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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[@michaeldavis5497]

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

[@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

[@MaddoxNine]

The "good for him" reaction to his absence is so small but so significant to me. Not only is Todd learning that he needs to do things for himself sometimes, he's learning that people who support him WANT him to do things for himself

[@fezmel]

I came to the comment section to write this. It pulls an emotional string for me and makes me tear up. The way it bookends then episode is perfection.

[@NoxAtlas]

I loved this too. It's really telling that "normal" people (who aren't absorbed with their own issues) see Todd for the selfless, kind and lovable friend he truly is and wish for him to find his own happiness. And it's so wonderful to see that he finally found his place in the world as head of a daycare.

[@LizLuvsCupcakes]

@@NoxAtlas Admittedly, it's not ideal that Todd spread himself so thin in the first place, but I'd rather have someone say that they did and they need to let me down to be there for themselves than have them run themselves ragged.

[@cravenlunatic1]

this is why i always loved how kelsey jannings treats todd. she doesn't exactly connect with him on a personal level but she likes him as soon as she sees him and is always calling him cute and being nice to him. idk there's just something wholesome about it and i felt like todd deserved that.

[@tjsmith5276]

Not to mention Kelsey asking about Todd when she meets with BoJack in Season 3 about her indie project. "How's your friend with the cute face, tell him I said hello?"

[@grantexticulo]

My headcanon is that it's because her relationship with her daughter is strained, she isn't seeing her as much given that her ex-wife and her got a divorce and her ex got the custody. She has so much motherly affection to give, and when she sees relatively young, childish Todd she's reminded of her daughter. I've seen mamy people say that her affection towards him is sexual, and I just can't get behind that. I mean, who wouldn't react like that upon seeing Todd Chavez?

[@cravenlunatic1]

@@grantexticulo that makes sense. People saying that it's sexual must not be paying attention to the show, since characters having sexual motivations are usually made pretty blatant.

[@Abbanellie]

@cravenlunatic Not to mention lesbians are just like that sometimes. I'm only half-joking bc I get attached some guys like that where I wanna baby them and like. I dunno I really connected with Kelsey on that lmao

[@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.

[@toad7395]

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

[@serioussleuth6677]

As an asexual person, I adored this episode and how the show handled his sexuality throughout its run. It honestly meant a lot to me when he came out.

[@MylingCyrus]

I appreciate that his sexuality wasn't the joke. It was just him and figuring out who he is wasn't downplayed. Like with him & his axolotyl gf with her family or building Emily that terrifying sextoy bot It was the situations not him & his sexuality being the butt of the joke. And that's something that's rarely handled properly

[@serioussleuth6677]

@@MylingCyrus Exactly! It was done very well and him being Ace wasn't a huge deal at all.

[@thisgoddamusernamestoodamnlong]

I already liked todd, that episode made me so happy

[@LadyHawke78]

Totally. The show developed him as a likable character over a few seasons and by that time his sexuality was just part of the character. It was totally organic and IMO the way “representation” should be done.

[@MilitantPacifista]

Todd is the best asexual representation I've found. I don't relate to the character that closely, he's just a lot more out there than I am, but the rest of the show handled asexuality great. That's one of the reasons why Bojack Horseman is one of my goto shows to binge... And the terrible relationship with parents and generational trauma covered with Bojack and Princess Caroline. Also Judah is just Husbando #1 and someone to strive to be like. I'm happy they didn't make their asexual characters like Judah... that would've hit too many cliches.

[@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.

[@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

[@yoshisisland24]

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

[@ladyraven1415]

I'm not sure how many people notice/point it out but Todds beanie was originally Emily's She meant so much to him he kept the hat for years He still cares about her even if they weren't meant to end up together and I think that's one of my favorite Todd facts

[@TheCommenterDragon]

One of the many things i like most about Todd is that in terms of his personality, He's like the friend you need when it's what you need the most!

[@grantexticulo]

Hooray! Todd Episode! is one of my favorites in the series, and I find myself saddened when it never comes up in other people's top episodes lists. I mean, I'm aware that there's literal masterpieces to compete with, but I think it's severely underrated. Not only is it a fun episode, but it establishes Todd's giving nature and the effect it has on his personal life, and plants the seeds for his future character development. It's such a good and entertaining piece of storytelling

[@arielruby13]

Todd is my fave of this series

[@mastercrazyyyd7699]

I love that in two of Aaron Paul's biggest roles, Todd and Jesse Pinkman, he is always one of the sweetest most caring people in the show. In both roles he is loving towards kids and natural caretaker, always ready to show any support to the young.

[@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.

[@oneinamalonereads]

As an asexual person and someone who used to let themselves get stepped on all the time, Todd was such a great character for me to see in TV, especially this one. Todd and Diane are the two I identified with the most and their story arcs were so satisfying to watch

[@HiHi-lt1cb]

Same here to all of that!!

[@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

[@pradulkumar6473]

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

[@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)

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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”.

[@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

[@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 😅

[@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!

[@buttscarlton1490]

Keith David on any animated show is a blessing

[@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.

[@omega7057]

Truly one of the Todd episodes of all time

[@cosmo6964]

i’m so happy that todd’s asexuality was addressed in such an amazing way. bringing it up but not making that be his whole character trait, or making him that generic ‘disgusted by s*x’ stereotype, and just made his character even better. i absolutely adore todd!

[@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."

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@melrandomness1705]

I love Todd. He's so caring, funny and despite him being in so many wacky adventures he goes with the flow and trys to help in anyway he can. I ligit saw myself in Todd and when he came out as asexual I wasn't shocked. I'm asexual aswell and through Todd asexuality was handled and represented so brilliantly.

[@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.

[@mathieuleader8601]

love the woodcut style drawing of Todd saving the baby lion

[@gratefulcranegames]

Love this episode a lot, something about Todd’s character and how he evolved always resonates with me.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@sophielong2687]

I’m really glad you’re still making bojack vids because I absolutely adore any way to further obsess over this show

[@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.

[@GhostChild191]

Todd also does the voice of Jesse Pinkman from Breaking Bad

[@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.

[@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.

[@stacyaaay]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@sir_captainmorgan]

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

[@namo9690]

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

[@watching7721]

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

[@marianaaguilera4806]

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

[@ramnikaghai1706]

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

[@777Rowen]

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

[@meganmanning377]

Todd was my fave well before I found out he'd be such amazing ace rep and the first I'd ever seen as an ace person 💜🖤

[@bluebutterfly5062]

I just realized that Todd not being able to pick between the Aryan and Latin gang is emblematic of his identity with his white mother and Hispanic step father

[@Schmidteren]

Awesome episode. Very insightful. Towards a character mostly seem to just be used for laughs and giggles.

[@hntrchandler]

My favorite line of his HH:Ever since I was a baby, everyone told me I looked like Bojack Horseman.” Todd:That’s a terrible thing to say to a baby

[@Doggybudder]

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

[@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.

[@mystryvexyll]

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

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Horray! More amazing Johnny content!

[@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.

[@AbysmalRae]

Lovely video as always!! ❤

[@kyliejoy6886]

I love these videos and your commentary!

[@hambone.fakenamington]

Hooray! love Todd!! love your episode breakdowns, would watch more fir literally any show but especially Bojack and South Park!

[@joshuaharris3039]

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

[@jocelynhale7168]

This is what I needed at 2am after the bar❤️👏🏼

[@goodforyoursoul133]

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

[@rowand9541]

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

[@milkyoni]

Ravioli's thumbnails are always so awesome!

[@batren04ren89]

I love your new way of editing

[@SS-op9wt]

A+ to the thumbnail artist, never have I seen a cuter picture of Todd!!!

[@mellonmould]

IMO the funniest and most underrated episode

[@jacklee9271]

I think Todd is one of the best character or even person I’ve seen my whole life. I would be happy to have a friend like him.

[@rami_atallah]

Good work as usual

[@SharpeRacing]

Honestly, I’d love to have a friend like Todd in my life. He’d be a good person to talk to about helping others without the need for praise or thanks. I’ve found myself experiencing that to some extent, but not to the point where Todd operates.

[@mystic-malevolence]

This is my favorite episode of the show.

[@trafficcontrol2420]

I can and have watched this show over and over.

[@tomtommerson6320]

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

[@HarryRunes]

this is my favorite episode of the series!

[@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!

[@pricemacfadyen7206]

Most underrated episode in the show without a doubt

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

Hooray! I love Todd ❤️

[@delfinal7560]

Hooray! Awesome video

[@myamariehardy7837]

the reese’s ad with the bojack voice actor, he still finds a way to make it about himself 😂

[@Art80385]

Happy to see a Todd episode I love Todd.

[@ShadyRK9]

Love The Character Development Todd Gets Throughout The Series!

[@chartreusemaiden604]

This episode made my friends finally watch bojack. All because of todd....and being fans of breaking bad even though I've personally never had interstate jn watching it. And it my friends are like ....WOAH

[@MooseShower]

Hooray! Johnny Video!

[@v4que]

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

[@SirFigBar]

gotta love the best character in Bojack Horseman

[@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.

[@Walking_Spinel]

The title alone just made my day