Nagymama: A True Story

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Description: IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ: Updates: I am going to add a bunch of clarifications because the comments keep dropping down. 1.) To read more Nagymama stories, read http://www.shinygrape.com. 2.) I am well aware that Transylvania is Romania, the map I drew is of Romania, but the household language of my family is Hungarian. This video is a depiction of MY GRANDMOTHER, not your grandmother, typical Hungarian grandmothers, typical Romanian grandmothers, and Attila the Hun's grandmother. This is not cultural or social commentary - this is the story of my life. Please do not use this video to justify racism. 3.) I am very pleased to see so many people that can speak Hungarian and I understand the confusion over "What grandma is saying." No offense intended, believe me! Originally, this was shown to an English-speaking audience, so the scene with the bedroom was supposed to sound like a very upset rant from Nagymama! I wanted to use grandma's real voice in the scene with the bed, but I could not really instruct my grandmother to "act." Instead, I took some audio I videotaped her (some of the scenes are posted on my website so you can see the context of the conversation.) So, if anyone is curious, here is the translation for the bed scene: "Dollar! Smelly stingy pig, he got $50,000 that he shares with his Mistress, but you don't get a thing." I originally chose to use this sound clip because my deadbeat dad is probably the #1 thing my grandmother talked to herself about, even in her sleep (which is really sweet if you think about it - she's just looking out for me!) 4.) As for the end credit scene was translated as a joke since the other thing Nagymama usually rants about is gypsies and robbers watching her through the window, and her plans to chase them away with her broom. I used that particular clip because she points at the camera, but the subtitles were a joke based on things she has said in the past. The actual subtitles are (drumroll): "I'm going to play the lotto, and if I win, I will put it in an envelope for you." Also sweet and funny, but my animation class seemed to like the "joke" subtitles better. 5.) I speak Hungarian (but if I were to try to write it, I would probably butcher the lovely language,) but not Romanian. I kid you not, my family never taught me Romanian "so they could talk about me without me listening!" :( 6.) I am aware that traditionally, my last name is spelled Juhász, which means "Shepard." When my father's family immigrated to the US, they changed it for pronunciation sake. But thanks for trying to let me know! 7.) Thank you for your letters! I will give them all to Nagymama this weekend, although I am going to have a heck of a time explaining to her that she's a famous granny. The last time she was near a computer, she used the monitor to hold up her flower-pot! Okay, that's it for now. Thank you for reading and watching! Onto the.... Nagymama Challenge!! I want to hear YOUR grandma and grandpa stories! You need not have a Hungarian granny -- you just need a grandparent that is awesome like Nagymama! Did she make you wear itchy sweaters when you were a kid? Did he force you to sit at the table until you finished your peas? In what way did you grandparents leave a lasting impression on you? And if your grandparents are alive, go talk to them and get it on tape. Ask them about their time in the war, ask them about their first kiss -- please ask them before it's too late! And of course, report back to us at the new group http://www.youtube.com/group/storiesfromgrandpa Selected films will be featured on shinygrape.com under American Goulash! _________________________________ Created traditionally (with a pencil, paper & chalk!) and composited in Adobe After FX by Stephanie Yuhas. ________________________________________ Are you a filmmaker, too? Check out http://www.projecttwenty1.com to see if you are up for the ultimate challenge! Share with friends
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TheTinyHercules I likes this. I am Hungarian, but I can tell you, the minute my family came over to America, the first thing they did was drop every tradition. No clue why, but they did. I love how you did the drawings and everything. It was perfect. Keep up the work!. -Korrey- 07-07-28 01:07:42 _____________________________________________________
Zan1617 I loved this video. Please make more, and ignore some of these people. I think they dont know what they sound like. But kudos, and good luck. 07-07-28 01:12:13 _____________________________________________________
DaKr3wXL Great video. Check out some of our videos. 07-07-28 01:20:56 _____________________________________________________
JappaCrappa That was excelent! 07-07-28 01:32:28 _____________________________________________________
watzegik Great video, well done graphics!! I think some previous comments missed the point here. 07-07-28 03:53:44 _____________________________________________________
slipintothevoid this was great. 07-07-28 10:33:59 _____________________________________________________
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calaity very nice...ty 07-07-28 11:39:52 _____________________________________________________
pigchiken this was one of the most retarded thing i've ever seen. 07-07-28 13:04:31 _____________________________________________________
cyberlucy This is very well done and a sweet tribute. 07-07-28 13:16:03 _____________________________________________________
katasenyi I'm from Hungary and we have never had any kind of these stupid "traditions". This is just ur family I suppose... 07-07-28 13:35:40 _____________________________________________________