Why Dumb Ways to Die is a Masterpiece

12 years ago (yes seriously), Dumb Ways to Die was released to occupy the brains of people all around the world with its charm, humor, and catchy melodies. We played its games, sang its songs, and most importantly made sure to stay safe around trains. As time went on, it faded into the realm of nostalgia, only being resurfaced occasionally with TikTok trends before diving back into obscurity. Little did we know then (and we certainly don't know now), this video is a masterpiece. In this video essay, let me show you why. Did you know I have merch now? Check it out! https://fortcollinsproductions.com/ Want some extra content from me? For only $5 a month, you can have some extra content, access to ad-free videos early, a custom discord role, behind the scenes footage, and a surefire way to help support the channel. Donations/Member Sign-Up: https://ko-fi.com/fortcollinsproductions Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jHegTS7KgV Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/playlist/vnxayjz0m2jjrfvr01894e62sgu8do1s/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJNR2EpS0jw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlMcGB9XP6k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnkP33041Lo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyz_uPHg2wU&t=40s Footage: https://pastebin.com/Ape63sRf Chapters: 0:00 - Nostalgia is Hollow 3:00 - The Game 5:25 - The Tone 7:36 - The Art Style 10:25 - The Music 13:15 - Nostalgia is (sometimes) Hollow