DuckTales: How Santa Stole Christmas! | Holiday Special Review | Why Uncle Scrooges hates Santa
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- Опубліковано 23 гру 2020
- So, DuckTales just made me rethink what Christmas traditions matters to me. Happy Holidays everyone.
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I'm glad they didn't go the route of Scrooge either being on the naughty list as a kid or Santa not giving him a specific gift that he wanted and that's why he hates Santa. I'm also glad they didn't go the route of having Santa secretly be evil/a twist villain and you actually understand both sides of their argument. This backstory has been referenced a few times and this episode's payoff was worth the wait.
In American Dad; for some reason, they wanted to make him a bad guy
Oh, I didn't think they might have gone with the trope of being bitter they didn't get a gift. Yeah, I'm glad they didn't do that too! This is much better.
If anything Scrooge was sort of the twist villain of the episode, but he realized that he was wrong and helped to fix everything.
@@seaniccus I like this episode (one of the reasons being that the Christmas version of DuckTales plays again) but they forgot one other part of Christmas. Krampus, the person who punishes kids with coal on Christmas and even whips really bad kids.
I have to admit. While I didn't exactly expect things to play out the way they did, I wasn't surprised as to what his motive was. I always suspected that Scrooge hated Santa as a result of his own upbringing that turned into his work ethic. That giving presents out for free somehow comes off as an unearned hand out, rather than the result of years of hard work and the motivations that come from a risk vs. reward seeking lifestyle. Maybe with a hint of "there's no such thing as a free lunch." Technically accurate with this story of him wanting to charge for his and Santa's services, but I'd expect that he'd fill Donald and Della (and by extension Webby) with anti-Santa propaganda to give them a hard work ethic. Something I'd be inclined to think Della would fully embrace, but Donald would give his usual "Aw, Phooey" to. I agree. I'm glad they didn't go the same route as Futurama or American Dad, but especially since it's a story that puts Scrooge into the antagonistic role. One that comes off more the Christmas Carol version of Scrooge than the actual Christmas Carol episode of the series.
As a native spanish-speaker, the Feliz Navidiamond is both the WORST and the BEST pun I have heard all 2020.
I am also a spanish-native speaker as well and I agree
I learned Spanish in school and I agree as well
I love that they go over the reason of Scrooge's stingyness. He spent his childhood in poverty, to him something like coal or a wool hat to keep you warm should bring children just as much happiness as any toy.
Same, and the funny thing is that there is people who used to be poor who once they finally have money they are too afraid of losing it because they fear that one day they would be poor all over again and it frightens them
I remember years ago a family friend gave me a coat for Christmas and I didn't expect it. Since then I've come to appreciate the gesture as much as receiving a toy.
I'm genuinely amazed with this Christmas special. The writers planted the idea of a "grudge" between Scrooge and Santa since season 1 and slightly teased it a few times, including in the first Christmas special. It made sense for his character of not wanting to give away presents for free. Plus, he considered Santa both as a business partner and a friend, something that he didn't have much in his life.
The writers are usually good, sometimes bad, and sometimes they make about the best possible story, like this classic Scrooge/Santa.
Santa is a polar bear perfection
Think he might like a Coca-Cola?
@@renegadedjinn5325 Cocoa-Cola did create the modern-day image of the man.
@@Rognik correct
MELVINATOR Yeah.
There’s more to Christmas than presents. Santa himself explained that he finds joy in seeing the kid’s eyes light up get something for the heart, warming it in gesture and feeling than in practical use. Part of his and Scrooge’s falling out was how the latter couldn’t see it past his business sense. So while most see Christmas as a stressful “must get this gift” kind of rush, this special helps remind us (and Scrooge) that there can be just as much joy giving as receiving. That, and I love this special worked as a sort of Origin story for Santa Claus who Webby lampshades has a lot in common with Scrooge. And it’s great they got to be friends again!
So, neither Webby or Della knew of this, but hated Santa because of the high esteem they got for Scrooge.
I liked the twist that Scoorge was reveal to be the villian in this special! I mean technically he's not wrong per say however he clearly did not keep up with the times as Webby said whose used coals for heat anymore???
That’s right! He should’ve given them gas or batteries lol
I think the difference is Christmas Carol is more of an adult's perspective on Christmas, and the Santa story is a child's Christmas
And the ideal christmas is both at the same time :)
"Ah, quit complaining, ya greedy Glaswegian Grinch."
What struck me about this was Scrooge's connection to coal. In some of the earlier versions of the Santa Claus story, he had a partner: Knecht Ruprecht, Krampus, Swarte Piet (“Black Pete”), and so on, with different parts of the world featuring different companions. These companions were darker than Santa Claus, punishing children on the naughty list with such “gifts” as a switch or a lump of coal while rewarding children on the nice list with simple but practical gifts. Scrooge isn't fitting into that mold perfectly (there's nothing in his character about punishing naughty children); but he comes surprisingly close.
I loved this element. There were so many layers here -- the coal is a perfect symbol for Scrooge's industriousness and pragmatism. Like him, it's also misunderstood. People think of the coal as a punishment when, in truth, it's a useful, reliable commodity meant to keep you warm on a cold night. People think of Scrooge as a selfish, heartless miser when, in truth, he has an ethical objection to people receiving things they didn't earn, and he's principled enough to follow his convictions when it costs him dearly.
Listening to this review has filled me with more Christmas spirit than anything else this season. Thank you Seaniccus. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas!
Yeah, it's been a different year, so making this episode was a little special, it gave me a reason to feel like it was Christmas.
i honestly didn't think Scrooge would do anything in this episode. i really believe Santa was up to something. something evil? no exactly~ but something none the less. i was wrong of course XD
Well, he *was* up to something considering he wasn't actually injured
Happy holidays! 😀 Something I noticed randomly, this season a few episodes start by having someone falling through the mansion's front door, asking for help... Gladstone, Zeus, and then Santa here. Most likely it means nothing, but would be funny if it did somehow.
I kind of noticed that too? It's kind of like an in-joke
I don’t think there’s some secret hidden meaning or anything. But maybe when they made the one with Zeus they realized that they had already done it with Gladstone so they decided to play into it and make it sort of a running gag. So that’s why they did it a 3rd time with Santa, and maybe they’ll even do it again in the last few episodes.
I appreciate how Della freezes up when Louis realized she doesn’t really know why Scrooge hates Santa, and is just parroting his beliefs.
Are we gonna ignore Webby holding up a sword after Scrooge puts down her grapple gun?
I really admire this episode for showing both Scrooge and Santa having solid points on what matters most, and the ending really showcased that. Also, it was great that Launchpad finally returned after being absent for the last few episodes.
Merry Christmas Seaniccus!
It's so funny to say Scrooge McDuck is so old he was the first one to give coal to Santa!🎅
I kinda like this special just a little more than “Last Christmas”.
That's funny because I like "Last Christmas" just a little more. They're both really good, but that's what I was getting at. They're both perfect holiday specials for two different versions of Christmas
They're Both beautiful 🎄💖✨
@@seaniccus I guess in a way I like it just as good if not better than the first.
I feel like this episode is a clever commentary telling Americans that the Coal Industry is dead.
So Atom is the most efficient source of energy, traditional fuels are behind, but renewables are at the end of the list.
The most on point scrooge episode they ever could have made.
This was all planned guys, this is why the last batch of episode reviews was delayed for so long.
I can’t wait until the last batch of ducktales episodes comes out
@@antonissa8345 me too.
Don't give me so much credit haha
Nah, sadly I was just really busy at my day job for the last month. I started making these videos on Saturday and have been working all night after work every day this week. I wish I got them up sooner! More people would have had time to watch the special before Christmas, and it probably would perform better -- but it's been a busy season.
I'm tired, but it was worth it. I'm glad I managed to get it up before Chrsitmas this time, even if by just one day.
@@seaniccus Shhh. Never admit you aren't as smart as people think you are. Just accept the compliment and take notes for the future.
Wait a minute, hasn’t Santa existed since...*mumble* *mumble* .... 1600’s?!?!??!
I guess not in the DuckTales universe. Or maybe Scrooge is that old, idk
I like how you can take each of these Christmas specials and they each make their own arc from them. This means the arc for Christmas is over going from being bitter over the holiday to secretly enjoying it to Spoilers for the episode
To allowing Santa into his home. I think that them ending this arc in ducktales is indicative of the series ending. Maybe Santa will help Scrooge defeat F.O.W.L or get the felis navidiamond
When they first mentioned the Felis Navidiamond I was honestly thinking that it was gonna be another Missing Mystery and another flashback of Scrooge fighting FOWL to get it first. I’m glad that they didn’t do that because it wouldn’t have fit in the episode, but I am wondering if they’ll bring it back later in the season. I mean, the Darkwing episode was a huge part of the plot of season 3, so I feel like they could totally make the Christmas episode fit into the plot of the season too.
It would make perfect sense to have FOWL steal the Diamond and have Santa help in the battle against FOWL. I’m still expecting them to have every character from the entire show come back to help fight against FOWL.
I was hoping for this episode. The team wouldn't write in a joke about despising Santa without giving it a payoff.
Here's my personal pick of how I rank the Season 3 episodes by block. P.S., the episodes in All Caps are my Top 10 favorites so far.
Block 1:
1. LOUIE'S ELEVEN!
2. ASTRO B.O.Y.D.!
3. QUACK PACK!
4. Challenge of the Senior Junior Woodchucks!
5. The Lost Harp of Mervana!
6. Double-O-Duck in You Only Crash Twice!
7. The Rumble for Ragnarok!
Block 2:
1. LET'S GET DANGEROUS!
2. ESCAPE FROM THE IMPOSSIBIN!
3. THE FORBIDDEN FOUNTAIN OF THE FOREVERGLADES!
4. NEW GODS ON THE BLOCK!
5. HOW SANTA STOLE CHRISTMAS!
6. THE TRICKENING!
7. THE SPLIT SWORD OF SWANSTANTINE!
8. The Fight For Castle McDuck!
9. They Put a Moonlander on the Earth!
10. The First Adventure!
11. The Phantom and the Sorceress!
I like that the schism between them is literally just capitalism.
Merry Christmas Everyone, whilst a good episode, I was hoping for more scenes with Della and her kids, their first Christmas together as a family, sadly with this season being the last, we won't get something like that
Scrooge gave coal because it was needed. Every year my mother & I do Samaritans Purse. We do one shoe box for each gender &^ age group. I always select flashlight because when you live in a country with no electricity or plumbing a flashlight is the difference between life & death. So that's why I understand Scrooge giving poor people coal
The problem wasn't the coal itself. The problem was that Scrooge wanted to charge people for the coal rather than give it for free. Santa saw this and tried to insist on doing the latter, which resulted in the falling out.
Happy Holidays to all, and to all, a good night!
So basically Scrooge was just being a greedy petey as usual, figures he'd be in the wrong.
merry christmas seaniccus, remember family are always safe in your heart no matter how far away they are.
I was kinda expecting F.O.W.L to be in this episode and try to steal the artifact Santa uses.
Have you ever considered starting a zoom meeting with your family (and Merry Christmas by the way)?
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
Thanks for the video, one of my favourite episodes this season and one of my favourite Christmas specials for sure.
Happy holidays everybody!
Merry Christmas eve everybody
It's rare in modern day shows to have a decent Christmas special that is bith well thought and well written.
To have it building up over the course of the series like this, is especially remarkable!
To have the show take this turn on the spirit of Christmas (both the Carol & Santa episodes) is very unique, understandable and even heartwarming at times.
Thank you so much for this review and the little comparison with the other special. May you have a merry Christmas, and a hopeful new year!
Happy Holidays everyone. 🎄🎅
I always adore your reviews and seeing your perspective, but the end of this one really resonated with me. I've just been thinking about this Quarantine Christmas, and how it really affected my spirit for the holiday this year. This is also the first year I haven't spent Christmas with my family, even though they live reasonably close by...we managed a parking lot exchange of goods, but we're all doing our best to keep each other safe. That's heartwarming in its own way, I suppose, but it was hard. Hope you found happiness in your own holiday...this special did bring a smile to me when I saw it, especially seeing little Jennifer making a toy out of anything. Find happiness with what you have? I think it's really a year for one of my favorite Christmas songs, Judy Garland's original "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"... "until then, we'll have to muddle through somehow."
Fantastic review and perfect for the holidays! Thank you!
Great Video!!! It was a good and funny origin story of Santa Clause and Christmas!! But I enjoy Last Christmas much more!!
I love Hugh Bonneville as Santa
To this day; I question why some rich people hate the idea of giving away gifts for free (i.e. selfless generosity,) their obsession with "practicality" and thinking Christmas should be treated as more of a commercial racket instead of a wholesome holiday.
All these millionaires, billionaires, trillionaires and even SEXILLIONAIRES (which is like a one with THIRTY zeroes after it) have all the money in the universe in the palms of their hands. What's wrong with making someone happy by giving them a toy, a piece of clothing or any other kind of gift for free? Is it really that painful to be selfless or generous?
Some became rich with selfish habits that are hard to break. They also struggle to understand how someone could stay poor and thus see generosity as rewarding laziness. Some were born wealthy and don't see the need for generosity when they never needed to be on the receiving end. Then there's the "pull yourself up by the bootstrap" cult that believe poverty is purely the result of laziness and wealth purely as the result of hard work. The bootstrap phrase originally meant trying to achieve what was literally impossible as you can't literally raise your elevation by pulling your shoelaces.
@@foxymetroid Some speculate that Santa is a lazy guy not JUST because of his size but for the fact he travels only ONE night per year.
But I ask you...what do you think he does the other 364 days? Many stories depict him already hard at work with his helpers, making new toys for good children. So, while he does do his job just for the sake of giving; Santa STILL works hard at what he does
In Scrooge's case at least it is definitely his dislike for waste rather than an issue of how much it costs. In this episode he specifically notes how he doesn't see value in a toy a child is likely to play with once and then forget about, whereas when he was a child he would have killed to get coal as it was so useful.
@@Ryodraco That's another thing, why is it that rich people who started out poor end up becoming so greedy?
Scrooge, in some ways, is no different than Eugene Krabs...except I doubt Scrooge would break someone's arm off for a penny
@@sadlobster1 Scrooge is honestly a fair bit more generous than that, or at least this incarnation is. Just look at how willing he was to invest in his sister's new business (despite her poor track record with businesses). He just has a lot of rules he lives by regarding "proper" ways to use money.
Merry Duckmas!
5 seconds in and he already screwed up. He's a TRILLIONAIRE, not BILLIONAIRE.
Merry Christmas Sean
This was a good episode, but i think i would have liked it if the kid was not jennifer and the kid when scrooge gave him/her coal cried and then Scrooge would see that times have changed and people don't want coal anymore for Christmas. It would also be interesting if it made Scrooge realize how being greedy and wanting money for coal instead of giving the kids the gifts they want can hurt them and make him look like a greedy jerk.
the Last Ducktales episode of the 3rd season =(
No, not yet! There's a few more that will show in 2021!
Season 3c
They haven’t even wrapped up the FOWL plot yet. There’s still gonna be like 10 more episodes
You’re awesome! Would love to hear you review Thumbalina film and some Disney movies. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
OH, MY!!! YOU'RE USING A "THREE CABALLEROS" T-SHIRT!!!!
Their miniseries from 2018 is awesome, as good and epic as Ducktales.
Merry Christmas BTW!
And it's a Christmas shirt! From the Viva Navidad event in Disneyland!
@@seaniccus I see that. It's so cool.
So, Feliz Navidad to you!!!
You planned this all out so this would posted on Christmas Eve
Like, on Saturday I realized I had five days left to catch up and I've been working non stop since haha
I like this :D and Scrooge
So santa rather people be happy and frozen to death than alive without some dumb toys?
Thanks for the doll santa I'll try to take it with me to the afterlife
Scrooge that you?
I like both Duck Tales specials but my favorite has to be the first one.
Very philosophical of you
santa and scrooge are definitely exes
The real ghostbusters The revenge of Murray the mantis and sticky business please✨
Great work as always, but " turn off your auto focus". See ya next year.
I know I have the option to do this, but I keep leaving it on. I don't know why. I kinda like it. I know better.
I went to school for this once up on a time.
@@seaniccus me too, I went to golden west college.
The truth why he hates Santa is out. 😀👍🎅
How Scrooge started Global Warming.
To be honest, I am glad they didn’t go the route of Santa being evil, that would be the lame way in my opinion and sounds like something an awful adult animated series would do
Part of me is disappointed to get a reason why he hates Santa,
The other part of me REALLY likes this episode.
I love how you were not like the people who were on the UA-cam comment section for this episode who were like "scrouge is an ass and selfish >:(" because that was not even the case
Thats really messed up that the people in places like Miami or south of the equator got coal...lol
I really wish they hadn't made this episode, Scrooge's bizarre and incongruent hate of Santa was a hilarious running gag that was much better as a mystery.
Did his theme not have the tune?
I took it out for the Christmas background music
@@seaniccus
Love the show bud
And the tune
Another thing I've forgotten to point out...Christmas could never be "Scrooge's racket" because it already belonged to someone else.
Not Santa, not the business people...it's Christ; Scrooge is the kind of person who is too blind to understand what the holiday is really about. All people like him worry about is green paper and metal coins. To me, THAT'S more wasteful of a gift to get than any toy or game
Well before Christ, it belonged to the Celts and other various cultures of Northern Europe. Christianity might have spread the traditions around the world, but most of the mainstays; mistletoe, feasts, keeping warm together on the longest nights of the year, are all from the Winter Solstice celebrations.
If anything, Santa is the Christ figure in this special, mixing peace and love with Scrooge's cold practicalities of coming together to stay warm and chase away the cold winter's night.
lol
@Balance of The hill true
Webby was really annoying in the first part of this episode. She just blindly follows Scrooge and she’s usually the researcher in the family. I know she love Scrooge (and we find out more in the series finale why) her hatred for Santa is annoying. She’s also the most loving of the group and sees the best in people
The real Ghostbusters sticky business and the revenge of Murray the mantis please✨✨✨✨✨
What makes me sad about 2020 is that not just we lose our freedom and trapping ourselves in bubbles, but we also cannot interact with friends, families, or anyone since they are trapped in their homes or behind glasses.
And all the people that have died too.
@@mandelabutterfly9162 Yeah, especially Luis Alfonso Mendoza, Gus Rodriguez, Jerry Stiller, Chadwick Boseman, Sean Connery, Kirby Morrow, Dave Prowse, David Lander, Jeremy Bulloch, and so on. Geezus, this is worse since 2016 !
Woow woow 😍💋 💝💖❤️