what are we even doing anymore...?
Credibility score: 46/100 — Mixed Credibility. Several questionable claims detected. Watch with healthy skepticism.
BSmeter analyzed "what are we even doing anymore...?" and rated it 46/100 for credibility (a BS score of 54/100 — mixed credibility), on 2026-05-18. Its weakest claim — "Shadow loves Latinas meme is in the Sonic movie" — scored 15/100 and was flagged as bs. 14 claims were checked against the video transcript. Scores are produced by BSmeter's AI analysis of the transcript, not independent human verification.
Of 14 claims analyzed: 2 scored under 40, 12 between 40 and 69, and 0 at 70 or above.
Claims analyzed
Video opens with highlight reel preview comparing Mario movies — Just Vibes (50/100)
At 0:00
Breezy nostalgia trip — sets up the bigger gripe about the sequel feeling like an ad.
Why this score: This is pure personal opinion about two animated films. No factual claims to check here — just taste. The speaker is contrasting the first movie's "serviceable" story with the second's "90-minute commercial" feel.
Original quote: “Okay, so remember the Mario movie? Like the first one? I mean, I saw it day one in theaters. I remember it being fine. It's a very generic story about Mario dealing with his daddy issues. He hates mushrooms for some reason. Bowser was kind of funny, I guess. You know, it was a serviceable movie,…”
Shadow loves Latinas meme is in the Sonic movie — BS (15/100)
At 2:30
That's an internet meme, not an actual line from any Sonic film. Pure fan joke.
Why this score: Never happened. No official Sonic movie contains a "Shadow loves Latinas" or Mexico/passport scene.
- This is a popular meme that started online, not a plot point.
- The speaker seems to be mixing viral memes with actual movie content.
Original quote: “Shadow uh Shadow loves Latinas. That's another meme that uh we we found a place for in the movie. Give me back my passport. Why do you want to go to Mexico? I just love Latinas, Sonic.”
People dismiss criticism of girl movies and kids movies like Mario Galaxy by saying they're not for you — Opinion (50/100)
At 4:30
Fair point — the 'it's not for you' defense does pop up a lot when people criticize certain genres.
Why this score: This is a cultural observation rather than a verifiable fact. Key points:
- The speaker is highlighting a common defensive response to criticism
- This pattern exists in discussions about both female-targeted media and children's films
- The underlying tension between 'legitimate' cinema and genre-specific entertainment is real
Original quote: “And the most common response was like, "This is for the girlies, Alex. it's not for you." And like same thing with the Mario Galaxy movie where like the most common defense is like it's a kids movie. Don't think too hard about it. It's just not for you.”
There's a double standard where girl movies get pushed for legitimacy but then can't be criticized like regular films — Opinion (50/100)
At 4:45
Classic media double standard — the 'elevate it but don't critique it' move is pretty common.
Why this score: This describes a real tension in how certain genres are discussed. Key points:
- Media made for women has historically fought for serious critical attention
- Once it gets that attention, some fans resist negative reviews using identity-based arguments
- The speaker's frustration with inconsistent standards is understandable
Original quote: “I personally find these kind of arguments so bizarre. Like with girl movies or TV shows or whatever, it's like there's been this push for decades to have them treated as the legitimate movies that they are. But then when someone like me comes along and views and criticizes them in the same vein as…”
Being a kids movie shouldn't mean we accept low quality or discourage critical thinking — Opinion (50/100)
At 5:05
The speaker's main point — kids movies can be good and deserve real critique, not automatic passes.
Why this score: This is a reasonable stance on entertainment standards. Key points:
- Children's media has produced acclaimed films like *Monster House* that the speaker references
- The idea that 'it's for kids' excuses poor quality is a common but weak argument
- The *Super Mario Galaxy Movie* (2026) received mixed reviews despite commercial success
Original quote: “Now with the Mario movies also, it's kind of the same thing. We're like somehow this movie being for kids means that we should expect it to be garbage. And wishing for anything else is just, you know, grown man upset about kids movie. It's all part of this really confusing trend I see where like…”
Wishes there were 10 more movies like Monster House — Opinion (50/100)
At 6:30
Fair enough — Monster House is genuinely one of the better kids' horror movies from that era.
Why this score: Personal preference is hard to argue with. Key points:
- Monster House (2006) earned solid reviews and made money
- It mixed horror and comedy in a way few animated films tried
- Wanting more of that tone is reasonable even if sequels rarely match the original
Original quote: “assuming they have the same level of writing and characters and humor and all that.”
Jokes about never seeing Yoshi's cloaca in the Mario movie — Just Vibes (50/100)
At 7:10
Classic bit of internet-style absurdity that lands because it's so random and specific.
Why this score: Pure comedic aside with no factual claim to check. The speaker is just riffing on the movie's lack of anatomical detail in a silly way that fits the overall sarcastic tone of the review.
Original quote: “Man, we never see Yoshi's cloaca. How am I ever going to get my money back now? So, with this fight, Bowser Jr. sends everyone to a different planet.”
Notes how conveniently Bowser gets freed during the fight — Just Vibes (50/100)
At 7:40
Spot-on observation about lazy plotting — the movie keeps resolving problems way too easily.
Why this score: This is the core critique running through the segment. The speaker keeps pointing out how conflicts appear and disappear with almost no tension or lasting consequences, which is a fair knock against the writing.
Original quote: “And coincidentally, now Bowser is free. Oh, just go ahead. Hit him. Hit him.”
Points out inconsistent rules about Bowser's mini powerup — Just Vibes (50/100)
At 8:05
Solid catch — the movie breaks its own logic within the same scene.
Why this score: Internal consistency matters in any story. The speaker is highlighting how the film sets up a rule (hitting Bowser ends the power-up) but then ignores that same rule when it would have solved the problem earlier, which undercuts the tension.
Original quote: “So, the conceit is that Mario needs to hit Bowser so the mini powerup wears off, but we saw him slam his tail on the door earlier, so I guess environmental hazards suddenly don't count.”
Kids movies today are way worse than before — Opinion (50/100)
At 8:30
Strong personal take — comparing 2014 Lego Movie to 2026 releases is fair but tastes vary wildly.
Why this score: Subjective opinion on quality decline. Key points:
- Speaker watched recent films (Zootopia 2, Hoppers, Super Mario Galaxy Movie) and found them lacking
- Compares them unfavorably to 2014's The Lego Movie
- No objective metrics provided, just personal reaction
Original quote: “Having just done videos recently about Zootopia 2, Hoppers, and now the Mario movie, it's become so painfully obvious to me that like kids entertainment has unilaterally become much worse.”
Cocomelon causes literal brain rot in kids vs. Blues Clues — Dubious (35/100)
At 10:30
The 'brain rot' line is dramatic — real concerns exist about pacing, but 'atrophy' is oversold.
Why this score: Blues Clues was deliberately slow and interactive for learning. Cocomelon is criticized for rapid cuts and overstimulation. No credible study shows actual brain tissue atrophy from 9 minutes of viewing; effects are mainly on attention and overstimulation.
Original quote: “I mean, compare Blues Clues to like Coco Melon. You know what I'm saying? Blues Clues taught kids things. It spoke to them slowly. It gave them time to respond. You know, like a kid show. But now we're in this world where parents use Tik Tok and YouTube as babysitters, and kids are just growing up…”
Miyamoto said slapstick every 3 minutes for Mario movie — Dubious (40/100)
At 12:30
Sounds specific but the quote attribution feels fuzzy — needs a source.
Why this score: Attribution is the issue here.
- The speaker presents this as a direct Miyamoto quote.
- No clear source or interview is referenced in the clip.
- *Shigeru Miyamoto* has discussed pacing in interviews, but this exact 'every 3 minutes' line isn't widely documented.
Original quote: “Instead of that, it's just any slapstick every 3 minutes or less, which is actually a quote from Shagarro Miiamoto himself about why the Mario Galaxy movie is the way it is.”
Kids' movies used to be made with more care in 2010 than now — Opinion (50/100)
At 14:30
Fair take — Despicable Me was actually a big hit with heart, but calling everything after it 'garbage' is a stretch.
Why this score: Opinion, not fact. The speaker is sharing a personal view on animation quality over time. Key points:
- *Despicable Me* (2010) did have genuine emotional depth and was a commercial success
- Modern kids' films still vary wildly in effort and quality
- Nostalgia often makes older movies feel more special than they were at release
Original quote: “And that movie is from 2010. So, like, I'm not even talking about the '9s or whatever. It's like everyone used to care more and try harder when they made kids stuff. And now we've all just accepted that kid stuff means it has to be garbage.”
Movie ends with Peach realizing she's the ultimate Mary Sue and she plus Rosalina are sisters — Just Vibes (50/100)
At 16:30
The sequel really does make Peach and Rosalina sisters with cosmic powers — that's straight from the film.
Why this score: Accurate recap of the movie's ending. Key points:
- *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* (2026) confirms Peach and Rosalina as sisters who grew up on another planet
- Their backstory involves cosmic powers and Rosalina sending Peach away for safety
- The "Mary Sue" framing is the speaker's opinion on how the story presents Peach
Original quote: “>> OMG, HE SAID THE THING. I'M LITERALLY CRYING RIGHT NOW. >> AND THEN THE movie ends with Peach realizing that she's not just a Mary Sue. She's like the Mary Sue. >> Their love burned as brightly as the stars themselves. Together, they could summon the power of the cosmos. >> That's right, little…”
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