I'm uncomfortable. | PORTAL 2 | Episode 6 | First Playthrough

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[@yavoth5850]

And before someone else writes this: note how the paradox fried the box-turrets but not Wheatley, showing how even they are more intelligent than him 😂

[@keeneym]

I have never noticed that!

[@spydersoup8447]

Wow, even the Franken-Turrets are smarter than Wheatley, and yet they were avoiding getting on the button as Wheatley wanted and instead wanting to get away from him, which tells me that either they're scared of him or they don't want to listen to him, or maybe both.

[@IlHeartless]

​@@spydersoup8447 or maybe he's so dumb that he can't properly design something that simple

[@teresar6348]

@@spydersoup8447 I Intelligence doesn't need to relate to their physical ability. Even the reg turrets were supposed to be stationary, I don't think they CAN go up the step.

[@MegMage]

LMAO

[@carlospomares3225]

"That's water" Narrator: "It was not water"

[@Novenae_CCG]

I wonder if she remembers about the moonrocks.

[@the98themperoroftheholybri33]

"where's the drip?"

[@KillerF0x]

Remember that “I’m different” turret you rescued a while back that said “Don’t make lemonade” ?

[@keeneym]

Pretty sure it also said "GET MAD"!

[@Dr-Zed]

Prometheus was punished by the gods for giving the gift of knowledge to man. He was cast into the bowels of the earth and pecked by birds.

[@unforeseeable2.058]

Her name is Caroline

[@FrostyTheSnowPickle]

It won’t be enough.

[@liamc9998]

*COMBUSTIBLE LEMONS!!!* Best unhinged rant ever, in any game - without question.

[@KneelB4Bacon]

52:46 When GlaDOS says the paradox, all the Franken-turrents short circuit and die. That means they are smarter than Wheatley, because they actually tried to figure it out. Wheatley was too dumb to even notice it. :)

[@yavoth5850]

So, yes, no surprise GladOS was feeling murderous from the very first moment she was switched on.

[@flyer3849]

An unused voice line says that she didn't want it

[@teresar6348]

@@flyer3849 Either way Cave even mentioned she'd refuse, but to make her anyway

[@elbruces]

If you look at one of the paintings way back when you get the first portal gun, it seems to show her trying to resist the procedure.

[@timothyfinch7295]

The forceful pain in Cave's voice when he says "You make her!" to his engineers has always stuck with me

[@connorblack99]

I *think* they were aiming for more of a drug addiction thing than anything else, but it’s also not completely *un*-intentional

[@superscrungus]

it's both actually

[@claymarks]

I think the thing that makes it feel voyeuristic is that the pleasure depends on making another person do something against their will (or at least depends on the actions of another person). The euphoria fading over time definitely feeds more into the drug angle, but I think the degree to which the violation of bodily autonomy is present in that interaction shifts the experience (intentionally or unintentionally) more towards the weird voyeurism angle

[@jeoveracker]

I mean, Wheatley getting satisfaction from watching Chel complete tests is a bit uncomfortable. But on the other hand, all of your audience gets satisfaction from watching you complete tests as well, so maybe we aren't so different from Wheatley in this respect?

[@CGDW2]

Well, some of us are also getting satisfaction from watching her fail. Which is different. (Though not better)

[@radioactiveassassin5218]

Yeah but we don't get off when she succeeds.

[@BlueDreamcatcher]

When Cave Johnson was rambling about the moon stones he bought despite being completely broke, he stated, that the white fluid made out of them was highly deadly poisonous (The white water-like fluid where you can conduct portal on). He was exposed to strongly with it, what led to his own demise.

[@aliquida7132]

I love how you are immersing yourself into the narrative and theorizing. This is one of my favorite games of all time, and I've been gaming a looong time. It is fun to re-live the story being slowly uncovered it through your experience.

[@pyrosiumofficial]

He equally respected Caroline enough that he wanted HER to be in charge if he died, but also cared about Aperture living on that despite the fact she wouldn't wanna be in charge with him gone he tells them to "make her", which tells me he highly valued her intellect. Though he does seem to lack the awareness that she may choose NOT to be in a machine NOT because shes humble, but because she just may not like the idea of having her brain or whatever moved into it, though I dont think he sees it as a "make her do it because I said so"/in an "evil" way but, more akin to "If Aperture lives on it HAS to be HER in charge and in my place (in place of himself in the machine if he cant get into it before he dies)". If anything, you can blame the scientists more than Cave himself at this point. He's at deaths door already. Either way, seems GLaDOS likes Cave alot, and despite her not knowing about Caroline in her current state, she respects him with what little memories are seemingly coming back.

[@TasteTheWine.]

0:00 The white out puzzle was probably my second favorite puzzle of the game, not for the complexity, but for the sheer fun of whiting out the place!

[@crazyguy_1233]

I feel like the reason GLaDOS isn’t anything like Caroline despite being the same person is due to the computer being designed for Cave. It’s possible her consciousness wasn’t able to make a connection to her new self and she was constantly angry and frustrated. But it shows they began building GLaDOS in the 1980s and her lockdown occurs in 2003. She was under development for nearly 20 years before she killed everyone. There is actually a cut dialog from Caroline telling Cave that she doesn’t want to be put in a computer.

[@ovento7438]

Don't you think that this very fact that she was put into a car by the will of her boss after his death is the reason why she killed everyone, and not at all some internal conflicts of "self-search"?

[@madsword19]

I think the chassis that Wheatley (formerly GlaDOS) is in has a lot to answer for.

[@ovento7438]

@@madsword19 I think the chassis is part of Glados. And Glados is an embittered Caroline + AI+madness modules, with which they tried to pacify her.

[@madsword19]

@@ovento7438 True, but I'd argue the chassis did a little more than it let on. Such as the 'itch' to test, and (I speculate) enforcing default personality types on the main core plugged in at the time.

[@uthergoodman401]

Agree with the guy recommending Outer Wilds. Outer Wilds is unironically one of the most greatest games ever made.

[@MarcelRiegler]

I mean, Wheatlys reaction implies Glados was also getting off on testing, she was just more ladylike about it...

[@Rocco049]

Well Glados says after a while you build up a resistance but she was able to power though it so she probably didn’t get the reward when she was conducting tests

[@ovento7438]

@@Rocco049 Considering that she got herself robots for eternal tests, then nothing like that

[@jeremycurtis2012]

​@@ovento7438GLaDOS built up a resistance to the reward system but still does tests because she's interested in the science of it. Wheatley doesn't care about science and so only does tests to get the reward, growing sick of it when he stops getting that reward

[@ovento7438]

@@jeremycurtis2012 cake is a lie. Not all of what saying by Glados is true. But who knows really

[@WolfHreda]

So many times you stepped out of that elevator and went right back the way you did before. And all I could think was, "Please, go the other way, Meg." 🤣 "I was just overthinking things." Yes, that is maybe the most common issue the first time you play through Portal 2. We've all done it. A lot. Also, the puzzle where you have to make a runway, then bounce into the angled portals and make two bounce pads after is one of my absolute favorite puzzles.

[@the98themperoroftheholybri33]

"where's the drip?" -MegMage

[@Hyde0991]

They really captured what filling a room with marshmallow fluff might look like.

[@estousemcriatividadepraumnome]

not sure if anyone suggested it already, but I think you'd love to play Outer Wilds

[@admiralchuck659]

I second that motion

[@spectrecular9721]

I time loop that motion

[@MarioofSevenStars]

The fact that Glados can recite a paradox and not explode makes me think she's more than a normal Ai

[@keeneym]

I pretty much took this first puzzle as an opportunity to paint the entire map. KEKW I also found the goo parts fairly funny. I think it is just a relatively cartoony element in a fairly realistic environment? The Cave Lemon rant is so great. Yeah I can see the Cave Walt connection I also searched every inch of that elevator shaft, You made a 3000m shaft with about 100 different portable surfaces, and no secrets? It just feels like an area where you'd be missing something. This whole last set of puzzles/sections is VERY vertical. It really makes you use physics and use your mind in a different way. Honestly I think I like evil dictator Wheatley, such a good mix of evil and stupid. I took Wheatley's "tone" to be mostly be like drug addiction/relief, but I certainly hear the creepiness now. The logo changes throughout the game are so cool, but love the Wheatley rebrand. I actually really like both types of tests, it almost feels more rewarding to solve the ones that don't have an immediate clear "end", but I do also feel more comfortable in the actual test chambers.

[@exoticbutters5037]

The goon sphere lol

[@axelblyat7705]

"She'll argue, she'll say she can't. But you MAKE HER" - this is the scariest line. There were supposed to be another dialogue recorded between Cave and Caroline when they were arguing over all of this. But it was so horrible that left voice actor of Glados in tears and they both together with J.K. Simmons refused to voice this argument.

[@Rocket1377]

I think that was a wise decision. Artistically, it's probably better left to the imagination or simply implied that she is seeking revenge for what was done to her. Making a villain too sympathetic is a mistake.

[@subject_n]

The actors refusing to perform is confirmed to be a false rumor. Really wouldn't reflect well on Valve if it was true imo (besides, J.K. Simmons has previously acted SA scenes) The lines are there, they're not *that* graphic but they state that Caroline was forced to become Glados. Since they're cut, they don't represent the canon lore, just something to speculate about. (writing again since I think my previous comment got removed for linking a source)

[@axelblyat7705]

@@subject_n Oh, didn't know that. Thanks!

[@ashbridgeindustries380]

My favourite line in the whole game is after Cave's rant about lemons, when GLaDOS responds: "Burning people? He says what we're all thinking!"

[@shanepye7078]

The room with the white gel, I always try and paint the whole room. It’s a blast with the test chamber builder.

GlaDos last episode: it's jover GlaDos this episode: we are *so* back!

[@almsy8625]

I think you hit the nail on the head at the outset of Chapter 8. I definitely see "The Itch" as an addiction metaphor more than a kink thing. Wheatley acts like he's taking a hit after you solve each test. I don't think you're wrong to feel uncomfortable; the voice acting definitely gives *a certain impression,* but I've always interpreted it as an addict taking another hit and chasing the high.

[@spootot]

Watching you solve puzzles makes me realise.. This is the same as what Wheatley does. He watches you solve puzzles and gets excited from watching you succeed. Dont know how I feel about that

[@joeb918]

The Cave Johnson/Disney comparison is spot on... but yeah, some might take offense to that, but for all his genius in some areas, Walt had some rather negative traits. Which line up fairly closely to Cave.

[@katescosmos]

I just found your channel recently by searching for blind playthroughs of this game, I love your vibe so much

[@GoldSrc_]

You're not that far from the end, you're going to love it. And don't worry about cutting or muting the ending songs, you're not going to get a content ID match for those.

[@mr.leogorath]

That "Goodbye, sir" gets me every single time. T.T

[@PsychoMuffinSDM]

When I got to this first level, I tried to cover every surface, just to see how much I could cover just for fun, lol

[@Sup3rNo7a]

43:45 I absolutely hated this part. I'm not someone who has issues with things like vertigo or motion sickness, or any sort of issue with heights. This section is one that just threw my brain for a freakin' loop, though.

[@TasteTheWine.]

19:45 I hate heights, but heights in games don't bother me. Note: I do not have a VR system yet. So, ask me that again with a VR game... lol

[@CallOfCutie69]

54:54 Test gooning confirmed

[@jonasmcnordin9624]

I think you mean megalophobia, not thalassophobia - the fear of bodies of water.

[@monst3r_child832]

i'm impressed you managed to get over the railing, i noticed before you went through the door there was an angled wall with a portalable surface on it, i think there was probably a way to shoot it while midair above another portal which would then fling you to the exit door

[@thebigboo5]

Yeah both me and my school friend who I played the co-op plot with enjoyed school but I much prefer the GlaDOS style of test rather than the "open" tests and my friend was the opposite. Each to their own I guess? Great playthrough, really enjoying, looking forward to the next episode!

[@dracomaster4]

I would love to see you and Caleb do the Co-op together!

[@bruh9245]

this is probably the most stressful video I have ever seen in my entire life.

[@rogertemple7193]

Awesome as always Meg thank you👍 🥹👋

[@TasteTheWine.]

5:05 That was one of the fastest solves I have ever seen for this puzzle.

[@radioactiveassassin5218]

Yeah, I was thinking that too

[@elbruces]

Wheatley sounds more like he got a hit of narcotics to me.

[@MortalMercury]

People talked you about GLaDOS and Cave Johnson's voice actors, so I've gotta say Wheatley is Stephen Merchant, british comedian and writer (and director) for comedy series

[@TasteTheWine.]

1:03:30 Good video. You did well once you got past that 3000m elevator puzzle part. I've seen that one trip up a few CCers.

[@flyer3849]

You're standing because is a 45 degree angle, it messes with most people

[@FINXainarskrastins]

Yeah the elevator on my many playtroughs always confused me and I had trouble even remembering what I had yo do there, but at this point I could speed run this game (no glitches ofcourse, just more like a "as fast as possible play trough")

[@the98themperoroftheholybri33]

Couldn't help notice you enjoyed shooting the paint around in the sections that had paint. I'm curious whether you'd enjoy playing Splatoon if you haven't already.

[@dandan1818]

nice playthrough with this part of portal 2 how are you enjoying this one ? and it the story so far >?

[@markharland2459]

You should try Subnautica if you want to test your thalassophobia levels.

[@tiredidealist]

First puzzle in this one took me like an hour the first time. Not my brightest moment.

[@LamirLakantry]

Weetly's pleasure is clearly a metaphor for drug use, not happy fun time. Love your reaction to the story. It's fun.

[@claymarks]

I think the thing that makes it feel voyeuristic is that the pleasure depends on making another person do something against their will (or at least depends on the actions of another person). The euphoria fading over time definitely feeds more into the drug angle, but I think the degree to which the violation of bodily autonomy is present in that interaction shifts the experience (intentionally or unintentionally) more towards the weird voyeurism angle

[@JonathanHarvell]

It's a Geodesic sphere.

[@AtomBackerZs]

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[@spectrecular9721]

Pause @27:15 and look to the right...

[@jmag4527]

Meg! I enjoy your channel immensely and appreciate your own appreciation for the Superman and the love of his life, Lois Lane.

[@StefanConstantinDumitrache]

KZbinr: *creates content* Hasan and Asmon: Not entirely, not entirely, look at the word REACTION right there, I added that!

[@389OpiE]

43:30 I mean she is a potato

[@Rullisi]

White water.

[@baki2200]

B000m

[@blazemaster2]

I have no concrete reason why, and I know it’s dumb, but it irks me to no end the absolute refusal to enter through an orange portal. Maybe cause orange is my favorite color, but still, it’s funny how much something so innocuous bothers me. Not to the point of not enjoying the video or anything tho, just to be clear.

[@blazemaster2]

And of course this is the video she spends most of the elevator puzzles entering the orange portal. Shoulda watched the while thing before commenting. Oh well, live and learn. Still a bunch of fun regardless.