#uncivilized elk

[trojanteapot]

One of the most eclectic but also embarrassing things I will ever admit to is that if the video essayist Uncivilized Elk read my fanfics and liked them I will die happy

[boypussydilf]

every time i get any adventure time analysis or trivia or review or anything else video recd to me on youtube im filled with such rage on principle. i know more about adventure time than you i DO. I DO KNOW MORE ABOUT ADVENTURE TIME THAN YOU. go back where you came from. you can recommend yourself to more casual fans but not me

[skywitchmaja]

wait why are there two cartoon focused youtubers named after elk? i’m unjustifiably annoyed about this

[uchanuku]

There are different theories but no canon explanation. The one I subscribe to is that he is indeed still half shapeshifter, just not able to really utilize his powers without mutant talking dog brains, the Lich was able to use Jake’s ablities after possessing him. So basically I think you’re right. The other possibilities are that the “Jake” here is more of an analog and is actually technically Jermaine or literally some rando dog. For this theory to work the Lich’s shapeshifting has to be explained away by either radiation somehow giving Lich-Jake these powers, the Lich just normally possessing some level of shapeshifting, (think of him turning to smoke in Mortal Folly) and/or just shifting between dog and Lich form instead of Jake’s fluid stretching. Warren Ampersand and the Lich almost definitely aren’t in anyway related because Warren is an alien with few connections to Earth.

The reason I don’t like the Jermaine or adjacent theories is mostly that none of the Lich explanations are very good, and also that I get incredibly annoyed at how often I just see people say “farmworld jake is jermaine” with no explanation or argument, like its a fact. Plus it feels kind of like a cop-out. I don’t think Lich-Jake got shapechanging powers from the radiation, as we’ve never seen enough evidence that it can do that. The same is true for the Lich having rudimentary shapeshifting powers. The dog and Lich form thing is questionable, as Lich-Jake takes on a six-armed form, but also the scene where he grabs main timeline Jake just looks so much like his classic stretching.

i just watched Adventure Time for the first time since i was a child and what the hell is farmworld jake's deal?? why does he only gain his powers after the lich takes over his body??? didn't his powers come from Warren Ampersand? is the lich Warren Ampersand's long lost brother? if Warren Ampersand didn't impregnate Joshua's head, then what did he impregnate? even if magic is suppressed, a man's still gotta absorb the energy of his son to achieve everlasting youth

is farmworld jake still the child of Warren Ampersand? did he just not know how to use his powers? is he stupid?

[mossandteeth]

Adventure Time: Links Between Real Elements, Tarot, and Personality Types

In summary, these are the relationships between each element, the real life elements they respond to, and other associations:

Firstly, the parallels between the four elements in the show and the four elements in real life.

In the present day of the show, the candy elemental is Princess Bubblegum, a powerful and dominating but genius leader of the candy kingdom. The element air (in certain contexts) represents intellect, the mind, and the potential for great strength and power.

Fire is a simpler one, as the associations of the element in Adventure Time and the associations of the directly comparable real life element of fire are quite identical. Flame Princess, the present day fire elemental embodies concepts of passion, ambition, and energy. These themes are directly consistent with what fire represents outside the show.

Ice is a complicated element in Adventure Time. It's a very solid and strong material, shown constantly being used to create shields and protective domes over the magic users that create ice. Ice King creates his fortress out of ice for protection. This protective and stable representation of ice in the show links it to the real element of earth, which represents stability, resilience, and a foundation for growth and rebirth (especially relevant for the IK). The ice elemental around during the show is Patience St. Pim, who hardly appears compared to Ice King but still carries the same themes. She comes into the show out of a crystalised ice dome, and then returns at the end of her appearance. This is a cycle of rebirth, as well as evidence of stability and physical strength (of the ice dome). All linking back to what the element of earth represents.

Finally, slime in Adventure Time is shown in a relaxed and emotionally sensitive context. Slime Princess, the current slime elemental, is well known to be very affectionate towards the other characters and has a sensitive personality. The real element of water is associated heavily with emotion and other reflective concepts. The passive and liquid nature of the slime element itself shows other parallels to the element of water.

Next, the tarot parallels, which links nicely with the four elements discussed above.

Candy is the element of air, which is linked with the tarot suit of swords. Swords represent power and intelligence, and how the two must maintain a balance, with the possibility of being used for good or evil. Princess Bubblegum struggles with this balance herself as a leader of a kingdom and a science genius. Those two areas dominate her personality and the candy kingdom is founded on those two concepts.

Fire is consistently the same element, and is linked with the suit of wands. Wands represent energy, creativity, ambition, and determination. This fits in with Flame Princess and how the flame kingdom functions.

Ice is the element of earth, which in tarot is linked with the suit of pentacles. The suit of pentacles concerns physical matters, such as health and finance, as well as self-image and ego. It relates to how a person can create, alter, and transform their situation. This has strong parallels to Ice King, as he is struggling with his self-image after slowly losing his memories, and his efforts are evident in the way he shapes his surroundings trying to cope with his reality.

Slime is the element of water, linked to the tarot suit of cups. Cups represent the emotional side of life, love, and connections. Slime Princess, as mentioned before, is a very affectionate character and expresses love towards other characters quite often.

Finally, the personality parallels.

In one of Uncivilized Elk's youtube videos he discusses the links between the four AT elements and the four temperaments or personality types according to Hippocrates in ancient Greek texts. These four types were related to bodily fluids and how those affected temperaments. These temperaments and their associated personalities are as follows:

Sanguine (sociable, optimistic)

Choleric (excitable, impulsive)

Melancholic (thoughtful, moody)

Phlegmatic (peaceful, passive)

In reality, each person could be a combination of these or purely one type (being equally all four would be considered well balanced and healthy). Adventure Time takes these the extremes of those four temperaments and translates them into the four elements.

Candy, and the friendliness and outgoing nature of Princess Bubblegum, matches sanguine. It is considered an extroverted and stable temperament, consistent with how the candy element affects the citizens who get transformed into candy. Additionally, the four temperaments are each associated with an element, and sanguine is associated with air.

Fire is easily consistent with choleric, which is associated with impulsivity, energy, and aggression. This is clearly seen when the citizens and Flame Princess are transformed into the fire versions of themselves and are driven by the irresistible urge to fight. Choleric is an extroverted and unstable temperament, also associated with the fire element in real life.

Ice is depressing and slowed, consistent with the temperament melancholic. It is contemplative, passive, and accepting. When the citizens are transformed into ice (including Patience St. Pim in her new form), they find little resistance to a depressing acceptance of their fate. This temperament is introverted and unstable, and is associated with the element of earth.

Slime is the relaxed and content element, matching the phlegmatic temperament. Again, the transformed slime citizens are motivated by this, seeking a peaceful existence by being assimilated into Slime Princess, who embodies this passive state. Phlegmatic is an introverted and stable temperament, and is also associated with the element of water.

[aviaryartist1800]

saw this comment on Uncivilized Elk's video on the Steven Universe movie, and i agree

Spinel's backstory is disturbingly similar to Lotso's in how they were abandoned by someone they cared about

But Spinel is loved and got a redemption arc, while Lotso didn't.

what are your guys thoughts on this?

[otogariado]

EVERYBODY SHUT THE FUCK UP UNCIVILIZED ELK POSTED A VIDEO FOUR DAYS AGO HOLY SHIT

[huntinglove]

It can get a bit confusing when it comes to Simon because of his backstory, but if you don't feel like/can't watch the whole show, I highly recommend these videos:

Adventure Time's Lore (1/2) - Paxw

Adventure Time's Lore (2/2) Paxw

Series Finale Megareview - Uncivilized Elk

They're mostly lore explanation and episode analysis!

hey question

how much adventure time lore do you have to know to get into Fionna and Cake? Because it sounds cool but I’ve never watched the OG series. I know the general gist of the Marceline and Ice King thing, but that’s about it.

[antibioware]

Hate that for some reason, this sequence made me laugh like a madman

[uncivilizedelk]

Hey, so I have been absent from my YouTube channel due to mental health getting in the way. Depression is still kicking my ass every day, but I am nonetheless finally returning from the content creation hiatus. The Adventure Time series finale review is nearly done; expect it soon!

[flowerapplejacks]

So Uncivilized Elk actually made a really valid point in his critical review of the Steven Universe movie about Pink at the 5 minutes and 53 second mark and I’m just gonna put it down verbatim:

“It is so easy to now channel fan anger and fan ire at Pink Diamond who is no longer there to do better or to improve as a character. 

I’m going to put this take out there: Pink Diamond now basically exists as a scapegoat to channel their anger towards while the other Diamonds have been swept under the rug because: 

“Look at them! Aren’t they adorable? They’re like aunties or grannies - they’re graunties! Look at how much they adore Steven!” 

We’re okay with them now. Pink Diamond though, what a monster! 

(extreme sarcasm) It’s not like the other Diamonds raised her into this hierarchical culture of imperialism where you see things as below you and disposable. It’s not like they had any part in her upbringing. Oh wait, they totally did.”

I was worried about White being treated as a scapegoat in the Change Your Mind special myself. Sure, the Diamond authority were all genocidal dictators but see this one right here, she was clearly the “worst Diamond”. The others were just pawns to the “true” villain Diamond. It’s such bullshit. I’m not saying that it’s wrong to see Pink as terrible, but the others were literally no better, not exactly stellar role models for more compassionate behavior towards their subjects, and compared to such horror projects as The Cluster and gem mutants, Pink was arguably the least terrible. 

[dead-nettle-iv]

True

[boypussydilf]

got curious and looked up what the star arcana actually means and it seems to boil down to “hope/purpose/positivity vs hopelessness/lack of self confidence” So yeah it makes sense that that would come here

OH RIGHT THE STAR IS AN ARCANA

[eurodrone]

Bye bye SU

[fantasticwolfpenguin]

New Adventure Time meme format from this video by @uncivilizedelk

https://youtu.be/D8_FP88GaMo

Go!

[prehistoricsilverfish]

watching some adventure time episode reviews and just suddenly remembering how much i fucking love the series... also can see a future for LSP and Finn being a thing