S2E19: Toph's Actor Reacts To Avatar: The Last Airbender | 'The Guru' Reaction

[@davidapodaca6307]

Toph invented a whole new style of bending purely out of spite

[@AustinSamson1999]

This is the level of petty I aspire to be in my life 😭🙌 Toph really said NOBODY tells me what to do… not even the rules of the universe 🤣💀 GOAT 🐐😤👏

[@cpehansen21]

Which is the most Toph thing ever 😂😂

[@joegoodman8213]

Well, it was also to escape capture, which she was already trying to do. Those two dunderheads just arrogantly nudged her to a new level of awesome.

[@hasicazulatv2078]

"You may think youre the greatest earth bender but even you cant bend metal" Toph: "and i took that personally"

[@cloudy_._vibez8362]

Find a guy who would choose you over cosmic energy, find a guy like Aang.

[@johnbowen5220]

I like that Katara was literally saying "let me go" when Aang was trying to let her go

[@_RiverWizard_]

Petition for greer to start her own channel and film a series of watching ATLA for the first time, I really enjoyed her commentary

[@michaelamostly]

she's amazing!

[@alexiaNBC]

This episode cements Toph as the first Metalbender and the greatest Earthbender ever. 💚💚💚

[@wtimmins]

I personally consider her the best bender in all of Avatar.

[@AustinSamson1999]

THE GOAT 🐐😤👏 No debate after this she’s at the TOP of the list. Creating a subtype puts you in the Bending hall of fame automatically but this also PROVES there’s NEVER been anyone who’s had the level of connection/ understanding she has with earth and there hasn’t been since INCLUDING past avatars. Her seismic sense in LOK could see across the PLANET and she could mentally bend effortlessly. There are some amazingly talented earthbenders in the franchise who have phenomenal skill or unique abilities and could definitely go 1v1 with her Like Bumi, Yun, Zhianzhu, Bolin and Kuvira but at the end of the day she edges them all out due to being strong EVERYWHERE, being able to sense earth/metal even if it’s not touching the ground and her insanely OP seismic sense. Power, speed, precision, adaptability, MULTIPLE sub bending types… oh yeah and this was all done when she was TWELVE! 😳In her prime she’d be SIGNIFICANTLY stronger than in the show and the best ever seen. Can’t WAIT to see her pop off in the Adult Gaang movie being made! 😭🙌

[@michaelamostly]

absolutely 🪨🦾🦾🦾

[@Corey313]

Toph definitely became the best bender after learning how to metalbend she's definitely my favorite bender

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Seeing Toph's seismic sense working overtime as the Guru explains metal is simply refined and purified earth was absolutely metal...pun intended. Such an incredible moment of the series. The word pathik (पथिक) means a traveler or guide in Sanskrit and can also refer to "knowing the way or path". Regarding the hands, the changing hand positions used by Aang while opening the chakras are actual positions used in real life, called mudrās, to open the chakras while meditating. The colors of Aang's visions for each of his chakras mirror the colors traditionally associated with the corresponding chakras, red for the first (lowest), orange for the second (second lowest), yellow for the third (third lowest), through to purple, which is the same order in which they are arranged in the visible spectrum. When Aang leaves the Guru for Katara, that was based off a scene from The Empire Strikes Back when Luke leaves Yoda after seeing a vision of Leia and the others in trouble despite Yoda telling him that this Jedi training must be finished before he leaves. Initially concerned about how the episode would be received, Bryan Konietzko would later learn from friends of his, who worked as professional yoga and meditation instructors, that they used the lessons imparted in the episode with their own students

[@Kaimusic0]

TOPH METALBENDING IS THE COLDEST MOMENT IN ANIMATED HISTORY.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

So the Eastern Air Temple was inspired by Angkor Wat in Cambodia which is a huge temple complex originally built as a Hindu temple during the 12th century but gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the century. When it comes to design in the show, yes it is mentioned in the official The Art of the Animated Series artbook that the creators did vacations and took lots of pictures before working on the seasons. For Book 2, they went to China in early 2005 and besides inspiration from the Forbidden City and Great Wall of China, their tour guide showed them an architectural park which helped big time as it showcased a vast array of Chinese architectural styles from a variety of ethnicities and eras. For Book 3, Konietzko took his own vacation to Iceland, for the simultaneous purposes of fulfilling his dream of visiting the ruggedly beautiful country and capturing the distinctly violent landscapes of the country to use for designing the Fire Nation. Of the thousands of Iceland location photos Konietzko took, three are shown. One shows the Gullfoss waterfall, which became the basis for the waterfall Sokka and Piandao visit. Another is of Viti, a crater lake that visually inspired the look of the pool Team Avatar rest in prior to their first encounter with Combustion Man.

[@TheLastLivinGameCube]

To answer your question at 14:22, the hand gestures that Aang makes in this episode are actual meditation hand positions. The chakras in this episode are based off of the 7 Buddhist chakras in real life, and each hand position that Aang makes corresponds with their respective chakra.

[@92jwiener]

After having seen the whole show multiple times, this is probably my favorite episode. I love the guru and the scenes with him and Aang in particular.

[@ThisIsMyFullName]

Katara is Aang's center, she's his moral compass, she's the one who grounds him, she's Yin to Aang's Yang. I can imagine how difficult that is to let go.

[@Rheanala]

This is amazing !! I love actors who appreciate and love the work they do , it’s so fun to know u still have avatar in ur heart ❤❤❤❤

[@michaelamostly]

always! 💚💚💚

[@wombat5334]

neat guest! Ms Greer really should watch the series, sounds like she'll love it :) And great as always ms Murphy!

[@michaelamostly]

thank you! 💚💚

[@GwydionAE]

Greer was a lot of fun! The fact that this was her intro to Zuko specifically is honestly hilarious, though. XD

[@kidchameleon9572]

This is a great episode. There’s so much that happens, and you feel tense for everything that is going to happen. I also think the whole chakras lesson part and Aang not learning to let go plays well into his character, and metal bending is pretty cool. But I’ve always saw this episode as only the first part, I’m ready for the conclusion.

[@alexiaNBC]

Can't help but see Empire Strikes Back in this episode.

[@kidchameleon9572]

Yeah, I’ve always got that vibe as well. I feel like avatar is just nickelodeons Star Wars.

[@McManthony21]

The two guys trapped in the metal box totally die in there. They will never forget Toph for sure.

[@damesayo4656]

They won't. Creators wrote that they were found and let out by strangers.

[@gelibeanz_]

Thankyou so much for doing this series!!! Genuinely I wanted to be able to casually see you doing vids and it’s happening!!! Much love, you’re amazing🥹❤️

[@AustinSamson1999]

This episode proves why Tophs the GOAT full stop 🐐😤👏 out of THOUSANDS of generations worth of EarthBenders perfecting the techniques and skills Toph by the age TWELVE had a deeper understanding and connection to her element than EVER seen before, even by past AVATARS 😳 not only could she detect earth in soemthing that nobody could ever sense before but she single handily REVOLUTIONIZED the entirety of earth bending culture with this new ability. With all her feats ESPECIALLY the ones in Korra there’s nobody that surpasses her 🤷🏻‍♂️I can’t WAIT for the adult Gaang movie so we can see Toph in her prime wrecking people 😭🙌 I REALLY wish Michaela was still her voice tho NGL 💀

[@TheLastLivinGameCube]

Avatar chakras = real chakras: Earth Chakra = Root Chakra Water Chakra = Sacral Chakra Fire Chakra = Solar Plexus Chakra Air Chakra = Heart Chakra Sound Chakra = Throat Chakra Light Chakra = Third-Eye Chakra Thought Chakra = Crown Chakra It is believed that there are other chakras that go beyond these seven, but you cannot open them until opening all 7 of these first.

[@BookloversPQB4]

6:34 fury pathik is iconic “chakras chakras get your chakra sandwiches”

[@BookloversPQB4]

13:35 hearing someone describe Aang and katara’s relationship to someone new to atla is so cute 🥰

[@coltchan7380]

Toph’s most badass moment.

[@RedBlitzen]

Here's the thing, Toph IS the Greatest Earthbender in the World. Bar none. (That we know of so far.) Bumi is probably the most POWERFUL Earthbender alive, but that's not the same thing at all. As the crowning achievement, the PHD, the defining proof of Toph's self declared title, she BENT METAL! Some context. As I understand it, ever since the invention of metal, an event which occurred in this world hundreds to THOUSANDS of years ago, there has never been a single recorded instance of a Metalbender. Not even in myth and legend. It became a bane to Earthbenders. It was, no, it IS their garlic, their holy water, their silver bullet. You want to beat an Earthbender? Step 1, surround them with metal. Step 2, celebrate. Check out the Earthbender prison from Book 1. Then Toph comes along. This punk kid who has secretly become a Master level Earthbender at what, age 12!? Not only that, but she's blind, and compensates by constantly using an Earthbending technique that to this day we have only seen Badger-Moles (the ORIGINAL Earthbenders may I remind you), her, and her students use. She sees through the Earth itself. Which makes her Master level abilities all the more potent. And she uses it even while asleep?! For that alone she could walk away with the title of Greatest Earthbender of all time. Maybe. Then she BENDS METAL! She takes the Bane of Earthbenders, and turns it into one of their greatest weapons! This is the equivalent of a vampire not only becoming immune to sunlight, but also getting sunlight superpowers! Until the end of Earthbending itself, this will never be forgotten. There will always be at least a few Earthbenders who can turn the bane into their greatest strength. Because a little sheltered blind girl was stubborn, strong, and talented enough to do the impossible. And then taught others to do the same. You bet your bottom dollar she's the Greated Earthbender of All Time.

[@The_Bi-polar_Express]

Toph is my favorite character, so OP and such a snarky attitude.

[@Ya_Boi_Oscar_]

18:27 ‘I AM THE GREATEST EARTHBENDER IN THE WORLD!’ Too cool!

[@artchic528]

And don’t you two dunder heads forget it!!!!

[@mrsirqb1793]

That’s incredible! Toph's Metalbending. I didn't know she could do that. 💚👍🏻

[@nitromiyazaki]

I still like the theory people came up with for the final chakra that Aang needed to unlock. Yes, he needs to let go of attachment to enter the Avatar State, but the thing is, many Avatars had families and children. The theory is that while you do need to learn to let go to enter the state, you also need to remember your love for your family to return from the avatar state. That’s what people theorize is the key trigger for entering and exiting the Avatar State. Letting go and then remembering your love for others. It honestly makes way too much sense, so it always stuck as a very plausible theory.

[@zepherrah5593]

it also makes a lot of sense because katara is able to calm aang down when he finds out gyatso died, and also when she grabs his hand when toph tells him which sandbender took appa

[@JNDReacts]

11:46 That’s actually how I found out you were doing these, because someone commented it on a different channel’s first time reaction video! It really is as close as you can get to experiencing the show for the first time all over again!

[@BookloversPQB4]

They should’ve made the tea “red-blooded nephew” an actual tea on the jasmine dragon menu that is inspired by Zuko

[@aldofebrian5424]

This series is just so comfy i love it!

[@Therealmaxwilson]

This episode meant so much to me when i was younger especially the representation of emotions and connection with the mind. We are limited by our own barriers. Also when my mom passed i watched this episode and the heart chakra part got me, my love was reborn in the form of my wonderful husband and i still tear up to this day. In a good way.

[@keegs1163]

It amazes me about all your friends that hardly know about avatar. If i was the greatest earthbender i would scream it from the roof tops :D

[@BlackMercura]

Yes Greer do watch it from the beginning! You will most certainly not be disappointed but rather blown away ;) See you again in book 3

[@elianwolfert3879]

A ride that goes through the chakras!

[@sosleepy3333]

Just seen you, and Dante are gonna be at Kansas City Comic-con in a couple months! Would have already been excited to get an autograph years ago, but now even more excited with the overall ATLA hype right now with the live-action show!❤

[@BookloversPQB4]

Some cute Aang quotes bc why not “why would I forget about katara? I-I love her!” “Why would I choose cosmic energy over katara?” Aaaaaaah I love him 😍

[@CoolMan1_SonicAndOtherStuff]

I had no idea metal had some earth on it until I saw toph metalbending for the first time. 😅

[@michaelamostly]

yesss! turns out she's educational

[@eduardo_alam]

I just have to mention that Azula, even though she is very mean and "evil" her story I think is very tragic too. She always got the feeling that her mother didn't loved her as much as she loved Suko. And eventually she also gets a trust issue, because she only use fear to have people around. I mean lets not forget that both siblings (Zuko & Azula) have grown up in a very trouble house hold. Saludos de México.

[@idzbbyboy]

To be honest I randomly came across this page.... I had two close friends take their lives and its been tough. Love that this is(you) original Toph. We used to watch when it was on jich around the time when Appa(apa?) Was stolen... not sure where I'm going with this but it makes me feel good seeing the comments of all of us relating. Also also my fave ep. Was the the uncle iroh ba sing seh. Either. Way it's been tough. I. Sorry

[@themysteriousoa4466]

Fun fact: The scene where Aang runs off to save his friends, is similar to that of Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back after leaving Yoda to save his friends!

[@JNDReacts]

15:03 Not the Sandra Diaz-Twine reference! Toph is actually a lot like Sandra now that I think about it. Is Greer watching The Traitors on Peacock?

[@sankalpakharel5755]

Tulsi, also known as holy basil or Ocimum sanctum, is a medicinal herb that is native to India. It is part of the mint family and has over 150 varieties worldwide. Tulsi is sacred in Hindu tradition and is considered an earthly representation of the goddess Tulasi. Tulsi is often used in Ayurvedic and Siddha medical systems

[@lu-sv7bx]

She mastered at least one chakra herself

[@CFC7452]

I love you so much! You are my favorite character in the show❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pedrobaldo2045]

Toph ... ! You Rule.

[@rakhyboateng5371]

The queen is back! Hey jessie

[@Miraculous4u]

Wait im so far behind....lol i remember watching the first 2 videos of season 1 you posted, i was too caught up with revision i didnt know you are already on season 2, i gotta catch up! Prob gonna re-watch each episode then watch your reactions right after :)

[@BookloversPQB4]

Not sure if it’s in this episode, and it just didn’t make it to the vid, but k love the scene that’s like: Hakoda: the rest of you men, get ready for battle (I think) Sokka: what about me? Hakoda: didn’t you hear me? I said “the rest of you men, get ready for battle” ❤❤❤❤ 🥰

[@Delostacia]

I am currently drinking a Chamomile Honey Vanilla tea. It's relaxing. Need relaxing for this week. Aang leaving to save Katara is very similar to Empire Strikes Back Luke leaving his training to save his friends. Metalbending Toph, rawr. I could see her in a metal band afterwards headbanging on the drums.

[@Sag.240]

One of the best episodes!!

[@matthewgillies7509]

My only attempt at a Mentalist/Psychic Reading went only slightly better than Sokka's in the TV show. A friend of mine took me into the place at a fair, and the lady working took one look at me and said, "get out." My friend stayed for a bit and chatted, paid for the reading, and later told me that I was immediately perceived by the mystic as "closed off", and otherwise unreadable. Other personality tests by career counsellors and even some analysis by someone who specialized in hand writing interpretation, determined that I was "wildly contradictory" in displayed aptitude, interests, and personality. One person even complained I broke her test, the first in 30 years to do so! But it isn't all weirdness like that. I took up meditation in grade seven to make me more "Zen" around my annoying siblings, and some of the techniques I learned continue to help today. Such as messing with nurses and doctors in appointments, by radically altering my vital signs.

[@janiyarenee9304]

My favorite episode….👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Terra234]

I love watching you it makes my day 😊❤️

[@BookloversPQB4]

18:59 I hate when Sokka thinks his dad isn’t proud of him. Like why? Why would anyone ever think that this guy’s a disappointment, he is amazing, and the fact he worries his dad will be ashamed of him is sad 😢 I love Sokka ❤

[@lilbill15]

So I think we can all agree that those guys died in that box👀😂😅

[@8bitnespunk]

There's a Toph moment I love deep in Legend of Korra where she says her daughters are alright but never really got metal bending all that well. Lin and Suyin are in their own right World Class metal benders, but I have no trouble believing even as an old lady Toph is still the Worlds greatest Earth and Metal bender

[@Destradamose]

Known her for 17 years. Still hasnt watches the show she is still defined by.

[@ajlittle4073]

Alright I Knew Azula Was Expecting The Dai Li To Deliver The Message To Long Feng But From The She Reacted Near The End I’m Pretty Sure She Wasn’t Expecting To Be Dragged To Long Feng In The Middle Of The Night

[@JNDReacts]

16:14 yeah I don’t think Guru Pathik did the best job of explaining what he meant. Aang clearly took it as having to let go of Katara forever, but obviously based on what we know of the future, he only has to learn to let her go temporarily, for the duration he’s in the Avatar state. It’s like, let the love flow downstream, and then it’ll swim back upstream like a salmon.

[@TheFireMonkey]

I just saw a thing dealing with the landscapes [I have an interest in the topic as I'm an artist who does a lot of landscapes] and many of the landscapes draw in Avatar are loosely based on real places that had the right feel.

[@aevenova9780]

Idk why katara was worried by seeing iroh. They fought together at the north pole and helped save the water tribe. He is very clearly an ally.

[@noemiedepatie3987]

I think its maybe the fact he is associate with Zuko and who knows if he can be trusted even if he fought with them in the North Pole

[@nikgokuhil]

Even if he helped, its because he was smart enough to see that fire nation needs ocean too and the spirit was too great of thing than human squabbles. But he was still from enemy nation

[@potitishogun2961997]

Let's not forget, it's ZUKO she saw, too. This guy had her mother's necklace and used it to lure Aang, he fought her at the North Pole to kidnap Aang, he threw fire at her when she offered to help Iroh with his injury... the guy is clearly hostile towards her 'xD And Iroh is so calm around him. That would give off bad vibes, if you didn't know them XD And Katara does NOT know them on a personal level, other than that brief moment of Iroh calling out Zhao on his recklessness (put mildly) that would suggest Iroh has a moral compass.

[@nemapara01]

Yes; do it. The whole book 3

[@lightskintomahawk8491]

you're such a fan girl its so cool

[@BookloversPQB4]

New Zuko ❤❤❤❤ yay! 2:15

[@MrNerdosaurus]

I am here, for Greer.

[@BookloversPQB4]

“It’s not, it’s the real deal” 😙🤌 perfect line. “I am the greatest earthbender in the world. Don’t you two dunderheads forget it” 😂

[@tss3393]

9:43 Or should we say her Flameo Hotman!? 😁

[@richardsaid973]

Toph is so goated for this moment, also 16:25 I don't know if I agree with that either ngl but if I was religious or spiritual then I would because its basically saying that these earthly things are good but is not the ultimate goal and you can be attached but not too attached or magnetic to earthly things and feelings. Be attached by strings not by magnets I guess. But as a naturalist you wouldn't believe there is anything beyond the physical world nor would spiritual practices do ANY good beyond having some placebo effect so although the advice might not be bad even for a naturalist it just wouldn't be fundamentally true just tentatively based on the person aka case by case overriding what you think is spiritual or human nature when in reality its subjective

[@BookloversPQB4]

Aang be like: saving the world… or… katara? I think imma choose saaaaa-Katara. But you can save her, if you just be patient and wait a minute or 2, she’ll be fine 😭😭

[@Tall_Loaf37]

Aang just needed to realize that he’s allowed to love Katara and all of that but that his job and greater role as the avatar took precedence

[@AnthonyHologounis96]

Let’s do it

[@dumpster_fire_sloth]

You should definitely bring Greer back

[@aliennowa]

The very interesting thing is that metal bending is not really metal bending, it's still basically connecting to the rock elements in the metal. It's not a new for of bending, but rather Toph connecting deeper into the element. That's why is seen how Korra cannot bend platinum, since it is so pure it has no earth in it. Same goes for blood bending. They are not really bending blood, they just connect deep into the water molecules in the blood. I love that their abilities stay pure and have an explanation, rather than a new power that came out of nowhere.

[@Puckett.]

The Guru is a weird first episode to watch. The gaang is all split up and the guru scenes feels so unique for this show. Zuko is extremely different from his usual self. She probably thinks Zuko is such a nice positive happy go lucky guy if this is your only context.

[@FrancisR420]

Love the new co host

[@KataraWatertribe.]

We need the cabbage merchant shirt back michaela...

[@themovienexd]

bo greer love you melon lord

[@andrew6061]

1:53 A true BLIND react with a person who played a BLIND character lol....😮‍💨 i know bad joke 😊

[@alexanderhay7358]

you really do strike ne as an azula,,, edit: around 16:50 does she stay bad...? heheheheh

[@BookloversPQB4]

19:56 this part was always sus, k never believed it. (Ok, maybe for a bit, but zuko was too happy for uncle for it NOT to be real)

[@spencernaugle]

Since you're reacting to the show with that set of Tea, I didn't want to annoy you with this idea, but maybe if you Don't want to watch it after book 2, maybe you can do it after you finish the show. Would you react to the "Lost episode" of Avatar "Escape from the Spirit World" that was included on the DVD set?

[@SammyxSweetheart.02]

18:26

[@BonzoDrummer]

Wish I had a quarter for every time a zoomer said, "It's giving."

[@danielthjuegos6586]

💚

[@alexanderwiles2003]

you misunderstand t detachment chakra a bit. its about being able to let go not fully being detached to everything. you can have attachments but you must be capable of letting go of them also

[@BookloversPQB4]

15:55 I wanna see her reaction 😂 honestly, not as amazing of a reaction as I expected 😅

[@halfdeadfish]

I think Aang should have seen the whole Gaang in his vision instead of just Katara. The Guru said the Air nomads’ love for him has been replaced by new love. The air nomads were his family, so the new love should be his new family, not just his romantic love interest. Just my opinion though

[@fabianluiz7806]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIirqWV_ibCni8k I believe the inspiration for the Guru came from the same place that inspired the closing theme of every episode

[@HunterPrimeVA]

Would you be able to get one of the other original cast for a guest?

[@erict6276]

Greer was great

[@BookloversPQB4]

16:27 why did Azula happen to hear all the important stuff? 😭😭

[@daytonapeanut]

Aang letting go of Katara doesn't neccessarily mean that he can't have a romantic relationship with her. It means that as the avatar he can't let her come between him and his duties. If it ever comes down to it, he must be willing to let her go in order to protect the world.

[@Valiant.Unicorn]

So whats up with this tea collection, is this something we can buy?

[@carbonphantom1]

what's funny is that as an adult you now sound like grey delisle

[@Lasanga95]

Wow i am early

[@hemmojito]

FirsToph Nice one

[@Hanneth]

Honestly Michaela, I'd trust you to do better with the Disney theme parks than the complete idiots that are in charge right now. Attendance is way down because of multiple factors. They are making some of the same mistakes that were made in the 80s. As park attendance drops, they raise the price, causing attendance to drop more, so they raise the price more. Accounting logic, or to those of us with common sense, pure stupidity! Iger when he came back as CEO even said that they'd raised prices too much, and what did he do? He raised them more. They are cutting maintenance and janitorial staff, making the parks not as clean. Which would have Walt turning over in his gave, also making more people not want to go. They are modifying rides and things people love in the parks and costumes to be woke... I mean "socially more acceptable". Making people further, not want to go. Also Nickelodeon has worked with Disney in the past.

[@Wico90YT]

My Cabbages!

[@Exatrillon]

is andrew coming on