Summary of Is Gandalf A Mary Sue? - Ep. 69 of Intentionally Blank

00:00:00 - 00:45:00

In this YouTube video, the interviewer asks various questions about whether or not Gandalf is a Mary Sue. They answer that he is unusually accomplished for his time, place, and status, but does not gain new powers easily. The video discusses the concept of "Mary Sue" and how Gandalf, a character who is beloved by many, would not be a good example of one. It argues that the term should be stopped being used, and that discussing character flaws and abilities is a valuable conversation.

• 00:00:00 In this video, a journalist discusses the peach theft epidemic that has been happening in Japan, specifically in Yamanashi prefecture. The article from which the video is taken was published six weeks ago, so the epidemic may have continued since then. The journalist discusses the peach thief's hierarchy in terms of severity, and how every pie is worth less than one cake.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses whether Gandalf is a Mary Sue, and argues that the term is meaningless and annoying. It also discusses a quiz that is popular online.
• 00:10:00 In this video, the interviewer asks questions about whether or not certain characters in a story are "Mary Sue" characters. They discuss that a Mary Sue is a character who is too good or too perfect, and that Gandalf is a possible example of this. They also mention that a character's appearance may be based on the author's self, or on a character they wish they looked like.
• 00:15:00 In this episode of Intentionally Blank, the characters discuss whether Gandalf is a Mary Sue. They all agree that he is not a particularly attractive or desirable character, with the exception of K. They also note that Gandalf does not have any unusual eye color or hair color, and that all of the other characters in the story have different eye and hair colors.
• 00:20:00 In this video, the Intentionally Blank team discusses whether Gandalf is a Mary Sue. They agree that he only gets one point on the Mary Sue scale because he does not have any unusual features or traits. They also decide that he is not a crossbreed or hybrid, and that he becomes a genetically enhanced being.
• 00:25:00 The video investigates whether Gandalf, a famous and respected character in Tolkien's works, is a Mary Sue. The video argues that, yes, Gandalf does exhibit many qualities typically associated with a Mary Sue, including being a role model, having enlightened views on topics such as sex and equality, and being universally loved and respected. Most of Gandalf's friends and family fail to get angry or upset when he behaves abusively, even though they know he has done this before.
• 00:30:00 Gandalf is a character in the "Lord of the Rings" series who is often respected for his wisdom and knowledge. He is also known for his patience and ability to diffuse difficult situations. In this video, the creator discusses whether or not Gandalf is a Mary Sue, and whether any of Gandalf's actions are always justified. They conclude that while some of Gandalf's actions are justified, others are not. They also discuss Gandalf's relationships with animals and humans, and his love of Hobbit culture.
• 00:35:00 In this YouTube video, the interviewer asks various questions about whether or not Gandalf is a Mary Sue. They answer that he is unusually accomplished for his time, place, and status, but does not gain new powers easily.
• 00:40:00 The video discusses the concept of "Mary Sue" and how Gandalf, a character who is beloved by many, would not be a good example of one. It argues that the term should be stopped being used, and that discussing character flaws and abilities is a valuable conversation.
• 00:45:00 This YouTube video features an interview with a guest who will be joining the show next week for an episode focused on "stupid things to do." The guest, Ben, says that he regrets some of his decisions and will be joining the show to talk about how to avoid making the same mistakes.