Infinity Train Review: S2E4 - The Toad Car

On the run from Agent Mace and Agent Sieve of the Mirror Police, Lake and Jesse get locked in a train car where the only way to advance is to kick a toad. Lake and Jesse’s argument stems from a lack of honesty with each other, and it’s not until trust develops between the two that they’re able to escape (and free the toad from his existential nightmarish existence). This was another excellent episode of Infinity Train.
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[@enderwiggins8248]

I love the idea that the mirror world is this complex manifold that intersects the real world at every reflective surface, it fills me with the same Lovecraftian existential horror that I got in the final episodes with the endless black spires and white fog

[@bartsneezin]

Watch Kamen Rider Ryuki

[@butterybutter7472]

One word vampires

[@dragonelexus4988]

What I like about the Kick the Toad thing (well, 'like' might not be the right word), is that it gets to one of the overarching themes of this season: The Train, and by extension, One -One, don't really consider denizens to be worth as much as people. Which isn't to say that One-One doesn't care. He can be deeply loving and empathetic. After all, he considers Atticus to be his friend, and said corgi is a denizen too. It's just that One One's programming says the most important thing is to help passengers. If making a car where kicking an innocent being will help some passengers work through their hang ups, that's justified, even if it really sucks for the toad. Remember, he fully considers killing Lake as a way to resolve the Jesse's number error at the end of the season, and is only stopped by getting caught in a logic loop again. I suspect we'll be revisiting this issue in Season 3, since we'll be following kids from the Apex who explicitly believe that train denizens are worth less than them. Perhaps in addition to learning a lesson themselves, they'll start to change how the train operates as well?

[@prometheuslens7825]

Uncivilizedelk: I want to give her a noogie Lakes hair: *made of needles*

[@Kuaheak2018]

high risk noogie

[@frostyminiyeets8626]

Lake’s hair is giving his knuckles a noogie.

[@anamariefalk3796]

yeah i came here to comment how much that would hurt

[@Abbanellie]

A small price to pay for noogie

[@Mateo-oq7ui]

is it made of needles though? like when she had a full head of hair it seemed to move like regular hair, maybe it just looks like needles because of the buzzcut.

[@DecafInvidia]

I do love the call backs in the toad car episode to all the minisodes. There are now several people shaped holes, and animals with sunglasses.

[@zaiden_2006]

The Toad car might’ve been from when Amelia was in control.

[@bleh329]

No turtles, tho.

[@zaiden_2006]

Bleh Not all cars have turtles. I believe it was just a way for her to forget about everything by harming something.

[@noodlezz7545]

I have many friends who, like Jesse, are very theatrical, speak about empathy, and seem like they aren't the typical dude bro type but still encourage or participate in stuff involving toxic masculinity so Jesse feels like a very real character to me. I loved the video dude!

[@Fairyslash]

1:49 I called that scene a steven universe joke (y'know, bc of Lars), put it on tumblr, and the post went viral, lol.

[@jakethedog8124]

Definitely my favorite episode of Book 2. Hmm....No, no, I like The Wasteland better.

[@nobody5674]

I liked Agent Sieve's 'good cop' act.

[@vexxama]

That car is such a mess. To progress you have to make an immoral choice or you’re trapped till you starve? Is it a lesson that sometimes you can’t always do the right thing? That sometimes you need to take a step back to move forward? That sometimes you have to live and deal with your guilt rather than be passive in a worse situation?

[@ViIvaNunner]

that eye reflection thing you mentioned... imagine how horrific itd be if a big metal man jumped out of the eye of someone youre looking at

[@iSmartMan1]

Yay, you're still doing these! Here's hoping you'll finish before Book 3 comes out!

[@orraklbenedict1832]

Can you also look into Amphibia? Such a beautiful show.

[@thatnikkakris2339]

What is it about?

[@UnorthodoxIndividual]

@@thatnikkakris2339 These 3 girls find a magic box and are sent to a realm of frog people, huge birds and insects, lizards, etc... The show follows Anne, one of the 3 girls as she stays with a family of frogs called The Planters (hop pop, sprig, and polly) She has adventures in this world and the show is mostly episodic in the first half, but around episode 9-10 we begin to realize there's more to this world then we can see with Anne. I won't spoil anything, but believe me it's worth watching. The season finale was easily one of the best cartoon episodes I saw in 2019.

[@Sonnentau1]

Its actually really bad, I had some hopes, but the main character is just not likable. Also no plot development until the very last episode... I liked owls House much better. Oh but if you really want a good show: BoJack Horseman

[@CrimsonNeo]

@@Sonnentau1 I think Amphibia is better than The Owl House but ok, both are good shows for me.

[@santinico2353]

@@Sonnentau1 the show un general has a good reception. The fact that you don't like doesn't mean the show sucks. You are right about the plot development but in season 2 THERE IS a plot

[@thegooseglock3619]

Haha train go weeuuu

[@davidjohnson6087]

why

[@nycuawa8467]

Why i'm lauhing to this? Haha

[@ohno8398]

'Remember, the police lie' gave me a flashback to the jcs video where the police got Chris Watts to confess to the horrible murders through lies and manipulation

[@gothiccfurby]

Excellent review! and the ACAB notes were just icing on the cake

[@tonjolley6422]

I love all your analysis videos. Thanks for doing these! I just binged S2.

[@djeverest4078]

I reckon Minus One designed this car rather than Plus One

[@krell.1415]

I think their names are sad one and glad one?

[@djeverest4078]

@@krell.1415 yeah I heard that too I just like the math allegory of a negative one (-1) and a positive one (+1)

[@calebmcpherson7417]

Happy one and depressed one

[@maryhamilton4872]

Using Lake's chosen name AND writing ACAB? Iconic.

[@scribblebird4096]

I loved the toad episode and I really love your analysis

[@ocj1313]

Yes! I was waiting for you to review my favorite episode of book 2.

[@tablespectre]

The flecs’ way of traversal is similar to the hanged man from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (kinda)

[@izzy2912]

haha toad go kick

[@Banananananananananananananana]

I can't wait for more reviews!

[@johnhayward998]

Yeah jessie shouldn't let others make his decisions even it means he's little brother will be hurt and he said nothing to those bullies that it was wrong

[@nivaseef4997]

Never seen this show. Now I want to. Thanks dude!

[@officerred903]

Dude Special Agent Mace looks like Nick Valentine

[@pie2796]

Your my favorite KZbinr, love your content!

[@prolzhvapro6520]

Don't stop, dude. These impatient impulsive teenagers always pissed me off while watching the series, but your calm and thoughful analysis restores the balance so I can enjoy the series

[@bekkayya]

i sincerely hope that frog is able to make good on his promise in season 3

[@lyonsin2535]

im glad that your continuing reviewing season 2

[@TheMovieSequelDude49]

Apologies for my previous comments, I removed it. I think ACAB does relate to the review. And I think the use of it helps bring further discussion on the topic and the episode.

[@rompevuevitos222]

Pretty sure he used it because he wanted to And i don't blame him, the police is an inherently flawed system where any individual can use unrestricted force over other individuals, there are rules to prevent that, yeah, but since the police is who enforces said law, they usually ignore it And that's why ACAB is a thing, because even if a cop is "good", he's overlooking the crimes of his partners (because let's be real, a single cop can't do anything about the entire police force), so there's either those who don't want to become cops, or those that join in and become part of the problem, so ACAB

[@christianthompson2768]

Easily one my favorite episodes this season

[@HeavenLeahSky]

Damn you. But I wanted to see the second book last night. But I didn't know you were going to be streaming T-T

[@juliobulio4288]

This was great

[@cleibarnhart]

It’s great to see you back! Also they’re darker and more adult but I think you would really love to analyze Bojack Horseman and Moral Orel because they have a tonnn of interesting depth and subtext :>

[@michaelcostello3000]

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in this world, it’s that the toad always gets kicked

[@fireflyinfire4954]

Great vid

[@jimbojambo211]

I thought this toad was a reference to Jason funderburker

[@RAINBOWNIGTHMAREPRODUCTIONS]

Have you watched Disney XD's The Owl House?

[@uncivilizedelk]

Only the first few episodes. I need to catch up with the rest.

[@barnilovrek2045]

Uncivilized Elk what are your thoughts?

[@agayturtle8890]

Good video

[@shockingheaven]

I think you would like Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts

[@starburst98]

I wanted jesse and lake to kiss and the end of the show because they are given such amazing chemistry through the whole season since this episode.

[@binhky4882]

Can t wait for you to review the murder episode

[@byrontheusurper6505]

Agent mace is such a cool character in episode 8

[@clutzicon8142]

8:58 is that a reference?

[@darkalicornkingdoom3572]

It just came out season 3 trailer, is gonna premier on august 13th

[@slyfox7452]

The flex agents remind me of hot streets

[@mikemoore9092]

You better get ready for book 3 it's coming out soon

[@dystopyxrose]

9:01 I’m stealing this

[@HuskyLemur]

Will you do a Full Series review of Steven Universe Future? There are only 20 episodes with 10 minute lengths, and I honestly would love to see your full series of Steven Universe Future’s highs and lows, especially the much more serious episodes where Steven’s PTSD started to show.

[@japanken8202]

hi can i just say i love your voice

[@lucaszagan9021]

Poor frog

[@mauriceirby3798]

How could you not put the toad's line in that's the only reason I clicked on the video

[@jao1672]

wow what a surprise are you alive =0

[@colemanbrenner6555]

I think this is a sad-one car

[@sean668]

I love how you don't even stutter to bring up toxic masculinity. You don't walk on eggshells for these reviews you just analyze the fuck out of them. I really appreciate that. Edit: also the little "acab" pop-ups. Damn bro, go get em

[@shockingheaven]

I missed your videos

[@SchrodringersEclipse]

Its me, I'm the frog

[@zodayn4767]

I did like the emotional topic of Jesse being ashamed of his past actions. But the bullying video felt a little a bit too cliché, like a PSA or afterschool video, to really hit hard.

[@bleh329]

I have to admit, it’s disappointing to see how many fans of a good show and quality youtuber are racists. I’m seeing a few flimsy-ass excuses for the murder of George Floyd and black people at large. Truly disgusting and disappointing.

[@uncivilizedelk]

I'm like two years late in responding to this comment, but as an FYI to future viewers who may stumble across it, the above is referring to lots of foul comments that have since been deleted. So Bleh's comment may look out of place in the present without the context that, at one point in time in this comment section, there were in fact some straight-up racist (not even merely boot-licking) comments -supporting the killing of black people- in defense of the police.

[@slushisimcambi2521]

It’s been a while lol

[@threeholepunchjim721]

The flecs look like wojaks.

[@sprawlz6466]

I remember you saying somewhere that you were a fan of The Wire. Just know if you were to make a video on it in the future, I wouldn’t be opposed to it.

[@uncivilizedelk]

The Wire is probably tied for my favorite TV show along with Adventure Time and Avatar TLA! Maybe one day I will visit it, but the video would have to be intensive since The Wire is just packed with soooo much.

[@sprawlz6466]

Uncivilized Elk yeah I recently watched it for the first time because you said it was good and now it’s probably my favorite show. I would call it the best written show I’ve ever seen because it’s so incredibly detailed and practically perfect from start to finish. I always try to watch anything you praise because you’re basically right every time.

[@lewisfaraday469]

!!!! A C A B !!!!

[@badassghost76]

8:59 Was this a joke that I didn't get? And again at 10:05.

[@JesterOfFlesh]

ACAB means all cops are bastards. It is in popular circulation with members of left wing politics, most notably BLM, AntiFa, and other Anti-Police protesters.

[@nassa0_085]

randy shackleford because being a cartoon reviewer obviously means he is not allowed to express any political opinions.

[@bijtmntongaf]

randy shackleford shut the fuck up

[@sean668]

@@thehomestead8831 Lmao someone need a safespace?

[@badassghost76]

I know what acab means. I was just not sure why he put that in the video. Does he actually think that way or was it an inside joke?

[@skylerawa4222]

Pl please don't kick me

[@rileyanthony6068]

Why did you wait so long to review infinity train book two.

[@uncivilizedelk]

Depression.

[@rileyanthony6068]

Oof

[@icelingbolt]

A c a b A c a b Including the flecs

[@atomicducky4181]

1,000 likes

[@entirelygone457]

a c a b

[@Les_Bane_Bea]

"Allways choose fuck the police acab" god i fucking love this channel you are amazing dude

[@Les_Bane_Bea]

"Remember the police lie acab"

[@Les_Bane_Bea]

Got there was alot more swearing than usual

[@jellyfishneo]

lake kicked off 2020 by killing a cop and i appreciate that

[@loganshalloe5927]

9:00 seriously? -_- was that really necessary

[@friendbreakfast]

considering current events in the US, yes.

[@friendbreakfast]

@@thehomestead8831 yeah right why give his opinion on a video made to give his opinion?

[@friendbreakfast]

literally that's what reviews are. opinions. this is an opinion channel where Elk gives their opinions. why shouldn't they give their opinion on the channel where they give their opinions?

[@nassa0_085]

Yes, very necessary

[@bleh329]

@@loganshalloe5927 The flecs are cops utilizing deceit and excessive force. It’s completely relevant.

[@JesterOfFlesh]

... Okay, for someone so intelligent never thought I'd see so much ACAB... is that a joke? If its a joke I mean I guess it didn't hit quite right and I can't fault you for that but I mean, that's a pretty weird stance to take.

[@superlagbro192]

It felt so jarring compared to the rest of the video.

[@friendbreakfast]

Have you been paying ANY attention to the events unfolding on the US? How police keep attacking protestants (peaceful or otherwise) and how all this started by police murdering innocent people? I think it's warranted people would be angry at the police.

[@friendbreakfast]

@UC0So3Q__bp4aPXT43lo7QZw ???? George Floyd did NOT die because of a drug overdose. He died because a police officer fucking asphyxiated him, with his knee on his neck until he died, from lack of air. Literally what are you talking about??

[@friendbreakfast]

Oh they deleted their comment immediately before I could reply. That explains the weird numbers and letters

[@JesterOfFlesh]

@@friendbreakfast Be angry? Sure, but all cops are bastards has a fundamental flaw. It is a generalization, the same way all black people don't like fried chicken is the same way all cops don't like donuts. They are generalized stereotypes. If he had said black lives matter that would be completely different.