Reacting to *Fallout* Episode 7

[@frothyjazz7425]

"It constantly flips between being the most traumatic thing ever, and being hilarious, and I never know what to feel." The perfect description of the Fallout games.

[@evilwelshman]

I feel Maximus' motivation is explained by the *_BIG METAL BOX_* theory. Basically, all he wants is to feel safe. It all started with the big bomb and he hid in the fridge to survive. Since that *_BIG METAL BOX_* , he's been constantly searching for the next *_BIG METAL BOX_* to help him feel safe. After the fridge, his focus shifted to the Brotherhood, when he saw the knight and their power armor - which at the end of the day, is ultimately just fancy *_BIG METAL BOX_* . And now, it's shifted to the Vault - the biggest *_BIG METAL BOX_* of them all. 😁😁

[@Scyth0r]

Yeah, his main obstacle seems to be that he's always a victim of circumstance, and can't/won't take control. He keeps being forced to make choices in response to things, not directing his own life.

[@bigyeticane]

@@Scyth0r I think you are right about Maximus' character at the moment, and I think that the showrunners want us to know this about him right now too.

[@kitharley6159]

Steph was playing the ditzy blonde...except, you know, right after she got the fork in the eye and then mowed down a bunch of the raiders with a machine gun.

[@samuelbishop3316]

A small hint she is not as she seems.

[@DavidBrown-ly6lp]

and was not opposed to offing the raiders

[@Generic_Man]

13:26 TFW you rewatch the show and realize, in episode 2, he was trying to sell "a serum to make you grow an entirely new foot" to Wilzig and Lucy as they left Filly.

[@beardedgeek973]

They have captured the feel of the game 100% with this show. It is exceptionally creepy, scary, disgusting and absurdist funny at all times.

[@pyrofan80]

Spot on. I can only hope they keep it going for season 2

[@eschiedler]

While most people noticed one cameo in this episode, the other one is Erik Estrada, the star of the US TV show Chips, who plays the father in the cold open.

[@folcotook3049]

Have to be older (or into late 70s/early 80s pop culture) to catch that one. #AmOld

[@incantrix1337]

The star of My Name Is Earl

[@eschiedler]

You're both imaginative and insightful reactors, thanks for doing this series.

[@Russelshackleford]

Not all vaults are run by scientists, that was just the one vault under the hospital.

[@notthestatusquo7683]

23:15 And yet... It's sooooo much better when you've played all the games and can pick up on all the subtle references and nods.

[@bobturwilliger37]

My favorite part of these has been guessing what you're reacting to with total shock and horror in the quick 10 second clip at the start😆

[@jeffperdue2804]

The foot? I like to guess too😅

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

They really let Lucy go with a severance package 😂

[@greywarden5513]

10:23 She actually has Incredible luck with Strangers, yeah her “husband” tried to kill her…but she gained Maximus, who’s been saving her since they met😅

[@russellward4624]

The Goul wasn't exactly a great stranger either.

[@greywarden5513]

@@russellward4624 Will Ziggs was though lol it all balances out

[@sonosoloio]

the opening scene of this episode, with Erik Estrada (from CHiPs), is very similar to that of the villain's introduction in the 1966 film "the good, the bad and the ugly".

[@RaptorNX01]

So, it wasn't in the edit, but the opening shots of Erik Estrada and the other guy "farming lead". the music playing was another rendition of the fallout theme. also the armor they were wearing is a perfectly done recreation of the "Ranger" armor from New Vegas, infact, its the same one shown on the cover and menu art for the game. AND something that i haven't seen anyone call out in a reaction, the exterior of the shack they go into, is a perfect, one to one recreation of shacks you find all across fallout 3 and new vegas (esp new vegas). armor is one thing, but thats a whole new level of dedication for me. I just thought it was so cool they did that.

[@senorelroboto2]

I recommend the Legend of Vox Machina as another series to watch. Different genre, (animated sword and sorcery), but like Fallout the show deftly switches between the absurd and the serious; moments of hilarity and poignantly touching. It's based on a Dungeons and Dragons campaign that friends put together, and the players voice their characters in the show. Also like Fallout the show does from the video game, it distills a lot of what D&D games feel like and bringsnit to the screen. If you liked the D&D movie, you'll like Vox Machina.

[@arsewynd]

Vault four was probably the best place lucy went to and, I like you fell into the "trap" of thinking they were evil. Of course Max as usual does not think first before acting. IMO Norm did not poison the prisoners, he was clearly surprised. It was probably Betty and/or Steph , the prisoners were no longer a needed distraction. They will see 32 again during the triannual trade. Love the direct game reference when Norm hacks the computer, the exact mini game from the game. You can catch more on rewatch, in episode two the "doctor" offers to cure Wizigs foot, imagine how that would have changed the story.

[@theaikidoka]

Well, it's a trap inasmuch as the show is trying hard to make you believe they are so that the joke is funnier when they aren't. Falling for it is kind of the point.

[@Lledra]

I've said it before but I'll say it again, omgosh I am LOVING your reaction to this show~ Super excited to see you get through the rest~ Love hearing your thoughts! Keep on Keeping On, Ladies, and thank you so much for doing what you do!!

[@jordancazzell5169]

At 22:32 whenever there's a quiet sound we don't always know what to expect yet.

[@jmsmys13ify]

Maximus is honest when he's not lying.

[@MickeyStartraveller]

yeah, very honest after 2-10 workdays :)

[@chanman4rings]

Are we sure they wrote the role for Fred? I wouldn't be surprised if they just found him out there listening to fiddle music

[@mikedignum1868]

I don't think the Chicken Doctor didn't turn Thadeus into a Ghoul but gave him a version of F.E.V. wich may turn him into a mutant.

[@bigyeticane]

Thanks Ladies! You two are fun to watch, especially when reacting to this series. I swear that the vibe of Fallout is right up your alley when it comes to weirdness factor, storytelling, and the things I see you two enjoying in other content. 🙂

[@ccthomas]

Wow. Stella's comments about it feeling like all of the storytelling is leading up to the end of the world, even though it already happened, immediately made me think of Chernobyl and the realization that this is exactly what made that show extremely gripping as well.

[@russellward4624]

12:14 just call him Chikenlover lol

[@kevenpinder7025]

When Thaddeus got hit by the arrow, a drone should have whizzed in and given him a pamphlet, "Now that You're a Ghoul,...Orientation."

[@neptunusrex5195]

I like Fred Armisen’s character, I like to think that he’s not so much a character but that he’s really just playing himself. Starting a pirate radio station with obscure playlists and content, like I could totally see that as just Fred being Fred 😅 if the apocalypse were to happen in real life I could totally see Fred just spinning records in the middle of nowhere to his hearts content 😂

[@RaptorNX01]

its also a reference to a small segment of fans of fallout 3 (and i think 4 as well) that were very vocal in their hatred for some of the radio stations that played just classical music. if i'm not mistaken there was even some woman in fallout 3 who had her own little radio station with a very limited range that was supposed to be just her playing a violin and there was a quest attached to her. and some hated it with a passion.

[@jeffperdue2804]

When I was first telling people to check out the show, I always said just have fun with it. Don't take it so seriously, it's based on a video game so it has a lot video game logic. It's fun to see non gamers get into the lore and have fun with the shows world

[@cameirusisu1024]

flips from absolutely horrific to laugh out loud funny....yep thats fallout for ya.

[@smavtmb2196]

These reactions are awesome. Can't wait till the season finale.

[@kd6558]

Cant wait to see you both react to the season finale

[@100Companions]

great discussions, enjoying watching with y'all

[@neptunusrex5195]

The next episode is great yall are gonna love it. It gets super crazy but it’s sooo good.

[@AztecConsulting]

When he reached for the gun, he stopped being an innocent.

[@jokester3076]

Thaddeus might be infected with a strain of FEV, which is worse than turning Ghoul.

[@ray24051]

This is such a fun show I cannot wait for season 2!

[@richardyoung3462]

The apocalypse...where cockroaches and hipsters are the ultimate survivors 🤯

[@evilwelshman]

7:35 The dog didn't do anything?! The dog was literally trying to nibble Thaddeus' toe off!! _THE DANGLY ONE!!_ 😂😂

[@Bunny_Aoife]

well, he knows that the mashed potatoes are a little bit better... he does know a bit

[@ircjesselee]

I hate when my toe dangles like that.

[@ObserverAmanda]

It is so odd that they waited until the seventh out of eight episodes to have an episode where you are actually supposed to be rooting for a character (technically characters since they are pushing a pairing).

[@andrewwardell3402]

If you enjoy a series that transitions you from disliking a character to liking them (and vice versa), you may want to try Babylon 5. It's older Science Fiction that really holds up (4 seasons of 5 were excellent, 5th was meh).

[@charleshartley9597]

Agreed, amazing show, but honestly for most reaction channels I think the episode count is too high. Still, it's worth it.

[@shep4life]

Almost finished with the season

[@TheGundamsword]

Literally everything that's been happening for the last few episodes has been building to the next episode. And it's a doozy

[@Flipcrash]

after you watch the last episode and look up Vault experiments from fallout lore and react to it in the reaction video. just reading some of them and how crazy some are insane

[@RaptorNX01]

"The Storyteller"'s fallout lore series is excellent as well. may he RIP

[@luciaarnaotorrego6852]

Loved your reaction as always. You should check out society of the snow. It's a great movie and I would love to hear what you have to say about that one. If you do watch it I recommend the original language with subtitles, the acting was amazing

[@aaronmahinay7777]

I can't wait to see your reaction to the season finale 🤐

[@kevenpinder7025]

Interestingly, Vault 31 is the only one with Muzak.

[@jjkcharlie]

You guys should play the games, seriously, you'd like them.

[@waltdistel716]

actually first? :) great episode!

[@philipturner9087]

Vault 4 is weird but harmless quickly quant

[@gambitm7480]

❤

[@WheresWaldo05]

There are a few hour long complete fallout vault lores where they go through and tell you about each and every vault ever mentioned in any fallout game and what was going on in each. They are amazing. And i wish this show had gone way off the deep end in that direction before ever going up top to the wasteland. At least for season 1. Which is why i prefer the show Silo more.

[@KevinFlaherty-v2q]

I'm not sure if you are aware of the movie "The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly" but it'd definitely be a nod, and the question is which is which?

[@greywarden5513]

Maximus’ thought process: Lose: Oysters from vault 4 😌… Gain: Lucy’s canned Tuna 😳…

[@michaelhoward142]

A character who grabs a gun with the obvious intention to use it against you is hardly innocent. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

[@mentormachado4601]

Great react 🎉🎉, please watch the one piece live action someday

[@tanelviil9149]

Hi !!! before Halloween month is over react to THE CROW 1994 and SILENT HILL 2006

[@shawn7257]

Ask and you shall receive. You'll get alot of the answers you're looking for very soon.

[@CCCowboy]

🙂

[@ssjtapion]

❤❤❤

[@CrashCraftLabs]

lol max: dialog skip, engage combat protocols

[@rustyshackleford3862]

not a ghoul, super mutant

[@marcuswilliams7888]

I dunno, becoming a ghoul in this universe doesnt sound so bad. Your lifespan is drastically extended. You become more resistant to damage, radiation has no effect on you anymore etc. You would have to deal with the bigotry and intolerance of non ghouls hating and fearing you, but you really could continue to live a relatively normal life.

[@3rdOption-l9t]

🤔In high level fiction, there's the interwoven plot lines, character development, action, & humor. There's also critical meta: [5:08] "I'm not a Kǿm-yew-nist, Mr. Howard. That's just a dirty word they use to describe people who aren't insane." 🤨 👉Talking over, and missing, the most impactful lines. Sigh. Yes. This series is sometimes absurdly funny. 😂👍 Yes. This series is sometimes morbidly horrifying. 🍽🧟‍♂👈😱 But. It is also _deep_ . 😲🌃🌌 👉 And this reaction, today, class, is a textbook example of how you ignore the forest by focusing on a couple of majestic, wonderful trees. 🌳😋😄🌲 🌎 🙈🙈

[@stephenhumphreys9149]

Maybe. But they are reactors. Not watchers. They HAVE to have a certain amount of talk and back-and-forth - what's the point of just watching two people quietly watching a show? A lot of people seem to complain about reactors actually reacting to what they're watching, it's a very odd mindset.

[@3rdOption-l9t]

@@stephenhumphreys9149 👉 ⏸ The pause button invalidates everything in your comment.

[@ObserverAmanda]

​@@stephenhumphreys9149Thank you. So many don't get how reaction channels are supposed to function or believe they should be exactly like other reaction channels they watch. Honestly, I don't get why they attract so many people that think they are entitled to talk down to them while telling them how to run their channel. I get that fans like certain lines, but just because they find something "the most impactful" does not mean that others do as well. I have heard the lines some are complaining about them missing, but most are expected in the story and similar things have been said in other media so they are not that impressive even if nice for the story. I just wish they realized that everyone that watches something does not have to have the same feelings they do.

[@senorelroboto2]

This comment has very strong iam14andthisisdeep energy

[@3rdOption-l9t]

@@senorelroboto2 _ZOMG_ ! What a sick burn! I feel so baaaad now. 😏

[@bdbko]

👍😃🥰

[@MickeyStartraveller]

Don't forget that all this is based on "game logic"! Try to imagine every person as a game character, so all that dumb stuff starts making sense :)

[@beldin2987]

Yeah, like casually talking to a guy while pointing with a gun on him 😂🤣

[@mikegilgenbach4840]

Innocent character? Rufus went for his gun. If he stood down, he would have lived and could get his revenge later.

[@martinbraun4753]

Please give the Star Trek franchise a chance on this channel.

[@ivanalmendras6974]

Please do The reaction of Alien Romulus !!!

[@Boringunguy]

While I usually enjoy commentary, the constant talking over the entire episode was a bit much. They miss a lot of key points because of this. But whatever.

[@WheresWaldo05]

Stella has a boyfriend? Over the past several years even going back to white noise, she better not have been single and ignored my advances. Cause that is utter b.s. if she did.

[@snarkysquirrel]

what in the entitled incel bullshit is this? she doesn't owe you anything. and you are clearly the embodiment of a red flag. stop.

[@beldin2987]

I must say, i really love the show, but here for example the whole "cult thing" just makes no sense at all beside just tricking the viewer into believe for a while that some people are evil even though they don't. And thats not the only time they do something like that. Or can somebody give me a good reason for the strange culty behaviour ?

[@JDCheng]

“Strange, culty behavior” has always been a part of Fallout lore. Heck, a major faction from the games they haven’t shown in this series is the “Children of Atom” - cultists who actually worship the radiation bathing the post-nuclear world they live in.

[@Scyth0r]

If you think about it, Moldaver seems to have a theme. Her old-world 'meeting' that Cooper attended also had overtones that seemed like a cult of personality. When you combine the end of the world, a charasmatic leader and yet another personal disaster with the destruction of Shady Sands, I think going over the deep end isn't unrealistic.

[@beldin2987]

@@Scyth0r Yeah, i didn't wanted to talk about her already because evil spoilers.

[@beldin2987]

@@JDCheng Ok, i never played the games. So eerything there is often simply "culty" just because its more fun that way ? 😂🤣We need a "Goosey Cult", i just really loved how the cyclops guy constantly named her like that.

[@JDCheng]

@@beldin2987 hey, think of it this way: we have cults now, despite our world not being blown to bits. This game's culty stuff is what happens when the normal social structures of the world are blown away

[@chasingbirds3073]

You two should do a little less talking and a little more listening while they're speaking. I love your dialogue, but it's annoying when you talk over something I want you to hear. FFS.

[@BenjaminCase-wl5is]

let people watch the show how they want. they’re obviously still following

[@lzniR]

Ffs? Something isnt going how you wanted it to go? Well that sucks, Youre not the main character that you think you are.

[@jollygoodfellow3957]

You're supposed to see the show first before the reaction. Or are you using these videos as pseudo piracy?

[@jeffperdue2804]

Keep talking, that's what I watch reactions for

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

In my opinion, the best lines the whole season were Norm (of all people) telling Chet "You're a coward", and Chet replying "We all are Norm, that's why we live in a vault." It was like a mike-drop moment that other reactors noted and reacted to. Unfortunately, these two were chatting away and missed it. It happens. They're important lines because their character arcs are going to take them both from cowards to likely heroes.