#caius tiddlus

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I thought Caius Tiddlus from The 12 Tasks of Asterix and Droopy from Tex Avery's cartoons were very similar, they both speak in monotone and seem to be teleporting around.

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Forgive me if I’m wrong/misunderstanding but I’m pretty sure Asterix Erobert Rom IS Les Douze Travaux? It’s the only thing Caius Pupus/Tiddlus is in to my knowledge

Best of Asterix FINALS

Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (live action) vs The Twelve Tasks of Asterix

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L£S XII TRÄVÄÜX D'ÄSTÉRÏX 1976 Ç¥LÏNDRÏQÜ£ L£ G£RMÄÏÑ ÄSTÉRÏX (BÄÑD£ D£SSÏÑÉE) P∆ÑT£R∆'SH∆DØ￦ https://youtu.be/e2cSmtKo8Q0 ÏÑFØ: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twelve_Tasks_of_Asterix The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (Les Douze travaux d'Astérix) is a 1976 Belgian/French animated feature film based on the Asterix comic book series. René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, the creators of the series, wrote the story and directed the film themselves; with co-direction by Pierre Watrin and the screenplay co-written by Pierre Tchernia, a friend of Goscinny and Uderzo. The movie was directed, produced and animated at Goscinny and Uderzo's own animation studio, Studios Idéfix and is the only Asterix animated film that has used the Xerography Process. At the time the film received polarized reviews since its tone is more cartoony and frequently breaks the fourth wall. Nowadays its reception is more favorable with it often being cited as one of the best Astérix films, even reaching the status of a cult classic. After the Gauls have defeated a group of Roman legionaries once again two of them start to wonder whether the Gauls are actually human, since their strength is so extraordinary. They start to assume that they might be gods, giving a reason to the fact why they can never be beaten. The idea is suggested to Julius Caesar who remains skeptical but decides to travel to the Gaulish village and offers their chieftain Vitalstatistixa challenge. He gives the Gauls a series of 12 tasks, inspired by Hercules (but new ones, since the 12 Labours are outdated). Vitalstatistix assembles their best warriors, Asterix and Obelix, to do the job. The Roman Caius Tiddlus is sent along with them as a guide and referee. The Twelve Tasks of Asterix Les Douze travaux d'Astérix

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Time for an Obscure Random Character Study!

Caius Tiddlus, throughout the film, seems to be a relatively neutral party. He does only what he is asked, though he makes a few shrewd comments along the way, made less noticeable my his subdued and monotonous voice. When Asterix and Obelix come to the cave of the beast, he states 'Nice to have known you,' airily, with a wave of the hand. In this way he expresses his disbelief that the two can make it through the cave, though he goes to the other side to wait for them and is not surprised at all that they conquered the task. In fact, at the beginning of each task, he tells them that it's impossible, yet isn't fazed at all when they've done it. Though he is surprised that Obelix actually ate the beast in the cave...

There is one point in particular during a few of the tasks that have me puzzled. For instance, when Asterix and Obelix are told to cross a canyon full of crocodiles on an invisible thread, Caius leaves. When they make it across he is fishing on the other side. How did he manage to cross? Perhaps there was a bridge somewhere offscreen?

He waits patiently for the two Gauls to complete each task and ticks them off as each is finished with relative indifference, though after the very last task is completed before Caesar himself, he ticks it off with an air of irony, as it was a given that he really didn't have to mark it completed. 

Well anyway, there's my character study for the night. The guy's adorable, so I just had to write about him. I would highly recommend The Twelve Tasks of Asterix if you haven't seen it. It's full of wit and whimsy!

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Asterix Roman thoughts

I found this as a 2019 draft on my DA Sta.sh

The main part of the "Asterix" franchise is comics, so there are too many characters to keep track of, I'll only list the cartoon and game Romans.

Caligula Minus

He is so small (as short as Asterix) and cute. He also looks really frail, how did he end up in the army? I listened to his voice in a few dubs and my favourites are French and German, they're more distinctive, and I prefer the German one because it's easier to listen to.

Caius Bonus / Crismus Bonus / Phonus Balonus

It amuses me that he is so keen on replacing Caesar that he cries when Getafix (and Asterix) makes it complicated.

Caius Tiddlus / Caius Pupus

Spiritual descendant of Droopy from Tex Avery's cartoons, how else do you explain that he is always in front of Asterix and Obelix? Plus he doesn't express emotions except when Obelix implies he ate the Beast and when he is on the Isle of Pleasure with the sirens. I tend to whisper as I type stuff and I sound like a female version of him.

Motus / Caous / Bossa Nova / Voluptuous Arteriosclerosus / Caius Faipalgugus

He is loud and treats those below him like trash, but he is still funny.

Ardeco / Noodles / Infirmofpurpus / Plutoqueprevus

My recent gallery should make it obvious that I love him. I find him to be the most relatable character (I cry when I'm scared too). He looks so huggable, they should make plushies of him, maybe the owl too. I heard him in over 10 dubs and my favourite is German, other ones I like are Polish and UK English. The French voice is good but it's a bit harsh on my ears. In the USA dub he (and several other Romans) has an Italian accent and his voice is high-pitched so he sounds like a poor impression of Mario. His Croatian voice is so deep it's funny but it lacks screaming. The Swedish voice is hard to listen to and he screams way too much. The Greek voice reminds me of Mickey Mouse, doesn't fit him.

Lucullus

He threw Dogmatix in the sea and got eaten by a panther. Good riddance.

Anglaigus / Squareonthehypothenus

I think this guy was popular at some point, but it's been several years since the cartoon with him came out and I see only one person still draw him these days. He is funny and sort of cute.

Sam Shieffer ("Asterix and Obelix XXL", "Asterix and Obelix XXL 2: Mission Las Vegum", "Asterix at the Olympic Games")

Tutorial character in the first two games, saves the protagonists' lives in the second two games. It seems that XXL1 takes place in one timeline and XXL2 with OG in another, because he meets the protagonists for the first time in XXL1 and XXL2, while OG reuses the character designs from XXL2. In XXL1 his name is never said or shown. In XXL2 and OG he parodies another character (name and outfit) I'm not familiar with.

Larry Craft ("Asterix and Obelix XXL 2: Mission Las Vegum)

You can guess the inspiration for this character. He is a mini-boss somewhere in the middle of the game, not too hard (for me at least). I feel a little bad for him.

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“The fuck just happened?”

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Caius Tiddlus just doesn’t give a fuck

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Caius’ reaction when he heard that Obelix ate the Beast

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I wrote my pros and cons for the “Asterix” cartoons in Discord, might as well put them here.

Asterix the Gaul

+ faithful to the comic + catchy theme song and Getafix's tune + cute Roman spy - cheap animation; a lot of animation is reused, especially Asterix's walk - Asterix and Obelix look weird and too simple - the part with the ox cart guy singing is too damn long and has nothing interesting to look at 

Asterix and Cleopatra + faithful to the comic + somewhat better animation than in the previous cartoon + Asterix and Obelix look better than in the previous cartoon + the theme song is a remixed and extended version of the previous cartoon's - cheap animation - 2 out of 3 songs can be cut out without losing a part of the plot. I read the food song was removed in the Dutch dub but I haven't checked it 

The Twelve Tasks of Asterix + original and good plot + animation no longer feels restrained + villagers introduction + 4th wall gags + Caesar telling Brutus to stop playing with a knife as he "might hurt someone" + Obelix low-key admitted he ate a shapeless monster. Que Caius Tiddlus' reaction. + The House That Sends You Mad, Asterix and Obelix barely holding their anger, Obelix and the house's habitants losing their sanity + catchy theme song and lots of nice music overall - animation frames and backgrounds look messy

Asterix Versus Caesar (sorry, this one came out very short) + decent animation - this cartoon feels much less fun than the others and there's something depressing to it; this cartoon has always been my least favourite Asterix in Britain + decent animation + mostly faithful to the comic + running gag of Stratocumulus slipping and sliding on the floor, breaking statues in the process and annoying Motus; the last time he slips he doesn't break anything, and it's Motus who accidentally beheads a statue + drunk Romans scene + Dogmatix got his own episode + the Brits, lead by Asterix and Obelix, defeat the Romans without the magic potion simply because they were convinced the tea was the potion and were full of courage, while the Romans were afraid - I always skip the game scene because I find it boring Asterix and the Big Fight (this one turned out the longest, blame my hyperfixation with the Roman spy) + good animation + Getafix hallucinates Cacofonix being a rockstar and singing well + adorable Roman spy + German dub only: the spy quietly sings about his job and possibly feeling homesick + nice music - there could be more music - Prolix using a fish as a puppet should be funny, but... - the second half of the cartoon may get boring - The spy never appears in any media again, what happened to him after the ending is left open to interpretation. The potion's effect may have slowly worn off and he returned to earth (which is what I hope for), or he died from starvation/dehydration still in the air, or the potion's effect wore off while he was still far from the ground and he didn't survive the fall - misleading English title and its translations, as this cartoon is more adapted from "The Soothsayer" than "The Big Fight". The "big fight" the comic was named after isn't in the cartoon so IDK why they chose to name it like that - There are 2 English dubs: the UK and the USA one; the UK one came out first and was taken more seriously, unfortunately it's badly preserved and apparently it never came out on DVDs; the American English dub uses dumbed down and extended dialogue, a narrator and name changes... and many dubs are based on it Asterix Conquers America + good animation + After accepting the offer to... well... "do drugs", Asterix has a nightmare about the Gaulish village being burned by the Romans, Obelix has hallucinations and wrecks the whole place in panic + Lucullus throws Dogmatix in the sea, and near the end he gets eaten by the panther off-screen. Karma! - despite Obelix saved the Indian girl's life, was cured by her and they had sympathy for each other, she never appeared in any media again - poor music

Asterix and the Vikings + excellent animation + Cryptograf is cunning, but his son Olaf is a complete imbecile, it's fun to watch them talk - this cartoon panders to teenagers, I think average users of this site would like it more than long-time "Asterix" fans. TBH, I wasn't fond of it even when I was 12 - not enough Asterix and Obelix

Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods + surprisingly decent 3D animation + nice alteration of the comic's story, with the Roman family having a child, their role being expanded and them teaming up with the Gauls + the legionaries refuse to attack until they're convinced the Gauls don't have any potion and their centurion asks them politely - Asterix's face seems a bit off, especially at certain angles - Anglaigus' bare butt gag

Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (have you noticed that both 3D movies use "Asterix: ..." titles?) + the 3D animation is more colorful and lively; the characters got highlights in their eyes giving them more life and cartoony feel + original story allowing us to see and know Getafix and Cacofonix better + Asterix loses his shit and puts Geriatrix in his place, and the wings on his helmet become limp and lifeless + Sulfurix's flashback uses sketchy 2D animation + Getafix builds a giant centaur out of the Romans and the legionary in its head can't contain his excitement, then Obelix replaces him and launches Sulfurix into space - not enough Asterix and Obelix

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L£S XII TRÄVÄÜX D'ÄSTÉRÏX 1976 LÄ PRÖPÖSÏTÏÖÑ D£ JÜL£ ÇÉSÄR ÄSTÉRÏX (BÄÑD£ D£SSÏÑÉE) P∆ÑT£R∆'SH∆DØ￦ https://youtu.be/wvr3h7Zevgc ÏÑFØ: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twelve_Tasks_of_Asterix The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (Les Douze travaux d'Astérix) is a 1976 Belgian/French animated feature film based on the Asterix comic book series. René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, the creators of the series, wrote the story and directed the film themselves; with co-direction by Pierre Watrin and the screenplay co-written by Pierre Tchernia, a friend of Goscinny and Uderzo. The movie was directed, produced and animated at Goscinny and Uderzo's own animation studio, Studios Idéfix and is the only Asterix animated film that has used the Xerography Process. At the time the film received polarized reviews since its tone is more cartoony and frequently breaks the fourth wall. Nowadays its reception is more favorable with it often being cited as one of the best Astérix films, even reaching the status of a cult classic. After the Gauls have defeated a group of Roman legionaries once again two of them start to wonder whether the Gauls are actually human, since their strength is so extraordinary. They start to assume that they might be gods, giving a reason to the fact why they can never be beaten. The idea is suggested to Julius Caesar who remains skeptical but decides to travel to the Gaulish village and offers their chieftain Vitalstatistixa challenge. He gives the Gauls a series of 12 tasks, inspired by Hercules (but new ones, since the 12 Labours are outdated). Vitalstatistix assembles their best warriors, Asterix and Obelix, to do the job. The Roman Caius Tiddlus is sent along with them as a guide and referee. The Twelve Tasks of Asterix Les Douze travaux d'Astérix

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L£S XII TRÄVÄÜX D'ÄSTÉRÏX 1976 L£ R£PÄS D£S TÏTÄÑS ÄSTÉRÏX (BÄÑD£ D£SSÏÑÉE) P∆ÑT£R∆'SH∆DØ￦ https://youtu.be/yYlNVVOrrtw https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=138971756930028&id=100024516130640 ÏÑFØ: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twelve_Tasks_of_Asterix The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (Les Douze travaux d'Astérix) is a 1976 Belgian/French animated feature film based on the Asterix comic book series. René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, the creators of the series, wrote the story and directed the film themselves; with co-direction by Pierre Watrin and the screenplay co-written by Pierre Tchernia, a friend of Goscinny and Uderzo. The movie was directed, produced and animated at Goscinny and Uderzo's own animation studio, Studios Idéfix and is the only Asterix animated film that has used the Xerography Process. At the time the film received polarized reviews since its tone is more cartoony and frequently breaks the fourth wall. Nowadays its reception is more favorable with it often being cited as one of the best Astérix films, even reaching the status of a cult classic. After the Gauls have defeated a group of Roman legionaries once again two of them start to wonder whether the Gauls are actually human, since their strength is so extraordinary. They start to assume that they might be gods, giving a reason to the fact why they can never be beaten. The idea is suggested to Julius Caesar who remains skeptical but decides to travel to the Gaulish village and offers their chieftain Vitalstatistixa challenge. He gives the Gauls a series of 12 tasks, inspired by Hercules (but new ones, since the 12 Labours are outdated). Vitalstatistix assembles their best warriors, Asterix and Obelix, to do the job. The Roman Caius Tiddlus is sent along with them as a guide and referee. The Twelve Tasks of Asterix Les Douze travaux d'Astérix

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L£S XII TRÄVÄÜX D'ÄSTÉRÏX 1976 L£ R£PÄS D£S TÏTÄÑS ÄSTÉRÏX (BÄÑD£ D£SSÏÑÉE) P∆ÑT£R∆'SH∆DØ￦ https://youtu.be/yYlNVVOrrtw ÏÑFØ: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twelve_Tasks_of_Asterix The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (Les Douze travaux d'Astérix) is a 1976 Belgian/French animated feature film based on the Asterix comic book series. René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, the creators of the series, wrote the story and directed the film themselves; with co-direction by Pierre Watrin and the screenplay co-written by Pierre Tchernia, a friend of Goscinny and Uderzo. The movie was directed, produced and animated at Goscinny and Uderzo's own animation studio, Studios Idéfix and is the only Asterix animated film that has used the Xerography Process. At the time the film received polarized reviews since its tone is more cartoony and frequently breaks the fourth wall. Nowadays its reception is more favorable with it often being cited as one of the best Astérix films, even reaching the status of a cult classic. After the Gauls have defeated a group of Roman legionaries once again two of them start to wonder whether the Gauls are actually human, since their strength is so extraordinary. They start to assume that they might be gods, giving a reason to the fact why they can never be beaten. The idea is suggested to Julius Caesar who remains skeptical but decides to travel to the Gaulish village and offers their chieftain Vitalstatistixa challenge. He gives the Gauls a series of 12 tasks, inspired by Hercules (but new ones, since the 12 Labours are outdated). Vitalstatistix assembles their best warriors, Asterix and Obelix, to do the job. The Roman Caius Tiddlus is sent along with them as a guide and referee. The Twelve Tasks of Asterix Les Douze travaux d'Astérix

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L£S XII TRÄVÄÜX D'ÄSTÉRÏX 1976 L£ R£GÄRD D'ÏRÏS ÄSTÉRÏX (BÄÑD£ D£SSÏÑÉE) P∆ÑT£R∆'SH∆DØ￦ https://youtu.be/jGVzkWhzMXM https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=138957506931453&id=100024516130640 ÏÑFØ: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twelve_Tasks_of_Asterix The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (Les Douze travaux d'Astérix) is a 1976 Belgian/French animated feature film based on the Asterix comic book series. René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, the creators of the series, wrote the story and directed the film themselves; with co-direction by Pierre Watrin and the screenplay co-written by Pierre Tchernia, a friend of Goscinny and Uderzo. The movie was directed, produced and animated at Goscinny and Uderzo's own animation studio, Studios Idéfix and is the only Asterix animated film that has used the Xerography Process. At the time the film received polarized reviews since its tone is more cartoony and frequently breaks the fourth wall. Nowadays its reception is more favorable with it often being cited as one of the best Astérix films, even reaching the status of a cult classic. After the Gauls have defeated a group of Roman legionaries once again two of them start to wonder whether the Gauls are actually human, since their strength is so extraordinary. They start to assume that they might be gods, giving a reason to the fact why they can never be beaten. The idea is suggested to Julius Caesar who remains skeptical but decides to travel to the Gaulish village and offers their chieftain Vitalstatistixa challenge. He gives the Gauls a series of 12 tasks, inspired by Hercules (but new ones, since the 12 Labours are outdated). Vitalstatistix assembles their best warriors, Asterix and Obelix, to do the job. The Roman Caius Tiddlus is sent along with them as a guide and referee. The Twelve Tasks of Asterix Les Douze travaux d'Astérix

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L£S XII TRÄVÄÜX D'ÄSTÉRÏX 1976 L£ R£GÄRD D'ÏRÏS ÄSTÉRÏX (BÄÑD£ D£SSÏÑÉE) P∆ÑT£R∆'SH∆DØ￦ https://youtu.be/jGVzkWhzMXM ÏÑFØ: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twelve_Tasks_of_Asterix The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (Les Douze travaux d'Astérix) is a 1976 Belgian/French animated feature film based on the Asterix comic book series. René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, the creators of the series, wrote the story and directed the film themselves; with co-direction by Pierre Watrin and the screenplay co-written by Pierre Tchernia, a friend of Goscinny and Uderzo. The movie was directed, produced and animated at Goscinny and Uderzo's own animation studio, Studios Idéfix and is the only Asterix animated film that has used the Xerography Process. At the time the film received polarized reviews since its tone is more cartoony and frequently breaks the fourth wall. Nowadays its reception is more favorable with it often being cited as one of the best Astérix films, even reaching the status of a cult classic. After the Gauls have defeated a group of Roman legionaries once again two of them start to wonder whether the Gauls are actually human, since their strength is so extraordinary. They start to assume that they might be gods, giving a reason to the fact why they can never be beaten. The idea is suggested to Julius Caesar who remains skeptical but decides to travel to the Gaulish village and offers their chieftain Vitalstatistixa challenge. He gives the Gauls a series of 12 tasks, inspired by Hercules (but new ones, since the 12 Labours are outdated). Vitalstatistix assembles their best warriors, Asterix and Obelix, to do the job. The Roman Caius Tiddlus is sent along with them as a guide and referee. The Twelve Tasks of Asterix Les Douze travaux d'Astérix

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L£S XII TRÄVÄÜX D'ÄSTÉRÏX 1976 LÄ ÇÖLLÏÑ£ HÄÑTÉE (7/12) ÄSTÉRÏX ÇÖMÏQÜ£ BÄÑD£ D£SSÏÑÉE P∆ÑT£R∆'SH∆DØ￦ https://youtu.be/7wc7ZjRBhXU https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=138940650266472&id=100024516130640 ÏÑFØ: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twelve_Tasks_of_Asterix The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (Les Douze travaux d'Astérix) is a 1976 Belgian/French animated feature film based on the Asterix comic book series. René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, the creators of the series, wrote the story and directed the film themselves; with co-direction by Pierre Watrin and the screenplay co-written by Pierre Tchernia, a friend of Goscinny and Uderzo. The movie was directed, produced and animated at Goscinny and Uderzo's own animation studio, Studios Idéfix and is the only Asterix animated film that has used the Xerography Process. At the time the film received polarized reviews since its tone is more cartoony and frequently breaks the fourth wall. Nowadays its reception is more favorable with it often being cited as one of the best Astérix films, even reaching the status of a cult classic. After the Gauls have defeated a group of Roman legionaries once again two of them start to wonder whether the Gauls are actually human, since their strength is so extraordinary. They start to assume that they might be gods, giving a reason to the fact why they can never be beaten. The idea is suggested to Julius Caesar who remains skeptical but decides to travel to the Gaulish village and offers their chieftain Vitalstatistixa challenge. He gives the Gauls a series of 12 tasks, inspired by Hercules (but new ones, since the 12 Labours are outdated). Vitalstatistix assembles their best warriors, Asterix and Obelix, to do the job. The Roman Caius Tiddlus is sent along with them as a guide and referee. The Twelve Tasks of Asterix Les Douze travaux d'Astérix