S2E6: Toph's Actor Reacts To Avatar: The Last Airbender | 'The Blind Bandit' Reaction
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ม.ค. 2024
- Let's watch the Avatar: The Last Airbender full episode, “The Blind Bandit!" The time has come - Toph has arrived! Things are about to get real interesting for Aang, Katara, and Sokka as they meet the bold, the brash, and the blind - Toph Beifong! ⛰ Let's revisit, rewatch, and react to the original series of Avatar: The Last Airbender, before the live-action series releases on Netflix!
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Tea Time with Toph is a TH-cam series starring the voice actor of the original Toph Beifong herself, Michaela Jill Murphy! Follow along with all new episodes as Michaela rewatches and reacts to Avatar: The Last Airbender, all leading up to the new live-action series releasing on Netflix! Excited for what's to come, and thrilled to have all you Twinkle-Toes along for the ride!
Michaela Jill Murphy is an American voice, film, and stage actress. She is known as the voice of Toph Beifong in the animated Nickelodeon television series "Avatar: The Last Airbender". Michaela's voice has been featured in several animated movies, including Meet the Robinsons, Over the Hedge, The Ant Bully, Finding Nemo, The Emperor's New School, and Brother Bear 2. - บันเทิง
You and your mom talking about the tea is like Iroh and Zuko.
Iroh: "This tea is nothing but hot leaf juice!"
Zuko: "That's what all tea is Uncle"
Except if Zuko is the tea fanatic and Iroh hates it 😂
It's more like young Toph old Toph.
Michaela: I might have felt a little too sheltered like Toph
Mom: "I didn't thwrow up so the tea is ok"
How could someone from my own family say something so hurtful?!
hahaha
HOT LEAF JUICE!!!!!!😅😂
Was Michaela grown in a lab? She looks EXACTLY like her mother, like she was cloned. Also appreciate how she's been carefully promoting and bigging up tea cozy and the teas this whole time for the gift and her mom is just no Fs given.
FR,THOUGHT THAT WAS HER SISTER
God really just hit copy/paste on that one and called it a day, right? =P
At first glance, I thought she was her sister!
that's an interesting reply lol
@@georgercopno need for changes lol
Toph is GOATed. She has always been my favorite character, she is such a badass. You brought so much personality and sass to her with your voice.
There’s so many times I hear Toph and other times I hear Azula when she speaks
Plus her and her mother are IDENTICAL
I'm glad I'm not the only one who keeps thinking she sounds like Azula
*she and her mother
4:38 literally is azula
My favorite character getting a reaction from the voice actor. Sipping tea is the icing on the cake.
Can’t wait for the Toph introduction in season 2 of the Netflix adapation, and for Michaela to become a bodybuilder, and do a deep voice, so she can cameo as BIG, male Toph in the ember island play.
The day we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. The Melon Lord finally takes the stage!
Your mom was the perfect choice as first guest. The ultimate Michaela/Toph hype woman.
And what’s funny to me is that my mom was the same way about the Rugrats. 😅
An interesting fact is that Sokka and Katara were going to fight alongside Toph against the various Earth Rumble fighters, but it was decided very late in production to have Toph fight the wrestlers on her own to showcase her unique martial arts style according to commentary by the creators. And I'm glad that they not only did that, but also gave her a disability and made her a girl instead of a muscular guy. They had a debate for whether or not to make Toph a girl with Aaron Ehasz pushing to make the change. Nick wanted a boy audience for the show, and yet as you and many other fans have shown, girls very much want shows like this too. And of course, doing this role served as a big jumping point for your career!
And as someone with a disability, I appreciate all the disability representation in the Avatarverse. It reminds me of the Paralympics. No matter Winter or Summer, I keep watching, because behind every athlete is a story. Like watching Ibrahim Hamadtou competing in Para table tennis without his arms by holding the paddle in his mouth was one thing but learning about his backstory of how he lost his arms in a train accident when he was 10...made me emotional. Paralympians conquer their setbacks and embrace who they are, and it motivates us all.
the goat!
Just going to put this out there as a Boy/male, Seeing Toph be an awesome person for me made me more interested in the show and the characters. I actually don't need stories to only have male leads to be interested. Weak female characters can also ruin my enjoyment of something. The way movie/game industries try to manufacture interest is often not really how interest is made. Formulas only work for so much when it comes to human behavior.
This show needed the balance of female characters and male characters.
Toph remains my favorite character alongside Iroh.
Your mother is so lovely!
The Beifongs are indeed rich and in the upper social classes too. Toph is probably on the level of the landed gentry. So she certainly owns lots of territory and wealth, but there’s no signs of her family having any official titles. Chances are that she is of minor nobility rather than being a child of rich merchants since the nobility get more respect than merchants. Kind of a similar situation to Mai is my guess. She has a lot of social, political, and economical influence as does her family. I wouldn’t say she’s outright royalty but it seems as though the Earth royalty truly do value and see Toph’s family as a major asset. They possess social prestige as well as power and wealth.
Beifong's wealth can be seen in the Legend of Korra, I think. As Suyin was sent with Toph parents by Toph and then she "created" Zaohfu, I do really believe that the entire city is Beifong's property
I think the Beifongs are like one of the most influencial clans in earth kingdom history. they have been for ages. you can read in Kyoshi's novel how important they are. Lu Beifong (Tophs ancestor) was like the second or third most powerful person in the earthkingdom after the king (who back then was also a bit of a puppet leader). I think the Beifong family has lost some of it's esteem and wealth since then. but theyre still crazy rich and influencial.
Michaela, you're completely correct. The Beifongs are wealthy family but not necessarily royalty. Officially they are listed as Earth Kingdom nobility.
In Azulas's voice: "Hello mother!"....
"My great-granddaughter is the greatest Earthbender!" Shoutouts to your MeMaw
We’ve arrived at the infamous introduction of TOPH! And wow, it’s incredible how similar Michaela and her mom are in mannerisms and personality. This is fun.
Famous*
8:52 Aang should wear his "twinkle toes" nickname as a badge of honor. It is Toph's acknowledgement of Aang's elusiveness, a quality at the very core of what makes an airbender an airbender. Coming from her, that is a massive backhanded compliment.
This was so meta. Seeing toph react to toph.
Also life parallels
Mick Foley aka The Boulder.....perfection.
Now "The Rock" could make an appearance in Season 2 of the live-action show! Hopefully they can also get Danny Trejo to do the other wrestler with the long hair (announcer, holding the money bag).
Toph's parents were the worst characters in the show. Their response to finding out not only is their daughter full capable of overcoming her blindness, but may be one of the greatest Earthbenders in the world, is to lock her up even more? Who does that? I blame them for her future failed marriages and living away from her family.
I just love how despite being inspired by the Rock, it's Mick Foley doing the voice....one of his rivals. The creators tried to get The Rock to be The Boulder though. I also like that the Boulder said "but there was no earthbending. Nothing made contact. The Blind Bandit just fell out of the ring" because it emphasizes that the airbending visuals are just there mainly for the audience (mainly because there are of course instances where it's strong enough to be seen), that the other benders mostly don't see it because it's of course air, and that's what makes it such a powerful element. Because you'd have to be able to counter it and for these other benders, they haven't seen an airbender in forever.
The song that plays during Master Yu's first conversation with Lao Beifong is Mo Li Hua or "The Jasmine Flower", a traditional Chinese folk song from the Jiangnan region. The song dates back to the 18th century. In the Avatar world, Gaoling is located in the south, which coincidentally suits Toph's knowledge of Chu Gar Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu. The clothing and hairstyles in Gaoling resemble those of the Tang Dynasty of ancient China. The name Gaoling is written as 高陵邑 in Chinese. The word 高 translates as "high", while 陵 translates as "mausoleum".
Give me your missiles or I’ll dethrone you
I like that her mom hears the voice and immediately remembers her at that age despite her being an adult, its so sweet.
This is one of my favorite episodes, for obvious reasons. It basically has to work as a sales pitch for an entire new main character, and they do it flawlessly. You instantly like them, and they make them unique by giving them abilities and limitations I don’t think had really been done before, and haven’t been done that much since. I feel like when shows introduce a new character there’s a traditional period where we get used to them, but here they instantly fit in and we’re already accepting of their introduction. I definitely see why people love the boulder so much. Tophs cool as well I guess. Thanks, Michaela!
What I like is that they pitch how powerful she is for her introduction but she doesn't get nerfed later just because the camera isn't on her.
As someone with a visual impairment, and sensory processing disorder, Toph meant so much to me. And so many others, thank you for voicing her
5:18 oh my gosh years later and she still got it, if they ever do anoth avatar animation i hope she voices toph again
This has always been one of my favorite episodes since it introduces Toph and The Boulder is one of my favorite side characters. I’ve always been a wrestling fan, so that aspect was right up my alley. Also I love having Mick Foley be The Boulder’s voice.
Him voicing him was perfect lol
Mick Foley doing his best Macho Man / Hulk Hogan impression
"This doesn't change how we feel about you."
It might be true in the way that the Beifongs never feel Toph as more than a blind girl who needed protection, so instead of giving her the freedom, they restricted her even more. But the thing about restrictions... the more you do it, the more likely they'd rebel
15:17
The Beifong family, also called the "House of the Flying Boar", is a powerful and very influential Earth Kingdom noble family seated in Zaofu and Republic City. Originally based in the town of Gaoling, the Beifongs were renowned for their wealth and good connections with other noble families
The second best part of the episode was some nice voice work by Mick Foley.
When he was part of the "Rock 'n' Sock Connection" tag team, he got to do a lot of promos with Dwayne Johnson, including imitating The Rock's catchphrases, which made Foley a natural to do "The Boulder" in this episode.
"The Boulder feels conflicted about fighting a young blind girl."
"Sounds to me like you're scared, Boulder!"
"The Boulder is over his conflicted feelings, "
"Whenever you're ready... The Pebble!"
I was very fortunate with this show. At age 13, I finally checked it out at a new episode aired (because, obviously, you should always start a show with whatever the newest airing episode is) and this was that episode. I got introduced to the show on its greatest character introduction and have been a fan for the 18 years since.
the bros at the beginning describe the Beifongs as "the richest people in town" and she buys passage to ba sing se later in the season with the seal of her family, so they are likely not royalty but just some famous merchant / low noble family
This is such a fun idea before the Netflix version! Didn't even know this channel existed before
One of the best characters in all of Anime and you had the honour of voicing her. You did amazing and I love Toph. So, cudos from this Brit across the pond.
Mick Foley used to tag with the Rock and was definitely his inspiration. The Rock and sock connection
It's good to hear from the mother's perspective..
Omg there's two of you! lol
17:16 I think your mom is right, they might not feel an obligation to themselves, but basically kidnapping a 13 year old kid is a different story. So Toph had to give them a reason to feel that it was somewhat okay, that when Toph eventually had to go back they would have an excuse for taking her away.
Looking forward to next weeks "therapy sessions with Toph's mom" lol
I think the Beifongs are a like a high tier feudal lord family. Like basically they answer only to say, King Bumi or the Earth King/Queen.
I see Michaela and a CG version of herself 20 years in the future sitting next to her. They are basically the same person in looks and honestly voice and demeanor
How can you not love Mick Foley, feels like he's almost blending his Cactus Jack character with a dash of Macho Man Randy Savage
With a dash of his old tag partner
with just a pinch of dude love
Foley is god
You honestly seem like you have such a beautiful soul. I'm glad you were casted for toph. Your voice was part of my childhood and still is apart of my adult life lol
This is as wholesome as it gets.
Oh my god is your mom beautiful or what? Just a short video to see what she's like, but seems like a really wonderful person. Engaging, smiling, trying new things, enjoying the things you like right along with you. She just seems like a lovely person. Plus, she's just bloody beautiful to look at. So glad you brought her on. That was wonderful. Thank you.
The first time I watched Avatar, I came in late, as my brothers had already started watching it without me. The introduction of Toph is probably the first episode where I really sat down and started watching it with them. I was around while earlier episodes were playing, but I wasn't paying attention until this episode. Toph is my favorite. Well done!
And yes, there's something disturbingly funny about "family therapy", and it's parallels to the episodes.
That tea must be the quenchiest
I dont know where I'd be without this representation 💜
I have an incurable degenerative eye disease. I always knew I was going blind, but when I finally started to really notice the ramifications of this disease I watched ATLA again and it really quelled so much of my fears of becoming completely helpless. Toph showed me I can still be a badass with low or no vision 💚
I often imagine my tactile senses as the visuals of her tremorsense as I tap around with my cane 😂 and quote Toph so often when people forget I'm blind.
Thank you for bringing her to life 😁
YES! BEST CHARACTER ON THE SHOW! LET'S GOOOOO!
That is so wholesome that her mother watches the show as well, supporting her daughter! And also her Mamaw!
Your mom is so nice and omg you look the same as two drops of water! Almost all facial features match perfectly, and you're both very bright and emotional, that was so lovely to see ❤
Your mom should visit Germany, she would fit right in!
"It doesn't taste like dirt completely" is such a german compliment...
So cool to meet Toph and Mom at the same time ❤
I think it is an interesting contrast between Toph’s lack of support from her parents and the love and support given to Michaela from her mother to pursue acting at a young age. Thanks Mom! Thank you Michaela for helping to make one Badass lil lady! 💪🪨💚
Finally, I’m actually drinking tea during an episode of Tea. Time. With. TOPH😁
My first episode of ATLA was
-- THE BLIND BANDIT --
My Buddy called me over, said, "Watch this $h@+." I said, "Isn't this a Kid's cartoon?" I trust him implicitly. And I sat down.
I did not care. Then Toph felt the vibration, through the floor, and she waited, and she listened.
Saw Season 3 Live when it happened originally.
Could not stop.
Love meeting your mum and hearing a bit about the behind the scenes (more BTS please). Hope you can get some other voice actors as guests, maybe Zuko, Sokka, Katara, Suki or Firelord Ozi as some ideas.
Firelord Ozu? You mean Mark Hammel? That's right "Luke Skywalker" did Ozu.
@lautz73 Yes, that's the Firelord. Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker, the Joker, Skeletor etc)
5:13 my favorite autograph part! “Sounds to me like you’ve scared boulder!” 😂😁😎👍
I feel you with the stiffling parents in my pre-teen/teen years, I had something similar too. Especially the kind who still think they did the right thing. It takes time to heal from overprotective parents, but I'm glad you seem to have a good relationship today.
You don't need to heal from overprotective parents, you heal from abusive ones. Ones who are protective, do their duty as parents, but hurting their kids in the process is what is the problem. Talking as if just stifling or overprotective parents are an issue themselves, makes you come off as an entitled brat.
@@EmptyMan000 it just sounds like I'm a brat because overprotective parents do spoil their kids. No wonder one stereotype is usually followed by another. These are usually consequences of insecure parents with their own frustrations and traumas in life and who end up trying to correct this by wanting to raise a perfect child. The problem is that they don't realize the child also has their own needs. Their narcissism prevents them from realizing this. Parenting becomes about them and not about the child. They don't understand that a child needs to grow and develop independence, and that for that you need freedom. You can't just cut off someone's curiosity. People need to make mistakes to grow, they need to play and interact with other people their age. So let them follow the trends, let them be cringe and let them make mistakes. This creates good memories, creates knowledge. And this also creates self-sufficiency and social skills, essential differentiators of a truly good education. So yes, I think that strict parenting is equivalent to bad parenting and that this is actually a serious mistake.
I so loved being introduced to Toph in her debut episode. I love this episode every time I see it. I am now getting my 6 year old into the show. She likes Toph.
You thought bird droppings were bad. Yes let's have a flying boar! 😂
"I think she makes it with cactus juice." Her mom in a gem!
My favorite part “sounds to me like you’re scared, boulder” 😂
You absolutely nailed Toph's voice after all this time! I did not expect that at all, but now I'm all here for it😁
Tophs voice actress AND her mom reacting to Tophs first (active) episode is something I didn‘t know I needed to see but ABSOLUTELY DID. Thank you
The moment we've all been waiting for, Hail The Melon Lord!!!
Been waiting so eagerly! HA HA!
This is such a turning point in the series.
Well Fun fact though: Mick Foley, who voices The Boulder is friends with Dwayne Johnson and he fashioned The Boulder to be The ATLA version of The Rock. I have no doubt that it was done entirely on purpose to have that character act like The Rock.
Yes finally my favourite character...
THE BOULDER!!!!
Saying his name before expressing his feelings classic.
your dads genes didnt even up a fight
Very lucky woman you are to have such a supportive mother for your favorite role as an actress.
So glad we’ve finally made it here. I can’t wait to hear your commentary moving forward with your personal knowledge of the show in each episode.
I’ve been waiting to get to this point and I absolutely loved watching this with you guys! Michaela you and your mom were so cute together reminiscing! ❤
As someone visually impaired, toph was always a badass, which she is, and the "seeing through earthbending" is so cool, the fact the characters forget she's blind every other episode is the best thing and the blind jokes are awesome
Love seeing you interact with your mom!! Thank you for sharing!
The day I awaited for weeks and weeks is here!!! Also, great on having your mother be a guest. 😆😆😆💚
You look just like a young version of your mother! Great reaction as always so happy you chose her as your first guest!
Hi Michaela's Mom! Nice to meet you. Thanks for letting your daughter be the voice actor for such an amazing character!
This was such a fun episode! You two are awesome!
Toph is here!! Great having your mother on. I’ll never get bored of “it sound like your scared Boulder” and “whenever your ready, The Pebble!”. Love the fact that your quoting yourself haha
I still remember my kid mind being kinda blown by the sensing the vibrations stuff and the visuals of it all. Thank you so much for being Toph!
The strongest earthbender💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻⛰⛰⛰⛰⛰⛰⛰
Enjoyed both of y'all's reaction! So awesome.
YEA!!! Love the stereo effect of hearing you quote yourself and it is flawless!
This is the best episode YET!!!! I loved the interactions between you and your mom. So genuine and real!!! Love 💕
I was just about to comment "mom is spilling the tea"... and you say it too!😅
YASSSS THIS IS THE PERFECT EPISODE TO REACT TO!!!
21:12 This line went over her head. Still it was funny. We all need that tea therapy
9:19 toph’s acting is good. “Help!” And the hair tuck, I don’t think her parents even know she goes around with her hair like that
“My daughter is blind”
Sir, I know, but she clearly learnt great earth bending and is capable of defending herself. Her blindness is actually one of her greatest strengths.
It's super cool you mum knows all the moments, shes a real fan.
This is the first time I'm seeing the face of you and I already feel like you are the coolest person on earth (other than your mom of course, she's twice as cool). Love Toph, love your voice, man I feel blessed just for stumbling upon this video today
some bird in the forest: 10:36
This was a lot of fun!
Your mother is a gem and you two are a fun contrast.
How amazing to see.
great questions from mom there too!
This was SO CUTE, you guys act like sisters!!! I adored it 😂
This is what I've been waiting for. Good times ahead 🙌
Toph’s mom: she must be so scared, I might never see her again
Toph: *dissign them all, no matter which side they’re on*
This was so nice, your mother is delightful
Your energy is something else and definitely the right kinda vibe always keep it up we need ppl as positive as you
Toph's voice is so precious.
Love this episode love your mom was the first guest! Great episode great review love this channel!
Literally just discovered you on here today and it's made me so happy. Toph was probably my favourite character and you did brilliantly with her.
Loved your mum's insights in Toph's powerfulness/powerlessness, too. And you got to hang with Mick Foley! Very cool.
Needs more likes! I needed this.
This is sweet, and let's to be honest this episode was the episode i was looking forward to the most
This episode made me laugh a lot😂 I loved it i hope you can possibly get more guest like cast of the show. Keep up tht work im loving the behind the scenes stuff.
yay the blind bandit returns