Ahoy, parents and grandparents! Prepare to set sail on a hilarious journey through the choppy waters of economics with a new animated series that’s sure to float everyone’s boat. Welcome aboard The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible, where learning about free markets is anything but a sunk cost!
Welcome to Corrumpo
Imagine a world where the principles of individual liberty and free-market economics come to life through colorful characters and engaging storylines. That’s exactly what you’ll find on the mysterious island of Corrumpo, where our intrepid teenage hero Jonathan finds himself shipwrecked and about to embark on an economic odyssey that would make Milton Friedman proud.
Inspired by the economic principles championed by Friedman himself, The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible brings concepts like free markets, individual liberty, and limited government intervention to life in ways that even the youngest viewers can understand and enjoy. It’s like “Econ 101” meets “Gilligan’s Island,” with a dash of satirical wit that’ll keep the whole family laughing and learning.
Meet the Characters
As Jonathan navigates this strange new world, he encounters a cast of quirky characters that personify economic concepts with humor and heart. You’ll meet the well-meaning but misguided Petitioner, campaigning to ban sunlight (to protect the candle industry, of course!), and the Taxkneeler, who’ll bend over backward to avoid height-based taxation.
Joining Jonathan on his adventures is Alisa, a savvy local “Mekkineer” who knows her way around both ancient machines and Corrumpo’s convoluted systems. Together, they’ll cross paths with the bumbling “Virtue Keepers” Moss and Sully, who embody the inefficiencies of bureaucracy, and Lady Bess Tweed, the corrupt politician who never met a regulation she didn’t like.
Keep an ear out for Dr. Tanstaafl, whose name might ring a bell for you free-market enthusiasts out there (hint: There Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free Lunch!). Each character brings economic principles to life in ways that are both entertaining and educational.
Watch as Jonathan and Alisa navigate through episodes tackling concepts like scarcity (when the island faces a shortage of critical resources), opportunity cost (as Jonathan weighs the pros and cons of returning home), and the power of incentives (when the duo tries to motivate the lazy Virtue Keepers to actually do their jobs).
Learning Through Laughter
But don’t worry—this isn’t your typical dry economics lecture. The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible takes complex ideas like over-regulation, property rights, and the unintended consequences of government intervention and wraps them in stories so engaging, that you might forget you’re investing in your family’s economic education!
Each episode serves up a heaping dose of economic principles with a side of laughter, making it the perfect way to introduce concepts like personal responsibility, free markets, and critical thinking in a format that’s both accessible and entertaining. It’s a wealth of knowledge wrapped in a treasure chest of fun!
Cultivating Economic Thinkers
In a world where economic understanding is more crucial than ever, The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible offers a unique opportunity to spark important conversations with the young people in your life. It’s the perfect way to capitalize on teachable moments while enjoying quality family time.
So gather the family, pop some popcorn (assuming it’s not been regulated out of existence on Corrumpo), and get ready for an adventure that’s equal parts hilarious and thought-provoking. Who knows? You might just be cultivating the next generation of entrepreneurs and liberty advocates — all while having a blast!Ready to set sail on this economic adventure? The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible premieres September 5 on YouTube. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make economics fun for the whole family. Tune in, laugh along, and who knows — you might just inspire the next Milton Friedman!
