The major thing about this episode is that we all still had no idea the show was ending after this season, and most of us figured the twins would probably find out Stan's secret at the end of the season at the very soonest. So all this came completely out of nowhere, and was just incredible to see play out.
I can still remember my first reaction to the big twist at the end. I remember how Alex Hirsch let slip a FAKE LEAK of a young Mcgucket writing the journals just to throw theorists off the trail! Almost everyone was taken by surprise! God I love Gravity Falls!
not me, because I had seen the videos about all the evidence they put in the show hinting at this. Stanford showing up in the time travel episode, the glasses, Bill getting confused about which "stanford pines" they were talking about, etc.
@@adr4122 on a similar vein of The Glasses , remember the wax figures episode? stan had a funeral for wax stan , and "sorry i got glitter in my eye"? Makes a lot more sense now huh....
Fun fact! Not What He Seems actually aired in March, while A Tale of Two Stans didn't air until July. So the fandom was left on that shot on the swings for four months before they learned what came next. I'm glad I didn't get into Gravity Falls until later, only because the wait after that big of a reveal would've killed me
As bad as the waiting was, being there at the time with all the theories and codes and having it all pay off and seeing everyone's reactions to it is part of what made this show so amazing. (That and the amazing writing, humour, plots, music, characters, art and just about everything else in it)
Gravity falls, avatar the last airbender, regular show, and adventure time were easily my favorite shows I had the pleasure of watching on cable back in the day.
note to self , become a patron another thing i want to point out , Mabel sweater this episode is a picture of a Key.... this episode definitely is one (and in many ways Mabel herself too , from "svral timez overrated" to her grappling hook to finding the codes and papers to TRUST) 17:24 if i recall correctly this episode wasnt a double feature , youre thinking of the FINALE finale. pretty sure there was a solid 4-6 months of just.... kids on a swing set and silence for far too long.... far too long... 0:18 heeeee may not be quite as charming as heeee may seeem 1:20 everything been building up to this moment (hell , even the shows intro has a frame that flashes by , on which a code translating to "stan is not what he seems" is there... its been leading from the start indeed) ... episode that pumped the clutch and pushed nitros 2:26 fanart "youll know it when you see it" 4:29 or is he about to end the world ... worst thing you can hear is a knock on the door and someone say "im from the government and were here to help" 6:35 kerpranked... omg 12:55 wait pause pause i wanna read it 13:08 *_OFC_* 13:22 final coundown DADANUDN (cant subtitle) 15:15 *the shot* 16:55 show went there
At 17:40 I’m pretty sure that’s incorrect, I remember watching it live and I’m pretty sure there was a brief hiatus after Not What He Seems. Really good vid and discussion tho, can’t wait for the rest. You may have hit the highest hill on this coaster, but there are still plenty of hills to go!
And the great thing about this was no one saw it coming but in hind sight there were clues. Like stans license plate. I noticed it back in summerween I think. It's abbreviated but it says "Stanley mobile" which I thought was weird given his name is Stanford but then this episode came along and so many questions suddenly made sense
I feel bad for Stan. Dipper always jumps to conclusions without thinking. The fact that he tried to show the government guys the supernatural stuff and thought McGucket was the author, even though the author has bloody 6 fingers.
It makes sense that Dipper thought McGucket was the author though, his name begins with F like the computer, he was traumatised by Bill, plus the cast on his arm could’ve suggested that at one point he had six fingers on that hand and got them removed. It was quite a good throw off for the audience too
I cant believe I hadnt realized this, and probably nobody will see this, but the raccoon wife mgucket packs up is probs the same raccoon he accidentally kissed like he said I'm the dinosaur episode :Land before Swine"
I just now watched this episode before them, and now I will watch their reaction. But best episode? I didn't enjoy it as much as the Northwest Mansion Mystery.
"Wait, I'm alone. I can swear for real! SON OF A ---"
Alex is a comedic genius!
That is the best censorship joke in cartoon history.
Best joke of the series by far
@@jcj268 what do you mean “by far”? It ended didn’t it
@@awkwardfreakinperson7936 I meant the best joke in the whole series
The fact none of them reacted to that surprised me.
The major thing about this episode is that we all still had no idea the show was ending after this season, and most of us figured the twins would probably find out Stan's secret at the end of the season at the very soonest. So all this came completely out of nowhere, and was just incredible to see play out.
True.
Welp to be fair there was supposed to be a s3 with s2 ending with this episode, but because people already figured out the twist, Alex sped it up.
@@littlebigbunnyrabbit9520 There always has to be the number 3 involved xD
I can still remember my first reaction to the big twist at the end. I remember how Alex Hirsch let slip a FAKE LEAK of a young Mcgucket writing the journals just to throw theorists off the trail! Almost everyone was taken by surprise! God I love Gravity Falls!
not me, because I had seen the videos about all the evidence they put in the show hinting at this. Stanford showing up in the time travel episode, the glasses, Bill getting confused about which "stanford pines" they were talking about, etc.
@@McBehrer damn so at that point there's enough evidence for you to figured it out that's awesome
@@adr4122 they even reference that in the next next episode the fucks
We dont deserve alex... we really dont
@@generictimestamperstupendi9021 damn great writing
@@adr4122 on a similar vein of The Glasses , remember the wax figures episode? stan had a funeral for wax stan , and "sorry i got glitter in my eye"? Makes a lot more sense now huh....
Fun fact! Not What He Seems actually aired in March, while A Tale of Two Stans didn't air until July. So the fandom was left on that shot on the swings for four months before they learned what came next.
I'm glad I didn't get into Gravity Falls until later, only because the wait after that big of a reveal would've killed me
For some reason I remember it being like 1 year. Probably because I was younger.
@@Vozird yeah things seem to take longer while waiting for things
As bad as the waiting was, being there at the time with all the theories and codes and having it all pay off and seeing everyone's reactions to it is part of what made this show so amazing. (That and the amazing writing, humour, plots, music, characters, art and just about everything else in it)
Watching Gravity Falls episodes as they came out was an incredible experience.
Indeed.... indeed
Gravity falls, avatar the last airbender, regular show, and adventure time were easily my favorite shows I had the pleasure of watching on cable back in the day.
I was always sat by the family room TV just waiting for it to come up
Ah yes, this episode. This one is in my top 5 favorite episodes.
Gotta correct you! Not What he Seems and A Tale Of Two Stans didn't play back to back😔 god I remember that 3 month hiatus
That’s because this was originally the season 2 finale
yeah it was horrble XD they wanted to drag it out as much as possible I'm sure, Disney I mean
9:14 Did anyone else think that cut was perfect? 🤣
This was the first episode of Gravity Falls I ever watched. To say I was spoiled on a few things would be an understatement.
Yeah "What?!" is exactly the word I thought when I saw this episode.
Random question , what is your profile picture? Context?
Actually Nate this episode aired March 9,2015 while the next episode didn’t air until July 13,2015.
Far.... far too long
note to self , become a patron
another thing i want to point out , Mabel sweater this episode is a picture of a Key.... this episode definitely is one (and in many ways Mabel herself too , from "svral timez overrated" to her grappling hook to finding the codes and papers to TRUST) 17:24 if i recall correctly this episode wasnt a double feature , youre thinking of the FINALE finale. pretty sure there was a solid 4-6 months of just.... kids on a swing set and silence for far too long.... far too long...
0:18 heeeee may not be quite as charming as heeee may seeem 1:20 everything been building up to this moment (hell , even the shows intro has a frame that flashes by , on which a code translating to "stan is not what he seems" is there... its been leading from the start indeed) ... episode that pumped the clutch and pushed nitros 2:26 fanart "youll know it when you see it" 4:29 or is he about to end the world ... worst thing you can hear is a knock on the door and someone say "im from the government and were here to help" 6:35 kerpranked... omg 12:55 wait pause pause i wanna read it 13:08 *_OFC_* 13:22 final coundown DADANUDN (cant subtitle) 15:15 *the shot* 16:55 show went there
At 17:40 I’m pretty sure that’s incorrect, I remember watching it live and I’m pretty sure there was a brief hiatus after Not What He Seems. Really good vid and discussion tho, can’t wait for the rest. You may have hit the highest hill on this coaster, but there are still plenty of hills to go!
That’s because this was supposed to be the season 2 finale and the rest of the episodes would be season 3
Yeah , it was about 3-4 months
Nwhs was in march 2015 , didnt come back till some time during summer break that year (mid june maybe?)
“Brief”
Just image his family would have seen the "Stanford is dead" article and try to call the his brother?
The article would actually say that Stanley died and the family would think Stan was Ford because he was impersonating him.
@@nicholasmahoney7820 there is no stanley pines though... only hal forrester or Unknown Grifter
Remember the swing from Stan's Mindscape?
Love when you react to this show love this episode
I have been waiting for this reaction for a long time! I love Nick’s reaction to Stan’s brother.
“This is getting out of hand, now there are two of them!”
Spoilers
If Stan pines is truly an idiot, how do you explain him repairing the dimensional rift machine his insanely smart brother made
Yeah, he may be an academic idiot but hes a tactical genius.
It took him like 30 years, but it shows that when Stan puts in the effort, he can really get stuff done
Yeah, he's not book smart but he's not dumb
reaction starts at 2:45
Thanks Caleb
Thanks Caleb :D
why are you calling me caleb. i don't get it
@@SamWizeIII thanks Caleb
@@SamWizeIII Thanks Caleb
I need to re watch this show at some point. Disney needs more two season shows like this.
And the great thing about this was no one saw it coming but in hind sight there were clues. Like stans license plate. I noticed it back in summerween I think. It's abbreviated but it says "Stanley mobile" which I thought was weird given his name is Stanford but then this episode came along and so many questions suddenly made sense
I feel bad for Stan. Dipper always jumps to conclusions without thinking. The fact that he tried to show the government guys the supernatural stuff and thought McGucket was the author, even though the author has bloody 6 fingers.
It makes sense that Dipper thought McGucket was the author though, his name begins with F like the computer, he was traumatised by Bill, plus the cast on his arm could’ve suggested that at one point he had six fingers on that hand and got them removed. It was quite a good throw off for the audience too
I cant believe I hadnt realized this, and probably nobody will see this, but the raccoon wife mgucket packs up is probs the same raccoon he accidentally kissed like he said I'm the dinosaur episode :Land before Swine"
This is the best episode of the entire series!
I think we all hummed the melody when he said that XD
This is where the finale starts
Youre not wrong
Agent: Sorry Stan you got a flight to catch
Watch-ANOMALY IN PROGRESS
Stan: Oh yeah so do you
Woo! Next episode we get to know about one of my Favorite Characters
It the final countdown~! Love that song.
Man, wish you guys reacted to them back to back.. or released the reactions back to back, lol, but I understand editing and stuff etc.
Biggest shock I got from this show. My mind was totally blown!!😮
Best episode of gravity falls
You say this and the next episode aired back to back? Hahah, Gravity Falls NEVER aired multiple episodes at once, there was over a four month break!
16:53... What do you mean best shows on disney? Best shows ever!
i agree that was such a pivotal moment
I waited so long for this reaction
Are you gonna react to Final Space after Gravity Falls
Who else agrees with me that Season 2 had the better background music?
you should do the last 4 episodes in 1 watch
Been awhile since I saw Micah...
Here we go, this is where the shit hits the fan
Moth says LAMP
13:25
Perfect.
@WassabiGuy3224 I know right XD. I laughed so hard at that reaction.
"gravity falls flash backs"
14:26
YESSSS FINALLY I'M SO HAPPY 💜
MY BODY IS READY
Are you going to do Nostalgia Critic top 11 worst and best Avatar episodes soon
IT’S NOT WHAT HE SEEMS
now have em wait 6 months for the next ep
Ohgod
"Gravity Falls"
Thou shall not sayeth first
I just now watched this episode before them, and now I will watch their reaction. But best episode? I didn't enjoy it as much as the Northwest Mansion Mystery.
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What's "pog"
@@eddygendron8773 it's a twitch thing
Does it stand for something or does it have a definition?
@@eddygendron8773 nothing I can say here can truly explain poggers
wow early af
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