sorry to be so offtopic but does any of you know of a method to get back into an Instagram account? I was dumb lost the login password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me.
@Ryker Camden Thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm in the hacking process atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
I bet it was a competition! I can just imagine it!! No, no, no. I'm the best at making crocodile noises!! I've lived the closest to them!!! Yeah. Like so close you lived 2 continents away!! Sure you'd be the best at imitating them!! Now I on the other hand, would be fantastic! Fantastic my foot!!! Remember I'm the kid who lived practically next to a zoo!! But I've spent YEARS researching them!! Who says I haven't either!! You know what? What? Lets settle this once and for all! Agreed!... How are we gonna do that?
lovesfairytail122 I noticed that in the first place, it reminds me of a short "Fears" here: vimeo.com/126060304 The meaning of the video is that fears can save you from danger, as seen in the end, but it can also scare you to death.
I love this. Not only is the animation visually very beautiful, but I love how lighthearted you kept the story without taking away from the severity of this "disability". As someone who has social anxiety I could relate to many of her struggles (especially the phone ringing!) and I think the crocodile was such a great representation and also showed that it is possible to calm your "crocodile" when you acknowledge and accept it, and you can be brave and live a good life.
I like how the crocodile doesn't completely go away. It's still there but keeps a distance and she's more comfortable with the crocodile as well. I think that's both realistic and uplifting.
ꜱᴛᴇᴀᴍɪɴ' ʜᴏᴛ ɢᴀʀʙᴀɢᴇ well i think the point of it being an animal is that its wild and cant be tamed easily and hard to communicate with and you can either let it kill you or slowly and carefully make a bond with trust
I gave my anxiety shape of a shadow monster and imagined I was a warrior fightinh against it, amd it actually really helped. Whenever I felt anxious I imagined fighting the shadow monster with a shining sword and I feel much better now >:3
this is hella cute, because it makes sense. It portrays anxiety not as a mistake that you have to deal with but as what it is, a natural response, a defense system to prevent social shame and embarrassment that has run rampant. And like any crazy pet alligator (while it may take time) it can be tamed and lived with.
Cosmonaut_5555 plus, I like the fact that she didn’t end up resenting or getting rid of the crocodile at the end, because that showed that it was just a part of her life and character and it’s ok to have it
+Grim Reaper (Death) I think the animation was extremely accurate actually, obviously it isn't easy to deal with, and it isn't portrayed that way, but in order to get rid of it you need to take the steps and say "enough is enough!".
Tiki Omzee I know but I wish there was like a physical form that you could just throw away or murder or something so you'd never have to see it again...
I become socially anxious because I was an extrovert as a child. I just thought that nobody wanted to be friends with someone loud and annoying like me...so I closed up in my own little shell. Recently I started thinking "wait...this isn't right..." and realized that I had developed social anxiety. I can't hold eye contact because I'm afraid that people think I'm ugly, I don't have friends because I suspect people find talking to me annoying, I never want anyone to worry about me because I just feel so worthless...the moral of my story? *STAY YOURSELF. AND DON'T CHANGE FOR OTHERS.*
You're not alone! I can relate to that so much... Now I really wish to become that cheerful child again, but she's long gone... I don't even remember how to make friends, and tense up even just thinking about developing deep relationships with someone else... But I believe there is SO much more than how you appear to others and that you're an amazing person. You're not worthless at all, someday we'll meet people who can accept (and even love) our weirdness and awesomeness XD
Yep same here, sometimes I keep thinking: I should talk to people more, i should be more friendly. But you know what? like you said; just stay true to yourself, don't change to please others, just be yourself and true friends will come. Kind of reminds me of Lithium from Nirvana: "I'm so lonely, but that's okay, I shaved my head... and I'm not sad. And just maybe I'm to blame for all I've heard... but I'm not sure."
Every so often I come back and watch this because it's really, really good, and it's also a nice reminder that the things you struggle with aren't who you are at your core. The voice acting is also just incredible, because you really feel her frustration when she finally snaps. Just tremendous work.
Verbunden People call you intelligent when you have good grades in school. I live in Germany and our education system isn’t the best. So what makes you intelligent then?
Except for the fact that a purring crocodile really distracts me this is some cool animation with a good story. Dunno how well it represents shyness though but it's a great way of representing our "weaknesses" and how we come to terms with those weaknesses.
Honestly, this represents anxiety, (which is sometimes referred to as shyness) to a T. The way she struggles through seemingly simple tasks answering the phone or saying hello to your neighbor because she's held back or prevented because of her crocodile aka her anxiety. Also the way it circles her while she's sitting at the cafe, because it's always on her mind. Then how she was frustrated and tried kicking it away ect, was so funny because I've tried handling my anxiety the same way, by just trying to push it out of my life. And the only way that has really helped me handle my anxiety is also perfectly represented by the main character accepting her anxiety/fears and not allowing them to hold her back anymore. Loved this short :') Also, this isn't solely directed at you haha sorry i just wanted to clear up how it represents shyness really well.. err at least it does to me being a person who has shyness haha
Amber Goddard Thanks for the input :) I still don't think it's specific enough to be shyness and shyness alone. I don't see a lot here that's exclusive to shyness as opposed to other weaknesses that can't be changed. Your weaknesses are a part of you and you're still a lovely person. No need to ruin yourself over it by trying to change what can't/needn't be changed. Not that it matters much. The abstract nature of it means it can be applied to shyness/anxiety as well as many other things no matter what the specific thoughts behind all this were I feel pretty sure its purpose is for people to reflect on and use to improve *their* lives and how it relates to *them*. Can you use it to accept your anxiety? Great! Your homosexuality? Great! Your depression? Great! Your fears? Great It's all great :)
oO PPH Oo Sometimes we see things and miss the trick. Sometimes we identify with the crocodile as ourselves, it may feel real, but is it really true ;-) If we sit long enough with our crocodiles, they dissolve all by themselves. What a gift that is, the gift given to us all, to see us through this life of illusion.
The 'don't worry' part just got me. I always used to punish myself for feeling anxious or frustrated when I wasn't social enough. If you just take a second to acknowledge that you're afraid of being rejected then it's so much easier to appreciate and work with your "crocodile".
I have a phobia of the phone ringing and will not pick it up unless I know who is calling and am prepared to speak with them.... so the phone part really hits home for me (as it might as well be in a croc's mouth fml)
+theBeastcub I can relate, I have to prepare myself before making a call and mentally go over what I most likely will be saying! Losing some words are the worst but Im glad it often isnt a problem for the receiving part :3 Each day we grow wiser!
theBeastcub oh gosh, I can completely relate to that as well. I suffer from social anxiety and just hearing the phone ring makes me panic and hide...you're not alone
@@RollieRhino420 It's a depiction of an adult that's supposed to be attractive. That's like saying it's disgusting to call a woman in a painting beautiful. Why are you having a fit?
I first saw this animation an entire decade ago, back when it came out. It’s stuck clearly in my mind (that crocodile is so cute! this art style is so nice!) and so i’m really delighted to have found it again :]
This is a GREAT way to illustrate anxiety. First it taking over ur life and stopping you from doing things. Then finally having enough! Then setting boundaries with yourself and coming to terms with your anxiety but not letting it stop you. This is great 👍
I love this and not just because of its brilliant art, animation, and moving story. The thing I love most about about this is the symbolism. The crocodile can be seen as any mental health struggle that inhibits daily life and interactions for those who have it. As a person with social anxiety, I strongly relate to the social anxiety crocodile, but I also watch this video when I’m depressed, seeing the blue crocodile as depression and seeing its antics as representative of how depression makes you apathetic, fatigued, and sad, keeping you from doing the things you want and usually enjoy. I watch this video when my own crocodiles bite at my heels or threaten to swallow me whole. It makes me feel calmer.
I was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder several years ago. Everything from answering the phone, to having coffee with friends, to leaving the house can be a living hell. It doesn't get better, but you learn to cope. This is exactly what it was like learning to cope, for me.
I've been dealing with the same problem for as long as I can remember, it absolutely crippled my life when I was a teenager. Learned to cope with it and did socially amazing things that I never thought I could! but every now and then, when I find myself alone and isolated.. it creeps back in slowly. No worries though, years of training have provided me with a great arsenal to deal with it and bounce back :) Cheers!
after seeing the comments relating the crocodile to anxiety, it makes a lot of sense. i think the reason why the crocodile was worried/looked sad when she went to talk to her neighbor was because it was trying to protect her from getting her feelings hurt. the anxiety preventing her from talking to him could be seen as a self protection mechanism, protecting her from the possibility of something going wrong, which is essentially what the crocodile was doing. like if you clam up in a situation, you are usually scared to talk because you're afraid of something going wrong and if you personify that fear, you get the crocodile. also the crocodile has my heart its so cute
If the croc was anxiety, then it does describe it accurately. You can never really get rid of it or force it away, no matter how hard you try and how extravagant the techniques are. It's just a matter of taming it and doing the best you can with a crocodile on a leash dragging behind you. That's my experience, anyway.
je souffre d'angoisse et j'adore tellement ce film court :') j'adore qu'il représente l'angoisse comme un crocodile qui est très très difficile mais on dois vivre avec ça. Parfois, il y a des moments quand on sent qu'on va mourir ou qu'on meurt et ça peut être très infernal parce qu'on sent que ça ne finira jamais. Mais, c'est très important que nous savons ces choses va passer. Ça ne sera pas facile, mais nous sommes battants. soyez forts, mes amis :)
I really like this representation of shyness / social anxiety -- when people describe their insecurities and weak points, they usually use the term "demon". We don't know if demons even exist, and if they do, we have no idea how to truly conquer them... However, we know crocodiles exist, and though they're definitely scary, we know how to subdue them and keep them at bay. We know insecurities, weak points, disorders, and of the sort exist... just like crocodiles. It makes a better representation, in my opinion. Anyway, off the artistic side and from a casual viewer standpoint, I loved it; beautiful animation, and a cute story.
My first thought about this was that the alligator represented social anxiety. When she was in front of her clients, he appeared. When she tried to talk to the guy, the alligator was blocking her, much like how anxiety does the same. When she was in the square of tables outside of the cafe, he was there too. Thank you for reading, if you agree, please like and comment what you maybe thought that it was.
I'm very shy with people in person that I don't know, and it's hard to talk to the people that are not close to me, and it's hard to get by sometimes. I am shy because I was harshly outcast everywhere I went in my elementry years, even my friends turned against me because of this one girl who bullied me and ruined my childhood. Now I have friends, but I always have that dreading feeling someone might come along and turn all my friends against me again, and that would lead to being so scared of a friends betrayal, that I won't even be able to make friends. So I don't even talk to the people I don't know unless I have to, because I'm afraid that they will hurt me, or not like me. And wanting appreciation is why I worry over my hair, worked extra hard at talents like drawing, singing, instrument playing, and things like that. Also I'm trying to take up talents like being a TH-camr, so that I'll be appreciated in spite of my elementry years...
Hey I know how you feel.. If you ever need a chat Im here.. I know we've only just met so you may not feel right but I know your problem and I would never do such a horrible thing like that to someone as it happened to me as a kid... So yeah you know where to find me if life gets tough ok?
Little croc, alright and blue, Steady the grip anxiety's view. And where the time to settle down, Need not threat turn upside frown. For this be with, belong before, A friend, a foe, both strange glamor.
Edric L. Wonderful, absolutely wonderful. Finally someone who can actually write, I hate having to read illegible chicken scratch everyday so this is definitely a sight for sore eyes
The concept of anxiety being transposed as a blue crocodile is superb,I really liked how the situation turned out and I think the creators did a great job on this. Also,the animation is fantastic.
This is so true. I'm 19 started to become shy or social anxiety when I was about 13 until now. I can say this animation relates me a lot. I'm awkward when meeting new people. Every time I was asked to do my presentation, I will stuck in the middle, saying a lot of "um," and "a," ruined my presentation. I tried to talk with stranger sometimes but then, it instantly became awkward. Even though I was like this, but I kinda like it because it was like making me somewhat a character, different from my other friends. But mostly this social anxiety is a real pain in the ass... =_=
A conversation isn't supposed to be a program you run, it's something which develops by itself :) Just show something of yourself, what bothers you (not your worst problems but something you see or what you experienced at work, studies, spare time, etc). Sometimes people put too much pressure on themselves, you don't have to perform perfectly like society expects. Everybody is still themselves, some more confident than others but not necessarily more able. Keep that in mind, good luck!
What's the worst that could happen? Don't worry, I have the same as you and many others. A lot of people are suffering from this problem and they don't like to lower their shields because they could get hurt. It's worth it. I joined a student union last year and I completely changed (although I'm not there yet, still have a lot to learn). There will be very good times and also bad times, but the most important is to have people around you who are of the same crop as you are and able to know and understand who and what you are. Some of them don't or can't, just leave them as they go. Best of luck!
I remember seeing this short when it was new. 5 years later I can say it wasn't easy, but taming the croc is possible. Or at least faking it well enough ;)
I can see how this shows what it’s like for people with anxiety, like I didn’t even need to read any comments or description because it made perfect sense and a great connection. That’s great!
I love how they represented anxiety with a cute crocodile. I really relate the moments where the normal things like talking to a telephone or generally talking to new people is blocked by my anxiety. But anxiety is not all bad, it's our flight or fight response. Anxiety makes us be careful in everything we do. We can accept anxiety as a part of us and embrace it. But, it is unfortunate that there are people who has anxiety to a point where they cant cobtrol it and have anxiety attacks
cloudburst depression would be a giant bear or dog that sits on you and keeps you from accomplishing anything - lmao I just realized someone already commented this whoops
I can completely relate to this... I have social anxiety myself. I knew from the start what the crocodile represented. I need to do what she did and take control of it!
I've known (and loved) this video for like 10 years, and just now my psychologist asked me if she'd shown me the "french video with the crocodile". It took me a moment but the moment I realized she meant this video I had a smile going from one side of my face to the other. I'm so glad she reminded me of it
J'adore cette animation ! On comprend parfaitement que le crocodile représente la timidité de la jeune femme. La bande son est parfaite aussi ! Super !
This is absolutely adorable and cute, but I thought there was going to be a lot more in this. It ended earlier than I expected. Not necessarily bad or a criticism, but I wish there was more!
The character design on these characters was really phenomenal. Yes, yes, the story was great, anxiety blah blah- but the technical work that went into this was really phenomenal.
People are saying its oversimplified or you cant just call your anxiety cute and then suddenly be over it. I just wanna say that it's not the fact that she acknowledged it as cute, it's the fact that she acknowledged it at all. My therapist told me that I'll probably never be cured of my anxiety, that it's not something you can grow out of, but that I can learn to cope and live with it, and once you have learned coping mechanisms that it's manageable and becomes much easier to manage the more you practice. That's what she's doing. Accepting she has a mental illness so she can learn how to cope with it, instead of just ignoring it, and trying to will it to go away. Because it won't. ignoring it and being mad about it won't get you anywhere. so actually it's a pretty good representation of how this shit works.
You know, being the son of a psychologist myself I relate to this a lot. I'm actually mildly autistic, and that does include being shy some of the time, even in public and meeting people. I don't know who came up with this, but merci my friend. This is one of the most relatable cartoons I have ever seen. I give it 4 and a half stars out of 5.
I've never wanted a pet crocodile more... wtf XD the story was great though and I loved that it lead space to let it connect with any one from relate through anxiety all the way through to thinking of your past!
Cute animation, but people in the comments seem to be confusing shyness and anxiety. Being shy is a normal part of life, and we all experience it. Anxiety is crippling, and it's not something one ever shows affection towards, like the woman in the animation does. Lets not confuse terms, and trivialize serious mental illnesses.
I listened to a Buddhist monk who said he learned to greet his anxiety as he meditated and went through each day: “Hello, anxiety.” He learned to welcome it rather than fight it. I think picturing anxiety/depression as a cute, albeit toothed, animal like this could be really helpful.
Beck Hornig Actually, when I think about it, ADHD absolutely has to be... ... a wasp. When a wasp comes around you pay-the-f*** ATTENTION, and you immediately ignore everything else. 'cause, seriously... f*** wasps...
omggg that crocodile is cute! i really love how lighthearted y'all made this film while not downplaying the woes and trouble shyness/social anxiety brings to our daily lives. i honestly related to most of it, especially when a simple "hi" can sweep me off my feet and tumble over nothing. it can get very tiring. i love how the lady tells her crocodile/shyness not to worry. the self-assurance there and the confidence displayed later is very empowering.
Lovely animation and character design, really love the shape of the psychiatrist as he speaks! The crocodile is so adorable ^^ I guess shyness often is related with cuteness too even tho it more then often is a struggle.
He must've taken a semester abroad to study the Gargoyles, or some specters haunting the Catacombs. Or maybe a haunted painting in the Louvre. This is worth a fanfiction, someone write this!
I have a SAD and anthropophobia since 4 years because I'm being bullied when I was 6th grade and I cannot eye contact to each other,I cannot talk to other people that not close to me and I'm too shy to other people, I Don't have friends and most of all I'm alone and sitting on a computer and communicating with internet because and I learn of hacking because I'm free in the internet and I was afraid to go outside.
Your not the only one, i have Touret syndrom ocd and ADHD, i have no friends as well, if i not at School hiding in the celler, cuz of bullying im alone, burried in anime. ive learned Japanese, and speaks it as well as i Write, cuz ive been a lonely person all my life. i do not hack but i do communicate With others over the internet .3.
Same here man bullied in highschool,and now i cant even make eye contact with a girl.Sometimes i feel ashamed of myself for being such a coward.I feel so alone too.
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sorry to be so offtopic but does any of you know of a method to get back into an Instagram account?
I was dumb lost the login password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me.
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@Ryker Camden Thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm in the hacking process atm.
I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Ryker Camden it worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy!
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I am just wondering who took the time to record the crocodile noises
Like who literally gurgled infront of a microphone for 5 minutes
+FairyTail Rogue They have sites for that.
+FairyTail Rogue we recorded a friend of ours who was really good at imitating crocodiles (he's credited in the end credits)
Wow cool! Such talented crocodile noises CX
YES! Dream job.
I bet it was a competition! I can just imagine it!!
No, no, no. I'm the best at making crocodile noises!! I've lived the closest to them!!!
Yeah. Like so close you lived 2 continents away!! Sure you'd be the best at imitating them!! Now I on the other hand, would be fantastic!
Fantastic my foot!!!
Remember I'm the kid who lived practically next to a zoo!!
But I've spent YEARS researching them!!
Who says I haven't either!! You know what?
What?
Lets settle this once and for all!
Agreed!... How are we gonna do that?
Wait the crocodile was anxiety? THATS AMAZING I LOVE THIS EVEN MORE NOW
lovesfairytail122 I noticed that in the first place, it reminds me of a short "Fears" here: vimeo.com/126060304
The meaning of the video is that fears can save you from danger, as seen in the end, but it can also scare you to death.
Anastasia Dunbar YAAAAAAAASSSSSSS THAT WAS SO CUTE I LOVED IT sorry i havent been on in a while
***** I dunno then. That crocodile is definitely blocking her.
+lovesfairytail122 I DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE NOW IT ALL MAKES SENSE AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Its shyness i think
_That crocodile looks so fucking cute when it walks though-_
_And I assumed pandas were adorable, but I was obviously very far from the truth._
I had to watch it like 5 times 😂 😂
@@logicaloverdrive8197 😂 😂
Yessssss!!!
very adorable also language please
If anxiety really was an annoying crocodile, I'd be totally happy with life.
SSAAAAAMMMEE
YES. SAMEEE
same
hoi MTT
*You* among all people are anxious ?
Probably been said before, but "Croc Blocked".
This comment deserves more likes
Ironically, it is now at 69 likes
i think that would be more of a coincidence than irony
..😂😂😂
quik-ez what if they don’t have pants
I love this. Not only is the animation visually very beautiful, but I love how lighthearted you kept the story without taking away from the severity of this "disability". As someone who has social anxiety I could relate to many of her struggles (especially the phone ringing!) and I think the crocodile was such a great representation and also showed that it is possible to calm your "crocodile" when you acknowledge and accept it, and you can be brave and live a good life.
very well said, as someone with social anxiety i totally relate and agree what you said
Maravilhosa resposta!!!
Why not just kill the crocodile instead?
I have got a stalker so I don’t pick up my phone unless I recognise phone number. And it is nothing to do with social anxiety.
shiness is not a disability
I like how the crocodile doesn't completely go away. It's still there but keeps a distance and she's more comfortable with the crocodile as well. I think that's both realistic and uplifting.
If my anxiety took the shape of an animal maybe it would be easier to come to terms with it.
ꜱᴛᴇᴀᴍɪɴ' ʜᴏᴛ ɢᴀʀʙᴀɢᴇ agree. As long as it’s an animal I fear
I suppose if you disassociate yourself with it you can believe it’s what you like. I did, makes it a little more bearable separating anxiety from me
Louisa ?
ꜱᴛᴇᴀᴍɪɴ' ʜᴏᴛ ɢᴀʀʙᴀɢᴇ well i think the point of it being an animal is that its wild and cant be tamed easily and hard to communicate with and you can either let it kill you or slowly and carefully make a bond with trust
I gave my anxiety shape of a shadow monster and imagined I was a warrior fightinh against it, amd it actually really helped. Whenever I felt anxious I imagined fighting the shadow monster with a shining sword and I feel much better now >:3
this is hella cute, because it makes sense. It portrays anxiety not as a mistake that you have to deal with but as what it is, a natural response, a defense system to prevent social shame and embarrassment that has run rampant. And like any crazy pet alligator (while it may take time) it can be tamed and lived with.
the description says that it doesn't portray "anxiety", it says it portrays shyness.
@@darkcylander Yeah, but when has shyness ever been diagnosed? I'm fairly sure that that was a euphemism.
Cosmonaut_5555 plus, I like the fact that she didn’t end up resenting or getting rid of the crocodile at the end, because that showed that it was just a part of her life and character and it’s ok to have it
@@darkcylander its a french to english translation. the croc resembles anxiety.
I wish that anxiety was this easy to get rid of irl....
.......sadly.....its not.
+Grim Reaper (Death) awwwww but listen to it purrr eventhoughitsagator
+icemistthewolf hehescriblz *croc
+Grim Reaper (Death) I think the animation was extremely accurate actually, obviously it isn't easy to deal with, and it isn't portrayed that way, but in order to get rid of it you need to take the steps and say "enough is enough!".
Tiki Omzee I know but I wish there was like a physical form that you could just throw away or murder or something so you'd never have to see it again...
This is like, Pixar shorts quality in story telling and animation. I tip my hat to you guys, very well done.
most of the students at gobelins are proble better than pixar
Pixar, disney and all the big guys come at gobelins to search new employees! That one of the most reputated school ! :)
I don't understand the vd can you explaine To me more
i love how this portrays anxiety as an annoying crocodile :)
If anxiety would look be like this,i would at least have a friend,lmao
fucking end my existence please
+Grose Zero LMAO
same
OH ANXIETY.. lol ok thank you.. i thought this was about something else
its shyness but i guess its the same thing
I become socially anxious because I was an extrovert as a child. I just thought that nobody wanted to be friends with someone loud and annoying like me...so I closed up in my own little shell. Recently I started thinking "wait...this isn't right..." and realized that I had developed social anxiety. I can't hold eye contact because I'm afraid that people think I'm ugly, I don't have friends because I suspect people find talking to me annoying, I never want anyone to worry about me because I just feel so worthless...the moral of my story? *STAY YOURSELF. AND DON'T CHANGE FOR OTHERS.*
You're not alone!
I can relate to that so much... Now I really wish to become that cheerful child again, but she's long gone... I don't even remember how to make friends, and tense up even just thinking about developing deep relationships with someone else...
But I believe there is SO much more than how you appear to others and that you're an amazing person. You're not worthless at all, someday we'll meet people who can accept (and even love) our weirdness and awesomeness XD
Yep same here, sometimes I keep thinking: I should talk to people more, i should be more friendly. But you know what? like you said; just stay true to yourself, don't change to please others, just be yourself and true friends will come. Kind of reminds me of Lithium from Nirvana: "I'm so lonely, but that's okay, I shaved my head... and I'm not sad. And just maybe I'm to blame for all I've heard... but I'm not sure."
The story of my life!!!
hope we can all make it out of this misery :-(
bravissimo! :D
Every so often I come back and watch this because it's really, really good, and it's also a nice reminder that the things you struggle with aren't who you are at your core. The voice acting is also just incredible, because you really feel her frustration when she finally snaps. Just tremendous work.
Can YOU explaine To me more about it meaning
"Well, miss, you are suffering from a crocodile."
What a start.
“The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.”
-Charles Bukowski
very intelligent polish man
Verbunden People call you intelligent when you have good grades in school. I live in Germany and our education system isn’t the best. So what makes you intelligent then?
Just love it 🤓👍
Explained what's wrong with this world n y it's full of stupidity plus abundant in weirdos all around us.
Including me 😁
@@Ka-ws5qj there is a difference between being called intelligent and actually being intelligent.
@@mariaammar4232 just let the coronavirus do its work
Except for the fact that a purring crocodile really distracts me this is some cool animation with a good story.
Dunno how well it represents shyness though but it's a great way of representing our "weaknesses" and how we come to terms with those weaknesses.
Honestly, this represents anxiety, (which is sometimes referred to as shyness) to a T. The way she struggles through seemingly simple tasks answering the phone or saying hello to your neighbor because she's held back or prevented because of her crocodile aka her anxiety. Also the way it circles her while she's sitting at the cafe, because it's always on her mind. Then how she was frustrated and tried kicking it away ect, was so funny because I've tried handling my anxiety the same way, by just trying to push it out of my life. And the only way that has really helped me handle my anxiety is also perfectly represented by the main character accepting her anxiety/fears and not allowing them to hold her back anymore. Loved this short :')
Also, this isn't solely directed at you haha sorry i just wanted to clear up how it represents shyness really well.. err at least it does to me being a person who has shyness haha
Amber Goddard Thanks for the input :) I still don't think it's specific enough to be shyness and shyness alone. I don't see a lot here that's exclusive to shyness as opposed to other weaknesses that can't be changed.
Your weaknesses are a part of you and you're still a lovely person. No need to ruin yourself over it by trying to change what can't/needn't be changed.
Not that it matters much. The abstract nature of it means it can be applied to shyness/anxiety as well as many other things no matter what the specific thoughts behind all this were I feel pretty sure its purpose is for people to reflect on and use to improve *their* lives and how it relates to *them*.
Can you use it to accept your anxiety? Great!
Your homosexuality? Great!
Your depression? Great!
Your fears? Great
It's all great :)
oO PPH Oo Sometimes we see things and miss the trick.
Sometimes we identify with the crocodile as ourselves, it may feel real, but is it really true ;-)
If we sit long enough with our crocodiles, they dissolve all by themselves. What a gift that is, the gift given to us all, to see us through this life of illusion.
Amber Goddard you did great girl, just great ;)
suilu nsarangbe Lol same, I just thought it was cute.
French people make the best short animations.
Sounds like a nice compliment except if you are French !
and if you reunite indochina
And Japanese, not anime, short animations
Anyone not American or Australian seem to make the best short animations..
Merci mec ! 😁 mais vous vous faites les meilleurs films !
The 'don't worry' part just got me. I always used to punish myself for feeling anxious or frustrated when I wasn't social enough. If you just take a second to acknowledge that you're afraid of being rejected then it's so much easier to appreciate and work with your "crocodile".
I have a phobia of the phone ringing and will not pick it up unless I know who is calling and am prepared to speak with them.... so the phone part really hits home for me (as it might as well be in a croc's mouth fml)
+theBeastcub I can relate, I have to prepare myself before making a call and mentally go over what I most likely will be saying! Losing some words are the worst but Im glad it often isnt a problem for the receiving part :3 Each day we grow wiser!
I just don't answer calls.
theBeastcub oh gosh, I can completely relate to that as well. I suffer from social anxiety and just hearing the phone ring makes me panic and hide...you're not alone
I don't really ever get calls from people I know, and the only other people that call me are telemarketers so I just never pick up.
Same, it really sucks at times
Everybody's talking about how cute the crocodile is and I'm just thinking about the guy on the balcony 🤣
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example:
@Valeria Caballero TF is wrong with you pervs attracted to animations
@@RollieRhino420 It's a depiction of an adult that's supposed to be attractive. That's like saying it's disgusting to call a woman in a painting beautiful. Why are you having a fit?
I first saw this animation an entire decade ago, back when it came out. It’s stuck clearly in my mind (that crocodile is so cute! this art style is so nice!) and so i’m really delighted to have found it again :]
I really love watching this.. I've seen this so many times I just love it..
This is a GREAT way to illustrate anxiety. First it taking over ur life and stopping you from doing things. Then finally having enough! Then setting boundaries with yourself and coming to terms with your anxiety but not letting it stop you. This is great 👍
I love this and not just because of its brilliant art, animation, and moving story. The thing I love most about about this is the symbolism. The crocodile can be seen as any mental health struggle that inhibits daily life and interactions for those who have it. As a person with social anxiety, I strongly relate to the social anxiety crocodile, but I also watch this video when I’m depressed, seeing the blue crocodile as depression and seeing its antics as representative of how depression makes you apathetic, fatigued, and sad, keeping you from doing the things you want and usually enjoy. I watch this video when my own crocodiles bite at my heels or threaten to swallow me whole. It makes me feel calmer.
I was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder several years ago. Everything from answering the phone, to having coffee with friends, to leaving the house can be a living hell. It doesn't get better, but you learn to cope. This is exactly what it was like learning to cope, for me.
I've been dealing with the same problem for as long as I can remember, it absolutely crippled my life when I was a teenager. Learned to cope with it and did socially amazing things that I never thought I could! but every now and then, when I find myself alone and isolated.. it creeps back in slowly. No worries though, years of training have provided me with a great arsenal to deal with it and bounce back :)
Cheers!
after seeing the comments relating the crocodile to anxiety, it makes a lot of sense. i think the reason why the crocodile was worried/looked sad when she went to talk to her neighbor was because it was trying to protect her from getting her feelings hurt. the anxiety preventing her from talking to him could be seen as a self protection mechanism, protecting her from the possibility of something going wrong, which is essentially what the crocodile was doing. like if you clam up in a situation, you are usually scared to talk because you're afraid of something going wrong and if you personify that fear, you get the crocodile. also the crocodile has my heart its so cute
That's a great explanation!
If the croc was anxiety, then it does describe it accurately.
You can never really get rid of it or force it away, no matter how hard you try and how extravagant the techniques are. It's just a matter of taming it and doing the best you can with a crocodile on a leash dragging behind you. That's my experience, anyway.
"Don't fight it, embrace it."
The animation style is so stunning and the crocodile is the cutest
I absolutely love the art style and color of the scenery!
je souffre d'angoisse et j'adore tellement ce film court :') j'adore qu'il représente l'angoisse comme un crocodile qui est très très difficile mais on dois vivre avec ça. Parfois, il y a des moments quand on sent qu'on va mourir ou qu'on meurt et ça peut être très infernal parce qu'on sent que ça ne finira jamais. Mais, c'est très important que nous savons ces choses va passer. Ça ne sera pas facile, mais nous sommes battants.
soyez forts, mes amis :)
Enfin un commentaire français
:)
Le crocodile en fait c'est l'anxiété sociale ?
Oui
La dépression ou toute cause de prise d'anxiolytiques, en gros oui..
Yes! But I also think it represents alllll fears and anxieties humans have ❤
Cute video hehe 🤗🐊
After 8 years this lil short still makes me happy
c'est ça l'animation française !! bravo !!! vous faites honneur !!
I really like this representation of shyness / social anxiety -- when people describe their insecurities and weak points, they usually use the term "demon". We don't know if demons even exist, and if they do, we have no idea how to truly conquer them... However, we know crocodiles exist, and though they're definitely scary, we know how to subdue them and keep them at bay. We know insecurities, weak points, disorders, and of the sort exist... just like crocodiles. It makes a better representation, in my opinion.
Anyway, off the artistic side and from a casual viewer standpoint, I loved it; beautiful animation, and a cute story.
My first thought about this was that the alligator represented social anxiety. When she was in front of her clients, he appeared. When she tried to talk to the guy, the alligator was blocking her, much like how anxiety does the same. When she was in the square of tables outside of the cafe, he was there too. Thank you for reading, if you agree, please like and comment what you maybe thought that it was.
I'm very shy with people in person that I don't know, and it's hard to talk to the people that are not close to me, and it's hard to get by sometimes. I am shy because I was harshly outcast everywhere I went in my elementry years, even my friends turned against me because of this one girl who bullied me and ruined my childhood. Now I have friends, but I always have that dreading feeling someone might come along and turn all my friends against me again, and that would lead to being so scared of a friends betrayal, that I won't even be able to make friends. So I don't even talk to the people I don't know unless I have to, because I'm afraid that they will hurt me, or not like me. And wanting appreciation is why I worry over my hair, worked extra hard at talents like drawing, singing, instrument playing, and things like that. Also I'm trying to take up talents like being a TH-camr, so that I'll be appreciated in spite of my elementry years...
Hey I know how you feel.. If you ever need a chat Im here.. I know we've only just met so you may not feel right but I know your problem and I would never do such a horrible thing like that to someone as it happened to me as a kid... So yeah you know where to find me if life gets tough ok?
Ok and also I have Yowane Haku
Thats good ^~^
It's strangers in person that is the problem.
Oh right.. Yeah I see what you mean.. Well I hope your ok and as I said Im here if you need a chat
Little croc, alright and blue,
Steady the grip anxiety's view.
And where the time to settle down,
Need not threat turn upside frown.
For this be with, belong before,
A friend, a foe, both strange glamor.
Kurly Kayla
My pleasure
Edric L. Wonderful, absolutely wonderful. Finally someone who can actually write, I hate having to read illegible chicken scratch everyday so this is definitely a sight for sore eyes
I thank you for this wonderful animation. As someone who too suffers from crocodile, I'm glad we're finally getting some deserved representation
I just noticed how the guy's scarf grows over time as he knits it, that's really cute
I know this is about anxiety, but I prefer to think that she has this adorable little crocodile following her around like a excitable puppy.
Cette animation est ma préféré je trouve ^^ elle est génial
This was the first Gobelins animation I ever watched. It's still one of my favorites.
You know what? I agree.
The concept of anxiety being transposed as a blue crocodile is superb,I really liked how the situation turned out and I think the creators did a great job on this.
Also,the animation is fantastic.
This is so true. I'm 19 started to become shy or social anxiety when I was about 13 until now. I can say this animation relates me a lot. I'm awkward when meeting new people. Every time I was asked to do my presentation, I will stuck in the middle, saying a lot of "um," and "a," ruined my presentation. I tried to talk with stranger sometimes but then, it instantly became awkward. Even though I was like this, but I kinda like it because it was like making me somewhat a character, different from my other friends. But mostly this social anxiety is a real pain in the ass... =_=
A conversation isn't supposed to be a program you run, it's something which develops by itself :) Just show something of yourself, what bothers you (not your worst problems but something you see or what you experienced at work, studies, spare time, etc). Sometimes people put too much pressure on themselves, you don't have to perform perfectly like society expects. Everybody is still themselves, some more confident than others but not necessarily more able. Keep that in mind, good luck!
Chombee The Lovely Hamster make some effort maybe you need to go out more?
Chombee The Lovely Hamster everyone had/have anxiety
Nice way to show social anxiety/shyness. It's a great way to show that sometimes you have to work around it and accept it :)
If only it was this easy...
What's the worst that could happen? Don't worry, I have the same as you and many others. A lot of people are suffering from this problem and they don't like to lower their shields because they could get hurt. It's worth it. I joined a student union last year and I completely changed (although I'm not there yet, still have a lot to learn). There will be very good times and also bad times, but the most important is to have people around you who are of the same crop as you are and able to know and understand who and what you are. Some of them don't or can't, just leave them as they go. Best of luck!
Ahri? Really? You can friggin charm people with your spells, so do that.
Otherwise, just strengthen your will, and it will be your shield and sword.
Mateus Deathbringer She can't land her charm skill, misses all the time
Ok
I remember seeing this short when it was new. 5 years later I can say it wasn't easy, but taming the croc is possible. Or at least faking it well enough ;)
I can see how this shows what it’s like for people with anxiety, like I didn’t even need to read any comments or description because it made perfect sense and a great connection. That’s great!
I love how they represented anxiety with a cute crocodile. I really relate the moments where the normal things like talking to a telephone or generally talking to new people is blocked by my anxiety. But anxiety is not all bad, it's our flight or fight response. Anxiety makes us be careful in everything we do. We can accept anxiety as a part of us and embrace it. But, it is unfortunate that there are people who has anxiety to a point where they cant cobtrol it and have anxiety attacks
For years I have always coming back to this video
and still amazed, as if this is my first time seeing this. love it, always 💙
Oh i thought it was depression until the end when she said "don't worry"
its anxiety and shyness
honestly, if this was a series, i'd imagine depression being a bear or some other big animal that makes the day a lot harder for you.
cloudburst depression would be a giant bear or dog that sits on you and keeps you from accomplishing anything
- lmao I just realized someone already commented this whoops
@@nayrobae7018 It's okay lmao
Black dog was a canon, wasn't it?
The crocodile is so adorable, but sometimes I feel like 3 of them plague me like that...
Being shy sucks...
+PixiePrincess501 Its not all bad, i hate interacting with people to begin with. so being shy isn't that big of a deal. To me at least
This is by far my most favorite short film.
Masterful. Genuine. Original. Crispy. Creamy.
The most colorful representation of dealing with anxiety.
I can completely relate to this... I have social anxiety myself. I knew from the start what the crocodile represented. I need to do what she did and take control of it!
That crocodile is so cute :3
“Well ma’am, you are suffering from crocodile”
Yes, I too am constantly followed by an adorable carnivore.
I've known (and loved) this video for like 10 years, and just now my psychologist asked me if she'd shown me the "french video with the crocodile".
It took me a moment but the moment I realized she meant this video I had a smile going from one side of my face to the other.
I'm so glad she reminded me of it
A beautiful story about anxiety and mental health. Even if we want it gone, we can't just wish it away, but we can learn to control it
When the therapist said “🗿” I felt that
When her boyfriend procceded to say croc blocked it really be a 🗿 moment
thats fucking awesome the croc is so well animated
So beautiful ;___;
all these years... i finally found it 🥺
J'adore cette animation ! On comprend parfaitement que le crocodile représente la timidité de la jeune femme. La bande son est parfaite aussi ! Super !
Omg it’s so cute
very touching and w/ a deep meaning ^w^ like!!
This is absolutely adorable and cute, but I thought there was going to be a lot more in this. It ended earlier than I expected. Not necessarily bad or a criticism, but I wish there was more!
I love the fact that at the end she told the crocodile "don’t worry"
It’s a good answer to respond to anxiety.
Croco can worry about itself because she will make it disappear soon or getting ridiculously smaller.
Vraiment adorable. J'adore cette style d'animation. C'est vraiment beau.
What a cute "anxiety"!
The character design on these characters was really phenomenal. Yes, yes, the story was great, anxiety blah blah- but the technical work that went into this was really phenomenal.
People are saying its oversimplified or you cant just call your anxiety cute and then suddenly be over it. I just wanna say that it's not the fact that she acknowledged it as cute, it's the fact that she acknowledged it at all. My therapist told me that I'll probably never be cured of my anxiety, that it's not something you can grow out of, but that I can learn to cope and live with it, and once you have learned coping mechanisms that it's manageable and becomes much easier to manage the more you practice. That's what she's doing. Accepting she has a mental illness so she can learn how to cope with it, instead of just ignoring it, and trying to will it to go away. Because it won't. ignoring it and being mad about it won't get you anywhere. so actually it's a pretty good representation of how this shit works.
this is probably one of the best, if not the best short films I have ever seen
You know, being the son of a psychologist myself I relate to this a lot. I'm actually mildly autistic, and that does include being shy some of the time, even in public and meeting people. I don't know who came up with this, but merci my friend. This is one of the most relatable cartoons I have ever seen. I give it 4 and a half stars out of 5.
I've never wanted a pet crocodile more... wtf XD
the story was great though and I loved that it lead space to let it connect with any one from relate through anxiety all the way through to thinking of your past!
WAIT the crocodile is purring!!
2012;hell no
2013:nope
2014:lol no.
2015:ahh....still no.
2016:i dont think so.
2017:not yet.
2018:almost...
2019: *YES*
Anxiety portrayed:
Most medias:
-Big dark mists that surround you that making you feel isolated
-Scary looking creatures
Gobelins: C R O C C
Juste parfait
The voice acting in this film is amazing. A lot of the short animation films I watch feel forced and awkward.
Damn, France looks like such a cozy place to live.
Cute animation, but people in the comments seem to be confusing shyness and anxiety. Being shy is a normal part of life, and we all experience it. Anxiety is crippling, and it's not something one ever shows affection towards, like the woman in the animation does. Lets not confuse terms, and trivialize serious mental illnesses.
I listened to a Buddhist monk who said he learned to greet his anxiety as he meditated and went through each day: “Hello, anxiety.” He learned to welcome it rather than fight it. I think picturing anxiety/depression as a cute, albeit toothed, animal like this could be really helpful.
Genius. And the animation quality is absolutely stunning.
Crocodile: *purring*
Me: i has found a cure for world depression
The therapist is so jarringly stylised compared to the other humans
... So Anxiety is a Crocodile...
... what's ADHD?
A butterfly.
heh
Steven Universe.
Beck Hornig Actually, when I think about it, ADHD absolutely has to be...
... a wasp.
When a wasp comes around you pay-the-f*** ATTENTION, and you immediately ignore everything else.
'cause, seriously... f*** wasps...
Nah, I'm betting ADHD is a gadfly. One bite from those things and you're restless.
a puppy that pees on your shoes
omggg that crocodile is cute! i really love how lighthearted y'all made this film while not downplaying the woes and trouble shyness/social anxiety brings to our daily lives. i honestly related to most of it, especially when a simple "hi" can sweep me off my feet and tumble over nothing. it can get very tiring. i love how the lady tells her crocodile/shyness not to worry. the self-assurance there and the confidence displayed later is very empowering.
Dang this is adorable, meaningful, and incredibly well drawn/voiced ♥️
Lovely animation and character design, really love the shape of the psychiatrist as he speaks! The crocodile is so adorable ^^ I guess shyness often is related with cuteness too even tho it more then often is a struggle.
I'd hate to be THAT GUY, but does anyone know the name of the music?
th-cam.com/video/qx6jTBFjZ0M/w-d-xo.html
5 years away but hope it still helps hehe
@@polinttalu7102 Thank you
Y the hell does everyone wants anxiety to be a goddamn crocodile.????
If it is so....the anxiety will eat u ...if it's hungry.👁️👄👁️
Tout simplement géniale.
J'adore quand il ronronne 😍😍😍😍😍 C'est trop mignon 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Ça fait 10 minutes que je scroll et j’ai pas trouvé un seul commentaire en français lol
wait a minute that guy looks like...OH MY GOD THE YOUNG VERSION OF STANFORD PINES!!!
wow. hahahah this film already made me happy. thanks for 2nd input
welcome
He must've taken a semester abroad to study the Gargoyles, or some specters haunting the Catacombs. Or maybe a haunted painting in the Louvre. This is worth a fanfiction, someone write this!
OHMYGOD YOURE RIGHT
Oh please, the show ended a while ago, buddy.
I have a SAD and anthropophobia since 4 years because I'm being bullied when I was 6th grade and I cannot eye contact to each other,I cannot talk to other people that not close to me and I'm too shy to other people, I Don't have friends and most of all I'm alone and sitting on a computer and communicating with internet because and I learn of hacking because I'm free in the internet and I was afraid to go outside.
Your not the only one, i have Touret syndrom ocd and ADHD, i have no friends as well, if i not at School hiding in the celler, cuz of bullying im alone, burried in anime. ive learned Japanese, and speaks it as well as i Write, cuz ive been a lonely person all my life.
i do not hack but i do communicate With others over the internet .3.
i was like that once, but don't worry. things will get better.
Same here man bullied in highschool,and now i cant even make eye contact with a girl.Sometimes i feel ashamed of myself for being such a coward.I feel so alone too.
I'll be friends with ya all
Senior Adrian me too
tbh this is the cutest croc I have ever seen !!
I loved the snappy animation and facial expressions. A nice, sweet, short story about dealing with social anxiety/shyness.