Film Theory: Kung Fu Panda, The REAL Reason Po is the Chosen One!

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Did you ever expect me to cover Kung Fu Panda? Loyal Theorists, never doubt the extents I will go to for a theory. Today, we are getting to the center of Kung Fu Panda's biggest question - why is Po the Dragon Warrior? Now I know we can just say because the plot says so, but I am a man of science and overanalysis! There has to be a logical explanation of why this panda is the chosen one. It turns out, I was right! Let's dig in!
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[@MR_CAT_MAN1]

Anyone else here from the new film theory episode

[@dannytoons]

Ayeeee

[@ZeeonDreams]

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[@nathanmoshenek3495]

Yea I’m here from there

[@mou_no]

🤫🧏

[@MaximoOp33]

Ayeeee

[@lastguyontheleft3828]

Oogway picking the dragon warrior from the furious five, he thinks to himself. "Hmmm which of you is the fattest? Hmmmmmm" *po lands in front of him* "oh thank God"

[@alisamartinez8359]

lol

[@ithil4450]

XD

[@TaMarvio2129]

lol🤣🤣🤣

[@BearM0527]

Okay that got laugh out of me

[@Wings002]

🤣🤣🤣

[@pokelestrals2024]

And what makes this even more poetic is that Po is the one who originally, “accidentally”, assembled the Furious Five without any of them realizing it. It was a self fulfilling prophecy, he set himself up to eventually become the Dragon Warrior. It was always meant to be him.

[@heyoitslitty2689]

thank gosh i saw this comment bcs i was thinking THE EXACT SAME THING!!! i just finished watching all of the kung fu panda series along w the extra ones. Secrets of the Scroll was just the cherry on top after watching kfp3

[@courage1363]

Well not Technically true, because in the 3rd film IF this theory was posted BEFORE the film came out is that the real reason why he was chosen NOT because of he was JUST the Dragon Warrior, is because he can use chi since he is a panda and its his destiny to use chi to become the Dragon Warrior which why Oogway chosen Po to be his successor and NOT one of the Furious Five especially Tigress

[@hezekiahhunicke]

POEtic lol

[@bubblemonkeys]

@@heyoitslitty2689 didn’t he also fight a chi dragon ? I sorta remember that

[@prestonlogan3808]

​@@bubblemonkeysno he became a chi dragon

[@soulstice18]

The line where PO says "but it could never hurt more than it did every day of my life just being me" as someone who still has issues with body image, this hit so hard. Him overcoming that and beating the bad guy was pretty encouraging.

[@zbro4u2play83]

Imagine Oogway thought about all of this in the split second he raised his finger

[@hisnotsolonely2961]

Oogway: Bmi - CHECK COLOR - CHECK MASSIVE FAN BOY? - CHECK YEP DEFINITELY DRAGON WARRIOR MATERIAL

[@HelloHamburger]

Zbro4u2play GD Or maybe, “The universe has brought us the Dragon Warrior.” - Oogway shouting to everyone after he declared Po the dragon warrior. So, unless the universe is his brain or something then I think he just went with flow and allowed the universe to bring him the proper choice. After all, there are spirits and energies in this universe that could affect the impact.

[@ethancarlos3809]

Zam 440

[@devilsadvocate6381]

Smart guy that Oogway

[@caitlannash4029]

@@HelloHamburger excellent write up

[@insertclevernamehere1186]

Matpat: "Why was Po chosen as the Dragon Warrior?" Po: (Literally "fell out of the sky on a ball of fire".)

[@dr.heinzdoofenshmirtz4463]

@Miles If only he remained dead

[@smsmmsjsnssj9818]

Miles bro tf this is not related at all.

[@nerd3823]

@Miles frick u

[@exists8238]

Miles your words are holy (quite literally)but you just want clout

[@markstadix]

Miles, go to the church, not the random reply section

[@Games4Ppl]

I really like the themes of the three Kung Fu panda movies, the first one is about chasing your dream and reaching the goal, Second movie is about some of his Past trauma and that you don't need to be the physical parent to love your child and the third about meeting his real parents and finding the balance + having now a bigger family that cares about him.

[@kidpixel4818]

This is probably one of my favorite film theories. As fun as ‘the dark truth’ ones are I like the more fun and light hearted ones better.

[@melodyfuller7770]

._...._____._..._-

[@ZakanaHachihaCBC]

“Are you theorizing son?” -Dadpat, sometime in the future.

[@dotty7789]

I would love to see Dadpat do that in Bread Boys style

[@thefunnypotatoboy1081]

“Yes, i have just deducted the reason why you are so addicted to diet coke and fnaf”

[@pangliantju3069]

@@thefunnypotatoboy1081 "but remember, that's just a theory"

[@CAPTAINBENDY_1129]

Yes dad I am going to start talking about pvz unlike u dad

[@depufull2]

Report this man (Mot Goaiu)

[@scootusproductions8497]

It's very simple: Po backwards is O.P.

[@lindylou538]

I never saw that

[@daviddarlington.a3330]

Ha true dat

[@tomidada9051]

DONT LEAVE ME

[@pgnathan]

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[@ShadowbirdOfficial]

WUTTtTt BTW check my image and hit sub

[@janbertguerrero6988]

I've always seen Po's passion/fanboyness to Kung fu as his strength. Nobody in the movie was as passionate and excited as him.

[@rickydiscord7671]

fighting is all about learning yourself and others.

[@rongsun1905]

You don’t really have proof that they aren’t as passionate. Some people show excitement in different ways.

[@Margatatials]

I love that Po getting adopted by his goose Dad that feeds him as much dumplings and noodle soup as possible factors into his becoming the Dragon Warrior lol

[@beefteki]

can't wait for 2040 Matpat Jr debunking his dad's theories

[@twinklenova2728]

same here

[@kurki6259]

Agreed

[@Simon-eo4df]

Oliver?

[@bromast50]

Why wouldn't you?

[@Gren_X]

Agreed

[@facelessjack442]

"Dad, why do you always take notes when we watch disney movie"

[@w0lftheyoutuber51]

SHUT UP I'M TRYING TO FOCUS

[@decimusvitae]

Dreamworks. But yeah, I gotcha.

[@lobsterenthusiastd7996]

@Obamium LMAO

[@lobsterenthusiastd7996]

@Obamium your pfp scares me...

[@themagicfishgod]

@@decimusvitae I mean he is a toddler I don’t think he would know the difference

[@shootingstarsinflight]

As an overweight athlete, I’ve always loved this movie. I know it sounds dumb and cheesy, but it helped me accept myself and showed me to never assume what a person is capable of just by their appearance. Dedication and passion are way more important than being the “ideal body type” and Po never let anyone talk him down. Mad respect

[@prashantkumarshukla]

If you think about it Po is also the reason why the furious five got together in the first place.

[@TheSoullessImmortal]

that’s correct. in the story of how the Furious Five came together, Tigress accidentally took the wrong scroll that Shifu gave him. that scroll just so happens to be the one that Po made as he was brain storming ideas of what he wants to become, which comprised of cleaner(Crane), dancer(Viper), comedian(Monkey), and doctor(Mantis).

[@vitulsrivastava2054]

@@TheSoullessImmortal man, when did this happen?

[@TheSoullessImmortal]

@@vitulsrivastava2054 a few years prior to the main storyline

[@vitulsrivastava2054]

@@TheSoullessImmortal could you please elaborate which movie?

[@TheSoullessImmortal]

@@vitulsrivastava2054 Kung Fu Panda: Secrets Of The Scroll It’s more of a short film connected to the Kung Fu Panda trilogy. I believe it’s also canon, but I may be wrong.

[@KashaLupul]

"I have a TODDLER" HE'S ALREADY A TODDLER, WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE.

[@matthewkreps3352]

Forward. Into the future. You must chase it, but you can't go back . . .

[@marianmeletlidiscrap]

@Miles What does that have anything to do with this discussion?

[@matthewsegura3384]

That's exactly what I thought !!! I was caught off guard when he said his son

[@smsmmsjsnssj9818]

Marian Meletlidis he is just spamming in everyone’s comments...... it’s a bot btw.

[@exists8238]

Miles Miles your words are holy (quite literally)but you just want clout

[@pacificanime1563]

The real question: is why didn’t Cinderella shoe disappear

[@thatvideogamenerd887]

I agree

[@DallFlemingo]

Because every thing was already there for her ( her dress, her hair, ect) but the slippers were a gift and she got to keep them.

[@thatvideogamenerd887]

Dall_thesloth what about the dress? That was a gift

[@turatitaoficialmokey5848]

@@thatvideogamenerd887 probably because she took it off I think that she has to have it on to disappear sorry for my bad English

[@thatvideogamenerd887]

yukine owo then the glass shoe would disappear since it was off

[@knoxswing7428]

In Chinese mythology, the dragon is referenced as a heavenly animal. Sometimes, only the emperor is allowed to wear a design of dragons as the dragon is a symbol of power.

[@ItIsBeeTime]

I got to learn about the creation of Kung Fu Panda. I want to introduce you guys to Grandmaster Chi-Chung “Simon” Kwong. He is one of the top traditional Chinese masters in North America. I was very lucky to have gotten to train under one of his students. He actually ran a Chinese restaurant for years when my teacher was younger and yes his food is absolutely amazing! Master Simon taught Dragon Tiger Eagle Wushu Kung fu. When talking about yin and Yang it stands for complete opposites and how they are even in the world. Push and pull, good and bad. Po shows he can be both focused and fun, lazy yet a hard worker. He’s a perfect student! Another fun fact! Master Simon’s son actually helped create Kung Fu Panda.

[@ItIsBeeTime]

Here’s a video of master Simon actually! In this video he was hit, multiple times, in the gut by this solid led bar. We got random people watching to swing at him. He laughed. He broke a metal fold up chair with a flimsy plastic water bottles that come in a pack. He’s a wonderful man and I wanted to let you guys know about him. Also, Avatar the Last Air Bender is pretty accurate as well! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmi1nKt7iM-gnNU

[@benvacco8997]

The real question his son is gonna ask “Mommy, why does daddy spend so much time talking to himself in the closet?”

[@MaeAlessa]

He'll soon be out of the closet 😂

[@soupy__goodness]

“Mommy why does dad keeps on talking to the screen” matpat son in the future

[@3R0S_]

he will never come out until the day he shall quit youtube ( not being mean or anything if you think that :| )

[@ThatCheesePizzaGuy]

Dont worry son, he will come out once hes done his episode

[@jidybla2274]

😂

[@ethribin4188]

Fun fact. Asian dragons are considered to be a fusion of animals. The head of a stag, the mane of a lion/tiger, the body of a snake (or turtle in some iteratioms), the legs of an eagle and the scales of a fish. Dragons in asia are literaly a unification of beings. Their place in mythogie is also as guardians, both of knowledge and the gods themselves. So the dragon style being a combination of all other styles makes perfect sense. Just some mythology trivia.

[@huirobert9424]

So, Discord?

[@MegaBradster1]

Thank you.

[@sergiocruz162]

I do love myself some good ol’ mythology trivia

[@eatingadventures9614]

Cool fact

[@grimsladeleviathan3958]

Thanks, nice fun fact

[@cyrpxcgamzr735]

Number 3: Why do all the animals in the show have CREEPY HUMAN TEETH? This question is hilarious, honestly I think it's cool that the creators of the movie made the characters very detailed including small features like their well teeth or facial features

[@corgi_shark2871]

While watching this theory I noticed something in the body type section, which he got mostly correct. Other than one single attribute: speed. Like he said in the boxing example, force is mass x acceleration but we can actually re-position this equation so it’s acceleration is force divided by mass. Therefore, the more mass you have the harder it is to accelerate, a key component of any Solely running based sport.

[@digitalmonmon]

MatPat: "It's not really explained in the movies." Also MatPat: *shows a scene explaining it from the third movie*

[@haicoai6269]

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[@_Tzer]

@@haicoai6269 dude no your liking your own comments too

[@Jamie_Mathieson]

I- CRAP

[@wakekeman]

Well he said in the movie not movies. So he probably refering to the first movie.

[@Jamie_Mathieson]

What no i was referring to how the original comment and how it's right

[@ShatteredGlass916]

"Why did Oogway choose Po in the 1st place?" The dude did a perfect split and climbs the top cabinet 3 meter high with no training to get a hidden cookie, all the while getting beaten down and gets back up like it's nothing. Oh, and let's not forget how he casually absorbed Tai Lung's nerve attacks that 1H-KO the Furious Five immediately, and then GETS BACK UP AGAIN. And NOW, you question why Oogway wouldn't pick this beast of a tank?

[@SeanSimmonsFilms]

Facts bro

[@draglorr5578]

He definitely is a bit of a tank. Far more athletic than anyone could have thought and a surprisingly iron will. Hes the best choice!!

[@ehlauditore3932]

did you watch the video? he covered that..

[@ShatteredGlass916]

@@ehlauditore3932 i typed that before reaching that part

[@HelloHamburger]

Harits Andhika Nugroho I don’t think Oogway really chose Po as the Dragon Warrior, he assumed that the universe would bring it to him.

[@twylanaythias]

One other bit of minutia which very easily gets overlooked: Po is the ultimate Kung Fu fanboy. When he gets dumped into the Jade Palace, he *INSTANTLY* recognizes every artifact on display - he knows their history, their significance, etc. More subtle yet even more reveling is when Sifu grasps Po with the Wu-Xi Finger Hold; for an instant, Sifu is actually impressed that Po not only recognized such an obscure technique but even knew when it was developed and by whom. Knowledge-wise, Po is already more advanced than any of the Furious Five. Two things stand between Po and his already being the Dragon Warrior - physical conditioning and self-confidence. When Sifu recognizes this (as Po is raiding the pantry),he finally understands how to help Po; yet even Sifu's best efforts aren't quite enough. It's only when Mr Ping reveals the secret ingredient of his Secret Ingredient Soup that the last piece of the puzzle falls into place and Po instantly comprehends the true meaning of The Dragon Scroll. Which doubles back to the burning question: How did *Oogway* know that Po was the Dragon Warrior? Simple. While the Furious Five were busy with their demonstrations and Sifu was preoccupied with emceeing, Oogway (being the chill, hyper-observant Zen master that he is) was the sole witness to Po's determination to get inside. While Oogway had no way of knowing how much Po had studied Kung Fu, he saw Po's dedication and perseverance; where such repeated failure would have broken the Furious Five (and, in particular, Sifu), Po just kept at it no matter what. Notice how the one time Oogway chooses to approach Po is when he's on the verge of giving up - in his own esoteric fashion, Oogway simply persuades Po to set aside his worries and focus on the present; to just keep trying.

[@rongsun1905]

True about a lot of your opinions, but Po is the main character. Obviously we know more things about him than the others. So you can’t for sure say that the others aren’t as educated as him in certain aspects.

[@potatoes402]

3:33 but they are martial artist ,not your regular fighter. We can see that being physically more powerful won't guarantee you a win when Tai Long easily defeated those enormous Rhinos guarding his cell with just his techniques alone. In the movie, martial artist fight with their techniques instead of brute force.

[@leadwithlove7657]

Po, was also raised by a duck. His high reaction speed comes as a learned behavior. Making him more comfortable and dangerous to his opponents later in the series.

[@frostbg4193]

*goose

[@leadwithlove7657]

@@frostbg4193 heard goose, his color scheme, threw me off, I guess. I thought he was a male Peckin duck.

[@nagendramishra8947]

@@leadwithlove7657 Po become the dragon warrior because of his passion for it You can see all throughout the movie

[@featherpen5878]

@@nagendramishra8947 What are you trying to point out here? We're talking about Po's Habit a quick reaction time

[@KannaKandy]

@@leadwithlove7657 My man is a brown Chinese goose, except uh, duck bill lmao

[@joseph792]

“Daddy, why is the fridge full of Diet Coke?” Pat-“Business reasons”

[@savitaverma8124]

😂

[@gitaastutikamini3812]

Muscular Dragon this needs more likes 😂😂😂😂

[@Lior353]

I love your profile picture

[@bobismom7]

Is he back on the sauce? I thought he gave up the Diet Coke.

[@awkward_chaos8322]

Wait? It’s all Diet Coke? It always was

[@realamztvs]

3:10 Most were skeptical of Po being the dragon warrior... that actually include Po himself... cause in the first movie, he admits that if anyone who can make him "not him", it would be the greatest kung fu teacher (shifu), he does this while pointing to his stomach

[@danielledouglas99]

It is true body type does not equal ability. Like I have always been skinny with long legs. Most people assume I am a good runner and have told me as much....more than once. Teachers, family, friends all thought this at one point. I have never won a single ribbon in track and field for anything, especially not running and I started in grade 1. I am in my twenties now and you can still outrun me without trying, I am not a runner and never have been.

[@aidankeogh9994]

Oogway: *literally tells Po in detail exactly why he chose him* Matpat: LIES

[@tantris2876]

19 hours ago and already 98 likes? wow (excluding me)

[@Oh_Low]

That's what he always does

[@aidankeogh9994]

@@tantris2876 I don't understand how this happened either

[@byronmartinez9736]

“There are no accidents.”

[@mayflooer5454]

@@byronmartinez9736 the only accident that ever happened was my birth

[@nataliewertz9857]

Oogway: *sees Po fall from 1,000 feet in the sky* Holy crap, that was awesome! Forget the Furious Five, this panda is indestructible!

[@eclecticsoffy]

This gave me a great laugh I desperately need

[@SuperRamtin]

LOL SO TRUE 🤣

[@postsniper-7532]

The fact he survived meant he was probably the best match for kai as he deals mega damage

[@mr.arnuld]

i laugh very hard when i read this comment :D

[@raphaella9787]

Lolololol

[@rogerdominguez375]

I think the way you articulated your points in the video was phenomenal. I also like the video references and insight you gave to these clips. Overall great podcast

[@mikesmith-tj8hz]

old Matpat videos remind me of loving teachers that want to make learning more enjoyable and fun by putting jokes into the lessons that the kids may enjoy.

[@rachit1kumar]

"why do all animals have themselves creepy human teeth?" Remember Matpat I will be waiting...

[@truefalse934]

CharlieRobloxKerbal They’re anthropomorphic is the word that you’re looking for!

[@lycanthis9963]

It appears as though Smile.jpg. has chosen various forms. They have spread the word, as do I.

[@masterchief6739]

*Sonic movie ptsd comes in *

[@thegoldenhelmet1297]

E

[@stellathefoxgirl3648]

Always waiting Matpat, always waiting...

[@Shindai]

"They don't get injured, they just get embarrassed." A group of pandas is called an embarrassment of pandas. I guess coz they're always falling out of trees and are in a constant state of "Uh.... that's totally what I meant to do."

[@melancholymaids3032]

Now now, they aren’t cats.

[@princessazulaofthefirenati5870]

I challenge you to an Agni Kai immediately

[@evrythinguneed3242]

@@princessazulaofthefirenati5870 why

[@maxisatube]

Haha

[@legojarjarbinks2564]

@@evrythinguneed3242 cuz role players will be roleplaying, even when it makes no FUCKING sense

[@alexkendall4970]

Another theory I have is that EVERY SINGLE kung fu warrior in the series seems unable to accept that the Dragon Scroll was NOTHING. Tai lung, the furious five, Shifu himself! Po, having had been living a life where his self esteem was at the bottom of the Jade Palace's stairs, when he realized that he was enough without some mystic power, it threw everyone off. All of these points can be applied, but Po, being literally the bottom of everything, was inspired by the fact that Oogway chose HIM, over every Pig, duck, and tiger in the valley, as enough to defeat the deadliest kung fu warrior in history, that he up and did it.

[@ahmadhanif8529]

Hmmmmmmm m 🤨🤨🤨

[@user-uz6wo7dy4g]

Who’s here in 2024 after watching the replacement kung fu panda video

[@user-uz6wo7dy4g]

We always remember you matpat 💚💚💚💚

[@user-uz6wo7dy4g]

And Lee I think you be as great as matpat ❤️❤️❤️

[@Wild_Card69]

"Why is Po the Dragon Warrior?" Long answer: *this video* Short answer: He dummy thicccc

[@RoyalInspiration]

“Skadoosh”

[@curseofgladstone4981]

And the clap of his cheeks brought down tai lung

[@festethephule7553]

@@curseofgladstone4981 What I find most irritating about this comment is that it's not even entirely wrong.

[@ljmacq5161]

Da karlsonvibes looking kind of T H I C C

[@user-dw1es8nk2l]

*_T H I C C_*

[@dirgaasmoro9325]

“Why was Po the chosen one?” This question is answered in the third movie. The panda species helped heal Oogway when he was hurt. They also trained him on how to use chi. When Oogway saw Po land into the stadium, he remembered the potential of pandas and his relationship with them. So, he picks Po as the Dragon Warrior.

[@kafilatafolabi5226]

*NOLEGE*

[@kafilatafolabi5226]

*MO NOLEge

[@kennethsatria6607]

The potential of mastery in different styles feels right too

[@ryannguyen3294]

i honestly forogt about kung fu panda 3. i remember it being really bad, also the villain was stupid

[@nosiryessir5574]

Ryan Nguyen it’s an alright movie, not amazing but not really bad

[@Blicky.AKA.zkittles]

who came frome Lee's first video

[@minebloxgaming8964]

Me

[@ltsaefong9715]

me

[@necroz08]

Yessir

[@user-bh5ce6cz7z]

spelled from wrong also me

[@alfonsochablequintal4026]

Meeeee

[@chloeboyce3995]

Every single video I watch that has this intro always got me vibing the intro is amazing 👏 👏👏

[@biniani1]

“More mass means a stronger punch” “More mass allows you to absorb pain” People working out: 👁👄👁

[@twopeople254]

"So I'll be stopping now"

[@invaderdrey8563]

I mean he's got a point, have you seen the guys who compete in the strong men challenges? Those guys are hefty

[@thstan4062]

That moment you eat takeout almost every day and still look skinny af

[@papaskreeb1335]

Yep but there’s mass to hit and catch

[@operatorraven7596]

Suejung Han Lol

[@spocite]

“Pandas love slides, playing with leaves, and eating 14 hours a day” _Maybe I am a panda_

[@TheLunahaven]

I think I am too.... Hmm.....

[@streax8885]

Same

[@LoneWolf20213]

wow, this is my sister in a nutshell, so she was a panda the entire time

[@beancanneedstherapy8998]

Man I'm a panda

[@spocite]

Don’t worry I won’t put “thanks for the likes guys” in their

[@obara7366]

I love this. I really think this is one of your best theories! And I love and watch all of your videos.

[@GaPeach87]

I think the animators did that on purpose, make Po bigger than the others to make him stand out a bit more. The other kung fu warriors are way more lean and thin, while the normal animals are as big as Po. So, I think they must have made him like that on purpose.

[@waltercomunello121]

"Death-loving oxygen thieves." uhh bro, those are us humans.

[@cheeseisherelive753]

HONESTLY 😂

[@Tanystropheus10]

Yeah exactly 😂

[@cheeseisherelive753]

Oscar Ljungberg plus we all joke about our own deaths all the time 😂

[@eleniaslaundaglu4650]

@Oscar Ljungberg we literally sell guns

[@ansrfururactions]

R/kamikazebywords

[@deathraygonzo6339]

MatPat: "There is a reason why Po was chosen to be the Dragon Warrior." Me: "His spirit? Tenacity?" MatPat: "Money."

[@v.akis0755]

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[@exists8238]

v. akis07 lol imagine needing a bot account lol

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Can this hit?🔥 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6KtYXyEoZ6dbtk

[@ojeritoayala]

Money is TIGHT

[@royshaheer]

Insert Shane McMahon theme here!

[@newgwg]

3:34 Fun fact: Brian baumgartner (who played Kevin on the office) is a great athlete.

[@lillystraus9039]

I love your videos! I always get a laugh out of them and you are a great video creator matpat!

[@byronmartinez9736]

The answer to your question is “there are no accidents.” Edit: Ever since I was a young warrior, my dream was to get 1,000 like on a comment. I trained hard every day and meditated in a cave for 35 years, finding inner peace and mastering the art of funny comments. I have now fulfilled my destiny. “My time has come.” But seriously guys, thanks for all the likes. It’s the most I’ve ever gotten.

[@ASH3R3S]

Thank you master, you are very wise.

[@byronmartinez9736]

Asher Sarpolus “There is always something more to learn. Even for a master.”

[@theobrown1003]

Thank you master oogway for your wisdom

[@catsrup123]

69 likes...there are no accidents 😏

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[@asbestosfish_]

“Oxygen-thief” is the best insult I have ever heard.

[@edoardomartini9171]

Me too

[@kaniatriz4973]

tbh same- its because I am one!

[@averageinternetchristian]

And I'll be sure to use it

[@starstuff7027]

Seaweed brain is better in my opinion, but okay.

[@picklebobpie5314]

what about rat-licker It’s the term used for people who refuse to wear a mask

[@uchihafanboy363]

More mass=more damage Mantis:😐

[@PhuongTran-yj7wz]

Well Mantis are hunter in the wild, its weapon is not punches but its front legs have that have sharp spikes

[@granthodgkiss]

Lee told me to watch this

[@JohnnyQD]

Same here dude

[@ucasviera5461]

Nobody: Matpat watching kids movies with his son: did u see the way he stepped right there i think he may be a part of the Russian mob

[@elizabethmullaly5924]

i mean accurate lol

[@creek388]

@Treta Ghunberg the dude talking

[@kriss_cross_buns4104]

Treta Ghunberg are you kidding me?

[@lucaskeplinger2424]

@Treta Ghunberg your joking right

[@necroprisma1194]

@Treta Ghunberg wait so who did you think was the guy talking?

[@vistar_kj]

Matt: "The fatter you are, the more invincible you can be" Me: * lying in bed eating chips while holding a phone * Thanks quarantine

[@haicoai6269]

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[@reishi2578]

Hai Coai stop spamming that

[@cupcake4043]

Star Boy That’s what I was thinking!

[@trbld5219]

Today, I accomplished invincibility

[@ChonkedCat]

Hai Coai stfu

[@heleanyx]

this is one of my favorite videos fr this was so cool to knowww

[@donutholebandit6212]

I really like these more science-y episodes. They're a lot of fun!

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

"The point is that looking at someone's body shape tells you nothing about their physical skill." I say amen to that, as I'm binge eating and binge watching Food Theory videos.

[@aazmeer1000]

well well look who it is

[@maxisatube]

How do you always find me

[@witchBoi_Connor]

Ah, the new Justin Y. Good to see ya, dude.

[@sasquatch884]

Last time I saw you was on a Tim Hansen video

[@greghenkel3849]

how are you every where I go

[@sinfulwrath666]

Matpat: "Says pandas take less fall damage" Me: "remembers minecraft panda yeeting off a platform along with its family"

[@adogwhoapparentlyknowshowt4391]

Crimson682 Hawk Hello brother Alastor

[@sinfulwrath666]

@Hai Voai what is that video suppose to be?

[@reishi2578]

Hai Voai stop

[@sinfulwrath666]

@@reishi2578 was that self promotion?

[@TuskActMinus1]

Yes, hes sending that video to a lot of replies, with different accounts but simular names.

[@Venator2015]

I was the odd kid who started watching a ton of wushu movies when I was just 8 even though NOBODY in my life understood how amazing the genre was I remember holding my pee for the last 30 min of the first Kung Fu Panda because I just loved how an animated kids movie actually took inspiration from so many great artists

[@federicobarreri7639]

Started binge-watching the trilogy, GREAT TIME for some MatPat. Also, congratulations for your cub man!

[@JoelHamin]

“why do all the animals have creepy human teeth?” *flashback to first sonic trailer*

[@lennyface2586]

Nae nigga nae nae

[@landonsworld2784]

NO THAT STAYS BEREID

[@AlexG32777]

That's what i was thinking!

[@luminous7674]

The horrors are resurfacing...

[@rainbowrose8802]

Nope

[@ahappyaccident7879]

Why is no one talking about how matpats son (Oliver) is genuienly adorable

[@jayplays1710]

Isn't everyone as a kid adorable though

[@ahappyaccident7879]

@@jayplays1710 i wasnt.

[@ahappyaccident7879]

@@para-dxflare5468 nah Its ok

[@francisgarcia973]

People still watching this cool

[@bluemirror6056]

@@ahappyaccident7879 Same ;w;

[@lukaex2243]

I always believed that Po was chosen to be a Dragon Warrior because of his pure-hearted nature. Throughout the movies, it becomes evident that the strongest individuals, like Tai Lung (whom Master Oogway sensed darkness in) and Kai, succumb to corruption and evil. In contrast, Po consistently displays forgiveness and goodness, standing out from those who harbor jealousy or similar negative emotions, such as Master Shifu and the Furious Five. Po's ability to master inner peace before Shifu reflects his exceptional character. Moreover, Po being a panda is not coincidental; rather, it may signify a deliberate choice. I posit that "weaker animals" in the Kung Fu world are paradoxically better at it, suggesting that stronger animals might lack emotional intelligence. As a panda, Po excels in emotional intelligence, which is crucial for mastering Kung Fu. This parallels Master Oogway, a wise and strong turtle, challenging the stereotype that strength is directly proportional to martial prowess.

[@fandomonium3789]

It's also because of Chinese philosophies, which Master Shifu and Master Oogway argue about. Oogway follows the Taoist philosophy of accepting whatever happens and not trying to control everything. Meanwhile, Shifu represents Confussionism, which states that everything in the world has a pre-determined role to play, and everything can be controlled. Oogway accepted Po as the Dragon Warrior because it is the Taoist way to accept that there are no accidents. Po landed in front of his pointing finger, and he will not fight the universe. He was trying to find the dragon warrior, and in Oogway's eyes, the universe put someone in front of him. To deny that Po is the dragon warrior because he didn't expect Po to land there would reject Oogway's entire Taoist philosophy.

[@thekidjoseph13]

I’ve always had this question: If Po never landed in front of Oogway would he still become the dragon warrior or would one of the furious five become the dragon warrior. Or would Oogway walk past all of them go outside the Jade Palace and still select Po to be the Dragon Warrior

[@undergroundsounds332]

We might never know

[@sunsetmenace1749]

I reckon if po didnt have the drive oogway would one of the five. But since it followed the everything happens for a reason rule, I suppose he saw that as a sign

[@chrishansen1842]

My personal belief is that he would flat out say the dragon warrior isn't here and leave. Probably not to where Po is since his spiritual senses don't exactly work like that

[@cir0plus]

So the movie could happen. Also probably something about "there are no accidents"

[@BllyKrty]

The dragon warrior isnt here. walks out* Matis: Uhhh.... 10Hours later* Pulls panda by the ear* Panda:oW!oW!Ow!oOwo!Ow- Oogwa: Im back. Panda: ooooooAAAAAAAAAA THE FERIOUS FIVE!?!?! Oogwa: correct

[@aves1271]

I also have a theory (well not actually mine) on why Oogway chooses Po: This guy on Tumblr named "Wayttthenerd" explains how in the first movie how Oogway points at Po smiling and says "how interesting" at first you think "strange....but then again though out the movie he keeps saying 'there are no accidents' so that's why he chooses him because he doesn't believe in accidents" and you're half right. But watching the second and third movies, that scene has a WHOLE new different layer. After watching the second and third one now you see how Pandas saved Oogway's life and taught him Chi. But also in the second movie lord Shen attacked the panda village and everyone assumed the pandas were wiped out. Po is the only panda anyone has ever seen, and Oogway most likey never seen Po since he always stays at the jade palace. He went decades of never seeing a panda and thought they were extinct. So right when Oogway was choosing a dragon warrior a panda, the same species that healed him with Chi and taught him how to use it, the species he thought were wiped out, falls from the sky. Right infront of his finger. How interesting.

[@aves1271]

@Allenscheazar Buenaobra oh sorry, the short version is that Oogway thought Pandas were extinct because of what happened after the second movie. So when Po, a panda fell out of the sky and right in front of him Oogway knew Po is supposed to become the dragon warrior.

[@LynxbyMKV]

Now begs the bigger question.. HOW IS THIS NOT TOP COMMENT

[@eniibukun7916]

@Allenscheazar Buenaobra it's basically because pandas taught oog way chi

[@thekingtiger8193]

@@eniibukun7916 is there a shorter version? i am too lazy to read that, that's a lot of words!

[@nexelray3207]

The myth, The Legend I very much like this

[@Aurora__sea__snake]

Turtles! They can take the Dragon Warrior title, they already have martial arts under their belts, and they're reptiles, more closely related to dragons. Also, they've been through SO much more than Po, in most versions (I'm lookin' at you Rise and 2012)

[@urlocalimu]

how po was chosen by traits : oogway saw how uncorruptible , honest , self aware , relaxed, motivated , determined and patient he was. It checks all the boxes on how to improve/get stronger as a person and a leader. and also because his soul is a dragon but that doesn’t mean the dragon warrior must have a dragon’s soul no. like Jin Dao the first dragon warrior. he was a literal dragon but he became corrupted because of power. but oogway and po? no they cannot be corrupted. Actually oogway got to be the dragon warrior after Jin Dao’s disappearance. Oogway chose the next dragon warrior by how compatible they are to hold this title and responsibility. Like Po! And now the 4th movie will be about Po choosing the next dragon warrior!

[@Schaffsbiggestfan]

Oogway sees po Oogway: ooh the chinese audience will love this

[@__j__h5971]

Papa Jo *WE*

[@Yuunarichu]

Mhm.

[@ZUnknownFox]

but everyone in the movies are chinese...

[@wafiabdullah6559]

@@ZUnknownFox ... exactly?

[@Anyxe.]

Pandas can digest meat, we should be feeding them more meat, and let them become the dragon warriors they are meant to be.

[@Anyxe.]

@@lilylopnco They used to eat meat. The bamboo they eat now doesn't provide them with the nutrients they need, and they eat a massive amount of it, and spend a lot of time eating and pooping. The lack of nutrients makes them sluggish.

[@SuchanOriginal]

@@Anyxe. that isn't what lily asked but okay. I am guessing it is because bamboo is more abundant.

[@Anyxe.]

@@SuchanOriginal it is what they asked. They are typically too sluggish now days to hunt for food, although occasional will catch a pika, or other rodents. And yes the initial switch was caused by the abundance of bamboo, and the competition for meat. However what's stopping them from taking down bigger prey like other bears is their diet making them slower.

[@shaggy4real97]

@@lilylopnco as anoxeyh said, food availability and lack of proper energy providing nutrients. Basically like if you were put on an exclusive diet of lettuce, you wouldn't get much out of something so plain

[@jaiden5358]

wait so if you raise a panda on meat- then what happens? or if you introduce a regular amount of meat in their diet will they become more energetic?

[@ENSANElol]

1:09 that gave me nostalgic memories... 20th century fox...

[@schabazzle6467]

Anyone want a good example that Po isn’t lazy like other pandas, just watch Po’s opening scene in kung fu panda 3

[@ThirdDegreeHugs]

I can answer the third question! Why do the animals have human teeth? Animators anthropomorphize animals to make them more appealing and relatable to children. Making them walk on two legs, having them eat human foods, or having human emotions and yes, teeth all play into that. It makes the kid imagine themselves inside the movie, fighting all the baddies and saving the day just like our panda warrior :)

[@hellothere5030]

You look like Caka

[@coloradostatesenatorsteven7443]

Short answer: Personification

[@braydonsanders9459]

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[@braydonsanders9459]

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[@kitus3318]

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[@keksm2864]

The real reason he’s the chosen one is because he had the noodle dream

[@snakycarnival9119]

How could I be so blind

[@alliantykhouw7945]

Noob dream

[@nullpoint3346]

@Miles You're getting the testaments scrambled, Vengeful Prick or "Loving" Egotist, pick your poison and stick to it.

[@calebtanner1384]

Anglestor

[@mangoberries_]

i’m sorry but wtf happened to the like button

[@danielvictor5181]

Who else is team Tai lung tho😔the weight of expectations was just to heavy for him to realize his greatness & Shifu was proud of him all along he was just never verbally told that until it was too late💔letting darkness completely consume any good had left

[@user-ps2sg8qr2k]

"Kid/Child" Matpat : ಠಗಠ "Proto Theorist" Matpat : ☞ ( ╹▽╹ ) ☞

[@MrDragonsbain]

I also love the fact Po fell from a very great height and walked away like it never happened. If I saw a man drop from a ball of fire land safely from 40+ feet and act like nothing happen, I would think he was a super hero.

[@leonmuller8475]

But that is normal for every Kung Fu fighter in Kung Fu Panda. The other 5 arguably do it even more than Po.

[@DizzyDash237]

@@leonmuller8475 ah yes comparing masters of a craft to an inexperienced buffoon

[@myleswelnetz6700]

He was just trying to get into the stadium.

[@uddeshnaidu6494]

Po has greater durabality and can survive well most of the times very high damage as seen with Tai Lung

[@theendersmirk5851]

Also, Oogway explicitly stated that the Dragon Warrior was among them after Po catapulted himself sideways to watch the do their demonstration. I'm willing to bet he internally was going "okay, so if he's that willing to go, and he'd land right around the fireworks, I'd put his time until landing at around a minute or two. Just need to grandstand until I hear the fireworks go off, and then I can start in, and then point wherever he lands. Bonus points if he lands in the middle of the square. That'll anger Shifu enough to find peace once he comes to terms with what happens."

[@StarlasAiko]

Additionally to his body mass and padding and his combination of the styles of all five masters, he also has a mental aspect that qualifies him above the others, above any other Kung Fu practitioner in that fictional version of China: His attitude to King Fu. For everybody else, Kung Fu is a duty and privilege, one that demands absolute discipline and sacrifice. When Po broke into the festival Oogwei has seen his dedication to Kung Fu, to do what it takes to get to the festival. But Po always held Kung Fu as a passion, not a duty. The Furious Five and Master Shifu never actually enjoyed Kung Fu, and neither did Tai Long or Lord Shen or Kai the Destroyer; for them, it was their destiny, their duty, both a privilege and a burden. Long after becoming the dragon warrior, Po still was a total fanboy, doing Kung Fu because of his love and joy for it. I believe, that is the true "future and past of Kung Fu" that Oogwei has seen in him. The love for the art combined with the dedication to effort.

[@chrisdavidson911]

there's that, and when the other guy thinks the only thing you're gonna do is sit on him, you couldn't have more of an advantage with surprise

[@Jxkayy]

Underrated comment

[@greenflamegaminggardening9220]

You have opened my eyes

[@pkmntrainerred4247]

TLDR: Many times, you can master something only if you LOVE doing it.

[@laurenyau4732]

fun fact if u don't know so kind of everyone knows: shifu means master in chinese, oogway means turtle in chinese

[@gradient8180]

5:03 almost made me cry for some reason idk why

[@asee381]

I love how he takes things from movies and makes them logical.

[@kirklanyoshinaga8953]

I mean the third movie quite clearly states that the pandas had the highest levels of chi and well as the greatest potentials so it’s not hard to see why Po was considered the dragon warrior, especially since it was assumed the po was the last of the pandas. It was actually the pandas that taught oogway chi.

[@doodlesornoodles7087]

👀👀👀👀

[@normalalien4177]

Wow

[@ikoniful3984]

@Hermes Trismagistus hey, you can say the same thing about trees too, you’ll look stupid saying it

[@jirahjashmiermacalino7556]

Kirklan Yoshinaga this makes sense

[@coreyclyburnjr.8379]

Pretty much the uzumaki clan of kung fu panda

[@isaiahdeleon2508]

King Fu Panda was such a good trilogy. First one was battle of the body; second, battle of the mind; third, battle of spirit.

[@amirk7837]

Facts

[@thedawar9273]

Isaiah Deleon the three things a Kung fu master must master

[@randomruiz5306]

Same name twin

[@yoda2824]

It was basically the Star Wars OG Trilogy: Animated Panda Edition

[@lincolnb2244]

amirk7 There’s another one coming out next year lol

[@anonymous-ix7kr]

*"If there is a hole, there is a goal."* ~Master Oogway

[@zacharygregory4925]

Daniel Cormier actually is from my home state and wrestled at a school in my area. We actually had to wrestle against his alma mater this year

[@kibi3072]

Matpat: ... and why do all the animals have creepy human teeth? Me: *GASP* how did I never notice that ????

[@wishiwasntdes]

I noticed that when I was younger but blocked it from my mind, thank you matpat for bringing that back

[@sm1purplmurderedme583]

Kibi KILLUA

[@ryam_k5021]

ok but like... imagine them NOT having those teeth- O-O

[@DannyGamerXD48]

Ryam Kamo *Gum Fu Panda*

[@ExaltedRealm]

This is exactly how it happened with me

[@iCuddleAfter6]

"now it's less creepy because I have the toddler" -Matpat 2020

[@ZeroFusion28]

*the* toddler

[@caidalee1994]

Is....... is it _your_ toddler, Matthew??? (A joke)

[@JohnSmith-qq7fm]

Yup, an adult playing with kids toys or watching kids shows is creepy. If you have an actual kid, it's good parenting

[@DemonWolfLov45]

wow matpat, I didn't know you could make a video that, not only was for a movie, but outright made it better without changing any core themes

[@harrypettigrew7770]

Why is your vids so good

[@alfred4576]

The real reason he's the chosen one was always really because of his dedication. He gets beat down harder than anyone else while being told he's a failure yet the next day, he still shows up. That takes spine. That's the moral of the story

[@bird9070]

Yes i love that though it some of it was that who wouldnt like pandas

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

Amen CitrusSaurus! That's what makes Po such an inspiration even to old ladies like me. I loved watching this movie with my granddaughter and talking about how size doesn't stop you from being who you are meant to be. 🤗💖

[@spider_flash509]

Even when I saw it I loved Po because he never gave up and all the characters are why the movies are some of my top favorites (Tigress is my fav though and she has an interesting back story too that has the sad no parents trope but with a twist on it)!

[@gantzllat]

@@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460 there was actually a heavy weight champion nick named "Butter" who was pretty chubby.

[@souplooters]

Isnt it because of the panda guys that healed him from the ox guy

[@PartyDude_19]

Was your son's first words "But that is just a theory."

[@alejandrootero8894]

¡A film Theory, aaaaaand cut! (the umbilical cord)

[@raimondasvenskus2216]

@@alejandrootero8894 lol

[@AUserThatIsDeleted]

I would like this comment but it has 69 likes

[@itzz_iz_i]

An human evolution theory

[@ryuo6297]

@Kai Mercero Student hohohohoho LMFFAAOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!

[@hakamofumeyi8387]

Loving the intro😍

[@find-it]

My favourite show, this is really knowledgeable.

[@falconboi9126]

I feel like MatPat may have missed the part where Po getting body shamed isn't perpetuating anything since it's solely in place to allow Po to break down those stereotypes as part of the movies encouraging message :P

[@josepablobonillajimenez6297]

Actually yes, that is like the whole message of the movie

[@falconboi9126]

@@josepablobonillajimenez6297 exactly haha

[@QuantumFishFTW]

@Kristian Mijic if you're doing at 10 for something like that a harmless movie is the least of your problems

[@QuantumFishFTW]

@Kristian Mijic dying* autocorrect

[@sharkbiteshitposts5506]

@Kristian Mijic no punctuation? Are u ok?

[@thesinghzingkid]

9:55 it is like iroh once said: "It is important to draw wisdom from many different places. If you take it from only one place, it become rigid and stale. Understanding others, the other elements, and the other nations, will help you become whole."

[@MovieFan1912]

That Avatar quote is apropos for a video about Kung Fu Panda. I mean, both of them involve a protagonist who is said to be the chosen one, they both have quotable lines, and they are both equally funny and dramatic.

[@AFPLJohnny]

Speaking of Avatar Toph actually uses the Mantis style Kung Fu for her earthbending

[@MovieFan1912]

@@AFPLJohnny Really? Do other characters use any of the other animal styles in the show? If so, which ones?

[@Bidarius]

@@MovieFan1912 most earthbenders use hung gar kung fu, firebending is northern shaolin and i don’t remember the airbending style

[@MovieFan1912]

@@Bidarius Oh right. If I’m not mistaken, Waterbending has elements of Tai Chi in it.

[@sammythecryptid2721]

I feel like one of my favorite quotes is relevant in this scenario. "It is the emptiness of a cup that makes it useful."

[@amychinton]

thanks for saying this stuff about the body shape