I feel like many people just don't understand the emotional attachment Harry Potter fans have to the franchise. Many of them grew up with Harry and found a second home in Hogwarts, a safe place when their real home or environment maybe wasn't safe or accepting. Even if they are adults now, their personality may have been shaped partly by Harry Potter and telling them to move on from this crucial part of their lives just shows that they never experienced the wizarding world as we did
I am going to be 44 in a couple weeks and I have been a huge Harry Potter fan for years, collect merch, read, the books, seen the movies, etc etc. I have had many people tell me that Harry Potter is just for kids and i am immature or childish for liking it, same with Japanese anime which I am also a fan of, I don't care though, I like what I like and I am not harming anyone. I think Harry Potter is for everyone, young and old and will be loved by everyone for many generations to come. :)
Walt Disney quote explains it here, "You're dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway." Moreover, boomers and some outdated millenials think we grown ups should focus on live action movies and TV news while GIVE UP cartoons when childhood is over. This is an insulting stereotype that cannot be applied to today, I met a few people who are such stereotypes, it turned me off instantly.
Miriam forgot to notice that even the child actors have grown up to become brand ambassadors, Tom Felton & the twins, James & Oliver Phelps. Should they move on? No, they are there for us in our hearts when the Golden Trio actors have moved on.
She's a boomer. They were all raised to completely give up everything that made them happy as children, because that was the only way to apparently 'grow up'.
Personally, I think people are taking what she said out of context. It's not that she's saying adults can't enjoy Harry Potter. It's just that they shouldn't make it their whole lives. I thoroughly love Harry Potter but I would never have a themed wedding on it. Either way just because I don't agree doesn't mean she's not allowed to have her own opinion.
"A dragon lives forever, but not so little boys. Painted wings and giant's rings make way for other toys...." - Peter Yarrow, Puff The Magic Dragon, It is when the inner child is "gone" that part of ourselves dies with it. May the inner child remain, and their joys never fade.
Fun Fact : The actors who played Ron Weasley & Lavender Brown just replicated a scene at the ETWW Convention, sorry Miriam, they still have the HP hearts inside them.
It's so ironic, because the whole story literally centers around growing up. There are also countless adult themes and topics throughout the books that children quiet frankly won't understand.
Yeah, I don’t think older generations of people (gen x and baby boomers) understand the significance of art/entertainment today. What it can do for younger generations of people (millennials and gen z). It doesn’t matter if it’s not Charles Dickins. Art/entertainment is more about representation now so it’s more personal and subjective than ever before. It’s about what people relate to and resonate with. Miriam just doesn’t get it because it’s not her generation despite being a part of Harry Potter.
@@arrowghost very true. Some of the best, most classic Disney movies are family-targeted more than children-targeted. There’s adult jokes and innuendos embedded in on purpose to keep the whole family entertained, not just the children.
@@Girl4Music , by the way, I even met some outdated millenials, they said they give up cartoons & video games the moment they enter adulthood who is all about live action movies & TV news, this stereotype is so insulting and turns people off. Why can't we just enjoy our lives even when we still have a part of our kids heart inside us.
@@arrowghost What about hentai and manga and Akira Toryimana/Hayao Miyazaki models of anime/cartoon? Family Guy? American Dad? Futurama? They’re not for children specifically. Just because it’s animated doesn’t mean that it’s just for the kids. That’s a radical misinterpretation.
@@Girl4Music , yeap, you are correct on this, also The Simpsons is another example. But still, the stereotype I mention, to them, they don't care, so I just go away and don't befriend them again, it's no point to debate with them, their mindset is most likely focus on their career and money these days.
Though its unfortunate that is Miriam's thoughts on us, I still adore her portrayal as Professor Sprout and many of her other roles. She is of a generation born during the 2nd World War, and as a child, I'd imagine, grew up with a much different perspective and set of concerns in regards to life than those of us. I simply chalk this up to a harmless quip.
I mean she does speak some truth. All fandoms can be taken too far. Having a Harry Potter themed wedding is honestly insane and shes probably seen a lot of crazy fans that made her feel this way. They will leave the strongest impression.
If I learned anything from the 4th doctor’s Tom baker, “there’s no point in being grown up if you can’t be childish sometimes”. I make a doctor who reference because of the overlap between the two franchises, especially when harry potter’s Argus filch’s David Bradley was the late William hartnell in an adventure in space and time, but also the 1st doctor proper in the series a few times.
“When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty, I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.” C.S. Lewis
I read first Harry Potter book when I was 13 and next 3 soon after and waited for rest of the books to come out. The excitement, the speculation, and when books came out it was on the news! I made many friends thanks to this book and have some unforgotable memories. How dare someone tell me that Harry Potter is for kids. I'm 33 and I love it.
thank you for making these! lol i love harry potter but not so much trying to keep up with the news and updates for it mostly because i never can and this makes it a lot easier plus it's a lot more fun
No problem, glad you're enjoying them! I was originally planning to do one every Friday, but when news is slower, it may make more sense to just do one per month.
Dude 44 comments in 5 hours?!?! And 60+k views! You are crushing it🎉 love to see you grow😊 A children’s story not worth reading is no story at all. Meaning if it’s good, who cares who it’s for? It’s worth reading.
I love listening to Peter the Potter Collector. I've had a couple chats with him too and he's such cool guy. Glad to see him expanding in the media department!
It is a different recipe. The biggest difference is the foam! The store is also amazingly designed and decorated. The largest Harry Potter store in the world if I am not mistaken.
Some stories appeal to everyone, no matter who they’re aimed at. Just look at Narnia as an example. CS Lewis wrote Narnia for a goddaughter, but when it was published, she was “too old” for fairy tales, and he decided to publish anyway for when she was old enough to enjoy them again. Some of us realize that stories like Narnia, Harry Potter and others are timeless stories. Miriam just doesn’t understand that.
Miriam is so out of touch, have she read the quote from Walt Disney?
"You're dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway."
Well said!
I feel like many people just don't understand the emotional attachment Harry Potter fans have to the franchise. Many of them grew up with Harry and found a second home in Hogwarts, a safe place when their real home or environment maybe wasn't safe or accepting. Even if they are adults now, their personality may have been shaped partly by Harry Potter and telling them to move on from this crucial part of their lives just shows that they never experienced the wizarding world as we did
For sure! I know many people who started reading as a direct result of HP.
I am going to be 44 in a couple weeks and I have been a huge Harry Potter fan for years, collect merch, read, the books, seen the movies, etc etc. I have had many people tell me that Harry Potter is just for kids and i am immature or childish for liking it, same with Japanese anime which I am also a fan of, I don't care though, I like what I like and I am not harming anyone. I think Harry Potter is for everyone, young and old and will be loved by everyone for many generations to come. :)
Definitely for everyone, imo. It’s been such a joy to see my son experience the books for the first time.
Walt Disney quote explains it here, "You're dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway."
Moreover, boomers and some outdated millenials think we grown ups should focus on live action movies and TV news while GIVE UP cartoons when childhood is over. This is an insulting stereotype that cannot be applied to today, I met a few people who are such stereotypes, it turned me off instantly.
Miriam forgot to notice that even the child actors have grown up to become brand ambassadors, Tom Felton & the twins, James & Oliver Phelps. Should they move on? No, they are there for us in our hearts when the Golden Trio actors have moved on.
I will never understand people who are upset seeing others find joy in something I feel sad for her she much miss out on so much thinking like that :(
It does sadden me that Miriam thinks that adults can't enjoy Harry Potter. But I am not going to attack her as that's not what we should do as fans
This is the reverse version of Umbridge, hate her, but we love Imelda Staunton who played her.
She's a boomer. They were all raised to completely give up everything that made them happy as children, because that was the only way to apparently 'grow up'.
She's free to have her own opinion and free to express it. Doesn't mean we can't still respect her despite disagreeing.
@@arrowghost again we should NOT hate the actor for having a view on a show or movie everyone is entitled to their own opinion
Personally, I think people are taking what she said out of context. It's not that she's saying adults can't enjoy Harry Potter. It's just that they shouldn't make it their whole lives. I thoroughly love Harry Potter but I would never have a themed wedding on it. Either way just because I don't agree doesn't mean she's not allowed to have her own opinion.
"A dragon lives forever, but not so little boys. Painted wings and giant's rings make way for other toys...."
- Peter Yarrow, Puff The Magic Dragon,
It is when the inner child is "gone" that part of ourselves dies with it. May the inner child remain, and their joys never fade.
Well said, Rossi! Well said 😊
Fun Fact : The actors who played Ron Weasley & Lavender Brown just replicated a scene at the ETWW Convention, sorry Miriam, they still have the HP hearts inside them.
It's so ironic, because the whole story literally centers around growing up. There are also countless adult themes and topics throughout the books that children quiet frankly won't understand.
Absolutely!
Yeah, I don’t think older generations of people (gen x and baby boomers) understand the significance of art/entertainment today. What it can do for younger generations of people (millennials and gen z).
It doesn’t matter if it’s not Charles Dickins. Art/entertainment is more about representation now so it’s more personal and subjective than ever before. It’s about what people relate to and resonate with.
Miriam just doesn’t get it because it’s not her generation despite being a part of Harry Potter.
One thing she did not know is this quote from Walt Disney himself, "You're dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway."
@@arrowghost very true. Some of the best, most classic Disney movies are family-targeted more than children-targeted. There’s adult jokes and innuendos embedded in on purpose to keep the whole family entertained, not just the children.
@@Girl4Music , by the way, I even met some outdated millenials, they said they give up cartoons & video games the moment they enter adulthood who is all about live action movies & TV news, this stereotype is so insulting and turns people off. Why can't we just enjoy our lives even when we still have a part of our kids heart inside us.
@@arrowghost What about hentai and manga and Akira Toryimana/Hayao Miyazaki models of anime/cartoon? Family Guy? American Dad? Futurama?
They’re not for children specifically.
Just because it’s animated doesn’t mean that it’s just for the kids. That’s a radical misinterpretation.
@@Girl4Music , yeap, you are correct on this, also The Simpsons is another example. But still, the stereotype I mention, to them, they don't care, so I just go away and don't befriend them again, it's no point to debate with them, their mindset is most likely focus on their career and money these days.
My response to Miriam Margolyes:
"Okay, muggle!"
Though its unfortunate that is Miriam's thoughts on us, I still adore her portrayal as Professor Sprout and many of her other roles. She is of a generation born during the 2nd World War, and as a child, I'd imagine, grew up with a much different perspective and set of concerns in regards to life than those of us. I simply chalk this up to a harmless quip.
I mean she does speak some truth. All fandoms can be taken too far. Having a Harry Potter themed wedding is honestly insane and shes probably seen a lot of crazy fans that made her feel this way. They will leave the strongest impression.
5:34 Is this new unreleased footage from Stone? I don’t seem to remember it from the movie?
If I learned anything from the 4th doctor’s Tom baker, “there’s no point in being grown up if you can’t be childish sometimes”.
I make a doctor who reference because of the overlap between the two franchises, especially when harry potter’s Argus filch’s David Bradley was the late William hartnell in an adventure in space and time, but also the 1st doctor proper in the series a few times.
Definitely agree with that quote!
“When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty, I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.” C.S. Lewis
Never heard that one, but I love it! Thanks for sharing.
@@RetroRaconteurGlad you like it
Grow up? From creativity and imagination? From being happy?
I read first Harry Potter book when I was 13 and next 3 soon after and waited for rest of the books to come out. The excitement, the speculation, and when books came out it was on the news! I made many friends thanks to this book and have some unforgotable memories. How dare someone tell me that Harry Potter is for kids. I'm 33 and I love it.
Is so weird for me that some people consider Harry Potter as e children's thing.
Some of the books may be for kids but I’m not sure that we will ever see a 7 year old reading the deathly hallows
I like these Potter news breakdowns! 👍🏼
Thanks, Jason!
i dont like her after her cheeky comment
thank you for making these! lol i love harry potter but not so much trying to keep up with the news and updates for it mostly because i never can and this makes it a lot easier plus it's a lot more fun
No problem, glad you're enjoying them! I was originally planning to do one every Friday, but when news is slower, it may make more sense to just do one per month.
Dude 44 comments in 5 hours?!?!
And 60+k views!
You are crushing it🎉 love to see you grow😊
A children’s story not worth reading is no story at all.
Meaning if it’s good, who cares who it’s for? It’s worth reading.
60k views that fast? Haha. I wish 😅
I love listening to Peter the Potter Collector. I've had a couple chats with him too and he's such cool guy. Glad to see him expanding in the media department!
Agreed!
Always be young at heart
Sir, you did not cover the highly anticipated release of the *Official* Hogwarts Legacy cooler chair thing.
I will forever 💚HP⚡️
She’s an old lady that doesn’t use the internet much not surprised lol
The butter beer at the Harry Potter NYC store is the absolute best.
I wonder if it's the same one from the theme park? I've never been to the NYC store, but have been to the Orlando and LA parks.
It is a different recipe. The biggest difference is the foam! The store is also amazingly designed and decorated. The largest Harry Potter store in the world if I am not mistaken.
Wasn't she the one who during a interview with her and Daniel she kept saying how cute he was over and over again
Maybe so. I know she's very...outspoken...in interviews 😅
@@RetroRaconteur I could be wrong but I'm sure it was a episode of Gram Norton's show
Some stories appeal to everyone, no matter who they’re aimed at. Just look at Narnia as an example. CS Lewis wrote Narnia for a goddaughter, but when it was published, she was “too old” for fairy tales, and he decided to publish anyway for when she was old enough to enjoy them again. Some of us realize that stories like Narnia, Harry Potter and others are timeless stories. Miriam just doesn’t understand that.
I love Miriam, she's great
Definitely not afraid to speak her mind 😅