Cowboy Bebop #18 REACTION!! "Speak Like a Child"

Eric Shane Rick Calvin and Aaron react to and discuss episode 18 of Cowboy Bebop - Speak Like a Child - #CowboyBebop
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[@Liesmith424]

That cheer got to me. When it was recorded, she was saying "Don't lose, me!" But we can hear it from Faye's perspective as "Don't lose me!", and it's heart-wrenching because that's exactly what happened: she lost herself.

[@amirsamhiri7260]

Pfftt u beautiful soul ... :')

[@Kenseigan]

Whoa

[@ethan2792]

a

[@SpiderVenom12905]

I still laugh to this day

[@swigzby]

Faye was a regular innocent child, how it sounded to me was a plea for Faye to not lose her innocence, or to at least remind her of it.

[@rubenlopez2764]

The look of shock on both spike and Jet's face says everything. They totally didn't expect to see this side of her. Brilliant episode.

[@Reddragon-hn6ot]

And neither did we, that episode was a shock to all of us, definately in my top 5 episodes.

[@tasogarerubica]

There's something serene and sentimental about five grown men watching and getting emotional from a fictions video mail time capsule from a highschool girl to her future self in the distant future...

[@Clairembify]

This episode just makes me more and more emotional as I get older.

[@rottenbutter360]

"Don't lose, me!" God, that double entendre is absolutely heartbreaking.

[@ThanatoselNyx]

It's funny you're wrong twice but it has hilarious implication, lol! She said lose not loose, and double entendre is when there is a second sexual meaning, so you are implying she is a slut (a loose woman)

[@ssjwes]

@@ThanatoselNyx I think you need to go look up the definition of double entendre again.

[@RayramAureanBlue]

Loose = opposite of tight Lose = opposite of win or gain. Too many people confuse "lose" and "loose".

[@RayramAureanBlue]

​@@ThanatoselNyx A double entendre is not inherently sexual, at least not all the time. What they're trying to point out is that young Faye says "Don't lose, me!", which is just self-motivation to succeed, but it then can be interpreted from older Faye's perspective as "Don't lose me", as in don't lose yourself.

[@rottenbutter360]

@@RayramAureanBlue The "loose" thing was a typo, and has been fixed, but yes, that is what I was referring to.

[@Girder3]

The Faye backstory episodes are really some of the best ones of the show, especially with how the subplot wraps up. Man I can't wait until they see episode 24.

[@dmass88]

Most depressing eating scene ever. Faye's story definitely hits hard, to this day I can't get through most of her story without at least tearing up.

[@TimedRevolver]

There's a few episodes I'm waiting on for their emotional impact...but I'm waiting for 20 to see them get creeped out.

[@dmass88]

@@TimedRevolver Pierre Le Fu (know I butchered the spelling but too lazy to look it up). That is gonna be an awesome reaction for sure.

[@JoaoPedroDamaso]

Oh man, this episode makes me tear up everytime, theres just something pure about it

[@Reddragon-hn6ot]

One of the most emotional moments in the series that made me love faye 10 times more. A totally innocent, shy and fool of dreams girl who is almost a complete different person now having no memory of her beautiful and nostalgic past due to that accident. She is empty of her childhood memories which recorded with so much joy and hoped that one day she will be watching these scenes again with her and her childhood friends, that's the saddest part. Her tears says it all. That's the brilliance of cowboy bebop. It can make you love the series and the characters, not from the giant plot twists and action, but from more simple to understand things, which happen to be the most important in life, that's the most important thing for me. A simple anime at first sight but pure gold and nostalgic at the same time, and this is something you will understand after finishing this show, at least that was the case with me.

[@youngrootv]

This is the episode that I remember the most from any anime I ever watched on Adult Swim. Such a memorable masterpiece and so sad because of how relatable it is

[@jordanverbeek5121]

"I never had that much forethought to talk to myself like that." Going from one of the funniest episodes to one of the most reflective ones, you've reacted perfectly here. See you next time, Blind Wave.

[@danielfrank2985]

Damn that “don’t lose me” part really hits different when you’re an adult feeling nostalgic for your childhood and slowly losing the happy go lucky kid you used to be to the responsibility and stress of being an adult. Man I don’t cry often but I came close with that scene

[@samylopezSL]

I like that Jason Momoa didn't ruin it for them by being extra hype for them on this episode or anything like that

[@mordredvonumbra154]

Jason momoa? Ha!

[@y.f8139]

Every episode is their favourite episode lol. Just goes to show how much of a masterpiece this show is.

[@madraccoon5934]

In Hindsight, Faye throughout the series is in trouble or is trouble to the crew a lot of the time. Her demeanor is that of carelessness. She brushes it off as someone else's problem, fault, and in a cold/nonchalant way. She never apologizes for the problems and mischief she causes, which is a result from the lonely and cruel world she knows. A world where the only way to survive is to be unabashedly proud, clever, and savvy. But, within this pride she carries a deep guilt for messing up and burdening the crew and you aren't really exposed to it until this episode, when they abruptly progress her character arc in an interesting way. Almost instantly after realizing she has this guilt, you also come to terms how much pain she is in resulting from it. She feels unable to forgive herself, and it really grounds her as a flawed yet, ultimately more magnetic character. Everyone relates to her in their own way, while simultaneously the scene is centered enough to leave you thinking about your own choices of who you were, became, are, and will be. Then, if the shock from that wasn't enough, young Faye apologizes to the crew and forgives herself from a past that no longer exists. Finally young Faye, not knowing what fate lie ahead, poise-fully inspires Faye to start doing better in the present and future, cheering her on vibrantly as she can. Spoken just as a child would.

[@Poopcopy]

It’s like that’s what everyone wishes they could do. Having all her mistakes and times she fucked up or did fucked up stuff,to see her past self being so aware of who she is at that time was beautiful yet sad at the same time. Having no past most being lost in time just to have a record a time capsule of you is whew. This is one of my favorite episodes.

[@francoliles189]

"In your time, I'm no longer here. But I am here today. And I'll always be cheering for you, right here. Cheering for you, my only self." Such a beautiful heartbreaking quote. Loved that you guys felt the emotion of that scene. Since it was the payoff of the entire episode. A cute episode episode more character centric, and it made you guys think about both the message of the episode and what it meant to Faye, who was most affected by the final scene.

[@isa_txo]

you guys have reacted to the tape like Spike and Jet

[@HunterSlayer2727]

I always cry during her cheer. It's so painful to see Faye see herself as an innocent child looking not remembering that happiness.

[@mustarastas88]

Damn I guessed this being Rick's favorite episode like weeks ago when he said "this isn't my favorite episode" in that episode lol. Rick has good taste, might be my favorite episode too.

[@Reddragon-hn6ot]

Great episode, i was between that or episode 24 but i had a feeling episode 18 would be his favourite.

[@Airdathegamer]

This is my absolute favorite episode. I watched Bebop in my teens and thought this episode was ok. I recently re-watched the show and I couldn't stop crying at the end. I knew what was going to happen, but I was still moved by it so much. This is such a great show that you can get so much more out of episodes depending on your life experiences.

[@marche800]

Faye is my favourite character in this show, even though she kind of annoys me some times. Things like this really show how human she is. I relate to her. She was just a person before all this happened, she doesn't have the same backstory as Spike or Jet that ties them to all these adventures, she's just a girl out of time with no identity.

[@axongear9650]

This is my faviroute episode. Makes me tear every time. Watching young Faye cheer for her future self shpuld be silly, but it gets you every time. I always thought her cheer was "don't lose, me" but we see it as "don't lose me", which she did. Early on I didn't like Faye, but after this one she was easily one of my faviroute characters in the show

[@reverseBLT]

This show is right up there with Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood for ability to get you right in the feels, without ever feeling cheap. Also, fun fact: the winner of each home-video format war has come down to which standards the porn industry adopts.

[@DovahFett]

It's theorized that Faye is originally from Singapore, but nothing has ever been confirmed.

[@Slide95]

Well, in the video you can see the statue of a Merlion, so it's reasonable to assume it's Singapore.

[@TimedRevolver]

It's also possible her parents were there for work of some kind, since we never find out anything about them.

[@123haninhk]

She is Singaporean. Her house was such a mansion since she was a child. She was basically Crazy Rich Asian who could afford a trip to the moon and cyrogenic treatment back in the 20th century. And it would be nice to see another Asian character depicted in this show.

[@Repudiate]

@@123haninhk Spike was inspired by Tantei Monogatari's main character

[@123haninhk]

@@Repudiate yes I know. That's why I said it would be nice to see ANOTHER Asian character.

[@PapitoQinn]

This episode is one that I think everyone should relate to in some way. I used to be a cheerful boy. Life broke me into the sad, cynical man I am now. An ex girlfriend of mine was told what I used to be, and told me that she wished I was still that person. Lot's of times I wish I was too.

[@SamusSelf-Destruct]

Can’t wait for their reaction when it comes back around in Hard Luck Woman.

[@Reddragon-hn6ot]

The most emotional episode for me, (along with the final episode) even more than this one.

[@Scaring-Crows]

Call me call me always makes me cry

[@rossnicolas364]

I watched Bebop when I was young and man, this episode still hits me hard every time i re-watch it again...For some reason this episode struck a chord in me and made me realize what anime story telling can do.. What a masterful episode to one of my favorite characters in anime in general. That "Don't lose me! still gets me... Edit: Yeah watched it again and and ans soon as the the tape starts to play, i felt the tears coming up.

[@ScottRutter]

"Don't you.... forget about me! Don't, Don't Don't you... forget about me....

[@ripbozo6780]

Such a better reaction/discussion for this episode than the normies. Their reaction for this episode was one of the worst reactions and discussions I’ve ever seen on this app.

[@SolidSnake240]

Lol their Hunter X Hunter reactions are even worse

[@Ergoperidot]

@@SolidSnake240 Damn, that really sucks. At least their Avatar and Breaking Bad reactions are solid.

[@SolProxy]

How was it so bad exactly?

[@TheBlond49]

@@SolProxy They didn't pay attention to that key moment, just questioning what, how, why

[@Zeugnimodms]

@@Ergoperidot So is their Bojack reactions, especially since no one reacts to it!

[@ashtonturner2862]

This episode has all the feels. I get teary eyed every time I watch it.

[@chaosmos24]

What they reference around 15:35 is the philosophical problem of identity. The ancient thought-experiment is the Ship of Theseus and works basically the same way as his car example.

[@Honk4frogs]

The end of this episode is so good that a reference to it became one of the most emotional moments in another show, steven universe. This is an amazing lesson on how to build up to an emotional payoff.

[@loganbradford2343]

New patreon! Love your guy's reactions and personality.

[@smugsneasel]

There's just something so pure about that video at the end that really gets you. Though it's not my favourite episode (that's 24) this is high up there.

[@wnk3166]

Damn. Tears got me.

[@yohanlim3019]

i love your reaction and love this ep too! it gives us a important question of human being "where did i from, where am i, where will i be"

[@UncleMilo]

This is one of my favorite episodes of the series.

[@firegold763]

I think this is the best channel who is reacting Cowboy Bebop. No excuses.

[@brandonthesteele]

A third of the way through, you kinda laugh at that collector of old technology getting weepy at the conclusion of an episode of television. At the end of the episode, you ARE that guy.

[@Hoopladoopa]

Holy shit… true!!! That’s so genius

[@Bubbertan]

Easily my favorite episode. "Be yourself, don't lose me" this episode makes me cry. Not in a bad way, but in a way to remind you of your past.

[@Narutoanime16g]

Faye is such a interesting character I love this anime and your reaction/ disscussions are always the best

[@Tam_Miri]

This episode makes me cry every time! XD Hits me right in the feels! So good!

[@genghispecan]

God Bless, Aaron... almost everything that he says sounds like he's trying to be the one to buzz in first with the answer on a game show.

[@Hoopladoopa]

I haven’t watched Cowboy Bebop in like almost 10 years but all of a sudden I remembered this episode and it being so good. Just watching this reaction makes me wanna rewatch the whole show

[@Girder3]

16:30 - On the topic of HD DVD there's been some speculation that Microsoft's half-hearted support of the format vs. Blu-ray was actually meant as a deception to distract Sony while MS actually saw the future in digital distribution. It's notable that MS released Netflix on Xbox long before Sony was able to come out with their own equivalent. Not to mention the development of Xbox Live. Stop Skeletons From Fighting actually has a video on this topic.

[@mordredvonumbra154]

Sometimes less is more. Both in words and in reacting. This video is the proof of that.

[@janelok8809]

Is that the Merlion in Singapore!? O__o

[@BeruleAdierant]

Maybe.

[@RedfordGuy]

Yes, it's the lion statue from Singapore.

[@felipebermudez7638]

Yes, Faye is from Singapore

[@Somefan139]

3:35 he’s watching Beverly Hills 90210!

[@AD-xn7pt]

I remember being younger in my teens watching the ending scene and being in my feels for some reason. Watching now that I'm older still feels, maybe understand it more now

[@shawhawthorne2895]

Love this episode

[@hemmojito]

It's also my favorite episode.

[@eekeey]

I was too young to understand the meaning of this episode when it came out. Now I'm tearing up at an episode I've already seen a handful of times. GodDAMN this show is more amazing than I remember. Also the visible pain in their faces when Spike pulled the film of the betamax video is hilarious.

[@won1853]

I like to think Faye is out there somewhere in our world. Watch out for a Singaporean girl born in 1994!

[@firegold763]

So she is now 25.

[@Tornado1994]

She's Japanese.

[@trashyoiks]

This episode is too good !!! Man, I love Faye so much 😭😭😭 And thank you, you guys have one of the best reaction, the silent when you're watching it, I love it 😭😭

[@DummyAccount]

You guys REALLY need to check Space Dandy after this is over :-P

[@mizanulalam6041]

He's a dandy guy................ From space

[@bowlsem7]

I'm wanting Samurai Champloo.

[@SquirtleSquady]

I fucking loved your post episode discussion. Actually great.

[@magentapurpleblues]

It doesn't matter how many times I rewatch this episode, it always break me.

[@123haninhk]

I hope the crew realized that the video store guy was watching Beverly Hills 90210 before Spike ruined his players 😄

[@TOKYOTOYBANZAI]

The town where they go looking for the BETA player was Akiharaba, Tokyo.

[@elijah4785]

This episode makes me feel so much, and that can be said about this series as a whole.

[@macuna1995]

When I first saw this episode as a kid, I didn't know why I loved it so much. But as an adult now, I know why.

[@Torvar]

It was first reported that Ein wasn't going to be a Corgi in the Netflix version.

[@lermacab4478]

Damn it. This always makes me cry. :’(

[@Poopcopy]

This shit was so sad yet beautiful. One of my favorite episodes

[@enso8762]

I love it when Eric nods with the music... I do the same

[@VexFord]

Yo shanes face when they are watching thw tape has me dead 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lorettabes4553]

*gasp* _it's this one_

[@TheBlond49]

That tape, so wonderful, it really gets you, seen how her past self was.

[@karlluigi1987]

This is one of the best episode for Me

[@KingOfGames2007]

The format war between Blu-ray and HD DVD would have ultimately ended the same way. It's the movies studios that release the movies, Sony (Blu-ray) and Toshiba (HD DVD) provide the means to get it to the customer. The goal of a format war is to get as many of these studios on your side. Sony had two advantages. The first was Sony already owned 1 of the 6 major movies studios (Columbia). The second was the PlayStation 3. The millions that bought a PS3 now have Blu-ray players. Toshiba from the begin were fight a uphill battle and this shows how a company can use it separate divisions to its advantage.

[@yummychocolate221]

My theory is that once the doctor reunited with her when they caught the lawyer, he was able to confirm that she was ready to see the tape and helped the tape get expedited to her

[@CertifiedSunset]

After you guys finish Cowboy Bebop you should watch Space Dandy, it is heavily inspired.

[@illengustavo]

Next episode is "Wild Horses", which has one of my favorite climaxes in this whole anime. Can't wait for your reactions.

[@Dannydarko27]

This episode is amazing

[@fncat5870]

seeing the merlion, it's safe to say faye valentine was from singapore. young me didn't realise this, but rewatching it when i was 18, i freaked out once i realised that one of anime's most iconic characters was of the same nationality as me! :) [spoiler] in the next few episodes, faye went back to her home, of which the landscape was heavily dotted with flats, which majority of singaporeans live in now.

[@Suichimo]

I love all the episodes dealing with Faye's past. They're so heartbreaking and in the end... I won't say.

[@honeytlbadger4365]

I just had to cry tonight.

[@McHaven07]

Funnily enough, the porn industry is a massive factor deciding what video formats become the standard, lol

[@DarkNorthEmperor]

You're gonna carry that weight!

[@austinbraun8244]

Gets me every time too.

[@boiledcrap]

I've grown to totally understand and relate to Faye. I can't remember who I used to be too, nor my thoughts or feelings were back then. It's like a whole part is missing, like a puzzle with just the border...

[@lightningcomet7307]

This episode is definitely great, but I still think I love episode 23, "Hard Luck Woman", more.

[@jameshughes7946]

God the end of this episode messed me up.

[@honeytlbadger4365]

10:18 when the feelings hit you hard.

[@railfan711]

I teared up a little.

[@davididiart5934]

So... you guys gonna watch the movie when it chronologically comes up? Or post-series?

[@Deedo_67]

When my friend watched this episode, he never understood why it was emotional or sad, just kinda chuckled at the irony.

[@RuneAnimations22]

I can’t wait for their reaction for both parts of Real folks blues

[@TimedRevolver]

Hoo man, that's gonna be rough. Episode 24 is gonna be hard too. Especially when 'Call Me Call Me' starts playing. That song fucks me up every time I hear it.

[@MadamGojira]

Oh man I could just picture these guys watching Haikyuu!! Dude it would be so hype. That show is lightning in a bottle!

[@geovani20091]

Now imagine if they saw steins;gate!!!? What a discussion it would be!

[@fncat5870]

didn't it come 2nd in a poll way back? steins;gate is one of the greatest anime, or, tv could offer, i really want them to watch it.

[@geovani20091]

@@fncat5870 Yes, and I think that it's on the new pole. I hope it wins this one! I agree with you! It's my favourite anime, by far.

[@tubenachos]

I liked this and Toys in the Attic 😀

[@brianb-t4v]

Spike always pissed me off with how he fucks with the tapes in this.

[@DI-QueenmoEMino]

Please during this October or around Halloween, these guys really need to check out (2000) Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust for the next anime movie they'll see.

[@macuna1995]

I would totally freak out too if someone wrecked my VCR. Awesome how I still have mine.

[@edgebrostube]

They ain’t ready, not by a long shot.

[@TheHipsterGamer]

I always get Experiments Lain feelings from this episode

[@TimedRevolver]

That show was trippy as hell. The tape definitely had vibes from the more tame moments of Lain, though. Cause oh man, did that show get pretty messed up. Like, you know, having a schoolgirl getting off to thoughts of her teacher. The kinda thing to make you spend a whole day going "The fuck?"

[@ronaldminch9420]

My Laserdiscs wont fit into my BD box ......................... good thing I have a LD player ! :P

[@anthonyfanchin1144]

I wished I record myself like that as a kid. Life is so meaningless.

[@SoCal818]

Btw during the video you guys wonder how the Valentine name made it to the hospital records. It didn't. In the episode where they catch Whitney Haggis Matsumoto his uncle Dr. Bacchus tells Faye that he got the name Valentine from his favorite song.

[@nogidoki3325]

rip VHS,destroyed by spike LOL

[@kalevi7821]

Porn also chose Blu-ray, thats why they won.