Connie Maheswaran The Next Bismuth!? - Steven Universe Theory/Discussion

[@Birdyboys]

Honestly forget Connie becoming Bismuth I want her to do more. I want her to free Bismuth, meet Bismuth, I want these two to interact I gotta know how they’d react to each other

[@peterg.j.macpherson2451]

HOLD UP! THAT..... is actually not a bad idea I WANT TO SEE THIS!

[@neeneko]

I could actually see a plot arc where Connie wants some _real_ answers and does not believe the CGs, thus she somehow manages to unbubble the only other gem she knows of that might have first hand knowledge.

[@Birdyboys]

neeneko this would have been a way more compelling rift between Connie and Steven. Steven left someone who was innocent bubbled for MONTHS and justifies it by saying she was bad and that she was confused. But so was Lapis... and Peridot. Maybe an arc where Connie ends up joining a Rogue Bismuth and Steven has to accept Bismuth’s point of view

[@a_bowl_of_sour_cream__]

If she forms a rogue group with Bismuth, maybe when Beach city is with the crystal gem, she goes back to fight and get more people to join the group. Maybe, all of beach city, her friends, her family, even steven is afraid of her and she is all alone.

[@ashleymarie6954]

FUSE

[@GodGutzz]

Remember the times when Connie had glasses?

[@blanddarwich9419]

Green In My Tea I remember it 👍

[@fightme8166]

Imagine Stevonnie with glasses lol

[@isaiahsantiago2803]

Those where the Good old days

[@deejones0071]

Pepperidge Farm remembers...

[@Underqualified_Gunman]

she reminded me of the grandmotherly figure in courage with those glasses in the sea episode at first

[@beanieboogie9526]

It seems Connie got more then just sword training and servant attitude from Pearl, she also got pearls feelings on rose/Steven doing things that don't involve her or involved sacrifice to save her.

[@maestrulgamer9695]

And Steven was afraid by this in Sworn to the sword.

[@lilchristuten7568]

You can't forget that Steven is Connie's best (and arguably only) friend who has given her a sense of freedom which is something that she had never had for 12 years, being willing to sacrifice herself for that is completely understandable.

[@camerapigeon5761]

Is that not obsessive?

[@harukano9930]

Connie decides to shatter a gem. Steven puts her in a refrigerator. =)

[@drawingbee]

Harukano *Slow Claps*

[@lumpyspaceprincess734]

I forgot how to clap...

[@aster1760]

alternatively puts her in a hamster ball and leaves her in the burning room

[@Amy-si8gq]

*_stay there and think about what you did_*

[@mya.y927]

Harukano lol

[@tamerafarly7666]

Steven Universe: The Last Rose Quartz Opening sequence (Connie's voice) Yellow... Blue.... White.... Pink. Long ago Humans lived in peace, but everything changed when Pink Diamond attacked. Only Rose Quartz, leader of Crystal Gems, could stop them...but when the world needed her most, she vanished. 14 years passed, and a new Crystal Gem was discovered, a Rose Quartz named Steven. And although his abilities are great, he has a long way to go before he's ready to save anyone, but I believe Steven can save the world.

[@thatdude1853]

Tamera Farly This is really good!

[@tamerafarly7666]

Camthatlazyluver brooks Thank You 😊

[@nak8490]

Love that reference. :)

[@peterg.j.macpherson2451]

ohmygodthisisamaxing!!! tank uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!

[@setsuki17]

Tamera Farly I can hear the avatar theme song(parody version) playing right now as you texted that.

[@RyuTama42]

That might actually end up being a big plot device later on. A threatening Homeworld gem comes to Earth (plausibly Emerald since she’s following Lars already), and Connie, seeing no other alternative, goes for her eye. Whether as herself or as Stevonnie, Steven would see what Connie was trying to do, and although the sword would fail in shattering her, he would be heartbroken that she would even attempt it.

[@thegreatboi8357]

Ryu Tama emerald wants het ship back plus only wants lads to be dead

[@no-hn3dv]

Ryu Tama *it's a surprise tool that will help us later*

[@fuyumi6845]

I agree

[@chicken0rtheegg]

I feel like Connie is definitely capable of shattering a gem, and if she ever did it would probably be a huge friendship-threatening conflict between her and Steven given his feelings about that. Also, I feel like at some point in the story there will probably be another event that forces Steven to revisit the concept of shattering a gem when there seems to be no other alternative, I just hope it's not one that ends up dividing he and Connie again. IDK, just my two cents. :)

[@0816M3RC]

K.Lemons Steven might have to grow up and realize that he can't bubble and befriend EVERY Homeworld gem.

[@chicken0rtheegg]

Agreed.

[@solomonskey-animation]

In theory, he can't, but he probably will. Can you imagine how funny that'll be? YD: For the love of God, stop taking my subjects! Steven: No! These are MY 30 moms and I love them!

[@chicken0rtheegg]

lol!

[@sakuraogami6885]

No seriously, It'd be BADASS if he keeps moving homeworlds off colors and defects to earth to start his OWN army.

[@NateDontFly]

I totally see where you're coming from when you brought up the bug in jungle moon. I'm pretty sure right after Stevonnie was like "oh glad you're alright" which was probably Steven being like OMG THANK GOD! However, I don't think Connie would end up shattering a gem /as/ Stevonnie. I don't think Steven would allow it. However, by herself, honestly I can't say. She knows her way around with a sword, it is just good that this sword was designed to destroy the form of a gem and never the gem itself. I think Connie would do it if the situation called for it, but the sword wouldn't let her. That being said, we don't know if Connie knows everything about the Bismuth situation, so everything is up in the air.

[@nemasisdemarini8339]

Anne Frank Hiding From Hitler Bismuth literally said that Rose's sword was made to destroy the physical body of a gem, but not the gem itself. Henceforth, Steven was willing to fully attack Bismuth with it.

[@nemasisdemarini8339]

Anne Frank Hiding From Hitler Maybe if you don't use the edge, but Bismuth pretty much said that the sword was made to do no damage to a gem stone of a gem. Also, I was going to say that she literally said it, but that would be technically wrong.

[@nemasisdemarini8339]

Anne Frank Hiding From Hitler You seem to be missing the point. Bismuth, a master blacksmith by nature and experience, designed the edge of the blade to do no damage to a gemstone. That's why I said that it might work if you don't use the edge of the blade, cause if you did use it with perfect accuracy, you wouldn't even scuff the gem. Which is one of the cores of the controversies in Blue Diamonds statements in the trial. Rose's sword can't cut gemstones.

[@nemasisdemarini8339]

Anne Frank Hiding From Hitler Dude read the full posts, because I said the edge can't shatter a gem, but any other part of the weapon likely can. And I'm saying likely because we have literally never seen it happen on screen, but I didn't say it couldn't shatter at all, just that the edge couldn't. Seriously, just read the whole post.

[@nemasisdemarini8339]

Anne Frank Hiding From Hitler So you want to say that a super advanced alien species can't make a non-lethal non-maiming weapon whenever they are masters of material manipulation? In a cartoon? We the human race can do that in real life. Please explain how Bismuth was wrong her assumption that one of her greatest works dud not work the way that it was meant to.

[@marsbars99]

i think there's a big difference between killing an insect-like alien than shattering a gem (a humanoid alien). also connie's mother is a doctor so that probably shapes how she views the whole issue of injuring/killing someone. though i could definitely see her convincing herself that killing/shattering is necessary to protect steven. after all, we've seen how far steven is willing to go to protect those he cares about (turning himself into homeworld, fully expecting to face punishment). connie's apparoach to protection might just be a little more violent.

[@LePhantome273]

I think if Connie were to shatter a Homeworld Gem, it would most likely ruin their friendship, maybe even ending the relationship entirely. I mean, she wouldn't be imprisoned on Earth for it - now that Nanefua Pizza is the mayor, she would be the least likely to punish Connie for defending herself and Beach City from the invading forces that have repeatedly issued extreme damage and harm to the residents. She couldn't be bubbled, either - she'd still have to eat, not to mention her parents would most CERTAINLY disapprove of their only child being locked up for defending herself or others from harm. What I think WOULD happen in this scenario, however? Would be that they would take away Rose's Sword, and (worst case scenario) the Crystal Gems might even banish her entirely from the Temple. This could cause a LOT of resentment to fester on Connie's part - she did everything she was trained to do in a dire situation and saved lives, WHY are they mad at her for it?!? WHY is she being punished? She's a hero! Which could create a lot of interesting debates and interactions, kind of like in ATLA.

[@bettycharms]

LePhantomessa good thing rose's sword can't shatter gems.

[@baraxor]

LePhantomessa In Rose's Scabbard, Garnet stated that "countless" Gems were destroyed at the Strawberry Battlefield. Greg related what he'd learned from Rose, that "Gems were destroyed, and people too" in the Rebellion. Is it your opinion that only Crystal Gems were shattered in battle by the "evil" Homeworld armies, rather than both sides getting mauled and often broken in the heat of battle? This leads to a further question: is it a crime to shatter a Gem under any circumstances, including during mutual combat or in self-defense?

[@kenstorm707]

"imprisoned" *She's fourteen.*

[@randomatoranimator705]

baraxor I never u derstood roses thinking of not shattering during a war where the other side will kill. What Did they just bubble away all homeworlf gems they fought? That's not gonna be easy when you're being overwhelmed, and worse off, Crystal gems would have to defend a "prison" which would be a big target.

[@littleo5743]

Do not forget that Connie have pearl sword plus steve will never let connie do it

[@evaivii9436]

Dude your theories are amazing! Like, think about it. You have to take random ideas from practically nowhere, search possibly dozens of episodes sometimes all the way through, just to get proof that even remotely supports your point of view. Also after all that work then you STILL have people saying “ Nyeh nyeh nyeh you did this wrong, that never happened, if you put it this way, from this character’s point of view, blah blah blah “. That’s gotta be difficult. Give this poor man some love, okay people!?

[@CombatSportsNerd]

K. Nichole Howard That is a very great point. We have to accept the fact that theories aren't always accepted by the General Public

[@Aego384]

Queen B Basically Phoenix Wright in a nutshell

[@lilnerdy3947]

Queen B Here comes a thought! You know how the series was suggesting that Steven wasn’t the only half gem? And that rose must have learned from someone that it was possible? What if since pink diamond was small/defective she had a child with a human that she loved? We all know she was fascinated enough to have a human zoo because she liked them so much! I think pink diamond isn’t shattered but half human now. And white diamond covered it up by blaming rose for “ shattering pink diamond”

[@evaivii9436]

HOLY FUCK. THIS HAS SO MANY LIKES AAAAAAAH JEEZ TYSM

[@sarahmiko521]

Lil Nerdy I actually had that exact theory lol! Mine was that Mystery Girl was actually PD's daughter. Evidence: not only the color of her hair, but the shape of it, especially compared to the mural. Her name begins with S, maybe a parallel to Steven. I don't remember if we ever saw her navel, but I remember she had a sweater wrapped around that area. Possibly hiding her mom's gem? As for her age, it's shown Steven's is affected by his mindset. Well, MG is a party girl. She acts like a mid-twenties partier, has the mindset of one, and dresses like one, so her age reflects that. It was just a little theory I thought of for fun (that probably has a lot of holes lol)

[@WilfredCthulu]

I love the thumbnail art.

[@maestrulgamer9695]

yeeea.Is scary,but cool.

[@devilvalii]

Wilfred Cthulu We all love Discount-Supervillain (the artist)

[@hourzerox]

I'll plop this comment down here and tell ya it's from discount-supervillan from tumblr. They make lotsa SU stuff like this

[@sapphiredds6040]

Omg me too

[@spacehunternebulanm7003]

Wilfred Cthulu Agreed.

[@StarsongKey]

Yellow’s already got two fat L’s on their name, she can’t add anymore. Also, I don’t think Connie would shatter any gems unless she was emotionally compromised, like if Jasper had shattered Amethyst before Stevonnie could save her or something along those lines. I do agree her narrow-minded, straight-forward style of thinking could lead to more drastic measures, but I don’t think Steven or Garnet would let her less experienced decisions get out of hand

[@saladass2824]

If Connie shattered a gem I think Steven would drop her like a hot donut

[@okydokyloky]

Kevin_Runs_On_Dunkin giggle. she said it's pretty hot

[@candytart5178]

okydokyloky lol

[@thatonedudethatremindsthet1575]

I love how steven was the one who shattered

[@itsvaltra6534]

Honestly @SliceOfOtaku, I think you make the best videos on SU theories and your editing is great too! Keep up the great content my dude! 👍

[@nexuscenter1710]

That's a really badass thumb nail with connie. I can't see it now Connie the gem destroyer.

[@kittyjade16]

You mean you CAN see it now?

[@TheDudeWhoWalks]

No he's blind and ear blind and thought blind so he cant

[@MazoDragon]

If Connie wants to shatter Homeworld Gems, I'm certain Steven will do everything he could to talk her out of it. And if that fails, might have to fight Connie while making sure it is nonlethal. Worst case scenario: Steven and Connie stop being friends and become enemies.

[@andrewvarney5687]

I can see this becoming a legitimate issue in the future if White Diamond certainly does have mind manipulation powers!

[@xqomm]

Andrew Varney but it doesn’t work on hoomans.

[@Gigabitties]

You make that best SU videos! I actually won’t watch anyone else accept the round table if something I need answers for is there that you don’t have. Keep up that amazing work because you’re a star! *wink wink*

[@charaviolet8172]

bubble connie's entire body

[@theamazingzanetanium]

Yea because Steven’s whole body was bubbled by garnet

[@rogerramiussergeialexander5541]

Judging by the "chaps" and Steven's own experience with bubbles, they could probably do it. But that wouldn't be the problem, since I don't think bubbling actually puts things in stasis, it just keeps gems from reforming. If they put Conny in a bubble, she might run out of air or sustanince, unable to break out.

[@KingOpenReview]

Roger Ramius Sergei Alexander Chiang MacClintock It puts gems into stasis. Gems who have been bubbled and released tend to have the same state of mind they had at the moment they were defeated and don't know how long it's been.

[@rogerramiussergeialexander5541]

Isn't that just from not being allowed to reform? When a gem's physical projection is destabilized, they seem to become mostly unconscious untill they reform. If they are kept in a bubble for any amount of time, they were almost always disoriented and confused, as if they were jarred by the obstruction of being bubbled. Whereas most gems allowed to reform without any obstruction are calm and composed. I agree that bubbles effect gems and other materials in some way, I just don't think they are completely "frozen" Stay frosty and toasty friend. We will learn the secrets of SU yet!

[@graysonboi9301]

Chara Violet your profile matches that comment

[@YmmSemi]

If Connie shattered a gem Steven wouldn’t have to do anything. The crew would just write her off for half the season while Steven runs around beach city like nothings happened.

[@yalarosae]

Semi That's so true

[@daylamore3300]

He does have a filthy habit of acting like serious things never happen😐

[@deffdefying4803]

Day La'more He’s a kid, he has a fairly short attention span and he wants everyone to be happy and so he has to run around doing stuff with others while desperately trying to hide his own worries and fears and insecurities.

[@inspector5122]

deffdefying he is 14, more of a teen.

[@deffdefying4803]

Until you are 18 you are still legally a child. While he is colloquially and socially a teen, legally he is still a child.

[@PotionsMaster007]

I think the opposition of their personalities serves to balance each other. And remember that they’re both children, still plenty of development to go. I mean who here is exactly like they were at 13?

[@queenhoneybun]

I think that Connie might try to persuade Steven to shatter gems because Steven is child like and Connie is more mature, Steven thinks he can change everyone and make them good and Connie knows that they have to do what they need to do to beat homeworld, sense they are close he might do it or look at her different and push her away.

[@KingOpenReview]

If a conflict like that happened between the two, the show would have Steven be the right one.

[@neeneko]

@gloomy - sometimes I wonder if we are supposed to read Steven's 'empathy' as 'mind control'. Any time people tell him he is wrong, but he believes he is right, somehow everyone else's minds change. It would be interesting if we saw such a conflict, everyone agreed with Steven, but we as the viewers saw he was wrong.

[@ultramagnus566]

Last time I was this early Cookie Cat was still available at Gurgens off Route 109 Edit: nevermind joke ruined by a refreshing error

[@shaylajacquelyn]

I gotta say I see where people are coming from about if Connie were in Steven's position things would be different but I also think that Connie would emotionally crumble under the pressure that Steven is under. The reason that Steven is able to tackle with these difficult and complicated problems is because of his emotional intelligence, his empathy, and his ability to look at how he feels and figure it out whether that be through music or other outlets. Connie's parents raised her to focus on productivity, efficiency, and responsibility and while I love Connie, there are more important qualities to have when you're dealing with existential crisis stuff. My favorite example of Steven's emotional intelligence is from Season 1 I believe when the Gems made and obstacle course for him but they rigged and when he found out, he was mad but he heard them talking and took a moment to think about his own feelings as well as their feelings and he realized that they needed this reassurance in guiding Steven to who he is meant to be and he chose to give them a win on this one.

[@ArtOfShannonLee]

I don't disagree with the theory but I feel you missed the point of one conflict. The reason Connie was hurt is that she felt abandoned. She and Steven are a team and he impulsively went out on his own to protect her and the others. That's a problem for her because he told her she wasn't allowed to value his life above hers during the 'Do it for Her/Him' episode. Connie wasn't being her usual pragmatic and rational self when she was avoiding Steven, she was hurt! Because the way Connie sees it, even if they're doomed, they should be doomed together. She hated being left alone to worry about him and unable to do anything, for better or worse. She saw a double standard whereby Steven was allowed to play the hero and risk his life and she wasn't even though they'd discussed it and planned for such situations in advance. That's the way I see it anyway.

[@bigztails333]

This! So much this! Why has no one else comment on this seeing as it seems to be the real issue. It seems everyone has just decided that Steven's reasons were more right and justified and that Connie should just have to deal with it. But isn't what Steven pulled a double standard that he should have to address and own up to with more than just a short talk or a few anxious days of isolation?

[@getamber2671]

Zephyr Wiles What exactly would Connie do on homeworld to help though? She'd more likely than not feel hopeless as she doesn't understand the place. It was already bad enough when Lars went with Steven seeing as though he died just a little bit. Sure, Connie wants to he a hero, but logically you can't take the time to sit around making a pros and cons list to your decision in this scenario.

[@comradedyatlov4143]

Steven sacrificed himself to SAVE everyone, yet when he returns safe and sound, yet she straight up TAKES (Steals) Lion, and goes to a person she supposedly really hated's party.

[@eaglefan2569]

@@comradedyatlov4143 Yeah, he sacrificed himself, but it wasn't the best option. Yes, it worked out, and turned out to be fortunate, but if Lars hadn't hidden, the situation wouldn't have ended well. Something people tend to forget is that, if Steven had been executed, it would've pretty effectively doomed Earth and the Crystal Gems. Steven was the one who not only helped bubble the Cluster, but was also the only one who convinced it to be peaceful and could keep it calm. Steven was the glue that kept the team together, and his loss would've devastated the Crystal Gems. Steven is the one who calmed, dissuaded, and even changed the Diamond's minds. Steven was the one that was willing to take a chance on the enemy and open up possibilities. If Steven had died there and hadn't gotten INCREDIBLY lucky, when the Diamonds would return for the Cluster, the chances it would've resulted terribly would be incredibly high. The Diamonds wouldn't have stopped trying to get to the Cluster. The Crystal Gems wouldn't have Steven's protective shield to help shelter them against the attacks. They would've failed miserably. Steven has done too much that has ensured the safety of the planet, and if he had been executed and had given up, everything afterwards would've failed. He would've doomed EVERYONE he cared about, all because he wanted to make amends for what his mother had done instead of trying every available option instead of the one that was a suicide mission. Connie had every right to be mad. And she didn't steal Lion; Lion does what he wants. Lion doesn't really listen to Steven or Connie's orders, he wanders where he pleases and goes where he wants to and stays with who he wants to. In fact, actually, Connie *wanted* to make up with Steven; but she realized it wasn't something they could just work out through text, and it needed to be worked out face to face. She rode Lion to Steven's house, but no one was there, and there was a sign on the door that said "Gone vacationing". Keep in mind, Connie was upset about it at the beginning of "Dewey Wins". The "Gone vacationing" sign was left on the door when Greg and the Crystal Gems thought he needed a break and took him to a rental house in "Gemcation", which is *literally the episode after "Dewey Wins"* . She tried to get back to him on it literally within a few days of it happening but couldn't because he wasn't there. In fact, there was no time *before* Kevin Party that Connie could meet him face to face; he was gone in Gemcation, he was at the barn visiting Lapis and Peridot in "Raising the Barn", he was helping Peridot and Amethyst grow crops in the Prime Kindergarten in "Back to the Kindergarten", and he was busy with Sour Cream, Buck, Jenny, and Sadie with the band in "Sadie Killer". "Kevin Party" was the literal first available time they could actually talk face to face. She didn't even want to go to Kevin's party, but she knew that if Steven knew she'd be there, they could talk. One last thing to add: something Connie was upset about was the fact that, after Steven returned, he pretended that it was nothing; his coping mechanism for whenever he experienced something traumatic. It was something they had worked on since "Mindful Education". He was trying to pretend that him sacrificing himself wasn't a big deal because it miraculously worked out, because he didn't want to think about it and because he didn't want to hurt anyone. But the way he played it off came off as insensitive, as if he didn't care that they were worried about his wellbeing.

[@ohnevrmind]

Citrine Splashes I do agree with you,but wouldn’t you think that if your friend had been almost killed,and he miraculously came home safe,and that was a traumatic experience you think Connie would have been a little more patient with him

[@CombatSportsNerd]

Dude you always come up with some of the best freaking videos. I really hope you keep up the great and entertaining work

[@Walk_da_plank]

If anything Steven is too nice compared to Connie. We should also look at their upbringings. Compared to Connie, Steven was babied. Connie was essentially raised if success in comparison. So, yes the plot would move much faster with Connie.

[@getamber2671]

Joshey dubs Well that's assuming Connie keeps her same upbringing. If she were in Steven's place, she'd essentially be the same.

[@ohnevrmind]

Steven is more kind I agree,but babied is a bit much,he was almost killed multiple times by multiple different people,and if he did something wrong he was punished,just compared to Connie it seems he had it a lot easier because Connie’s parents are super strict

[@isaiahdooley5953]

Thank you so much for using my Bismuth gem! I'm really flattered! This is like the third gem of mine to be featured in a thumbnail and I feel blessed.

[@orchidman3421]

i want a bird blob as a pet.

[@ryunakire9839]

Diamond Dynamic lol same

[@bludiamond1414]

As long as Steven doesn’t fucking murder Connie 😂

[@al.109]

BluDiamond I would love to see that!

[@ryunakire9839]

Al*land Leal .....

[@al.109]

Libellule :3 Sorry, but I have hated Connie since Season 2. The Writers ruined her decent personality from Season 1. Wouldn't be surprised if the show would later make Connie look like Anakin in Revenge of the Sith. I would love that! Especially if it ends with Connie getting burned at the end.....

[@micahconnor8954]

In order for connie to shatter a gem, steven would have to be seconds away from death, and her just shattering her out of reflex. But I think Steven would.... wait.... I have no idea.... shoot. why did i write this comment?

[@AppleWhiteFan]

wat idea???? :333

[@mr.ligertiger]

This is why Connie is such an amazing character. She started out as a nervous, socially awkward nerd. But now, she is confident, happy and has an open affection for most of her new friends. She has an interesting character arc BUT with the new episode, she could have a huge switch in personality, considering the crewniverse does that a lot. There has been quite a few instances of foreshadowing about Steven possibly losing his right eye. Garnet’s cat is missing an eye, his right eye is the one that is bruised and when he gets a cut on his eyebrow he has a giant bandage that covers his entire eye. From experience, he would most likely faint due to either the pain or the shock. If Connie were to witness Steven “dying” she could have a total switch. I can totally imagine the whole thing where he “poofed” in the episode ‘Reunited’ where he spoke to her, or, Steven just being unconscious. She could be filled with such a huge rage that she could shatter hundreds of gems to get him back. Typing that last sentence made me think. Imagine Steven was kidnapped or stolen by Homeworld. The Crystal Gems have been bubbled and she is on her own, the only other connection to any gems is Lion. Let’s say Lion somehow takes her to Homeworld. Would she fight? I can imagine her swinging Pearl’s sword, pushing through hordes of gems, only to get knocked out. Then a shot of her waking up to the sight of something going on with Steven such as pain, him fighting, or maybe, as people have suspected, him being under the mind control of White.

[@rottie7883]

I absolutely love your channel!! Your theories and videos actually helped fuel my love for this show even farther!

[@sarahmckee7605]

This all makes complete sense! I love watching your Steven Universe Theories, Before I started watching your channel I suffered from server depression and it is getting better because your cheery voice and kind heart I would see you as a gem in the show. Keep making good progress man, I love your content.

[@youhaveheapsofgay6187]

#JusticeForJasper2018

[@emopeterparker7]

Slice is one of the only reasons I keep watching this show. Keep it up

[@danielschultz6177]

Was expecting a theory on this? It’s very.... different

[@hourzerox]

Look dude I know SU theories can be a bit far-fetched but Connie as _actually_ Bismuth is a no-no

[@emeraldgaze]

If Connie decided to start shattering gems: Sure, Steven couldn't bubbled her like Bismuth, since he can't poof Connie. But he could always use his giant bubble shield until he could get her away from the homeworld gem in question, even if it meant being stuck in there with her.

[@rubysparx]

connie would get grounded from her mom chase she did a murder

[@deffdefying4803]

Ruby Sparks Pretty sure Connie would be put in juvie, not just grounded

[@thegreendorito9095]

I'm glad that you are taking time to talk about Connie. She is a great character that is overlooked because she is human. Humans is this show have been put with filler episodes. If this a human episode, it's filler. For Connie, this the exact opposite. Connie asks questions and gets us answers. Thanks for talking about it!

[@salti3258]

One of your best videos in my opinion! :3

[@sugar-rice]

The thumbnail is pretty cool

[@renatoe9648]

I don't know Connie took it preaty bad when she hurt that kid at school, she wouldn't shater a gem or even concider it unless Steven or Pearl just got really hurt by them

[@renatoe9648]

and she fights with Rose's sword that shouldn't be capable of shatering

[@Lordxzamasu]

We need more fighting/battles in this show

[@preciousbirdpob6371]

YES!

[@glo5643]

I love that thumbnail for some reason…

[@さんげろ]

Your theory is mind boggling. I'm gonna be actually watching and making some notes for parallels! I love you, Slice!!

[@renatoe9648]

if Connie were to shater a gem Steven would be angry, but I'm guessing Garnet and Pearl woulfd make him understand that she is risking death herself and it was some kind of self defence/to save someoneand homeworld has done worst many times over

[@maestrulgamer9695]

Nope,because Garnet and Pearl would think the same about shattering.This is why they keep Bismuth in bubble.

[@renatoe9648]

the problem with Bismuth is she is unstable and atacked Seven out of a simple disagreement, they would be against the shatering in concept, but they would be able to accept it could be unavoidable in war, Garnet would argue the Steven Connie relationship ismore important and that they can talk and get past it and Pearl would be capable of shatering herself spetially if it was for Rose. After all they all accepted Rose after they though she shatered Pink

[@getamber2671]

Renato E Given Garnet's constant attitude toward Blue Diamond ("She's a shatterer!") I would think not.

[@lucysmith9749]

I personally don’t believe that Connie would shatter gems, but remember she is the more rational one of them, and shattering gems is the equivalent of killing someone, and killing isn’t rational at all, but if she did want to, I bet Steven would lead her to see that it wasn’t right.

[@deffdefying4803]

Lucy Smith “Killing isn’t rational at all” Tell that to the various armies

[@clairemercer3099]

Connie though intelligent and mature lacks Steven's compassion. Thanks to Pearl she is growing up to be quite ruthless. Considering she knows nothing about Homeworld I can see her and Steven clashing.

[@AtticaKish]

I LOVE how your theories take into account the tone of the show and the conventions of proper storytelling. I absolutely think that there's a clash between Connie and Steven coming up as you described (and it'd be brilliant for it to tie back around to Bismuth, I would hate for the character to be forgotten just because she was bubbled.) I think it could even be coming up soon? After all, iirc Connie and Steven are still fused and in hostile territory (well, space.) A reoccurring theme of fusion is how it can go wrong when the people fusing are of two different minds. Steven and Connie coming into conflict with each other could potentially cripple the fusion when they need it most.

[@ShadowMaster3612]

Man, do I love these theories! Also, random thought I had after hearing Connie is "prone to seeing a single solution" ...So is Connie 'math', cause you know, one solution? And Steven is maybe 'science' because there can be different outcomes to the same experiment. ...Sorry. My mind is still on school, lol.

[@AppleWhiteFan]

lol

[@sashimidaiouika9862]

"theres enough inklings" *a faint crowd exclaiming woomy erupts in the distance*

[@melosunny]

????????????????

[@nigward3639]

I was watching old episodes of Steven universe and the giant hand jasper and peridot were in, is there any chance that that hand could be emeralds because the diamonds have a arm as well as a hand but emerald is a elite gem, i don't know it was just a dumb theory

[@MargaretRodriguez9GenY]

Awesome theory Slice!! I would *LOVE* to see this go down. I personally wasn't to happy with the conflict Connie and Steven had from Dewey Wins- Kevin Party, but I think it was also because of the execution. But seeing an arguably more drastic problem like this happening would be fascinating. P.S I love whoever did the title card for this video. It's both Bad Ass and kinda funny😂.

[@dillthoughs]

Imagine steven vs connie

[@maestrulgamer9695]

Steven win.(if he don't get affected emotionaly)

[@NagiyevFan]

yea it would probably be like with amethyst, but they wouldn't tell each other about being the worst

[@ANDRUATTAN]

steven would beat connie like obi wan vs anakin but steven would mutilate connie he would just ethir take her with him or (this would be very dark) leave her on homeworld.

[@ANDRUATTAN]

wouldnt

[@cocoloco6060]

SHE DOESNT WANNA SHATTAR ANYONE!

[@infamouskano]

The thumbnail for this video wassss doooope also video.... 👌🏼

[@Hulk1566]

Yo Slice. Watching your vids of SU theories and discussions shows how much love you have for the show. Great job man!

[@gerberblanco5977]

I love ur vids !!pls keep on making them

[@princessaur]

I think the coolest thing about Slice is he tends to make videos on things you never thought of before.

[@rowanrockel2009]

Connie can be bubbled, she’ll just be awake and conscious

[@coreyoak]

steven: stabs connie connie: doesnt poof and instead bleeds and dies steven: *shocked pikachu face* Steven: ohhhh not a gem

[@siccandtwistted]

I fucking love Connie

[@NagiyevFan]

DUDE SAME

[@peytononeil3287]

wonderful video! i always look forward to your posts. You and Fictional Crystals are some of my all time favorite KZbin channels. You guys have me checking my subscriptions several times a day. Keep up the good work!!! also, maybe we should revisit an episode on what we know about gem tech now. Nobody talks about the gem engines anymore but we have learned so much!

[@jackscrivens9520]

1:15 Steven, move your eyes somewhere else

[@Nyanonmous]

Anytime SoO says he loves me at the end just makes me so happy. Im going through a hard time in my life and I needed that. Thank you!

[@mitski3088]

Connie shatters a home world gem... *Connie come home to her mum and dad* Connie's mum and dad: what did you do with steven? Connie: oh nothing much JUST RIP A GEM AND SHATTERED IT CHANCE AT SURVIAL MHAMAHA MAHA AMAHAAMAHHA!

[@baraxor]

Question for the board in general: is it a crime to shatter a Gem under any circumstances, including during battle or in self-defense? I'd be willing to bet that Rose (before her sword was created), Garnet, Pearl, Bismuth and quite a few of the other Crystal Gems at the least inadvertently shattered gemstones and thus killed Homeworld opponents in various battle over the centuries. Are all of them therefore incapable of being associated with the morally immaculate Steven Universe?

[@AkitaSyn]

I *HATED* Connie for getting mad at Steven. I mean you could have saved like 3 episode if they just talked it out.

[@AkitaSyn]

Yes exactly!

[@oliviaheimmay19]

I agree, but at the same time, Connie’s only 12.5 or 13 (I don’t remember) hormones are kicking in and sometimes it causes irrationality, especially when it comes to emotions. I remember I didn’t talk to someone for a LONG time after they made me angry. Yes Connie’s mature for her age but nothing can stop hormones

[@eaglefan2569]

1. You'd get mad too if the person who wouldn't let you sacrifice yourself for them and promised you'd work *as a team* went ahead and not only broke that promise, but had basically no chance of ever coming back. Then when said person *did* come back, they tried to play it off as if it wasn't a big deal and that they were all worried over literally nothing. It came off as insensitive that he disregarded those thoughts and feelings so easily, even though he didn't mean to and was just trying to cope. Keep in mind that Steven also got *incredibly* lucky. Had Lars not hidden in the ship and died, Steven most likely would've died on Homeworld, which effectively dooms and screws over everyone he was trying to protect, because he helped bubble the Cluster, and he was the only one that could keep it calm, and his shield was the only thing that could protect against a Diamond attack, and when the Diamonds would've returned for the Cluster, the Crystal Gems would've failed MISERABLY. So, yeah, what he did was really selfish, and undermined everything they had been training for. 2. She *did* try to talk to Steven. Such a thing shouldn't have been resolved through texts, it was a serious issue. She was upset about it at the beginning of "Dewey Wins". She took Lion back to Steven's house to try and talk to him but no one was home and a "Gone vacationing" sign was on the door; which was there during "Gemcation"; the *literal* next episode. There was no good time afterwards that she could've talked to him face to face; he was at the barn visiting Lapis and Peridot in the next episode, "Raising the Barn", helping Peridot and Amethyst grow crops in the Prime Kindergarten in the episode after that, "Back to the Kindergarten", and was busy forming a band with Sadie, Sour Cream, Buck, and Jenny in the episode afterwards, "Sadie Killer". "Kevin Party" was the literal first opportunity they could actually *meet* somewhere and talk it out. She *tried* to do it earlier but wasn't able to *because Steven wasn't there to talk to* . Do people just hate on Connie just to hate on her and ignore the things she says? She literally stated in their talk in "Kevin Party" that she tried reaching out to him and he was gone vacationing. Actually think about the reasoning and the justification before you hate needlessly.

[@CraftyMaelyss]

4:56 Bit off topic but this could have been foreshadowing Mindful Education. She has a ribbon that resembles a butterfly on the front of her dress. Also on the topic of bubbling, we've seen that with Monster Reunion, food like the bag of chips could be bubbled and not expire(to our knowledge) so its possible that bubbling could work on a human, depending on the situation, as a temporary restraint.

[@joshuaadeosun5709]

Nice video Slice. However, I wanted to talk about a part of the video when you were talking about character reversion or something like that. While I didn't like Lars' character regression, I could actually understand a little bit on why he acted like that on that. However, Connie's character regression was way off for Connie in my opinion. Connie is supposed to be matured and use logic. I'm not saying she shouldn't have emotions because she is logical and matured but she should have used logic to analyze that even in the best case scenario that Stevonnie beats Topaz and Aquamarine, the situation would have turned out worse. I like how you, Slice, talk about the bad consequences of Steven and Connie fusing even in the best scenario because the likelihood of Stevonnie fighting Topaz and Aquamarine would most likely end in defeat which would could mean people getting hurt, killed, or getting captured and taken to the human zoo. That is the logic Connie should have used be she didn't and cared more about her hurt emotions than logic. Next, Connie was a hypocrite. Connie got mad at Steven in season 2 I believe because Steven refused to text or call Connie because he wanted to protect her. Steven did that for like a day or 2. Connie ignores Steven for 3 WEEKS for her hurt feelings which makes Steven so damn stressed and worried. Finally, Connie doesn't even apologize for lashing out on Steven after he had come back from an emotionally draining trip/adventure in homeworld and that she ignored Steven for 3 weeks but Steven apologizes because he made the best choice which would have protected more people. Connie's character regression was way off character, hypocritical, and was based on her emotions more than on logic which has helped her before in many occasions.

[@nemasisdemarini8339]

Joshua A Quick question. How often do you ignore the feelings of hurt when someone you really like leaves, probably to their death, without even trying to get a better 'at the time' scenario? Also, I do not mean to say that if they fought, no matter what things would have been better, but to a human, who very clearly follows survival instinct for themselves and the person who just tried to martyr themselves, I'd imagine that they'd be at the very least a little upset. Especially for someone in the age range of pre-teens.

[@joshuaadeosun5709]

Well the first thing I want to say is that Steven sacrificing himself was probably the best scenario because I don't see Stevonnie beating Topaz and even if she does, how is she going to beat Aquamarine with her wand. I think that Connie can be sad about Steven leaving and probably dying but I think she took it to an extreme by ignoring him for 3 weeks and just acting like an (pardon my language) asshole. The reason I say this is because she didn't even ask if Steven was okay and didn't apologize for ignoring him for 3 weeks. I am kind of like Connie imo. I act older than my age, I'm pretty mature, and I am really smart. I'm around the same age as Connie as well. The only difference is that she seems to be more emotional and I am more logical and I don't really empathize with people as well. My dad acts the same way so I might get it from him. If I was in that situation, I would be sad if my best friend left as a sacrifice but I would also realize that if he hadn't sacrificed his life, I might be in a worse condition or place. I would also analyze what the most probable scenario would be in the case and realize that fusing might not be the choice in that situation. Since I am a boy, putting myself in the situation would probably be a tad different. I would probably be taking to Steven hoping he is okay and then tell him that I was really sad he left and sacrificed himself. If I needed space, i would tell him that I need some time to think and that I need a week or so off. By the next day, i would probably go back to Steven's house and play video games with him. I get what you are saying and Connie can be sad and upset that Steven sacrificed himself to homeworld. The biggest reason why I am mad is because she took it to an extreme. I feel like I would have reacted in a way different way than Connie would and many different people would have different reactions. You might act the same way as Connie or very differently. I just feel like ignoring someone for 3 weeks and not apologizing especially when it is hinted that Steven and Connie like each other is not the way to go when dealing with a situation like that.

[@nemasisdemarini8339]

Joshua A First off, I meant to imply that I thought that Steven did the right thing in that situation, so sorry for the confusion. Second off, in response to what you said about Connie, I have one word that makes a difference. Hormones. People have different hormonal responses to things, especially people of different genders. And finally, JESUS you can make long comments. I sort of skimmed it after a while so I'm likely missing some points that you put in but oh well.

[@joshuaadeosun5709]

Yea my bad on the first point. To your second point, I agree. I said about the same thing in my previous comment that different people have different reactions but thanks for giving me the real term/definition (not being sarcastic btw). Finally, yes I do write long comments a lot. I hate writing but when I get heated on a good topic, I tend to make long comments in an argument.

[@nemasisdemarini8339]

Hey no problem on the long comments thing, I do it to. But hey, this discussion came to a better end than my last one in the RWBY community. The dude I was talking to over there didn't even seem to think.

[@gabef.218]

Connie shatters regular homeworld gem: she is but in a freezer. Connie shatters elite homeworld gem: she is put in a refrigerator. Connie shatters white diamond: she becomes new leader cause she shattered strongest diamond.

[@superrotting6940]

Connie is my least favorite character next to lapis

[@sakuraogami6885]

Jamjamtherodent ARE WE THE SAME PERSON I FRIGGIN HATE LAPIS, connie MIGHT (if this theory isnt true) be climbing up my list

[@superrotting6940]

One and Only Bill Cipher I’ve always hated Connie she’s just rude

[@nucleonegro9762]

I think lapis is the worst of the two, she’s kinda selfish and very antisocial

[@ANDRUATTAN]

connie didnt understand steven had to turn him self in otherwise they would be exposed

[@fortinjack77]

This is truly amazing and profoundly inspiring video .:) Your theories are indeed, truly thought provoking and insightful, Thank you so very much for your amazing job.:D

[@blueboy697]

You are so odd with your words. I kinda feel like you could make me believe garnet was white diamond or something...

[@machineoflememe8020]

but gems don't have blood Connie what did you do She got revenge on Kevin Maybe that's why lion is missing Connie what have you done I'm spooked

[@india7140]

IVE.NEVER.BEEN.SO.EARLY.

[@mikaelafulks7373]

Does bubbling only work on gems? Because when garnet bubbled Steven and teleported him into the temple he wasn’t just a gem, he’s half organic so could Lars and the off colors be bubbled and teleported to earth that way?

[@inspector5122]

Mikaela Fulks think there is a limit on teleportation

[@fandemanga3378]

This will be a big mess in SU... Another reason for adding a 6 season to the show XD! But, even if she's rational and such, i wouldn't agree that, rather, i may begin to dislike a bit her(or not, i dont know). I mean, with bismuth, i understand that and i still really appreciate her, but i dont think it will be the same reaction with Connie. Well i still dont really know how i will react O.o Thanks for this vidéo i discover your channel recently and i love it, :3

[@nafsikaeuripi7]

Connie was mad at Steven surrendering himself to homeworld not because she didn't have experience of handling a real dangerous situation, where one might do something not considering the whole team, but because Steven was the one to make her believe that in a real battle they were supposed to be together (sworn to the sword ep). So when he did what he did she felt like he wasnt true to his words.

[@deborah1596]

Wow I'm early✌️

[@Dakarai_Knight]

Connie can’t bubble gems so if she took one down she might have to shatter her just to keep her from reforming. Only to find out her sword cant shatter gems.

[@sugar-rice]

Wait...... What???

[@sakuraogami6885]

Hannah Johnson OH MY GOD YOUR PROFILE PIC IS HAMILTON WITH THE SU COLORS OMFFGG

[@pyroarceusz2987]

I cant stop watching this ;-; , keep up the work,I always watch ur videos,i even draw ur theories sometimes...

[@EclipticStar25]

I disagree with this idea

[@deffdefying4803]

Fiery Collector 👍

[@chaup1303]

I need Steven to fix me and my moms eyes

[@brycelavender2255]

Steven-Connie bismuth is evil Connie- in my eyes the crystal gems are evil

[@andrewvarney5687]

Revenge of the Sith reference................nice!!!

[@brycelavender2255]

Andrew Varney you underestimate my power

[@andrewvarney5687]

Don't try it

[@brycelavender2255]

Andrew Varney AHHHHHHH

[@brycelavender2255]

Maestrul Gamer it's a Star Wars joke

[@bluepeach5010]

I think that Connie views as one problem, one solution. While Steven considers all angles. I can see them arguing because Connie thinks this is the only way, while Steven tries to go the alternate route like he's always done (rebubbling Bismuth, Helping the gems by becoming a watermelon, Bubbling the entire Cluster so they wouldn't destroy it,etc.)

[@sakuraogami6885]

BluePeach They COULDNT destroy the cluster.

[@bluepeach5010]

Yeah, but even still. Steven passed out because he could *feel* the pain the cluster was in and he *talked* to them.

[@DJVaughan]

I have mixed feelings on Connie. On the right, I don’t like her in the show. She stop any hint of a gem winning Stevens heart 💜 ( Lapis, Peridot or Amethyst to name a few ), sucks all the good stuff for our main character away like she’s Thaddeus Venture and just fells out of place for so many reasons like caring just slightly more for the magic adventures than Steven, being wedged in as Steven connection to humanity early on and always having to be around for at least the start or very end of any development for Steven and/or the main plot. Mini plots for the season like Jasper or the cluster, not important. Steven development and space ( the Themes for season 4 and 5? ), all over it. The first 6 or so episodes after the trial were at least split their focus on her and she only in 10% of that collective. And in both season 4 and 5 their are episodes that “focus” Stevonnie that have hallucination issues that develop the main themes but needs to spend half the time on Connie’s side of things, less then a quarter on the the theme and over a quarter on padding or a song. On the left, I really like Connie. If you told you wanted to make where the style and construct was Adventure Time mets Samurai Jack mets Star Vs The Forced of Evil Mets W.I.T.C.H. and you were making Connie, plucked straight from Steven Universe, I’d green light you immediately and give 3 months to work out a plot before work on any episodes begins, cause a stylistic hybrid of those successful shows sound awesome and Steven Universe has already proven how good a main character Connie is.

[@deffdefying4803]

Daniel Vaughan Dude, any Gem “winning Steven’s heart” would be _paedophilia_

[@DJVaughan]

deffdefying They are ageless beings, that can live to the end of time. The 3 I’m mentioned fit in terms of personality, in a range of tween to teen that Steven fits into, despite that he looks 10 when he’s 14, a 15 birthday episode coming up any time now. It’s one thing to be like that with Human characters but being like that with gems is ridiculous, it’s like Timelords. They have the potential to live so long whilst new ones are being made that it’s insane to hold them to that kind of standard that doesn’t really apply to them. Will you be okay with it when Steven turns 18 and looks the same. Will you call the cops on 16 year old Connie if she becomes official with Steven. That kind of logic has no place in this discussion. It’s like a suicide vest, you’ll poke holes if someone else standpoint but yours won’t be doing so well either.

[@deffdefying4803]

Daniel Vaughan They don’t celebrate their own birthdays but they acknowledge that they are thousands of years old. And Steven and Connie becoming ‘official’ would not be paedophilia. That would just be underage love. :)

[@cat-tr3qu]

Daniel Vaughan no thanks.the gems are like mother figures for him

[@LeoAnnastasia]

I agree with all of this completely (especially the first paragraph)

[@allthingshyper]

I think it's definitely possible for Connie to have a moment where she truly sees no answer but to shatter a gem, since the issue with Homeworld is getting deeply serious. However I suspect Steven will be able to talk her out of it easier than Rose and Bismuth because Connie, at the end, is still a human kid, and knows that there could be other choices. Bismuth knew only the Homeworld way of thinking for most of her life and that, I suspect, helped cloud her judgement.

[@FREETHEBAY]

No views 4th

[@thingtalope571]

Slice of otaku i love ur speculation and therories and i think ur awesome!!

[@harukano9930]

Second!

[@_z10n1x]

Harukano Goo for you. No one cares.

[@pringlesman222]

Harukano o rly

[@lex4823]

merch please this channel is so cool keep up the good work and videos!

[@jan-harmsalomons2400]

first like

[@theonewhoasked3239]

I think If Connie shatters a gem Steven and pearl will cut off all training and steven would put her in a box.

[@On_the_Virgil05]

Hadn't even thought about the bug part but...you're right. Steven always prefers his shield (defensive) over Rose's sword (offensive). He likes to work things out peacefully, and doesn't resort to violence as quickly as Connie does. With Rose's sword shattered (haha, thanks Blue) I have to wonder what Connie's new weapon will be...a sword, yes, but will it be like Rose's? Or will it have the ability to shatter Gems? Cause if it does end up having that ability...I don't want Connie anywhere near Steven, much less fused with him.

[@GreenNinja70]

SliceofOtaku I love Connie character, she brings that realism and intellectual mind to Steven world. She's grown so much from Bubble Buddies to now. Her participation in Stranded relieves me knowing she's not being ignored, and will an even more greater role in the plot now. The only issue I have with her character was from the recent bomb where she ignored Steven for nearly a month, didn't even bother to send him a text saying she didn't want talk, nor did she apologize after Steven made his apology.

[@smurfcho]

Wait... can you bubble connie? Was steven only bubbleable because he had a gem? I Just got curious.

[@ashtonpeterson4618]

I would like to see Connie and Steven having an argument about whether peaceful solutions are always an option or not. As hard as it would be to watch, it would give a mature realism to the universe, and growth for the characters, Steven in particular. Steven has never intentionally harmed another person to the point where he has tried to kill them. The closest thing is him stabbing Bismuth with Rose's sword, but I think that was mostly fears and instincts to keep him alive. I would like to point out that the gems "poofing" largely serves as a way for fighting to occur without maiming or death. If Bismuth were a human, or some other species besides a gem, she would have most likely died from the attack. At some point, (at least if realism became more of a thing in the later part of the show) Steven would have to realize that peaceful solutions are not always an option. There are people and situations that will always demand sacrifice.....This comment took a darker turn than I thought it would.....Either way, that's what I would do if I was part of the story writing team. I know the show is toned down for kids 98% of the time, but I wish it would become more mature at least some of the time. I LOVE the show, and it doesn't shy away from emotions, relationships, or other difficult things, but it could have potential for a more mature story for when he gets older.