Steven Universe s4 eps18&19 Rocknaldo & Tiger PhilanthropishityishwordIcan'tspell
Added 2025-04-19 16:00:29 +0000 UTCI Got Called OUT!!!
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14:58 We all suffered watching this, the cringe and anger was real. I think this episode was kind of a call out for some of the more aggressive fans. Like the ones who thought they knew more than the creator of the show. Ronaldo was the choice for this because he has a track record for getting obsessed and acting like an expert on stuff he doesn’t truly know anything about. Honestly, Connie is more of an expert than he is, she’s actually trained and fought and learned about gems-she’s even fused with Steven. Ronaldo learns three facts and acts like he knows all.
Wolfie
2025-05-19 16:39:43 +0000 UTC6:45 Everybody knows what- what I'm talkin' bout, everybody gets that way! Sometimes I'm in a jam, I gotta make a plan... 9:12 if he was a slightly different person..this WOULD be good. If he wasn't fully him, then he's someone who's like...anime otaku, with a replica sword -- he could start sword training with holo-Pearl, be FULLY immune to some things (like the one thing in that one future scene on the beach -- (felt worse). If only he was like...Ronald. 12:57 Mmmm same line heh
Jasmine
2025-05-03 01:38:18 +0000 UTCactually i dont think this kind of episode its bad, this one for example teaches how steven its very accepting of other people just like his mom, no matter who they are, as long as they want to help. Its not just the lore that moldes the show, but the essence of everyday in stevens life and i think thats beautiful and not bad at all :)
Anni
2025-04-22 16:17:25 +0000 UTCThis episode did not earn the right to have "That's rough buddy". Especially not from Ronaldo.
Yhelta
2025-04-21 03:01:40 +0000 UTCpart of reacting is reacting to the good, bad, and the ugly. so i dont really understand why everyone is all like "shouldve skipped these episodes". they might not be good episodes but theyre still part of the show and deserve a reaction.
ShadowFox1412
2025-04-20 18:57:13 +0000 UTCi will say... s5 is back to back greatness for the most part but i am not a fan of dewey wins bc like i understand it does something TECHNICALLY for the plot but its just such a bluh episode
peachy af
2025-04-20 02:37:25 +0000 UTCBeen a long day, but I get to sit down with muh foodles and watch me some Moscotastical reactions! ^_^
Stellar Kruize
2025-04-20 02:18:32 +0000 UTCyeah, season 5 at least to me is smooth sailing, interesting episode after episode
olek2501
2025-04-20 01:19:13 +0000 UTCOf the "bad" episodes, I think this Reynaldo one was pretty important as a lesson about allyship should not be about yourself. He wanted praise and to auto put at the top simply for showing up rather than caring to actually learn about Steven's life. That's not how allyship works. It's like a straight person joining an LGBT group and being like "so where is the straight/ally pride?" as if being a decent person should be applauded. You aren't oppressed for being an ally thus you don't need a letter or a day. Every day is cishetallo day.
Vex Valor
2025-04-20 01:10:32 +0000 UTCAre the other two part of this season?
peachy af
2025-04-20 00:54:42 +0000 UTC2/4 of the filler done (the worse part at that), only 2 episodes (imo not the most interesting) to go and I predict clear weather for the future!!
olek2501
2025-04-19 22:53:57 +0000 UTCwho doesn't, he's mostly insufferable, gives horrible advice. I still feel bad they damaged his relationship with his girlfriend. Plus she could have kept him busy
Willow Arkan
2025-04-19 22:26:28 +0000 UTCwe shouldve warned her to skip rocknaldo lol like even steven pisses me off in the latter half of it bc why is he actually taking ronaldo's words into consideration at all LOL Like i know steven is kind and empathetic, sometimes to a fault, but like, be serious man
peachy af
2025-04-19 21:22:02 +0000 UTCThese episodes aren't horrible, but I'm glad we're past them now. I also really like how Amethyst apologizes for ditching Steven, that was sweet and realistic c: I wonder if she'll react to the final four eps together since they all connect?
Alp
2025-04-19 20:48:26 +0000 UTCOnion gang and rocknaldo take the cake for the "why were these episodes made" category
peachy af
2025-04-19 20:47:50 +0000 UTCI'm glad I'm not the only person that LOATHES Ronaldo.
Terrance Piette
2025-04-19 20:16:25 +0000 UTC...I was gonna say I'll shred him a new asshole... ...I'd slap him all up inside his ass (that sounded worse)... ...I'm just digging a hole. Dig, dig, dig, dig, dig... ...the BOTTOM line is...
Jeremelric
2025-04-19 19:34:52 +0000 UTCThese are not really my favorite episodes, nor in the top....anything. In the haunted lighthouse episode, at least it was about Lars growing up and apologizing for how he treated Ronaldo, in this episode it is all bout Ronaldo having "main character syndrome" and demanding a seat at the table he doesn't even eat at. Tigerphilanthropist at least is a gem story about Amethyst and shows how she has grown and matured after he adventures of finally finding other amethysts and realizing it is okay to be herself.
Spadez
2025-04-19 19:32:52 +0000 UTCRocknaldo... well, this is it, we've hit the bottom of the bottom of the barrel, the worst episode in the history of Steven Universe. It's all up from here! May we never see his face again.
AbsurdToastling
2025-04-19 19:04:48 +0000 UTCWhile many people view it as nothing more than a cringy Ronaldo filler episode, "Rocknaldo" is an allegory for problematic issues like toxic allyship, cultural appropriation, self-proclaimed allies joining a cause solely for self-validation and/or speaking over the group they think they're supporting, and so on (I've personally experienced this myself, as I suspect any member of any minority group has; there's one time I distinctly remember (at a Pride event, no less) where an SJW screamed at me that how dare I call myself a lesbian when I don't "act gay enough", then threw a sandwich at me). On the lighter side, it's also a reference to how the fandom was making their own "Gemsonas". There's a fan theory that in "Tiger Philanthropist" is a meta-commentary where Amethyst represents creators who believe their story is done and give it a proper ending; Steven represents creators who choose to keep going, making changes to try to appease the fans and end up creating shallow pointless "entertainment" that never ends; and Lars represents the fans who want the show to continue forever, but when changes come they're displeased with the work and lose interest, or when they do get a satisfying ending they want more. Or they could just be overthinking it and it's just a cute way to wrap up Amethyst's story arc.
ArcticBanana
2025-04-19 18:41:56 +0000 UTCI hate Ronaldo as much as the next guy but the only good part of his character is his theories on gems and stuff are actually correct half the time in season 2 he predicted a human zoo and in this season there actually was a human zoo
Some Simp
2025-04-19 17:51:03 +0000 UTCsweet we survived Rocknaldo, now we can move forwards to some great eps
Warren
2025-04-19 17:41:02 +0000 UTCYes! People forget that it's not enough to show just the *act* of growing; you need to show the results, and how it affects them in ways that aren't immediately plot-relevant!
MattTOB
2025-04-19 17:25:16 +0000 UTCMy unpopular opinion is that I actually like these episodes because of how they affect Steven, and i love that you join me on it. 🥰 Tiger Philanthropist has important closure and development for Steven and Amethyst's relationship. 💕
Ríon
2025-04-19 16:55:14 +0000 UTCRonaldufus is definitely the most infuriating character in the show. I think he shows how ignorance doesn’t necessarily make you a bad person but it will make everyone hate you and think you’re the most stupid and irresponsible person out of a group.
Connie Clemons
2025-04-19 16:32:02 +0000 UTCLook at my quality ass groove on the couch! lol Mosco is ike Grunkle Stan from Gravity Falls "Finally a good reason to punch a teenager in the face!"
John Bossert
2025-04-19 16:23:41 +0000 UTCA Hannah Montana reference? In 2025?? YES PLS lol
Annieme
2025-04-19 16:22:46 +0000 UTCRonaldo... *shivers*
OllieSollie
2025-04-19 16:12:28 +0000 UTCUse me as a dislike for ronaldo 👇🏻
Jinx
2025-04-19 16:02:17 +0000 UTCI guess ill just have to trudge through this drop 😭 sorry i literally hate these episodes but ill watch it anyways lol
peachy af
2025-04-19 16:01:49 +0000 UTC
