more GAY TRAUMA... yay!! ~ The Last Of Us episode 7 reaction ~

Hey guys I'm back with another video!! So, another week means another episode of "The Last Of Us". As we approach the end of this series I am beginning to prepare myself for the worst, especially after this episode... shock more gay trauma this time surrounding Ellie!! This episode definitely filled in a few gaps in the story so far so I am grateful for that, but did I need the tragedy. I don't know lol. Enjoy!! xoxo
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[@miroh8]

you go into the last of us expecting mushroom zombies, then they hit you with some of the most tragically beautiful gay love stories you've ever seen

[@miroh8]

@@worldwarz9317 ...Huh? When was I complaining about gay love stories? I'm literally a lesbian my guy, I think there's a misunderstanding here

[@miroh8]

@@worldwarz9317 Ohh, no worries 👍

[@aks721990]

yeah but i like THESE kinda tragic stories cuz u know usually they show tragedy in gay romance stuff that is related to homophobia , self acceptance (internal homophobia),social discrmination and its conseqeunces etc etc i mean we deserve "normal" trgedies too lol. Yes we need real stories there but why only sad ones . I think we deserve happy endings (like cinderella stories not realistic i know but we deserve them too) and also normal tragedies by which i mean it can happen to anyone regardless of sexuality like these lol

[@miroh8]

@@aks721990 agreed, we need a full spectrum of representation and I'm glad that even though lgbtq characters do die in this show, it's not exactly the whole "bury your gays" trope since their deaths have nothing to do with their sexuaIity and all sorts of characters are killed off in TLOU, they're just treated like any other characters

[@ayeron6576]

@@aks721990 tbh compared to the game i feel like bill and frank did get their happy ending, well as happy as they could get, either way frank kills himself , atleast bill doesn’t become a bitter old man like in the games and he goes out with the love of his life. yeah it’s shitty all the gay characters don’t have a ending where they are alive lol but i don’t think that’s something relevant to the last of us and how beautifully they where able to add representation while keeping the storyline similar

[@Marta-uv4id]

I don't know why Joel squeezing back when Ellie took his hand was what finally broke me. Ellie and Riley built up all of the emotion and that moment broke the dam.

[@aniahmatthews936]

Same! He told her to leave but you could tell he was relieved to see her come back.

[@jessm.porthos]

Agreed

[@victorstewart395]

Because same as the letter in Ep 3..that moment is the reason we got that flash back, it all comes together at that moment. That hand holding was Ellie's resounding "I'm not f'ing leaving you" and the squeez back was Joel's "I'm not going to die, I need to live for this kid" is he 100% comming to terms with the fact that Ellie is everything for him now. So yeah..that's why we all broke at that moment.

[@dipsydoodle2728]

SAME!!! When he told her to leave but you could see the tear coming down the side of his face you knew how he was feeling and then when she went back to him (we all knew she wasn’t going to leave him I’m not a game player but it’s Ellie she wasn’t leaving) and then when she was holding his hand and the fingers laced and he squeezed back it was cemented how he feels about her even though he was more open after their discussion this really drove it home plus he’s always so independent it’s sweet to see him really not only need someone but know he’s connected with them

[@klaralouth5801]

Replying to this sobbing, it was the same for me.

[@babeebel]

LET'S GO LESBIANS LET'S GO

[@cobramarela]

moving around the cordyceps with a bunch os le$beansss

[@steve8510]

Lezgo Lezbo

[@stranertjhig8084]

LET’S GO

[@heyzelalv]

it’s implied that the first time ellie ever hurt someone was Riley because she ends up turning which means she most likely kills her

[@daneroberts1996]

As a gay with no gaydar, it's fun to see a functioning gaydar work

[@Alex-hd7ik]

the fact that when joel and tess where asking about how ellie got bit she said she went in the mall by herself :,) she never mentioned riley to them

[@TukaihaHithlec]

Same conversation: “You got a boyfriend looking for you?” “…No…”

[@MacDoesIt]

seeing the meme of me in the rainbow suit was a jumpscare lmao

[@GaySpatcher08]

Mac what ya doin here?

[@BradEvans21]

PAHAHAHAHA my bad, but it had to be used 😂😂

[@dori8756]

Ariana what are you doing here 💀💀

[@tiasmith3499]

Omg yesss

[@athasyanaila1615]

mac + brad collab when

[@MavenCree]

Remember in episode 2 when Tess asked Ellie, if there's gonna be anyone looking for her... Mom, Dad, Boyfriend? Ellie says, "Well, I'm an orphan, and.... Noooo." This was what that "Nooooo" was about. Yes, Ellie is on the L Squad.

[@ScarfeeEdits]

the fact that ellie now has survivors guilt too, from watching her best friend (and first love!!) die, probably even having to kill her... how unfair would it seem, to get to live, when riley didn't? then, it gets even further driven home with Sam. She couldn't help him either. And now Joel, imagine how helpless and scared she is that she is about to lose the closest person to her, AGAIN, and even he is pushing her away saying "there's nothing you can do, just go". Poor fucking girl. They are doing a masterful job adapting the story from the game, I am even starting to like the show more to be honest just because of how real it's being through and through. Can't imagine how the last two episodes are going to hit.

[@TheToasterPirate]

And Tess. Everyone always forgets Tess.

[@SableWind]

Yes, I think the show is driving home Ellie's survivor guilt much more, which will be very important in season 2's content. The show has been able to dive into character moments more, and I love it for that (still love the game's portrayal of the narrative as well, of course). The only scene I think wasn't improved upon in the show so far was the "you're not my daughter" scene. It just hit harder in the game, because Joel's character and the context of the scene is different between the show/game (and not different as in "worse," just different). Acting/performance wise, they were equally good.

[@beccazach]

Yep, exactly how I feel. The way Joel and Ellie are in the original game works from a 2013 gameplay and story standpoint- Joel is basically a superhuman-level, stoic killing machine but opens up to Ellie who reminds him of Sarah; Ellie is a very mature, calm but sassy teenager, but they don't delve any deeper into trauma she may have experienced. But the show is delving even further by adding the PTSD Joel would realistically have of losing Sarah and Tess, and how Ellie's anger and loneliness from her years in FEDRA military school are still in her present-day personality. They have backstories that shape how they are and what they do, and I honestly prefer the show's characterizations for them bc they feel even more well-rounded.

[@bonkc]

​@@TheToasterPirate Tess wasn't really close to her thoooo

[@izziehw]

@@bonkc I disagree Tess is the first person to believe in her and to die for her, Ellie gives Tess hope something she had lost and Ellie can see the impact she leaves on her giving both of them a purpose they didn’t have before making their lives meaningful

[@jessm.porthos]

You know … other than the infected and the trauma …. The mail date would be so fun

[@jessm.porthos]

Meant mall lol

[@emol5166]

Remember when Ellie said she had killed before and didn't want to talk about it? Yeah. She probably had to shoot Riley after she turned. :)

[@suctioncatfish5506]

It's so great seeing how quickly gay people pick up on Ellie being gay, compared to the straights! I'm a lesbian who already played the game, and I looooooved this episode so much! All of Ellie's little looks at Riley was perfect

[@BradEvans21]

LEGIT, we just know the signs ahah

[@helenogrady4544]

Haha I loved the 'gaydar activated' edit. My gaydar clicked on about the same moment

[@CTgamerX]

The Ellie and Riley situation was a DLC for the Last Of Us. So its nice to see them including it in the series.

[@Moondragon1821]

"The hole" is a term for solitary confinement. So instead of being in her room with all her stuff, she was probably put in a bare room all by herself as punishment for a while. Usually it's very small and very uncomfortable.

[@virlinehonore9767]

Bella deserves all the awards!! Storm did. an amazing job as Riley and I can’t imagine anyone else as her!!

[@darylridingamotorcycle666]

yes and they had amazing chemistry from the get out. incredibleee

[@Chuuzus]

"they've both been bite.. lowkey it's kind of romantic" lmaoooo i said the same thing

[@BradEvans21]

it’s giving romeo and juliet if you ask me, and i think that’s a beautiful thing

[@jubilantsleep]

Their chemistry is insane. I love them both so much. Bella and Storm

[@SHAY_1O1]

idk if im the only one, but i'd love to see brad play this game. maybe after the season is over, really any sort of iconic game with his playthrough would complete my entire existence 😭

[@agstinacueva1673]

Yesss

[@teapots_and]

just commenting here cause it happeneddd he just posted on his second channel yay:D (i'm rewatching my fav eps reactions)

[@virlinehonore9767]

When Elllie told Joel it wasn’t her first time hurting someone, she was talking about Riley. Meaning she had to kill her when she turned into a clicker. Also, when Tess asked her how she got bit, she said she went into the mall alone, but she never mentioned Riley.

[@kenobents2741]

99 % correct, the clicker stage comes after a few years of infection. First it's the "normal" infected from episode 1.

[@clickclickpicw]

okay im back to say that one of the writers said that they wanted to give ellie the experience of first love and first kiss and then tear it away from her. IM IN SHAMBLES. this show ruins lives im telling you

[@xaviermm5506]

I'm happy this show became popular because people were shitting on it because there was a lot of "unnecessary gay moments" but that's the exact same reason they're doing it. So people like them would eventually get used to reality 🙄. Anyway, great show, great reaction 🙈

[@SableWind]

I think a lot of gamers in 2013 were also younger and dumber, and literally just didn't pick up on the extremely obvious "hints" that Bill was gay. And not everyone played the DLC, so they might not have known Ellie was a lesbian. The second game came out, and these idiots got retroactively offended about the first game's DLC, so they could "justify" being mad about Ellie and other non-hetero normative characters in the sequel. Honestly they can just die mad about it. One of the best video game stories ever made is queer af, and it's now becoming the best adapted video game story to date. And will likely win tons of awards, just like the games did.

[@latinasawntop]

It makes me giggle seeing the people who have only watched the show throw a massive fit over the gay moments knowing Ellie is a full raging lesbian with a girlfriend in the second game so that’s what they’re gonna have to fortunately deal with in the second season💀.

[@agstinacueva1673]

The same ppl say rancid and perverted things about Bella ramsay when she is barely 19 but there you have them. What can you expect from a donkey but a kick.

[@miss.seroton1n]

I believe episode 3 was perfect for ferreting out the bigots and getting them off the show. I personally know multiple people, plus a couple reactors that I liked that stopped after that episode because of the gay stuff. Like, good, the trash is taking itself out 🎉

[@xaviermm5506]

@@miss.seroton1n really? lol pls i wanna know the name of the reactors who dropped the show bc of ep 3

[@sina3602]

Season 2 will be a lot gayer and I can't wait

[@ines2476]

And a lot more traumatic haha

[@ratbaby1225]

Gayer and sader.

[@SuperSaiyanMewtwo7]

First rule of TLOU, DON'T GET ATTACHED. I keep breaking that rule and it keeps punishing me for it.

[@ilikecats1781]

Ellie and Riley will always have a special place in my heart

[@headfangs]

Rewatching that part in ep 2 where Tess asks if Ellie has a boyfriend who'll be looking for her, her reaction has a whole new meaning lol

[@savagestarlight7311]

This episode tells the story of the Left Behind DLC. It was released on Valentines day and I downloaded it as soon as it was available. The photo booth scene is where I suddenly realized we were on a date. I Probably should have picked up on it sooner 😂

[@darylridingamotorcycle666]

naaa it being released in fucking valentine’s day it’s just crueeeel

[@savagestarlight7311]

@@darylridingamotorcycle666 Tell me about it... The thing broke my heart...

[@boollye]

i did not clock in on the vibes when watching the DLC years ago lmao. 14 year old baby gay me was SHOCKED when they kissed. i'm so glad the show made it more obvious, it was heartwarming to watch

[@LisaKokx]

This show constantly being gay and traumatic really does explain the grasp it has on me lmao

[@jubilantsleep]

I absolutely love all the reactors who call Joel “Joelle” because it’s like a mix of Joel and Ellie ❤

[@Blazingstoke]

The gay panic in this episode was *magnificent.* Kudos to Bella and Storm for their performances.

[@demitwice]

i saw someone on twitter describe ellie as a widow child lesbian and yes that's on point but also so sad 😭😭

[@anew1780]

I felt the same when they jumped down into the mall! I was like omg do ya”ll know anything about your world, be QUIET 😂

[@n4n4lover]

i just LOVE seeing ppl who never played the game reacting to the show

[@ines2476]

Watching all this Brad reactions, I feel like he would 100% love Outer Banks. All the DRAMA, mystery and yk stunning cast...

[@lailamack]

YESS

[@e.ogigia]

too straight

[@shadycactus7896]

He'll hate it cuz no gay people

[@lailamack]

@@shadycactus7896 rafe and barry even tho it’s non canon

[@ines2476]

What's up with people assuming us queers can't enjoy shows with hetero ships? 😂 He did enjoy Enola Holmes didn't he?

[@amayabelle8678]

The use of “Take on me” in this episode and watching those who haven’t played the game not know the significance yet is something so pure.

[@charlienerd]

I know when it aired I heard it and was like wait minute have they used take on me then when it got louder I was like omg yes it is. Just a shame for those who haven't played the game cos as u said they won't understand the link n just think it's a random song choice

[@AnaFox]

It’s really poetic but then you realize Ellie had to see her first love turn and she stayed the same without understanding how. It gives so much more meaning to her words about loss in the last episode, and that little moment between her and Joel when they held hands. Chosen *family*! As someone who already knew about Riley, when Ellie told Tess she got bit when she went to the mall alone my heart broke. Her hurt face hiding the truth, quickly followed by pride because Tess complimented her. Precious 🤏

[@SadGirlXandra]

They did so well pulling off the story of the dlc in this episode and made me cry!!!!! Gods….. the pulling off the romance was perfect 🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@ScarfeeEdits]

ah yes, my weekly dose of trauma with brad! yay!

[@kaylinstephens3169]

"the hole" is like a punishment room. In prisons, it's usually the solitary confinement cell where they don't let people out for 23 hours a day.

[@Katerina2293]

I think that it's the point that we know what's gonna happen we know it's gonna be sad af and it makes the show so good😭

[@rachelgoode7675]

I also thought they’d kiss in the Photo Booth so when they actually did I was SO happy

[@s.roberts3451]

Why though?

[@mymaynee5963]

next episode is the most insane part of the game i am so excited 🙏🙏

[@amysinyard2239]

I’m excited but also nervous. That part of the game had my anxiety at its peak. 😅

[@TheFlameIam]

carousel in the mall isnt uncommon in the states! my mall has a 2 story carousel and an ice rink in it :)

[@sanneannelies843]

Such an amazing episode. Love every bit of it! It made me think and talk about what we take for granted. My mom and I talked about, the video stores, the magazines of games that I still have. The joy on Ellie her face as she sees the wonders of the mall. Absoluty amazing, the connection between Riley and Ellie, and Ellie and Joel. Listening to the podcast after watching the episode made me smile. This show is amazing. I love it so much❤️

[@hannahpaech2306]

I'm obsessed with these reaction series!!! I haven't watched TLOU but I've been "watching" it through your reactions and ugh!!! I'm living and this one was just amazing, cream of the crop!!!!! We love a beautiful gay storyline

[@HyrumFavela]

yes! i just finish your last TLOU video and now u r blessing me with a new one???????

[@Sun.worlds]

Timing: perfection 🥳❤️ I was just thinking about your reactions!

[@babb6436]

omg i just came back from shoveling and saw you posted and was like YESS i can relax and watch thisss perfect timing!!

[@mandipandi303]

Already watched on Patreon, but I'm commenting to boost this on KZbin. The mall scene made my Sapphic heart so happy. I'm glad we didn't have to watch Ellie kill Riley. I haven't played the game, but that's definitely what happened since Ellie is immune and Riley isn't. Joel taking Ellie's hand at the end was beautiful. He finally realized he didn't need to fight his parental feelings for her anymore, and he that they would fight for each other like family.

[@hellothere2464]

another traumatic episode from the last of us, and i loved every minute of it. and yes, ellie is a lesbian!!

[@riley_is_pog7359]

I love your videos there always so funny

[@nurseaylla]

They’re so cute 😭😭😭🤍 the game dlc traumatized me, the show adaptation is bringing that up a notch

[@dg5306]

Hi from Houston, Texas! I found you amongst "The Last Of Us" reactors & I love ALL of your reaction videos. Just started your Stranger Things reactions a couple days ago & now I'm on your season 4 reactions. You are soo much fun to watch.

[@niccoleortiz9734]

I love how you edit your videos. I’ll watch the whole thing on Patreon but rewatch on KZbin just for the edits ❤️

[@lolitstay]

I’ve waited for this all week AHHH ❤

[@braydenisstillhere]

Your editing on this had me DYING😂 so good

[@maaaate]

This reaction is probably the best one yet. You dancing into trauma is SENDING me

[@johnny1013johnny]

Second best episode so far, lets go! Also, thank you for the Ablissa edit xD

[@boollye]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOUR REACTION SPECIFCALLY

[@sophieeiguess210]

love that on those keys, there’s a paw print on one of the key rings - the logo for the developer of the game Naughty Dog 🥰🥰

[@nicolawrisdale7364]

favourite reaction channel idc😭

[@soitsdivine]

I really loved this episode is a part of the DLC of the game this is Ellie's backstory on how Riley and Ellie got bitten. this was such a wholesome episode and I enjoyed seeing this in live-action. Stormie Reed is Gia in Euphoria btw Brad. I really loved Stormie's portrayal as Riley.

[@allianderson6232]

If you go back to episode 3 and watch Ellie kill the infected underneath the rubble in the beginning she stabs the infected in the head in same spot she does in this episode and now I understand the look on her face in episode 3 it was guilt and anger for Riley

[@ladyfashionsoul]

Just got laid off, and this is the video I needed. Thank you❤😅😢

[@BradEvans21]

omg no way, im so sorry 😥

[@lalazalomon03]

Hi victoria! So sad to hear that. I hope everything works out for you ❣️

[@amysinyard2239]

I’m so sorry that happened but I’m glad that this video helped you feel a bit better. Hopefully things work out for you soon. Sending you lots of love, hugs and positive vibes.

[@kellenphan7198]

Read that as "just got laid, and this is the video I needed". I don't know if being laid off is worse or better than traumatizing sex. That is for you to decide.

[@ladyfashionsoul]

Thanks everyone 💖🥹

[@voenarox78kk]

thank you for saying everything i was thinking during this episode

[@emilygower132]

I am so excited for your reaction next episode omg

[@aminaal13]

Brad, you just made my day better!🤍

[@ayeron6576]

lmao brad 😭😭 “the hole” in most cases means a room isolated from everyone else, i only rlly remember it from watching prison break n other jail shows lol, not sure how extreme they do it in the last of us + they are kids and a boot/military camp but it could literally be a 10x10 concrete room with n o t h i n g. but it’s not a actual hole

[@audreyfilimon5592]

Dude your videos never fail to make me smile!

[@BradEvans21]

❤️

[@mellowenglishgal]

I was so tense throughout this entire episode, because I dreaded what I knew was going to happen! I was waiting for the shoe to drop every time things got cute! Bill and Frank has such a beautiful story - this is far more tragic. They were given a taste of what their lives could be like then had everything ripped away. The actresses did an amazing job.

[@Rain-kj1xc]

Youre like is this gay? And I screamed she's a lesbian very loud at 7am

[@translucentheart27]

I was waiting for your reaction!!! LOVE THEM

[@tlou_explained]

"gay trauma" is this series' alternate title babes

[@bluestory6997]

Ah yes my favourite show “The devastating adventures of joel and his lesbian daughter”

[@cas..4724]

I absolutely love your reactions 😭

[@jessm.porthos]

I love that you say Joel like Noel ❤❤❤❤

[@cheddarrabbit3178]

Fun fact: the song playing on the carousel is a cover of “Just Like Heaven “ by the CURE

[@exactlyonesasquatch2572]

my favorite part of the video was at 14:26 brad wtf was this thumbs up?? LMAO 😂so random I love it bahahha

[@petercourtien4581]

Hy-freaking-sterical reaction! You lighten up a heavy show.❤️

[@qct101]

9:13 I remember Trever Noah did a bit about how everyone in I think zimbabwe went crazy when the first escalator was installed in the country

[@mandarina4157]

omg that’s exactly what. It reminded me of 😭 in my mind i was like ‘eeescalayta, eeeescalayta’ the whole time 😭

[@savagebrendaquinn131]

Hola! New fan and Subscriber Glad my Algo recommend this Channel , Omg I adore you! You're hilarious! Sending You all 💜 from Los Angeles California 💕

[@shayneoshaughnessy2471]

the gays are winning!!!! ellie is a canon lesbian in the games

[@unrealcreature]

Omg your reactions kill me can't wait for next week's episode

[@nenanahaigh7652]

"Light on your feet girl!" Brad. stop bringing up my ballet trauma.

[@nathalyflores5993]

OMGGG I FOUND MY PEOPLE!!!! Needed some fruity man to react to this. LOVED ITTTT

[@clickclickpicw]

i was waiting for ur reaction i cant wait to watch this!!!!

[@jubilantsleep]

20:08 you’re so dramatic 😂 I love it

[@tg8285]

Great reaction love it!! ❤😂

[@nathaliateixeira6934]

How can this man not cry with The last of us? haha I've cried in every f* episode 🥲

[@tlagreca1]

How is it possible that I can laugh so much watching this show and your reaction?? You are hilarious!!😂❤

[@BradEvans21]

well thanks at least one of us is laughing aha

[@meowsleeps4985]

Oh gosh no Brad the next upcoming episode I know what’s going down and I don’t think we will survive 🤞🤞😭

[@Mike90317]

New upload from Brad! Yay.

[@gFamWeb]

If you wanna hear the whole track that played at the end, you can look up Left Behind by Gustavo Santaolalla. Incredible composer for both the game and the show.

[@divinefemale]

The shot of the mug and keys was bc the keys had the naughty dog logo on them, a little Easter egg lmao

[@wesbeuning1733]

Until this I didn't even notice. But you're right. Does that seem like a theme here? I never played the game at all, and I just know I am loving the stories in the show.

[@GodKnowsWhatIsInHere]

We saw it coming because in Ep 2, Ellie TOLD us she got bit in the abandoned mall.

[@ineffablemars]

It's so nice to watch other lgbtq people watch this because we all saw the gayness RIGHT away. While most straight people didn't get the cues until later on lol.

[@airmykii4090]

I’m like gagging at these reactions of the carousel in the mall … now from you I understand you’re in a whole other country I’m not expecting your mall to be like mine … but the way hella Americans are so shocked to see a carousel in a mall when I grew up always knowing there is a whole carousel in my mall (Parks Mall Arlington, Tx) it’s almost completely baffling lol

[@stranertjhig8084]

this episode broke me into a million pieces

[@SongbirdAlom]

I don't know why "Joelle" is so funny but it is.

[@sophieluu1574]

Love your reaction!