Punch Out! [Two Best Friends Play]

Fatalities during WVBA matches were not uncommon, nor considered undesirable. Fighters were often former criminals, midgets or thrill-seeking celebrities, eager to seek fortune or infamy in boxing's darkest corner. Blood, injury or outright dismemberment were the primary commodity of the WVBA, with the actual outcome of the matches being largely irrelevant. The title itself was less of a symbol of achievement and more of a grisly cenotaph of fallen wastrels. So common were fatalities that often title exchanges were held between fighters who had never held it, due to perpetuated vacancies.
Some more clever fighters were able to survive this gauntlet of superhuman dwarves and rose-eating national stereotypes by "throwing" every match. These boxers bordered upon the showmanship of professional wrestling, more than the bloodsport mockeries of the WVBA. Rather than risking death, or handing it out, a well-played dive for the crowd sufficed to earn them a tin can of heated beans and a fresh pair of fingerless gloves for the road. A win for these professional jobbers was a dark stain upon their careers. Pitting two jobbers against one another in a match made for a poor show, but would sometimes result in some of the WVBA's most memorable matches. One such opening bout would begin with both boxers spontaneously being TKOed upon hearing the round one bell, and would ultimately end in a judge-ruled decision to release a lion into the ring to finish one of them off. The lion was unfortunately killed in both fighters' haste to force their heads past one another into the animal's maw, resulting in the death of all three by suffocation.
Little is understood about the WVBA, especially by those that run it. It is said the organization was begun in the 19th century when a farmer was gored to death by a bull wearing a boxing glove on one horn. Today it is run primarily out of a closet in an elementary school in Than Hao by a complicated system of gerbil wheels and cogs that no one can actually remember constructing nor maintaining. Payments are issued by check, all found blowing in the wind into their recipients' faces, from an unknown origin; all signed with a single, illegible red scrawl.

[@Kevinofrepublic]

I like the idea of Rosalina giving her number to Pat because hes angry. It makes me happy

[@erainmartinez8175]

Same here

[@andrewrobotbuilder]

I just can't get over how amazing you made Rosalina look here. Insanely gorgeous.

[@SagittariusAyy]

I know, right? Best waifu

[@MSUHitman]

gallantmon8 Lucina? Rise?

[@ThatOneGuy0006]

Andrew Micallef Rosalina is always gorgeous. You have to work hard to maker her not hot as shit.

[@Dude-vq3oe]

Agreed.

[@hiruyabebaw807]

peach lookin good too

[@bvanbove]

Plague and his scary yet completely true animal facts...classic.

[@orsonzedd]

Still looking for a source on the gay giraffe lion thing

[@nickONtheNET332]

"I FEEL SO PUMPED I BEAT UP THAT OLD PERSON"- pat 2011

[@zillafire101]

Who the hell would let Kenshiro in a fucking boxing ring. It's not even fair.

[@Beriorn]

zillafire101 They let a gorilla into a ring to fight a tiny man who's only a fraction of the gorilla's size and weight. The WVBA stopped giving a shit about fair play a LONG time ago.

[@zillafire101]

Beriorn True, though one shouldn't beat up an old man before they fight Kenshiro. It never ends well.

[@RevolutionCPT]

+zillafire101 Better question: Who the hell would stop him if Kenshiro decided he wanted to be in the ring?

[@zillafire101]

+RevolutionCPT Maybe...Raoh? If he was still alive?

[@whitesnowwarrior]

You clearly never seen the alternate fist of the north star starring kenshiro kasumi.

[@SilentDragonite149]

The coffin says "Reserved for Mario's Hopes and Dreams." "...What a baby..."

[@ninjawraith17]

0:37-0:43 Peach: *inner monologue* "Oh my GOD, he's RIGHT!!!" *Sobs* Rosalina: *Inner monologue* "Hmmm a man unafraid to tell it like it is..."

[@z-v-x8324]

Kenshiro: hmmm I could use some good punching bags

[@Mazetism]

God damn I love your Peach and Rosalina (Especially Rosalina)

[@Dakuu75]

Plague should have his own show on animal planet... but, at night like the way adult swim exists on cartoon network.

[@Alexplosion35]

Plague, you're the biology teacher we always wanted, but never deserved.

[@CaptainCarnivore]

HNK is a strange anime that doesn't really follow any of the normal tropes, because for the majority of the early show, the main character is the most competent person ever. All the way up to Toki, nobody stands a chance against Ken, not even his brother, Jagi, or his nemesis/former best friend, Shin. He's able to dispatch everybody single-handedly with absolutely no problem. In fact, the first person to ever be able to stand up to him in a fair fight is Rei, who ends up being his friend and fighting partner. The first few seasons are basically a super-serious version of One-Punch Man.

[@Frikiman_H]

Captain Carnivore In fact, HnK's plot is more akin to epic poetry, like the Odyssey and the Iliad. Kenshiro is really like a classic hero. He's an outstanding human with few to no flaws, but he's not a god nevertheless. Even though he succeeds in all his battles (defeating every tyrant that pops up) he has experienced personal sufferings that make him more human (like the loss of Yuria, Toki, Rei and... almost everyone, really). HnK is not a story in which the protagonist gets stronger (even though small parts of the story focus on that), he is incredibly powerful to begin with. Therefore, the relationship he has with the viewers is not so much as someone they can relate to, but as someone they aspire to be like. In fact, even the series itself seems to acknowledge all this. In the second part, the elder from Mamiya's village carves in a cave images of Kenshiro, his friends, and his enemies. It's like they're hinting that the post-apocalyptic society is going to build its artistic canon around Kenshiro's journey.

[@Sapnotaj]

Frikiman Yes. I love how by the end of the first season it is actually Raoh, the main antagonist, that goes onto a quest to get stronger, after being beat up by the main character.

[@JackgarPrime]

+Captain Carnivore The thing that's fun about the early parts of Fist of the North Star aren't wondering "Oh no, how is Ken going to get out of this predicament?", it's wondering "Oh man, how badly is he going to fuck up the new bad guy of the week? And how ironic will the death be?"

[@tomhill3248]

And it's great.

[@OrderedChaos010]

They were already dead.

[@GriffGalore]

Dammit Plague! I spent way too much time pausing the video and laughing at what those horrifying fact signs say!

[@KAPTAINmORGANnWo4eva]

Pat would yell at Peach, considering how she laughed at him blowing up in Mario Kart.

[@Hucky008]

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Omae wa mo, Shindeiru.

[@Brutalyte616]

I prefer this version: _Violets are Blue,_ _Roses are Red;_ *_You are already dead._*

[@TrueUnderDawgGaming]

I love all the signs in the background with secret facts about animal sex (especially how they are hidden).

[@WeeklyTubeShow2]

Thanks for the link, man!

[@balthazarnielsen6424]

Heres one single like for you, man

[@tylerdamelondragon]

Smack me with ur dangLang

[@JackHarlowComboMeal]

Jesus fucking Christ, Plague, I'm crying here.

[@ceresbane]

oh god dem princesses so good.

[@DanDaManOU812]

I used to think the animal kingdom was a beautiful thing, but it turns out it's just a ruse so it can put something in me.

[@RyomaHoshi22]

"Yeah sure pops go in for another one"

[@googleygareth]

Every time, every single time I re-watch this, I lose my shit at 0:23

[@XhunterDragon96]

Pat is so fucking mad

[@jakes.2919]

You should animate this bit.

[@jacksonbowns1087]

"Omae wa mou shindeiru." Gotta leave a like for Ken.

[@dingusispingus5987]

It’s been 5 years but I feel obligated to say “*KEEEEEENN*” 15 times in my highest voice ever.

[@ImmaLittlePip]

Dude you have a talent on making women look 10/10

[@jojo19001]

thanks for clearing up the WVBA Plague

[@takashi0100]

"I'm gonna take his walker and just... SHIT ALL OVER HIM WITH IT!!" Little Mac's face made me absolutely lose it.

[@ThePablo3188]

the horror lol

[@dualmaster2222]

takashi0100 little mac is horrified.

[@Brutalyte616]

If you look closely, you can see the shit landing in his mouth.

[@JacobVonRoker]

"There's orphans tonight!"

[@rimosabysswalker3206]

sooo Rosalina has the hots for pat ?

[@YinDragon665]

Well, he could give her a Pat down, if you know what I mean.

[@lunarranger5756]

YinDragon665 heheh... I see what you did there...

[@TEHORANGEAVENGER]

She'll be surfing on lava, if you know what I mean.

[@GodOfTheeGames]

TEHORANGEAVENGER NEHEHEHEHE.........

[@Shauny-gw2dg]

Don't tell Woolie.

[@ryanizcool3370]

The glory days.

[@S.AgentGadriel7369]

Well, looks like Pat will get his shot with Rosalina after all.

[@JJA8020]

"funds cash because speech is dog beds." Truly, the wisdom of the Captions knows no bounds.

[@orphendraco666]

lmao I practically shat myself laughing so hard when I saw the sign that said "male squids fire sperm bullets at females in drive-by rape shootings"

[@AnthonyMtheGamerArtist]

WVBA = World Video Boxing Association

[@Brutalyte616]

Plague really captured Pat's essence with this.

[@tubbymanification]

Dude... I totally wanna see people from Fist of the North Star duke it out with one of the Joestars! The hypest showdown to see who reigns supreme: The "ORAORAORA" of Star Platinum versus the "ATATATATATATA" of Kenshiro!

[@sorry3333]

There is going to be a game soon-ish where they will have Lots of Japanese anime stars,Such as Kenshiro,Raoh,Goku,Dio,Joseph (I think) And stuff like that. Its so hype i cant belive it

[@tubbymanification]

Yeah, It's called J-Stars Victory Vs. I've seen a couple of KZbinrs do some gameplay videos of it, though it hasn't been localized yet. It looks pretty good, especially the lineup goes so fare as to include characters from Ruronin Kenshin and even Bobobo-Bobo-BoBo.

[@sorry3333]

just looked up and sadly it doesnt have Jotaro,only Joseph and Jonathan,oh well,i guess it'd be kinda Hard to fight against Stands....Though kenshiro wouldnt give two fucks about it.

[@harakiriartist]

Nau'j Melekith Jotaro and Dio are going to be DLC :D

[@sorry3333]

Milanguy1999 That is Awesome in many levels.

[@PureMetalDragon]

You know what's weird. When I searched for this video, I typed Plague of Gripes two best friends play in the search bar. Now the 2 first results were Plague's videoes, but the third and forth were How to stop watching porn and How to stop watching porn 2. No comment

[@lylatfox4]

John Jones whats that girl in your avatar licking

[@ikkuhishikawa7982]

@@nicouniqo950 Redminus?

[@tomhill3248]

@@nicouniqo950 No Plague, don't listen to your fans. Continue to blue ball them until their testicles explode.

[@mebsplays]

Oh Plague... Never change.

[@nickfields5752]

I have never loved an animation so much. You sir are fantastic.

[@danielparsons2800]

That bit where Matt punches that guy's face apart kills me every time.

[@DeltaD36]

God damn it, Plague. Just fucking make porn already and become the next ZONE.

[@maddeninggamer]

You will never get into Rosalina, Matt. Never, Never Ever

[@Manufan-og1xg]

You can't see her, but that's Tina streaking across the screen at the end.

[@phantomshotgun]

i just realized little mac looks like markiplier

[@idklolzors]

Dammit now I can't unsee it.

[@_ArmIa]

HEllo everyone, my name's MMMMMMARKiplier and today I'm going to BEAT the SHIT out of an old MAN in order to become the CHAMPion of the Women's Vietnam Bitch Army!"

[@HsienKoMeiLingFormerYANG]

Arab B*tch Woman Army's:

[@exodosthesoulbanish]

Rosalina is a classy lady.

[@Dakuu75]

First time I watched this: Hilarious, entertaining and pleasant Second time I watched it, (and paused to read all the billboards): Completely satisfied my misplaced curiosity and completely scared me for the rest of my life with what I'm sure are all completely real and true facts of nature that I wish I could un-read. thanks a lot plague... for casting a shadow on youtube that will never go away to which countless innocence will inevitably flock to on a daily basis. *thumbs up* I respect you and your work sir.

[@CidTheGargoyle]

I love Mortician Mario.

[@petergriscom3431]

That squid fact makes white ink in Splatoon all the more forbidden.

[@jamg25]

0:14 I don't know why, but the way Matt asks 'Why the fuck's Mario here again?' alonside the facial expression, makes me laugh so fucking hard.

[@MrBurgmund]

"Just beat the shit out of that old man, He knew what he was getting in for." Best part of the animation imo.

[@MasterNecrosis]

I'm curious. What does plague do in his daily life? He goes off the grid it seems but also knows some weird/obscure/disturbing fact about animals...

[@Xocists]

***** Close. He lives alone in a remote compound in the middle of nowhere. The entire compund is self-sustaining, hence the farm. When he's not tending to the farm, animating weird shit, or pestering people about creepy animal facts, he's building an elaborate wall around his compound. This wall is very large already, but still he builds upon it. Making it taller, making it sturdier, placing traps along it. Constantly expanding and improving upon it, effectively turning his compound into a fortress. The wall isn't there to keep livestock in. Nor is it used to keep out trespassers, intruders, burglars, titans or solicitors. According to my research, the wall is designed specifically to withstand an attack from the most dreaded of all of Plague's enemies: sheep.

[@MasterNecrosis]

Xocists I thought his worst enemy was ducks? *shrug* I probably need to watch more things, but he doesn't seem like the kind of person to reveal much about himself...

[@jurifanfiction3341]

plague you have truly captured the image that the creators of punch out envisioned many eons ago. gods work,truly

[@ThePerrperr]

those fucking crowd signs

[@YouSoSpice]

That was glorious, Plague. You can decide the destiny now.

[@kamrulas]

Omae wa Mo! Shindeiru!!

[@ShimyIa1]

Pat is fucking shouting at the top of his lungs here holey shit. There is no big hint of sarcasm there just pure shouting. I love it.

[@j0hnnyblade]

YOU WA SHOCK!

[@yourpalray9922]

Cool picture.

[@genoman3]

...Praise the Sun!

[@combativeThinker]

\[T]/

[@Nekufan1000000]

The signs in the background are amazing.

[@WeeklyTubeShow2]

By the way, I like the way you write.

[@Zekaz_Nohea]

all those comments about peach make so much more sense since the buying of the boots

[@laggy3099]

Now I want Kenshiro for Smash.

[@fodxp]

+Fat6amer YES! This needs to happen.

[@notoriousjester2593]

+Fodxp hatesgoogle no... unless of course you wanna see the exploded heads of Mario and kirby

[@fodxp]

Notorious Jester Now Kenshiro must be confirmed for the next Smash Bros.! I want to see heads 'splode all day, every day!

[@notoriousjester2593]

+Fodxp hatesgoogle you... I like your style...

[@Uroste]

smash is good but... KENSHIRO TO MORTAL KOMBAAAAAT!!!

[@matthewfrye6061]

Thank you Plague for introducing me to Fist of the North Star with your glorious Kenshiro.

[@roastbeef4918]

This always cheers me up! Especially when this meat prison becomes more than I care to bare.

[@BlueScarabGuy]

Man, I have a whole lot of newfound appreciation for this video now that I've noticed those signs in the backround. Jeez.

[@serviceplot]

Pat feels so high energy compared to now.

[@codafett]

I gotta tell you Plague, these vids make me really wish for a Matt and Pat animated series.

[@benbreuer4966]

Thanks for the animal facts Eli.

[@Virefly]

Plague needs to do Pats ''You didn't win'' from Super best friends brawl episode.

[@erudito94]

My second favorite after Tour Guide Nixon.

[@tombailey8395]

Plague you're the best. These videos always bring back the best memories. The bloopers from this episode is one of the funniest single videos I think I've ever seen TBF put out.

[@RBizzle707]

Pat looks like a ginger TotalBiscuit.

[@TheGreatMondello]

So, if Matt and Pat ever take Plague with them to a wrestling match, will Plague bring a fat stack of disconcerting animal facts to hold up for the cameras to educate the folks at home about the wonders of the animal kingdom? I hope so.

[@Juouikl]

R.I.P Chyna

[@gekisou]

The Kenshiro moment makes this even MORE worth it.

[@KenanVonKaiser]

That Is My Wife Rosalina!

[@MrMillionDub]

I can't help but wonder if the internet corrupted Plague or if Plague corrupted the internet.

[@Malodious199]

I've upgraded to 1080p. Plague I love you even more. Please get weirder for all of our sakes! xD

[@nananamamana3591]

"PEACH BUYS EXPENSIVE SHIT!" - Man maried to Peach

[@janedoe7425]

0:42 girls love it when you are mean to them

[@Gento70]

But you know what? They like it more when you're mean to the girls right next to them.

[@zacisthedude1074]

The walker bit still cracks me up to this day

[@mipera]

This is funny as shit but who else feels sad for the little old kids? I mean look at those faces. :(

[@monochromedevil7172]

NO ONE feels bad.

[@joshuapiersol8974]

I felt bad for them...

[@joshuapiersol8974]

***** how is that considered being no one?

[@joshuapiersol8974]

***** :/

[@Dedric_Price]

This video was both highly entertaining, and educational. Thanks for doing the impossible, Plague!!

[@MetalGearRexPilot]

0:43 Yes.

[@PlagueOfGripes]

The ending used to have a slightly different version of the song, which WAS synced. Thanks to youtube pouting and stomping its feet about usage rights, I had to use another one. Rest assured I didn't forget. Also it's in the annotations, but check out Dub of the North Star at WeeklyTubeShow's channel!

[@necros04]

you wa shock!

[@ddeathshade]

Ai de sora ga ochitekuru.

[@IMDRanged]

Hilarious! Awesome! 1:53 That Demon Pat "P" logo kicks ass.

[@maxmega42]

Just like my Chinese cartoons

[@travismontgomery1897]

*I have learned so many disturbingly helpful things from this video.*

[@SonicTheHedgehog0222]

Hokuto Hyakuretsu ken!

[@NagikunX]

Omg his expression when Rosalina gives him her number.

[@gir2195]

Why does Plague draw the hottest women?

[@BurlyBobb]

Probably my favorite animation so far. You're getting noticeably better at animating and man is it great. The detail of Pat's rage made me pause and watch it frame by frame. You should do something to make it so we can pay you to make these cause shit, this shits top quality.

[@hoodcollector]

ooohhh shit ..the TBFP should be honored that they got fucked up by fist of the north star !!! but they wont ..cause their butt nerds..kenshirooooo...

[@Sylverias]

God that Rosalina is so damn hot.

[@alcatrazthatguyontheintern1465]

I'm...not proud of myself for this but, I more than agreed to tat statement...

[@GogglesVonAwesome]

One: This was great. Two: The description was great. Please keep being great.

[@doomzillaX25]

2:21 You are already dead.

[@JJA8020]

This is basically the plot to the sixth Rocky movie.

[@4tahlulz4]

Rosalina is way hotter than Peach.

[@wlkrtxtnger69]

Plague's videos are bot entertaining and educational.

[@reubenmcguinness2508]

Mario is Johnny sins

[@Zappa_boi]

Who?

[@kenneth2tv3]

I love how pat is dressed as Jim Cornet