We also learned in this episode that Tommy was born prematurely. That explains a LOT of things like why Didi is so protective of him (losing him constantly notwithstanding), why Tommy is so brave to try anything to live in the moment, and why Stu calls him his "Champ"
I saw a clip pointing that out and it made me realize why I have Tommy as my favorite character as I was a premie too so I was subconsciously relating to him.
@@Thomasmemoryscentral Yeah, the kids talk about their memories with their moms. Tommy says he was in a ‘fish tank’, and doctors and nurses were running around but no one really paid him attention until his mom came and he grabbed her finger. He also said like, hr wasn’t even sure who his mom was yet but he felt better with her there.
The best line from this Episode is when Chaz is holding the photo of his wife Chaz: I'm just afraid that Chuckie will miss her Deedee: They you can miss her together. Best line.
The grand return of Admirable Animations. Glad to see these back as we need to appreciate the good episodes and good shows more in these times of hostilities, fighting, etc.
Other things of note in this episode: -The episode revealed Tommy was born premature and wasn't afraid to show his perspective during that period: he was afraid. When he saw his mom for the first time and she held his hand, he found love and courage. It explains subtle things like Tommy's adventurous personality, Didi's over protectiveness, and Stu calling Tommy, "Champ." -It depicted breastfeeding on a children's show through Phil and Lil's memory as normal and natural. -It shows there's no one way to be a mother, whether it be traditional (Didi), gender nonconforming (tomboy Betty, with her subplot being reprograming Stu's motherbot), or not a mother at all but still fulfilling the roles of one (Chaz).
Another thing to note: In the show's first three seasons, Chuckie's mother was sometimes mentioned in episodes like "Real or Robots?" and "Chuckie vs. the Potty," but she was never seen, even though in Season 4 she is later implied to be deceased.
@@andykishore Makes me wonder if, at that time, Chaz was in a relationship to the point that the then girlfriend was considered to be Chucky's new mom.
According to Paul Germain (co-creator of Rugrats, showrunner for the first three seasons), the writers were trying to figure out how to address Chuckie's mother not being around, but Nickelodeon blocked their attempts. They wanted to say that Chaz was either divorced or widowed, but the network refused both options and it was left open-ended until this episode. Germain actually hates this episode for being too maudlin, and it was one of the first episodes made by the new writing team so he had no involvement in it.
I think this episode overall was one of the best and heartwarming because it not only talked about chuckys mom. But also allowing kids to understand the nature of death and how it can impact everyone even at a young age.
Funny how Sesame Street and Rugrats are the only kids shows that had the balls to teach kids “everyone’s going to die one day. Your moms going to die. Your dads going to die. And you’re going to die.”
Broaching life and death with children is a tough one, but they did it so beautifully here. And Chuckie being so innocent, he hasn't grasped the concept of death and thinks his mother is literally in the wind. It gets me in the feels every time. I mean he's so blissfully unaware of the actual reason his mommy isn't there. it's heart wrenching.
This is why, in spite of everything, I'm still subscribed to you. I always have hope you can still make videos that have a lot of heart behind them, and when you know the context behind the ending of this review, it can make you tear up a little. You deserve to have something to feel positive about this year/going forward, as do many others out there. Happy Mother's Day, John.
I re-subscribed to Mr. Enter because of this video. I remain hopeful for more Admirable Animations, especially for episodes and movies from the 1990s and earlier. May 7, 2022, 1:00am
Hell, I was born right in the middle of the Rugrats boom - they weren't dead yet and the movie was three years away. I can barely remember Rugrats now, but this episode hurts more because my mom died in my junior year of college and to this day it's still awkward to do Mother's Day things because it highlights that she's gone from my life almost *intentionally.* *The second movie. My God, the second movie will have you sobbing like a baby because its entire plot centers around finding Chuckie a stepmom after Stu gets a job designing for EuroReptarland - it's one of the things I remember most about it.*
Just the way it goes too: Everything's all laughs, but the minute Chas sees Chuckie holding the photo of Melinda, *everything goes silent.* Even the others are just silent as they realize that Chuckie has found the photo as Chas silently grabs the photo. It's pretty clear that this moment was *eventually going to happen one way or the other.*
Wow this was one of mrenter's most powerful reviews that I've seen in a while, I do identify with what he was saying, I've also lost my pets and I lost my grandmother last year in October, while she died of natural causes it still hit me hard because of how close I was with her and the pain still remains when I think about it and it really made me see the impact she had on my life and was glad I got to know her in general and will never lose my memories of her.
My grandmother died last year, too, also of natural causes. I wasn't sure how to feel because I didn't like her very much (she wasn't very nice to me even when she was lucid). But then I lost my grandfather (other side of my family) due to a mix of Covid and pneumonia. The weird thing was, about an hour before he died, a group of fantails came and flew around our cherry tree for a few minutes, then all left at the same time. Fantails are a symbol of lost spirits. It was like he was saying goodbye from the other side of the world, because I rarely see even one fantail in our garden, let alone five. I only have one grandmother left and I ring her every week, making sure she knows how much I love and care about her.
Damn, the ending of this video is bringing tears to my eyes. I fucking love you man, despite all your outbursts and bizzare takes. I've been watching you for damn near a decade now and you're one of the few content creators I feel like I've gotten to know on a personal level. You're a cool dude and I want you to do well. With both your work and life in general. I would hug you if I could.
Exactly how I feel. People don't understand that you can disagree with a content creator sometimes and still enjoy their content and not hate them as a person, while acknowledging that they've had some bad takes before. At the end of the day Enter is incredibly genuine, and I really appreciate that about him.
This really does hit the nail on the head. Enter was the UA-camr who got me through my 5th/final year of high school. And beyond a short histus from watching his stuff, until his editor/VA Grace and I got close for a short time and she helped clear some things up to me at one point, his videos are something I've watched consistently. And of all things that got me to let go of something, this video did it. Here's hoping the future is a brighter time
I was happy with the way this series ended and completely understood why you stopped doing it at the time, and still do to this day. That said, I'm really glad to see this series back again. When animation does something good and shows what beauties the medium can create I do feel that it should be noticed and applauded.
Most people are focusing on him bringing Admirable Animations back... but how long did it take anyone to realize WHY he decided to cover this episode? I think that deserves a lot more focus
The poem at the end is very reminiscent of Rose's video to Steven: "And I want you to know that every moment you love being yourself, that's me, loving you and loving being you. Because you're going to be something extraordinary. You're going to be a human being."
This was the perfect episode, for me at least, with which to bring back Admirable Animations. This episode hits harder after losing my own mom from cancer over 2 years ago. When I think about Melinda's poem, about how she is still a part of Chuckie's life, her love for him shown in small ways from the wind to the trees and flowers, it's comforting. Coping with loss is a hard topic to bring up to children, because it's such a definite ending to a person's physical existence. It's a warm, albeit melancholic feeling, being able to remember a loved one and still feel their presence in your life, even if it's just in the way in which the wind blows across your face. I myself continue to remember my mom in the roses she loved so much, taking care of the bushes around our porch so they can bloom every year with the same joy and vibrancy she gave. Thank you for finally reviewing this truly admirable animation. Happy Mother's Day 🌹
This episode of Admirable Animation hits me hard. My Granny has stage 4 cancer, and the other day, she was talking about euthanasia because... well, she's ready to clock out. I've been burying it my feelings about it and trying to stay stone faced. I'm not good at showing people I care about them, bc that care has been thrown in my face so many times. I love my grandmother a lot. She was very much my second mom. What this review has made me feel is too complicated to explain in the short time I have but to summarize:I'm not ready to miss her... but this reminded me that, when the inevitable happens, putting it off won't do anything. And she will be worth missing. And I've been pouring too much time and energy into my job lately, instead of what is important... Thank you, John. This Admirable Animation really came out at just the right time.
My mom died in 2013 and it still feels weird around Mother's Day because the last thing I said was, "I did (this life essay thing I'd put off doing) it." I had a tendency to lie to my parents and do typical, stupid kid stuff (I emulated my dad a ton more than mom) - but it hurts more knowing that I should have treated my mom a lot better when she was alive because she wasn't gonna be around forever. Death brings this weird guilt-filled pallor over everything.
@@eatatjoes6751 I really feel you, friend. I'm an atheist, so in my book, when you're out, you're out. I know my time with my Granny is limitied, but its an uphill battle against the human nature that prevents you from confronting and dealing it until its all too late.
@@darknessbobulus No, I get that. I'm not an atheist, but it still hurts (in fact, I'd say the pain is *so much worse* if you believe in something because rather than grieving you're stuck meandering over the state of their soul and funerals are uncomfortable because they give you absolutely nothing except Hallmark Card platitudes about the dead person's deeds in life) because I just want to beg and grovel and say "I'm sorry, Mom." or just *talk to her again.*
My mom was a very special person. She had almost died when I was young from cancer so when she recovered she lived like each day was her last, not about going crazy shopping or that, but saying "I love you" everyday, even if you were a moody teen and sick of hearing it, especially if you were sick of hearing it. If you had a fight with her, she wouldn't go to sleep that night until everyone made up, no one was going have that kind of final interaction with her if she passed in her sleep. She would ask "What do you want to do" so she could be part of your interests and not drag you to hers. Then about 20 years after her first round with cancer, she got sick again, and even when she knew she was on the way out, she got everyone that knew her together and asked if they had anything they needed to say to help them not have regrets. It was a great send off and even years later the only regret I not having more time with her since she made use of the time she had so perfectly.
@@francescomanzo3939 I appreciate the grsture but do you know what the good things is? You say "you're sorry for my loss", I would say "don't be" .The way she treated life, and others, left no baggage or unspoken regrets, it's a very freeing experience, you get your closure and are left with a very healthy relationship. I think if more people treated life her way, death and loss would be much less painful for people.
I'm glad you decided to bring this series back. Despite not appearing as often as "Animated Atrocities", it's always nice to shed some positive light on works that truly deserve said praise and attention. This was such a lovely episode of a series I grew up with, and highly appropriate for this time of year. Good on you, John. Keep doing your thing.
Holy... shit... I honestly was *not* expecting this at all! And I'm really glad you're covering this episode for Mother's Day Weekend, Enter. And have a Happy Mother's Day to you too, Enter... And I'm really sorry about the passing of your mother... And... I hope you stay safe and warm out there, Enter...
I knew Mr. Enter would eventually find something else to review that he likes. He would not want to give up on looking for Admirable underrated gems this soon, right? Next year, I hope he makes an admirable review of Amphibia (possibly the whole show) to talk about toxic friendships regarding the stuff that goes on with Anne, Sasha and Marcy. Every season unlocks a new side to their pre-going-to-Amphibia friend relationship. May 7, 2022, 12:57am
This episode has stuck with me for years. The ending is one of the most beautiful things I've seen...and it is one reason I find Rugrats in Paris to be a better movie than the Rugrats Movie. Having Chuckie find a good adoptive mother and seeing Chaz find a great wife was very wholesome.
This episode always bring me back to a simple time. On May 15, 2020 my Dad passed away. He was good man and the best father. I always keep stuff to remember him. Later on I want to get my first tattoo which is my Dad shield number when he was a cop. Now a days my Dad is my inspiration and so is my mother. I know I'm making them proud. I'm making my Dad proud. I'm making my Mom proud. Happy Mother's Day Mr. Enter.
It makes me happy to see you bringing out the best of yourself, whether you’re doing Animated Atrocities or Admirable Animation This definitely hit closer to home! Great job, John! Keep making me proud
I know how hard it is to lose a family member, and your review of this Mother's Day special showed me you never know when your family members will no longer be with you. Have a great Mother's Day weekend.
As someone who lost his mother to cancer this year, this episode really touches on the emotions one goes through and sometimes they are difficult to properly articulate with some time to process everything. I'm not going to be sad this mother's day. I'm going to be happy I HAD a mother to begin with
I'm not ashamed to admit that this is the episode that made me cry the most; it's still amazing to me how much they were able to say about Chaz's & Chuckie's backstories without saying it in this one episode alone. Wishing you well for Mother's Day, Mr. Enter.
This was a very touching little episode. While the yelling can be entertaining, taking a moment to breathe is important. The sentiment shared at the end was appreciated. I hope you have a happy Mother’s Day yourself, Mr. Enter.
Whoa, Admirable Animations came back?! An unexpected but welcomed surprise! 😊❤ Edit: Though, I have to admit... Soul was the perfect cartoon to review to have ended the series. So, I had to re-read the title to see if it was a mistake or older episode. 😅 Happy Mother's Day for you too, Mr. Enter! ❤💐
What made me sad about the episode was I felt it was implied that his mom helped him be a lot braver. Which would explain why he’s afraid all of the time.
There was an episode of All Grown Ups that always stuck with me despite the quality of the show and it was "Memoirs of a Finster" because it was one of the few episode that make me think, "Yeah, this very close to the Rugrats I remember" mostly because the plot also involve Chuckie and his family and while watching it I had some flashbacks to this episode.
Fuck! Just realized this is John's First Mother's Day without his mom. I know she was kind of abusive, but, only John can say the final word about his relationship with her, and I know for sure you can't stop loving somebody even if you had the most bitter fights with them. Dude, I know you will never read this, but, as a casual viewer, I wish you nothing but a Happy Life. You're right: we tend to waste our limited lifetime sad, depressed or worried about nonsense. I'm not exception, but I'm trying to not make that mistake so often. I send you a big hug since Mexico, and keep your work alivE!
@@Lovefortea448 I think he did say it somewhere, but I last remember him implying it in his Deconstructing Reconstruction video when he was talking about Malcom in the Middle.
This is art. Thank you, John for putting yourself out there with this video. It can't be easy. Been a fan of yours for close to 10 years now and I will always have your back. The ending brought tears to my eyes.
Hey John, I might not agree with everything you've said or done in the past, either as a reviewer or as a person, but I'm grateful for having seen your stuff, especially the raw/real things. Thanks for being you and sharing with us what you deem special or important, I still respect your input. ~AJ.
This episode hits hard, I was always a fan of Rugrats, me and my parents used to watch it all the time when I was little, I used to have tons of VHS tapes of Rugrats, and even had one of the Rugrats in Paris movie. However, in 2019, my mom passed away, she was dealing with a very dangerous form of thyroid cancer, life was hell for her and she tried fighting it as much as she could. Before this episode was very emotional, but now it hits hard in ways I couldn't imagine, I know she's in a better place now but it still hurts to this day.
Mr. Enter... This was really touching, especially at the end. I haven't lost a parent yet, but... I think maybe another reason you thought of this episode is that you lost your *own* mother, and the reflection upon your feelings and your conclusion that if something is worth crying over, it's worth remembering, and that sometimes, you can't put those memories away, because even the good ones can be cruel in a twisted sort of way. Making you think that things you enjoyed with the person who you lost aren't the same without them, or if you could've done anything to help them, or if you could've treated them better, if you could've apologized for any harm you caused them, or even if you could've just spent more time with them. I'm proud to say that you really hit me in the feels here, and I'm not even someone who lost a parent. I did lose my Scottish Terrier, Kirby, back in 2020. We got him in 2006 or 2007, and we had him a buddy, a Beagle-Yorkie mix named Winston, as a friend in his last year. When we buried Kirby, Winston howled at his grave for several minutes. There are two other Scotties we have along with Winston, a black one named Kate, and a white/blonde one named Maggie. All three of them learned some stuff from Kirby... He used to climb ont the back of the couch so he could see better, because he had cateracts, and he often hid under the bed or slept under there due to a traumatic accident involving the Fourth of July when my dad was dropping firecrackers off of the back deck, and his hand slipped, one landed on the deck right next to Kirby and blew up on him. THANKFULLY HE DID NOT GET BURNT. But he ran off down to my room and hid under my bed, I went to sleep, and he was still under my bed when I woke up, and from then on, if he heard thunder or saw lighting or sparks, he would hide under the bed. And Maggie, Winston, and Kate copied that from him, even if Kate and Maggie never met him. Winston taught Kate how important the grave was, and Kate looks a lot like Kirby. She reminds me of him. Anyway, I can't keep talking about this. I'm going to start crying. But, Mr. Enter, this video alone nearly made me cry from the feels. That's something few videos had the power to do. Good on you, man.
Hey I think you have a real talent here. You talk so kindly and researched it well, I know you've had a troubled past and things have happened to you that you'd want to hide from but it doesn't matter in the here and now. Think about doing more of this, think deeply about who you are and want you want to do, I think we need something like this, we need more positive in this cartoon landscape, more joy, more talk of deeper and personal connections, more, good. I think you can be the one to bring that good after all the hate
Honestly... I feel this is something I needed to hear. This year is the first Mother's Day since my mom passed back in July, and thinking about her death fills me with a lot of sadness and grief. It's been rough, and it will continue to be rough, but I can't keep beating myself up over it. ...thank you, Mr. Enter. I honestly needed this review...
I definitely agree with your reasoning, there's so much negativity in the world right now (and for good reason)...BUT focusing on the positive when possible is what gives us hope and a reason to live. It's nice to talk about things going *right* for a change! :)
I'm so glad you brought these back. Sometimes, it's so easy to talk about the negative; what makes us angry, sad, and confused. Sometimes, it's even healthy to do so. Sometimes, we get lost in our own negativity when doing so, just because it's so easy. But we need to remember to talk about the positive. The uplifting, admirable, inspiring, and joyful. Even if those positive emotions are mixed with the negative, through bitter memories, thoughts of simpler times, or regrets. So, thank you Mr. Enter, for being strong enough to want to talk about the positive, especially in these turbulent times.
Thank you, that last part really hit me in the feels. Spent the last year going over what is important. After several years of dealing with crap I didn’t need too. Also, Rugrats is underrated for this type of episode. Yes babies are gross, but children can remind you of the important things.
The MyteriousMrEneter you're becoming a much better person and changing you for the better that's a good thing. It's really great that you're coming to your senses, bettering yourself and learning form you're mistakes it shows that you're doing steps to improve your life and on the right track.
I knew The Mysterious Mr. Enter would not stay away from Admirable Animations for long! If you like Rugrats and you love your mother, living or dead, you should watch this review and other Admirable Animations you like until this one hits at least 100,000 views. It is hard for me to believe that Admirable Animations #57 is still under 100,000 views after 4 years. It is currently stuck at 89,600 views. Hopefully Soul and Rugrats' Mother's Day are well-known enough to reach 100,000 views before those reviews are 2 years old. May 7, 2022, 12:52am I could not be happier that The Mysterious Mr. Enter found it in his heart to keep looking for underrated gems to review, because there are loads more he could look at. I liked it when he introduced us to Noel, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs and KaBlam! from his childhood, and I was very proud of him for giving Bounty Hamster the attention it deserves and inspiring me to watch every episode of that little-known show. All the subscribers and viewership he had before Admirable Animations #48 helped it become the most popular video talking about Bounty Hamster by default. One other big thing of note is that Mother's Day [Rugrats] is the first Admirable Animations review in four years to be under 10 minutes long, and the first one in four years since Wish You Were Here [Bounty Hamster]. There are many other underrated animated films and TV shows he could find something admirable to show us, especially today. I am not pushing him to do any of these; I just like to make predictions based on what I think he is most likely to review. 1. Cybersix's theme song was the second best cartoon opening theme in Admirable Animations #16, and if Enter cares about Cathy Weseluck's previous acting work before voicing Spike in Friendship is Magic, he will probably review Cybersix. 2. Hilda and Glitch Techs are very awesome and popular animated series on Netflix that I still find underrated compared to more popular modern animated series, and if Mr. Enter likes those shows, he could probably find a specific admirable episode to talk about that would inspire us to check it out. He did that at least twice before with the Dave the Barbarian episode Ned Frishman: Man of Tomorrow and the Dan vs. episode Dan vs. Canada. 3. Amphibia and The Owl House can give Mr. Enter plenty to talk about regarding toxic friendships. Amphibia has Anne, Sasha and Marcy, and in the same vein The Owl House has Luz, Amity and Willow. 4. The Fremergency Fronfract is my most favorite Wander Over Yonder episode, and it could also be one of Mr. Enter's most favorites if he watches Wander Over Yonder and wants to talk about the good version of Breath of Fresh Squidward, the same way he talked about Burrito [We Bare Bears] for being the good version of To Love a Patty. 5. If The Mysterious Mr. Enter still thinks the MLP: FiM episodes Amending Fences and The Mane Attraction from Season 5 are admirable, he may want to find a way to properly review them. As an avid viewer of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, I also have a soft spot for Littlest Pet Shop even though I watch that show far less often, so I think if Mr. Enter also watches that show, he may have a personal favorite episode to review that would help us get interested in Ashleigh Ball's Littlest Pet Shop series since it is almost 10 years old by now, so he would want to help us preserve positive memories of it while he can. 6. *Sponge Out of Water!* is an underrated classic that I really think Mr. Enter will enjoy for knowing how to use the main characters and settings of Spongebob in a movie-length plot instead of being another glorified road trip movie like the other two Spongebob movies are with Patrick and Spongebob, and had very well-directed action scenes that mix live-action and animation when the six main characters go above water and become superheroes to save the Krabby Patty formula from Burger Beard.
Great video and review. It's strange to see shows touching hard topics like these nowadays. And old shows like these do it in subtle but well done ways, like this episode of Rugrats. I used to watch this show as a kid but I don't remember much besides the adventures and how it was animated, the animation of the first seasons looked very good for a tv show. My mom passed away in 2008 from cancer and my relationship with her was complicated. Because of this I don't tend to talk about mothers day, but because close friends of mine are becoming moms I will be having a reason to celebrate again. Wishing you a good mothers day too and let's remember the best moments with our loved ones and their wisdom. Greetings from Argentina and sorry my bad english
Given the context of your life recently, Mr. Enter -- I fully understand why it had to be now for this. Good luck dealing with the emotions this weekend. Take care of yourself.
When I watched this again for the first time in years on NickSplat's Mother's Day event, I spent a portion of it saying to myself "I'm not gonna cry, I'm not gonna cry, I'm not gonna cry..." ...Then I cried and had the urge to give my mom a hug, but it was like 3:00 am so...nah XD
Admiral Animations are actually why I subscribed in the first place, the passion you showed talking about these things and ideas you care so much for. I don't know when the next Admiral Animation will be, but I'm sure it will be just as great.
Sending positive and loving vibes to you John! Been a long time fan for years, and I am very appreciative of your critical eye and poignant life advice. Keep on keeping on ❤️
Thank you so much for reviewing an episode that needed to be talked about. I hope you find some light in these dark times. I know we all do. This review reminds me of the “Static Shock” animated series I grew up with. We do have a character who lost someone and he still struggles to deal with it. Meanwhile, he has to go through life one day at a time while carrying a familiar emptiness in him.
Ah I need this, Straight into the vain! Admirable Animations are your usually best episodes. Almost anyone can pick apart a bad piece of art, it takes genuine effort and insight to review a good piece of art, and explain why it is good in a satisflying manner.
I enjoyed this episode of Admirable Animations a lot, felt like it came from the heart, had me choked up a bit. Would love for this series to come back in, we do need some positivity, even if some of it is sad.
My favorite part of the episode is when Tommy and the twins talk about their most important memory of their mom as it shows how observant they actually can be and was very sweet like.
Gonna be honest, I’ve always preferred Anim Atrocit. BUT, I am *very* glad that Admirable Anim is back! [EDIT] I didn’t expect this to make me cry, how dare you! 😭😭😭
This brought me to tears. I dread this day as my mom has been deceased for 13 years. We’re celebrating our first Mother’s Day without a family friend of ours. You’re a heart warming person, Mr. Enter. This Rugrats episode brought tears to my eyes then and now
This is a good episode! Like you've said it does touch upon the struggle of losing a partner and how a child may feel or react at that age...not really understanding. As you've said in Disney movies like Alladin, Little Mermaid or Beaty and the Beast the mother's death is so inconsequential to the plot that they literally could've just said "she's visiting her family" or "she's visiting another country" and absolutely nothing about the plot would have to change. I'm appriciative of shows and movies that actually don't treat losing a family member esp parent or spouse as a throwaway comment at the beggining of the movie.
Good to see the Admirable Animation is back. We need some positivity overall given the current state of the world these days. That being said however, I can feel your pain on losing your mother Enter and so does this episode as this... Hits closer to home for me given my mother died a year ago thanks to diabetes and covid issue
Such a heartfelt speech at the end there. I hope this marks the slow return of Admirable Animations, because Lord knows we need more positivity in this world.
3:41- though in the case of Aladdin, the early drafts (and later the Broadway show) did have a mother before the rewrites and songwriter Howard Ashman's death erased her entirely
When Rugrat's frist started they talked about Chuckie's mom, but forgot about her. Like they LEGIT forgot to put her into the show. It wasn't until years later when someone else stepped in and came up with the idea he's mother had died.
Thank you so much for the intro. As a senior in high who is a few weeks from graduating, I been dealing with a lot of stress of trying to figure out what to do with my life and dealing with the horrible stuff with the world. I really appreciate this video.
I remember seeing that episode for the first time and while they never specifically say words like "dead" or "die" as they were kinda bad words in kids shows at the time, it was so clear to me what it meant, it dealt with the subject really well. The thing that made it even sadder for me was how Chuckie was happy he had a mommy "in the clouds and the wind", so innocent, he had so concept of life and death, even if his dad told him about her. It gets me in the feels every time.
oh yeah this was a great episode so emotional, you got to hand it to the show they did not beat around the bush, they mentioned death in a nick show in the 90’s, how many times have shows not mentioned death at all? Especially back then. The episode dealt with it relatedly. You understand why Chaz wouldn’t want to talk about his wife death to Chuckie as it could make him said and he will miss her, but as Didi said “you can miss her together”, God what a great line. Heck, I Get emotional a little about it, there’s a reason why it’s the TV tropes image for tearjerker for the series (at least the original.) Also I’m glad to see this series may be back, its nice to hear you not be angry over something and not acknowledge that there is good entertainment out there, even if its not recent.
Nicely done John. Really glad to see Admirable come back, a very sweet yet touching episode from you when indeed the world seems quite bleak these days. Have yourself a happy mother’s day, and hopefully we can make a better tomorrow.
I think what elevates this episode from being just good to something special is things like finding out that Stu calls Tommy champ because he was a premie and it kind of implies that they were close to losing him, but Tommy pulled through and what happens from the moment that Chuckie hands the photo of his mom to Chaz to the end of the episode. This episode was able to talk about losing a mother or wife when it comes to Chaz and being able find a healthy way to deal with it which is what Chaz does when he tells Chuckie about his mom.
I honestly miss those times of watching the rugrats on a vhs tape while living with my late-grandmother in one of her old apartments...great times with a great person to learn from in terms of strength. Strength in willpower, morality and physicality...I'm glad that I've learned those and many more from her, I'm glad that she's at peace after knowing what hell that her whole life had been. My Grandmother died...the same month that she was born...February, from 1951 to 2022.
I can see why you brought this back. I honestly would love to see more of these, but only when you feel it's right. Hope things are going okay on your end, and hope they slowly get better too.
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We also learned in this episode that Tommy was born prematurely. That explains a LOT of things like why Didi is so protective of him (losing him constantly notwithstanding), why Tommy is so brave to try anything to live in the moment, and why Stu calls him his "Champ"
I saw a clip pointing that out and it made me realize why I have Tommy as my favorite character as I was a premie too so I was subconsciously relating to him.
Really? This episode both showcases the history of Chuckies mom and a bit about Tommy's birth? Man, they really went hard here!
No wonder I loved him.
Wow.
@@Thomasmemoryscentral Yeah, the kids talk about their memories with their moms. Tommy says he was in a ‘fish tank’, and doctors and nurses were running around but no one really paid him attention until his mom came and he grabbed her finger. He also said like, hr wasn’t even sure who his mom was yet but he felt better with her there.
The best line from this Episode is when Chaz is holding the photo of his wife
Chaz: I'm just afraid that Chuckie will miss her
Deedee: They you can miss her together.
Best line.
The grand return of Admirable Animations. Glad to see these back as we need to appreciate the good episodes and good shows more in these times of hostilities, fighting, etc.
I hope there will be more in the future!
@@jacksonteller3973 this entire channel should’ve ended with the first video tbh
Good to see Enter is trying to be more optimistic, hopefully this continues in the future.
Other things of note in this episode:
-The episode revealed Tommy was born premature and wasn't afraid to show his perspective during that period: he was afraid. When he saw his mom for the first time and she held his hand, he found love and courage. It explains subtle things like Tommy's adventurous personality, Didi's over protectiveness, and Stu calling Tommy, "Champ."
-It depicted breastfeeding on a children's show through Phil and Lil's memory as normal and natural.
-It shows there's no one way to be a mother, whether it be traditional (Didi), gender nonconforming (tomboy Betty, with her subplot being reprograming Stu's motherbot), or not a mother at all but still fulfilling the roles of one (Chaz).
Re: Tommy- plus Lou's perseverance.
Another thing to note: In the show's first three seasons, Chuckie's mother was sometimes mentioned in episodes like "Real or Robots?" and "Chuckie vs. the Potty," but she was never seen, even though in Season 4 she is later implied to be deceased.
@@andykishore Makes me wonder if, at that time, Chaz was in a relationship to the point that the then girlfriend was considered to be Chucky's new mom.
According to Paul Germain (co-creator of Rugrats, showrunner for the first three seasons), the writers were trying to figure out how to address Chuckie's mother not being around, but Nickelodeon blocked their attempts. They wanted to say that Chaz was either divorced or widowed, but the network refused both options and it was left open-ended until this episode. Germain actually hates this episode for being too maudlin, and it was one of the first episodes made by the new writing team so he had no involvement in it.
You should've reviewed the episode.
He made this in honor of his mom!
RIP Mrs. Rowzanski!
R.I.P. Mrs. Rowzanski!!!!! :( D:
@@francescomanzo3939 F
I think this episode overall was one of the best and heartwarming because it not only talked about chuckys mom. But also allowing kids to understand the nature of death and how it can impact everyone even at a young age.
Knowing Christine Cavanaugh (voice of Chuckie) is no longer with us, this episode really hits extra hard.
@@nyanpirethecat2257 We lost a Rugrat.
Funny how Sesame Street and Rugrats are the only kids shows that had the balls to teach kids “everyone’s going to die one day. Your moms going to die. Your dads going to die. And you’re going to die.”
@@nyanpirethecat2257 Oh GODDAMN IT! Does Death's cruelty know no bounds?
Broaching life and death with children is a tough one, but they did it so beautifully here. And Chuckie being so innocent, he hasn't grasped the concept of death and thinks his mother is literally in the wind. It gets me in the feels every time. I mean he's so blissfully unaware of the actual reason his mommy isn't there. it's heart wrenching.
This is why, in spite of everything, I'm still subscribed to you. I always have hope you can still make videos that have a lot of heart behind them, and when you know the context behind the ending of this review, it can make you tear up a little. You deserve to have something to feel positive about this year/going forward, as do many others out there. Happy Mother's Day, John.
I re-subscribed to Mr. Enter because of this video. I remain hopeful for more Admirable Animations, especially for episodes and movies from the 1990s and earlier. May 7, 2022, 1:00am
No he doesn’t lol
@@Phoenixifyable get a life
@@Phoenixifyable Quit troIIing !
Hell, I was born right in the middle of the Rugrats boom - they weren't dead yet and the movie was three years away.
I can barely remember Rugrats now, but this episode hurts more because my mom died in my junior year of college and to this day it's still awkward to do Mother's Day things because it highlights that she's gone from my life almost *intentionally.*
*The second movie. My God, the second movie will have you sobbing like a baby because its entire plot centers around finding Chuckie a stepmom after Stu gets a job designing for EuroReptarland - it's one of the things I remember most about it.*
Just the way it goes too: Everything's all laughs, but the minute Chas sees Chuckie holding the photo of Melinda, *everything goes silent.* Even the others are just silent as they realize that Chuckie has found the photo as Chas silently grabs the photo. It's pretty clear that this moment was *eventually going to happen one way or the other.*
This episode never fails to make me bawl. Such a somber way to teach young children about death and the loss of a loved one. 😢💔
You're in the comment section of every video of every channel I watch! Do we have the same exact interests?
@@AJ-xc4qe Yep, we certainly must. Great minds certainly think alike, right?! 😉
@@trinaq maybe both of you live close by that would be something
Wow this was one of mrenter's most powerful reviews that I've seen in a while, I do identify with what he was saying, I've also lost my pets and I lost my grandmother last year in October,
while she died of natural causes it still hit me hard because of how close I was with her and the pain still remains when I think about it and it really made me see the impact she had on my life and was glad I got to know her in general and will never lose my memories of her.
I’m sorry for your lost. I hope you make it through the storm.
@@alexgomez6723 Thanks.
My grandmother died last year, too, also of natural causes. I wasn't sure how to feel because I didn't like her very much (she wasn't very nice to me even when she was lucid). But then I lost my grandfather (other side of my family) due to a mix of Covid and pneumonia. The weird thing was, about an hour before he died, a group of fantails came and flew around our cherry tree for a few minutes, then all left at the same time. Fantails are a symbol of lost spirits. It was like he was saying goodbye from the other side of the world, because I rarely see even one fantail in our garden, let alone five. I only have one grandmother left and I ring her every week, making sure she knows how much I love and care about her.
I'm So Sorry ❤ 🙏🙏
@@bartholomew_41 Thank you that means a lot
Yeah this episode and the Rugrats In Paris movie remind me that the relationship between Chuckie and Chazz was the best part of this show.
Damn, the ending of this video is bringing tears to my eyes. I fucking love you man, despite all your outbursts and bizzare takes. I've been watching you for damn near a decade now and you're one of the few content creators I feel like I've gotten to know on a personal level. You're a cool dude and I want you to do well. With both your work and life in general. I would hug you if I could.
To be honest his bizarre takes have a point in them even though they are out thier
Exactly how I feel. People don't understand that you can disagree with a content creator sometimes and still enjoy their content and not hate them as a person, while acknowledging that they've had some bad takes before. At the end of the day Enter is incredibly genuine, and I really appreciate that about him.
This really does hit the nail on the head. Enter was the UA-camr who got me through my 5th/final year of high school. And beyond a short histus from watching his stuff, until his editor/VA Grace and I got close for a short time and she helped clear some things up to me at one point, his videos are something I've watched consistently.
And of all things that got me to let go of something, this video did it. Here's hoping the future is a brighter time
This is more heartwarming and relaxed video.
Differences of opinion and experience, especially between neurotypical and neurodivergent people are "Bizarre?"
I was happy with the way this series ended and completely understood why you stopped doing it at the time, and still do to this day. That said, I'm really glad to see this series back again. When animation does something good and shows what beauties the medium can create I do feel that it should be noticed and applauded.
Most people are focusing on him bringing Admirable Animations back... but how long did it take anyone to realize WHY he decided to cover this episode?
I think that deserves a lot more focus
oh shit....
When I remembered, I started tearing up so hard
I knew beforehand. I literally don’t give a shit what your opinion of Mr. Enter is, that is just plain heartbreaking.
@@alexgomez6723 what’s the reason
@@justanormalguy563 his mother died due to covid last year and today is mother's Day....
The poem at the end is very reminiscent of Rose's video to Steven:
"And I want you to know that every moment you love being yourself, that's me, loving you and loving being you. Because you're going to be something extraordinary. You're going to be a human being."
This was the perfect episode, for me at least, with which to bring back Admirable Animations.
This episode hits harder after losing my own mom from cancer over 2 years ago. When I think about Melinda's poem, about how she is still a part of Chuckie's life, her love for him shown in small ways from the wind to the trees and flowers, it's comforting. Coping with loss is a hard topic to bring up to children, because it's such a definite ending to a person's physical existence. It's a warm, albeit melancholic feeling, being able to remember a loved one and still feel their presence in your life, even if it's just in the way in which the wind blows across your face. I myself continue to remember my mom in the roses she loved so much, taking care of the bushes around our porch so they can bloom every year with the same joy and vibrancy she gave. Thank you for finally reviewing this truly admirable animation.
Happy Mother's Day 🌹
So Sorry for your Loss!!!!! :( D:
This episode of Admirable Animation hits me hard. My Granny has stage 4 cancer, and the other day, she was talking about euthanasia because... well, she's ready to clock out.
I've been burying it my feelings about it and trying to stay stone faced. I'm not good at showing people I care about them, bc that care has been thrown in my face so many times. I love my grandmother a lot. She was very much my second mom.
What this review has made me feel is too complicated to explain in the short time I have but to summarize:I'm not ready to miss her... but this reminded me that, when the inevitable happens, putting it off won't do anything. And she will be worth missing. And I've been pouring too much time and energy into my job lately, instead of what is important...
Thank you, John. This Admirable Animation really came out at just the right time.
I hope things get better for you.
@@goreweeb4566 Me too, friend. Me too.
My mom died in 2013 and it still feels weird around Mother's Day because the last thing I said was, "I did (this life essay thing I'd put off doing) it."
I had a tendency to lie to my parents and do typical, stupid kid stuff (I emulated my dad a ton more than mom) - but it hurts more knowing that I should have treated my mom a lot better when she was alive because she wasn't gonna be around forever.
Death brings this weird guilt-filled pallor over everything.
@@eatatjoes6751 I really feel you, friend.
I'm an atheist, so in my book, when you're out, you're out. I know my time with my Granny is limitied, but its an uphill battle against the human nature that prevents you from confronting and dealing it until its all too late.
@@darknessbobulus No, I get that.
I'm not an atheist, but it still hurts (in fact, I'd say the pain is *so much worse* if you believe in something because rather than grieving you're stuck meandering over the state of their soul and funerals are uncomfortable because they give you absolutely nothing except Hallmark Card platitudes about the dead person's deeds in life) because I just want to beg and grovel and say "I'm sorry, Mom." or just *talk to her again.*
My mom was a very special person. She had almost died when I was young from cancer so when she recovered she lived like each day was her last, not about going crazy shopping or that, but saying "I love you" everyday, even if you were a moody teen and sick of hearing it, especially if you were sick of hearing it. If you had a fight with her, she wouldn't go to sleep that night until everyone made up, no one was going have that kind of final interaction with her if she passed in her sleep. She would ask "What do you want to do" so she could be part of your interests and not drag you to hers. Then about 20 years after her first round with cancer, she got sick again, and even when she knew she was on the way out, she got everyone that knew her together and asked if they had anything they needed to say to help them not have regrets. It was a great send off and even years later the only regret I not having more time with her since she made use of the time she had so perfectly.
So Sorry for your Loss!!!!! :( D:
@@francescomanzo3939 I appreciate the grsture but do you know what the good things is? You say "you're sorry for my loss", I would say "don't be" .The way she treated life, and others, left no baggage or unspoken regrets, it's a very freeing experience, you get your closure and are left with a very healthy relationship. I think if more people treated life her way, death and loss would be much less painful for people.
I'm glad you decided to bring this series back. Despite not appearing as often as "Animated Atrocities", it's always nice to shed some positive light on works that truly deserve said praise and attention. This was such a lovely episode of a series I grew up with, and highly appropriate for this time of year. Good on you, John. Keep doing your thing.
Holy... shit... I honestly was *not* expecting this at all! And I'm really glad you're covering this episode for Mother's Day Weekend, Enter. And have a Happy Mother's Day to you too, Enter... And I'm really sorry about the passing of your mother... And... I hope you stay safe and warm out there, Enter...
i love how just nonsensically angry he gets on animated atrocities and he becomes so poetic and heartfelt on admirable animation
Bringing Admirable Animation Back is great,especially being that you've been reviewing stuff you don't especially like.
I knew Mr. Enter would eventually find something else to review that he likes. He would not want to give up on looking for Admirable underrated gems this soon, right? Next year, I hope he makes an admirable review of Amphibia (possibly the whole show) to talk about toxic friendships regarding the stuff that goes on with Anne, Sasha and Marcy. Every season unlocks a new side to their pre-going-to-Amphibia friend relationship. May 7, 2022, 12:57am
This episode has stuck with me for years. The ending is one of the most beautiful things I've seen...and it is one reason I find Rugrats in Paris to be a better movie than the Rugrats Movie. Having Chuckie find a good adoptive mother and seeing Chaz find a great wife was very wholesome.
Nice to see you brought back Admirable Animation.
Its definitely pretty Admirable that Enter brought this series back.
This episode always bring me back to a simple time. On May 15, 2020 my Dad passed away. He was good man and the best father. I always keep stuff to remember him. Later on I want to get my first tattoo which is my Dad shield number when he was a cop. Now a days my Dad is my inspiration and so is my mother. I know I'm making them proud. I'm making my Dad proud. I'm making my Mom proud. Happy Mother's Day Mr. Enter.
So Sorry for your Loss!!!!! :( D:
It makes me happy to see you bringing out the best of yourself, whether you’re doing Animated Atrocities or Admirable Animation
This definitely hit closer to home! Great job, John! Keep making me proud
I know how hard it is to lose a family member, and your review of this Mother's Day special showed me you never know when your family members will no longer be with you. Have a great Mother's Day weekend.
Return of Admirable Animation? What a nice surprise!
Viewing a lot of bad Abominations can ruin someone's mental health so the return of the Admirable such as this Rugrats episode is needed.
As someone who lost his mother to cancer this year, this episode really touches on the emotions one goes through and sometimes they are difficult to properly articulate with some time to process everything. I'm not going to be sad this mother's day. I'm going to be happy I HAD a mother to begin with
Fun fact: nomatter whomever talks about or post about this episode, I can't see without crying for how powerful this episode is
I'm not ashamed to admit that this is the episode that made me cry the most; it's still amazing to me how much they were able to say about Chaz's & Chuckie's backstories without saying it in this one episode alone. Wishing you well for Mother's Day, Mr. Enter.
This was a very touching little episode. While the yelling can be entertaining, taking a moment to breathe is important. The sentiment shared at the end was appreciated. I hope you have a happy Mother’s Day yourself, Mr. Enter.
I thought this series ended, but I'm glad its back.
Me too
I always felt that Chuckie had the coolest outfit of the babies
His shirt with the planet and nice red shoes
Finster Drip
Whoa, Admirable Animations came back?! An unexpected but welcomed surprise! 😊❤
Edit: Though, I have to admit... Soul was the perfect cartoon to review to have ended the series. So, I had to re-read the title to see if it was a mistake or older episode. 😅
Happy Mother's Day for you too, Mr. Enter! ❤💐
I thought Enter retired this series but its nice to see it make a come back
What made me sad about the episode was I felt it was implied that his mom helped him be a lot braver. Which would explain why he’s afraid all of the time.
As someone who lost his Mom a few years ago, I definitely relate to this.
There was an episode of All Grown Ups that always stuck with me despite the quality of the show and it was "Memoirs of a Finster" because it was one of the few episode that make me think, "Yeah, this very close to the Rugrats I remember" mostly because the plot also involve Chuckie and his family and while watching it I had some flashbacks to this episode.
Fuck! Just realized this is John's First Mother's Day without his mom. I know she was kind of abusive, but, only John can say the final word about his relationship with her, and I know for sure you can't stop loving somebody even if you had the most bitter fights with them.
Dude, I know you will never read this, but, as a casual viewer, I wish you nothing but a Happy Life. You're right: we tend to waste our limited lifetime sad, depressed or worried about nonsense. I'm not exception, but I'm trying to not make that mistake so often.
I send you a big hug since Mexico, and keep your work alivE!
How do you know his mom was abusive? I heard that claim before but where are the sources
@@Lovefortea448 I think he did say it somewhere, but I last remember him implying it in his Deconstructing Reconstruction video when he was talking about Malcom in the Middle.
This is art. Thank you, John for putting yourself out there with this video. It can't be easy. Been a fan of yours for close to 10 years now and I will always have your back. The ending brought tears to my eyes.
Hey John, I might not agree with everything you've said or done in the past, either as a reviewer or as a person, but I'm grateful for having seen your stuff, especially the raw/real things. Thanks for being you and sharing with us what you deem special or important, I still respect your input. ~AJ.
Chuckie was a unique character in the show. He had no mother until Kira after the 2nd Rugrats Movie. Chaz went through a lot within a year.
This episode hits hard, I was always a fan of Rugrats, me and my parents used to watch it all the time when I was little, I used to have tons of VHS tapes of Rugrats, and even had one of the Rugrats in Paris movie.
However, in 2019, my mom passed away, she was dealing with a very dangerous form of thyroid cancer, life was hell for her and she tried fighting it as much as she could.
Before this episode was very emotional, but now it hits hard in ways I couldn't imagine, I know she's in a better place now but it still hurts to this day.
Mr. Enter... This was really touching, especially at the end. I haven't lost a parent yet, but... I think maybe another reason you thought of this episode is that you lost your *own* mother, and the reflection upon your feelings and your conclusion that if something is worth crying over, it's worth remembering, and that sometimes, you can't put those memories away, because even the good ones can be cruel in a twisted sort of way.
Making you think that things you enjoyed with the person who you lost aren't the same without them, or if you could've done anything to help them, or if you could've treated them better, if you could've apologized for any harm you caused them, or even if you could've just spent more time with them.
I'm proud to say that you really hit me in the feels here, and I'm not even someone who lost a parent. I did lose my Scottish Terrier, Kirby, back in 2020. We got him in 2006 or 2007, and we had him a buddy, a Beagle-Yorkie mix named Winston, as a friend in his last year.
When we buried Kirby, Winston howled at his grave for several minutes. There are two other Scotties we have along with Winston, a black one named Kate, and a white/blonde one named Maggie. All three of them learned some stuff from Kirby... He used to climb ont the back of the couch so he could see better, because he had cateracts, and he often hid under the bed or slept under there due to a traumatic accident involving the Fourth of July when my dad was dropping firecrackers off of the back deck, and his hand slipped, one landed on the deck right next to Kirby and blew up on him. THANKFULLY HE DID NOT GET BURNT. But he ran off down to my room and hid under my bed, I went to sleep, and he was still under my bed when I woke up, and from then on, if he heard thunder or saw lighting or sparks, he would hide under the bed. And Maggie, Winston, and Kate copied that from him, even if Kate and Maggie never met him.
Winston taught Kate how important the grave was, and Kate looks a lot like Kirby. She reminds me of him.
Anyway, I can't keep talking about this. I'm going to start crying.
But, Mr. Enter, this video alone nearly made me cry from the feels. That's something few videos had the power to do. Good on you, man.
Hey
I think you have a real talent here. You talk so kindly and researched it well, I know you've had a troubled past and things have happened to you that you'd want to hide from but it doesn't matter in the here and now. Think about doing more of this, think deeply about who you are and want you want to do, I think we need something like this, we need more positive in this cartoon landscape, more joy, more talk of deeper and personal connections, more, good. I think you can be the one to bring that good after all the hate
Honestly... I feel this is something I needed to hear. This year is the first Mother's Day since my mom passed back in July, and thinking about her death fills me with a lot of sadness and grief. It's been rough, and it will continue to be rough, but I can't keep beating myself up over it.
...thank you, Mr. Enter. I honestly needed this review...
I definitely agree with your reasoning, there's so much negativity in the world right now (and for good reason)...BUT focusing on the positive when possible is what gives us hope and a reason to live. It's nice to talk about things going *right* for a change! :)
Having lost my pet cat recently, the message at the end hits hard.
:(
I didn’t think I’d see one of these again, I’m happy this segment returned and you’re watching something you enjoyed man
I think this was both beautiful and sad: Chuckie was able to dream about his mom, but not remember her.
I'm so glad you brought these back. Sometimes, it's so easy to talk about the negative; what makes us angry, sad, and confused. Sometimes, it's even healthy to do so. Sometimes, we get lost in our own negativity when doing so, just because it's so easy. But we need to remember to talk about the positive. The uplifting, admirable, inspiring, and joyful. Even if those positive emotions are mixed with the negative, through bitter memories, thoughts of simpler times, or regrets.
So, thank you Mr. Enter, for being strong enough to want to talk about the positive, especially in these turbulent times.
Thank you, that last part really hit me in the feels. Spent the last year going over what is important. After several years of dealing with crap I didn’t need too.
Also, Rugrats is underrated for this type of episode. Yes babies are gross, but children can remind you of the important things.
The MyteriousMrEneter you're becoming a much better person and changing you for the better that's a good thing. It's really great that you're coming to your senses, bettering yourself and learning form you're mistakes it shows that you're doing steps to improve your life and on the right track.
I knew The Mysterious Mr. Enter would not stay away from Admirable Animations for long! If you like Rugrats and you love your mother, living or dead, you should watch this review and other Admirable Animations you like until this one hits at least 100,000 views. It is hard for me to believe that Admirable Animations #57 is still under 100,000 views after 4 years. It is currently stuck at 89,600 views. Hopefully Soul and Rugrats' Mother's Day are well-known enough to reach 100,000 views before those reviews are 2 years old. May 7, 2022, 12:52am
I could not be happier that The Mysterious Mr. Enter found it in his heart to keep looking for underrated gems to review, because there are loads more he could look at. I liked it when he introduced us to Noel, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs and KaBlam! from his childhood, and I was very proud of him for giving Bounty Hamster the attention it deserves and inspiring me to watch every episode of that little-known show. All the subscribers and viewership he had before Admirable Animations #48 helped it become the most popular video talking about Bounty Hamster by default. One other big thing of note is that Mother's Day [Rugrats] is the first Admirable Animations review in four years to be under 10 minutes long, and the first one in four years since Wish You Were Here [Bounty Hamster].
There are many other underrated animated films and TV shows he could find something admirable to show us, especially today. I am not pushing him to do any of these; I just like to make predictions based on what I think he is most likely to review.
1. Cybersix's theme song was the second best cartoon opening theme in Admirable Animations #16, and if Enter cares about Cathy Weseluck's previous acting work before voicing Spike in Friendship is Magic, he will probably review Cybersix.
2. Hilda and Glitch Techs are very awesome and popular animated series on Netflix that I still find underrated compared to more popular modern animated series, and if Mr. Enter likes those shows, he could probably find a specific admirable episode to talk about that would inspire us to check it out. He did that at least twice before with the Dave the Barbarian episode Ned Frishman: Man of Tomorrow and the Dan vs. episode Dan vs. Canada.
3. Amphibia and The Owl House can give Mr. Enter plenty to talk about regarding toxic friendships. Amphibia has Anne, Sasha and Marcy, and in the same vein The Owl House has Luz, Amity and Willow.
4. The Fremergency Fronfract is my most favorite Wander Over Yonder episode, and it could also be one of Mr. Enter's most favorites if he watches Wander Over Yonder and wants to talk about the good version of Breath of Fresh Squidward, the same way he talked about Burrito [We Bare Bears] for being the good version of To Love a Patty.
5. If The Mysterious Mr. Enter still thinks the MLP: FiM episodes Amending Fences and The Mane Attraction from Season 5 are admirable, he may want to find a way to properly review them. As an avid viewer of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, I also have a soft spot for Littlest Pet Shop even though I watch that show far less often, so I think if Mr. Enter also watches that show, he may have a personal favorite episode to review that would help us get interested in Ashleigh Ball's Littlest Pet Shop series since it is almost 10 years old by now, so he would want to help us preserve positive memories of it while he can.
6. *Sponge Out of Water!* is an underrated classic that I really think Mr. Enter will enjoy for knowing how to use the main characters and settings of Spongebob in a movie-length plot instead of being another glorified road trip movie like the other two Spongebob movies are with Patrick and Spongebob, and had very well-directed action scenes that mix live-action and animation when the six main characters go above water and become superheroes to save the Krabby Patty formula from Burger Beard.
Whenever someone or something does anything admirable, it’s important to appreciate what it did. Because of what impact it could have on you.
Great video and review. It's strange to see shows touching hard topics like these nowadays. And old shows like these do it in subtle but well done ways, like this episode of Rugrats. I used to watch this show as a kid but I don't remember much besides the adventures and how it was animated, the animation of the first seasons looked very good for a tv show. My mom passed away in 2008 from cancer and my relationship with her was complicated. Because of this I don't tend to talk about mothers day, but because close friends of mine are becoming moms I will be having a reason to celebrate again. Wishing you a good mothers day too and let's remember the best moments with our loved ones and their wisdom. Greetings from Argentina and sorry my bad english
Given the context of your life recently, Mr. Enter -- I fully understand why it had to be now for this. Good luck dealing with the emotions this weekend. Take care of yourself.
Seeing a new episode of admirable animation pop up in my subscriptions for the first time in 3 years was like seeing the ghost of an old friend.
This episode has Stu Pickles’s most iconic funniest screams.
When I watched this again for the first time in years on NickSplat's Mother's Day event, I spent a portion of it saying to myself "I'm not gonna cry, I'm not gonna cry, I'm not gonna cry..."
...Then I cried and had the urge to give my mom a hug, but it was like 3:00 am so...nah XD
Wow! It's been awhile since we've gotten a Admirable Animation! 💐
I’m glad you brought Admirable Animations back, and I’m glad you get to do a positive review every now and then.
Admiral Animations are actually why I subscribed in the first place, the passion you showed talking about these things and ideas you care so much for. I don't know when the next Admiral Animation will be, but I'm sure it will be just as great.
Happy this is back. This episode hits me differently now since my stepmom died 3 months ago. I miss my Momma so much.
I lost mine two years ago...it's still hard but with time it gets better and keep the memories you had with her
@@snowqueen_8958 I will. Thank you
Sending positive and loving vibes to you John! Been a long time fan for years, and I am very appreciative of your critical eye and poignant life advice. Keep on keeping on ❤️
This hurts deep. I remember my dog Emma, and my grandpa Terry... I miss them.. thank you for this episode, Enter. It hits home.
Thank you so much for reviewing an episode that needed to be talked about. I hope you find some light in these dark times. I know we all do. This review reminds me of the “Static Shock” animated series I grew up with. We do have a character who lost someone and he still struggles to deal with it. Meanwhile, he has to go through life one day at a time while carrying a familiar emptiness in him.
Ah I need this, Straight into the vain! Admirable Animations are your usually best episodes. Almost anyone can pick apart a bad piece of art, it takes genuine effort and insight to review a good piece of art, and explain why it is good in a satisflying manner.
I respect you for not only bringing back admirable animation reviews but also cause you did one on a Rugrats episode.
I enjoyed this episode of Admirable Animations a lot, felt like it came from the heart, had me choked up a bit. Would love for this series to come back in, we do need some positivity, even if some of it is sad.
My grandparents and I would watch Rugrats together. They raised me and were always there for me. I lost them both this year. This hits so close.
My favorite part of the episode is when Tommy and the twins talk about their most important memory of their mom as it shows how observant they actually can be and was very sweet like.
Gonna be honest, I’ve always preferred Anim Atrocit. BUT, I am *very* glad that Admirable Anim is back!
[EDIT] I didn’t expect this to make me cry, how dare you! 😭😭😭
I hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day too, Mr Enter.😢
This brought me to tears. I dread this day as my mom has been deceased for 13 years. We’re celebrating our first Mother’s Day without a family friend of ours. You’re a heart warming person, Mr. Enter. This Rugrats episode brought tears to my eyes then and now
God, you can just hear the pain in his voice at the end.
I pray that she's doing well. Bless her, your mother and your grandmother. Good luck, Mr. Enter.
Should we tell em?
@@AkameGaKillfan777 Uh... no, just that they should see "My Covid Story" if they're curious.
This is a good episode! Like you've said it does touch upon the struggle of losing a partner and how a child may feel or react at that age...not really understanding. As you've said in Disney movies like Alladin, Little Mermaid or Beaty and the Beast the mother's death is so inconsequential to the plot that they literally could've just said "she's visiting her family" or "she's visiting another country" and absolutely nothing about the plot would have to change. I'm appriciative of shows and movies that actually don't treat losing a family member esp parent or spouse as a throwaway comment at the beggining of the movie.
Good to see the Admirable Animation is back. We need some positivity overall given the current state of the world these days. That being said however, I can feel your pain on losing your mother Enter and so does this episode as this... Hits closer to home for me given my mother died a year ago thanks to diabetes and covid issue
Such a heartfelt speech at the end there. I hope this marks the slow return of Admirable Animations, because Lord knows we need more positivity in this world.
3:41- though in the case of Aladdin, the early drafts (and later the Broadway show) did have a mother before the rewrites and songwriter Howard Ashman's death erased her entirely
It’s awesome to see another admirable animation, and this episode, this video hits harder when you know Johns mother died recently
When Rugrat's frist started they talked about Chuckie's mom, but forgot about her. Like they LEGIT forgot to put her into the show. It wasn't until years later when someone else stepped in and came up with the idea he's mother had died.
Thank you so much for the intro. As a senior in high who is a few weeks from graduating, I been dealing with a lot of stress of trying to figure out what to do with my life and dealing with the horrible stuff with the world. I really appreciate this video.
Thanks for marking tear inducing videos like these, the future is unknown let’s try to make it something special
This episode completely debunks the creepypasta fan theory of Chucky and his mother dying in a car crash. Chucky's mom apparently had cancer.
I remember seeing that episode for the first time and while they never specifically say words like "dead" or "die" as they were kinda bad words in kids shows at the time, it was so clear to me what it meant, it dealt with the subject really well. The thing that made it even sadder for me was how Chuckie was happy he had a mommy "in the clouds and the wind", so innocent, he had so concept of life and death, even if his dad told him about her. It gets me in the feels every time.
Wasn't expecting a return of this series, but this is a nice way to get back into it.
happy mother's day enter, and hope your mom is happy wherever she is
oh yeah this was a great episode so emotional, you got to hand it to the show they did not beat around the bush, they mentioned death in a nick show in the 90’s, how many times have shows not mentioned death at all? Especially back then. The episode dealt with it relatedly. You understand why Chaz wouldn’t want to talk about his wife death to Chuckie as it could make him said and he will miss her, but as Didi said “you can miss her together”, God what a great line. Heck, I Get emotional a little about it, there’s a reason why it’s the TV tropes image for tearjerker for the series (at least the original.)
Also I’m glad to see this series may be back, its nice to hear you not be angry over something and not acknowledge that there is good entertainment out there, even if its not recent.
Nicely done John. Really glad to see Admirable come back, a very sweet yet touching episode from you when indeed the world seems quite bleak these days. Have yourself a happy mother’s day, and hopefully we can make a better tomorrow.
I think what elevates this episode from being just good to something special is things like finding out that Stu calls Tommy champ because he was a premie and it kind of implies that they were close to losing him, but Tommy pulled through and what happens from the moment that Chuckie hands the photo of his mom to Chaz to the end of the episode. This episode was able to talk about losing a mother or wife when it comes to Chaz and being able find a healthy way to deal with it which is what Chaz does when he tells Chuckie about his mom.
I honestly miss those times of watching the rugrats on a vhs tape while living with my late-grandmother in one of her old apartments...great times with a great person to learn from in terms of strength. Strength in willpower, morality and physicality...I'm glad that I've learned those and many more from her, I'm glad that she's at peace after knowing what hell that her whole life had been.
My Grandmother died...the same month that she was born...February, from 1951 to 2022.
I can see why you brought this back. I honestly would love to see more of these, but only when you feel it's right. Hope things are going okay on your end, and hope they slowly get better too.
Anyone else correct me if I'm wrong, but I do believe Mr. Enter said his mom passed last year. With that in mind... Wow.
I'm pretty sure that's why he made this video
NGL, that ending speech really spoke to me.