Jack Stauber’s OPAL | adult swim smalls

A curious girl investigates the cries she hears coming from a forbidden house across the street.
created by Jack Stauber
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[@Laxhoop]

The idea that Claire is so malnourished that she doesn’t even understand what you’re meant to do with a hamburger, so she just starts dancing with it, is just really sad, yet also comedic at the same time.

[@Merchantic]

When you realize she never even takes a bite of the burger because she can't imagine what it tastes like. She has no clue, just what it represents.

[@vincentrusso4097]

The father uses childish dialogue to describe himself. Growing small etc. he says I’m still growing why is everyone hard on me. He doesn’t talk about himself as an adult so he can avoid responsibility or accountability.

[@KobaltRad]

I am begging for an extended version of "why does it sound so easy to breath"

[@Nooby_2D]

You know what’s even sadder? Eventually, the billboard is going to change into a new ad. Then what will she do?

[@justinisorange]

Someone pointed out a heartbreaking fact that in her fantasized opening Claire is so starved she can't even imagine what a hamburger tastes like, which is why she just dances on the plate, because she doesn't know what to do with it.

[@dungeondaddy5323]

My boyfriend pointed out that when Claire looks to her window and white lace comes out its symbolic as losing her innocence. White lace represents purity and innocence and its literally flying out the window

[@sagez9422]

I like how the grandpa and mother songs both seem to be spur-of-the-moment but the father's song is clearly prepared and recorded. It's a nice detail about what a narcissist he is.

[@BumBum_69]

It's horrifying how only a billboard with an advertisement about burgers is the only thing keeping Opal from the harsh reality.

[@a.y.320]

i can't believe that jack voiced every single character in this short. it's kind of obvious, but it's weird to think about.

[@WEKDARLING]

imagine being the kid up at midnight and seeing this on the tv

[@laura-ni8ym]

the most disturbing part is that so many kids grow up like this. escaping into a fantasy world where everything is normal, scared of their reality at home and scared of being like the rest of their family

[@CerealArtist124]

I just realized opals fake parents telling her to not look at the house is probably her telling herself to try and ignore all the abuse she faces 😢

[@noonedream9333]

"My child is fine"

[@oldben8261]

Claire - Clear

[@sudokuacrobatics]

Fun Fact: The reason why

[@nikanika439]

Claire = Clear, it's reality.

[@thehelheimwitch]

Jack Stauber’s depiction of Claire’s mother is horrifyingly accurate to my father who abused phent and xanax. He would be so far gone that his eyes would roll around his head when he would speak to me. He’d talk to me like everything was fine and he was happy and he cared about me and needed me. And then shortly after that he would completely switch and do whatever he could to terrify me and blame me for everything. I love this short film not because it’s morbid, but because it helps remind me that the weight of my family was never my fault, and that I was just like Claire. Just a child who needed care and instead was forced to care.

[@plumsandspoons]

"There she is!"

[@Lilith_2191]

I worked with a kid at the Y a few years back who lied about his home life all the time. Made up family members, pets, and events. He was also obsessive about his interests. Most of his lies were based on these interests. “One time my brother said I was just like Superman because nothing could hurt me. He even shot me with a BB gun and I didn’t even feel it.” His guardian revealed he had no brother and his neighbor had a BB gun but he had never used one nor been shot. (These details are fabricated for the kids confidentiality but you get the idea). If he got stressed he’d shut down and stare at the superman comics that he brought with him everywhere. The bits of truth he did share about his home life hinted at significant trauma. He always reminded me of this short film and how Opal invented a fantasy world to cope and escape from her life. Other kids always got annoyed with him and his lies but my heart really broke for him and it enraged me that his parents really messed him up. A lot of people should not be allowed to be parents and I am a firm believer that licensing should be the new standard for the privilege to be a parent or caregiver. Too many kids are harmed by this culture to protect adults rights to procreate a child tear instead of trying to implement harm reduction by ensuring a stable and healthy home for kids. Removing kids from toxic homes isn’t good enough! Once the damage is done, removing them doesn’t heal them. We need to do more for our kids.