#im shocked he's written 140 theories i didnt think he'd been there that long

[theoryandahalf]

My short review:

Tom is the only person who can make me care about Poppy Playtime, istg. I really enjoyed his first episode, despite the subject. We got singing! We got intrigue! He's also being very careful not to sound too much like Matpat, which is for the best IMHO. I appreciate he didn't invoke Matt's son despite the obvious link to the title character of the episode, and he didn't scream LOOORREE or drag out the channel's signoff. (I was kinda hoping he'd have his own unique signoff, honestly. Maybe he'll develop one later?) The graphics and content feel like GT but Tom does not sound like Matt. At least not to me.

So the episode didn't feel forced but it also didn't feel particularly special. I guess they're being cautious and trying to ease everyone into the hosts, preferring an episode that felt like business as usual. I think it works, I think most super fans know Tom very well at this point. Overall the comments appear very supportive but it is super early.

Kinda weird how the three intro facts he brought up about himself were that he's English, he beat dawko at axe throwing (fair) ...and that he's allergic to apples of all things? Hope that pays off later. Either way, great job, Tom! I knew you could do it!