Lauren Reacts! DragonBall Z Abridged episodes 27 & 28-TeamFourStar *The Power of Being RIDICULOUS*

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[@theoneguyoverthere]

Finally! Someone picks up on the significance of Freeza saying “That’s a new one.” It’s downplayed, to be sure, but it’s a great callback that most people seem to miss.

[@ChicagoReacts]

I probably wouldn't have if I hadn't seen it fairly recently. My memory is often terrible for the little things like that. So thank the folks who insisted I watch these more regularly 😉

[@UndeadItachi2]

Dbza is great at callbacks, people can sometimes be bad at noticing them. Especially a lot of my favorite reactors lol.

[@NewToCool74]

True, she is legit the ONLY reactor out of the 20 I've watched over the years who caught that callback

[@patbracken]

"He has such dumb blond energy and I love it." Does she know?

[@WorldWeave]

I don’t think so

[@ChicagoReacts]

Know what?

[@Pink.andahalf]

​@ChicagoReacts It's coming up in the next couple episodes.

[@davidramirezrodriguez3373]

​@@ChicagoReactsnoooothing, nothing important at all... Don't worry about it....

[@mexcore14]

She will love it once she gets there

[@Retrovorious]

2:37 The term White Mage originally came from Final Fantasy series before being adapted into mmorpg community. Square didn’t want to use the name Cleric because they didn’t want to clash with D&D.

[@shwaynorris]

Spot on, it's Final Fantasy in origin.

[@tehrickles1447]

I thought it was also a translation thing, with white and black mage being literal translations of the Japanese words

[@Retrovorious]

@@tehrickles1447 It’s both. There was a rising popularity with D&D tabletop games in Japan at the time (80s). Some of the Japanese translated D&D tabletop games just phonetically translated the word “cleric” into japanese. Since many japanese didn’t realize that the word cleric was just a regular word, people making certain video games assumed it was a name created for the D&D game and was hesitant to use it in their own games (even in the original Japanese).

[@SlaghathortheGreat]

22:04 this fight in the anime took 30 episodes with each episode being animated by a different studio to keep pace, this resulted in some parts of the fight being better animated than others because of the difference in talent working on each episode. You can see this in the other multi episode fights throughout the series as well.

[@ChicagoReacts]

Omg that's nuts. And I find myself very glad I'm watching the abridged version

[@eudaimonistic]

@@ChicagoReacts Watching abridged makes seeing the original both more hilarious, and sadly more disappointing in ways. Remembering that the hype for the show was unprecedented at it's time helps make the drawn-out and filler-prone stretches of the show easier to understand. It has it's brilliant moments, and abridged does a great job of both respecting the actual content, while also having a ton of fun with it. I think many people find the abridged to be superior due to it's ability to use so much of the source material and the time it's development afforded them to not repeat mistakes of the original authors.

[@gurvmlk]

To my understanding, it was the longest fight in animation history for decades. Until somewhat recently, when One Piece supposedly surpassed it.

[@helloasa9296]

​@@eudaimonistic Did you read the work of the original author?

[@silentassason]

18:23 Goku was allowed to go meet King Kai because he was a pure hearted warrior who earned that right

[@ChicagoReacts]

Oh, huh. Alrighty then. I guess I need to reformulate my theories

[@tehrickles1447]

Really makes me question how the Ginyu Force got there.

[@murderousbutterfly]

@@tehrickles1447 training purposes

[@silentassason]

@@tehrickles1447 ah well you see they were able to get there using the ultimate power of the universe...filler

[@ZanathKariashi]

@@silentassason same issue arises in the Pikon arc, since it makes no sense about the evil souls raising hell and help being needed, as souls without their body are literally helpless vs the celestial attendants. Even those nerdy looking assistants could manhandle Cell or Freiza without issue because un-embodied souls are literally powerless.

[@StCerberusEngel]

02:01 "Need a rez" = need a resurrection.

[@connzman7178]

Freeza has Telekinesis which is how he parted the water and lifted the mountain

[@genostellar]

25:21 "It's Goku ball!" Or maybe... Super Monkey Ball?

[@DH_WhaleShark]

15:46 is definitely in my to 5 exchanges in the show hands down. The delivery of vageta’s “NNOOO!” gets me every time

[@Arkayjiya]

Freeza loves to crush his opponents with words. He's been dominating everyone verbally from the beginning of the arc. I love how Goku's climactic arrival coincides with Freeza's inability to have the upper hand in a conversation with him xD

[@mothified1676]

17:00 You're 50% correct. He learned manners by Grandpa Gohan. Who also dropped him on his head, something which completely neutralised his aggressive Saiyan Instinct (but not the battle one).

[@lordgenerias]

"They keep grinding against each other..." Phrasing!😂

[@deathninja16]

the only move goku ever came up with..."Bite" and it always works lmao!

[@MrGBH]

Gotta watch the Bardock movie, it explains the history of the Saiyans And yes, they were utter dicks

[@CalciumChief]

18:19 Because the big red dude at the mahogany desk says so. 19:32 Yes and no. They've got minor filler group shots here and there, but TFS is making a whole side project with them now. They're doing their own 3D animation with these models, so Toei can't copyright claim them for using DBZ material. But that's after DBZ Abridged, so at least finish this first.

[@cybergeek11235]

It's not "need a *rest* ", it's "Need a *rez* ", as in "resurrection" - healers in MMOs are usually able to learn how to resurrect (or "rez") a dead party member. The whole bit is *very* familiar if you have spent any time in a group in pretty much any MMO ever. :)

[@vct454]

FFXI Promathia flashbacks....

[@Whitewingdevil]

The TFS guys did an incredible job of writing humor and menace at the same time, such a specific blend and they nailed it. Speaking of TFS, they recently finished reacting to DBZA themselves, the last episode was super emotional, they cried, I cried, we all cried.

[@marieporter9488]

13:32 Goku has weaponized idiocy, and I love how it irritated Vegeta is the Season 1 finale and with Freeza

[@Rthe47]

A source of frustration for Freeza is that he relishes the smack talk and delivering witty eloquent snipes. But all of those witty burns go right over Goku's head, he doesn't register that he's being insulted, which vexes Freeza, making Freeza inadvertently infuriate himself every time he snaps off a cutting remark Goku's way that doesn't land.

[@blackxjackal3486]

so no one in the comment section is gonna mention how she said "they were grinding against each other"?

[@Syllaren]

Evolutionary wise the saiyans bloodlust makes sense. Since they get stronger when they almost die. If you don't kill your opponent, they come back for you stronger in a couple weeks. If you don't fight, you have no way of becoming powerful. It legitimately makes sense biologically for them to be bloodthirsty warmongers.

[@demodemon8940]

"They (Goku and Vegeta) were grinding against each other" That's wild out of context

[@ChicagoReacts]

I'm sure there are thousands of fics out there where it's not out of context at all

[@somedudewatchintv5297]

18:50 TeamFourStar massively played up how simple Goku is for comedy. The scenes with Frieza were serious.

[@sikox209]

I’m so glad you caught the “ima deck you in the snoze” joke that piece of dialogue always flies over peoples heads for some reason😂

[@bradcarver8127]

It’s because the counting was like 12 or 13 episodes prior. Lot of funny jokes and plot developments between then and well I wouldn’t say now because this came out years ago.

[@sikox209]

@@bradcarver8127 yeah that’s true lol and It just keeps getting better from here imo

[@xxtaichouxx]

"Grinding with eachother" oh my

[@thesilverhedgehog]

Dammit George Takei!

[@JoshuaBurgess-jy9nz]

Great comment 😂

[@focuspugilist673]

the reason frieza can control water and rocks is because of telekinesis, which is one of the basic usage of ki energy for fighters in dbz. this kinda shows that frieza is not really fighting seriously.

[@Wolf_3125]

No, it's because he's a psychic type and they didn't have dark or bug moves

[@focuspugilist673]

@@Wolf_3125 by that logic, im assuming Blue or Zarbon can kill Shenron or Porunga.

[@Wolf_3125]

@@focuspugilist673 It's a joke

[@focuspugilist673]

@@Wolf_3125 i know. i made one too.

[@rokkraljkolesa9317]

@@focuspugilist673 wait, what types are Blue and Zarbon and why?

[@ghepri7470]

Yes, Goku dealt more damage to Freeza with his random stupidity than with his punches and kicks

[@ChicagoReacts]

Psychic damage is a real thing

[@ericbright1742]

It's called Psychological Warfare. Unfortunately, it only works if the target _understands what you're saying._

[@formerctgovernordannelmall1452]

2:52 man, it upsets me how few people pick up on the quip Freeza is making here. It's a play on somewhat common expression/sentiment that you might hear at a funeral: "This is my nicest suit. Shame the only time i ever get to wear it is when somebody's died"

[@brxathartic2504]

I love how you say Goku is going to win because he is "optimistic and dumb, but also smart". The abridged makes him much worse, but those statements are still true for Goku even in the original lol

[@gambit8021]

When frieza moves the water The musics are reference to when Moses parted the dead sea and the 10 commandments

[@hakairyu1]

More so than being raised on Earth, Goku grew morals because he was dropped on his head as a child and forgot all about his Saiyan mission to take over the planet. No really, that is the actual canon reason.

[@QuackingIsPainIHateStaleBread]

Shame it dosent work like that on us. Mostly leads to serial killers

[@silentassason]

​@QuackingIsPainIHateStaleBread well we aren't programed to take over the planet as babies so when we do get dropped that's when the programing comes in. Or something like that I dunno 🤷

[@chainedscythe2000]

​@@QuackingIsPainIHateStaleBreadIt does though. Head injuries can cause amnesia. Exactly what happened to Goku.

[@henfarasubtitrare9764]

Being dropped on his head made him forget he was meant to destroy the world and that he was a sayian. The morals came from the people who raised him and he interacted with.

[@orbboom6119]

​@@henfarasubtitrare9764imagine if instead of landing on grandpa gohan's house he landed on the red ribbon base💀or with pilaf lol

[@kingbeauregard]

Goku's arrival officially marks the point at which DBZA turns magnificent.

[@DaimonAnimations]

18:21 Nah Goku earned the right to do that because he died saving the world (already multiple times) Vegeta doesn't have that "reward" IF he dies, he will go straight to hell.

[@Ben_Kimber]

Am I the only one who interpreted the game as “Super Monkey Ball”? I know it’s supposed to be pinball, but that’s where my brain went.

[@CasualVideoGamer]

One thing I liked was during the song, the joke on Yamcha was a bit two-fold. First reason, it’s Yamcha so no one cares. Secondly, they haven’t found a replacement for his character yet after his VA left the group.

[@gyver8448]

Vegeta makes a really good point though. Why didn't Goku block that one?

[@A5p3r07h]

Marry me. For tax purposes. Please? Edit: Red and Black is the easily the coolest color combo.... if you ignore certain historical events.

[@MatthewJamesKalasky]

22:18 Probably one of my favorite parts.

[@marshmallowcat2456]

11:21 *Zarbon Mmm*

[@chadmancillas8506]

need a rez not rest. rez is an mmo term for reviving a down party member

[@Arxane]

Rez is basically a shorthand for resurrection.

[@MrGBH]

Thinking about it, bending isn't that different from what Frieza actually does (And whenever we see anybody using telekinesis) They're supposedly moving their chi outside of their bodies in order to manipulate what's around them. It's also how everybody flies, and how they shoot energy beams

[@Fat_Kids_Jiggle]

One thing I've always found amusing about the Abrigded series - so many fans say season 3 is the best, but I've always found the Freeza fight to be waaaaaay funnier

[@Yuriel1981]

18:20 Nope Freiza is definitely in HIFL.

[@marshalt0201]

the white mage is a DnD reference

[@Hawkx10]

Part 30 is three parts if you do Episode 29-30 it will be a looong episode

[@saitamasensei267]

Freeza has telekinesis

[@jogadorjnc]

The fabled gas leak season

[@gastoncampana9951]

Unfortunately this is the Goku show and vegeta gets no love but good theory 😂

[@Arxane]

Alas, in the original version, Goku and Freeza’s interactions were nowhere this comedic. Team Four Star is playing up Goku’s simplemindedness to a degree that Freeza finds infuriating - it makes a great contrast to how Vegeta and Freeza interacted. In the original version the fight between Freeza and Goku is played more seriously with a little levity here and there.

[@YukoValis]

Everyone start giving a hug to Lauren to warm and cheer her up! You are also awesome for remembering Freeza was counting cliche lines. Not everyone remembers that call back.

[@Michaeljefferson9000]

So, the way the power levels currently stack up, Frieza is currently at 60 Million, roughly 60 times more powerful than when he was fighting Piccolo. Goku is at 3 million. He's strong enough to affect Frieza with his attacks, but not strong enough to wound him very much. On the other hand, even Frieza holding back his power is outclassing everyone else.j Goku biting Frieza's tail is like stepping on a Lego. It doesn't actually do that much damage to your foot, it just hurts.

[@ChicagoReacts]

It's also really shocking and a little offensive, lol. Whenever I step on a Lego or an earring or just something that should not be there I kind of have the same wtf how dare reaction Frieza did

[@Michaeljefferson9000]

@@ChicagoReacts That's true too! Imagine being the scariest thing in the universe and some guy you met five minutes ago just bites you. I'd be super offended.

[@crustybomb115]

white mage is usually a term for holy magic users(healing included) in JRPGs like final fantasy 14...

[@marshmallowcat2456]

its rez, but rest can work just fine too. I'd have much more respect for my sleep if it let us recover from grave injuries or blood loss like in some games

[@djmagichat1721]

Oh man I was looking forward to this pair of episodes so much! Let's do this! Also, Krillin said "Need a res!" Basically the same meaning as resting, but magically getting all your health and everything back. Telekinesis is actually pretty close, if it isn't spot-on! I think the in-universe explanation was something about being able to use their ki to exert pressure, and that pressure could push water out of the way or lift massive objects. But earthbending and waterbending technically wouldn't be that far off, I suppose...

[@StCerberusEngel]

Rez is short for resurrection. Their healer died. They need to revive him.

[@djmagichat1721]

@@StCerberusEngel I knew it was something like that. Thankfully my coffee kicked in about a half hour after I wrote the comment. X3

[@EwMatias]

The German Ogres are part of the regular cast of the sequel series, HFIL (Home for Infinite Losers).

[@mackeym10]

frieza have telekinesis

[@Y_mello]

You pause the video several times, it breaks the rhythm and you miss a lot of jokes

[@mackeym10]

also crack his head as a kid to not be a volant as others in his race

[@justahologram2230]

Whose dinde, little green was the healer

[@kubawoowio9989]

We're gettin there guys

[@s1ugtrail978]

The White mage is a reference from final fantasy because they had different colored mages, White mage for healing, Red mage for fire and attack and so on. I couldn't say exactly how many majors there were any more it is just been too long but I believe there's the Red mage White mage blue mage and correct me if I'm wrong but I believe green mage was one

[@seriouslydon_t]

Usually it's White mage for healing magic, Black mage for elemental/damage dealing magic, Red mage for a mix of both at a lesser level, Blue mage for attacks learnt from watching enemies, and Summoner to summon creatures with various effects. Other than that there has been oddities like the Time Mage for buffs and weird effects, or even in FF5 the Geomancer whose attacks will vary depending on the environment.

[@s1ugtrail978]

@@seriouslydon_t God I love those games

[@Grigsy]

Chicago here as well. Gold Coast and DBZA fan. Grab a coffee at the wormhole.Also Kakarot/Goku only grew morals because he suffered a childhood brain trauma as a baby. Sayans are genetically predisposed to violence and a agressive temper with a wide range of control and variation and personalities.. It was that brain trauma that changed his personality and made him able to live with his foster "grandpa gohan".

[@ChicagoReacts]

Ooh it's been forever since I've been to the wormhole! I don't get over that way super often.

[@matiaspereyra9392]

21:55 that's just Hassan proportions

[@jackgulit943]

One of the worst reactors talking all the time