- [Random] Before we dive into this video, - [Random] Before we dive into this video, I just wanted to mention that there may be a few audio inconsistencies, I just wanted to mention that there may be a few audio inconsistencies, since I recorded this over the span of 9 months,

since I recorded this over the span of 9 months, in multiple different spaces. in multiple different spaces. Thank you for understanding. Thank you for understanding. I have so much to share, I have so much to share, perhaps, TOO much to share! perhaps, TOO much to share! Let us begin.

Let us begin. ♪ [MARIO KART 7- SINGLE PLAYER MENU] ♪ ♪ [MARIO KART 7- SINGLE PLAYER MENU] ♪ Wreck-It Ralph is my favorite movie. Wreck-It Ralph is my favorite movie. Produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Directed by Rich Moore, Produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Directed by Rich Moore, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> it was released in theaters on November 2nd, 2012. it was released in theaters on November 2nd, 2012. Our titular Ralph character Our titular Ralph character lives in an old 80's arcade game called Fix-It Felix Jr. lives in an old 80's arcade game called Fix-It Felix Jr. And his job is to

be a bad guy. And his job is to be a bad guy. And he wrecks the building. And he wrecks the building. [ECHOING] - That's why he's CALLED that! [ECHOING] - That's why he's CALLED that! - But unfortunately for him, - But unfortunately for him, his hard work goes unappreciated.

his hard work goes unappreciated. In fact, he's outcast and neglected by In fact, he's outcast and neglected by all the other good guys in this game, all the other good guys in this game, just 'cause he's a bad guy. just 'cause he's a bad guy. And he's been doing his job for 30 years,

and nothing has changed. And he's been doing his job for 30 years, and nothing has changed. So Ralph reaches a breaking point, So Ralph reaches a breaking point, thinking that if he gets a hero's medal, thinking that if he gets a hero's medal, — something that good guys get all the time, — — something

that good guys get all the time, — he'll finally be treated with the respect he deserves. he'll finally be treated with the respect he deserves. But Ralph at nine feet tall, But Ralph at nine feet tall, with god-given fists of destruction, with god-given fists of destruction, wasn't exactly programmed

to BE a good guy. wasn't exactly programmed to BE a good guy. So his ventures into Hero's Duty, So his ventures into Hero's Duty, — a game where he can earn a medal, — — a game where he can earn a medal, — proved to be a little more chaotic

than he imagined. proved to be a little more chaotic than he imagined. After an unfortunate series of events that almost resulted in After an unfortunate series of events that almost resulted in Sonic's DEATH, Sonic's DEATH, he finds himself stuck in a new racing game called Sugar Rush,

he finds himself stuck in a new racing game called Sugar Rush, where he stumbles upon this bratty little kid named Vanellope. where he stumbles upon this bratty little kid named Vanellope. As it turns out, Vanellope is dying to be a racer, As it turns out, Vanellope is dying to be a racer, but

she's forbidden to, because she's a glitch. but she's forbidden to, because she's a glitch. Which, the members of her game relentlessly harass Which, the members of her game relentlessly harass and outcast her for. and outcast her for. Sound familiar? Sound familiar? So

Vanellope steals Ralph's medal so she can enter the race, So Vanellope steals Ralph's medal so she can enter the race, and Ralph is OBVIOUSLY pissed at her, and Ralph is OBVIOUSLY pissed at her, but they can only reobtain the medal if she wins. but they can only reobtain the

medal if she wins. And since she needs his help to make a kart, And since she needs his help to make a kart, they reluctantly team up. they reluctantly team up. But not only did Vanellope need Ralph's help, But not only did Vanellope need Ralph's help, but

he also needed HER help. but he also needed HER help. The two argue and jab at each other at first, The two argue and jab at each other at first, until they slowly begin to realize how similar their struggles are. until they slowly begin to realize how similar their struggles are. And

because of that connection, And because of that connection, they end up forming a true and sincere friendship. they end up forming a true and sincere friendship. And quite possibly the first friend that either of them has ever had. And quite possibly the first friend that either of them has ever had. By

the end of the film, By the end of the film, Ralph accepts the fact that in his code, Ralph accepts the fact that in his code, he IS a bad guy. he IS a bad guy. Except now, that's something that he has learned to embrace Except now, that's something that he has learned to embrace

and love himself for. and love himself for. - [Ralph] 'Cause, if that little kid likes me... - [Ralph] 'Cause, if that little kid likes me... How bad can I be? How bad can I be? [HORROR STINGER] [HORROR STINGER] - [Random] Also THESE two hook up! - [Random] Also

THESE two hook up! [CANNED AUDIENCE CHEERING] - [Random] Also THESE two hook up! [CANNED AUDIENCE CHEERING] - [Random] Also THESE two hook up! ♪ [RETRO JINGLE] ♪ ♪ [RETRO JINGLE] ♪ - To be honest, - To be honest, I don't think I saw this movie when it first came out <font

color="#A0AAB4"> I don't think I saw this movie when it first came out - or if I did, I don't remember it - or if I did, I don't remember it because I would have been, like, eight years old. because I would have been, like, eight years old. [NERVOUS LAUGHTER] [NERVOUS LAUGHTER]

- Um. - Um. But I DO remember having the DVD, But I DO remember having the DVD, and watching it in the basement with my family, maybe once. and watching it in the basement with my family, maybe once. And that's ALSO when I first discovered

SONIC existed! And that's ALSO when I first discovered SONIC existed! w o w. w o w. A lot more recently, I decided to rewatch the movie A lot more recently, I decided to rewatch the movie 'cause I hadn't seen it since I was a kid. 'cause I

hadn't seen it since I was a kid. And that's the moment it began to consume my entire life. And that's the moment it began to consume my entire life. To put it simply, To put it simply, Wreck-It Ralph is just one of those SCRUMPTIOUS movies Wreck-It Ralph is just one of <font

color="#A0AAB4"> those SCRUMPTIOUS movies where you pick up on new details every time you rewatch it. where you pick up on new details every time you rewatch it. Not to mention, no matter how many times you've seen it, Not to mention, no matter how many times you've seen it, it's still funny. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> it's still funny. - [Ralph] ...and get one of those medals- - [Ralph] ...and get one of those medals- - [Markowski] Negatory! - [Markowski] Negatory! - [Ralph] Wha- does that mean maybe? - [Ralph] Wha- does that mean maybe? - [Random] But one of the first standout aspects of this film <font

color="#A0AAB4"> - [Random] But one of the first standout aspects of this film is even BEFORE the opening sequence. is even BEFORE the opening sequence. Excuse me, citizen Excuse me, citizen have you seen THIS MAN??? have you seen THIS MAN??? Officers, I've never seen him in my life. <font

color="#A0AAB4"> Officers, I've never seen him in my life. Disney has been using the Steamboat Willie animation Disney has been using the Steamboat Willie animation to introduce their feature films ever since 2007, to introduce their feature films ever since 2007, with Meet The Robinsons being its debut. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> with Meet The Robinsons being its debut. But, Wreck-It Ralph was the very first one to put a unique spin on it. But, Wreck-It Ralph was the very first one to put a unique spin on it. In fact, it remains the ONLY one out of 16 films to do so. In fact, it remains the ONLY one out

of 16 films to do so. And I'm not counting the ones that are anniversaries, And I'm not counting the ones that are anniversaries, and neither am I counting the ones with, like, singing in the background. and neither am I counting the ones with, like, singing in the background. I'm looking at you, Frozen. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> I'm looking at you, Frozen. Following this intro, Following this intro, the entire movie is FILLED with attention to detail, the entire movie is FILLED with attention to detail, its specialty being references to gaming culture. its specialty being references to gaming culture. And there's probably too many

to count. And there's probably too many to count. But a few honorable mentions, include the graffiti on the walls of But a few honorable mentions, include the graffiti on the walls of Game Central Station, [LEROY JENKINS IN THE BACKGROUND] Game Central Station, [LEROY JENKINS IN THE BACKGROUND] the post-credits sequence,

featuring a Pac-Man kill screen, the post-credits sequence, featuring a Pac-Man kill screen, and my personal favorite, and my personal favorite, this cute little gameplay segment from Tapper's. this cute little gameplay segment from Tapper's. - [Voice] ...need a root beer! - [Voice] ...need a root beer! <font

color="#FEFEFE"> - [Tapper] Comin'! Hold that thought. - [Tapper] Comin'! Hold that thought. ♪ [Tapper's theme plays] ♪ ♪ [Tapper's theme plays] ♪ - [Random] It's also pretty easy to see how Sugar Rush was inspired by Mario Kart. - [Random] It's also pretty easy to see how Sugar Rush was inspired by Mario Kart. They have "Sugar Cube" Item Boxes, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> They have "Sugar Cube" Item Boxes, with "Sweet Seekers" as an obvious parallel to Red Shells. with "Sweet Seekers" as an obvious parallel to Red Shells. They also have a mini map with the racers' faces on it, They also have a mini map with the racers' faces on it, and Lakitus that look like

marshmallows, and Lakitus that look like marshmallows, burning out at the start of a race, burning out at the start of a race, Boost Pads, Rocket Launchers, Boost Pads, Rocket Launchers, RAINBOW ROAD, RAINBOW ROAD, and even the design of the game console itself! and even the design of

the game console itself! In a time BEFORE the Mario movie existed, In a time BEFORE the Mario movie existed, with its absolutely PEAK Rainbow Road sequence, with its absolutely PEAK Rainbow Road sequence, oh my god- oh my god- Sugar Rush was the closest you were

gonna get to that sort of thing in 2012. Sugar Rush was the closest you were gonna get to that sort of thing in 2012. And, correct me if I'm wrong, but And, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this movie was the first theatrical debut I think this movie was the first theatrical debut

for a lot of these classic gaming characters. for a lot of these classic gaming characters. I honestly think it's pretty fair to say, that I honestly think it's pretty fair to say, that Wreck-It Ralph PROVED that Wreck-It Ralph PROVED that — despite previous attempts — <font

color="#FEFEFE"> — despite previous attempts — video game movies actually COULD be successful. video game movies actually COULD be successful. Do you see this Do you see this BIG, BEAUTIFUL MAN right here? BIG, BEAUTIFUL MAN right here? That wouldn't have been possible if he hadn't gone to group therapy first.

That wouldn't have been possible if he hadn't gone to group therapy first. Although, he honestly still needs therapy in that movie. Although, he honestly still needs therapy in that movie. - [Bowser] Pain is the best teacher. - [Bowser] Pain is the best teacher. [KAMEK WAILING PATHETICALLY] [KAMEK WAILING PATHETICALLY] <font

color="#FEFEFE"> - [Random] Now, it's clear this film has resonated with people, - [Random] Now, it's clear this film has resonated with people, thanks to its comedy, and emotional impact. thanks to its comedy, and emotional impact. But I feel like nowadays in retrospect, But I feel like nowadays in retrospect, Wreck-It Ralph stands

in a weird middle ground, Wreck-It Ralph stands in a weird middle ground, between not quite being underrated, but still not talked about nearly enough. between not quite being underrated, but still not talked about nearly enough. It's definitely a great and solid film, It's definitely a great and solid film, but it's not

gonna absolutely blow you away, but it's not gonna absolutely blow you away, like, for example, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. like, for example, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. It was also 12 years ago, so, It was also 12 years ago, so, I think that also might

have something to do with it. I think that also might have something to do with it. That, and well... That, and well... Something else that came along, that- Something else that came along, that- I think we all try to forget... I think we all try to forget... Following its 2018 release, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> Following its 2018 release, Ralph Breaks the Internet gained a HUGE amount of infamy on YouTube. Ralph Breaks the Internet gained a HUGE amount of infamy on YouTube. Which is pretty ironic, because he goes viral in the movie. Which is pretty ironic, because he goes viral in the movie. But this is kind of a problem,

But this is kind of a problem, because the most popular videos on Wreck-It Ralph because the most popular videos on Wreck-It Ralph are on how BAD the sequel is. are on how BAD the sequel is. And don't get me wrong, it is MORE than okay to criticize it! And don't get

me wrong, it is MORE than okay to criticize it! But, when you associate the first film SO much with this- But, when you associate the first film SO much with this- ABOMINATION, ABOMINATION, they begin to feel inseparable. they begin to feel inseparable. Megamind, on the other hand, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> Megamind, on the other hand, was able to take the punches with ITS horrible sequel was able to take the punches with ITS horrible sequel because the standalone film already garnered HUGE amounts of praise. because the standalone film already garnered HUGE amounts of praise. But given that Megamind is just sort of its

own phenomenon, But given that Megamind is just sort of its own phenomenon, that sort of thing didn't really happen with Wreck-It Ralph, that sort of thing didn't really happen with Wreck-It Ralph, so it just lives in the shadow of its sequel. so it just lives in the shadow of its sequel.

A dark shadow of CRINGE A dark shadow of CRINGE [NERVOUS GIGGLING] [NERVOUS GIGGLING] Now, I don't wanna dwell on this soulless dumpster fire for much longer, Now, I don't wanna dwell on this soulless dumpster fire for much longer, but I'm pretty sure that all Disney saw in Wreck-It Ralph <font

color="#FEFEFE"> but I'm pretty sure that all Disney saw in Wreck-It Ralph was an IP crossover-fest. was an IP crossover-fest. Which is MORE than disappointing, Which is MORE than disappointing, because it has SO much potential! because it has SO much potential! Although that was a chunk of the first film's personality,

Although that was a chunk of the first film's personality, it was charming because they handled it responsibly. it was charming because they handled it responsibly. Pretty much limiting brand mentions to clever one-offs. Pretty much limiting brand mentions to clever one-offs. I also think it's because a lot of the

product placements I also think it's because a lot of the product placements not you <3 not you <3 -- were loving tributes to retro gaming. -- were loving tributes to retro gaming. Whereas in Ralph Breaks the Internet, it's just- Whereas in Ralph Breaks

the Internet, it's just- there??? there??? A lot of it was just so blatant, and lacking in self-control, A lot of it was just so blatant, and lacking in self-control, and I think that was ONE of its MANY glaring problems. and I think that was ONE of its MANY glaring problems.

Also can you believe that- Also can you believe that- Colleen FUCKING Ballinger is in this movie- LIKE?? Colleen FUCKING Ballinger is in this movie- LIKE?? I- I DIDN'T KNOW IT COULD AGE WORSE THAN IT ALREADY HAS! I- I DIDN'T KNOW IT COULD AGE WORSE THAN IT ALREADY HAS! But

as the years pass, people won't remember a bad sequel. But as the years pass, people won't remember a bad sequel. Or at least, anything besides the fact that it SUCKED. Or at least, anything besides the fact that it SUCKED. They'll always return to the original, They'll always return to the original, the

one that touched the hearts of millions. the one that touched the hearts of millions. So much so, that a careless cash grab feels like a personal attack, So much so, that a careless cash grab feels like a personal attack, on our emotional connection to the first film. on our emotional <font

color="#FEFEFE"> connection to the first film. For there to have been such a defensive outcry against Ralph Breaks the Internet, For there to have been such a defensive outcry against Ralph Breaks the Internet, people had to care about Wreck-It Ralph. people had to care about Wreck-It Ralph. [GULPING] [GULPING] [GLITCHING] [GLITCHING]

But do you know who the BEST character in this movie is? But do you know who the BEST character in this movie is? I'll give you a HINT I'll give you a HINT ♪ [COUNTDOWN MUSIC] ♪ ♪ [COUNTDOWN MUSIC] ♪ Time's up!!! Time's up!!! -

[Felix] Why, it's Q*bert! - [Felix] Why, it's Q*bert! - [Random] That's right! It's - [Random] That's right! It's Q * B E R T ! ♪ [SLOWED MELODIC BREAKCORE DROP] ♪ Q * B E R T ! ♪ [SLOWED MELODIC BREAKCORE DROP] ♪ [Q*BERT NOISES WITH REVERB] [Q*BERT NOISES WITH REVERB] <font

color="#FEFEFE"> [DRAMATIC PIPE ORGAN] But unfortunately, this isn't a two hour long analysis on Q*bert... [DRAMATIC PIPE ORGAN] But unfortunately, this isn't a two hour long analysis on Q*bert... It's about... It's about... Umm... Umm... wait why is there blood... wait why is there blood... <font

color="#FEFEFE"> - [Sour Bill] All hail our rightful ruler... - [Sour Bill] All hail our rightful ruler... King Candy. King Candy. - [King Candy] HELLO - [King Candy] HELLO - [Random] Although this film mainly focuses on a Character vs. Society conflict, - [Random] Although this film mainly focuses

on a Character vs. Society conflict, — I.E. Ralph and Vanellope against the world, — — I.E. Ralph and Vanellope against the world, — it still has a villain! it still has a villain! And a pretty damn good one, at that! And a pretty damn good one, at that! <font

color="#FEFEFE"> In classic Disney movies, villains usually have the widest range of expression, In classic Disney movies, villains usually have the widest range of expression, and that couldn't be MORE TRUE for King Candy. and that couldn't be MORE TRUE for King Candy. He's able to be mysterious and threatening, He's able to be <font

color="#A0AAB4"> mysterious and threatening, while simultaneously being funny and energetic. while simultaneously being funny and energetic. This is all nicely complemented by his servant, Sour Bill, This is all nicely complemented by his servant, Sour Bill, who, on the contrary, has the enthusiasm of a dehydrated plant. who,

on the contrary, has the enthusiasm of a dehydrated plant. This personality makes Candy not only an entertaining and interesting character, This personality makes Candy not only an entertaining and interesting character, but also a really fun villain! but also a really fun villain! I think it's well agreed upon that the BEST Disney villains <font

color="#FEFEFE"> I think it's well agreed upon that the BEST Disney villains are the ones that make you laugh, are the ones that make you laugh, while also making you cower. while also making you cower. That is to say, they're a little bit silly sometimes, That is to say, they're a little bit silly sometimes,

but WILL NOT HESITATE to terrorize the main characters, but WILL NOT HESITATE to terrorize the main characters, AND the audience if they feel like it. AND the audience if they feel like it. They're also gay ✨ They're also gay ✨ Furthermore, King Candy's

characterization is elevated even higher Furthermore, King Candy's characterization is elevated even higher by a STELLAR vocal performance from Alan Tudyk. by a STELLAR vocal performance from Alan Tudyk. Who actually won an Annie Award for his performance back when the movie came out. Who actually won an Annie Award for his performance back when

the movie came out. Now here he is, doing the Silly Voice. Now here he is, doing the Silly Voice. That's what we're all here for. That's what we're all here for. - [Alan Tudyk (King Candy)] You are a threat to my game! - [Alan Tudyk (King Candy)] You are a threat to my game! To

the ORDER I have maintained! To the ORDER I have maintained! - [Random] Alan was first approached by Disney - [Random] Alan was first approached by Disney asking if he was able to do an Ed Wynn impression, asking if he was able to do an Ed Wynn impression, who was an American actor

and comedian who, notably played the Mad Hatter who was an American actor and comedian who, notably played the Mad Hatter in Disney's 1951 film, Alice in Wonderland. in Disney's 1951 film, Alice in Wonderland. So if you think King Candy's voice sounds familiar, this is probably the reason why. So if you think King Candy's voice sounds familiar,

this is probably the reason why. - [Ed Wynn (Mad Hatter)] TEA! Oh, I never thought of tea, of course! - [Ed Wynn (Mad Hatter)] TEA! Oh, I never thought of tea, of course! Tea! Hehehehehe! Tea! Hehehehehe! - [Random] So now that you know what he's SUPPOSED to sound like, - [Random] So now that you know

what he's SUPPOSED to sound like, here's what he sounds like in Wreck-It Ralph's teaser trailer here's what he sounds like in Wreck-It Ralph's teaser trailer for some god forsaken reason! for some god forsaken reason! - [Non-Standard King Candy] Ralph, you're game jumping? - [Non-Standard King Candy] Ralph, you're

game jumping? - [Random] WHAT THE FUCK!!! - [Random] WHAT THE FUCK!!! WHY DOES HE SOUND LIKE- WHY DOES HE SOUND LIKE- So from my understanding, this happened because So from my understanding, this happened because they no longer had Alan Tudyk on set, and

they needed lines recorded for the trailer they no longer had Alan Tudyk on set, and they needed lines recorded for the trailer BUT he was gone, and they couldn't use the "Ralph you're not going TURBO" BUT he was gone, and they couldn't use the "Ralph you're not going TURBO" because that's a weird thing to put into a trailer, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> because that's a weird thing to put into a trailer, 'cause no one's gonna know what that is. 'cause no one's gonna know what that is. So they just had some RANDOM GUY DO IT?? So they just had some RANDOM GUY DO IT?? From what I can gather from interviews,

From what I can gather from interviews, Alan seems to have really enjoyed playing his role as King Candy. Alan seems to have really enjoyed playing his role as King Candy. Especially since he was allowed to improvise some of his lines. Especially since he was allowed to improvise some of his lines. So what's Disney

doing with him nowadays? So what's Disney doing with him nowadays? UHH let's see! UHH let's see! [PAGE FLIPPING] [PAGE FLIPPING] He was the goat... He was the goat... From Wish... From Wish... And... he'll also be Hei Hei again in the upcoming <font

color="#A0AAB4"> And... he'll also be Hei Hei again in the upcoming Moana 2... Moana 2... [ALAN SQUAWKING] - [Random] I mean a paycheck's a paycheck- [ALAN SQUAWKING] - [Random] I mean a paycheck's a paycheck- But I think that's enough rambling, so, now let's get into But I think that's enough

rambling, so, now let's get into every single sin King Candy has ever committed in his entire life. every single sin King Candy has ever committed in his entire life. - [King Candy] Sour Bill? - [King Candy] Sour Bill? That glitch can NOT be allowed to race! That glitch can NOT be allowed to race! <font

color="#FEFEFE"> - [Random] King Candy is a fantastic villain! - [Random] King Candy is a fantastic villain! Like any good tyrant, he's always ready to put up a charismatic facade. Like any good tyrant, he's always ready to put up a charismatic facade. But even THAT can't hide how self-obsessed he is. But even THAT

can't hide how self-obsessed he is. From the moment Candy is introduced, you're already sick of him. From the moment Candy is introduced, you're already sick of him. His introductory speech is laced with condescending remarks His introductory speech is laced with condescending remarks that feed into his monstrous ego.

that feed into his monstrous ego. To start us off, here's his very first line: To start us off, here's his very first line: - [King Candy] HELLO, my loyal subjects! - [King Candy] HELLO, my loyal subjects! AAAAAA AAAAAA - [Random] I get he's the king and all, but <font

color="#A0AAB4"> - [Random] I get he's the king and all, but but there's just something about the way he puts everyone beneath him, but there's just something about the way he puts everyone beneath him, while also declaring they're all loyal to him while also declaring they're all loyal to him and would never

question anything he says. and would never question anything he says. Or DOES. Or DOES. And then he throws candy from his... sleeves? And then he throws candy from his... sleeves? Down onto the citizens who ALSO happen to be made of candy. Down onto

the citizens who ALSO happen to be made of candy. We're ten seconds into his introduction, and he's already promoting cannibalism. We're ten seconds into his introduction, and he's already promoting cannibalism. Y'know what, let's do a blitz round, Y'know what, let's do a blitz round, how many times can he be an asshole within one scene- GO! <font

color="#A0AAB4"> how many times can he be an asshole within one scene- GO! - [King Candy] This event is pay-to-play! - [King Candy] This event is pay-to-play! We all know this. We all know this. The fee to compete is one gold coin, from your previous winnings; The fee to compete is one gold coin,

from your previous winnings; if you've ever won, which- aha- I have! Heh! if you've ever won, which- aha- I have! Heh! Let me go first! Let me go first! - [Random] Okay so his current assessment is: - [Random] Okay so his current assessment is: he hasn’t done

anything HORRIBLE yet, he hasn’t done anything HORRIBLE yet, but he is kind of being micro-aggressive and but he is kind of being micro-aggressive and sort of a bitch. sort of a bitch. I also wanna go over how Sour Bill introduces him. I also

wanna go over how Sour Bill introduces him. He says "RIGHTFUL ruler." He says "RIGHTFUL ruler." Now ask yourself, Now ask yourself, Why exactly would he have to CLARIFY that? Why exactly would he have to CLARIFY that? That's like if the president just got elected and you introduced

them like THIS: That's like if the president just got elected and you introduced them like THIS: "Let us welcome our legitimately and democratically elected president "Let us welcome our legitimately and democratically elected president who did NOT lose any of the ballots on purpose, who did NOT lose any of the ballots on purpose,

that incident was an accident, somebody sneezed that incident was an accident, somebody sneezed and the ballots went flying out the window, and the ballots went flying out the window, into a category 6 hurricane, and we unfortunately couldn't catch them." into a category 6 hurricane, and we unfortunately couldn't catch them."

- [King Candy] It's gone, you know. - [King Candy] It's gone, you know. - [Random] The fact that Candy wanted Sour Bill to say "rightful ruler" - [Random] The fact that Candy wanted Sour Bill to say "rightful ruler" means that he's attempting to legitimize his position of power as much as possible. means that he's attempting to legitimize

his position of power as much as possible. Even with his FIRST introductory line. Even with his FIRST introductory line. Even him appeasing the citizens by throwing candy at them could be a distraction. Even him appeasing the citizens by throwing candy at them could be a distraction. But there's NO WAY he

could be ANYTHING but their But there's NO WAY he could be ANYTHING but their "wonderful," "charitable" supreme ruler! "wonderful," "charitable" supreme ruler! At least... At least... that's what they think... that's what they think... - [M. Bison] You're not goin' Turbo,

are you? - [M. Bison] You're not goin' Turbo, are you? - [Ralph] Turbo? - [Ralph] Turbo? No, I'm not going Turbo, c'mon, guys! No, I'm not going Turbo, c'mon, guys! - [Q*bert (Q*BERTESE)] 💣💀☠️⚡ - [Q*bert (Q*BERTESE)] 💣💀☠️⚡ -

[Felix] Ralph's gone Turbo?! - [Felix] Ralph's gone Turbo?! - Going on about cake and medals... - Going on about cake and medals... But, I'd never thought he'd go Turbo... But, I'd never thought he'd go Turbo... - [Calhoun] Go Turbo? - [Calhoun] Go Turbo? - [King Candy] You game jumped? Ralph... - [King Candy]

You game jumped? Ralph... you're not going Turbo are you? you're not going Turbo are you? - [Random] OH BOY! - [Random] OH BOY! We got ourselves a TWIST VILLAIN We got ourselves a TWIST VILLAIN [ECHOING] then that's all they wrote [ECHOING] then that's all they wrote <font

color="#FEFEFE"> for the next SIX YEARS. for the next SIX YEARS. Okay, but King Candy works, because he was already the villain, Okay, but King Candy works, because he was already the villain, and being Turbo doesn't contradict any of his behavior, and being Turbo doesn't contradict any of his behavior, it EXPLAINS it.

it EXPLAINS it. Not to mention the consistent foreshadowing that ACTUALLY makes sense, Not to mention the consistent foreshadowing that ACTUALLY makes sense, throughout the entire movie. throughout the entire movie. Well that begs the question: Well that begs the question: "How much foreshadowing actually WAS there for

King Candy's twist?" "How much foreshadowing actually WAS there for King Candy's twist?" You know, funny you ask! You know, funny you ask! Because if we take a closer look at this very scene, Because if we take a closer look at this very scene, DID YOU EVER NOTICE HE WAS STANDING ON TOP

OF A DID YOU EVER NOTICE HE WAS STANDING ON TOP OF A RED and WHITE GRANDSTAND?! RED and WHITE GRANDSTAND?! LET ME SAY THAT AGAIN- LET ME SAY THAT AGAIN- RED AND WHITE AND IT'S EVEN STRIPED RED AND WHITE AND IT'S EVEN STRIPED also, speaking of

stripes also, speaking of stripes his helmet has a stripe down the middle! his helmet has a stripe down the middle! GUESS WHO ELSE'S HELMET HAS A STRIPE DOWN THE MIDDLE?! GUESS WHO ELSE'S HELMET HAS A STRIPE DOWN THE MIDDLE?! But my personal favorite, But my personal favorite,

is that when he puts his goggles over his eyes, is that when he puts his goggles over his eyes, THEY ACTUALLY TINT THEM... THEY ACTUALLY TINT THEM... YELLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YELLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [DEEP INHALE] [DEEP INHALE] [EXHALE] [EXHALE] Anyways,

I wanna talk about a scene that I think is really interesting Anyways, I wanna talk about a scene that I think is really interesting and here's the transition- and here's the transition- The first actual hint there's something up with him is pretty early on. The first actual hint there's something up with him is pretty early on.

After Vanellope steals his medal, After Vanellope steals his medal, Ralph goes on a rampage trying to catch her. Ralph goes on a rampage trying to catch her. He also sends countless innocent civilians flying onto the pavement. He also sends countless innocent civilians flying onto the pavement. That

is, until he gets trapped in a giant cupcake, That is, until he gets trapped in a giant cupcake, and is taken to the castle by donut cops. and is taken to the castle by donut cops. There, he's interrogated by the big fruity frumple himself! There, he's interrogated by the big fruity frumple himself! <font

color="#FEFEFE"> "what was that now???" "what was that now???" Let's see... Let's see... how does he initiate this professional interaction? how does he initiate this professional interaction? [CAR HORN BLARING AND ENGINE REVVING] [CAR HORN BLARING AND ENGINE REVVING] Y'know I think it's a

pretty good first impression. Y'know I think it's a pretty good first impression. If he wasn't being in your face before, now he's really kicking it up a notch. If he wasn't being in your face before, now he's really kicking it up a notch. And speaking of faces. And speaking of faces. -

[King Candy] Milk my duds! It's Wreck-It Ralph? - [King Candy] Milk my duds! It's Wreck-It Ralph? - [Random] Hold on. Did you hear what he just said? - [Random] Hold on. Did you hear what he just said? - Milk my duds! - Milk my duds! - [Random] NOT THAT. <font

color="#A0AAB4"> - [Random] NOT THAT. - It's Wreck-It Ralph? - It's Wreck-It Ralph? - [Random] He RECOGNIZED WHO Ralph WAS. - [Random] He RECOGNIZED WHO Ralph WAS. Hello? Hello? What is that about? What is that about? I know this moment is brought up a lot

when people talk about foreshadowing in this movie, I know this moment is brought up a lot when people talk about foreshadowing in this movie, but for good reason! but for good reason! Because isn't it weird that King Candy Because isn't it weird that King Candy recognizes Ralph on the <font

color="#FEFEFE"> INSTANT that he sees him? recognizes Ralph on the INSTANT that he sees him? And given how Ralph answers: And given how Ralph answers: - [Ralph] Yeah????? - [Ralph] Yeah????? - [Random] He's kinda weirded out, too! - [Random] He's kinda weirded out, too! Because he's from

a 30 year old game, Because he's from a 30 year old game, and Sugar Rush seems to be relatively new. and Sugar Rush seems to be relatively new. And, as sad as it is, And, as sad as it is, this kind of attention is something Ralph RARELY receives.

this kind of attention is something Ralph RARELY receives. Not even the people that PLAY Fix-It Felix Jr. know what his name is! Not even the people that PLAY Fix-It Felix Jr. know what his name is! - [Kid] Where's the wrecking guy? - [Kid] Where's the wrecking guy? [SpongeBob disappointed sting] [SpongeBob

disappointed sting] [SLOWED] -the wrecking guy? [SLOWED] -the wrecking guy? - [Random] So, how does King Candy know Ralph's name, - [Random] So, how does King Candy know Ralph's name, despite never being told the title of the movie? despite never being told the title of

the movie? [BITCRUSHED] THE ANSWER IS HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT [BITCRUSHED] THE ANSWER IS HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT If you take a closer look at the Turbo flashback, If you take a closer look at the Turbo flashback, or even during the beginning timelapse, or even during the

beginning timelapse, you can spot TurboTime positioned directly next to Fix-It Felix Jr. you can spot TurboTime positioned directly next to Fix-It Felix Jr. oh my god they were roommates. oh my god they were roommates. So having lived next to his cabinet for years, So having lived next to his cabinet

for years, of COURSE Turbo would recognize Ralph. of COURSE Turbo would recognize Ralph. And, that's also why under his new identity, he's so surprised. And, that's also why under his new identity, he's so surprised. Because this is the first time in DECADES that he's seeing him again. Because

this is the first time in DECADES that he's seeing him again. Ralph on the other hand, has no idea who he's really talking to. Ralph on the other hand, has no idea who he's really talking to. Which leads him to ask: Which leads him to ask: - [Ralph] Who're you, the guy that makes the donuts? <font

color="#A0AAB4"> - [Ralph] Who're you, the guy that makes the donuts? - [King Candy] Hehe, oh- please... no! - [King Candy] Hehe, oh- please... no! Haha! I'm King Candy! Heheh... Haha! I'm King Candy! Heheh... - [Random] WAIT! Did you guys see that...? - [Random] WAIT! Did you guys see that...? <font

color="#FEFEFE"> [VINE BOOM] [VINE BOOM] [SLOWED] They're also gay..... ✨ [SLOWED] They're also gay..... ✨ [WHISPERED] i know what you are. [WHISPERED] i know what you are. But seriously, that's what we're gonna talk about next: But seriously, that's what <font

color="#FEFEFE"> we're gonna talk about next: animated body language! animated body language! It's done especially well in this movie, It's done especially well in this movie, with it carrying the most weight in the emotional scenes with it carrying the most weight in the emotional scenes which, trust me,

we WILL cover. which, trust me, we WILL cover. Whether you like it or not. Whether you like it or not. It's very interesting to me, It's very interesting to me, because you know that even the smallest waver in expression, because you know that even the smallest waver in expression, or

a subtle shift in posture, or a subtle shift in posture, has been looked over thousands of times by the animators, has been looked over thousands of times by the animators, and was included as a deliberate choice. and was included as a deliberate choice. I think one of the most unique instances of body language in this

movie I think one of the most unique instances of body language in this movie is channeled through Vanellope's glitching. is channeled through Vanellope's glitching. Which ranges from being an intense and garbled mess when she's upset, Which ranges from being an intense and garbled mess when she's upset, to an insignificant blip when

she's confused. to an insignificant blip when she's confused. That being said, That being said, if we put King Candy in a meat grinder- if we put King Candy in a meat grinder- no. no. If we put King Candy under a microscope like the vile specimen he is, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> If we put King Candy under a microscope like the vile specimen he is, what would we learn, exactly? what would we learn, exactly? Because we just need to see what's inside that Because we just need to see what's inside that SICK head of his, don't we? SICK head of his, don't we?

Notice how at first, Notice how at first, Candy nervously laughs when Ralph asks who he's supposed to be Candy nervously laughs when Ralph asks who he's supposed to be before quickly dismissing his proposal that he could, in fact, be somebody else. before quickly dismissing his proposal that he could, in fact, be somebody else.

He then declares his name with quite a lot of embellishment, He then declares his name with quite a lot of embellishment, almost as if he's acting out a performance. almost as if he's acting out a performance. Looking closely, you can even see him RELAX afterwards, Looking closely, you can even see him

RELAX afterwards, then proceeding to quietly observe Ralph's reaction. then proceeding to quietly observe Ralph's reaction. It's almost as if he's double-checking to see if his facade paid off. It's almost as if he's double-checking to see if his facade paid off. This half-nervous, half-performative nature follows King Candy everywhere he goes, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> This half-nervous, half-performative nature follows King Candy everywhere he goes, giving his character an untrustworthy atmosphere. giving his character an untrustworthy atmosphere. And this is even BEFORE things start getting weird. And this is even BEFORE things start getting weird. Also I found this detail from a post by

starleska on Tumblr, Also I found this detail from a post by starleska on Tumblr, and I wanna thank them for letting me include this in the video. and I wanna thank them for letting me include this in the video. Because cool analyses like this only FUEL my ever growing Wreck-It Ralph obsession. Because cool analyses like this

only FUEL my ever growing Wreck-It Ralph obsession. So thanks a lot for that. So thanks a lot for that. [GLITCHING] [GLITCHING] What's he gonna say next? What's he gonna say next? - [King Candy] You game jumped? Ralph... - [King Candy] You game jumped? Ralph...

you're not going Turbo are you? you're not going Turbo are you? - [Ralph] What? No, no- - [Ralph] What? No, no- - [Random] HEYYY... - [Random] HEYYY... WAIT A MINUTE- WAIT A MINUTE- On first viewing, this moment is just like all the other accusations: On first

viewing, this moment is just like all the other accusations: a bit rude. a bit rude. But on rewatch, the absolute HYPOCRISY really starts to settle in. But on rewatch, the absolute HYPOCRISY really starts to settle in. But something else interesting happens. But something else interesting happens.

Before he mutters the name Turbo, he glances to the floor Before he mutters the name Turbo, he glances to the floor like it's forbidden to even mention. like it's forbidden to even mention. His hands looming closer like he's speaking of a ghost. His hands looming closer like he's speaking of a ghost.

He threatens Ralph with this accusation, He threatens Ralph with this accusation, all while he's well aware of the fact, all while he's well aware of the fact, perhaps even relishing in it, perhaps even relishing in it, that HE, himself, is the monster he speaks of. that HE, himself, is the monster he

speaks of. Which I honestly think is pretty cool not gonna lie. Which I honestly think is pretty cool not gonna lie. But the next exchange is where we REALLY get a glimpse of his putrid nature. But the next exchange is where we REALLY get a glimpse of his putrid nature. - [King Candy] Because, i-if- if you

think you can come in here -HEH! - [King Candy] Because, i-if- if you think you can come in here -HEH! To MY kingdom, and take over MY game-?! You've got another thing coming!! To MY kingdom, and take over MY game-?! You've got another thing coming!! - [Ralph] EASY, your puffiness. - [Ralph] EASY, your puffiness.

- [Random] It's funny how quickly Candy jumps to conclusions, - [Random] It's funny how quickly Candy jumps to conclusions, and quite literally, it seems. and quite literally, it seems. He threatens Ralph, on behalf of coming here to take over, quote, He threatens Ralph, on behalf of coming here to take over, quote,

"HIS kingdom." "HIS kingdom." Y'know, he seems awfully entitled, thinking he owns the place, Y'know, he seems awfully entitled, thinking he owns the place, but, what exactly is it that he's doing right now? but, what exactly is it that he's doing right now? He's afraid of losing <font

color="#FEFEFE"> something that he already has. He's afraid of losing something that he already has. Losing his game to a competitor. Losing his game to a competitor. Is he, dare I say, Is he, dare I say, JEALOUS? JEALOUS? And whose jealously was it, And whose jealously was it,

that sparked a murderous rampage approximately 25 years ago? that sparked a murderous rampage approximately 25 years ago? Excuse me sir, your Turbo is showing. Excuse me sir, your Turbo is showing. The rest is exposition about the medal The rest is exposition about the medal and then he peaces the

fuck out, leaving Ralph to be and then he peaces the fuck out, leaving Ralph to be RE-brutalized by the police. RE-brutalized by the police. Okay so if the cops were made of ice cream Okay so if the cops were made of ice cream I would say- I would say- CLEARLY,

CLEARLY, they live to SOFT SERVE and protect, they live to SOFT SERVE and protect, [SITCOM LAUGHTER] they live to SOFT SERVE and protect, [SITCOM LAUGHTER] they live to SOFT SERVE and protect, But they're made of donuts and I couldn't think of anything funny. But they're made of donuts and

I couldn't think of anything funny. Dude their badges literally say: Dude their badges literally say: TO HEAT AND SERVE TO HEAT AND SERVE [DEEPENED] IT WAS RIGHT THEEERE [DEEPENED] IT WAS RIGHT THEEERE - [King Candy (ALSO DEEPENED)] It's a play-on-words? - [King Candy (ALSO

DEEPENED)] It's a play-on-words? eheH-?? It's the fu- eheH-?? It's the fu- - [Random] Before we dive further into - [Random] Before we dive further into TURBO, TURBO, we need to establish the societal rules of this arcade world. we need to establish the societal rules of this

arcade world. So if you haven't seen the movie in a while, here's a little refresher: So if you haven't seen the movie in a while, here's a little refresher: every character belongs to their own game, every character belongs to their own game, and good guy, bad guy, NPC- it doesn't matter who you

are, and good guy, bad guy, NPC- it doesn't matter who you are, You have ONE crucial job: You have ONE crucial job: Follow your programming. Follow your programming. - [Kano] Can't mess with the program, bro. - [Kano] Can't mess with the program, bro. - [Calhoun] So stick to the program,

soldier! - [Calhoun] So stick to the program, soldier! - [Gene] Shh shh! Stick with the program! - [Gene] Shh shh! Stick with the program! - [Random] As you can see, this ideology is encouraged by pretty much everyone, - [Random] As you can see, this ideology is encouraged by pretty much everyone,

like it's hard-coded into them. like it's hard-coded into them. But what happens if you DON'T? But what happens if you DON'T? Well, let's just say, Well, let's just say, you run the risk of subjecting yourself to the worst fate imaginable! you run the risk of subjecting yourself to the worst fate imaginable!

GETTING UNPLUGGED. GETTING UNPLUGGED. - [Nicelander] They're gonna pull our plug! - [Nicelander] They're gonna pull our plug! (both screaming) NOOOOOOOOO (both screaming) NOOOOOOOOO - [Random] It's pretty much exactly what it sounds like. - [Random] It's pretty much <font

color="#A0AAB4"> exactly what it sounds like. Getting unplugged means you either Getting unplugged means you either DIE along with your game, DIE along with your game, swallowed into an endless vortex of nothingness. swallowed into an endless vortex of nothingness. Or best case scenario, you escape and become homeless,

Or best case scenario, you escape and become homeless, unable to fulfill your designated purpose ever again. unable to fulfill your designated purpose ever again. The whole concept of "unplugging" The whole concept of "unplugging" is actually pretty morbid when you think about it. is actually pretty morbid <font

color="#FEFEFE"> when you think about it. In technical terms, there's no reason why unplugging a game In technical terms, there's no reason why unplugging a game should erase any of its data, should erase any of its data, but in this world, electricity is everybody's life force. but in this world, electricity is everybody's

life force. Without it, who knows what'll happen? Without it, who knows what'll happen? Well actually if there's an outage Well actually if there's an outage everybody just piles into the power strip everybody just piles into the power strip and has a fun little sleepover, so- and has a fun little sleepover, so- Yea

it's a little less dramatic than I was hoping. Yea it's a little less dramatic than I was hoping. But unplugging, But unplugging, there is NO fun to be had! there is NO fun to be had! Even worse, this deadly possibility relies on factors solely outside of your control. Even worse, this

deadly possibility relies on factors solely outside of your control. That is unless, if you decide to take matters into your OWN hands. That is unless, if you decide to take matters into your OWN hands. Going to other games is fine during closing hours, Going to other games is fine during closing hours, but

during open hours is completely unheard of. but during open hours is completely unheard of. Being outside of your game at this time Being outside of your game at this time is OBVIOUSLY very dangerous, because- is OBVIOUSLY very dangerous, because- - [Sonic] if you die outside your own game,

- [Sonic] if you die outside your own game, you don't regenerate. you don't regenerate. EVER! EVER! Game Over! Game Over! - [Random] Thanks, Sonic. - [Random] Thanks, Sonic. But this practice is also dangerous, But this practice is also dangerous,

because the players might SEE you somewhere you don't belong. because the players might SEE you somewhere you don't belong. Not only jeopardizing the game you're in, Not only jeopardizing the game you're in, but also the game you left. but also the game you left. Best case scenario: Best case scenario:

players will shrug off anything weird, players will shrug off anything weird, and move on to spend all of their remaining tokens at and move on to spend all of their remaining tokens at the Deal or No Deal machine for the next two hours. the Deal or No Deal machine for the next

two hours. But at worst, they'll assume that your game is broken. But at worst, they'll assume that your game is broken. Now, you're out of order, and Now, you're out of order, and DEATH is just around the corner. DEATH is just around the corner. And so,THAT is when it becomes "game-jumping,"

And so,THAT is when it becomes "game-jumping," which might just be THE biggest taboo in their entire society. which might just be THE biggest taboo in their entire society. Guess whose fault THAT is. Guess whose fault THAT is. - [Turbo] TURBO-TASTIC! - [Turbo] TURBO-TASTIC! [REVERB FART] <font

color="#A0AAB4"> [REVERB FART] - [Random] So, back in 1982 when the arcade first opened, - [Random] So, back in 1982 when the arcade first opened, TurboTime was by far the most popular game! TurboTime was by far the most popular game! For SOME reason... For SOME reason... <font

color="#FEFEFE"> Given that it seems to consist of a featureless dirt loop with zero points of interest, Given that it seems to consist of a featureless dirt loop with zero points of interest, but I mean, hey! but I mean, hey! The bar was lower back then! The bar was lower back then! And for personal safety reasons,

I'm just kiddingggg!! And for personal safety reasons, I'm just kiddingggg!! Regardless, Turbo LOVED the attention! Regardless, Turbo LOVED the attention! A completely healthy and normal amount. A completely healthy and normal amount. A completely healthy amounttttttttttttttttttttttttt A completely healthy <font

color="#A0AAB4"> amounttttttttttttttttttttttttt So then five years pass, and now it's 1987! So then five years pass, and now it's 1987! Which was also the year of an incident at some random Which was also the year of an incident at some random pizza chain nearby, but you guys don't care about that! <font

color="#A0AAB4"> pizza chain nearby, but you guys don't care about that! So then this new racing game called RoadBlasters comes rolling in, So then this new racing game called RoadBlasters comes rolling in, right across from TurboTime! right across from TurboTime! SO, LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, SO, LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> Turbo decides to give the new arrivals a warm welcome! Turbo decides to give the new arrivals a warm welcome! By ramming into them with his car and T-boning them to death! By ramming into them with his car and T-boning them to death! In the end, Turbo not only unplugged RoadBlasters, In the

end, Turbo not only unplugged RoadBlasters, but also his own game due to his absence rendering it unplayable. but also his own game due to his absence rendering it unplayable. And so neither of the cabinets ever saw the light of day again. And so neither of the cabinets ever saw the light of day again. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> It seems they were less of "new arrivals" and more like It seems they were less of "new arrivals" and more like "new rivals"! "new rivals"! [splat] [splat] But more on the scene itself, But more on the scene itself, it's overlayed with a grainy, distorted filter, making <font

color="#FEFEFE"> the flashback all the more mysterious and atmospheric. it's overlayed with a grainy, distorted filter, making the flashback all the more mysterious and atmospheric. And the story is super concise, And the story is super concise, communicating everything we need to know about this freak in under a minute. communicating everything we need to know about this freak in under a minute.

Very well-executed! Very well-executed! But in terms of an in-world explanation, But in terms of an in-world explanation, it's been spread around for years by word of mouth; it's been spread around for years by word of mouth; through rumors and horror stories... through rumors and horror stories... <font

color="#FEFEFE"> stripped down to its bare essential events. stripped down to its bare essential events. But what I find especially interesting... But what I find especially interesting... is how much Felix knows about it. is how much Felix knows about it. In this scene, he's explaining

the story to Calhoun because she's not in the know, In this scene, he's explaining the story to Calhoun because she's not in the know, and neither is the audience, so it works pretty well! and neither is the audience, so it works pretty well! But he's been around long enough to LIVE through what happened. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> But he's been around long enough to LIVE through what happened. It's probably a day that everyone in the arcade remembers, It's probably a day that everyone in the arcade remembers, and one that nobody's shaken off since. and one that nobody's shaken off since. I can't help but imagine

it must've been especially hard for Felix I can't help but imagine it must've been especially hard for Felix because you have to remember that Turbo was his neighbor, because you have to remember that Turbo was his neighbor, or maybe even someone he tried to look out for... or maybe even someone he tried

to look out for... OR WERE THEY ROOMMATES? OR WERE THEY ROOMMATES? HOOHOOHOOHAHOOH!!!!!! HOOHOOHOOHAHOOH!!!!!! I THINK THEY KISSED >:) I THINK THEY KISSED >:) But by this point, Turbo is nothing more But by this point, Turbo is nothing more than a haunting

absence of bitter memory; than a haunting absence of bitter memory; a face he hasn't seen in years... a face he hasn't seen in years... ... until that familiar scowl starts to claw out from the back of his mind. ... until that familiar scowl starts to claw out from the back of his mind. His eyes widen

with shock as he's the first to realize when His eyes widen with shock as he's the first to realize when it appears i've gotten ahead of myself... it appears i've gotten ahead of myself... Anyways, have YOU ever heard of a character "quote"... Anyways, have YOU ever heard of a character "quote"... ..."HAUNTING

the narrative? " ..."HAUNTING the narrative? " This term doesn't necessarily mean someone's up to spooky ghost shenanigans, This term doesn't necessarily mean someone's up to spooky ghost shenanigans, but more so that they have a significant influence but more so that they have a significant influence on the story they belong

to, despite being absent. on the story they belong to, despite being absent. For example, Rose Quartz from Steven Universe, For example, Rose Quartz from Steven Universe, passed away long before the first episode of the series. passed away long before the first episode of the series. But

her influence is practically inescapable But her influence is practically inescapable to everyone she had an impact on. to everyone she had an impact on. Which is... most of the cast. Which is... most of the cast. This is especially true for

Steven himself, This is especially true for Steven himself, who feels as if he lives in his mother's shadow, who feels as if he lives in his mother's shadow, and is forced to take on countless HEAVY responsibilities in her name. and is forced to take on countless HEAVY responsibilities in her name.

I'M SURE HE'LL BE FINE. I'M SURE HE'LL BE FINE. Now, I'd argue to say that Turbo ALSO fits this category! Now, I'd argue to say that Turbo ALSO fits this category! It's been 25 years since the RoadBlasters incident, It's been 25 years since the RoadBlasters incident, and people are

STILL talking about him. and people are STILL talking about him. In fact, they mention his name only SIX minutes into the movie, In fact, they mention his name only SIX minutes into the movie, which is the VERY FIRST scene! which is the VERY FIRST scene! These people are TERRIFIED <font

color="#FEFEFE"> of this happening again, These people are TERRIFIED of this happening again, and are quick to accuse anybody who goes against the status quo. and are quick to accuse anybody who goes against the status quo. In that way, he haunts the narrative In that way, he haunts the narrative <font

color="#FEFEFE"> because his fateful actions that day because his fateful actions that day slowly became integrated into a societal expectation. slowly became integrated into a societal expectation. An expectation that practically haunts Ralph wherever he goes. An expectation that practically haunts Ralph wherever he goes. -

[Ralph] Is it Turbo to want a friend? - [Ralph] Is it Turbo to want a friend? Or a medal? Or a piece of pie every once in a while? Or a medal? Or a piece of pie every once in a while? Is it Turbo to want more out of life? Is it Turbo to want more out of life? -

[Zombie] yEEeees... - [Zombie] yEEeees... - [Random] Turbo actually did these things out of selfishness, - [Random] Turbo actually did these things out of selfishness, but Ralph is simply trying to stand up for himself after but Ralph is simply trying to stand up for himself after unjust treatment for his entire life. <font

color="#A0AAB4"> unjust treatment for his entire life. And the classism Ralph suffers because of is And the classism Ralph suffers because of is one of the very few things that isn't Turbo's fault, so... one of the very few things that isn't Turbo's fault, so... Good on him, I guess! Good

on him, I guess! But yeah, Ralph has the right motivation... But yeah, Ralph has the right motivation... ... at the start, at least... ... at the start, at least... But we'll get to that later :) But we'll get to that later :) Now, it seems there's only one question left to

ask... Now, it seems there's only one question left to ask... After getting those games unplugged After getting those games unplugged and haunting so many people... and haunting so many people... ... Why did he do it? ... Why did he do it? Perhaps it was because attention and winning

Perhaps it was because attention and winning were the only things that mattered to him, were the only things that mattered to him, and he was so consumed by the adoration from these higher beings, and he was so consumed by the adoration from these higher beings, that in his act of

careless rage, he was unable to forsee that in his act of careless rage, he was unable to forsee the fact that he was partaking in his own DEMISE. the fact that he was partaking in his own DEMISE. That and he got jealous. That and he got jealous. Now, Turbo is a character

with pretty cut-and-dry motives. Now, Turbo is a character with pretty cut-and-dry motives. He's just a jerk whose temper gets the better of him; He's just a jerk whose temper gets the better of him; the perpetrator in a cautionary tale about self-control. the perpetrator in a cautionary tale about self-control.

And that's not necessarily a bad thing! And that's not necessarily a bad thing! Not all villains need a tragic backstory to be compelling, Not all villains need a tragic backstory to be compelling, although it certainly does help. although it certainly does help. Because to me,

the most intriguing Because to me, the most intriguing part of his character is who he eventually turns into, part of his character is who he eventually turns into, and how he reprograms himself into a complete and utter MONSTER. and how he reprograms himself into a complete and utter MONSTER.

Not to mention, villains are more fun if they're irredeemable assholes! Not to mention, villains are more fun if they're irredeemable assholes! Disclaimer: that's just my opinion, Disclaimer: that's just my opinion, and if you headcanon that he's misunderstood, and if you headcanon that he's misunderstood, that is an equally valid

interpretation, that is an equally valid interpretation, and I admire your ability to see goodness in him! and I admire your ability to see goodness in him! Peace and love on planet Earth! Peace and love on planet Earth! But there is one last detail that I neglected to mention... But there is

one last detail that I neglected to mention... Recounting the events of the flashback, Felix says this: Recounting the events of the flashback, Felix says this: - [Felix] ... abandoned his game, and tried to take over the new one. - [Felix] ... abandoned his game, and tried to take over the new one. -

[Random] He says - [Random] He says "he tried to take over the new one." "he tried to take over the new one." This wasn't an act of revenge... This wasn't an act of revenge... This was a mission. This was a mission. It was a mission to monopolize all of the attention for himself <font

color="#A0AAB4"> It was a mission to monopolize all of the attention for himself by secretly infiltrating a game, by secretly infiltrating a game, and attempting to kill and replace the main character. and attempting to kill and replace the main character. Now, is it just me, or is this starting to sound... <font

color="#FEFEFE"> Now, is it just me, or is this starting to sound... ...familiar? ...familiar? - [Felix] Ma'am! I'm going with you! - [Felix] Ma'am! I'm going with you! - [Calhoun] Like fun you are, short stack. - [Calhoun] Like fun you are, short stack. [OMINOUS

DRONING] [OMINOUS DRONING] - [VINNY VINESAUCE] Who REALLY died that day? - [VINNY VINESAUCE] Who REALLY died that day? ... And who came back? ... And who came back? - [Random] Even after the movie ends, - [Random] Even after the movie ends, Turbo is still shrouded in mystery. <font

color="#A0AAB4"> Turbo is still shrouded in mystery. How exactly was he able to escape a game as it was being unplugged, How exactly was he able to escape a game as it was being unplugged, and how come nobody noticed he wasn't dead? and how come nobody noticed he wasn't dead? But most importantly, how the fuck did

he take over Sugar Rush without anybody noticing? But most importantly, how the fuck did he take over Sugar Rush without anybody noticing? Well, first of all, various fan wikis state that Sugar Rush Well, first of all, various fan wikis state that Sugar Rush was first released in 1997, was first released in 1997, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> presumably as a nod to Mario Kart 64, presumably as a nod to Mario Kart 64, which it also bears some resemblance to. which it also bears some resemblance to. Although I couldn't find exactly where this quote came from, Although I couldn't find exactly where this quote came from,

both the Wreck-It Ralph and Disney wiki both the Wreck-It Ralph and Disney wiki say it's an official description, so... say it's an official description, so... [slightly muffled] Y'know what, that's good enough for me. [slightly muffled] Y'know what, that's good enough for me. But this means that before he infiltrated Sugar Rush,

But this means that before he infiltrated Sugar Rush, Turbo must've been in hiding for... Turbo must've been in hiding for... TEN YEARS. TEN YEARS. Might I ask what was he doing with all that free time? Might I ask what was he doing with all that free time? <font

color="#FEFEFE"> Well, lucky for us, director Rich Moore actually hosted an "Ask Me Anything" Well, lucky for us, director Rich Moore actually hosted an "Ask Me Anything" just three days after the film's release, just three days after the film's release, and it's still available online today. and it's still available online today. He's also on top of a slice of pie.

He's also on top of a slice of pie. This is where we are met with some ASTONISHING insight. This is where we are met with some ASTONISHING insight. - [Bad Ralph impression] ARR...... I'M GONNA REDDIT!!!!!! - [Bad Ralph impression] ARR...... I'M GONNA REDDIT!!!!!! - [Random] Thank you, Reddit

Ralph. - [Random] Thank you, Reddit Ralph. [DEEPENED] Thank you, Reddit Ralph. [DEEPENED] Thank you, Reddit Ralph. - [Random] This person had a notable question. - [Random] This person had a notable question. It reads, "My 6-year-old daughter keeps asking me

It reads, "My 6-year-old daughter keeps asking me how Turbo got into Candy Rush after getting turned off, how Turbo got into Candy Rush after getting turned off, and she will think I am very cool for having asked the director!" and she will think I am very cool for having asked the director!" First

of all, that's really cute, First of all, that's really cute, and second of all... and second of all... [MIC CLIPPING] IT'S CALLED "SUGAR RUSH," [MIC CLIPPING] IT'S CALLED "SUGAR RUSH," [CHILD CRYING SOUND EFFECT] AND YOUR 6-YEAR-OLD IS OBVIOUSLY A FAKE FAN. [CHILD CRYING SOUND EFFECT] AND YOUR

6-YEAR-OLD IS OBVIOUSLY A FAKE FAN. Anyways, Rich Moore responded with this: Anyways, Rich Moore responded with this: "We thought of it this way: "We thought of it this way: He escaped RoadBlasters before it was unplugged, He escaped RoadBlasters before it was unplugged, lived in the bowels of Game Central Station, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> lived in the bowels of Game Central Station, growing more and more BITTER... growing more and more BITTER... learned a thing or two about code, saw Sugar Rush plugged in, learned a thing or two about code, saw Sugar Rush plugged in, and made his move before anyone played the game. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> and made his move before anyone played the game. That's our story, and we're stickin' to it." That's our story, and we're stickin' to it." - [Random] INTERESTING....... - [Random] INTERESTING....... You see, this answer is good, You see, this answer is good, but it's still kind of vague. <font

color="#A0AAB4"> but it's still kind of vague. Maybe on purpose, to leave room for interpretation? Maybe on purpose, to leave room for interpretation? But at the same time, I found it weirdly difficult But at the same time, I found it weirdly difficult to get much word on Turbo officially... to get much

word on Turbo officially... Like, it seems they barely talk about him. Like, it seems they barely talk about him. The official art book doesn't even MENTION him ONCE. The official art book doesn't even MENTION him ONCE. And that leads me to believe... And that leads me to believe... ... maybe he was ALWAYS

supposed to be a mystery. ... maybe he was ALWAYS supposed to be a mystery. Or maybe they just HATE HIM-- Or maybe they just HATE HIM-- EMERGENCY UPDATE EMERGENCY UPDATE We ju-- I just found an INTERVIEW We ju-- I just found an INTERVIEW where they MENTION HIM!!!!!!

where they MENTION HIM!!!!!! So this is from eight years ago So this is from eight years ago It was from AN AMA at the El Capitan Theater It was from AN AMA at the El Capitan Theater And it's when, um, someone in the audience, And it's when, um, someone in the audience,

it's actually this person in THE COMMENTS right here, it's actually this person in THE COMMENTS right here, I OWE YOU MY ENTIRE LIFE. I OWE YOU MY ENTIRE LIFE. Um, they asked a question about what was the inspiration for Turbo, Um, they asked a question about what was the inspiration for Turbo,

And I will- I will show that footage right now. And I will- I will show that footage right now. - [audience member] Hi, um... - [audience member] Hi, um... - [Rich Moore] Hi. - [Rich Moore] Hi. - [audience member] Big fan of the movie. - [audience

member] Big fan of the movie. - What was the inspiration for Turbo? - What was the inspiration for Turbo? - [Rich Moore] Uh, we wanted to have an antagonist that was kind of - [Rich Moore] Uh, we wanted to have an antagonist that was kind of - Ralph at his worst, y'know? - Ralph at his

worst, y'know? - Ralph was kind of a needy character, that wanted... - Ralph was kind of a needy character, that wanted... - He wanted friends, he wanted attention, - He wanted friends, he wanted attention, - Turbo kind of came out of that, but pushed WAY to the extreme.

- Turbo kind of came out of that, but pushed WAY to the extreme. - [Random] If I had known this sooner, - [Random] If I had known this sooner, I would've based an entire argument around it. I would've based an entire argument around it. But I added this in

at the last second... But I added this in at the last second... So before we discuss that comparison further, just- keep that in the back of your mind! So before we discuss that comparison further, just- keep that in the back of your mind! This interview also makes me think of, unfortunately, This interview also makes

me think of, unfortunately, the sequel and how mischaracterized Ralph was the sequel and how mischaracterized Ralph was to be needy and "at his worst" to be needy and "at his worst" even though he'd already completed a character arc in the first movie even though he'd already completed a character arc

in the first movie And I think that's another reason why they didn't mention And I think that's another reason why they didn't mention Turbo at all in Ralph Breaks The Internet Turbo at all in Ralph Breaks The Internet because they didn't want the audience catching on to how badly written because they didn't want the <font

color="#A0AAB4"> audience catching on to how badly written their shitshow of a movie was. their shitshow of a movie was. Got a little-- I got a little off-topic there... Got a little-- I got a little off-topic there... - [Gene] Y'know, I, uh... I knew Turbo back in the day, and, uh... - [Gene] Y'know, I,

uh... I knew Turbo back in the day, and, uh... - [Rich Moore] Really Gene? - [Rich Moore] Really Gene? - [Gene] I did, yes. And, uh... - [Gene] I did, yes. And, uh... Whenever he came to the penthouse... Whenever he came to the penthouse... ... he never took off his shoes. ... he never

took off his shoes. Tracked dirt EVERYWHERE. Tracked dirt EVERYWHERE. So I didn't like him. Never liked him. So I didn't like him. Never liked him. - [Rich Moore] Well, y'know, he almost killed Ralph and Vanellope. - [Rich Moore] Well, y'know, he almost killed Ralph and Vanellope. - [Gene] Oh. Well, that's

probably kinda bad too. - [Gene] Oh. Well, that's probably kinda bad too. - [Random] Anyways, sorry, we were analyzing the movie - [Random] Anyways, sorry, we were analyzing the movie Then it-- Then we went off on a side tangent... Then it-- Then we went off on a side tangent... <font

color="#FEFEFE"> Let's get back to that! Let's get back to that! ♪ [COMPRESSED WII HOMEBREW CHANNEL THEME] ♪ ♪ [COMPRESSED WII HOMEBREW CHANNEL THEME] ♪ By this point, King Candy has sort of By this point, King Candy has sort of exhausted his normal methods of... <font

color="#FEFEFE"> exhausted his normal methods of... attack..? attack..? That is, until he remembers his and Ralph's interaction from earlier. That is, until he remembers his and Ralph's interaction from earlier. - [King Candy] That was your medal? - [King Candy] That was your medal? It's- It's nothing but code now! <font

color="#A0AAB4"> It's- It's nothing but code now! - [Ralph] She did what? - [Ralph] She did what? I need that back! I need that back! - [Random] And he hatches a plan... - [Random] And he hatches a plan... As he treads behind his stolen throne, As he treads behind his

stolen throne, Candy pulls back the curtain; Candy pulls back the curtain; both figuratively and literally. both figuratively and literally. He punches in the Konami Code to gain access to the game's files and, He punches in the Konami Code to gain access to the game's files and, although it makes zero sense why there's a <font

color="#A0AAB4"> miniature NES controller inside Sugar Rush, although it makes zero sense why there's a miniature NES controller inside Sugar Rush, It's still clever and iconic. It's still clever and iconic. I don't care. I don't care. But this whole scene really gives off the impression that But this whole scene really <font

color="#FEFEFE"> gives off the impression that this isn't the first time Candy's been doin' some this isn't the first time Candy's been doin' some monkey business back here. monkey business back here. However, the same can't be said for Sour Bill, who is However, the same can't be said for Sour Bill, who is

VISIBLY AFRAID. VISIBLY AFRAID. And it takes a lot to change his expression! And it takes a lot to change his expression! As touched on earlier, As touched on earlier, the contrast between these two is nothing short of genius. the contrast between these two is

nothing short of genius. Candy is usually all over the place, Candy is usually all over the place, and Sour Bill is rarely phased by anything. and Sour Bill is rarely phased by anything. And yet, And yet, here we see Candy marching towards this vault, here we see Candy

marching towards this vault, with a cold and calculative expression. with a cold and calculative expression. And here we see Sour Bill disturbed and apprehensive. And here we see Sour Bill disturbed and apprehensive. Again, it's nothing but body language, Again, it's nothing but body language, but it makes ya question: but

it makes ya question: What's really going on here...? What's really going on here...? On that note, Candy seems On that note, Candy seems a little too eager to mess with the code... a little too eager to mess with the code... - [King Candy] Oh, the Code, - [King Candy] Oh, the Code, it's

the sweet life blood of the game... it's the sweet life blood of the game... - [Random] Also, I'm sorry, it's - [Random] Also, I'm sorry, it's "The sweet life blood"? "The sweet life blood"? [ BRATZ EWWWWW.MP3 ] [ BRATZ EWWWWW.MP3 ] What is wrong with him..? What is wrong with him..?

By now, the audience starts to figure out that By now, the audience starts to figure out that King Candy is pretty shady. King Candy is pretty shady. The phrase "stick to the program" The phrase "stick to the program" has been repeated God knows how many times leading up to this moment,

has been repeated God knows how many times leading up to this moment, so we understand he obviously doesn't so we understand he obviously doesn't play by the rules. play by the rules. And, by breaking these rules, And, by breaking these rules, he has access to unrestrained powers. he has access to

unrestrained powers. Those of which he is entirely responsible with, and would never Those of which he is entirely responsible with, and would never OH MY GOD WHAT IS THAT OH MY GOD WHAT IS THAT King Candy's code box brings the term King Candy's code box brings the term "Ego-centric" "Ego-centric"

to a WHOLE new level. to a WHOLE new level. It is, no competition, It is, no competition, the BIGGEST thing in the room the BIGGEST thing in the room while also being the dead center of it while also being the dead center of it connected to nearly EVERYTHING.

connected to nearly EVERYTHING. I guess you could say he I guess you could say he made it so the world of Sugar Rush made it so the world of Sugar Rush literally revolves around him! literally revolves around him! But now, onto what's on the inside, which is But now, onto what's <font

color="#FEFEFE"> on the inside, which is arguably worse! arguably worse! Here is where we see a hoard of tangled wires and possessions, Here is where we see a hoard of tangled wires and possessions, crammed within the confines of this singular box. crammed within the confines of this singular box. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> And with the way it strobes uncontrollably, And with the way it strobes uncontrollably, it's almost as if the software ITSELF is crying in pain... it's almost as if the software ITSELF is crying in pain... So, why is his code box so disorganized? So, why is his code box

so disorganized? As one comment from the movie's IMDB trivia page puts it: As one comment from the movie's IMDB trivia page puts it: "Candy has haphazardly hacked himself into the game." "Candy has haphazardly hacked himself into the game." Take a look at how all the other nodes are neatly organized, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> Take a look at how all the other nodes are neatly organized, and then compare that to his, and then compare that to his, with its wires spun around like spaghetti. with its wires spun around like spaghetti. It's because he's a VIRUS, It's because he's a VIRUS,

and he's abusing the logic of the game for his own selfish desires... and he's abusing the logic of the game for his own selfish desires... Well, if we were getting technical, he's actually a parasite, Well, if we were getting technical, he's actually a parasite, because he's not infinitely replicating himself like a virus

would. because he's not infinitely replicating himself like a virus would. Like some other fucking movie I know. Like some other fucking movie I know. After this I PROMISE I'll stop talking about it. After this I PROMISE I'll stop talking about it. ...For the next hour. ...For the next hour.

Wreck-It Ralph did such a good job with Wreck-It Ralph did such a good job with King Candy's virus allegory that King Candy's virus allegory that they didn't even mention he was one until the end of the movie. they didn't even mention he was one until the end of the movie. Its portrayal was

practically the definition of Its portrayal was practically the definition of "Show, don't tell". "Show, don't tell". Now, if we were to acknowledge the sequel's existence, Now, if we were to acknowledge the sequel's existence, for just a millisecond. for just a millisecond. [INHALE.] <font

color="#FEFEFE"> [INHALE.] The whole "Ralph insecurity virus" thing... The whole "Ralph insecurity virus" thing... I've never seen symbolism.... I've never seen symbolism.... so BLATANT. so BLATANT. and IN YOUR FACE. and IN YOUR FACE. IN MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!! IN MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!! - [Knowsmore] It happened because

an insecurity virus cloned all of your needy, clingy, self-destructive behavior. - [Knowsmore] It happened because an insecurity virus cloned all of your needy, clingy, self-destructive behavior. - [Random] Wow, thanks for saying that, or else I wouldn't have been able to figure it out! - [Random] Wow, thanks for saying that, or else I wouldn't have been able to figure it out! Oh

they said it a second time, too! Oh they said it a second time, too! - [Ralph] I do come across as needy and clingy and self-destructive like Knowsmore said... - [Ralph] I do come across as needy and clingy and self-destructive like Knowsmore said... - [Random] And that's where I'll be leaving that! - [Random] And that's where

I'll be leaving that! As for King Candy's parasitic behavior, As for King Candy's parasitic behavior, he found Sugar Rush to be a suitable host, he found Sugar Rush to be a suitable host, and then he hijacked it, and then he hijacked it, reprogramming its inner workings to reprogramming its inner

workings to comfortably supply him with comfortably supply him with EVERYTHING he could ever need and more. EVERYTHING he could ever need and more. In fact... In fact... he was willing to claim his position of absolute power... he was willing to claim his position of absolute power... <font

color="#FEFEFE"> by ANY means necessary... by ANY means necessary... Vanellope had a perfect life. Vanellope had a perfect life. A life where she was included, respected, and loved by her peers. A life where she was included, respected, and loved by her peers. Being the benevolent ruler of Sugar Rush, Being the benevolent ruler of Sugar Rush,

she had her very own castle, and everything she could possibly want at her fingertips. she had her very own castle, and everything she could possibly want at her fingertips. But, Vanellope probably didn't care for her royal lifestyle NEARLY as much as... But, Vanellope probably didn't care for her royal lifestyle NEARLY as much as... RACING~ ♫ <font

color="#A0AAB4"> RACING~ ♫ [DUBIOUS ANGELIC CHOIR] [DUBIOUS ANGELIC CHOIR] She was free to race to her heart's content! She was free to race to her heart's content! JUST KIDDING! SHE ACTUALLY WASN'T JUST KIDDING! SHE ACTUALLY WASN'T BECAUSE Turbo took over Sugar Rush before anyone even had the chance to

play it, BECAUSE Turbo took over Sugar Rush before anyone even had the chance to play it, so, she never even got to race or live her life in any capacity... so, she never even got to race or live her life in any capacity... before it was stolen from her. before it was stolen from her. To

say King Candy ruined Vanellope's life would be an understatement. To say King Candy ruined Vanellope's life would be an understatement. He is the sole perpetrator for all of her suffering. He is the sole perpetrator for all of her suffering. She no longer has a home, She no longer has a home, she

no longer has a race kart, she no longer has a race kart, and she no longer has any friends. and she no longer has any friends. Because, what used to be her happy life, Because, what used to be her happy life, now belongs to HIM. now belongs to HIM. To add insult to injury,

when Candy removed her from the code, To add insult to injury, when Candy removed her from the code, she lost all her memories and became a glitch in the system. she lost all her memories and became a glitch in the system. A difference that he uses to viciously single her out. A difference that he uses to

viciously single her out. Not only that, but he outright encourages her mistreatment by Not only that, but he outright encourages her mistreatment by targeting the entire civilian population with his fearmongering. targeting the entire civilian population with his fearmongering. This nine year old girl is seen as a threat, even

a CRIMINAL, This nine year old girl is seen as a threat, even a CRIMINAL, ...for wanting to be included. ...for wanting to be included. And that's all Candy ever calls her: And that's all Candy ever calls her: "Glitch", "Glitch", like she's nothing more than a mistake. like she's nothing

more than a mistake. It's a label meant to dehumanize and isolate her. And, well.. It's a label meant to dehumanize and isolate her. And, well.. Let's just say the term caught on... Let's just say the term caught on... - [Taffyta] Yeah, well, King Candy says glitches can't race. - [Taffyta] Yeah, well,

King Candy says glitches can't race. - [Vanellope] I'm not a glitch, Taffyta, - [Vanellope] I'm not a glitch, Taffyta, I've just got pixlexia, okay? I've just got pixlexia, okay? - [Taffyta] ...and then, all of a sudden, oh no, - [Taffyta] ...and then, all of a sudden, oh no, I'm gl- gl-

gl- gl- gli- gli- glitching! I'm gl- gl- gl- gl- gli- gli- glitching! - [Vanellope] [GASP] Hey! - [Vanellope] [GASP] Hey! - [Taffyta] See? You're an accident just waiting to happen. - [Taffyta] See? You're an accident just waiting to happen. - [Jubileena] Oh no! I

gli- gli- gli- glitched, too! - [Jubileena] Oh no! I gli- gli- gli- glitched, too! - [Vanellope] Hey, I just wanna race like you guys! - [Vanellope] Hey, I just wanna race like you guys! - [Taffyta] You will NEVER be a racer. - [Taffyta] You will NEVER be a racer. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> Because you're a GLITCH, Because you're a GLITCH, and that's all you'll ever BE! and that's all you'll ever BE! - [Random] Vanellope von Schweetz no longer exists. - [Random] Vanellope von Schweetz no longer exists. Her life no longer exists. Her life no longer exists. All that's left is "the

glitch." All that's left is "the glitch." A lonely, little girl who lives as an outcast, a nobody; A lonely, little girl who lives as an outcast, a nobody; whose dreams are left in broken pieces, thanks to one selfish man. whose dreams are left in broken pieces, thanks to one selfish man. But,

honestly, the worst part of all is that... But, honestly, the worst part of all is that... she's had to live this way for nearly she's had to live this way for nearly 15. YEARS. 15. YEARS. And all she's ever known for her ENTIRE life And all she's ever known

for her ENTIRE life is that everyone HATES HER for who she is! is that everyone HATES HER for who she is! And she can't even leave if she wants to! And she can't even leave if she wants to! THAT'S HORRIBLE!!!!!! THAT'S HORRIBLE!!!!!! - [Jiminy Cricket] YOU'RE HORRIBLE!

- [Jiminy Cricket] YOU'RE HORRIBLE! - You're an irredeemable MONSTER! - You're an irredeemable MONSTER! - [Jack Horner/King Candy] OUUH WHAA?? - [Jack Horner/King Candy] OUUH WHAA?? - [Jack Horner/King Candy] WHAT TOOK YA SO LONG, IDIOT? - [Jack Horner/King Candy]

WHAT TOOK YA SO LONG, IDIOT? - [Jiminy Cricket] (SCREAMS) - [Jiminy Cricket] (SCREAMS) - [Random] It's hard to imagine him getting any worse, - [Random] It's hard to imagine him getting any worse, But believe me! But believe me! It'll keep going... <font

color="#FEFEFE"> It'll keep going... and GOING. and GOING. AND GOING. AND GOING. AND GOING!!!!! AND GOING!!!!! ♪ [DARK CATHOLIC CHOIR SWELLS] ♪ ♪ [DARK CATHOLIC CHOIR SWELLS] ♪ First of all, there's more to this secret takeover than meets the eye, First of all, there's more

to this secret takeover than meets the eye, and at certain points, it's staring us right in the face! and at certain points, it's staring us right in the face! I wanna refocus on this particular setting: the royal throne room. I wanna refocus on this particular setting: the royal throne room. There's actually a

certain piece of concept art that There's actually a certain piece of concept art that makes it look like a medieval dungeon. makes it look like a medieval dungeon. Or more like a... man cave. Or more like a... man cave. The war-like emblems decorating the walls, The war-like emblems <font

color="#FEFEFE"> decorating the walls, combined with moody lighting, combined with moody lighting, gives it an especially sinister appearance. gives it an especially sinister appearance. An appearance that, I'd argue, is reflective of Candy's TRUE personality. An appearance that, I'd argue, is reflective of Candy's TRUE personality. But, of course, this isn't what we

got in the final film. But, of course, this isn't what we got in the final film. We got something sparkly and unassuming! We got something sparkly and unassuming! which is how I think Candy WANTS people to see him. which is how I think Candy WANTS people to see him. Lorelay Bove, the lead <font

color="#FEFEFE"> designer of Sugar Rush, Lorelay Bove, the lead designer of Sugar Rush, had something interesting to say about this. had something interesting to say about this. "The interior of King Candy's castle has been one of my favorite sets to design." "The interior of King Candy's castle has been one of my favorite sets

to design." "And because he's not the real king, "And because he's not the real king, we thought it would be funny to we thought it would be funny to cover the whole castle in sugar coating, cover the whole castle in sugar coating, just like him." just like him." However, the most interesting <font

color="#A0AAB4"> detail of the concept art is the However, the most interesting detail of the concept art is the grotesquely oversized crown that's positioned over his throne. grotesquely oversized crown that's positioned over his throne. Like, these levels of self-absorption shouldn't even be possible. Like, these levels of self-absorption shouldn't even be possible.

But as we saw just minutes ago... But as we saw just minutes ago... THEY APPARENTLY ARE!!!!! THEY APPARENTLY ARE!!!!! Okay, this is where it gets kind of insane. Okay, this is where it gets kind of insane. So, I Google searched "throne room", and the very first result was <font

color="#A0AAB4"> So, I Google searched "throne room", and the very first result was THIS image. THIS image. The room depicted here resides in the- The room depicted here resides in the- - [FRENCH TEXT-TO-SPEECH] Château de Fontainebleau - [FRENCH TEXT-TO-SPEECH] Château de Fontainebleau - [Random] -and it happened

to belong to Napoleon in 1804. - [Random] -and it happened to belong to Napoleon in 1804. WHY AM I TELLING YOU THIS?? WHY AM I TELLING YOU THIS?? Well, it's because this images bears an UNCANNY resemblance to you-know-who's throne room. Well, it's because this images bears an UNCANNY resemblance to you-know-who's throne room. Like, take a

look at the curtains, the candlestick placement, and even the crown positioned over the chair! Like, take a look at the curtains, the candlestick placement, and even the crown positioned over the chair! I am almost certain that the concept artists I am almost certain that the concept artists used this VERY IMAGE as reference. used this VERY IMAGE

as reference. And better yet, King Candy's crown is actually the LARGER one here! And better yet, King Candy's crown is actually the LARGER one here! Does this mean that King Candy has a bigger ego than Does this mean that King Candy has a bigger ego than Napoleon? Napoleon? <font

color="#FEFEFE"> The dictator? The dictator? From French history? From French history? I mean, probably, yeah. I mean, probably, yeah. France has Napoleon, France has Napoleon, Disney has King Candy, and Disney has King Candy, and DreamWorks has Lord Farquaad. DreamWorks has Lord Farquaad.

I will not be elaborating further. I will not be elaborating further. But, hold on... But, hold on... is there a crown over his chair in the final film..? is there a crown over his chair in the final film..? Not quite... Not quite... Instead... <font

color="#FEFEFE"> Instead... It's a tiara..? It's a tiara..? [LONG GASP] [LONG GASP] NOOOOO-- NOOOOO-- This is, straight up, Vanellope's room in BROAD DAYLIGHT. This is, straight up, Vanellope's room in BROAD DAYLIGHT. But... WHY!??? But... WHY!??? I

once heard a theory that, for whatever reason, I once heard a theory that, for whatever reason, Candy was never able to customize the code to the throne room, so Candy was never able to customize the code to the throne room, so he's had to put up with it being pink. he's had to put up with it

being pink. Hence, why he's self-conscious and corrects it to salmon. Hence, why he's self-conscious and corrects it to salmon. And, I'm sorry, but, how does a man who SERVES in an outfit like this, And, I'm sorry, but, how does a man who SERVES in an outfit like this, still feel confined by gender

norms? still feel confined by gender norms? Just embrace it, my dude, Just embrace it, my dude, you're the villain!! You can get away with that shit! you're the villain!! You can get away with that shit! Just like you've gotten away with everything else... Just like you've gotten

away with everything else... Anyways, I think the dungeon-like throne room is Anyways, I think the dungeon-like throne room is what he wanted it to look like. what he wanted it to look like. But, alas, But, alas, when you steal the life of a little girl, when

you steal the life of a little girl, you're gonna get the room of a little girl! you're gonna get the room of a little girl! Hope it serves him as a reminder... Hope it serves him as a reminder... But, now, it's time to take another look at the code room. But, now, it's time to take another look at the

code room. This time, through a different lens. This time, through a different lens. Now I hear you asking... Now I hear you asking... [deepened voice] What if King Candy's giant codebox thing is just because he's the RULER??? [deepened voice] What if King Candy's giant codebox thing is just because he's the RULER???

If anyone else were in that position, they'd have a big codebox, too! If anyone else were in that position, they'd have a big codebox, too! And I will say, person I just made up: And I will say, person I just made up: that is an interesting theory, that is an interesting theory,

h o w e v e r . . . . h o w e v e r . . . . We're actually shown Vanellope's original node We're actually shown Vanellope's original node being restored by the end of the film, being restored by the end of the film, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> and although it has just as many connections as Candy's, and although it has just as many connections as Candy's, her codebox is actually the same size as every other one, her codebox is actually the same size as every other one, reflecting the fact that Vanellope is actually humble reflecting the fact that

Vanellope is actually humble and doesn't value herself over others. and doesn't value herself over others. The contrast here, is- The contrast here, is- QUITE OBVIOUS. QUITE OBVIOUS. But now, it's time for a theory! But now, it's time for a theory! [Le

Gasp] [Le Gasp] THEORY! THEORY! THEORY! THEORY! SPECULATION WARNING: THIS ISN'T PROVEN AS CA-- SPECULATION WARNING: THIS ISN'T PROVEN AS CA-- Now, there's something very interesting Now, there's something very interesting about the Pay-to-Play system of Sugar Rush; about the Pay-to-Play system of Sugar Rush;

the only way you can enter into the race the only way you can enter into the race is by dispensing a coin you've previously earned. is by dispensing a coin you've previously earned. Said coin you can only obtain by: Said coin you can only obtain by: Winning a race...

Winning a race... Do you see the issue here? Do you see the issue here? It's a closed-off system It's a closed-off system and given that Candy is the one who proudly introduces it, and given that Candy is the one who proudly introduces it, seemingly before the

start of every race, seemingly before the start of every race, I'm drawn to say that he's the one who implemented it in the first place. I'm drawn to say that he's the one who implemented it in the first place. But that isn't the only reason; But that isn't the only reason; even the design on the

coins themselves feature his royal insignia: even the design on the coins themselves feature his royal insignia: not a tiara, but a crown. not a tiara, but a crown. Not to mention by the end of the movie, Not to mention by the end of the movie, Vanellope doesn't win a coin; Vanellope doesn't win a coin;

she wins a trophy, the intended reward for first place she wins a trophy, the intended reward for first place because Candy's paywalling has since been eliminated. because Candy's paywalling has since been eliminated. So why would he create a system like this? So why would he <font

color="#FEFEFE"> create a system like this? TAKE A WILD GUESS. TAKE A WILD GUESS. It's because this was his very first defense to prevent Vanellope from racing: It's because this was his very first defense to prevent Vanellope from racing: via "systematic exclusion." via "systematic exclusion." If he gave a coin to every

racer EXCEPT Vanellope, If he gave a coin to every racer EXCEPT Vanellope, it would be impossible for her to participate. it would be impossible for her to participate. Aand presto! That pesky glitch will never bother him again! Aand presto! That pesky glitch will never bother him again! BUT

HEY! BUT HEY! THAT'S JUST A THEORY THAT'S JUST A THEORY but with the amount of evidence it has, but with the amount of evidence it has, I'm starting to think it's just straight-up implied. I'm starting to think it's just straight-up implied. also

im probably not the first... person to figure this out. also im probably not the first... person to figure this out. But seriously think about it; But seriously think about it; the secret agenda of discrimination, the secret agenda of discrimination, obsession over keeping a good public image, obsession over keeping

a good public image, the fact he has MILITARY PERSONELL that serve HIM, AND HIM ONLY?? the fact he has MILITARY PERSONELL that serve HIM, AND HIM ONLY?? i mean at least its an accurate representation of the police- i mean at least its an accurate representation of the police- This man is a corrupt politician. <font

color="#A0AAB4"> This man is a corrupt politician. But Candy isn't only mistreating Vanellope, But Candy isn't only mistreating Vanellope, he's deceiving everybody in the whole kingdom. he's deceiving everybody in the whole kingdom. - [Taffyta] King Candy says glitches can't race... - [Taffyta] King Candy says <font

color="#A0AAB4"> glitches can't race... To protect us... To protect us... - [King Candy] Have some candy! - [King Candy] Have some candy! [SHOOTING SFX] [SHOOTING SFX] - [King Candy] Do you know what the hardest part about being - [King Candy] Do you know what the hardest part about being

[SCREAMING] [SCREAMING] -a king is? Doing what's right! -a king is? Doing what's right! [GLASS SHATTERS] [GLASS SHATTERS] -no matter what.... -no matter what.... - [Random] But the citizens of Sugar Rush actually believe he's protecting them, -

[Random] But the citizens of Sugar Rush actually believe he's protecting them, when all he's doing is fearmongering about the threat of Vanellope when all he's doing is fearmongering about the threat of Vanellope and the only reason he's doing That and the only reason he's doing That is because she's the only one that threatens him.

is because she's the only one that threatens him. But he can't let Anyone figure that out! But he can't let Anyone figure that out! So he locked away EVERYONE'S memories, So he locked away EVERYONE'S memories, now feeding the public nothing but sweetened lies. now feeding the public nothing but sweetened lies.

As a result, everyone relies on him for leadership As a result, everyone relies on him for leadership because as their only authority, because as their only authority, he's all they've ever known. he's all they've ever known. And if you ever DARE ask questions, And if you ever DARE ask questions,

guess what? guess what? You're getting thrown in the Fungeon, have a great time. You're getting thrown in the Fungeon, have a great time. Sugar Rush is my favorite dictatorship Sugar Rush is my favorite dictatorship ♪ [KIRBY'S DREAM COURSE OST - CASTLES OF CAKE] ♪ ♪ [KIRBY'S DREAM COURSE

OST - CASTLES OF CAKE] ♪ This rancid elf This rancid elf isn't only a mass manipulator who abuses his unpaid staff, isn't only a mass manipulator who abuses his unpaid staff, but he also specializes in taking advantage of a single individual but he also specializes in taking advantage

of a single individual who's been hurting for over thirty years, and using him like a tool! who's been hurting for over thirty years, and using him like a tool! [GASP] [GASP] Let's talk about that. Let's talk about that. - [Ralph] Those people are going to love you. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> - [Ralph] Those people are going to love you. You know why? You know why? 'Cause you're a winner. 'Cause you're a winner. - [Vanellope] I'm a winner... - [Vanellope] I'm a winner... - [Ralph] And you're adorable! - [Ralph] And you're adorable! - [Vanellope] I'm ADORABLE!!! <font

color="#A0AAB4"> - [Vanellope] I'm ADORABLE!!! - [Plankton] What kind of cold, heartless person would break apart such a loving relationship? - [Plankton] What kind of cold, heartless person would break apart such a loving relationship? I WOOOOOULD!!~ I WOOOOOULD!!~ - [Random] So I originally wasn't gonna cover this section in full, - [Random] So I originally wasn't

gonna cover this section in full, because I had no idea how to approach a scene like this. because I had no idea how to approach a scene like this. - [Zangief Impression] "Until, I have moment of clarity..." - [Zangief Impression] "Until, I have moment of clarity..." The solution was to make it really

long. The solution was to make it really long. We're gonna talk about SpongeBob Squarepants! We're gonna talk about SpongeBob Squarepants! Specifically, season one, episode 3B. Specifically, season one, episode 3B. Plankton! Plankton! Plankton, as you can probably guess,

Plankton, as you can probably guess, wants to steal the Krabby Patty secret formula. wants to steal the Krabby Patty secret formula. To do this, he beckons SpongeBob late at night after work To do this, he beckons SpongeBob late at night after work (Great start) (Great start) And

he tries to convince him to give him a patty. And he tries to convince him to give him a patty. But more specifically, But more specifically, he tries to manipulate him. he tries to manipulate him. Here is Plankton's manipulation process: Here is Plankton's manipulation process: One: Put up a friendly

facade. One: Put up a friendly facade. Two: Gift an item of value. Two: Gift an item of value. And three: Ask for a favor in return. And three: Ask for a favor in return. - [Patrick] WE GOT HIM NOW!!! - [Patrick] WE GOT HIM NOW!!! - [Random] It's that simple! - [Random] It's

that simple! Become a manipulator today, and you can make people do anything you want! Become a manipulator today, and you can make people do anything you want! (For safety reasons, I am once again joking) (For safety reasons, I am once again joking) But first, let's roll for his charisma check. <font

color="#A0AAB4"> But first, let's roll for his charisma check. So, that's a five... So, that's a five... - [Plankton] You blasted barnacle head!! - [Plankton] You blasted barnacle head!! I mean... I mean... ...Hi! ☺ ...Hi! ☺ [LOUD BUZZER, BWAAHH] [LOUD BUZZER, BWAAHH]

You could say we're friends, right? You could say we're friends, right? - [SpongeBob] Um... no? - [SpongeBob] Um... no? [MORE BWAAAH BUZZER] [MORE BWAAAH BUZZER] - [Plankton] I have something for you! - [Plankton] I have something for you! Shing! Sparkle sparkle. Shing! Sparkle sparkle. -

[SpongeBob] Wow! A golden spatula! - [SpongeBob] Wow! A golden spatula! It's even got my name on it... It's even got my name on it... [DING-A-LING CHIME] [DING-A-LING CHIME] - [Plankton] It's a gift! A gift from a friend! - [Plankton] It's a gift! A gift from a friend! Friends give each

other gifts. Friends give each other gifts. Tomorrow is my birthday! Tomorrow is my birthday! [BUZZER... C'MON PLANK...] [BUZZER... C'MON PLANK...] - What I want for my birthday from you, my friend, - What I want for my birthday from you, my friend, Is one of those...

Is one of those... Krabby Patties. Krabby Patties. [SPONE BOB GASPS] [SPONE BOB GASPS] [FINAL BWAAH BUZZER] [FINAL BWAAH BUZZER] - [Random] Okay, so Plankton failed in most categories, - [Random] Okay, so Plankton failed in most categories, so his manipulation didn't work. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> so his manipulation didn't work. His only success in getting SpongeBob's attention His only success in getting SpongeBob's attention was by giving him the golden spatula. was by giving him the golden spatula. Not only is this item made of gold, making it seem much more significant, Not only is this item made of gold,

making it seem much more significant, but it also preys on SpongeBob's personal interests. but it also preys on SpongeBob's personal interests. He loves his job as a fry cook. He loves his job as a fry cook. And it's also engraved with his name, And it's also engraved with his name, giving him a

sense of ownership and importance. giving him a sense of ownership and importance. But unfortunately, But unfortunately, Plankton was far too upfront with what he wanted, Plankton was far too upfront with what he wanted, and his attempts to connect with SpongeBob and his attempts

to connect with SpongeBob by saying they were friends wasn't very effective. by saying they were friends wasn't very effective. Because of this, it was pretty easy for SpongeBob Because of this, it was pretty easy for SpongeBob to figure out that Plankton was just trying to use him.

to figure out that Plankton was just trying to use him. - [SpungBob] You just want to be friends to get your hands on a Krabby Patty!! - [SpungBob] You just want to be friends to get your hands on a Krabby Patty!! - [Plankton] Gee. And I thought you were stupid. - [Plankton] Gee. And I

thought you were stupid. - [Random] I'm sure you see where I’m going with this. - [Random] I'm sure you see where I’m going with this. [HONK HONK] [HONK HONK] - [King Candy] Ralph! Haha, There you are! - [King Candy] Ralph! Haha, There you are! Hello!

Hello! - [Ralph] YOU!!!! - [Ralph] YOU!!!! - [Random] Ouggh- here we go... - [Random] Ouggh- here we go... King Candy's manipulation of Ralph, on the other hand... King Candy's manipulation of Ralph, on the other hand... is INCREDIBLY effective. is INCREDIBLY effective. At

the start of this scene, At the start of this scene, Ralph is moments away from pummeling him into a small pink stain. Ralph is moments away from pummeling him into a small pink stain. But only two minutes later, But only two minutes later, and he is entirely complicit with what Candy wants him to do. <font

color="#A0AAB4"> and he is entirely complicit with what Candy wants him to do. So not only does he excel in every category Plankton face planted in, So not only does he excel in every category Plankton face planted in, but there's also multiple extra layers to his ruse, but there's also multiple extra layers to his ruse,

which made him even more convincing. which made him even more convincing. So why don't we explore some of those tactics, shall we? So why don't we explore some of those tactics, shall we? The moment his goofy ass rolls up to Ralph, The moment his

goofy ass rolls up to Ralph, he immediately puts up a friendly facade. he immediately puts up a friendly facade. He pretends like he was looking for Ralph He pretends like he was looking for Ralph while also acting like as if he's done no wrong, while also acting like

as if he's done no wrong, despite previously insulting him, despite previously insulting him, chasing him, chasing him, getting him tased?? getting him tased?? Y-Yeah, the usual... Y-Yeah, the usual... Evidently, his outgoing nature doesn't change Ralph's mind in

the slightest, Evidently, his outgoing nature doesn't change Ralph's mind in the slightest, so he tries to defuse the situation so he tries to defuse the situation by explaining he's come alone and he's unarmed. by explaining he's come alone and he's unarmed. ...We can see how well THAT worked- ...We can see

how well THAT worked- It's here that Candy has no choice but to pull out his secret weapon: It's here that Candy has no choice but to pull out his secret weapon: - [King Candy] You wouldn't hit a guy with glasses, would you? - [King Candy] You wouldn't hit a guy with glasses, would you? [GLASS SHATTERING] <font

color="#A0AAB4"> [GLASS SHATTERING] You hit a guy WITH glasses, You hit a guy WITH glasses, that's-- well played. that's-- well played. AH! AH! ♪ [funky rock plays] ♪ ♪ [funky rock plays] ♪ - [Random] This is the tensest moment of their interaction,

- [Random] This is the tensest moment of their interaction, as again, Ralph is moments away from rightfully pulverizing him. as again, Ralph is moments away from rightfully pulverizing him. But luckily, Candy has one final trick up his sleeve. But luckily, Candy has one final trick up his sleeve. - [King Candy]

Well, how about this: - [King Candy] Well, how about this: are you interested are you interested in this? in this? - [Ralph] My medal… - [Ralph] My medal… - [Random] Taken aback by the one thing he’s been tirelessly working to re-obtain, - [Random]

Taken aback by the one thing he’s been tirelessly working to re-obtain, he drops Candy, and the situation de-escalates immediately. he drops Candy, and the situation de-escalates immediately. - [Ralph] How did you… - [Ralph] How did you… - [King Candy] It doesn’t matter, it’s yours! Go ahead, take it! - [King Candy] It

doesn’t matter, it’s yours! Go ahead, take it! - [Random] Candy cleverly deflects suspicion here - [Random] Candy cleverly deflects suspicion here by telling Ralph to just take the medal. by telling Ralph to just take the medal. And of course Ralph doesn’t ask questions; he just gave him his medal

back. And of course Ralph doesn’t ask questions; he just gave him his medal back. His absolute prized possession. His absolute prized possession. And it's even got his name on it... And it's even got his name on it... Because he knew that medal was important to Ralph, Because he knew that medal

was important to Ralph, straight up gifting it to him was a cheap and dirty way straight up gifting it to him was a cheap and dirty way to build a foundation of trust. to build a foundation of trust. Regardless of how unfriendly his previous actions were. Regardless of how unfriendly his previous

actions were. Now, Candy has Ralph right where he wants him. Now, Candy has Ralph right where he wants him. Because by this point, he KNOWS he cares about Vanellope. Because by this point, he KNOWS he cares about Vanellope. He knows how to tug at his heartstrings He knows how to tug at

his heartstrings and play him like a puppet. and play him like a puppet. - [King Candy] All I ask is that you hear me out. - [King Candy] All I ask is that you hear me out. - [Ralph] About what? - [Ralph] About what? - [Random] So far, Candy has already

manipulated Ralph enough - [Random] So far, Candy has already manipulated Ralph enough to avoid an altercation. to avoid an altercation. Put on a smile, give him a gift, now ask for a little favor. Put on a smile, give him a gift, now ask for a little favor. Emphasis on little. Emphasis

on little. Candy here is pulling the classic 'Foot in the door' technique! Candy here is pulling the classic 'Foot in the door' technique! Just listen to what he has to say... Just listen to what he has to say... As small as it might've been, Ralph just agreed to do something for him, As small as it

might've been, Ralph just agreed to do something for him, and now, Candy will go along with it, and now, Candy will go along with it, letting it snowball into something much larger, letting it snowball into something much larger, and more insidious. and more insidious. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> Now keep in mind that at first, Now keep in mind that at first, Ralph was only using Vanellope to get his medal back. Ralph was only using Vanellope to get his medal back. So when it’s just gifted to him like its nothing, So when it’s just gifted to him like its nothing, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> he begins to re-evaluate his entire situation. he begins to re-evaluate his entire situation. - [King Candy] Ralph, - [King Candy] Ralph, do you know what the hardest part about being a king is?” do you know what the hardest part about being a king is?” - [Random] In the next exchange, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> - [Random] In the next exchange, Candy begins to play himself up as "Rightful Ruler," yet again, Candy begins to play himself up as "Rightful Ruler," yet again, insisting he’s in power because he fights for an absolute good. insisting he’s in power because he fights for an absolute good. Which I’m sure we all

know is bullshit- Which I’m sure we all know is bullshit- This can also be an explanation for his hostility, This can also be an explanation for his hostility, further making Ralph re-consider his previous evaluation of him. further making Ralph re-consider his previous evaluation of him. But he isn’t easily swayed

by Candy’s sappy remarks. But he isn’t easily swayed by Candy’s sappy remarks. - [Ralph] Get to the point. - [Ralph] Get to the point. - [King Candy] Point being, I need your help. - [King Candy] Point being, I need your help. Sad as it is, Sad as it is,

Vanellope cannot be allowed to race. Vanellope cannot be allowed to race. - [Random] When Candy says "I need your help," - [Random] When Candy says "I need your help," he’s trying to sway Ralph into feeling a sense of responsibility; he’s trying to sway Ralph into feeling a sense of responsibility;

to prove himself as more than a bad guy, to prove himself as more than a bad guy, and to join his 'noble cause' in protecting the greater good! and to join his 'noble cause' in protecting the greater good! [GROANING] and to join his 'noble cause' in protecting the greater good! <font

color="#A0AAB4"> [GROANING] and to join his 'noble cause' in protecting the greater good! When he says "sad as it is," When he says "sad as it is," it makes it sound like Vanellope's situation is out of his control. it makes it sound like Vanellope's situation is out of his control. And it's just such a

shame that her 'nasty glitch' And it's just such a shame that her 'nasty glitch' is making her life sooooo difficult! is making her life sooooo difficult! And it has nothing to do with the fact that he makes her life bad on purpose... And it has nothing to do with the fact

that he makes her life bad on purpose... Ralph, as he should be, is outraged by this. Ralph, as he should be, is outraged by this. - [Ralph] Why are you people so against her?! - [Ralph] Why are you people so against her?! - [King Candy] I'm not against her, I’m trying

to protect her! - [King Candy] I'm not against her, I’m trying to protect her! - [Random] WOW, he just keeps going. - [Random] WOW, he just keeps going. Now, he's trying to find a way for them to both to stand on common ground. Now, he's trying to find a way for them to

both to stand on common ground. This is what Plankton was trying to do by telling SpongeBob they were friends, This is what Plankton was trying to do by telling SpongeBob they were friends, except Candy is being a lot more subtle. except Candy is being a lot more subtle. He's secretly saying: He's secretly saying: -

[KC Impression] I'm a good guy, just like you are!!! - [KC Impression] I'm a good guy, just like you are!!! And I care about Vanellope, too!! And I care about Vanellope, too!! - [Random] Um. - [Random] Um. Okay that was really embarrassing, Okay that was really embarrassing, I'm not doing

that again. I'm not doing that again. He's also starting to take advantage of Ralph's emotional side, He's also starting to take advantage of Ralph's emotional side, by digging into his protective nature over Vanellope. by digging into his protective nature over Vanellope. With every sliver of trust that Candy

gains, With every sliver of trust that Candy gains, he cuts even deeper into Ralph's vulnerabilities. he cuts even deeper into Ralph's vulnerabilities. But most importantly, it's the set-up to his hypothetical scenario; But most importantly, it's the set-up to his hypothetical scenario; a scenario to just absolutely

uproot Ralph emotionally, a scenario to just absolutely uproot Ralph emotionally, fill him with despair, giving him nowhere else to turn, fill him with despair, giving him nowhere else to turn, but to the seemingly noble voice of reason for advice. but to the seemingly noble voice of reason for advice.

But is this really the voice of someone who wants to protect her? But is this really the voice of someone who wants to protect her? - [King Candy] Find that glitch, destroy that kart!! - [King Candy] Find that glitch, destroy that kart!! SHE CAN'T BE ALLOWED TO RACE!! SHE CAN'T BE ALLOWED TO RACE!!

- [Random] It can't be... - [Random] It can't be... right? right? Another thing, is that when Candy ISN'T trying to get on Ralph's good side, Another thing, is that when Candy ISN'T trying to get on Ralph's good side, notice he only calls him by his full name. notice he only

calls him by his full name. - [King Candy] And if I ever see you here again, Wreck-It Ralph-- - [King Candy] And if I ever see you here again, Wreck-It Ralph-- - Goodbye, Wreck-It Ralph! - Goodbye, Wreck-It Ralph! It hasn't been a pleasure! It hasn't been a pleasure! Hoo hoo hoo... <font

color="#FEFEFE"> Hoo hoo hoo... - [Random] The way he says it is almost like an insult, - [Random] The way he says it is almost like an insult, like he's trying to remind him of his place. like he's trying to remind him of his place. "You're a villain, Wreck-It Ralph, and all you do

is wreck everything." "You're a villain, Wreck-It Ralph, and all you do is wreck everything." (It started becoming a Gene impression by the end...) (It started becoming a Gene impression by the end...) But notice how during this scene, But notice how during this scene, he's suddenly on a first name basis with him.

he's suddenly on a first name basis with him. - [King Candy] Ralph... - [King Candy] Ralph... She can't race, Ralph... She can't race, Ralph... - [Random] The only reason he's suddenly treating Ralph with respect - [Random] The only reason he's suddenly treating Ralph with respect is

because being nice to someone makes it easier to manipulate them!! [GASP] is because being nice to someone makes it easier to manipulate them!! [GASP] The same goes for the way he refers to Vanellope, The same goes for the way he refers to Vanellope, as he suddenly stopped calling her 'glitch', as he suddenly

stopped calling her 'glitch', and is actually saying her name instead. and is actually saying her name instead. If the situation calls for it, If the situation calls for it, he can put up any performance he wants. he can put up any performance he wants. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> He's able to change the way he speaks, He's able to change the way he speaks, his body language, his body language, the way people see and think of him, the way people see and think of him, like it's just another Tuesday for him. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> like it's just another Tuesday for him. Ya'know, I would say he's the most manipulative Disney villain Ya'know, I would say he's the most manipulative Disney villain if Mother Gothel didn't exist. if Mother Gothel didn't exist. 'Cause it's honestly a toss-up between the two. 'Cause it's honestly a

toss-up between the two. Oh, but we haven't even gotten to the best part. Oh, but we haven't even gotten to the best part. - [King Candy] I'm trying to protect her! - [King Candy] I'm trying to protect her! If Vanellope wins that race, she'll be added to the race roster. If Vanellope wins that race, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> she'll be added to the race roster. Then gamers can choose her as their avatar! Then gamers can choose her as their avatar! And when they see her glitching and just being herself, And when they see her glitching and just being herself, they'll think our game is broken. they'll think

our game is broken. - [Random] So there’s a LOT to digest here. - [Random] So there’s a LOT to digest here. But big picture, But big picture, The argument Candy is constructing The argument Candy is constructing actually follows the Slippery Slope fallacy, actually follows

the Slippery Slope fallacy, which is when one scenario is argued to inevitably turn into a catastrophe. which is when one scenario is argued to inevitably turn into a catastrophe. And so Candy begins with: And so Candy begins with: "IF Vanellope wins that race, "IF Vanellope wins that race, she'll be added to the

roster." she'll be added to the roster." Now, this on its own is a true statement, Now, this on its own is a true statement, because that’s how the game works. because that’s how the game works. But then along with the truth, But then along with the truth, he starts to sprinkle in his own

little lies. he starts to sprinkle in his own little lies. Because his next hypothetical actually doesn't start with an "if". Because his next hypothetical actually doesn't start with an "if". He says: "WHEN the players see her glitching, He says: "WHEN the players see her glitching, they WILL think

our game is broken." they WILL think our game is broken." Funny how his "what if" scenario quietly turned into an "it will." Funny how his "what if" scenario quietly turned into an "it will." But if we were to continue with his flawed argument, But if we were to continue with his flawed argument, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> here's how it plays out: here's how it plays out: - [King Candy] We'll be put out of order for good, - [King Candy] We'll be put out of order for good, (for good) (for good) all my subjects will be homeless. all my subjects will be homeless. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> - [Random] As established earlier, - [Random] As established earlier, getting unplugged is the end all be all, worst thing imaginable. getting unplugged is the end all be all, worst thing imaginable. His hypothetical is already catastrophic, His hypothetical is already catastrophic, as thousands of citizens would be left

without a home. as thousands of citizens would be left without a home. Not to mention Ralph definitely has a sweet spot for helping those in need. Not to mention Ralph definitely has a sweet spot for helping those in need. - [King Candy] But there’s one who cannot escape, because she's a glitch. - [King Candy] But there’s

one who cannot escape, because she's a glitch. When the game's plug is pulled, When the game's plug is pulled, she'll die with it. she'll die with it. - [Random] Oh dear~ - [Random] Oh dear~ The consequences were already dire, The consequences were already dire, but now, Candy has Ralph's

emotions in a choke hold. but now, Candy has Ralph's emotions in a choke hold. Not to mention, he is (yet again), weaponizing Vanellope's glitch Not to mention, he is (yet again), weaponizing Vanellope's glitch to make her appear weak and helpless, to make her appear weak and helpless, when in reality, it's <font

color="#A0AAB4"> her greatest strength. when in reality, it's her greatest strength. But because she threatens him, But because she threatens him, he'll either use her condition as a reason to pity her, he'll either use her condition as a reason to pity her, or a reason to attack her. or a

reason to attack her. It's all about whatever benefits him the most in any given situation. It's all about whatever benefits him the most in any given situation. He does NOT care about her. He does NOT care about her. But he sure knows Ralph does. But he sure knows Ralph does. As a result, the stakes

of this scenario are extremely high, As a result, the stakes of this scenario are extremely high, almost too extreme to be true. almost too extreme to be true. Ralph even calls him out, saying: Ralph even calls him out, saying: - [Ralph] You don't know that'll happen. - [Ralph] You don't know that'll happen.

The gamers could love her. The gamers could love her. - [King Candy] And... if they don't? - [King Candy] And... if they don't? - [Random] And that seals it. - [Random] And that seals it. By planting that aching seed of doubt into Ralph's mind, By planting that aching seed of doubt into

Ralph's mind, Candy has completely defused him as a potential threat. Candy has completely defused him as a potential threat. OH, but wouldn't you know!! OH, but wouldn't you know!! He STILL has yet to cap it off!! He STILL has yet to cap it off!! - [King Candy] I know it's tough... <font

color="#FEFEFE"> - [King Candy] I know it's tough... Feigning empathy. Feigning empathy. but heroes have to make tough choices, don't they? but heroes have to make tough choices, don't they? Presenting a false dilemma. Presenting a false dilemma. Feigning empathy. Presenting a false dilemma. Feigning empathy.

Presenting a false dilemma. Feigning empathy. Feigning empathy. Hammering it in one last time. Hammering it in one last time. Presenting a false dilemma. Presenting a false dilemma. Praising him for complying. Praising him for complying. Hammering it in one last time. Hammering it in one last time.

Portraying Vanellope as unreasonable. Portraying Vanellope as unreasonable. Praising him for complying. Praising him for complying. Feeding into his deeply rooted insecurities about wanting to prove himself as a hero. Feeding into his deeply rooted insecurities about wanting to prove himself as a hero. Portraying Vanellope as unreasonable. Portraying Vanellope as unreasonable.

Feeding into his deeply rooted insecurities about wanting to prove himself as a hero. Feeding into his deeply rooted insecurities about wanting to prove himself as a hero. Feigning empathy. Feigning empathy. - [Random] I think I'm done with this section now... - [Random] I think I'm done with this section now...

Just kidding I'm not. Just kidding I'm not. I just wanted to add that he-- I just wanted to add that he-- He integrated SIXTEEN manipulation tactics into his argument... He integrated SIXTEEN manipulation tactics into his argument... in the span of two minutes-- in the span of two minutes-- <font

color="#FEFEFE"> This is unheard of. This is unheard of. I think the most disturbing part of this scene I think the most disturbing part of this scene was how much Candy took advantage of Ralph's insecurities. was how much Candy took advantage of Ralph's insecurities. This is a man who is desperately

seeking his own self worth, This is a man who is desperately seeking his own self worth, after thirty years of loneliness, discrimination, and exclusion. ☹ after thirty years of loneliness, discrimination, and exclusion. ☹ Someone who is easily consumed by promise, and wants to prove the world wrong. Someone who is easily consumed by promise, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> and wants to prove the world wrong. So of course, Candy saw these vulnerabilities So of course, Candy saw these vulnerabilities and determined he was ripe for exploitation. and determined he was ripe for exploitation. Even worse is the fact Even worse is the fact that

Ralph just met the first person that made him feel appreciated, that Ralph just met the first person that made him feel appreciated, and Vanellope has never gotten closer to finally reaching her dreams. and Vanellope has never gotten closer to finally reaching her dreams. Regardless, Candy was MORE than willing to ruin both Ralph AND Vanellope's lives,

Regardless, Candy was MORE than willing to ruin both Ralph AND Vanellope's lives, so he could maintain his position of power. so he could maintain his position of power. Well, regarding Vanellope, Well, regarding Vanellope, ruin her life more than he already has. ruin her life more than he already has. Which... Which...

i-is somehow still possible? i-is somehow still possible? [SIGH] [SIGH] That was a long one, so thanks for sticking through! That was a long one, so thanks for sticking through! It’s gonna get worse. It’s gonna get worse. [CAR ENGINE] [CAR ENGINE]

Candy never said anything about breaking a kart… Candy never said anything about breaking a kart… Well... at least, not in this instance. Well... at least, not in this instance. But regardless, it seems like Ralph knows what he has to do. But regardless, it seems like Ralph knows what he has to do.

[DISTANT] I mean, he did set him up-- [DISTANT] I mean, he did set him up-- I wasn’t talking to you!! I wasn’t talking to you!! [DISTANT] Okayokay, sorry- [DISTANT] Okayokay, sorry- In the following scene, In the following scene, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> Ralph becomes the villain. Ralph becomes the villain. It’s three minutes long, and it drags out, It’s three minutes long, and it drags out, designed to inflict the maximum amount of pain on the audience as possible! designed to inflict the maximum amount of pain on the audience as possible! And so... <font

color="#A0AAB4"> And so... Vanellope returns from her volcanic abode and greets Ralph like normal. Vanellope returns from her volcanic abode and greets Ralph like normal. Except, now she has something special to give him. Except, now she has something special to give him. That being a devastating punch to the gut! <font

color="#A0AAB4"> That being a devastating punch to the gut! - [Vanellope] I made it for you! Just in case we don’t win! - [Vanellope] I made it for you! Just in case we don’t win! Not that I think there’s even a remote chance we’re not gonna win. Not that I think there’s even a remote chance

we’re not gonna win. - [Random] Vanellope is gifting Ralph this friendship medal with genuine intent, - [Random] Vanellope is gifting Ralph this friendship medal with genuine intent, not as a manipulative tactic to get what she wants. not as a manipulative tactic to get what she wants. And unlike the hero’s medal, And

unlike the hero’s medal, this is something that Ralph actually earned by gaining Vanellope’s trust. this is something that Ralph actually earned by gaining Vanellope’s trust. And I’m sure this would’ve been a lot more heartwarming And I’m sure this would’ve been a lot more heartwarming without the sense of impending doom. without the

sense of impending doom. This time, I won't be analyzing their each and every exchange, This time, I won't be analyzing their each and every exchange, because there's already a really great video by DazzReviews that does just that, because there's already a really great video by DazzReviews that does just that, and ISN’T two hours long!

and ISN’T two hours long! So if you’re interested, I recommend you check that out! So if you’re interested, I recommend you check that out! Anyways, I hope you like crying on the floor in the fetal position! Anyways, I hope you like crying on the floor in the fetal position! Ralph tries to be gentle

with Vanellope at first, Ralph tries to be gentle with Vanellope at first, but of course, it only escalates from there. but of course, it only escalates from there. - [Ralph] No, I didn’t, listen, you don’t understand!! - [Ralph] No, I didn’t, listen, you don’t understand!! <font

color="#FEFEFE"> - [Vanellope] No, I understand plenty, traitor! - [Vanellope] No, I understand plenty, traitor! - [Ralph] Ow!! I'm not a traitor, listen-- - [Ralph] Ow!! I'm not a traitor, listen-- - [Vanellope] You’re a RAT!! - [Vanellope] You’re a RAT!! - [Random] Ralph frantically explains what he thinks will happen to her,

- [Random] Ralph frantically explains what he thinks will happen to her, but no matter what he says, it’s no use. but no matter what he says, it’s no use. He has to use force. He has to use force. Struggling as she’s hung up by her hoodie on a nearby tree, Struggling as

she’s hung up by her hoodie on a nearby tree, Vanellope is helpless to stop what she's about to witness. Vanellope is helpless to stop what she's about to witness. At this moment, she realizes what’s about to happen; At this moment, she realizes what’s about to happen; her expression widens, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> her expression widens, She says “Wait, wait, stop!!” She says “Wait, wait, stop!!” But there's no getting through to Ralph, either. But there's no getting through to Ralph, either. Ralph looks at his fists, Ralph looks at his fists, and their purpose is to destroy. and their purpose is to destroy.

He slowly clenches them, it's habit by now. He slowly clenches them, it's habit by now. He should be used to this feeling. He should be used to this feeling. Destroying. Destroying. Only this time, it’s twisting his heart. Only this time, it’s twisting his heart. But he thinks there's no other option.

But he thinks there's no other option. He has to do this for her own good. He has to do this for her own good. - [Vanellope] NONONO, PLEASE, RALPH! - [Vanellope] NONONO, PLEASE, RALPH! NO!!!! NO!!!! RALPH, STOP IT!!!” RALPH, STOP IT!!!” - [Random] Vanellope continues screaming,

- [Random] Vanellope continues screaming, no longer to try and stop him, no longer to try and stop him, but purely out of sheer horror. but purely out of sheer horror. The engine, once full of life, dies with a whimper. The engine, once full of life, dies with a whimper. The dust settles.

The dust settles. [VANELLOPE SOBBING…] [VANELLOPE SOBBING…] Now broken down in the dirt, Now broken down in the dirt, the very same sight that drove Ralph to defend her. the very same sight that drove Ralph to defend her. She's filled with despair. She's filled with despair.

The trusty friend she partnered with, The trusty friend she partnered with, The loving mentor she trained with, The loving mentor she trained with, That's not him anymore. That's not him anymore. With tears in her eyes, she croaks out one last broken mutter. With tears in her eyes, she croaks out

one last broken mutter. - [Vanellope] ... You really are a bad guy… - [Vanellope] ... You really are a bad guy… - [Random] Ralph is now alone, surrounded by a pile of junk, - [Random] Ralph is now alone, surrounded by a pile of junk, just like he has for the past thirty years of his life.

just like he has for the past thirty years of his life. But Candy said heroes have to make the tough choices; But Candy said heroes have to make the tough choices; to do what's right, no matter what. to do what's right, no matter what. But how can doing the right thing...

But how can doing the right thing... feel this wrong...? feel this wrong...? It’s… too late now. It’s… too late now. Ralph dejectedly picks up the heroes medal Ralph dejectedly picks up the heroes medal from the crumbled mess that used to be Vanellope’s kart.

from the crumbled mess that used to be Vanellope’s kart. Their signatures have been ripped apart. Their signatures have been ripped apart. And so, with nothing left to do, Ralph heads home, And so, with nothing left to do, Ralph heads home, well aware of the fact he’s just destroyed well aware of the

fact he’s just destroyed the most meaningful friendship he's ever had. the most meaningful friendship he's ever had. Meanwhile, at the Sugar Rush starting line! Meanwhile, at the Sugar Rush starting line! - [King Candy] I can without a pinch of hesitation assure you- - [King Candy] I can without

a pinch of hesitation assure you- that I have never been so happy in my all my life!! that I have never been so happy in my all my life!! - [Random] Because Vanellope’s not here, - [Random] Because Vanellope’s not here, and I fucking shattered her dreams!! and I fucking shattered her dreams!!

This is the first time we see him again after the manipulation scene, This is the first time we see him again after the manipulation scene, and as we can see, he possesses ABSOLUTELY and as we can see, he possesses ABSOLUTELY ZERO FUCKING REMORSE for his REPULSIVE behavior!! ZERO

FUCKING REMORSE for his REPULSIVE behavior!! In fact, he’s literally REJOICING that Ralph and Vanellope are GONE!!! In fact, he’s literally REJOICING that Ralph and Vanellope are GONE!!! And it's because he PURPOSELY RUINED their FRIENDSHIP!!! And it's because he PURPOSELY RUINED their FRIENDSHIP!!! HE’S SUCH A TERRIBLE PERSON!! HE’S

SUCH A TERRIBLE PERSON!! But we all already knew that, didn’t we!? But we all already knew that, didn’t we!? WE DID!!!!!!!! WE DID!!!!!!!! HAHAHAH-- HAHAHAH-- Ohhh!! I’m LOSING my mind. Ohhh!! I’m LOSING my mind. And even though Candy is in fact evil, And even though Candy is in

fact evil, what if I told you: what if I told you: he and Ralph.... he and Ralph.... actually aren’t so different? actually aren’t so different? [GASP] [GASP] Are you telling me that the hero has interesting parallels to the villain, Are you telling me that

the hero has interesting parallels to the villain, creating another layer of nuance to this already amazing movie? creating another layer of nuance to this already amazing movie? YES. YES. Because how could a single medal suddenly brainwash Ralph Because how could a single medal suddenly brainwash Ralph

into committing a tragic act of betrayal? into committing a tragic act of betrayal? Let's dive into that, shall we? Let's dive into that, shall we? - [Ralph] I'm not a bad guy, but on occasion, I AM a bad racer. - [Ralph] I'm not a bad guy, but on occasion, I AM a bad racer.

Hey, Sonic!.. What are you doing in a car? Hey, Sonic!.. What are you doing in a car? Woah! No way, my car just turned into a BOAT!! Woah! No way, my car just turned into a BOAT!! - [Random] So as it turns out, - [Random] So as it turns out,

Ralph actually DOES go Turbo at first, or so it would seem. Ralph actually DOES go Turbo at first, or so it would seem. Turbo began game-jumping out of selfishness, Turbo began game-jumping out of selfishness, but Ralph was game-jumping but Ralph was game-jumping because he was desperate <font

color="#FEFEFE"> for others to view him differently. because he was desperate for others to view him differently. Unfortunately, his reasoning was flawed, because HIS definition of "respect" Unfortunately, his reasoning was flawed, because HIS definition of "respect" was based solely on becoming a good guy, was based solely on becoming a good guy,

and he refused to accept himself where he was at. and he refused to accept himself where he was at. This way of thinking starts to lead Ralph down a self-centered path, This way of thinking starts to lead Ralph down a self-centered path, putting countless other people in danger. putting countless

other people in danger. But hey, at least he didn't ram into the main character with his car! But hey, at least he didn't ram into the main character with his car! RRRRRRRRRRR💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡RRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR💣💀☠️⚡RRRRRRRRRRRR💣💀☠️⚡RRRRRRRR💣💀☠️⚡RRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRRR💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡RRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR💣💀☠️⚡💣💀☠️⚡RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR💣💀☠️⚡RRRRRRRRRRRR💣💀☠️⚡RRRRRRRR💣💀☠️⚡RRRRRRRRRR [mic tap] is this thing working? Cause... [mic tap] is

this thing working? Cause... I- I was in the middle of saying something, so.. EXCUSE me.... I- I was in the middle of saying something, so.. EXCUSE me.... Ralph put people in danger by abandoning his game and legging it to Hero's Duty. Ralph put people in danger by abandoning his game and legging it to Hero's Duty. Doing

so, it's very possible that both of those games could've been put out of order, Doing so, it's very possible that both of those games could've been put out of order, and so, yadda yadda yadda existential crisis, and so, yadda yadda yadda existential crisis, almost killing Sonic, you know how it goes! almost killing

Sonic, you know how it goes! But notice how once he gets to Hero's Duty, But notice how once he gets to Hero's Duty, Ralph's fantasy isn't realistic in the SLIGHTEST. Ralph's fantasy isn't realistic in the SLIGHTEST. It involves him being subjected to endless praise,

It involves him being subjected to endless praise, and seeing his enemies suffer. and seeing his enemies suffer. So even though Gene deserves it, So even though Gene deserves it, this is the Turbo that's lurking within him, this is the Turbo that's lurking within him, and it sometimes reveals itself

more than he'd like to admit. and it sometimes reveals itself more than he'd like to admit. - [Ralph] GIVE ME BACK MY MEDAL RIGHT NOW!! - [Ralph] GIVE ME BACK MY MEDAL RIGHT NOW!! [VINESAUCE JOEL SCREAMING "JUMBO JOSH!!!!!!!!!" ] [VINESAUCE JOEL SCREAMING "JUMBO JOSH!!!!!!!!!" ] -

[Random] After Ralph is caught, he explains - [Random] After Ralph is caught, he explains he explains to Candy how he got the hero's medal. he explains to Candy how he got the hero's medal. - [King Candy] --don't win medals! - [King Candy] --don't win medals! <font

color="#FEFEFE"> - [Ralph] Well, this one did. I earned it, over in.. Hero's Duty. - [Ralph] Well, this one did. I earned it, over in.. Hero's Duty. - [Random] He says that he EARNED it, - [Random] He says that he EARNED it, but you can see by the look on his face that he's ashamed, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> but you can see by the look on his face that he's ashamed, especially with the way he glances to the floor especially with the way he glances to the floor and hesitates before continuing his sentence. and hesitates before continuing his sentence. And speaking of, let's touch on the

scene where he supposedly "earned it". And speaking of, let's touch on the scene where he supposedly "earned it". This whole section is when Ralph will be the most Turbo-tastic™ he'll ever be! This whole section is when Ralph will be the most Turbo-tastic™ he'll ever be! And by that I mean consistently making poor decisions. And by that

I mean consistently making poor decisions. The opening shot is of Ralph climbing up this tower, The opening shot is of Ralph climbing up this tower, with a dark sky thundering behind him. with a dark sky thundering behind him. And right before it cuts to this, is when Felix is

like, And right before it cuts to this, is when Felix is like, - [Felix] Ralph's gone TURBO? - [Felix] Ralph's gone TURBO? [THE NICELANDERS GASP DRAMATICALLY] [THE NICELANDERS GASP DRAMATICALLY] - [Random] Yeah, the film was pretty upfront with the fact that Ralph is doing a Bad Thing. - [Random] Yeah, the film was pretty upfront

with the fact that Ralph is doing a Bad Thing. As he admires the medal from across the room, As he admires the medal from across the room, he has a glazed-over look in his eyes; he has a glazed-over look in his eyes; he's utterly entranced by its promise. <font

color="#A0AAB4"> he's utterly entranced by its promise. - [Ralph (EDITED)] Oooooohh... SHINYNYNY - [Ralph (EDITED)] Oooooohh... SHINYNYNY - [Random] Ralph BUSTS through the window, and not exactly heroically. - [Random] Ralph BUSTS through the window, and not exactly heroically. The whole thing is framed more like he's BREAKING

IN, The whole thing is framed more like he's BREAKING IN, and stealing a precious artifact, and stealing a precious artifact, because that's EXACTLY what he's doing! because that's EXACTLY what he's doing! He isn't saving ANYONE here, he isn't fighting any bugs, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> He isn't saving ANYONE here, he isn't fighting any bugs, he's not "humanity's last hope"... he's not "humanity's last hope"... he's doing this for nobody but HIMSELF. he's doing this for nobody but HIMSELF. And although I think he deserves something nice, And although I think he deserves something nice, if

you're having a bad day and want a slice of cake, if you're having a bad day and want a slice of cake, You don't BREAK INTO THE BAKERY!! You don't BREAK INTO THE BAKERY!! After his montage of unrealistic expectations plays out, After his montage of unrealistic expectations plays out, victory finally drapes

itself around his neck. victory finally drapes itself around his neck. But all that's waiting for him.. is an audience of holograms. But all that's waiting for him.. is an audience of holograms. Although this moment is pretty silly on the surface, Although this moment is pretty silly on the surface,

it's kind of sad when you think about it, it's kind of sad when you think about it, because nothing the general is saying is actually meant for Ralph, because nothing the general is saying is actually meant for Ralph, it's meant for the player after working their way through this entire tower.

it's meant for the player after working their way through this entire tower. That is, to say.. he's stealing the reward of something he didn't earn. That is, to say.. he's stealing the reward of something he didn't earn. And he's not the ONLY one... And he's not the ONLY one... But Ralph, who has never had this kind <font

color="#A0AAB4"> of attention in his LIFE, is eating it up. But Ralph, who has never had this kind of attention in his LIFE, is eating it up. In reality, he's enamored with the ILLUSION of praise; In reality, he's enamored with the ILLUSION of praise; praise from fake people who don't even care about him, or register he's even real.

praise from fake people who don't even care about him, or register he's even real. And notice how it's the fact that Ralph is so caught up in this praise, And notice how it's the fact that Ralph is so caught up in this praise, that he steps on the Cy-Bug egg. that he steps on the Cy-Bug egg. So

preoccupied by attention, that he made a fatal mistake.. So preoccupied by attention, that he made a fatal mistake.. - [General Hologram] All this core represents.. - [General Hologram] All this core represents.. [RALPH SCREAMS] [RALPH SCREAMS] [HALF LIFE RAGDOLL SOUNDS] Integrity, grace under pressure--

[HALF LIFE RAGDOLL SOUNDS] Integrity, grace under pressure-- - [Random] To further this comparison even more, - [Random] To further this comparison even more, Ralph begins getting defensive over Hero's Duty, Ralph begins getting defensive over Hero's Duty, talking about it like it's his own game.

talking about it like it's his own game. - [Vanellope] Doody!! - [Vanellope] Doody!! - [Ralph] How dare you insult Hero's Duty, you little guttersnipe, - [Ralph] How dare you insult Hero's Duty, you little guttersnipe, I EARNED THAT MEDAL!! I EARNED THAT MEDAL!! -

[Random] This is very similar to how King Candy gets defensive over Sugar Rush, - [Random] This is very similar to how King Candy gets defensive over Sugar Rush, even though that's not his native game, either. even though that's not his native game, either. Ralph also wants to believe that he won his medal fairly, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> Ralph also wants to believe that he won his medal fairly, as said by this 2013 Tumblr post over here, as said by this 2013 Tumblr post over here, Ralph feels like he earned his medal, Ralph feels like he earned his medal, not by pretending to be someone else, not by pretending

to be someone else, (only because that didn't work), (only because that didn't work), but by utilizing his own skill set to his advantage; but by utilizing his own skill set to his advantage; that being climbing buildings and breaking shit. that being climbing buildings and breaking shit.

Which is something he knew he was ALWAYS good at, Which is something he knew he was ALWAYS good at, but it'll take him a while to embrace it, along with his identity as a bad guy. but it'll take him a while to embrace it, along with his identity as a bad guy. Aurorawest adds that this could be <font

color="#A0AAB4"> how Candy feels about Sugar Rush, Aurorawest adds that this could be how Candy feels about Sugar Rush, like he really IS the rightful ruler. like he really IS the rightful ruler. After all, he used HIS coding skills to usurp the throne FAIR AND SQUARE!! After all, he used HIS coding skills to

usurp the throne FAIR AND SQUARE!! Oh, but even after Ralph teams up with Vanellope Oh, but even after Ralph teams up with Vanellope and their friendship begins to flourish, he's still OBSESSED with that medal. and their friendship begins to flourish, he's still OBSESSED with that medal. - [Ralph] If you get nervous, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> keep telling yourself, - [Ralph] If you get nervous, keep telling yourself, "I must win Ralph's medal or his life will be ruined"... "I must win Ralph's medal or his life will be ruined"... And have fun! And have fun! - [Random] He's just blinded by the false hope it provides him, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> - [Random] He's just blinded by the false hope it provides him, he doesn't yet realise that what he truly needs.. he doesn't yet realise that what he truly needs.. has been right in front of him this whole time. has been right in front of him this whole time. But

of course, he only realizes this.. once it's too late. But of course, he only realizes this.. once it's too late. As Ralph approaches the penthouse, he notices all the lights are completely off. As Ralph approaches the penthouse, he notices all the lights are completely off. And as he walks through those double doors, it's nothing like he'd imagined.

And as he walks through those double doors, it's nothing like he'd imagined. Turbo was after praise, but Ralph was after respect. Turbo was after praise, but Ralph was after respect. He wanted to be more than just, "The bad guy who wrecks the building". He wanted to be more than just, "The bad guy

who wrecks the building". But now it's his fault he's lost everything, even his own game. But now it's his fault he's lost everything, even his own game. He stands outside in the amber light and glances down at his medal, He stands outside in the amber light and glances down at his medal, always taunting him

with that four letter word... always taunting him with that four letter word... but he's no hero. but he's no hero. In a bout of frustration and emotional release, In a bout of frustration and emotional release, he throws the medal into the sky, straight into that faded sign. <font

color="#A0AAB4"> he throws the medal into the sky, straight into that faded sign. And as he sees Sugar Rush, he pulls out Vanellope's gift, And as he sees Sugar Rush, he pulls out Vanellope's gift, prickled with a deep pain in his heart... prickled with a deep pain in his heart... But as his

eyes wander across the cabinet, he sees... Vanellope. But as his eyes wander across the cabinet, he sees... Vanellope. And she was on the SIDE-- And she was on the SIDE-- - [Kanye] And she was on the side of the video game!!" - [Kanye] And she was on the side of the video game!!" <font

color="#FEFEFE"> - [Random] Tha-- - [Kanye] The whole time!! - [Random] Tha-- - [Kanye] The whole time!! - [Random] Thanks Kanye... - [Random] Thanks Kanye... [Clap] Summary Time!!! [Clap] Summary Time!!! Ralph hurries back to Sugar Rush and finds Sour Bill sweeping up the mess, Ralph hurries back to Sugar Rush

and finds Sour Bill sweeping up the mess, BUT HE'S NOT FESSING UP! BUT HE'S NOT FESSING UP! v o r e . v o r e . So after surviving horrors beyond his comprehension, So after surviving horrors beyond his comprehension, Sour Bill cracks and tells us everything we already

know. Sour Bill cracks and tells us everything we already know. Next, Ralph makes his way to the Fungeon and does his business as usual. Next, Ralph makes his way to the Fungeon and does his business as usual. [Ralph Breaking Through a Wall Sounds] [Ralph Breaking Through a Wall Sounds] Felix is happy at first,

Felix is happy at first, until he remembers that Ralph abandoned his game, until he remembers that Ralph abandoned his game, and hes, well... and hes, well... - [Felix] I'm just so... So Cross with you! - [Felix] I'm just so... So Cross with you! [CROWD

GASP.MP3] [CROWD GASP.MP3] - Forgive my potty mouth - Forgive my potty mouth In all seriousness, In all seriousness, Felix is actually a pretty realistic representation of privilege. Felix is actually a pretty realistic representation of privilege. He's a very simple, non-confrontational fellow

He's a very simple, non-confrontational fellow that stays well within his comfort zone. that stays well within his comfort zone. Unlike the other Nicelanders, Felix isn't actively hostile towards Ralph, Unlike the other Nicelanders, Felix isn't actively hostile towards Ralph, but he still excludes him, but he still excludes him,

and hasn't made any efforts to understand his disadvantaged position. and hasn't made any efforts to understand his disadvantaged position. That is to say, he has no ill intent, That is to say, he has no ill intent, but still ends up hurting Ralph through his ignorance. but still ends up hurting Ralph through

his ignorance. "Nice" doesn't necessarily mean "good". "Nice" doesn't necessarily mean "good". That is, until Ralph suddenly disappears That is, until Ralph suddenly disappears and Felix is forced to take responsibility for his game, and Felix is forced to take responsibility for his game, and it's only then that

he realizes what it's like to live outside of his bubble. and it's only then that he realizes what it's like to live outside of his bubble. So, in the past 24 hours since he got his game put out of order, So, in the past 24 hours since he got his game put out of order, Felix has: met the love of his

life, Felix has: met the love of his life, almost drowned in Nesquik™-sand, almost drowned in Nesquik™-sand, accidentally triggered Calhoun's PTSD, accidentally triggered Calhoun's PTSD, got REJECTED for the first time in his life, got REJECTED for the first time in his life, and then he got thrown into jail,

not even knowing what he did wrong! and then he got thrown into jail, not even knowing what he did wrong! [LONG INHALE] [LONG INHALE] HE'S BEEN HAVING A BAD DAY! HE'S BEEN HAVING A BAD DAY! - [Ralph] Felix! Pull yourself together! - [Ralph] Felix! Pull yourself together! - [Felix] nnNNO! Ralph! <font

color="#A0AAB4"> - [Felix] nnNNO! Ralph! You don't know what it's like to be rejected and treated like a criminal! You don't know what it's like to be rejected and treated like a criminal! - [Ralph] Yes, I do. - [Ralph] Yes, I do. That's every day of my life. That's every day of my life. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> - [Felix] ...It is? - [Felix] ...It is? - [Random] Wow that only took him 30 years to figure out... - [Random] Wow that only took him 30 years to figure out... But that doesn't MATTER! Because he changed and grew as a person But that doesn't MATTER! Because he changed and grew as a person

great character arc! great character arc! In fact, you can even see the evolution of Felix's character In fact, you can even see the evolution of Felix's character with how he refers to Ralph throughout the movie, with how he refers to Ralph throughout the movie, as I imagine he's <font

color="#A0AAB4"> had a lot of time to reflect. as I imagine he's had a lot of time to reflect. - [Felix] I'm looking for my colleague, Wreck-It Ralph? - [Felix] I'm looking for my colleague, Wreck-It Ralph? - Have you seen my friend, Ralph? - Have you seen my friend, Ralph? - Ralph! Ya comin', brother?

- Ralph! Ya comin', brother? [Awwww.mp3] [Awwww.mp3] As for Calhoun, As for Calhoun, I cover her character growth more in another video I made, I cover her character growth more in another video I made, along with Vanellope's glitch being a disability allegory because <font

color="#FEFEFE"> along with Vanellope's glitch being a disability allegory because this one's already getting way too long this one's already getting way too long So with this exchange, So with this exchange, Felix is finally able to empathize with how Ralph feels, Felix is finally able to empathize with how Ralph feels, and

(Long Overdue) realizes the errors of his ways. and (Long Overdue) realizes the errors of his ways. and with that, Vanellope's kart is fixed, and with that, Vanellope's kart is fixed, and Ralph Busts her out, too! and Ralph Busts her out, too! from her, y'know... from her, y'know...

Maximum Security Prison??? Maximum Security Prison??? - [Jiminy Cricket Impression] "You're not gonna imprison a 9-year old, are ya Candy?" - [Jiminy Cricket Impression] "You're not gonna imprison a 9-year old, are ya Candy?" - [Bad King Candy Impression] "Yeah, in the Fungeon, why?" - [Bad King Candy Impression] "Yeah, in the Fungeon, why?"

[SUGAR RUSH MUSIC] [SUGAR RUSH MUSIC] You already know what time it is! You already know what time it is! That’s right, it’s time for the race! (Woohoo!! Yeah!!) That’s right, it’s time for the race! (Woohoo!! Yeah!!) A race that’ll go perfectly normally and nothing weird’s gonna happen at all!

A race that’ll go perfectly normally and nothing weird’s gonna happen at all! Right now, our protagonists are at their best, Right now, our protagonists are at their best, Ralph has never been more supportive of Vanellope, Ralph has never been more supportive of Vanellope, with no mention of a medal at

all. with no mention of a medal at all. And having forgiven Ralph, Vanellope is right back on her feet again. And having forgiven Ralph, Vanellope is right back on her feet again. Now, I would say that King Candy is at his worst, Now, I would say that King Candy is at his worst, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> but I feel like that’s arbitrary at this point, but I feel like that’s arbitrary at this point, because he’s always one-upping himself somehow. because he’s always one-upping himself somehow. But there’s a big difference between Vanellope’s and King Candy's play styles; But there’s a big difference between Vanellope’s and

King Candy's play styles; Vanellope is naturally skilled and surpasses all the other racers fairly. Vanellope is naturally skilled and surpasses all the other racers fairly. King Candy on the other hand, always plays dirty to get what he wants. King Candy on the other hand, always plays dirty to get what he wants. Be that first place, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> the throne of Sugar Rush, Be that first place, the throne of Sugar Rush, or getting someone to destroy their own friendship. or getting someone to destroy their own friendship. This guy sucks! This guy sucks! This is even better illustrated, when you look at these two shots side by side,

This is even better illustrated, when you look at these two shots side by side, I mean, it’s night and day! I mean, it’s night and day! Vanellope's expression is one full of determination and passion! Vanellope's expression is one full of determination and passion! But if you look at Candy, he’s NOT, in

fact, filled with childlike wonder. But if you look at Candy, he’s NOT, in fact, filled with childlike wonder. He is filled with old man rage. He is filled with old man rage. His enjoyment comes NOT from racing, but from WINNING. His enjoyment comes NOT from racing, but from WINNING. Even now, his true colors

are already beginning to show. Even now, his true colors are already beginning to show. On that note, I think it's really interesting how our two heroes On that note, I think it's really interesting how our two heroes compare with both sides of our villain, compare with both sides of our villain,

with Ralph reflecting and contrasting against Turbo, with Ralph reflecting and contrasting against Turbo, and Vanellope acting as King Candy's polar opposite. and Vanellope acting as King Candy's polar opposite. That’s some good writing! That’s some good writing! But with that, there seems to be

a new problem. But with that, there seems to be a new problem. - [Ralph] Okay kid, let’s finish this thing without any more surpris- - [Ralph] Okay kid, let’s finish this thing without any more surpris- [VINE BOOM] [VINE BOOM] Ow! Ow! - [Calhoun] Hope you’re happy,

junk pile. This game is going-- - [Calhoun] Hope you’re happy, junk pile. This game is going-- [BUFFERING SFX] [BUFFERING SFX] -And it’s all your f-- -And it’s all your f-- That Cy-Bug you brought with you? MULTIPLIED. That Cy-Bug you brought with you? MULTIPLIED. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> - [Ralph] No, it died in the taffy swamp, believe me, I-- - [Ralph] No, it died in the taffy swamp, believe me, I-- ♪ [Pensive orchestra] ♪ ♪ [Pensive orchestra] ♪ - [Random] So as it turns out, the Cy-Bugs were having an underground party - [Random] So as it turns out, the Cy-Bugs were having an

underground party ever since Ralph crash-landed here with his.. *ahem* co-pilot. ever since Ralph crash-landed here with his.. *ahem* co-pilot. [ECHOED FART SFX] [ECHOED FART SFX] And then… it got BUSYYYYYY And then… it got BUSYYYYYY I’m not gonna talk about the Cy-Bugs in depth QUITE yet, I’m

not gonna talk about the Cy-Bugs in depth QUITE yet, but trust me, they’ll become relevant soon!! but trust me, they’ll become relevant soon!! Very soon… Very soon… So with that, the bright and colorful landscape of Sugar Rush So with that, the bright and colorful landscape of Sugar Rush

has been turned into an INFESTED apocalyptic wasteland… has been turned into an INFESTED apocalyptic wasteland… Now all citizens need to be evacuated… Now all citizens need to be evacuated… But Vanellope… But Vanellope… Vanellope is still racing… Vanellope is still racing… It’s funny; King Candy has

only been able to maintain a position of power It’s funny; King Candy has only been able to maintain a position of power by turning Sugar Rush against Vanellope, by turning Sugar Rush against Vanellope, By deliberately ruining her life, By deliberately ruining her life, excluding her in every way imaginable, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> excluding her in every way imaginable, and making her feel unwanted by everyone. and making her feel unwanted by everyone. And now.. He’s finally done it. And now.. He’s finally done it. He has her locked up, and anybody coming to free her is out of the question. He has her locked up, and anybody coming to free her is

out of the question. He can FINALLY live in peace and quiet, He can FINALLY live in peace and quiet, knowing that nobody will EVER steal the throne from him agai-- knowing that nobody will EVER steal the throne from him agai-- Wait… Wait… What.. what’s that sound? <font

color="#A0AAB4"> What.. what’s that sound? ♪ [EUROBEAT] ♪ ♪ [EUROBEAT] ♪ Okay yeah, so this is probably the best moment in the whole movie, Okay yeah, so this is probably the best moment in the whole movie, Candy is technically driving Vanellope’s programmed kart, Candy is technically driving Vanellope’s programmed kart,

but Vanellope is driving in a kart that she made herself, but Vanellope is driving in a kart that she made herself, in an outfit she made herself, in an outfit she made herself, and a LIFE she made herself. and a LIFE she made herself. If going Turbo means rejecting your programming,

If going Turbo means rejecting your programming, then she’s doing it WAY better than he ever could have. then she’s doing it WAY better than he ever could have. Get fucked, old man! Get fucked, old man! Anyways, it’s secret tunnel time!! Anyways, it’s secret tunnel time!! And

it even goes through the mountain! And it even goes through the mountain! Surely nothing will go wrong! Surely nothing will go wrong! ♪ [MARIO KART 7 - RAINBOW ROAD] ♪ ♪ [MARIO KART 7 - RAINBOW ROAD] ♪ Something went wrong. Something went wrong. What is he doing?? I thought that shortcut was TAS only!!

What is he doing?? I thought that shortcut was TAS only!! At first, Candy was just trying to destroy her chances, At first, Candy was just trying to destroy her chances, But now it seems desperate times call for desperate measures! But now it seems desperate times call for desperate measures! <font

color="#FEFEFE"> And by that, I mean attempted homicide of a CHILD. And by that, I mean attempted homicide of a CHILD. That’ll look good on his criminal record :) That’ll look good on his criminal record :) Because it’s never explained whether or not glitches can even regenerate, Because it’s never explained whether or not glitches can even regenerate,

but judging by the way he’s acting, I don’t think they CAN!! but judging by the way he’s acting, I don’t think they CAN!! There’s only one thing worse than a murderer... There’s only one thing worse than a murderer... Boom. Boom. A child-

A child- NO- NO- Candy yells at her, Candy yells at her, - [King Candy] Get off of my track!! - [King Candy] Get off of my track!! As he’s always felt entitled to this game that he stole. As he’s always felt entitled

to this game that he stole. I’m sure we all know that as the scene continues, I’m sure we all know that as the scene continues, something…. very interesting happens… something…. very interesting happens… Earlier in the movie, when Vanellope gets bullied, Earlier in the movie, when <font

color="#FEFEFE"> Vanellope gets bullied, she’s shown yanking Taffyta away from her kart, she’s shown yanking Taffyta away from her kart, transferring the glitch for just a brief moment. transferring the glitch for just a brief moment. It’s not a memorable detail, It’s not a memorable detail, but it’s a

clever piece of setup done specifically for this moment. but it’s a clever piece of setup done specifically for this moment. The moment where EVERYTHING changes. The moment where EVERYTHING changes. Scared, overwhelmed, and in an act of self-defense, Scared, overwhelmed, and in an act of self-defense, Vanellope grapples with

her attacker, Vanellope grapples with her attacker, A blue zap channels through the pole, A blue zap channels through the pole, suddenly resulting in a different color surfacing... suddenly resulting in a different color surfacing... one we’ve never seen before. one we’ve never seen before.

Tumblr user, @vanellopes-mun made a great analysis post about this back in Feburary, Tumblr user, @vanellopes-mun made a great analysis post about this back in Feburary, and it made me realize something.. and it made me realize something.. It’s almost poetic that the very same glitch that King Candy It’s

almost poetic that the very same glitch that King Candy weaponised against Vanellope, weaponised against Vanellope, the glitch he caused her to inherit, the glitch he caused her to inherit, is now the sole reason for his downfall... is now the sole reason for his downfall... What solidifies this even more is that it was CANDY who

spread the glitch to himself, What solidifies this even more is that it was CANDY who spread the glitch to himself, after trying to yank the pole from Vanellope’s grasp. after trying to yank the pole from Vanellope’s grasp. His literal inability to let something go is what ultimately leads to his demise. His literal inability to let something

go is what ultimately leads to his demise. There’s something so ironic and satisfying about that, There’s something so ironic and satisfying about that, especially since now he’s FINALLY lost his composure. especially since now he’s FINALLY lost his composure. But enough of those sappy and misleading fronts.. <font

color="#A0AAB4"> But enough of those sappy and misleading fronts.. Because now, his true colors are finally here to stay, Because now, his true colors are finally here to stay, those being colors of red and white... those being colors of red and white... After his blind rage has subsided, he finally sees the MONSTER he’s become.

After his blind rage has subsided, he finally sees the MONSTER he’s become. Because for the first time in 15 years, his perfect facade.. is finally broken. Because for the first time in 15 years, his perfect facade.. is finally broken. THE GAME... IS OVER. THE GAME... IS OVER. Where do I even BEGIN with this scene?! <font

color="#A0AAB4"> Where do I even BEGIN with this scene?! The soundtrack, the framing, the colors!! The soundtrack, the framing, the colors!! Everything comes together to form an unforgettably evil reveal!! Everything comes together to form an unforgettably evil reveal!! First of all, I love how the reveal itself has such DRAMATIC angles, First of all, I love

how the reveal itself has such DRAMATIC angles, largely focused on either character’s point of view. largely focused on either character’s point of view. We see Vanellope’s MORTIFIED expression, We see Vanellope’s MORTIFIED expression, as she finds herself face-to-face with this VICIOUS stranger. as she finds

herself face-to-face with this VICIOUS stranger. Because keep in mind, she has NO IDEA who Turbo is. Because keep in mind, she has NO IDEA who Turbo is. His evil monologue is almost entirely from her endangered point of view, His evil monologue is almost entirely from her endangered point of view, which makes the

scene feel much more immersive and frightening. which makes the scene feel much more immersive and frightening. They did the same thing in a different way during the manipulation scene, They did the same thing in a different way during the manipulation scene, framing many shots as if it were King Candy talking to the viewer, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> framing many shots as if it were King Candy talking to the viewer, as if you’re also responsible for Ralph’s decision. as if you’re also responsible for Ralph’s decision. Secondly, the use of colors! Secondly, the use of colors! The color of Vanellope’s brake lights bathe both characters in a red underglow, The

color of Vanellope’s brake lights bathe both characters in a red underglow, and the dark turquoise surroundings with harsh flashing cyan lights; and the dark turquoise surroundings with harsh flashing cyan lights; it conveys the current situation as something truly alien and dangerous. it conveys the current situation as something truly alien and dangerous. The

creators used this same tactic to make Hero’s Duty The creators used this same tactic to make Hero’s Duty feel as hostile and chaotic as possible, feel as hostile and chaotic as possible, with strobing lights always present, with strobing lights always present, and dark green

backgrounds making the atmosphere feel heavy and suffocating. and dark green backgrounds making the atmosphere feel heavy and suffocating. I believe these visuals were popularized by small indie thriller movie.. Alien?? I believe these visuals were popularized by small indie thriller movie.. Alien?? You might've heard of it… You might've heard of it… Which

the Cy-Bugs have also seemed to take a liking to. Which the Cy-Bugs have also seemed to take a liking to. But to add onto that, Turbo’s colors here stand out in stark contrast But to add onto that, Turbo’s colors here stand out in stark contrast with the rest of the environment, with the

rest of the environment, cementing him as an unnatural, almost paranormal force. cementing him as an unnatural, almost paranormal force. As you can see, there are MANY fucked up frames in this sequence depicting this, As you can see, there are MANY fucked up frames in this sequence depicting this, but my favourite has to

be… but my favourite has to be… This one! Because OH MY GOD!! This one! Because OH MY GOD!! Not only is Vanellope’s horrified expression Not only is Vanellope’s horrified expression heightened by that eerie red glow, heightened by that eerie red glow, but

Turbo himself seems to be glowing! but Turbo himself seems to be glowing! And did I mention that if you look closely, he’s even VAGUELY SEE-THROUGH?! And did I mention that if you look closely, he’s even VAGUELY SEE-THROUGH?! I just HAVE to know his skincare routine! I just HAVE to know his skincare routine! <font

color="#FEFEFE"> And I haven’t even gotten to his skull motif yet! And I haven’t even gotten to his skull motif yet! “What’s- What’s that, what are you talking about?” “What’s- What’s that, what are you talking about?” It means that basically anything that has to do with him, It means that basically <font

color="#FEFEFE"> anything that has to do with him, is littered with SKELETAL IMAGERY, is littered with SKELETAL IMAGERY, closely tying him to DEATH ITSELF. closely tying him to DEATH ITSELF. Which really isn’t far off, considering what he did to those games. Which really isn’t far off, considering what he did to those games. And what he

looks like… no offense, I’m sorry. And what he looks like… no offense, I’m sorry. I think now would be a good time to take a short break, I think now would be a good time to take a short break, so I wanna transition to a section that I like to call.. so I

wanna transition to a section that I like to call.. Discussing my weirdly specific childhood trauma. Discussing my weirdly specific childhood trauma. Personally speaking, I think Turbo is one of the very few Personally speaking, I think Turbo is one of the very few Disney villains that genuinely scared me as

a kid, like, Disney villains that genuinely scared me as a kid, like, to the point of giving me recurrent nightmares, to the point of giving me recurrent nightmares, and that’s kind of embarrassing to admit out loud and that’s kind of embarrassing to admit out loud because I could

easily punt him down a flight of stairs, because I could easily punt him down a flight of stairs, but I wasn’t scared of him after I saw the movie the first time, no.. but I wasn’t scared of him after I saw the movie the first time, no.. Well, actually, this part scared me too.. Well, actually, this

part scared me too.. But it was after thoroughly browsing Wreck-It Ralph’s But it was after thoroughly browsing Wreck-It Ralph’s nightmare fuel category on TV Tropes. nightmare fuel category on TV Tropes. I was like 13 years old to be fair, and before you ask, no, I’m NOT neurotypical, I

was like 13 years old to be fair, and before you ask, no, I’m NOT neurotypical, but I’m sure you already knew that, and nobody on TV Tropes is either, so.. but I’m sure you already knew that, and nobody on TV Tropes is either, so.. I don’t wanna hear it! I don’t wanna hear it! You know, I’ll just let the <font

color="#A0AAB4"> website speak for itself. You know, I’ll just let the website speak for itself. “During Turbo’s Villainous Breakdown, as his face glitches there is a single frame “During Turbo’s Villainous Breakdown, as his face glitches there is a single frame where he cracks a SADISTIC SLASHER SMILE,” where he cracks a SADISTIC SLASHER SMILE,” and

stares DIRECTLY AT YOU, and stares DIRECTLY AT YOU, while giving a thumbs up, as if to say, while giving a thumbs up, as if to say, 'Oh yeah! It’s ME!'” 'Oh yeah! It’s ME!'” Oh PLEASE, it can’t be that ba-- Oh PLEASE, it can’t be that ba-- Wow! I hate

this picture! Wow! I hate this picture! I know this is a really stupid image to be afraid of, I know this is a really stupid image to be afraid of, because when you look up Turbo on Google, this is like one of the first results, because when you look up Turbo on Google, this is like one

of the first results, and everyone keeps using this picture of him, too!! and everyone keeps using this picture of him, too!! So it’s not like I can AVOID it if I wanted to!! So it’s not like I can AVOID it if I wanted to!! But it’s not like I’m still scared of him,

But it’s not like I’m still scared of him, I- This is about past me being scared of him. I- This is about past me being scared of him. Anyways, I think the animators were kinda fucking insane Anyways, I think the animators were kinda fucking insane for putting this

in a PG movie, for putting this in a PG movie, I think they were trying to give kids nightmares on purpose? I think they were trying to give kids nightmares on purpose? And that’s AWESOME? And that’s AWESOME? Well that’s exactly what it did to me, for the next couple weeks or so. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> Well that’s exactly what it did to me, for the next couple weeks or so. And as far as scary pictures went, And as far as scary pictures went, it was pretty on-par with creepypasta images to me, it was pretty on-par with creepypasta images to me, which I…heh, of course.. which I…heh, of course..

Would ALSO have nightmares about. Would ALSO have nightmares about. This may come as a surprise to you, This may come as a surprise to you, but I was Turbo’s number one hater for a solid six years! but I was Turbo’s number one hater for a solid six years! It got to the point

where I was in class, It got to the point where I was in class, and we were voting on a movie to watch, 'cause it was a Friday or something, and we were voting on a movie to watch, 'cause it was a Friday or something, and- the teacher simply MENTIONING Wreck-It Ralph FILLED ME WITH ANXIETY. and-

the teacher simply MENTIONING Wreck-It Ralph FILLED ME WITH ANXIETY. MORE SO THAN USUAL. MORE SO THAN USUAL. I legitimately grew such a strong and irrational hatred for this FREAK, I legitimately grew such a strong and irrational hatred for this FREAK, I couldn’t stand anything Wreck-It Ralph related. [Gasping SFX] I couldn’t stand

anything Wreck-It Ralph related. [Gasping SFX] Which is crazy, considering that’s my entire personality now. Which is crazy, considering that’s my entire personality now. If you imagine the I hate minions girl, that was me, but with Turbo. If you imagine the I hate minions girl, that was me, but with Turbo. I remember one

time I was on Deviantart, I remember one time I was on Deviantart, (rest in peace, fucking sucks now) (rest in peace, fucking sucks now) and I found a drawing of him, because I think I was trying exposure therapy?? and I found a drawing of him, because I think I was trying exposure therapy?? <font

color="#FEFEFE"> And instead of being normal about it, And instead of being normal about it, I commented an entire paragraph with animated emojis, I commented an entire paragraph with animated emojis, that went along the lines of, that went along the lines of, “RRGHH!! THIS IS HOW I FEEL WHENEVER

I LOOK AT HIM!! “RRGHH!! THIS IS HOW I FEEL WHENEVER I LOOK AT HIM!! GENUINELY... I HATE TURBO SO MUCH!!!!!! GENUINELY... I HATE TURBO SO MUCH!!!!!! AUHG AUHG I recall the artist replying something like, I recall the artist replying something like,

“Okay, I’m not sure why you hate him so much, but thanks for commenting!” “Okay, I’m not sure why you hate him so much, but thanks for commenting!” A year later, I remembered it existed, A year later, I remembered it existed, and was hit by a wave of embarrassment so massive,

and was hit by a wave of embarrassment so massive, that I deleted it and apologized. that I deleted it and apologized. But with that, any and all mentions of Turbo in my name were cleansed.. But with that, any and all mentions of Turbo in my name were cleansed.. And so naturally, that’s why I’m making a 2

h o u r v i d e o a b o u t h i m . And so naturally, that’s why I’m making a 2 h o u r v i d e o a b o u t h i m . ♪ [BEATIFUL CLASSICAL SYMPHONY] ♪ ♪ [BEATIFUL CLASSICAL SYMPHONY] ♪ Now, lovely viewer, I’m sure you’re just filled to the brim with burning questions! <font

color="#A0AAB4"> Now, lovely viewer, I’m sure you’re just filled to the brim with burning questions! But here’s one I WILL answer… But here’s one I WILL answer… Why does he look like that. Why does he look like that. Since the movie lacks a director’s commentary, Since the movie lacks a director’s commentary, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> the Wreck-It Ralph art book is like the holy grail to me. the Wreck-It Ralph art book is like the holy grail to me. It sheds light on the production of nearly every character; It sheds light on the production of nearly every character; we got Ralph, Vanellope, Felix, Calhoun, we got Ralph, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> Vanellope, Felix, Calhoun, and even some insight on King Candy! and even some insight on King Candy! (THAT IS THE CRUSTIEST OLD MAN I'VE EVER SEEN.) (THAT IS THE CRUSTIEST OLD MAN I'VE EVER SEEN.) But as I mentioned earlier, any info on Turbo is strangely absent..

But as I mentioned earlier, any info on Turbo is strangely absent.. Well, besides a page of concept art where Well, besides a page of concept art where every iteration of him looks like one of Plankton’s cousins, every iteration of him looks like one of Plankton’s cousins, but hear me out… <font

color="#A0AAB4"> but hear me out… [SUSPICIOUS SILENCE] [SUSPICIOUS SILENCE] Not- Not about that- Not- Not about that- I think a couple of rejected ideas for Ralph and Vanellope I think a couple of rejected ideas for Ralph and Vanellope might’ve actually been repurposed for Turbo! might’ve actually

been repurposed for Turbo! Ralph went through a LOT of different design iterations, Ralph went through a LOT of different design iterations, definitely the most diverse out of any other character. definitely the most diverse out of any other character. At one point, the designers were planning for Ralph

At one point, the designers were planning for Ralph to have a 3D, 8-bit model for the entire movie, to have a 3D, 8-bit model for the entire movie, but they later deemed it would make his expressions too difficult to read, but they later deemed it would make his expressions too difficult to read,

which, in turn, makes him harder to relate to as a protagonist. which, in turn, makes him harder to relate to as a protagonist. On the other hand, On the other hand, early concepts for Vanellope’s glitch were originally much different. early concepts for Vanellope’s glitch were originally much different. At

one point, she was going to be outcast for being an unfinished character At one point, she was going to be outcast for being an unfinished character with a partially textured model, with a partially textured model, which, in concept, sounds really interesting! which, in concept, sounds really interesting! But in practice, they said

it gave her desaturated colors and unnatural gray skin. But in practice, they said it gave her desaturated colors and unnatural gray skin. Art director Mike Gabriel said, Art director Mike Gabriel said, “Bottom line, she looked like a zombie. It just wasn’t appealing.” “Bottom line, she looked like a zombie. It just wasn’t appealing.” <font

color="#FEFEFE"> So what BETTER way to use your rejected ideas than by giving them to your villain? So what BETTER way to use your rejected ideas than by giving them to your villain? Someone you don’t want your audience to relate to! Someone you don’t want your audience to relate to! After all, they wanted to make him, quote…

After all, they wanted to make him, quote… "AS YUCKY AS POSSIBLE!" "AS YUCKY AS POSSIBLE!" Ralph’s rejected concept was realized through Turbo’s voxel form, Ralph’s rejected concept was realized through Turbo’s voxel form, which as we’ve seen, is pretty goddamn unnerving. which as we’ve seen, is pretty goddamn unnerving. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> The fact his expressions are limited to an angry scowl is especially creepy. The fact his expressions are limited to an angry scowl is especially creepy. BONUS childhood trauma, BONUS childhood trauma, this specific Doctor Who monster from season 5, episode 2, this specific Doctor Who monster from season 5, episode 2, scared

me for the exact same reason. scared me for the exact same reason. Amy and The Doctor also got eaten by a giant whale in that episode, Amy and The Doctor also got eaten by a giant whale in that episode, which is honestly pretty on-par for this show. which is honestly pretty

on-par for this show. We can also see how beta Vanellope’s pale gray skin We can also see how beta Vanellope’s pale gray skin was repurposed to give Turbo a “back from the dead” quality to him. was repurposed to give Turbo a “back from the dead” quality to him. Especially with those

sunken, glowing yellow eyes. Especially with those sunken, glowing yellow eyes. Like, even the zombie from group therapy is scared of him? Like, even the zombie from group therapy is scared of him? Although in all seriousness, Although in all seriousness, I think there’s something to be said about giving your villain, quote, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> I think there’s something to be said about giving your villain, quote, “unconventional physical qualities”, while simultaneously making a movie “unconventional physical qualities”, while simultaneously making a movie about how you shouldn’t judge a person by what they look like. about how you shouldn’t judge a person by what they look like. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> It’s honestly a bit of a double standard, It’s honestly a bit of a double standard, which is, again, why King Candy is such a subversive and pleasant surprise. which is, again, why King Candy is such a subversive and pleasant surprise. Even though he’s got the whole queer-coded villain deal, Even though he’s

got the whole queer-coded villain deal, which is part stigmatization, which is part stigmatization, and part makes him really cool and iconic and fun.. and part makes him really cool and iconic and fun.. It’s complicated, and as much as I’ve been praising it, It’s complicated, and as much as

I’ve been praising it, this isn’t a perfect movie by any means; those don’t exist. this isn’t a perfect movie by any means; those don’t exist. Regardless, I still think Turbo looks really cool. Regardless, I still think Turbo looks really cool. And they did a great job with making his design menacing and memorable.

And they did a great job with making his design menacing and memorable. Even though everyone keeps saying he looks like Kick Buttowski Even though everyone keeps saying he looks like Kick Buttowski from Disney XD show Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil, from Disney XD show Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil, and

I honestly do not see the resemblance, and I honestly do not see the resemblance, I do not know what you guys are talking about- I do not know what you guys are talking about- Anyways, where were we? Anyways, where were we? Oh, right! Oh, right!

Vanellope’s kart is being rammed sideways Vanellope’s kart is being rammed sideways through a narrow tunnel at 95 miles per hour with her in it. through a narrow tunnel at 95 miles per hour with her in it. Oh yeah, Turbo also said this. Oh yeah, Turbo also said this. -

[Vanellope Impression] “WHAT THE?! WHO ARE YOU??” - [Vanellope Impression] “WHAT THE?! WHO ARE YOU??” - [Turbo Impression] “I’m TURBO, the greatest racer EVER!! - [Turbo Impression] “I’m TURBO, the greatest racer EVER!! And I did not reprogram this world to let YOU, and that halitosis-riddled warthog, And I did not reprogram this world to

let YOU, and that halitosis-riddled warthog, take it away from me!!” take it away from me!!” [EVIL ASS LAUGHTER] “TURBO-TASTIC!!” [EVIL ASS LAUGHTER] “TURBO-TASTIC!!” - [Random] Fun fact: this line was originally gonna be longer, - [Random] Fun fact: this line was originally gonna be longer, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> with Turbo mentioning how he escaped RoadBlasters and learned how to code, with Turbo mentioning how he escaped RoadBlasters and learned how to code, but I guess that was a mouthful. but I guess that was a mouthful. After all, he can’t be dumping his whole life story After all, he can’t be dumping his whole life story

during his epic villain twist reveal. during his epic villain twist reveal. With that, he throws his coined insult at her one last time. With that, he throws his coined insult at her one last time. - [King Candy] End of the line, glitch!! - [King Candy] End of the line, glitch!! - [Random] But this time,

it gives her an idea. - [Random] But this time, it gives her an idea. - [Vanellope] Just focus, and concentrate, and… - [Vanellope] Just focus, and concentrate, and… GLITCH!! GLITCH!! - [King Candy] NO!! - [King Candy] NO!! [KING CANDY SCREAMS]

[KING CANDY SCREAMS] I think now is a good time to finally talk about the Cy-Bugs. I think now is a good time to finally talk about the Cy-Bugs. Cy-Bugs are giant robotic insects, Cy-Bugs are giant robotic insects, born from an experiment that went horribly wrong.

born from an experiment that went horribly wrong. As Calhoun puts it, all they know is "eat, kill, multiply." As Calhoun puts it, all they know is "eat, kill, multiply." They act as an invasive plague upon Sugar Rush, They act as an invasive plague upon Sugar Rush, and soon, the

entire arcade as well. and soon, the entire arcade as well. But in my opinion, they're just little guys that get a little too silly sometimes, But in my opinion, they're just little guys that get a little too silly sometimes, and they also like shiny objects. and they also like shiny objects. And can you really blame

them? And can you really blame them? I'm a Cy-Bug apologist by the way, they can do whatever they want. I'm a Cy-Bug apologist by the way, they can do whatever they want. They also have a special ability, They also have a special ability, that being absorbing the properties of whatever they eat, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> that being absorbing the properties of whatever they eat, and using it to their advantage, and using it to their advantage, which is a pretty fun and unique gimmick! which is a pretty fun and unique gimmick! It's like Kirby, but with a horrendous and lovecraftian twist! It's like Kirby, but with a

horrendous and lovecraftian twist! ... Actually, that's just regular Kirby! ... Actually, that's just regular Kirby! Another Youtuber, Rockotar, Another Youtuber, Rockotar, made a really interesting point regarding this in his own Wreck-It Ralph video, made a really interesting point regarding this in his own Wreck-It Ralph video, which I will include a

clip of right now. which I will include a clip of right now. - [Rockotar] They cleverly represent the dangers of greed - [Rockotar] They cleverly represent the dangers of greed and trying to be something you aren't, with their powers of absorption. and trying to be something you aren't, with their powers of absorption. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> "Or maybe I'm just looking too deep into their potential purpose. "Or maybe I'm just looking too deep into their potential purpose. - [Random] No, you were definitely onto something, - [Random] No, you were definitely onto something, and you are absolutely spitting facts. and you are absolutely spitting facts.

Even more so, I think this "trying to be something you're not" concept Even more so, I think this "trying to be something you're not" concept neatly parallels with Ralph's entire struggle, neatly parallels with Ralph's entire struggle, wanting to be a good guy instead of being himself. wanting to

be a good guy instead of being himself. Which is especially evident here, where he's failing horribly. Which is especially evident here, where he's failing horribly. But that isn't ALL of the symbolism these critters have to offer! But that isn't ALL of the symbolism these critters have to offer! Calhoun explicitly <font

color="#FEFEFE"> compares them to a virus, Calhoun explicitly compares them to a virus, and, to be blunt, that's exactly what they are. and, to be blunt, that's exactly what they are. Eating and multiplying to no end, with no beacon, Eating and multiplying to no end, with no beacon, with

nothing in the natural order to control them, with nothing in the natural order to control them, they've truly become a malignant swarm of death. they've truly become a malignant swarm of death. (Calm down, it's just a movie.) (Calm down, it's just a movie.) In that way, the Cy-Bugs

quite possibly embody In that way, the Cy-Bugs quite possibly embody the purest form of "going Turbo" there is; the purest form of "going Turbo" there is; disregarding everyone, and parasitizing every other living thing in sight, disregarding everyone, and parasitizing every other living thing in sight, to sustain their

own survival. to sustain their own survival. But I mean hey, they were PROGRAMMED that way; But I mean hey, they were PROGRAMMED that way; at least THEY have an excuse. at least THEY have an excuse. But here, is where the two are... But here, is where the

two are... formally introduced to each other.. formally introduced to each other.. It's funny; It's funny; one is a heartless parasite that transforms its skin, one is a heartless parasite that transforms its skin, and hides its true self behind a sugary front,

and hides its true self behind a sugary front, forever plagued with an insatiable hunger for power.. forever plagued with an insatiable hunger for power.. ...And the other is a Cy-Bug that just had a tasty snack. ...And the other is a Cy-Bug that just had a tasty snack. Vanellope got out

of this one, Vanellope got out of this one, but unfortunately, its "friends" aren't far behind. but unfortunately, its "friends" aren't far behind. [VANELLOPE EXCLAIMS] [VANELLOPE EXCLAIMS] - [Ralph (DEEPENED)] NO!! - [Ralph (DEEPENED)] NO!! ♪ [KIRBY'S DREAM COURSE OST - <font

color="#FEFEFE"> CASTLES OF CAKE] ♪ (intermission) ♪ [KIRBY'S DREAM COURSE OST - CASTLES OF CAKE] ♪ (intermission) The upcoming scene might actually be The upcoming scene might actually be the most painful moment of the whole movie.... the most painful moment of the whole movie....

The crushing scene might have been the most horrible outright, The crushing scene might have been the most horrible outright, but this scene captures a very specific kind of pain... but this scene captures a very specific kind of pain... The pain of having to leave someone you love. The pain of

having to leave someone you love. By this point, Ralph and Vanellope's friendship is repaired and stronger than ever. By this point, Ralph and Vanellope's friendship is repaired and stronger than ever. Both of them have forgiven each other and realized their mistakes, Both of them have forgiven each other and realized their mistakes, and

Vanellope just finished racing around the entire track. and Vanellope just finished racing around the entire track. It should be over by now, they should've won! It should be over by now, they should've won! ...It's not fair. ...It's not fair. With a weary expression, Ralph runs from the apocalypse

with Vanellope atop his shoulder. With a weary expression, Ralph runs from the apocalypse with Vanellope atop his shoulder. He wants this to work more than anything. He wants this to work more than anything. Vanellope tells him it's pointless in trying, Vanellope tells him it's pointless in trying, but,

Ralph insists that it's worth a shot. but, Ralph insists that it's worth a shot. Because what choice does he have left? Because what choice does he have left? Even now, you can already see his fleeting sense of promise. Even now, you can already see his fleeting sense of promise. It's already beginning

to hurt him. It's already beginning to hurt him. Regardless, Ralph is determined, running full speed towards the entrance, Regardless, Ralph is determined, running full speed towards the entrance, even as he sees the electric wall start to close around her. even as he sees the electric wall start to close around her. -

[Vanellope] Ralph, I told you I can't leave the game! - [Vanellope] Ralph, I told you I can't leave the game! - [Random] The candy citizens and other racers slip right past, not even thinking of helping her. - [Random] The candy citizens and other racers slip right past, not even thinking of helping her. It seems everyone's for themselves. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> It seems everyone's for themselves. It's made abundantly clear that Ralph is the only one here who actually knows her, It's made abundantly clear that Ralph is the only one here who actually knows her, and, by extension, the only one that cares about her. and, by extension, the only one that cares about her. Now, mortified that

his anxieties have been fully realized, Now, mortified that his anxieties have been fully realized, Ralph is thrown into denial. Ralph is thrown into denial. He only stops trying because it's hurting her. He only stops trying because it's hurting her. Regardless of how misguided he was, Regardless of

how misguided he was, this is the ONE thing that Ralph did everything in his power to prevent. this is the ONE thing that Ralph did everything in his power to prevent. But even after coming back and trying to fix his mistakes, But even after coming back and trying to fix his mistakes, in the end,

it simply wasn't enough. in the end, it simply wasn't enough. Ralph finally kneels down, utterly defeated. Ralph finally kneels down, utterly defeated. He looks down at Vanellope, He looks down at Vanellope, knowing full well that this is the last time he'll ever see her. knowing

full well that this is the last time he'll ever see her. Vanellope sees this, places one tiny hand on his, Vanellope sees this, places one tiny hand on his, and... consoles him. and... consoles him. - [Vanellope] It's okay, Ralph. - [Vanellope] It's okay, Ralph. Just go.

Just go. Go without me. Go without me. - [Random] It's here that Vanellope has fully accepted what's going to happen to her, - [Random] It's here that Vanellope has fully accepted what's going to happen to her, because she's already proven herself. because she's already proven herself. Even

if she didn't cross that finish line, Even if she didn't cross that finish line, she was finally able to live out her dreams on the racetrack, she was finally able to live out her dreams on the racetrack, as short as they might have been. as short as they might have been. Something she couldn't have ever

imagined without him. Something she couldn't have ever imagined without him. And so... And so... Vanellope can die happy now, Vanellope can die happy now, knowing that Ralph was her friend. knowing that Ralph was her friend. AND THAT'S FUCKING BRUTAL!!!! AND THAT'S FUCKING BRUTAL!!!! The

brevity of the scene makes it harder to dwell on the pure devastation of it, The brevity of the scene makes it harder to dwell on the pure devastation of it, but if Vanellope and Ralph had one final embrace, one final goodbye, but if Vanellope and Ralph had one final embrace, one final goodbye, it would have had us crying waterfalls!

it would have had us crying waterfalls! The mere concept of Ralph having to live after this, The mere concept of Ralph having to live after this, with this weight on his shoulders, with this weight on his shoulders, is UNTHINKABLE. is UNTHINKABLE. But in every

moment of despair... But in every moment of despair... there's always a glimmer of hope. there's always a glimmer of hope. - [Calhoun] Without a beacon, there's no way to stop these monsters. - [Calhoun] Without a beacon, there's no way to stop these monsters. - [Ralph] Beacon..! - [Ralph] Beacon..! -

[Random] At first, Ralph wanted to be a hero so much, - [Random] At first, Ralph wanted to be a hero so much, that he forgot what being a hero actually meant. that he forgot what being a hero actually meant. But now, it's never been more clear. But now, it's never been more clear. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> Vanellope made Ralph realize his true value as a person. Vanellope made Ralph realize his true value as a person. She loved Ralph for who he was, She loved Ralph for who he was, not for who he wanted to be. not for who he wanted to be. And thanks to her, And thanks to her,

he's finally learned to accept himself, he's finally learned to accept himself, embracing his brute strength to its fullest capacity. embracing his brute strength to its fullest capacity. Not for breaking the same building over and over, Not for breaking the same building over and over,

or for pursuing any self-centered purposes, or for pursuing any self-centered purposes, but instead, by using his strength for the sake of others. but instead, by using his strength for the sake of others. In contrast to Hero's Duty, In contrast to Hero's Duty, (interrupted by hacking)

(interrupted by hacking) ough... ough... In contrast to Hero's Duty, In contrast to Hero's Duty, Ralph really IS this game's last hope. Ralph really IS this game's last hope. And only now is he committing a true act of heroism, And only now is he committing a true act

of heroism, except this time, he doesn't need to be rewarded with a medal; except this time, he doesn't need to be rewarded with a medal; he already has the only one that matters. he already has the only one that matters. (Awwwwww) (Awwwwww) [DISTANT ARGUING] <font

color="#FEFEFE"> Could you stop using that sound effect? [DISTANT ARGUING] Could you stop using that sound effect? I-- NO it's a good sound effect and it's funny. I-- NO it's a good sound effect and it's funny. Ok. Fuck you I don't care. Ok. Fuck you I don't care. -

[Random] And even though Ralph is confident when he calls out, - [Random] And even though Ralph is confident when he calls out, "I'll meet you at the finish line," "I'll meet you at the finish line," he is still entirely aware of the DEADLY risk he is imposing upon himself. he is still entirely aware of the DEADLY

risk he is imposing upon himself. And yet, he doesn't hold back. And yet, he doesn't hold back. It's no longer just to prove himself, It's no longer just to prove himself, it's to make sure that everything he and Vanellope worked for together it's to make sure that everything he and Vanellope worked for together will

FINALLY come to fruition. will FINALLY come to fruition. Because they haven't come this far chasing her dreams for nothing. Because they haven't come this far chasing her dreams for nothing. And then it hits him... And then it hits him... [SMACK] [SMACK] [SLOWED] and then it hit-- <font

color="#FEFEFE"> [SLOWED] and then it hit-- Hey, so you remember that Cy-Bug that ate King Candy a few minutes ago? Hey, so you remember that Cy-Bug that ate King Candy a few minutes ago? Um... It turns out he's kind of been Um... It turns out he's kind of been r e i n c a r n a t e d i n t o a

g i a n t b l o o d t h i r s t y k i l l i n g m a c h i n e . r e i n c a r n a t e d i n t o a g i a n t b l o o d t h i r s t y k i l l i n g m a c h i n e . In

other news! In other news! I am pleased to announce that by this point in the video, I am pleased to announce that by this point in the video, we have surpassed the run time of the movie itself! we have surpassed the run time of the movie itself! And I think that calls

for a celebration! And I think that calls for a celebration! Pac-Man will be there... Pac-Man will be there... -This clown will be there ????? -This clown will be there ????? Skrillex is DJing OH MY GOD? Skrillex is DJing OH MY GOD? But, where were we? But, where were we? <font

color="#FEFEFE"> AGAIN, WHERE THE FUCK DO YOU EVEN BEGIN TALKING ABOUT SOMETHING LIKE THIS? AGAIN, WHERE THE FUCK DO YOU EVEN BEGIN TALKING ABOUT SOMETHING LIKE THIS? Okay I’m just gonna get it out of the way. Okay I’m just gonna get it out of the way. He’s kinda hot- He’s kinda hot- If

I’m being honest, I don’t see enough love for this part of the movie. If I’m being honest, I don’t see enough love for this part of the movie. It might just be me, but I feel like It might just be me, but I feel like everyone always jumps to talk about Ralph’s sacrifice, everyone always jumps to

talk about Ralph’s sacrifice, and don’t get me wrong it is hard to beat that scene. and don’t get me wrong it is hard to beat that scene. So, regarding the scene that comes right before it, So, regarding the scene that comes right before it, it’s kind of put up against an unfair fight.

it’s kind of put up against an unfair fight. Which is absolutely insane, Which is absolutely insane, considering the villain transforms into a 20-foot tall bug monster. considering the villain transforms into a 20-foot tall bug monster. Cy-Bug King Candy is an absolutely unhinged Cy-Bug King Candy

is an absolutely unhinged final addition to this movie. final addition to this movie. Like, there are less than ten minutes left, Like, there are less than ten minutes left, but the creators were thinking: but the creators were thinking: “Yeah so we wanted to make sure that “Yeah so

we wanted to make sure that every child and adult watching this movie every child and adult watching this movie would have nightmares for the next three weeks. would have nightmares for the next three weeks. You know, just so it'd stick in your head for a little longer.” You know, just so it'd stick in

your head for a little longer.” The actual reason was because The actual reason was because Turbo on his own simply wasn’t intimidating enough for a final confrontation. Turbo on his own simply wasn’t intimidating enough for a final confrontation. So having a dramatic transformation works perfectly! So having a dramatic transformation

works perfectly! Not only because it harkens back to those classic Disney villains from times past, Not only because it harkens back to those classic Disney villains from times past, but also because it’s one final tribute to this movie’s adoration for video games. but also because it’s one final tribute to this movie’s adoration for video games. Like,

seriously, name a more iconic opener than this: Like, seriously, name a more iconic opener than this: - [King Candy] Welcome to the boss level! - [King Candy] Welcome to the boss level! - [Ralph] Turbo! - [Ralph] Turbo! [Maniacal giggle] [Maniacal giggle] -

[Random] But the shot where he unveils himself is especially outstanding, - [Random] But the shot where he unveils himself is especially outstanding, because it obscures information about what the FUCK he’s turned into because it obscures information about what the FUCK he’s turned into until we get the full picture. until we get the full picture.

Which is only after he uncurls a surprising number of limbs from behind him, Which is only after he uncurls a surprising number of limbs from behind him, which, I’ll be honest, which, I’ll be honest, need to be confiscated from him immediately. need to be confiscated from him immediately. Ever

since the reveal, Ever since the reveal, King Candy has undergone a DRASTIC change in personality. King Candy has undergone a DRASTIC change in personality. No longer is he a quiet and manipulative type, No longer is he a quiet and manipulative type, as his hints of cruelty and self-obsession have <font

color="#FEFEFE"> now bubbled to the surface past his disguise, as his hints of cruelty and self-obsession have now bubbled to the surface past his disguise, overflowing with the very same violent impulses he had those many years ago. overflowing with the very same violent impulses he had those many years ago. BUT NOW... BUT NOW... He finds himself

in a NEW form, He finds himself in a NEW form, a form that grants him more power than he ever could’ve imagined... a form that grants him more power than he ever could’ve imagined... Thanks to that unlucky Cy-Bug, Thanks to that unlucky Cy-Bug, he now has a new and vicious outward appearance, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> he now has a new and vicious outward appearance, and in this body, his virus-like nature has never been more apparent. and in this body, his virus-like nature has never been more apparent. I’ve always found it interesting that when Candy speaks to Ralph, I’ve always found it interesting that when Candy speaks to Ralph, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> he isn’t HORRIFIED of what he’s become... he isn’t HORRIFIED of what he’s become... He instead acts like this is the GREATEST THING to have EVER happened to him. He instead acts like this is the GREATEST THING to have EVER happened to him. After all, this is what he’s always been like on the inside; After all, this is what he’s

always been like on the inside; why wouldn’t he be euphoric? why wouldn’t he be euphoric? And honestly, he’s sort of trans-coded for that, And honestly, he’s sort of trans-coded for that, but I don’t have time to get into that right now. but I don’t have time to get

into that right now. And if you get mad at me this far in the video for mentioning trans people, And if you get mad at me this far in the video for mentioning trans people, then I don’t know what to tell you. other than then I don’t know what to tell you. other than please go outside.

please go outside. If you think about it, Sugar Rush isn't the ONLY racing game. If you think about it, Sugar Rush isn't the ONLY racing game. He could’ve easily taken over another one. He could’ve easily taken over another one. But that’s the thing; it was never about racing,

But that’s the thing; it was never about racing, it was about POWER!! it was about POWER!! And as it turns out, finding himself in a form like this And as it turns out, finding himself in a form like this is more power than he EVER had just usurping a throne.

is more power than he EVER had just usurping a throne. He doesn’t even have to hide anything anymore to maintain it, so He doesn’t even have to hide anything anymore to maintain it, so - why not just be honest about his intentions for the first time in his life, and really spell it out!! - why not just be

honest about his intentions for the first time in his life, and really spell it out!! I’m gonna take over the arcade! I’m gonna take over the arcade! AND I'M KILLING YOU. AND I'M KILLING YOU. I'M KILLING YOU. I'M KILLING YOU. I DON'T CARE ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE I DON'T CARE ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE

I DON'T GIVE A SHIT ABOUT ANYTHING-- I DON'T GIVE A SHIT ABOUT ANYTHING-- Next, I wanna take a closer look at his design! Next, I wanna take a closer look at his design! But before we explore the horrific implications of him taking this body for himself, But before we explore the horrific implications of

him taking this body for himself, let’s take a little detour and explore a few concepts of what could’ve been. let’s take a little detour and explore a few concepts of what could’ve been. But it’s nothing to worry about, like it can’t be any worse than it already is, right? But it’s nothing to worry about, like it can’t be any worse than

it already is, right? So it got worse. So it got worse. The following pieces of concept art were made by Scott Watanabe, The following pieces of concept art were made by Scott Watanabe, and they were uploaded to his now defunct blog back in 2014. and they were uploaded to his now defunct

blog back in 2014. Okay so maybe I’m just salty after working on this for 8 months Okay so maybe I’m just salty after working on this for 8 months and expecting there to be at least more than one and a half pages of insight on the guy I’m making a video about, and expecting there to be at least more than one and a

half pages of insight on the guy I’m making a video about, but I honestly can’t imagine why they wouldn't INCLUDE THESE IN THE ART BOOK... but I honestly can’t imagine why they wouldn't INCLUDE THESE IN THE ART BOOK... given how complex and interesting his final design actually is??? given how complex and interesting his final design actually is???

Maybe the publishers just thought he was too SCARY or not MARKETABLE ENOUGH?? Maybe the publishers just thought he was too SCARY or not MARKETABLE ENOUGH?? I GENUINELY DON'T HAVE A GODDAMN CLUE I GENUINELY DON'T HAVE A GODDAMN CLUE but I do know one thing... but I do know one thing... and that is I will NOT STAND

FOR THIS ERASURE ANY LONGER!!!!!! and that is I will NOT STAND FOR THIS ERASURE ANY LONGER!!!!!! Okay calm down it’s just a silly little movie about video games, Okay calm down it’s just a silly little movie about video games, it’s nothing to get worked up over. it’s nothing to get worked up over. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> [BIRD RAGE] [BIRD RAGE] Now the one thing these rejected designs have in common Now the one thing these rejected designs have in common is that they’re both Turbo-centric, is that they’re both Turbo-centric, meaning somewhere along the way meaning somewhere along the way the filmmakers decided to <font

color="#FEFEFE"> switch to King Candy as the focus, the filmmakers decided to switch to King Candy as the focus, and that honestly makes a lot of sense. and that honestly makes a lot of sense. As cool as it would’ve been As cool as it would’ve been for Turbo to finally embrace himself in a grandiose way like this, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> for Turbo to finally embrace himself in a grandiose way like this, King Candy is the one the audience is actually familiar with. King Candy is the one the audience is actually familiar with. And by this point, And by this point, he’s been assuming that character longer than his original self,

he’s been assuming that character longer than his original self, so it only makes sense for his ultimate form to reflect that. so it only makes sense for his ultimate form to reflect that. But for a moment, I want to dive back into the Cy-Bug symbolism, But for a moment, I want to dive back into the Cy-Bug symbolism,

as it becomes a hundred times more horrifying after considering a few things. as it becomes a hundred times more horrifying after considering a few things. Cy-Bugs themselves are already a virus, an embodiment of chaos, Cy-Bugs themselves are already a virus, an embodiment of chaos, but even viruses can get infected... but even

viruses can get infected... BEHOLD! BEHOLD! WHATEVER THE FUCK THIS IS! WHATEVER THE FUCK THIS IS! This is yet another concept of Turbo’s Cy-Bug form, This is yet another concept of Turbo’s Cy-Bug form, and in this godforsaken illustration and in this godforsaken illustration he is not

only startlingly BALD, he is not only startlingly BALD, but depicted bursting out of a Cy-Bug’s brain, but depicted bursting out of a Cy-Bug’s brain, as it’s still alive. as it’s still alive. So that’s metal as fuck, So that’s metal as fuck, but also really unfortunate for the Cy-Bug...

but also really unfortunate for the Cy-Bug... We can see thick tubes originating from the insect’s thorax connecting to his back. We can see thick tubes originating from the insect’s thorax connecting to his back. He now has a modified robotic eye He now has a modified robotic eye and has adorned himself with one of its claws.

and has adorned himself with one of its claws. He sits up proudly as a pilot to this unwilling mind, He sits up proudly as a pilot to this unwilling mind, and yet, he’s restrained to it. and yet, he’s restrained to it. And the more I look at it, the more it reminds me of

Calamity Ganon And the more I look at it, the more it reminds me of Calamity Ganon crossed with that zombie ant fungus thing that happens. crossed with that zombie ant fungus thing that happens. In real life. In real life. Turbo is the fungus. Turbo is the fungus. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> But Turbo here is simply doing what he does best: But Turbo here is simply doing what he does best: hijacking the life of another living being hijacking the life of another living being in order to heartlessly exploit whatever it has to offer. in order to heartlessly exploit whatever

it has to offer. S o t h a t ’ s n i c e . S o t h a t ’ s n i c e . Although some of this overt symbolism was lost in his final design, Although some of this overt symbolism was lost in his final design, even now we can still see how the Cy-Bug’s

body was hijacked from the inside. even now we can still see how the Cy-Bug’s body was hijacked from the inside. Where its face would have normally been is now a hollowed out husk, Where its face would have normally been is now a hollowed out husk, replaced with the parasite’s own replaced with the parasite’s own [FART

REVERB] TWISTED VISAGE... [FART REVERB] TWISTED VISAGE... On second look, I fucking hate that his neck is retractable. On second look, I fucking hate that his neck is retractable. He’s like a little WORM living in there. He’s like a little WORM living in there. EW, GET HIM OUT!

EW, GET HIM OUT! I’m still not done talking about him though. I’m still not done talking about him though. Let’s see, for the entire film Let’s see, for the entire film we've gotten a pretty solid sense of scale for our buddy Ralph. we've gotten a pretty solid sense of scale for our

buddy Ralph. He’s got a pretty hulking stature and is rarely ever eye level with anyone. He’s got a pretty hulking stature and is rarely ever eye level with anyone. Furthermore, near the beginning of the movie, he can barely fit anywhere, Furthermore, near the beginning of the movie, he can barely fit anywhere, which is a clever metaphor

to communicate how he feels boxed in which is a clever metaphor to communicate how he feels boxed in and unwelcome in his own game. and unwelcome in his own game. Like he said: Like he said: - [Ralph] I’m nine feet tall, I weigh 643 pounds-- - [Ralph] I’m nine feet <font

color="#A0AAB4"> tall, I weigh 643 pounds-- - [Random] But it’s not like any of that matters to a giant six-legged hunk of metal and nightmares! - [Random] But it’s not like any of that matters to a giant six-legged hunk of metal and nightmares! who whacks around a full grown man who whacks around a full grown man like he's nothing but a

sopping wet Webkinz! like he's nothing but a sopping wet Webkinz! I also wanna mention the obvious: I also wanna mention the obvious: this is a pretty dark scene for a kids movie- this is a pretty dark scene for a kids movie- I say "kids movie" in quotes because it’s an

animated family movie, it’s for everyone... I say "kids movie" in quotes because it’s an animated family movie, it’s for everyone... Disney often steers away from saying quote “kill” and “die,” Disney often steers away from saying quote “kill” and “die,” so it always hits a lot harder when they do. so it always hits a lot

harder when they do. I especially like their use of it here, where it really complements I especially like their use of it here, where it really complements Candy’s sudden "drunken with power and zero fucks given" attitude. Candy’s sudden "drunken with power and zero fucks given" attitude. Additionally, it reminds me of this moment

Additionally, it reminds me of this moment in the sequel that shall not be named, in the sequel that shall not be named, a moment that, in my opinion, completely falls flat. a moment that, in my opinion, completely falls flat. - [Vanellope] No! - [Vanellope] No! Don't- Don’t hurt him! <font

color="#A0AAB4"> Don't- Don’t hurt him! Please no! Please no! Stop it, you’re squishing him! Stop it, you’re squishing him! You’re gonna kill my best friend! You’re gonna kill my best friend! - [Plankton] ALRIGHT I GET IT!!!!!!!!! - [Plankton] ALRIGHT I GET IT!!!!!!!!! - [Random] I can’t exactly make an

educated argument here, - [Random] I can’t exactly make an educated argument here, because I refuse to ever watch this movie in full! because I refuse to ever watch this movie in full! but it feels like a completely forced dark atmosphere. but it feels like a completely forced dark atmosphere. <font

color="#FEFEFE"> Now compare that to a scene where it happens a lot more naturally: Now compare that to a scene where it happens a lot more naturally: - [King Candy] I should thank you, - [King Candy] I should thank you, but it’d be more fun to kill you. but it’d be more fun to kill you. Let’s watch her die together,

shall we? Let’s watch her die together, shall we? - [Ralph] No! - [Ralph] No! - [Random] Clearly, the original is the winner here - [Random] Clearly, the original is the winner here and it would also win in literally every other category. and it would also win in

literally every other category. This scene truly captures the peak of King Candy's cruelty, This scene truly captures the peak of King Candy's cruelty, as he can get away with whatever he wants with nothing to stop him. as he can get away with whatever he wants with nothing to stop him. This includes heartlessly

toying with Ralph's emotions, This includes heartlessly toying with Ralph's emotions, by not only preventing him from saving Vanellope, by not only preventing him from saving Vanellope, but also carrying him hundreds of feet in the air against his will but also carrying him hundreds of feet in the air against his will

and forcing him to watch her get devoured by giant bugs. and forcing him to watch her get devoured by giant bugs. I know I've been jokingly saying “there's no way he can get any worse,” I know I've been jokingly saying “there's no way he can get any worse,” but he's finally done it. but

he's finally done it. Rated PG for “what the fuck, stop.” Rated PG for “what the fuck, stop.” WE INTERRUPT THE END OF THIS SECTION TO INTRODUCE SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW. WE INTERRUPT THE END OF THIS SECTION TO INTRODUCE SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW. APPARENTLY, A FUCKING STORYBOARD JUST DROPPED!!!????!??? APPARENTLY, A FUCKING STORYBOARD JUST DROPPED!!!????!???

WHAT WHAT IS THAT!??!??!?!??!!! IS THAT!??!??!?!??!!! As I just mentioned, the last time this happened was in 2014. As I just mentioned, the last time this happened was in 2014. And this just released on August 10th. And this just released on August 10th.

So of course I have to talk about this in its entirety. So of course I have to talk about this in its entirety. The conclusion of the movie can wait... The conclusion of the movie can wait... And yes, it DOES get worse! And yes, it DOES get worse! AGAIN! AGAIN!

This iteration of the battle bears quite a bit of resemblance This iteration of the battle bears quite a bit of resemblance to what we see in the final film, to what we see in the final film, which is the entire purpose of a storyboard... which is the entire purpose of a storyboard...

but it’s also MUCH more intense. but it’s also MUCH more intense. Like, Ralph doesn’t just throw him here, Like, Ralph doesn’t just throw him here, he grabs him by the tail, and SLAMS him to the ground. he grabs him by the tail, and SLAMS him to the ground. Also, this THING’S opener simply being: <font

color="#A0AAB4"> Also, this THING’S opener simply being: “Hello Ralph." “Hello Ralph." is absolutely chilling. is absolutely chilling. Like, since when did he become HAL 9000? Like, since when did he become HAL 9000? Either way, he does in fact end up saying Either way, he does in fact end up saying “Are you ready

for the boss battle?” “Are you ready for the boss battle?” afterwards so... it’s not too far off! afterwards so... it’s not too far off! Anyways, let’s talk about this crazy TERMINATOR-LOOKING DESIGN, Anyways, let’s talk about this crazy TERMINATOR-LOOKING DESIGN, because it’s NOTHING like we’ve seen before, because it’s NOTHING

like we’ve seen before, and quite frankly, metal as fuck. and quite frankly, metal as fuck. It doesn't even RESEMBLE King Candy or Turbo for that matter, It doesn't even RESEMBLE King Candy or Turbo for that matter, and if you wanted more that skull motif, and if you wanted more that skull motif, well

HERE IT IS IN ALL ITS HORRIBLE GLORY! well HERE IT IS IN ALL ITS HORRIBLE GLORY! The Cy-Bugs already resembled skulls to an extent, The Cy-Bugs already resembled skulls to an extent, but here, it is abundantly clear that everything about this thing but here, it is abundantly clear that

everything about this thing is an EMBODIMENT OF DEATH. is an EMBODIMENT OF DEATH. It doesn't smile, it doesn't laugh, It doesn't smile, it doesn't laugh, it doesn’t visibly delight in tormenting Ralph; it doesn’t visibly delight in tormenting Ralph; it only has one goal, and that is to KILL. <font

color="#A0AAB4"> it only has one goal, and that is to KILL. If you thought “let’s watch her die together” was dark, If you thought “let’s watch her die together” was dark, this Cy-Bug King Candy straight up GRABS RALPH BY THE SHIRT, and says: this Cy-Bug King Candy straight up GRABS RALPH BY THE SHIRT, and says:

SHE'S DEAD, RALPH. SHE'S DEAD, RALPH. YOU BOTH ARE. YOU BOTH ARE. AND NOW, I'LL BE THE MOST POWERFUL VIRUS IN THE ARCADE! AND NOW, I'LL BE THE MOST POWERFUL VIRUS IN THE ARCADE! And then he tries to stab him in the face, And then he tries to stab him in

the face, and Ralph is forced to STRUGGLE and PUSH HIS CLAWS AWAY, and Ralph is forced to STRUGGLE and PUSH HIS CLAWS AWAY, ALL WHILE STILL TURNING TO LOOK DOWN AT VANELLOPE FACING HER CERTAIN DOOM. ALL WHILE STILL TURNING TO LOOK DOWN AT VANELLOPE FACING HER CERTAIN DOOM. Rated PG for “dude what the <font

color="#FEFEFE"> FUCK WERE YOU EVEN THINKING, Rated PG for “dude what the FUCK WERE YOU EVEN THINKING, OH MY GOD THIS IS BRUTAL.” OH MY GOD THIS IS BRUTAL.” At this point, Ralph seems to be overwhelmed with pain and anger, At this point, Ralph seems to be overwhelmed with pain and anger, but in a moment of

strength he forces himself to turn but in a moment of strength he forces himself to turn to the only option that’s left, to the only option that’s left, and that is to sacrifice himself. and that is to sacrifice himself. In the final film, it’s slightly different. In the final film, it’s slightly different.

Ralph is overwhelmed with pain, Ralph is overwhelmed with pain, but it gives way to resolve and hope. but it gives way to resolve and hope. He still has one final option, He still has one final option, one final chance to prove himself. one final chance to prove himself. And this time, <font

color="#FEFEFE"> And this time, he wont let it slip from his grasp. he wont let it slip from his grasp. [DISTANT] Heh, see what I did there? [DISTANT] Heh, see what I did there? In the first half of Ralph’s speech, In the first half of Ralph’s speech, you can see the fear in his eyes. <font

color="#A0AAB4"> you can see the fear in his eyes. You can see that he’s afraid of dying… You can see that he’s afraid of dying… But once he looks down at Vanellope’s medal, But once he looks down at Vanellope’s medal, he suddenly becomes so confident in his self-sacrifice. he suddenly becomes so

confident in his self-sacrifice. Because after thirty years of feeling lost, Because after thirty years of feeling lost, he’s finally learned what it means to accept himself. he’s finally learned what it means to accept himself. And now, And now, he’s ready to die a hero. <font

color="#A0AAB4"> he’s ready to die a hero. The meaning of art comes from the stories we tell through it The meaning of art comes from the stories we tell through it and the love we pour into it. and the love we pour into it. It would be a crime not to the specific excerpt

It would be a crime not to the specific excerpt by Minor Jose Gaytan, the artist who animated this scene. by Minor Jose Gaytan, the artist who animated this scene. Quote: “Glen Keane would say that pouring heart into your animation is something you can’t teach." Quote: “Glen Keane would say that pouring heart into your animation is something you

can’t teach." Quote: “Glen Keane would say that pouring heart into your animation is something you can’t teach." Quote: “Glen Keane would say that pouring heart into your animation is something you can’t teach." He explained when Tarzan touches Jane’s hand for the first time, He explained when Tarzan touches Jane’s hand for the first time, the close-up reaction

he animated was of his own life experience the close-up reaction he animated was of his own life experience of seeing his newly born daughter for the first time. of seeing his newly born daughter for the first time. "It’s taking your life experience, however happy, sad, or silly, "It’s taking your life experience, <font

color="#A0AAB4"> however happy, sad, or silly, and using that as your core reference." and using that as your core reference." "While shooting reference, I was inspired by my own life experience "While shooting reference, I was inspired by my own life experience of losing one of my best friends to war,

of losing one of my best friends to war, marine private first class (PFC) Vinny Frassetto. marine private first class (PFC) Vinny Frassetto. I planned on joining the marines with him after high school, I planned on joining the marines with him after high school, but my mother would push me to

follow my goal to become an artist.” but my mother would push me to follow my goal to become an artist.” Minor goes on to describe how Vinny was his hero in many ways, Minor goes on to describe how Vinny was his hero in many ways, how he inspired him and how these shots will always be special to

him because of that connection. how he inspired him and how these shots will always be special to him because of that connection. To of had that personal experience live on through storytelling, To of had that personal experience live on through storytelling, having it strike a chord with so many people, having it strike a chord

with so many people, it must be a feeling unlike anything else. it must be a feeling unlike anything else. This human element is what makes art worthwhile in the first place; This human element is what makes art worthwhile in the first place; it’s something that will permeate through generations for years

to come. it’s something that will permeate through generations for years to come. As scary as being an artist in the world is nowadays, As scary as being an artist in the world is nowadays, for whatever reason that may be, for whatever reason that may be, Please take comfort in knowing that art

made by humans, Please take comfort in knowing that art made by humans, art made with love... art made with love... will ALWAYS prevail. will ALWAYS prevail. And I can promise you, no matter what happens... And I can promise you, no matter what happens... we will continue

to live through it. we will continue to live through it. [DISTANT] …I dunno who needed to hear that-- [DISTANT] …I dunno who needed to hear that-- I think it was ju- I think it was just me... I think it was ju- I think it was just me... As the shattered

mentos cascade around him, As the shattered mentos cascade around him, Ralph knows his work here is done. Ralph knows his work here is done. Embracing Vanellope’s medal, Embracing Vanellope’s medal, he's finally at peace. he's finally at peace. AND BOOM!! AND BOOM!! VANELLOPE

COMES OUT OF THE BLUE AND SAVES HIM!! VANELLOPE COMES OUT OF THE BLUE AND SAVES HIM!! Now, I don’t personally believe Now, I don’t personally believe that this undermines the emotional impact of Ralph’s sacrifice that this undermines the emotional impact of Ralph’s sacrifice because we got to he see him accept <font

color="#A0AAB4"> what was going to happen to him regardless, because we got to he see him accept what was going to happen to him regardless, nicely concluding his character arc. nicely concluding his character arc. And although it’s a little abrupt, And although it’s a little abrupt, we’re given some in-movie explanations as to how this is possible.

we’re given some in-movie explanations as to how this is possible. Earlier in Vanellope’s own face-off with Turbo, Earlier in Vanellope’s own face-off with Turbo, (Side note, wow he’s really going after everyone, isn’t he?) (Side note, wow he’s really going after everyone, isn’t he?) she finally understood

how to control her glitch, she finally understood how to control her glitch, which also involved her processing time much slower, which also involved her processing time much slower, so that detail alone makes this ultra fast rescue mission so that detail alone makes this ultra fast rescue mission a

lot more plausible. a lot more plausible. The random kart she used also wasn’t out of nowhere! The random kart she used also wasn’t out of nowhere! During the evacuation, it’s shown to be left behind by the entrance by… During the evacuation, it’s shown to be left behind by the entrance by… Uhhhhhh…

Uhhhhhh… [PAGES SHUFFLING] [PAGES SHUFFLING] … wuh- who is that???? … wuh- who is that???? So I was gonna make a joke about how nobody cares who this is, So I was gonna make a joke about how nobody cares who this is, but I actually really like

her design, so... but I actually really like her design, so... Say hello to the new best character, Say hello to the new best character, "Crumbelina DiCarmello" ! "Crumbelina DiCarmello" ! With that, Vanellope rescues Ralph in the nick of time, With that, Vanellope rescues Ralph in the nick of time,

using her unpatched clipping capabilities, using her unpatched clipping capabilities, escaping Diet Cola Mountain as it erupts in all its carbonated glory. escaping Diet Cola Mountain as it erupts in all its carbonated glory. Now entranced by the molten glow, Now entranced by the molten glow, every Cy-Bug is hopelessly drawn to its fiery demise,

every Cy-Bug is hopelessly drawn to its fiery demise, helpless to resist their hard-coded programing. helpless to resist their hard-coded programing. And I think we all know whose turn it is next... And I think we all know whose turn it is next... [cicadas faintly hum] <font

color="#FEFEFE"> [cicadas faintly hum] [The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask "Final Hours" fades in] [The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask "Final Hours" fades in] As far as Disney villain deaths go, As far as Disney villain deaths go, they all more or less follow the same ironically gruesome formula. they all more or less follow the same ironically gruesome formula.

Scar was devoured alive in flames by his own army, Scar was devoured alive in flames by his own army, Clayton was so consumed by fury, that he hadn't realized his own fatal shortcomings. Clayton was so consumed by fury, that he hadn't realized his own fatal shortcomings. And Judge Claude Frollo fell into the very Hellfire

he had sworn to resist. And Judge Claude Frollo fell into the very Hellfire he had sworn to resist. Turbo was no different. Turbo was no different. He was met with two facets of his shattered mind: He was met with two facets of his shattered mind: the side of greed, the one that ultimately <font

color="#A0AAB4"> the side of greed, the one that ultimately drove his actions, and his original self, drove his actions, and his original self, the one that resisted to no avail. the one that resisted to no avail. His mind and body betrayed him, he begged for it to stop... His mind and body betrayed him, he begged for it to stop...

but it was far too late. but it was far too late. He flew too close to the sun, He flew too close to the sun, and now, he is no longer himself. and now, he is no longer himself. [DISTANT] Hey that was in the thumbnail! [DISTANT] Hey that was in

the thumbnail! It’s hard to say when Turbo reached the point of no return. It’s hard to say when Turbo reached the point of no return. Perhaps it was the moment he decided to steal a little girl's life for his own selfish desires... Perhaps it was the moment he decided to steal a little girl's life for his own selfish desires...

or when he tampered with the very fabric of his existence. or when he tampered with the very fabric of his existence. It could’ve been that fated day many years ago, It could’ve been that fated day many years ago, the moment jealousy overtook him. the moment jealousy overtook him. Or

maybe... Or maybe... maybe it was the second he got a taste of the spotlight. maybe it was the second he got a taste of the spotlight. This hypnotizing urge for the light was already hard coded into him, This hypnotizing urge for the light was already hard coded into him, even before he

transformed into what he is NOW. even before he transformed into what he is NOW. AND IT IS THIS URGE THAT HAS LED TO HIS DEMISE TIME, AND TIME AGAIN. AND IT IS THIS URGE THAT HAS LED TO HIS DEMISE TIME, AND TIME AGAIN. NOW HE INHABITS A TWISTED EMBODIMENT OF HIS SELFISH ACTS

NOW HE INHABITS A TWISTED EMBODIMENT OF HIS SELFISH ACTS NOW HE INHABITS A TWISTED EMBODIMENT OF HIS SELFISH ACTS NOW HE INHABITS A TWISTED EMBODIMENT OF HIS SELFISH ACTS ASSIMILATED INTO A MIND AND BODY WITH EQUAL DESIRE FOR GREED AND DESTRUCTION AS HE DID. ASSIMILATED INTO A MIND AND BODY WITH EQUAL DESIRE FOR GREED AND DESTRUCTION AS

HE DID. BECAUSE PLAYING GOD... BECAUSE PLAYING GOD... (glitching out) DID NOT COME WITHOUT CONSEQUENCE. (glitching out) DID NOT COME WITHOUT CONSEQUENCE. [ 01000111 01001111 01001111 01000100 01000010 01011001 01000101 ] [ 01000111 01001111 01001111 01000100 01000010 01011001 01000101 ] May his soul rest easy in hell. May his soul rest easy

in hell. Now, I could get into end of movie nuance here, Now, I could get into end of movie nuance here, but by this point, I'm completely dead! but by this point, I'm completely dead! So here's a fun little summary instead: So here's a fun little

summary instead: The finish line is repaired, and Vanellope finally crosses it, resetting the game The finish line is repaired, and Vanellope finally crosses it, resetting the game to its former glory, and restoring her place as rightful ruler of Sugar Rush. to its former glory, and restoring her place as rightful ruler of Sugar Rush. She

then organizes a public execution for all of her bullies, She then organizes a public execution for all of her bullies, which she unfortunately doesn't go through with. which she unfortunately doesn't go through with. But of course, this royal appearance isn't exactly her style. But of course, this royal appearance

isn't exactly her style. Instead, Vanellope embraces who she really is, glitch and all, Instead, Vanellope embraces who she really is, glitch and all, and not the flawless princess her code says she should be. and not the flawless princess her code says she should be. And since the arcade is about to open,

And since the arcade is about to open, she and Ralph have a heartfelt goodbye, she and Ralph have a heartfelt goodbye, (♥️ Awww ♥️) (♥️ Awww ♥️) which is soon accompanied by a STINKY goodbye. which is soon accompanied by a STINKY goodbye. After saving Fix-It Felix <font

color="#A0AAB4"> and Sugar Rush, After saving Fix-It Felix and Sugar Rush, even though both of those were technically Ralph's fault... even though both of those were technically Ralph's fault... -he still wanted to do more good in the world! -he still wanted to do more good in the world! <font

color="#FEFEFE"> so next, he single-handedly ends the housing crisis! so next, he single-handedly ends the housing crisis! Except it wasn't single-handedly, he got a lot of help from Felix, Except it wasn't single-handedly, he got a lot of help from Felix, although Felix could’ve instantly built living spaces although Felix could’ve

instantly built living spaces for the past 30 years he's existed here, so... for the past 30 years he's existed here, so... Better late than never, I suppose! Better late than never, I suppose! DISCLAIMER: DISCLAIMER: Oh, I almost forgot the best part! Oh, I almost forgot the best part!

Felix and Calhoun get MARRIEED! Felix and Calhoun get MARRIEED! [Clapping] YEAAAH!!!!!!!! [Clapping] YEAAAH!!!!!!!! And EVERYONE is invited!! And EVERYONE is invited!! Even Skrillex is here!!! Even Skrillex is here!!! For some reason! For some reason! But yeah, no

one gets eaten this time, But yeah, no one gets eaten this time, and I call that a successful wedding! and I call that a successful wedding! And of course, And of course, Vanellope finally learns what it's like to receive the love she deserves.

Vanellope finally learns what it's like to receive the love she deserves. And now that the Nicelanders treat Ralph with respect, And now that the Nicelanders treat Ralph with respect, he's gotten everything he ever needed as well! he's gotten everything he ever needed as well! Something he never could have

achieved without her. Something he never could have achieved without her. - [Ralph] ‘Cause if that little kid likes me, - [Ralph] ‘Cause if that little kid likes me, how bad can I be? how bad can I be? - [Random] OH MY GOD WE MADE IT. - [Random] OH MY GOD WE

MADE IT. EVERYONE EMBRACE. WE’VE DONE IT. EVERYONE EMBRACE. WE’VE DONE IT. Before we end things, I just wanna add that Before we end things, I just wanna add that all music featured in this video all music featured in this video <font

color="#FEFEFE"> has been compiled into a giant playlist, which can be found in the description. has been compiled into a giant playlist, which can be found in the description. Okay moving on! Okay moving on! The whole point of this needlessly long essay The whole point of this needlessly long essay was to spread

some positivity and appreciation was to spread some positivity and appreciation about one of my favorite movies of all time, about one of my favorite movies of all time, with one of the best Disney villains in recent years! with one of the best Disney villains in recent years!

... And maybe also spark some new discussion as well! ... And maybe also spark some new discussion as well! So if there's anything that stuck with you, So if there's anything that stuck with you, or if you have any HOT TAKES!!!!!! or if you have any

HOT TAKES!!!!!! feel free to comment those below, feel free to comment those below, and I would be more than happy to discuss things! and I would be more than happy to discuss things! And knowing how nice so many people have been during the long, And knowing how nice so many people have

been during the long, LONG development of this video, LONG development of this video, I'm probably gonna cry while reading them, too... I'm probably gonna cry while reading them, too... Now, I don't wanna get too sappy, Now, I don't wanna get too sappy, but slowly watching this vague idea I had one

night after studying but slowly watching this vague idea I had one night after studying form into a two hour long video form into a two hour long video (the original plan was 35 minutes by the way) (the original plan was 35 minutes by the way) and chipping away at that vision nearly

every day for nine months, and chipping away at that vision nearly every day for nine months, has been one of the most fulfilling creative experiences of my entire life. has been one of the most fulfilling creative experiences of my entire life. That's not because it was easy; That's not because it was easy; there's been a

lot of crippling anxiety surrounding this video, there's been a lot of crippling anxiety surrounding this video, but I've gotten better with it! but I've gotten better with it! I'LL LEAVE IT AT THAT… I'LL LEAVE IT AT THAT… But enough about me, But enough about me, ‘cause I didn't make this

movie to be as amazing as it is! ‘cause I didn't make this movie to be as amazing as it is! That credit is due all to the incredible, talented, and passionate artists That credit is due all to the incredible, talented, and passionate artists that came together way back in 2010 (or perhaps even earlier) <font

color="#FEFEFE"> that came together way back in 2010 (or perhaps even earlier) to create this film in the first place! to create this film in the first place! Seriously, I ONLY skimmed the surface; Seriously, I ONLY skimmed the surface; these people deserve an entire video dedicated to them on their own. these people

deserve an entire video dedicated to them on their own. But with all that said and done, But with all that said and done, I sincerely hope you've enjoyed this video as much as I loved making it. I sincerely hope you've enjoyed this video as much as I loved making it. Although, there are still quite a few

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