[Critical Analysis] Theodore Roosevelt vs Winston Churchill. Epic Rap Battles of History

[@bobrhubarbtv591]

I like how both Dan Bull's characters start with asking if someone can pass him alcohol. "Oi, Mate! Pass the liquor!" And "Pass me a cigar and a large glass of Brandy"

[@Mat4yo]

cool connection!

[@fairygoodmuller8065]

BoBrhubarb TV hehehe hinting at Dan's alcoholism lol

[@ihittennis7032]

Have you seen the amount of Pubs we have?? Keep calm and order a pint!

[@pringelsthegamefreak]

Lol

[@TheTheorizer]

I find that (in every ERB season) the episode RIGHT before the finale, is my favourite. I loved this one, I loved Ceaser vs Zulu, i loved Washington vs Wallace, and I LOVED Mozart vs Skrillex. Penultimately epic!

[@seanwattsmoore8507]

The Theorizer Caesar vs Zulu was meh

[@Mat4yo]

weird, huh? they usually go for a knockout 1v1 matchup for the penultimates, that's why

[@TheTheorizer]

Mat4yo Yeah :D

[@pokevenom314]

Caesar vs Zulu and Mozart vs Skrillex were both incredible

[@TomboTime]

eh, IMO Shaka Zulu's lines were pretty weak for the most part in terms of burns, but I agree with everything else.

[@micah9639]

What no mention of Roosevelt's historical mentions? digging ditches through an isthmus = building the Panama Canal rough riding down to Cuba = when he commanded the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War in Cuba I keep my rhymes pure like my food and drugs = when he passed the Food and Drug Act (FDA)

[@pinkroseperson256]

You can find the actual historical references anywhere, what Mat does isn’t really explaining the meaning of the lyrics, but instead the rhymes and the general tone of the battle.

[@thomamos3250]

Give my big stick a suckles? Get that reference?

[@pinkroseperson256]

Yes, I get the reference.

[@jennypenny8635]

The reference to him being shot actually happened. At the start of one of his speeches, he got shot by someone. Instead of getting medical attention, however, he continued an hour long speech, saying: "Ladies and Gentleman, as you may have noticed, I have been shot. However, a bullet can't stop the Bull Moose."

[@rogerpayne2714]

I love the line about how Roosevelt was " Born asthmatic you're going to choke hard while I wake up everyday and chain smoke cigars" Not sure why but it's my favorite line in this battle.

[@nathanback2544]

I feel like there’s a small nugget that everyone seems to miss in the rap: Grow a SPRUCE mustache isn’t a reference to Roosevelt being able to grow a mustache as suggested in the video, it’s actually a reference to Roosevelt’s involvement with establishing national parks. He helped found the Sierra Club and did a lot of Conservation work. This also comes back to bite him with the, “while you were back home opening national parks!” line from Churchill. Love the video, just found your channel.

[@TheDragonHistorian]

I think the diss about the size of the UK was more effective because Churchill wanted to preserve the Empire but ultimately failed. Roosevelt also had imperialist tendencies, so he's telling Churchill, "Look what your Empire has become compared to the one I built."

[@Mat4yo]

good one!

[@hoppermantis7615]

Wheres the heroine bitches !?

[@devonmapper3250]

Although, he compared Britain to a state. Not the UK. Britain is not the country, nor is the UK. Technically, the UK is a nation, but still, Britain and UK aren't the same thing.

[@muffintime10]

Not really, the empire at the time was bigger than the U. S.

[@branchy1186]

But it fell apart, that was the point

[@rizrizhaha]

I watched a reaction/analysis of the battle from another person and they mentioned that "I''ll fight you and I'll beat ya see?" could allude to the fact that Roosevelt lost sight in one eye from a boxing match. So if this is a reference, Churchill basically states that he could beat Roosevelt whether it be a military, rap or boxing battle and that he might leave him Roosevelt blinder. Could be reaching, but I think it fits well enough to be considered.

[@Mat4yo]

Sounds like an after-the-fact reference but I can *see* it happening

[@rizrizhaha]

Yeap, that's the guy.

[@monkeyking10192003]

Hariz Zahir I saw that reaction like a week or two ago

[@monkeyking10192003]

***** Someone already commented that to him, so he knows now.

[@TheCarbonMirror]

i thought "beat ya see" was an allusion to "beat you on the sea" since they had just talked about fighting on the beaches and the UK was historically famous for its powerful navy.

[@nutburger]

Winston's Rushmore line could be a jab at EpicLloyd being known as nicepeter's "sidekick" since Lloyd is in the "band" with 3 characters that Peter played. Again, breaking the fourth wall

[@Mat4yo]

oh haha that's great

[@tombombadil8142]

Em, for me, this is a clear reference to Deep Purple's "In Rock" album. I can't believe this didn't come up.

[@Kowal_conditioning]

I thought it was kinda more so cause Roosevelt is the least known president on rushmore

[@randomchicken01]

Dude, tossed away is clearly better. You don't pick food off your plate, you toss it into the bin, or at least scrape it. Come on, dude.

[@mlorax6725]

Did you realise, right at the end (when it turned black and white) there was lightning flashing and throughout that while Theodore did his verse it had him riding a horse, and when Winston did his verse it had soldiers in the air with parachutes slowly gliding down onto the battlefield.

[@gideonpowers9950]

If they would like an obscure battle idea, I have Taylor Swift vs. King Henry the VIII. Because both of them have a lot of exes

[@thejoesamexp]

Gideon Powers kayne west as a third party rapper

[@Mat4yo]

hahaha Ive heard that before

[@fourchan8225]

Gideon Powers Taylor Swift vs. Beyonce

[@yaboialex8862]

@@fourchan8225 that doesnt make any sense. It not clever like the one above.

[@Brentendo11]

Ehh, I disagree with the "picked off" part. I think what roosevelt was trying to say there less that he was being deliberate and removing specific lives (which picked off insinuates) and was moreso referring to the complete carelessness of just throwing away allied lives in the Gallipoli campaign in WW1 in which churchill was a commanding officer, likening churchill's treatment of his soldiers to that of someone throwing away the scraps of an eaten meal. In short, roosevelt is saying that churchill didn't value the lives of his soldiers, so he sucks.

[@ZenSponge]

I know this is two years late, but, thanks! That was driving me crazy.

[@flamewolfscout3978]

Okay, good, I'm not the only one who felt "picked off" was not a good choice for that part. And yeah, you've said what I was gonna say and more.

[@girllover12940]

Agreed. That bugged me..

[@lordtrigon1733]

Bugged me too, “picked off” simply doesn’t work as Churchill’s decisions at Gallipoli don’t line up with the phrase. “Tossed away lives” is is much more accurate to what he was accused of, it was perfect already.

[@AspelShuyin]

I randomly stumbled onto this. This is seriously a 24 minute critical analysis of an Epic Rap Battle episode. This is peak Internet and I love it.

[@tadhgknight3484]

Rory Walker I did the same but a year later

[@XxAgeofLovexX]

Bully means like admirable, jolly or worthy, it's a phrase Theodore used alot.

[@Mat4yo]

Bully!

[@XxAgeofLovexX]

Bully for you! :D

[@Mono.5140]

Dion Rimmer I’m into fitness digging ditches through inismes

[@mrenygma181]

Rough-ridin on to Cuba like, "WHAT'S UP, BITCHEEEEESSS!"

[@GhastlyG]

I keep my rhymes pure just like my food and drugs

[@JackWolf10]

I recognised the WC joke first time, but then again I am British

[@Mat4yo]

crazy

[@dylanthecurator9068]

stella I no, he means British

[@Azquine]

I did not, and i am also British. But then again i have never heard anyone actually use the term here.

[@nathanosafoomane6224]

@Felipe Segura yh

[@qualitycontenteveryday6288]

Aye I love your Inbetweeners videos

[@olivergoodchild6324]

Best Rap Battle of the Season

[@archeronskis]

there's one more left, although I agree that it is the best so far.

[@jfarrar19]

The last one could be better. Maybe.

[@seanwattsmoore8507]

ZakAttackz JRR Tolkien vs George RR Martin

[@jakeseager6090]

imo its alexander the great vs ivan the terrible, this, and then wonder woman vs. stevie wonder

[@sinancothebest]

To me the best ones are Ivan vs Alexander and Darwin vs Ketchum

[@troy2286]

Bully was also a saying from the early 1900s that was popular in America, meaning wonderful or great.. It was used like a sarcastic form of good in phrases like bully for you instead of good for you

[@Mat4yo]

Bully!

[@FirstRisingSouI]

I also think the way the match ended suggested the two were going to keep at it for hours after the video ended.

[@Mat4yo]

oh yeah

[@donaldjgumpofficial5754]

I'd love a sequel between them as well as a James Bonds battle again.

[@bradystutorials]

Also, I thought it was cool that both of Dan's characters in ERB started their raps by asking for a drink.

[@ethanhenard5888]

Oi mate pass the liquor

[@bradystutorials]

It's Jack The Ripper.

[@emilchristophersen3354]

Tanner Brown Jack the rapper, following you right until the dawn of twitter.

[@tamojitray2584]

+Emil Christophersen I'ma human trigger warning,through the night until the morning.

[@doubleuploadlol3291]

Emil Christophersen That made no sense

[@TrippyFox]

I love ERB but when they have 2 historical figures rapping it makes me so happy, it's nice being a history nerd

[@Mat4yo]

haha I feel ya

[@McFly85]

*B U T I F R U S H M O R E W A S A B A N D , T H E N Y O U ' D P L A Y B A S S !*

[@pepethefrogbtbx4249]

McFly A BULLET CAN'T STOP THE BULL MOOSE, TR WILL GIVE WC THE FULL DEUCE

[@monkeyking10192003]

WHATEVER SH** YoU THROW AT ME, ILL JUST RETURN TO SENDER! ILL BATTLE TO THE END AND ILL NEVER SURRENDER!!!!!

[@KartonicChannelCoolDude]

CittaV Box Да, you want to mess with me?

[@monkeyking10192003]

Tonic Channel wut no, i mean the lyrics

[@paulieag]

@tonic channel I spit hot borsche when I'm crushing these beats 😂

[@aydenarsenault1786]

I disagree with what he said about the dinner plate line. You choose what to take off. Churchill didn't just go "You can die, you can die, I'll save you." Tossed away works better because he didn't care about the extra lives being taken. Just like you wouldn't care about the extra food you're putting in the trash.

[@Mat4yo]

it's not that we disagree, it's just you prefer the other option - I prefer neither but wanted to open the door to another idea the two ideas are derived from different points of the eating experience: picking off being at the beginning of a meal and tossed away being at the end

[@mikeburrell1433]

Hey man, just a quick point about the Gallipoli/scraps off a plate part. The point they are making is that Churchill threw away lives there, like throwing food scraps into a bin, he didn't pick at them like a picky eater. They are suggesting that it was a callous and uncaring act, so their words actually fit perfectly.

[@rddragonman]

well, Roosevelt did lead the rough riders, partake in pugilism, hunt big game and eat a bullet in the middle of a speech and still finish the speech. he was pretty badass.

[@Mat4yo]

damn right

[@rddragonman]

I got a reply!

[@connorcoates2751]

ryan davis he also refused to have the bullet removed from his chest, and he finished 90 more minutes of his speech

[@user-df4em1dk8x]

This is personally my favorite battle since it came out. And when it was released I've been waiting ever since for this video. Keep doing what your doing, because you're great at it.

[@Mat4yo]

so happy to hear that! thanks!

[@JBerg_]

WC meaning toilet really isn't that difficult. Many languages still use that to refer to a toilet.

[@LiamH2004]

Zoals het nederlands

[@TheRealMonkeyrogue]

My generation definitely knows it well. But then, we all performed and/or saw The Diary of Ann Franke once a year.

[@lazer_4]

Yay! You finally uploaded this! Hope ya get better! And also, happy new year!

[@Mat4yo]

great! thanks! happy new year!

[@lunerblade13]

18:55 from what i heard from a commenter was that winston and theodore both boxed. you could take that line as winston challenging theodore that no matter where they fought be it the battlefield, on a rap field, or a boxing ring he would beat him. it could explain the fighting pose winston makes during this line.

[@jorgelopez-pr6dr]

You have to confess that the Gallipoli incident was a black dot to Churchill's s record. It cost lives needlessly under Turkish bullets. Second World War reedemed him.

[@TeppicTheAbysswalker]

19:00 I think you omitted the structure of the Churchill's quote the used lines were based on in this judgement. The quote is long and refers to a number of places one can fight someone, which Dan sums up by simply saying that whatever the theatre shall be, his victory is undisputed.

[@brewdog6717]

The bull moose is not a reference to hunting. It is a reference to when Theodore said in an interview "I feel as strong as a bull moose!"

[@comradeluka8001]

Brewdog1488 WRONG Thats the reference when John Flammang Schrank shot teddy, and then without going to the hospital but rather on that speech he prepared, shouting to the crowd:"IT TAKES MORE THAN THAT, TO TAKE OUT A BULL MOOSE"!!

[@chaddewolf3526]

Brewdog1488 The reference is hunting. The Bull Moose thing is the obvious meaning.

[@jdp_ee]

Why isn't Mat4yo an actor in ERB yet

[@Mat4yo]

at least they had me as a writer

[@dcarterm8371]

Nintenimal Well he has helped write stuff

[@brendancartin9525]

Nintenimal too far

[@EmmaBonn96]

Mat4yo you deserve more! I saw you as Peewee!

[@greggcayman5031]

IMO, Dan Bull is brilliant at emulating the character he is rapping. Dan Bull did a fantastic job there. What really annoyed me the most was the fact that that they use the Union of the United Kingdom and morph it into Alabama. This is factually incorrect. England is the size of Alabama, but UK is the size of Wyoming or Oregon. This I thought was poor form. England does not have a legislative government, Britain has a parliament. As for the 'Parks, Yes' that just seemed to be an emulation of Churchill's idiosyncratic speech was in parliament. a missed opportunity was where Roosevelt regretted his love of war and conquest after Cuba, and shame They didn't let Churchill had a go at him for this. Also Churchill was a European Prince, his family was given the status of royalty after Blenheim, and there are plenty accounts that the Queen received great guidance from Churchill to save a very fragile monarchy. All of these could've been used. Also Mat4yo, Big Ben is the largest bell in the tower - the tower however is known as Elizabeth Tower. :)

[@christianb3093]

Best ERB in ages! Btw I like that you used the music of the rap battle as the background to your analysis. Lets it flow nicely.

[@Mat4yo]

thanks for the feedback!

[@CukiKuin]

Love this series, even more since this battle in special satisfies my nerdy side You have no idea how much I was waiting for it! ;w;

[@Mat4yo]

that makes me feel awesome! thanks!

[@CukiKuin]

Mat4yo Thanks to you, keep it up! /o/

[@LaffTwous]

Your videos are so dang entertaining. Keep em coming, man. Can't wait for what you'll bring in 2017.

[@Mat4yo]

Happy to hear that, the content won't disappoint!

[@Bobsyagod]

I also thought the "put you in a pram so you can throw your toys out" was a rebuttal to the "thank god for Pearl Harbour" line, dissing US letting the world burn because they didn't want to go to war, but were quite willing to throw all their military toys across to UK rather then coming themselves. As well as arriving in Europe after the tide had already turned to showing off their toys in a show of power as Berlin fell.

[@christiani1561]

Loved the video but i think picked lives off wouldnt have worked as well as tossed because tossed implies carelessness saying that Winston doesnt care about lives of his troops and he doesnt care about all the food he has because of how privileged he is

[@Mat4yo]

makes sense

[@screwistic]

Chrizimon I that also rymed a bjt

[@screwistic]

Bit

[@anuel3780]

Wait, just check the video again. The introduction of characters shows Churchill showing the V sign.

[@BYtheHORNsGaming]

The "any way you want to fight I'll fight you and I'll beat ya see?" line is something I've always thought as Churchill mocking Roosevelt's almost stereotypical "old timey" persona (at least portrayed in ERB). Since most of Churchill's lines are under the guise of essentially slinging Roosevelt's shit back at him.

[@jcpbd1776]

Been waiting on this for SO LONG THANK YOU

[@Mat4yo]

YOURE WELCOME

[@nathanx2000.]

I think you'll find it's raining and lighting is striking because the weather in Britain is rather shit

[@DragonBoyNorb]

Great video as always. I love your Chisel This series. 92 likes and no haters here, yet. I'm so happy for you :D Keep up the MATiculously good work.

[@Mat4yo]

Crazy. Thanks for the pun XD

[@Mason-zp8yb]

No mention of the Pure Food and Drugs act referenced by teddy? Guess this is not so critical analysis.

[@Mason-zp8yb]

Or Panama Canal and Rough Riders? You need to do better man.

[@upthera774]

grow up a bit yeah?

[@JREG]

idk about the "wince" thing, as a noun sounds kind of weird.

[@Sethxz]

flavacrava I agree, original sounds cleaner. Feels like the other way is trying to word play a little too much.

[@Mat4yo]

just adding more to think about

[@n0denz]

The "Bully!" at the beginning is also probably a reference to TR's own term, "Bully Pulpit": "A public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue."

[@Maw-uc5ft]

The blizkrige was a fast paced military tactic while the London blitz was the German bombing raids on London and what teddy was referencing.

[@magmamale]

Churchill ends a couple of lines with 'yes' which may have been influenced by the mascot of an insurance company here in the UK called Churchill, a British bulldog whose catchphrase is 'Oh, yes' delivered in the style of Winston Churchill. A fairly niche reference if intended but something to think about. Regardless, loved the analysis. I find myself looking forward to Chisel This almost as much as the rap battles themselves.

[@Mat4yo]

I'm interested in knowing whether or not that was intended

[@Azquine]

I would’ve loved a more blatant reference to it if it was intentional

[@DazsdWTP]

I have to disagree on your change suggestion at 9:30, Mounting animals heads on walls is a practice in hunting and this line would suggest that roosevelt is determining churchill's fate to being deafeted in this battle as he would an animal before hunting as roosevelt was known to also participate in hunting. also at 11:35 i would disagree about picked vs tossed away as picking is more precise compared to tossing away leftovers (scraps) as its a more general thing leading to the idea of reackless abandonment of many lifes over picking that would suggest more precise choosing of lost lives. Your suggested change for the beaches lines breaks apart the similarity to the original quote that is being played off of and also breaks the pattern in the scheme. (also see isnt an old man thing to say but instead its a word to imply you are proving what you have just stated)

[@jackbaines6020]

the UK isn't just England

[@Fif0l]

Your point being?

[@jcpbd1776]

I hope you feel better matayo

[@Mat4yo]

I do thanks!

[@Mat4yo]

Yo! Thanks for checking out this video. Don't forget I have a Patreon for Chiselers who want a more personal learning experience! www.patreon.com/mat4yo New Raps coming VERY soon! Stay tuned! SOMETHING I TOTALLY FORGOT TO MENTION: When Teddy got shot, he said "I don't give a rap, I don't give a rap" HELLO!!!!! RAP! I sent that to Nice Peter but they couldn't find a way to make it work

[@tony-wt1wq]

background's lookin' a lot better than before

[@Mat4yo]

great!

[@theeseus4470]

Mat4yo Excellent video, as always. But you forgot one or two things: One, when T.R. says "Rough Riding down to Cuba", it's a reference to the "Rough Riders", which was the cavalry group Roosevelt led during the Spanish-American War, fought in Cuba. Second, during the "slow-down" scene, when the lightning flashes, it lights up both a man on a horse, another reference to Roosevelt's military service, and it lights up a large paratrooper drop, a reference to British Paratroopers, which were essential during WW2. Overall, excellent video. Keep it up!

[@__-iv9dk]

Mat4yo you missed how in the band moment teddy holds the guitar like he held hunting guns in his hunting photos (can be found on Google images)

[@Mat4yo]

didn't know that! cool!

[@frostin]

I'm thinking the final battle is a battle royale of authors. Zach Sherwin mention in a live stream wanting to play Mark Twain and it would make sense with your prediction of a "closed book"

[@Mat4yo]

hmmm

[@3_outof_4]

The Yes!'s used during the fight might actually be a reference towards the parliament that Churchill had to control during the war, as people who agreed with a governments idea or vision would show by calling out Yes! or Hear! As a way of approval, this is used in the battle to create the atmosphere of Churchill's historical influence. Being present in parliament during a time of war, people would leave the decisions down to him. This creates a clever effect as if a crowd is approving of Churchill's rap lyrics against Roosevelt's

[@RohanM1912]

I think you missed the quote at the end (bull moose) as after he was shot, he started his speech then said "I have just been shot, but it takes more than that to kill a bull moose.

[@Mat4yo]

he also said "I do not give a rap", which I told Nice Peter to use but totally forgot to mention in the video

[@edgutierrez501]

Finally . Been waiting for this! In my opinion this Has to be in the TOP Erb's . That's just me though .

[@Mat4yo]

Definitely up there!

[@dekeberry4902]

didnt teddy just say bully because that was something he always said? it probably is a jab at danbull, but i thought it was just a classic Roosevelt line

[@DrLipkin]

I mean, they didn't invent the word "suckles." They just made "suckle" plural so they could slant rhyme it with "muscles."

[@Mat4yo]

the comedy I was trying to describe is still there

[@ObaREX]

Dude I agree. This is my favorite of ERB. At least this season.

[@Mat4yo]

for good reasons!

[@robswarbrigg2740]

never knew i would enjoy thinking about erb. turns out, i love it

[@Mat4yo]

mission accomplished! hopefully I keep you interested in many things in the future!

[@Lucas2k04]

the way he says "tube" makes it sound like "tomb" as well

[@Cra8ty]

Love the background. It suits the content in my opinion. Hope you feel better soon as this is one of the bests.

[@BisonCork]

My only real problem with the battle was the structure of Winston's early lines, a lot of them were simply too long: 15 syllables each, while the average seems to be 10-12. This wouldn't be too bad for me if they couldn't be rectified so easily. Take "I was saving the planet from an axis of darkness" (14 syllables) "while you were back home opening national parks, yes!" (13 syllables) and simply change it to "I saved the word from an axis of darkness" (11 syllables) "You just stayed home opening national parks, yes!" (12 syllables) That not only cuts down on the syllable count, keeping consistency with the rhyme scheme, but also fixed the lines historical inaccuracy. Using "While you were back home" implies that World War 2 and Roosevelt's term in office took place simultaneously, when in reality Roosevelt never even lived to see World War 2. Not a big fan of the EpicLlyod line either, even when compared to the "what's up bitches!" line. I think it goes too far with the fourth wall breaking. Referencing Roosevelt's ERB motto is one thing (that comes expected), but Churchill's line full on acknowledges that they're characters played by actors. Plus, it makes absolutely no sense to an average viewer who knows nothing about ERB. I think it would have made more sense to use the line to compare Roosevelt to another politician, perhaps Taft, whom Roosevelt personally chose as his successor. I'd chance the line from "I'm the rhyme minister fresh in a hat and dinner jacket" (15 syllables) "You look like a mix of EpicLloyd and a pringles packet." (15 syllables) to "I'm the rhyme minister, timeless in a tweed jacket" (13 syllables) "You're just a dafter Will Taft mixed with a pringles packet" (14 syllables) This change cuts down the syllable count, removes the confusing line, and mocks Roosevelt's renowned egotism by claiming him to be worse than his protege; while also rebuffing Churchill to be timeless with his appearance. Either way; I'm no expert, those are just some of the changes I'd personally make.

[@DC_Prox]

my only complaint about the visuals is that the "forced perspective" (am I using the term correctly?) makes the two items on the floor (on either side of the book cases) look bigger than they should. in fact, at first I thought the disco light was on the desk. if you were going for that look on purpose because it's kinda funny, cool, but at the very least you might want to change the colour of the floor or the desk so they contrast a bit more.

[@fafoe1]

This Chisel This was worth the wait!

[@Mat4yo]

happy to hear that! sorry I was a bit sick lol

[@ppunion]

I've loved the ERB videos from the moment they started making them. But I'm not exactly good at analysing stuff like them. I absolutely love the fact that you do these videos. It makes them so much greater. Keep up the good work!

[@Mat4yo]

great! thank you!

[@cosmicjenny4508]

The Elizabeth Tower clock face in the background is... A E S T H E T I C A L L Y P L E A S I N G

[@FlowUrbanFlow]

I think the fake background looks cheesy. I liked your room much more as a backdrop.

[@curlyfordoge4366]

TFW you don't notice the background was fake until now.

[@Mat4yo]

thanks for that I'll work on it

[@dcarterm8371]

Mat4yo hi :)

[@denniszurmeneta1175]

wait what ?

[@3_outof_4]

They Yes's from Winston's verse is a reference to how the British Government calls out during their meetings in the house of commons, most of the time when a political party makes a call out to another party and the house agrees you commonly hear a chant of "Hear, hear!" or "Yes!" Which is why you have background vocals emerging from the foreground line beforehand. It's a cultural thing but adds to Churchill's character.

[@Casskingdra]

that cold from all thE SICK BARS U BE SPITTIN OOOOOO 🔥

[@cobraglatiator]

spittin so much fire it's starting to cause some calamity!

[@Mat4yo]

Cass u should be a rapper

[@Casskingdra]

Mat4yo give me a record deal pls x

[@bobrhubarbtv591]

Middle of the night and im going up early tomorrow buuuuuuuut Mat4yo *did* upload now...

[@Mat4yo]

haha I'm sorry get some sleep!

[@bobrhubarbtv591]

I didn't know that WC stood for water closet, however I DID know it had something to do with toilet because where I'm from we still use WC

[@Chronometry707]

"Time is an enemy to the man who needs it most, but a friend to the one who forgets it exists." -Mat4yo, 2017. Probably.

[@nikolireznov4920]

I loved this battle so much, I was waiting so impatiently for you to get to it. Awesome job as usual, keep up the good work.

[@Mat4yo]

thanks for waiting at least!

[@charliebarker9065]

I loved Churchill in this ERB rap, it was bloody brilliant!! I just hoped they said "pass me MY cigar" instead of "A cigar" which gives his cigars a more meaningful purpose since they are a very important symbol of Churchill. I also wished they used Churchills last words on his death bed which were "I'm bored of it all" before going into a coma and dying 9 days later. There could have been a line like "I'm bored of it all, you and the bombs, i could go in a coma and nine days later you still wouldn't have won"

[@Mat4yo]

That quote would have been powerful! The minor word change is something I care for but others are indifferent

[@Lusius8879]

"anyway you want to fight, I'll fight you and I beat ya see" is an indication to both Roosevelt's boxing history, which is shown mainly physically here (which Roosevelt showed physically and verbally at the sentance "don't you go toe-to-toe with me, you bloated drunk old man") and to the fact that Roosevelt has bad eyesight (the "ya see" part). It is a quite overlooked sentance but it is also quite a decent sentance, even though it could be better.

[@rookcapcoldblood2618]

Posted 9 minutes ago. Let's do this.

[@Skelly57]

This is definitely my favorite battle, I loved it! Thought the lyrics were good, movements, beat, hell even the effects were great!

[@ShawnTheDriver]

8:11 I like watching people fill holes too, Matteo.

[@Mat4yo]

too soon

[@99batran]

A most interesting moment is when Roosevelt was shot in the chest but still continued speaking for another hour

[@lanternequantique3842]

This battle was gold. The only sad thing is that this old-timey easthetic means that the Chaplin vs Bean Silent Rap Battle won't happen (at least not soon).

[@Mat4yo]

it could happen!

[@lanternequantique3842]

Yes ! But it's definitely not gonna be this season finale.

[@fightinglucario]

You forgot the the reference to the pure food and drug act

[@iglooivan]

fightinglucario I was thinking the same thing

[@lilshiny]

fightinglucario he forgot a lot of things

[@martinvasut4319]

Can´t disagree with anything you said. Great analysis, you are really perspicacious

[@Mat4yo]

awesome word! thanks!

[@paulomachado7328]

Martin Vašut perspicacious

[@Haaklong]

"W.C." Is actually used a lot in the modern world, in Canada, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Etc. it's still used today alongside "restroom", "loo", "toilet", Etc. and it's also used in many other countries like the Netherlands, and Việt-Nam.

[@Mat4yo]

Interesting. Never heard it in America

[@hanro50]

Could also stand for Western Cape, but that's probably not intended. I mean the Western cape in South Africa actually uses a different number plate system then the rest of South Africa to avoid having WC stamped on them...

[@tokumei]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!

[@Tmain]

Awesome analysis bro. This definitely came out as one of the most thorough analyses this season. Always glad to hear your ideas

[@Mat4yo]

I think so too- thanks buddy

[@RadomVampires]

as a first time viewer i must say u impressed alot not only for quality when it comes to video editing but also sheer communication and knowledge, very well done, you deserved the like and i shall watch more to see if i wanna subscribe

[@Caviareater]

You can get sick and still do your job. Subscribed. Keep doing what you do man!

[@joshuamarc8773]

Thanks for your work :)

[@Mat4yo]

thanks for your audience!

[@442277100]

Chizzle fizzle my dizzle, nizzle

[@iamchato]

I was anxious for this episode, always great to hear your insight.

[@Mat4yo]

thanks!

[@mcgoldenblade4765]

I am fond of pigs

[@karimbelica1971]

When the line comes up saying "I'll fight ya and I'll beat ya see?" Throwing up his hands like He was ready to fight. This reference was to Teddy's boxing days and how he went partially blind will boxing, hence the reference "I'll beat ya see" which is poking fun of him losing his sight.

[@tofuteh2348]

Hey Mat, are you going to do any more past ERBs? There are still many excellent ones i would love to see your opinions on, such as Jack the Ripper vs Hannibal Lector!

[@Mat4yo]

top/bottom 5 possibly you'll see that one

[@cleancutproductions1471]

I think that was my favorite episode of Chisel This. Been waiting for it!

[@Mat4yo]

I felt good making it so I'm glad you felt that! thanks!

[@cleancutproductions1471]

it honestly showed a lot!

[@k-master973]

I'm sick with ya man. Hope you get better soon!

[@Mat4yo]

Same to you my friend!

[@xBMF9000x]

There was another reference in that last verse that Roosevelt refers to when he says "A bullet can't stop the bull moose" which nobody seems to catch. In 1912 Roosevelt fell victim to an assassination attempt just before he was about to give a speech. He survived the attempt and then went on to deliver his speech before seeking medical attention. During his opening statement he said "I don't know whether you fully understand that I have just been shot. It takes more than that to kill a bull moose."

[@zsizakhan970]

nice analysis!

[@calin4906]

I just realized something, if you go back to the Hannibal Lector vs Jack the Ripper erb you'll see that when jack says" Fuck the 7/7 bombers, he puts up the same deuce shown here. It also features dan bull. So apparently erb already knew about this.

[@DuoXCity]

I dig the analysis, but I disagree on the assessment towards the line "Anyway you want to fight, I'll fight you and I'll beat you". This line is referencing Teddy's interest in many various competitive sports and activities, and references back to the very beginning of the song when Teddy mentions this fact ("I love competition!"). This made the line even stronger in my opinion, since it shows how little Churchill is impressed by Roosevelt's exploits. And of course, is closer in tone to Churchill's famous speech.

[@Lmaster800]

very interesting video, this is one of my favorite battles so far

[@Mat4yo]

cool!

[@spacebartoloud]

I really enjoyed this breakdown, it consisted more of facts, and your delivery of them was both what made me sub to you and watch all the way through. I find that a lot of the time when a long video is this analytical/long and they are more opinion based analysis they leave a lot of room for interpretation, not to mention opinions can often lead to false positives, whereas there is little room for that when it is based off of facts. Sure things can and will be missed no matter how analytical, or time you spend on trying to catch every single thing, especially if you are trying to watch time constraints/trying to make sure you are entertaining enough that people do not become bored and click that little X, or go to another video. I noticed some of the references/disses, namely the walk softly and carry a big stick, but seeing all the ones that I missed from you, and even some of your viewers, really blows my mind.