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Episode 2 takes us inside Disneys Parks, where imagination is quickly being replaced by IP.
you could listen to ithere, and follow the entire series at theDisney Dilemma hub.
Is Kevin Perjurer YouTubes answer to Ken Burns?
Honestly, yeah, probably.
Its untapped territory and untapped analysis, Perjurer explained toSlatelast year.
People dont analyze theme parks the way we analyze other forms of art.
But I dont think its possible to doenoughanalysis on how theme parks have affected American culture.
Perjurer has found a new way to document pop culture that doesnt consist of just reading a Wikipedia page.
If you want to catch up withDefunctland,heres where to start.
What happened to the excess slime remains a mystery.
A.G.
Perjurer chats with former Nick Hotel manager Kate Kelly about her experience working at the property.
I mean, the man is making feature-length documentaries for free.
If unsafe water parks arent scary enough, check out the defunct Tokyo Disneylands Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour.
Was it always this bad?
How did it get that way?
Its the rare theme-park vlog that urban-studies students could learn something from.
Also: lots of Robert Moses being dastardly.
R.A.
You wont believe how pervy this place used to be.
Its an example of a non-theme-park topic that nevertheless fits perfectly into Perjurers wheelhouse.
Start here if youre horny:
Yes, this video is about Garfield.
Yes, it begins with two minutes on the history of picnics.
Then it tells the century-spanning story of a boat ride at the Pennsylvania theme park Kennywood.
R.A.
Maybe youre just diametrically opposed to all things Disney.
