Giovanni being best dad for 5 1/2 minutes

[@loner6565]

i love that this man gives a literal gun to a child and yet he's still a better parent than molly's dad is

[@Canonicallycreative]

I mean peashooters are apparently pretty weak weapons in this universe, but still yeah he definitely is best dad

[@vixshire3672]

@@Canonicallycreative also to be fair they are in a high threat situation

[@creativeandfunnyname3744]

It's fine since "bullets aren't lethal and just do minor impact damage"

[@GenocidalSquid]

@@creativeandfunnyname3744 Fallout rules unless you apply the lethality rule... why am I feeling like something’s missing?

[@aquadiamond4384]

@@creativeandfunnyname3744 why would you feel the need to just declare that out loud?

[@TheDiggity42]

the best big brother combined with dad vibes makes more for the best criminal adoptive father.

[@Baddino45]

He radiates a defensive older brother

[@fumarc4501]

Us: “I love you, Boss!” Also Us: “I love you more!”

[@tcandysan]

fr

[@Elenrai]

@@Baddino45 he makes me feel inadequate and I like him all the more for it, guy got his priorities sorted out!

[@Mia_or_Mika]

This is even funnier when you remember he's 19

[@joyrose7304]

He can legally adopt her !

[@MythicMachina]

@@liveactionme6607 As funny as it is, I don't fault him for it. Trying to get your own housing, especially in this time, is obnoxiously hard.

[@branthegarbage]

@@MythicMachina That sounds like it could be a Percy quote

[@MythicMachina]

@@branthegarbage kinda does, yeah!

[@GreenEyedPsycho]

@@MythicMachina especially when he was giving most of his money to a pyramid scheme

[@n0xoxoxoxoxoxoxoox]

This feels like a slideshow on why Giovanni is a better dad than Molly’s own father

[@raw6668]

To be fair, a house plant would be a better father than Molly's dad. Literary the majority of the characters would be better parents, preiod. The only ones worst or just as bad would be those two vice blasters in Episode 5 and maybe the sheriff (more due to being just as stupid). Oh, and I guess the head of evil organization if we knew anything about him, or if it is even him. No, Giovanni is the father she needs.

[@alexjewett7455]

A baked potato would be a better dad. It would at least be smarter.

[@raw6668]

@@alexjewett7455 And more useful.

[@SHEETGHOOST]

There isn’t that much competition for a better dad for Molly

[@nunyabisnuth828]

You only need one slide for that presentation. And all it says is "GIOVANNI IS BETTER DAD THAN MARTIN" in all caps with the number for child protection services on the bottom.

[@kalenipclaw5683]

dr. beefton: *actually physically hurts molly* giovanni: so you have chosen... death.

[@bonniefazman9065]

*Menacing JoJo music intensifies*

[@MrMoron-qn5rx]

Tbh if molly didnt step in sylvester would be blind right now. Or gio would be massacered by beefton

[@kharisseaeon3812]

Beefton:Oh my Boss Music Well then Mr.Giovanni Come as close as you like

[@victorlannister5606]

Crusher got his nickname for having a huge crush on Giovanni. Dude’s got good taste!

[@RaspBerryPies]

LOL bro best comment

[@egon3705]

same goes for spike

[@hexmelshenker]

Ay mate

[@progamerkikorikov5182]

Aren't we all just crusher?

[@vickiesimpson2264]

I love how even his epithet is like a parent thing just soup of any kind

[@AshleyBeeidk]

I mean it's kinda op it's like water bending but with hot water

[@ottofilms6488]

IT"S LAVACID YOU BUFFOON

[@cacophonythegoblin8381]

@@AshleyBeeidk I would try to use the point that the ball of soup he threw was lukewarm, but we’ve seen him use soup steam as a healing fog, and with enough pressure to do a super jump. So he probably didn’t actually want to hurt a child which probably was why it was lukewarm.

[@JustaOddblackhat]

@@cacophonythegoblin8381 true

[@regalos976]

scp-348

[@MezephelesArt]

Let's be honest, Giovanni just uses "minion" to mean "child".

[@TheChillAndWeirdBeing]

Wait that actually make sence

[@BlueBlazeKing]

Either that or younger sibling

[@THE_REAVER]

Replace minion with kids

[@wooperfan9875]

this is a bit odd cuz one of them likes him

[@catdust0348]

In the short time they've known each other, he has been a better dad than that man-child she calls a father.

[@bonniefazman9065]

And thus a mighty TRUTH was spoken into existence.

[@trixsanimations5109]

That says a lot about him.

[@MyxMage]

Martin uses the games on Molly's phone to neglect her. Giovanni uses the games on Molly's phone to train her(In the ways of violence and crime) They are not the same.

[@toastedprocastinator]

fr, molly's father is an actual manchild

[@Fionacle]

God he’s just so fucking amazing, man He actually cares about the people working for him, even though he’s evil he’s the opposite of a dick He’s like Papyrus in so many ways He’s basically human Papy, but unlike with Papy I’m kinda developing a crush on him-

[@ryleejam]

And a mix of Doofenshmirtz

[@somegoodsoup7008]

He's human papyrus but without the puzzles and replace pasta with soup and knitting

[@theenderdestruction2362]

@@ryleejam papyrus mixed with doof is gio

[@ginnys.matthias1818]

The ridiculous loud lovability of Papyrus, mixed with the best evil dad (whos not really evil and does his best and loves his kids) energy of doofenshmirtz, and the aggressive positivity and care for their friends of Undyne... So basically he's perfect is what we're saying

[@sdekoning2100]

@@ginnys.matthias1818 Yeah thats correct.

[@adamaaa7408]

The fact that Mollys Dad left her at the museum makes me want Giovanni to take care of her

[@pitioti]

I really hope they will be reunited in season 2 X3

[@unknownmxn7683]

​@@pitiotiread the audio book, you won't regret it

[@RinLockhart]

What audiobook??​@@unknownmxn7683

[@jeremytung1632]

I hope and pray that Giovanni becomes a world class supervillain.

[@thefandomgirl4499]

It's what he deserves

[@brandonketchersid6347]

Just take over team rocket it needs good direction

[@ottofilms6488]

@@brandonketchersid6347 Different Franchises

[@brandonketchersid6347]

@@ottofilms6488 and that ladies and gentlemen was the joke

[@ottofilms6488]

@@brandonketchersid6347 sorry my bad

[@woodmanequin]

I love the part when he exists

[@ruthsevere8128]

LMAO

[@toxicdemon1315]

I also love the part where he exists

[@woodmanequin]

@@toxicdemon1315 same

[@drowsydr]

Same here

[@ruthsevere8128]

@@toxicdemon1315 same

[@any_j_yt]

This man is 19 and he’s already a father, give this man an award, my god, he is the glory we all need.

[@alexanderthegreat6682]

Father of seven too

[@Den_Volt]

Giovanni be like: “You’re my minion now. We’re having warm soup later!”

[@coacobird]

Cue cute Molly smile and music :D

[@kharisseaeon3812]

And cue all of his minions having soup with them

[@edgarcoapman7500]

Giovanni is the father we all deserve.

[@spookster8984]

Need*

[@justarandomanimegirl7963]

the father we want and deserve

[@Oneiros0629]

The father we need, but don’t deserve

[@spookster8984]

@@Oneiros0629 that one's probably more accurate

[@edgarcoapman7500]

@@Oneiros0629 Everyone deserves a father to support and guide them. The relation doesn't have to be blood or by oath for it to be father and child. If you do not have one then find them or become one so others are not left behind.

[@themelnova]

I like to think that Giovanni adopted Mollie, but they have more of a brother-sister than father-daughter relationship.

[@thefandomgirl4499]

Dude, Giovanni would be the best big brother EVER

[@themelnova]

Mollie: "Giovanni I got a boyfri-" Giovanni: *pulling out AK-47* "I just wanna talk to him"

[@alexjewett7455]

Agreed.

[@Bowserjr-wi4dn]

@@themelnova Nah he just menacingly raises his Soul Slugger Doom Bat of Maximum Destruction as he duct tapes a bunch more knives to it. XD

[@bumblebeeproductions1673]

An older sibling (if above 18) can still adopt a younger sibling if their parents are incompetent to take care of them

[@moodystrategy7803]

My mind has started to replace every time he says "minion" or "minions" with "child" or "children"

[@scottallen4569]

"Children are the heart and soul of villiany. A bad guy is only as good as his children."

[@moodystrategy7803]

@@scottallen4569 y'see, this is the kind of reply i was hoping for when i posted this lmao

[@rose2275]

“Congratulations little girl! You’ve been promoted to boy! CHILD BOY!”

[@Gibusnipu]

Children are just tools

[@bumblebeeproductions1673]

Same

[@thegiantegg9672]

*Molly's a Bear Trap because when people step on her she bites back*

[@bonniefazman9065]

... Molly's power will grow and she will be mighty!!!!

[@antjones4017]

Her potential is actually terrifying​@@bonniefazman9065

[@antjones4017]

​@@bonniefazman9065molly: *Dumbs down time around her to basically zoom* teleports behind you... In bear

[@bonniefazman9065]

@@antjones4017 Yes!

[@nickolasrealmjumper5172]

I've gone across hundreds if not thousands of realities but I don't think ill every find a person as emotionally or physically fit to be a parent.

[@Soundwave._]

Physically? Bruh he's 19- I agree emotionally he's Dad material but he's young.

[@nickolasrealmjumper5172]

@@Soundwave._ I meant physically as in he can protect her when in danger and help her when if she gets badly hurt.

[@Soundwave._]

@@nickolasrealmjumper5172 Oh yeah that's fair. I tend to think of peak physical Dad as being at least 25 but yeah he can protect her!

[@ruansasa289]

@@nickolasrealmjumper5172 yea he is rlly strong for a dude with the epithed soup

[@Clarkamadorian]

And here we see a teenage dad doing very well at parenting his adopted daughter

[@vexxama]

We need more managers like GIOVANNI POTAGE!

[@lim.6535]

And takes a ball of yarn from his *MAN PURSE*

[@GreenEyedPsycho]

He was a better dad in the 2-3 hours he’s known molly than her actually dad

[@SydneyC2005]

“now im setting a bad example for my d̶a̶u̶g̶h̶t̶e̶r̶ minion”

[@fff-iz9te]

Giovanni cares more about Molly than Molly's actual dad

[@Hollowghost360]

Hes bassicly a protective older brother mixed with a dad vibe he listens to all their problems like a dad and trys to help them grow and not self veiw themselves as worthless or bad at anything

[@justinsarcedo9355]

How is he's the bad guy, he should've been a anti hero like Sly Cooper. Giovanni is freaking hilarious.

[@pitioti]

Technically he isn't the Bad Guy nor the antagonist of the series. X3

[@justinsarcedo9355]

@@pitioti True. But, Giovanni is definitely one of the top fan favorite characters. XD

[@pitioti]

@@justinsarcedo9355 Indeed !

[@justinsarcedo9355]

@@pitioti It be cool if Giovanni mentoring three runaway young deliquescents from a orphanage turn bad. But, they not only mastering their epithets. The Trio see Giovanni as a leader and father figure. The Trio also see Giovanni's as extension family members, the trio should be called the "Primor Soups."

[@xxlyricxx3947]

2:45-3:16,i can watch that till the day I die.GIOVANNI IS GONNA KILL ME-

[@spicewave8244]

Luz?

[@xxlyricxx3947]

No,I am Luz in disguise!!! I'm a otter....**with a dark side**

[@b-listjester8204]

I think of Giovanni as more of a big brother that was left all alone to care for his sibling(s).

[@frootsnacc6790]

He says he’s the only one who makes his minions cry, but let’s be real here, this man would feel so bad and later comfort the minion he made cry, and admit he was too harsh

[@themanysirs1814]

Cry tears of joy!

[@khalakrean6890]

He said "no one make my minions cry except me" and I went "yeah right you do that 😂"

[@frootsnacc6790]

@@khalakrean6890 exactly! He definitely just said that to sound cool-

[@billcipher147]

I feel like he's more of an widly-irresponsible-but-caring big brother than a dad, but I definitely see where you're coming from lol

[@pitioti]

What's even funnier is that he is both irresponsible AND responsible in tge same time XD

[@digitally.distracted7863]

I just realized why i love this show (besides the best writing ever) they describe all this stuff like a dnd campaign like "i put my hand up to the wall and stare longingly at my boys"

[@coacobird]

That's basically how this started actually, an anime style dnd campaign i think. And they just kept the dnd theme when making it into this wonderful show.

[@cheetahgirl7060]

*Me, franticly looking how old giovanni is to see if he can legally adopt Molly* edit: a bit cheesy and not that much of a mile stone but its good enough for me. We hit 53 likes. most I have ever had. Huh

[@arandomhuman7408]

Is he able to adopt her?

[@cheetahgirl7060]

@@arandomhuman7408 i dont know we need more ppl to look

[@arandomhuman7408]

@@cheetahgirl7060 ok time to research way to much

[@arandomhuman7408]

@@cheetahgirl7060 I have confirmed that it is possible since Giovanni is 19 years old and if you are 18 or higher you can adopt a child

[@cheetahgirl7060]

@@arandomhuman7408 ok. he can legally adopt her. noice

[@ciphyrsart]

GIOVANNI PROTECTING MOLLY IS SO WHOLESOME! I LOVE HIM SO MUCH!!!! HE'S THE BEST DAD IN THE UNIVERSE!!! HE'S BETTER THAN MY DAD TOO!!!

[@jamesglamstar6946]

He is bad guy but does not mean he is bad guy

[@ninjajack6457]

0:33 “MY BOYYYSSS!!!” reminds me of Cedric’s dad in Goblet of fire

[@KW-de9sc]

He somehow only gets better on prison of plastic. Truly, the depths of Giovanni’s ability to parent the shit out of people knows no bounds.

[@michaelkowal3230]

He's a better father to Molly than Molly's actual father

[@trashynecromancer1155]

The Bear statues turning against him implies that Giovanni's worst nightmare is his minions betraying him.

[@khalakrean6890]

Good to know I'm not the only one who picked up on that

[@Mediados]

2:54 That is the most "Big brother" quote I've ever heard

[@danielcaraballo914]

You know what. Working under a pyramid scheme doesn’t sound to bad with a boss like that!

[@IncensedAgitator]

Giovanni after the events of Prison Of Plastic shows that he's the only one competent enough to be a parent in their universe, followed closely by Nevin but he's a story for another time.

[@GoblinLord]

"I gotta give her some positive reinforcement afterall" then one of the other minions just nods supportively

[@elcatrinc1996]

I see him as the cool big brother, but yeah, big Dad energy

[@AceNotAnAttorney]

Giovanni is probably one of my favorite characters in any media ever, not only does he have an actually really likable personality but he’s (in my opinion) also really well written

[@KalebTheDuck]

Tbh, he is literally the best boss, not so good a villain.. but he tries, i love how well he listens, i would love to be his minion.

[@theinvader73]

The moment this man's came on screen he owned my heart

[@kazz6884]

“why don’t we take them with us?” *”H E A V Y”*

[@creativegearsfilms3573]

I was showing my boyfriend this show When we got to the scene in 2:00 he looked at me for a moment and then gave me the biggest hug!!!

[@jesslauren8031]

I feel like our boi Giovanni didn’t get enough attention or positive reinforcement as a child so that’s why he became a villain, he wants attention, but also treats his underlings with the respect they deserve and tries to protect them cuz that’s what he would have wanted. I’m probably looking to deep into this but this is my headcanon and I’m living for protective older bro Gio.

[@Ghostly_scarf]

The fact that in the book Giovanni is the ONLY one who actually takes action on Molly's malnourishment problem is mind blowing.

[@randomasshumanbeing2078]

He’s such a fucking mom, I love him

[@arandomhuman7408]

Yes we all needed this

[@pitioti]

Giovanni Potage is a S-Tier dad/brother material !

[@OOOOOOOŒŒŒŒŒŒŒEEEEEEEEE]

We need to start a petition to have Giovanni adopt molly because he would teach her sooooo much

[@bludraws094]

I feel like he’s more of a protective older brother figure

[@gun4505]

I WILL refer Giovanni to "bisque boy" everytime I mention him and nobody can stop me

[@emoon6618]

What a nice dude

[@eloraandkhan3288]

Giovanni is my favorite character and I want him to be my crime-papa.

[@TheLordmep]

Giovani isn't a villain. He just appreciates the aesthetics of villainy, but otherwise, is a wonderful person.

[@sejianimates1735]

Fun fact: An epithet in the literal sense means a phrase or term that describes one in some way. Considering that Giovanni’s boys have no epithets (in the power form), the thought that they get their nicknames through things that they do (Car Crash - crash cars a lot or Crusher - have a crush on Giovanni) or for what they like (Molly/Bear Trap - likes bears a lot) could also be interpreted as his minions have epithets in their own way. This fact combined with his idea and mindset of everyone being independent and strong says a lot about how much he cares.

[@disgustof-riley]

He's a better dad and only 19. Majorly impressed

[@mega_olivia_y903]

a 19 year old villan teenager parents molly better than her own dad does and i love that

[@disasterleo8883]

Where do I sign up for a minion position?

[@an_f-14_tomcat]

Just ask GIOVANNI POTAGE

[@Skaetbull]

Soup boi actually goes against bullying as a villain, what a somehow well developed guy

[@queenmajura5794]

Jello has gone on record saying that Giovanni thinks that if he gets big enough everyone will be his minion and that would make everyone friends with each other

[@kayjay1909]

Im crying oh my god

[@MryMocha]

This is even funnier for me because my dad calls me and my brother his minions/henchmen

[@tahirahd1]

0:40 *Look how they massacred my boys*

[@sonowbrand7824]

If only irl companies treated their employees the way Giovanni treats his minions.

[@mega_olivia_y903]

i love him so much man, hes so supportive and goofy

[@shinronvaynex5900]

Fun fact, giovanni s biggest fear is letting down his minions. Or accidentally mistreating them.

[@Remnant-Star76]

Giovanni may have his boys, but Giovanni is OUR Boy

[@wolfydawolf5680]

Giovanni should ditch the banzai gang and just be a good father figure for bear trap- I'm not telling him to adopt bear trap, he's just way better of a father figure than her actual father (Also not telling him to drop the villain thing, he should become a villain, but Safety is important.)

[@Twix_15.]

@Stupider and Unnecessarier also I believe in episode five or six he actually says he was gonna be a villain by himself

[@kayjay1909]

But what about car crash, Ben, dark star, spike, etc???? HIS BOYS!

[@bdpickett]

"Giovanni's over-the-top pose melted away to parental concern in an instant. He was hoping that she might compliment him on his cool new costume, but this was way more important." -Giovanni, within seconds of being reunited with Molly. Epithet Erased: Prison of Plastic.

[@LyricMMX]

The ending of Prison of Plastic is Great Giovanni was amazing in the Book.

[@exammole4545]

Any fictional himbo who is friends with a child: Internet: *best dad ever* One of the only times the internet can agree on something which is objectively correct

[@theinsaneone_]

Giovanni the best. I wish he was my boss.

[@Trianglewithaface12]

I have a Feeling Eda the owl lady and Giovanni would be really good friends lol

[@mavisthephoenix5697]

Giovanni is such an amazing leader. Shame he's using his skills for the wrong things.

[@ruthsevere8128]

I'VE WATCHED THIS SHOW AND I'LL WATCH IT AGAIN

[@invaderyellow1906]

Title: "Giovanni being the best dad" Also Giovanni in this video: *handing a child a gun*

[@personamithulu]

Giovanni is a better dad than Molly's own father.

[@Sleepy12ftPanda]

tbh I feel like their relationship's more big bro/lil sis than father/daughter.

[@IAteABox]

When the best dad still lives with his mom

[@cosmiccupcake0007]

I bought the book, I'm at chapter 3 and I'm balling my eyes out, I'm not ready

[@gamzeilkeferyatl9352]

When he listing Molly's past his face like; Bear trap need a better family

[@EBThisThat]

I adore Giovanni. I wrote a fanfic of him finding a love (short lived, she went her own way but still holds him in her heart) who had the epithet ‘sandwich’. I really want to cosplay as him !

[@somegoodsoup7008]

Their ship name is Panera Bread. We can be spicy and add polygamy with the epithet "Salad."

[@Heidijackward]

Yeah he 10 out 10 dad he can generate soup out thin air so FREE CHICKEN SOUP

[@MJY5drives]

This is why he’s one of my fav

[@ALEXTHECAMELEON]

How Giovanni will adopt Molly 1 : steal his mom‘s car 2 : move into one of his minion’s house 3 : go to the toy store and punch Molly’s dad in the face 4 : take Molly and run (Bonus 5 : have Molly explain everything to the cops and convince them not to arrest Giovanni for kidnapping)

[@peppermint_8]

This is why I love this show.

[@ethanwillson4094]

He later steels Molly from her dad and gives her a better life

[@tediscooliguess4429]

I love all of these, but my favorite scene was in episode (6 or 7, I think 7) where Gio shows legit concern for Car Crash's well being.

[@beckybrozovic5198]

If he doesn't canonically adopt Mollie somehow I am gonna RIOT.

[@samuellillge9319]

I think you'd like Epithet Erased: Prison of Plastic. Giovanni is such a Dad:tm: to Molly in it.

[@ALeafyLampshade]

I love him so much-

[@genemelendez8157]

He’s less a dad and more of the cool, supportive older brother we all wished we could have, or strive to be

[@duyphan2164]

its soup daddy and the boys

[@researcherchameleon4602]

Giovanni always struck me as an older brother archetype as apposed to dad