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I Love how the lotus eaters basically said "you don't have to threaten us, we would literally give this food away, so we can make you join our cul-I mean our family"
I do not believe that Polities is a veteran greek soldier who fought in a 10 years war against Troy, he must had been a medic or a military cook the dude is to damn nice
So, fun thing about the Lotus Eaters! In the original text, Lotus was a kind of plant that basically made the person who ate it feel euphoria and just a general sense of ease. But took away a person's memories and care for the world outside of the lotus. It's essentially a magical drug that some theorize could have even been marijuana(?), something that would be completely addicting to PTSD riddled veterans of the Trojan war. In the original, it was Odysseus' men who ate the lotus and had to be dragged away from the fruits and back to the ship. Here, the Lotus Eaters are these little guys who were originally other little spirits from a different area who ate lotus and turned into the Lotus Eaters.
The ending to this animatic always throws reactors off, lmao. They usually think it's got to do with the Lotus Eaters, but it's just the animator transitioning into the next song
So many of us had no knowledge of greek mythology (or at least very little) when we started, yet we loved it anyways. I always appreciate the message of the song.
In mythology Lotus fruit basically had a strong sedative effect and eating it basically made you want to abandon all responsibilities and just lay around snacking on it all day
I love this song _so much_ it's so bright, light, HAPPY. You can _hear_ the smile in Polites' voice the entire time So many fans make this the "pacifist" song, but that's not what Polites is trying to say This song starts with Polites having noticed Odysseus' stress/tension & telling him he doesnt have to exist in "warrior mode 24/7" Then he sing about _how_ Odysseus can ease his stress/start to heal "lower your guard/look for the good in life" The song also ENDS with Polites reiterating that Odysseus is carrying _so much guilt_ but he DOESNT HAVE TO He can start to heal, he can start to relax This is a song about Polites trying to help his best friend heal through the traumas of war!
He's just a little goober. I do hope you like pancakes because he makes a mean batch of them Why are you guys guys booing me, I'm right. Fr though never thought pancakes and strawberry syrup would be a great combo
Interesting note, the lotus eaters are also sung by the same performer as Odysseus (Jorge Rivera-Herrans, the creator of Epic). Very talented musician! He also preforms another side character later with a very different vocal quality but i wont spoil it :)
Polites Protection Squad! Welcome! So glad to see more people love Polites he deserves all the love. He's Odysseus' BEST friend and Eurylochus close friend too. I'm so glad you pointed out how Ody only repeated the line at the end as a way to show he's starting to open up to the idea of open arms and if anyone notice that was also the only time he smiled in this video too at the end before the flash warning lol
Some important context to odysseuss and polites relationship that isnt super well established is that they have been best friends since childhood. If yo usant more context to that you can listen to the cut song "Your light" it doesnt have spoilers or anything, just more context to thefe relstionship
a couple of things about the video i love. 1) the lil fuzzy creatures (lotus eaters) are traditionally just some dudes who eat lotus and never leave the island. 2) the lotus eaters are happily named Winions by fans of Epic, and the fans are also affectionately nicknamed Winions. which i think is cute. 3) at the end where Polites throws the Apple to Oddysius is a reference to a tradition that if someone throws you and apple and you catch it its a proposal and acceptance. 4) polites is the most precious bean and that cuddle with all the winion pile is adorable. 5) the art for the characters in most, including this animation are based on the singers features irl, and they do a pretty great job of catching their irl looks.
Jennifer, I want to tell you that as a musician and composer I’ve watched a bunch of people reacting to this project and vibing with how they’ve broken down each song because I have my own approach from my artistic perspective, but even as a singer whose sung for the past 30+ years, you’ve been breaking down these songs in such a way that has opened my eyes to my own singing! I really appreciate your commentary and your approach to reactions/reviews. Subscribing now!
I find it fascinating how the war mindset that Odysseus is in (which Polites refers to in the beginning of the song) is showcased in Odysseus reaction to his meeting the Lotus Eaters. They say “welcome!”. Odysseus draws his sword
Hello, how are you Jen? We are missing your reaction, and analysist Salma Salsabil peform. 😁 May 2024 Salma peform in Java Jazz Festv with 12 songs. She is sing some english song with different & great aransement Come Together The Beatles, Lean On Dj Snake, To be With You Mr Big, The Second You Sleep, & also Love Like You Do x Just The Way You Are, Love Never Felt So Good. Hopefully you can watch and breakdown Salma perform in JJF. You can find the source video on chnl uploadguy. Thanks a lot Jen ❤
Oh side note: your playlist for these is reversed... mostly. Not sure if that matters to you or how hard setting up playlists is so just a heads up thing. Yes you said Polites right. The Lotus Eaters are fking adorable... I need them to be a plushie. Indeed Polites is a sweet cinnamon roll. Lotus (in the Iliad) is essentially a narcotic that induces absolute bliss... so control one's mind isn't too far off.
I just wish that one of these days I find a person reacting to this song and they go "you know, I kind of think Polites is a bit annoying" 🥺 but nobody finds him annoying and Jorge knew that when writing this song and all animators lean into the fact that he’s likable
Silence... The NAME of the vid us just... It makes me feel stuff because I know what happens in future Saga's... They should protect Polities, definitetly.
What makes someone the kind of person who would try to spoil someone else’s experience like this I really truly don’t get it. How hard is it to just keep your mouth shut and let people enjoy things
LOVE IT! If you want to watch my R&A’s to my EPIC:The Musical journey before they come out on UA-cam, head on over to Patreon www.patreon.com/jenniferglatzhofer?
Also, please no spoilers in the comments! Thanks in advance 🧡🎉
I Love how the lotus eaters basically said "you don't have to threaten us, we would literally give this food away, so we can make you join our cul-I mean our family"
Lollll😂😂😂
DUDE YOU GOTTA REACT TO HOW POLITES AUDITIONED! ITS TOO PRECIOUS!!!
"You can relax my friend"
_turns_
"Huh?"
_turns again_
"I can tell you're getting nervous..."
@@awildnoviceappears hahaha yeah
@@awildnoviceappears
“Greet the world with open arms! Greet the world with open arms!”
“WELCOME 👹”
omfg you're not wrong, that was adorable.
That “A cave (Scary cave)” and “East (That way)” from the lotus eaters is so cute😭
I love that one lotus eater that isn't saying the same thing as the others lol
Never forget the "Food (omnomnom)" lmao
i love this one so much
SAME
pepelaugh
Why hello there Casper
Ah I see you’re even bringing some maple syrup to the 🥞 party. The cycle continues~
(But is she gonna watch Your Light before the next saga??)
The thin veneer of professionalism is waning as Jen is starting to feel the music and characters, and I'm here for it
😁
I do not believe that Polities is a veteran greek soldier who fought in a 10 years war against Troy, he must had been a medic or a military cook the dude is to damn nice
Seriously-!! I really think he was a medic.
Polites is such a special character. He isnt a fighter and im sure he just went to war to protect Odysseus.
Protect and support is fr his role
And remember everyones birthday
p-p-p-protect polities yeahhh ofcourseeee (i love him)
We all want to defend Polites. He's babey, we all love him.
So, fun thing about the Lotus Eaters! In the original text, Lotus was a kind of plant that basically made the person who ate it feel euphoria and just a general sense of ease. But took away a person's memories and care for the world outside of the lotus. It's essentially a magical drug that some theorize could have even been marijuana(?), something that would be completely addicting to PTSD riddled veterans of the Trojan war. In the original, it was Odysseus' men who ate the lotus and had to be dragged away from the fruits and back to the ship. Here, the Lotus Eaters are these little guys who were originally other little spirits from a different area who ate lotus and turned into the Lotus Eaters.
Polites is so polite.
…s
Well, he is named Polites sooo.....
The ending to this animatic always throws reactors off, lmao. They usually think it's got to do with the Lotus Eaters, but it's just the animator transitioning into the next song
I really love that the animator did this it’s so cool
Open arms lets goooooooo. Time for you to listen to the absolute cuteness that is polites
So many of us had no knowledge of greek mythology (or at least very little) when we started, yet we loved it anyways. I always appreciate the message of the song.
Fr epic got me into mythology
In mythology Lotus fruit basically had a strong sedative effect and eating it basically made you want to abandon all responsibilities and just lay around snacking on it all day
So basically like a weed brownie except a fruit.
@@joshuamattingly1232 pretty much, though sometimes they're described as hallucinogenic, it's still a fun edible
Like drugs
I love this song _so much_ it's so bright, light, HAPPY. You can _hear_ the smile in Polites' voice the entire time
So many fans make this the "pacifist" song, but that's not what Polites is trying to say
This song starts with Polites having noticed Odysseus' stress/tension & telling him he doesnt have to exist in "warrior mode 24/7"
Then he sing about _how_ Odysseus can ease his stress/start to heal "lower your guard/look for the good in life"
The song also ENDS with Polites reiterating that Odysseus is carrying _so much guilt_ but he DOESNT HAVE TO
He can start to heal, he can start to relax
This is a song about Polites trying to help his best friend heal through the traumas of war!
yesss!! polites isn't just... sunshine no evil in the whole world guy. he's balanced and is the only one coping healthily with the war 😭
To be clear, he's definitely a sunshine character. But he's not JUST that.
He's just a little goober. I do hope you like pancakes because he makes a mean batch of them
Why are you guys guys booing me, I'm right. Fr though never thought pancakes and strawberry syrup would be a great combo
I am very upset with you right now, but that was a good one. Thanks I hate it.
that was foul but also a really good one
How dare XD
Take my thumbs up..........and GET OUT!!!!!!!!!
Oh my why you fiend this is glorius but painful
This is a good song, Polites CRUSHED it!
My autistic ass can't tell if you did that ironically or not 😭
👀👀
YOOUUUUUUU. YOOOOUUUUUUUUUUU. WHEN I CATCH YOU.
NO
YOUUUUUUUUUUU🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵
You can always tell by how someone reacts to Polites just how much this show is gonna mess with them.
Interesting note, the lotus eaters are also sung by the same performer as Odysseus (Jorge Rivera-Herrans, the creator of Epic). Very talented musician! He also preforms another side character later with a very different vocal quality but i wont spoil it :)
Polites Protection Squad! Welcome! So glad to see more people love Polites he deserves all the love. He's Odysseus' BEST friend and Eurylochus close friend too. I'm so glad you pointed out how Ody only repeated the line at the end as a way to show he's starting to open up to the idea of open arms and if anyone notice that was also the only time he smiled in this video too at the end before the flash warning lol
I'd 1v1 a Cyclops for him.
Some important context to odysseuss and polites relationship that isnt super well established is that they have been best friends since childhood. If yo usant more context to that you can listen to the cut song "Your light" it doesnt have spoilers or anything, just more context to thefe relstionship
a couple of things about the video i love.
1) the lil fuzzy creatures (lotus eaters) are traditionally just some dudes who eat lotus and never leave the island.
2) the lotus eaters are happily named Winions by fans of Epic, and the fans are also affectionately nicknamed Winions. which i think is cute.
3) at the end where Polites throws the Apple to Oddysius is a reference to a tradition that if someone throws you and apple and you catch it its a proposal and acceptance.
4) polites is the most precious bean and that cuddle with all the winion pile is adorable.
5) the art for the characters in most, including this animation are based on the singers features irl, and they do a pretty great job of catching their irl looks.
Jennifer, I want to tell you that as a musician and composer I’ve watched a bunch of people reacting to this project and vibing with how they’ve broken down each song because I have my own approach from my artistic perspective, but even as a singer whose sung for the past 30+ years, you’ve been breaking down these songs in such a way that has opened my eyes to my own singing! I really appreciate your commentary and your approach to reactions/reviews. Subscribing now!
omg I hope you continue with mircsy's videos for 'Warrior of the Mind' because the thing at the end carries over and is relevant!!
Hi Jennifer hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤
This is my brother’s favourite song from epic and I was waiting to see what you’d say about polites’ cheery voice :) Was not disappointed
Everything's changed since Polites.
Polites is so cute 😍
I find it fascinating how the war mindset that Odysseus is in (which Polites refers to in the beginning of the song) is showcased in Odysseus reaction to his meeting the Lotus Eaters. They say “welcome!”. Odysseus draws his sword
Man, I'm really craving some pancakes now anyone else want some
DUDE!
Careful. If you get people too mad all you'll hear are screams.
🥞
@@takeyiatwitty2216everytime you dare to close your eyes
Rude.... and churlish
I've never heard of Epic, so glad to explore this music with you! ❤
Hello, how are you Jen?
We are missing your reaction, and analysist Salma Salsabil peform. 😁
May 2024 Salma peform in Java Jazz Festv with 12 songs. She is sing some english song with different & great aransement Come Together The Beatles, Lean On Dj Snake, To be With You Mr Big, The Second You Sleep, & also Love Like You Do x Just The Way You Are, Love Never Felt So Good.
Hopefully you can watch and breakdown Salma perform in JJF. You can find the source video on chnl uploadguy.
Thanks a lot Jen ❤
This is jen Salma in JJF
ua-cam.com/video/T_saMyo2l_4/v-deo.htmlsi=uIudSrgtMdk-AKoS
For je offer that last part in the animation your saw was a part that leads into the next song animation called warrior of the mind !
one thing i love is the fact that my voice fluctuates so much that i can imitate all the voices and the notes
Woo it’s starting 😁
I LOVE mircsy’s animatics!❤
This reaction series is giving me better vocal lessons than my chorus class
I love this so much!! I really enjoy your reactions ❤
Loving these reactions!! When you said Odysseus has a huskier voice, I definitely heard hussy and I was like WHAT THATS AN ADJECTIVE??😂😂
Polites is my favourite character! This song legit saves me every time I’m having an awful day!
Lotus is basically calming drugs, like 🍃
I'd recommend you watch the cyclopes saga back to back, even if you post them all separately
YESSSSSS!! gonna love you reacting to the next one after seeing the glitch >:)
Love your vids so much, PLEASE react to Your Light it fleshes out Ody and Polites so well as a friendship
I’m watching this well after you’ve seen the next saga. Can’t wait to see how you react to Polites’ experience in the Cyclops cave. Subbing
Thx for the reaction 😊
Impressive
She likes polites, that great.
Guys, don’t tell her.
Shes so not ready
Oh side note: your playlist for these is reversed... mostly. Not sure if that matters to you or how hard setting up playlists is so just a heads up thing. Yes you said Polites right. The Lotus Eaters are fking adorable... I need them to be a plushie. Indeed Polites is a sweet cinnamon roll. Lotus (in the Iliad) is essentially a narcotic that induces absolute bliss... so control one's mind isn't too far off.
Just wait until all of the Polites references
I think we realy do need to greet our arms sometimes xD
Who gonna tell her..:,D
Need me some Sydnie Christmas on here. Her audition of Tomorrow and My Way, semi-finals performances!!!! BGT 2024!!!!!!!
the next 2 songs are gonna be depressing
THE BESTEST BOI POLITES😭😭😭
Fun quiz: What is Polites favorite food?
A: Pancakes
B: Squash
C: Beets
D: Fruit
🥞
I love your accent
Please react NOWELA 'UNINVITED' from indonesian idol, the best uninvited in audition 🙏🙏
Please 5 days is too long of a wait T^T But loving your reactions tho and I understand you have to delay it to appease the algorithm
Next Reaction Dimas Senopati Alone Heart 👍👍
Who’s gonna tell her…
Jen if you see this. How long are you? Like how many songs have you recorded?
Please, react to Dua Lipa - Sunshine in the Radio 1 Live Lounge
I just wish that one of these days I find a person reacting to this song and they go "you know, I kind of think Polites is a bit annoying" 🥺 but nobody finds him annoying and Jorge knew that when writing this song and all animators lean into the fact that he’s likable
You gonna be devastated when you get to "The Underworld"... prepare your emotions for that one
Dude. The first song of the underworld saga is going to wreck you. No spoilers tho. Youll have to find out.🤫
Oh no. Oh nooooooo
Silence... The NAME of the vid us just... It makes me feel stuff because I know what happens in future Saga's... They should protect Polities, definitetly.
better not get too attached...
🤫
dont worry it wont happen anytime soon :D
Shhh
Edit: u should hear the other comments man :/
What makes someone the kind of person who would try to spoil someone else’s experience like this I really truly don’t get it. How hard is it to just keep your mouth shut and let people enjoy things
Spoil much...