Hooray! Todd Video!

Hooray! Todd Episode! Is the first time in BoJack Horseman that Todd gets the real focus and attention he deserves. Though he’s had big roles in his misadventures before this, this episode is the first to put a spotlight on not only his day to day life, but his tendencies to put others before himself. Todd generally avoids conflict and is a natural caregiver, and this episode highlights why these attributes can both be his biggest strength, and most frustrating weakness. And through this particularly messy misadventure, Todd learns the value in living for himself when he needs to.
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[@Yaboylilpaco]

Terrible title

[@Johnny2Cellos]

What do yall think?

[@iamastrangeloop9204]

@@Johnny2Cellos title is fine and makes sense. No complaints. Thanks for the video.

[@lubu5939]

@@Johnny2Cellos I thought it was a good callback, and fits the topic!!

[@Numbabu]

Good title.

[@BradsGonnaPlay]

@@Johnny2Cellos “Asexual Awakening” or is that too on the nose

[@TheMrMeng]

Todd may be the most giving man the world has ever seen but he's also directly responsible for the rabies induced deaths of numerous clowns and dentists, something the fandom tends to either gloss over or outright ignore.

[@Johnny2Cellos]

CLOWNTISTS

[@PanStolasFan]

@@Johnny2Cellos Hey, would you do character retrospectives in the avatar universe?

[@LizLuvsCupcakes]

We all make little mistakes in life

[@Flayora]

Literally do not forget the war he started

[@elcat2577]

Well I've never seen the show but killing clowns sounds like a good thing to me.

[@Jamick98Geass]

When Todd tells Bojack to leave his party after he’s hit rock bottom that was a moment that hit me like a ton of bricks. Todd is the most naively optimistic person in the series, who usually sees the good in people who quite frankly don’t always deserve it. At that point Bojack had spent all his goodwill with Todd, and he finally had to put his foot down and say no. It’s a damning moment of the series imo.

[@BradsGonnaPlay]

Todd setting his boundaries with people was one of his best qualities later on in the show. Early season Todd is not my favorite character by a long shot, but by the end, he’s easily top 5

[@aikaameya3930]

​@ryan true but at that point Todd was already on shaky terms with Bojack for several things, and then he found out about Sarah Lynn and Penny. I think Todd had the right to turn him away at that point

[@toad7395]

@@BradsGonnaPlay Honestly everyone by the end of Season 6 learned how to set healthy boundaries. They all kept a good distance or completely cut off BoJack, Todd just learned it a lot earlier.

[@NoxAtlas]

Honestly, I'm glad that Todd finally learned to set boundaries. Bojack treated him like garbage for years, ruined his dream and slept with Emily. And the revelation about Sarah Lynn and Penny were even worse than anything Todd could have possibly imagined.

[@jumentogenial-oi2oo]

Please don't be mad at me. I'm not defending Bojack. He's been totally toxic with Todd for years. But when Bojack is totally alone with everyone hating him and Todd slams the door in his face. You can't blame Todd, but I feel sorry for Bojack. I believe that loneliness is one of the greatest human tragedies. And even after everything Bojack has done, I sincerely believe that loneliness is something that no one deserves. As Mr. Peanutbutter says, everyone deserves to be loved.

[@toad7395]

Such a throwaway line but Diane watching Todd dance for 55 minutes is one of the sweetest unseen things in the series

[@chrisfleming3078]

Todd coming out as ace to Bojack was one of the very few moments when Bojack was pretty mature, minus the jokes. He was happy for his friend and accepting and he respected Todd's boundaries in the moment.

[@foxinabox5103]

And the a-strain of herpes joke is on my top 10 joke of bojack horseman

[@binebine9780]

Finding out Diane watched Todd dance for 55 minutes is my favorite Bojack Horseman joke

[@shreknskrubgaming7248]

One of my favorite moments (also including Todd) is during the whole Mr. Fondle situation when he's getting interviewed about it. "Mr. Fondle is a sex robot, and he should not be CEO of any company." "You're speaking metaphorically, right?" "...No..." It's great seeing Todd be the voice of reason in such a wacky scenario.

[@binebine9780]

@@shreknskrubgaming7248 omg i know Todd is the best, but remember, fool me once shame on me, fool me twice…. Fiddle dee dee?

[@shreknskrubgaming7248]

@@binebine9780 fool me once, shame on you, but teach a man to fool me, and I'll be fooled for the rest of my life.

[@binebine9780]

@@shreknskrubgaming7248 I mean, running gags in this show are so good, but when you actually think about morality and the character of Bojack horsem….. Erica! Look at you with the right number of ears!

[@foxinabox5103]

​@@binebine9780 one of my favorite running joke of this show is the randy arc, despite his hijinks everyone missed him after he was administered to the hospital

[@SpacemanWander]

I love that Todd wasn’t written as strictly an asexual character, but rather as a complex character who happened to be asexual. We got to see his journey of self-discovery, and the show never used him as just a tool for representation like some shows do. I love that it never felt forced

[@ashy_inking1476]

Agreed, we need more good Ace rep

[@ashy_inking1476]

What's your pfp from? I've spotted the show on Netflix but forgot what it's called (I also wanna know if it's good)

[@SpacemanWander]

@@ashy_inking1476 It’s from The Midnight Gospel! I think it’s really good, but I understand it’s not for everyone. Most of the audio is from Duncan Trussel’s podcast, and it’s pretty existential and trippy (dealing with different views of death, different beliefs, stuff like that). I love it, so if you’re into that stuff it’s definitely worth the watch

[@ashy_inking1476]

@@SpacemanWander Ohh, I like stuff like that as well so I'll probably give it a try:)

[@mooncherrie]

@@SpacemanWander its from the same creator of Adventure Time isnt it?

[@PhilospherDjPsychologist24]

Its funny that Todd has his story told by a lion, because male lions usually were the one that look after cubs, and Todd starts a day care center

[@cookiiie24]

Thats not true at all, male lions happen to play with em but thats it. They are more often killed by male lions

[@PhilospherDjPsychologist24]

@@cookiiie24 you lie like a rug

[@katietaylor8314]

11:25 When Todd said this, no joke, I started crying. I'm asexual and not once had I *ever* heard a fictional character say this, or even encountered an openly asexual character at all. I had this incredible feeling of relief and happiness, and it was that feeling which showed me just how important representation really is.

[@skyrogue1977]

Todd really gets it from every angle this episode. Everyone thinking he’s got nothing going on, but he’s got everything going on. Also, Hollyhock was lazy as all get out.

[@trustedroot]

angle*

[@skyrogue1977]

@@trustedroot that was a test, you passed.

[@kittycity2001]

@@trustedroot bebe !!!!

[@mayateeemm5728]

hollyhock and bojack must get it from their dad...

[@FuckTheYoutubeUsernameChange]

teenagers, man

[@keeprkyd]

i love this episode so much, i’m glad they gave Todd more appreciation and depth, showing he’s not just the “happy, dumb character”. we need more Todds.

[@mandipandi303]

Todd is seriously one of the best characters in the show. I love his arc. I especially loved where he ended up. He has a great job that suits him with people in his life who appreciate him. He deserves the best.

[@arielruby13]

Yes!

[@deepbluetree3444]

Something about the fashion trend I noticed in the show, if you pay attention at first you only see very “high status” celebrities and models wearing the outfit, like Courtney. Then after a few episodes, it shows up more frequently, usually with wealthier and more “important” characters. Then not long after that, there’s a scene where they’re in the diner and almost every single person was wearing the outfit. It’s a very small continuity detail but I found it interesting how it accurately portrayed how most fashion trends progress, being gatekept by different tiers of society until it’s considered a “worn out” style in the fashion community and becomes “common”.

[@pradulkumar6473]

This whole episode seemed like todd was a gta protagonist doing different missions given by various people, princess carolyn's missions were fun

[@emberskies999]

That quote "Everybody is looking at you but nobody sees you" really hits me hard. Because I have had people who straight up take advantage of me, despite being so kind and patient with them all the time. And it really is hard to consistently stand up for yourself when people make you feel guilty and dismiss when you do. I try my best to set as much boundaries as I can and to look out for myself as much as possible, but overall feels good to say no, even if I don't say all the time but it's feels even better to not be obliged to toxic people.

[@indigothecat]

I still wonder if Todd got traumatized when his phone and Princess Carolyn's Work Phone fell in love and then his phone begged to be updated so it would no longer feel the pain of love.

[@TheGaygaChad]

Most definitely, yes

[@peach_total]

as someone who’s been chronically unemployed for a period of time, the whole “ you have nothing going on so you can do this favour for me right?” from everyone in ur life thing is so real

[@mugwump_noodles666]

Todd should have his own show where we can watch what he gets up to everyday

[@jordankeller4253]

It can be called, "Hooray! Todd Television Show!"

[@maush.]

Omg yesss bj horseman todd spinoff

[@efoxkitsune9493]

Ngl, Todd was a real turning point for me in realizing my own asexuality. That was the first time I've ever seen anyone name it, and it was like a lightbulb went on in my head. It took some time before I fully embraced it and admitted it to myself, but I still remember how Todd's coming out made me feel back then, and I think that on some level, I've kinda known since then. Thanks, Todd!

[@TomMalkonsen]

Whenever I see Todd in an episode I wish I was in there to give him a hug, I know he needs one.

[@J_to_the_F]

I know I can't speak for all asexual people, but for me (an ace) that is just something that makes a day infinitely better to be hugged (need for it or not)

[@bunni9843]

As a people pleaser Todd is one of the characters I love and relate to the most. I’m slowly trying to break out of it completely but every now and again I still get sucked in 😅

[@jean3947]

Todd is the gold standard for asexual representation, and watching this episode for the first time is one of my happiest memories. Seeing asexuality discussed in a tv show, seeing them actually say the word, was so important to me, and made me feel so seen. I remember when season 3 dropped, and the ace community kept talking about potential ace rep in Bojack Horseman. I already adored the show, and had seen other "canonical" pieces of rep disappoint me before, so I decided I wasn't going to get my hopes up. If Bojack gave us ace rep, fantastic, but if it didn't I wouldn't hold it against the show, and would just carry on watching as normal. I'm still shocked we got the amount that we did.

[@camilogarciaylasaari1857]

Todd continues to be my favourite BoJack character and Aaron Paul brings so much life and emotion to his performance. Glad you covered this episode!

[@jaysonjackson3455]

Something else I found interesting. When I saw Katrina disrespecting Todd it made me think about how people will compulsively condescend younger generations despite how hardworking a lot of them are. It's just, "wah wah Twitter," and then they turn their brains off. Despite being the youngest he's one of the hardest working, kindest, and morally consistent characters in the show.

[@TheRealMycanthrope]

What I love about Todd, is that every time I realise it's a Todd episode, I groan... And then 6 minutes later I'm chuckling heartily

[@june3811]

every time i re-watch bojack and it gets to the Hooray todd episode i’m like “ugh not that episode” and then i’m laughing 💀

[@TheRealMycanthrope]

@@june3811 right? You're like, "oh here comes Todd again with his silly nonsense, ruining my serious show about personality disorder and mental illness." And then BAM, "Haha, Todd is great, love Todd. Such a wonderful guy."

[@kingjb554]

I relate to Todd in too many ways, we're both extreme people pleasers, we're both ace, we both are perceived as "simple". He's like my idol

[@leighanne709]

Hooray! Todd Episode is so important to me. I find Todd to be relatable on so many levels its uncanny. As an acespec people pleaser who is prone to hijinks and shenanigans, who had to learn to set boundaries and isn't always taken seriously even though I'm a competent adult, I feel seen. I've never accidentally become the governor of California though...or started a fashion trend...or built a sex robot...but there is plenty of room for that stuff in the future.

[@sbraypaynt]

As a person named Todd (and very likely the only british person in the history of the world called Todd) it has been kind of amazing to see an actually positive and fleshed out character called Todd to relate to when literally every other Todd in any American media is a douchebag.

[@stacyaaAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay]

Ага, из Тоддов знаю только Тодда Чавеза, Тодда Алкиста и Суини Тодда

[@therealbingus5143]

This episode really reminds me of Charlie Work. If I had a nickel for every episode that focused solely on a joke character desperately scrambling to save other people's asses while dealing with their ridiculous shenanigans, only to receive no praise in return, I'd have two nickels, which isnt a lot but it's weird that it happened twice.

[@lhfirex]

As a fellow Todd (but not a fellow ace) I really grew to love this character as the show progressed. I think it also helps establish that Aaron Paul is one of the best actors out there, considering how different this is from his other famous roles.

[@lucianampersandderpy5211]

I love Todd. him and Princess Carolyn are my favorite main characters on the show. even more, though, I love the way you analyze the show in every one of your videos. thank you so much for your hard work!

[@mistingwolf]

Todd is such a great character and it was great to see him grow in this series.

[@emochild2798]

I love this episode so much, Todd is such an amazing character

[@syca5094]

Todd is lowkey my favourite character. Plus his ideas are cool.

[@whovo3059]

Hooray! Todd episode will forever have a special part in my heart as the two lines were Todd realized he is asexual helped me realize I was to.

[@wie_wur]

Bro is going to explain every episode 💀💀💀

[@Johnny2Cellos]

Nah, I think when I'm all done it will around 30 of em, out of 77

[@JustArt0]

I'd like to see a mega playlist of every episode. If you don't feel like doing it someone else will!

[@catie8685]

@@Johnny2Cellos no its okay, you can break down all 77. i promise you there will be people (me) that will watch all 77.

[@alexschlessman5355]

I think one of my favorite lines in this episode is when hollyhock says that she ate a bunch of food and then took a nap when she should have been working and Todd responds with. Yeah, I think we can cancel that DNA test

[@fluffywhompus]

It’s weird that like a week after I came out as ace I saw this episode and felt more comfortable about being ace

[@nasalegoboy]

Every single video you make had me crying! Your examinations of these characters help me to understand more about myself.

[@JesusMartinez-rr2ry]

I am just straight up excited about you making a video about Todd Chavez, as his laid-back attitude and willingness to help out others provided a hint of positivity in a show that's typically cynical.

[@FerdinandAmalgam]

The world's most giving and selfless man got tired of Bojack's shit. That's how horrible Bojack was.

[@lesliegimps6750]

I always connected with Todd the most out of all the Bojack characters. I also had to deal with living with a narcissist and the burdens that come with it. And not long after seeing this episode I cut the narcissist out of my life. And while I wouldn't directly attribute my journey to Todd's, it was nice to see Todd also breaking out and putting himself first. Plus, I loved seeing his journey of accepting being ace. I've known I was ace-spec for about a decade now. But that didn't stop me from crying when Todd went to the ace meet up. I didn't meet another ace-spec person until I was 18 and we both felt so seen when Todd came out.

[@watching7721]

It's a very well constructed episode. The story has a great flow

[@sir_captainmorgan]

This is one of my favorite episodes. So happy we got a video on it, thanks man

[@ramnikaghai]

Pls tell me you noticed how he packs and places Diane's lunch on the table 🥺

[@mystryvexyll]

you have a fantastic outro my friend. always a great cap to your amazingly written video essays

[@tomtommerson6320]

If you ask me, superstar Channig Tatum, you're exactly the video essayist the world needs

[@thefrogthatknows5251]

I just love that Aaron Paul is the sidekick who breaks away from the protagonist in two hoghly acclaimed shows that are both considered the gold standard of television in the respective fields.

[@UmbraBorealis]

Gosh, when I suggested this video, I didn't expect one to actually be made but I'm really glad it did! This episode is maybe not as deep and hard hitting as other episodes in the show, but it means so much to so many viewers who see ourselves in Todd. Thanks Johnny.

[@MorganVsTheInternet]

I love the lion's analysis of Todd’s character. Before Horry Todd, he seemed like a shaggy stumbling into lucky situations and just rolling with what life threw at him! But Todd spends most of the first seasons doing one selfless thing after the other! Hell, he only stays with Bojack because he saw how lonely he was!

[@rowand9541]

todd is my fave and it makes me soo happy to see other people see his character in the way i do

[@kurtweeks6812]

Todd really deserves his own spinoff

[@-Commit-arson-]

I love how the show just wouldn’t happen without Todd

[@777Rowen]

Yay Todd! He’s delightful throughout the show! I finally saw the entire series and loved it. Great discussion!

[@mellonmould]

IMO the funniest and most underrated episode

[@5001Fergies]

Its wild seeing him come out as asxual because that reaction he had to saying it is IDENTICAL to how i reacted when i realized im bi. They nailed that delivery

[@Doggybudder]

Every time i think you’ve covered all you could on bojack you come back and surprise me- i love to see it

[@mystic-malevolence]

This is my favorite episode of the show.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Horray! More amazing Johnny content!

[@goodforyoursoul133]

i was literally just watching a video of yours when this was uploaded. hooray!

[@llammp]

Todd is truly one of my favorites because of his overall silliness and wacky predicaments but he really does resonate with me a lot of the time especially because he’s extremely well written.

[@Walking_Spinel]

The title alone just made my day

[@johnnobon]

I think Todd is another great example of how a character gets better and better the more nuanced and furter explored he is. At the surface level' he's the loveable slacker type, but we eventually learn that he is actually quite busy and lives a minimalist lifestyle more because he's relentlessly giving; working for free or giving away his earnings. But he still manages to bumble his way into success time and time again, all without compromising his character. Him and PB are the only characters who seem legitimately happy with who they are and what is happening in their lives, but unlike PB Todd isnt held down by weird relationship issues, and he is also very involved in the central situations, not getting distracted from the importsnt details. Despite other caracter having more than Todd, I think them having closeted mistakes and insecurities makes them miserable. To me Todd shows that it is possible to be happy and uncompromisingly nice at the same time. And also this episode showed that you can still take time for yourself and your desires without changing that.

[@MooseShower]

Hooray! Johnny Video!

[@marianaaguilera4806]

This episode means so much to me. Thanks for covering it Johnny ❤️

[@BowMannnnn]

Magnificent title

[@piedpiper814]

Todd means so much to me, His personality is so similar to me and if he never existed, I mightve never realised I'm ace too

[@KayLoo202]

The title of this video alone puts me in a great mood!! Todd was the first character in a show I ever saw that was both asexual and not a one-off character. It was before I even knew I was ace, so being exposed to this possibility changed my whole life. So I always appreciate Todd content. Toddtent, if you will.

[@YosenjuBestDeck]

I like to think Todd is what Jesse would have been like if he never met Walt

[@animeevergreenathena]

I'll be honest, when I first watched "Bojack Horseman," I identified myself more with Diane Nguyen. One because she was Asian/Asian American like I am. Two, because we both have a passion for writing. Three, we both get easily frustrated towards those who refuse to change themselves for the better while working to change ourselves for the better. However, after watching this video, I can definitely see myself more as Todd because I used to be a huge people pleaser myself until I learned to be okay with just being me. While I still have ways to go in order to become more financially independent, at least I can say that I now feel comfortable being in my own skin. Hopefully, when the time is right, I would be able to put myself out more as a creative no problem without fearing for my life. Long story short, I learned the hard way that you can be the most responsible, intellectual, caring, creative, cultured person on the planet and still get your butt whooped by even your own family. That may be because others can't learn to better themselves for you after you bettered their lives and/or because they would rather follow the money trail so to speak when in truth, there is more than one. As such, I've learned to be more selective with who I choose to hang around with. That sadly for me meant having to be more distant towards my family after they constantly refused to help me grow as a creative, despite the fact that they knew deep down that I was everything that a parent could ever want to see in a child after raising that said child. To them, as long as money is their God, then there's no point in helping me succeed in whatever it is that I want to do, regardless of what reality has shown them.

[@crisisinbound7132]

Todd!

[@namo9690]

This FN show man. And thank you Johnny for making these videos. You are a great soul and appreciate all that you do

[@avery4858]

have you ever given thought to the foreshadowing of bojacks near death experience of his anecdote about how maybe when he’s too old and weak to swim back to shore he’ll go back for one more swim? (season 1 episode 11)

[@UATU.]

Todd’s mom has a lot of explaining to do, but you did a great job explaining Todd.

[@alexaguirre09]

4th season is the best of the entire show ❤

[@Johnny2Cellos]

I agree

[@trafficcontrol2420]

Todd was a doormat.

[@joshuaharris3039]

An awesome Todd vid ❤ Thanks for the early B-Day present! 😊

[@bigpictureguys8415]

It’s funny because as an audience member I also overlooked Todd & didn’t notice these big steps in Todd’s transformation while they were happening.

[@TheSheebeen]

Seeing Todd work through his sexuality and actually name it for what it is was huge for me, also asexual but very concerned there was something wrong with me. I also relate way too hard with Todd's people pleasing ways. Excellent breakdown of the episode, probably my favourite of the whole show.

[@trafficcontrol2420]

I can and have watched this show over and over.

[@danhentschelfan]

Idk why but the girl with the pink pants in celebrity stealing club i forgot her name is just so pretty like her hair and everything idk why but yeah she is like astonishing

[@oliviadurand2429]

Todd is my favorite character for his selflessness! He reminds me the most of myself! Not only because I’m asexual too, but we are both silly and and caring towards those around us. I cried when Todd went to the asexual meet up!

[@loszhor]

Todd is my spirit animal....

[@azizmbazaa2687]

Hooray! BoJack content episode!

[@Joe500TNG]

I FUCKING LOVE TODD CHAVEZ!!!!!

[@Bittamin]

Patiently waiting for the episode 2 of southpark breakdown 🙏

[@Johnny2Cellos]

Not covering it! Sorry! I'm only gonna cover the eps that I'm really inspired to talk about this year, and I was a lil underwhelmed by this one. We'll see how next week goes!

[@batren04ren89]

I love your new way of editing

[@Kinzclips]

The shipwreck thing was probably Character Actress Margo Martindale wearing the paper mache Todd head

[@buttscarlton1490]

Keith David on any animated show is a blessing

[@v4que]

I love Todd so much he is always my favorite even from the beginning

[@alexaward462]

before i watch it, i’d like to note that i got a will arnett reese’s commercial. very fitting lol

[@mehlover]

Hooray! I love Todd, he was one of the other characters I related a lot to. Seeing him explore his asexuality and doing things for himself helped me

[@jkitty542]

One of my favorite epsiodes in the series. Todd is the best charachter in the series.

[@prabinpaudel5572]

Todd and zoidberg would be best friends.

[@AutismFermented]

Todd is underrated

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

He's my favorite 😍

[@Morpheus414]

7:18 I _heard_ that laugh, Johnny 🤣🤣🤣 That's just how great this show is!

[@Jadzebra]

Hooray!!

[@quinintheclouds]

people always say "never have I clicked so fast" but I finally understand it

[@XxZANTACLAUSExX]

This is actually one of my favorite episodes too. I’ve been binge watching the episode a couple of times, since ~ this is the episode where GODD in the form of a child ~ err XD “Spritely young man” is reunited with his long lost younger sister~~~~~~ and you could see ~ throughout the whole’ episode that he’s trying to make it up to her~

[@XxZANTACLAUSExX]

They revived Tabitha’ from hell, after bo’jack had gone’ on strike long enough~~~~~~ Hollyhocks age is roughly 5 and was a kindergartner~ however being a literal goddess ~ her mind aged all the way to 14 and she could pull as a 17 year old : P

[@HarryRunes]

this is my favorite episode of the series!