Corpse Bride's Disturbing Origins

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Corpse Bride is based on an old story that is much much darker than the Tim Burton movie makes it out to be. As I go over this old folktale, you'll certainly see just how much of it 'inspired' the Corpse Bride animated film... which is more light-hearted if you can believe it! So, let's dive right in to this dark origins of Corpse Bride theory, shall we? But do take care, because this Corpse Bride backstory gets dark.

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For further reading:
"The Finger" story found in "Lillith's Cave: Jewish Tales of the Supernatural" complied by Howard Schwartz, 1991.
jewishjournal. com/culture/arts/11891
screenrant. com/corpse-bride-tim-burton-jewish-story-real-inspiration

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There's another version of this story; the living bride, feeling pity for the weeping corpse, gathers her up, and promises to live a happy life, have enough children for both of them, and swearing she -the corpse bride- will be remembered.

sun_chariot
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I do know there's another story called the Demon in the Tree, that I believed was also a part of the inspiration. I think the the boy proposing to a supernatural entity is still the same, and the corpse did get to be with the couple in a throuple situation, or as they put it 'share' the husband. It's an odd one to say, but the ending sounds a bit nicer

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In hebrew tradition the couple would be betrothed and then the prospective groom would take a year or so while adding an addition to his father's house where the couple would eventually reside. It would not be finished until the father of the groom says it was done- so the groom knew not the day nor the hour when he could go and get his bride.
In the meantime the bride would be at her parent's home getting her things ready to bring to her new home, not knowing when her groom would come and whisk her away.
Usually it was in the middle of the night and the only warning would be a shout from a family member. Then a procession of unmarried ladies would escourt groom and bride together to where there would be feasting and a celebrarion of their union.
It's my favorite wedding custom. It's so romantic!❤

DrinkYourNailPolish
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I had a feeling the origins would be very dark. A money-hungry serial killer seems oddly specific and convenient.

chessieray
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I remember another similar -- but more positive -- tale from "My Grandmother's Stories" by Adela Geras. Yes, this is of Eastern European Jewish heritage. The book it is included in is entitled, "The Ghost Bride, " which I thought for a moment was the one you might reference. The subject was an unhappy "spirit" who appeared before weddings were about to take place and caused brides to go into hysterics. Since the book is out of print (although still available at some libraries and second-hand booksellers), I will give a "spoiling" synopsis. One calm, rational bride-to-be speaks to the ghost and finds that she died before her "hour of joy." The bride-to-be is sympathetic and offers to allow her to stand with her under the chuppah if she will "cease and desist" from frightening any future brides. This, the ghost-bride is amenable to. She stands with the bride during the ceremony and goes her way. (She might "hang around" during the reception afterwards.) At the end of the tale, the reader is cautioned that he or she might catch a glimpse of a young woman in antique wedding attire at future wedding festivities but not to be alarmed, just to act as if she is a "normal"' guest and mind your own business!

rebeccaaugustine
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Your voice is so calm and whimsicle, it fits perfectly with your choice of topic and the art style within the animated segments.
I may be a new fan but I am confident you can go far.

Happy Holidays if you celebrate them and I hope you are able to cover more of what you like in the future.

MagicAnimalStudio
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T_T the poor bride. couldn't they have arranged her to wed a corpse of bachelor who died around the same? anything to appease her T_T

Zypherfox
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I love the movie and still it's a shame the context to an older folktale was erased - not even credited

kademelien
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Two days in a row I learn about spooky Jewish wedding folklore
This, and the story of a Black Wedding
I wish I was told these things in Sunday school
Would have made temple way more interesting lol

presentlycrescent
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Your artstyle and aesthetic is really cool, thank you for your videos!

KieranJonasGraham
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''Hour of joy''? And people say old fairy tales are dark and grim. That's downright optimistic.

TheAdorkableRJ
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I bet her soul was in Sheol before it came back to her body. And went back there after she died.

jacobshore
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I knew it!!! We are going to be talking about both Jewish stories! There is an other story called "The Demon in the tree", which it's also an inspiration for the course bride.

nastaziamakri
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Your videos make all my anxiety and stuff melt away. Love the content, humor and your voice is so relaxing. Thank you for helping calm down the world x

gracietownsend
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im so happy you still make these, i hope you're doing okay in these hard times ♡

fugliekitty
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An origin story for Corpse Bride? Do I dare click? Yes!!!

kaidorade
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This was interesting hearing the original story. I didn't know there was an old version of Corpse Bride. I had always wondered if Corpse Bride took inspiration from this movie from 1988 called Goddess of Love. There are so many similarities between the two. They both have the same basic premise, but replace corpse with goddess who has been turned to stone by the gods.

kristynheagberg
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This is one of my favorite movies I think it is underrated people don't talk about it much.

wildtk
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Excellent episode, thanks for the update.

greatazuredragon
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Not what i expected to see in my recommended but not disappointed happy to be here

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