The Bizarre Lore of Goldfish Crackers

[@therealchoopo]

So it turns out there’s actually like 11 seasons of Finn & Friends I just combined a few more of them than I thought so uhhhh oopsie daisies

[@astroalex420]

It's no biggie the video was fire🔥🔥

[@venust9806]

💀💀

[@raininghail4049]

I’m so curious as to how you got so much information and didn’t notice this haha… I can’t imagine the research / viewing needed!

[@innertuber4049]

I can't believe you would betray me like this

[@404RBTCS]

You should’ve talked about the absolutely insane Goldfish Crackers wiki

[@mitchellc5832]

"there's only 5 established characters within the first 2 seasons, and gilbert's my 8th favorite. In the friendship sandwich, he's the cement" the best line ever

[@LavaCreeperPeople]

The Bizarre Lore of Goldfish Crackers

[@username5155]

@@LavaCreeperPeopleyes, that is what the video is called

[@lrgogo1517]

That's *two lines*

[@compitalc]

@@username5155 ha, get it? Cause it’s a CADDY JOKE-

[@rewenemp]

You sure did write out what you heard smh

[@AlecComes]

Thanks for shouting out my goldfish video, that was so nice of you! and yes I completely agree Gilbert sucks, finally someone else agrees.

[@Anonymouseyoutuber]

A fellow man of culture

[@paleolithicmanofthecave]

As somebody named Gilbert, I can confirm this cracker is a disgrace to our name.

[@rowan404]

Supposedly, the girl fish who kissed Gilbert was a kid’s OC who won a Goldfish OC contest. The OC was specified to have a crush on Gilbert and they went with it.

[@ODSTWhiteout]

That’s rad

[@aidoll3692]

Iconic

[@callmeanon660]

I wonder where that kid is now

[@mastersonhigh1117]

I remember when they ran that contest, my sister and I both made goldfish for the competition and were disappointed when our fish lost to a goldfish that looked so generic lol

[@tropigo6095]

Her name is Candace I read

[@maakkaas]

THANK YOU! When I was a kid I was so invested in the finn and friends storyline and would shush people during the commercials lol. I was always so excited when a new commercial would air. I'm allergic to goldfish

[@SuperFlashDriver]

"When I was a kid I was so invested in the finn and friends storyline and would shush people during the commercials lol." Well I had a TV in the basement that I could watch any channel I liked while my parents had TV upstairs in the living room/bedroom.... "I'm allergic to goldfish" That is so unfortunate man...I tend to be more of an animal crackers person, that's what used to be stuffed in my lunchbox back in the early 2000s. Unfortunately they ended up discontinuing those sometime in 2008 after I graduated 5th grade....Sucks but at least goldfish crackers still exist, whereas animal crackers, not so much.

[@gailwind3795]

May I interest you and another lore video for the snack that smiles back? It's by Athena P. It's a lot of fun. You should check it out.

[@ducksongfans]

Sounds miserable being allergic, I'm addicted at this point to the flavor blasted

[@burster8357]

same omg

[@AthenaPOfficial]

"HE SURVIVED THE FLAVOR BLASTING OF 2005" is probably one of the best things that's ever been said in a video. If there is EVER a reboot you, me and Alec have to have an avengers endgame moment and collab and talk about it and cry probably

[@imabellwoo]

Yooo Athena! I love your vids, you and choopo are my favorite theorists

[@IShy2]

Hmm, for a minute I thought he was ripping you off

[@samsanimationcorner3820]

I want that on a T-Shirt "2005 Flavor Blast Survivor" or something.

[@nica7049]

Yes, please collab (Love your videos by the way)

[@Mal.Vid.13]

You, Choopo, Alec, and MatPat (he made a video on Goldfish crackers) should collab

[@Jazkal-V420]

Athena P is one of a few individuals who have analysed the commercials. You have become one such individual. Thank you.

[@connorbeith3232]

Athena's is better because she proposed Gilbert X I.Q.

[@Creative_Zombie]

These two I think could make a great ummm what’s the thing called where they work on vids together? Anyways I think there styles are very similar plus there content of covering obscure things makes them work well. Idk maybe I’m wrong, but it would be cool

[@lamechial]

@@Creative_Zombie Collab?

[@Creative_Zombie]

@@lamechial yes that word! XD

[@Scarfysmom]

All hail Athena P

[@nocturne_imp2014]

I love these bizarre lore of basically anything, my attention span can actually stay focused for once ngl These videos make me happy and are fun watching before going to bed

[@FoxBlocksHere]

After all these years of seeing those commercials, I somehow never put it together that there's a continuous story with actual lore. I think I have a lot more respect for them now!

[@TheMarketableJackFrost]

The lore doesn’t stop. Next thing you know Chips Ahoy cookies have lore

[@rotisseriepossum]

they do!

[@Leo-ok3uj]

@@rotisseriepossum What in the hell!?!?!

[@AYAKXSHI]

@@Leo-ok3ujcheez its,twix,Reece’s,butter fingers n several other food brands have crazy things out there especially the commercials

[@nica7049]

Please give me Chips Ahoy lore

[@Mal.Vid.13]

@thatonegirlthatlikesylveonbut the chips have some flex

[@kaydenthereo]

Never thought goldfish crackers could have a bizzare of a lore

[@LavaCreeperPeople]

I also Never thought goldfish crackers could have a bizarre of a lore

[@Joeh_]

I also Never thought goldfish crackers could have a bizzare of a lore

[@cyberpupplays]

I also Never thought goldfish crackers could have a bizarre of a lore

[@Sxdbrooked]

I also Never thought goldfish crackers could have a bizarre of a lore

[@BombBird11]

I also Never thought goldfish crackers could have a bizarre of a lore

[@camwoodstock]

so uh fun fact: there was a full on goldfish central website once upon a time. only have a vague memory of it but viscerally recall anytime you went to the front page there was a flash application that'd say "Welcome to Goldfish Central". and that is baked and flavor blasted into my psyche.

[@theactingfantasy]

My only vague memory of that website is a music video about Swimmington. I just remember the voice going “E-e-esquire”.

[@thetwitchywitchy]

“that is baked and flavor blasted into my psyche” 😂

[@thetwitchywitchy]

@@theactingfantasyOH MY GOD I REMEMBER THIS!!!!

[@gavinwilson5324]

You should do a video on the lore of Lucky Charms. I remember their website used to have a whole interactive series of videos and games showing how the mascot character used the different marshmallow shapes for magical abilities. I barely remember any of the story, but it was certainly bizarre. I think there have also been a number of different arcs over the years.

[@RenownRecluse]

9:34 does ANYONE else remember when goldfish had a contest for kids to submit their own drawings of their own original goldfish character?? I swear it took ages for the results to come in but this goldfish with the ribbon was the winner! choopo please give us an update I can't find anything else on this

[@gr33ngirlsea]

Someone above said that the fish that kisses Gilbert was the winner. I guess the child who created it, wrote it to have a crush on Gilbert!

[@chadgorosaurus4898]

When a damn goldfish has more character development than 90% of all main characters:

[@Erdnuahsyek]

Choopo deserves 1 million subs, a genius.

[@kaylaharrap2992]

I cried, ate goldfishes and watched this video at 3am… made me feel better thanks choopo

[@astroalex420]

I love the bizarre lore series u got going on

[@brennaw.3345]

Real life words that came out of my actual mouth not even a week ago were “I wish somebody would do a video essay on the Goldfish Lore”, and now here you are…

[@histy7284]

I remember seeing a couple of these ads in the mornings watcing Nick, Cartoon Network, Boomerang (maybe) Hasbro, most mornings before going to school. The goldfish cracker ads are the ONLY ads I appreciate even to this day (and the older pop tart ads). Every ad except the pop tart and goldfish cracker ads I will actually watch.

[@doorbox788]

we need a goldfish full length feature film

[@EmberOakSquids]

I'm not sure why but your videos partially remind me of classic game theory (like, 2012, 2013) and it really takes me back, I love your stuff so much

[@elihersh2133]

My dad wrote seasons 4 (vacuum arc!) through 7, as well as the when I grew up videos! I can attempt to answer any questions! Vacuum arc was also my favorite (and I think my dad’s too).

[@enriquealvarez6145]

🧢

[@CaveDDECanem]

What happen to the contest winner who was able to draw a new character for the show?

[@leafster3117]

Also the search for gilbert

[@L1V1NGD3ADG1RL]

womp womp

[@L1V1NGD3ADG1RL]

girl boss @@enriquealvarez6145

[@yogihere]

finn looks like a decapitated dinosaur train character

[@Jell_DoesStuff]

Why is that so accurate-

[@Queerlien]

I am so fascinated by these bizarre lore videos haha iconic work ❤

[@W1ldestride]

I’m just surprised that the living cheddar crackers survived 22 years without becoming moldy

As a non-american there were a solid few months where I thought people just thought it was really funny to say they like eating goldfish and it was like "haha you eat raw pet fish as snacks"

[@wilsonwilson3674]

I love how the series basically starts out with eugenics and genocide.

[@piboiindahouse5169]

I knew for a while that there was a story in the finn and friends universe, but I never watched enough TV to know how long it was on for or even any of the characters. Also I was too young to see the best seasons so that sucks. I think the only one I might have possibly saw, maybe even later than when it aired was the one where Brooke does a magic trick.

[@rowan404]

Seeing Athena P credited at the end was wonderful. She’s an amazing KZbinr (and an amazing person in general) and I watched her Goldfish lore video a while back.

[@J.T._Entertainment]

No one gonna talk about how choopo made a gormet meat dish on accident, just trying to cook spaghetti?

[@diet_water.]

Goldfish gameplay: yummy cheese snack Goldfish lore: *going on life threatening adventures, discovering new places, meeting new allies, trafficking*

[@Off-colorsign]

Waiting for one of his intros to just be “Hey guys, currently I’m in hell.” and he just doesn’t elaborate further

[@thepines7260]

you could do a video on the history of carrots and still make it engaging, keep up the good work.

[@drmaxwellandminecddp1116]

Yknow I’ve wondered what these commercials were about as I watched them over the years. Thought about checking out the website one day. Never thought about it being covered on KZbin which is strange because this is exactly the sort of thing to be covered on KZbin.

[@JillInTheBox]

"Goldfish crackers are famous for being the only snack that smiles back. Unless you're a cannibal; then it's one of two."

[@SWITCHITUPREVIEWS]

the snack that steals your soul

[@p3ngu1n55]

“flavor blasting of 2005” makes it sound like a global tragedy

[@RickyPaquiot284]

*I've been a long time enjoyer of Goldfish crackers since 2004 and these goldfish commercials have convinced me and entertained me to play thier games online, and I finally got to do that in 2020 because I've never done that before. I also got to watch the full stories of that series.*

[@Winstar_Animations]

Fun fact for me : i didn't eat gold fish crackers 😔 i only eat dry circular crackers that has 80% broken I wonder what it taste like in gold fish crackers

[@acephoenixgamer]

Is no one going to mention the Aperture Science logo that implies that the goldfish canonically live in the Half-Life universe?

[@badbreakingbadvideos]

I NEED THE TIMESTAMP!!!! Pretty please can i get the timestamp for when it shows up in the video? Or can i get a link to a video where the logo shows up?

[@acephoenixgamer]

@@badbreakingbadvideos It's at 16:30

[@badbreakingbadvideos]

@@acephoenixgamer holy hell it IS the aperture logo!

[@Rukathesoldier]

They're using a camera app. That's just the button to take a picture. It looks similar to the aperture logo because they both represent the same thing. A camera aperture.

[@miguelibarra2396]

The third goldfish lore video I’ve seen

[@sonicfanboy3375]

What are the other 2

[@Noobpopcan]

i watched 4 🇹🇩

[@tjmoses7384]

I my whole life have been obsessed with the lore of the media I consume. And nothing intrigued me more then the gold fish commercials. I was so invested in the story. What’s out there? Where will they go? What will they do? I watched the commercials waiting to know and see more of their world. When I saw the video in my feed I had to watch it. After the dream arc I feel off as I grew up and the commercials lost their luster but I do still remember occasionally seeing them on. Thank you for this video!

[@frogz]

what the HELL????? i never noticed this lore, someone put effort into this creation! thanks for documenting it

[@RubeusRuby]

Definitely enjoyed VACUUM ARC little me loved the one with glasses and sad when he didn't come back later

[@dt3331]

Thank you Chopo you have given my life new meaning

[@AidenRKrone]

The last episode of the series that I remember is IQ helping Gilbert escape the vacuum cleaner by catapulting him out of the bag. That was exciting to watch as a kid.

[@iluvsonicxshadow]

I had never seen any of these in order; i had no idea the goldfish commercials had THAT many story arcs lmao

[@rowan404]

Plot twist: Jamie took playing with food to a whole new level and this all takes place within his imagination.

[@RedLight111]

I’ve been waiting for a video like this all my life. Thank you.

[@raininghail4049]

Didn’t even realize this was a new video until I checked the comments! I’m still working through your older videos and just assumed this was another on my homepage. I’m a simple person, I see your videos, I click! Best kind of weird, keep it up

[@frostbitetheannunakiiceind6574]

4:05 "The Flavor-Blasting of 2005" *WHEEZE*

[@barfyman-wn3id]

This is channel is so comfy and fun, please keep making more of these silly 2000s retrospectives

[@Crudely-Drawn-Cupcake]

I thought I wasn’t the only one who thought of lore! I wrote some paper and jotted down some lore, noticing high class level goldfish and space travel…

[@saintsaltine3909]

The image of their horrified faces after Gilbert got sucked up has forever been ingrained in my memory

[@ImTired17]

IQ is gay and has a crush on Gilbert. Fight me.

[@Slapstick_Editz]

L headcanon

[@cathibeeman5445]

W headcanon actually

[@supernintendochalmers4680]

I love when the Choopo video so good is makes anyone watching over my shoulder question my mental health 💖

[@BinglesP]

I remember there were a ton of games on the website that I used to play sometimes. I remember there was some weird sorta-strategy-puzzle game where the level geometry was made out of building blocks or something.

[@takenname8053]

I always thought they smile back because they wanted to die, accepting their fate as they go into my mouth.

[@sharktorpedo8106]

This is so good though. Ngl best documentary I’ve seen for a while. You should do a series on Lucky Charms ads

[@Nittle69420]

I used to tune in to the goldfish ads to keep up with the lore spongebob was the afterthought i was there for the goldfish ads

[@cyborgjonny]

I’ve needed this video for like 10 years thank you

[@Wingman76]

just got home from my job where i work at peppridge farms packing goldfish in a factory, and this was recommended to me 5 mins after i got home lol thank you

[@Season411]

I remember watching all those Great Outdoors ads when I was younger and for the record, the viewer input didn't matter. Every single time a new one came out the website had moved on to voting for the next ad after the one that was airing if not the one after *that*.

[@1colonelsanders]

♪Snap that child's back♫ Goldfish!

[@sonicfanboy3375]

😂

[@trollsansofficial]

"in the friendship sandwich he's the cement" "The vacuum is the coolest villain in the series" "Unless you're a cannibal, then it's one of two"

[@pocodyess6050]

15:08 the picture of fat guy in box makes me keel over in laughter every time i see it

[@JamboreeBlackberry]

This is more complex than the whole Marvel lore

[@mostlikelysmarterthanyou5031]

Can't believe Matpat stole your idea of a goldfish lore video to think he'd do something like that

[@torrieturner]

Goldfish will forever be the best snack ever

[@rushink]

We don't have Goldfish Crackers here where I live, so we don't get Goldfish ads So what am I doing watching an video all about Goldfish Crackers? Shut up, that's what

[@TV-8-301]

I got pretty invested in these stories as a kid and I never got to see how it ended, so it's good I can finally see what happened! Also I did not realize "Gilbert" was a pun until you pointed it out, 15 years later 🙃

[@Henw1]

Always a good day when you upload💕💕

[@peety0792]

I refuse for this man to not talk about doc mcstuffins, so I shall keep trying

[@batxkissed]

Now all we need is MatPat making a game theory on this lore lol

[@sonicfanboy3375]

*Food Theory

[@harryplor9796]

I remember the great outdoors and camping arcs

[@shyguyawesomeshow8809]

The snack that smiles back goldfish !

[@adampikus]

LETS GET THIS MAN TO 100K!

[@MrBenMcLean]

Was watching this while filling out my InstaCart order this morning and when I heard about dipping the pretzel goldfish in white qeso, I thought I'd give it a try. I will say that the flavor is alright but the little fish shaped pretzels are ultimately too small for dipping in qeso. I would recommend normal pretzel sticks over these pretzel Goldfish.

[@KennyFrierson]

The restraint to only give a few goldfish with a fish pun name

[@Orion582]

damn i love seeing overcomplicated lore on things i don't know

[@kattr00mgacha]

I love Athena p’s video about the lore lol

[@Astartofthepizzaempire]

14:25 this is absolutely my favorite part

[@williammoldowan]

Someone NEEDS to sent this to the food theorists!

[@nica7049]

By now, it has already happened

[@destroyedfile]

can’t believe matpat stole this idea! HE DIDNT EVEN GO INTO VACUUM ARC!

[@DaddySann1776]

14:18 is the best part 😂 after the mass story overload it was just so perfectly timed 🔥

[@lonelygoat2716]

I can’t believe Xtreme is the snack cracker version of Green Day

[@im_a_tide_pod]

1:56 Bruh that’s not me

[@Minal_Aurapine]

It had been a thought of mine to cover this in a video since I was 9

[@Pc_Guy368]

I remember goldfish movie maker where you chose if you launch a dinosaur off a cliff or "try" to juggle everything.

[@jordankuhn2146]

"... just Swimmington justifiably thinking that the pretzel is talentless"😂😂

[@helloill672]

VACUUM ARC!

[@jaylonbrownlow6098]

VACUUM ARC!

[@internetburial]

vaccum arc the best arc

[@madnesdoes]

You are the most entertaining stick figure I've ever seen on the internet and I should know I've seen a lot of internet stick figures

[@sighingsaichania7033]

Thank you! I will be doing this soon. I love poptropica and want to replay it again, especially the old islands! As for my favorite island, probably Cryptids island, but there are so many to choose from!

[@spaceman1580]

The GoldFish cinematic universe slaps

[@peppaprincess2843]

This will not make me stop eating as many gold fish as I can at the same time

[@samanthakayf]

your comedic timing is on point my fave moments were 14:30 11:52 15:58 18:19

[@wakawakatakeover]

So after you mentioned the Goldfish crackers having a fanbase... I just HAD to know if there was Goldfish crackers fanfiction out there. Turns out that there is! And these stories certainly sound... Interesting...? Half of the Goldfish Crackers fanfiction on AO3 contain sexually explicit content. There are a total of 4 Goldfish Cracker fanfiction on AO3. Brooke seems to be the most popular character. Also one of the summaries for these fics says, and I quote, "there are a bunch of goldfish crackers doing crack in 1945 and uh shit just happens like racism" Well... That certainly is something!

[@Chubby_Bub]

When I clicked on this video, my mind suddenly contained only a single word. The vestigial childhood memories of these cheesy snack commercials have manifested themselves to me in this form: Gilbert