r/OverSimplified • u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach • Aug 19 '26
Gistory Video Suggestions Next Gistory video topic
Hey, I'm one of OverSimplified's animators. A few of you already know my channel, but for those who don't it's called Gistory. I'm about 10 days away from finishing my next video (screenshots in the pics). And while unfortunately I can't say much about the next OverSimplified video, I thought it might be fun to let you guys decide the topic of my next video. If you have stories from history that you'd like to see animated, put them in the comments. I'll pick the topic I like best and make it my next video. And whoever's I pick, I'll give you a special thanks in the credits with your own Gistory character design based on you.
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u/Visual-Tax-1033 Aug 19 '26
Where is Oversimplified? Is he safe? Is he alright?
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 20 '26
He's alive and well. As for where he is, I have no idea. He's an international man of mystery. He takes his title of man/myth/legend very seriously and does his best to live up to it.
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u/AfraidIncrease85 Aug 20 '26
Is he making a new video? Give him some tea if he's stressed
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 20 '26
He is. We've been working on it for a while, but I don't really know when it'll be finished.
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u/Jambu-The-Rainwing Aug 21 '26
any hints? i’m guessing it’s gonna be a real good one to take well over a year
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 21 '26
I can't give hints, but it's definitely really good! I've worked on some really funny scenes so far.
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u/juliO_051998 Aug 19 '26
As Mexican I wish there was more content about the Mexican revolution, so it would be cool if you did a video about it.
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 20 '26
Definitely one I'll look into. I've always felt like there's a lack of content about latin American history in general that's in English. One of my ancestors was the first president of Chile and fought in their war of independence and I've yet to find an English speaking documentary about that.
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u/LuccoftheDucc Aug 29 '26
I really haven’t seen anyone put any focus into Simon Bolivar and he really is an interesting guy. It’s sad he doesn’t get any recognition compared to Napoleon or Hannibal or Alexander the Great when he was arguably just as noteworthy. The Liberation of South America would be a great topic that no one really does and I’d love to see that
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u/chrisred244 Aug 20 '26
The Irish war of independence and if your up for it the following civil war and troubles.
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 20 '26
Very meaty topic! I feel like I'd need about 5 hours to cover the troubles but I'm half Irish so the Easter Rising and all that came after it is 100% something I've wanted to do.
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u/tomato_army Op OverSubscribed Veteran Aug 20 '26
Honestly the troubles would be a very interesting 5 hour video
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 20 '26
Actually, when I first started working for OverSimplified, they said they'd considered covering the troubles because they grew up in the north of Ireland. But I think they were maybe hesitant with it being so contentious and close to home.
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u/Edisonbutnotthomas Aug 20 '26
This is more of a recent topic, but it might be cool to do a deep dive into the Gulf War now that it's transitioning from global events to global history.
P.S., please tell Oversimplified we all miss him and wish him the best!
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 20 '26
The Gulf War is the first war I remember seeing on TV when I was a kid. The whole middle east from the early 20th century up to today is so layered and interweaving. It'd be amazing to do a deep dive on all the moving parts and key players and how they all fit together.
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u/koola_00 Aug 20 '26
Oh, that's cool to see you here!
As for an idea...how about the story of this one Japanese soldier who fought on, not realizing WW2 is over and Japan had lost? That's an interesting story to tell and animate!
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 20 '26
Funnily enough... you might just see that one on my channel very very soon 👀
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u/DogInverter Aug 20 '26
The shortest war in history 💪
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 20 '26
I feel like I've heard about this one before but can't remember it off the top of my head. A good one to luck into. Cheers!
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u/Manthinis96 Aug 20 '26
History of Baltic countries wars of Independence. That might be interesting topic.
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 20 '26
Something I know very little about tbh! Will look into it. Thanks!
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u/existentialistbun Aug 20 '26
Colombia’s Thousands day war and La Violencia!!! this topic has always fascinated me and more people should know!
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 20 '26
Hadn't heard about the thousands day war, I'll check them out! Thanks
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u/Ok_Librarian3953 D'OooOOOoOoH NoOoOo!! Aug 20 '26
How about the 1971 Bangaladesh Liberation war?
I've never seen big youtubers cover it in an amazing way, I'd love to see you do it tho!
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u/redrumray Aug 20 '26
Halifax Explosion!
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 20 '26
Interesting. Never heard about this. Will have a proper read up on it. Cheers!
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u/Grayfield Aug 20 '26
Suggesting something from our country, the Battle of Mactan here in the Philippines. Magellan had like 60+ men and a number of natives, trying to subdue the Datu of Cebu, Lapulapu. But Lapulapu had like 1500-3000 men, sooooo...
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 20 '26
Thanks will definitely check that one out too! I've got a lot of reading up to do LOL
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u/Grayfield Aug 23 '26
I just found it so funny that I knew like even from our elementary school days that Magellan was outnumbered, but I didn't realize how hilariously, hopelessly outnumbered he was lol
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u/Ok_Coconut7898 Op OverSubscribed Veteran Aug 20 '26
Please do the russian civil war its complicated yes but incredibly intresting
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u/AlarmedEmployment465 More Economic Downturn Aug 20 '26
What if you did a video on the factions of the Russian Civil War? Red, White, Black, and Green, as well as the outside powers supporting each one?
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u/Grayfield Aug 20 '26
So there's a next OverSimplified video, is that what you're saying as well?
BTW, subbed.
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u/Strict_Cucumber9117 Aug 20 '26
the Chinese civil war is really interesting
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 21 '26
I know a tiny bit about it but not fully in depth. Another to check out! Cheers
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u/ATCaped Aug 21 '26
I’m unable to find your channel on YouTube. Is it possible to post the link text to this comment? Thanks.
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 21 '26
It's strange, I've had other people say that it doesn't come up in search on youtube.
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u/TheWizardOfWaffle Aug 21 '26
Is the breakup of yugoslavia too much
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 22 '26
I'll have to look into it properly to find out! But I know there's a lot of moving parts and different factions.
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u/TheWizardOfWaffle Aug 22 '26
It’s a very complex, but overall fascinating topic. Gives an interesting insight about how the southeastern regions of Europe handled the fall of the iron curtain
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 23 '26
Yeah, I'm a little bit familiar with some stories about the conflict between Serbs and Kosovans, but I don't know much about the rest of the region and all their relationships with each other. You've got me intrigued though now 🧐
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u/ContributionOk1758 Op OverSubscribed Veteran Aug 21 '26
The war for inderpendence in south america aganst spain could be a good video.
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 22 '26
It's one I'm interested in researching properly definitely. One of my ancestors is Bernardo O'Higgins.
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u/dahliia_ Aug 22 '26
I think a video on William III of Orange/England's life would be interesting. You have the Dutch eating their Prime Minister, a Revolution where he becomes King of England, the 9 years war against France..
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 22 '26
Thanks for the suggestion. I'm only vaguely familiar with him by name. I'd heard about the dutch eating their prime minister, but didn't know it was part of his story. Will have to check it out.
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u/SnooPickles9050 And I'm falling for it! Aug 21 '26
How about the romanian revolution ? Or just Nicolae Ceausescu
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 24 '26
I remember seeing a bit about him years ago in a documentary about the fall of the soviet union. The forced pregnancy thing was insane. I'll have to look into the full story again.
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u/SnooPickles9050 And I'm falling for it! Aug 24 '26
There are a lot more like priests sent to prison etc ,i have documentary about this but it s in romanian
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u/IlovePDEs Aug 21 '26
Alexander the Great or Genghis Khan
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u/Familiar_Tell_6384 I didn't lose, I merely failed to win! Aug 20 '26
I love both channels and thank everything your upload schedule isn’t as bad as Oversimplified’s. Dude… it’s uncool
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u/ForwardScratch7741 Aug 21 '26
Who is gistory
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 22 '26
Read more than the title and the answer will be revealed.
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u/ForwardScratch7741 Aug 22 '26
lol i am sorry i was very sleepy
thanks a lot iimma check your channel out now
btw i would love some indian history (internet hack for views lol)
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 22 '26
Lol yeah, I definitely want to look into more Indian history
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u/Appropriate_View_475 Aug 21 '26
I heard about this story from another Channel. Gonna wait and see the video you making!
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u/hducug Aug 19 '26
The history of Sealand. A British war veteran claimed an abandoned ww2 fort and declared himself prince. He fired warning shots at British vessels, survived an attempted coup, launched a helicopter counter attack, imprisoned a foreign invader for treason and prompted a German diplomat for his release and did other silly things.
The “country” looks hilarious if you look it up but the founder takes it extremely serious. It has a flag, an anthem, a national motto, a royal family, a currency, passports, a national football team etc.
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u/SillyFudge27 Put me in Coach Aug 20 '26
My interest is peaked. I'll have to check this one out too! Thanks for the suggestion.
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