Dragonball Z Abridged Creator Commentary | Kai 2.9

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DBZA Kai 2.9:
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[@HerculePyro]

Its great to see how you 3 have grown, Takas stopped drinking, Lani's lost weight, and Kaiser's started wearing a hat

[@ryansparks2131]

Kaisers hat arc was nuts, dude

[@Sifeus]

This is straight up one of the funniest KZbin comments I've ever read thank you lol

[@Vegeta_1990]

​@@ryansparks2131why? 😐

[@Neronova888]

Well he has become addicted to Twitter, so that's probably the worst of all three

[@ryansparks2131]

@@Vegeta_1990 dude, spoilers

[@comixproviderftw_02]

The most unhinged DBZ Kai of them all. It’s on the same level as Yu-Gi-Oh Abridged with the filler arcs where Martin will just do a “fuck it, do whatever I want” approach.

[@kingofgrim4761]

Me, an avid and repeat watcher of yugioh since I was young, completely forgetting Tea beats the Penguin thanks to LK.

[@comixproviderftw_02]

@@kingofgrim4761 the Yu-Gi-Oh Filler arcs are like black holes in the overall series. Hardly anyone remembers them.

[@DB_315]

@@kingofgrim4761PENGUINS

[@kingofgrim4761]

@@comixproviderftw_02 partially true, I just mainly don’t remember the Noah arc. If you lose the duel you lose you’re soul! Arc I’ll always remember and have watched many times, had everything but Noah arc on dvd tho

[@bearerofbadnews1375]

That Rafael quote “I’m gonna kill this whole” season was an amazing line.

[@SirGrimly]

Random people: "They made fun of Taka's alcoholism?!" Taka: "Correction: I made fun of my own alcoholism."

[@karatexperience]

That guy who commented how he loved that Lani broke character with the "part of the galaxy that has air" line must feel so devastated now.

[@fauxgodling]

oh i wasnt the only one who thought about that guy!

[@Jack-sy8mr]

Top 10 Anime Betrayals

[@CCharmanderK]

The pause between Krillin getting punched and the loud "FUCK" makes it feel like the hit was so strong that it took a second for his body to recognize it. Which honestly makes it even funnier.

[@Zeolot22]

Makes sense, it's like when a guy gets kicked in the balls and you immediately know something is wrong, but the adrenaline has to cycle out and then the real pain starts.

[@cjvs1604]

His nervous system was knocked out of whack again, couldn't quite feel the pain.

[@Dilmahkana]

Delayed Black flash

[@1TakoyakiStore]

Makes it more authentic since anyone punched in the gut like that would have the wind knocked out of them.

[@superoxas64]

whenever i yell out FUCK after getting hurt i channel this energy every time

[@Grav3staR]

Fun fact, I set that krillin sexy moan sound as my windows sound to play everytime I plug in a USB device, and it's so fucking funny

[@jessicest]

that is very funny. so what do you use when usb is unplugged? krillin's delayed "FUCK"?

[@jessicest]

or piccolo's "nah, it's weird now. you made it weird" would also be a strong contender

[@voganimperium9975]

Is it possible to learn this power,

[@ronin7997]

@@voganimperium9975 Not from the official release...

[@crimson5pider]

I'm just gonna steal this idea real quick

[@addictedtochocolate920]

"NOOOOO! MY COCAAAAAINE!" I don't know why that one always gets me

[@super-kami-guru]

Truth hurts 😢

[@knuxuki1013]

Was scrolling down and saw it at the same time

[@Chernobog34]

I play an alchemist addicted to his own creations in D&D, and I quote that a lot as him.

[@saphcal]

me when Sir Michael Caine eventually passes away :(

[@Shindragon94303]

I quote it everytime. So you are not alone.

[@tinkerer3399]

Oh my god, the Tard joke is 1000x funnier knowing that's the proper anglicization of his name.

[@charlieawerbuch5352]

I like to think that Gohan's murder spree in this filler is why Gohan knows that he is terrified of losing control.

[@kemp9842]

That would have worked beautifully.

[@Chrissaiyanjojoknight]

After WHAT happen on Namek WHO COULD BLAME HIM?!(Just NOW NOTICE LOL!,ABRIDGED KID GOHAN!)I'VE NOW GOT A TASTE FOR BLOOD!🤣

[@planetbob6703]

"And that’s why we’re on the lookout. But it kindaaa seems you got another going on..." I like the implication Krillin explained the whole story to the demons and they just waited for him to finish

[@notme8232]

I mean, Cell kinda did that with the reporter

[@shadowldrago]

They're demonic minions, but they're not RUDE. They have standards.

[@Chrissaiyanjojoknight]

Don't forget Gohan Kill ALL of Garlic Junior's Men!😆

[@blazetheflareon1680]

Not all of them. Vinny left on his own accord.

[@BamaCJ334]

Krillin’s “FUCK” makes me lose my shit everytime

[@kryptonianguest1903]

Found Android 18's account.

[@DetectiveOlivaw]

It’s SO funny, the raw simplicity of it and the delivery is perfect

[@demonkingsparda]

And Taka cracking up over it makes it even better

[@joshjames582]

Vineger just leaving has the same energy as that random waiter in season 1 of Jujutsu Kaisen who was like "I feel like I'm gonna die if I stay here so I quit".

[@althelor]

Or the most intelligent batman henchman who walks into his boss's office and makes eye contact with batman just standing in front of the boss's desk and just... Closes the door and walks away, and when the boss asks him if anything was wrong he just says "...nope." and leaves.

[@lanceturley7745]

I was thinking of that one random henchman in *Iron Man 3* who just puts his hands up and goes "Honestly, I hate working here. They are so weird."

[@thehoodedteddy1335]

@@althelori hope he took the rest of the night off, maybe rethought his life

[@viscountrainbows2857]

John Wick 3 had a similar moment where he sneaks up on a guard and dude was like "Take the night off." and the goon was like "Yeah man I can always find another job" and promptly skedaddles.

[@TheAwesomeDarkNinja]

The henchman who just leaves when they see the hero is becoming one of my favorite tropes.

[@treywilliams1388]

The best kind of April fools joke is one that everybody can laugh at and this is a prime example of that

[@ShyRanger]

Agreed, I prefer when people do April Fools ACTUAL things, rather than "We made this, no we didn't"

[@dr_classified]

I love how they said the Vinegar joke was flying a little too close to the sun when they were damn near gonna get burnt when they had the Huck Finn joke back in Dead Zone 💀

[@Leonardohummel]

as a trash taste enjoyer, i`m amazed to know Connor worked in this

[@TheNaturalnuke]

Right? Huge oh damn moment

[@Spirit_of_Love_]

Hell he's in Hellsing.

[@Necroskull388]

The biggest thing I learned from these is that voices from all over the internet apparently ended up in DBZA as bit parts. I’m downright surprised there wasn’t Nyanners anywhere after finding out about Tomar and Connor.

[@randallflagg3700]

He also voiced a couple of characters in *Hellsing Ultimate Abridged* (Freud & Headmaster in episode 7, _"A Scyte for Sore Eyes"_ )

[@theradionicrevival8068]

I knew this for quite awhile. I just discovered trash taste in around 2020 and have been on the internet for longer. So it meant that a lot of old stuff you and me probably saw had Connor in it. It’s honestly been such a fun Easter egg hunt of rewatching some old video going “hey that looks/sounds like-“ and then checking the credits and he’s there. He’s always in way more stuff than you’d think he is. It’s a similar vibe with Joshua tomar, Kira buckland, ARIN Hanson and Edwyn tiong(ohamamdon) I’ve honestly been waiting for a cdawg mention here for awhile lmao

[@theunownknight]

The garlic jr line "Thats right, Fuckboys" is my favorite line in the entire show just due to kaisers delivery, its something i quote all the time in my friend group

[@Sifeus]

God I love that delivery so much

[@GODDAMNLETMEJOIN]

I'm not sure whether it or Frieza's "That's right buttholes!" Gets me more.

[@cenobitecenobite7380]

My favorite of the Kai’s. The “No we gave him cocaine, it’s a spice.” “Spice of life”, kills me to this day.

[@Steelers3624]

"THAT'S RIGHT, FUCKBOIS!" That delivery kills me every time.

[@death_angel015]

Fun fact: When this episode came out, it was my first time ever watching DBZ abridged and idk how I stayed but damn it am I happy I did

[@LordofSadFac]

Exactly like Lani man

[@chiquetetdjedi9743]

The freeze frame of pure joy at 10:37 should be framed and commemorated as everything this show represents to us. 15 years 🎉

[@bumblebee1300]

The krillin noise when I first heard it…… made me lose my shit

[@memeelfman324]

19:37 :)

[@starsword9332]

Tando constantly kneeing krillin in the face always gets me!🤣

[@imveryangryitsnotbutter]

"The effect of mustard gas on soldiers in World War II was horrific; why would you--?!"

[@toxicdemon1315]

​@@imveryangryitsnotbutter*constant knees to the face*

[@RickachuCXVI]

I always thought Lani corpsed his Vegeta line. That says a lot about his ability to act.

[@Smerph]

He may not have corpsed the laugh, but he DID say "Part of galaxy" instead of "Part of THE galaxy"

[@illegalmemedealer3549]

@@SmerphNah, some American dialects blend “of the” into one word, so it sounds more like “Part ath galaxy”, he didn’t just forget the word

[@zextthenomad2916]

The "LEARN! LEARN! LEARN!" Teacher was so hilarious, I couldn't tell if it was actually part of the show or something you guys animated...it's even more hilarious now knowing that was in the show.

[@ThePhantomTomo]

There is indeed an episode where Chichi gets Gohan a tutor who whips him. But it ends with Chichi finding out and kicking his ass, in the actual show Chichi was not at all okay with her son getting hit.

[@windhelmguard5295]

@@ThePhantomTomo it's still stupid though. like we know they can lower their power levels, but not to that extent.

[@DiamondBlade11]

You've never seen DBZ?

[@neodav00001]

@@windhelmguard5295 Oh yeah, the one thing that makes the tutor thing even remotely tolerable is the fact that by the end of Namek, Gohan was strong enough he probably didn't even feel the whip. At most, it was the equivalent of tapping him on the shoulder. Still doesn't make it better, but it's a thing.

[@MakoShiruba]

@@windhelmguard5295 "but not to that extent" I cannot imagine going around at a Power Level in the millions doing everyday stuff. No wonder villains in Dragon Ball always seem so stressed out.

[@oisinkeller4846]

Lani's "fuck" is honestly one of the best line deliveries in the entire series

[@diedforsomemilk7774]

Having them all shout, "LEARN!" repeatedly make me laugh so hard.

[@TDADude]

"I shorten vinegar all the time" is probably one of my favorite DBA jokes period. The timing and the interrupt was just perfect.

[@lisapearson5324]

I must be dumb, ignorant or both but I don't get the joke. What is vinegar shortened?

[@TheAzureNightmare]

​@@lisapearson5324Vin-Vin~!

[@denverarnold6210]

​@@lisapearson5324take off the "vi" then say it.

[@lisapearson5324]

@denverarnold6210 Ohhhhhhh, thanks I never would have got that, right over my head.

[@chai_wolf]

​@denverarnold6210 thank you for this comment cause I was sooo confused about what the joke was 😅

[@PeaceB58]

"NOOOOOOO MY COCAIIIIINE!" Is unironically one of my favorite line deliveries from Lani in the entire show.

[@TsukiRaiki]

“yes i escaped” “OH NO” “quite” idk why but me and my friends quote this one line way too much

[@MajorReynolds92]

i throw in "quites" and "indeeds" all the damn time in my speech these days because of media like this lol

[@brandontherabboat4850]

“Make like an anti-vaxxer and murder this child” had me DEAD when I first watched this. Just like the children of anti-vaxxers.

[@snydegag1]

Wow it almost sounds like you're applauding the death of children to score a political field goal

[@battlesheep2552]

Why was the anti-vaxxer baby crying? He was having a midlife crisis

[@CrazyFoo501]

boy did that joke become even more relevant with age

[@UnwantedGhost1-anz25]

*"ALL OF THEM?!"* I love Piccolo references.

[@Jimbro0o0o0]

@@battlesheep2552 holy crap, that's a pretty good joke.

[@NickCranford]

"IMAGINE MY SCHLONG IN THIS FORM." "MMMMMM" Has always killed me lmao 19:33

[@viper6525D]

My headcannon for these Surfshark ads are now Lani found out about Santa’s operation in that spy ad when he was on the run, tried to warn us all, went into witness protection under the alias Sharky, but unfortunately he is finally caught here.

[@toxicdemon1315]

I like to think he blew it when he started screaming it was really him the whole time during the Sharky ads

[@viper6525D]

@@toxicdemon1315 YES! Absolutely!

[@agent7072]

Honestly Taka was one of my inspirations to get sober from alcohol and I am now over 1 year and 2 months alcohol free. Thanks TFS!

[@MADKapo]

Lani to Taka during the scripting session: "You. Me. As hard as you can. Are we clear?"

[@cjvs1604]

Crystal.

[@JG-fz1zg]

Translucent

[@MADKapo]

@@JG-fz1zg Pretty sure that's a The Boys character.

[@Raine749]

@@MADKapothat’s actually semi-transparent

[@Double_D__]

Low key, the Taka drinking gag always sat kind of uncomfortably with me because of his recovery, so hearing that he was in on the joke and there were no hard feelings really warms my heart. I should have known you guys wouldn't do anything like that without talking it through with him, and learning that he insisted on the joke makes it retroactively funnier.

[@DeathInTheSnow]

I always felt the _"LEARN!"_ sounded so much like the _"BURN!"_ that Flame Hyenard said in Mega Man X 7.

[@saphcal]

LEARN TO THE GROUND! LEARN LEARN LEARN!

[@derman1907]

It’s significantly less obnoxious, though.

[@saphcal]

@@derman1907 agreed. flame hyenard is significantly less obnoxious! /s

[@FrogPrinceMichael61]

It's like Flame Hyenard mixed with Crocker from the Fairly Odd Parents

[@derman1907]

@@FrogPrinceMichael61 Oh God, you’re right!

[@JoyceW-Art]

You guys losing it at Krillin yelling "Fuck!" made me laugh too XD

[@TWDub]

I DID NOT recognize Connor (CDawgVA) as that Spice Boy! Holy shit! Oh, I'm so happy I watched this!! CONNOR!! I see you now, dude!!

[@NoDeePop]

God, i remember being so excited for kai 3, and instead i got debatably my favorite bit you all have ever done

[@General_C]

No one is safe from Kingdom Hearts jokes.

[@Abedeuss]

In a *YEAR* NANIIII?!

[@Romanthony2007]

Wait Connor played one of the henchmen? I had no idea, he masks his voice so well, I didnt realise it was him

[@cjvs1604]

You can hear his imitation of Bubi in it.

[@zenebean]

I always stupidly forget he's a great voice actor, dumb because VA is a part of his freakin handle

[@Abedeuss]

He played the pompous one, yes.

[@tranatkikomi6873]

I should have known that was him! Hearing him now while knowing Connor voiced him, he sounds like Connor’s Sebastian!

[@metroidhunter965]

“…I want some coke toast” is something that I throw back and forth with my best friend from time to time

[@filipvadas7602]

This Kai was absolutely unhinged, yet *still* somehow more cohesive than the actual filler arc itself. Also 19:33 *always* gets me lol

[@BamaCJ334]

Can’t believe we are almost at the end. This has been a great nostalgic trip

[@Thynexikus]

Absolutely loving the continuity of Santa -knowing what porn I watch- I mean being a primary focus with the Surfshark ads

[@BugsyFoga]

The henchmen in this were a freaking riot .

[@PsychoDiesel48]

STOP!! AND MOVE OVER!!!!

[@HerooftheWild]

Krillin's noise that he makes never gets old 😂

[@ozpin8329]

One of the healthiest ways you can overcome a horrible situation is to be able to look back and find some humor in it. Glad you're sober and in a better place, Taka!

[@shandaniel2999]

I usually skip sponsors but this one is funny. I’m also very invested in the plot.

[@Dcoy111]

I love how this is technically a DBcember event without the list. Thank you guys for giving a extra gift this month 😁

[@alexandercollinson4040]

Scott: "It is an incredibly weird and uncomfortable episode." Me: "... That's MOST DBZA episodes tho..." Like that's why I love this show so much XD

[@slavkei]

The lack of a white santa glove showing off the Laughing Man tattoo just made that entire read so much better, too.

[@ohhiman]

wonder who played Santa

[@Red-mg4ro]

It's weird hearing Connor mentioned on TFS. I'm not used to there being that much crossover between my hobbies.

[@AmitsBanana]

I'm pretty sure he also did a role for them in Helsing abridged

[@bman296]

​@@AmitsBananado you mind saying which one?

[@stitchesbunny8496]

​@@bman296 Integra's Father. During the flashback sequence in episode 9. "That was my favorite pillow"

[@bman296]

@@stitchesbunny8496 THAT WAS CONNOR?!

[@boxhead6177]

It's like he is a voice actor or something?

[@SnakeMan448]

Lani, Kaiser and Taka reenacted his burnout in the live action bit.

[@o4everanoob699]

i just love how we ignore Nick just being killed by Santa in the beginning the way my jaw dropped i was not expecting him to shoot

[@MrTwon1610]

I say "...why you like that tho?" atleast 3 times a week. Thank you Team Four Star🐉

[@Freezagger]

10:33 The immediate laughter just kills every time

[@LieutenantAlaki]

Nearly killed Krillin too!

[@Freezagger]

Put this to see it easily, also it proves that he does laugh. 12:19 is a lie.

[@brickerboom]

Taka's laughter with this episode is giving me life

[@mr.eldritch1589]

Damn, that Crocker-voiced tutor killed me…XD

[@violetbaker332]

Lanni just realising that his biceps are busting out of every shirt he wears is everything to me

[@SmittyWerbenJag3rmanJenson]

18:16 NEVER fails to make me laugh, genuinely love Taka's delivery

[@TheJacobG]

I always forget Kai 2.9 exists and every time I see it again I wonder why I forgot it because it's so funny. 😂

[@lucasvandecasteele9904]

21:00 never knew this post credit existed

[@brianreilly8846]

If I remember right, the reasons there is a challenge here, besides Garlic Jr's immortality, Kami spends most of the fight being near death, which weakened Piccolo so he couldn't step up and by the time Kami recovers, Piccolo has taken too much damage

[@vincentbrown6532]

I've used so many variations of "I want some coke toast..." since you guys dropped this. Made one of my co-workers almost pee herself laughing. Much love for each and every one of you, to Otherworld and back.

[@Chtsht23]

I love seeing Taka have such a good time.

[@nnamdiodiaka6684]

Taka having the best time rewatching this is hilarious

[@davidharriss3792]

I love that they bring back Garlic Jr. the same way JJ Abrams brought back Palpatine. "Somehow, it happened."

[@Ramsowndaworld]

The fact that Cdawg was in Dbza and I had no idea just speaks to how amazing this show is

[@fange08]

With these eps like 2.9 I think a lot of the enjoyment comes from how much fun you all were obviously having in scripting and acting it out. Especially with how long some of the waits were, seeing you guys just be able to have fun was nice.

[@metalman20]

the amount of mayhem that goes on in this Kai episode is nothing short of majestic!!!!!

[@AnonyBoiii]

The “I shorten my name all the time, yet you never hear me call myself Ni-“ “VINNY!!” Too good

[@Hulkzilla0]

This is honestly my personal favorite TFS project. It’s just nonstop comedy all the way!

[@UnwantedGhost1-anz25]

I hoped you three along with the editors have had a wonderful time in this commentary. I wish you an early Happy Holiday. 🎄

[@atigerclaw]

Tutor: *Whips the boy who literally got punched by guys who can blow up mountains.* "LEARN! LEARN! LEARN!" Gohan: *Doesn't actually feel anything but tickles.* _SIGH_

[@Sayrden]

If that, since apparently Gohan can _sleep_ through it.

[@yolotrollo6343]

Planets.

[@EwMatias]

It has to be very annoying though.

[@battlesheep2552]

Yeah Gohan is like a hundred times stronger than when Goku was tanking BULLETS.

[@noesunyoutuber7680]

I do like the idea that he's so powerful it doesn't really hurt, he's just concerned that his mother would hire this guy to begin with.

[@VincentMariethe4th]

I've been looking forward to THIS commentary for that live-action scene alone. I got what y'all were going for with Taka & that wine box. We're all very proud of you, buddy.💕

[@half_calm9667]

Thank you all for a great series! Been watching since forever, love the content!

[@CatieBubbles]

My favourite part of these commentaries has been seeing you guys interacting. How you always compliment and raise each other up. The number of compliments freaking skyrocketed when Taka joined. You guys just work so well together and I'm sure it's thanks to all the efforts you've all put into the friendship and the hardships you've been through. I'm really glad you guys have such wonderful friends in each other. 💕💕

[@Dethneko]

I love that Santa has The Laughing Man logo tattooed on his hand during the ad.

[@thatguylovely]

This is actually one of my FAVORITE pieces of DBZA content. Garlic Jr was a….let’s say “nostalgic” saga for me, and you guys absolutely KILLED IT!

[@MadMaxM232]

I’ve been watching your show since I was in high school. I graduated college in 2020. I literally grew up with DBZA. You guys reintroduced me to one of my favorite shows of all time. Can’t thank you enough for that. Because of you guys I went back and watched all of original DB and watched Super. Thank you all for all your hard work over the years.

[@ShyRanger]

Easily one of my favorite things you guys ever did, seriously this is like in Top 5, unless each of the Episode 60 parts counts as its own thing.

[@willandwillstudios]

It's the most [adult swim] feeling video you guys ever made and I love it as much as the Bardock film

[@dereklane9653]

(To me) This has always been the funniest video you guys have ever put out. Even now, looking back at it I'm still dying as I laugh with y'all even though I've rewatched this at least a dozen times.

[@eatblueshell]

This has always been my favorite video of yours. So low brow, but so tight with the editing. It’s like going to a fancy restaurant and ordering a cheeseburger, but it’s served elevated to a space it Doesn’t deserve to be in. Perfect.

[@frakspikes2619]

"like me and my coke habbit" not gonna lie i snort laughed at that out of instinct

[@tonyxenos]

Knowing the type of character Lani can be way before this dropped, I love seeing people's first reaction to him being a scene of him 'doping up', since it's so outta left field from anything to expect if you only watch DBZA

[@ashspades5307]

I have been waiting sooooooooooo long for this!!!!! Just for the cut to the three of them writing and the skit always makes me laugh happy to see what they’ll say about it!

[@AaronLitz]

I absolutely _love_ this one. Just flat-out hilarious from start to finish. Thank you guys for this. And after re-listening closely to MasakoX's reading of _"I now have a taste for blood!!!"_ ... good God, did he seriously nail that. That sound of raw viciousness in Gohan's voice is genuinely blood-chilling. The more attention I pay to Lawrence's acting, the more impressed I get.

[@Animelon]

HAHA yea, i kinda forgot what happened throughout this particular episode. BUT, I did remember that one scene lolol. Thanks for featuring me again!!

[@geistgrace6452]

This might be my favorite episode for comedy. It's like The best parts of season two, with the wit of season 3, and the absolute randomness of season one.

[@RealB0ssMak3r]

This Kai is one of my favorites to watch you guys making nothing but laughs for everyone.

[@CombatFan134]

I love the switch from the last few episode reviews being a mix of serious, loving, stress and satisfaction to this shit’s funny can’t stop laughing.

[@thedarkknight2221]

This is my absolute favorite April Fools video prank ever!

[@KeysofIDproductions]

One must wonder where Mr. Popo was during that time.

[@schemingshaman]

These are the type of Surfshark Ads I've come to expect from channels like Tomska. Love it.

[@ThePuff18]

So Surfshark really saw that shit and said “WE LOVE IT”

[@geistgrace6452]

I think it's weird that Turles' minions appear in more games than the spice boys.

[@phatman9762]

Lani's expression with the "coke" goes everywhere cracks me up every time.

[@UnwantedGhost1-anz25]

The intro. Spectacular commentary as always.

[@ubertutorials4872]

id murder for another abridgimon. truly my favourite thing you guys have put out. also hold a special place in my heart, it came out right before my grandma passed. so i look at it with such a positive loving memory.