Charles Calvin's Backstory Explained (A Henry Stickmin Collection Theory)

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  • Опубліковано 15 бер 2021
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    Loads of people asked for a Charlie video after I did my Ellie Rose character history / backstory video. I didn't think Charles was presented with deep enough lore to craft any real theories around.
    But in an effort to give the Collection, and my Henry Stickmin videos a more "complete" feel, I decided to take a stab at a Charles Calvin backstory! There are a LOT of assumptions made here. But it was loads of fun to stitch together still! Please enjoy!
    PuffballsUnited has remained adamant that he will not make any more Henry or Henry-like DLC or other Henry Stickmin Collection expansions. So instead, I wanted to take a stab at answering this question with my own theory.
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  • @keliiiiie
    @keliiiiie 3 роки тому +1026

    Hearing about the theory that his parents died through a heroic act causing Charles to find out and maybe do it himself and make his parents proud made me tear up a bit ;-;

    • @CentralLocation4442
      @CentralLocation4442 3 роки тому +50

      That would describe Valiant Hero.

    • @JohnReaper-zd9ds
      @JohnReaper-zd9ds 3 роки тому +15

      Hello pump from Spooky Month

    • @fbpanimations5562
      @fbpanimations5562 3 роки тому +7

      that was just made by desperate people who cant accept the trurh

    • @RealNotOrrio
      @RealNotOrrio 3 роки тому +11

      charles puts him self second all the time whether it is helping out an old friend or sacrificing his own life

    • @CTGReviews
      @CTGReviews 3 роки тому +6

      SPOOKY MONTH. IT’S EVERYWHERE.

  • @DomiAnimations
    @DomiAnimations 3 роки тому +1137

    Charles' Backstory isn't talked about as much as Ellie's so it's nice to have a video dedicated to him.

    • @2leftthumbs
      @2leftthumbs  3 роки тому +171

      That makes sense to me. Charles' backstory has always felt very apparent. He's a good person, who works for the government. But I started to really think. What more *could* there be? In what fun ways could I incorporate the minute details of the character into something more fleshed out? It was a really fun challenge!

    • @DonoZ420
      @DonoZ420 3 роки тому +32

      I think everyone agrees that Charles is one of the top 3 best characters

    • @emsiyes
      @emsiyes 3 роки тому +14

      Well thats probably because we know a lot about Charles (yknow he works for the government etc etc) but we don't know how Ellie got stuck at the wall and her criminal backstory

    • @CertifiedRectangle
      @CertifiedRectangle 3 роки тому +5

      So true

    • @CrackerWhacker1
      @CrackerWhacker1 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah exactly

  • @ok5988
    @ok5988 3 роки тому +735

    Henry Backstory: complete
    Ellie Backstory: complete
    Charles Backstory: complete
    Reginald Backstory: oh it's soon my time to shine

    • @melonking281
      @melonking281 3 роки тому +60

      Rhm sitting in the corner wating

    • @FeralCabbage
      @FeralCabbage 3 роки тому +37

      @@melonking281 Dmitri: Bonjour

    • @melonking281
      @melonking281 3 роки тому +29

      @@FeralCabbage galforce: stroking gun.

    • @brainrot293
      @brainrot293 3 роки тому +23

      The entire toppat clan:
      _|-|_
      (•_•)

    • @CertifiedRectangle
      @CertifiedRectangle 3 роки тому +8

      I think Graeme is more likely to do a video about the history of the Topper Clan as an organisation

  • @coralcrowglow
    @coralcrowglow 3 роки тому +597

    It's funny because whilst the greatest plan fits with the story, I believed he was attempting to impress henry in an effort to demonstrate his rebellious side. This is far from Charles' personality and this could be why it seems to come out of left field. Charles, sticking with the isolated story, has little experience with friends and does not know how to demonstrate that. The greatest plan is his desperate attempt at a relationship he has never had.

    • @2leftthumbs
      @2leftthumbs  3 роки тому +168

      I think that is a really fitting alternate theory. Certainly less sad. Just an awkward kid, eager to earn the approval of a new friend :)

    • @wispblu
      @wispblu 3 роки тому +32

      He always wanted to do that.

    • @Idk-je2ql
      @Idk-je2ql 2 роки тому +25

      lmao it also works because at the end Henry ends up using the move in one of the endings

  • @pepijn23
    @pepijn23 3 роки тому +413

    Charles just kind of remind of a kid like movie character that isn’t the best in the team, clumsy unreliable at times, but is loyal and enthusiastic towards his friends and just someone who wants to stick with them (no puns intended).
    And annoying, but liked at the same time.

    • @SnehalTM
      @SnehalTM 3 роки тому +7

      This description reminds me of Chuck from the Maze Runner, who coincidentally, was also supposed to be names Charles.

    • @emsiyes
      @emsiyes 3 роки тому +6

      I think your reply section would be spamming if that was a pun

    • @adamchmielewski6162
      @adamchmielewski6162 3 роки тому +4

      Not liked, loved

    • @min2793
      @min2793 2 роки тому +1

      @@SnehalTM And they both died hmm

  • @exa_eille
    @exa_eille 3 роки тому +709

    The only running thread with Charles that I think you didn’t mention, was I read him with a little bit of Neurodivergence. He seems like someone who doesn’t quite have a fully typical way of processing information. You mention Henry is a bad influence, while true it’s notable not Charles choosing to be ‘bad’, he seems to not fully register the immorality of Henry’s actions. Just seeing him as someone doing what he needs, not registering the moral side of it. It would also tie into why Charles thinks the Greatest Plan is such a great idea when a divebomb is a massive overreaction, he doesn’t have the ability to fully process the scope of the situation and goes way too big. Perhaps it comes from his strange, military-heavy upbringing?

    • @JaredtheRabbit
      @JaredtheRabbit 3 роки тому +70

      Yeah, I thought he was on the spectrum as well.

    • @2leftthumbs
      @2leftthumbs  3 роки тому +214

      I read it as him simply not spending a lot of time with kids his age, struggling in grade school, potentially moving a lot with a military family. Then in flight school, again being isolated by his talents.
      But the idea of missing those social cues through some form of neurodivergence seems like it could fit really well! Thanks for sharing :)

    • @airmanon7213
      @airmanon7213 3 роки тому +23

      Now I feel even sadder about the Valiant Hero path!

    • @kasiaber7401
      @kasiaber7401 3 роки тому +2

      EEEEEEEEEEEEE

    • @pandalion342
      @pandalion342 3 роки тому +27

      love knowing I'm not the only person who thinks that - and honestly, even if he was isolated, those things don't cancel one another, if anything him not having a good idea of what other kids his age act like because he was isolated would only amplify his lack of comprehension, since it's very easy for him to think maybe it's a thing that changes with age, or something, and not necessarily his own problems.
      That said I love the concept of him as neurodivergent, though I don't know if militaries accept neurodivergent folk for flight stuff, so that might be a problem - I honestly think having someone who can get very easily distracted fly a copter is a.. generally bad idea. idk.

  • @gpmar9853
    @gpmar9853 3 роки тому +186

    One thing I found particularly interesting is how despite Charles never being able to use the items that Henry and Ellie always use, his helicopter has a multitude of items like them. It would be kinda strange for the government to supply that kind of equipment to helicopters, so I wonder where it comes from...?

    • @2leftthumbs
      @2leftthumbs  3 роки тому +70

      I should have included it in the video, but I just assume that as their Ace pilot, he has access to the most advanced chopper in their arsenal!

    • @gpmar9853
      @gpmar9853 3 роки тому +28

      @@2leftthumbs Ahh, I see. The government has an interesting knack for weaponry it seems, haha

    • @2leftthumbs
      @2leftthumbs  3 роки тому +38

      @@gpmar9853 Their budget is something like trillions of dollars per year. Who knows what they're getting up to over there!

    • @gpmar9853
      @gpmar9853 3 роки тому +16

      @@2leftthumbs Haha, yeah

    • @leguichettravel1599
      @leguichettravel1599 Рік тому

      @@2leftthumbs Any other members of the US Air Force who see his chopper with some peculiar or anomalous items there will be very confused for them.

  • @burritocat6038
    @burritocat6038 3 роки тому +254

    Charles is the wholesome, pure, wonderful character I’ve ever seen in a video game, no joke, I think Charles is one of the best written, funniest, most interesting video game characters in the HISTORY OF GAMING

    • @arty217
      @arty217 3 роки тому +22

      He kind of reminds me of Papyrus, although less egotistical.

    • @michelinebendotti8681
      @michelinebendotti8681 3 роки тому +3

      @@arty217 yeah you're right 0!

    • @anemiropenguin2241
      @anemiropenguin2241 Рік тому +2

      lancer will like to have a word with you♠

    • @kraken6183
      @kraken6183 Рік тому

      He's not one of the best written characters in all of gaming, but he's really likeable

    • @poppyplaytimevspibby2uk
      @poppyplaytimevspibby2uk Рік тому

      I agree with you

  • @melissa______2155
    @melissa______2155 3 роки тому +93

    What if Charles parents don’t die until the valiant hero path, when he says “now it’s personal” maybe the toppats took down his parents. That might explain why he wasn’t scared when he wasn’t in an escape pod. Because he knew even if he died he would be with his parents and take down the Toppats doing so getting 2 of the things he wanted: his parents and revenge

  • @roombaman1755
    @roombaman1755 3 роки тому +231

    Is it bad that I almost cried because of a theory on a Stickmans backstory

    • @roombaman1755
      @roombaman1755 3 роки тому +10

      My face:(;´༎ຶٹ༎ຶ`)

    • @floistyenel2329
      @floistyenel2329 3 роки тому +6

      annoying dog why did you consume my artifact that i found in that secret room

    • @roombaman1755
      @roombaman1755 3 роки тому +3

      @@floistyenel2329 like the great Gina once said:because I’m a rascal

    • @SnehalTM
      @SnehalTM 3 роки тому +6

      Well I did cry so I think it's fine.

    • @flaco3462
      @flaco3462 3 роки тому +6

      its enough to make a grown mann cry...

  • @kayceecook3097
    @kayceecook3097 3 роки тому +71

    If I may, it's entirely possible that Charles' carefree and calm nature in dire situations is actually a result of his pilot training. Pilot's are made to go through simulations of crashing in order to be prepared for an emergency, and I've heard that at least airplane pilots aren't supposed to panic if something goes wrong with the plane in order to keep the passengers from panicking as well. While I don't doubt that he may have always been a little reckless and even a bit stupid at times (still love the guy tho), his training may have brought these qualities to an extreme so that he has more faith in his abilities, but is also more likely to risk his life for a mission.
    Also, a bonus headcanon for ya: Charles took choir in high school. No you cannot change my mind

  • @apizzaenthusiast
    @apizzaenthusiast 3 роки тому +184

    My emotions
    *Some sad romantic stories:* bruh
    *Some Stickman trying to make his mom and dad proud by following their steps:* *my face is a waterfall*
    Edit: i come back 8 months later wtthe 140 likes the most ive gotten lel

  • @NightBeWheat
    @NightBeWheat 3 роки тому +108

    I always loved VH because of 3 reasons:
    1- It made Charles so unique. He would be just a silly sidekick and not a noble character without that path.
    2- There are no endings like it. Most endings end well, or end badly (Revenged and TCW). But VH? That's an emotional moment done well.
    3-There is many opportunity for fan- sequels or art.

    • @waltersanford1461
      @waltersanford1461 11 місяців тому +3

      i want the valiant hero ending to crash an burn (like charles)

  • @TheAdvertisement
    @TheAdvertisement 3 роки тому +56

    Charles's personality fits perfectly for a character having a tough life, living in the shadow of the death of his parents, but quickly finding a purpose, Harry Potter style. But the fact he never has any real friends until Henry, the rogue criminal, and they fit so well together until Charles is finally taught to take charge on his own is such an amazing ending for him. Thanks for this story 2 Left Thumbs. :D

  • @kyoto5463
    @kyoto5463 3 роки тому +143

    7:58
    "Charles has no literal superpowers"
    Charles being able to melt bones and mind control: Am I a joke to you?

    • @cowqwcom
      @cowqwcom 2 роки тому +13

      Oh my god I literally forgot about that

    • @kyoto5463
      @kyoto5463 2 роки тому +3

      @Some Dude I don't use gacha anymore. So what's your point buddy? (:

    • @alexanderdahms4001
      @alexanderdahms4001 2 роки тому +4

      I tinck its tecnolgly

    • @parkertitle1923
      @parkertitle1923 Рік тому +4

      I’m pretty sure he used some gadgets for that

    • @synthetic_creature
      @synthetic_creature Рік тому +10

      probably patented by gadget gabe
      god damn gadget gabe

  • @jennahamlin3246
    @jennahamlin3246 3 роки тому +74

    If Curtis was Ellie’s Charles he would have betrayed her joining the toppats, Charles loyalty is a big part of his personality

    • @theknightbutamarketableplu8768
      @theknightbutamarketableplu8768 3 роки тому +6

      yea or (this is a stretch) she could’ve been apart of the toppat clan for a while due to her knowing the toppats in Toppat recruits and pardoned pals. Thats a pretty big stretch but thats just my theory.

    • @eagletgriff
      @eagletgriff 2 роки тому +2

      @@theknightbutamarketableplu8768 that could explain how she got the other toppats on her side

    • @T.C_CR7
      @T.C_CR7 2 роки тому +1

      Ellie was not at all with the toppats , she tells henry that she has only HEARD about the clan and Reginald{The leader of the toppat clan} also once asked ellie "who are you" meaning she was never with the toppats , until henry introduced her to the toppats.

  • @TripleAy
    @TripleAy 3 роки тому +89

    Ellie's Charles is Dr. Vinschpinsilstien, instead of piloting a helicopter and infiltrating the airship she has a boat and (from my comment on Ellie's backstory video) they infiltrating the submarine

    • @melissa______2155
      @melissa______2155 3 роки тому +6

      And (this isn’t probably it but still) Charles and Henry (his yells of pains or rare lines) are both voiced by the same guy, Puffballsunited, same being Ellie and Dr Vinschpinsilstien are both voiced by the same person, Reece B

    • @melissa______2155
      @melissa______2155 2 роки тому +3

      @@NickHubOfficial yeah most girls are voiced by the same person (the person who voiced Ellie) I mean every guy is voiced by Puffballsunited (the guy who made the game) and he used like voiced editors

    • @destrocore50
      @destrocore50 2 роки тому +4

      Puffball's sister does all female characters

  • @Lord_Of_Aether
    @Lord_Of_Aether 3 роки тому +126

    The man with the greatest plan.

    • @sia8856
      @sia8856 3 роки тому +3

      I'm crying even more because it's true 😭٩(๑꒦ິȏ꒦ິ๑)۶

  • @yamyanz6917
    @yamyanz6917 3 роки тому +46

    "In relationships opposites attract-"
    In this one sentence, two left thumbs has called the entire shipping community to attention 😂

  • @egglord2029
    @egglord2029 3 роки тому +270

    Best Charles theory, better than "Charles survived Valiant Hero" theory

    • @usedtobemcytstan
      @usedtobemcytstan 3 роки тому +19

      ngl thats very true

    • @Duckverse
      @Duckverse 3 роки тому +45

      That theory was made by people that didn't pass through the five stages of grief.

    • @DisneyfanBeckers
      @DisneyfanBeckers 3 роки тому +22

      Yeah I saw that "he survived" theory and it felt like just too much of a stretch and not wanting to stick with the fact that he died in a way he was proud of.

    • @egglord2029
      @egglord2029 3 роки тому +28

      @@DisneyfanBeckers It got so out of hand that the creator of the game (Puffballsunited) had to confirm he died

    • @egglord2029
      @egglord2029 3 роки тому +5

      @Charles Calvin oh hi Charles from different timeline

  • @DisneyfanBeckers
    @DisneyfanBeckers 3 роки тому +35

    The fact that Charles gave Henry a government communication device (seen in the intro to Cleaned Em Out) shows he must have trusted Henry pretty well after the airship mission. That device seems like it would be a risky item to hand over to someone with criminal tendencies, and there was probably a specific intention behind doing so. He wanted to keep in touch, and he provided Henry with ways to contact him directly even from common devices, like the cell phone in Fleeing the Complex or whatever device he used to call him for the pickup at the beginning of Triple Threat (possibly something that was on the motorcycle or a stationary phone somewhere along the way).
    Also, did you say Burt is a pilot? I thought he was just a communication guy, seeing his bio. And the microphone on his headset looks like a solid immovable one, while the microphone on Charles's (and Quentin's) headset can be folded or flipped out of the way when it isn't needed for speaking. It seems like the headset Burt uses is intended for more constant use of the microphone and was selected for that purpose. And speaking of Burt's headset, I can't un-see the way it goes through his hat, almost as if it sprouted through the sides from the center... If you think about what pushing a headset through a hat like that would do, it makes sense that the hat would have single long tears on the sides and not just lone openings where the headset currently passes through different surfaces. Maybe the fabric between those points got sewn back together so cleanly it's not noticeable from the outside?

  • @elicenyne
    @elicenyne 3 роки тому +38

    you are the one thing keeping me on this game’s fandom

  • @bob_bub
    @bob_bub 3 роки тому +64

    love this! i thought ppl couldn't go any deeper into charles as a character, but you proved me wrong haha
    additional note: if you look real close at charles before the escape pod door closes, you can see that he moves a little bit. he was the one who closed the door before the toppat member could get in :,)

  • @neputendo
    @neputendo 3 роки тому +100

    He always has the greatest plans.
    Charles would be great for ramming jobs, just give him a tank already lol.

  • @CertifiedRectangle
    @CertifiedRectangle 3 роки тому +91

    Graeme: **Makes Ellie's Backstory**
    *Everyone liked that
    Graeme: **Makes Charles' Backstory**
    *Everyone liked that as well

    • @amia-P.
      @amia-P. 3 роки тому +4

      dont you mean (for charles' backstory)
      *everyone liked that more

    • @michelinebendotti8681
      @michelinebendotti8681 3 роки тому +2

      Graeme: *Makes Henry's Backstory*
      *no one cared*

  • @sademoji944
    @sademoji944 3 роки тому +15

    19:40 maybe Henry remembers the fails like with the teleporter. On BtB he is like lets try it. In EtP he was a bit scared to use it. In ITA he was pissed that you chose this option.
    In FtC he just knew what would happen but used it anyway. In CtM he just broke it and ended up in the right place. Maybe thats why he wanted to do The Greatest Plan because he wanted to feel like charles

  • @ralexcraft990
    @ralexcraft990 3 роки тому +23

    Fanfic Titles/Games I'd like to see.
    Future Sticks Collection
    Planning the Wedding
    Honoring the Pilot
    Saving the Kids
    Recruiting the Army
    Creating the Gang
    Discovering the Secrets
    Elly Rose Collection
    Meeting the Rose
    Robbing the Bank
    Escaping the Prison
    Stealing the Emerald
    Infiltrating the Bikers
    Fleeing the Complex
    Completing the Mission
    Charles Calving Collection
    Recruiting the Kid
    Training the Pilot
    Fulfilling the Role
    Tracking the Suspect
    Infiltrating the Airship
    Helping the Stickmin
    Completing the Mission

    • @cheeseburgerandnuggets8033
      @cheeseburgerandnuggets8033 8 місяців тому

      i really love your ideas but one one them sparked my curiousity :wdym by planing the wedding :D, i would like to know !

  • @flaco3462
    @flaco3462 3 роки тому +39

    I really love how much you made for Charles based off of the qualities of her personality that he clearly has, it's stuff that's even mentioned on the wiki.
    Everything you've made for him compliments his character so well and is a good example of how there is and can be more to his character than it seems, and how tragic you made it too. I like a good tragedy here and there. Along with his relationships with characters which is another really cool detail of him that works really well, along with those bits for Henry and Ellie that really fit for them. I am a bit peeved that you didn't mention how Burt is a big parallel to Charles in terms of demeanor, and how you never mentioned that Charles' Song first started with (Singing Fanfare) in Infiltrating The Airship, I mean come on.
    But that's way smaller and peevy, I really love everything about this, there's even plenty of stuff I never coulda imagined, like Charles becoming his own man and making his own decisions, making Valiant Hero even more meaningful for him and it being his end. And I love all the explanations for why he acts this way like his rambling and oddly casual mood.
    All of this really suits him, it's so cool.

  • @gamedifficulty_4230
    @gamedifficulty_4230 3 роки тому +15

    Is it possible that the death of Charles’ parents could be something to do with the Toppats? It would explain why he’s so determined to take them down and only seems to be on missions involving them.

    • @2leftthumbs
      @2leftthumbs  3 роки тому +6

      It's an interesting add-on.
      But he does say it's "starting to get personal". I'd imagine if they were at fault in some way, it would have been personal all along

  • @afrdzul9811
    @afrdzul9811 3 роки тому +70

    I could just imagine someone is already making a Charles backstory fangame after seeing this video lol

  • @newbiegamelover4767
    @newbiegamelover4767 3 роки тому +16

    Charles might be my favorite character out of the Henry Stickmin series.

  • @endersteve3769
    @endersteve3769 3 роки тому +16

    that ending got very emotional. damn

  • @BaaarisaKirisame
    @BaaarisaKirisame 3 роки тому +20

    So, basically Charles is just a flying boi.

    • @poppyplaytimevspibby2uk
      @poppyplaytimevspibby2uk Рік тому +2

      No true. To me, he's more than just a flying boy.

    • @BaaarisaKirisame
      @BaaarisaKirisame Рік тому +2

      @@poppyplaytimevspibby2uk bro Charles is my favorite character
      Why did 2 years ago me say that 😭😭😭😭

  • @2leftthumbs
    @2leftthumbs  3 роки тому +33

    Scrabdackle is live NOW!! I am so excited about this project launch, and hope you're feeling that now too!
    Please give the Campaign a follow here, contribute if you can, or even just share as much as possible ► www.kickstarter.com/projects/jakefriend/scrabdackle?ref=etal0k
    Cheers!

    • @colourblindchalk
      @colourblindchalk 3 роки тому +1

      time to Dackle. Or Scrab?

    • @fintancronin
      @fintancronin 3 роки тому +1

      Could you make a video theorizing about Henry's backstory

    • @goku9569
      @goku9569 3 роки тому

      lol

    • @2leftthumbs
      @2leftthumbs  3 роки тому +2

      @@fintancronin I view the entire series as Henry's backstory. I'm sure it could be expanded upon. But I've yet to feel that burst of inspiration for how exactly that could be built up.

    • @user-zm4mv4vh2r
      @user-zm4mv4vh2r 3 роки тому

      Scrabdackle.

  • @GeckGeckGeckGeckGeck
    @GeckGeckGeckGeckGeck 3 роки тому +50

    THIS IS THE GREATEST PLAN!!!!!!!!!! :D

  • @theturd3074
    @theturd3074 3 роки тому +6

    Charles Backstory:a good boy who wanted to crash helicopter

  • @hellofend4734
    @hellofend4734 3 роки тому +85

    All his backstory is he was abused by helicopters as a child witch is why he keeps crashing them

  • @mrst1k687
    @mrst1k687 3 роки тому +3

    Ive noticed that if you choose the Valiant Hero path, Charles dosent sings his usual song "This is the greatest PLAAAN" but instead he sings "I'm the bold action MAAAN" as seen in 20:10. Can this also be releated to the sacrafice his parents made long ago?

  • @sdrawkcab8451
    @sdrawkcab8451 3 роки тому +24

    Great video! If you end up doing another one of these, then I would like to see Reginald or RHM.

    • @2leftthumbs
      @2leftthumbs  3 роки тому +7

      They would be the next most likely to get dedicated videos. It feels unlikely at this moment. But never say never! I didn't think I'd make a Charles video, yet here we are xD

  • @Chi33f33
    @Chi33f33 3 роки тому +25

    Ah yes, the fan favourite!

  • @midnights2631
    @midnights2631 2 роки тому +6

    His parents doing something heroic and that inspires Charles, is so sad. He did what his parents, thinking that maybe he can go home with Henry.
    Only for him to stay behind.

  • @crafty453
    @crafty453 3 роки тому +32

    I want Reginald and Right Hand Man backstories too! If we have Henry, Ellie, and the Government, we gotta have the Toppat Clan!

  • @ah2190
    @ah2190 3 роки тому +2

    I think that, in the routes where Charles helps Henry from the Wall, the operation he was on... is, in fact, the Tophat Jungle Base raid. If it's the one where Henry was pardoned, then Charles explains about things and gets Henry to help out, while, well, in the other route, they arrive at the base where Charles was due to show up, and thus the general has to ask for his help - technically, it's due to them helping him get out, but the extra favour (which becomes joining the military in Covert Ops with Charles) is an added bonus incentive.

  • @-toxicforyou-4771
    @-toxicforyou-4771 3 роки тому +12

    *This backstory is cannon*
    And *NO* one can change my mind

  • @InsertMemeHere
    @InsertMemeHere 3 роки тому +7

    I feel like the Henry Stickmin Series would make a great turn based RPG. Charles' ultimate would probably be where he crashed into the enemy team but takes serious recoil.

  • @CalamityEvermore
    @CalamityEvermore 3 роки тому +14

    Next Up: Reginald or RHM's Backstory?

  • @macraftamay1477
    @macraftamay1477 Рік тому +2

    Honestly, I always though that his plans to crash his helicopter was just him letting intrusive thoughts win. But your theory added so much more emotional impact and depth that honestly probably made more sense.

  • @glitch-tv7504
    @glitch-tv7504 2 роки тому +3

    Fun fact: someone found code that suggested that he was planned to join the toppat clan in one ending(possibly Toppat king) but puffballs chose for Toppat Charles to be his own character which was Burt Curtis

    • @patryksiennicki1747
      @patryksiennicki1747 2 роки тому

      Yep, he would "join the Toppat Clan because of government shutdown" which makes more sense for "Toppat 4 Life" ending That would make T4L have more than 1 shitty reason to exist. :/

  • @meatball7669
    @meatball7669 2 роки тому +4

    14:33 "When he teams up with Henry after he's presumed dead-"
    Me knowing what ending that path ties into: Oh no

  • @moshimeshowu747
    @moshimeshowu747 3 роки тому +14

    Holy cow. For such a surface level character, you kinda made me cry just a bit with this theoretical backstory. Great job on this!

  • @zetahrblu
    @zetahrblu 3 роки тому +5

    When Scrabdackle comes out, you should collab with The Game Theorists on a theory.

  • @veronicawexel1291
    @veronicawexel1291 3 роки тому +2

    When Charles says that the Toppat thing is starting to get personal, I just thought it was about them getting interrupted by them all the time. Or maybe the Toppats were the ones that killed his parents, which I honestly wouldn't be surprised by because considering that the gang is worldwide, they must've already been around for ages and even if it did happen, maybe he just didn't know until CtM came around. Idk, just a random thought.

  • @justdanceparadisearchive3888
    @justdanceparadisearchive3888 3 роки тому +8

    I think you thought about this more than Puff was. I love that so much.

    • @2leftthumbs
      @2leftthumbs  3 роки тому +3

      It makes these videos really fun to make!
      I am used to crafting theories around details that the developer so obviously planted for people to string together. Theorizing on a character that the dev randomly made and reused over the years leads to a fun treasure hunt of theory crafting

    • @2leftthumbs
      @2leftthumbs  3 роки тому +2

      @MustyYew 1000% this should not be viewed as canon haha. At least half of what's in this video is inferences and speculation. There is too little concrete info here to be considered anything more than just some fun riffing

  • @Rui660-YT
    @Rui660-YT 3 роки тому +3

    I think charles would actually be looking for helping henry because theyre brothers. Charles decided to be in the military while henry breaks the law to survive because he doesnt want to be rejected by a new possible family. And then Ellie, was a neighbor of henrys and the ghost inmate route explaines why ellie will remember that, because henry was normally looking for others that helped him

  • @1BeautifulDuck
    @1BeautifulDuck 3 роки тому +6

    This just makes it sadder.

  • @GalaxieSoap
    @GalaxieSoap 2 роки тому +3

    Charles: Hi Henry!
    Henry: (Waves to him)
    The game: *Charles will now die for you*

  • @bullahboi3064
    @bullahboi3064 3 роки тому +21

    I think RHM may have the best backstory his name is literally dedicated to how he is the Right hand man of the toppat clan

    • @theprincemonster7575
      @theprincemonster7575 3 роки тому +1

      @anonymous apple uhhhhh didn’t henry just attach him with a chainsaw/Molotov bombs

  • @kimi1522
    @kimi1522 3 роки тому +1

    Valiant Hero really is Charles' route in CtM, huh?
    Like I already knew that, he's the one doing everything, I actually like the ending since it's nice to get some emotion out of videogames rather than just constant joy, but this really makes it seem even more like that.

    • @kimi1522
      @kimi1522 3 роки тому +1

      You ever just edit your comment after getting hearted to fix a typo but didn't know that that'd remove it?
      Welp good to know for next time

    • @darklink7850
      @darklink7850 3 роки тому +1

      I've been there, lad. Been there.

  • @retrohero64
    @retrohero64 3 роки тому +8

    I cant be the only one who heard him say "2 left thugs* right?

  • @namelessm0nster234
    @namelessm0nster234 3 роки тому +6

    Good theory! Kinda makes the Valiant Hero ending two times more heart wrenching though- :(

  • @toasterovengalaxy
    @toasterovengalaxy 3 роки тому +2

    Ooh, just in time!
    Never really wondered about his backstory or anything, but your theory gets me to think.

  • @Duckverse
    @Duckverse 3 роки тому +4

    I love this theory so much. Hopefully this can get the valiant hero deniers some closure haha

  • @gabrielchou939
    @gabrielchou939 3 роки тому +1

    Great and amazing video, the only thing I do want to mention though is that Kirk in the main timeline was more motivated by his father being him and the one your talking about is in the reboot in the Kelvin timeline. Other than that great vid!

  • @imthatellierose
    @imthatellierose 3 роки тому +5

    A video about my backstory? Nice!

    • @Milicineavanture
      @Milicineavanture 12 днів тому +1

      Ellie, you're my favorite character ❤😊😊😊

  • @madelinegonzalez8819
    @madelinegonzalez8819 Рік тому +1

    This is now my headcanon for Charles' backstory, ESPECIALY the part about his parents inventing the maneuver; it adds a lot of depth to a simple joke and I love when that happens. Amazing video!

  • @marshamellow8205
    @marshamellow8205 3 роки тому +2

    Gotta be honest tho. This theory made the VH ending much more emotional yet satisfying to know that Charlie finally did his greatest plan

  • @MCA_Critic
    @MCA_Critic 3 роки тому +3

    This was very interesting and great! Definitely need to take this Father stuff into mind when making my Charles game.

  • @nanaliz7210
    @nanaliz7210 2 роки тому +2

    I won't lie I was once a VH denier and refused to accept this ending to be canon but after this video it helped me look at the ending in a different way Charles was more than a sidekick he was the protagonist the hero who would save the day and yes I may be heartbroken over his lost but I am proud him he took charge and rescued his friend I can't be any more prouder thanks for making this video it made me accept the vh ending for what it is and I may get some hate from some people for saying this but it's now one of my favorite endings in the game now

  • @goku9569
    @goku9569 3 роки тому +3

    the "when he teams up with henry after presumed dead" scared me lol

  • @LycanMOON
    @LycanMOON 3 роки тому +4

    I still haven’t gotten over the valiant hero ending
    God I frogot how much it hurts

    • @amia-P.
      @amia-P. 3 роки тому +1

      no one can get over it. charles is just too loved

  • @vunshsharma1817
    @vunshsharma1817 3 роки тому +31

    This is the first time I’ve ever seen a vid with 0 dislikes. I’m prob never gonna see this moment again

  • @mypetblackie108
    @mypetblackie108 3 роки тому +2

    This video just made me cry about the Valiant Hero ending again. Great job

  • @Officially_Unofficial-1
    @Officially_Unofficial-1 3 роки тому +9

    9:24 *Godzilla had a stroke trying to understand this and fricking died*

    • @maxstarhash
      @maxstarhash 3 роки тому +1

      Old godzilla was hopping around

    • @maxstarhash
      @maxstarhash 3 роки тому +1

      @Gabriel G Olivera When suddenly Batman burst from the shade

    • @miamia9788
      @miamia9788 3 роки тому +1

      And hit Godzilla with a bat grenade

    • @maxstarhash
      @maxstarhash 3 роки тому +1

      @@miamia9788 Godzilla got pissed and began to attack

  • @arandomhewo7966
    @arandomhewo7966 3 роки тому +3

    “I think I have less to go off of”
    Video: *longer than ellie’s*

  • @mutligrainsurreal8674
    @mutligrainsurreal8674 3 роки тому +5

    How do I keep clicking on my subscription feed at the exact same time you upload lol

  • @PanMan47
    @PanMan47 3 роки тому +8

    Another great video, I can tell you put time and work into your vids so it’s pretty sad that you don’t have as many subs as others

    • @2leftthumbs
      @2leftthumbs  3 роки тому +4

      I appreciate that! Slow and steady though. The channel is already well beyond where I could have hoped :)

  • @MasonEdy666
    @MasonEdy666 3 роки тому +3

    I swear i love these kind of videos! The more theory style ones. But... I just can't see over one little mistake... The mouse that's clearly visible during any "gameplay" part of the video

  • @RustyUNITB
    @RustyUNITB 3 роки тому +1

    Idea for Ellie’s Charles: instead of having her Charles in the later half hers was earlier, possibly having been harmed in his final mission somehow similar to Charles ending, possibly before the wall her version had been killed in the escape when they were the escape driver or died keeping the cops off of ellie

  • @humanpearson7122
    @humanpearson7122 3 роки тому

    Wow, how did you get all that! It's amazing and makes so much sense! Good video! >:)

  • @mannamedisaak3316
    @mannamedisaak3316 3 роки тому +4

    We all love you Charles you always has the greatest plan

  • @lewiskarma797
    @lewiskarma797 3 роки тому +4

    To make VH Less sad,
    I'm Sure Charles'd go to heaven in the afterlife

  • @Ajre-qv2ms
    @Ajre-qv2ms 2 роки тому +3

    For me, the best ending is triple threat, I just love it

  • @plushteam2766
    @plushteam2766 Рік тому

    Charles is definitely in my top 3 favorite characters in Henry stickmin and I’m very happy for this very awsome video

  • @hewitt2005
    @hewitt2005 3 роки тому +2

    You have to be my favorite channel

  • @lpa8040
    @lpa8040 20 днів тому +1

    Really experienced pilot. Crashes into Henry

  • @luxrayblast
    @luxrayblast 3 роки тому +12

    What if Charles' Parents were killed by the Toppats when his home was raided and remembered that Jacked Hughman was part of the raid, which is why he risked his life to rescue Henry? It works with his military background you came up with.

    • @emsiyes
      @emsiyes 3 роки тому

      That actually makes much sense

    • @TheOrangePick
      @TheOrangePick 3 роки тому

      That makes sense

    • @TotallyNotSnowman
      @TotallyNotSnowman 3 роки тому

      That sounds cool, but no...
      Jack Hughman's bio read: "He just joined the Toppat Clan and had yet make a name for himself (?)". So basically, Jack Hughman wasn't a part of the Toppat Clan when Charles's parents are killed.

    • @darklink7850
      @darklink7850 3 роки тому

      @Kay a Bill That, and people probably just want an excuse to hate Jacked Hungmann more. XD

    • @TotallyNotSnowman
      @TotallyNotSnowman 3 роки тому

      @@darklink7850 The guy had gotten more than enough hate on the internet XD.
      He seems like a fine dude to me. He saw the ones who sabotaged the airship and immediately went "If we're going down you're going down with us". It's just the fact that he killed Charles - the one we attach to too much - that got him so much hate

  • @AlexDoesStuffBruh7737377477383

    I hate that a story about a stick person with headphones can make me so emotional

  • @greatsageclok-roo9013
    @greatsageclok-roo9013 3 роки тому +1

    Well, now that you've done Charles, I feel as though the only other characters worth covering are Reginald and RHM... at the same time.
    I think it's fair to say that their stories are intertwined quite deeply, so doing one without the other wouldn't make sense.
    Also, it's probably the best way for you to talk about the Toppats in general; I don't think there's enough to do as a standalone video on them without it becoming uninteresting.

  • @RandomYoutuber99
    @RandomYoutuber99 2 роки тому +2

    Please do a Backstory of the Toppat clan.
    How they got the airship
    The toppats how they began
    And more

  • @Violent_Duckie
    @Violent_Duckie 3 роки тому

    thank you I love scrabdackle I can't wait for the full game

  • @brennan5815
    @brennan5815 3 роки тому +2

    this is a really good video

  • @leonsgameplays5804
    @leonsgameplays5804 2 роки тому +2

    This is even better than the Ellie Backstory vid! Props to Two Left Thumbs! Also this reminds me of the Katipunan aka Kataas-taasang Kagalang-galang Anak ng Bayan from the Philippine history. They were inspired by the works of the Propagandista (this was during the colonial era of the Philippines) that they fought in different ways for the same cause: to have rights and be respected.

  • @tentacledood5784
    @tentacledood5784 7 місяців тому

    Another thing worth mentioning is that the "Charlie's song" motif plays as the last bit of the Valiant Hero song as well!

  • @pandalion342
    @pandalion342 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for making the Valliant Hero ending hurt more, mate-

  • @brainboy7123
    @brainboy7123 Рік тому +1

    Henry and Charles are long lost brothers because of their voices

  • @zenwoching7028
    @zenwoching7028 3 роки тому +5

    Please do RHM and Reginald Backstorys Or TOPPAT CLAN!!

  • @superluigidummy
    @superluigidummy 3 роки тому +1

    Charles' doppelganger is Burt Curtis!
    *Everyone liked that.*

  • @hellomynameishello
    @hellomynameishello 2 роки тому

    This makes me cry every time

  • @mikegavaran3492
    @mikegavaran3492 3 роки тому +1

    You forgot that charles can hack
    In infiltraiting the airship in the ending called Goverment Supported Private Investigator

  • @PCJesus0
    @PCJesus0 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video