The Messed Up Origins of Balto (and Togo) | History Explained - Jon Solo

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024

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  • @princessshaman
    @princessshaman 3 года назад +1767

    I'm the person that knows it's inaccurate, but still holds this movie close to my heart.

    • @sakunaruful
      @sakunaruful 3 года назад +158

      Just like Anastasia.

    • @shadylane8672
      @shadylane8672 3 года назад +13

      Same lol

    • @taitano12
      @taitano12 3 года назад +12

      Same here.

    • @kadlinsnowwolf1806
      @kadlinsnowwolf1806 3 года назад +55

      Same for me. I know that Balto and Anastasia are both inaccurate, but I still love them.

    • @cannabisPREVENTION
      @cannabisPREVENTION 3 года назад +7

      And you think that makes you special? Gfto

  • @RubeeRoja
    @RubeeRoja 3 года назад +49

    I only just learned about Togo a couple of months ago from Disney plus and have decided that 1) my entire life is a lie. 2) Togo was too pure for this world. Just the goodest of all good boys.

    • @ConstantinosE
      @ConstantinosE 8 месяцев назад

      Balto was my mother, you need to understand that

  • @ssilent8202
    @ssilent8202 2 года назад +3

    This is like a firefighter going into a burning house to find a missing person, carrying them back to the window through smoke and fire, handing them off to someone at the window who carries them down the ladder, and crediting the one who carried them down the ladder.

  • @tayloredwards4968
    @tayloredwards4968 3 года назад +42

    Balto is such an underrated movie in my opinion

  • @LadySamurai88
    @LadySamurai88 3 года назад +20

    Even tho i know that movie “Balto” is not completely true and Togo is the real hero the movie still has a special place in my heart.

    • @englishatheart
      @englishatheart 3 года назад +2

      Both Balto and Togo are the heroes, not either/or.

    • @LadySamurai88
      @LadySamurai88 3 года назад +1

      @@englishatheart All the teams are heroes. Not just Togo and Balto. But the reason why Togo is a bit more the hero then Balto is bc Togo was already to old and he never suppose to be a sled dog bc he was to small to be one. But he proved himself to be a real sled dog so that’s why he was one. (Srry bad English)

    • @SatyrToon
      @SatyrToon 2 года назад

      @@LadySamurai88 I feel like attributing the hero title to just one dog is very insulting to every single dog and musher than ran that relay. Togo and Balto were not the only dogs there and there is no singular hero. No one dog is more heroic than the other. They all did their jobs as they were suppose to and saved lives and all deserve equal recognition.

  • @karencoon6243
    @karencoon6243 3 года назад +4

    I always knew that not everything was true in the movie but I still love Balto. Even though the sequels sucks. But it's interesting to know the true story. Heart goes out to all those brave men and dogs who saved all those people back then.

  • @itsmaribell1415
    @itsmaribell1415 3 года назад +3

    I know it's goofy but I teared up several times watching this. First when the nostalgia hit from seeing the clips of the cartoon movie from the childhood, and again hearing about the selflessness of the brave mushers who risked their lives to do what needed to be done. The dogs were absolutely amazing too, my favorite animals on earth are dogs. Nothing on earth compares to the loyalty of a dog.

  • @Msbooklover28
    @Msbooklover28 3 года назад +1

    Please don’t stop ever making these type of videos. I really do enjoy them. Thank you and I truly appreciate your hard work.

  • @SarahsSnakeShop
    @SarahsSnakeShop 3 года назад

    Just wanted to mention that every time your intro song comes on I am physically compelled to whistle along.

  • @joaomarceloj.m4332
    @joaomarceloj.m4332 3 года назад +11

    Do a messed up origins of Animal Farm by George Orwell.

  • @sabrinagrant8003
    @sabrinagrant8003 3 года назад

    Wow! I remember seeing the statue in Central Park. I guess I never placed close attention. This truly fantastic.

  • @Cottontailart
    @Cottontailart 3 года назад +2

    After I watched the animated movie I researched it and thought Balto and Togo where the same dog but I’m glad u spoke about this and gave information I didn’t know

  • @carodompul2939
    @carodompul2939 3 года назад +6

    I saw Togo and I don’t own a dog and everyone was crying ugly tears and I didn’t finish watching bc a got a vertigo episode while we were cry our hearts out
    On a positive note, how’s life going Jon?
    And I have a question: where did u get the Jon shot first?
    I’m a Star Wars fan and that only reminds me of the “Greedo shot first, no Han Solo did” like in different versions of the movie.

  • @josielindesay2736
    @josielindesay2736 3 года назад

    I really hope you stay safe Jon!

  • @Mad-qs4rv
    @Mad-qs4rv 3 года назад

    You should do a video on ‘The Pebble and The Penguin’. I’d like to see some unknown origins on that story

  • @jakirch
    @jakirch 3 года назад

    My 'Gunther' shirt came in yesterday and it is so much nicer than the photos even! Great job! More Gunther merch please 🤣🤣🤣 I loved Balto when I was a child but my adult brain doesn't think it can take Togo yet (lost my Puppy of 17 years in May last year.) I love that your videos span so many different topics and animations. 👍

  • @Claudiasitta
    @Claudiasitta 3 года назад

    Wow! I grew up watching Balto and loving how a dog was able to lead a group of other dogs and get the medicine to the town that saved all those people and kids. I never heard of Togo. I can’t wait to watch the movie now! Thank you Jon!

  • @domingobernal7592
    @domingobernal7592 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for all the new facts.

  • @arienava8960
    @arienava8960 3 года назад

    Hope you are doing ok! Glad you recovered from Covid! Missed your posts.

  • @emileeskutt7557
    @emileeskutt7557 3 года назад

    I live in Cleveland and I’ve seen Balto many times!

  • @shadylane8672
    @shadylane8672 3 года назад

    Being from Alaska, it was nice to see the finer details of the serum run. I remember my teacher telling us to not believe the movie after it came out, "I'M GONNA TELL Y'ALL RIGHT NOW, THAT MOVIE MAY BE CUTE, BUT IT IS NOT REAL!" lol. She was very adamant we learn about Togo and the OTHER mushers included and then a classmate's mom brought in pictures from when her family lived in Nome around the 20's so that was fun to hear. I grew up down the street from Balto Seppala Park on the west side of Anchorage and thought the sled teams would come down thru the trail during the Fur Rondy BECAUSE of the park's name LOL.

  • @littlewhitewulf
    @littlewhitewulf 3 года назад +17

    My Siberian Husky: just derp

  • @SuperAnime4444
    @SuperAnime4444 3 года назад +1

    Togo is like the Buzz Aldrin among the sled dog team.

  • @tamarasmith9060
    @tamarasmith9060 3 года назад +1

    I missed the animated Balto movie, but I was grown & had heard about it from history class already.
    ❤🐶

  • @novariverstone8973
    @novariverstone8973 3 года назад +6

    This made me madly angry that yet again something I might want to watch is on Disney+ and I will always refuse to pay the mouse

  • @alliee17
    @alliee17 3 года назад +1

    I love Balto the movie but I was always bothered that Togo didn't get half of the recognition and love that Balto did. All those dogs are heroes, we should make them all monuments.

  • @kwigbo
    @kwigbo 3 года назад

    Favorite episode so far. Thanks for the extra details of the story.

  • @narutofan657
    @narutofan657 3 года назад

    Heyo Alaskan here. I actually got to see Balto at the Anchorage Museum when he was up here. I also got to see Togo.

  • @stephanieramirez9151
    @stephanieramirez9151 2 года назад +1

    You forgot to mention Togo got his own statue 2001 in New York city Seward Park in Manhattan

  • @Bellbottombluez
    @Bellbottombluez 8 месяцев назад

    I own a descendant of Togo- he was an amazing dog. Balto was also related to Togo. Many people don’t realize that :)

  • @kurtiscoleman8189
    @kurtiscoleman8189 3 года назад +7

    Togo was an old dog when the outbreak happened

  • @keddeokvig2241
    @keddeokvig2241 Год назад +1

    I still like the movie, it may not be exactly true but its real in my heart and I think Balto and Togo are both amazing and inspiring heroes who will always have a special place in my heart

  • @ShellBella1012
    @ShellBella1012 3 года назад +1

    I love Balto! Thanks for the nostalgia.

  • @darrienmolo66
    @darrienmolo66 3 года назад

    When i was younger, i saw the movie and being in love with sled dogs, i learned the story. I also had an alaskan malamute for 12 years. This movie, snow dogs, and a few more are wonderful but learning about the breeds, living with them, training does open your mind and spark your curiosity. My brother owns 1 full and 3 mixed huskies.

  • @ashleybentley6123
    @ashleybentley6123 3 года назад

    loving the titled sections!

  • @Misszx14
    @Misszx14 3 года назад

    What I think is a cool reference in the movie Balto was when they sneak into the boiler room and Balto says “I have the keys to the city.”

  • @katherinekerka5218
    @katherinekerka5218 3 года назад

    I’m from Cleveland and the only thing I remember about going to the natural history museum in elementary school is seeing Balto

  • @gingaddict
    @gingaddict 3 года назад +1

    I don't care which dog got the most attention - they're ALL heroes in my opinion!

  • @Caliekat15
    @Caliekat15 3 года назад

    Both movies are great, but I will say I'd love to read Leonhard Seppala's journal. I'm a sucker for a good book about some of the bestest dogs ever!

  • @ivona2897
    @ivona2897 3 года назад

    I started ugly crying just watching this 🥺🥺

  • @neapaulatan
    @neapaulatan 3 года назад

    Ayyy this was released on my birthday, and I love this movie

  • @smultronpojke4010
    @smultronpojke4010 3 года назад +1

    Balto was actually named after Samuel Balto, an explorer who among other things was part of the team that first explored the interior of Greenland on skis. He lived in Alaska for some time and transported goods from Nome to mining workers in the Yukon river valley, which is probably why a dog from Nome ended up being named after him.
    The thing I'm most intruged about is that Samuel Balto was Sami, the indigenous people of northern Norway, Sweden, Finland and northwestern Russia. If you've seen Klaus, Márgu is Sami. The Northuldra people from Frozen 2 were also based on the Sami. These movies are both very recent however, so further in the past the Sami people were very obscure in media representation, particularily outside of the areas they traditionally inhabit. So that there was a Sami person who was renowned internationally and the namesake of an icon is really sweet imo

    • @Elysia63
      @Elysia63 3 года назад

      That's amazing!! I never even thought about that!!

  • @bobobserver8990
    @bobobserver8990 3 года назад

    Jon: Is that too cheesy of a note to end on?
    Me: No. We need more thoughtfulness like that given recent events.

  • @jackvanceyboi5496
    @jackvanceyboi5496 3 года назад +1

    You should do an episode dedicated to all of there story’s on the way there

  • @elisabethkokinda618
    @elisabethkokinda618 3 года назад

    I first learned about balto in 5th grade we did a whole social studies project on it.

  • @bria3520
    @bria3520 3 года назад

    BEARD AND ‘STACHE ARE 🔥 BRO

  • @ezfree.z651
    @ezfree.z651 3 года назад

    the balto statue in my hometown is a super tourist attraction

  • @devinboston3474
    @devinboston3474 3 года назад

    I didn’t know much of the back story of the movie , but I think you just made me love it more, even with all the inaccuracies! And even Togo!!!!
    I thought Disney was being dramatic at certain points🥺🥺🥺
    I need to hug my dog now.
    Great video!

  • @emi-kat
    @emi-kat 3 года назад

    I was sent here by The Messed Up Origins of 101 Dalmatians Jon because he reminded me I didn't finish watching the video when it first came out

  • @goldenkingyo
    @goldenkingyo 3 года назад

    Tbh Balto got his own animated movie series and later Togo got his own (more accurate) movie, so while Togo didn't get as much credit as he deserved, he still eventually got his own movie and was credited for running the longest stretch of the journey.
    Though Balto the movie will always be my favorite childhood movie regardless.

  • @Azariakantor
    @Azariakantor 3 года назад

    If you ever do another episode based in Alaska hit me up for some pronunciation help... I had to pause and write this after Unalakleet and I am sure there is more to come.

  • @rouyworld7551
    @rouyworld7551 3 года назад

    I’m not crying, YOURE CRYING 😭

  • @Crack_Radio
    @Crack_Radio 2 года назад

    i just finished watching Togo, and as much respect as i have for Balto, Togo was the real OG here. He went through some SHIT to get the serums to Balto-

  • @alfredthompson1556
    @alfredthompson1556 3 года назад

    LET THAT BEARD GROW!!!!!! Although I heard Dollar Shave Club as a sponsor is pretty dope.

  • @ghost_anna_reads787
    @ghost_anna_reads787 2 года назад

    Well, I never saw the movie Balto and I bet the story has a good message, but now I gotta see the movie Togo

  • @manimations7007
    @manimations7007 3 года назад

    Toga's story sounds familiar, I think I read the story of Toga somewhere in elementary school. But this was after I watched and knew about the movie Balto

  • @simswithbren3257
    @simswithbren3257 3 года назад

    I hope you do the messed up origin of those Alaska dogs

  • @jameslevesque9978
    @jameslevesque9978 2 года назад

    Amazing story

  • @annied1827
    @annied1827 3 года назад +1

    Hi jon hope and your famly are ok safe and well . Balto is one of my favourite stories ive always loved the story 🙂 i just thought you would like to know pugs can be very useful i knew a pug called puggle yes i know its a stupid name who was a dog for the deaf !! Puggle used to tell his owner who was profoundly deaf they had zero hearing when people knocked on the door, if the alarm clock went off he woke his owner up, told them if the phone rang they used a special phone where they typed to people on it or if the cooker timer went off and most importantly could tell his owner if there was a fire !! So pugs are not just lap dogs they can be very useful they have also been used to tell their owner if they are going to have a fit or have another medical issue that requires the owner to find somewhere safe 🙂💕
    Have you ever heard of the story of greyfriars bobby ? Its another of my favourites

  • @DrDolan2000
    @DrDolan2000 3 года назад

    I'll do my part in building people up, but there's still going to be a lot of people who tear others down, sadly. I hate that it's something that will always be present in life and there's nothing we can do to make it completely go away forever

  • @krysxmoon
    @krysxmoon 3 года назад

    We need a "Messed Up Origins about Tinkerbell" shes a pretty big character in the Disney franchise

  • @warnpeace5294
    @warnpeace5294 3 года назад +1

    Even if there wasn’t factual information in Balto I still love the movie though the real story is still heart wrenching and amazing involving many more people and dogs.

  • @tankagirl06
    @tankagirl06 3 года назад

    “Hang on a second psycho” I died.

  • @eln2889
    @eln2889 3 года назад

    Balto (and Togo are both heroes in their own right

  • @chrissilsby4312
    @chrissilsby4312 3 года назад

    There is a Dog sled race that follows the first run.

  • @micaylab1
    @micaylab1 3 года назад

    This piece of history sounds like a Jack London story.

  • @sarahpirkle9476
    @sarahpirkle9476 Год назад

    It's lovely story and you tell it so well, but Togo should I've gotten more, sense he was the one that got it across though miles of broken ice glass,

  • @raven11356
    @raven11356 25 дней назад

    I know Balto is inaccurate but I still love it and I give it credit for bring this event to my attention.

  • @gabriellagalli8564
    @gabriellagalli8564 Год назад

    Since you revisited many of the messed up origins Disney, could you revisit Beauty and the Beast, with the historical version of the tale? Yes, they were real people, minus the curse.

  • @Withallthesmoke
    @Withallthesmoke 3 года назад

    The bread is definitely your thing

  • @janethsoto-navarrete1961
    @janethsoto-navarrete1961 3 года назад

    Please talk bout Hachiko!

  • @LXW-Arts
    @LXW-Arts 2 года назад

    I grew up watching 3rd one movie so always thought that was the first film lol

  • @ally88350
    @ally88350 3 года назад +1

    Holy crap, are you psychic... we just watched the newest version Disney made of Call of the Wild, which gave me Balto vibes....
    John you didn't hack my imdb history did you 🤔
    Just kidding

  • @calebpepper3834
    @calebpepper3834 3 года назад

    I learned about Togo in elementary school also I live in Louisiana really strange. Weird that some think the entire story is fictional when there is a taxadermied Balto in Cleveland ,Ohio.

  • @nightlyoko626
    @nightlyoko626 3 года назад

    I know it’s heckin in accurate but I love the Balto movie to bits it was my first animal film ;A;

  • @psgamer-0199
    @psgamer-0199 3 года назад

    Indeed I'm part of the group of people that watched the animated movie in their childhood and it became one of their childhood's classics and favorites. But growing up I heard it is not the most accurate movie based on a true story and that there was more than just Balto who was a hero that day XD And still, I'm pretty ok with the animated movie. I can learn the true story while still enjoy the animated movie, no doubt.

  • @anacontreras4548
    @anacontreras4548 3 года назад

    - 62°F my reaction THAT'S A TEMPERATURE?!?!? 😬😳😵😮

  • @c_6951
    @c_6951 3 года назад +1

    How do the dogs not get frostbite?

  • @913_Niyala
    @913_Niyala 3 года назад +1

    So basically... Balto and Steele were KIND OF switched. I mean the real Balto is even black and pure Siberien husky like Steele.

  • @wendychavez5348
    @wendychavez5348 3 года назад

    I bet Gunther could fetch you some lifesaving meds if necessary, and if someone knew how to tell him what he were needed for. Animals can do amazing things!

  • @hannahstahl1857
    @hannahstahl1857 3 года назад

    After your personal lingering demon remark... if you feel like you need to talk about it please do

  • @alg11297
    @alg11297 3 года назад +5

    Jon, there is a statue of Balto in Central Park but the rioters pulled it down as a symbol of oppression of dogs. (Just kidding) Great work on this one, and you're right all dog lovers are crying.

  • @maciel7021
    @maciel7021 3 года назад +1

    Balto was named after Samuel Balto . 😊

  • @angelweed574
    @angelweed574 3 года назад

    Do you think that you can find a movie called call of the wild Buck's howl? It's animated or an anime movie.. love to see you do a video on it 😊

  • @kota2315
    @kota2315 3 года назад +1

    There was this one day where all I did was binge Jon solo

  • @BeatlesCirca1963
    @BeatlesCirca1963 3 года назад +693

    Jon: My name’s Jon Solo-
    Me: and you’re watching Disney channel

    • @alicenolfi2095
      @alicenolfi2095 3 года назад +53

      Disney Channel WISHES that it could be this cool, informative, and interesting.

    • @JonSolo
      @JonSolo  3 года назад +199

      LOL I actually say that sometimes when I'm testing my audio levels

    • @steamstoveprincess8863
      @steamstoveprincess8863 3 года назад +4

      🤣

    • @1hanakimi
      @1hanakimi 3 года назад +12

      I’d love to see that in your bloopers!!! 😂

    • @randomanimations1621
      @randomanimations1621 3 года назад +5

      @@JonSolo do not pray for an easy life my friend pray to be a better man

  • @bisexualichigo4227
    @bisexualichigo4227 3 года назад +833

    Haven’t seen Balto in years.
    This hits some nostalgia points.

    • @haylihill7041
      @haylihill7041 3 года назад

      Same

    • @obeliskthe13th75
      @obeliskthe13th75 3 года назад

      same

    • @aikorosewood9016
      @aikorosewood9016 3 года назад +6

      Balto and balto 2 are my favorites so nostalgic 😊

    • @tijanamilenkovic3425
      @tijanamilenkovic3425 3 года назад

      @Bladiria L. Rosario Caraballo. what do you think about The Messed Up Origins of Puppy in my pocket adventures in Pocketville

    • @liaslezak4959
      @liaslezak4959 3 года назад +1

      I agree Balto is a beautiful movie oh and i like your pfp

  • @maddyinthemaking
    @maddyinthemaking 3 года назад +699

    I watched Togo and Balto and I love them both. Togo is more grounded in reality while Balto is more kid friendly. I would like to add that I hated that both dogs weren't even shown in each other's movies but they were mentioned so that's a plus

    • @LucyLioness100
      @LucyLioness100 3 года назад +57

      Balto does at least get mentioned in the movie about Togo when they told Seppela how Balto’s team got the credit for the medicine run near the climax

    • @maddyinthemaking
      @maddyinthemaking 3 года назад +12

      @@LucyLioness100 oh yeah. I rewatchwd it and I forgot about that! Thanks!

    • @cubbi2789
      @cubbi2789 3 года назад +18

      You can google the dogs who took part in the run and it’s sad what happened to most of those dogs

    • @maddyinthemaking
      @maddyinthemaking 3 года назад +4

      @@cubbi2789 I'm sure it is sad I can't even imagine 😢

    • @revolution5298
      @revolution5298 3 года назад +20

      Both those dogs are precious and deserve credit for their bravery. Just in different ways.

  • @ejsmith2009
    @ejsmith2009 3 года назад +280

    Both dogs were extraordinary. I have sympathy for Baltic tho considering after he wasn’t seen as “useful” he was sold for a quick buck. Togo earned the life he was given when he retired, and rightfully so. RIP to two national treasures.🐕🐺🐶❤️

  • @Alejandroigarabide
    @Alejandroigarabide 3 года назад +332

    I can imagine the Behind-the-scenes story of the Togo film. A Disney executive wanted to make a Balto live-action remake, just to be told that Balto wasn't a Disney film to begin with.

    • @Alejandroigarabide
      @Alejandroigarabide 3 года назад +19

      @Tony Gallegos Thanks. We all know that, but the hypothetical Disney producer didn't.

    • @sammyhiggs4202
      @sammyhiggs4202 3 года назад +3

      They still should make a live action Balto movie either of the cartoon or the real life Balto like Togo.

    • @Alejandroigarabide
      @Alejandroigarabide 3 года назад +5

      @@sammyhiggs4202 Wouldn't it be too similar to the Togo film? Unless of course the dogs can talk in the film.

    • @Icalasari
      @Icalasari 3 года назад

      @@Alejandroigarabide I did not know about Amblimation

    • @psychokinrazalon
      @psychokinrazalon 2 года назад

      @@sammyhiggs4202 Please no.

  • @OneTrueBelmont
    @OneTrueBelmont 3 года назад +196

    As someone who's been to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, yes, all that's true and there's a nice section for Balto there.

    • @momadogy
      @momadogy 3 года назад +13

      They also have a statue of him near the wolf exhibit at the Cleveland Zoo.

    • @OneTrueBelmont
      @OneTrueBelmont 3 года назад +7

      @@momadogy I admit it's been a long time since I visited the zoo so I'll have to give that a look as well.

    • @perpetualsunshine6035
      @perpetualsunshine6035 3 года назад +7

      My childhood best friend and I were OBSESSED with balto. We are from the Cleveland area and LOVED that exhibit as kids. I have a photo of us on the Cleveland zoo's balto statue's back somewhere

    • @tails0389
      @tails0389 2 года назад +1

      @@perpetualsunshine6035 that sounds really nice :333

  • @gnikawpleasant9013
    @gnikawpleasant9013 3 года назад +387

    How ya doing Jon? Everything okay?

    • @JonSolo
      @JonSolo  3 года назад +304

      Doing great! 2021's got me motivated to level up the channel and produce some dope content for you guys!

    • @piercepattman2042
      @piercepattman2042 3 года назад +38

      @@JonSolo wen did you get a beard dude?

    • @grimsonforce7504
      @grimsonforce7504 3 года назад +24

      @@JonSolo Great to hear you look a lot better, I hope you continue your recovery. Look forward to more content.

    • @willywonka8004
      @willywonka8004 3 года назад +6

      @@JonSolo we all that you have a great year

    • @choochoopicklepie
      @choochoopicklepie 3 года назад +4

      @@JonSolo that’s good

  • @wolfsrain0000
    @wolfsrain0000 3 года назад +269

    I did my own research a long time ago and found that 1. Seppalas daughter was sick with the disease that's why he pushed for the run 2. He didn't make it back on the ice, he threw Togo into the water to swim ashore and pull the team back 3. Several dogs died of burst lungs, meaning they ran themselves to death. I love that you made this video! I didn't know Baltos team was sold off and treated bad 😞

    • @loveyourdogs6035
      @loveyourdogs6035 Год назад +13

      All those dogs are hero, dogs deserve love but most people now are cruel😢

    • @savagegardenrox
      @savagegardenrox Год назад +20

      Those dogs were all heros. Dogs are so in tune with their handlers and I am sure they all sensed that this was a more important trip than they had ever undertaken before. They may not have understood the concept of disease and medicine, but they could all tell their handlers were more anxious and being more reckless than normal.

    • @samariaG3J
      @samariaG3J Год назад +4

      NOO THE SECOND AND THIRD ONE 😭

    • @KristijanRisteski-zp7bx
      @KristijanRisteski-zp7bx Год назад

      Some day there will be a movie about how a truly heroic endeavor that was accomplished successfully STILL ended up as a media fiaso

    • @johndwolynetz6495
      @johndwolynetz6495 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@loveyourdogs6035correction, people can be cruel.

  • @infinitumneo840
    @infinitumneo840 3 года назад +351

    Gunther is upstaging you. They say never compete with puppies and kids.

  • @gnikawpleasant9013
    @gnikawpleasant9013 3 года назад +304

    Fun fact: I watched the movie Balto as a kid and cried like a newborn when I thought he died. My cousins had to pause the movie, and they never let me live it down. 😅

  • @jayy-b.vanvanite1428
    @jayy-b.vanvanite1428 3 года назад +54

    My great grandma was one of the children being saved and she loved to tell me about the dogs, especially as she got to see them at the parade. When I saw the movie I remember how great granny said that it's very inaccurate and she was sad that Togo didn't get any kind of praise but the movie gave me a nice representation of what happened. Nowadays I like to watch it for nostalgia and still cry, even if it's not what happened. I love you great granny

  • @joycethompson1946
    @joycethompson1946 3 года назад +262

    You should do another updated one on Togo. Most people don’t know the whole story. I’m glad that you mentioned him here. Also there was a partner dog that ran next to Balto who also didn’t get credit.

    • @Pixanxious
      @Pixanxious 3 года назад +23

      Yeah I think his name was Fritz but I’m not too sure. I read a book on Togo a while ago so I can’t remember but I think his name was Fritz. It was part of a series called Dog Diaries that covers lots of famous dogs accurately

    • @tijanamilenkovic3425
      @tijanamilenkovic3425 3 года назад +1

      @@Pixanxious what do you think about The Messed Up Origins of Puppy in my pocket adventures in Pocketville, My Little Pony Friendship is Magic, Pokemon and Digimon

    • @hbomb0417
      @hbomb0417 3 года назад +16

      @@Pixanxious No I think the dog next to Balto on his team was named Fox

    • @Pixanxious
      @Pixanxious 3 года назад +2

      @@hbomb0417 I’m talking about Togo

    • @hbomb0417
      @hbomb0417 3 года назад +10

      @@Pixanxious That was in the togo movie about fox and balto and yes fritz and togo didn't get the credit they deserved

  • @vikramprasanna8908
    @vikramprasanna8908 3 года назад +295

    Balto got a freakin statue man. No matter how much attention Togo got, that's still no match to a statue.

    • @wolfgirl2074
      @wolfgirl2074 3 года назад +52

      The sad thing tho... they both got stuffed and set up for display 😒
      That’s just wrong to me
      Edit: Their bodies I mean

    • @JonSolo
      @JonSolo  3 года назад +183

      Togo actually got a statue put up in a New York park within the past few years. Much smaller, but someone was consciously trying to correct that mistake

    • @vikramprasanna8908
      @vikramprasanna8908 3 года назад +60

      @@JonSolo
      That's actually nice. But the thing, as you said in the video, each and every dog deserved equal praise and attention. It's unfortunate that it didn't work out that way.

    • @francescomazzei4111
      @francescomazzei4111 3 года назад +36

      @@vikramprasanna8908 I always seen praising Balto and Kaasen as symbolic way to praise all dogs and mushers that was involved. Not mentioning them is not like disavowing their contribution to the cause. In this case, a guy and a dog took the spotlight for all the others. It was a little by accident, a little because it's more feeseble remember 2 names instead of several dozen

    • @jennifersilves4195
      @jennifersilves4195 3 года назад +5

      There's a Camp Togo in Wasilla. I think it's a Girl Scout camp.

  • @raven3067
    @raven3067 3 года назад +302

    *The Messed Up Origins of Sonic The Hedgehog*

    • @Help_Im_On_Fire
      @Help_Im_On_Fire 3 года назад +8

      OH NO! I DON'T THINK WE WANNA GO INTO THAT TERRITORY! 😥
      I don't Sonic to be ruined for me.....

    • @FFVison
      @FFVison 3 года назад +8

      @@Help_Im_On_Fire Started off just fine, but then, in 2006...

    • @Help_Im_On_Fire
      @Help_Im_On_Fire 3 года назад +1

      @@FFVison NO PLEASE DON'T REMIND ME OF ELISE

    • @MusicLoverMN
      @MusicLoverMN 3 года назад +2

      I wasn’t aware that was a thing? How is there a bad back story etc., for Sonic the Hedgehog? I’m super curious now...

    • @FFVison
      @FFVison 3 года назад +2

      @@MusicLoverMN Sonic 2006 is a horribly bug ridden game that is notoriously bad.

  • @flashfrozen7401
    @flashfrozen7401 3 года назад +66

    I saw the Balto statue in Central Park. It definitely brought up a lot of nostalgia from the opening of the movie. It's just so tragic that some of those hero dogs were sent to a freak show. They deserved the life that Togo got.