Adventure Time: Unraveling "The Blank Eyed Girl"

Introduction

• "Adventure Time" is known for a mix of thought-provoking and creepy episodes.
• "The Blank Eyed Girl" is a particularly creepy episode that many fans avoid.
• This episode has an underlying deep meaning and is more than just horror.

Breakdown of "The Blank Eyed Girl"

Episode Summary

• Initial Set-Up: Finn and Jake listen to Star's radio show.
  • A banana guard reports seeing a girl with blank eyes.
  • Jake, despite being freaked out, denies being scared.
• The Encounter: Finn and Jake hear noises in the woods.
  • After rushing home, they encounter the blank eyed girl.
  • They try various methods suggested by Starchy, with no success.
• Seeking Answers: Jake and Finn consider the girls as 'tulpas'.
  • Tulpas are "physical manifestations of concentrated collective thought."
  • They decide to ignore the girls to make them disappear.
  • Finn succeeds, but Jake struggles and ultimately confronts his fears.
• Revelation: After Jake acknowledges their existence:
  • The girls remove disguises, revealing a glowing form, then float away as dandelions.

Key Insights

• BMO's Comment: "I think it was beautiful" suggests deeper meaning.
  • The episode transforms from horror to a narrative on change and reincarnation.

Theories and Analysis

Part 1: Reincarnation in Adventure Time

• Reincarnation Theme: Often associated with death and spiritual worlds.
• Episode Symbolism: Similarities to the episode "The Mountain."
  • Lemongrab and Finn's symbolic journeys inside the mountain.
  • Metaphors for identity and reincarnation.

Part 2: Understanding the Tulpas

• Tulpas Origin: Derived from Buddhist philosophy.
  • Adventure Time's take: Tulpas can become physical.
  • Possible connection to spirits and possession.
• Behavior: The blank eyed girls don't harm but seek attention.
  • The theory suggests they want Jake's acknowledgment for freedom.

Part 3: Jake the Dog’s Role

• Jake's Reality-Warping Ability:
  • Episode "Rainy Day Daydream" illustrates Jake's imagination becoming reality.
  • Jake's possible connection to Prismo's powers.
• Jake's Acknowledgment:
  • In "The Blank Eyed Girl", Jake's recognition allows the tulpa’s freedom.
  • The girls symbolize change, becoming dandelions, which represent wishes and transformation.

Conclusion

• "The Blank Eyed Girl" episode is a narrative about reincarnation, change, and new beginnings.
• Jake's imagination plays a crucial role in the transformation and release of the blank eyed girls.
• When viewed from this perspective, the episode is indeed beautiful, highlighting themes of renewal and freedom.