodes probably aren't up for streaming due to a certain actor who was arrested (all of the episodes that he was in weren't put on disney +) but i'm pretty sure you can still find them if you looked... 👀
I respect Andi Mack for having so many things like that, however I used to love that show and whenever I watch it now I can’t cause in my opinion it’s kinda cringe, no hate ofc
@@KikiMegami oh wow. I forgot about that
"Girl Meets Rileytown" is my wife's favorite episode of Girl Meets World. It did a great job at addressing the struggle of trying to put on a brave face while being bullied
What is incredibly sad about that one Good Luck Charlie episode is it came at a cost. It caused the series to be canceled (or was one of the main contributing factors) because hateful organizations such as "One Million Moms" were angry about the LGBTQIA+ representation. Not to mention the actors of the show received death threats. It was a big sacrifice on the show's part, but if it had not been for everyone involved in this episode...we probably would have never gotten something like Cyrus's story line from Andi Mack and much more representation on Disney Channel later on (looking at Lumity from Owl House). Good Luck Charlie does not get enough respect for this.
Idk if that was one of the reasons but the main reason was because Andie Mack's grand father did someone terrible so they had to remove all of the episodes that included her grandfather.
They dealt with autism wrong and the episode got backlash. I wish you weren't helping spread that episode around :/ Wisg you'd remake this without that and add Andi Mack's gun safety instead because that was pretty serious and I never thought they'd cover that.
I agree, everyone acted like Farkle would have this horrible disease, even though he was acting fine about the possible diagnosis.
The point was that they didn’t know what autism was If you go to someone saying that you might have something and they don’t know what it is they would automatically think it’s serious. I get why people don’t like it but I seriously feel like that would happen. In the episode once they did research and found out it was nothing serious they were supportive and later were very supportive of smackle
@@ava-grace3563 The writing for the characters and the dialogue still could've been better. This was a show that bragged or had "they're going farther and doing more things than other Disney shows" as its "I'm different" shtick but a lot of it was poorly done. And the hype with that "different" was empty hype. It wasn't that great of a show at all.. Wasn't there a damn communism episode too? On a kids network some topics can't afford to be anything than other than Good quality if they're serious but the writing was never that. Back to autism, it was still written in a shoddy way. Maybe that's not the right word for it. But I can't think of the right word right now.. I never felt like they cared as much as they should. No matter how much or how little a network allows to be in a show regarding subject, the writing shouldn't be cheap to feel like they didn't care. They did have to do research but they can still get it wrong regardless.
Sia did research for her music about an autistic kid and made a movie called Music people boycotted. Please look into that. And autistic people came out saying it misrepresented them and they were hurt. She didn't respond to criticism right through any of it. She came across nasty and not understanding of the community, lacking sensitivity and common sense. Sorry this was long! :/
@@alisonj7014 I know about the movie music the difference is she had an autistic character as the main character even the title and didn’t cast someone who’s actually autistic smackles actress wasn’t autistic but she’s not a main character also sia is very atheist she even agreed in an interview that people who have autism are like wigs the episode was about awareness and that people with autism aren’t different
@@ava-grace3563 I think even if she isn't a main character it still matters. Not the scope of things but still. Many kids were going to see it. Even if stuff is about awareness it should be taken care of better. I just didn't feel like it did a good job or as a good as it could've been. Hey have you seen Sydney to the Max's period, black hair, microaggression episodes? Also.. I love your name. It's cute. :) it's great that we're having a conversation and not arguing.
Would have wanted an honorable mention of the Gun safety in Andi Mack as well as the Teen Pregnancy in Andi Mack (at least I'm pretty sure it was teen pregnancy with Bex, or it was heavily implied Bex was a teen when she got pregnant).
She had Andi at 18 so yes it was a teen pregnancy.
Growing up, these were my favorite Disney episodes, the ones the got real with us and taught us something truly important. Children aren’t the delicate flowers that adults make them out to be!
I know Boy Meets World was ABC but the episode where Shawn is protecting a friend whose father hits her was so impactful!
I loved that’s so raven!! They tackled real issues and used humor at the right time! Very sweet and wholesome!
I really applaud Andi Mack for having the first openly gay character on the Disney Channel in Cyrus. Bonus points for his actor, Joshua Rush, coming out as bisexual after the show ended. Just goes to show that you're never too young or old to learn about the LGBTQA Plus community!
Cyrus: (reveals he’s gay)
This show in Disney Asia: *i don’t wanna live on this planet anymore*
Joshua rush is bi in real life I don't know he came out 🤣
I would love to watch it to see how it all plays out but they don't have the first season on Disney plus 😢
I'm bisexual too! But also have Down syndrome as well.
I'm 30 and I recently decided to watch clips of Andi Mack that involved Cyrus, and I bawled my eyes out! I can only imagine the impact it had for kids who watched it.
I'm autistic period. I can't separate my autism from me, it's a part of me. The way Disney dealt with autism in that Girl Meets World episode was horrible and received and still receives a lot of blacklash. I wish y'all did the one where Maya's birth father came back because that was a powerful episode.
100% I’m not autistic but I’m very close to it.
I remember the that’s so raven racism episode when it first came out. It was powerful in reminding people that everyone must be given a chance and everyone must come together.
I was in third grade when that episode came out. I haven't forgotten about it.
@@yikesgina
What year were you born?
@@brettlarch8050 1995
@@yikesgina
Ah! 1993. We’re close in age.
I’m curious! Where were you during 9/11 and what do you remember?
@@brettlarch8050 I don't really remember what I was doing but I remember I was at school, in first grade.
I remember that Lizzie McGuire episode about eating disorders. It was very informative.
Me too, I was nine years old the first time I watched the episode, and it really resonated with me.
There's a HUGE difference between eating disorders and unhealthy eating. They need to explain the difference in the show.
It was gordos fault
The Famous Jett Jackson also had an AMAZING episode about eating disorders. It was titled "Food for Thought," and it was about a main character's sister who was bulimic.
I feel back then Disney could go there more often then now...now people are to sensitive and PC ... the only thing Hollywood can do is make fun of Conservatives and Christians its like a must in Hollywood nowadays
Gravity Falls: Can I add a LGBTQ+ in our show?
Disney: No!
Sitcoms: Can I add a LGBTQ+ in our show?
Disney: Of Course!
I mean Disney has a lgbtq animation main character whose dating a main supporting character
wait what about the cops? there’s no way in hell they’re straight
@@karizmagillespie Owl house rocks! 🦉
@@JFtheLOLZOR They thought Nobody would get it and children would be like " Aww! Their Best friends! "
Owl House and The cops ☺️ !!
Love this video. To show the world that any and all racism is dead wrong and we all should never be embarrassed by who we are. We are all different and yet the same. What people needs to remember is that we are all human no matter what.
Don't let anyone tell you that who you are is wrong or not normal because the word normal should have never exist.
Try being the only white person in a borough where black and Spanish make up the makeup...
No matter your race.
I have Asperger's only to a lvl of social skills. My parents say that I don't pick up on people "message" of when I'm talking to someone but they would like to leave to talk to someone else. Or that to let go of an old subject when I still have things to say more on. And when there's an argument with me and my family (who doesn't have 1) or I talk about a bad boss I had years ago, my mom would just let it all "go" right there in a snap, but me, I let them "fade"; wear out with time even if its days until no embers (specs of anger) r left. P.S. that bad boss, was both verbally and mentally abusive, breaking my spirit so I couldn't do my job right until I finally quite.
Had a boss like that and I too bring them up a lot but it's because they beat into my head certain things about my job and they tried to get 20 some other people to do my job and couldn't find 1 other person and I stayed there 7 years still work there they thankfully retired and I was the only person who stood up to her after me others followed so I helped them too btw I'm on the spectrum too I have the same issue with an occasional stutter off an on hope your life is better especially with all that's going on right now hope u have good faith and a strong belief in God it helped me through a lot of my hard times
Sifilore I understand that I'm like you in that spectrum I also with Asperger's alongside ADD and dyslexia so yeah I understand how you feel
Girl, I am RIGHT THERE with you.
I’d never believed that I would meet people with Asperger’s here. I am diagnosed since childhood and I’ve never met anyone with this until now.
@@simo220 a lot of people with it don't like to bring it up cause then people treat u differently I have and it made them treat me different is y I don't do it too often
this is why im so dramatic as an adult
I’m autistic and girl meets world treated it so HORRIBLY it felt monstrous. And everyone telling him he DOESN’T have it like it was a disease was horrible. I didn’t know I had autism until after this aired but if I did I might’ve cried. It feels so alienating.
ikr
i'm autistic too
I mean I get where you're coming from but that is unfortunately the way some people do react to it, especially people who don't know much about it. I'm Autistic too and I've dealt with people reacting like that. I told one person I have Asperger's Syndrome and they said they were so sorry I had a "disease." It made me feel like there was something wrong with me. And I've had people tell me I don't have Asperger's after I tell them I did. It was very invalidating, and yes, it really hurt me. Made me trust them less. People can be pretty ignorant and insensitive.
Ur amazing and strong🥰
no but fr (I'm autistic too)- this was so many kid's first introduction to autism and it was put in such a bad light- even when farkle's girlfriend was revealed to be autistic she was always the butt of the joke
Number 1: That’s so Raven: True Colors.
the liv and maddie one made me so sad because willow was so pretty already and she deserves the world like i wanna cry rn
The austin and ally episode gets me every time. You just don't think Trish would be affected and won't care but sometimes even the tough people can break down
remember the episode on sydney to the max where sydney starts her menustral cycle? I think it should have been included since it can help teens who are struggling with it.
They did another list and they include it.
@@gracebleekman2557 Link?
What's the episode called
@@evelyngrace3360 Girlz II Women
Andi Mack was such a great, supportive, and progressive show. Wish it didn’t end
Same, I loved watching the new episodes with my mom every Friday night :)
It wasn’t a show but one of their DCOMs. Tiger Cruise. I was a kid when 9/11 happened and that movie still makes me cry to this day. It did a really good job of explaining everything that was going on around that time.
I think 9/11 is why that episode of the Proud Family was such a big deal. I remember being a kid and seeing how Americans thought of Muslim people back then. I was in 6th grade at the time and I remember a kid in my class got in lots of trouble because only a few weeks after 9/11 this kid (a white kid mind you) wrapped a sweatshirt around his head and came into class going "Look! I'm a Taliban!" I believe he got suspended if I remember correctly. It's been a long time, so the details are fuzzy.
She is wrong in the video about people being more culturally aware today than back then though. Look at how many Asians and Asian American people were senselessly murdered after COVID.
@@PrinceTrexus If the scandal with the grandpa on the show didn't force the show to be cancelled, they could've done an episode that covered both COVID's negative impact on everything, as well as the systemic violence on the Asian community that followed.
We need Top 10 Disney Channel MOVIES That Got Serious
@@AJ-xc4qe for that I would definitely put in the scene from Smart House when the boy has the fight with his dad about dad getting a new girlfriend and the kid feeling like dad is erasing mom from existence. The lines were something like
"Why don't you at least give Sarah a chance?"
"Why should I!?"
"Because you're not the only one who lost somebody, Ben! Now I know it hurts, and you have worked so hard to keep this family functioning..." I can't remember the rest of the lines but u know the scene I'm talking about?
What about the andi mack episode that addressed gun safety
i also love the part in girl meets world about forgiveness. its really eye-opening with the family estrangement and self-forgiveness
When all my friends came out to me they didn’t cry or anything they were so chill and it’s so awesome! Just remember no matter how you come out and what people say about you, you are you
Ok so there’s Carol and Susan on Friends and CHERYL and Susan on Good Luck Charlie
"Girl Meets Rileytown" and "Girl Mets Flaws" were masterpieces, but the former always destroys me because Riley is just. So broken.
yeah.. I cried watching those episodes
The body image episode from that’s so raven really made an impact on me because it was still early mid 2000s and was extremely self-conscious of my weight but no one really talked about eating disorders especially since during that time being super skinny was like the thing
Sydney to the Max isn't perfect by any means, but the show does a good job finishing what Andi Mack started by centering on subjects the show also brought to life like microagressions or Black identity. Or subjects none of the past kids shows talked about like periods. This show, Secrets of Sulphur Springs and the cartoon shows are the only current running shows that give me hope for the channel going forward.
Edit: I've heard from some UA-camrs that the only current running Disney Channel shows they care about are animated, but even now in my 20s, I've always believed that live action kids shows can be just as funny and exciting and groundbreaking as animated kids shows. And I wish I wasn't the only person who has that opinion after watching the shows I just mentioned AND The Astronauts on Nickelodeon. And hopefully, Disney and Nickelodeon still remember this lesson.
Thank u I was finna say Sydney to the max deserves to be here
They did an episode on periods
Yes Sydney to the max is great!
Proud family is the one that really stuck with me it was my favorite show growing up
That So Raven and Proud Family were the pioneers of a ton of the more recent shows. The episode of Proud Family where Penny switches family's for a project and learns another culture. That episode actually more accepting to others of different cultures growing up in the south.
I agree with almost everything on this list but I honestly don’t think the autism episode was a breakthrough at all. On the contrary, I think it took a step back. (Forgive me while I rant a bit)
First, the episode is treated with that very generic story plot of person thinks they have condition - everyone is scared at first and tells them they’re still loved, episode ends with them finding out they don’t have it but now have a greater understanding. Yet this doesn’t normalize neurordivergence or even explain what it is. It’s more a case for drama then anything else.
Second is their reactions: mainly Maya’s. She seems strangely defensive in this episode. I wondered if this was a fearful response stemming from Farkle’s past issues with self-judgment and bullying. But the episode never outwardly addresses this and it feels like a major mis-opportunity to show the worries of being diagnosed. Instead they just keep saying “You’re the same old Farkle and we love you just the way you are,” which feels rather half-baked and ingenuine for such a deep topic.
Lastly: Smackle being autistic. Look I am all for canon characters being canonically LGBTQ, Neurodivergent, or having mental illness. I think it is a great idea to have an official character with stated ADHD or Autism onscreen as a model for young viewers. But despite their intentions, this just felt like another way to feed into the stigma. An emotionally distant genius that almost acts robotic in their social interactions, who hates physical affection and takes everything literally is the one with autism. What’s even worse is most of these traits are used as comedic gags in previous episodes and now are taken seriously...? Yes, *some* people with autism have sensory issues and trouble in social settings, but not all. And using this common, widely known type for your only canon autistic character crosses over into overgeneralizing. Plus, the fact this revelation was never brought up again almost makes this episode non-existent.
I am eagerly awaiting an episode that readdresses these topics in a more accurate and authentic way. But until then, I don’t think we have good enough representation for neurodivergence.
I completely agree as an autistic person myself we all are different that’s why it’s called a Spectrum. I’m on the other side where I love hugs and physical affection to think we all don’t is very stereotypical and goes back to the stereotype that we don’t show empathy either which is very untrue I for one feel empathy very deeply. So to put autistic people or people with autism depending on the person and their preferences into a box really isn’t fair.
@@mackenzieesslin3111 exactly, as another autistic person (this shows we all are different, what I'm about to say) although I like affection, I can't always get it, because whenever I do get affection, it feels weird on my skin and makes me uncomfortable, which sucks, because it means I can't get affection as much as I would like to
@@mackenzieesslin3111 i kind of think most autistic people feel empathy even more than neurotypical people, but we don't show it in the way they expect us to. if we're ever shown on tv we are just inspiration porn or the butt of a joke or they portray us as people who have terrible lives of needs to be fixed.
i’m literally so jealous of riley’ and mayas friendship
That's So Raven and the Proud Family had to deal with bigotry
There's this one episode of the reboot of That's So Raven, Ravens Home about vaping and I think there's a really good message in it.
I am Autistic, and I don’t approve of the words “disability” or “disorder” being used for Autism. Yes, it can hold you back in some ways, but Autism isn’t a bad thing and people with Autism can achieve great things. The use of the word “disorder” for Autism is also controversial. It is a neurological condition. But make no mistake - Autistic people can be just as smart as, or even smarter than, non-Autistic people. There are also Autistic people who are much nicer, more compassionate and moral than some non-Autistic people...
Completely agree. I also reject the term Asperger's Syndrome. In general I think it divides Autistic people unnecessarily and it also completely ignores the historical reality that Hans Asperger was known to participate in the Nazi Eugenics Programme and sent at least two children to the Am Spiegelgrund Clinic. He is an important figure in the history of the community, but the disgusting legacy of Eugenics does not deserve to be forgotten.
I'm autistic and I have my struggles, but I've been taking a step at a time. I was bullied for half of my school life but I survived. Thank God I found a good group of friends when I was in college.
@@darthstarkiller1912 I am going to start college in Autumn, the way everyone talks about it, it sounds like some mystical utopia. The thought of it is what kept me going throughout my last year of school.
I agree with all your statements, but as a person who identifies as having disabilities, would just like to add the note that disability itself, or what it stands for at least, also isn’t a bad thing and that people with disabilities can also achieve great things, just like people with Autism. I don’t want to assume that you didn’t mean that though, and totally can understand the reasoning behind not wanting to use the term disability (the word itself means “not able,” which is not great whatsoever) and how ableism affects both people who identify as having a disability and those who don’t but may identify another way unfortunately
you seriously think people don't treat autistic people differently? The weird looks you get when one of your tics or quirks acts up in a socially unacceptable way??? The way people just totally isolate and shun you if you don't look or act the way you're "supposed to"? I hate it when media and watch mojo lists try to toot their own horns about how "much more accepting" they are of people when it's complete and utter BS. I have autism and the NT people around me still make me feel like just as much of a freak and social outcast as they made me feel like years ago. The only difference is now there's actually a word now for why I am the way I am, it doesn't mean that people in society are any more "accepting" it just means that they managed to come up with a label for the freaks like us. That's why they call it a "disorder" or a "disability" because in their eyes your existence is wrong and you will never be normal or socially acceptable like them just because you were born with quirks and qualities you can't control. That is why I hate everything about society and why it's makes me so mad when they try to pretend like they're soooooo much more accepting now when they're really not. They have all these messages in media and TV shows about how everyone matters and people come in all shapes and sizes and conditions and blah blah blah but they don't mean it. It's all for entertainment purposes. You will still get the same weird looks and social shunning as always, and nothing will ever change that.
Bruh I can’t say how many times I cried watching girl meets world 😭
Disney:”Let’s make Star Wars happier and less graphic!”
Also Disney:
The rileytown episode was towards us, because Rowan used to get hate for her acting and her character, so they made that episode towards us whoever was hurting her feelings.
Let's Appreciate that they posts videos for us every day and they makes an amazing videos for us and they makes our day even better keep it up with the awesome videos! 🙂
Recently, the current Disney Channel shows have tackled serious issues as well. Sydney To The Max tackled microaggressions while Raven's Home covered vaping similar to what happened in That's So Raven with smoking.
Everyone always talks about that one episode of that's so Raven, but I also remember another one that handled racism, where the boss declared she wasn't racist because she hired Raven.
That was a way better episode because any and every kid of color will hear that exact line in some form many times, it was nice to have a show point that out and specify that yea, that person is still racist.
Have you watched the full video because it’s number one.
I legitimately started crying when Cyrus came out. I haven't seen the show but even the small clips here were enough to trigger the tears- It seems that Disney actually managed to capture the anxiety and fear LGBTQ+ people (especially youths) have when coming out. We're terrified of the reactions and we always feel completely out of place. Props to Disney for becoming more progressive and being able to accurately portray the emotional moment.
I remember watching that episode of liv and laddie and literally balling me eyes out. To whoever is reading this you are beautiful inside and out. Don’t change yourself for ANYONE! It’s okay to be unique, the world would be quite boring if everyone was the same. Don’t let society dictate how you feel about yourself.
Stay positive! ❤️
Ikr??? I loved that one!! And the Todd dude that was judging the girls was playing his character so well I just wanted to punch him in the face.
@@pizzahot8188 Same!!
I grew up with autism and dealt with bullying for it. Because I would misunderstand something or react to something in a unexpected way. Sadly the schools I went up until high school didnt handle this well. They used to punish me because it was easier to do that then punish a class full of kids. I would spend almost half of the school year in school suspension being treated like I did something. The school sadly didnt have a better option. They did have a teacher with me all the time which got me teased more.
It wasn't until high school when people stopped bullying me for being different. It was kind of weird for me because it's what I was used to. It took me awhile to let my guard down around people. But even with that I still avoided people. But that had to do more with my autism and not liking being in big groups of people.
This should have been a top 20-30 list. I can just think of soooo many times.
After watching this I remembered that one of my earliest exposures to the lgbtq+ community was that episode of Good Luck Charlie, at the time it didn’t even cross my mind that being gay or apart of the community could even be a “bad” thing (it’s not) I just laughed and moved on. That’s why I don’t understand why some parents get mad and say that their children wouldn’t even understand the concept of gay relationships, because they do, it’s the parents who choose not to
I was diagnosed with autism and adhd when I was about 5. I used to be a totally different kid back then. I didn’t know how to talk, walk, do things a normal kid did. As I grew up, my autism started to decrease. Today I’m 17 and I’m *almost* normal, I still get panic attacks sometimes and I have some problems but it’s ok. I’m a human, that’s all it matters.
And I can relate to farkle and smackle in many ways. I’m a nerd, can’t socialize properly with people, and I hate eye contact, it makes me uncomfortable when people look me in the eye. I’m also gay. Known people or guys who I have a crush touching/hugging me makes me feel protected. I get uncomfortable if unknown people did the same thing.
I hate discrimination. Being a gay or autistic is hard enough, imagine being both
I'm also gay and autistic. Although I'm pretty outgoing and social so most people know I'm around because I assert my presence. I definitely have these weird things though - like I'll be thinking about something and looking around and it will be in someone's view point and they'll think I'm looking at them when I wasn't until they made contact with my face.
There's a new episode of the Owl House that adresses the inclussion of LGBTQA+ characters as Amity and Luz are confirmed to be girlfriends 🥰❤
YESSS LUMITY
Yesss!!
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I DON'T KNOW WHY IT WASN'T ON THIS LIST!!!
YESSSS I LOVE IT
Girls meet world is not just a show but a series of life lessons
It teaches me how to be calm , i to solve problems and how to be proud of yourself
I'm sorry but the, "May I hug you?" At the end was really cute.
Top ten time spongebob tackled serious issues
1. Dying (the movie)
2. Moving (home sweet pineapple)
3. Losing best friend (smarty pants)
4. Fear of failing drivers test (various)
5. Depression (are you happy now)
6. Pressures (pressure)
7. Gary's "betrayal" (dumped)
8. Going out of business (various episode)
9. Being underpaid (various)
10. Life of criminals (life of crime)
Why wasn't the Ravens Home episode about vaping here. It also had a talk to the audience at the end.
Wait what?!
For many years I have not spoken up about my bullying because I spoke up in 1st grade and was called a snitch. That name stuck with me for years. It made me not want to stand up for myself. I am only now going to therapy and speaking up. My bully has not been suspended though because his parents have donated a lot of money to the school for years. And my friends didn’t even believe I had depression when I told them because I am always fake smiling.
Sofia Wiley's reaction to Cyrus coming out was amazing. Good on her for supporting her friend
I’m shocked that the proud family episode still is not good enough for people.
Sebastián and Carlos are so cute it gives me so much confidence
Who's Sebastian and Carlos
They are from hsmtmts
They are a couple on the show and are both guys they went to a dance and it's just so amazing that we see this is Disney channel shows today
omg I remember listening to/watching the episode of what a girl is song and I can't tell u how much it changed my life like this song literally helped me become confident in myself and love myself
The first one made me burst into tears. That song from lib and Maddie helped me through a lot. Still one of my favorite episodes.
6:53 reminds me of the family feud scene in _Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2,_ when Peter "Star-Lord" Quill calls Rocket Raccoon a raccoon, even though the latter only looks like one.
Rocket: [referring to their one-inch rescuer] Well, if he got closer, I’m sure he'd be much larger.
Peter: Yeah, that's how eyesight works, you stupid raccoon.
Rocket: Don't call me a raccoon!
Peter: I'm sorry, I took it too far. I meant trash panda.
Rocket: Is that better?
Drax: I don't know.
Peter: It's worse. It's so much worse.
GOTG 2 is probably my favorite MCU Movie
We also have lgbt characters in "Find me in Paris" Jeff says that he had a crush on Max and then Jeff ends up with Isaac!
Ones that I always loved the most: blended families in Dog with a Blog and mental health in Andi Mack
The andi mack scene always makes me cry, its such a beautiful moment!😌
I love this list. Number two surprised me the most since I don’t watch a lot of “Disney Channel”. Please show more representation of ASD Disney🙏🙏🙏
“There’s nothing wrong with you”
Cyrus Goodman my beloved!
I’ve never watched Andi Mack. But that one got me teary eyed at the sad scene.
Please do a part 2 and possibly a part 3! ☺
Honestly, the entire show Andi Mack could have taken the top spot, as it also dealt with teen pregnancy and gun safety.
I love how your addressing this stuff because kids tend to think oh “This is girl power, awesome” or “ooh oh Online bullying” Well screw that kids it’s real and it’s happening world wide so yeah!
I really like how you found all this stuff in these shows! I used to watch a lot of these shows and I
Never saw this!!!! 👉🏽👈🏼
the thats so raven one really hit home
you guys forgot the episode of Andi Mack that dealt with gun control
Proof that Disney Channel in the past was way better than how it is now
I disagree. Although there were some great moments back then I think nowadays we have a lot of representation on serious topics like teen pregnancy, gun violence, vaping, periods, lgbtqia+, and etc. Just off the top of my head, I can think of Andi Mack, The Owl House, Ravens Home, Sydney to the Max, and more. Disney has definitely gotten to be more open and representative than in the past (although they still have some work to do).
@@wolfieplayz Nah it used to be pure
I never saw any of these episodes except Good Luck, Charlie, but I'm glad they send out these messages. I think the first time I saw Disney tackle a serious issue was in Shake It Up, when Cece came out as dyslexic, and says that that's why she has trouble in school.
Oh then u r definitely a youngin, and I'm not saying this to be mean or anything but u saying that Shake it Up was the 1st time u saw Disney Channel tackle something serious must mean u're gen Z (tell me if I'm wrong tho). The examples on this list (most of them anyway) r really good episodes of the respective shows and I think u'd be impressed with them
@@musiclover_kb4913 I am pretty young. I didn't watch more of the 90s shows until a few years. Most of the shows listed were on when I was really young, but they never interested me
This video made me happy. It's good to see that kids are being taught inclusiveness and compassion.
the Girl Meets World episode about autism was incredibly ableist and insulting. it's pretty disappointing to see it on this list, especially so high up.
I agree with that the bullying one should be higher up. It’s more relatable and you can feel the pain. It’s also the fact that I’m on the spectrum and it’s nowhere near as bad as they say.
Yet another reason I LOVE Disney! Now all we need is more Hispanic representation, especially if a Hispanic male or female can't speak fluent Spanish 👍✌🤔🙂
I'm just now realising why I'm so different from my brothers, their friends, my friends, etc. It's because, while I watched most of these shows as a young kid and learned these lessons through so many other tv shows that weren't in this video, my family and friends didn't. Even as I got older I continued watching these, and I think that's why I am so much more aware of the racism, body shaming, bullying, stereotyping, etc. in the world.
Some of my friends and family have made comments that have offended me just because they are saying a girl doesn't look pretty, she doesn't look right for a part in a tv show, and once my dad got mad at me because I watched Love, Victor without his permission.
It makes me really happy to know that there are young kids out there who don't feel at a loss for having two moms or two dads, and instead make all the other kids jealous that they have two and the other kids only have one.
im so happy disney shows decided to put these in the episodes because little kids and growing teens really need to know about these and be kind to one other and be confident in their own body and who they are
I think The Owl House should be included because how much is normalized by it lesbian, bisexual,gay,non binary it doesn’t matter all gets addressed and is addressed as normal.and I am straight and I love all of it and that something that my parents hate they don’t want to me to watch the show, because of it’s message and makes me want for this all to be completely normalized
You left out in shake it up when CeCe revealed her dyslexia to Rocky.
Boy Meets World would need a whole video for itself
As a person with Asperger's i love whenever a show includes a character with that issue since that i don't think it gets spoken a lot