Total Drama Island THEN vs NOW!

[@JesusMartinez-rr2ry]

I love how the Total Drama crew used the original character designs for many of the interns and other unimportant background characters. It shows that they wouldn't let those designs go to waste, so they still incorporate them in the final product.

[@matineeman3038]

Or… possibly… they were being ✨lazy ✨

[@chanel_xoxo]

@@matineeman3038 oh because you know each model costs something called ✨money✨

[@hazelv.a.7976]

@@matineeman3038 This is a common practice done to save money and time. It's not being lazy, it's being efficient.

[@mugsyy6217]

@@hazelv.a.7976 Yeah, you're right.

[@bighand1530]

@@hazelv.a.7976 True

[@DannyJennyArtz]

Is it weird to say I actually like Beth's prototype design more than her final? There's just something about it that gives her more personality, honestly wish they'd just cleaned it up and kept it for her.

[@sniffmister2695]

yeah weirdo

[@dinonuggies9889]

I agree. I think her OG design is more realistic or at least just a little less stereotypical.

[@alessandrovisconi1079]

Same for me for Katie and Sadie, also Gwen wasn’t bad imo

[@giotho1630]

@@sniffmister2695 so you hate fat people

[@giotho1630]

@@dinonuggies9889 the whole point of total drama is stereotypes dude

[@patrickkenneally3016]

Cody’s prototype design was originally Duncan’s first design, then it got repurposed and renamed Cody.

[@stellarkirbo]

Yeah idk what made him think it was Cody, the pilot sheet was labeled Duncan

[@Robalexe]

@@stellarkirbo You can see in the trailer both Duncan's final design as well as the intern design. So there's no way that intern design was Duncan in the promo. The intern design was Cody, he was probably just called Duncan before they changed his name to Cody

[@stellarkirbo]

@@Robalexe Nah that was Duncan, the pilot character sheet signed him as such but idk what gave off the idea that he was cost instead.

[@Robalexe]

@@stellarkirbo That design called "Duncan" appeared in the same promo with the actual final Duncan design... there can't be two Duncans at the same time. The intern design ain't him

[@stellarkirbo]

@@Robalexe yes, but that ain't Cody either, also it might be Duncan as well since the storyboard of the promo shows, I feel like they just kept these and didn't bother changing for the pilot, because you know- it's the pilot. Still don't know how he thought it was cody

[@ryleey9853]

Describing Jeff as a "party girl" has got to be the most hysterical thing you've ever mentioned 😂

[@kirstyrobson4046]

and spelling geoff " jeff " is the funniest thing you wrote

[@_ellajoy]

@@kirstyrobson4046 i’ve always thought it was “jeff” 😭😭😭

[@thee_oneonlyheaven]

😂😂😂

[@ObjectSociety]

Geoff is annoying anyway😂

[@G-forGacha]

I always thought it was pronounced gee-off until my bro told me otherwise

[@Grimdolyn]

I actually really like Gwen’s old design! I wish they had a season where instead of the main cast they had their relatives come in and compete in the season. Gwen’s old design could’ve been her cousin or something.

[@bighand1530]

From what I heard, Ella is related to Gwen. And Max is related to Owen.

[@achemicalkid]

@@bighand1530 yep it is proven in total dramarama!

[@sayba6766]

thats what i thought getting family on the show would make much more drama and we get some insight on why the characters act the way they do

[@ThunderLizardsRule]

I like Gwen's old design too. I like that she's a redhead and wears sandals with pants, and that she's paired with fellow sandal-wearer Geoff. I also sometimes pair this version of Gwen with canon Justin. ^^;

[@Im_not_creative]

They changed Gwen's old design because it resembled a character from a different series (Joan of arch I think) it was a copyright issue if anything

[@tinyinkspace9858]

After seeing Gwen's original design I headcannon that she's actually a natural redhead and she just dyes her hair

[@MissCaraMint]

I mean she would have to dye it as green isn’t a natural hair color. She could well be a natural redhead.

[@sayba6766]

that would be cool

[@m.c.martin]

Same

[@ThunderLizardsRule]

I agree with this headcanon. 😉 I also believe that Gwen used to wear those clothes before deciding to become a Goth.

[@bananaforscale1283]

@@MissCaraMint blue*

[@key6955]

I think the actual reason for Owens shirt change was that this show was SUPPOSED to air on Adult swim but didn't and ended up with another broadcast company instead. Like if your really think about it, some of the crap that happens in that show definitely makes more sense when you realize it was originally aimed at adults rather than teens

[@Some_guy_whos_here]

Total Drama wasn't pitched to cartoon network, instead they pitched it to Teletoon in Canada

[@Your.local.AngelDust.lover.889]

7:24 The fact the her name used to be heather is honestly an Easter egg in world tour when she was called “the new heather.” 💀💀💀

[@kbarts316]

The rewatchability of the first season is insane. It's interesting to see how TDI initially started out. Pretty cool they reused alot of the scrapped designs for interns and background characters!

[@EzekielMiller]

3:13 that original design will always haunt my dreams.

[@TotalDramaIslandDamien]

lol

[@justgwen9740]

Lol

[@justgwen9740]

@@ihavementalissues7184 lol

[@SaboPiece94]

7:59 this too

[@Itsdasummer32]

Why does that remind me a little of brick

[@Robalexe]

It's baffling how much Cody's design changed

[@pengymuffin]

Cody pretty much didn’t have one that was Duncan’s one

[@Robalexe]

@@pengymuffin That wasn't Duncan's. That design was in the same teaser promo as the final Duncan design, so obviously there weren't 2 different Duncans at the same time.

[@imboredhelp4904]

@@Robalexeexactly! why is everyone saying it’s duncan, when that design was included in the promo, along with the other duncan? and there was a poster with all 18 characters in camp tv, all colored, and you can see duncan, plus the original cody!

[@shaytrueblueaussie]

Tyler’s first design is actually not that bad. I think it’s on par with Tyler’s final design.

[@jburnaquatic]

Great vid man. Have you ever done a character derailment/growth video? Where you could talk about every character that had a change to their arc or personality? I think you've touched upon certain points in videos but I don't know if you've done a whole video focused on it. That would be an interesting video, I would love to hear your input.

[@rositavelasco8357]

Duncan in all stars :

[@jburnaquatic]

@@rositavelasco8357 personally I didn't mind the arc of Duncan trying to prove how bad he was but accidentally doing good heroic stuff. It was pretty funny. The conclusion to his arc and story was definitely not good though.

[@anneboonchuy17]

Let all be honest TDI to TDWT is perfection

[@schemar17]

Agreed peak of the franchise

[@Ylda1007]

Yes @Anne Boonchuy I agree Also Marcy Wu looks like Alejandro’s and Heather’s child

[@brandonmedina494]

I didnt like TDA all that much

[@anneboonchuy17]

@@Ylda1007 oi

[@beltranpublicaccount8867]

the ridonculous race was a good enough something that happened after the golden years

[@SeanaTrys]

Despite knowing already knowing all this, I will watch any total drama content lol

[@bighand1530]

I hear ya lol

[@RandomSkyeRoses]

@@bighand1530 i'm gonna write a Total Drama multiverse fanfiction

[@bighand1530]

@@RandomSkyeRoses Ok

[@MarkspizzeriaNostalgia]

There's something that just hit me right now, since Ezekiel is wearing that sweater vest, it makes me wonder if he was going to be the original Noah

[@xHB2005x]

tbh, I kinda prefer that old Bridgette design to the current one. It just looks a bit cuter imo. Maybe they could use it for a different character? Honestly, I’m not really sure if Pahkitew Island has enough behind the scenes stuff to talk about, but idk.

[@rosarodriguez6595]

I agree

[@teapartytaIes]

me too

[@bighand1530]

Maybe it will show up in this year’s season. VGMarkis just made a vid with Jasmine and Shawn.

[@chaoswitches]

yes! the beta bridgette design is so cute

[@salem-01]

Beta Bridgette was my favourite out of the first designs and i like it more than her current one, super cute

[@ShaylaBuck-v8l]

It's baffling how much Cody's design changed. Wow imagine Eva’s old design as a character. I mean she’s GORGEOUS.

[@kamchaotic6225]

4:29 Tyler's old design got that dumpy though

[@phoebeolsen-newell392]

Level 3 GYATTT

[@KitKat027]

@@phoebeolsen-newell392NAH LEVEL 4 GYATT LOL

[@Yaseen_Ezzat]

Video idea: Do a my way for TDI I would love to see what you think should of happened in the first season, it would mean a lot to me. Btw I liked you’re video and subscribed

[@plazmatic2664]

Yooo like this so he sees. Fire idea

[@JoseOliveira-ob6hc]

Do a video on all season tbh

[@casiocalculator13]

I’m glad they changed Chef’s design. My life would be horrible without one of my first childhood crushes being him

[@JTS_P]

I found the camp tv elimination order online 18th Ezekiel 17th Justin 16th Katie 15th Owen 14th Cody 13th Beth 12th Sadie 11th Harold 10th Eva 9th Bridgette 8th DJ 7th Trent 6th Tyler 5th Duncan 4th Leshawna 3rd Lindsay (original season villain) 2nd Heather (Gwen [Heather was Gwen’s original name]) 1st Geoff

[@coralcarl3074]

Gwen and Geoff would've been so much better

[@JTS_P]

@@coralcarl3074 ikr

[@Robalexe]

@@coralcarl3074 I prefer the Owen ending

[@koleszgdanska7149]

Owen was supposed to be kicked out? He's da best

[@JTS_P]

@@koleszgdanska7149 i was shocked to see he got voted out so early

[@CrayonMuncherr]

Wow imagine Eva’s old design as a character. I mean she’s GORGEOUS

[@rosarodriguez6595]

6:07 this design NEEDS TO BE A CHARACTER

[@bighand1530]

Yes

[@childatheart402]

Yes indeed

[@JusticeforMDn24601]

Rosa Rodriguez you know your fashion

[@leenanthan714]

Her name should be Marley ;)

[@AM-hk6ou]

According to Total Drama Wiki, Eva’s thin body and denim shorts in her prototype might’ve been recycled into Heather’s current design.

[@PhantomGEmi]

it's too thin not to be if you know what i mean

[@strawberrystreak1505]

Amazing video! It's cool to see how much as changed between the character desings as they were starting the show

[@thetotaldramaking5427]

I love that Camp TVs designs were reused as interns

[@SharpS0unds]

Video idea: What if Season 5A And season 5B Fused into one season, into a Favorites Vs Fans season? I honestly would love to see so many campers on screen, aswell as give Courtney and Ella A little friendship with them singing together, and a lot that the allstar cast could do with the newbies

[@doomidoo9490]

I love these vids it's really different from everyone else and a great idea

[@bighand1530]

Same

[@charliepea]

Old Ezekiel reminds me of the current Cody we know and love. It's a nice thing that they used old designs of the campers for background characters as easter eggs.

[@imboredhelp4904]

no, i think old ezekiel looks much more like noah, with the clothes and plus, the forehead wrinkles which noah has only. even the hair and the attitude is giving me noah vibes

[@MissyxAkunai]

I think Cody and Ezekiel switched designs, Cody rocked the nerdy sweater vest, while Ezekiel had the beanie and skater vibe

[@scemer771]

YAY MORE TOTAL DRAMA CONTENT! luv ur vids

[@bighand1530]

New season in 2022.

[@scemer771]

@@bighand1530 tho seasons! yesss im so exited

[@bighand1530]

@@scemer771 Did you see VGMarkis’s newest vid on Jasmine and Shawn?

[@ThunderLizardsRule]

I like Lindsay's original design, mostly because she wears sandals. ^^ In fact, I'm currently writing a TD fanfic, which is the entire first season with the characters genderbend. Mostly the contestants, Chris and Chef, the interns stay the same. Lindsay's male counterpart Lenny wears sandals instead of boots as a nod to "Camp TV".

[@Yukipoong]

Im soo happy that they created Courtney and Noah.... Courtney is my fav character 😩😩

[@katysikkema]

Also, I for one would love to see a TDPI video on the production process! Thanks 🙏

[@SincerelyJames]

these maniacs had the idea of calling this reality show “unreal” and airing it on teletoon, who’s slogan is “it’s unreal” pure genius on their part

[@RaandomStranger]

Why did Tyler’s second design hav a bakery 🤯

[@midd_td]

That’s disgusting- why would you say that?

[@RaandomStranger]

@@midd_td it’s a joke girly 😭

[@Ineedtosleepmore]

BAHAHAHA BUT FR THO😭 (i am so late lmao)

[@lizeidi77]

Is it just me or does the old version of Beth look like velma

[@bighand1530]

She does

[@katysikkema]

Ah, TDI. I loved that show :)

[@bighand1530]

Same

[@iluvschnuffel]

4:50 OML WHO GAVE HIM A BAKERY?!

[@The_Waters_of_Noah]

WHY WAS TYLERS SECOND DESIGN CAKED UP😍

[@Letteri501]

6:50 The green arm band on Jeff’s right hand is blue in camp tv

[@Txally_my_dramas]

Imagine them smiling over Justin’s old design tho-😭

[@boop124]

Chef looks like that one neighbor who hates the main character because the main character arrived at there barbecue

[@eliscorner54]

Ezekiel's camp tv design was influenced into Noah. The similar body type, and Ezekiel was originally going to be sarcastic like Noah. Woulda been better than Ezekiel getting voted out first ever season. (ezekiel is my favorite character)

[@Robalexe]

Apparently in the early elimination draft, back when the show was supposed to be like that early promo, Ezekiel was still booted first.

[@AM-hk6ou]

However, Heather, which is currently the main antagonist of Total Drama Island, shares the same name with Gwen’s prototype before the Camp TV promo.

[@BudgetGames69]

Fun fact: Gwens old name was heather, hence the “Gwen is the new heather” thing in season three total drama world tour.

[@FizzyYao.Official]

1:05 Brock’s Dad, in Pokémon he liked rocks lol and used to be near a well lol

[@letsrollthediceyeah]

naw man id cry if i would have saw og chef in literally ANYTHING

[@xloqrdx]

It was fun watching this because I love total drama I always watch it every night! I like how they use the old chapters

[@berry_tokss]

3:50 did anyone notice that sadies old design is the same as when the cast was autographing stuff for the challenge? idk how to explain but shes one of the girls that got noticed except she was cardboard.

[@hellshim]

also fun fact the old designs for cody and dj were zombies in a total drama action episode when chris was playing badminton also codys old design can be seen cleaning the screen in revenge on the island in the theme song

[@KastellazToez]

Tyler’s old design got that GYATT

[@heebeejeebees2230]

I love Beth's original design...!!! Also Bridgett's and Gwen!

[@StinkinSocks]

Gwen’s og design is completely different from her final one- I kinda like the vibes the og design gives off but I much prefer the final! I honestly get imagine Gwen dating Geoff

[@rositavelasco8357]

Didnt expect to see more total drama vids

[@Jellyman4]

4:35 That Tyler design looks like it was made by Picasso.

[@KitKat027]

Its tyler not trent

[@Jellyman4]

@@KitKat027 Could've sworn I said Tyler, thanks 💀

[@aya75203]

6:02 waittt i like this design this wouldve looked and fit to her so good

[@Randomark3087]

It's pretty cool how they used old sketches for background characters

[@TaylornolanKABOOOOMMMM]

0:50 ah yes The party girl💀

[@WaffleAdoptMe]

LMAO

[@polar6066]

damn cody was a hunk i know his old design was called duncan too at some point but im not sure if it was meant to portray duncan himself what i know though is that he was a temporal design for cody afterwards

[@Ellagrace12247]

1:53 are we gonna talk about how the guy in the blue shirt is so caked up?? 💀💀

[@delix787]

I really hope with the new seasons coming out in the next 2 years! They don’t become soft I want them to have that matureness and inappropriateness still!

[@donathan2933]

Same

[@baconeggandcheese8402]

what new seasons???

[@pwrcodio]

​@@baconeggandcheese8402total drama reboot season 1 and 2

[@paytonblackvlog]

starting at 1:30 it looks like the characters are mouthing what the creator of this video is saying

[@Purplel0tuss]

I like how all the old designs are in black and white

[@Sirenix_Ocean]

I kinda like the older version of Katie and Sadie

[@ShellyFanDANDYSWORLD1212]

Fun fact: in the rock and roll Season 2 episode, Katie (or Sadie the one with shorter hair) can be seen as a cardboard cutout for one of the challenges.

[@hzbybitch]

It was Katie’s

[@hellshim]

fun fact mandy was a friend of lindsay who invited her to a party and its seen in total drama drama drama island

[@red-catsareliquid]

the old chef looked like an old man with the shortest temper help💀💀

[@bukunmiogunyomi3848]

Yes another total drama video I finished rewatching the series few weeks ago.

[@Itsdasummer32]

Finished rewatching yesterday

[@bukunmiogunyomi3848]

@@Itsdasummer32 cool

[@bighand1530]

@@bukunmiogunyomi3848 Did you see VGMarkis’s vid on Jasmine and Shawn?

[@bukunmiogunyomi3848]

@@bighand1530 yeah

[@Rasrien]

I like how instead of all the other designs they used the kids from total drama Rama, and it’s them as teens

[@c.d.2920]

I never knew too much about the old models other than the camp TV Trailer, but now I realize... I thought Tyler's camp TV design was Justin 😅🤦‍♂

[@CaleMario]

Yay another amazing total drama upload :D

[@Itsdasummer32]

7:59 lol he looked so angry

[@bighand1530]

Lol

[@toriotstot3916]

Imagine him pulling out a military uniform 😂

[@siennahartle9069]

My guess as far as the shirts with words was that they were changed because it would be difficult to animate text on clothing

[@prettybadatstuff_125]

Fact: Harold's shirt sticker is a planet actually. Also Geoff's bracelet is blue (before one) and it is on opposite side. Geoff's bracelet is yellow (last one) Also on another side from the old one. Also Duncan's sleeves are on another side (before one) And Duncan's sleeve changed its position later on (last one).

[@Epiksunguy]

Cody’s prototype kinda looks like ezeikel Bridgette’s prototype design SLAYED Geoff, Trent, Lindsay and Leshawna’s 3rd prototype prototype design look so similar that I couldn’t tell the difference 💀💀💀

[@jaminationstudios]

Cody’s old form was in total drama revenge of the island in the intro.

[@iyshyah_13]

And do you notice that some of the characters in total drama island look like the same characters from total dramarama. And the chef look exactly the same

[@thebowlfosho4974]

Eva's original design looks like someone left Heather in the microwave too long.

[@essywessyines]

A lot of the old designs are very 70s-90s to me, VS the new designs

[@Lolo_225]

I find it hilarious that Gwen was originally going to be called Heather.

[@Yourlocalclown677]

6:51( Jeff did change the only thing that change was the bracelet The old design of Jeff has a Blue Bracelet And The OG Jeff bracelet is yellow.

[@LessGo7921]

Always wanted the old cast back after how they did them in AS and PI

[@bighand1530]

Same here

[@Kutirida]

I like the idea of them knowing they being recorded so fourth wall breaking jokes arent that cringy and make sense

[@ethypoo]

i like how the old designs were used as interns

[@ramzimohamed6904]

I love that Duncan old version is the abused intern

[@itsthemedian]

5:14 Why does old Beth look like Velma from Scooby Doo?

[@zackikianimations]

Oh yeah 🤣🤣🤣🤣!?

[@phuonganhnguyenngoc1745]

Fr

[@TheWorldsLargestOven]

​@@zackikianimationsAre you a part of the OSC?

[@zackikianimations]

@@TheWorldsLargestOven Yes, why?

[@gabefowler9198]

some of their early Designs are also in S1 in minor photos. like in the first min you see LeShawna's old character and Cody's.

[@400gallons_nitroglycerin]

5:42 It was literally the smiths bf and the cure gf

[@Toxic_Death]

Hey, watched the video and it was nice! Can't wait for new videos :D

[@yalldothemost6892]

I really liked Beth’s original design, it reminds me of Velma from scooby do.

[@jonbrown7737]

Wow a Smiths reference on Trents shirt would have been awesome

[@arielvasquez6150]

Maybe do a TD video of who you want to see come back for the new season. I don't think any of your previous videos talked about that content

[@bighand1530]

I wanna see Shawn and Jasmine.

[@arielvasquez6150]

@@bighand1530 Those 2 for sure from the gen 3 cast have to come back. But i'd also bring back Ella and Sky. I think Ella should go a bit further into the next season. Maybe have her team up with Lindsay and take down their opposing players. No reason for Sky, just want her to meet another guy. LOL!!🙂

[@bighand1530]

@@arielvasquez6150 Shawn and Jasmine for me actually rival and/or even even surpass a lot of the original TDI contestants. I can see Ella getting along with Lindsay. Ok lol.

[@arielvasquez6150]

@@bighand1530 Wonder how it'll go between the 2 girls? I've seen most of the videos from other youtubers with TD content. They don't really go into full on detail as of what they think of the characters and their development I was only 4 years of age when TD first released. I never skipped an episode if I wanted to. I can see the hate of the other character generations. But some of the character as of that, aren't that bad at all in my opinion

[@bighand1530]

@@arielvasquez6150 I dunno. While Pahkitew Island for me was a bit on the weaker side, I found Shawn and Jasmine(no pun intended) to be on the stronger side for contestants.

[@lillyvandendikkenberg7569]

Gwen and Trent were literally strangling each other in the original poster, and in the final they were one of the couples 💀

[@lavhelanimukwevho8046]

00:37 uhm what's up with Heather's face?

[@Goofy_Goober_ketchup]

Lol

[@YoshisIslandFan2]

Listing every gen 1 character, and then there's just Sammy

[@wanphuikong2663]

ok i know some people might not agree but i love Bridgettes old design and i think her name would be bella or emma😊

[@donnyyates4119]

One more thing. Jumping off the cliff has sharks on it on the Trailer. Jumping off the cliff is the first Challenge ever in the Second part of Episode 1 of Season 1.

[@Average_Bacon_Enjoyer]

Am I the only one here that imagines Beth’s old design in Scooby Doo?

[@pengymuffin]

I thought the same thing