Fridgestuck: Caliborn (Facts/Theories)

[@jongoiburu1549]

One day Hussie will admit it was all just a bunch of coincidences

[@ShadowTheRipple]

And it will be a lie

[@kitsuy5031]

iaol we can’t trust god anymore

[@nightazday7988]

I thought he indirectly did with CD in the act 4 intermission

[@caligulasAquarius]

ikr, eitherway its cool

[@Gabriel-qh4yx]

“Fully replaced by caliborn” *sweats in epilogue*

[@cookiebombcasualemail5284]

*cries in epilogue*

[@drowsymachinist]

*laughs in epilogue*

[@ashikjaman1940]

Technically, Dirk is part Caliborn now

[@cookiebombcasualemail5284]

@@ashikjaman1940 what do you mean *now*

[@ashikjaman1940]

Cookiebomb G&E Well, he wasn’t always part Caliborn. When he ascended to his ultimate self in the epilogues his conscientiousness fused with all other Dirks in paradox space. This included AR who had become part of Lord English by combining with Caliborn and Gamzee as Arquius.

[@spachino7351]

Calibruh

[@griffinwhite6066]

Bruh

[@achillesdykeza2063]

"Fully Replaced by Caliborn" Epilogues: ah.. I see you've found my plans.

[@deltaphant_]

I didn't get the joke with the date of this video's release until you started to talk about 11/11/11

[@bloodstoneore4630]

Happy veterans day, I guess

[@lapaba1236]

DarthBinary Found you again

[@ericquiabazza2608]

Angels being terrifying was referenced in Troll Culture, because the sight of a full grown Evil Cherub come with death and planetary destruction, for Troll, Angel are worst than Satan. Now imagine to be Alone in a Planet of "Angels" whispering in your mind at all times. :|

[@mycaryan1899]

Kinda sad you didn't add the Caliborn Goes To Starbucks thing at the end but this works just as well. Also, the origin point for Caliborn's personality is a weirdo on the old forums that would ask Hussie for Muppets Babys gore porn

[@thehistoryandbooknerd8979]

Wtf

[@volnartheunforgiving3952]

@@thehistoryandbooknerd8979 Bro's weird Muppet Babies Saw comic was actually one of these requests which Hussie drew, and Jigsaw's use in it likely inspired Caliborn to some extent, as well as Hussie drawing that and using it for Bro having inspired Dirk drawing whatever Caliborn asks

[@ebentaylor]

6:36 Actually, Godtier Calliope was able to fully mature into adulthood. She was able to absorb her brother's soul and develop fully before entering the game because she existed in the doomed timeline where she lived in true isolation. In a way, her interactions with her friends made her a softer and more gentle person than the hardened Godtier Calliope who didn't get to observe Earth and Alternian cultures and their different ways of loving others and having friendships.

[@barboraklepalova3886]

to everyone watching on 11th november: Say Happy birthday to our cherub twins!

[@asocksual4910]

Happy birthday my beautiful children

[@lullafool5106]

Happy birthday you two maniac twins!

[@OkBob413]

no.

[@eightbitfeline9012]

@OkBob413 yes.

[@fedgirl]

that's actually my birthday!

[@seraphinasullivan4849]

Bringing up the duality of Caliborn and Caliope: perhaps the most famous breeches role in all of opera is Cherubino from Marriage of Figaro. A breeches role (also called a pants role or a trouser role) is a male character, often young and beautiful, meant to be played by a female performer. Cherubino is simultaneously sweetly innocent and discovering sexuality, declaring his love for all women, especially his beautiful godmother. The real kicker? Cherubino is a pageboy to the Count.

[@toastypenny]

Caliborn best character

[@solluxcaptor7908]

Agree

[@Zmax15]

No mention of how Caliborn is the heir apparent to Homestuck's entire narrative, and by extension the most important character in the entire narrative, which totally drives and explains his his being-a-piece-of-shitedness.

[@axeljulesetienne3917]

Finally my favourite HS character is finally gettin his video many thanks ^^

[@c4tboysupr3m4cy_3]

How can calliporn be your favorite??? He literally sucks

[@axeljulesetienne3917]

@@c4tboysupr3m4cy_3 a character who is a hate sink(and was meant to be one) doesn't mean he's unintersting also he's funny AF (once you realize what he says is so over the top it isn't meant to be taken seriously, you can't help but laugh)

[@JacklyCraft]

I like characters that the author have no fear of going nuts

[@jillian9596]

Rouge of Hecc Caliborn is actually a really well written character?? And he overcame literally "impossible" feats out of spite. Not to mention his dialogue is purposely over the top and hilarious. His bad fanart and stop motion animation is also super duper funny. Act six was dense at times and kinda dark so his character arc was always a good break from the narrative to deal with stupid time shenanigans. ALSO COME ON JEER PAST DIRK WAS THE FUNNIEST SHIT,,

[@ecchicharmed]

A fellow Caliborn fan? Awesome!

[@aisutistoto5771]

wait. He's connected to the 11th doctor?!! *[S] Mental Breakdown*

[@xixxaxxorux5750]

Hi! I'm actually a fan of Warhammer 40K, and I'd like to shed a bit of light on Caliban Green. See, it comes from Citadel, which is Games Workshop's own paintline. Most of their names actually come from in-universe things, like Wazdakka Red, or Typhus Corrosion. Caliban is actually the HOMEWORLD of the Dark Angels Space Marine Legion, one of the original legions. It was a death world that was destroyed in a conflict between Luther, a worshipper of chaos and betrayer of the Imperium of Man, and his fallen angels, and Lion El'Jonson, the primarch (essentially a demi-god son of the then emperor of mankind, now God Emperor of Mankind) of the Dark Angels legion, and his Dark Angels. Don't exactly know if this will help at all with the video, but I thought I'd chime in with my own knowledge!

[@gamerule18]

One does not ask "where did the jujus come from" Like what? Thats is EXPRESSIVELY the one thing you do not ask about jujus! They simply "ARE"

[@frugoshoek2679]

LE a litteral Manchild turned himself into a peterpan

[@lindthechaoticheretic8708]

Now that you mention it, he's also the biggest ghost buster ever!

[@cookiebombcasualemail5284]

Fly pupa, Fly!!!!!!!!

[@blakethesnake6686]

UU(racil) replaced AT(hymine)

[@sammarino7357]

To answer the question of why he has BULGING MUSCLES it’s just the ARquious that got merged into him don’t worry about the muscles they’re just him

[@CrimCrim]

I learned more about Homestuck in this series than the comic itself

[@Thorn773]

Retcon powers: Implications, limits, and potential. GO!

[@fujoshiinpink8097]

“I’m al ready here” the most chilling line in homestuck 🙀🙀🙀

[@lindthechaoticheretic8708]

Homestuck ended on April thirteenth, two thousand sixteen. But what about the epilouge and homestuck 2? HOMESTUCK ENDED ON APRIL THIRTEENTH, TWO THOUSAND SIXTEEN!!!

[@alanhasmemes]

goddamnit i once wish i could have the writing skill of hussie

[@alexhart1279]

I just realised, colliape is the Muse of Space, extremely passive and inspiring others either with or to do the work of their aspect. caliborn is the Lord of Time the ultimate destroyer both of and through their aspect. And if both are representative of the different parts of the fandom, is Hussie saying the creative, passionate and gentle fans inspire him to continue expanding the literal multiverse he created whilst the annoying, hateful and rude fans/haters are not only wisteing his time but the fans and their own by hating his work?

[@Dan-zc3ou]

I still remember the chills when i saw Caliborn: enter. Also that 40k reference was nice! HS and 40K are two of my favourite fandoms, even tho they aren't always friendly with each other

[@StaryExtra]

I just realized this... In a far flung opposite spectrum of possible realities, there's an Evil and Cruel Calliope and a Good and Gentle Caliborn out there. Also you were cringe back then and still is now. Stay free.

[@jillian9596]

I'm so glad you made this,, I think caliborn is one of the most interesting characters and definitely my fave ^^

[@sussy3778]

7:33 Lord English: Notice me senpai Alt Calliope: ...

[@drakath5727]

So Hussie is a space bound supposedly. And Toby is tied to the album and a story about a time travelling kid under a mountain. Does this mean Toby is canonically a time player?

[@asocksual4910]

Ah yes the gods of space and time, toby fox and andrew hussie

[@jacketofdiamonds]

Andrew Hussie, the Waste of Space (canonically). Toby Fox, the Thief of Time.

[@drakath5727]

Then would it be wrong to say their classes are opposite to the cherubs i.e Muse of time and Lord of space? It makes sense since Hussie is actively in the story and Toby passively affects the story through his music.

[@GlitchTechV1]

Can't forget that he went to starbucks nor

[@chemeleofandango7112]

I would like to mention that since I'm taking a class on Satan and Satan analogs , there is one in Gnosticism named Yalgaboth. He created the earth as well as birthed Adam and Eve. The whole belief is that he created the material world that holds us down from spiritual origins, limiting us in scope. Caliborns Denizen is named yalgaboth, so in killing him, he surpasses matter and gains the knowledge on how to become immortal by destroying his clock and absorbing the essence.

[@taetersanguis]

My jaw hit the floor once again, great catch!

[@kitkatmuffin]

8:00 The Eternity Served Cold leitmotif was actually used in that one panel of John freaking out over his dad’s room being totally normal all the way in (I think) Act 2 (might be 3).

[@luckyc4t110]

14:30 In a reversal of fortune, rather than Caliborn replacing Dirk and Rose, Dirk has replaced Caliborn as a narrator and antagonist in the Epiloges and Homestuck^2, with Rose by his side.

[@ramonaray4307]

Unpopular opinion on the Shylock thing. The character of Shylock was probably the most redeemable out of all of the characters in that story despite losing in the end. Sure they "beat him" in the same way that one beats an enemy in a story, but he's one awful person out of a host of others that are central to the play. He's treated terribly because of his Jewish heritage which (If I'm remembering correctly I haven't read this in like 8 years or some such) is the reason behind his "pound of flesh" rule. His actions are quiet though I will admit a tasteless attempt at rebellion against a people he thinks has wronged him. It also speaks to Caliborn that that would be the title of his song. While not outwardly persecuted by his sister (at least not intentionally. It could be argued that just the act of sharing a body for him is grossly offensive) he does believe himself to be persecuted, hence his campaign into the dream bubbles. Much like how Shylock demanded the heart of his aggressors. Caliborn goes after the most important thing to his sister in a misguided attempt at revenge. I still TOTALLY agree with the name change, but I wanted to at least make it known why I think that (while the title was still Eternity's Shylock) that it was a very fitting title.

[@eridanampora3024]

Well damn, I stopped watching jojo and listening to mbmbam for this

[@stomr2821]

mood lol

[@eridanampora3024]

@Ooohbopbopboppadoohwah from Google

[@eridanampora3024]

@Ooohbopbopboppadoohwah media1.tenor.com/images/58bb302cb054e7a2824f6582d5c2ef7f/tenor.gif?itemid=8374611

[@silverdrag0n_]

bro, do you do all those at the same time?

[@palmerpatel6390]

ah, i see that you are a jojo fan of culture as wwell. vvery nice.

[@jt0n]

how did we get here from a comic about a boy who wants to nail a poster to the wall

[@fictionferguson1320]

My favorite self insert villian, Caliborn. I based him on one of my villians.

[@zenzenulous2243]

Finally, the best Homestuck character gets his recognition As OUR LORD

[@thebiolibrary5572]

Yayyyy it’s the snakey murder boi who shot up my favourite troll! Wait, I like none of those...

[@alemonyoyo69420]

Caliborn is my favourite of the 2 cherub siblings

[@kitkatmuffin]

1. I like how your new logo is the Homestuck logo with a vague “LE” on it for your channel name. 2. I paused the video for a second to have an internal rant about how the fanmade “Out” class you made probably works (you run out of your power easily and have to calmly take a “breath” to regain it, or if you were a time player for example you would calmly take your “time,” etc etc). 3. 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Just wanted to applaud the video.

[@jaunesmith0947]

Here's a fun one about Lord English basically being the devil. LE is first seen at the start of Act 6, he takes over the story in Act 6 Act 6 and he has his final battle in Act 6 Act 6 Act 6 (aka Collide). That's a lot of 6's...

[@omeg5473]

3:50 ah yes, *u r i a n i a n*

[@davestrider2766]

"Time isn't just death, it's destruction itself!" as a Sagittarius *time* bound, I can somewhat testify to that >:)

[@casualdork6661]

green sans undertale that's a karen

[@mariankaprzybylowska2079]

I nearly shit myself on the ,Old scrath' part. I mean, how ? Was it intentional ? Wasn't it ? If it was, how much did he plan it ?

[@volnartheunforgiving3952]

Wait, the Felt were supposed to be the rulers of the planets? I always thought they were produced by the game upon each planet's destruction.

[@kimbatai]

Now for the Lalondes

[@L1qu1d-2qu1d]

You spoke of Warhammer in a video of homestuck, you have pleased me greatly

[@pencil9143]

The special stardust, meat, and candy were left behind by Gamzee. :3 I loved the video!

[@starkuma176]

Awww yee new fridgestuck on my birthday

[@smokydogy]

Holy shit so much info in just the first minute!!! Awesome

[@philguer4802]

The culture of Toby is monstruous.

[@aritimena]

it's kind of creepy that you discuss Asclepius in this video when just today we were talking about him in Latin (medicine unit, we're also discussing some of the minor gods of medicine and there are just soooooo many snakes)

[@JapperKnowsTwoo]

Jen makes sciencey spacey history crap sound way cooler than any teacher I’ve ever had

[@merasmurry1460]

i think gamzee kept giving them meat, candy and special star dust.

[@october-u3s]

dude i've been waiting for vriska for forever p l e a s e

[@tudoraragornofgreyscot8482]

Caliborn’s misogyny is definitely funnier than Gamzee’s. :kappa:

[@wolfen5436]

I can see Caliborn being a dark angels fan.

[@Virgo_drowned70]

does that make calliope the fallen. since he's looking for her.

[@wolfen5436]

Pfft, yeah.

[@fennekinlynx6585]

I like the theory that cal used little cal to take over bro's body very early in his life. Literally having uu replace tt

[@hoarsebard]

Hate to be "that guy", but the sword in the stone is Caliburn and is an entirely different sword from Excalibur. Excalibur was a gift to Arthur from "a suspicious woman lying in a pond", as Monty Python's Holy Grail put it.

[@MaxEverywhereSystem]

*lord english is a manlet spread the word*

[@drgabi18]

mrcheeze.github.io/andrewhussie/Cheerfulbear%20-%20PLAY%20ME.htm Hey Jen, don't you think Hussie might have taken a bit of inspiration for Caliborn from this forum post? The OP of the tread is basically trying to force Hussie to draw puppets smut, writes in ALL CAPS and has a lot of Saw imagery The images that were on the thread were later referenced in the comic itself, namely page 564, Hussie basically confirms this in the book commentary it's from a Saw/Muppets thing (but now it's dave's bro creation)

[@surrealsweets8741]

Ok I know this is like a 4 year old comment but what the actual fuck was that thread I feel like I have seen things no man was meant to see

[@nateharris5012]

Satan comes from "hasatan" the accuser and he was NEVER eluded to being the snake in genesis he is called "that old snake" in revelations but it finishes that by describing the serphant to stand on the beach with six years and seven crowns

[@hannahmansfield8675]

I just got home from work and soccer and seeing this made me so happy!! Can’t wait to watch!!

[@hyperkitten2247]

I clicked immediately edit: wow, I watched the vid, reloaded, and the video now has 340 views, 57 likes and 11 comments? wow

[@alyk9379]

I've been binge watching you, and I just wanted to say it must take a lot of time and effort for these videos. I love these videos thank you !

[@Carcino.Geneticist]

I'm not gonna lie, i actually thought caliborn was 12.

[@sahrynasreddin3671]

Awesome episode as always! You never cease to impress me 🌟 thx for ur work laureled!!!

[@LastNameWasTaken]

hearing that the Caliban paint has a connection to 40k is kind of funny too, considering how popular skulls are that universe.

[@tsumugishirogane9704]

cali-damn there are so cali-many words with cali-the word cali at the cali-start of it

[@asocksual4910]

welcome to cherub hell, please enjoy your stay

[@cosmic9928]

Lmao the end segment Also am I the only one who thinks fridgestuck on the friendsim trolls would be cool?

[@rarestpepe3815]

More Fridgestuck! What a fantastic present for my Birthday. :)

[@thealmightyhotdog7639]

Do you think a male could be a muse or a female could be a lord?

[@CloudburstSapphire]

I still feel like the God Tier gender thing is silly bc I don't think the game cares what you are just that you're doing it lmAO

[@dancinglamb9001]

Laurel: warhammer 30k Me: *excited nerd noises*

[@bloodstoneore4630]

Instead of destruction, would you also agree another good term for time would be... double death?

[@ricemilk413]

Suggestion: I think we waited long enough for the Lalondes. Both beta and alpha kids lack only them. I'm longing for a Rose episode from near the beginning. Would be very greatful if you covered her or Roxy next!

[@stagelights_]

oh my god so its not even a joke in the fanbase anymore scratch LITERALLY is the devil

[@drumlindrums7913]

he and superboy prime would get along so well

[@NemFX]

Jen: opheuchus is depicted as a man holding a giant snake Everyone: that's not a snake

[@MsKiss78]

Yeah! Best character!

[@NemFX]

Also the planets being used as pool balls could be a reference to Red Dwarf, who did that too

[@futurebabe7030]

noah fence but among biblical scholars its up to great debate where satan lands on the angelic hierarchy and is generally thought of being a seraphim. on that same note paradise lost isnt biblical canon (except in catholicism i think?) & thats where the story of satan literally being the serpent comes from, good video tho just had to mention that

[@sir-mass3909]

Love the video, but I need to correct a small error. At around the 12:30 mark, you mentioned Doctor who had been running for 35 years when, in truth, its been running for longer. As of this year, the show turns sixty. I understand that this video was released a few years ago, but even then it had been running for 56 to 57 years. Again, I love the video, just needed to clear up any confusion.

[@jackstriderknightoftime8560]

"Rose and Dirk" ....... "Replaced by Caliborn" ....... *unholy screaming*

[@kraglynn]

How will anyone ever write a story that will surpass homestuck? Half the plot is literally written in the stars and the rest of it is written in human history and the rules of billiards and poker and chess

[@aabattery2095]

You've been hit by, struck by Scratch

[@eightbitfeline9012]

bingus

[@mageofshadow]

I find Caliborn an interesting character but God do some of his fans feel like every stereotype directed at Rick and Morty fans.

[@stygiangrasp8584]

I am finally early for a vid, thank God.

[@dietben9309]

@LaureledEevees in lore, the Dark Angels are split between Loyalist and Traitor. Something you forgot to mention.

[@alligatoralligator.]

19:30 Got the Morningstar reference-

[@JiwonChu1996]

"Sans epilogue" please,,,no,,,,,,,,,not again,,,,,

[@dumbfrog9067]

I’m pretty sure the cherubs are meant to watch after their young but caliborn/calliope’s didn’t and bailed.

[@gummybeef]

I love Caliborn from homestuck!

[@imankaljic4832]

You forgot to add "again" cuz Caliborn killed Hussie 2 times, it was funny when he trolled Caliborn.

[@NemFX]

Also how would an asocial race have a shared culture? They have internet.

[@mememologies7363]

I didn’t think that the deviantart account was real until I looked it up.