There Will Never Be Another Invader Zim | Series Retrospective & Analysis

♡ happy halloween! it's time to take a look back at the 2000s cult classic nickelodeon animated series Invader Zim! we'll break down the characters, writing, and artistic endeavors, then chat about the 2019 revival film Enter the Florpus.
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Invader Zim - There Will Never Be Another Invader Zim - Dib Membrane - Gaz Membrane - Professor Membrane - Jhonen Vasquez - Nickelodeon - 2000s - Invader Zim Review - Cartoon Review

[@user-yr5gh9ye9e]

I get the confusion with the rat people "was a man" line, since I'm like 99% sure it's a reference to the GI Joe Movie. In the movie, Cobra Commander is transformed into a snake man and when he's discovered by one of the Joe's, he says, "I was once a man.", judt like the rat woman did in Zim. So I can totally see why it can be seen that way, but is mostly just a somewhat old and obscure reference to a kid's movie.

[@offbeatkiki]

Yep, that went right over my head!

[@user-yr5gh9ye9e]

lol, I only saw the movie only recently and when I heard that line I was like "oooooooooh" 🤣@@offbeatkiki

[@princessaur]

Richard Steven Horvitz is one of the most underrated voice actors out there. Despite having a very recognizable voice in all of his roles, his range in the types of characters he can portray is incredible. From a frantic maniac like Zim, to a dumbass like Billy, to a soft boi like Moxxie.

[@smart.but.stupid]

I for one really like his Raz from Psychonauts. A curious, calm, gentle boy with a dry sense of humour. Also I cannot stop thinking about how this game artstyle and setting reminds me of Invader Zim, while the main character is more of a softer version of Dib.

[@lordmcbutterfingers3300]

Dont forget about the evil overlord KAOS

[@alchemistofsteel8099]

Also he can play a school shooter in Static Shock

[@batcaveloner1383]

Dag was a pretty underrated character too.

[@SeaSqueeze]

He was even pretty good in the first Skylanders as Kaos. Best VA in the game.

[@catloaff]

I love how Dib and Zim turned to sausages in Bolognius Maximus and the episode just ends. Surely did not traumatize my 10 years old self at all

[@offbeatkiki]

right? xD

[@Campion1201]

Mine neither

[@xxlasthopexx2603]

Always wondered how they turned to normal later on?

[@lawsuit_cat]

Do u know how to watch Zim the inveder?

[@jonathancruz915]

​probably a different dimension or timeliness similar to "The room with a moose" episode.

[@violetsmokes5815]

I think of my favorite part about Zim and Dib's relationship is that in the last episode of the series Dib accidentally causes a blackout and when he does he screams "I'm sorry everyone, again" implying he is cause multiple blackouts throughout the years and in an unaired episode, the trial, we see Zim caused at least 2 blackouts on his home planet along with sending half his planet into a blackout back when Tak was supposed to take her test.

[@mathieuleader8601]

Fun fact the episode Plague of Babies was intended to be a crossover episode with Rugrats and Tommy Pickles would be the leader of the baby aliens with E.G Daily set to reprise her role but Nicklelodeon refused to greenlight the crossover aspect of the episode but the crossover aspect can still be seen in the lead babies design chosen to resemble that of Tommy Pickles.

[@offbeatkiki]

That's wacky to think about.

[@gregzotter6189]

@@offbeatkiki I would've watched that version. Ah, well...at least we got a Rugrats crossover with AAAHH! Real Monsters.

[@tommydiaz-millan2438]

@@gregzotter6189 Those were just cameos. What we got was Rugrats Go Wild the movie with The Wild Thornberrys and it failed.

[@RandomJayne]

Would explain why Tommy and the gang have celebrated Xmas, Hannukah, and countless other holidays but are still somehow only 1 year old.

[@clemclemclemclemcl]

@@offbeatkiki mmmm hold on rq lemme just get my copy n paste of nny being pissed about being called wacky

[@michaellewis1545]

To this day. I still can't believe the episode Dark Harvest got on air.

[@offbeatkiki]

It's shocking that it got cleared LOL

[@ogbee9690]

The epitome of body horror

[@kc_9970]

And then there's Bestest Friend with Keef getting his eyes gouged...

[@PhineasandFerbFan98]

Jhonen Vasquez probably thought about it too

[@Marie-fh9fr]

I was a youngin when zim aired and i loved it but that episode made sense to me as a kid just because aliens are known for organ harvesting and whatnot. What grossed me out was zim being engorged after stuffing the organs into his body 🤣

[@SYIBOI]

I remember how facinated I was with the dark tones and weird world this show created and just how different it was to anything I had seen previously. My mom hated when I'd watch it of course but never went out of her way to ban it either. It definitely informed my future love of absurdist comedy and my often optimistically bleak outlook on the future.

[@offbeatkiki]

I don't think my mom liked it either LOL

[@pinkpugginz]

my stepdad loved the show thats funny lol

[@Mathue360]

Invader Zim, has influenced my life to the point where I'm still quoting multiple episodes to myself, my wife and anyone else! Love the video

[@offbeatkiki]

that's awesome thanks for watching!

[@harriyanna]

gaz is a whole mood ok

[@offbeatkiki]

an icon

[@naturalistmind]

The aspirin commercial from invader zim has prepared me for my 30's

[@offbeatkiki]

I'm 26 and already feel like that guy

[@Eldritch-thing]

Im 17 and have felt that way for a few years 😭

[@zeehero7280]

The successful dib timeline was actually a simulation Zim put dib through where he lives his entire life in a fake world JUST so zim can get him to admit that he was the one who threw a muffin at him.

[@JordanFringe94]

Them Rarw XD vibes hitting strong with this one! Love this show so much and you're so right with it really being a feeling from that era as well with hot topic, the fandom and everything surrounding it! This was a great Retrospective and the perfect Halloween treat!

[@offbeatkiki]

thanks homie :D

[@erikpng]

You know what? Your title sounds like a challenge. I dream of making a comic or show that's similar in spirit to Invader Zim, but a bit more adult oriented. Let's see if I can actually get the motivation. And also, filthy earthling, your content is outrageously well made for such a small subscriber count. In other (overused) terms, you're underrated. And yeah, this is a rewatch of the video. My hyperfixation decided it wants Invader Zim now.

[@hieithefox]

As a neurodivergent person with anxiety this show was amazing and I related so hard and still do to Zim

[@mathieuleader8601]

I always remember the flashback of Ms. Bitters being a kid and a astronaut and the shuttle implodes in space no wonder she's so nihilistic

[@offbeatkiki]

she had some baggage D:

[@FluffHead0]

WHAT? in what episode? I only remember the fairy princess flashback

[@TheInkTank]

Great video! Very informative. Loved Invader ZIM growing up.

[@offbeatkiki]

OH DAMN!!! Hi Ink Tank! Thank you for watching!

[@jacemclain4062]

Longtime Zim fan here. I was on the original Room with a Moose forums (anyone remember?) Would love to see a video detailing the unfinished episodes. They don't get talked about enough.

[@offbeatkiki]

It's on my list now! Thanks for watching!

[@rykeman916]

Anytime I hear others share the love I have for this show it makes me feel so happy. Invader Zim holds a special place in my heart only rivaled by Rugrats, but while my love for Rugrats feels mostly fueled by nostalgia, invader Zim still feels relevant to me personally as an adult. Thank you for working on this!

[@rykeman916]

Added thought, invader Zim also has ties to my first interactions with KZbin, because back in 06-07 full episodes of the show could be found on here and I was able to see episodes that I never caught on nick before. And fan videos of gir set to music were something I enjoyed and plastered on my myspace 😂

[@mr.courtesy5690]

Me: Aw man I don’t think anyone likes the opening of enter the florpus more than me Offbeat kiki: NOT SCIENTIFICALLY POSSIBLE

[@mr.courtesy5690]

Aw jeeze now I’m blushing

[@Jen_issokool]

Invader Zim is one of the only Nickelodeon shows that didn’t get ruined by seasonal rot

[@eatatjoes6751]

Ridin' in late, but I feel as if Invader Zim works more than it did a decade ago for me because *holy crap do I understand Zim and Dib way more now that I realize I have autism.* Also, I'm kicking myself for watching Fairly Oddparents over this.

[@offbeatkiki]

That's actually a really interesting interpretation of their characters; I can see it for sure

[@laneatkinson6441]

As someone with ADHD, I can relate so hard. Zim trying (and failing) to fit in on Earth reminds me of how I felt as a child. The adverse reactions he has to normal earth food and water is like my own struggles with sensory processing issues.

[@MrMarxy]

Same same! Zim and Dib are like the autism characters ever

[@KamenRiderDragoon]

When she was describing zim, i couldnt help but relate with autism. Zim is incredibly smart but he doesnt stop to think or listen. Whether this is do to genetics or his own ego, its nice how he clearly cant pick up on the cues that the tallest hate him. Hes trying his best and failing. When zim and gir are in sync, they are just audhd incarnate. Especially in enter the florpus

[@SidneyScreams]

Hurry Gir! What did you learn? “I saw a squirrel. He was doing something like this!! *chittering noises*”

[@AH-is5yg]

great review. I read that there was supposed to be episodelike the return of Tak and the Tallest lost the empire because of their hatred of Zim in Invader Dib. Zim ends up taking over the Irken Empire at the end. Both Zim and Dib are alike and both wanted to be respected by their peers and their own race.

[@thewitchprince8887]

i loved the video. my only problem with the movie was professor membrane's "redemption (?)" thing?- it just feels like he was so terrible at being a parent a basic im proud of you moment and ignoring your children, calling them crazy and refusing to believe things that are proven to you by them was a lot also i agree the new art style was great! i prefer the old one only because the darker colours and sharp edges (since i enjoy that kind of art and its similar to my art style)

[@offbeatkiki]

no i get it. the bar was on the floor so any amount of 'good parenting' was redemption. i also prefer the older style in general.

[@twindrill2852]

Not to mention he doesn’t even realize that Dib’s claims are actually true, he just thinks what happened was just a dream. So he barely developed altogether.

[@cousinmajin]

For me, the characters get a pass since the movie is a bit of a soft reboot. I can imagine this version of Membrane as a guy who was a bit less shitty to his kids lol

[@Jian13]

Ah, yes, Johnny the Homicidal Maniac author and writer Jhonen Vasquez, the perfect man to do a cartoon for... ...children?

[@Zekrel]

The commercial breaks were a nice touch, they reminded me of the early days of Nickelodeon. I loved that you went in depth about the show, the characters, and the episodes. Most episodes are somewhere around fifteen minutes but you went for thirty minutes which I am most grateful for. I only saw one episode of Invader Zim when I was younger and didn’t watch the rest until around 2018 and I loved it. I laughed a lot during the movie and wish they’d make another Zim tv show or movie. I know there are comics but I can’t seem to find them. I would very much love to see a video about the lost episodes Sorry for making this so long.

[@dominic_19077]

About the age, Jhonen has said that his age is over 160 (Earth) years old. Regarding “Bestest Best Friends”, watch it again. Keef is creeptastic on a literal stalker level, so Zim was understandably desperate to get rid of him (in his own way, of course, LOL!). Zim was a scintist (bio weapons) on Vort before becoming an Invader (and being banished to Foodcourtia) - according to the script for the episode ‘The Trial’. As for GIR, I hated him as a young adult (which is how old I was when it came out). Now I appreciate him, even laugh, but he’s still not a fave character, but I appreciate him and the dynamic between him and Zim. Ms. Bitters was great! Will forever be missed. kevin Manthei’s music is amazing, he made great choices for the series (and Florpus). One of my fave parts of the score is the music that plays when they swich to space and the Massive. Abducted really stood out to me a decade later. It’s so funny! Hobo 13 is one I liked a lot, because I liked seeing more alien stuff and learning a LITTLE more about Irkens, but my actual fave is ‘Backseat Drivers’ (and ‘Nightmare Begins”), then the Halloween episode. There are a lot of good ones, actually. The opening sequence of Florpus is amazing. It’s my fave thing about the whole movie. I do not like their style changes. I miss the darker, sharper look. The thing that bugged me the most, though, was them getting Tallest Red so terribly OOC (and dropping his second armor colours - red and black). Also, the shading in general seems washed out in a lot of scenes (some are great, though). I did like that Dib and Gaz had darker skin, since they’re supposed to be mexicans (pale mexicans, specifically). The Membrane family was amazng in Florpus. I really liked that a lot. Gazlene has been a canon thing since the 2000’s, though I don’t recall where it was first revealed (not in the series, so don’t feel bad). I would love to hear a review of ‘the lost episodes’.

[@ArtClaws0]

The canceled episodes and such felt like I don't know world shattering or close to serialize than episodic. Dib what a found out more about himself and one time characters were going to be added to the main cast. These felt like game changers if they had continued on.

[@Direbeetus]

6:30 "This inferior equipment; Irkin babies play with more advanced toys." - Bolognius Maximus The Irkins are just so technologically advanced that even Zim seems competent.

[@JayniacJr]

Still have the original DVDs and the Hot Topic Merch! I love how you broke down more than just the show. You went into how the show feels on a whole. Much love for this channel, keep going Kiki!

[@offbeatkiki]

Fun fact, I have two sets of the DVDs because I thought I lost the first one. I found it in my sock drawer after buying the second set. xD Thanks for watching friend

[@hyacinth_enthusiast]

My dad has them still but he lost them and now I've gotta hunt for them lmao

[@cooljunkproductions]

23:00 hold on a sec, that doesn't seem to be a slam on trans people. The parking garage turned them into a woman. That's very different from someone willfully transitioning.

[@michaelbradstreet3943]

It's actually a reference to Cobra Commander in the animated G.I. Joe movie from the 80's when he gets turned into a literal snake according to the official wiki

[@wolfgang8140]

Love the commercial transitions and how this video was formatted

[@offbeatkiki]

tysm!!

[@gregzotter6189]

This video title could really go two ways: There's no other show like it (which is true), or the show's never coming back (which is sad).

[@offbeatkiki]

I mostly meant there's no other show like it - but it doesn't seem we will get more of it either. There is the comic series though!

[@gregzotter6189]

@@offbeatkiki Which, sadly, is also over.

[@marcuslombardo8615]

8:16 Oh... The meaning of "wearing a dogsuit" has changed since 2001. 😂

[@yoshikoopa9545]

I love invaders Zim! As you could tell, but I feel like the show is more than just another nicktoons show and that’s exactly what you proved in this video, great job!

[@offbeatkiki]

Always glad to hear from fans of the series!

[@kinnyboy]

I’m probably the only 90s baby that never watched this show …. But MY GOD *stephen a smith voice* was the merch EVERYWHERE. Every girl i had a crush on prior to 8th grade had a Grr bag, lunchbox, stuffed doll, etc

[@offbeatkiki]

sounds like they were some cool girls

[@gumslice]

@@offbeatkiki kind the girls I'd be into romantically but never have the balls to ask.

[@gorlheck5574]

It’s funny how the tallest made GIR the way he is in order to inconvenience Zim, but it turns out they did him a service . If they gave Zim a functioning SIR unit, it would’ve tried to kill him for being too Zim-ish

[@n30gn0sis9]

just stumbled upon this channel, great stuff. hope all is well 2 years on

[@FriendlyNeighborhoodGeek99]

Kiki coming out of nowhere with the dope nostalgia thanks for talking about this show💕

[@offbeatkiki]

thanks for watching!!

[@Tinybeequeen]

I’d love an IZ deepdive into the lore you were talking about! Love this vid!

[@gorlheck5574]

Yessss

[@justyourlocalpupper4937]

Please do a review on the unfinished episodes for IZ! This video was fantastic and I'd LOVE to see your take on them! ✌

[@TheDanTheManShow]

I specifically remember the Holiday Special, that’s my go-to episode, I loved it so much. Great video!

[@MamokZalku]

this episode was excellent, and the format was thorough and really enjoyable, thanks for making these kiki, one of your best!

[@offbeatkiki]

Glad you enjoyed it! More coming soon

[@ZeallustImmortal]

This is a show that im extremely mixed on. It feels like it ended too soon, but I'm also so glad it didn't run on much longer and burn out. The show is also one of my biggest pieces of nostalgia. It's much better as an adult too (aside from Girs lol so random humor). The fact that the movie was so good almost makes me want a revival series but its also a risk im not sure anybody would make.

[@PhineasandFerbFan98]

if Invader ZIM wasn’t cancelled, Mysterious Mysteries would be the only spin off series based on Dib’s favorite show

[@PhineasandFerbFan98]

Mysterious Mysteries Anchor could appear in that project if John Garry wanted to reprise his role

[@catysnow]

I have never deen this show before,but i have seen a lot of 2000s outfit with it.

[@phantasticgrump]

I have a mighty need. I remember memorizing the GIR song when I was 10. My name is gir here's my cupcake it's always here when I'm awake~~.

[@Rekshva]

By definition Zim is defective, more specifically his PAK unit, is defective. It contains over a quintillions lines of corrupted code, rendering him "special". It is why he can't function as an invader. In Irken society a PAK is more than just a tool, it defines you, it allows you to live, and it bridges the gap between being a being and being part of the empire. It allows one to act for the benefit of the whole and stores / modifies the individual's persona, shaping his desires and ambitions. Not just to "assign" a function, no the PAK literary shapes you to yearn to complete this task at your core, it defines you completely. Without a PAK an Irken cant survive more than 10 minutes and will instantly lose all of his intellectual and motor skills. Some PAKs are even capable of reattaching to a lesser rank Irken and overwriting its personality and skills to match its previous host to prevent costly losses of gifted individuals of high ranking. When you consider that without it, an Irken is not even sentient, it becomes clear that having a defective one would make for a very interesting character.

[@justaregularpepsi]

Oh please deep dive into Dib being a clone of his dad....I really wish that episode was made it adds a whole new level to his character.

[@antwong6999]

I never got into invader zim gowning up but i did decided to give the movie on Netflix a shot. Let me tell you it made me a fan and got me to watch the series

[@KenseiSanjian]

GIR was not made for Zim, No more working SIR units were available and a broken one was given to Zim. The Tallest also put trash in GIRs head when presenting GIR to Zim.😂 Also the Moose was chewing walnuts, shell and all!

[@ZodiacBoi42]

When I was little I started watching it a ton, I was a little scared of it, but also absolutely loved it. I’m gonna rewatch this series soon, it’s been so long and I feel I’ll love more than I ever have

[@Exotic_Butters1983]

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[@ZodiacBoi42]

@@Exotic_Butters1983 3 hours ago

[@Euclidiuss]

Very well put-together video. I'm glad to see others appreciating this masterpiece of a show. You've earned a sub.

[@williamthompson1109]

While there may never be another cartoon, or even animation, like Invader ZIM, I believe there ARE a few cartoons that can compete with this cartoon. Two in particular are Adventure Time and Regular Show. AT had a good mix of goofy and random, while Regular Show was a mix of goofy, shock and random. While they can’t compare to Invader ZIM’s amazing chemistry mix of themes and genres, they’re two cartoons that have been able to start and finish while using a small portion of Invader ZIM’s chemistry.

[@ajlovesharpoons]

I loved this! This is the first video of yours that I’ve watched and i love how you put all of this together and the editing. I’m a fan of Invader Zim and you analyzed this perfectly ^_^ I’m definitely subscribing.

[@offbeatkiki]

Thanks for subbing! I've got more retrospectives on my channel and more coming your way soon!

[@ChrisCarrasquillo]

This video is very well paced and organized. A great watch.

[@AwesomeLaggy]

Very very very great Analysis!!!! Invader Zim has been my number one favorite show since I was a kid!!!!

[@offbeatkiki]

Thank you for watching :) I love it a lot too, it's right behind Danny Phantom for me

[@CamelJam]

This is a great video for those who haven't seen the whole show!

[@CrazyDepressedInvaderZimFan]

7:50 I CANT STOP REPLAYING IT

[@offbeatkiki]

@@CrazyDepressedInvaderZimFan that line is great 😂

[@bearvanhelsing6035]

What a fantastic video! I would love to see you talk about the expanded Zim stuff!

[@offbeatkiki]

will do! thank you for watching!

[@OffTrackEpisodic]

i used to love this show as a kid, this was a great video!!

[@offbeatkiki]

thank you for watching!

[@kaifkayesque7875]

thank you for this wonderful video! would genuinely enjoy a followup video of you talking about the unmade episodes

[@invaderlav2722]

Invader zim is the best it helped me get out of a 2 year and month depression due to trauma of being attacked online in 2017 I think Jhonen Vasquez every day for making invader zim and Johnny as well and also I also support him and protect him on Twitter and also I traded love for Invader zim basically it's like trading rags for riches basically invader zim is like gold and jewls to me and it's all perfect

[@argentin2306]

I still remember the first time I watched Invader Zim, I was like 2 or 3 years old, my parents brought me with them to a friend's house and left for a moment on the sofa with Nickelodeon on, and I got to see Invader Zim for the first time, more specifically the Halloween episode, I don't know why I didn't react like any other infant and got scared by the designs of the monsters from that episode, I actually liked it, I was a weird kid since te beginning for wht my parents told me xD

[@offbeatkiki]

i thought it was cool when i was a kid too!

[@dariogallegos1779]

so what youre saying is WE’RE GETTING A DOOM SONG COVER LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DOOMY DOOMY DOOM

[@offbeatkiki]

LMAOOOOO

[@toon4thought]

This is one of those shows that I always knew about, as early as 2002 in fact, but surprisingly I never went out of my way to actually watch beyond 1-2 episodes I happened to catch and didn't think much about. And I don't know why this was, I guess it just always got lost in the shuffle for me.

[@eatatjoes6751]

I think that's because Fairly Oddparents and this show aired on the same day.

[@seanbaritone]

2:36 FINALLY YESS SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS!!!!!!!!!!

[@gmandub5190]

I agree with many of your points on the movie. I like to feel the character development

[@wyrmghost]

Zim is just a Neurodivergent with a god complex but also a need to please his superiors (can relate)

[@pinkpugginz]

I rewatched a lot of 2000s cartoons this past year. this show is top tier for sure. it lead me to read johnny the homicidal maniac by jhonen v/ was also hilarious and you can see how his art style evolved over the years

[@KeriAce]

Amazing job with the video I absolutely freaking love it Invader Zim will always be a rememberable show and will be one the best nicktoon of all time keep doing of what your doing and keep on making great content.👍❤👍

[@herodontus]

When you said the embodiment of adhd i finally understood why so many people thought i watched this cartoon as a kid.

[@1986BNick]

I think the finale of the show was the creators' way and the shows' cartoonish way of showing the dangers of treating someone or something as a joke for so long. The whole show treated Zims' domination plans as a joke along with his cartoonish extremism because it was a Nickelodeon older kids' cartoon. As much as Dib seems pestering to all the other people in the show? He is right about Zim. And it had to end on a high note somehow.

[@andrewmitchell2343]

A great essay. Also I don't mean to rant too much but Dib's treatment often feels to excessive and sadistic. I get it's a dark comedy but Dib doesn't deserve it most of the time and it feels just cruel for the sake of being cruel.

[@DefinitelyReagan]

Your videos are incredibly refreshing in a world that is flooded with KZbin content. That’s a huge feat. Bravo.

[@offbeatkiki]

Wow, thank you!

[@7thDeadlySinn]

I’m surprised Cartoon Network didn’t pick up Invader Zim seems like it would fit in with alot of other cartoons that were on that channel

[@NintenFan518]

The ad breaks 😍 such a great video!

[@offbeatkiki]

thank you for watching!

[@christianottlein7293]

This was great! Keep up the great work! ^-^

[@-catlove64-]

Started liking zim after the movie even came out :( IMAGINE WATCHING INVADER ZIM LIVE ON TELEVISION WHAT

[@realdragon]

I don't know how to say it but characters are very lively and have so much personality, they're not like something I've seen before

[@theresacherco3503]

This is like one of my favorite and Glr and Gaz was my favorite love this show also in the pilot Billy West voices Zim

[@XchampionXFTW]

Great video, love Zim so much

[@seanbaritone]

I have fealt sorry for zim my whole life. The poor kid at school (or skool in this case) who gets picked on☹

[@ultima1033]

Pfft. Squeedely Spooch. Just why? XD Well done retrospective, kiki. Invader Zim was messed up for it's time and I kinda love it for that. The organ harvest episode will always haunt my darkest nightmares. On another note, are you okay? Not to alarm you, but you seem to have the same skin condition that Zim has. Could it be that you too are an Irken invader in disguise? ...On second thought, I retract that statement. Starting to sound like Dib.

[@offbeatkiki]

The writing is hilarious, there are so many random words for Irken stuff. I am a perfectly normal human worm baby, there is nothing wrong with my skin. :D Thanks for watching!

[@legiongamer-works-podcaster]

I feel like all of us struggled to find our place growing up and this show really still continues to grow with its fanbase whether its at invadercon or just the sheer amount of weird shi* We were never really presented with the scope or purpose of operation impending doom 2... and zim always found a way to fk his dream job up granted it was not even a real invasion and the tallest screwed him over without him knowing........... but it was a show about how dark the world was, things are difficult and a lot of adult animated shows dig deeper into the darkness within our life, and growing up as adults most of us didnt really understand some of the jokes but going back to the show and the recent Netflix film it did its job it came full circle ;-;

[@MostlyMildMidnights]

Great video Kiki! Thank you for your hard work and effort

[@offbeatkiki]

thank you for watching!

[@lightningmonky7674]

Best part of this show is that so many pretty ladies are into it as well, oddly enough

[@treetheoak8313]

God that intro hit close to home... It's one of those shows that I say "wow they got some closure? What's next a reboot reboo-oh wait..."

[@Evelyn_onfire]

My family used to have the cds for Invader Zim and I’d watch them ALL THE TIME as a kid. It truly influenced the kind of stuff I love today

[@superdiruiz1086]

Normal plots: first you have an introduction, a build up, a problem and then a resolution Invader zim: no u

[@mr.pastaman]

I'm not sure why this made me cry, but it did, in a happy way. Great video and great analysis!! I'm finding that I'm watching your videos a fuck ton lately so I'm glad I discovered you!! 😁

[@offbeatkiki]

thanks so much for hanging out :))))))))

[@Alexousy]

I don't mean to be rude or show any disrespect, but I don't understand how at " 23:04 " this was a trans joke? I always viewed it as a woman just being confused and delosional as a result from being trapped for so long in the parking garage. Like the people there were losing their minds, and the joke was she was losing her memory and identity? I'm struggling really hard on trying to understand how the joke is related to transgender. Am I viewing this wrong?

[@thegoodthebadandthenasty5843]

When I heard "Ahhhh! My spine!" I almost skipped a heartbeat laughing

[@Pikaweedle]

This show needs a tv 14 revival

[@calzaronezerozeroone8670]

Such a good video. The add breaks tho so good... Quality!

[@offbeatkiki]

Appreciate it! Those were fun to put together

[@FairEnoughDude]

I never watched this show as a child but shout out to Kiki for pumping out dank content

[@offbeatkiki]

Give it a shot!

[@ExSpheriment]

Seeing the title made me realize I am sort of writing a supposed webseries plot that's similar to the show

[@powermetalcarnivore5088]

How could you not like Hobo 13!!!!????? It’s got THROBULATOR IN IT!!!!!!!

[@ohshit4860]

My fav part of this show will always be that tallest purple is voiced by Kevin Macdonald

[@someguy1894]

decided to binge the show after remembering it a bit i regret nothing though i reallt wished florpus kept the whole darkish style the og show had