I’ve featured “The Amazing World Gumball'' so many times on this channel, yet, there’s
still so much gold to be found.
Everytime I go back to this wonderful cartoon for a new video idea I discover something
else the show did that further proves my theory that the writers of the show must be woke.
The more episodes I watch, the more appreciation I gain for its messages, and the creativity
for how the conflicts resolve themselves.
From The Meaning of Life, to curing depression, to dealing with bullies, it’s pretty clear
this show gets really deep at times.
The respectable part about it though, is the fact that it doesn’t try to take itself
too seriously.
I admire how it’s able to take serious topics, and make them lighthearted and comedic.
Recently, I’ve discovered 3 episodes that preach the same moral, and that is to respect
your family with a forgiving heart.
Now before you throw up in a trash can because of how cheesy that sounded, hear me out because
this is an issue that is more common in families than you might think.
And family doesn’t only include your parents or siblings, it can also include your friends,
or even a neighbor.
The episode, “The Heart” centers around Gumball, and Darwin showing nothing, but love,
and kindness to their neighbor Mr. Robinson.
Yet, despite this affection, the grumpy old man talks trash behind their back anyway.
Obviously, the boys
are hurt by his comments.
Now, when I say hurt, I mean they’re depressed…
notice the dark clouds hovering over their heads.
As the story points out, Mr. Robinson isn’t this sad and grumpy for no reason.
As we look back about a decade ago, he used to have a much more positive attitude on life,
but then one random day, all of that joy, and happiness was sucked out of him.
Now all he is left with are the memories of who he once was, how peaceful his relationship
once was, and how enjoyable his life once was.
Throughout this story he tries to win back the hearts of Gumball, and Darwin to show
them he’s not really a bad person.
After trying a bunch of strategies that do nothing but add insult to injury, his last
resort is approaching them directly and complimenting them, but once again, he unintentionally insults them.
With the sad realization that all of his efforts have only made things worse, Mr. Robinson
starts to break down in front of the boys, but he holds it in to protect himself from
his feelings.
This is a toxic mindset that is so easy to believe.
Really all it is is a strategy we use to protect ourselves from being vulnerable.
My theory is that over the years, his heart has been broken so many times to the point
where he doesn’t know how to express himself anymore.
He doesn’t know right from wrong.
He doesn’t know what is or isn’t socially acceptable.
Which is why he ends up in jail like 3 times in this episode, no joke.
But hey, just because you’re socially awkward doesn’t mean you’re not worthy of love.
It’s easy to believe in that ridiculous notion especially when social media is constantly
judging people for the smallest things.
Gumball, and Darwin resolve this issue by suffocating him with their love, and basically
kill him with kindness.
Now if you thought that story was moving, wait until you hear about this next one.
In the episode, “The Parents” Nicole runs into her mom and dad after not talking to
them for over 20 years.
The reason for this is because there’s some beef between them.
So the rest of Nicole’s family invites them over for some good old, quality time together,
if you catch my drift.
So what is Nicole’s reason for being upset with her parents for so long?
This is a legitimate problem a lot of children go through in real life, they always have
to try and make their parents happy, and that can get tiresome.
For Nicole, her parents are never satisfied, no matter what she did, no matter how much
success she's had.
However, Nicole isn’t this perfect human/cat hybrid either.
She’s screwed up a times herself, costing her parents time, and money.
But again, this was all 20 years ago, so while the reasons for the separation may be valid
somewhat, 20 years is more than enough time to forget the past and start over.
Lost story short, it eventually gets to a point where they realize they have no idea
why they’re still angry at each other.
That can be the case for a lot of arguments.
If the argument goes on long enough, eventually it loses its meaning, and you realize it doesn’t
even matter what happened, or who’s right or wrong.
What matters is the present moment.
After Gumball sings this heartwarming song about forgiveness.
Nicole, and her parents kiss and make up.
The last episode I want to talk about is similar to the one with Mr. Robinson, except this
time Gumball and Darwin are the ones talking behind someone's back… that someone being
their very own father, Richard.
Coincidently, he shows up at the right place, at the right time to listen to the conversation
in its entirety.
Of course, this breaks his heart, and sends him down an instant state of depression.
Because of this awkward situation, this pretty much breaks the family apart to the point
where everyone stops talking to each other.
So then, Darwin comes up with a questionable idea to basically intentionally commit suicide,
so that their dad can save them.
To his credit everything goes according to his plan.
After Gumball’s near death experience he makes up with his father, and realizes it’s
important not to let some petty gripe stop him from respecting his family.
In conclusion, just as these 3 episodes demonstrate…
Respect your neighbor, respect your parents, respect people in general.
By focusing on the good in others, it fades away all the other stuff that isn’t really
that important.
Granted, not every argument is something petty, and unmeaningful, and I get that, I’m just
talking about the ones that are.
By understanding these 3 episodes, you’ll know whether or not the hate you have for
someone is justified.
A lot of the time, it’s just a simple misunderstanding.
In the wise words of Gumball, if it’s too hard to forgive, then just give…
Let go of all the weight that won't let you live.
This was Made2Express.
Thanks for watching.