The most heartbreaking part was his dementia which reminded me of my grandma. The part that broke me was when Tony realized his condition and he said something about his doctor and Junior says Kennedy and Tony corrects him and then Junior says, “I know you said doctor.” That’s the most heartbreaking thing about dementia you can never tell when someone truly forgets or if it’s just miscommunication.
Thank you for your comment and yes, great point re: dementia. Certainly adds a whole other layer of complexity and complication to the idea of keeping one’s mouth shut, which is so critical in that industry, of course.
I liked his quick realization that he wouldn't even be able to wear the shoes of a certain usurper who was bound to fail because he wasn't re-spected and therefore couldn't sell it. Really played both sides on that one.
Junior is probably my favorite character for the reasons you mentioned. That was an insightful comment about the projection. In my future viewings I will see Junior as much more nuanced. I have been waiting for this subject to be covered like patience on a monument.
I found Paulie and Junior the two most entertaining characters on the show, it's funny during the entire series i can't think of one interaction between them.
@@brianrunyon266 Yeah, I agree and think he was already suffering from dementia by that point…I think that explains his whole “Where’s Johnny?” long walk, too.
Already underway when he told Mel to make sure his chicken got home despite missing the early bird special. Personally, i think Jun's decline was already starting at the start of the series, where it's clear his best days are long behind him. The boom from the mic on the stairs only accelerated it.
Junior is so great, with probably the best comedic delivery of lines. I only wish he remained more a part of the business side of things after s2. From s3 onwards he pretty much just has his own storylines (cancer/trial/dementia) and only interacts with Tony/Janice/Bobby. I like it in s1-2 when he would interact with Johnny/Hesh/Richie etc and was a chaotic element in Tony's business while also being family.
Even though junior was the main antagonist for Tony in the beginning, a lot of his advice rang true. He was wise before he lost his brain. I think he would’ve been a good boss, but he’d need someone to keep his insecurities in check.
Some people are better off being number two. Uncle Jun excelled when like Sil, he was advising T and offering his input like on Chrissy, New York. Where his insecurities, resentments and lust could be kept in check.
Junior was a good council not boss material. When he was on his game , he was sharp as a whip. He loved Tony , like a son , but could not take back seat to him like he did his brother,. Liv knew that too.
I always thought the Junior character was loosely based on real life mobster, Vinny "The Chin" Galante, the way Junior would casually go out in public in his PJ's and "act" all crazy. Was it really an act, with either of them, or a well orchestrated plan?
@@prophetmargin7497 That’s a great point! That’s come to mind before when reading/watching something about the mafia where his name came up. Art imitates life.
Yeah, if I had to predict one or the other I’d agree with you. On a similar note, I wonder how much Butchie/Little Carmine ended up giving Tony (theoretically) to give to Janice…I suppose if they killed Tony, too, maybe they’d give Janice a bigger sum, lol
All the feels on this one - fabulous~! I long suspected it was a similarly gaunt and reedy Corrado Senior who shook his finger at Corrado Junior about his lanky and unathletic prospects. Poor June could've used some time splayed out in the therapist's chair himself. Next time I casually bump into Mr. Chase, I'll pitch my Junior creation-myth backstory: *The Hemorrhaging Spondulicks of Belleville*
@@jimfree0 😂😂😂 I love the title!!! And yes, as much as he said the idea of Tony seeing a psychiatrist “makes him wanna cry,” I think he could’ve used some talk therapy of his own…
God, what am I saying at this poor Blueprint’s video wake? When I was a kid, no older than that, I always used to wonder why nobody collected UA-cam cards like they collect baseball cards. Thousands of bucks for Honus Wagner, and jack sh*t for Blueprint, huh, Mikey?
Right after Junior points out that hesh is Tony's friend and not his he has a perk up moment like he connects the dots in his head from her previous statement to immediately bringing up the Jewish friend
Junior was a smart man, but riddled with insecurity. He somehow knew what to do, but chose to further his ego at any possible moment. Even like you mentioned, with Livia. He knew what he should do as a boss, but let Livia bend his ear wayyy too much
I think, regardless of his gambling addiction, Tony was being sincere when he was encouraging Uncle Junior to donate his stashed wealth to Bobby's kids, due to widowed Sister Janice's prior history of being an absentee Mother. It seems, despite their differences and Tony's put downs, Tony grew a similar fondness for Bobby to the one he shared with Uncle Junior and once shared with Christopher, whom Tony appeared to have replaced him with. Maybe Tony admired Bobby due to his loyal devotion to his family, which neither Tony nor the DiMeo mob, along with Tony's Dad didn't seem to share. maybe Tony's additional empathy for Bobby for settling with Janice, the horrid Hippy incarnation of Mama Soprano, helped cement Tony's affection for Bobby. Unlike Chris' passing, Tony seemed sincerely sad when Bobby died.
I love The Sopranos and most of the characters in the show. However, I never liked Junior. He was nothing more but child that does not like being told 'no' to ice cream. Junior gives me no reason to like him. He throws a temper tantrum whenever someone makes a joke about him or says anything slightly contrarian. Almost every decision he makes is based on egotism and infantile rashness. And this video only strengthens my point.
Like dementia, the mafia runs in the Soprano family. Tony describes his father as a squeaking little gerbil before his death. Quite possibly from his dementia. In Tony's coma dream, his subconscious warns him of the imminence of Alzheimer's. "That putrid Pho kin' Soprano gene." This is what led Tony into the life. Carmela said the one time, "Listen to yourself. You sound demented." So, to summarize, Tony says to Melfi, "Yo barn into this. You wa what chew wa."
" Why Junior Soprano Never Had The Makings of a Varsity Athlete or Mob Boss " Junior was a simp, before it was a thing. Fran Felstein could tell you the stories. He stalked her. Her recollection of the 60s Junior, painted a clear and precise description of exactly who Junior was. Definitely was not varsity athlete material. He wouldn't even have made second string. Heck! He would have been laughed out of recreational leagues.
Dominic Chianese in his 90s is still giving interviews and running around like a guy in his 70s. Strong as a bull this guy.
@@calistudent6335 And handsome, like George Raft.
Dominic guested on a couple of episodes of Boardwalk Empire; I think he was Mrs. Darmody's Lawyer during Season 4.
Junior Sopranos bitter and resentful nature makes for some of the show's best comedic moments.
Absolutely!! “And I am that c*nt hair,” among many others 🤣🤣
Uncle June and Phil had the best one liners.
@@SopranosBlueprintthat one actually goes hard as hell, as well as making me giggle every time
The most heartbreaking part was his dementia which reminded me of my grandma. The part that broke me was when Tony realized his condition and he said something about his doctor and Junior says Kennedy and Tony corrects him and then Junior says, “I know you said doctor.” That’s the most heartbreaking thing about dementia you can never tell when someone truly forgets or if it’s just miscommunication.
Thank you for your comment and yes, great point re: dementia. Certainly adds a whole other layer of complexity and complication to the idea of keeping one’s mouth shut, which is so critical in that industry, of course.
While Junior had many shortcomings that made him look foolish, there were a few moments when he demonstrated strategic thinking.
Agreed, like one of my favorite quotes of his - “That’s what being the boss is. You steer the ship the best way you know ….”
I liked his quick realization that he wouldn't even be able to wear the shoes of a certain usurper who was bound to fail because he wasn't re-spected and therefore couldn't sell it. Really played both sides on that one.
Thats what i was gonna say, also sick dog u got no choice, n Junior was right @@SopranosBlueprint
You're gonna be a f@ckin' funny boy now too?
Like choosing Tony over Manson lamps
Junior is probably my favorite character for the reasons you mentioned. That was an insightful comment about the projection. In my future viewings I will see Junior as much more nuanced. I have been waiting for this subject to be covered like patience on a monument.
@@davidmajer3652 Thank you for your comment, as always 🙏🏼 you never make me wait like patience on a monument for your insight 😎
Nice
Yesterday was the Skipper's birthday he would have been 63.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 May he continue to rest in peace 🪽🪽❤️❤️❤️
Most answers about him are actually in the Many Saints movie.
I found Paulie and Junior the two most entertaining characters on the show, it's funny during the entire series i can't think of one interaction between them.
A common fan theory for Where's Johnny, is the dementia was already starting, as Junior seem to forget he'd made the 'varsity athlete' crack earlier.
@@brianrunyon266 Yeah, I agree and think he was already suffering from dementia by that point…I think that explains his whole “Where’s Johnny?” long walk, too.
Same. Not bad for a fan of the show, and other HBO show's who's completely blind.
Already underway when he told Mel to make sure his chicken got home despite missing the early bird special.
Personally, i think Jun's decline was already starting at the start of the series, where it's clear his best days are long behind him. The boom from the mic on the stairs only accelerated it.
@@romacechina A very fair point.
That's not a theory lol. It's right there. He was already unmistakeably suffering from dementia and losing his marbles. It's not exactly subtle.
Junior had moments of being easily manipulated (i.e. Livia) but overall was very cunning and can see why he lasted as long as he did. Great analysis ❤
Junior is so great, with probably the best comedic delivery of lines. I only wish he remained more a part of the business side of things after s2. From s3 onwards he pretty much just has his own storylines (cancer/trial/dementia) and only interacts with Tony/Janice/Bobby. I like it in s1-2 when he would interact with Johnny/Hesh/Richie etc and was a chaotic element in Tony's business while also being family.
You and my Dad .. you both whistled in the wheat field.
I was involved in that? Well, that’s nice.
I can't believe I've watched every video and only just realized I wasn't subscribed. Oof, Madone!
@@owie4070 “Heh heh” - ya gotta say to yourself, it coulda been worse…
"Remember when" is the lowest form of conversation.
That’s why Livia didn’t write nothin’ down in those baby journals - LOL
Even though junior was the main antagonist for Tony in the beginning, a lot of his advice rang true. He was wise before he lost his brain. I think he would’ve been a good boss, but he’d need someone to keep his insecurities in check.
I always thought a "Junior and Carter in mental hospital lock up" would make for a great spin off comedy show in the Sanford and Son tradition, LOL!
Junior would have made a great consigliary.
Some people are better off being number two.
Uncle Jun excelled when like Sil, he was advising T and offering his input like on Chrissy, New York.
Where his insecurities, resentments and lust could be kept in check.
Junior was a good council not boss material. When he was on his game , he was sharp as a whip. He loved Tony , like a son , but could not take back seat to him like he did his brother,. Liv knew that too.
Definitely. And Livia knew just how to trigger him and push his buttons.
ohh, how the tables have turned
I always thought the Junior character was loosely based on real life mobster, Vinny "The Chin" Galante, the way Junior would casually go out in public in his PJ's and "act" all crazy. Was it really an act, with either of them, or a well orchestrated plan?
@@prophetmargin7497 That’s a great point! That’s come to mind before when reading/watching something about the mafia where his name came up. Art imitates life.
Junior is nothing like Galante tbf
Tony would’ve given Bobby’s kids the money after he took his cut of course.
Yeah, if I had to predict one or the other I’d agree with you. On a similar note, I wonder how much Butchie/Little Carmine ended up giving Tony (theoretically) to give to Janice…I suppose if they killed Tony, too, maybe they’d give Janice a bigger sum, lol
Junior goes down on no one... NO ONE!... except South of the boarder.
All the feels on this one - fabulous~!
I long suspected it was a similarly gaunt and reedy Corrado Senior who shook his finger at Corrado Junior about his lanky and unathletic prospects. Poor June could've used some time splayed out in the therapist's chair himself.
Next time I casually bump into Mr. Chase, I'll pitch my Junior creation-myth backstory: *The Hemorrhaging Spondulicks of Belleville*
@@jimfree0 😂😂😂 I love the title!!! And yes, as much as he said the idea of Tony seeing a psychiatrist “makes him wanna cry,” I think he could’ve used some talk therapy of his own…
Every morning after I eat breakfast. 99% of the time I say, “peppers n eggs? Thats what I should of had”
@@localfatty4364 Such a classic Junior line 🔥🔥🔥 and along those same lines, “F*%k this. I’m going to Boca.”
You know who LOVED going down? Was Uncle Jun, may he rest in peace. He would pick 'em out of the chorus.
@@aheroictaxidriver3180 Yeah it’s sad when they go down to Boca so young like that…
Cineranter may run sopranos videos but he doesn't run his uncle borko.. hehehehehe
Mr Magoo was a hypochondriac. But he was falling down hard from day one. And i dont mean in Boca. Ever notice that he practiced boca in Boca? 😂😂😂❤
Look at her, like that, Blueprint. Gave me my first UA-cam video, me and Vincent Miniscalo, in the alley behind the chicken market.
God, what am I saying at this poor Blueprint’s video wake?
When I was a kid, no older than that, I always used to wonder why nobody collected UA-cam cards like they collect baseball cards. Thousands of bucks for Honus Wagner, and jack sh*t for Blueprint, huh, Mikey?
Right after Junior points out that hesh is Tony's friend and not his he has a perk up moment like he connects the dots in his head from her previous statement to immediately bringing up the Jewish friend
@@ClaytonTheCracker Definitely. Livia knows just how to push Junior’s buttons and what kinda things to say to trigger him.
Everyone knew him as Johnny Boy's feeble minded brother... Or was that the other one Eckle or Eckley or something who knows... Anyways mangiamo
You mean “Kino” not carter 😜
Love your videos, keep them up!
Junior was a smart man, but riddled with insecurity. He somehow knew what to do, but chose to further his ego at any possible moment. Even like you mentioned, with Livia. He knew what he should do as a boss, but let Livia bend his ear wayyy too much
God look at that color palette in the late seasons when Tony goes to talk to Junior, thats some depressing shit right there.
Despite Junior and Tony's complicated relationship, he really did love him. The last scene between the two is heartbreaking
But he could eat that SUSHI!!!
South of the border, down Mexico way…
Junior driven by his insecurities? Maybe, but one thing I know: Suits means pleurisy. That's never been disputed by anyone.
He was here more than once?!? Why didn’t I know about this?! He didn’t just go to Green Grove, he went to purgatory, too, my friend.
His final scene with Tony was so sad and poignant - he couldn't remember being a gangster but remembered playing catch with Tony decades ago
Brilliant video thank you, Stephanie ❤
They’re gambling Warren! 🤓🥩🥂
You know who loved his nephews running things? Was Donald Duck, may he rest in geese.
Solid video, but what editor do you use? It seems like the framerate is lowered in a lot of the clips
I think, regardless of his gambling addiction, Tony was being sincere when he was encouraging Uncle Junior to donate his stashed wealth to Bobby's kids, due to widowed Sister Janice's prior history of being an absentee Mother.
It seems, despite their differences and Tony's put downs, Tony grew a similar fondness for Bobby to the one he shared with Uncle Junior and once shared with Christopher, whom Tony appeared to have replaced him with.
Maybe Tony admired Bobby due to his loyal devotion to his family, which neither Tony nor the DiMeo mob, along with Tony's Dad didn't seem to share.
maybe Tony's additional empathy for Bobby for settling with Janice, the horrid Hippy incarnation of Mama Soprano, helped cement Tony's affection for Bobby.
Unlike Chris' passing, Tony seemed sincerely sad when Bobby died.
I love The Sopranos and most of the characters in the show. However, I never liked Junior. He was nothing more but child that does not like being told 'no' to ice cream. Junior gives me no reason to like him. He throws a temper tantrum whenever someone makes a joke about him or says anything slightly contrarian. Almost every decision he makes is based on egotism and infantile rashness. And this video only strengthens my point.
Ya, right, Mr. Magoo.
Like dementia, the mafia runs in the Soprano family. Tony describes his father as a squeaking little gerbil before his death. Quite possibly from his dementia. In Tony's coma dream, his subconscious warns him of the imminence of Alzheimer's.
"That putrid Pho kin' Soprano gene." This is what led Tony into the life. Carmela said the one time, "Listen to yourself. You sound demented."
So, to summarize, Tony says to Melfi, "Yo barn into this. You wa what chew wa."
It looks like corrado has no teeth
" Why Junior Soprano Never Had The Makings of a Varsity Athlete or Mob Boss "
Junior was a simp, before it was a thing. Fran Felstein could tell you the stories. He stalked her.
Her recollection of the 60s Junior, painted a clear and precise description of exactly who Junior was.
Definitely was not varsity athlete material. He wouldn't even have made second string.
Heck! He would have been laughed out of recreational leagues.
Ai narration?
Nope, human (me).
least obvious ai creation
Not AI :)