how did she hide her period for 12 years wow guy: hey whats all that blood Mulan: heheh well i guess you could say the war is quite rough these days aHAHahAHHah
If a woman's testosterone level is high enough for when it is her time of month, then she doesn't get her period. It's just a possibility considering how manly she was
I thought about it too and in the movie some people knew but didn't tell because they respected her and i think that she had some relations with the generals and they did let her just because of her genius strategic mind ^^ it's only my opinion
Krystal Jang It's true, all of the original fairy tales were pretty messed up like Sleeping Beauty, too. She didn't wake up from true love's kiss in the original. She had been impregnated while in her deep slumber and woke up during the pains of childbirth.
Solider: Hey Mulan, why are you bleeding between your legs?😳 Mulan (on her period): This a war ain't it? Solider (thinking she was stabbed in the dick): 😨😱
looool. omg this. my first thought when I heard it was actually 12 years was like wahhhhh. whattt about her periods ?!! O-o I need to know what medicine she was using because I usually can hardly cope with my studies, let alone ride into battle 😰😰😰
I think she had to have one or probably more men helping her with things. Because its not just dealing her period but bathing and dressing too. Not help actually doing those things but keeping others away while she was doing them and also just helping reinforce her story and any excuses (like not bathing nor undrsessing/changing in front of the men). I just can't imagine she could do it all on her own for 12 years.
they could have stopped. stress of war would have been enough to stop them. alot of girls that join the armed forces have their periods stop when they go to basic training
If a woman's testosterone level is high enough for when it is her time of month, then she doesn't get her period. It's just a possibility considering how manly she was
Even though I am Irish, my mother wouldn't let me watch Mulan or Pocahonta because she wanted me to learn the historical stories of these women, not what Disney said. I am always grateful about that
Hygiene might not have given her away, since she was such an active person. Really active women have little or practically no pms because of the decrease in body fat and increase in testosterone that comes from working out. So any cleanliness routines wouldn't have been obvious. Plus, being from a well known family meant you would be expected to have better hygiene then the masses.
This is a really good point. And I agree. (When I'm unable to take medicine for cramps I ride my bike, workout, or play dancing games as it relieves the pain a little, so long as I keep going at it.)
Kousei13 Hmm, I've never used working out as a form of cramp control. It wouldn't work too well for me, but I have a friend that goes running and it does wonders for her.
Everyone experiences it a little different. Periods are no fun, but compared to others I have it pretty easy. I only have cramps for two days and my periods are only 5 days total. My cramps feel like my insides are being stretched, though it makes sense since it's partly due to contractions. If I don't have medicine I can last two hours before I feel like collapsing from exhaustion due to the pain spreading to my thighs, trying to function, and fighting the urge to go into fetal position. (I discovered this while having to work when my period started in the middle of the day.)
Kousei13 first cramps I ever experienced I ended up in the ER. Doctors thought my appendix was about to burst. But nope, just my first period. So that's the usual for me I guess. I can kind of function, but I'm really quiet and super slow. Anything over the counter is useless to me, so I have to have prescription stuff. So yeah, I totally get it.
I know someone who once had cramps that were so bad she kept throwing up and several hours later had to go to the ER for dehydration. Not her best day. Switched to birth control after that which helped, but she still has her days. I feel bad at times like this. I'm sorry you have to have it rough. A downside to being female I guess.
maybe the Disney movie wasn't accurate but I loved it it was my first glimpse at a strong independent ass kicking woman and I think it stayed with me. I loved it lol.
I really love your videos! I started studying chinese 2 years ago at the university in Naples (Italy), your videos are really interesting and also funny, I'm learning a lot about chinese culture! Thank you!! A warm hug from Italy
"Khan is conscripting many soldiers." Have you guys wondered why the poem refers to the king as "khan", which is more of a title for Mongolic or Turkic tribes (i.e. Genghis Khan)? Fact # 6: The state which Mulan fought for (Northern Wei) was actually not a Chinese state, even though it adopted high degree of Chinese culture and political system. The Northern Wei was founded by the Xianbei people (a nomadic tribe who might originated from Siberia) and was not considered to be "Chinese" at its time. Interestingly, the "barbarian" Mulan fought against (Rouran) was actually a closely related tribe; its was like a fight between cousins, rather than a war between the civilized and the barbaric. If an individual like Mulan existed, I suspect her image would not be typically Chinese as how the animation portrayed her.
man Mulan is by far my favourite disney princess cause she's so freaking awesome. I mean considering the size of China and ALL THOSE MEN she beat to such a high ranking post was amazing enough, but to think the animated movie doesn't even show her in all her glory.. like dude how can you be more amazing that you already are??
I would have loved to see just one of the fights Disney writers had while making this! Like "But IRL" vs "We don't have time!" vs "This is 4 Children!!"
I've seen the movie so many times, I grew up watching it. What surprise me the most was , she was in the war for 12 YEARS and she was already a pro at fighting/ combat. Awesome.
In case anyone want to know, here is the original edition of the Ballad of Mulan in Chinese: 《木兰诗》 唧唧复唧唧，木兰当户织。 不闻机杼声，惟闻女叹息。 问女何所思，问女何所忆。 女亦无所思，女亦无所忆。 昨夜见军帖，可汗大点兵。 军书十二卷，卷卷有爷名。 阿爷无大儿，木兰无长兄。 愿为市鞍马，从此替爷征。 东市买骏马，西市买鞍鞯， 南市买辔头，北市买长鞭。 旦辞爷娘去，暮宿黄河边。 不闻爷娘唤女声，但闻黄河流水鸣溅溅。 旦辞黄河去，暮至黑山头。 不闻爷娘唤女声，但闻燕山胡骑鸣啾啾。 万里赴戎机，关山度若飞。 朔气传金柝，寒光照铁衣。 将军百战死，壮士十年归。 归来见天子，天子坐明堂。 策勋十二转，赏赐百千强。 可汗问所欲，木兰不用尚书郎，愿驰千里足，送儿还故乡。 爷娘闻女来，出郭相扶将； 阿姊闻妹来，当户理红妆； 小弟闻姊来，磨刀霍霍向猪羊。 开我东阁门，坐我西阁床。 脱我战时袍，著我旧时裳。 当窗理云鬓，对镜帖花黄。 出门看火伴，火伴皆惊忙： 同行十二年，不知木兰是女郎。 雄兔脚扑朔，雌兔眼迷离； 双兔傍地走，安能辨我是雄雌？
Awesome!!! Never knew that about Mulan although I'm a huge fan of her! Dan and Mike love your videos, so entertaining and your dobbelgangers are so accurate it's freaky!!!!!
I don't mind the retouch from the history cause it's suppose to capture young audiences that's why they made it that way. Even so, I wouldn't known Mulan if it weren't to Disney and it's also my favorite disney tales.
her menstrual cycle must've been annoying to hide too....but at the same time if someone saw her blood stains or w.e she could be like, nahhh just an injurry from fighting
+oktaecyoongworld Soldier: "Hey, why are you bleeding out of your dick?"Mulan: "Uhhhh, it got cut."Soldier: "Wow it seems every month you get it cut there."Mulan: "Yeah, I guess i'm very unlucky when it comes to this"
oktaecyoongworld actually, did you know that 2 types of women (besides menopause women) does not menstruate naturally. anorexic/bulimic and athletic people. perhaps mulan was very athletic and didn't menstruate.
seatha03 hmmmm as someone who trained competitively in martial arts I can attest that my menstruation cycle was very abnormal, but I think it's impossible not to menstruate unless you have someone medical condition
+sea Thats very possible. If she was living the hard life of a soldier then probably she would just stop menstruating anyway and it would be easier to cover up. It would also help if, as some versions of the story suggest if she had a couple of male companions `in the know` to help in the deception. After a few years and once she became an officer with some authority it would get easier. There are actually a number of documented cases of real female soldiers from a number of cultures and time periods so the story isn`t totally implausable.
While I have always loved the Disney version of Mulan, even as a child I knew that Disney versions of stories didn't hold a lot of accuracy because they wanted to make it more appealing to a child. I have watched Chinese versions of it as an adult, and while I loved the story much better, the charm of the Disney version is still in my heart. Especially Mushu, he was a funny little dragon and I love him a lot, the biggest reason is for what you featured in the video. That part still makes me giggle as an adult. "THAT'S IT! DISHONOR! DISHONOR ON YOU! DISHONOR ON YOUR COW!" I couldn't think of a more perfect voice for that than Eddie Murphy's.
Same here. I was shock when some people thought he was real. No! His dragon.. me personally I don't believe in dragon. Anyway Disney change some part to attract kids attention. I wish they already made her skill. Btw all the cast is Chinese in Disney Mulan. Eddie Murphy is the only non Chinese that is pretty obvious.
Thank you for sharing things about asian culture and other interesting things. I really enjoy the educational value your videos have and the GREAT humor. Y'all are my new favorite youtubers(:
My last semester as undergrad I took a course on Chinese poetry. After reading the Ballad of Mulan, I wrote a paper comparing it to the SB film, Lady General Hua Mulan. Probably one of my favorite papers from college. LOL. I could go on and on.
Yeah... The saddest part about the Disney movie is, in my humble opinion, that they had to pair her with a guy in the end. Like; Oh so you're a strong, independant woman and saved China all by yourself? Too bad we're not ready yet to let this end without your obligatory Disney prince.
I would like to hear the rest of the poem. I liked the repetitions of the parents call and juxtapositions of dawn/dusk and north/south and how you guys were dividing it up between you. If there are more character parts perhaps other people could voice those parts as y'all narrate. That would be cool.
this is a different topic but i find it so fascinating how the story of cinderella is just one story but it is so widespread throughout the world, each ethnic with their own bit of twist to it. what is most mind boggling to me is that where did the original story come from. i would definitely like to know.
I love all your videos, this is one of my favorite channel on RUclips! And also I love your English, is so clear ♡ (I'm learning English so this help me A LOT!) Greetings from Chile :)
In the Shenyun show, Falun Gong is often brought up. I am a Falun Gong practitioner. Thank you for supporting us! You guys making Chinese history more accurate to the public is amazing!
I remember watching a drama with Mulan in it. I was 7 at that time and when I saw Mulan's dad trying to drown baby Mulan. I put a blanket over my head and cried.... I heard about the real mulan from the ballad of fa mulan. She is awesome!
Id rather watch a Chinese martial arts movie about Mulan than the Disney movie. Wow, they should actually do that!!! ...its kind of sad but the only Disney movies I have ever seen are Beauty and the Beast and the first Aladdin...😐😳 so I never even knew the story of Mulan.
Thanks for sharing this. It brings a much better and down-to-Earth view of ancient and modern view of China. I was little when I first watched Disney's Mulan and hadn't ever met any Chinese people, but I somehow thought that Chinese people didn't act like the people in that movie, let alone ancient Chinese people. A couple years ago I visited the Terracotta warriors digsite in China and they look a lot calmer and nobler than all the soldiers in Disney's Mulan (even after the successful training montage). I loved the art and colors in Mulan though. That at least got me interested in learning more about China.
I've seen a performance by Shen Yun like 6 months ago and it was PHENOMENAL. I honestly loved it, it was a magical experience ^_^ great video as always guys! Even though I love Disney movies and Mulan in particular, I didn't know any of the facts you mentioned ^_^ Yay, I learned something new today! =D
OTGW, you have rekindled my love of Chinese culture. And have made me very hungry with some of your other videos. :) Thanks for your entertaining and educational videos!
The true story of Mulan is amazing. She sounds like she was an amazing woman. I had actually researched this because I HATED the Disney version. You are right, to use their own script back at them for "shame on you and shame on your cow!"
I AM A DANCER FROM THE SCHOOL THAT TRAINS ALL THE SHENYUN DANCERS!!! ALL OF MY FRIENDS ARE FROM SHENYUN!!! I HOPE YOU ALL GO SEE THEIR SHOW!! I COULD GET ALL OF YOU AUTOGRAPHS!!!
Oh my god!!! Hahahah I see both of the actors in you two!!! Im dying of laughter. Love you guys!! Im a big fan and I love to learn about all the things you guys tell us!!!
Being a Chinese person myself it's kinda funny watching the Disney story of Mulan, as I grew up knowing the actual story. And I don't know of anyone pointed out but her brother was actually replaced with a dog in the disney version.
The Disney movie is my favorite. Like all Disney movies derived from existing source material it takes out all the violence or anything that would be objectionable to Western audiences.
If a woman's testosterone level is high enough for when it is her time of month, then she doesn't get her period. It's just a possibility considering how manly she was
If Mulan disguised her identity successfully for 12 years, there is NO WAY that she looked as pretty as Disney's version. The true Mulan knew the arts of war and excelled at them. Why did she even think she could get away with putting herself forward as a MALE warrior in the first place? Cos she LOOKED like a man, ACTED like a man and FOUGHT like a man... ... and NOT like some Disney princess!
That was very interesting, thanks for sharing !! I was also very surprised when you guys said that Mulan was already trained and very strong at martial arts ! Btw, Mike you always reminded me a little of Jackie Chan :p Or as you said, Jackie Chan looks like you heheh ! :p
If a woman's testosterone level is high enough for when it is her time of month, then she doesn't get her period. It's just a possibility considering how manly she was. Not to mention a tremendous amount of stress from war can also stop this
Maybe she used cloth to hide her period since it was like that and by the near river she would wash it off and place it back? Or she had a wet towel under her since water stops the blood
If a woman's testosterone level is high enough for when it is her time of month, then she doesn't get her period. It's just a possibility considering how manly she was. Not to mention a tremendous amount of stress from battle can also stop this from happening
have you guys seen the chinese 2009 live action version of Mulan?? If yes did you like it? because I always preferred that one over the Disney version^^
The only true fact is that Mulan was living Northern Wei. Only peasants in Northern Wei were Chinese, and other people were Mongolian Touba Xianbei people. Invading aliens were other Mongolian nation Rourans. So the war can be considered as civil war in Mongolia.
I have admired Mulan since I was a child. I dont even remember how I knew about her (but Im sure it was not from Disney). She is like an idol to me, may be thats the reason why I am a tomboy, lol. Thanks you guys for this video :)
Maybe Jet Lee's cousin but not him. Although Mikey does look like Jackie Chan enough that if you came up on him claiming to be his son he'd probably believe it for a little. lol.
Its always awesome watching the OTGW videos including the Double Chen News(DCN) vids and the Strictly Dumplings vids! Much love all the way from New Zealand! Keep up the great work guys!
how did she hide her period for 12 years wow
guy: hey whats all that blood
Mulan: heheh well i guess you could say the war is quite rough these days aHAHahAHHah
It has her own tent, of course she can just dry it off or she didn't mind the pain
Literally my first thought! like fuck, 144 periods? Lucky for her if she had only small flow lol
Orrrrr... She skipped period for months like me
#noleakchallenge
If a woman's testosterone level is high enough for when it is her time of month, then she doesn't get her period. It's just a possibility considering how manly she was
I wonder if some people knew Mulan was a woman but they kept her secret because they liked/respected her.
I thought about it too and in the movie some people knew but didn't tell because they respected her and i think that she had some relations with the generals and they did let her just because of her genius strategic mind ^^ it's only my opinion
Paulet
Nah...
@Natasel you're right, that happened in the original story.
Dan: I can shoot a bow and arrow!
Mike: You can't hit anything, except the things your not aiming for! 😂😂😂😂😂
*boom* Ladies and gentlemen, that was 3rd degree of shade burn.
Fun Fact:
In Cinderella when her step sisters couldn't fit the glass slipper, they cut off their toes ordered by the Stepmom.
Krystal Jang It's true, all of the original fairy tales were pretty messed up like Sleeping Beauty, too. She didn't wake up from true love's kiss in the original. She had been impregnated while in her deep slumber and woke up during the pains of childbirth.
Gamer Joy Yep
Mary Dierkes well it's a good thing disney fixed that.
They did that in Into the Woods. & it's pretty good that Disney changed it up slightly because that'll probably freak some kids out
Gamer Joy They also changed The little mermaid where she doesn't get the prince and turns to bubbles in the end in the real story ;__;
Solider: Hey Mulan, why are you bleeding between your legs?😳
Mulan (on her period): This a war ain't it?
Solider (thinking she was stabbed in the dick): 😨😱
+王子安 残忍... XD
+王子安 Oh God XD
looool. omg this. my first thought when I heard it was actually 12 years was like wahhhhh. whattt about her periods ?!! O-o I need to know what medicine she was using because I usually can hardly cope with my studies, let alone ride into battle 😰😰😰
Rebecca Johnson
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I’m laughing so hard😂😂😂 oh my gosh
How do you hide your period for 12 years? You go girl!
I think she had to have one or probably more men helping her with things. Because its not just dealing her period but bathing and dressing too. Not help actually doing those things but keeping others away while she was doing them and also just helping reinforce her story and any excuses (like not bathing nor undrsessing/changing in front of the men). I just can't imagine she could do it all on her own for 12 years.
plus a healer or two must have known from when she got hurt in battle.
promise that's what I was wondering
Well in the movie, that's when they find out.
Perhaps there were more women appart from her, and they covered one another
As soon as they said 12 years I was like, "How'd the periods work?!"
they could have stopped. stress of war would have been enough to stop them. alot of girls that join the armed forces have their periods stop when they go to basic training
+Chloie Huskey Oh, right! why'd I forget that happens? XD
yeah when you're more active you're less likely to have your period early
If a woman's testosterone level is high enough for when it is her time of month, then she doesn't get her period. It's just a possibility considering how manly she was
Allthough the disney movie is so different from the original story, it's still a really awesome and empowering movie.... XD
>:C
Vega._.Alien i see jack 😂
Mathieu Gonzaga
yea you are
Now look what’s happening with the live action I’m so disappointed
@@laylabillet2022 The trailer was just released and looks cool.
Even though I am Irish, my mother wouldn't let me watch Mulan or Pocahonta because she wanted me to learn the historical stories of these women, not what Disney said. I am always grateful about that
Brya Amirault wow good for her
" DISHONOR YOUR FAMILY! DISHONOR YOUR COW!! (it was a horse actually)" 😂😂
Sharni Venessa 😂😂😂 But iiiit's MuuuuuShhhhuuuuu!
Hygiene might not have given her away, since she was such an active person. Really active women have little or practically no pms because of the decrease in body fat and increase in testosterone that comes from working out. So any cleanliness routines wouldn't have been obvious. Plus, being from a well known family meant you would be expected to have better hygiene then the masses.
This is a really good point. And I agree. (When I'm unable to take medicine for cramps I ride my bike, workout, or play dancing games as it relieves the pain a little, so long as I keep going at it.)
Kousei13 Hmm, I've never used working out as a form of cramp control. It wouldn't work too well for me, but I have a friend that goes running and it does wonders for her.
Everyone experiences it a little different. Periods are no fun, but compared to others I have it pretty easy. I only have cramps for two days and my periods are only 5 days total. My cramps feel like my insides are being stretched, though it makes sense since it's partly due to contractions. If I don't have medicine I can last two hours before I feel like collapsing from exhaustion due to the pain spreading to my thighs, trying to function, and fighting the urge to go into fetal position. (I discovered this while having to work when my period started in the middle of the day.)
Kousei13 first cramps I ever experienced I ended up in the ER. Doctors thought my appendix was about to burst. But nope, just my first period. So that's the usual for me I guess. I can kind of function, but I'm really quiet and super slow. Anything over the counter is useless to me, so I have to have prescription stuff. So yeah, I totally get it.
I know someone who once had cramps that were so bad she kept throwing up and several hours later had to go to the ER for dehydration. Not her best day. Switched to birth control after that which helped, but she still has her days. I feel bad at times like this. I'm sorry you have to have it rough. A downside to being female I guess.
maybe the Disney movie wasn't accurate but I loved it it was my first glimpse at a strong independent ass kicking woman and I think it stayed with me. I loved it lol.
read the original Grimms Bros movies, fairy tales never exist
Mike looks like Jackie Chan 😎
😶
MAYBE HE IS...
my mom said that as well. she called my dad and asked him does he look like Jackie? he was like "... No."
me too
How
Mulan = my childhood.
I love your videos so much! Mulan was my second favorite Disney movie after The Little Mermaid :p
Liling Zhang Thanks so much!!! You're awesome!
Yeah :P Mulan is really Great!
Mulan= lesson in Chinese class
I really love your videos! I started studying chinese 2 years ago at the university in Naples (Italy), your videos are really interesting and also funny, I'm learning a lot about chinese culture! Thank you!! A warm hug from Italy
Alessia Orazzo Thanks :-)
两 年？ Did you learn simplified or traditional?
We Zia sei single ?
INDIGO BLUEoO simplified
lol, I am from Italy as well and I love chinese culture ♡♡♡
"Khan is conscripting many soldiers."
Have you guys wondered why the poem refers to the king as "khan", which is more of a title for Mongolic or Turkic tribes (i.e. Genghis Khan)?
Fact # 6: The state which Mulan fought for (Northern Wei) was actually not a Chinese state, even though it adopted high degree of Chinese culture and political system. The Northern Wei was founded by the Xianbei people (a nomadic tribe who might originated from Siberia) and was not considered to be "Chinese" at its time. Interestingly, the "barbarian" Mulan fought against (Rouran) was actually a closely related tribe; its was like a fight between cousins, rather than a war between the civilized and the barbaric.
If an individual like Mulan existed, I suspect her image would not be typically Chinese as how the animation portrayed her.
man Mulan is by far my favourite disney princess cause she's so freaking awesome. I mean considering the size of China and ALL THOSE MEN she beat to such a high ranking post was amazing enough, but to think the animated movie doesn't even show her in all her glory.. like dude how can you be more amazing that you already are??
Kuro Bara Same but I don't think she is a princess
Bob Disney considered her as a princess because she falls under the 3rd criteria being a Disney Princess. Be a hero in her own movie.
I would have loved to see just one of the fights Disney writers had while making this!
Like "But IRL" vs "We don't have time!" vs "This is 4 Children!!"
I'm Mexican American and growing up my favorite Disney movie was Mulan. she was my shero! thank you for sharing, it only makes me admire her more!
I've seen the movie so many times, I grew up watching it. What surprise me the most was , she was in the war for 12 YEARS and she was already a pro at fighting/ combat. Awesome.
In case anyone want to know, here is the original edition of the Ballad of Mulan in Chinese:
《木兰诗》
唧唧复唧唧，木兰当户织。
不闻机杼声，惟闻女叹息。
问女何所思，问女何所忆。
女亦无所思，女亦无所忆。
昨夜见军帖，可汗大点兵。
军书十二卷，卷卷有爷名。
阿爷无大儿，木兰无长兄。
愿为市鞍马，从此替爷征。
东市买骏马，西市买鞍鞯，
南市买辔头，北市买长鞭。
旦辞爷娘去，暮宿黄河边。
不闻爷娘唤女声，但闻黄河流水鸣溅溅。
旦辞黄河去，暮至黑山头。
不闻爷娘唤女声，但闻燕山胡骑鸣啾啾。
万里赴戎机，关山度若飞。
朔气传金柝，寒光照铁衣。
将军百战死，壮士十年归。
归来见天子，天子坐明堂。
策勋十二转，赏赐百千强。
可汗问所欲，木兰不用尚书郎，愿驰千里足，送儿还故乡。
爷娘闻女来，出郭相扶将；
阿姊闻妹来，当户理红妆；
小弟闻姊来，磨刀霍霍向猪羊。
开我东阁门，坐我西阁床。
脱我战时袍，著我旧时裳。
当窗理云鬓，对镜帖花黄。
出门看火伴，火伴皆惊忙：
同行十二年，不知木兰是女郎。
雄兔脚扑朔，雌兔眼迷离；
双兔傍地走，安能辨我是雄雌？
5:46 i can see the resemblance in both of them
Same...What are the odds of them looking similar to the actors though xD
Ada-Erika Magic lol.
Tj Chapman reincarnated Legends
Well, Mike really looks like Jackie Chan; while Dan looks like Jet Li just a tad bit xD
Awesome!!! Never knew that about Mulan although I'm a huge fan of her!
Dan and Mike love your videos, so entertaining and your dobbelgangers are so accurate it's freaky!!!!!
I don't mind the retouch from the history cause it's suppose to capture young audiences that's why they made it that way. Even so, I wouldn't known Mulan if it weren't to Disney and it's also my favorite disney tales.
Went to Shenyun in 2012. Greatest performance I've ever seen. And thank you for clarifying Mulan's story.
her menstrual cycle must've been annoying to hide too....but at the same time if someone saw her blood stains or w.e she could be like, nahhh just an injurry from fighting
+oktaecyoongworld Soldier: "Hey, why are you bleeding out of your dick?"Mulan: "Uhhhh, it got cut."Soldier: "Wow it seems every month you get it cut there."Mulan: "Yeah, I guess i'm very unlucky when it comes to this"
oktaecyoongworld actually, did you know that 2 types of women (besides menopause women) does not menstruate naturally. anorexic/bulimic and athletic people. perhaps mulan was very athletic and didn't menstruate.
seatha03 hmmmm as someone who trained competitively in martial arts I can attest that my menstruation cycle was very abnormal, but I think it's impossible not to menstruate unless you have someone medical condition
+sea
Thats very possible. If she was living the hard life of a soldier then probably she would just stop menstruating anyway and it would be easier to cover up.
It would also help if, as some versions of the story suggest if she had a couple of male companions `in the know` to help in the deception.
After a few years and once she became an officer with some authority it would get easier.
There are actually a number of documented cases of real female soldiers from a number of cultures and time periods so the story isn`t totally implausable.
She may never have gotten her period. Some people have a condition called amenorrhea where some may never get their period
While I have always loved the Disney version of Mulan, even as a child I knew that Disney versions of stories didn't hold a lot of accuracy because they wanted to make it more appealing to a child. I have watched Chinese versions of it as an adult, and while I loved the story much better, the charm of the Disney version is still in my heart. Especially Mushu, he was a funny little dragon and I love him a lot, the biggest reason is for what you featured in the video. That part still makes me giggle as an adult. "THAT'S IT! DISHONOR! DISHONOR ON YOU! DISHONOR ON YOUR COW!" I couldn't think of a more perfect voice for that than Eddie Murphy's.
Same here. I was shock when some people thought he was real. No! His dragon.. me personally I don't believe in dragon. Anyway Disney change some part to attract kids attention. I wish they already made her skill. Btw all the cast is Chinese in Disney Mulan. Eddie Murphy is the only non Chinese that is pretty obvious.
I wish you guys said the poem in chinese instead... the english version sound so bland...
Jason Yip Dan can't read Chinese :-(
Off the Great Wall mike Jackie chan looks like you
nope
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dan is like me a chinese that cant read chinese lol
pony pond same here
How did she hide her periods OMG this girl is a boss
ikr 😂 the whole time I was asking that, I will die.
considering the stress, likely poor food, and physical exertion she was under it would have likely only have it a few times.
Janice Barry maybe the war messed up her hormones so her periods stopped! 😂
Once women get below 8%-10% body fat their period become much lighter or even not existant.
Thank you for sharing things about asian culture and other interesting things. I really enjoy the educational value your videos have and the GREAT humor. Y'all are my new favorite youtubers(:
Emily Wilson sweet! :-)
My last semester as undergrad I took a course on Chinese poetry. After reading the Ballad of Mulan, I wrote a paper comparing it to the SB film, Lady General Hua Mulan. Probably one of my favorite papers from college. LOL. I could go on and on.
Yeah... The saddest part about the Disney movie is, in my humble opinion, that they had to pair her with a guy in the end. Like; Oh so you're a strong, independant woman and saved China all by yourself? Too bad we're not ready yet to let this end without your obligatory Disney prince.
I honestly didn't like this either. It wasn't needed
I would like to hear the rest of the poem. I liked the repetitions of the parents call and juxtapositions of dawn/dusk and north/south and how you guys were dividing it up between you. If there are more character parts perhaps other people could voice those parts as y'all narrate. That would be cool.
MULAN IS MY BIGGEST HERO
she's my favorite she to me she seems like she brings honor to the Chinese generation like me
she's the best Disney character tbh
She is a real life girl not a Disney character ...
this is a different topic but i find it so fascinating how the story of cinderella is just one story but it is so widespread throughout the world, each ethnic with their own bit of twist to it. what is most mind boggling to me is that where did the original story come from. i would definitely like to know.
I love Off The Great Wall, keep up the great videos!
Jason Chu Thanks :-)
I love all your videos, this is one of my favorite channel on RUclips! And also I love your English, is so clear ♡ (I'm learning English so this help me A LOT!)
Greetings from Chile :)
Cami Netth Thanks :-)
In the Shenyun show, Falun Gong is often brought up. I am a Falun Gong practitioner. Thank you for supporting us! You guys making Chinese history more accurate to the public is amazing!
I go to a Chinese school, and I just finished learning the poem about mulan, she's amazing!
THANK YOU TANGLED READ MY MIND
Thatsprettiemuchit I LOVE TANGLED!!! Did you cry?
Off the Great Wall EVERY TIME T_T
Off the Great Wall Tangled is THE BEST!!!
I remember watching a drama with Mulan in it. I was 7 at that time and when I saw Mulan's dad trying to drown baby Mulan. I put a blanket over my head and cried.... I heard about the real mulan from the ballad of fa mulan. She is awesome!
Id rather watch a Chinese martial arts movie about Mulan than the Disney movie. Wow, they should actually do that!!!
...its kind of sad but the only Disney movies I have ever seen are Beauty and the Beast and the first Aladdin...😐😳 so I never even knew the story of Mulan.
There is a recent movie of Mulan, go check it out
Tommy G what's it called????
debb0r "Mulan: Rise of a Warrior" www.imdb.com/title/tt1308138/
Kai
kai get back in the practice room
I recently came across your videos and really loved them - not just this one. A big thumps up, thanks guys :)
Thanks for sharing this. It brings a much better and down-to-Earth view of ancient and modern view of China. I was little when I first watched Disney's Mulan and hadn't ever met any Chinese people, but I somehow thought that Chinese people didn't act like the people in that movie, let alone ancient Chinese people. A couple years ago I visited the Terracotta warriors digsite in China and they look a lot calmer and nobler than all the soldiers in Disney's Mulan (even after the successful training montage).
I loved the art and colors in Mulan though. That at least got me interested in learning more about China.
I've seen a performance by Shen Yun like 6 months ago and it was PHENOMENAL. I honestly loved it, it was a magical experience ^_^ great video as always guys! Even though I love Disney movies and Mulan in particular, I didn't know any of the facts you mentioned ^_^ Yay, I learned something new today! =D
mademoiselleabbey glad you liked the show :-)
OMG FINALLY SOMEONE WHO LIKES TANGLED
OTGW, you have rekindled my love of Chinese culture. And have made me very hungry with some of your other videos. :) Thanks for your entertaining and educational videos!
When they both actually look like Jet Li and Jackie Chan 😂
This is great information guys. I saw Shen Yun last year. It was the best show I've ever seen and want to see it again this year. I really hope I can.
Love this. Mulan is my all time favorite movie! PERIOD! And the fact that they are making a live action version (supposedly) I am beyond excited....
Nat Cat The chinese ones are good. they really add a flavour that most hollywood adaptions tend to leave out.
Hua Mulan (2009)
Megumi Yamamoto Yes but Disney is making this one...
And disney is sweet but pretty pg 13.
Going to Shen Yun in Atlanta in the morning and I can't wait. Thanks for your videos they are very fun.
everyone think she is a princess but she not just a warrior
Thanks for the review/endorsement of Shen Yun: they come through Austin every year, and I was thinking about seeing them, the next time they do.
Nick Hentschel It's an absolutely must see show, hope you get the chance to go!
Off the Great Wall I saw the show a couple of years ago. Beautiful dancing but not really my style. But it's a must see for those who haven't been yet
I'd better make up my mind fast: they'll be here the day after tomorrow!
The true story of Mulan is amazing. She sounds like she was an amazing woman. I had actually researched this because I HATED the Disney version. You are right, to use their own script back at them for "shame on you and shame on your cow!"
I learned the poem 34 years ago...so I was not that surprised with facts about Mulan presented here...good info anyway, thanks for sharing.
I AM A DANCER FROM THE SCHOOL THAT TRAINS ALL THE SHENYUN DANCERS!!! ALL OF MY FRIENDS ARE FROM SHENYUN!!! I HOPE YOU ALL GO SEE THEIR SHOW!! I COULD GET ALL OF YOU AUTOGRAPHS!!!
GurlzPlayCoC get me one!
How do i send it to u?
Oh my god!!! Hahahah I see both of the actors in you two!!! Im dying of laughter. Love you guys!! Im a big fan and I love to learn about all the things you guys tell us!!!
When I was gifted a snowshoe 'Lilac Point' Siamese cat, nine years ago, I just had to affectionately name her Mulan. tehe
Being a Chinese person myself it's kinda funny watching the Disney story of Mulan, as I grew up knowing the actual story. And I don't know of anyone pointed out but her brother was actually replaced with a dog in the disney version.
Amazing! U guys say so many interesting facts. Chinese legends are usually changed alot by American interpretations so it's nice to hear the truth
Great work on the updated backdrop.
The terminology screen(s) are also very nice.
I think having a crater on Venus is actually quite fitting, as Venus is associated with femininity and Mulan left a mark on the idea of femininity.
Seriously, the story of Mulan is awesome! Thanks for the info guys! Keep it up!
I was thinking the whole time about how he looks like jackie chan and then at 5:41 he literally said whats on my mind omfg
True ,you two really look like those actors! I loved the video!
LOL..... the doppelgänger comparison..
The Disney movie is my favorite. Like all Disney movies derived from existing source material it takes out all the violence or anything that would be objectionable to Western audiences.
love your videos !
Rachel Queen Thanks :-)
Dude, that doppelgänger slide was awesome!
12 years of menstrual cycles she hid. :O
If a woman's testosterone level is high enough for when it is her time of month, then she doesn't get her period. It's just a possibility considering how manly she was
I love Mulan! When I was little, I love watching Mulan a lot.
If Mulan disguised her identity successfully for 12 years, there is NO WAY that she looked as pretty as Disney's version.
The true Mulan knew the arts of war and excelled at them.
Why did she even think she could get away with putting herself forward as a MALE warrior in the first place?
Cos she LOOKED like a man, ACTED like a man and FOUGHT like a man...
... and NOT like some Disney princess!
"You can't hit anything-- except for the things you're not aiming for!" WELL SAID XD I'M DYING
when you guys get carried away with your ideas about chivalry, remember mulan for a reality check.
Whoaaaa I love Mulan! Lmao loved the back and forth dialogue at the end too.
Mike looks soo soo much like Jackie Chan. Like whoaaaa O.o
shen Yun is fantastic and beautifully done. I have seen the show 2 times.
Of course having a crater named after her is cool! She was the BOMB!
I cant wait til they come to houston. It looks so beautiful and elegant and I've been wanting to go see it for years :)
That was very interesting, thanks for sharing !! I was also very surprised when you guys said that Mulan was already trained and very strong at martial arts ! Btw, Mike you always reminded me a little of Jackie Chan :p Or as you said, Jackie Chan looks like you heheh ! :p
Kelyrin's Cooking & Bento Lol yea he totally looks like me :-P
It's actually really interesting. I'm not Chinese, but I like to learn about other cultures. Thanks!!!!!!!
what I wanna know is how she hid when she got her period from the other soldiers
If a woman's testosterone level is high enough for when it is her time of month, then she doesn't get her period. It's just a possibility considering how manly she was. Not to mention a tremendous amount of stress from war can also stop this
That was an amazing video guys! And I would've listened to the entire recital too :P
Maybe she used cloth to hide her period since it was like that and by the near river she would wash it off and place it back? Or she had a wet towel under her since water stops the blood
If a woman's testosterone level is high enough for when it is her time of month, then she doesn't get her period. It's just a possibility considering how manly she was. Not to mention a tremendous amount of stress from battle can also stop this from happening
MULAN WAS LIKE MY FAVORITE MOVIE
I love the ballad! I was hoping you guys were going to recite the Chinese version! (It just sounds so clunky in English).
Amy He yea but dan can't read Chinese :-(
Off the Great Wall btw, did you do the translation by yourselves? my first time hearing it in English haha
You guys crack me up!! Thanks for the Hua Mulan video :D
Amanda Harris thanks for watching!
You guys do look a LITTLE bit like Jet Li and Jackie Chan.
I wish the Musical Records of Old and New still existed. That would be interesting to read.
have you guys seen the chinese 2009 live action version of Mulan?? If yes did you like it? because I always preferred that one over the Disney version^^
same here way better in my opinion
Thank you so much for adding a movie to my watch list. I will definitly watch it, inshaAllah... after december... because i have homework ~_~'
Saba Idris you're welcome ;) but you might want to have tissues prepared when you watch this movie^^ it's amazing tho!
:O Are you seriously telling me there wasn't a lil red dragon who yells "dishonour on your cow!"? My world has been shattered!
:P
The only true fact is that Mulan was living Northern Wei. Only peasants in Northern Wei were Chinese, and other people were Mongolian Touba Xianbei people. Invading aliens were other Mongolian nation Rourans. So the war can be considered as civil war in Mongolia.
I have admired Mulan since I was a child. I dont even remember how I knew about her (but Im sure it was not from Disney). She is like an idol to me, may be thats the reason why I am a tomboy, lol. Thanks you guys for this video :)
I've watched more Off the Great Wall / Double Chen than I have watched Jackie Chan movies, hehe, sorry Jackie
***** we like your viewing choices :-)
Wow, it's crazy how much Disney stripped away from all of her accomplishments o.o Thank you for making this video.
I didn't even get to hear the end of it.
ya i was listening to the poem
Mike looks more like Jackie Chan than Dan looking like Jet Li. Definitely see the resemblance though :o
Maybe Jet Lee's cousin but not him. Although Mikey does look like Jackie Chan enough that if you came up on him claiming to be his son he'd probably believe it for a little. lol.
Its always awesome watching the OTGW videos including the Double Chen News(DCN) vids and the Strictly Dumplings vids! Much love all the way from New Zealand! Keep up the great work guys!