7 Serious Life Lessons From Adventure Time
Sure, Adventure Time can be super weird, but occasionally, some wise pieces of advice sneak in. Why? BECAUSE ADVENTURE TIME IS WRITTEN BY ADULTS. All writers have to draw upon personal experience when creating a script — it’s part of the creative process. It seems that the writers of Adventure Time may have gone through some serious sh*t (bad breakups, existential crisis, etc.) because the stuff these characters talk about is DEEP. Our moms may say we need to stop "watching that fat purple blob and go outside for once", but what they don’t know is that we are becoming better humans by watching Adventure Time.
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When Princess Bubblegum invites Ricardio out to dance, Finn is jealous that she didn’t ask him. Jake tells Finn to stop waiting for other people to give him permission. He should get out there and do what he wants! So, the next time you don’t get asked to a school dance, go anyways and have the best time — because you can! DISCLAIMER: This advice does not apply to killing or stealing.
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Sure, this statement about dating is dark, but at least Finn understands the gravity of playing with hearts! Maybe I’ve just been burned ONE too many times, but it seems like a lot of people are careless when it comes to other people's romantic feelings. If we all realized that we or the person we’re seeing could get hurt in the process, perhaps we’d be more conscientious before entering into relationships. ARE YOU LISTENING, BRIAN? YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT HOW YOU TREAT PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT YOU. *Clears Throat* Nothing to see here, folks, nothing to see here.
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Here, Finn is referring to the fact that our bodies are designed to release certain chemicals like dimethyltryptamine (DMT) during near-death experiences. This means that death is as much a part of our body’s programming as digesting and breathing. Why, then, do we act as if it doesn’t exist? The more we embrace our eventual demise, the more we can live in the present. I think I heard Oprah say that once. Oprah and Adventure Time are pretty much the only sources I trust for life advice.
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This is said by the wisest Adventure Time character, Jake, in the "Puhoy" episode when Finn is obsessing over Flame Princess not laughing at his joke. Personally, I’ve NEVER done that and have NO idea what that feels like and I NEVER over-think things and I am well aware that everything is NOT about me. Uhhhhh ... as someone who spends a lot of time in my head instead the real world, about 99% of my problems are things I’ve completely made up. Please tell me I’m no not the only one? THANK YOU, JAKE, FOR PUTTING MY ISSUES INTO PERSPECTIVE SO ELOQUENTLY.
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Reeeeaaaal smooth, Finn! This quote is from the "Gotcha" episode where Finn saves Lumpy Space Princess from the evil mirrors. Note to all the dudes out there: if you say this to a girl, she will inevitably say, "Awwwww" and love you forever. But it IS true — looking good isn't all about selfies. It comes from being comfortable and confident in yourself (and your brain and stuff)! You’re going to write this Adventure Time quote on your bathroom mirror in lipstick and Instagram it, aren’t you? So predictable.
This quote was said by the Receptor at the Institute of So Und in the "James Baxter the Horse" episode. It’s a basic life lesson, but it’s good to hear nonetheless.
What is the favorite thing you’ve learned from Adventure Time? Let us know in the comments below!
On Getting What you Want
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When Princess Bubblegum invites Ricardio out to dance, Finn is jealous that she didn’t ask him. Jake tells Finn to stop waiting for other people to give him permission. He should get out there and do what he wants! So, the next time you don’t get asked to a school dance, go anyways and have the best time — because you can! DISCLAIMER: This advice does not apply to killing or stealing.
On Dating
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Sure, this statement about dating is dark, but at least Finn understands the gravity of playing with hearts! Maybe I’ve just been burned ONE too many times, but it seems like a lot of people are careless when it comes to other people's romantic feelings. If we all realized that we or the person we’re seeing could get hurt in the process, perhaps we’d be more conscientious before entering into relationships. ARE YOU LISTENING, BRIAN? YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT HOW YOU TREAT PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT YOU. *Clears Throat* Nothing to see here, folks, nothing to see here.
On Dying
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Here, Finn is referring to the fact that our bodies are designed to release certain chemicals like dimethyltryptamine (DMT) during near-death experiences. This means that death is as much a part of our body’s programming as digesting and breathing. Why, then, do we act as if it doesn’t exist? The more we embrace our eventual demise, the more we can live in the present. I think I heard Oprah say that once. Oprah and Adventure Time are pretty much the only sources I trust for life advice.
On Focusing on What’s Real
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This is said by the wisest Adventure Time character, Jake, in the "Puhoy" episode when Finn is obsessing over Flame Princess not laughing at his joke. Personally, I’ve NEVER done that and have NO idea what that feels like and I NEVER over-think things and I am well aware that everything is NOT about me. Uhhhhh ... as someone who spends a lot of time in my head instead the real world, about 99% of my problems are things I’ve completely made up. Please tell me I’m no not the only one? THANK YOU, JAKE, FOR PUTTING MY ISSUES INTO PERSPECTIVE SO ELOQUENTLY.
On Inner Beauty
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Reeeeaaaal smooth, Finn! This quote is from the "Gotcha" episode where Finn saves Lumpy Space Princess from the evil mirrors. Note to all the dudes out there: if you say this to a girl, she will inevitably say, "Awwwww" and love you forever. But it IS true — looking good isn't all about selfies. It comes from being comfortable and confident in yourself (and your brain and stuff)! You’re going to write this Adventure Time quote on your bathroom mirror in lipstick and Instagram it, aren’t you? So predictable.
On Following Your Heart
This quote was said by the Receptor at the Institute of So Und in the "James Baxter the Horse" episode. It’s a basic life lesson, but it’s good to hear nonetheless.
BASICALLY, WE ALL JUST NEED TO CHILL OUT
What is the favorite thing you’ve learned from Adventure Time? Let us know in the comments below!
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