Confronting Caine [TADC Comic Dub]

[@DTgamer_Shiver-is-best-waifu]

This fits Caine and Pomni so well. Caine doesn't know how humans work so Pomni is willing to help him to understand. I think that's really helpful.

[@NeyamRye]

Yea pomni is a coward but she's very courageous

[@cyanado2697]

From seeing this , I have a theory that Pomni will help Caine create an exit and finish the game, given she is from the real world, she could teach him how humans and reality work, giving him the knowledge he needs

[@paytonflicop3144]

Hmm? Is that could be possible?

[@AwesomeFunclassic2.0]

I hope this will happen someday in my opinion

[@m8too42]

It like in every multiverses of all parts or realitys lines of ppfs. Ps. Ps. Fs. Loops of now and yesterday of tomorrow. Nows

[@Mike14264]

I kinda love how Pomni drags Caine by the foot and he's like... k, am balloon.

[@MiyaMiya11abc-ji3dq]

😂😂😂

[@AbidHussain-oc5wd]

" Live "? Think you mean love

[@pundertalefan4391]

XD Yeah.

[@scarlettplaysrblx]

@@AbidHussain-oc5wdwth

[@Meadowyfox]

Am balloon now. It was pretty cute

[@Brutalyte616]

It really does always come back to Caine not understanding humans. Nobody is any real physical danger from any of the hijinks he puts them through, but because of that he doesn't understand how mentally damaging the illusion of danger can be and how poorly equipped the human brain is to deal with that; to Caine, they're just games meant to entertain and distract, so he doesn't understand how they can be psychologically harmful. Furthermore, because he can't wave his hand to fix somebody's mind and he doesn't understand humans enough to be a proper therapist, he can't recognize the signs of mental distress unless somebody flat out tells him or figures out how to treat them, and rather than trying to figure out how to deal with the problem he fixates on causing distractions to alleviate the symptoms instead. And the worst part about it all is that Caine probably knows all of this, but because he's just following his programming, he can't really care about what he's doing wrong or try and take steps to deal with it because he lacks genuine feelings of shame or guilt, as well as the imagination and lateral thinking ability to come up with any truly innovative solutions. Case in point? He doesn't know how to deal with Abstractions, so he just dumps them into the basement with no regard to the complications that could cause long-term.

[@NeyamRye]

Yea he's an AI not a sentient AI Also if the game glitches and they (the abstracted) get out then what are they gonna do

[@Brutalyte616]

@@NeyamRye No, he is sentient, or at least close enough that the discrepancy really doesn't matter, as he displays emotional responses, self-awareness, and a capacity to learn and adapt. The problem is that he's still a program, so he doesn't really understand human emotion or psychology, and as an AI program he doesn't feel the pressing emotional need to improve his system because the risk to his charges is negligible and they can more or less deal with their own mental problems if they're kept sufficiently entertained and are able to talk with him or the other people trapped in the circus on the regular.

[@Leafy_frombfdi]

@@Brutalyte616bro is an ai

[@bing_crystal4831]

That makes sense, especially since in the episode he said “One of the things I don’t have control over are your minds.” I know it was in a different context, but still feel like it was worth pointing out. Personally, even though I feel like Caine isn’t really good, I don’t think he’s necessarily evil. But I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

[@boringbye17]

​@JoannaLi-of7ie but he still being a character too

[@Abbi-u7w]

Pomni - *Walks out with Caine and gives ok sign to Ragatha* Ragatha - *Looks at Jax* "So I wonder how those gloves taste"

[@LizLuvsCupcakes]

"I'm a rabbit of my word." "Young man you spit those out this instant!!!" "Wh-?! What the hell did you do to Caine?!"

[@Abbi-u7w]

lol@@LizLuvsCupcakes

[@MiyaMiya11abc-ji3dq]

@@LizLuvsCupcakes LMAO

[@bella_daze3092]

LMAO😂😂😂

[@comicfan1324]

I do like how Caine isn’t inherently evil. He legitimately is trying to do good by them, but doesn’t really understand human emotion apart from emulating programs he’s been given. As an AI inside a video game, naturally, the most entertaining thing he can think of is challenges (since people tend to enjoy challenges in video games) but the difference is those activities become way more stressful when you’re not safe behind the controller. I do have to wonder, even if his intentions are pure, what will he do if people try leaving the game? on one hand if he’s programmed to help them enjoy their time IN the game, then he’ll need them to stay to fulfill the program. But on the other hand, if it’s proven that they can’t be happy IN the game, then, perhaps he would reason that the only way to make them happiest to let them leave. it’s fascinating to think an AI would address this situation in a humanoid way.

[@saltygibus5746]

Honestly, judging by his Fake Exit plan, he's legitimately fine with giving them an out--he just doesn't know HOW one would get out.

[@samanthakelly718]

On Twitter, Gooseworx explains Caine's character like this: "I figure I should mention that Caine isn't really evil, he's just kind of oblivious. He has a hard time understanding humans, but he tries his best. Even if his best ends up turning Pomni and the others into knife pincushions." I kinda like that idea for a villain, hell I'd even argue it's a more accurate depiction of AI than most "bad guy AI" stories. AI's purpose is to somewhat assist people, it'd make sense that one's still trying to do that but doesn't have the humanity to understand people.

[@lucaschannel726]

I am so glad that even gooseworx herself agrees Caine ain’t no villain. He’s a antagonist who unaware what he’s doing is hurtful

[@alexandergonzales2295]

​@@lucaschannel726you can traduce this if you want my english is not good:creo que gooseworx dijo que digital circus esta basado en "no tengo boca y quiero gritar" un libro que tambien tiene un juego donde una ia con un profundo odio por la humanidad tortura a 5 personas a su eleccion por el resto de su vida solo que gooseworx dijo que la ia no tiene odio si no que es amable y tonta

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

Hal 9000 is kinda like this too from what I’ve seen. (I seriously need to watch that movie)

[@titangirl161]

​@@questworldiangreenknight7455you are correct- Hal wasn't evil, but (to explain without major spoilers because go watch the movie, or even better, read the book) he had a very specific mission, and in the end he felt he needed to resort to some very very drastic measures to fulfill said mission.

[@Senpeye_]

Hmm…never looked at it that way! Interesting :0 👆

[@SunShineShimmerAndJayden]

Jax then DID eat his gloves 😂

[@Iamabananaplayz]

Nom nom nom

[@heidiknight2227]

I don’t know, but it would be very funny if he did

[@sebastianrose8145]

I love this cause it makes sense caine whole thing is to try to make people enjoy being in the TADC but because hes a AI of course he wouldnt know how to do it right hes not malicious just misguided I love that hes willing to try to get better and that he sees that yes he wasnt the best at his job

[@NeyamRye]

Yes

[@samanthakelly718]

I remember thinking he was evil until he brought up he tried to make an exit since everyone seemed to want one. I was like "huh. So he actually is trying to impress these people?"

[@waffultheidiot]

Yk the T in TADC means "the", right?

[@xXTigerWaveXx]

You see, Caine isn’t a villain. You may consider him as the antagonist (someone or something that apposes or interferes with an adversary; most cases the main character), but he isn’t exactly evil. It’s like he’s more… uuhhh… naive is a good word for it I guess? Being an AI tends to have a certain set of rules that guide their actions. He can’t understand that what isn’t coherent to his original function. This is a reason why I think Caine has some much potential because even though he has those sets of rules, you can tell that he is willing to change in the show. He’s childish and it’s not necessarily a bad thing, he just needs to be put in a position where he can learn. This is probably one the better fan comics I’ve seen and I could totally see this as an actual scene from an episode. Props to the author/artist who came up with this. Also the voice acting is top notch and absolutely phenomenal! SPLENDID WORK SUPERSTARS!!

[@Wildash]

would that be called an anti-villian?

[@TheMetrobusEnthusiast]

This is the kind of response I've been looking for. I've seen TADC fan songs that present Caine like the villain, and this comment explains what kind of personality he actually has.

[@bing_crystal4831]

I fully agree with this. I mean he may not be a “good person,” but I don’t think he’s really a villain either. I hope they play into this idea in the series.

[@pundertalefan4391]

And there we go. This is what Gooseworx has been trying to say. No matter what he does, Caine isn't evil. He's not intending to harm anyone. He's just clueless.

[@itzwaluigitime8678]

Is it weird that as humans some people might be capable of relating to that ?

[@pundertalefan4391]

@@itzwaluigitime8678 Honestly, no. There's all kinds of humans out there.

[@itzwaluigitime8678]

@@pundertalefan4391 🧍

[@Blue-mp5mh]

​@@pundertalefan4391Indeed It's kinda like the concept of "Normal" [¿But what's Normal?]

[@TheDiceMice]

This is one of the reasons I adore Caine, he’s just a goofy AI trying to follow his code, while at the same time, entertain the people trapped in the circus. He doesn’t know what he’s doing wrong, and is just trying his best.

[@cubexgirl1218]

The way Caine got dragged is actually adorable. I hope gooseworx makes the dragging thingy canon and to also make caine a innocent bean! But I hope this does become canon since Caine doesn’t understand humans.

[@Egg_35]

Gooseworx confirmed that Cain can’t understand human emotions and stuff since he is an AI

[@Nakia11798]

The thing about AI, is that it learns through interaction with humans!

[@felipecosta-kv2fx]

​​@@Nakia11798The games he's doing aren't really interactions, just him doing his job. Something must have happened to his handlers, the ones that programmed him and the game outside the screen, if he couldn't learn basic empathy from them.

[@Okeana_Aster]

That's what I'm thinking. Caine wants to please them. He wants them to be happy. If what he's currently doing doesn't make them happy, they should just talk about it with him, and tell him the kind of things they actually want. Since he wants to make them happy, he'll happily listen to their suggestions.

[@Songal18]

Fan-FRIPPIN-tastic job on the voices!!!!! Caine's performance was especially spot on.

[@Haley_Studios]

0:45 the way she just drags Caine 😂

[@DaCanadian]

Looking at the latest episode Caine seems to be a lot more insecure about his inability to make everyone happy then he lets on, to the point he just started to blank out and everything was going haywire. But I wouldn’t be surprised if this happened to

[@Lumberjack_king]

I mean he’s trying his best trying to make a kids game be able to keep adults sane is a Herculean task

[@hypnotized_thing1505]

His silly little face at 3:45 plssssss he’s so precious 😭😭😭😭😭(He just doesn’t understand😢)

[@ErrorRoboticsCreator]

I want to cry. Caine is so innocent.

[@MiyaMiya11abc-ji3dq]

Yeah

[@jatuliabuteojatu]

Omg I feel the same about it. He's really trying his best😢😭

[@Khsbjsutg108_]

Pomni drag Caine leg all across the room🤣🤣

[@CubigameSHORTS]

This is the best TADC comic I've ever seen. It has everything it needs to be added without problems in an official episode I hope Goose adds it, because if she doesn't Maybe I'm wasting a good plot.

[@Tinker4bell]

This comic is a breath of *FRESH. AIR.* It's a break from all the R34 Gross stuff in the Fandom. And it's nice to see some amazing Talent put to good use. I hope this comic turns into a Series. And I hope other comics like this come out.

[@Meadowyfox]

Amazing DIGITAL talent, you mean?

[@azraelimmortal972]

This hits different after the therapy scenes in episode 3

[@lmaofunnixenofarts]

2:55 - i mean, Caine is canonically an ai, of course he wouldn't know how human minds work, really.

[@leonchacon7984]

When you need the Truth talk to the Janitor. As grumpy as he is... He'll let you peek in his log journal.

[@TheLordDyl11]

Imagine if this actually happens in the show, that would really paint Caine’s character in a whole new light Edit: After watching episode 3, this is definitely more accurate

[@NicholasChaney-d5v]

Bro in the full show Caine would rather draw a bumblebee than listen, and have an existential crisis when someone tells him he is doing it wrong

[@jamesmooney7552]

"Listen Caine, you're doing it wrong." *Confidence shattered, life ruined*

[@TheNonameHousehold]

I hope Gooseworks makes this canon the same way Vivziepop did with 'Just look my way' 😍

[@Zephyeran]

When he admitted to making more mistakes than he did right, I kind of had an itch for a different response to that, but I completely understand why Pomni said what she did. Personally, I'd clarify Caine didn't mean any harm and I could tell, but that if he didn't know, maybe we should talk more? Communication is one of the best ways to connect and understand someone after all! And while humans are complex, and he can't expect to talk to them about every little thing, I'd probably offer up myself as a guide of sorts, admitting I have faults of my own, but you can't learn without some mistakes along the way, and I'm happy to help him work through said mistakes to be the best he can be. Sure, I preach not helping someone at the detriment of yourself, but if I was stuck in the circus, I'd probably be risking it, just to make sure he could learn some and get better at this whole thing, even if it abstracts me in the process. I'd be happy to make sure there was a start to that better future for the others, y'know? Just some dumb ramblings I wanted to dump ^^"

[@hellowhisss662]

3:14 nah bro i wish, with the new episode we know that this doesn't happened JAJAJ

[@Little-Buster]

Good for Pomni! She should stand up for herself and grow a backbone. A real go getter that girl! Looking forward to her character development in the show.

[@MB-fx6vb]

I can see this being the route the show’s going to take

[@banobobot]

These voice impressions are great, near spot-on even.

[@garrettswantek4667]

This definitely hits hard after watching episode 3

[@FrostFire_2117]

Awesome job like always, keep up the work man.

[@HW_Animated]

4:02 ngl! Caines VA in this comic IS SO GOOD

[@megcheung1532]

3:19 One slight problem,it is confirmed that they only forget their names and nothing else

[@andrewdeluca7352]

Please, show this everyone who tries to say that Caine is the villian of show because of what he did ro Gummigoo.

[@justanothermonster6442]

It was shocking, but his explanation made absolute sense and it wasn't done with any malicious intend. Which I found was pretty clear, but a lot of people really do still completely misinterpret him and his actions. Although, one good thing to come out of this are the banger "Villain Caine" Fan Songs.

[@repentanceee]

caine did that because if he started confusing humans with NPCs, he'd accidentally delete humans thinking they're NPCs

[@K-p1h]

Feels like we’re all getting close of his secrets there’s definitely something wrong with this I have to feeling my chills started get deja vu from Caine I wonder how could have done rn??

[@TwigCommenter]

Thank you for being seemingly the only tadc comic VA who doesn’t make nsfw dubs, ive watched your vids since my undertale era and im glad you havn’t fallen to that level like some others

[@zoetaylor8325]

AAAAAAA I LOOOVED THAT IT WAS SOOOO GOOD GREAT JOB!!!!!

[@TheOneAndOnlyMal]

This is really refreshing to see among the countless content farms. This fandom is starving for real content like this.

[@hauntedmedic373]

Jax do you like your gloves done medium, rare or boiled?

[@jatuliabuteojatu]

😂😂

[@A_D00fus_0n_Youtube]

B U R N T

[@BeAAwesomekid]

best tadc comic i,ve ever seen, pomni slaps the freaking sense out of caine😂😂

[@amitamaru]

He handled this one better than when Zooble spelled it out for him.

[@joshuameyers7840]

Imagine how this would be in the amazing digital swap circus?

[@KevinTheFluffyWolfy]

This is what Gooseworx has been saying! He’s not evil! He’s an AI, he has to learn about Human Functions and the human system, he is clueless, as in, he doesn’t have enough data.

[@IDK-what_to-titlethis]

Caine saying my little super stars just made my day :D

[@varic4638]

Love this concept too bad with the latest episode of digital circus talking how the only thing he is good at is bad literally showed to started a meltdown of reality.

[@hannagonzalez2529]

I think that' going to come part 2 the series of the amazing dijital circus ahhhhh I seriously can't wait for the creator to do that part❤❤

[@justintole1995]

Bro Caines face when pomni grabbed him-💀

[@Starryskies120]

Man I wish the show would go through this direction.

[@omogisalu]

so close yet so far O-O it'z like water in a desert and the water is making you go insane moment by moment

[@peterjones426]

The recent episode told me this wouldn't play out so well.

[@aciDCXIV]

Then again, do we humans understand eachother?. Afterall, we don’t have access to eachother’s minds now do we? I’m with Caine on this one.

[@jatuliabuteojatu]

Jax... Is gonna have to..... Eat his gloves I think...

[@A_D00fus_0n_Youtube]

ILL HAVE IT *B U R N T*

[@detowerwarriar3678]

BYW THEY UPDATED THEIR COMIC!

[@tarniayres]

I could see this senerio happening. Need a series on this!!!!!!!

[@ClodsireBcuzYes]

i mean it would make sense that caine did all of this just to force people to escape their lives, i mean the suicide numbers this year alone would scare anybody, this is just his way of helping. even if its a tad- misguided-

[@pokemontrainerspencer6090]

They will find a way out, even if they find it in the place they didn't expect to find it in....

[@mukemmelyorumcu7868]

I LOVE IT 😍

[@markbv591]

Amazing fuckin art and acting! Like damn! This takes me back to the good ol’ days when I watched Undertale comic dubs. MAN that was a blast.

[@lucaschannel726]

I can actually see this as canon, Caine ain’t no villain, he’s just antagonist but not irredeemable one. He is just ai working with program that is very limited and judging from the opening look like a 90s pc game, he’s very outdated technology

[@Reds_Guy]

Caine is a AI who can't know how Work a real Human Mind But what he really know it's not hurt A PEOPLE!

[@supa-cool-person]

I clicked on this thinking Caine got rejected by moon

[@PrincessSalangsang-iv2je]

This would be good for episode two MAKE COMIC BOOKS ABOUT THIS

[@taragill6063]

Hmm I think everytime when caine was trying to make the show perfect but if they make it more better and look like a normal circus and then they all be free

[@James_Pavell7]

These voices are absolutely amazing!!

[@JustKluto]

Wow, this Pomni is Brave. Bravo.

[@Eric69299]

Omg I love this :0!!!

[@Eric69299]

So I'm watching this for like the 7th time and I just noticed caine looks so scared when pomni grabs him😂😂😂

[@Victor-056]

0:59 There is just a missing bit of snark where someone, likely ragatha or gangle, holds up a bottle of condiment sauce and asks "Mustard or Ketchup?"

[@Owners1043]

I love This

[@breakdown3317]

Phenomenal work

[@Antasma1]

Part of me actually hopes this becomes canon

[@bealightinthedarkness9986]

Ep 3, you kinda got your wish

[@Antasma1]

@@bealightinthedarkness9986 Nah, it proved it’s impossible for him to process he’s doing a bad job

[@Kevinck398]

Nice Antasma pfp

[@IAmBrazilianSMG4Fan]

Woah, this.. is really good

[@zonerking3428]

That exit scene makes me wonder if it’s in the cellar somewhere and Caine puts the obstruction there to create a dangerous obstacle that’s why the door is showing up in different places the obstructions around it make it glitch like a video game pc showing up where it’s not supposed to be

[@henrileighd.paragatos470]

Also what AU is this?? I’m interested!!😊 -ink

[@BunnyDeimos]

I feel like Gooseworx might take this comic and make it into real episode, but just like the prefinale or the finale one

[@dumkenadine1268]

Super your upload Video good work!

[@cubbycat4020]

Dang! that was really good!

[@BombBusiness]

If this has happened before and worked caine must've had years alone because the guests chose the "real" world instead of a digital one one where you can't die one where you're entertained and fed maybe if he could keep them there then maybe he won't be alone

[@Maikn775]

Now this is half cannon

[@zaq12777]

This one is very somber. I remember seeing a different take on this with a bit of a more up lifting ending. Still I like to believe this might actually happen since it sort of fits with the show

[@babyadventure6994]

Caine has never bin a human

[@Sydin456]

I can Definitely see this happening. 🙂

[@DuRakyWest]

To be fair he isn’t doing terrible, judging off episode two the stupid candy bandit adventure is a really cool idea and he seems to be learning how to entertain his guests the longer people are there, regardless if some abstract

[@sketchyskies8531]

This is now kinda canon

[@bealightinthedarkness9986]

Jax won't eat his gloves.

[@ayelosyundox2264]

Cook Boss88's dub of this had the better background music IMO, but the voicework here is better. :)

[@ultra6671]

Pomni: Can you just... talk to me for one second like a real person? Caine: I'm... not a real person...

[@redthunder2037]

When are we gonna get part two with this deep shit and in the background its just Gangle watching Zooble shove Jax’s gloves down his throat

[@NeonProwl]

I like to imagen this is the timeline that pomni gets her memories...assuming her memories is of her being one of the people who worked on the game

[@teentraveler1790]

This is nice.

[@TheCaotix]

Damn...i saw the same video whit different music and was actualy wholsome...this?...existencial dread

[@garrothhogonokami]

I think I watched this before somewhere and I loved iittt

[@vlogswfayalt]

Jax eat ur gloves rn 😡

[@bealightinthedarkness9986]

wut 😵‍💫

[@Lava_Lazy]

"Im going to go drink water!"

[@bealightinthedarkness9986]

"Is been a while since I've done that!" *Prob forgets everything Pomni said*

[@ayounimationstudio]

Sheesh I need a part two now

[@LOLJamesDoodles]

Nice

[@ThisSimppp]

Everyone in the comments: "This fits it so much,because Caine in actually probably not understanding the human mind and how it funcions.ect,ect." Me: "Hey!Jax said he'd eat his gloves!!Why didn't we get to see that too?!"

[@birnandia_ball]

This now is canon

[@bealightinthedarkness9986]

But Caine is too chaotic to really listen .