@@frankanderson6339 it's meant to be a lot more depressing because he states how he can't sleep anymore because of the nightmares so you know he's lying when he makes this statement
This is really quite sad. They're so close to being able to open a dialogue about their depression and help each other, but because of the stigma around it they just can't quite get there.
Christopher had depression like Tony, but instead of seeking help he self-medicated with alcohol and drugs. This is what far too many people do in the world. Very sad.
As someone who has been down this road, this is an extremely sad scene to watch. Especially when Christopher mentions that the regularness of life is too hard for him.
@@tdevil101 Christopher regrets getting involved in the mafia. He only joined it to please Tony because he’s the closest thing he’s ever had to a father. And it’s ironic because Tony regrets joining the Mob, but he takes it out on everyone.
@@ryumura6615 yeah but he also tries multiple times to get out of the mob by writing movies, setting Adriana up with her own club, etc., and he does sorta blow up at times, he basically said in one scene idk what episode or season that the shit he does for Tony and the mob take parts of his soul and that he's basically going to hell for Tony. Chris was arguably a sociopathic and fucked up character anyway, but there are times that the show hints that part of that is a product of the things he's had to do to fit in and get Tony's approval
Well considering he said that because Prozac can make you gain weight, that’s a perfectly consistent line of reasoning. Heroin definitely doesn’t make you fat
@@macstrong1284 You can scratch the "definitely". There's lots of h addicts who get the munchies, and also laying around nodding all day doesn't burn much calories.
@@frankyfrankson3850 Yeah it depends. Some people get the munchies, some don't. I take Kratom daily, 4 times a day. I take it right before eating, so the effect kicks in 15 minutes after I finished my meal. But I only do that because the taste is disgusting, so taking it after a meal would be dumb. It doesn't interfere with my appetite, but it also doesn't give me constipation, so maybe that's the reason. Drink 6 Liters of water every day too :D Because the weed and the kratom give me intense cottonmouth.
"The regularness of life is too hard for me or something" What a great encapsulation of depression. Who can deal with the regularness of life these days?
The way we leave now is EXTREMELY unnatural. Anyone who isn't unhappy in modernity is a bell-end: either so actualized and exalted that they've outsmarted depression or they're sub-90 IQ that they're so blissfully absent of an internal monologue... I would assume the latter in most cases...
This conversation between them is so funny yet extremely sad at the same time. Both of them know they deal with the same problem called depression yet they’re too centered around the whole “tough guy” gimmick so they can’t really have that talk . Such a great scene that shows how hopeless their future really is
It's nice how Tony can at least feel some sympathy for Christopher when they both talk about depression. Simultaneously, it's a little telling when someone can only empathize on experiences they share.
Tony might not be all that caring and Christopher might think so. He might be asking to get Chris wacked or get more ammo on his list of reasons to find weaknesses. (Ex: Chris is depressed he might crack under pressure and he's "weak" because of it. I mean he already used that excuse pertaining to Chris drug addiction.).
@@grundlewizard12 not to speak for them but I think it's that having true empathy, the ability to conceive of and understand another's pain or circumstances, isn't possible for a narcissist if they don't have the frame of reference of having literally experienced it themselves. narcissists, being primarily self interested, are just focused on what is relevant to them and only place importance on what they personally value. tony obvs has experience with depression, so he can extend sympathy to chris here. not so when the drug addiction becomes an issue later on. if something exists outside of themselves it isn't real. idk thats my best shot at it anyway
this scene stood out I like how when he asked Chrissy about the depression and basically Chris saying hell nahh while Tony going through it and he can't shake it off really an insult too him but he tried to play it off
@@Mainlyeverything because basically the entire show is the journey of Tony Soprano's last shred of humanity being destroyed. It begins with the fear he feels with the birds leaving, and that part of him is finally snuffed out by killing christopher
"I'm no fuckin mental midget" - sums up the problem in people's attitude to depression, even those suffering from it. Shit - I might be depressed for all I know, but as a man in western society, I'm not about to stop putting on a brave face.
@@connorglaze538 people who suffer with it and have that attitude towards it is usually because all the times they reached out to people claiming they care about it and they shown their true colours over time. It’s kind of a defence mechanism, “Oh you’re gonna throw me to the wolves but bitch when I make an insensitive remark about mental illness? Yeah fuck you nice try” that type deal
Very true, the pretentiousness of society makes you believe it’s accepted which I fell into the trap. As a man with depression, you show moments of weakness which a society of predators will prey on. The women won’t also see you as a stable option either which becomes another frustration. You literally have to keep quiet while they advertise on social media that ‘men need to open up more’. Male suicide is another epidemic in which society pretends to care which brainwashes you into thinking you can which only has the result of you being used in a dog eat dog society. The way to win is ‘stay quiet, speak with actions’. Drop off the face of the earth, use that private time to progress in life and come back humble, in shape and stay quiet so your mouth doesn’t get you into trouble with saying too much.
0:24 The acting in Tony's eyes is so marvelous. First he suspects Chris has depression too. He feels for him and wants to open up and share this moment with his nephew, but then catches himself.. knowing his nephew isn't supposed to know. He quickly glances down to think of a way of knowing more without outing himself. He asks him the "sleeping" question then he looks away, feeling kinda guilty that he's not letting his guard down.
I like the fact that their interaction and reaction to depression is so real , not dramatic , not cinematic, it's just like the real life , this is exactly how in real life u talk about your mental problems with a relative .
This is what separates this show from your typical Scorsese mob flic. This show really got into the personal aspects of these characters rather than only showing them at dinner or committing crimes. Don't get me wrong, I love movies like Goodfellas and Casino but this just takes it to a whole new level.
A movie is only 1-2 hours long nowdays and you have to compress a lot, tv series you have more time to explore deep psychological themes of the characters. You can't compare both.
I was thinking about this scene this morning. This is how two men (granted, they're murderers) are likely to talk about serious issues. They need help, but cannot appear weak. I'm around the same age as Imperioli, so seeing his late 20/early 30s self going through depression, at a time I was going through it resonated with me.
I think because then it wouldn't be "his fault", he could blame something going wrong with him with something he can't control, or at least, be open about and wouldn't be ridiculed for
“The regularness of life is too hard for me or something.” Exactly how I feel. Just the everyday normalcy that most people seem content with drives me crazy. I feel like I can’t function in regular society sometimes.
Powerful scene. These two could have helped each other, as they are both depressed and in the same mental state. Yet because of their code, they cannot be weak. Even though Chris is emotional, it's actually Tony who comes off as weaker here, because the "I'm no mental midget" comment really offended Tony, who nervously reaches for a cigarette for comfort, knowing he's just described him.
He's nervous and insecure talking about this stuff (because in talking about Chris' depression he's talking about his) so he needs to act out violently release the stress. Stomping the cig was the only violence he could do in that moment.
That awkward silence after he asks Chrissy if he's ever thought of suicide. Just tells you both of them have thought of it before and are trying to suppress it
When Christopher says the regualerness of life is too fuckin hard for me that hit deep son, is regular ness even a word, irragardless it's a good scene
2:08 Fuck yes, you can tell from that answer, and the many times we see Chris alone. We’ve seen it elsewhere in the series that if you aren’t a big enough status in the mob, or you can’t get out, suicide is Option A
My favourite scenes from the show are the quiet ones like this, where the pretense of them being mobsters temporarily disappears. You can tell Tony desperately wants to open up to Chrissy and is genuinely concerned about him, but he can’t outright say it due to having to keep up appearances. Another scene is Chrissy crying in the car by himself after Tony B and Tony mock the shit out of him at their uncle’s orchard. Fk I love this show.
Goes from “it’s like the regularness of life is too hard for me i don’t know” to “I’m no mental midget” when depression is suggested. Funny but also heartbreaking
Imagine how different Tony and Christopher's friendship could've ended had they jus been honest with each other here. Breaks my heart to see how much they use to care about each other cause it parallels a lot of brotherhoods that go bad bc no one had the stones to jus communicate.
Their most honest moment, even with the posing at the end you can tell their both desesperate to open up. Other interactions have an hypocritical subtext to them but this was an honest try
Scene Summary...Chrissy describes several symptoms of depression....Dr.Soprano continues his evaluation, after mentioning these clear symptoms of depression Chrissy determines he has cancer then Dr.Soprano comes to the conclusion Chrissy is depressed and it's not cancer...Chrissy declares he's too tough to get depressed. Dr.Soprano gets discouraged and rethinks his choice of becoming a practicing psychiatrist.
TheDstangl The whole show it fucking amazing. You can't praise every scene without leaving some aside. Tho, i do agree with you, it's an amazing work of act.
A lot of people say Tony was pure evil, and to be fair especially towards the end he was really hard to defend, but in my opinion he was just a broken and lost soul, he grew up in the lifestyle with his dad and all, but he had a heart, he wasn’t evil just for the fun of it…….his childhood and environment shaped him into who he became to make a living, but besides that he wasn’t a bad guy, he just struggled with mental health and would have whether he was a mob boss or if he was a math teacher, ironically I think his mental health issues made him more humble and human, he understood the pain of the “happy wanderers” or whatever he called them……mental health strips a man of his confidence, pride, and in Chris’s case with self medicating, his dignity……depression has haunted me my whole life……i turned to drinking like Chris did to self medicate and I became a person I wasn’t to proud of, am I evil for the things I did? Or was I just broken? Either way great show, really makes you think
This show was so much deeper than it gets credit for. The whole mafia thing could be completely removed and it could have been about an average middle class family in New Jersey and it would have still been interesting
Agree to some extent but they needed something more intriguing to move the plot along, which is where the mafia context fits like a glove. Also, the mafia represents traditional values of patriarchy, religion, family….all gradual concepts eroding and evaporating in the modern america of the show and within Tony’s real life family. The show is his struggle to rectify and complement those 2 very similar, yet very different, worlds.
I don’t care if it’s the mafia in a 90’s show or in real life 2023. There’s still a huge stigma to having depression. I think it’s even worse for men. People can say they understand but the truth is most don’t and if you admit it you are looked at as weak or lazy, and then there’s no going back. Anyway great scene that feels like a realistic conversation.
I suffer from ptsd and depression and at a point in my life I got help and go the right meds but it all fell apart when I felt like I had "control" the pills give the illusion of control. Anyway I found a good medium with drugs and alcohol because there is no stigma to drinking and smoking a joint. When u take pills people tend to treat u different.
The elephant in the room (or car) is that they are both filled to with brim with guilt, trauma, and PTSD yet they can't say the quiet part out loud as that would dispel the illusions about life in the Mafia.
I understand what he is saying about the regular-ness of life is too much for him sometimes. And he's in the mafia. Imagine if he worked a 40 hour per week office job.
Great scene, its hard for men to talk about their feelings and the fear of looking vulnerable in front of your friends will keep you from dealing with your problems in a healthy way.
Tony wanted to relate to Christopher so bad but he kept getting shot down. Tony, whose on Prozac, thought about ending his life most likely, and has depression asked the same types of questions Melfi would ask and Christopher played it strong. So Tony pretends to agree to not look weak, mocking people who end their life and calling them "pathetic". Sad scene really. He didn't want to be alone.
Tony: Bunch of losers blowing their skulls all over the bathroom? Christopher: It's fucking pathetic. The silence after that dialogue always gets me, knowing that they likely gon do it lol.
It's always great to see how The Sopranos was able to put a little humor even in the most serious scenes lol the cigarrette lit upside down. Also is sad to watch this scene and then the one in season 6 where Tony is talking to Chrissy and tells him to grow some b*lls because he wouldn't have a drink. You realize how much Tony had degenerated as a person throughout the seasons.
I always felt sorry for Chris. Basically groomed since childhood to join this group of psychopaths. Even when he tried his best to cut out the drink and drugs he was belittled further by Tony.
This scene alone makes me wanna check out the show actually. This is also one of those scenes that gets better and more bitter when you’ve seen the end of the show
@@darreldarrenman3334 Quit spoiling yourself and “spoil” yourself instead by finding the time to watch the show. The Sopranos is up there for me with Peaky Blinders, True Detective S1, and Prison Break S1 (in no particular order). I can’t recommend The Sopranos enough, along with those others shows I listed for that matter if you haven’t already checked them out.
Seeing this scene again makes me realize how morbidly funny their whole interaction is, they can't even discuss depression in a serious manner both have this masculine bravado that they show to themselves and their crew so now they have to keep up this front at all times since showing sincere empathy is weakness in their eyes (especially in the life they lead) also Tony doesn't want anyone one to know that he's getting therapy either, even if he was trying to be sly with his knowledge of depression, then Tony counteracts it with both of them just laughing it off by downplaying suicide. Type A personality shit right there.
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That line about sleeping all the time and sleep being the only thing that’s still enjoyable is extremely cathartic
What do you mean
@@reubena7854 it’s relatable. When I’m depressed I love sleeping because it’s enjoyable and it’s also like a fast forward button for life
@@frankanderson6339 Yep. Hope you’re doing ok
@@frankanderson6339 it's meant to be a lot more depressing because he states how he can't sleep anymore because of the nightmares so you know he's lying when he makes this statement
@@frankanderson6339 I relate too. How are you doing? Hope you're well
This is really quite sad. They're so close to being able to open a dialogue about their depression and help each other, but because of the stigma around it they just can't quite get there.
Jaikay1 me every fucking day
Stigmata*
@@yesgeorge333 Stagmire.
Yeah but there’s no stigmata these days
You see it right when Chris says “im no mental midget” Tony starts to squirm and lights his cig the wrong way.
Christopher had depression like Tony, but instead of seeking help he self-medicated with alcohol and drugs. This is what far too many people do in the world. Very sad.
Drinking is how I deal with my depression because I won’t go see a shrink fuck that shit
@BLACKVSILVER because “the irregularless of life is too hard for him sometimes idk”
Tony sought help and look where that got him
Tony self medicated with eating and murdering people
@@deem9133 that actually explains a lot lmao
As someone who has been down this road, this is an extremely sad scene to watch. Especially when Christopher mentions that the regularness of life is too hard for him.
So, if I’m reading the lines here, Deep down Christopher resents the life of crime?
@@tdevil101
Christopher regrets getting involved in the mafia. He only joined it to please Tony because he’s the closest thing he’s ever had to a father. And it’s ironic because Tony regrets joining the Mob, but he takes it out on everyone.
We weren't meant yo live like this. The modern world is fucking us up psychologically and it's only getting worse.
@@GigaChadh976 he don't tho? He had mentioned in one ep that he always wanted to join tony's crew
@@ryumura6615 yeah but he also tries multiple times to get out of the mob by writing movies, setting Adriana up with her own club, etc., and he does sorta blow up at times, he basically said in one scene idk what episode or season that the shit he does for Tony and the mob take parts of his soul and that he's basically going to hell for Tony. Chris was arguably a sociopathic and fucked up character anyway, but there are times that the show hints that part of that is a product of the things he's had to do to fit in and get Tony's approval
"Take Prozac? Not this skinny guinea" (proceeds to develop a crippling heroin addiction)
Well considering he said that because Prozac can make you gain weight, that’s a perfectly consistent line of reasoning. Heroin definitely doesn’t make you fat
@@macstrong1284 You can scratch the "definitely". There's lots of h addicts who get the munchies, and also laying around nodding all day doesn't burn much calories.
@@devanov3103 heroin always supresses my hunger
@@frankyfrankson3850 Yeah it depends. Some people get the munchies, some don't. I take Kratom daily, 4 times a day. I take it right before eating, so the effect kicks in 15 minutes after I finished my meal. But I only do that because the taste is disgusting, so taking it after a meal would be dumb. It doesn't interfere with my appetite, but it also doesn't give me constipation, so maybe that's the reason. Drink 6 Liters of water every day too :D Because the weed and the kratom give me intense cottonmouth.
"The regularness of life is too hard for me or something"
What a great encapsulation of depression. Who can deal with the regularness of life these days?
Not me
@@Earlydoors272 Stay strong my friend.
The way we leave now is EXTREMELY unnatural.
Anyone who isn't unhappy in modernity is a bell-end: either so actualized and exalted that they've outsmarted depression or they're sub-90 IQ that they're so blissfully absent of an internal monologue...
I would assume the latter in most cases...
In my darkest moments this line has always popped into my mind
@@TaRAAASHBAGS "It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a sick society"
I love how Tony is doing is own version of suicide assessment risk. It's not the best way, but it's something
He most likely learned a little from melf
one of the best and most understated scenes of the show
This conversation between them is so funny yet extremely sad at the same time. Both of them know they deal with the same problem called depression yet they’re too centered around the whole “tough guy” gimmick so they can’t really have that talk . Such a great scene that shows how hopeless their future really is
Well said
It's nice how Tony can at least feel some sympathy for Christopher when they both talk about depression. Simultaneously, it's a little telling when someone can only empathize on experiences they share.
👏🏾👏🏾 yes you get it. This scene doesn’t make or show that Tony is good person
The difference between cognitive empathy and true empathy. A defining trait of a narcissist
@Mattias Blum could you please elaborate?
Tony might not be all that caring and Christopher might think so. He might be asking to get Chris wacked or get more ammo on his list of reasons to find weaknesses. (Ex: Chris is depressed he might crack under pressure and he's "weak" because of it. I mean he already used that excuse pertaining to Chris drug addiction.).
@@grundlewizard12 not to speak for them but I think it's that having true empathy, the ability to conceive of and understand another's pain or circumstances, isn't possible for a narcissist if they don't have the frame of reference of having literally experienced it themselves. narcissists, being primarily self interested, are just focused on what is relevant to them and only place importance on what they personally value. tony obvs has experience with depression, so he can extend sympathy to chris here. not so when the drug addiction becomes an issue later on. if something exists outside of themselves it isn't real. idk thats my best shot at it anyway
this scene stood out I like how when he asked Chrissy about the depression and basically Chris saying hell nahh while Tony going through it and he can't shake it off really an insult too him but he tried to play it off
I thought of it more like Tony could totally relate to him but didn't want to reveal his "weakness" and was frustrated by that.
@@TaRAAASHBAGS yep tony was actually using it as a way to maybe get closer to him
@@Mainlyeverything because basically the entire show is the journey of Tony Soprano's last shred of humanity being destroyed. It begins with the fear he feels with the birds leaving, and that part of him is finally snuffed out by killing christopher
"Depression is rage turned inward"
-Dr. Jennifer Melfi
depression hurts
still misunderstood and still looked down upon
"I'm no fuckin mental midget" - sums up the problem in people's attitude to depression, even those suffering from it. Shit - I might be depressed for all I know, but as a man in western society, I'm not about to stop putting on a brave face.
Especially for men. Harder to open up about it and feel weak. This is a great example of that
@@connorglaze538 people who suffer with it and have that attitude towards it is usually because all the times they reached out to people claiming they care about it and they shown their true colours over time. It’s kind of a defence mechanism, “Oh you’re gonna throw me to the wolves but bitch when I make an insensitive remark about mental illness? Yeah fuck you nice try” that type deal
Yeah, my family doesn't give a fuck.
Very true, the pretentiousness of society makes you believe it’s accepted which I fell into the trap. As a man with depression, you show moments of weakness which a society of predators will prey on. The women won’t also see you as a stable option either which becomes another frustration. You literally have to keep quiet while they advertise on social media that ‘men need to open up more’. Male suicide is another epidemic in which society pretends to care which brainwashes you into thinking you can which only has the result of you being used in a dog eat dog society. The way to win is ‘stay quiet, speak with actions’. Drop off the face of the earth, use that private time to progress in life and come back humble, in shape and stay quiet so your mouth doesn’t get you into trouble with saying too much.
0:24 The acting in Tony's eyes is so marvelous. First he suspects Chris has depression too. He feels for him and wants to open up and share this moment with his nephew, but then catches himself.. knowing his nephew isn't supposed to know. He quickly glances down to think of a way of knowing more without outing himself. He asks him the "sleeping" question then he looks away, feeling kinda guilty that he's not letting his guard down.
I like the fact that their interaction and reaction to depression is so real , not dramatic , not cinematic, it's just like the real life , this is exactly how in real life u talk about your mental problems with a relative .
...not how you should tho
Sorry to hear it
@@hautoa1513 yeh , bitter but true .
It's brilliantly written and acted. No melodrama whatsoever.
This is what separates this show from your typical Scorsese mob flic. This show really got into the personal aspects of these characters rather than only showing them at dinner or committing crimes. Don't get me wrong, I love movies like Goodfellas and Casino but this just takes it to a whole new level.
@@MichelangeloVA Goodfellas did an amazing job portraying Tommy's shine box, something The Sopranos could never achieve.
@@trollpolice Goodfellas didn't show Phil Leotardo turn into a house though
@@bennolaaa Phil Leotardo learnt that trick in the can. I forgot how many years. Was never mentioned.
A movie is only 1-2 hours long nowdays and you have to compress a lot, tv series you have more time to explore deep psychological themes of the characters. You can't compare both.
The Irishman hits some of these themes amazingly.
Chris was probably my favorite overall. He was so relatable and expressed so much of the frustration with society that's relevant to our time.
I was thinking about this scene this morning. This is how two men (granted, they're murderers) are likely to talk about serious issues. They need help, but cannot appear weak. I'm around the same age as Imperioli, so seeing his late 20/early 30s self going through depression, at a time I was going through it resonated with me.
This is why I hate the institution of manhood. It damages us but we’re so obsessed with fake shows of strength that we think emotion is weakness
Good point
Christopher would rather entertain the possibility of cancer than depression
Hypochondriasis and somatic symptoms often accompany depression.
I think because then it wouldn't be "his fault", he could blame something going wrong with him with something he can't control, or at least, be open about and wouldn't be ridiculed for
“The regularness of life is too hard for me or something.”
Exactly how I feel. Just the everyday normalcy that most people seem content with drives me crazy. I feel like I can’t function in regular society sometimes.
Because the modern world is fake and ungodly, it is natural to not want to fit into it.
Same
Same here bro, same here...
Powerful scene. These two could have helped each other, as they are both depressed and in the same mental state. Yet because of their code, they cannot be weak. Even though Chris is emotional, it's actually Tony who comes off as weaker here, because the "I'm no mental midget" comment really offended Tony, who nervously reaches for a cigarette for comfort, knowing he's just described him.
Damn, good insight
lol i like how tony needlessly stomps the cigarette out in chrissy's car
He could have compromised and opened a window to throw it away.
filters dont catch fire that quickly neither.
He's nervous and insecure talking about this stuff (because in talking about Chris' depression he's talking about his) so he needs to act out violently release the stress. Stomping the cig was the only violence he could do in that moment.
@@mattfields8217 good interpretation tbf
@@mattfields8217exactly, it wasn't the cigarette that was annoying him. He didn't look for another one.
Chris at Gene Pontecorvo's funeral "Who wouldn't want to take the easy way out?"
If only it was that easy.
@@caseyfalconer7347 exactly
I saw it last night on a...PROGRAM
Prwogwam
@@x79tmo314be pfp is gay as fuck
That awkward silence after he asks Chrissy if he's ever thought of suicide. Just tells you both of them have thought of it before and are trying to suppress it
Tony taking tips from Dr. Melfi here.
When Christopher says the regualerness of life is too fuckin hard for me that hit deep son, is regular ness even a word, irragardless it's a good scene
Regularness is a word but irregardless ain’t- it’s just regardless
@@laithinator3000 Irregardless is a fake word that Tony says a few times in the Sopranos!
That and looking forward to sleep as it’s the only thing you can enjoy, it’s scarily accurate
Michael Imperioli is amazing
Tragic scene.
2:08
Fuck yes, you can tell from that answer, and the many times we see Chris alone.
We’ve seen it elsewhere in the series that if you aren’t a big enough status in the mob, or you can’t get out, suicide is Option A
Are you saying Chris tried to commit suicide by crashing the car with Tony
@@jonathanbirch2022 no they're both lying they have probably both thought about suicide multiple times throughout the show
It's crazy these little moments and remembering this is an old show where "mental health" wasn't anything anyone EVER mentioned
My favourite scenes from the show are the quiet ones like this, where the pretense of them being mobsters temporarily disappears. You can tell Tony desperately wants to open up to Chrissy and is genuinely concerned about him, but he can’t outright say it due to having to keep up appearances. Another scene is Chrissy crying in the car by himself after Tony B and Tony mock the shit out of him at their uncle’s orchard. Fk I love this show.
1:05 Chris saying 'I'm no mental midget' about depression is inadvertently an insult towards one of Tony's biggest insecurities.
"it's the only thing I still enjoy"
Damn Chrissy
Goes from “it’s like the regularness of life is too hard for me i don’t know” to “I’m no mental midget” when depression is suggested. Funny but also heartbreaking
Imagine how different Tony and Christopher's friendship could've ended had they jus been honest with each other here. Breaks my heart to see how much they use to care about each other cause it parallels a lot of brotherhoods that go bad bc no one had the stones to jus communicate.
Jeeeez SUCH GOOD ACTING. The insecurity on Tony’s face. This scene is so accurate..
the face he makes when he says "depressed"
“I’m no mental midget” coming from the heroin fiend
Some genius used drugs
@@user-dy2wp8lc6c not H tho
@@australian2 Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison
Heroin’s an addictive substance!
@@user-dy2wp8lc6c it had to do with J in their names
It's good to know that in the end Tony helps Christopher end his depression
i liked how in the beginning tony would try and play therapist with a bunch of his associates or family and friends
they were so terrific together. unbelievable chemistry
They were having a nice conversation until Chris said "I'm no fucking mental midget" and Tony took it as an insult
I actually in awe sometimes that a show this hood exists.
I love the technical gesture of tony about cliping himself
Their most honest moment, even with the posing at the end you can tell their both desesperate to open up. Other interactions have an hypocritical subtext to them but this was an honest try
Rest easy, all my fellow warriors of the mind
This has gotta be one of the greatest scenes in tv history in my book
the moments of silence i love
In an alternative universe they went together to the psych and became best friends. They ended up living a happy life together
The happypranos
1:58 when you’re trying to see if your homie is going through the same stuff you are
Scene Summary...Chrissy describes several symptoms of depression....Dr.Soprano continues his evaluation, after mentioning these clear symptoms of depression Chrissy determines he has cancer then Dr.Soprano comes to the conclusion Chrissy is depressed and it's not cancer...Chrissy declares he's too tough to get depressed. Dr.Soprano gets discouraged and rethinks his choice of becoming a practicing psychiatrist.
TheDstangl The whole show it fucking amazing. You can't praise every scene without leaving some aside. Tho, i do agree with you, it's an amazing work of act.
The fact that Tony was trying to open up to Christopher talk about how he feels the same way only to get discouraged it’s hard man….
2:26 was such a sad part they both knew how close they were to that exact situation but can just laugh it off
My heart hurts for tony when he shows any glimpse of remorse or sympathy, I feel like he wants to be understanding so badly
A lot of people say Tony was pure evil, and to be fair especially towards the end he was really hard to defend, but in my opinion he was just a broken and lost soul, he grew up in the lifestyle with his dad and all, but he had a heart, he wasn’t evil just for the fun of it…….his childhood and environment shaped him into who he became to make a living, but besides that he wasn’t a bad guy, he just struggled with mental health and would have whether he was a mob boss or if he was a math teacher, ironically I think his mental health issues made him more humble and human, he understood the pain of the “happy wanderers” or whatever he called them……mental health strips a man of his confidence, pride, and in Chris’s case with self medicating, his dignity……depression has haunted me my whole life……i turned to drinking like Chris did to self medicate and I became a person I wasn’t to proud of, am I evil for the things I did? Or was I just broken? Either way great show, really makes you think
@@dwewe8913 hey man, are you doing better?
“The regularness of life is too hard for me or something” I love Chrissy
This is basically how it ended for Chris on the show, with Tony in the passenger side shooting Chris looks out of disgust and jealousy
the filter was my favorite character, wish they did more with it
Beautiful scene
1:18 I've done that a few times. LMAO
Taste like shit 🤣
This show was so much deeper than it gets credit for. The whole mafia thing could be completely removed and it could have been about an average middle class family in New Jersey and it would have still been interesting
Agree to some extent but they needed something more intriguing to move the plot along, which is where the mafia context fits like a glove. Also, the mafia represents traditional values of patriarchy, religion, family….all gradual concepts eroding and evaporating in the modern america of the show and within Tony’s real life family. The show is his struggle to rectify and complement those 2 very similar, yet very different, worlds.
What a beautiful sky. The scene almost feel like a dream.
I don’t care if it’s the mafia in a 90’s show or in real life 2023. There’s still a huge stigma to having depression. I think it’s even worse for men. People can say they understand but the truth is most don’t and if you admit it you are looked at as weak or lazy, and then there’s no going back. Anyway great scene that feels like a realistic conversation.
"deprwessed"
This is one of the saddest scenes of the show, but i can't hold my laughter once Chrissy says "maybe i have cancer"
I like how Tony is so used to smoke only cuban cigars that he failed to smoke a cigarrate
I suffer from ptsd and depression and at a point in my life I got help and go the right meds but it all fell apart when I felt like I had "control" the pills give the illusion of control. Anyway I found a good medium with drugs and alcohol because there is no stigma to drinking and smoking a joint. When u take pills people tend to treat u different.
realest convo
When he trails saying I don't know. How he stammers the I and repeats again weakly the end of it. Bravo.
Season one I feel is the only season where Tony’s insecurities really almost slips to the guys
Tony's face expressions after chris said 'Im no fuckin mental midget' gets me every time =))
The elephant in the room (or car) is that they are both filled to with brim with guilt, trauma, and PTSD yet they can't say the quiet part out loud as that would dispel the illusions about life in the Mafia.
i like how they're making fun of suicide cases yet their career choice is pretty much slow suicide
theSolo33 they're both able to relate to those feelings and laugh because it's easier than crying about it
By that logic any life is slow suicide
What are you gonna do? Cry like a woman?
Career choice? "You're born into this shit, you are what you are"
"Its like I'm pissed but I'm too tired to be pissed... It's like I'm self pissed"
"I told ya, I'm self pissed, alright I ain't fuckin sad"
I understand what he is saying about the regular-ness of life is too much for him sometimes. And he's in the mafia. Imagine if he worked a 40 hour per week office job.
Or any 9-5 job for that matter
Whoa, that was a close one! Two men almost had a serious, personal discussion about an important subject!
So close......
Depression isn't real...
What a genius scene
Great scene, its hard for men to talk about their feelings and the fear of looking vulnerable in front of your friends will keep you from dealing with your problems in a healthy way.
"We re the Vipers" is still fuckin hilarious.
Sopranos was so far ahead of its time.
Michael Imperioli in my opinion was very underrated as an actor. They finally recognized his talents I believe in season 5 with a well deserved Emmy.
Describes his depression perfectly then denies it lol
Tony wanted to relate to Christopher so bad but he kept getting shot down. Tony, whose on Prozac, thought about ending his life most likely, and has depression asked the same types of questions Melfi would ask and Christopher played it strong. So Tony pretends to agree to not look weak, mocking people who end their life and calling them "pathetic". Sad scene really. He didn't want to be alone.
Often comeback to this scene and im oddly comforted by what they're saying and not saying in this one
this is a great scene but when tony smokes the wrong end of a cigarette I lost it
he’s literally me.
bro how old are you? your account was made in 2006
@@Jesper04 i've spent nearly 20 years on youtube, not a peep.
Tony: Bunch of losers blowing
their skulls all over the bathroom?
Christopher: It's fucking pathetic. The silence after that dialogue always gets me, knowing that they likely gon do it lol.
It's always great to see how The Sopranos was able to put a little humor even in the most serious scenes lol the cigarrette lit upside down. Also is sad to watch this scene and then the one in season 6 where Tony is talking to Chrissy and tells him to grow some b*lls because he wouldn't have a drink. You realize how much Tony had degenerated as a person throughout the seasons.
Great scene sums up the problem of his relationship
I always felt sorry for Chris. Basically groomed since childhood to join this group of psychopaths. Even when he tried his best to cut out the drink and drugs he was belittled further by Tony.
Just like tony. Tony was smart enough to do other things but certain events changed him for life, leading him down the road he's on now.
I just gotta say The Sopranos comments threads are the most wholesome, funny and insightful things on the internet
He hated himself for not being a famous gangster, Chris is so funny.
He hated himself for getting involved in the mafia
Miss the simplicity of the earlier seasons sometimes.
Heartbreaking
Not thisskinny guinea haha
in sry but “The regularness of life” is the funniest thing i ever heard and i burst out laughing everytime i hear it😭
What’s so funny about its extremely sad cocksucker
This scene alone makes me wanna check out the show actually.
This is also one of those scenes that gets better and more bitter when you’ve seen the end of the show
I had to re-read those statements a few times over because of the obvious contradictions within them.
@@featofclay2295 I unfortunately spoiled myself of most of the events through youtube clips, if that's what you're concerned about? lol
@@darreldarrenman3334 Quit spoiling yourself and “spoil” yourself instead by finding the time to watch the show.
The Sopranos is up there for me with Peaky Blinders, True Detective S1, and Prison Break S1 (in no particular order). I can’t recommend The Sopranos enough, along with those others shows I listed for that matter if you haven’t already checked them out.
hits too real
Seeing this scene again makes me realize how morbidly funny their whole interaction is, they can't even discuss depression in a serious manner both have this masculine bravado that they show to themselves and their crew so now they have to keep up this front at all times since showing sincere empathy is weakness in their eyes (especially in the life they lead) also Tony doesn't want anyone one to know that he's getting therapy either, even if he was trying to be sly with his knowledge of depression, then Tony counteracts it with both of them just laughing it off by downplaying suicide. Type A personality shit right there.