The Invader Zim Iceberg Explained

[@QuincyJones420]

Mark Hamill did not play Luke Skywalker.

[@Ge0man]

Huh?

[@wagslawg]

Huh?

[@thehoodedman4271]

huh

[@JustAPrinnyDood]

huh?

[@KudoRedfox]

Huh?

[@capsuleC0RP5E]

I willing to bet the Irkens being called Noyng’s was so that ZIM could be described as: “a Noyng.”

[@ZeroOmens]

Omg you just blew my mind. You're probably right!

[@thoughtfuldevil6069]

"Irk" also means annoyance. As in "this irks me."

[@fist-of-doom487]

Considering what Irk means, their race is literally just called Annoying.

[@MikeVonwolkenstein]

When I was a little kid, I thought bloody GIR was a creepypasta type thing since it’s appearance was done through elaborate Easter eggs that I didn’t know that not all are discovered They really hid it well from the nick executives. But, nonetheless. I really enjoyed the iceberg and topic. Awesome stuff like usual 🔥🔥

[@cerealeater803]

I still remember watching the clip about this year's ago, maybe around 2013

[@Salsa_Dip]

Pretty sure they sais nick knew and didn't care lol

[@emmajones6482]

jhonen vasquez is such an incredible artist. i own two directors cuts of JTHM (one hardback one paperback), a couple individual comics, and both sequels. i also have the squee squeeky toy! i hope to get it signed by him one day :)

[@emmajones6482]

oops not squee, spooky!

[@Spectra651]

1:11:31 During a special Twitch stream celebrating IZ's 20th anniversary in which he answered questions submitted to him by fans on Twitter, Jhonen Vasquez does, indeed, confirm what Rikki and Richard said about Tak appearing in Enter the Florpus, but he also provides a few additional details. Not only did he confirm that she was imprisoned in Moo Ping 10 and the ship had gone to break her out (apparently they tried to animate her shadow moving along the wall as she was escaping, but for whatever reason couldn't get it to look right), but there was supposed to be a post-credit scene a la the MCU where Dib is in bed and he hears a banging sound outside his window, and when he goes to check it out, he sees the broken down ship is lit up. Then one of the side pods blasts open and is kicked out from the inside, and Tak crawls out, having stowed away and hidden herself in the ship the entire time. This was apparently meant to set up a possible sequel, but Jhonen said the reason that idea was ultimately scrapped was because he didn't want to lock himself into doing just that story, since who knew how he'd feel about the idea a few years down the line. As for whether this alternate ending was actually animated, I unfortunately couldn't tell you. Honestly, what I wouldn't give for EtF to get the full Extended DVD/Blu-ray treatment, with an option to add in all the deleted scenes, plus commentary, storyboards, and a whole ton of extras.

[@Cosmicfallsr]

I ended up getting the House Box Set on Ebay for only around $250 about two years ago and it's still to this day my favorite collectible I own. They just dont make stuff like that anymore

[@VoidPlugger]

The thought of Johnny following any religion makes me feel like Jhonen in the clip where he says you’re watching the show wrong Nny has met both God and Satan (Señor Diablo) and has stated that meeting both of them was useless in his quest for answers

[@VoidPlugger]

(Also was anticipating this video since you announced it, absolutely worth the wait. Even with an hour and 40 minute video, at the end I still felt the feeling of “aw man, it’s over already?” Great stuff man c: )

[@mathieuleader8601]

you can really hear the anguish in Zim's line of shrieking Lawerence

[@artificialalien9597]

A worth it bit of trivia you missed was Rebecca Sugars old Invader ZIM fanart and (lost) fanfiction that later inspired the character Peridot and was granded a 'foreword' in 'the art of Invader ZIM' book :]

[@Stabproxi]

Did Rebecca ever say what was the story or theme of her IZ fanfiction?

[@artificialalien9597]

@@Stabproxi nope but i have heard rumours of it being Zim standing up to his Tallests and defending earth which again would make sense since she wrote peridot but I believe it could have just been a self insert fanfic of her ocs, based on her fanart

[@Stabproxi]

@@artificialalien9597 Thats cool, I heard she wrote ZaDr fanfics lol

[@zim8453]

Another thing about crispy dib is that zibstoilets video made in April 2021 popularized the meme and the version most people know about I'm pretty sure its also the version most Crispy Dib videos are based on

[@warpony-wq4ed]

Cool

[@Marverick1998]

When I first discovered Invader ZIM, I was a really little kid, like I had to have been 8 or 9, and this was around the time that the mall in my area still had arcade games in the cafe. I remember seeing a big arcade machine of a game where a group of Nickelodeon Characters rode around in Go-Karts. It couldn't have been the first two games listed here because The Loudhouse wasn't even in existence back then. I wish I could remember the game that it was. It might have actually been Nicktoons Nitro. I'm gonna look it up. Finally I may actually get to look back on the game that made a big mark in my childhood hahaha.

[@celebrityguest.9530]

the way i've been sorting laundry while doing this and picked up a gir tank top while you were talking about all the hot topic merch lmaoooo

[@RadikAlice]

That sounds rad tbh

[@BigLadStudios]

The most crazy part of this is learning that Minimoose only appeared in one episode of the show when I remember them so vividly.

[@redymedy]

im pretty sure that was the joke in the episode, they just say "minimoose, who was always here" and superimpose them on random clips

[@jeffhough7460]

I came across a copy of a book called squee about 20 years ago in high school written by one Johan Vasquez a collection of hilarious and dark comics I loved, then a girl who drew anime in high school asked to borrow it to draw some stuff... never saw it again... super sad

[@tVt2000]

Dude got mugged by the anime chick crying 😭

[@jeffhough7460]

​@tVt2000 man wasn't even cool lol, I STILL think about that book with tickle me hellmo.... I miss it so much

[@RandomKai27]

@1:10:11 I just learned about this today, but I firmly believe "Nyong" is pronounced like "annoying"...Zim is a Nyong...Zim annoys people. That was changed to Irken, because to "irk" someone is to annoy or bother them...Zim is Irken...Zim irks people.

[@Deceptisaur]

For It Feeds On Noodles, ZiM was supposed to have long fangs made from chopsticks.

[@crystalgemgirl731]

You know, it's funny, they had a problem with death, but one of their most popular shows was about a kid that was basically half dead.

[@sweetstarSC]

Who??

[@crystalgemgirl731]

@@sweetstarSC Danny Phantom.

[@jaygooba9997]

There are also references to invader zim in the Squee comics. Like there’s a drawing of zim in there somewhere I forget exactly where

[@ZeroOmens]

You're totally right! I believe Jhonen was in the early stages of developing Invader Zim when he decided to slip a Zim sketch inside of Squee. Could be wrong though, so don't quote me haha

[@superpaytonmars8852]

I do have to wonder if Zim screaming Laurence in reference to a robot is in itself a reference to Ratchet and Clank.

[@nocturne_imp2014]

God I remember the time Invader Zim started airing and watching it as a kid, still sad I learned about Invadercon what feels like a million years too late! same with most of the merch, I used to have a Gir plush pack back that was my favorite...till he disappeared and have a small Gir side bag that I still have now from 2006! still in great condition after all these years of using it! Btw love this video! such an entertaining fun and nostalgic video for me :D!

[@justincounts6001]

I love iceberg videos and Invader zim has a lot of questions and mysteries behind it One of my favorites (not sure if it's on the iceberg watching it 2 days after) is during the episode where dib sees the school counselor and you hear a guy in a really Disturbed scared voice saying help me coming through the air vents 😨 Always Disturbed me as a kid wondered what that was

[@loyomalley5861]

I think it’s great that the episodes being described in detail makes them sound even more horrific than when you watch them

[@spiderplant]

I actually had the House Box Set, and the DVD cases had these raised bits inside that were SUPER sharp and literally gouged the DVDs to the point of near-unreadability just from taking them out for the first time.

[@WilfredCthulu]

I'm surprised there wasn't an entry for Future Dib on here being a background character who just looks like an older Dib and was given that name. It became another whole speculation thing and they even had their own page on the wiki. Idk how it is now but man the invader zim wiki and just general base part of the fanbase had just the most stupid absurd baseless rumors and theories and such that all came from either no source or an offhand joke by the creators that blew up way too far lol. It makes all the rumors that surrounded the Luigi's Mansion beta look completely normal.

[@plix4348]

Best show of all time

[@cloud_9_studios641]

I love this, if it were me I would’ve added a small section we’re you discuss the online fan episodes, like a very well-made one , A very tall problem , it currently has two episodes on KZbin.

[@undyne1]

1:25:46 PASWG was heavily inspired by western cartoons, Invader Zim included. Explaining the unique art style for an anime and Chuck resembling GIR in his dog costume.

[@AGdesigns878]

I like the meme entry for the iceberg. You should do it for more iceberg vids

[@ZeroOmens]

Glad you liked it! I'll try to include it for future icebergs!

[@AGdesigns878]

@@ZeroOmens yes

[@mathieuleader8601]

Bitters being a bug makes her lovecraftian

[@PizzA_TimE]

I like to say Dib is Mr. Crocker’s son (Mr. Crocker is his real father) it’s a joke obviously

[@Deceptisaur]

Crocker never got laid. That's why he wanted the fairies so he could get his wish granted.

[@RadikAlice]

Funny how a joke theory makes more sense than a lot of the serious ones

[@Jack_Ministry6667]

I'm pretty surprised that this iceberg didn't cover Not Your Enemy. :)

[@ninjor1034]

Dunno if someone already commented on it but, it would be interesting to add the band MSI in one of these layers, as both Invader Zim and MSI are practically connected in a deep level. The Band´s music fits with the series´ feeling and not only that but also Vasquez and Jimmy "Urine", the band´s leader and creator, are said to be friends (Dont know if close friends or just casual friends). Also, Vasquez made the cover arts for MSI´s album "IF" (Both the Deluxe and Vinyl editions).

[@Dave_the_person]

I was only watching this to see if Jonny the homicidal maniac was mentioned and it was. Nice

[@beansfebreeze]

Honestly the most wild thing about this is that you've never heard of Zooey Deschanel (day-shen-el)

[@ZeroOmens]

Oh that's how you say it 😂 Yeah, I'm a bit uncultured in case you couldn't tell haha

[@beansfebreeze]

@@ZeroOmens no worries lol great vid tho

[@nbuha56]

Head cheese is a a bologna made from the head of the animal. I find it to be delicious. The randomness of this show is absolutely perfect. Just the right amount of "out there" combined with "of coarse in this cartoon universe". There will never be be a show as great.

[@breadboy7900]

This is the first time I finished a youtube video longer than an hour

[@ZeroOmens]

And the video you ended up finishing was ZeroOmens one? Wow, I'm actually a bit shocked 😅 I really hope you enjoyed it!

[@muffin8460]

Sup Zero, my phone is being repaired so i couldn’t say anything when the vid premiered but i did watch some of it on my TV. So now i’m gonna watch it fully and guessing from your other banger content…..i think this one’s gonna be 🔥🔥🔥🔥!. Keep it up with the bangers and just know that i’ll always support you.

[@ZeroOmens]

You're too kind!!!!! Thank you so much Muffin. I truly appreciate it. Really hope that you enjoy the video!!! 💙💙💙

[@argentin2306]

I actually am in a partial disagreement with you about Zim failing his mission, I would say it's a "yes and no" situation (talking about Situations, have you listened to Zim singing that song, The Situations?) I mainly say this because in one of the comics where Zim and Dib go Into The Future! We can see Earth is under Irken domination with Zim being its ruler and Dib was imprisoned until he died, while yes, past Zim came and wreck it all, Zim's "mission" was over and he came out as the winner, my headcanon on (my opinion, not something official) is that since all Empires eventually crumble, at some point the Irken Empire fell or was divided (whatever the reason) and their worlds broke free (at least most) from their Irken overlords and well, Earth had it quite easy since its the farthest planet known so they became independent from Irk and such and that's why we can see it inhabited by humans so long into the future

[@s8n8ataco]

The original version of the House Box was just the box, the bonus disc and the GIR figure since the 3 DVDs had been out for some time at that point. It was actually pretty ingenious.

[@loganwofford8452]

One of my favorite shows ever!

[@indecisive2insomniac610]

0:00 Introduction 0:46 Cast Cameos 4:00 Enter The Florpus 4:45 Hot Topic 5:26 The Medium Sized Book Of Invader Zim Script Vol 1: 6:11 Pilot 7:20 Bloody Gir 9:42 The Room With a Moose 10:52 Invader Con 12:32 Comics 13:33 What Does The G In GIR Stand For?

[@aeolus426]

the aliens from Abducted, are also in squee damn $200-500 for the box set? i got mine in good condition off ebay for $50. also turned out the seller lived near me so he just dropped it off.

[@KALane2007]

This is incredible :D

[@r4ve0x1de]

didnt dr membrane have some kind of irken tech in his home or am i remembering wrong?? also…. where yo ears at-/j

[@kevinrobles3203]

Hey zeroOmans can you phineas and ferb iceberg explained

[@Temmie_gaming]

I agree he should

[@ZeroOmens]

Seems like there is a very high demand for one....maybe I should start watching the show.

[@AM_KIWIWIWIE]

WHOOO INAVDER ZIM IN 2023!!

[@zimfan56]

Gaz is goth I don’t care what changes jhonen made

[@shaamex2]

26:34 invader zim's full oirgins but remade by fanmade animation.

[@PrisPrivate]

Im gunna sing The Doom Song now! Doom doom doom doom doom, doom doom do DOOM, DOOOM doom do-doom, DOOM do-doom doom doooom, doom doom dooom, do-do-DOOOM! (6 months later) Doom doom doo doom doom, DOOMY-DOOMY-DOOM, doom do do DOOM, Do do DOOM, doomy-doomy-doomy, Doom doom doom THE END

[@msmediocrekaden5041]

This might be false because I found it on Wikipedia (which is oh-so accurate as we all know) But apparently, in Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, one of Nny's voices was going to be a tapeworm named Scolex as well.

[@ab0ve8cl0uds2]

best show ever

[@pogggaming4470]

45:52 I legit thought he was going to punch him

[@proudnerd9982]

Super late here, but I can actually (kinda) confirm a Johnny the Homicidal Maniac reference. According to “The Art of Invader Zim,” an art book by Chris McDonnell chronicling IZ’s history up through the movie with interviews from Jhonen and co, one monster from Halloween Spooktacular of Spooky Doom is confirmed to be a nod to Johnny.

[@Life.can.be.smelly.]

This show and courge the cowardly dog, really scared me as a kid,

[@emmota7717]

Banger alert!!

[@Nanachi0000]

3:01 Roman Dirge makes his own stuff, you guys should check out Lenore the cute little dead girl, it's a pretty good comic series. He's made some other stuff as well.

[@MySqueezingArm]

Courage the Cowardly Dog iceberg?

[@ZeroOmens]

That one's coming up very soon!

[@MySqueezingArm]

@@ZeroOmens Fuck yeah dude!

[@LuichiTaco]

Thank you youtube for this awesome video

[@jeffhough7460]

I have a theory on why the irkans are scared of moose, they revear tall members of their species and a moose is nearly 12 foot tall

[@knotsoangelic]

45:13 i had this video saved to my phone for the LONGEST time waaaay before i got into the show. that’s how much of a reach it had. Also the “i’m adding this to my CRINGE COMPILATION!” did as well

[@DerpySloth]

such a shame these episodes were scrapped some of them sound like they would’ve been the best in the series

[@GamingSpider115]

Wooo excited

[@wa1t_______what]

lmao the only reason i knew about iz in the first place was cause i found the last comic sitting lonley at a comic shop 'not too far' (aka about an hour cause there's none any closer than that) from me kinda sad to know i got into it with the last issue

[@25usd94]

Was not expecting Ron Jeremy

[@sandybrown728]

Dib is secretly an alien

[@imagine-n8d]

I didn't expect bloody gir to be so early in the Iceberg

[@somerandombozoonline8580]

5:15 I ordered those shoes on the website

[@25usd94]

We are all Keith.

[@karkatvantas7820]

I have a family member who has the House Box set I'll take a look at it but it's been 4 years since I've seen it but I knew it was so cool

[@bronx9]

How is this already 2 weeks ago I remember this saying 34 minutes ago😵‍💫

[@stayunknown17]

wait zim is alien????

[@curlypalweiu]

My favorite comment

[@meikobot2]

...

[@somedude4432]

I read John and I gotta say, WHY DID NICK HIRE THIS GUY

[@Daisythepage]

57:31 I mean I can see the appeal because most of the people shipping this were like young teens on tumblr, ffdotnet, ao3, and other sites. But if you think about it like in the sense of the show and not a usually severely altered version of the world made by somone’s fanfic it doesn’t make sense and is very creepy and gross imo No shade to anyone who may have written fanfic when they were teens about it though we all had a terrible awful middle-early highschool schooler phase When I was a middle schooler my favorite fics were where they slowly became freind’s for some reason. (I’m starting college now)

[@EmberMcLain87]

how to describe death with nickelodeon. Disney do what Nick wont. also as per the tall not being tall sounds like it may have taken inspiration from the odd world series. there the Glukkon are the big wig's who appear very tall, but are actually just short with a massive head.

[@manicstatic370]

They look a lot more Asian American than anything similar to Mexican

[@COW879]

delves

[@kinnelyuwu5771]

56:00 give me ptsd to 2020 why don't you

[@pInKpUrPlEgUrL]

1:25:33 I LOVE CHUCK LMAO!

[@Thatonedrater]

My fav nick show tbh

[@theotakux5959]

I wish I knew what happened to my House Boxset.

[@Guyinthehat]

Do you have any plans to make a Venue Bros iceberg

[@ZeroOmens]

100%! I just wanted to wait for the movie to drop before I started working on it.

[@Guyinthehat]

@@ZeroOmens awesome

[@imbluedubbadee]

38:22 Netflix subtitles are wrong quite a bit to be fair 😂 sometimes hilariously so

[@alfred2744]

4:18 i just said 'Kevin Mannatee' tbh

[@nazishhussain2712]

Thank you knowing the real ending

[@LilPieceOfHeaven6]

21:56 How did you know I was washing dishes 😨

[@FryObsessed]

Having gir as my notfi just going bedobedobedobee

[@muzaknerd]

love yah

[@twotamatos]

Yah I ended up figuring out that all the scrapped episodes strung together the main story of the movie

[@Gir43]

The fact that this is an hour long-

[@originalkingdomhearts]

I got my box house for 60 dollars with out the gir figure.

[@ZeroOmens]

That's a really good deal!

[@AcidAroma]

Yeah I’m not getting that the Membranes are Mexican, like no offense but not a tiny bit of accent or Spanish? Like maybe their mother could have been but Dib is basically Jhonen Vasquez himself who was born in Cali but has Mexican / Venezuelan heritage.

[@Diabeanie]

In your what?! 1:31:44

[@tickvoid9946]

Funny how I knew everything except that Dib was a Mexican...

[@koopaboy6661]

1:32:23 The Backrooms?

[@WoahBrotherMan]

43:47😊😊

[@joshua.-927]

Head cheese is pig head meat.

[@temtea6605]

Man, It'z Kinda Sad I Knew 90% Of This Thankz To My Younger Self'z Cringey Invader Zim Phase.

[@ChannelQuiVivian]

ah shit

[@obeseperson]

I remember almost getting the invader zim house set. I was pretty young, and it was very cheap, but my family wouldn’t let me bid more than like 25 dollars. It sold for like 30. I can’t lie I’m annoyed to this day

[@2diefor]

I wish Nny and Devi made a appearance in Invader Zim