S1E17: Toph's Actor Reacts To Avatar: The Last Airbender | "The Northern Air Temple" Reaction

[@michaelamostly]

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[@whatdoiputhere9618]

“Ugh Kids” *sips tea* I feel like that’s something that older Toph would say lol

[@michaelamostly]

hahaha

[@BookloversPQB4]

I think she did say that in legend of korra

[@daniellerobbins6503]

Teo and Toph do actually meet! They are both at the invasion on the day of black sun, and then they go to the western air temple together.

[@Trollololololful]

They don't really interact though.

[@adrienrodriguez250]

Theyre called Hermit Crabs Michaela 😂

[@domidium]

6:44 Aang wasn't harping on these people again. He was expressing newfound respect. 10:25 And, like before, Aang already gained newfound respect for them.

[@cloudwatcher608]

RIP to Rene Auberjonois, an amazing actor both animated and in live action. When I hear his voice I always hear Odo but I’m glad he lives on in Avatar as well.

[@wtimmins]

And here we get the second role Rene Auberjonois had in ATLA. RIP!

[@Hanneth]

For a while it was a tradition to have a drummer in battle. It was against battle educate to kill the drummer on the opposite side.

[@TammyGordin]

Etiquette?

[@Trollololololful]

I'm glad someone said it. Reminds me of the scene in GoT with Jon and Ygritte.

[@kidchameleon9572]

This one has always felt kind of weird to me. They try to paint Aang as in the wrong, while showing that these people are actually disrespecting his culture. I feel like they want us to like the mechanist, even though he’s defaced a historical landmark and pretty much contributed a lot to furthering fire nation military weapons. It still has good moments, such as the climax and the set up for the war balloons (which doesn’t pay off until 2 SEASONS LATER) it just feels kind of wonky to me. If there’s any episode I feel like they could go back to and kind of refine it a bit, it’s this one. There’s always the live action I guess, excited to see what they do with it there. BTW, Merry Christmas!

[@rustyshackleford1345]

I never took it as portraying Aang as being in the wrong. Definitely the mechanist could have done better in how he built his innovations at the temple. But they were refugees with nowhere to turn and he built those machines for the fire nation because he didn't really have anywhere else to turn. They sent a small army up there when he refused. They wouldn't have stood a chance and he knew it. Again not saying he was right. But when it came down to brass tacks he chose a side. One thing I wish they put more effort into was showing the mechanist apologizing for what he did to the temple, and at least promising to preserve what is sacred in it.

[@skie6282]

I think your right, but i think they did that to show the stuggle and conflict in the world is more complex than right or wrong side. The air benders were, are gone. They inhabiteted the temples out of a good heart, but the fire nation threatened them too. They did what they had to to survive, but yes did not care for old history. Aang just cares about history, until he learns the inventions arnt only useful for the firebenders but for everyone.

[@cloudwatcher608]

Yeah I don’t see the episode as trying to frame either Aang or the Mechanist as in the right or wrong. I think it does a great job of highlighting the very real issue that every developing society faces: how much should progress be allowed vs how much history should be respected. I’m planning a visit to Korea and Japan in the coming year, and in Seoul there is the Bukchon Hanok village that is, in the midst of one of the biggest cities in the world, a historical village filled with traditional Korean houses that has been preserved and is still an active residential area. I think that is amazing, but obviously other historical buildings and areas had to be cleared for all the modern development and skyscrapers. Where is the line? This episode doesn’t give a clear answer and I think that’s the point.

[@kagurra]

100% agree. my first reaction to this episode is basically im with aang all the way, theyre disrespecting the culture so its reasonable for aang to get angry. hope they somehow make it better writing in live action soon

[@BookloversPQB4]

I agree, they disrespected him so much, he not only is an ACTUAL airbender, but he’s the avatar, and they aren’t excited to meet him, they’re just excited to show him how they messed up his home, and ruined his culture, he just woke up and discovered his entire race has been wiped out, and he has to stop a war, and you are HAPPILY showing him how you ruined this historical monument, when it’s basically all he has left from his past. It’s just sad that you call this progress, like build your giant death machines somewhere else, this is an air temple, it’s meant to be separate from the rest of the world to protect them and keep the peace, and you are letting it all in, and ruining it. I’m actually gonna cry, why would they do that?

[@wtimmins]

In the modern world, sending a vessel into battle with a false flag is a war crime. Woops!

[@wuzzy41123]

10:11 I'm now just envisioning someone pulling out a boombox, blaring Footloose, and everyone just starts dancing. lol

[@veganjotaro]

9:53 that actually made me lol 😂.

[@BlackMercura]

Love the episode-themed tea and your reactions as always Michaela! Merry Christmas :) Just a thought for discussion) 06:40 Isn't this the whole point of what Aang just said though? He's appreciating the fact that they are spirited and innovative enough to learn how to fly despite not being airbenders, and he's impressed by it. It seems he's letting go of the fact that they're not airbenders, and just genuinely appreciating their spiritedness for what it is. I don't really get why you're saying "Aang we know you don't like them 'cause they're not airbenders. Relax. They're super innovative and figured out a way to fly" when that's literally what he's doing...? Hehe

[@elysebonds3526]

3:12 Toph does meet him in Season 3. He was with the gAang when they go to the Western Air Temple after the failure on the Day of Black Sun.

[@DerickTheHeroV2]

They didn't interact much directly, I believe that was her point. I don't know if they even talk to each other at all when they're in the same place.

[@elysebonds3526]

@@DerickTheHeroV2 I think they did, it just wasn't shown. When Zuko and Aang went to the Sun Warriors and Zuko and Sokka went to the Boiling Rock, it's hard for me to imagine they didn't interact during all that down time.

[@DerickTheHeroV2]

@@elysebonds3526 Yup I forgot about that window of time. I could see that.

[@ZukoHalliwell]

As soon as the video started, I was immediately taken aback by your outfit. 😂

[@Laserbeak316]

Merry Christmas Toph! ❤ Stumbled onto your channel 2 weeks ago and I’ve been absolutely enjoying your reactions. I always wondered how a VA would react to a series they themselves were in. Can’t wait till we reach Toph in just a few weeks! She was my favorite character when I watched this show growing up. To answer some of your questions, sadly that family was never mentioned in being involved in the construction of Republic City (feels like a missed opportunity now that you mention it). And you ended up figuring out they’re called Hermit Crabs. Coincidentally, I had the same issue the other day when I couldn’t remember Horseshoe Crabs and kept calling them Trilobites. We all have moments where it feels like we deleted the name of something from our brains and it takes us a few minutes to recover it.😅🤣

[@AllLiberty]

I just love how much you laugh and smile it’s so nicee 😊😊😊

[@joshuawoo1630]

you're mixing up horse shoe crabs and hermit crabs

[@CarlosMagnussen]

I love that your Christmas suit is green and not red! (Green being the earth color)

[@Delostacia]

Merry Christmas, Miss Michaela. Love the shirt and hat. Matches your nails too. Cool! Hope you had a lovely day. Thank you for this countdown.

[@michaelamostly]

thank you!!

[@liamchun4370]

No the inventor family doesn't have really any involvement to Legend of Korra

[@JNDReacts]

3:38 I mean I’ve always wondered if Hiroshi Sato is descended from this family. I feel like Asami is the perfect mix of Teo’s dad and June. Like Hiroshi is could be Teo’s son, and Asami’s mother could be June’s daughter. Probably not, but I like the headcanon!

[@jonathonthomas1255]

Aren't they descendants of the cabbage man?

[@JNDReacts]

@@jonathonthomas1255 No? Cabbage Corp is a separate company, and is the rival of the Satos’ business.

[@jonathonthomas1255]

@@JNDReacts oh shit you right, it's been a hot minute since I watch LOK

[@CarmenRoyale]

lol your reaction when you sipped the tea was so cute xD that's gonna live rent free in my head and I'll think about it at the most random moments

[@joshuajordan6278]

This was the first episode of the show I ever saw, back before binge watching was a thing and you had to wait for individual episodes to come out. I was immediately hooked.

[@wtimmins]

Merry Christmas, Michaela, and thank you for doing this! It's been fun!

[@michaelamostly]

thank you for watching! 💚

[@FrancisR420]

There was still some magic in that old silk hat -week-

[@JNDReacts]

6:50 I feel like he only said that part about Teo not being an airbender to emphasize that he was wrong earlier, when he said he could tell they weren’t airbenders because they lacked the spirit. This comment didn’t seem like he was throwing shade, imo.

[@micpere1991]

Merry Christmas Melon Lord. 💚🎄

[@Icebot7]

9:51 very good! I actually didn’t realize that!

[@Yoda98292]

Merry Christmas

[@CoolMan1_SonicAndOtherStuff]

Merry christmas, toph! 💚

[@macayclelland8468]

Getting to the North Pole episode on Christmas is very fitting.

[@aevenova9780]

Ya look so sparkly!

[@Lynel104]

I bow to you, O great Melon Lord. Merry Christmas.

[@Liquifator]

Toph and Teo did meet! They were both part of the Gang from the Day of Black Sun invasion all the way through the Southern Raiders when Azula scatters the team again. Sadly no, I don't believe there's any mention of the Mechanist or his family beyond the original series finale, not even in the comics.

[@fg5332]

can you give us a backstory on the days of the episode just little detail on how things went that day?? if it makes any sense

[@indetigersscifireview4360]

The Melon Lord ordered me to tell you Merry Christmas.

[@vincentroberts49]

Just finished Earth but I'm gonna start it over again. Why? Mainly Ms. Melon Lord, but I need to develop it more. EXCELLENT episode, as it helps Aang start letting go of what was.

[@newcreation1cor517]

Hermit crabs 😄

[@user-oo2wr8mr7l]

Love this😊merry Christmas 🎅

[@HomoEucharistica]

Is it just me, or does Teo look like he could be a brother of Jin (in The Tales of Ba Sing Se)?

[@TheFireMonkey]

I have been wondering - do you know anything about the new live action show [I'm NOT asking for information - just wondering if you know stuff] like how it conforms to the original and how it differs? I'm happy to wait and see what happens, but I am curious if there are people who were involved with the animated show that know more than what is generally known about the new show.

[@michaelamostly]

not sure yet, i'll be watching it at the same time as you guys! im so excited!

[@TheFireMonkey]

@@michaelamostly I was a bit worried early on, but based on everything I have seen and heard so far, I'm not worried anymore - I too am excited.

[@assasainalexgaming]

Merry Christmas everyone

[@michaelwithay]

I'm binge watching these. Wish I had found them when you started. Loving the videos and craving the tea

[@davidbergfors6820]

Fruit blends tend to be a Favourite of mine too. Merry Christmas Michaela!!

[@emperorkalan]

"everyone stop fighting and start dancing". Is that a pitch for a musical episode in the Netflix series?

[@wl3933]

It made me think of a Macross sequel where the Invid learn to get jiggy with their clone selves and no longer need to fight for the flower of life? But yes will happily watch either on Netflix. Make it happen!

[@kentjohnson8932]

Merry Christmas from the 🔥fire🔥 nation to you toph 🎄✨💕🥳🎁

[@Lightningjazz]

Merry Christmas toph🤍🎄

[@gardenradio4460]

Look up WW1’s Christmas truce.

[@Wico90YT]

My Cabbages!

[@FiggityJones]

Merry Rockmas Toph! 😊

[@danielthjuegos6586]

💚

[@silvervibranium2832]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

[@BeeKee404]

Merry Christmas Michaela/Toph!

[@garyoaks8749]

Merry Christmas Toph!

[@miguelzepeda9086]

Always love these, you are awesome

[@Themandalorian935]

Merry Christmas Michaela.

[@Mr.hale4]

11:15 :Is a voice actor on the show: “slice through the chain!” :The eastern air temple inhabitants aren’t air benders:

[@alliebrusseau534]

Merry Christmas Michaela 🎄⛄️🎁

[@dwnkaomwn3953]

Well, the man had the choice between saving his people or letting them be killed off by the Fire Nation. What else could he do?

[@FrancisR420]

As demonstrated in the episode, you can fight back

[@dwnkaomwn3953]

@@FrancisR420 The inventor at the time couldn't risk his people and son's safety. Plus, Aang forced his hand.

[@besttardy4993]

Merry Christmas Michaela :)

[@Red-pv7kx]

Why is she so beautiful. Damn. Like literally a young Julia Roberts but more lol.

[@Saiman9000]

To me way better than Julia. More talented also.

[@DavidEVNPR]

They did meet if im not mistaken 😅

[@brianpainter6620]

Yup technically in Season 3 Episode 10 “Day of the Black Sun” is when they first could have met, but they were busy with the invasion. They would have had lots of time to hang out in Episodes 11-14 while they were hiding in the Western Air Temple.

[@skie6282]

I thought in the comics the scientist helps make engine driven machines

[@aryaman110]

What's the lofi track playing in the background?

[@coltchan7380]

Merry Christmas 🎄 Today’s my 21st birthday.

[@clonetrooper2003]

*PLZ RESPOND* Hey michala merry chistmas you should bring kiernan shipka onto the chnanel sometime! She voiced jinora afterall!

[@AtarahDerek]

Love Gan Xingba's take on this episode. Sokka: Let me get this straight...you can invent tanks...jet skis...and a *gigantic friggin' drill* ...but the concept of a hot air balloon...eluuuuuudes you! Mechanist: Um...yes. Sokka: I hate this world and everyone in it!

[@alexandergraham1281]

I'll be honest I always thought that most of the fire nation technology was inspired by or based off the mechanists original designs and that included the drill and tanks.

[@BookloversPQB4]

Honestly, I’m still mad at the people at the temple, they ruined it. And were disrespectful to aang when he is an actual airbender, they get all their Inspiration from him and his people, but when he comes they treat him like just some other kid, and that would be good, but I mean they bullied him as if he was just some random kid. And acted like they know more about the original temple than him, which was annoying. I still hate the mechanic guy and his son, even though they helped in the end. I honestly would have just murdered him right then and there, and my excuse would be “he works for the fire nation” then they would do research and we’d all realize it’s actually true, then I’ll be a hero 😎

[@KovierKow]

Hi Toph

[@Fer05201]

Me encanta esta mujer *(NO SOY HOMBRE SIMP)*

[@cattiefogelsong6399]

The actual worst episode. So apparently desecrating another cultures holy cite is actually good and justified is you have a mild sob story. Colonialism! Oh and also cultural appropriation. But that one is better handled. The mechanists sob story is not anywhere close to a justification. You left because of a flood to place that is not safe from the fire nation and just stated tearing stuff down and installing you own stuff. The mechanist can not play dumb. He knows what the air nation genocide is. This is a real problem not just a thing of the past. There are current stories of the city, county state and federal people of the us desecrating holy cites and historic graves of the indigenous as well as the graves of ethnic minorities. “Sorry i know that was a sacred cite but other people exist. We want to build a mall!” So this episode sucks and i am just mad. Sorry for the negative rant. And before you ask, i am an asian American immigrant.

[@BlackMercura]

Although I don't think the episode was trying to justify the mechanist's actions, it did seem awfully convinient that Aang just quickly just came to terms with it after being rightfully angry. That definitely made it seem like Aang was the one being uptight and "had to get over it", without really getting a apology from the mechanist or having a proper conversation of reconciliation and healthy compromise.

[@Exatrillon]

Merry Christmas