Oh gee, thanks THE AMAZING DIGITAL CIRCUS, I really wanted nightmares tonight - Episode 3 reaction

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[@LivingFire_BurningFlame]

Well, that explains why Kinger was so wise while wearing the bucket on his head in episode 2 and why his eyes were closed during the funeral.

[@average-art3222]

Darkness has and is always the one way to remember and see the one person he adores before he went insane

[@queenaunt4531]

OH SHIT! I noticed the bucket thing but never the funeral thing! OW.

[@noahc2078]

It also explains why Kinger was talking about an insect collection in the first episode, and why the first thing he noticed in the Candy Canyon Kingdom was a bug. His wife was into entomology.

[@Lico_N64]

Sounds give him sunglasses so he will always be normal

[@noahc2078]

@@Lico_N64 If only sunglasses would fit on those bulgy, lopsided eyes.

[@MALØR.34]

I find it interesting that "God's angel" looks horrifying while Kinger finds peace and sanity in the dark, both of which are usually associated with the opposite. Also Kinger glowing bright ethereal light as he leads Pomni out of literal digitally reconstructed hell is definitely a metaphor for something that I'm missing.

[@ray_girl01]

well Jax mentioned that when every character holds their breath, something different happens to everyone. Kinger glows when he holds his breath

[@DontObliteratetheCommenter]

Oh my, Caine is god.

[@ray_girl01]

@@DontObliteratetheCommenter “you must be the brave knights sent to us by God!” *camera raises and points at Caine* -the candy princess in episode 2

[@ExulInsani]

@@DontObliteratetheCommenter oh my caine

[@Kompressor808]

He's light in the dark

[@Ashurman666]

Fun facts: In the Spanish dub, when faced with the monster head the first time Kinger says:"Could you repeat that, I don't speak lovecraftian" At the end, when Caine calls everyone their Meowing Milkmaids, in the Spanish dub he calls them "My little milk furries" and in the Polish dub, and I kid you not, you can check for yourself, he calls them "My Skibidi Sigmas". This last one lead Alex Rochon, Caine's English VA, to record a video calling them the same. Then the Spanish VA did the same thing 13:38 God damn it, you missed one of the best lines!

[@Cashn_0409]

In the german dub, Kinger calls the floating angel head thingy french instead of lovecraftian and I personally think that's more accurate (also, the subtitles for the german dub say "average french person talking" or smt during the "jumpscare")

[@Zero_de_Nova]

It coude be a anouther Spongebob reverents.​@@Cashn_0409

[@PlayerOne.StartGame]

Honestly, the way Kinger slowly became sane over the course of the episode was so baffling to me. Like, it only occurred to me he became sane when he was talking about his wife. Bravo Goose, bravo!

[@Spookworm]

26:11 Kinger asking Pomni "Were you?" At the end is so specifically pointed and makes me feel as if he's specifically encouraging and reassuring Pomni, even if he doesn't remember everything, it feels like he's sharing an inside joke with her,,,,

[@Jonathan_Collins]

Kinger and Zooble opening up about themselves, Pomni doesn't feeling anxious for the first time, and Jax being all tied up? This is the best episode ever. Also, "I can't wait for the children in the audience to get horrible nightmares from the monster!" that's what bubble said backwards for anyone who was wondering.

[@insanoorange]

Matthew put what bubble said in the video so you didn't have to say it in a comment

[@Kowery105]

Nah I wanted to see Jax do his usual shenanigans They funny

[@elisetong3870]

"my regularly scheduled horrific existential crisis" ain't that the truth. Great video!!!

[@njivwathomassilavwe2056]

Kinger was such a highlight here, him and Pomni's relationship was adorable. This episode was fun and unsettling. Gangle is a girl by the way

[@TheRealBunnyHops]

I love this Kinger.

[@katbreeze3713]

“Highlight” Like how Kinger lights up????? I’ll see myself out now.

[@emirkorkmaz9695]

​@@katbreeze3713 keep cooking

[@burntbeanies7886]

Skin looking clear and hair looking silky king idk what routine ur doing but it is slaying. Anyway, YIPPIE DIGITAL CIRCUSSS

[@MathewMcKenna]

🥲

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

The scary looking face that roars right behind Pomni and Kinger is terrifying that it reminds me of that floating head from _Eyes: The Horror Game._

[@veid1235]

you did not just cut the "and zooble turns straight!" joke! how dare you

[@Hamantha]

Let the queer icon be Matthew 😤

[@GentleIceZ]

Not only was this an incredibly emotional story that shed light (ha) on what was before just a joke character and gave them depth, but it was also a really effective horror story with no jump scares. Kudos to Glitch and friends

[@Mica_cosplay]

Kinger is becoming one of my favorite characters! All the details in this episode on how his mind got clearer when it got darker. I love it so much. Honestly can't wait what they have planned for the future episodes!

[@kiwiparfaits]

i literally was just looking for reactions to it and the notification popped up lol 8:04 HEY. yeah.... a bowl of cheerios lol i feel you so hard on jumpscares though i hate them. very glad that they didn't actually use jumpscares in this!

[@Your.local.multi-fan]

It happened with me too 😭 (at 8:04)

[@Seeks_stuff]

8:06 caught me red-handed. well played.

[@bassyxgrelle8659]

Ah, time to horrify Matthew again Also, if you want some good times with a little chaotic energy, I highly recommend watching LMK out of context, or even watching a full episode of the show (there is a playlist of the entire thing up on KZbin with no ads ‼️)

[@echolynn13]

Zooble: I hate these stupid removable parts.. Caine: Well did you know you could just remove and replace them? With different removable parts?

[@falsnamae3511]

Needs to try some crazy glue.

[@hugothibodeau6137]

Fun fact: in polish, when they come back, Cane call them "skibidi sigma" instead of mieowing milkmaid

[@Hamantha]

I can’t pick which is worse

[@hugothibodeau6137]

@@Hamantha i prefer the polish one

[@area52ron]

Caine is an Ai who wants to help the humans stuck there the best he can but he has no idea how as his understanding of things are very surface level which is why he is unable to understand what they need despite wanting to

[@falsnamae3511]

Caine has shown evidence of at least rudimentary learning ability... If only Zooble didn't selfishly say "forget it" to him so often, so he forgets all the learning...

[@grimreaper_cz]

Kinger regains his memory when surrounded by darkness, that's why he's in his pillow fort all the time (aside from that being the place where he last saw his wife). I hope they figure out how Kinger can be in darkness more permamently, like when he had the bucket on his head in ep 2.

[@henryreed4697]

Sun glasses and welding masks may do the trick.

[@vinyl_jj]

Rest in peace murder drones for being forgotten by mathew

[@ОлегВысоков-л8й]

2:12 He missed the best joke in the show... Bruh

[@roselandianrose5296]

You'd agree with Jax even more if you were watching the Polish dub because Cain calls them his and I quote: "Skibidi Sigmas".

[@Nopenguin4875]

Something you have to remember about Caine is he's an AI he was made to entertain players with games but the players here are not only stuck but need something that Caine can't understand. And whenever someone orders him to do something like saying 'forget it' he just will like how Kaufmo the first episode wanted an exit so Caine tried to make an exit.

[@TheRainbowFamily254]

I saw this right as ur message popped up on discord😂😂

[@freedragon6405]

I was literally eating dinner when Matthew said are you eating for 1 second I thought he was speaking directly to me

[@colt1903]

Cain doesn't control anything about the adventures. He has separate AI to do that for him, the most recent versions as of episode 2 being "57 times more immersive". That's the whole reason Gumigoo was able to become self aware last time, and why Caine had to erase him after they returned to the circus tent. If he had some way to control the AIs, he'd have no reason to erase them, cuz he'd always be able to tell who's an AI or not.

[@Rubberman202]

Fun Fact: the "eyes in the dark" segment was animated by Joshua Palmer, AKA Zeurel, who also animated the credits sequence for this show. He and Gooseworx are close friends, and he's even making his own animated series called "Monkey Wrench", in which Gooseworx does a voice in. Highly recommend checking that series out, especially Episode 3.5 "The Tape"!

[@chrismedcare9126]

It's like matthew is the only one who doesn't know caine is an AI

[@vasisstupid]

8:03 I was biting into a piece of pie and I FROZE😭

[@brandoncaksackkar9450]

The thing is cain doesnt want to hurt the people when he makes advantures its to make them happy thats what he was built to do but since he lacks humanity he doesnt relize what they want

[@danielsanimation2103]

Even though the monster wasn't a jumpscare i jumpscared myself. when they were doing the fly bit, i was getting bored so i skipped 10 seconds and immediately went face to face with a glowing face full of teeth with the loudest scream through my headphones

[@trolleyfan]

I think one of the most important lines was Pomni's "he just wants me to suffer." Who's "he?" I mean, we're supposed to assume it's Caine, but is it?

[@nya_nuggetz]

thank you mathew for traumatizing yourself for us

[@Avidator_360]

Y'know I think it would be kind of interesting if Jax was one of the creators of the digital circus irl, cause he kind of acts like animators who mess with the molds of their projects just to see what weird shapes they can pull them into, or like a writer torchering their own ocs for entertainment

[@ten-fandoms-in-a-trenchcoat]

"OKAY, SWEETIE PIE!" - said in a sarcastic voice is the funniest thing i've heard today

[@marigold_petalz]

I ABANDONED MATPAT'S VIDEO ON THIS EPISODE FOR YOU 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MathewMcKenna]

hot damn what a compliment

[@mariii__881]

​@@MathewMcKennawell matpat made two one hour videos for a 20 minute episode so understandable

[@xzshroomzx9601]

It honestly frustrated me lol. I know that's his thing but I just wanted to see the ending part and not wait two days for another hour of rambling about judge Judy ? 😂​@@mariii__881

[@NathanWolfe-d2g]

Anyone else kind of annoyed that he missed the "zooble turns straight" joke

[@angelicaurias860]

"I can't wait for all the children In the audience to get Horrible nightmares about the Monster!" -Bubble

[@Katie._.Hennessy]

I'm so hyped for this video!

[@JuniorD.]

I think this was the best episode of the cartoon so far, I loved how they used the horror game theme in this episode, I would love for them to do this in all the others, like imagine an episode based on dress up games, or rhythm games, it would be an interesting idea, I can't wait for the next episode

[@Mr.Cravat]

I love the idea of Kinger and Pomni bonding like father and daughter, but also the idea that they’re a King and his Jester :)

[@DFeligamiAdrizoeSworaDennisFan]

If you want something scary. But not jumpscare scary. I would recommend two things. The Phineas and Ferb Special Night of the living pharmacists which takes place in season 4. Or Phineas and Ferb the movie across the 2nd dimension. Why is that one I say scary? Well you’ll have to find that out for yourself. It’s good though. I promise you that.

[@2CupsOfOrangeJuice2]

Noooo the eyeliners gooooone! (Still look stunning tho Matt)

[@Sandro_de_Vega]

This is much better. Jumps scare just relay on your instincts. This slowly showing up with long ungodly screams make you literally frozen in fear and confusion.

[@dorememe8548]

The animation is so expressive.

[@Webby-Vanderquack]

You should react to amazing digital circus fan songs, the best is digital hallucinations I love your videos, they’re so awesome

[@HydraNara15]

I only noticed this seeing it the second time, but the reason Kinger reacts the way he does at the creature's open mouth is because the little eye-like flashy spots remind him of his wife

[@lawden210]

Just love Mathew gushing over Kinger Honestly relatable

[@Your.local.multi-fan]

8:04 THAT ACTUALLY FREAKED ME OUT (I’m literally eating Taco Bell for lunch)

[@StrawberryRaine]

I was in fact eating while watching this, no need to call me out, Mathew LOL

[@alexismyers6053]

“I know you’re eating something!” I’m… chewing on a lollipop sticki’ve had for a couple weeks…

[@FantasyTheSloth]

It is currently 3am on a school day, I slept last night but not the night before. And now I worry my insomnia is getting worse suddenly. .. Great time for a Mat upload

[@sofiapsih]

"How are they giving such nice character moments while they’re literally in Hell" Gods you MUST watch dead boy detectives

[@RR-013]

My guy is saying, "is it going to be sad because Kinger gets left behind?" No, it's going to be sad when you realize 1) the brief moments kinger is aane in the show, 2) that his sanity is tethered to one of the worst moments in his time at the Circus, and 3) Kinger is always going to thay pillow fort.

[@AstrallyXyn]

8:04 Why, yes how did you know? I was eating my dinner of spaghetti and meatballs XD

[@Tylerbomb5000]

I’m early to a Matthew McKenna video!!!

[@Mica_cosplay]

not sure if anyone requested this yet but I would love it if you reacted to "Alien stage" its a story told in music videos! You need to watch it with subtitles but the music is SO GOOD and the story told through the videos is so tragic. Best viewed in order!

[@StrayKids_143-ily]

I’m so excited for your reaction to this. I love the amazing digital circus. I have a recommendation for you to listen to stray kids. They are a kpop band and they are so good!

[@TheRealBunnyHops]

8:23 damn, nice guess!

[@serelylyhikari9771]

8:11 The way I paused. Yes, Mathew…I am eating. XD It’s good :D thanks for asking!

[@WorldOfEntertainment33]

"Aww! She's so sweet!" "I bet she's evil..."

[@havenjuliette8380]

Yeah, but we need a backstory of like what happened like with those three because then it would totally make sense. This is why we need back stories and like everybody else like those kind of back stories because then it would definitely make for like. The better episodes in season two or like. In season three, or like mini movies so it would definitely be like this is what happened in season one episode three but like their story if that makes sense

[@boingyboop4960]

8:06 Breakfast, actually

[@Leiloni-u8w]

My poor dude wasn't ready

[@tamara_moon1419]

Zooble: l hate myself. 😕 Matthew: HA! 😃

[@galacticgila219]

8:13 Yeah it’s Harvey’s that caught me off guard

[@jjgalloway6866]

Am I the only one who noticed that kinger’s eyes became more bloodshot when he became more rational and was engulfed in darkness?

[@namelessdemon23]

20:36 WAIT!? Kinger used "the force" to pull her to him????? I totally didn't pay attention to that!!! Holy Cow! "7 years of computer science for this.", did he perhaps make the Digital Circus with his wife and get trapped together??? Is that why Kinger has supposedly been there the longest????

[@robertjohnson7877]

What am I eating? Raisin Brand cereal and a coffee. I tend to catch your show in the morning.

[@Oceane1803]

My life is a constant existential crisis, so The Amazing Digital Circus doesn't really affect me as much as it seems to affect others. Me I'm more like "Well, yeah... I know." when it comes to the existential crisis moments.

[@Youwillseesomething]

12:19 me when I stubbed my toe.

[@jenmiranda13]

I think if what Pomni said in the pilot episode is true, maybe the Digital Circus is meant to be a VR therapy type of thing? If not, it's hell masked as therapy sessions. My current theory is that Pomni specifically blames herself for something bad happening to a loved one and that's why she is in the circus. I remember seeing a clip of a show with the premise of a hell masked as heaven. What made it hell was the fact that no matter what the people tried, they were never going to actually progress forward if I remember correctly 😅 Anyway, I'm curious about Jax's and Ragatha's backstory.

[@RedWolfie07]

8:04 Nope, it'd be crazy for me to be eating something at this hour of the night 😅

[@boopedysnoot9093]

25:19 because it'd make them lose oxygen quicker but yeah if they just held their breath and sprinted they could make it, but they probably don't want to rick that

[@35bam]

Zooble's body dysmorphia and nonbinary vibe hit hard

[@greasermcgoo]

Thanks for calling me out bc yes I was eating my lunch while watching this, I feel targeted 👀 Loved watching you react to this, I knew this episode would scare the $h&t outta you 😈🤣

[@Lilyiplier]

8:01 I'm doing good, thanks for asking. 😂

[@athenakvamme7550]

8:11 Me: *takes bite of sandwich* Matthew: You eating something?

[@bellaboo8144]

I was also eating a sandwich 🤣

[@4wingedowl]

8:03 thank you for reminding me to eat today

[@grantarmstrong2968]

It’s crazy ironic that the adventure Caine made specifically to be scary was the only one so far that didn’t traumatize any of the characters

[@acesinger6092]

11:49 Bro got so scared he started speaking sp(AAAHH!)nish

[@ziyajafar82]

Caine is not bad or awful person, he is not a villain. Show's creator stated that he's a.i. who doesn't understand human emotions, beacause he never has been a human, he's a program to entertain and make adventures, he doesn't mean harm, but he causes unintentionly.

[@heddja]

this show gets me in my feelings. So well done and Kinger is definitely becoming my favorite character along with Jax. also, day 4 of asking you to please react to Dan and Phil out of context :)

[@StellaHarwood-Marshall]

Matthew needs to return to FNAF the musical by random encounters

[@ItisJasmine27]

Thanks for watching the amazing digital circus!

[@colt1903]

DAMN BOY, YOU BITCHED OUT FRFR!!! You are genuinely the first person I've seen wuss out like that... Congratulations? 😂

[@SeinIshamiado]

Do you have to be this rude? 😐

[@becauseobviously1469]

I'd love to see Mathew react to some of the TADC fan music, there are a lot of really well done songs

[@maxdon2001]

Great reaction!

[@Lazuli_Starlight]

Caine is very good at making adventures. He is good at the role he was made for. I mean, think of the two adventures we have seen so far and remember he makes adventures almost daily. Unfortunately, Caine has been forced into the role of long-term caretaker and mental health manager, which he was never created to do. His mind isn't made to cope with that, just as the human mind is not built to cope with being turned into a cartoon and trapped in a computer.

[@applefai6021]

The reason why they were walking was because running would cause them to lose focus

[@TheRealBunnyHops]

I feel like Mathew reacting to power rangers out of context would be a bloody trip.

[@LordEdric]

First minute club, that sounds off Edit: You ask how people can have these character moments in hell, yet you have watched Helluva Boss

[@acesinger6092]

I filmed my reaction the day the episode came out and I'm still editing it. I've been pretty busy lately...

[@Asteriasnailpolish]

Hi Matthew, Ik you may not read this but I really want you to listen to Melanie Martinez’s new album portals and give your opinion about it sim sings I want you to listen to are: 1:death 2:void 3:evil 4: nymphology

[@SASTSimon]

13:38 he really just started talking right as the funniest line happened so he didnt hear it

[@blake.the.wolf1]

OMG I'm here within an hour KZbin actually worked for once!

[@Libra-rr4ur]

How did he know I was eating? lol 😂. I was eating a salad

[@pinkdolphin8188]

Let's goooo was waiting for this one