Elijah: "Disney be mad sensitive about the stupidest shit, but they let across fists for nipples?!" That is one of the most true as hell statements about Disney that I've ever heard.
In my opinion, this show is why Disney is a little less sensitive now. Not by much, mind you, but I think with Gravity Falls, they realized just how far a little step out of their comfort zones could get them. Hopefully, they stay out of that box.
@@cake8807 Good question. Well, I am going to share a few main reasons why "Dipper vs. Manliness" is my least favorite Gravity Falls episode of all time, to my opinion: 1. It is also the show creator's least favorite Gravity Falls episode. 2. I don't always love the part where Dipper says maybe. 3. It has one scene from the episode where Dipper wears a towel. 4. Another main reason why "Dipper vs. Manliness" is my least favorite Gravity Falls episode of all time is because of Dipper wearing a loincloth throughout the entire episode. And those are all the main reasons why "Dipper vs. Manliness" is my least favorite Gravity Falls episode of all time. Here. Do you respect my opinion?
@@marklopez7775 of course, but you should also respect theres. It’s not my favorite either, but I can understand why some people might like it. I Hope my comment didnt come across rude, I tend to do that accidentally
@@cake8807 Okay. No problem. By the way, what is your all-time favorite My Gym Partner's a Monkey episode? Please let me know in the comments down below.
I know some folks felt the message in this episode was too on-the-nose, but I think breaking through toxic masculinity takes an on-the-nose message. Gruncle Stan's reply to Dipper about how doing what is right being the core of "manliness" instead of all that toxic masculinity stuff is a great message for this show's target audience (and the rest of us too).
I really love the "MAN CAVE" joke, it's literally a cave and it's Full of "manly" games and men hitting each other There is no better way to ridicule toxic masculinity than to show it literally
Dude they easily could have just given that line to Wendy, considering she had literally just one line. So giving it to Stan just feels even better since he was teasing him at first too.
Some ppl forget that this is a kids show. Like yeah its going to be a little on the nose and less subtle because...its a kids show. Its target audience is for kids, even though lots of adults like it.
This is one of the first shows where the creator actively fought against Disney censorship and won half the battles. Alex Hirsch posted a video of the emails s and b sent him and they were hilariously bad. One of the battles he lost out on was getting gay rep into the show explicitly, though there are two characters heavily implied to be gay men in the show. I'll let you figure out who, Elijah.
"Top 40 hits are in the Top 40 for a reason; they're catchy!" One of Dipper's most underrated lines, and he's right! Why can't most people understand that?! Like "Everytime We Touch", for example, is one of my favorite songs from the mid-2000s, and almost everyone likes it. If it is considered girly by many, SO?! It's a bop!
I heard my six-year-old (at the time) niece singing along with that song once, and ever since then I can only hear it with her lyrics: "Every time we touch I lose all seven, every time we kiss I pee on myself."
Dipper is so relatable as a trans guy (probably why so many (me included) hc him as such), this is such a dysphoria comfort show :) He shows that toxic masculinity doesnt make a man, and that youre still you even if society doesnt see you as that (or make fun of for it) dipper, and any other guys are just perfect the way they are
"Fists for nipples? how they let slip past that?" They didn't let it "slip". Alex and the Standard and Practice department of Disney were constantly wrestling for what should and shouldn't be censored from the show. Anfybia and The Owl House exist because Alex spearheaded this revolution. LONG MAY HE REIGN!
He also aparently gave a lot of people climidia (or something similar) at his office. It doesn't detract from any of the work he did, but I still find this funny.
@@The_Sigillite What is climidia?? I've look it up and all it does is auto correct it to chlamydia. And if you did mean chlamydia were did you find that information??
This is probably my least favourite episode of the series, and yet if it was airing I would drop everything to watch it. ABBA has never written a bad song and gravity falls has never aired a bad episode. Wow that comparison is perfect for this episode
I think my least favourite episode is the one of the (well spoilers of S2 soo...) Spider woman and the roadtrip. I don't hate it but it's not really interesting or gf-like
@@agustinberto6138 That was meant to be one of the earlier episodes of the season. I feel like had it been released when Alex wanted, it might have faired better
I hear a rumor that Alex Hirsch considers this episode to be the weakest of the series. I can understand that, but it only proves my point that this show is utterly fantastic. Like *The Owl House* there are no bad episodes, and the worst ones are easily rewatchable and enjoyable.
Fun fact: Alex(the creator) originally planned to call the multi-bear the bear-bear. He also specifically wanted for Dipper to have the line, " Ah, there there bear-bear"
You are completely right about the censors Elija. The creator of this show (Alex Herish the voice of King and Hooty) had tried to make this show have some vague representation little background details and such since it was 2012 and people were still jerks. He was shut down and suppressed at every turn.
You know, one thing I don't think was discussed enough was that, even though the moral of the episode is that traditional manly things aren't all it takes to be 'manly', the manotaurs still were willing to acknowledge emotional issues. So, minor trivia, a lot of people saw this as a trans allegory, which, fair. Also, your remark on the "fist for nipples" is already hilarious considering at one point Disney warned Hisrch about making those two cops "too flirtatious". ...ok, maybe 'hilarious' in a 'laugh so you don't punch an innocent bystander' way.
as a trans guy, this episode actually struck a chord with me. and the ultimate moral reminds me of something my dad told me a while back. "Look, this "manliness" stuff has always been bullshit to me. How short your hair is, what you wear, acting tough, it's bullshit. You know what i think manliness is? Taking care of the people you love. Can you take care of your family? THAT'S manliness."
I know this episode's not the most popular, but I really like it. It's a solid deconstruction of toxic masculinity. Also, I 100% subscribe to the headcanon that Dipper is transmasc. In fact, I've heard that Alex Hirsch wanted to write him as such, but of course Disney wouldn't let him. I don't know if that's true, though.
I think what Alex said was he wished he could have had more LGBTQ inclusion in the show in general, not about Dipper in particular (especially since Dipper is based on himself as a child). But I can see how people could relate to that head canon.
It’s not true it’s only a rumor, dipper is Alex’s self insert and Alex only said that he doesn’t care if ppl hc him as trans but canonically dipper is cis
I definitely think this episode is what really influenced the trans Dipper theory (as well as more actual like solid proof lol), I also think this episode is a great example of toxic masculinity
It's upsetting when people twist gender issues in media as trans topics. Like yeah, if you can relate, that's nice. But this is a very obvious problem when boys feel like they are not man if they don't embrace toxic masculinity, cause that's what society dictates. And in the end of the episode Dipper learns that he is his own man and he doesn't have to change who he is for someone else's idea of 'manliness'.
@@DeathKitta I definitely agree, I’ve always seen this episode as an example of toxic masculinity, it’s a great episode in my personal opinion and the topic itself isn’t very popular in childrens shows. I see it brought up a lot when people discuss the theory however and it wasn’t my intention to bring the topic away from toxic masculinity with my comment, sorry if it came off that way. Reading it again I understand how it came off that way and that was wrong.
@@monkeydluffy7735 I’m not saying it’s canon at all, but I’m more then happy to tell you two of the most talked about reasons behind the theory! • Dipper and Mabel are identical twins, it is EXTREMELY extremely rare for identical twins to be the opposite gender. • Alex has tried multiple times to include LGBTQ+ couples in Gravity Falls, so it wouldn’t be unlikely. Otherwise, I just think it’s a fun headcanon. Plus, Alex clearly stated in his twitter that he doesn’t care what people headcanon, so I don’t think it matters regardless. Despite this, the topic of this episode IS toxic masculinity and I hate that I can across as trying to take away from that, my apologies.
This is what i talked about when you first started! Alex wanted to make Dipper trans but it wouldn't have been allowed so this is the episode where it was heavily implied :) It's very close to me because of that as a trans man myself :)
Dude, I am 100% sure that Hirsch did not intend for Dipper to be trans. If you see yourself in the character, that's good, but let's not twist reality here.
After you finish the series I'd think it'd be fun to see you react to emails between Disney's S&P and Alex Hirsch. The dumb things he had to put up with just to make this show... You can probably thank him for Disney being more inclusive these days.
Seeing Elijah meeting lazy Susan makes me wanna see her reacting to the shorts of Dipper and Mabel. Literally was hillarious when Susan was spinning around like what the hell?
Currently reporting in from Comic-Con International (7/22/22): While waiting for good panels to start, here’s an episode that looks into Dipper’s situation after lying about his age.
Seeing her freak out at all the stuff this show got past Disney (and rightly show), and then remembering how much more they didn't let Hirsch and his crew do that we learned about in all those emails.
See, now my Masculinity is the sensitive, gentleman type, and I'm grateful for that, I'm glad that it isn't toxic Masculinity, and I really like how that episode tackles the serious issue of Toxic Masculinity and what makes a man a man.
Honestly I forgot just how amazing an episode this was one. While this one might have been a bit more of an On-the-nose message, that doesn't mean it's done badly. Sometimes it's the best ay to get a message across. Plus this episode has some of the best jokes early on. lol
One of the creators said that they wanted more lgbtq+ characters but Disney forbid them from doing so. (I personally believe Dipper is trans because it's showed in many episodes that he tries to appear more masculine)
@@monkeydluffy7735 many trans men have talked about feeling like they have to prove to other people that they're "manly enough" to be a man because they're trans, some even falling into toxic masculinity because of that pressure There are some other reasons people headcanon it too: Mabel and Dipper look /exactly/ alike, normally with fake twins there's differences, so maybe they're real twins and Dipper just transitioned; Dipper isn't his actual name, he chose one that he liked more for himself (like trans people do). I've seen more reasons but that's all I remember
@@matildemariano3245 yes but what dipper is going through is very common among boys going through puberty to question their masculinity as their growing into manhood, it’s the same among girls but not to the extent it is with boys,I thought everybody knew this? ofc he would be offended when his own family was making fun of him and it doesn’t help that the show consistently emasculates dipper which isn’t cool,Mabel n dipper looking alike is a character design choice, the same way some characters have 4 fingers instead of 5 n how Pacifica and mables designs look a bit similar,like it said in the show and book dipper says he goes by that name becuz ppl kept calling him that due to his birthmark and it had gotten to the point where he stopped trying to correct ppl on what his actual name is n went with the name,he didn’t choose the nickname other ppl did for him, dipper is Alex’s self insert with mable being his irl twin sister and gruncle Stan being his irl grandfather, Alex said he doesn’t care that y’all hc him as trans but canonically dipper is cis, idrc what y’all hc him as but it kinda bothers me how most ppl use the fact that becuz dipper isn’t very masculine they label him as trans which isn’t a cool thing to do
@@monkeydluffy7735 it's just. A headcanon. I said people "headcanon" dipper as trans, not that he /is/ and that the creators have said he is. Many transmasc seem themselves in him and like to think he's trans too. That's all there is to it.
@@monkeydluffy7735 while I do agree that you are correct in saying that only headcanoning characters that are less masculine as trans is bad as it creates a stereotype, most of these headcanon I've seen were made by trans people themselves, who saw something similar to their own experiences with Dipper. There's no harm in that.
This episode is so similar to the episode of The Owl House “Convention” where Luz asks Eda if she’ll be a good witch, and Eda replies saying you gotta be your own witch. So I like that reference.
What, Pacifica? She's one of the most overrated characters of all time. Half-baked at every turn. People only like her because they want to ship Dipper with someone.
fun fact ! bcs of this episode its become a VERY popular headcanon that dipper is trans ftm ! also why some ppl say him and mabel are TECHNICALLY identical since twins who are the opposite gender are usually fraternal
Ok, can we all agree that Elijah should watch Dickinson? No spoilers but we all know "the episode" that we all already want to see =) PS: I hope you are all having a great day!! =)
People hate on this episode, but I really like it Though there is one thing that bugs me Dipper should have told the Minotaurs that beef jerky comes from male cows That would have been the cherry on top to this episode #pettyrevenge
While this is an awesome idea, I do have some issues with this . . . . . . my main issue here is that male cows technically don't exist. Cow is the term for mature female cattle, so Dipper saying “male cows” would be like him saying “male hen”. I still think it would've been awesome!! Though, my second issue is that I don't think the Man-otaurs would care about only having manly stuff in them So, I think Dipper would end up having to word that great idea of a remark something like this in order for it to really sink in [Disney likely won't allow this!]: “By the way, Beef Jerky comes from male cattle or bulls, so you ♂️-otaurs have technically been obsessing over the meat of another male the whole time. Let THAT sink in!!” This optional additional quote was brought to you by an AroAce who grew up in a school environment that had quite a bit of toxic masculinity & conservative values. Enjoy! :)
There's a vinyl record coming soon - one song available is a full cover of Disco Girl (should be free of spoilers) I saw a fic where Wendy did thes trials. Ended with summoning a feared figure known as Momma. Best solve this code considering how the next will be. Next ep should be REALLY good ;)
After re-watching this (and a few other) episodes again, I can totally understand why some people head canon Dipper as being trans. He's not canonically (it's never been confirmed) but there is a lot of evidence behind it in this episode specifically. First off, the whole A plot of the episode is Dipper proving how manly he is, insinuating that he doesn't feel very 'manly' or masculine in the first place. This could obviously be because he is only 12 years old and is in that 'in-between' stage where he's not a kid but not really a teen either, but it could also be because he's trans and has some insecurities about himself, especially when it comes to his masculinity. Also, at the end of the episode, Dipper is super disappointed when he fails the manliness challenge the manitaurs give him, like he feels like he's never be a true man, something that a lot of trans people feel sometimes. But, it's just a head canon, I know Dipper isn't trans
Its actually so stupid. Not everything has to be about trans. Blud is 12. Thats first. A man that isnt "manly" can still be a man. What? Every male that isn't "manly" has to be trans? Thats a whole ass new toxic thing. Trans community started to get really corrupted. A character can be written in that specific way. That doesn't mean he has to be trans.
When you’re done with gravity falls could you react to Inside Job?, it’s a adult sci-fi comedy show about conspiracy theories and Alex was also a Executive producer on that show as well!
Elijah would love for you to react to Vis a Vis or La casa de papel (I think it's called Money Heist) they are the 2 best Spanish series I have seen and I think it would mean a lot to us, your followers who speak Spanish🥰💖love ya!! :)
Another fun reaction, but I'm really excited about to see your next reaction to with "Double Dipper," particularly regarding one of the new girls that gets introduced.
if you guys know anything about the censorship bs that Alex faced with this show, that just makes the whole "fist for nipples" thing even more hilarious. they won't allow "spin the bottle" for "promoting making out" or Soos in a teddy bear for "risk of creating furries" but they have no problem with "I HAVE FISTS FOR NIPPLES"? makes me wonder what the S & P was smoking during this show's runtime
“Disney be mad sensitive about the stupidest shit but they let across fists for nipples” is the truest statement ever. But also, Alex Hirsch had to call out Disney Execs for basically everything
"Half Man Half Taur" Yes, that's what a Minotaur is; Taurus literally means "Bull". *Although*; "Mino" part of Minotaur refers to King Minos, which would make the one Theseus fought "Minos' Bull", technically makes that Minotaur it the name of that individual monster as opposed to the species. To "Man-o-Taur" would be the correct name of the species.
Elijah: "Disney be mad sensitive about the stupidest shit, but they let across fists for nipples?!" That is one of the most true as hell statements about Disney that I've ever heard.
Not exactly sure what her point was
In my opinion, this show is why Disney is a little less sensitive now. Not by much, mind you, but I think with Gravity Falls, they realized just how far a little step out of their comfort zones could get them. Hopefully, they stay out of that box.
@@inkblooded1058 preach like don’t be afraid
@@HaydrogenBomb her point is Disney allows an adult joke like that involving nipples but they cancel owl house because of lgbt
@@millerkarageanes1562 I never thought that was an adult joke; just a joke.
"I smell... emotional issues." Is legit my favorite line in this entire series
Uh, okay, but why is "Dipper vs. Manliness" your favorite Gravity Falls episode of all time? I'm confused. 😕
@@marklopez7775a opinion. Why are you confused?
@@cake8807 Good question. Well, I am going to share a few main reasons why "Dipper vs. Manliness" is my least favorite Gravity Falls episode of all time, to my opinion:
1. It is also the show creator's least favorite Gravity Falls episode.
2. I don't always love the part where Dipper says maybe.
3. It has one scene from the episode where Dipper wears a towel.
4. Another main reason why "Dipper vs. Manliness" is my least favorite Gravity Falls episode of all time is because of Dipper wearing a loincloth throughout the entire episode. And those are all the main reasons why "Dipper vs. Manliness" is my least favorite Gravity Falls episode of all time. Here. Do you respect my opinion?
@@marklopez7775 of course, but you should also respect theres. It’s not my favorite either, but I can understand why some people might like it. I Hope my comment didnt come across rude, I tend to do that accidentally
@@cake8807 Okay. No problem. By the way, what is your all-time favorite My Gym Partner's a Monkey episode? Please let me know in the comments down below.
I know some folks felt the message in this episode was too on-the-nose, but I think breaking through toxic masculinity takes an on-the-nose message.
Gruncle Stan's reply to Dipper about how doing what is right being the core of "manliness" instead of all that toxic masculinity stuff is a great message for this show's target audience (and the rest of us too).
A real man stands up for what's right, even if he's standing alone
I really love the "MAN CAVE" joke, it's literally a cave and it's Full of "manly" games and men hitting each other
There is no better way to ridicule toxic masculinity than to show it literally
Dude they easily could have just given that line to Wendy, considering she had literally just one line. So giving it to Stan just feels even better since he was teasing him at first too.
Some ppl forget that this is a kids show. Like yeah its going to be a little on the nose and less subtle because...its a kids show. Its target audience is for kids, even though lots of adults like it.
Indeed
Someone once said
"It takes a real man to be best girl"
This is one of the first shows where the creator actively fought against Disney censorship and won half the battles. Alex Hirsch posted a video of the emails s and b sent him and they were hilariously bad. One of the battles he lost out on was getting gay rep into the show explicitly, though there are two characters heavily implied to be gay men in the show. I'll let you figure out who, Elijah.
Excuse me, but isn't "Dipper vs. Manliness" your most favorite Gravity Falls episode or your least favorite Gravity Falls episode?
"Top 40 hits are in the Top 40 for a reason; they're catchy!"
One of Dipper's most underrated lines, and he's right! Why can't most people understand that?! Like "Everytime We Touch", for example, is one of my favorite songs from the mid-2000s, and almost everyone likes it. If it is considered girly by many, SO?! It's a bop!
let's be honest, that song shaped an entire generation
I literally got to that part of the video as I saw this comment
I heard my six-year-old (at the time) niece singing along with that song once, and ever since then I can only hear it with her lyrics:
"Every time we touch I lose all seven, every time we kiss I pee on myself."
It's a good song.
I totally agree with him. I would love to talk to Dipper about music!
Dipper is so relatable as a trans guy (probably why so many (me included) hc him as such), this is such a dysphoria comfort show :) He shows that toxic masculinity doesnt make a man, and that youre still you even if society doesnt see you as that (or make fun of for it) dipper, and any other guys are just perfect the way they are
how dare you call dipper that
I don't know if this helps but I'm pretty sure Alex wanted Dipper to be relatable in that way because he originally wanted Dipper to be trans :)
I'm pretty sure Dipper is based off Alex as a kid so I would find it odd for him being meant to be trans. Either way Alex probably doesn't care much.
As a trans guy, I can confirm
@@aikotrashbin8615Pretty sure its just your imagination. Also main point is not about masculinity, main point that you need to stand your point.
Elijah: "Disney be mad sensitive about the stupidest shit"
My brain: 'bottles will be spun'
_not S&P approved_
" 'not S&P approved' has been approved by S&P"
Ugh, I am not going to see this Gravity Falls episode ever again.
@@aidanscholl4647 Yet S&P let the Spin the Bottle joke pass, in Wander over Yonder 😂
Yet S&P let the Spin the Bottle joke pass, in Wander over Yonder 😂
"Fists for nipples? how they let slip past that?"
They didn't let it "slip". Alex and the Standard and Practice department of Disney were constantly wrestling for what should and shouldn't be censored from the show.
Anfybia and The Owl House exist because Alex spearheaded this revolution.
LONG MAY HE REIGN!
He also aparently gave a lot of people climidia (or something similar) at his office. It doesn't detract from any of the work he did, but I still find this funny.
@@The_Sigillite bruh
Why?! Why did Alex Hirsch create this Gravity Falls episode?! 😩😫
@@The_Sigillite What is climidia?? I've look it up and all it does is auto correct it to chlamydia. And if you did mean chlamydia were did you find that information??
Random fact: corduroy is a type of fabric
This is probably my least favourite episode of the series, and yet if it was airing I would drop everything to watch it. ABBA has never written a bad song and gravity falls has never aired a bad episode. Wow that comparison is perfect for this episode
Same here. I don't really love this episode, but here I am.
I think my least favourite episode is the one of the (well spoilers of S2 soo...)
Spider woman and the roadtrip. I don't hate it but it's not really interesting or gf-like
@@agustinberto6138 That was meant to be one of the earlier episodes of the season. I feel like had it been released when Alex wanted, it might have faired better
Same
@@roo1014 spoilers
Yep, by then it had been too long since Wendy shot dipper down and they'd already hinted at his crush on Pacifica
I hear a rumor that Alex Hirsch considers this episode to be the weakest of the series. I can understand that, but it only proves my point that this show is utterly fantastic. Like *The Owl House* there are no bad episodes, and the worst ones are easily rewatchable and enjoyable.
I think he hated the episode for a long time, then finally rewatched it and said it was pretty good
That's what he actually thinks
Pretty sure he didn't like the episode while it was being made, but when it actually came out he ended up liking it.
"Really small problems" denier
I also heard that, but he didn’t like it because of the plot hole with the Manitaurs being just out in the open and nobody notices them that often.
This episode tackled toxic masculinity in a way that hit just right
I know. Right? Isn't "Dipper vs. Manliness" one of your favorite Gravity Falls episodes?
Fun fact: Alex(the creator) originally planned to call the multi-bear the bear-bear. He also specifically wanted for Dipper to have the line, " Ah, there there bear-bear"
Honestly, the Multibear and Dipper bonding over "Disco Girl" is heartwarming. Like when I learn someone also plays a game that I'm playing.
You are completely right about the censors Elija. The creator of this show (Alex Herish the voice of King and Hooty) had tried to make this show have some vague representation little background details and such since it was 2012 and people were still jerks. He was shut down and suppressed at every turn.
I can’t wait for the villain to come! Their probably my favorite character in the series!
Yesss same
The universe is a hologram reality is a illusion buy gold byeeeeee
“PAIN IN HILARIOUS!”
Yeah!
*SPOILER ALERT DOWN BELOW!!*
the bill-ain
YOU THINK THE WORLD MAKES SENSE? NOTHING MAKES SENSE SO YOU MIGHT ASWELL MAKE NONSENSE THINK ABT IT
Dipper: 🎵 Disco Girl! Comin’ Through! That Girl Is You! 🎵
Stan: *_Opens door_*
Dipper: “DON’T COME IN! DON’T COME IN!”
😂😂😂😂
🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎤🎤🎙
DISCO GIRL!!!!!!!!!
Mabel: You were listening to Girly Iclandic Pop Sensaton Baba?
Imao
You know, one thing I don't think was discussed enough was that, even though the moral of the episode is that traditional manly things aren't all it takes to be 'manly', the manotaurs still were willing to acknowledge emotional issues.
So, minor trivia, a lot of people saw this as a trans allegory, which, fair. Also, your remark on the "fist for nipples" is already hilarious considering at one point Disney warned Hisrch about making those two cops "too flirtatious". ...ok, maybe 'hilarious' in a 'laugh so you don't punch an innocent bystander' way.
It was years after the episode aired that I realized Alfred Molina (Doc Ock) voiced the Multi-Bear
as a trans guy, this episode actually struck a chord with me. and the ultimate moral reminds me of something my dad told me a while back.
"Look, this "manliness" stuff has always been bullshit to me. How short your hair is, what you wear, acting tough, it's bullshit. You know what i think manliness is? Taking care of the people you love. Can you take care of your family? THAT'S manliness."
Best dad ever!
@@creativesbybeck he really is XD
I know this episode's not the most popular, but I really like it. It's a solid deconstruction of toxic masculinity.
Also, I 100% subscribe to the headcanon that Dipper is transmasc. In fact, I've heard that Alex Hirsch wanted to write him as such, but of course Disney wouldn't let him. I don't know if that's true, though.
What does that mean?
@@HaydrogenBomb Which part?
I think what Alex said was he wished he could have had more LGBTQ inclusion in the show in general, not about Dipper in particular (especially since Dipper is based on himself as a child). But I can see how people could relate to that head canon.
@@kateorgera5907 ah, okay. Well, either way, I like it as headcanon.
It’s not true it’s only a rumor, dipper is Alex’s self insert and Alex only said that he doesn’t care if ppl hc him as trans but canonically dipper is cis
I definitely think this episode is what really influenced the trans Dipper theory (as well as more actual like solid proof lol), I also think this episode is a great example of toxic masculinity
What proof? Cuz dipper isn’t trans nor was he ever intended to be
It's upsetting when people twist gender issues in media as trans topics. Like yeah, if you can relate, that's nice. But this is a very obvious problem when boys feel like they are not man if they don't embrace toxic masculinity, cause that's what society dictates. And in the end of the episode Dipper learns that he is his own man and he doesn't have to change who he is for someone else's idea of 'manliness'.
@@DeathKitta I definitely agree, I’ve always seen this episode as an example of toxic masculinity, it’s a great episode in my personal opinion and the topic itself isn’t very popular in childrens shows. I see it brought up a lot when people discuss the theory however and it wasn’t my intention to bring the topic away from toxic masculinity with my comment, sorry if it came off that way. Reading it again I understand how it came off that way and that was wrong.
@@monkeydluffy7735 I’m not saying it’s canon at all, but I’m more then happy to tell you two of the most talked about reasons behind the theory!
• Dipper and Mabel are identical twins, it is EXTREMELY extremely rare for identical twins to be the opposite gender.
• Alex has tried multiple times to include LGBTQ+ couples in Gravity Falls, so it wouldn’t be unlikely.
Otherwise, I just think it’s a fun headcanon. Plus, Alex clearly stated in his twitter that he doesn’t care what people headcanon, so I don’t think it matters regardless. Despite this, the topic of this episode IS toxic masculinity and I hate that I can across as trying to take away from that, my apologies.
@@b1oom I see. Well, why is "Dipper vs. Manliness" your least favorite Gravity Falls episode?
This is what i talked about when you first started! Alex wanted to make Dipper trans but it wouldn't have been allowed so this is the episode where it was heavily implied :) It's very close to me because of that as a trans man myself :)
this episode just brings me SO much joy
Dude, I am 100% sure that Hirsch did not intend for Dipper to be trans. If you see yourself in the character, that's good, but let's not twist reality here.
@@DeeviousDon Including the part where Dipper wears a towel and a loincloth throughout the entire episode?
@@saintroddy He literally confirmed it. I would understand your opinion if you weren't denying facts.
Anyone else hearing "Eye of the Tiger" from seeing Dipper look like he's ready to scrap?
After you finish the series I'd think it'd be fun to see you react to emails between Disney's S&P and Alex Hirsch.
The dumb things he had to put up with just to make this show...
You can probably thank him for Disney being more inclusive these days.
I know, right? Do you love the Gravity Falls episode, "Dipper vs. Manliness"? Yes, no, or maybe?
8:00 - "Ah, you've weaponized my pride. I respect that, but also hate you for it." - Eda Clawthorne
i never realized the multi bear had 8 heads. makes sense because his voice actor is doc ock
Fun story: When Elijah took to grab a snack, I did the EVACT same thing. Willing to bet many people did ^^
It's kinda like the new yawning.
Seeing Elijah meeting lazy Susan makes me wanna see her reacting to the shorts of Dipper and Mabel. Literally was hillarious when Susan was spinning around like what the hell?
Currently reporting in from Comic-Con International (7/22/22):
While waiting for good panels to start, here’s an episode that looks into Dipper’s situation after lying about his age.
I loved how they addressed toxic masculinity in this episode!!!
Ugh, why do you always love this Gravity Falls episode?!
I’m getting major edge of the world owl house vibes here isn’t anyone?
Seeing her freak out at all the stuff this show got past Disney (and rightly show), and then remembering how much more they didn't let Hirsch and his crew do that we learned about in all those emails.
See, now my Masculinity is the sensitive, gentleman type, and I'm grateful for that, I'm glad that it isn't toxic Masculinity, and I really like how that episode tackles the serious issue of Toxic Masculinity and what makes a man a man.
"You do you and I'll do me and we won't do each other, probably." -Markiplier
Honestly I forgot just how amazing an episode this was one. While this one might have been a bit more of an On-the-nose message, that doesn't mean it's done badly. Sometimes it's the best ay to get a message across. Plus this episode has some of the best jokes early on. lol
Stan: "you're your own man"
Eda: "You gotta be your own witch" (The covention episode)
This episode deserve much more apreciation. A personal favourite ^^
Well, why is "Dipper vs. Manliness" your favourite Gravity Falls episode?
FINALLY, Another Gravity Falls Reaction
I've Been Waiting
SAME
Been a head cannon of mine for years that dipper is trans(ftm) and this is one of the episodes that really helps with that “image”
I came here just to see your reaction to Dipper's bathroom incident...and boy, was I pleased!
One of the creators said that they wanted more lgbtq+ characters but Disney forbid them from doing so. (I personally believe Dipper is trans because it's showed in many episodes that he tries to appear more masculine)
I completely forgot that Jennifer Coolidge was in gravity falls I love her Great reactions by the way
That yeah a bunch of chickens line always makes me laugh I don’t know why it just does
The fact that Dipper Was cannonly Transgender but Disney didn't approve it
This was the creators least favorite episode, but still one he enjoyed writing and creating. Can’t wait to see your own thoughts on it too!!
I know. "Dipper vs. Manliness" is my least favorite Gravity Falls episode, too. What's your least favorite Gravity Falls episode of all time?
When you're done with the show you should definitely listen to the emails between Alex Hirsch and the Disney censor board. They are quite hilarious.
"girly Icelandic pop sensation" I NEVER NOTICED THAT BEFORE LMAO INSTEAD OF SWEDISH OML
I can’t wait for you to get to season 2
This is an episode I’ve seen people reference when talking about their Trans Dipper Headcanons and now I can’t see it any other way lol
Can I ask how tho? Cuz I don’t see it
@@monkeydluffy7735 many trans men have talked about feeling like they have to prove to other people that they're "manly enough" to be a man because they're trans, some even falling into toxic masculinity because of that pressure
There are some other reasons people headcanon it too: Mabel and Dipper look /exactly/ alike, normally with fake twins there's differences, so maybe they're real twins and Dipper just transitioned; Dipper isn't his actual name, he chose one that he liked more for himself (like trans people do). I've seen more reasons but that's all I remember
@@matildemariano3245 yes but what dipper is going through is very common among boys going through puberty to question their masculinity as their growing into manhood, it’s the same among girls but not to the extent it is with boys,I thought everybody knew this? ofc he would be offended when his own family was making fun of him and it doesn’t help that the show consistently emasculates dipper which isn’t cool,Mabel n dipper looking alike is a character design choice, the same way some characters have 4 fingers instead of 5 n how Pacifica and mables designs look a bit similar,like it said in the show and book dipper says he goes by that name becuz ppl kept calling him that due to his birthmark and it had gotten to the point where he stopped trying to correct ppl on what his actual name is n went with the name,he didn’t choose the nickname other ppl did for him, dipper is Alex’s self insert with mable being his irl twin sister and gruncle Stan being his irl grandfather, Alex said he doesn’t care that y’all hc him as trans but canonically dipper is cis, idrc what y’all hc him as but it kinda bothers me how most ppl use the fact that becuz dipper isn’t very masculine they label him as trans which isn’t a cool thing to do
@@monkeydluffy7735 it's just. A headcanon. I said people "headcanon" dipper as trans, not that he /is/ and that the creators have said he is. Many transmasc seem themselves in him and like to think he's trans too. That's all there is to it.
@@monkeydluffy7735 while I do agree that you are correct in saying that only headcanoning characters that are less masculine as trans is bad as it creates a stereotype, most of these headcanon I've seen were made by trans people themselves, who saw something similar to their own experiences with Dipper. There's no harm in that.
At long last, the reaction is finally here!
After all these year... I finnaly have.. 5 of them?
This episode is so similar to the episode of The Owl House “Convention” where Luz asks Eda if she’ll be a good witch, and Eda replies saying you gotta be your own witch. So I like that reference.
I can't wait for the next episode. Where we meet the superior version of Sasha Waybright
What, Pacifica? She's one of the most overrated characters of all time. Half-baked at every turn. People only like her because they want to ship Dipper with someone.
@@saintroddy This description sounds exactly like Waybright
@@roo1014 I smell toxic Marcanne shipper
Every funny moment between the two cops becomes more wholesome when you realise that they're canonically conformed to be a couple
This is definitely my favourite episode of Gravity Falls! It’s hilarious and just reminds me of myself and being trans, and that makes me happy
I just happen to be listening to the full version of disco girl then I see this?! Lol
I smell EMOTIONAL DAMAGE
actually you can look at all the stuff Alex Hirsch the shows creator had to fight with disney on to get some of the jokes green lit
fun fact ! bcs of this episode its become a VERY popular headcanon that dipper is trans ftm ! also why some ppl say him and mabel are TECHNICALLY identical since twins who are the opposite gender are usually fraternal
If you're interested, there's a full version of Disco Girl sung by Jason Ritter (Dipper) on youtube.
The way Elijah just says "Wow" when Stan asks for money is funny af and real
OMG i love your gravity falls reactions! Keep it up cuz it's really really good!
can't wait for more! ❤
i have a hc that dipper is transmasc it fits fantastically with dippers situation
i mean, i doubt thats what was intended, but the v i b e s
I absolutely love that head cannon too!
I’m so excited, definitely watching it immediately when it’s released. Is there kipo video coming soon??
Gravity Falls ran so Owl House could build a fucking catapult
Fun drinking game. Watch 10 (or more) reaction videos and take a shot for every time she says ARE YOU SERIOUS
can't wait for u to react to gravity falls s2 in the future, it gets crazy
Great reaction! This was a fun episode!
Ok, can we all agree that Elijah should watch Dickinson? No spoilers but we all know "the episode" that we all already want to see =)
PS: I hope you are all having a great day!! =)
I love imagining transmasc Dipper with this ep
If you pay attention in a later episode you can find out what he decided regarding the shirts… it took me about 8 years to notice.
Chutzpah was voiced by Clancy Brown (Red Death, Mr. Krabs)
There are a few TH-cam videos of emails that Disney wanted Alex to change and his response to them not all of the emails but some of them
I KNEW u we’re gonna react and laugh about the “fists for nipples” thing😁😂
People hate on this episode, but I really like it
Though there is one thing that bugs me
Dipper should have told the Minotaurs that beef jerky comes from male cows
That would have been the cherry on top to this episode
#pettyrevenge
While this is an awesome idea, I do have some issues with this . . .
. . . my main issue here is that male cows technically don't exist. Cow is the term for mature female cattle, so Dipper saying “male cows” would be like him saying “male hen”.
I still think it would've been awesome!! Though, my second issue is that I don't think the Man-otaurs would care about only having manly stuff in them
So, I think Dipper would end up having to word that great idea of a remark something like this in order for it to really sink in [Disney likely won't allow this!]:
“By the way, Beef Jerky comes from male cattle or bulls, so you ♂️-otaurs have technically been obsessing over the meat of another male the whole time. Let THAT sink in!!”
This optional additional quote was brought to you by an AroAce who grew up in a school environment that had quite a bit of toxic masculinity & conservative values. Enjoy! :)
There's a vinyl record coming soon - one song available is a full cover of Disco Girl (should be free of spoilers)
I saw a fic where Wendy did thes trials. Ended with summoning a feared figure known as Momma.
Best solve this code considering how the next will be.
Next ep should be REALLY good ;)
This is your PSA saying feed your Elijahs!!
7:26 Oh this is just the tip of what is to come!
Please do a video of you deciphering the codes! I rlly wanna see that
You're totally rocking that SHIRT ELIJAH!❤️
After re-watching this (and a few other) episodes again, I can totally understand why some people head canon Dipper as being trans. He's not canonically (it's never been confirmed) but there is a lot of evidence behind it in this episode specifically. First off, the whole A plot of the episode is Dipper proving how manly he is, insinuating that he doesn't feel very 'manly' or masculine in the first place. This could obviously be because he is only 12 years old and is in that 'in-between' stage where he's not a kid but not really a teen either, but it could also be because he's trans and has some insecurities about himself, especially when it comes to his masculinity. Also, at the end of the episode, Dipper is super disappointed when he fails the manliness challenge the manitaurs give him, like he feels like he's never be a true man, something that a lot of trans people feel sometimes.
But, it's just a head canon, I know Dipper isn't trans
Its actually so stupid. Not everything has to be about trans. Blud is 12. Thats first. A man that isnt "manly" can still be a man. What? Every male that isn't "manly" has to be trans? Thats a whole ass new toxic thing. Trans community started to get really corrupted. A character can be written in that specific way. That doesn't mean he has to be trans.
you should hear the standards and practices emails sent to Alex Hirsh.
When you’re done with gravity falls could you react to Inside Job?, it’s a adult sci-fi comedy show about conspiracy theories and Alex was also a Executive producer on that show as well!
This was my first episode of G-Falls
Elijah would love for you to react to Vis a Vis or La casa de papel (I think it's called Money Heist) they are the 2 best Spanish series I have seen and I think it would mean a lot to us, your followers who speak Spanish🥰💖love ya!! :)
At the end of the episodes you can see random numbers at every episode,acsually they all mean something in number alpabeth
Yes that is the correct and appropriate response to the theme song
Another fun reaction, but I'm really excited about to see your next reaction to with "Double Dipper," particularly regarding one of the new girls that gets introduced.
Please. I need more gravity falls reactions or I’ll die.
Elijah saying “un momento”?!?!!?! My Italian ass: WHAT (in the same way she say in the opening)
if you guys know anything about the censorship bs that Alex faced with this show, that just makes the whole "fist for nipples" thing even more hilarious. they won't allow "spin the bottle" for "promoting making out" or Soos in a teddy bear for "risk of creating furries" but they have no problem with "I HAVE FISTS FOR NIPPLES"? makes me wonder what the S & P was smoking during this show's runtime
You know, if nobody has pointed you to it, you should look up the creator's e-mails with Disney's S&P department.
Once you've watched the series, anyway. Spoilers.
Amazing reaction video Elijah! 👏🏻 Can’t wait for the next one! 😄
If you want a hint, “three letters back” is describing the way you decode a Ceasar Cipher.
“Disney be mad sensitive about the stupidest shit but they let across fists for nipples” is the truest statement ever. But also, Alex Hirsch had to call out Disney Execs for basically everything
Thank you for uploading these, it always makes my day seeing your uploads ^-^
Fun Fact:Some people think dipper is trans, and most of the ppl in gravity falls are LGBT
"youre literally 12"
has been my reaction since i first saw this episode🤣
I've been re-watching these eps now and I just re-watched Ep 7 and now I'm worried that Pacifica is going to become the next Kikimora/Andrias
"Half Man Half Taur"
Yes, that's what a Minotaur is; Taurus literally means "Bull".
*Although*; "Mino" part of Minotaur refers to King Minos, which would make the one Theseus fought "Minos' Bull", technically makes that Minotaur it the name of that individual monster as opposed to the species. To "Man-o-Taur" would be the correct name of the species.
Elijah:HA HA (sniff) (sniff) I smell EMOTIONAL ISSUES