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I like how the initial jellyfish invasion theory mirrors the story of feed the muse.

i am obsessed with how Alex reacted to his career not becoming what he wanted. He wasn’t rude about it, he wasn’t unthankful, he just made it what he likes. Its hilariously ironic and im not gonna lie in saying i found him through the Spongebob theories. Its super fun.

I will be honest.. I'm at home alone at 1 am and saw the SpongeBob conspiracy videos, but this entire thing turned out into one of the best "movies" I've ever seen on UKposts... Extremely fantastic job!

How ironic that Alex Bale now makes insanely successful short films about how his short films aren’t successful. Absolutely genius and I’ve loved seeing the story build up along with the production quality, like holy shit this is genius and I couldn’t imagine it in any other format

alex bale is the only man that can create an entire film series off of spongebob theories, transition into an ad and actually make it funny, and make a proper arg

came for the horror, stayed for the SpongeBob theories. now I'm rewarded with more horror

Alex you really pulled off all the stops on this one, one of your best films to date. The cinematography, the vfx and the sound design all blended into this otherworldly film. Can't wait for the epic conclusion next year, keep up the great work

I love it how he inserts a funny ad smoothly in the midddle of a horror film. Great Work Alex.

The fact that people genuinely believe you started out making spongebob theories and didn't plan this honestly shows how great of a job you've done. I'm ecstatic to have found you from pizza time pizza. You do incredible work and while I don't want this series to end, I'm excited to see what you do next!

What a diabolical and satisfying plan. Use his popular theory videos to create an overarching horror storyline and get people hooked on his talent. Amazing.

You're one of the few people that can trick me into watching pure horror. Well done. Very layered, very meta. Came for the spongebob theories, stayed for the muse thing

This is the most well shot thing I've seen on youtube. You have become one of my favorite and most looked up to creators on this platform and I wish only the best for you.

I knew it! The subject of each theory was important! So many invasion theories, so many theories about characters being fakes or pretending to be someone they arnt, all just foreshadowing what the muses are, what they do

the colour symbolism in this whole series (and especially in this episode) is absolutely immaculate. i didn't even notice it before now, but the colour yellow slowly becoming more and more prominent in each scene as the influence of the muse takes hold of the universe. it's such a good touch

I found this channel through the ARG, had no interest whatsoever in the spongebob theories, but when I started watching them, got hooked, forgot all about the ARG until the later episodes where he started to show snippets of "don't feed the muse" this has to be the most creative way someone has responded to not getting any attention online... its amazing

Bruh this was such a sneaky way to slowly slither in your horror films and not succumb to just showing Spongebob theories. Got reeled in by the Spongebob videos but as a filmmaker this was a real show of passion. Keep going my man

So, by creating a theory that involves aliens invading Bikini Bottom and replacing its inhabitants, the Muse is insinuating that eventually they will do the same to the people of Earth, representing themselves as the jellyfish. (The Muses' eyes resemble those of the jelliens) I also think it's cool how Alex attempts to break the perpetual cycle of the Muses' reproduction by warning Wesley about his Muse.

I’ve been considering this for a while and it’s finally confirmed that each theory is foreshadowing for what the muse is, mostly episodes 4, 6, 7 and 9. Let me go through them all. Theory 1: Squilliam is a fraud manipulating Squidward through controlling others such as the doctor fish and the police. This is a metaphor for the muse using people like the Critic and Victoria to make sure he keeps making the theories and feeding the muse. Theory 2: The Filmmakers and producers are controlling the characters using Sandy in order to keep the show on track. Similar to the last metaphor, the muses, along with HMF, are using Victoria in order to control Alex, Victoria and the muse being represented by Sandy and the Narrator. Theory 3: Mrs Puff accidentally caused the death of somebody and is being controlled by Richard A. Bottomfeeder to continue teaching SpongeBob as revenge. This one follows the general theme of controlling or manipulating others, but another possible more subtle connection is the muse manipulating the Critic after he kills Anthony (as far as we know, we can hear him screaming in the second this place is not happy video). Theory 4: King Neptune evolved certain fish into more intelligent life forms, the evolved residents also eat less evolved other fish. Mr Krabs is responsible for the death of Pearl’s mother and is using the meat to make Patties for money. This one is very interesting, first of all King Neptune evolving the fish is reminiscent of Happy meat farm’s CEO Ramona Bynes (or Jared) making evolved animals, aka the muses, while the bikini bottom citizens eat less evolved fish, the muses eat less evolved animals, like cats. Finally, Mr Krabs uses whale meat to sell patties and get money, Alex gives raw meat to the muse in exchange for theories. Theory 5: King Neptune is given powers from aliens and dethrones Poseidon. Ramona Bynes is Poseidon in this situation, the aliens (or the muses) similar to giving Neptune powers, create one of those stand ins from the end of this video and replace the real Ramona, like how Neptune dethrones Poseidon. Theory 6: Kids who go to goofy goobers are made into employees who follow the goofy goober’s cult beliefs in aliens. This one is pretty obvious. The HMF employees are brought into a cultish worshipping of “Mother” and do various things from testing on reporters to film producing to cover up the escape of test subjects, in addition the aliens are a substitute for the new world order that HMF is trying to create. Theory 7: Robots are invading and replacing citizens to take over, having already taken over Patrick’s mind. This is also an open and shut case. The muses are replacing humans such as the Critic or Victoria in order to take over the planet. Theory 8: Patchy has a toxic obsession with Spongebob, always trying to meet him and losing his temper after failing. Eventually he ends up suffocating to death in the sand, and he returns as a ghost with the ability to time travel. He grows bitter of Spongebob, wanting revenge, but also still wanting to be friends with him. This is the one that I’m not sure about, it might be a connection to Conspiracy Carl wanting to reconnect with the Critic, or the Critic obeying the muse’s requests in order to keep his mother alive. Theory 9: Aliens are taking over bikini bottom by replacing them one by one. The muses are taking the places of the people who feed it, as he describes at the start of the video “They replace the citizens of Bikini bottom with identical clones, taking over the population from within.” Foreshadowing the ending of the video. BONUS: The Alex Bale duplicate from the end of this video strongly mirrors the A.I Alex from the April fools video. Honestly the amount of foreshadowing hidden in this ARG and it’s videos are incredible and that’s what makes this ARG so special. The amount of effort is genuinely fantastic and you can tell for a fact this man knows what he’s doing. I can’t wait to see more from this series in 2023!

22:14 - The Muse shapeshifting into Alex in this scene is very reminiscent of Slenderman.

What you've done here is an astounding display of literary intellect. This was such a unique story with a breathtakingly poignant message. The jovial but dark tone of the initial conspiracy videos, and the juxtaposition of that with the increasingly tense and grotesque depiction of depression and the ultimately futile fight for the soul, is chilling and rewarding. I watched every video from first to last in one sitting, and I wouldn't have stayed past the third or fourth episode if it were not for the short asides at the very end. I was engrossed in the conspiracy videos while they were happening, but when I was given a nugget of insight into your world, I remembered why I was really watching. And this finale, my friend, felt so genuine and so real that I was on tenterhooks watching a film for the first time in what feels like years. There's an emotional integrity to your film making that creates an exceptionally compelling viewing experience. When I realized that you had become the character "Spongebob Guy" I was hooked... I was giddy with excitement that this was transforming into a performance before my very eyes. I love good horror, but I rarely watch horror movies because it's usually just a blonde chick breathing heavily, and sometimes screaming; Maybe you see somebody have an off screen death or maybe some blood spatters, but the story is thin as Texas ice. When you make a full-length feature film don't compromise your vision. Sucks that you had to drink Bud Light to fund it, but hey, that's business baby!

It’s unbelievable how elaborate this entire spongebob series is. Alex started with barely any viewers with his films. So, he found a way to fit himself into the algorithm by doing spongebob theories, even if it wasn’t what he usually did. The first few theories seemed to be just that: normal theories that you can find on UKposts. Then, once he had done several of the theories, he began to bring his film elements in slowly, all the way until this episode, where the entire thing was just a film. However, unlike before, he now has hundreds of thousands of viewers. Truly a mastermind

Alex bale is the only person who can make a great horror series and story, transition into ads perfectly, and make amazing videos. Keep up the great work, man!

I thought it was gonna be a horrible false hope kind of ending, even if it was still very cool when I thought it was, so the reveal at the end that this wasn't the end was absolutely *THRILLING!* Sad it seems the theories are coming to an end, as they were very entertaining, but this film thing(idk what it would be called)has been building up for a while and I am so goddamn excited to see how it all ends!

First let me just say how brilliantly subtle the water faucet across the two scenes was. So minor yet so impactful! Lol found you randomly because I wanted to know if anybody had made a creepypasta or horror short based off of Where's Waldo. Found your amazing film and then got sidetracked by the magic School bus theory and 3 hours later here I am lol now I need to watch the SpongeBob theories for context of this film.

The filmmaking in this is genuinely outstanding, loved seeing this horror movie slowly reveal itself over the course of the series and can’t wait for the finale. The muse also looks suitably real and terrifying.

Perhaps the scariest part in all of this was how much water was wasted in Victoria's house.

Alex the way you did the opening up of your face at the end and the special effects and double acting definitely hope to see you on Netflix soon

I can feel that your emotions towards being the SpongeBob guy are real, but seeing the quality going into these short films makes me regret not taking film in university. Amazing work, really love it.

It is absolutely *insane* that this is all up for free on UKposts. What you make is the kind of thing I'd expect to have to pay for me to watch, and I honestly wouldn't mind doing so. Stellar content, Alex! Can't wait to see what more you do in the future, and to see where the Muse story goes, of course.

clicked for the spongebob theory, stayed for the plot.

Literally just binged watched all of your videos in a single night. It’s now 3am and this has gotta be one of the most creative things I’ve ever seen on UKposts. Seriously man, you are amazingly talented. I can’t wait to see what you do next!

LMFAOOOO this is definitely up there with the most creative ways to do a VPN ad, using a _scam caller_ as material for it is just... genius.

I'm not even mad that this wasn't a Spongebob Theory. This was genuinely well done and really tense. Alex, we came for the Spongebob Theories, but we're staying to see your talents as a film maker. Rock on man, you're going places, far from Rock Bottom.

Incredible. That cynical critic reveal had me fanboying so hard as someone who's followed the ARG. Better than any Marvel reveal in the last few years. The ad was funny as well, this is how you do ads, youtubers, so creative. And then the filmmaking. My god it has reached a new high. The cinematography has always been on point but the cgi and sound design in this episode just add a whole new level. There's so much more to praise. I'm just proud of you man, keep shining! I couldn't give a shit that there was no theory, honestly after 5 minutes I just forgot there was supposed to be one and hoped this kept going.

10:00 Somehow this Surfshark VPN ad is still one of the best parts of this video. xD The completely exasperated scam caller and the tons of different responses form your teammates lmao.

I'm curious about the blank void where Alex is secluded. Maybe the Muses consider it the afterlife. Or maybe it's the place they refer to as "home."

Can we appreciate that this guy didn't just jump onto what worked, but used what worked to pull out his passion in a way that got everybody hooked? This guy has used his pressure to become the SpongeBob guy to his advantage so that he could tie it into a narrative creating a career for him that ditched being the SpongeBob guy. I've never seen somebody use success to their advantage quite like this, Alex is a pretty smart fellow.

I'm loving the effects and story. I... don't even know where this is going to go. The shift from Comedy to Horror you've done has been incredible man. Huge props to you and your team. :)

9:10 It cracked me up that u promoted VPN with Scam callers, I love it!

Found this series after a clip of one of the first theory was posted on tumblr out of context and learned through the comments on that clip that it was part of an arg horror series. Immediately had to go take a look and I'm glad I did! Very excited to see what the final episode brings and definitely gonna have to check out the rest of your stuff - the production quality is insanely good, and I'd happily watch a full TV series or movie made by you!

I’ve been a fan of Alex Bale’s content since the winter finale of promos, and pizza time pizza was what sparked my passion for args. I just wanted to comment how much I appreciate the well thought out storylines and genuine passion put into every single thing uploaded on this channel, and also a thank you for being my inspiration to start making short films of my own. Super excited for the finale of Dont Feed the Muse!

That heavy sigh after being typecast into a certain channel topic is extremely relatable. Whole series is! Really glad to see there's gonna be one more piece to this story, looking forward to it!

I’m a musician but Alex makes me want to get into editing and making short films man I love this stuff it’s inspiring

Alex I recently started only watching your films to make you think you really are important and we really do acknowledge you. We acknowledge your hard work and passion for film making. I hope you are happy Alex because you make me happy.

that jellyfish invasion theory was really good! very amusing!

Dude your creativity is absolutly insane, not only having been able to smoothly weave the Muse into the theory videos and creating the arg around it, but also because of just how funny that sponsor segment was trying to get the scammer to advertise for you and shilling the VPN in CS:GO The theories may gave you our eyes, but your talent is what keeps us here, please never stop being a filmmaker

Wasn't expecting much, to be frank, but that was genuinely really good. Very well done. And the development over all the SpongeBob theory videos is impressive. Well done, Alex. Looking forward to the final episode.

23:00 Ironic SpongeBob had something to parallel the situation you Fallen yourself into

Okay I’m sure I’m not the only one wandering if the jellyfish invasion theory was an actual unlisted video he posted 😂 but still it’s great to see Alex following his dream keep doing what you love. You don’t need SpongeBob conspiracies for people to love you and what you do! Your a great film maker and congrats on all your success

This video is actually a test to see if people are either interested in Alex's normal content, or just his Spongebob theories.

That ad of surfshark was amazing. Probably the most creative advertisement I ever seen.

You have a lot of talent, Alex. While doing all the research on those theories, you were playing the long game with a narrative and brilliantly transformed it from one subject and medium type to another. Bravo dude!

"The darkness is for your protection" proved how much of a good guy the muse is

I'M SO EXCITED edit: people who cry over there being no spongebob and undermine the work that alex did for this need to grow up 💀

23:15 100 años of pedro infante (version of somewhere in mexico at the end of the times) thank you alex for give us this wonderful arg

Why are the special effects sooo good? Absolutely incredible video, I literally saw the muse for the first time and literally yelled "WTF, WHY ARE EFFECT THIS GOOD?!" Good job dude!

I just noticed that "Alien Jellyfish Invasion" was what happened in the short film, clever symbolism.

Just rewatched the whole series for the third time. So creative and impressive! So ready for the final episode ❤

Ok I’ve been scrolling through the comment section to see if anyone is talking about the funny Surfshark VPN ad but no one was talking about it. Alex was trolling a scam caller and telling people in a game about Surfshark and it is just very funny to me for some reason

Damn.. That feeling when you got to this channel only for the Spongebob theories, yet, in the end, grew to love the channel for the "Don't feed the Muse". Extraordinary job! Loved it so much!

So, idk if subconsciously you have this hate for making the spongebob videos, but you're work in these videos is phenomenal. Acting, directing, the whole 9 yards.

Gotta say seeing all this praise for Alex is satisfying been around a while glad to see you getting your recognition man keep it up

*Bravo & thanku!* All the "Don't Feed The Muse" clips made it clear you didn't wanna keep up the SpongeBob thing & logically COULDN'T keep it up forever. So I would like to congratulate you on the smooth transition OUT of the SpongeBob theories. As much as I loved them, I actually found myself anticipating the muse clips even more lol So thanku for all the awesomeness. ❤️

Alex will one day be doing big time films. I honestly want to see him do a Halloween film that would be epic. He would have such a compelling story for Michael myers. Alex's music choice is amazing, the camera cuts, scene traditions, narrating is amazing. I can't think of anything negative.

I like how his side story became the main one, even with him complaining that no one watches his personal films lol. This guy can make a proper film I tell ya. Keep it up man, I'm thoroughly enjoying this.

Fantastic work Alex! I look forward to seeing more films in the future

12:54 No License Plate? Classic move 😆

The way the muse resembles the jellyfish brainwashing monster is wonderful. I absolutely love all the connections! You’re a pretty incredible creator and film maker Alex :)

What a creative theory! I would've NEVER thought that the jellyfish and SpongeBob's Krabby Patty person illusions were related before!

That was the smoothest ad segment I have ever seen in my life. Absolutely amazing

Amazing video, originally clicked last year when the first one came out and stayed for the arg, love the series and the channel and can’t wait to see what you make next

Alex Bale before: I'm making Pizza Time and funny theories. Alex Bale now: I'm being forced by a Muse and my fans to make theories of a show about a sponge.

The real question is like rocky Patrick's pet stone won the race 🤔

I love how he just did the definition of Telemarketing to a Scam Telemarketer

I have to say that I've been enjoying "don't feed the muse" just as much as your theories. Keep it up!

"how much are they paying you?" dying 😂

The cleaning scene gives off breaking bad vibes

the other day youtube suddenly suggested me one of the videos of this series, i got hooked, i swear i started watching it for those over the top, really well made theories but lord am i invested in the muse story, i actually CANNOT wait for the next video props, you are making fire dont let the muse go

Best sponsorship segment ever. I actually wanted to watch the sponsor part.

From Promos, to Pizza Time Pizza, now this!! You never ever disappoint. Even ‘For Evan’ was an amazing tribute and testament to your skills as a film maker. Keep’em coming.

15:09 the amount of money that will cost on the water bill is the true horror of this video.

I've seen tomska's adds, and I still think that was the best surfshark VPN ad I've ever seen

Mom said that when I grow up, I can get anyone I want... well, I got a muse...

The ads were genius, the spam caller is one of the funniest things I’ve seen on UKposts. Incredible job with the Muse, as well. I can tell the theories are just a small era of what will be an incredible UKposts channel. Glad I subscribed.

I know this is a continuation of the ARG, but I really want to see the actual Alien Invasion theory.

You're an amazing film maker! And I gotta say, that sponsered ad transition was the smoothest one I've ever seen, I love it

3:22 this part is perfect

This guy's film making is criminally underrated

Alex Bale, a man who can make Scammers hang up talking about a VPN

This Is Some Of The Most Underrated Content On The Whole Platform!Good Job Alex And The Rest Of The Crew

Dude ! It is unbelievable all that you achieved and the complexity behind all of it, from the unsuccessful horror movies to the spongebob conspiracies, to how the muse conspiracy started and how now your short films relate all of it and your excellent approach to overcoming the situation of doing what you love vs. what got caught you into sucess. You are amazing man!

I am so happy that Alex let is see what is truly behind the scenes of the creative process. It's so obvious when you think about it. Most directors are actually terrifying tentacle monsters that want to replace humanity.

When part 3 comes out, Don't Feed the Muse will actually be a feature-length film. And that's not even considering all of the content for the SpongeBob theories themselves, the Cynical Critic videos, Conspiracy Carl, HMF/this place is not happy, Paradox, it's all just an absolutely mind-boggling amount of content for a small team. It's been so exciting watching this ARG develop, and I can't wait to see how it all concludes.

Man, great job Alex! Look forward to seeing more of your content!

Ive been watching your theories this month and your muse story is so good. Also i love the sponser segway of using your friends video and letting a ad start Editing to add this video seems like a movie and that is true talent

I absolutely love this man. He turned a career path he didn't want to go down into one of the best film series on UKposts. I hope it ends up good :)

I love how Alex’s theory videos aren’t just theory’s but also like a movie being put together

This is such a work of art. What a masterpiece, Alex! Better than a lot of movies that come out these days u really gotta pursue this movie making stuff more it’s great

It's interesting how the missing poster for Chester shows up before the Muse eats him, insinuating that Wesley stole him. Obviously if Wesley had stolen Chester, he wouldn't have exhibited affection for him. It's almost as if one of the Muses put the poster up, knowing that he would be consumed. It's possible that the Muses are a hivemind who know each other's every current and subsequent action. Or maybe they know the future.