A while ago I did a post discussing the fact that there are only so many plots out there and that as readers we shouldn't be so quick to say that one story is copying another. (Check out Rif-offs, Inspiration, and Coincidences) Recently I saw a video that demonstrated this point well.
The video below compares the children's movie Toy Story, with the horrific AMC drama The Walking Dead. On the surface these two stories couldn't be more different. One is made for the entertainment of children, it's funny, and filled with bright colors and characters that will make you smile. The other is a terrifying drama depicting life after the zombie apocalypse. Yet, the video below will show that at their cores they have very similar plots.
Watch and enjoy.
The video below compares the children's movie Toy Story, with the horrific AMC drama The Walking Dead. On the surface these two stories couldn't be more different. One is made for the entertainment of children, it's funny, and filled with bright colors and characters that will make you smile. The other is a terrifying drama depicting life after the zombie apocalypse. Yet, the video below will show that at their cores they have very similar plots.
Watch and enjoy.
This is just further proof that what makes a story original is not coming up with something that's never been done before (because it's all been done before), but instead by looking at what works, being inspired by something, and making it your own.
What makes a story unique is the twist the author puts on it.
Do you know of any other videos comparing the plots of two books, movies, or TV shows?
Wise words, Lauryn!
ReplyDeleteIn fact, what readers and others often regard as the 'original' of a particular genre, etc, is often no such thing; Bram Stoker didn't invent the vampire story, etc etc. As you say, there are no original plots, and haven't been in an unbelievably long time...
Thanks for commenting! I'm glad to hear others agree.
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