As a guy who has worn glasses since he was in the 3rd grade, I attempted to change to contacts in college but could never get used to them. There is way too much maintenance when it comes to contacts, and I kept wanting to squint with them in. So Glasses are a better choice in my circumstances. You have to know yourself. Also, stay away from think glasses frames, they ruin your peripheral vision. They look cool, but you need something thinner for the sake of practicality.
I wear glasses and tried using contacts for cosplay. I can't stand them as soon as I attempted to put them in tossed/yeeted them the second I tried to. I rather be able to see wearing glasses and cosplay with my own eyes using a filter to edit the eye color
It's crazy how they glossed over the possibility of just getting different glasses that don't obscure her peripheral vision. Plenty of people drive with glasses every day.
how though? There's no prescription wrap-arounds that I'm aware of. At a certain point, you still need a hinge. And you can't see through that hinge. That was Daria's main objection, the frame blocks the view. She didn't mention periphery exactly, but that is an issue since we see she's basically blind without her glasses. So that peripheral view is worthless. And ... since she's had glasses since she was a toddler, I have to imagine her brain can't even really do peripheral vision anymore. Or it would take a long time to adjust.
@@KairuHakubi Uh huh. I've worn glasses since I was four. I have amblyopia in my right eye, I'm farsighted, and I have a different astigmatism in each eye. I won't say that I can speak for all people who wear glasses, but I can say from my own experience that driving with glasses isn't an issue for me even having worn glasses since being a toddler. They make glasses with larger lenses and thinner frames for folks who have field of view issues. It's also possible to make glasses that concave around the side of the eye to prevent loss of peripheral vision, but they don't because this issue isn't really that much of a thing in the real world. Edit: Also, the thing about the child brain not adapting is absolute BS. People get new prescriptions all the time and adjust to their new glasses.
@@lainiwakura1776 they really aren't.. they are slightly convex when viewed from the front, but only slightly, and by their design, their edges can't exceed the width of your head (except silly novelty glasses). So there's nothing helping what little side-vision humans have. And due to the height of our ears, the corner where the arm connects is sure to block some vision. In fact, I would go as far as to _define_ peripheral vision as the vision not helped by normal glasses. At least sunglases have started trying to take this into account, and block more of the light on the side now.. because otherwise, it can be even worse since the sunglasses keep your eyes more dilated
@@Brigand231 Same here down to it being the right eye (wasn't that 3D movie fad annoying?) but I don't drive, I'm just saying, I definitely didn't have peripheral vision with glasses. And you can't make the lens go past the width of the head and then curve and wrap around to the side. Btw the inability for the brain to adapt is literally what amblyopia is, so my speculation is perfectly valid. Wouldn't shock me at all. I don't remember what it was like with my eyes after the surgery because I was going through some stuff, and dealing with other adjustments, but I do think it took a couple years before I really had peripheral vision.
I kind of thought that Quinn saying daria gave her a headache was because Daria asked for her advice on fashion and then totally 180'd and went with a psychological question, Quinn was stoked to talk fashion then immediately got frock-blocked - so i thought she was frustrated, you know. Like your buddy tells you to come round and play some mario kart or something and then suddenly they're like "what's it all about, why are we born? just to suffer?! i can't believe my boss won't give me a raise! i worked so hard on that deal!" and you're just sitting their thinking "ugh, mate - why?!?! why am I here?! just to suffer and listen to you bitch about wanting more money instead of playing mario kart?!" lol
@@alakazamlover4908 quit projecting your problems on others - i made a joke about wanting to play nintendo with a friend who was worried about work.... if that shit resonated with you in a "hurtful" way, that's on you.
I really love how she was still Daria without the glasses. The 90's had this thing in a lot of movies and shows where the "ugly" girl would take her glasses off and transform into a completely different looking person. They'd even change the face shape on occasion lol It's like no, taking off your glasses is not going to give you goddess-level cheekbones and miraculously fuller lips...but it will open up your face. And that's all they did here despite it being very easy to potentially jazz it up because it's animation. It looks better but in a very realistic way. Edit: grammar.
If anything changes how a person looks it’s going to be hair and facial hair. When I was younger and saw Weird Al I thought he had plastic surgery because I’ve only ever seen the 80s Weird Al
I liked the scene in the bathroom where Britney gets Daria out of her internal conflict. Mostly because even if Jane or Jodie said the right thing, it wouldn't have the same impact as Britney. It's not always about the right thing being said but who says it. Daria's friend saying would basically be seen as saying whatever to cheer Daria up, but Britney being unaware makes her words more genuine.
Agreed. It's also noteworthy that most of the significant people in Daria's life try to get her to see that her rigid moral standards really only matter to her and she can be easier on herself, just like Jane and Jodie try to do here. But those standards DO matter to Daria, so asking her to go easy on them when she's in the middle of a philosophical crisis will never work. But Britney gets through because Daria's actions allowed them to connect in a way that never would have happened otherwise.
@@ShadyDoorags between forklift, reach truck, and combi-lift it's always the story of even if you're 100% certified you can't drive one until the company themself puts you to the test. best you can do is tell them you can but they won't let you drive solo until after.
I’ve been in Daria’s shoes as far as worrying about whether or not you are contradicting what you believe in is concerned. It truly is a tough and mind numbing phase of self questioning and doubt.
I think it needs to be acknowledged that concern for the opinions of others really depends on the quality of those others, and what kind of opinions they hold.
As a woman who’s worn glasses since she was 7 and has been told at every stage of her life she’d look better with contacts, this episode has always spoken to me. I like my glasses, they feel like me. Contacts are uncomfortable and I don’t like how I look with them. I am being constantly told over and over again I’d be more attractive without the glasses. That I’d have more opportunities, that men will like me better. And I fall in and out the cycle of thinking I should be wearing them. If so many people think I should then maybe they’re right? I always ditch those feelings when I try contacts again and realise they suck. But it was so nice to see someone like Daria face those insecurities. Makes me feel seen.
I may have no idea what you look like, but I still say whoever's been telling you that you'd be more attractive without glasses is wrong and stupid. I hate the whole "men will you like you better" thing, because it's sexist and confining. If you like your glasses and feel more comfortable with them, then stick with them.
@Kelaiah01 it's not a sexist thing to say "I think you'll look better without glasses" it's a style choice that changes with basically every person you talk too
I've worn glasses since high school. I personally prefer how I look with glasses than without. I also can't wear contacts because I have a specialty prescription for my lenses.
The thing that always gets me about cars that no one told me before i went to learn to drive is how they just go. May sound silly but when your only previous reference is stuff like video games you think you have to push the gas to move but no feet off the peddles you're going to move
I had the same problem. Go-karts and forklifts don't just go, you have to step on the accelerator. Regular cars, however, do and it's one of the many non-intuitive things about them.
@@Hyper_Drudthey usually bind the brake and reverse to the same button for ease of play, it'd be really weird for you to have to cycle buttons to shift gears
Daria was definitely a classic. I miss the days when kids’ shows weren’t afraid to touch on serious topics without coming off as “sensitive content.” I’m glad Shady is bringing them back to light because so many of today’s kids learn more from what they see on TV and online than in the classroom. I bet you if companies started making these shows again, kids would be more decent human beings than what we’re seeing today.
It's one of the few animated productions I can think of that I would consider "for teens." It honestly feels more realistic than most live action shows for the same audience.
@@Emily12471 it occupied a weird in-between space where it wasnt child-focused enough to be entertaining to kids but also wasnt too graphic for them to see it either, although i think it was squarely aimed at teenagers/young adults
5:04 - Seeing the clip from here and the one from the ep where she's imitating Quinn back to back makes it really clear how much they pack into a pretty minimalist animation style. You can actually see her eye design looking a bit different because the latter scene includes her putting on mascara.
Kevin strikes me as the classic ‘peaked in high school’ character. One thing I like about glasses is expression. Being able to look at someone over the top of your glasses with a withering look and a cocked eyebrow is so handy sometimes.
Don't forget in anime tropes where a character adjusts their glasses in a manner where it reflects bright light, indicating them being serious or passionate. It's always so cool when they do that! 😂
As you stated you're a Helen fan, I really hope you do the episode, Pyscho Therapy. It was a great look into Helen's character along with her dynamic between her family and her job. Also, that Brittney speech was awesome and a really touching moment.
@@dd-dd Yes thats the one we see Jake really trying to bond with Daria only for Daria to tell him that they are just a deep bond already that they do not need words just sitting and enjoy reading news paper is something that they enjoy and make them happy
@@Wakka1993 Oh yes, I got it mixed up - Of Human Bonding of course. " - I mean, this trip is a chance to really get to know your daughter as a person: her hopes, her dreams, her fears. - But I'm scared! "
Shady: Half of you want me to review Dye, Dye, My Darling, the other half wants me to review Daria: The Musical. *Me waiting for Speedtrapped, The Lawndale File, Legends of the Mall, or Groped By An Angel*
Putting in contacts the first couple times is pure agony. Even after I got the hang of it my eyes never got used to them. Went back to glasses after a few years.
I personally enjoy having both frames and contacts. I don’t see why it’s pitched as one or the other when I like being able to switch between the two depending on the situation
I just realized: I think the reason why Daria looks better is that she's animated with her eyebrows when her glasses are off. She's more expressive, and while I get that a key personality trait of hers is being deadpan and more reserved, seeing her eyebrows in some of these scenes helps us to read her character better.
After high-school I realize that one can't avoid being perceived. You always choose a physical expression (unless you can't afford to make the choice), making a purposeful one is important.
I can't stand having anything near my eyes, let alone something touching my eyes. I wear glasses because the idea of contacts and having to touch my eyes makes me squeamish. I get squeamish whenever I have to put eyedrops in.
Same at least one of my eyes would be irritated throughout the day because of them. They just were not comfortable enough to be worth it even after a good bit of time wearing them.
I tried contacts when I was younger and stopped because they were just more effort than glasses. I tried again a couple years ago and apparently my eyes were causing them to rotate, which distorted my vision. After trying a new set to compensate for that shift, I started noticing a red spot on my eye and they became rather itchy. So I stopped wearing them again. Oh well. I did like not having a frame around my FOV for a while. Maybe I'll try again some day.
I really do love when Helen and Jake do good parenting. You never expect them to be good. That's part of what makes this feel like a real family and not just a bad caricature of a dysfunctional family.
I ironically just finished watching Daria in full and I’m so hyped that you’re doing an analysis of these episodes around the same time! Love the thought, explanation, and humor you put into these!
This episode struck a chord with teenage me. As someone who had to wear glasses ever since I was 4 years old, with a mother who wanted me to wear contacts like my father and always insisted, I had a huge inner conflict and like Daria, I tried contacts after being worn out by my mother. I also thought to myself that I would look better without glasses. And in some ways, I did. But I ultimately went back to the glasses because I found some vanity with the glasses too, choosing frames who would make my face shine instead of hiding behind them. I also really loved whenever Amy and Daria had a focus in an episode, as well as Brittany moments, always appreciated. I think Brittany is in my top 3 characters of the show, and for good reasons. I don't think she even had a bad scene in the entirety of the show and movies. She was always consistently great and 100% herself.
Brittney really is a wonderful addition to the show. In any other show she and Daria would be bitter nemeses because high school drama demands it, but it's nice to see a dynamic where they are genuinely nice (or usually tolerant in Daria's case) to each other most of the time.
This is my favorite Daria episode. This episode also legitimately was a huge part of my maturation process. Growing up I was really guarded, uptight, and egotistical as a defense mechanism. And around the time I was watching Daria I was trying to shift into something healthier. This episode literally broke down a mental barrier I had and helped me embrace my humanity a little more. It's so weird and cool how media can do that.
Dye, dye my Darling and Daria! The Musical aren't the only episodes that you should review, don't forget there's also "The F Word", and it contains a subject you frequently have brought up in your videos: the fear of failure.
I slept in my contacts for contiguous weeks because I didn't feel like taking them out or putting them in. My eyes were always sore. I gave up and just stuck with glasses.
I think you hit a nail on the head in this episode regarding something. Absolutes are terrible. There is a reason Obi-Wan's line to Vader meant to emphasize how far he has fallen is "Only a Sith deals in Absolutes" Basically every rule ever made has legitimate exceptions to it and the amout of true absolute statements that hold validity of any kind can be counted on one hand. And one of them is the one you just touched on "There is an exception to every rule."
Having worn glasses since I was 3 years old in 1979, they are a part of my face. Even if I weren't much too fidgety to ever use contacts, I'd actually feel strange without glasses on, as I do when I go swimming.
I fully agree with you. This is the episode I find myself coming back to again and again (along with Arts & Crass). All the characters are on their A game, given great moments to shine while still feeling very human and relatable (especially Brittany). I really enjoy episodes that shine a mirror on Daria's vulnerability and have her question her rigid viewpoints. She's a flawed hero and her interactions with those around her are so much more deep and satisfying because of that. But besides the episode itself, your humor, insight and delivery were once again deeply entertaining. Keep doing what you're doing, Shady!
See the monologue in the end was my favorite part of the episode. She chooses something for herself with confidence. Not because she was perfect in either decision she made, but she looked in the mirror and saw herself and her values. And she felt better, more comfortable and confident. I found her decision profound. I wish I looked at myself and just knew what kind of person I was, and picked an option I was comfortable with rather than what others would be more comfortable with.
Binged Daria recently after one of your vids. I loved this episode because it put it front and center that at the end of the day Daria IS a normal teen and human. She's not wildly more mature than the the rest of her age group nor is she a freaking alien. She expresses herself differently, but she's still dealing with the same contradicting emotions, anxiety, and other challenges as she finds out not just who she wants to be but who she is in this major transitionary period. And I have to say I really hate the adults in her school for making it so weird. Her classmates, fine they're all minors, but have the adults never worked in a HS before Daria's first episode? Just give her a compliment and move on. Don't make it weird or attach it to some major personality shift. Even if it is actually a sign of one. It's a tentative moment; don't make it weird. Like God. It was in college, but the first I painted my nails I was terrified about what people would say about a guy with nail polish. It felt so nice that all I got were simple compliments or no comment. I've no idea what anyone was thinking, but it really helped build my confidence in that the first major way I tried expressing myself with my appearance didn't make me feel like a lab rat about to get dissected. Edit: Yes, Jane is so perfect. I also like Helen as a parent (TV parents in teen oriented shows are often given the Jake treatment as comic relief or just always wrong), but oh my god Jane. She's a great middle ground that grounds Daria and challenges her while also supporting her as her best friend. She also just straight up gets the BEST one liners in the show. I'd say it feels like Daria sets up the pins but it's Jane who rolls the strike for me. Episodes when Daria is without Jane and talking to her self just feel sad in comparison.
I love this show. It always tries to make it so the main character isn't perfect or even correct in their actions and sometimes the "villains" are right.
I think a good argument Daria's older sister could have brought up was brushing your teeth, you brush your teeth because it's useful it helps preserve them so that you can easily masticate food without pain. People also like white pearly teeth. Someone in Daria's shoes would argue that you shouldn't brush your teeth just so people like your pearly white teeth more, but one could also argue that you should brush your teeth not for other people but for yourself and the personal benefits that come with it. I feel that this would have made a much better and more convincing argument had Daria's older sister brought it up.
I actually thought about the brushing teeth thing, but Aunt Amy could have responded to the vanity question with "Do your socks match?" it's minimal, but there is some effort into putting on matching socks when it's just as functional to put on two random ones.
@@Thozmp It is interesting to note how even Daria meets a minimum threshold of appearance. Most of the time when she goes out she's clean, her hair is neat, and while her default look isn't peak fashion it's not a mish-mash of clothing that doesn't go together. I suppose you could make the argument that she does the bare minimum to look ok but not stand out. Going out looking disheveled would also draw judgments based on her appearance, just in the opposite direction. but either way she still is playing the appearance game to a degree.
1:45, oh wow, a rare animation "error" of Daria's face actually showing properly through her glasses, instead of flesh tone filling the entire lens. Looks good on her. If only they could also error in hair at her temples. I think that's part of why she looks better without them. 7:55 I think Quinn just has very low endurance for thinking, because she tries to force herself not to. Life's easier that way. It's really hard to jump back into 5th gear.
OMG I remember recommending this episode to Shady when he started reviewing Daria!! This was so pivotal to me especially considering I had grown up seeing the trope of the nerdy removing her glasses and becoming popular. You definitely did this episode justice!!
I knew that Shady would love Brittany's exchange with Daria. Sincerity was the name of the episode and these two characters nailed it. Sigmund Doorags was cute! I never thought someone would pull off a "five-eyed look" and be good at it.
I do want to expand on a small point you made; there was a time I didn’t care how I looked, I wore the same clothes every day, didn’t brush my hair, grew my nails out long (they’re still long but I do trim them when I think they get too long) and my pants had holes between thes legs. Not coincidentally, that was a time in my life I also had a bit of self-loathing. Doing small things like changing my shirt every day, brushing my hair before bed, shaving weakly, that has helped me feel a lot better about myself, and I still wear clothes that I like regardless of whether others like them or not. I took to thinking about caring about my appearance as a form of self-care and I’m in a much better place because of it, and many other things that aren’t tangential to this episode.
My vision started deteriorating rapidly in my late 20's, and I had to start wearing glasses. I don't hate them, but I hate the fact that I NEED them, since I used to have excellent eyesight, and they're a constant reminder that I'm getting old and rickety.
my favourite thing about this episode is probably that every character thats somewhat important gets a small part to shine, the part with brittany, jodie, daria and jane in the bathroom is my fav part in the entire thing
While I understand the opinion you have of Daria’s choice at the end of the episode, I also think that it’s worth noting how Daria is just a teenager trying to live her life in a town filled with shallowness. Daria is on constant barrage from people like Kevin, Brittany, Quinn, etc - who all continue to isolate and treat Daria poorly simply because of the way she looks and acts, and Daria’s glasses are representative of that. It doesn’t even stop at the younger people, as when Miss Li and Mr O’Neil talk to Daria about her no longer wearing glasses, they do so because the glasses ARE Daria. To them, the glasses are representative of Daria’s whole “miserable” image and personality - and they talk about how great it is that Daria is no longer wearing glasses simply because that means she’ll finally be “normal”. So, Daria deciding to continue wearing her glasses and tell herself that she “can see better than other people” is her giving herself confidence against the world around her that continues to judge her for wearing glasses . Her glasses might make people think she’s “miserable” and “ugly”, but she decides that doesn’t matter because she knows her own strengths and what she’s capable of, so she decided to continue wearing her glasses. Sure, in it’s technicality, it is her having an ego - but again, I think Daria is completely fair in doing so, since it makes sense considering the crappy way people treat her for wearing her glasses.
I'm still debating on getting glasses myself. Simply because I completely lost sight in my right eye for nearly two months, and when my sight did recover, It's now blurry from a distance.
Sounds like you need a monocle. Please get a monocle. There are so few times those are appropriate, and we need to bring them back. Hell, get a prescription DBZ scouter. I would hang out with someone with that.
Honestly, this is the one I've been most eager to hear you talk about, as I've never watched the show (yes, I'm one of _those_ fans), but I've seen this one mentioned around, but not in detail, and certainly not with the depth that you went into here, which did _not_ disapoint. ^^ I generally like your takes, and as someone who's taken a long time to decide what she believes in and why, I can mostly agree here, as I've been doing a lot of thinking on looks and perception recently, and have come to the conclusion that looks are a lot more important than a lot of the older shows (and even shows nowadays), wanted to give credit for, or even reasons for. A lot of people just chalk something up to, "Oh, it's simply because of how X looks" as if judgment of appearance itself is always and purely wrong, but I'm coming to find that isn't always the case, and it truly _is_ more complicated than that. While I think it's not a good idea to always judge _purely_ off of appearance, as yes, appearances can be both limiting and even deceiving, there are times when it's appropriate or even necessary. Like making snap judgments on whether or not a stranger might be dangerous. Often times, you don't have the time to determine in depth if they are, and don't have the luxury of pretending that any sketchy character on the street might secretly have a heart of gold deep down inside. It's not until they're given an opportunity to prove that to you where you can even contemplate assuming that, because assuming otherwise, could mean literally death for you at worst, or just a mugging at best. And there are other situations that could be helpful to judge based on appearance simply by common denominator in who you want to associate with. Sometimes, people wear their personality (or even problems) on their sleeve, and some people are best avoided, either because they might mean trouble for you, or you simply don't mesh personality wise. Now granted, while I now don't think it's necessarily a bad thing to judge a book by its cover on whether or not you want to read said book, it's always important to remember that you can't make judgments on the _contents_ of the book without reading it. Sometimes the cover lets you know that a particular book isn't for you, because maybe it's of a genre you don't care for, and that's fine, but you can't then talk about the book as if you know what's in it, simply because you looked at the cover. In addition to that, it's also always a good idea to be open to having your mind changed, as it's always possible that your judgments could be wrong, and I think having this perspective doesn't make you shallow, but rather just more socially aware and contemplative. And in having this perspective, I've come to the conclusion that if it came down to it, I'd much rather be friends with Jane, than Daria (even though Daria kinda low key looks just like me 😅), and that's because even though Jane _looks_ like she'd be _more_ negative than Daria, the fact that she's actually _less_ negative, and more open to seeing the positive sides of a situation, and is willing to both understand other people's world-view and adapt herself accordingly while also remaining critical makes her a more appealing friend to me than Daria. Also, I've always hated those round owl glasses, as, imo, there's very few people who look good in them, which is why I opted for rectangular frames that fit my face better instead. ^^👍 And if you got this far, thank you for reading my novel. 😅
This is one of my favorite episodes from Daria it’s shows how you should view and how others view you it’s very powerful massage and we all human at end of the day
Shady, this video of your analysis of this show's episode was fantastic. I laughed out loud more than usual, understood what you pointed out about the characters, and enjoyed the extra moments like playing "Armchair Psychologist." I have low social and emotional intelligence, so I find myself learning more about myself and others with each of your videos. Keep up the good work on these analysis videos.
As someone with glasses and contacts it’s about personal preference and the option to choose. I use to hate my glasses mainly because of the frames. As soon I was older and found cheap yet cute frames I wear my glasses a lot. I wore contacts because I missed wearing sunglasses. Even with contacts I like to wear sunglasses and occasionally don’t have to deal with glasses. Honestly it’s up to you. I rarely wear contacts but I don’t hate them. Contacts and glasses what you were if you look in the mirror it’s still you.
I rewatch the whole series and movies once every few years, it was my favorite show in highschool and it helped me to get through so much bs growing up.
im gonna be real,i wear coloured contacts even though i dont need them just because i like how they make me feel,and ngl at first i felt the same way daria did
I personally believe Britney is basically the same as Quinn, she's actually WAY smarter than she appears to be, but like Quinn she distances herself from intellectual conversation and subjects in order to maintain her reputation as a popular girl AND not be considered a "brain" like Daria.
It’s an attention to detail that Daria looks like Quine and it’s no surprise she would be naturally attractive considering Quine is just Daria’s superficial younger sister
I'm so glad you didn't give up on doing Daria videos. 😊 I really enjoy them. Sidenote: My favorite episode has got to be "The F Word". I find the whole show amusing (minus a few episodes), but that one has the most moments that made me laugh out loud.
I’m not surprised at this argument because in Daria’s experience, the big issue with Helen is Daria’s inability to fit into social norms that Daria rejects like a bad prom date
The car feels unintuitive because of your position in the cab being signicicantly closer to the front wheels, as apposed to a forklift of Go kart being more centered between the axles
Love your videos! I would recommend you also review "Jake of Hearts'. I think it is a good demonstration on the main characters, particularly Daria and Jake. The part when Daria goes off on the DJ's in her Daria way is one of my favorite moments in the series.
I'd love a breakdown of both Justice League episodes, The Terror Beyond and Wake the Dead. They have my favorite depictions of Solomon Grundy and are both really solid episodes in their own right. They also are tear jerkers and just all around solid episodes. Mush appreciated🙂
Personally, I like how glasses look on people because to me, they kind of accentuate the eyes, and make them seem more animated! But I also like how people look without glasses too! It’s why I like drawing characters and OCs with glasses and just big eyes in general! It’s kinda cute and cool all at once!
I really felt this episode. I too got contacts in HS for driving and ended up wearing them more for vanity. After getting a pretty bad eye infection I stopped wearing them. Daria was too relatable
As I've rewatched the series as I've gotten older, I often find my favorite episodes are the ones that confront Daria with the fact that she doesn't have the world or even herself as completely figured out as she thinks she does. And this is a big one. One of the things episodes like this reinforce is that Daria was one of the rare shows of its era about teenagers/kids that does not have a regular direct antagonist. Daria has no bully needlessly making her school life worse. In the early seasons, Quinn is probably the closest we get to one and even then it never reaches that full level because siblings being at odds with each other is a tale as old as time, and it's clear from the get go that Daria actively annoys Quinn just as much as the reverse. So episodes like these highlight how Daria's attitude and behavior on this issue is very much born of her own thoughts and beliefs (and her upbringing and childhood experiences we learn of as the series goes on) rather than things that are objectively happening around her in the here and now. She spends the whole episode feeling like she's failing her own rigid standards and that people, Jane in particular, will start seeing her negatively as a result. But the reality is most people just don't care or are actually happy that Daria is willing to loosen the moral straight-jacket she's put on herself. Brittney, who in most other shows would have been a character that Daria would have had an adversarial relationship with, shows Daria that her experiment with her looks helped her find a point of commonality with her. To me, the episode drives home that as much Daria attests that she doesn't want peoples' opinions of her formed off her appearance, she's actively cultivated her look precisely because she wants that reaction from people. She's comfortable in the clothes she wears not so much because she specifically likes them, but because they help her embody the image she wants. In an alternate timeline where social standards were completely different, if walking around in a pink tutu is what would help Daria project an air of aesthetic indifference that's probably what she'd be wearing. And what's especially interesting to me in this episode is the silent contrast between Daria and Jane. Daria is so rigid in her (seemingly) anti-caring about her appearance stance she completely discounts how appearance can also be a form of self-expression rather than a way to gain approval from other people. Jane is Daria's best friend, and Jane wears makeup, has a stylish haircut, and has a solid sense of her own style that is of its time but wasn't the popular mainstream. Jane spends most of the series just as much of a non-socialite as Daria is and, in my opinion, is more authentically non-bothered by that. I believe Jane puts the effort into her appearance she does because she genuinely likes how she looks, where Daria puts her effort into constructing an image. Also I've always found it funny that this whole episode stems from Daria having trouble driving because of her glasses and I've worn glasses my whole life and they've never caused me that kind of problem.
If there’s a VA to give props only by their work in the show, it’s Wendy Hoopes who pulls triple duty with Jane, Helen, AND Quinn without even slipping up sounding like each other. Like Jane as even done a mocking “Quinn voice” without sounding like Quinn. If I recall correctly, Hoopes’ method to make them distinct was with pitch. She went low, mid, and high which separated them enough but also props to them having different speech patterns. The way they talk is really different too. I literally never knew until I looked it up. Like you can tell watching other shows when more than one character has the same VA but Wendy Hoopes did a phenomenal job averting that.
Always been a huge Fan of Daria! I was only 7 when it came out and didn’t understand half of it at the time but the image of Daria and its theme song lived rent free in the corner of my mind until I managed to track it down on the internet about a decade later! She always had a truth to her!
Appearance gets peoples attention, a personality determines a relationship.
As a guy who has worn glasses since he was in the 3rd grade, I attempted to change to contacts in college but could never get used to them. There is way too much maintenance when it comes to contacts, and I kept wanting to squint with them in. So Glasses are a better choice in my circumstances.
You have to know yourself. Also, stay away from think glasses frames, they ruin your peripheral vision. They look cool, but you need something thinner for the sake of practicality.
For the 500 million men not named Greasy Steve.
Appearance gets you through the front door, personality keeps you in the house
I would refuse contacts for a very simple reason. I refuse to put foreign objects anywhere near my _eyeballs._
Can absolutely agree on that. Glasses all the way for me
You get used to it, plus not dealing with rain or fogged up glasses makes it worth it
Agreed
they end up being worthless, can't use them in water don't you dare sleep in them and if anything happens to your eyes wetness then you can't use them
I wear glasses and tried using contacts for cosplay. I can't stand them as soon as I attempted to put them in tossed/yeeted them the second I tried to. I rather be able to see wearing glasses and cosplay with my own eyes using a filter to edit the eye color
It's crazy how they glossed over the possibility of just getting different glasses that don't obscure her peripheral vision. Plenty of people drive with glasses every day.
how though? There's no prescription wrap-arounds that I'm aware of. At a certain point, you still need a hinge. And you can't see through that hinge. That was Daria's main objection, the frame blocks the view. She didn't mention periphery exactly, but that is an issue since we see she's basically blind without her glasses. So that peripheral view is worthless. And ... since she's had glasses since she was a toddler, I have to imagine her brain can't even really do peripheral vision anymore. Or it would take a long time to adjust.
@@KairuHakubi Uh huh. I've worn glasses since I was four. I have amblyopia in my right eye, I'm farsighted, and I have a different astigmatism in each eye. I won't say that I can speak for all people who wear glasses, but I can say from my own experience that driving with glasses isn't an issue for me even having worn glasses since being a toddler.
They make glasses with larger lenses and thinner frames for folks who have field of view issues. It's also possible to make glasses that concave around the side of the eye to prevent loss of peripheral vision, but they don't because this issue isn't really that much of a thing in the real world.
Edit: Also, the thing about the child brain not adapting is absolute BS. People get new prescriptions all the time and adjust to their new glasses.
@@KairuHakubi For the most part, glasses are wide enough to take most of your peripheral vision into account.
@@lainiwakura1776 they really aren't.. they are slightly convex when viewed from the front, but only slightly, and by their design, their edges can't exceed the width of your head (except silly novelty glasses). So there's nothing helping what little side-vision humans have.
And due to the height of our ears, the corner where the arm connects is sure to block some vision. In fact, I would go as far as to _define_ peripheral vision as the vision not helped by normal glasses.
At least sunglases have started trying to take this into account, and block more of the light on the side now.. because otherwise, it can be even worse since the sunglasses keep your eyes more dilated
@@Brigand231 Same here down to it being the right eye (wasn't that 3D movie fad annoying?) but I don't drive, I'm just saying, I definitely didn't have peripheral vision with glasses. And you can't make the lens go past the width of the head and then curve and wrap around to the side.
Btw the inability for the brain to adapt is literally what amblyopia is, so my speculation is perfectly valid. Wouldn't shock me at all. I don't remember what it was like with my eyes after the surgery because I was going through some stuff, and dealing with other adjustments, but I do think it took a couple years before I really had peripheral vision.
I kind of thought that Quinn saying daria gave her a headache was because Daria asked for her advice on fashion and then totally 180'd and went with a psychological question, Quinn was stoked to talk fashion then immediately got frock-blocked - so i thought she was frustrated, you know.
Like your buddy tells you to come round and play some mario kart or something and then suddenly they're like "what's it all about, why are we born? just to suffer?! i can't believe my boss won't give me a raise! i worked so hard on that deal!" and you're just sitting their thinking "ugh, mate - why?!?! why am I here?! just to suffer and listen to you bitch about wanting more money instead of playing mario kart?!" lol
The only proper answer to that is "kept you wating, huh?"
I just have to comment to appreciate "frock-blocked".
this sounds to personal, who hurt you?
@@alakazamlover4908 quit projecting your problems on others - i made a joke about wanting to play nintendo with a friend who was worried about work.... if that shit resonated with you in a "hurtful" way, that's on you.
@@LiquidAwesomePersonified i...i was making a joke to my dude, im not projecting my problems on anyone 😂😂😂😅😅😅
I really love how she was still Daria without the glasses. The 90's had this thing in a lot of movies and shows where the "ugly" girl would take her glasses off and transform into a completely different looking person. They'd even change the face shape on occasion lol It's like no, taking off your glasses is not going to give you goddess-level cheekbones and miraculously fuller lips...but it will open up your face. And that's all they did here despite it being very easy to potentially jazz it up because it's animation. It looks better but in a very realistic way.
Edit: grammar.
lol I was the ugly nerdy girl that never transformed 😂
If anything changes how a person looks it’s going to be hair and facial hair.
When I was younger and saw Weird Al I thought he had plastic surgery because I’ve only ever seen the 80s Weird Al
I liked the scene in the bathroom where Britney gets Daria out of her internal conflict. Mostly because even if Jane or Jodie said the right thing, it wouldn't have the same impact as Britney. It's not always about the right thing being said but who says it. Daria's friend saying would basically be seen as saying whatever to cheer Daria up, but Britney being unaware makes her words more genuine.
Agreed. It's also noteworthy that most of the significant people in Daria's life try to get her to see that her rigid moral standards really only matter to her and she can be easier on herself, just like Jane and Jodie try to do here. But those standards DO matter to Daria, so asking her to go easy on them when she's in the middle of a philosophical crisis will never work. But Britney gets through because Daria's actions allowed them to connect in a way that never would have happened otherwise.
100% Agreed
Shady Doorags confirmed to be forklift certified?
I only got locally certified at my place of work. I never got the license that said you could drive one anywhere.
@@ShadyDoorags my friend in the marines is only certified to handle marine equipment. Forklift lore really goes deep.
*Insert warehouse liveleak clip here:*
@@ShadyDoorags. You can still brag about this for those"spilling the milk"guys, since they always bring that up!
@@ShadyDoorags between forklift, reach truck, and combi-lift it's always the story of even if you're 100% certified you can't drive one until the company themself puts you to the test. best you can do is tell them you can but they won't let you drive solo until after.
When Jane says "this is great! wanna borrow my lipstick?" I don't think she is mocking Daria. I think she is actually trying to be supportive.
I’ve been in Daria’s shoes as far as worrying about whether or not you are contradicting what you believe in is concerned.
It truly is a tough and mind numbing phase of self questioning and doubt.
It's interesting that Daria relates to the family member she looks the most like, her aunt Amy.
Has to be on purpose.-
I like how her pupils were larger when she wore her contacts.
That bit about seeking acceptance or scorn being a lateral move, actually hit me hard.
I think it needs to be acknowledged that
concern for the opinions of others really depends on the quality of those others, and what kind of opinions they hold.
I have glasses and would never get contacts simply because the idea of putting something ON my eye terrifies me
Same here
I'm the same way. Plus, I don't want to have to constantly buy contacts. Glasses are so much more cost effective
That's why I just had someone point a giant laser into my eye instead.
@@brandonbarker1238 that will be my last resort if my eye sight goes really bad that glasses won’t save me
Same. I tried them once and I couldn't handle it. And getting them on and off was a nightmare I do not want to relive.
I love when Helen outsmarts Daria even if its not frequent enough, you can just hear Daria admiting to herself that they are related
I think the reason is that she only does it if she thinks is really neccesary in the end.
As a woman who’s worn glasses since she was 7 and has been told at every stage of her life she’d look better with contacts, this episode has always spoken to me.
I like my glasses, they feel like me. Contacts are uncomfortable and I don’t like how I look with them. I am being constantly told over and over again I’d be more attractive without the glasses. That I’d have more opportunities, that men will like me better. And I fall in and out the cycle of thinking I should be wearing them. If so many people think I should then maybe they’re right?
I always ditch those feelings when I try contacts again and realise they suck. But it was so nice to see someone like Daria face those insecurities. Makes me feel seen.
Im a dude, have had glasses since i was about 10. Almost 40 now. Tried contacts, were a hassle.
Also, for what it's worth, i have always seen the nerd to hottie trope goofy.
I may have no idea what you look like, but I still say whoever's been telling you that you'd be more attractive without glasses is wrong and stupid. I hate the whole "men will you like you better" thing, because it's sexist and confining. If you like your glasses and feel more comfortable with them, then stick with them.
@Kelaiah01 it's not a sexist thing to say "I think you'll look better without glasses" it's a style choice that changes with basically every person you talk too
I've worn glasses since high school. I personally prefer how I look with glasses than without. I also can't wear contacts because I have a specialty prescription for my lenses.
The thing that always gets me about cars that no one told me before i went to learn to drive is how they just go. May sound silly but when your only previous reference is stuff like video games you think you have to push the gas to move but no feet off the peddles you're going to move
I had the same problem. Go-karts and forklifts don't just go, you have to step on the accelerator. Regular cars, however, do and it's one of the many non-intuitive things about them.
You know, that makes me think if there are any games where in order for the vehicle to completely stop you have to hold down the brake button.
Whomever taught you to drive an automatic transmission first did you a disservice.
@@Hyper_Drudthey usually bind the brake and reverse to the same button for ease of play, it'd be really weird for you to have to cycle buttons to shift gears
@@AllenGray47 they could have it where holding down and the acceleration buttons puts the vehicle in reverse.
"It is for dogs" has been one of my favorite comebacks for almost 30 years now.
Perfection.
I remembered right off the bat that "Them Bones" was playing when Trent stopped by in his car.
While kinda of a loser, at least Trent likes Alice in Chains and that's awesome.
Daria Restoration Project exists for you
Daria was definitely a classic. I miss the days when kids’ shows weren’t afraid to touch on serious topics without coming off as “sensitive content.” I’m glad Shady is bringing them back to light because so many of today’s kids learn more from what they see on TV and online than in the classroom. I bet you if companies started making these shows again, kids would be more decent human beings than what we’re seeing today.
I don't actually know if daria was a kids show or not
It's one of the few animated productions I can think of that I would consider "for teens." It honestly feels more realistic than most live action shows for the same audience.
@@Emily12471 it occupied a weird in-between space where it wasnt child-focused enough to be entertaining to kids but also wasnt too graphic for them to see it either, although i think it was squarely aimed at teenagers/young adults
@@maxsync183 yea teens definitely seems like the target demographic, unfortunately that is a much smaller pool these days
This show is targeted to teenagers.
5:04 - Seeing the clip from here and the one from the ep where she's imitating Quinn back to back makes it really clear how much they pack into a pretty minimalist animation style. You can actually see her eye design looking a bit different because the latter scene includes her putting on mascara.
Kevin strikes me as the classic ‘peaked in high school’ character.
One thing I like about glasses is expression. Being able to look at someone over the top of your glasses with a withering look and a cocked eyebrow is so handy sometimes.
Don't forget in anime tropes where a character adjusts their glasses in a manner where it reflects bright light, indicating them being serious or passionate. It's always so cool when they do that! 😂
@@christianjohnson5379 Tricky to personally do in real life without some kind of sixth sense about your immediate environmental lighting.
As you stated you're a Helen fan, I really hope you do the episode, Pyscho Therapy. It was a great look into Helen's character along with her dynamic between her family and her job.
Also, that Brittney speech was awesome and a really touching moment.
It slso give a good insigth in Jack on top of it and that he is not cluless at all.
As a Helen fan, I support
@@Wakka1993 Best Jake-Daria episode - Of Human Bonding
@@dd-dd Yes thats the one we see Jake really trying to bond with Daria only for Daria to tell him that they are just a deep bond already that they do not need words just sitting and enjoy reading news paper is something that they enjoy and make them happy
@@Wakka1993 Oh yes, I got it mixed up - Of Human Bonding of course.
" - I mean, this trip is a chance to really get to know your daughter as a person: her hopes, her dreams, her fears.
- But I'm scared! "
Shady: Half of you want me to review Dye, Dye, My Darling, the other half wants me to review Daria: The Musical.
*Me waiting for Speedtrapped, The Lawndale File, Legends of the Mall, or Groped By An Angel*
Don't forget The F Word, Lucky Strike, etc.
Before Dye, Dye I would Suggest I Loath A Parade, a good demonstration of Tom and Daria’s relationship before… the thing.
and "Fire"
The scene with putting in the contacts reminded me of my first time doing so 🤣
Took me like an hour to get the suckers in and out of my eyes lmao
i don't even like putting in _eyedrops._ ugh.
Putting in contacts the first couple times is pure agony. Even after I got the hang of it my eyes never got used to them. Went back to glasses after a few years.
I personally enjoy having both frames and contacts. I don’t see why it’s pitched as one or the other when I like being able to switch between the two depending on the situation
The goat has provided us with more Daria content 😭😭
That's not what Wendigoon looks like.
i like how when your avatar half closes his eyes, the lighting of them looks like 2 scythes. thats all i had to contribute, have a nice day.
I just realized: I think the reason why Daria looks better is that she's animated with her eyebrows when her glasses are off. She's more expressive, and while I get that a key personality trait of hers is being deadpan and more reserved, seeing her eyebrows in some of these scenes helps us to read her character better.
After high-school I realize that one can't avoid being perceived. You always choose a physical expression (unless you can't afford to make the choice), making a purposeful one is important.
I can't stand having anything near my eyes, let alone something touching my eyes. I wear glasses because the idea of contacts and having to touch my eyes makes me squeamish. I get squeamish whenever I have to put eyedrops in.
Daria looks the same even without glasses. The "clark kent effect" doesn't work here
Clark kent relies on much more than glasses, he relies on posture and demeanor, not to mention daria is wearing the same clothes, otherwise
Bro, I have serious Clark Kent syndrome, I look completely different without my glasses because of how they line up with my cheek bones.
Contacts aren't for everyone. I tried them and couldn't stand them.
They are a hassle
Same at least one of my eyes would be irritated throughout the day because of them. They just were not comfortable enough to be worth it even after a good bit of time wearing them.
BABE WAKE UP SHADY'S UPLOADED A NEW DARIA VIDEO!!
I tried contacts when I was younger and stopped because they were just more effort than glasses. I tried again a couple years ago and apparently my eyes were causing them to rotate, which distorted my vision. After trying a new set to compensate for that shift, I started noticing a red spot on my eye and they became rather itchy. So I stopped wearing them again. Oh well. I did like not having a frame around my FOV for a while. Maybe I'll try again some day.
4:33
Was about to say, “That’s not an English accent at all.”
Thank you Random for setting SD straight.
I really do love when Helen and Jake do good parenting. You never expect them to be good. That's part of what makes this feel like a real family and not just a bad caricature of a dysfunctional family.
Talk about great timing I just watched and finished Daria for the first time lol 10/10 show wish it was longer
I ironically just finished watching Daria in full and I’m so hyped that you’re doing an analysis of these episodes around the same time! Love the thought, explanation, and humor you put into these!
An interesting subtle signal of Quinn saying “you’re giving me a headache” can mean that she’s telling Daria she’s thinking way too hard about it
This episode struck a chord with teenage me. As someone who had to wear glasses ever since I was 4 years old, with a mother who wanted me to wear contacts like my father and always insisted, I had a huge inner conflict and like Daria, I tried contacts after being worn out by my mother. I also thought to myself that I would look better without glasses. And in some ways, I did. But I ultimately went back to the glasses because I found some vanity with the glasses too, choosing frames who would make my face shine instead of hiding behind them.
I also really loved whenever Amy and Daria had a focus in an episode, as well as Brittany moments, always appreciated. I think Brittany is in my top 3 characters of the show, and for good reasons. I don't think she even had a bad scene in the entirety of the show and movies. She was always consistently great and 100% herself.
Who's Amy?
@@lainiwakura1776 Daria's aunt, she's in the video giving Daria advice.
@@lainiwakura1776 Amy is like an adult and more harmonious Daria.
Brittney really is a wonderful addition to the show. In any other show she and Daria would be bitter nemeses because high school drama demands it, but it's nice to see a dynamic where they are genuinely nice (or usually tolerant in Daria's case) to each other most of the time.
This is my favorite Daria episode. This episode also legitimately was a huge part of my maturation process. Growing up I was really guarded, uptight, and egotistical as a defense mechanism. And around the time I was watching Daria I was trying to shift into something healthier. This episode literally broke down a mental barrier I had and helped me embrace my humanity a little more. It's so weird and cool how media can do that.
man its interesting how you point out details i never would of noticed and explain them. gives me a new reason/pov to enjoy the media.
Find you a friend who understands you, contact-dictions and all.
Dye, dye my Darling and Daria! The Musical aren't the only episodes that you should review, don't forget there's also "The F Word", and it contains a subject you frequently have brought up in your videos: the fear of failure.
I slept in my contacts for contiguous weeks because I didn't feel like taking them out or putting them in. My eyes were always sore. I gave up and just stuck with glasses.
Thank you for covering this series. Daria is a timeless classic that I wish more people would talk about.
I think you hit a nail on the head in this episode regarding something.
Absolutes are terrible. There is a reason Obi-Wan's line to Vader meant to emphasize how far he has fallen is "Only a Sith deals in Absolutes"
Basically every rule ever made has legitimate exceptions to it and the amout of true absolute statements that hold validity of any kind can be counted on one hand.
And one of them is the one you just touched on "There is an exception to every rule."
There’s an exception to every rule, except this one …. Wait…..
Another great Shady video on Sunday
I'm glad we are back to the Daria videos.
Having worn glasses since I was 3 years old in 1979, they are a part of my face. Even if I weren't much too fidgety to ever use contacts, I'd actually feel strange without glasses on, as I do when I go swimming.
I fully agree with you. This is the episode I find myself coming back to again and again (along with Arts & Crass). All the characters are on their A game, given great moments to shine while still feeling very human and relatable (especially Brittany). I really enjoy episodes that shine a mirror on Daria's vulnerability and have her question her rigid viewpoints. She's a flawed hero and her interactions with those around her are so much more deep and satisfying because of that.
But besides the episode itself, your humor, insight and delivery were once again deeply entertaining. Keep doing what you're doing, Shady!
See the monologue in the end was my favorite part of the episode. She chooses something for herself with confidence. Not because she was perfect in either decision she made, but she looked in the mirror and saw herself and her values. And she felt better, more comfortable and confident. I found her decision profound. I wish I looked at myself and just knew what kind of person I was, and picked an option I was comfortable with rather than what others would be more comfortable with.
Words can’t describe how much I’m looking forward to a review of my favorite Daria episode “Write where it hurts” ❤❤❤
Binged Daria recently after one of your vids. I loved this episode because it put it front and center that at the end of the day Daria IS a normal teen and human. She's not wildly more mature than the the rest of her age group nor is she a freaking alien. She expresses herself differently, but she's still dealing with the same contradicting emotions, anxiety, and other challenges as she finds out not just who she wants to be but who she is in this major transitionary period.
And I have to say I really hate the adults in her school for making it so weird. Her classmates, fine they're all minors, but have the adults never worked in a HS before Daria's first episode? Just give her a compliment and move on. Don't make it weird or attach it to some major personality shift. Even if it is actually a sign of one. It's a tentative moment; don't make it weird. Like God. It was in college, but the first I painted my nails I was terrified about what people would say about a guy with nail polish. It felt so nice that all I got were simple compliments or no comment. I've no idea what anyone was thinking, but it really helped build my confidence in that the first major way I tried expressing myself with my appearance didn't make me feel like a lab rat about to get dissected.
Edit: Yes, Jane is so perfect. I also like Helen as a parent (TV parents in teen oriented shows are often given the Jake treatment as comic relief or just always wrong), but oh my god Jane. She's a great middle ground that grounds Daria and challenges her while also supporting her as her best friend. She also just straight up gets the BEST one liners in the show. I'd say it feels like Daria sets up the pins but it's Jane who rolls the strike for me. Episodes when Daria is without Jane and talking to her self just feel sad in comparison.
I love this show. It always tries to make it so the main character isn't perfect or even correct in their actions and sometimes the "villains" are right.
I think a good argument Daria's older sister could have brought up was brushing your teeth, you brush your teeth because it's useful it helps preserve them so that you can easily masticate food without pain. People also like white pearly teeth.
Someone in Daria's shoes would argue that you shouldn't brush your teeth just so people like your pearly white teeth more, but one could also argue that you should brush your teeth not for other people but for yourself and the personal benefits that come with it.
I feel that this would have made a much better and more convincing argument had Daria's older sister brought it up.
I actually thought about the brushing teeth thing, but Aunt Amy could have responded to the vanity question with "Do your socks match?" it's minimal, but there is some effort into putting on matching socks when it's just as functional to put on two random ones.
@@Thozmp It is interesting to note how even Daria meets a minimum threshold of appearance. Most of the time when she goes out she's clean, her hair is neat, and while her default look isn't peak fashion it's not a mish-mash of clothing that doesn't go together. I suppose you could make the argument that she does the bare minimum to look ok but not stand out. Going out looking disheveled would also draw judgments based on her appearance, just in the opposite direction. but either way she still is playing the appearance game to a degree.
Quinn is Daria's YOUNGER sister.
@@christianjohnson5379 Nerdling probably meant Daria's aunt.
I actually liked having both contacts and glasses. I could change my look around.
1:45, oh wow, a rare animation "error" of Daria's face actually showing properly through her glasses, instead of flesh tone filling the entire lens. Looks good on her. If only they could also error in hair at her temples. I think that's part of why she looks better without them.
7:55 I think Quinn just has very low endurance for thinking, because she tries to force herself not to. Life's easier that way. It's really hard to jump back into 5th gear.
OMG I remember recommending this episode to Shady when he started reviewing Daria!! This was so pivotal to me especially considering I had grown up seeing the trope of the nerdy removing her glasses and becoming popular. You definitely did this episode justice!!
I knew that Shady would love Brittany's exchange with Daria. Sincerity was the name of the episode and these two characters nailed it.
Sigmund Doorags was cute! I never thought someone would pull off a "five-eyed look" and be good at it.
I do want to expand on a small point you made; there was a time I didn’t care how I looked, I wore the same clothes every day, didn’t brush my hair, grew my nails out long (they’re still long but I do trim them when I think they get too long) and my pants had holes between thes legs. Not coincidentally, that was a time in my life I also had a bit of self-loathing.
Doing small things like changing my shirt every day, brushing my hair before bed, shaving weakly, that has helped me feel a lot better about myself, and I still wear clothes that I like regardless of whether others like them or not. I took to thinking about caring about my appearance as a form of self-care and I’m in a much better place because of it, and many other things that aren’t tangential to this episode.
How you think influences what you do and what you do influences how you think. You only have control of one of these things.
@@ShadyDoorags That's a lesson a lot of us learn the hard way
Can you please cover the Tom situation?? The fact that their friendship was able to recover was incredible on Jane's part.
It was likely the final, true test of their friendship. If a friendship can survive a love triangle, it can survive anything.
God I hate how much I feel called out
My vision started deteriorating rapidly in my late 20's, and I had to start wearing glasses. I don't hate them, but I hate the fact that I NEED them, since I used to have excellent eyesight, and they're a constant reminder that I'm getting old and rickety.
It baffles me that Daria is worried about being viewed as a hypocrite and no one brings up the advantages contacts would have over glasses.
my favourite thing about this episode is probably that every character thats somewhat important gets a small part to shine, the part with brittany, jodie, daria and jane in the bathroom is my fav part in the entire thing
While I understand the opinion you have of Daria’s choice at the end of the episode, I also think that it’s worth noting how Daria is just a teenager trying to live her life in a town filled with shallowness. Daria is on constant barrage from people like Kevin, Brittany, Quinn, etc - who all continue to isolate and treat Daria poorly simply because of the way she looks and acts, and Daria’s glasses are representative of that. It doesn’t even stop at the younger people, as when Miss Li and Mr O’Neil talk to Daria about her no longer wearing glasses, they do so because the glasses ARE Daria. To them, the glasses are representative of Daria’s whole “miserable” image and personality - and they talk about how great it is that Daria is no longer wearing glasses simply because that means she’ll finally be “normal”. So, Daria deciding to continue wearing her glasses and tell herself that she “can see better than other people” is her giving herself confidence against the world around her that continues to judge her for wearing glasses . Her glasses might make people think she’s “miserable” and “ugly”, but she decides that doesn’t matter because she knows her own strengths and what she’s capable of, so she decided to continue wearing her glasses. Sure, in it’s technicality, it is her having an ego - but again, I think Daria is completely fair in doing so, since it makes sense considering the crappy way people treat her for wearing her glasses.
I'm still debating on getting glasses myself. Simply because I completely lost sight in my right eye for nearly two months, and when my sight did recover, It's now blurry from a distance.
Sounds like you need a monocle. Please get a monocle. There are so few times those are appropriate, and we need to bring them back. Hell, get a prescription DBZ scouter. I would hang out with someone with that.
Bro just get the just get the glasses idk what the guy above me is yapping about 💀
@@NeyamRye Or LASICS, thats always an option too.
@@daltonbecker4494 tf is a lasics
Honestly, this is the one I've been most eager to hear you talk about, as I've never watched the show (yes, I'm one of _those_ fans), but I've seen this one mentioned around, but not in detail, and certainly not with the depth that you went into here, which did _not_ disapoint. ^^
I generally like your takes, and as someone who's taken a long time to decide what she believes in and why, I can mostly agree here, as I've been doing a lot of thinking on looks and perception recently, and have come to the conclusion that looks are a lot more important than a lot of the older shows (and even shows nowadays), wanted to give credit for, or even reasons for. A lot of people just chalk something up to, "Oh, it's simply because of how X looks" as if judgment of appearance itself is always and purely wrong, but I'm coming to find that isn't always the case, and it truly _is_ more complicated than that.
While I think it's not a good idea to always judge _purely_ off of appearance, as yes, appearances can be both limiting and even deceiving, there are times when it's appropriate or even necessary. Like making snap judgments on whether or not a stranger might be dangerous. Often times, you don't have the time to determine in depth if they are, and don't have the luxury of pretending that any sketchy character on the street might secretly have a heart of gold deep down inside. It's not until they're given an opportunity to prove that to you where you can even contemplate assuming that, because assuming otherwise, could mean literally death for you at worst, or just a mugging at best.
And there are other situations that could be helpful to judge based on appearance simply by common denominator in who you want to associate with. Sometimes, people wear their personality (or even problems) on their sleeve, and some people are best avoided, either because they might mean trouble for you, or you simply don't mesh personality wise.
Now granted, while I now don't think it's necessarily a bad thing to judge a book by its cover on whether or not you want to read said book, it's always important to remember that you can't make judgments on the _contents_ of the book without reading it. Sometimes the cover lets you know that a particular book isn't for you, because maybe it's of a genre you don't care for, and that's fine, but you can't then talk about the book as if you know what's in it, simply because you looked at the cover. In addition to that, it's also always a good idea to be open to having your mind changed, as it's always possible that your judgments could be wrong, and I think having this perspective doesn't make you shallow, but rather just more socially aware and contemplative.
And in having this perspective, I've come to the conclusion that if it came down to it, I'd much rather be friends with Jane, than Daria (even though Daria kinda low key looks just like me 😅), and that's because even though Jane _looks_ like she'd be _more_ negative than Daria, the fact that she's actually _less_ negative, and more open to seeing the positive sides of a situation, and is willing to both understand other people's world-view and adapt herself accordingly while also remaining critical makes her a more appealing friend to me than Daria.
Also, I've always hated those round owl glasses, as, imo, there's very few people who look good in them, which is why I opted for rectangular frames that fit my face better instead. ^^👍
And if you got this far, thank you for reading my novel. 😅
being as my favorite musical is the sound of music, hearing you say that ending every vid is just like a daily christmas present
This is one of my favorite episodes from Daria it’s shows how you should view and how others view you it’s very powerful massage and we all human at end of the day
Shady, this video of your analysis of this show's episode was fantastic. I laughed out loud more than usual, understood what you pointed out about the characters, and enjoyed the extra moments like playing "Armchair Psychologist."
I have low social and emotional intelligence, so I find myself learning more about myself and others with each of your videos. Keep up the good work on these analysis videos.
Ah appearances. Something I haven't cared about in little over a decade. Probably why I look like homeless Jesus and curse so much a sailor will blush
As someone with glasses and contacts it’s about personal preference and the option to choose. I use to hate my glasses mainly because of the frames. As soon I was older and found cheap yet cute frames I wear my glasses a lot. I wore contacts because I missed wearing sunglasses. Even with contacts I like to wear sunglasses and occasionally don’t have to deal with glasses. Honestly it’s up to you. I rarely wear contacts but I don’t hate them. Contacts and glasses what you were if you look in the mirror it’s still you.
Ita crazy that daria could've just gotten a thinner frame and avoided all this
I rewatch the whole series and movies once every few years, it was my favorite show in highschool and it helped me to get through so much bs growing up.
“That’s an absolute!”
“Crap…”
That’s good writing
im gonna be real,i wear coloured contacts even though i dont need them just because i like how they make me feel,and ngl at first i felt the same way daria did
i am BEGGING for him to do a young justice episode
I personally believe Britney is basically the same as Quinn, she's actually WAY smarter than she appears to be, but like Quinn she distances herself from intellectual conversation and subjects in order to maintain her reputation as a popular girl AND not be considered a "brain" like Daria.
It’s always great to see you talk about Daria man. It’s such a great show. Keep up the great work!
It’s an attention to detail that Daria looks like Quine and it’s no surprise she would be naturally attractive considering Quine is just Daria’s superficial younger sister
I'm so glad you didn't give up on doing Daria videos. 😊 I really enjoy them.
Sidenote: My favorite episode has got to be "The F Word". I find the whole show amusing (minus a few episodes), but that one has the most moments that made me laugh out loud.
I’m not surprised at this argument because in Daria’s experience, the big issue with Helen is Daria’s inability to fit into social norms that Daria rejects like a bad prom date
God I love Brittany, she always says the right things at the right moment.😺
Being able to see out of the sides of your eyes is called peripheral vision.
The car feels unintuitive because of your position in the cab being signicicantly closer to the front wheels, as apposed to a forklift of Go kart being more centered between the axles
Love your videos! I would recommend you also review "Jake of Hearts'. I think it is a good demonstration on the main characters, particularly Daria and Jake. The part when Daria goes off on the DJ's in her Daria way is one of my favorite moments in the series.
I'd love a breakdown of both Justice League episodes, The Terror Beyond and Wake the Dead. They have my favorite depictions of Solomon Grundy and are both really solid episodes in their own right. They also are tear jerkers and just all around solid episodes. Mush appreciated🙂
Personally, I like how glasses look on people because to me, they kind of accentuate the eyes, and make them seem more animated! But I also like how people look without glasses too!
It’s why I like drawing characters and OCs with glasses and just big eyes in general! It’s kinda cute and cool all at once!
I really felt this episode. I too got contacts in HS for driving and ended up wearing them more for vanity. After getting a pretty bad eye infection I stopped wearing them. Daria was too relatable
As I've rewatched the series as I've gotten older, I often find my favorite episodes are the ones that confront Daria with the fact that she doesn't have the world or even herself as completely figured out as she thinks she does. And this is a big one. One of the things episodes like this reinforce is that Daria was one of the rare shows of its era about teenagers/kids that does not have a regular direct antagonist. Daria has no bully needlessly making her school life worse. In the early seasons, Quinn is probably the closest we get to one and even then it never reaches that full level because siblings being at odds with each other is a tale as old as time, and it's clear from the get go that Daria actively annoys Quinn just as much as the reverse.
So episodes like these highlight how Daria's attitude and behavior on this issue is very much born of her own thoughts and beliefs (and her upbringing and childhood experiences we learn of as the series goes on) rather than things that are objectively happening around her in the here and now. She spends the whole episode feeling like she's failing her own rigid standards and that people, Jane in particular, will start seeing her negatively as a result. But the reality is most people just don't care or are actually happy that Daria is willing to loosen the moral straight-jacket she's put on herself. Brittney, who in most other shows would have been a character that Daria would have had an adversarial relationship with, shows Daria that her experiment with her looks helped her find a point of commonality with her.
To me, the episode drives home that as much Daria attests that she doesn't want peoples' opinions of her formed off her appearance, she's actively cultivated her look precisely because she wants that reaction from people. She's comfortable in the clothes she wears not so much because she specifically likes them, but because they help her embody the image she wants. In an alternate timeline where social standards were completely different, if walking around in a pink tutu is what would help Daria project an air of aesthetic indifference that's probably what she'd be wearing.
And what's especially interesting to me in this episode is the silent contrast between Daria and Jane. Daria is so rigid in her (seemingly) anti-caring about her appearance stance she completely discounts how appearance can also be a form of self-expression rather than a way to gain approval from other people. Jane is Daria's best friend, and Jane wears makeup, has a stylish haircut, and has a solid sense of her own style that is of its time but wasn't the popular mainstream. Jane spends most of the series just as much of a non-socialite as Daria is and, in my opinion, is more authentically non-bothered by that. I believe Jane puts the effort into her appearance she does because she genuinely likes how she looks, where Daria puts her effort into constructing an image.
Also I've always found it funny that this whole episode stems from Daria having trouble driving because of her glasses and I've worn glasses my whole life and they've never caused me that kind of problem.
I think a good thing for Shaddy to review is the Judy hand wave on the float thing. I thought that a wonderful moment for her character.
This whole thing could have been avoided if they just fixed the prescription on her glasses. She’s Daria and that’s never gonna change lol
14:29. Note that Principal Lee is saying this while wearing glasses. It seems a bit hypocritical in this context.
If there’s a VA to give props only by their work in the show, it’s Wendy Hoopes who pulls triple duty with Jane, Helen, AND Quinn without even slipping up sounding like each other. Like Jane as even done a mocking “Quinn voice” without sounding like Quinn. If I recall correctly, Hoopes’ method to make them distinct was with pitch. She went low, mid, and high which separated them enough but also props to them having different speech patterns. The way they talk is really different too. I literally never knew until I looked it up.
Like you can tell watching other shows when more than one character has the same VA but Wendy Hoopes did a phenomenal job averting that.
So many great episodes for you to review, can't wait till you get to "The Daria Hunter"
I was just thinking about more shady Daria videos and you have delivered you wizard
I went to contacts for almost a decade but then I got an ulcer on my cornea and had to go back to glasses.
You can get an ulcer there? Crazy.
@@oz_jones yeah it’s excruciating. Like someone stuck a sewing needle in your eye.
Always been a huge Fan of Daria! I was only 7 when it came out and didn’t understand half of it at the time but the image of Daria and its theme song lived rent free in the corner of my mind until I managed to track it down on the internet about a decade later! She always had a truth to her!