The video explores the dark truth behind the seemingly innocent Goldfish crackers mascot, Finn. The narrator delves into the "Goldfish Canon" and analyzes various commercials, revealing that Finn is not what he appears to be. Instead of being a fun-loving character, Finn is shown to be a mastermind who manipulates and sacrifices his fellow Goldfish to be consumed by humans. The narrator points out that Finn often uses the word "they" when referring to the Goldfish, implying that he is aware of their fate and is complicit in their demise. The video also highlights the dark themes present in the Goldfish commercials, including the fact that the Goldfish are unaware of their impending doom and are being tricked into becoming snacks. The narrator concludes that Finn is a "maniac" who preys on the Goldfish's instincts to maintain a steady supply of victims for human consumption.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The mascot for Goldfish crackers is named Finn.
2. Goldfish crackers are the second-highest selling cracker in the U.S. and the highest demand cheese cracker in the world.
3. Goldfish crackers earn up to $1 billion in annual revenue, nearly half of Pepperidge Farm's entire yearly sales.
4. Over 142 billion Goldfish crackers are produced every year.
5. The Goldfish crackers didn't start smiling until 1997.
6. Finn, the mascot, has a supporting cast, including Brooke, Gilbert, and Xtreme.
7. The Goldfish commercials started airing in 1977.
8. The Goldfish universe, or GCU, establishes that the Goldfish are alive.
9. The Goldfish have their own society, culture, and distinct personalities.
10. The commercials show Finn leading his friends to their demise, suggesting that he sells them to humans.
11. Finn has been leading Goldfish to their demise since his early appearances.
12. The jingle for Goldfish crackers says "It's the snack that smiles back, Goldfish."
13. However, the jingle also says "Goldfish smile because they don't have a clue they'll be eaten."
14. Oscar J. Kambly invented Goldfish crackers in 1958 as a birthday gift for his wife.
15. The crackers were originally shaped like fish because his wife's astrological sign was Pisces.
16. Goldfish crackers were introduced in the U.S. four years after their invention and got their iconic cheddar cheese flavor four years after that.