27 - First Date

[@chloedonovan3672]

"Carlos returned my affections!" "GURL tell me EVERYTHING"

[@shrutimanimegalai3541]

Same Same

[@tobikms1709]

I'm glad we all act like hs girls

[@MonkaBonka]

YES

[@tess922]

@@MonkaBonka yee

[@yourlocaldemon2195]

I feel like a gossipy best friend everytime Cecil talks about Carlos

[@maureensutton7453]

Amazing how Cecil can go from creepy and intense to adorable and squee-inducing in less than the time it takes to blink.

[@Thehouseoffail]

These reactions are not mutually exclusive.

[@latte8626]

I think it's interesting that even though Cecil was the one who was initially infatuated, Carlos has always been the one to move the relationship forward. He invites Cecil on the first date, he initiates the first kiss, and later on, he is always the one to start each next step.

[@hollygarfield123]

Pokegeek151 i think it's because carlos is equally infatuated but doesn't show it as much, because he tries to keep this cold scientific veneer, i mean he always interrupts his speeches with something about scientifically speaking

[@latte8626]

I also think it's because Cecil is allowing Carlos to set his own limits. He doesn't want to rush Carlos or make him feel uncomfortable. Everything about their relationship is wonderful to watch unfold.

[@Takisan111]

I think it's because in any other series, Carlos would be the main character. The main character always has certain actions and plot benefits that are only available to them.

[@deerboy4524]

Latte lmao guys Cecil is just a bottom

[@Echos.Art.Corner]

@@deerboy4524 OKAY I WASN'T EXPECTING THIS REPLY AFTER A LONG STRING OF MEANINGFUL REASONS, I JUST SPIT WATER ALL OVER MY DESK, THANK YOU

[@hmmmooops]

"I've been thinking" uh-huh "That's what I've been doing lately" Carlos might be from elsewhere, but he is night vale material alright.

[@hacktplanet450]

ah, yes. The episode where the sweetest ship in the world became canon. *squeals*

[@karaoerder3179]

My heart flipping melted!

[@olawilczek2376]

It became canon in first episode, hot more canon during 16th episode about the phone call and super canon in 25th at the end

[@chloedonovan3672]

"And then, he kissed me" MY BODY WASNT READY

[@stardust2557]

SAME

[@misteruncanny]

New listener here, I just straight up stopped breathing

[@rileyf.838]

i squealed just as my sister who’s already listened to this came into the room and kinda just knew what cecil had just said

[@artsysundae]

I LOVE EM

[@rebeccalambert3240]

AHHH YES

[@idolbug1926]

"my carlos"

[@artisticgryfess6495]

hhhhHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@Norjay21]

HHHHHHHHHH

[@makaylabachmeier-evans8043]

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@Minglze]

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@vickypedia1308]

*HHHHHHHHHHHHH*

[@rainphee]

I know this episode is all about Cecil and Carlos's date and it's great, but can we recognize Cecil's speech about self-image before it becomes creepy it's great, really, it is thank you Cecil bby

[@carumsarene]

I said "Absolutely Nothing" in the mirror three times and all I got was a $10 gift card to Arby's

[@Johnny-vi7oq]

Hey, your soul was probably taken anyway!

[@m0sslamb]

Did you see the lights above the Arby's?

[@lgmcmanus4173]

I did it and now I don't cry when I read Homestuck

[@redacted1580]

same

[@sharkydoesstuffandthings5014]

All I got was a coupon for Big Rico's Pizza

[@johnniallen502]

The PSA about beauty was actually good until it wasn't....

[@pendularnuncius2618]

It stopped being good? I'll have you know, skinless people deserve more media-presence! How dare you.

[@spiwolf6998]

Beauty is only skin-deep. Remove your skin and let the world see the real you!

[@rainm9894]

@@spiwolf6998 cant be racist if you cant tell what race people are

[@jordanoh659]

@@rainm9894 racism rates drop to 0%

[@vermillion_labotomy]

*insert the entirety of skeleton appreciation day by will wood here*

[@beaniepollard8290]

I feel like Cecil's BFFL who he's ranting to over the phone and I am his faithful listener and encourager. I'm like "OMG, you went on a date?! You go, Cecil!"

[@jaydenrose1556]

I know right

[@girlwholoveswords]

Omigosh yes!

[@rorybennett2979]

same af

[@GreyTalus]

I got the warm fuzzies lol

[@_hazelnut.coffee_]

Holly Boreham same

[@angelicriver]

WARNING: If you're the type of person to read comments during the weather to pass time like me...then you shouldn't for this episode! MASSIVE SPOILERS AHEAD OK

[@thescholarlywalrus1138]

OH OKAY THANK

[@smol_chilli_pepper]

Too late :/

[@007yuval]

+Christian TehCat WHy couldnt this have been the first comment i read :/ feck.

[@vaitallity]

Thxs friend.

[@azararhigli5030]

+Christian TehCat Thank you ^^

[@Norjay21]

*Cecil’s first date and he’s wearing a tunic and furry pants I’m-*

[@hello99127]

"There are no trees in a library" me, nervously counting shadows "are you sure about that?"

[@sknfmsmr]

Hey! Who turned out the lights!?

[@sknfmsmr]

And for confused fans, it's not a spoiler. It's a Doctor Who reference

[@RK900Gaming]

@@sknfmsmr It's what's in the dark. It's what's always in the dark. Lights! That's what we need, lights. You got lights?

[@westleycaffeine436]

A person of culture, I see. (Also I was gonna reply to you... a year ago. But then forgot. Now I'm back.)

[@sydatrixva5806]

Allons-y!

[@voidladytabitha5965]

Oh my god this is a real episode I thought it was something the fandom made up. On an unrelated note I think I understand shipping now.

[@Kiki-hb9sw]

voidlady tabitha welcome to the endless vortex that is being a shipper

[@glitchy_blu9820]

I love Cecil's "Body Positive" speech so much, though!!! UGH, YOU'RE TOO BEAUTIFUL Also, this has to be one of my favorite episodes so far

[@protatype7487]

I thought mountains didn't exist, Mr. Baldwin. *cold stare*

[@teagan4211]

I know! Oops I hear city council

[@hollygarfield123]

i mean, cecil baldwin probably does believe in mountains, cecil palmer is somebody else who very likely does not believe in mountains

[@pendularnuncius2618]

Mr. Palmer believes in one mountain. He isn't sure about other mountains, but there is at least one.

[@icaruslukas7041]

*palmer

[@protatype7487]

@Alex Munz Lol wasn’t expecting another reply all these years later. Lotta life changes since then.

[@fionapeterson-quinn236]

When Carlos kisses Cecil I was in class and i literally screamed. I was so fucking excited!

[@tireenamoore6512]

I did the same at work!! I kinda scared my coworkers

[@sophienah4654]

i love picturing Carlos gripping the cardoor handle in one hand and cecils arm in the other, staring at the horrors of the malevolent shadow people while cecil is just super disgruntled, rolling his eyes as he says "UGh either run from the shadow people or become one. MAKE UP YOUR MIND"

[@ChatookaMusic]

Can't help but wonder if Carlos just realized that staying in Cecil's good graces somehow Grants you his unexplainable immunity to the town's anomalies

[@tess922]

W h a t

[@stinkywhale897]

Wrong! They are gay homosexuals who are in love and hold hands and kiss and even make eye contact at times

[@nuniyoa]

cecil,,, what was this,,, shennanigans about "mountains" at the beginning? is cecil a dirty _mountain believer?_

[@elovely991]

dragonborn_banana242 but there's a high chance it's been fabricated by the government. We'll never be sure.

[@eliaszogby5228]

GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSPPPPPPPP

[@ashtonkayes7978]

My thoughts exactly, but then I remembered that he did say that at least ONE mountain exists.

[@tommo9477]

Mountains? More like NOTHINGS

[@RealGameCraft101]

:0000000 HE BETTER NOT

[@bere4456]

MOUNTAINS? MORE LIKE NOTHINGS!

[@johnniallen502]

First date first date first date omg omg omg. Omg omg. Omg. The episode hasn't even started yet and I'm freaking omg omg omg omg

[@Danny-be4ey]

SAME (also cool pic :P) (i still feel betrayed)

[@majesticpasta8708]

Me too I skipped like 5 episodes for this because I was so exited

[@klillym1461]

Johnni B. Me too!!

[@nxtisz4977]

who cares about news when cecil just told us that he was on date with carlos?

[@cat_enjoyer420]

+Eiko Chan Omg that pic of Dan fits your comment xD

[@leahlurie4315]

"my Carlos" MY HEART

[@SunnyTheOpossum]

The only words in Cecil’s vocabulary around Carlos is “Oh?” And “uh-huh” 💛

[@nopeg5730]

And "NEAT"

[@elise2129]

"Just us and our bleeding mushrooms-" I wish I had a romantic moment like this for once

[@kayleighbrown459]

Damn it, management. We wanna hear about the date.

[@tasmanianmagpie6056]

“and then...he leaned forward and kissed me” I STOPPED BREATHING IT WAS JUST MY GRINNING FACE AS I CURLED INTO A BALL AND JOYFUL SCREECHING FILLED MY BRAIN

[@ShadaOfAllThings]

"Beakers and Humming Electrical Equipment" Carlos and Cecil are kinky

[@macarenarodriguez4545]

Sometimes I imagine Carlos listening to Cecil on the radio explaining how he was kissed and blushing while he does stuff in his lab

[@icarusissleepy]

yess!

[@smol_chilli_pepper]

I feel like "looking at beakers" is a euphemism

[@girlwholoveswords]

And the "buzzing" isn't what you'd think....

[@Mephistopheles4422]

I chocked on a orange I was eating when they kissed

[@angelicfruitcake520]

I choked on my existence.

[@flylikeabeetv]

it's like _im_ in love while listening to cecil talk about his wonderful lovely date with his carlos~~~ -oh my god i still cant believe they KISSED!!! this is the most precious ship ever!!!!-

[@JenLight]

This episode is extremely unnerving in that it implies there are multiple biographies of Sean Penn.

[@josephglidewell1344]

Jen Light maybe the library spans a multi-verse

[@nanip27]

when you wanna take a look at those beakers but he wont let you

[@Samookely]

OMGGGG?? ITS CANON???? tHIS IS THE FIRSt TIME ONE OF MY OTP'S WENT CANON???? OMGGGGGGG????

[@15946-m]

I like ice cream OTPS HAVE GONE CANON I REPEAT ITS TIME TO CELEBRATE

[@ratman7795]

^-^

[@deathyboi2837]

*MAKES INHUMAN NOISES OF JOY*

[@punkcrocs7836]

🌟 I like nice cream 🌟 * *Throws confetti everywhere* *

[@galawest940]

Their are two types of cannon one is a defense for a boat and the other determines weather something is right but they are both the sinker of ships

[@sunnysea24]

I love the little outfit descriptions, Cecil has such a smooth voice you'd imagine he looks so sharp and then he says he's wearing a tunic and furry pants.

[@manniek8922]

I yelled "I don't give a shit about the calendar what happened on your date with Carlos!?" In a restaurant and no one understood

[@river-rio8023]

Mannie K me oml xD

[@sillyguyinthecomments]

I squealed at the part Carlos kissed Cecil. I'm too sick to go to school, but at least I can fangirl.

[@rachelemberlee2621]

+Shimmer - Fangirl - Star You know, I TOLD myself not to look at the comments, as a comment up there warned against spoilers. But I get bored easy, you know, and I can't do anything else because everything else distracts me. But now I'm having an existential crisis.

[@sillyguyinthecomments]

RachelEmberLee You were warned. But I can't blame you.

[@kazz.3783]

+RachelEmberLee I did the same thing AHHHH!

[@Alex_Under_Attack]

I clapped like a seal having a seizure :3

[@jordynhooks1133]

I know

[@aviryan4308]

After he said that they kissed, I literally ran around my house pumping my arms and screaming "IT'S CANNON, THE SHIP IS SAILING!!!!" and then my mother yelled at me to shut up.........it's 12:00 at night

[@ayonixanimations]

Cecil: When life seems dangerous and unmangable. Just remember Me: It is Cecil: That it is. Me: I'M GETTING USED TO THE WEIRDNESS OF THIS WORLD NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[@samanthafey6451]

Squeeeee!! Cecil callled him " My Carlos"!!!!

[@madisonkay408]

i know right *dies*

[@jordanoh659]

I sometimes wonder if everyone in Night Vale was just fangilring like us during this podcast

[@jinafire4574]

Is anyone else fairly certain that Cecil is some sort of immortal, somewhat invulnerable eldritch being And Carlos is basically the Night Vale superhero apparently, trying to save them from all their weirdness

[@lollynight4604]

Nice weather we're having.

[@unknownrandomosity4536]

Lolly Night your profile pic is hilarious with that comment

[@horizion50]

O H M Y G O D I K N O W W H E R E T H I S I S F R O M

[@devyncdc]

*ACTIVATES UNCONTROLLABLE SILENT SQUEALING!*

[@sharalightfelt91]

Seeing the Unus Annus profile pic thing in this comment section gives me a strange sense of un-deja vu.

[@devyncdc]

@@sharalightfelt91 you're welcome?

[@satanisslacking924]

I screamed at the top of my lungs when I heard that Carlos kissed him. My mom thought I was dying but instead found me cuddled up to my glow cloud squeaking like a mouse

[@davybones1723]

You have a glow cloud?? A L L H A I L

[@nopeg5730]

*ALL HAIL THE GLLLOWW CLOOOUUUDDD*

[@anactualbird6801]

AAAAAAAAALL HAAAAAAIIIIILLLLL

[@jordanoh659]

A L L H A I L

[@tess922]

Where can I get?

[@wispie1577]

YESSSS CARLOSSSS AND CECILLLLLLL OH MY YESYESYESYESYESYESYES YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@Animal00Kaiser]

[Previous episode] **yawn** alright time to sle- **sees title of ep 27** FEELS IT IS, FUCK SLEEP AMIRITE!?

[@angelicfruitcake520]

CORRECT. -Ashes

[@Animal00Kaiser]

Ashes Dragon To hell!!! TOGETHER!! **screams as feels take over**

[@tess922]

I don't need sleep I need answers

[@kaitheferret2229]

I like to think when he said they kissed the entire town all at once shouted "FINALLY" at the same time and management was just sitting there confused as to why they all did that. And thats just funny to me.

[@Jay-ih9jp]

I actually didn't think Carlos and Cecil would ever be canon. I'd actually be fine with that, it was funny how Cecil obsessed over everything Carlos said. Still, I was squealing "EEEEE CANON" all throughout this.

[@not_kermit3737]

you... didn't think it would be canon? cecil made his wishes very clear you don't just torture the narrator like that (unless you do)

[@Jay-ih9jp]

@@not_kermit3737 In my defense I made this comment in like what? 2015? We aren't living in the golden age of gay rep as is but back then it was pretty damn scarce. I kinda assumed it'd be one sided at the time.

[@michaelmohamed6739]

Carlos convinced Cecil that mountains exist during the date change my goddamned mind

[@rley101]

Guys, guys, I am crying. Help.

[@angelicfruitcake520]

it's ok you're not alone -Ashes

[@sequoiaaaa]

Was the thing about the trucks and the crates referring back to "A Story About You"?

[@kellenadkins4836]

razberry The about the what?

[@muradsadik4903]

Definitely. Both boxes were warm and sometimes ticked. What am I describing?

[@Howdareyou569]

I'm going to assume so. I picked up on that to.

[@windrunnerradiant4776]

BadSpellersUntie ! Me too.

[@unknownrandomosity4536]

I have no idea what you mean

[@bumpspawn]

Well. I've never gasped joyfully aloud at a podcast before.

[@Olivia-ek9ib]

“I have certain obligations though. But first, let’s get to the news” NO CECIL. I WOULD MUCH RATHER HEAR ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL LIFE.

[@zannacart8533]

HELP IM IN PUBLIC AND I THINK I MAY COMBUST FROM COMPRSSING MY FANGIRLNESS

[@simplysierra9483]

Zanna C Art same but 2 years later lmao

[@Kittymouth]

I'm making Night Vale related posts at a friend, trying to coerce them into listening and they just said "Thank you, Big Brother." Cecil IS Big Brother. Big Brother is watching and he is an ADORABLE DWEEB.

[@alexdh2001]

this isn't the episode that slayed me and ended my life, I credit that to the episode much later where we find out carlos likes to take control in the bedroom

[@idolbug1926]

Which episode??

[@a.m.3609]

What episode was that!?

[@alexdh2001]

Angelina Martinez i'm not sure the number but its year 3 when carlos is in the desert otherworld and projects himself into the radio station

[@a.m.3609]

Alex LOVES CECILOS Goodammit I'm not that far yet >:/ .Thanks!

[@iridescentmothasmr]

I believe that is episode 59

[@Prophecyarmour]

The citizens of the tiny city should build a colossal human shaped city robot and become a collective citizen of Night Vale.

[@TokiDokiDraws]

I love how Cecil just goes, "WELP, NEWS DONE LETS TALK ABOUT MEEEEE."

[@Takisan111]

I love how cool Carlos is with the madness of Night Vale now. Early episodes had him running around in a panic trying to find answers that were not so easy to find.

[@bewareebear]

I love reading the comments after listening to the podcast and seeing people's reactions

[@tillwemeetagain8932]

My first OTP that went canon! Yaaaay!

[@steampoweredpines3485]

you wanna know who would like the part about peeling back skin? Kevin...

[@linusgo507]

. . . why must you reopen old wounds

[@linusgo507]

best picture by the way

[@steampoweredpines3485]

lol

[@abbygvaughan]

_When I heard that Carlos kissed Cecil, I squealed and started to fangirl!_ _I ship them SOOOOOOOOOO hard!!!!!_ _Twinkle twinkle OTP_ _Oh, what have you done to me?_ _You started as one little ship_ _Now I need to get a grip_ _Twinkle twinkle OTP_ _OH, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO ME?!?!?!_ _-Something a friend told me once_

[@spartkatius6948]

What does "OTP" mean?

[@abbygvaughan]

_It means "one true paring"_

[@spartkatius6948]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh cool How is the new school?

[@abbygvaughan]

_It's awesome. I've met some cool people and become friends with a lot of them._

[@spartkatius6948]

Good...

[@minorkeysonata1079]

That part about beauty can't be any more true. Skeletons are so attractive, I prefer them over the meaty falseness of humans.

[@CreepMentality]

I was beginning to feel pretty positive about that beauty part until....y'know...faces started to get ripped off and the eyeballs bit...*shivers*

[@smol_chilli_pepper]

I thought cecil didn't believe in mountains

[@phanicatthedisco3943]

i know the inteo confused me to do you belive in mountians or not cecil??????

[@viktorthecreator4458]

+1210Nique It has been proven that at least one mountain exists.

[@Keybreak256]

+1210Nique He DID say that he couldn't say what lies restless in the shadowed valleys, probably because those mountains aren't real anyway.

[@nothingisforyouhere]

Wow, the weather was wonderful today

[@serena6090]

this might be my new favorite episode omfg

[@dr.altoclef9255]

I like that Carlos is sort of a shy awkward dork. You don’t hear it much but you can tell. “I’ve been thinking….that’s what I’ve been doing.” Like “uhh…I don’t do much outside of my lab but uh…I think. Yeah. That’s what I do a lot…”

[@centauriprince1119]

"Uh huh...oh" "I was so happy that I was almost swallowed by a malevolent cloud" Cecil you gay disaster

[@anshul_TheBuddleiaKing]

No idea why cosplayers put him in fancy clothes when he just said he wore Fuzzy pants and his "finest" tunic This man his the weirdest closet ever and I live for it

[@Moon-Archive]

It's the Tumblr Sexymen Effect

[@ShepardsSin]

My name is Carlos and I approve of this, and every episode with the name Carlos.

[@bees288]

Jesus I'm such trash it's 1:25 am and I'm here giggling about Cecil going on a date with carlos

[@ciaracorrea3]

I am going to fanart THE CRAP out of this date! OH MY GOD. WHEN HE SAID COS KISSED HIM I LOST IT!!! ♥(✿ฺ´∀`✿ฺ)ﾉ

[@angelicfruitcake520]

I didn't know I had any left to loose but there are my last bits of sanity floating away. :D -Ashes

[@maximilliontimes]

Adorable. Cecil is just adorable. I love that he's super eloquent on air, but with Carlos he's just "uh-huh" "oh?" "oh". How dare he be so cute.

[@candydreams1121]

Oh my God. I just relized. This wasn't just some normal dark shadow entity attacking the town. The world just turned into a dating visual novel for the day and the towns people were just gray background characters.

[@rainqueen4624]

Ceciel: So Carlos and I finally went on a date~ The whole town of night vale: OMG sis yas tell us everything!!

[@FrayedFate]

Just listened to this episode after a first date of my own and it’s crazy how well the emotions are conveyed, along with how annoying buzzing shadow people can be when you’re just trying to have a nice time with a lovely person.

[@realleon2328]

but imagine all the vanston fangirls gathering at the window in the pubic library to squee over seeing him naked and vanston is sort of shocked because he didnt quite predict this development

[@angelicfruitcake520]

imagine all the cecilos fangirls/boys hiding in the bushes watching Cecil and Carlos hang out all day...not that any of that happened what are you talking about I don't stalk my otps I don't have otps... -Ashes Ashley: lies all lies.

[@thesiblings8124]

I'm politely eating popcorn and looking at fanart as this floating cat cinnamon roll of a person is gushing about his date then Cecil mentions The Kiss and I'm like *Le Gasp* *Le Choke* *Le Swear* *Le Proud*

[@tess922]

Incredible. Amazing. Will you go to eat bloody mushroom with me?

[@whyamialive1759]

I swear i faded out for 7 SECONDS and Cecil started ranting about librarian mauling...

[@shineyluna1268]

The fact that our faceless narrator has such a deep appreciation and love for Carlos is so sweet...also gay, and that's like a 100% better

[@DKHAKDHSJS]

gay makes everything better

[@johnniallen502]

Weather was pretty hot today

[@horizion50]

were you sent here young one

[@Sam-wx9ws]

When you read the title and can't stop smiling like an idiot until its over.

[@elise2129]

"Alright, news DONE. now, let's talk abOUT THE DATE" ...I MADE AN INHUMAN NOISE yes let's

[@elise2129]

The outbreak got me listening to this and I now wonder why I never knew this existed all those years ago

[@galladegamerletsplays]

Me on episode one: heh. He has a crush on the guy, that's silly. Me on episode 27: SPILL THE TEA CECIL WHAT DID HE SAY

[@Netherdan]

Remember guys, only Nightvalians are able to peel off their skin to admire their inner beauty without dying. That is because they aren't allowed to die as they please, of course, not because they have superhuman regenerative abilities. They will still feel horrible pain without a skin cover, but they won't die without proper municipal approval.

[@emma_loomis]

Did he just... acknowledge the existence of mountains. That's a very politically charged topic.

[@abracadabra3755]

was anyone else tempted to skip all the news to hear about the date cx

[@Kiki-hb9sw]

the courage of stars moí

[@RainbowMagicCosplay]

(Years late i dont care) Cecil: " Thats when he leaned forward and kissed me" Me: ** unholy fangirl shrieking**

[@monicavelozo8488]

Guys! Welcome to KZbin! So happy u guys are here! Love Cecil and Carlos =D!!

[@chai7218]

I love literally everything about this show but Cecilos and their really strange sponsors are my favorites lmao

[@nochill1233]

I watched 12 Night Vale episodes in a day to reach this episode It was totally worth it.

[@jsunksnat]

this episode was so lovely, thank you Joseph and Jeffrey.

[@whatdoyouwantyoutwat4133]

Damn it station management

[@MrProtPally]

I am straight up amazed by the quality of this podcast as well as the music they have put out. Outstanding.