Kirsten: American Girl (An Exhaustive Analysis of a Pioneer Icon) Babbity Kate 2023-11-06 | Kirsten Larson. The girl, the doll, the legend. It's time for a ridiculously detailed deep dive into every nook and cranny of her 1854 world. I read 9 Kirsten books, cooked 7 Kirsten recipes, did 8 Kirsten crafts, and discussed and ranked over 30 pieces of doll clothing, accessories, and furniture. Enjoy.-------Support me on Patreon and see sneak peeks for future American Girl deep dives: patreon.com/babbitykate-------Full references, info sources, and a bunch more info can be found HERE:babbitykate.squarespace.com/kirsten-pageGinger cookie recipe and onion dye instructions found at that link.-------Things I Will Be Insensitive About (aka content notes):Death-Child death, depicted and referenced in fiction (Meet Kirsten recap, Mystery recap)-Death, depicted in fiction, including illustration of a corpse (Changes for Kirsten recap)-References to maternal and infant mortality (Happy Birthday, Kirsten recap and interstitial)Hatred and racism-Derogatory language about Indigenous people, used in fiction (Kirsten Learns a Lesson recap)-Discussion of anti-Indigenous racism and references to oppression of Native people in the Midwest in the 19th Century (throughout Kirsten Learns a Lesson recap and interstitial, as well as Short Story and Welcome to Kirsten’s World recaps)Miscellaneous sensitive topics-Violent threats made with a firearm, depicted in fiction (Short Story recaps) -Corporal punishment of children, referenced but not depicted in fiction (Kirsten Learns a Lesson recap)-Non-graphic references to symptoms of serious illness (Meet Kirsten recap)-Spousal abuse referenced but not depicted in fiction (Mystery recap)-Grief and mourning, depicted and referenced (throughout Meet Kirsten, Kirsten Learns a Lesson, Short Stories, and Mystery sections)------Works Referenced and where to find them:The Dark Fantastic: Race and the Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games by Ebony Elizabeth Thomas (2020)Bookshop.org link: bookshop.org/a/95396/9781479806072Amazon link: amzn.to/3QK5PCs38 Nooses: Lincoln, Little Crow, and the Beginning of the Frontier’s End by Scott W. Berg (2013)Bookshop.org link: bookshop.org/a/95396/9780307389138Amazon link: amzn.to/3sk4fxCKirsten Books:Main series (6 books):I bought the hard copies on eBay. The books are out of print but secondhand copies are easy to find and full scans of all the main series books can be found online.The Runaway Friend (Mystery):Ebook available at amazon: amzn.to/47o4VkBScans available online. Pretty easy to buy secondhand.Short stories:Harder to find. Scans of the original American Girl Magazine issues that printed the first versions can be found at the Internet Archive.For example: archive.org/details/ag-magazine-sep-oct-1995/mode/2upWelcome to Kirsten's World:Find at a library or buy a secondhand physical copy online.*links may be affiliate links that give me a small commission on purchases!-------Worn on Screen:Kirsten 1854 Eras Tour shirt:redbubble.com/i/sweatshirt/The-1854-Tour-Kirsten-Historical-American-Pioneer-Girl-Doll-by-babbityrabbity/151842572.73735Gold rush Taylor Swift lyrics shirt:redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/with-your-looped-braids-falling-into-place-like-dominos-by-babbityrabbity/151843563.QUQESOther silly Kirsten / Swiftie shirts:redbubble.com/people/babbityrabbity/shop?artistUserName=babbityrabbity&asc=u&collections=3696574&iaCode=all-departments&sortOrder=relevantClassic AG Illustrations shirt: (this artist has a bunch of cute AG designs on teepublic)teepublic.com/t-shirt/6786439-american-girl-classics-meet-outfits?store_id=119025Oregon Trail shirt:amzn.to/3QKrqe3Pioneer bonnet:amzn.to/479O2dm*links may be affiliate links that give me a small commission on purchases!00:00 Intro13:04 Meet Kirsten Recap42:07 Meet Doll Collection50:21 Meet Interstitial01:02:59 Kirsten Learns a Lesson Recap01:28:07 Lesson Doll Collection01:31:07 Lesson Interstitial02:00:02 Kirsten's Surprise Recap02:19:56 Surprise Doll Collection02:22:43 Surprise Interstitial02:29:21 Happy Birthday, Kirsten Recap02:53:35 Birthday Doll Collection02:56:55 Birthday Interstitial03:27:02 Kirsten Saves the Day Recap03:54:01 Saves Doll Collection03:56:54 Saves Interstitial03:57:40 Changes for Kirsten Recap04:21:02 Changes Doll Collection04:23:02 Changes Interstitial04:41:20 Short Stories Recaps04:59:39 Welcome to Kirsten's World Recap05:10:37 Mystery Recap05:17:39 Outfits Rankings05:32:03 Wrap-Up05:39:59 i'm so tired
Reciting A Christmas Carol like its tiktok drama (Full reading of Stave 1: Marleys Ghost) Babbity Kate 2024-12-24 | Idk what to tell you. Dickens holds up.These began life as a series on tiktok (which you can probably tell by the aspect ratio. and the audio quality. and the general sensibility.).Find me across the interwebs:Patreon: patreon.com/babbitykateTikTok: tiktok.com/@babbity.kateInstagram: instagram.com/babbity_kateA note on the closed captions: the caption text is the actual text of the book, retrieved from Gutenberg.org. This means you get to see the original spelling and punctuation and the like, which is pretty cool. BUT it also means that if I mess up a word (which I do at least three times in the video), there will be a miss-match between the captions and the spoken words.gutenberg.org/files/46/46-h/46-h.htmThe headband I wear as the narrator is from an amazing shop called Storiarts. They were kind enough to give me a discount code and affiliate link to share with you guys after I shouted them out on tiktok, so you can save 10% with code BABBITYKATE shopping at storiarts.com/BABBITYKATE .My copy of A Christmas Carol is a reproduction of the very first edition, printed for the 1843 Christmas season. You can find it here: (affiliate links)Bookshop.org: bookshop.org/a/95396/9781398814196 (an easy way to support independent bookstores with online shopping!)Amazon: amzn.to/41PW3VkThe recording of God Rest Ye, Merry Gentleman used in the credits is from 1917 so I better not have to fight off any copyright strikes on this one.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:God_Rest_You_Merry,_Gentlemen.ogg"God rest you merry, gentlemen," The Carol SingersEdison Blue Amberol #3346, Edison Diamond Disc matrix #56771917University of California Santa Barbara Cylinder Preservation and Digitization Project, Wikimedia Commons
Reciting A Christmas Carol like it’s tiktok drama (part 7 of full series!) #christmas #reading Babbity Kate 2024-12-20 | ...
Taylor Swift’s book was not professional grade work. #swiftie #taylorswift #erastour Babbity Kate 2024-12-16 | ...
Samantha: American Girl (Part 1: the Doll, the Girl, the LEGEND) Babbity Kate 2024-10-13 | I am delighted to present a dangerously comprehensive deep dive into the life and times of a turn-of-the-century icon, a Bright Victorian Beauty, Samantha Parkington.Find me across the interwebs:Patreon: patreon.com/babbitykateTikTok: tiktok.com/@babbity.kateInstagram: instagram.com/babbity_kateThere’s a ton of bonus content and a bunch of lovely people over on my Patreon!patreon.com/babbitykateI have too many links to fit in this description, so all my sources, references, and suggested further reading/watching can be found at this public post: patreon.com/posts/113808158Kate, what are you wearing???I thought you’d never ask! Lots of what I use and wear is linked in my Amazon storefront here: amazon.com/shop/babbitykate/list/2C4TZITR5WFMY?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfbabbitykatOr in my redbubble shop here: redbubble.com/people/babbityrabbityEverything else is in this public post: patreon.com/posts/113808158Nothing you see is sponsored, but links may be affiliate links.Sensitive Content Topics:(find detailed descriptions of what you'll find in the video and which section it will come up in at this link: patreon.com/posts/113808158 )Harm Coming to Children (including abuse, neglect, poverty, and child labor)Discrimination, Racism, and Bigotry (specifically anti-Black and anti-Irish)Familial Death, primarily of parents (aka Orphan Syndrome)00:00 intro05:32 the era12:32 the books29:48 Meet Samantha recap1:03:51 Meet collection1:26:34 breakfast1:38:05 Alice Roosevelt1:52:19 Samantha Learns a Lesson recap2:17:58 Lesson interstitial2:28:55 short story recaps2:54:17 Nellie, Jessie, and race3:04:47 Samantha's Surprise recap3:35:36 Surprise collection3:41:32 sachet4:00:32 christmas crafts4:11:25 outro and credits
Disney Princess 101 Tiktok Compilation Babbity Kate 2024-04-26 | By popular demand (no really), my tiktoks from last summer introducing you to the Disney Princess Pink Void need a new home where they will be available if anything should happen to the Other App and they can be rewatched without scrolling.If you want more short form content, I am still posting new tiktoks every week on Princesses, American Girl, tv shows, sewing and crafting, and anything else my little heart desires.On this channel, I am continuing my American Girl mega-video series. A longform Disney Princess video is also in the works.... for someday.Find me on Patreon: patreon.com/babbitykate
The 2013 Emmys Had a Dance Number (please let me tell you everything about it) Babbity Kate 2024-03-27 | I think about this dance several times a week and nobody ever knows what I’m talking about so we are going to DISCUSS it today.Watch videos like this early, as well as bonus content on my Patreon: patreon.com/babbitykateFind links to references and video sources here: babbitykate.squarespace.com/emmys-referencesI’m on TikTok: tiktok.com/@babbity.kateI’m on Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/80347528-babbity-kateI’m on Instagram when I remember it exists: instagram.com/babbity_kateI’m on Threads occasionally: threads.net/@babbity_kate00:00 Intro04:19 Luck Be a Lady07:07 Mad Men15:59 Game of Thrones22:39 AHS Asylum34:03 Boardwalk Empire45:24 Breaking Bad54:00 Big Bang Theory1:01:49 Get Lucky1:09:06 Tonys Digression1:21:42 Everyone Hated It1:36:19 Epilogue
What Is Midnights?? (a video essay) Babbity Kate 2024-02-10 | When I filmed this video it was VERY timely and relevant because I had started early enough for it to be done the week after then Grammys, when I assumed a Midnights retrospective would be the Most Relevant. I was extremely proud until Taylor came in and wrecked my plans. Did the extra credit but got graded on a curve, as it were. But I think the new album announcement might make this an even better time to look back on the Midnights era and try to sort out what, exactly, we got. Because it was certainly an era. But I’m not sure it was an album.Join us on Patreon for early access to videos like this, exclusive bonus content, and behind-the-scenes updates on future projects!patreon.com/babbitykateReferences:Album edition charts:reddit.com/r/TaylorSwift/comments/13qzg6r/if_anyone_happens_to_be_confused_by_all_thereddit.com/r/TaylorSwift/comments/13rxbpx/midnights_album_tracks_guide“Sonically cohesive” (Interview for the Grammys)youtube.com/watch?v=c6n4kcFNnSY&si=HIOcH_wl6YAtVojCArticles and posts referenced:rollingstone.com/music/music-news/taylor-swift-midnights-bonus-tracks-target-exclusive-edition-1234591535nytimes.com/2022/10/31/arts/music/taylor-swift-midnights-billboard-chart.htmlrollingstone.com/music/music-news/taylor-swift-special-very-chaotic-surprise-1234612879businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-youre-losing-me-lyrics-references-analysis-explanation-2023-6variety.com/2024/digital/news/universal-music-group-pulling-songs-tiktok-licensing-deal-1235892437twitter.com/chartstswift/status/1564221544066326530?lang=en#
Characters That Shouldnt Have Origin Stories (video essay) Babbity Kate 2024-01-25 | I do not endorse the opinions of any of the weird little old men I quote in this video.Join the cool kids on Patreon: patreon.com/babbitykateReferences & Further Reading/WatchingIntro/Part 1I use “Art Sins” as used (coined?) by CJ the X here: youtube.com/watch?v=dMpJFbwR8OMTheir Rick and Morty video was also a major influence on this piece.Hayley Whipjack watched all the Shrek there is, and is also making a fantastic Once Upon a Time recap series: @haleywhipjack Director Mike Disa tells the horror story of his brief time as director of the attempted Seven Dwarfs prequel:http://bit.ly/47Lh2b4Dopey movie trailer: bit.ly/3Ogmw6O“Not Every Character Needs an Origin Story,” Amelia Tait, Wired.com: wired.com/story/prequels-film-origin-storyPart 2Digital images of early edition Wizard of Oz book: loc.gov/item/03032405My favorite source on all things Oz is @ theozvlog on TikTok.Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (may be affiliate links)The ebook is free with Kindle Unlimited: amzn.to/48AOZwdBookshop.org: bookshop.org/a/95396/9780060987107 Amazon: amzn.to/3OgmZG6Part 2BDr. Casey Fiesler (professercasey on tiktok) is one of my favored sources for explanations on IP law. Her YT video on Steamboat Willie is a good crash course on public domain and the way characters can be “partially” under copyright: youtube.com/watch?v=lnGL55VOj_4Gregory Maguire Interviews:Video - AG 90: youtube.com/watch?v=680izhY_y2IText - Broadway World: bit.ly/3u6FpSUText - The Guardian: bit.ly/47GVSecPart 2CNeil Gamon addresses changing the Chesterton quote: bit.ly/3HPcbv7Text of Tremendous Trifles by Chesterton: gutenberg.org/files/8092/8092-h/8092-h.htmPart 3Interview with Gene Wilder: youtu.be/ezfVc5MGmIU?t=608Paper on “textual whitewashing” of oompa-loompas in revisions and adaptions: bit.ly/3O9K6SrMore on Roald Dahl’s legacy from TIME: time.com/5937507/roald-dahl-anti-semitismInteresting analysis of an early draft with a Black Charlie: nytimes.com/2017/09/22/books/review/roald-dahl-black-charlie-chocolate-factory.htmlAll films referenced: (letterboxd list)letterboxd.com/babbity_kate/list/origin-stories-video-referencesTV shows:Once Upon a Time (ABC) 2011-2018The House of the Dragon (HBO/Max) 2022-Game of Thrones (HBO/Max) 2011-2019Better Call Saul (AMC) 2015-2022The Adventures of Puss in Boots (Dreamworks/Netflix) 2015-2018Books: (goodreads links)THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES, Suzanne Collins, 2020goodreads.com/book/show/51901147-the-ballad-of-songbirds-and-snakesThe Chronicles of Narnia series, C.S. Lewis, 1950-1956goodreads.com/book/show/11127.The_Chronicles_of_NarniaTREMENDOUS TRIFLES (anthology), C.K. Chestertongoodreads.com/book/show/2806539-tremendous-triflesWICKED, Gregory Maguire, 1995goodreads.com/book/show/37442.WickedStage Shows:Wicked, premiered 200300:00 Intro02:45 What Is My Problem23:06 Wicked29:13 The Public Domain39:07 Good & Evil43:54 Willy Wonka 56:44 Kisses
POV: It’s 2004 and you’re dreaming of an American Girl Doll #americangirldoll Babbity Kate 2023-12-29 | ...
POV: It’s 2005 and you’re dreaming of an American Girl Doll #americangirldoll Babbity Kate 2023-12-29 | ...
Bella Swans Khaki Skirt (on desire, perspective, and overanalyzing Twilight memes) Babbity Kate 2023-10-04 | We've been wrong about Bella's khaki skirt for 20 years. Edward's POV (and this video) are here to set the record straight.--Find Midnight Sun from Bookshop.org (which supports independent bookstores) here: bookshop.org/a/95396/9780316629454Kindle edition: amzn.to/3LIihQbClicks on links may give me a small commission. ---Most of the Twilight Saga's literary sins are victimless crimes, with one notable exception. The real stories, culture, and home of the Quileute people were exploited in the creation of Twilight's fictional werewolf shapeshifters. To be frank, the Quileute Nation is owed a massive apology and compensation from Meyer and the filmmakers behind the Twilight movies. (In my opinion.)If you want to learn more about this real community, you can start here: quileutenation.orgI encourage you to check out their current efforts to relocate essential community centers out of a tsunami zone. Consider donating here: mthg.org--References:My trusted expert on the Twilight timeline: tiktok.com/@sarahelizabeth_talksStephanie Meyer interview with Remember Twilight: youtu.be/EJno93x1JFE?t=1907The Gap catalog page: clickamericana.com/topics/beauty-fashion/vintage-clothing/vintage-the-gap-hoodies-jeansTight turtleneck picture: menspriorities.com/products/lucca-beige-turtleneck-knitwearIf you don't recognize the baby muffin, presumably because you were born after the publication of Twilight, here is a fun adventure for you: youtube.com/watch?v=IYnsfV5N2n8Various meme sources:tumblr.com/twilightisgaynow/179557531011/neverforget-the-time-that-bella-wore-a-fullreddit.com/r/twilight/comments/u7yu1j/listen_the_book_never_says_her_skirt_is_made_fromreddit.com/r/twilight/comments/jhdcbk/utterly_indecent_stuff_ahead_proceed_at_your_owntwitter.com/twilightreborn/status/1536012807245910017
You’ve been bamboozled by Big Barbie (aka new video just dropped) #americangirldolls Babbity Kate 2023-09-27 | ...
The American Girl Doll Zombie Apocalypse Babbity Kate 2023-09-26 | Like Samantha Parkington, I have emerged from the grave with CONTENT for you as I enter my American Girl era. Don your bonnets and clutch your pearls as we dive into a thing that’s DIFFERENT NOW and I don’t LIKE it.-------------------------All my links are here: babbitykate.squarespace.comTiktoks on AG and much more: tiktok.com/@babbity.kate-------------------------Most images are from the American Girl website, either today’s or through the wayback machine. The catalog pictures are fan-posted, some by the blog americangirlfan.com or doll ightful dolls. The book illustrations are taken from the paperback books I purchased for myself for this project. Many are from the excellent American Girl Wiki, from which I took most of the dates I used to put together the timeline. I am grateful for the work of AG fans that kept these meticulous and detailed records; any mistakes are my own. Probably. I mean, it’s still a fan wiki.-------------------------There’s a truly tremendous amount to discuss when it comes to American Girl.I realize that my rosy, nostalgic view of the brand can appear as dismissal of the brand’s issues, but as I allude to, the brand embodies a simplistic, outdated, and privileged worldview in many respects. And there have been a lot of mistakes.The brand has a complicated history of representing race, which I briefly allude to but is outside the scope of this video. Here are a couple places to start to learn more:If you read nothing else about AG, read Aisha Harris’ amazing piece on the development of Addy Walker: slate.com/culture/2016/09/the-making-of-addy-walker-american-girls-first-black-doll.htmlSmithsonian mag with lots of quotes on Claudie’s launch: smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/new-american-girl-doll-celebrates-black-joy-during-the-harlem-renaissance-180980643Some videos with deep dives on topics covered:Video on AG history: youtube.com/watch?v=r1qFCdIWATA&t=454sReferenced video on the Beforever rebrand: youtube.com/watch?v=YxlOTWz83oc&t=1330s-------------------------Many of my subscribers followed me for Disney Princess content. I am currently choosing to take a break from discussing anything Disney, as well as movies and TV in general, in solidarity with WGA and SAG-AFTRA workers striking for fair contracts from the AMPTP. I have hope for a positive resolution to the strikes soon, and you can expect more Princess content then. In the meantime, you can support the workers who make some of your favorite media possible here: http://give.actorsfund.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2857&2857.donation=form1&mfc_pref=TThe unions have said that voicing your support on social media also helps their cause.I can’t wait to take you all on a journey into the world of Kirsten Larson. Look for that video (which will be… long. Not like this video is long. I’m talking multiple hours) in a couple weeks. Thank you for your support!
